What’s On In Beechworth

Be Connected is a free Australian Government initiative helping you to get the most out of going online, so you can add new skills and experiences to your life. Learn the basics and realise the full potential of going online Keep up-to-date with what’s happening in your Community and around the world Find new or old friends who share your interests and hobbies Be safe while you’re online Talk to family and friends who live far away, more often Learn how to shop online, safely and securely, without leaving home …and that’s just the start! Be Connected runs for 6 weeks from Wednesday 21 August 2019 from 1.30pm to 3.30pm for 6 weeks   Come along and see what it’s all about

FREE EVENT @ QUERCUS, Wednesday 25th September 5pm-6:30pm Listening is not the same as hearing. Listening isn’t a passive activity – it’s a process of being fully involved in the other person. ‘The most basic and powerful way to connect to another person is to listen. Just listen. Perhaps the most important thing we can give each other is our attention.’ Dr Rachel Remen To listen effectively you need to use more than just your ears. Come and learn how you can develop your listening so you can be more attentive to family and friends.    

Intro to Drama, Thursday 26th September 10am – 12pm  Wendy will grow your child’s skills and confidence with the fantastic Drama workshop this September school holidays. Classes will be inclusive with drama games that are confidence and skill building, direct instruction of specific performance skills, improvisation and script work. The kids will have fun and you’ll see their imagination bear fruit. There are two workshops available, which your child or children can attend either or both. Ages 7+ If there is enough interest we will work towards having term classes with performance and possibly competition.

School holiday workshop Friday 27th September 10am – 1pm Entertain the kids these holidays with a 3 hour fun introduction to print making, where they will print leaves, feathers and other textures. They will come away with several prints plus one hand printed calico bag. Bring a snack and smock/apron. Strictly for ages 7+

Drama, Saturday 28th September 10am – 12pm Wendy will grow your child’s skills and confidence with the fantastic Drama workshop this September school holidays. Classes will be inclusive with drama games that are confidence and skill building, direct instruction of specific performance skills, improvisation and script work. The kids will have fun and you’ll see their imagination bear fruit. There are two workshops available, which your child or children can attend either or both. Ages 7+ If there is enough interest we will work towards having term classes with performance and possibly competition.

1 PM – Join Clare and Hillsborough residents on a garden tour of the village. Clare will answer your questions regarding plants, pruning, etc. and how she plans her programme around the variable seasons and weather conditions. 2 PM – Meet up with Robert (resident) who will show you his collection of Dioscoria (Elelphant type) plants. Robert has one of the largest and oldest collections in Australia. A garage sale of collectables will also be happening , along with Devonshire Tea and a Sausage Sizzle from 12.30 PM at a minimal cost. Come and join the residents and management for a relaxed afternoon. Natalie from UPA will also be available to answer and of your questions in regard to Retirement Village living. If you would like to make an appointment please contact her on: 0448 660 041

For the 2019 Victorian Seniors Festival join Burke Museum staff for this free behind-the-scenes and interactive tour through the Burke Museum, followed by morning tea. Bring along your stories as memory sharing from participants will be welcomed and encouraged.

6 week course commencing Thursday 10th October 6pm – 7:30pm. Join local poet and author Frank Prem for an exploration of language as poetry. Over 6 sessions we will look at the musical aspects of our spoken language. We will write from images and the elements that we encounter everyday. First person? Third person? Duet? Let’s talk about that. Let’s write it.

Sunday 13th October 6pm – 9pm Amandhi will be teaching you how to make your own Yum Cha style dumplings. You can then sit down and enjoy the meal with the class. Bring your own wine/beer and enjoy!  This very popular workshop is one not to be missed. Book early to avoid disappointment.

12 week course commencing Monday 14th October 6pm – 7:30pm. Learn Italian in Beechworth.  From meeting people to ordering gelato, asking directions and tucking into that spaghetti bolognese. This course offers you the opportunity to learn Italian to travel, help communicate in your workplace or to use with family and friends. Completing this beginner course will give you a good base and confidence in the language. (Excludes 23 & 30 December 2019)

This seminar touches on the why and how of whole food plant-based nutrition and includes evidence-based principles for optimal health. It provides a good overview for those new to a plant-based diet or to those already plant-based who are trying to optimise their health through diet. Jenny and Malcolm are both qualified nutritionists (Deakin Uni) and have completed the Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate from eCornell. Malcolm is a practising GP and Board Certified Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner. Jenny is also a qualified wellness coach.

Sunday 27th October 4pm – 8pm Love Italian food but find it a bit gluten heavy? Fear not! A mixture of classics and not so classic dishes, all gluten free awaits you. Explore the Mediterranean flavours without compromising on taste. We will be cooking our own meal, so bring along a drink of your choice to enjoy with your food.

Wednesday 30th October 6pm – 8pm Have you ever wanted to learn more about floral design? Come and join Gina from Beechworth Floral Designs and learn some handy tips to construct a great design from your own garden. Bring along a bucket of botanical goodies from your garden, a vase or two, as well as cutters or secateurs.

Saturday 2nd November 6pm – 9pm Come along a journey through Asia, and enjoy a mix of dishes heady with flavour. This hands-on class will be enjoyed as dinner after the class. All recipes will be supplied so you can recreate delicious Asian food at home for family and friends. BYO drinks. Menu: Vietnamese rice paper rolls with dipping sauce, Agedashi tofu, Sugar cane prawns, Dan Dan noodles with pork and preserved vegetables, Chicken wings with honey and soy sauce, Mixed vegetables and Bananas in coconut milk.

Sundays 3rd & 10th November 10am – 2pm Learn to make this car play mat with Vicki Knight over 2 Sundays. This cute and practical car mat has pockets to keep cars in and when not in use folds up into a carry bag. Perfect for kids on the go. This is a fantastic Christmas present, that can not be bought!

Sunday 3rd November 2pm – 4pm With Christmas around the corner, this is the perfect workshop to learn how to make a Christmas present with a difference.  You will learn how to bake amaretti, cantucci and abbracci biscotti, as well as how to make a gorgeous origami box to present them in as a Christmas gift. 

Sunday 10th November 12pm – 2pm Whether entertaining at home or out, Anni helps you plan and prep, or order, delicious dishes to WOW freinds and family, and make it easy for chefs too. Changing our eating patterns to include just one plant based meal a day can make measurable improvements to health. Those eating healthy vegan or vegetarian diets fare better than those eating even a healthy omnivorous diet. This workshop run by Plant based Health Advocate, Anni Turnbull, she shows you how to change to a more plant based diet with simple delicious recipes, shopping tips and support, so that you can improve your diet for health and longevity.”  

Tuesday 12th Novemeber 5:30pm – 9:30pm VCGLR Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Undertaking this approved VCGLR Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) program gives participants the skills and knowledge necessary to contribute to a safe, enjoyable environment in a licensed premises.Face-to-face RSA training is mandatory for licensees and staff selling, offering or serving liquor for general, on-premises, late night and packaged liquor licences.  What you need to know. Licensees and staff are subject to mandatory RSA requirements and have one month from the date they first sell, offer for sale or serve liquor on the licensed premises to complete an RSA program. The RSA program covers a range of topics including: problems associated with excessive consumption alcohol and the law the question of who is responsible for RSA facts about alcohol improving the atmosphere of your premises handling difficult customers.

In the lead up to the Beechworth Vignerons Spring Tasting, join us at the Burke Musuem for this in-depth discussion followed by tastings from some of our favourite local wineries. Key winemakers from Beechworth will lead a panel discussion on the rich history and future of wine in the region. The mineral rich hills around Beechworth are home to more than two dozen vineyards that are tended by winemaking families with a fierce independence and a passion for making the very best artisan wines. Featuring: Pennyweight Winery, Haldon Estate Wines, Fighting Gully and Indigo Vineyard

Wednesday 27th November 9am – 4:30pm SITXFSA001 Use hygienic practices for food safety This Nationally Accredited course is appropriate for all food handlers within the hospitality and retail industries, and can be any person who either directly or indirectly handles food such as kitchen staff, bar and food and beverage attendants, customer service attendants and front of house personnel. It is also appropriate for anyone handling food at a public venue.  It provides food handlers with the skills and knowledge required to keep food safe in the workplace and includes hands on food preparation in a simulated commercial kitchen environment. What you need to know This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use personal hygiene practices to prevent contamination of food that might cause food-borne illnesses. It requires the ability to follow predetermined organisational procedures and to identify and control food hazards. This unit is part of SIT30616 Certificate III in Hospitality and a statement of attainment will be issued by The Centre. Fee includes course materials.

Saturday 30th November 10am – 1pm Herbs, flowers, leaves and even seeds can be turned into beautiful, thoughtful gifts to give year round not only at Christmas. In this workshop you’ll be shown skills to turn what is in your garden into gifts which your family and friends will love not only because they were hand made but because some will taste delicious.  This workshop was run last year and some of the comments made by participants were….. “Loved being able to ask questions and share ideas”…”Excellent information, friendly fun environment”…..”Loved listening to Sue’s abundance of knowledge”   The numbers will be limited so book early.  You will need to bring 3-4 small jars to take home some tasty gifts. 

Saturday 30th November 6pm – 9pm A night out with Mexican dishes. Hands on cooking where you enjoy the fruits of your labour afterwards with dinner. Take home all recipe’s so you can recreate them at home for the family. Bring along some tequila for a real Mexican experience. BYO drinks. 

Sunday 1st December 4pm – 8pm Ever wanted to learn to make your own pasta? Whilst maybe to start with it could be a bit time consuming, your time and effort will be rewarded with the amazing quality of your final product and will lift your pasta dishes to a new level of deliciousness! BYO drinks to enjoy with your meal.

CPR – HLTAID001 (ONLY) Monday 2nd December  8:30am – 10:30am *Please note this is for the CPR component only. 

HLTAID003 – CPR & FIRST AID Monday 2nd December 8:30am – 2:30pm   This course covers all the skill and required knowledge to provide first response in an emergency, life threatening incident and casualty management. Upon successful completion of this course, the candidate will be issued the Statement of Attainment HLTAID003-PFA This is an 8 hr workshop with 5 hrs in house and up to 3 hrs online pre-course. The pre-course MUST be completed, signed and printed before attending the in-house course.

 

Tuesday 14th January 10am – 12pm In the workshop Bron from Ninns Pantry will show your children how to  decorate a selection of cookies, using sprinkles and royal icing. A very fun workshop that can be eaten once finished. Limited spaces so book early. Ages 7+