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New shelving at Maldon Athenaeum Library
$150K Grants Program - Project Update
We have a long and proud history of supporting the Maldon Athenaeum Library. We've helped with air conditioning, literary events, library bags and shelving. It was our pleasure as part of our 20th birthday grants to provide funding for new bookshelves for the beautiful addition to the library. We were impressed to learn that the library has over 19,500 books - that's a lifetime of reading!
The grand opening in March saw renowned Castlemaine author Carmel Bird officially open the new room.
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New pistes for Maldon Petanque Club
There was plenty to celebrate at the Maldon Petanque Club recently. Thanks to some hard yakka from the Maldon Men's Shed, community partnership funding from the Maldon & District Community Bank Branch, a shire community grant and state government funding, the club has been able to fund new pistes, picnic tables, umbrellas for shade and uniforms.
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The biennial Arts Open has one more weekend of open studios (14-15 March) around the Mount Alexander Shire - including heaps to see in Maldon and Newstead.
It's well worth a ramble around to see wonderful local art and to meet the creatives behind the art. There's still time to wander around the district and take in local studios and galleries, meet the artists and even purchase works directly from the artists.
The Community Bank Branch at Newstead is a proud sponsor of the Newstead Open Studios Art Trail - with 11 studios in and around the Newstead, Green Gully, Sandon and Strangways districts.
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Celebrating Australia Day
Community celebrations took place in Dunolly, Harcourt and Maldon to celebrate Australia Day on 26 January.
Maldon's Board Chairman Ross Egleton was on hand at the Tarrangower Community Celebrations in Maldon to present the Youth of the Year award to Nuggetty resident Flinders Greentree (and a handy prize of a $100 bank account).
Flinders is a brilliant horseman and very worthy recipient of the award.
We were also pleased to lend a hand to Nuggetty Land Protection Group's (NLPG)'s free plant giveaway, presenting indigenous plants at the Australia Day celebrations in Maldon.
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Easter in Maldon
It's always exciting to celebrate Easter in Maldon, with plenty of fun for everyone.
The Maldon & District Community Bank Branch is thrilled to be the major sponsor of the MCDFNL Good Friday Game at the Bill Woodfull Reserve in Maldon. Come along to watch great local footy and netball, with Maldon FNC and Newstead FNC vying for the Community Bank Good Friday Trophy.
Maldon is proud to claim that we have one of Australia's longest running Easter Fairs. The annual parade - the 143rd Maldon Easter Parade - is on Monday 13 April, at 10.30 am. It is a highlight of the Easter festivities, and we can attest that is the best fun watching the parade as it travels (twice!) around High and Main streets.
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Hole-in-one competition
Try your luck at the Maldon Golf Club's annual Easter hole-in-one competition - for the serious and amateur golfers, and those just happy to try their luck.
There's a guaranteed $2,000 prize for the hole-in-one (or for the winner of a play off if more than one hole-in-one is achieved), courtesy of the Maldon & District Community Bank Branch. There are other prizes on offer, and entertainment for the kids each day over the weekend with Easter egg hunts at 2 pm.
Pop up to the club from 10.30 am - 4 pm over the Easter weekend to try your luck and support this fundraiser for the Maldon Golf Club. Print or show this card for bonus balls for the competition.
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Free training for community groups
The Mount Alexander Shire Council has a number of free workshops lined up in 2020 for community groups. The first of these is on Wednesday 25 March, from 9.30am - 12.30pm in Castlemaine.
The first workshop is relevant to so many of our region's community groups - how to attract, cultivate and celebrate your volunteers.
Book your spot for this event at www.eventbrite.com.au
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👨💼🦹♂️ New recruits 🙋♂️👨💼
Welcome to our newest recruits - Nicki Renfrey and Paul Simmons (pictured with Board Chairman Ross Egleton).
Nicki is our new Communications Officer and will be busy sharing our stories with the community. Paul joined us late last year as our Customer Relationship Manager (aka lending manager) and is already making a difference helping customers with loans and other banking services.
So lovely to have you both join our wonderful team!
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2020 Pocket Calendars
The ever popular pocket calendars have arrived and are now available at Maldon, Dunolly & Newstead.
Come grab some today before they are all gone!
Plenty of familiar faces included this year! 🤩😀
Maldon Fire Brigade, Dunolly Preschool & Dunolly Community Garden
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New look branding
Look out for a fresh new look for Bendigo Bank and Community Bank logos.
We love the new look, initiated by Bendigo Bank and backed by extensive research and customer consultation. You'll notice a refresh of the "B" logo, colour palette, imagery and tone of voice to provide a more contemporary brand expression.
You can find out more at www.bendigobank.com.au/our-new-look/
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Community Resources
Having an event or fundraiser? We can help!
We have available FREE of charge for local community groups:
- 2 marquees.
- CommunityPOS® EFTPOS terminal for processing card payments on the day of your event.
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Check out our website or call into Maldon, Newstead or Dunolly to find out how we can help your event be a success.
Ph: 03 5475 1747
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March
- Central Victoria Group CWA's Creative Art Exhibition: Saturday 14 - Sunday 15 March, Maldon Community Centre.
- Maldon Campdraft: Saturday 14 - Sunday 15 March at Maldon Racecourse Reserve
- Arts Open - Meet the Makers: Saturday 14 - Sunday 15 March, 10 am - 5 pm, at various locations around the district. More info at www.artsopen.com.au
- Newstead Historic Society guest speaker George Milford: Monday 16 March, 7.30 pm at Newstead Courthouse
- Baringhup Twilight Walk & Dine (Baringhup Landcare Group): Friday 20 March, 5 pm meeting at Steve Brown Memorial at banks Loddon River. RSVP catering 0427 751 427
- Newstead CFA Community Market: Saturday 21 March, 8 am at Newstead Rotunda-less Park
- Harmony Day community picnic (welcoming refugees and newcomers: Saturday 21 March, 12 noon at Castlemaine Botanical Gardens. Call Solway for info 0410 799 297
- Swap Meet (Central Goldfields Historic Machinery Society): Saturday 28 March, 7 am at Old Dunolly Racecourse. Call Martin for info 0408 611 894
- Harcourt Twilight Market: Saturday 28 March, 4 - 7 pm at James Park.
- Race Ya - Asthma Australia family fun day fundraiser: Sunday 29 March, 10 am - 3 pm at Maldon Racecourse. Call for info 0499 997 034
- Dunolly & District Field & Game Club March Shoot: Sunday 29 March, Eddington Road Dunolly. Call Nigel for info 0448 483 752
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April
- Newstead Fire Brigade Family Dance: Friday 3 April, 8 pm at Newstead Community Centre. Call Maureen info 5470 5482
- Good Friday football - netball carnival (Maldon vs Newstead): Friday 10 April, from 9 am, Bill Woodfull Reserve Maldon
- Maldon Easter activities: Thursday 9 - Sunday 12 April, around town. For more info: www.facebook.com/maldoneasterfair
- Maldon Golf Club hole-in-one competition: Saturday 11 - Sunday 12 April, 10.30 am - 4.30 pm at Maldon Golf Course
- Dunolly Community Market: Sunday 12 April, from 9 am Broadway
- Maldon Community Market: Sunday 12 April, from 9 am, Fountain Street & Shire Gardens
- Maldon Easter Parade: Monday 13 April, 10.30 am, Main & High Streets Maldon
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How can we help you or your community group?
We’re locally owned and operated by the community.
We return profits to make our communities more vibrant & sustainable places to live.
Local business at its best—keeping money in local economies and employing local people.
Keep in touch:
Via Instagram, Facebook and our website.
You can also email either the branch or the board.
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