Category Archives: family

Family-friendly activities.

Beyond Sight Charity Concert and Family Fun Day

A weekend EXTRAVAGANZA to raise awareness of rhetinoblastoma. An all-day concert is being held on Saturday 25 May from 11am-11pm featuring some of Victoria’s top name bands, including: Mez & Josh, Irish Rose, Jimi Norrstrom, Chris Morley, Luke Owens, Audemia, Rattlin’ Bones Blackwood, Rabid Zulu, The … Continue reading

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Mother’s Day Classic 2013

Did you know that there is a Mother’s Day Classic event held in Bendigo? Well now you do. The Bendigo event involves two distances: an 8km run starting at 8am a 4km walk and run (9am start) around Strathdale Community Park; through the … Continue reading

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Thinking Outside The Square

Be the change you want to see in the world.    Mahatma Gandhi   The Outside the Square series of public talks celebrate local people who think a little differently to create positive change in our community. Talks are held on … Continue reading

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Bendigo Family Nature Club

Did you know this existed? How cool! A meet-up is organised for every third Sunday of the month to connect with our natural world. They are guided by experienced naturalists with the Bendigo Family Nature Club. Presented in partnership with … Continue reading

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Favourite food and drink experiences in 2012

 Guest post by Bryley Drummond I was somewhat reluctant to move from inner-city Melbourne to Bendigo, but we saw it as an opportunity to provide our future children with a country lifestyle and all the benefits a city in the … Continue reading

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… and the red geranium inc. Christmas Sale 2012

Another fabulous event happening in Bendigo, with all the proceeds going to some very good local causes. We’ll be there at 10:00am on the dot to bag some goodies, so we don’t miss out. There is even more lovely produce … Continue reading

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Open or Closed? Bendigo Cup Day 2012

Wondering who is open for business on Wednesday 31 October, 2012 (Bendigo Cup Day)? Bath Lane Cafe 13 Bath Lane Open all day. Bendigo Corner Store Cafe 305 View Street Adam & the team are having a well-earned rest. Brewhouse Coffee … Continue reading

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Sustainable House Day 2012

Bendigo’s annual Sustainable House Day is on this Sunday 28 October. The self-drive tour kicks off with registration at 9:30am from Peppergreen Farm (Thunder Street, North Bendigo) and the houses will be open from 10am – 4pm. You can decide which … Continue reading

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Reclaim the Night – Bendigo 2012

Inspired by the annual Reclaim the Night marches worldwide that protest violence against women, and claim public space as a safe space for women, we will march in Bendigo to assert women’s right to access the city free from harassment … Continue reading

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Activities for Kids

In January 2007, the City of Greater Bendigo received worldwide recognition from UNICEF as Australia’s first Child Friendly City. There are heaps of activities on the council’s website, such as: Get Active, Explore the City, Get Creative, Back to Nature and What’s on in … Continue reading

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