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In Australia during the 20th century, war and food shortages saw the emergence of community gardens in cities throughout the country. These days the role of a shared garden space has evolved depending on the needs (inclusion, connection, food security) of the community where they are located – and there is something incredibly special about that. Clunes Community Garden Blending different motivations for sharing a space and finding practical ways for those needs to be met is

There’s nothing like a lockdown (even one hopefully coming to an end) to put you on a downer, but sometimes you have to reframe what you’re feeling to find a reason to celebrate. Photo supplied by www.unsplash.com, thanks Ethan Hoover Getting up and running “At a recent committee meeting we were talking about our Strategic Plan for the next three years,” said Ms Siobahn Altham, President of Clunes Neighbourhood House. “One of our leadership team said how hard it was to be exc

Round two of the Stage Three restrictions has impacted on us all differently and many people in our community are asking if there are local ways that they can help? The answer is - yes, there are. Photo taken prior to new restrictions regarding wearing masks. Deliveries every Tuesday. Deliver someone a Meal - Open House Shout someone a meal by buying a 'Together' meal with our Open House Delivery program. Once upon a time our volunteers made dinners to share around the ta

COVID-19 may have halted many of our favourite events and activities for 2020, but the creativity that inspires them is hard to mask (too much?). Last week our resident costume designer, Mel Drummond helped us create a few safe - and fabulous - looks to celebrate some of the community activities that make Clunes a great place to live. Ribbons supplied: Deb Bright. Costume courtesy: Mel Drummond. Thanks: Emma. Clunes Show, Clunes District & Agricultural of Society This year

Adjusting to life with face masks is a challenge we all have to embrace. Whether it's chafing ears, a smothered feeling, uncomfortable fabric or a mask that creeps up your face while you talk (yep - been there); it's pretty unanimous that face masks are something it'll take a while to get used to. Fortunately there are countless tips available (especially on social media) to help you make good mask choices. Photo supplied: Emma Jedwab. Costumes courtesy: Mel Drummond. Disp

Sharing is important. But so is everyone's safety... There is something special about #FoodisFree. Now, more than ever the idea of being able to share food, avoid waste and help people access supplies is especially meaningful. But it isn't without it's complications, so let's brainstorm a few solutions. #FoodisFree is more important than ever, but so is your health and safety. So here are a few things to remember... Safe Practices COVID-19 remains on surfaces for extended