Buying local, supports our community. The stats are there to prove it! For every $100 spent in a local business, up to $70 stays in our community. This is compared to only $3 when we shop online from a store located outside Greater Bendigo. Most restaurants, cafes, shops, winemakers and the like sell vouchers. Here
Here we go again! Wow. Another lockdown. Restrictions are in place in Victoria, but hopefully lifted soon. It's still recommended that you stay at home, if you can. Support our local hospitality businesses; one of our largest employers in town. All these 108 businesses are owner-operated and live and work in our community. Let's support
When is a handbag, not just 'a handbag'? You may have noticed big pink boxes decorated with hands and hearts around Bendigo. You'll often find these at the entrance to stores like Bunnings and Woolworths or see them in other local businesses from time to time. What are they for? Every year the Australian charity
"With many people feeling anxious about the pandemic, the Gardens are a sanctuary for engaging with nature to reduce stress and experience calm." Royal Botanic Gardens of Victoria It is still encouraged to get out and do some exercise while remembering social distancing measures. Walking and bike riding around our parks offers some much
Things are changing rapidly! We're updating this post daily. If not listed here, we're assuming operations are business-as-usual. Heaps also available via online ordering via the usual suspects. Any additions or changes to this list, please contact us here or via social media. Last updated 3pm, 31Mar20. Bakeries are listed here. Bendigo Community Farmers' Market
Originally written by Imogen Wall Borrowed by iheartbendigo and adapted for Bendigo audiences! A lot of people are now talking about going into self isolation, lockdown etc – and that IS something Imogen knows a bit about. Like most aid workers, she's been stuck because of hurricanes, home-bound due to political crises and once got
Are you looking for a new hobby in 2020, or perhaps you would like to share your skills or organisation with others? A ‘Come and Try Day' is being held on Sunday 9 February 2020, from 11am – 3pm at the Bendigo Homemaker Centre in High Street Kangaroo Flat. There are a range of community,
Support your local farmers' market and handmade markets this Christmas across our region: Friday 6 December 5pm-8.30pm, Twilight Market, Bendigo District RSL Havilah Road, Long Gully 5pm-8pm, Daylesford Twilight Christmas Market, Daylesford Town Hall Saturday 7 December 9am-1pm, Woodend Farmers Market, Cnr High & Forest Streets 3pm-8pm, Kyneton Twilight Festival, 81 Mollison Street 8am-12 noon,
By Dave Fagg Community worker at St Matthew’s Church godfoodpeople.orgt Bit of a good news story for you all, involving a few of my favourite things: my neighbourhood of Long Gully, coffee, creative community action. Many of my Long Gully neighbours will know Gar, who runs the Long Gully post office. He is a
