What’s on around Melton, Moorabool

Best shot: Looking for a fun, indoor sports challenge on a weekend? Then give badminton a go, from 2.30-4.30pm Sundays in Bacchus Marsh. Details: bmbadminton@bigpond.com

Play bridge: Learn to play bridge with Western Region Bridge Academy 7.30pm Tuesdays at Kurunjang Tennis Club, Centenary Avenue, Melton. Details: 9743 4852.

Good growing: Residents can enter the Western Water ‘best backyard vegie patch’ competition. To enter, email your name, address and phone number to info@visitbacchusmarsh.com.au

Cancer group: Melton cancer support group has informal meetings and occasional guest speakers 10.30am on the second Tuesday each month at Melton Health, meeting room 1, at 195 Barries Road, Melton. Details: mcsgroup@y7mail.com

Probus group: Melton Valley Ladies Probus Club meets 10am every second Tuesday of the month at the Civic Centre in Melton. Details: 9743 4460.

In the navy: To all serving and ex-merchant seamen and women, the Merchant Navy War Service League is looking for new members. War service is not necessary. For more information call 5995 2741 or 9743 3016.