Darebin calendar of events

 

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Mar
20
Wed
Newton Street Community Garden @ Newton Street Community Garden
Mar 20 @ 09:30 – 12:00

A drop-in gardening session, facilitated by the DIVRS Urban Food Program, which everyone is welcome to attend. There is always plenty of weeding, watering, planting and harvesting to do!

Click here to read about the garden.

‘No waste’ cooking demo and food recycling @ East Preston Community Centre
Mar 20 @ 10:00 – 12:00

This event is limited to Darebin residents.

Open Table will demonstrate two use-it-up recipes: potato croquettes and anything goes pesto. They will then discuss the world of food waste recycling. Plus there will be an opportunity to speak to Darebin’s Climate Emergency team to give your feedback on their draft Climate Emergency Strategy.

Span Community House Community Garden group (Thornbury) @ Span Community House
Mar 20 @ 10:00 – 12:00

No garden of your own? Would you like be able to share some fresh produce? Go along and join Span’s gardening team. Wheelchair accessible, fun and supportive. You just need your skills, or want to develop skills.

Click here to read about the garden.

Sylvester Hive Community Garden (Preston) @ Pavilion School grounds
Mar 20 @ 18:00 – 20:00

During the year, the start time varies from 6pm to 7pm. Before going, therefore, check with them by email.

Take something to share at their communal meal.

Click here to read about the garden.

Mar
22
Fri
Community lunch (Preston) @ Bridge Darebin
Mar 22 @ 12:00 – 13:30

Go for a lunch and stay for the conversation and activities.

Mar
23
Sat
Preston/Thornbury Food Swap
Mar 23 @ 11:00 – 12:00

 

Meet the makers picnic @ Bundoora Homestead Art Centre
Mar 23 @ 12:00 – 17:30

Local producers will compete across various categories of homemade wine, beer, preserves and bread. Sample homegrown beverages and produce and talk to the makers themselves. Buy food and drink for lunch or take your own picnic basket.

Listen to live music and watch other performances. Participate in the Aboriginal cultural experience with Aunty Brenda Fahey, which will feature hands-on activities like gum nut painting, dot painting on face & rocks, storytelling, crafting with emu feathers and macramé. There will also be fun activities and entertainment for children, including a pop-up space from Victoria University.

Mar
24
Sun
Alphington Farmers’ Market @ Melbourne Innovation Centre
Mar 24 @ 09:00 – 13:00
Kingsbury Drive Community Market @ Car Park 2
Mar 24 @ 09:00 – 13:00

 

Community lunch (Thornbury) @ Thornbury Church of Christ
Mar 24 @ 12:00 – 13:00

A choice between roast meat or vegetarian. They like people to pre-order as it helps with numbers.

Regent Community Garden (Reservoir) @ The Regent Centre
Mar 24 @ 13:00 – 16:00

Click here to read about the garden.

Mar
27
Wed
Newton Street Community Garden @ Newton Street Community Garden
Mar 27 @ 09:30 – 12:00

A drop-in gardening session, facilitated by the DIVRS Urban Food Program, which everyone is welcome to attend. There is always plenty of weeding, watering, planting and harvesting to do!

Click here to read about the garden.

Span Community House Community Garden group (Thornbury) @ Span Community House
Mar 27 @ 10:00 – 12:00

No garden of your own? Would you like be able to share some fresh produce? Go along and join Span’s gardening team. Wheelchair accessible, fun and supportive. You just need your skills, or want to develop skills.

Click here to read about the garden.

Sylvester Hive Community Garden (Preston) @ Pavilion School grounds
Mar 27 @ 18:00 – 20:00

During the year, the start time varies from 6pm to 7pm. Before going, therefore, check with them by email.

Take something to share at their communal meal.

Click here to read about the garden.

Preston Garden Club @ Preston Shire Hall
Mar 27 @ 20:00 – 22:00

Fourth Wednesday of every month except for December.

2023 speakers and topics
25 Jan: DVD garden.
22 Feb: Karen Sutherland on tomatoes.
22 Mar: John Fry on Ziebells Farmhouse.
26 Apr: Chris Clarke on Wilsons Promontory.
24 May: DIVRS (Darebin Information, Volunteer & Resource Service).
28 Jun: Lauren Mueller on edible weeds.
26 Jul: AGM.
23 Aug: Kat Lavers on permaculture.
27 Sep: TBA.
25 Oct: TBA.
22 Nov: Presentation of monthly awards.

2022 speakers and topics
26 Jan: No Meeting.
23 Feb: Chris Clarke on Victorian alpine flora.
23 Mar: Andrew from Warringal Orchid Club.
27 Apr: Weng Lim on Asian vegetables.
25 May: Kathleen Tant on propagation.
22 Jun: Val from the Northern Suburbs Bonsai Club.
27 Jul: AGM.
24 Aug: TBA.
21 Sep: Maria on flower arranging.
26 Oct: Kathleen Tants on crop rotation and companion planting.
23 Nov: Christmas breakup.

2021 speakers and topics
27 Jan: No Meeting.
24 Feb: Kathleen Tants on weeds and pests.
24 Mar: John Pinniger – Heritage Fruit Society.
28 Apr: Pollinator Alliance on attracting pollinators to your garden.
26 May: Maria Mitchell on flower arranging.
23 Jun: Kathleen Tants on soil preparation.
28 Jul: AGM.
25 Aug: Chris Clarke on Victorian alpine flora.
22 Sep: Geoff Crowhurst on autumn bulbs and gardens in Greece.
27 Oct: To be confirmed.
24 Nov: Christmas breakup.

2019 speakers and topics
23 Jan: Plant/flower ID quiz.
27 Feb: Maria from Ivanhoe Garden Club on flower arranging.
27 Mar: Janine Kay on geraniums and pelargoniums.
24 Apr: Ian Banks-Smith on roses.
22 May: Rebecca from Holman Industries Irrigation Systems.
26 Jun: Vince from Bunnings.
24 Jul: AGM.
28 Aug: Andrew from Richgro Garden Products.
25 Sep: Kirsten Macleod from Compost Depot on compost.
23 Oct: Angelo from BAAG on permaculture.
27 Nov: Christmas breakup.

Mar
28
Thu
Nonna & Mum’s cooking class @ The Thorn 3071
Mar 28 @ 19:00 – 22:00
Mar
29
Fri
Community lunch (Preston) @ Bridge Darebin
Mar 29 @ 12:00 – 13:30

Go for a lunch and stay for the conversation and activities.

Mar
31
Sun
Alphington Farmers’ Market @ Melbourne Innovation Centre
Mar 31 @ 09:00 – 13:00
Kingsbury Drive Community Market @ Car Park 2
Mar 31 @ 09:00 – 13:00

 

Regent Community Garden (Reservoir) @ The Regent Centre
Mar 31 @ 13:00 – 16:00

Click here to read about the garden.

Apr
3
Wed
Newton Street Community Garden @ Newton Street Community Garden
Apr 3 @ 09:30 – 12:00

A drop-in gardening session, facilitated by the DIVRS Urban Food Program, which everyone is welcome to attend. There is always plenty of weeding, watering, planting and harvesting to do!

Click here to read about the garden.

Span Community House Community Garden group (Thornbury) @ Span Community House
Apr 3 @ 10:00 – 12:00

No garden of your own? Would you like be able to share some fresh produce? Go along and join Span’s gardening team. Wheelchair accessible, fun and supportive. You just need your skills, or want to develop skills.

Click here to read about the garden.

Sylvester Hive Community Garden (Preston) @ Pavilion School grounds
Apr 3 @ 18:00 – 20:00

During the year, the start time varies from 6pm to 7pm. Before going, therefore, check with them by email.

Take something to share at their communal meal.

Click here to read about the garden.

Apr
5
Fri
Community lunch (Preston) @ Bridge Darebin
Apr 5 @ 12:00 – 13:30

Go for a lunch and stay for the conversation and activities.

Apr
7
Sun
Alphington Farmers’ Market @ Melbourne Innovation Centre
Apr 7 @ 09:00 – 13:00
Kingsbury Drive Community Market @ Car Park 2
Apr 7 @ 09:00 – 13:00

 

Northcote Community Gardens working bee @ Northcote Community Gardens
Apr 7 @ 11:00 – 13:00

Next to the Northcote train station.

There is some sharing of food and drink after the working bee so feel free to take a plate of food to share.

Click here to read about the garden.

Regent Community Garden (Reservoir) @ The Regent Centre
Apr 7 @ 13:00 – 16:00

Click here to read about the garden.

Regent Produce and Plant Swap (Reservoir) @ The Regent Centre
Apr 7 @ 14:00 – 15:00

 

Apr
9
Tue
Community lunch (Reservoir) @ Reservoir Neighbourhood House
Apr 9 @ 12:00 – 13:00

‘Jen the chef’ makes meals which always includes a main and dessert. Why not go down and join in, eat something, and have a chat with some new friends.

Apr
10
Wed
Newton Street Community Garden @ Newton Street Community Garden
Apr 10 @ 09:30 – 12:00

A drop-in gardening session, facilitated by the DIVRS Urban Food Program, which everyone is welcome to attend. There is always plenty of weeding, watering, planting and harvesting to do!

Click here to read about the garden.

Span Community House Community Garden group (Thornbury) @ Span Community House
Apr 10 @ 10:00 – 12:00

No garden of your own? Would you like be able to share some fresh produce? Go along and join Span’s gardening team. Wheelchair accessible, fun and supportive. You just need your skills, or want to develop skills.

Click here to read about the garden.

Community lunch (Thornbury) @ Span Community House
Apr 10 @ 12:30 – 14:30

A two course home-cooked meal is shared in their dining room with other friendly community members. Go along for company, conversation and support. A great opportunity to find out what’s available in the neighbourhood. RSVP Span Community House by phone (9480 1364) or email.

Sylvester Hive Community Garden (Preston) @ Pavilion School grounds
Apr 10 @ 18:00 – 20:00

During the year, the start time varies from 6pm to 7pm. Before going, therefore, check with them by email.

Take something to share at their communal meal.

Click here to read about the garden.

Apr
12
Fri
Community lunch (Preston) @ Bridge Darebin
Apr 12 @ 12:00 – 13:30

Go for a lunch and stay for the conversation and activities.

Apr
13
Sat
Northcote Community Gardens working bee @ Northcote Community Gardens
Apr 13 @ 11:00 – 13:00

Next to the Northcote train station.

There is some socialising after the working bee.

Click here to read about the garden.

Apr
14
Sun
Alphington Farmers’ Market @ Melbourne Innovation Centre
Apr 14 @ 09:00 – 13:00
Kingsbury Drive Community Market @ Car Park 2
Apr 14 @ 09:00 – 13:00

 

Regent Community Garden (Reservoir) @ The Regent Centre
Apr 14 @ 13:00 – 16:00

Click here to read about the garden.

Apr
17
Wed
Newton Street Community Garden @ Newton Street Community Garden
Apr 17 @ 09:30 – 12:00

A drop-in gardening session, facilitated by the DIVRS Urban Food Program, which everyone is welcome to attend. There is always plenty of weeding, watering, planting and harvesting to do!

Click here to read about the garden.

Span Community House Community Garden group (Thornbury) @ Span Community House
Apr 17 @ 10:00 – 12:00

No garden of your own? Would you like be able to share some fresh produce? Go along and join Span’s gardening team. Wheelchair accessible, fun and supportive. You just need your skills, or want to develop skills.

Click here to read about the garden.

Sylvester Hive Community Garden (Preston) @ Pavilion School grounds
Apr 17 @ 18:00 – 20:00

During the year, the start time varies from 6pm to 7pm. Before going, therefore, check with them by email.

Take something to share at their communal meal.

Click here to read about the garden.

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