We’ve compiled all that’s going on around the Goulburn Valley over the coming weekend.
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Friday
Sesame Street Circus Spectacular
Finally, we can tell you exactly how to get to Sesame Street. You may not have guessed it but the only thing that can top the Sesame Street Circus Spectacular is including all fan favourites from the much beloved Sesame Street. In a 90-minute spectacular, Elmo, Grover and the Cookie Monster too will perform at the Shepparton Showgrounds.
The shows run across the next two weeks, with this week’s to begin on Friday, July 29 at 6.30pm. For more information and bookings, visit https://www.sesamestreetcircus.com.au/
Saturday
The Flamingo Project’s Mentorship Program 2.0
The Flamingo Project’s Mentorship Program’s aim is to connect women of all walks of life to help each other’s personal and professional development. To celebrate its first year, The Flamingo Project is presenting a free event with Khadija Gbla as keynote speaker at the University of Melbourne Department of Rural Health, 49 Graham St, Shepparton. The event begins at 11am, to register visit Eventbrite.
Eden Farm Tours
Numurkah’s Eden Farm is running weekly farm tours from 4pm each Saturday with farmer Gary. Giving a glimpse into life on the farm, the tours make for a perfect afternoon learning about flora and fauna, collecting eggs, hand-feeding animals and having a chat with farmer Gary. Eden Farm is located at at 1205 Walsh's Bridge Rd, Numurkah, tickets are $28 via Eventbrite.
Sunday
Thornebridge tour & royal high tea
There’s not much more you could ask for on a Sunday than a 90-minute guided tour of Thornebridge and its history, followed by a cuppa accompanied by scones, jam and cream. The tour of 10 High Rd, Murchison will begin at noon, bookings are essential and payment is required when booking via thornebridge1868@gmail.com
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Round-robin tennis tournament
Shepparton & District Tennis Association invites everyone for winter round-robin tennis on Saturdays. Players to sign up by 1.15pm for three sets of tennis at $2 per week.
No commitment needed, just turn up at McEwen Reserve Tennis Club located at 4 Brauman St, Shepparton.
For more information phone Ben Ladson on 0417 629 780.
Mooroopna country music
On Sunday, July 31 at Sir Ian McLennan Centre is Country Music with guest artist and rising musician Lydia D’Lasselle. Walk-in artists are welcome.
Entry for members is $7 and non-members $8 which includes tea and coffee. A barbecue lunch can be purchased. Bring your own cups and nibbles.
Music begins at noon to 5pm. For more information phone Robin on 5824 1871.
Solar City Country Music Club
Callum Gleeson will be the guest artist at the Solar City Country Club event on Sunday, August 14, with band The Night Owls.
Held at the Shepparton Harness Racing Club, 758 Melbourne Rd Hwy, Kialla, from noon to 5pm.
Nifty-fiftys, raffles, meat trays and a barbecue lunch available for purchase; face masks must be worn unless eating or drinking.
Entry is $7 for members, otherwise $8. For more information phone John on 0400 170 339.
Shepparton Croquet Club
Winter playing times are Tuesday, Friday and Saturday at 12.30pm for a 1pm start. A game for all ages — beginners welcome. All equipment supplied, flat sole shoes must be worn. Proof of vaccination must be shown. Inquiries to the secretary at sheppartoncroquetclub@gmail.com or phone 0419 002 682.
Calling all bagpipers
Goulburn Valley Pipes and Drums members desperately need experienced pipers and drummers to join the band. Members would also welcome people wishing to learn to play the bagpipes or side, tenor or bass drum.
Members practise on Thursday from 7pm in the hall at The Hub, Morrell St, Mooroopna. For information phone Eileen Mackie on 0420 350 216.
Over 60s Friendship Group (Shepparton and surroundings areas)
The Over 60s Friendship Group is a friendly social group that meets on the second Tuesday of each month at Casablanca Restaurant 125 High St, Shepparton for dinner at 6pm and to work out the coming months’ outings.
Singles, singles and friend/s and couples from Shepparton and the surrounding area are welcome. There is no committee, fees or obligation to attend outings. Ideas on venues, outings, places of interest to explore and fun activities are welcome.
For more information phone David on 0409 133 044, Janice on 0431 777 830 or Jenny on 0408 053 133.
Lodge Eshcol
Members of the public interested in joining Lodge Eshcol are encouraged to apply. The Freemason group is looking for new members to join its ranks to help give back to the Shepparton community. For more information phone Alan Thomson on 0402 284 797.
Shepparton News journalist