Things to see and do in the Valley

Events around the Valley.

Valley View Club meets

The Yarra Valley View club will be hosting its next meeting on Tuesday 28 June at the Chirnside Park Country Club.

Meeting at 12 noon, bookings are essential but visitors are welcome to join.

For any inquiries contact Val on 0429 007 728.

Boer War Day

120 years ago on 31 May 1902, a Peace Treaty was signed at Vereeniging between the Boers and the British marking the end of the Boer War.

To celebrate this occasion the Boer association of Victoria is holding a march and service at Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance at 11.45am on Sunday 29 May.

The Association is looking for descendants and friends of Boer War Veterans to join in the Memorial Service.

Inquiries to Peter Kemp 0427 859 549.

Bonsai Show

The Yarra Valley Bonsai Society is bringing its annual Bonsai Show to Chirnside Park on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 May.

Hosted at the Chirnside Park Community Hub at 33 Kimberley Drive, Chirnside Park from 10am to 4pm, see the intricate trees on display or begin the Bonsai journey with starter trees, pots, and tools available for sale.

Autumn foliage will be on show, as the Bonsai’s begin to change with the seasons.

Entry is free, but a gold coin donation is desired.

Yarra Glen Market

The Yarra Glen Racecourse monthly market will be hosting its final market of the year on Sunday 5 June, just before winter truly sets in.

Hundreds of stallholders will gather at the Racecourse to bring local produce, handmade items, food and much more.

Open from 9am to 2pm, entry is free but parking is $5.

The market can be found at Yarra Glen Racecourse, Armstrong Grove, Yarra Glen