The Strathbogie Tableland History Group has organised an inaugural Heritage Day to be held at Strathbogie on Sunday, October 30.
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Strathbogie Tableland History Group president Lisa Duggan said the event was initially about the unveiling of the town’s heritage trail but had grown to include a number of other celebrations.
The trail consists of 11 historic sites — some still there — with interpretive panels, mostly along the main street.
St Andrew’s Church will be open celebrating its 100th anniversary, the school marks 50 years with afternoon tea served between 1pm and 3pm, and the general store will have a barbecue to celebrate 120 years of operation.
The hall will have a continuous slide show of old photos and displays of memorabilia, and local history books will be for sale.
The event kicks off at 10.30am and is open to all (no pets/animals). Please note that only the store has EFTPOS.
Heathcote Show going ahead
Heathcote Show is on November 1 and features all the usual fun and events.
The Heathcote Show is back on Tuesday, November 1 after two years of COVID-19 cancellations.
Heathcote Show Society president Alan Harris said this year marked the 139th Heathcote Show and it would offer something for everyone.
“It’s the longest running community event in Heathcote and it’s a great family day out,” Mr Harris said.
Competition schedules are now available at www.heathcoteshow.wordpress.com and at several outlets in Heathcote including Courthouse Crafts, the post office, the tourist information centre and the council offices.
The show office will open for entries in the Heathcote Guide Hall, 210-214 High St, on Wednesday, October 26 at 10am.
Finley gardens open
Some of Finley's gardens will be open to the public on Sunday, November 6.
Six Finley gardens will be open to the public for a fundraiser for Finley Regional Care.
Organised by Finley Regional Care Auxiliary, the gardens will be on show on Sunday, November 6.
Visitors will have the opportunity to wander through a variety of gardens, chat to the owners and get plenty of advice.
As well as raffles, there will be plant and pottery stalls, art displays including mosaics and face painting for the kids.
All gardens will be open from 9am to 3pm. A light lunch will be available for a small cost at a nominated garden.
The cost to all six gardens is $20 a person (children free), which includes a complimentary morning tea.
Tickets (cash only) can be purchased on the day at the Memorial Park in Finley from 9am.
For more information, phone Sue Hand on 0419 831 544 or Bern Agosta on 0417 897 462.
Wangaratta swap meet returns
Wangaratta Lions Swap Meet and Collectables Market returns on Sunday, November 20.
Held at the Wangaratta Showgrounds with an anticipated 300 exhibitors, the gates will open from 6am.
Admission is $5 a person with proceeds going to Lions projects.
Also resuming is the Yesterday’s Heroes Show ’n’ Shine with multiple prizes.
Cost is $10 for a vehicle and its driver. Blasts from the past from the United Kingdom, Europe and the heavy metal period of the United States auto industry, with judging from 11am.
The vintage engine and tractor display will also go ahead, a drawcard for anyone interested in mechanical and automotive engineering.
For more information or to book a site, phone Frank on 0469 824 169 or email: wanglions@hotmail.com
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