Community Calendar

EVERY DAY EXCEPT MONDAY

LIONS CLUB OP SHOP, 10am to 2pm. Enq: Jenny 0407 158 833.

FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH

CASTLEMAINE FARMERS MARKET, 9am to 1pm Western Reserve, Forest Street. Enq: www.castlemainefarmersmarket.org or 0455 332 692.

GAMES IN THE MAINE from 11.30am to 5.30pm at West End Hall, Castlemaine. For details visit gamesinthemaine.com.au.

MALDON PONY CLUB RALLY at the Maldon Campdraft grounds at 9.30am for gear checks for a 10am kick off. Enq: Kira Chalmers 0407 140 580.

WALMER GUN CLUB at 11am Lewis Road, Maldon.

EVERY SUNDAY

MALDON BOWLING CLUB practice at 1pm, new members welcome.

MALDON MUSEUM, Shire Gardens, 11.30am–2pm. Admission $2.50 adults, children free.

CHURCH SERVICE TIMES. Catholic: 8.30am. 5 Chapel Street North. Baptist: 10.30am. 8 Edwards Street. Anglican: 11am–Maldon–1st & 3rd, Newstead–2nd & 4th

EVERY SUNDAY FORTNIGHT

MALDON PÉTANQUE CLUB games on every second Sunday at St. Brigid’s at 1pm starting 5 January 2025. Enq: Sandy Noble 0429 006 130. Geoff McLennan 0419 717 501.

SOCIAL PÉTANQUE We play at the Penny School piste in Church Street, from 10.45am for a 11am start, subject to the weather. For further information contact 0459 093 452.

SECOND SUNDAY OF THE MONTH

MALDON MARKET: Hand Made, Home Grown, 9am – 1.30pm. Maldon Neighbourhood Centre.

THE MALDON VINTAGE MACHINERY & MUSEUM is a haven for enthusiasts of machinery and other curios from before and after the industrial revolution. Open 10am-4pm. Entry free–donations welcome. More info: Peter 0408 146 537.

LAST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH

CASTLEMAINE REPAIR CAFE, at Castlemaine Community House 30 Templeton St Castlemaine behind the Town Hall. 10am till 1pm. Bring along broken household appliances and sewing repairs. Learn basic bicycle maintenance, get help with settings etc on mobile phones, advice for Apple Macs. First in first served. For further info call Chris 5470 5508.

BARINGHUP COMMUNITY GROWERS MARKET - 10-2pm, Baringhup Hall.

EVERY MONDAY

OCCASIONAL CHILDCARE, Maldon Neighbourhood Centre 9.30am-2.30pm. Enq. 5475 2093 or info@maldonnc.org.au.

ATHENAEUM LIBRARY, High Street, Maldon. 2-4pm. Library contact 0437 094 469.

SOCIAL WALKS, No booking required, all welcome! Meet at the Neighbourhood Centre, 9.30am-11am. $1 donation for cuppa.

SOCIAL GOLF – 8.30am – 9 holes, free for members or $10 green fees. Enq: maldongolf4u@gmail.com or Gay Reid 0413 013 766.

MALDON SOCIAL WALKING GROUP, No booking required, all welcome! Meet at the Neighbourhood Centre. Fridays and Mondays 9am–11am $1 donation for cuppa.

YOGA AND RELAXATION, Open your mind and body with yoga, for all ages and abilities. 6-7.30pm Maldon Neighbourhood Centre, first class free. For enquiries ph Andrea 0427 772 878.

NORDIC WALKING, (during school terms) 9.30am Castlemaine Botanic Gardens (near Picnic Shelter) Further info and bookings 5479 1000.

MALDON TOY LIBRARY, Maldon Neighbourhood Centre 9am-9.30am.

PUBLIC INTERNET ACCESS 9am–3.30pm at the Maldon Neighbourhood Centre. Free.

FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD MORNINGS from 10am MNC Community garden.

THIRD MONDAY OF THE MONTH

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD MORNINGS from 10am MNC Community garden.

PARKY PALS, at Castlemaine Golf Course club rooms, 10.30-12pm. A social group for those with Parkinson’s disease along with family and friends. Gold coin donation for morning tea. Info: Bronwyn: BGrieve@castlemainehealth.org.au or 0439 187 051. Recommencing February 2025.

FOURTH MONDAY OF THE MONTH

THE MALDON GARDEN, FLORAL ART AND CRAFT CLUB 2pm. Enqs: 0488 113 733.

EVERY TUESDAY

COMMUNITY TRANSPORT SERVICE. Book the day prior for your door to door service. Travel to Castlemaine leave MNC at 9.50am and depart Castlemaine at 11.10am. Travel to Kangaroo Flat leave MNC at 11.55am and depart Kangaroo Flat at 2.30pm. $3 one-way, $5 return. Phone 5475 2093, email info@maldonnc.org.au full timetable www.maldonnc.org.au/community-bus/community-bus-transport-service.

CASTLEMAINE SAFE SPACES, Castlemaine Senior Citizens Centre, Mechanics Lane (next to the library) and will run from 6pm-8.30pm. No appointment or referrals are required and all are welcome to attend.

MAH JONG for seniors 10am-1pm at Maldon Community Centre. Beginners welcome. Enquiries: Kerry 0407 738 855.

MALDON BOWLING CLUB practice at 10am, new members welcome.

MALDON BRISK WALKING GROUP, No booking required, all welcome! Meet at Maldon Neighbourhood Centre 7.30am–8.15am. No cost.

MALDON CROQUET CLUB, 9:30am. All welcome. Contact. Damien 0428 130 764 or Cheryl 0428 453 042.

NORDIC WALKING (during school terms) 4.30pm Harcourt (near children’s playground) Further info and bookings 5479 1000.

PUBLIC INTERNET ACCESS 9am–3.30pm at the Maldon Neighbourhood Centre. Free.

TABLE TENNIS for seniors, 1.30-3.30pm at Maldon Community Centre. Beginners welcome. Enq. John 0418 995 164.

FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH

DIABETES SOCIAL GROUP, 2-3pm. $2 includes tea & coffee. Info: Jo Ann 0412 640 818.

NUGGETTY LAND PROTECTION GROUP meeting. For further info contact Christine Fitzgerald – ckfitz5@bigpond.com – 0419 347 408.

EVERY WEDNESDAY

ATHENAEUM LIBRARY, High Street, Maldon. 2-4pm. Library Contact 0437 094 469.

CANASTA for seniors 10am at Maldon Community Centre. Beginners welcome. Enquiries: Lyn 0409 566 551.

CASTLEMAINE FARMERS MARKET, at Camp Reserve on Forest Street from 2.30pm-5.30pm.

COMMUNITY LUNCH 12.00 noon, Maldon Community Centre, $7 donation. Closed over the school holidays.

EASY STEPS TO FITNESS, Fitness through simple dance steps. MNC 9am – 9.45am. $10. Bookings: Sean 0419 210 043.

HATHA YOGA, Gentle yoga class. All levels of ability. Maldon Neighbourhood Centre 5 – 6.30pm. $15/casual or $120/10 classes. Bookings: text Wendy 0490 064 084.

BIBLE DISCUSSION GROUP. Baptist Hall – 2pm and 7.30pm, 8 Edwards Street. Enq: Pastor Gavin 0408 581 652.

MALDON CHESS CLUB, 10am. Do you play? Come along. Do you want to learn? Come along to Maldon Cafe. For enquiries contact John 0438 012 076.

MALDON MEN’S SHED, 10am to 4pm at rear of Vintage Machinery Museum (accessed from Phoenix Street). All welcome. Contact Barry Murfett 0403 352 753. (Note: Closed on days of Total Fire Ban or over 38°).

MALDON MUSEUM, Shire Gardens, 11.30am–2pm. Admission $2.50 adults, children free.

MALDON PANTRY, milk and bread, canned and dried foods plus hygiene essentials and pet items for anyone in the community. 9.30-11.30am Holy Trinity Hall, 50 High St., Maldon. More info Maldon Neighbourhood Centre 5475 2093.

MALDON TOY LIBRARY, Maldon Neighbourhood Centre 10am-11.30am.

THE MALDON VINTAGE MACHINERY & MUSEUM is a haven for enthusiasts of machinery and other curios from before and after the industrial revolution. Open 11am-3pm. Entry is free–donations welcome. For more info, contact Peter at 0408 146 537.

YOUNG AT HEART PLAYGROUP, 10am -11.30am at Maldon Neighbourhood Centre (Except for the 3rd Wednesday of every month, when playgroup visits Maldon Hospital residents for a special intergenerational playgroup 10.30am-12pm). Further info 5475 2093. No cost.

EVERY WEDNESDAY FORTNIGHT

NEWSTEAD COMMUNITY LUNCH, April 2, 16, 30, May 14. $7 per head - all welcome 12.30 - 1.30pm at the Newstead Community Centre. Enq: Anthony Santamaria 0490 055 918.

EVERY FOURTH WEDNESDAY

MALDON CEMETERY FRIENDS WORKING BEE, 9.30am–11.30am. Our cemetery grounds and buildings need a little care and attention from some willing helpers on a regular basis. Training, equipment and morning tea provided. BYO hat, sunscreen, insect repellent and especially gardening gloves.

EVERY THURSDAY

MALDON BRIDGE CLUB, 1pm to 4.30pm at the Senior Citizens Rooms. New players welcome including solo players. Enq: Danny Murphy 0430 733 782.

MALDON CROQUET CLUB, 9:30am. All welcome. Contact. Damien 0428 130 764 or Cheryl 0428 453 042.

MALDON PETANQUE CLUB, practice session, 4pm, St. Brigid’s. All welcome.

PUBLIC INTERNET ACCESS 9am–3.30pm at the Maldon Neighbourhood Centre. Free.

TECH HELP TO STAY CONNECTED Be Connected program and supported by friendly volunteer digital mentors. No experience needed! Thur 9.30 – 11.00am. Maldon Neighbourhood Centre. FREE.

FIRST THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH

CASTLEMAINE & DISTRICT NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH MEETINGS, 7pm Aitken’s Corner Cafe, cnr of Gaulton & Johnston Sts., Castlemaine. All welcome. https://nhw.com.au/membership-application/

FIRST THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH except January

MALDON MASONIC CENTRE–Southern Cross Lodge #24, located on the corner of Parker and High St, Maldon: Masonic rehearsal at 7.30pm. Have you ever heard of or have been interested in Freemasonry, or what is Freemasonry? Come along and find out what the secret is. Enquiries: Dusty Miller 0401 091 737, Peter Thompson 0408 146 537, or Les Roberts 0438 208 236.

SECOND THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH except January

MALDON MASONIC CENTRE–Southern Cross Lodge #24, located on the corner of Parker and High St, Maldon: Monthly meeting 7.30pm. All Freemasons welcome. Enquiries: Dusty Miller 0401 091 737, Peter Thompson 0408 146 537, or Les Roberts 0438 208 236

THIRD THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH

MALDON GOLDEN MOVIES presents a great film every month at 7.15pm for 7.30pm start. Annual membership $25. Cash only at the door. Bring a plate or packet to share if you are able. Maldon Neighbourhood Centre.

EVERY FRIDAY

ATHENAEUM LIBRARY, High Street, Maldon. 2-4pm. Library Contact 0437 094 469.

CHAIR YOGA, For people who require special consideration. Maldon Neighbourhood Centre, 11am – 12 noon. Started 4 Feb. $15/casual or $120/10 classes. Bookings: text Wendy 0490 064 084.

JIGSAW EXCHANGE. Swap your completed puzzle for a new one. Baptist Hall – 1.30 to 3.30pm. 8 Edwards Street. Enq: Sandra 0411 593 053.

JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, at Maldon Bowls Club, every Friday at 4pm, free.

NORDIC WALKING for experienced walkers 9.30am Castlemaine Botanic Gardens (near Picnic Shelter) Further info 5479 1000.

COMMUNITY TRANSPORT SERVICE. Book the day prior for your door to door service. Travel to Castlemaine leave MNC at 9.50am and depart Castlemaine at 11.10am. Travel to Maryborough from MNC at 11.55am and depart Maryborough at 2.45pm. $3 one-way, $5 return. Phone 5475 2093, email info@maldonnc.org.au full timetable www.maldonnc.org.au/community-bus/community-bus-transport-service.

HATHA YOGA, Gentle yoga class. All levels of ability. Maldon Neighbourhood Centre 9-10.30am. $15/casual or $120/10 classes. Bookings: text Wendy 0490 064 084.

MALDON BOWLS CLUB practice at 4pm , new members welcome.

MALDON MUSEUM HISTORY RESEARCH CENTRE, 10am–1pm. Please phone 0427 752 598 for appointment.

MALDON SOCIAL WALKING GROUP, No booking required, all welcome! Meet at the Neighbourhood Centre. Fridays and Mondays 9am–11am $1 donation for cuppa.

PUBLIC INTERNET ACCESS 9am–3.30pm at the Maldon Neighbourhood Centre. Free.

IN MALDON TODAY a radio show about Maldon. Between 9am and 11am. You can listen to IMT on your phone using the ‘TuneIn Radio’ app- MAINfm 94.9, or on your computer at mainfm.net,. Send us an SMS during the program on 0488 863 186 and please sign your name.

SOCIAL GOLF – 8.30am – 9 holes, free for members or $10 green fees. Enq: maldongolf4u@gmail.com or Gay Reid 0413 013 766.

SECOND FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH

MALDON RSL SUB-BRANCH Monthly meeting in the Maldon RSL Hall behind the Athenaeum Library at 3pm. All Service and ex Service members are welcome to attend. No meeting in January.

NO LIGHTS NO LYCRA Maldon Neighbourhood Centre 8-9pm, $10

LAST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH

MAREE EDWARDS LISTENING POSTS are available by appointment. Please contact Maree’s office on (03) 5410 2444 or maree.edwards@parliament.vic.gov.au to arrange.

SHUT UP AND WRITE, 1pm at the Newstead Arts Hub. Gold coin donation. Enquiries Dimity 0475 260 051.

TARRANGOWER DEMENTIA ALLIANCE, meetings from 10.45am – 11.45am, Maldon Athenaeum Library. New members welcome.

EVERY SATURDAY

ATHENAEUM LIBRARY, High St, Maldon. 9.30am-12pm. Library contact 0437 094 469.

CASTLEMAINE SAFE SPACES, Salvation Army Hall (next to the Castlemaine train station) will run 1.30pm-4pm. No appointment or referrals are required and all are welcome to attend.

MALDON CROQUET CLUB, 9.30am. New players welcome to come and try. Morning tea provided. Contact. Damien 0428 130 764 or Cheryl 0428 453 042 or email maldoncroquet3@gmail.com.

SCRABBLE CLUB at the Library, all welcome. 10am-12pm, Maldon Athenaeum Library High St, Maldon. Contact 0437 094 469.

SUNDAY 30 MARCH

LOOP WALK FROM WELSHMAN’S REEF, 9.45am for a 10am departure from Roberts Road. More info Jen 0438 568 736.

BENDIGO SUSTAINABILITY FESTIVAL, 10am - 3pm at the Garden for the Future, Whitehills.

MALDON SWAP MEET, gates open to the public at 7am, Maldon Racecourse Reserve. Entry $5. Enq: Text Mark 0414 244 842

TUESDAY 1 APRIL

MALDON CROQUET CLUB CENTENARY CELEBRATION, 10.30am-12.30pm. RSVP by 14 March maldoncroquet3@gmail.com

THURSDAY 17 - MONDAY 21 APRIL

MALDON’S 148TH EASTER FAIR, Hole in One Competition, 15th Easter Machinery Rally, Dancing in the Street, Maldon Quilt Show, Race Ya Family Fun Day, Maldon Quilt Show, Grand Procession and so much more. Further info: Genine 0400 914 007.

THURSDAY 24 APRIL

ANZAC HILL FLAG RAISING, assemble on Anzac Hill 5.30pm for 5.45pm wreath laying service.

FRIDAY 25 APRIL

DAWN SERVICE ANZAC DAY, assemble at the Cenotaph 5.45am for 6am wreath laying service.

ANZAC DAY MARCH, parade to assemble Maldon Primary School at 10.30am

NEWSTEAD ANZAC DAY MEMORIAL SERVICE at Memorial Park, 10.45am for 11am.

NUGGETTY ANZAC DAY, assemble at old school site at 1.45pm for 2pm wreath laying.