100 years of Barkly Street
Barkly Street Uniting Cricket Club is preparing to celebrate 100 years this 2024-25 cricket season.
The club is keen to hear from any “Streeters” (past players, family and friends of the club) who can share their memories.
Laverton Bowls Club
Experience the fun and skill of lawn bowls, a game which is suitable for all ages. Laverton Bowls Club is recruiting new members. Come to the club on Tuesday or Thursday mornings for practise beginning at 10am. All welcome at 77-87 Hall Street, Altona Meadows.
■ 9369 1034 or email : secretary@lavertonbowls.com.au
Musicians welcome
Do you play any percussion, brass or woodwind instruments? The Hobsons Bay City Band is seeking musicians to join their community band. Please note that rehearsals are held under the directorship of Wayne Bowden OAM every Monday evening from 7.30pm at the Spotswood South Kingsville RSL, 59 The Avenue, Spotswood.
■ Hannah Prouse, hbcityband@gmail.com or check URL www.hbcb.org.au
Point Gellibrand Rotary Club
The Rotary Club of Point Gellibrand meets at a local Williamstown restaurant on the first and third Tuesday of the month from 6pm for a 6.30pm dinner meeting.
■ www.rotarypointgellibrand.com.au, or Facebook www.facebook.com/pointgellibrandrotary, or call Pam on 0418347691 or email rotarypointgellibrand@gmail.com.
Fiddle group
The Newport Folk and Fiddle Beginner Play Along Group is held on the third Saturday of the month, from 6.30pm to 8.30pm, at 2nd Newport Scouts, 6 Market Street, Newport. All instruments and levels of expertise are welcomed. Children are also welcome.
■ www.nffc.org.au/beginner-playalong
Willin Wimmin Community choir,
Discover the joy of group singing with the friendly women at WiIlin Wimmin choir in Williamstown. New members are always welcome, no audition. The group meets on Wednesdays during school term, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm, at The Bridge Church hall, 119 Douglas Parade, Williamstown. The first two evenings of attendance are free.
■ www.willinwimmin.org.au or email willin.wimmin@gmail.com
Prep for employment course
Receive face-to-face help with job searches, resumes, interviews, upskilling and more in a prep for employment course at 43 Mason Street, Newport.
■ 9391 8504, outlets@outletsco-op.com.au
Positions vacant
Join the Hobsons Bay Community Fund (HBCF) as a committee member to support and strengthen the local community. A new treasurer is required as well as other voluntary positions.
Mouth Organ Band
Yarraville Mouth Organ Band is looking for new members. Band practice is held on Friday evenings at 8pm in the band hall at 203 Williamstown Road, Yarraville. For great music in a friendly atmosphere feel free to call in one Friday evening.
■ Heather 9399 2190 or ymob1933@yahoo.com.au
Wednesday walking group
The Williamstown Community Centre offers a regular Wednesday walking group that walks the local area, 10.15-11am. New members are welcome. This activity is free and includes morning tea.
■ 9397 6168
Williamstown Craft Market
Williamstown Craft Market is held at Commonwealth Reserve on the third Sunday of the month from 10am- 4pm. The market boasts more than 50 stalls showcasing everything from handmade crafts to homegrown produce. There is also live music.
■ www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Community/Whats-On/Williamstown-Craft-Market
Musicians wanted
The Westgate Concert Band is seeking new members. Rehearsals are held Saturdays during school terms, 9am-12pm, at Braybrook College.
■ westgateconcertband@gmail.com
Community morning tea
A free community meeting tea occurs every Wednesday at 11am in Joan Kirner
House foyer, 14 Thompson Street, Williamstown.
■ Tahlia, 9397 6168
Woodcarving workshop
The woodcarving workshop meets on Tuesdays at 9.30am-12pm at Hobsons Bay Men’s Shed, 280 Queens Street, Altona. All levels of ability in this ancient, international craft are welcome, women included, starter tools and timber available.
Women Talk – Conversational English
The Women Talk Group will be held on Mondays at 10am for women to learn and practice speaking English in the classroom and the local area and make new friends in an all-women class.
■ 9391 8504 or outlets@outletsco-op.com.au
Altona Repair Cafe
The Altona Repair Cafe is looking for more repairers to help meet community demand for repairs at their monthly repair events. Repair cafes happen on the first Saturday of the month, noon-3pm.
■ Danielle, 0413 434 082
Cherry Lake Market
Set between Millers Road and the stunning Cherry Lake in Altona, this market has something for everyone. The market hosts more than 60 stalls, selling plants, bric-a-brac, handcrafts, hot jam donuts, tools, clothing and much more. There is live music every month from the Cherry Lake Cultural Series, showcasing local musicians from across Hobsons Bay. From 9am-1pm on the first Sunday of every month.
■ www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Community/Whats-On/Altona or cherrylakemarket@gmail.com
BINGO at Laverton Bowls Club
Bingo is held every Wednesday night at the Laverton Bowls Club, 77-87 Hall Street, Altona Meadows. Ticket selling starts at 7.30pm, eyes down at 8.00pm. Cost $8.00 set of books (3).
■ Contact (03) 9369 1034, or email secretary@lavertonbowls.com.aus.
Carers’ walk and talk
A collaboration between the state government, Interchange Outer East and Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL), the Pathways for Carers program is launching a monthly walk in Footscray on the third Thursday of each month. The goal of each group is to provide carers with peer-based support, information, services and resources, opportunities to be active and connect with other carers, connect with nature and connect with their local community.
■ lauren.mcalpine@bsl.org.au or www.pathwaysforcarers.com.au
Walking group
The Altona Meadows and Newport Heart Foundation Walking Group is a local community of men and women committed to walking and socialising together with a post-walk coffee and chat. Anyone is welcome to join the group on Mondays, 10am, at Altona Beach, Wednesdays, 10am, at Altona Meadows (Jolly Miller Café) or on Fridays, 10am, at Newport Lakes.
■ Ian Watson, 0411 566 862 or ow.ly/TQ3j50PP1Ap
Friendship group
Altona Day Voice Interest and Education of Women [VIEW] Club meets at 11am on the third Wednesday of the month at Altona RSL.
■ Janet, 9394 6522 or 0412 010 176
Diabetes support group
The Westgate Diabetes Support Group meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 10am at the Altona Bowling Club.
■ Elaine, 0415 030 996
West Footscray Rotary
The Rotary Club of West Footscray meets at the Medway Golf Club in Maidstone for lunch, fellowship and guest speakers each Wednesday, from 12.30-2pm.
■ Mike 0417 622 372
Woodcarving workshop
The woodcarving workshop meets on Tuesdays at 9.30am-noon at Hobsons Bay Men’s Shed, 280 Queens Street, Altona. All levels of ability in this ancient, international craft are welcome, women included, starter tools and timber available.
Free English conversation class
These informal interactive English classes allow people to improve their English conversation skills and make new friends. The classes are held on Mondays during school terms, from 1-3pm, at the Altona Library. Light refreshments are provided.
■ Joe Pellone, 0431 915 970, or joepellone@gmail.com, or Jill Mackenzie, 0439 994 705, or jill.mackenzie111@gmail.com
Plant based cooking class
In this plant-based cooking session participants will learn to make delicious meals and then get to eat them too. The session is on September 13, from 10am to 12.30pm at Braybrook Community Hub. The cost is $20.
■ maribyrnong-events.bookable.net.au/.
Beginners sewing
This program introduces l the basics of sewing, starting with making a bag and progressing through to creating items of clothing. The sessions will be held each Monday from 10am to 12.30pm until September 16 at Braybrook Community Hub. The cost is $50 full, $30 concession.
■ maribyrnong-events.bookable.net.au/.
