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Get ready to glam up, get spooky and step into the night at the Old Castlemaine Gaol this Halloween. From 7:30pm, the gaol transforms into a glamorous playground of glitz, glam, spooky surprises, cocktails 🍸 and dancing.
Sunday 12 November, 10 am - 12 noon
GVL - The Old Gaol, 36-48 Bowden Street Castlemaine
If you’re a crafter or an aspiriging crafter, you are welcome in the Crafty Crew.
Bring along anything you’re working on want to start. Stitching, crochet, knitting, any crafting activity you can do sitting around a table and chatting.
There will be plenty of help on hand if you want to learn or start something new.
Crafty Crew gatherings happen on the second Sunday of every month during 2026.
Image: Deb Lemcke, crop of Dye Lab 2021
Sunday 6 December 2026, 5 - 7 pm
West End Reserve and Playground, 37 View St Castlemaine
Everyone is invited to gather with your neighbours at the West End Hall to celebrate Summer!
WHAT: Bring a cuppa and food to share
In addition to sharing each other's company, we will use the gathering to update everyone about projects and activities members of the group are undertaking in our neighbourhood.
If you are able, please bring food and drink to share. If you are unable to bring things to share, come anyway. We all give and share when and what we can and that will be different for everyone.
Sunday 13 December, 10 am - 12 noon
GVL - The Old Gaol, 36-48 Bowden Street Castlemaine
If you’re a crafter or an aspiriging crafter, you are welcome in the Crafty Crew.
Bring along anything you’re working on want to start. Stitching, crochet, knitting, any crafting activity you can do sitting around a table and chatting.
There will be plenty of help on hand if you want to learn or start something new.
Crafty Crew gatherings happen on the second Sunday of every month during 2026.
Image: Deb Lemcke, crop of Dye Lab 2021
Sunday 11 October, 10 am - 12 noon
GVL - The Old Gaol, 36-48 Bowden Street Castlemaine
If you’re a crafter or an aspiriging crafter, you are welcome in the Crafty Crew.
Bring along anything you’re working on want to start. Stitching, crochet, knitting, any crafting activity you can do sitting around a table and chatting.
There will be plenty of help on hand if you want to learn or start something new.
Crafty Crew gatherings happen on the second Sunday of every month during 2026.
Image: Deb Lemcke, crop of Dye Lab 2021
Saturday 3 October, 11am - 1 pm
New venue: Old gaol, 36-48 Bowden St, Castlemaine
Everyone is invited to our West End Fair!
Lots of activities and demonstrations from local community groups. There will be a bake sale, BBQ and coffee cart but feel free to bring a picnic.
Sunday 13 September, 10 am - 12 noon
GVL - The Old Gaol, 36-48 Bowden Street Castlemaine
If you’re a crafter or an aspiriging crafter, you are welcome in the Crafty Crew.
Bring along anything you’re working on want to start. Stitching, crochet, knitting, any crafting activity you can do sitting around a table and chatting.
There will be plenty of help on hand if you want to learn or start something new.
Crafty Crew gatherings happen on the second Sunday of every month during 2026.
Image: Deb Lemcke, crop of Dye Lab 2021
Sunday 9 August, 10 am - 12 noon
GVL - The Old Gaol, 36-48 Bowden Street Castlemaine
If you’re a crafter or an aspiriging crafter, you are welcome in the Crafty Crew.
Bring along anything you’re working on want to start. Stitching, crochet, knitting, any crafting activity you can do sitting around a table and chatting.
There will be plenty of help on hand if you want to learn or start something new.
Crafty Crew gatherings happen on the second Sunday of every month during 2026.
Image: Deb Lemcke, crop of Dye Lab 2021
Sunday 12 July, 10 am - 12 noon
GVL - The Old Gaol, 36-48 Bowden Street Castlemaine
If you’re a crafter or an aspiriging crafter, you are welcome in the Crafty Crew.
Bring along anything you’re working on want to start. Stitching, crochet, knitting, any crafting activity you can do sitting around a table and chatting.
There will be plenty of help on hand if you want to learn or start something new.
Crafty Crew gatherings happen on the second Sunday of every month during 2026.
Image: Deb Lemcke, crop of Dye Lab 2021
Sunday 14 June 2026, 3 - 5 pm
West End Reserve and Playground, 37 View St Castlemaine
Everyone is invited to gather with your neighbours at the West End Hall to celebrate Winter.
WHAT: Bring a cuppa and food to share
In addition to sharing each other's company, we will use the gathering to update everyone about projects and activities members of the group are undertaking in our neighbourhood.
If you are able, please bring food and drink to share. If you are unable to bring things to share, come anyway. We all give or share when and what we can, and that will be different for everyone.
Sunday 14 June 2026, 12:00 - 2:00 pm
West End Hall
Join us for an informative session for homeowners looking to switch from gas to electric appliances.
A local industry expert will guide you through how to plan your home electrification, including which upgrades to prioritise, what technologies are available, and what costs to expect.
You’ll also hear from a public sector specialist who will explain current government rebates and government programs to assist with the cost of electrification upgrades.
Plus, a local homeowner will share their real-life experience of making the switch—what they learned, the decisions they faced, and the benefits they’re seeing now.
Afternoon tea is provided at the end giving an opportunity to discuss issues with the speakers and other participants in the workshop.
Brought to you by the WER Energy Group, Bendigo Sustainability Group, Mount Alexander Sustainability Group, and Electrify Loddon Mallee. Supported by the Victorian Government.
Sunday 14 June, 10 am - 12 noon
GVL - The Old Gaol, 36-48 Bowden Street Castlemaine
If you’re a crafter or an aspiriging crafter, you are welcome in the Crafty Crew.
Bring along anything you’re working on want to start. Stitching, crochet, knitting, any crafting activity you can do sitting around a table and chatting.
There will be plenty of help on hand if you want to learn or start something new.
Crafty Crew gathering happen on the second Sunday of every month during 2026.
Image: Deb Lemcke, crop of Dye Lab 2021
Sunday 10 May, 10 am - 12 noon
GVL - The Old Gaol, 36-48 Bowden Street Castlemaine
If you’re a crafter or an aspiriging crafter, you are welcome in the Crafty Crew.
Bring along anything you’re working on want to start. Stitching, crochet, knitting, any crafting activity you can do sitting around a table and chatting.
There will be plenty of help on hand if you want to learn or start something new.
Crafty Crew gatherings happen on the second Sunday of every month during 2026.
Image: Deb Lemcke, crop of Dye Lab 2021
Sunday 12 April, 10 am - 12 noon
GVL - The Old Gaol, 36-48 Bowden Street Castlemaine
If you’re a crafter or an aspiriging crafter, you are welcome in the Crafty Crew.
Bring along anything you’re working on want to start. Stitching, crochet, knitting, any crafting activity you can do sitting around a table and chatting.
There will be plenty of help on hand if you want to learn or start something new.
Crafty Crew gatherings will happen on the second Sunday of every month during 2026.
Image: Deb Lemcke, crop of Dye Lab 2021
Friday 10 April, 5:30 - 7:30 pm ish
Old Castlemaine Gaol, 36 Bowden Street
Why should kids get all the fun?
This Easter, channel your inner child. Join us for Friday arvo drinks and an adults easter egg hunt on the Old Gaol hill.
(Curmudgeons and those who can’t find their inner child are still welcome.)
We’ll bring the easter eggs. Please BYO your prefered beverage and any other snacks you’d like.
NOTE: This event is weather dependant. If it’s raining, it’s cancelled.
Sunday 15 March 2026, 5 - 7 pm
The Old Gaol, 36-48 Bowden Street, Castlemaine
Everyone is invited to gather with neighbours to celebrate Autumn.
Please bring food to share (if you have capacity for this) and your own plates, drinks, cups, cutlery. This quarter, we’ll also be having sausage sizzle, including vegetarian options.
In addition to sharing each other's company, we will use the gathering to update everyone about projects and activities members of the group are undertaking in our neighbourhood.
Come as you are! If you are able, please bring food and drink to share. If you are unable to bring things to share, come anyway. We all give or share when and what we can, and that will be different for everyone.
Sunday 8 March, 10 am - 12 noon
GVL - The Old Gaol, 36-48 Bowden Street Castlemaine
If you’re a crafter or an aspiriging crafter, you are welcome in the Crafty Crew.
Bring along anything you’re working on want to start. Stitching, crochet, knitting, any crafting activity you can do sitting around a table and chatting.
There will be plenty of help on hand if you want to learn or start something new.
Crafty Crew gatherings happen on the second Sunday of every month during 2026.
Image: Deb Lemcke, crop of Dye Lab 2021
Sunday 1 February 2026, 10 - 11 am
The Old Gaol, 36-48 Bowden Street, Castlemaine
It’s been a big time in our region with summer fun and sadly, summer fires which have been devastating for many people in our broader regional community.
Come along for a cuppa and connection. Please BYO cup and anything you’d like to share.
This Saturday 3-7pm
The Pink Palace, 25 Walker St Castlemaine
A community care yard sale. All proceeds go to Harcourt and bushfire relief.
Buy nice things. Do good.
Come for a cuppa, stay for a boogie.
Chats - Clothes - DJs - Cake Raffle - Face Painting
DJs: Jen Moore - Luqman - Zofemme
Everyone is invited to gather with your neighbours at the West End Hall to welcome Summer.
WHERE: West End Hall, corner of View and Woodman Streets
WHAT: Bring food to share and your own plates, drinks, cups, cutlery
In addition to sharing each other's company, we will use the gathering to update everyone about projects and activities members of the group are undertaking in our neighbourhood.
We ask that everyone bring food and drink to share and your own dishes, drinks, cups and cutlery.
