Explore the Yarra by Kayak with your friends! 

River Rambles are relaxed, social paddling experiences designed for women and girls aged 16 and over. 

These events offer a welcoming opportunity to enjoy time on the water in a safe, supportive, and friendly environment, guided by qualified Ramble Leaders.

No experience necessary. Wear something comfortable that you’re okay with getting a little damp.

This paddle will begin at Westerfolds park and continue to Sweeneys Lane where participants will then hope out of the river and be driven back to Westerfolds park. 

If the weather turns chilly, Paddle Victoria has you covered, they will provide quality thermals and a spray jacket to help keep you warm. A bit of splashing, wet feet, and a damp seat are all part of the fun! 

These sessions are being delivered in partnership with Manningham Council and Paddle Victoria as part of the Birrarung Riverfest 2025. Celebrate our river at one of 60+ events hosted over three weeks from 6–28 September. Whether you enjoy riverside walks, cleanups, creative workshops or paddling adventures, there's something for everyone at Riverfest. Riverfest is presented by the Yarra Riverkeeper Association and our partners Burndap Birrarung burndap umarkoo collaboration and Melbourne Water. Check out the full program of events here.

Work on the basics of composition, colour and tone to find your own style with experienced tutor, Clare Mannion. Each term Clare guides artists through the basic principles of creating artwork and is on hand to provide guidance and direction.

Suitable for beginner through to advanced artists.

Please BYO your materials (brushes, paint, canvas, paper etc.)

Standing easels provided.

Car parking is available onsite and bus 905 stops at Thompsons Road / Sunhill Road bus stop.
 

Meeting Date: 25 February 2025
Meeting Time: 7.00pm 
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.         

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UPDATE: The September online drop in session has been cancelled. Join us at sessions in October or November.

By going all-electric, you can create a safer home and brighter Manningham.

That’s why Manningham Council has partnered with Solar Savers, a local government initiative that takes the hassle out of home energy upgrades. The

Council-backed program has now expanded to offer more suppliers and product choices, as well as home energy assessments for personalised advice.

Do you have questions about making your home more comfortable and efficient? Keen to install solar, batteries or efficient electric appliances? Join our monthly online session to learn more.

You can also find out about available discounts and discover how Solar Savers can help.

Join us online at any time during the one-hour session. Registration is not required. 

Electrify Your Life

This event is part of our Electrify Your Life program, which supports residents to go all-electric at home, creating a brighter Manningham. Learn how to make the switch at Electrify Your Life.

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Join Council's Biodiversity Planner Cathy Willis for a walk identifying most Manningham’s eucalypt species in the field.

Details:

• Rating: Moderate (mostly easy with one steep section)
• Distance: 1.5 km
• Time: 2 hrs
• Wear: Sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
• Bring: A water bottle.
• Meeting point: Pound Bend picnic area in Warrandyte State Park (in the carpark near the tunnel at the southern end).

If you can no longer attend, please cancel via Eventbrite.

These workshops are led by experienced instructors to create a fun environment that involves games with a social focus.

During a Learn to Skate session, children and young people build confidence by learning about skate skill development, injury prevention, skate park etiquette and equipment maintenance.

Suitable for  beginners to intermediate skate boarders.

All genders and all abilities are welcome to participate.

Equipment available to use at the session or bring your own if you have it!

Visit the Heritage Apple Orchard to tour the Heritage Orchard, and meet the friendly volunteers from the Heritage Fruits Society.

See what is on offer, ask questions and join in!

Getting there:

• Travel by car - Park in the public area near the Cafe.
• Nearest bus service stop - Newmans road shops Templestowe, it is a 1km walk to the Orchard.
• Enter Petty's Orchard corner Monckton Road and Homestead Road Templestowe. Look for the white Marquee.

Wear firm footwear and sun protection. Bring a water bottle!

Wonga's Artist Celebration (WAC) is fun evening out for the whole family.

The Wonga Park Community Cottage will open its doors to our youth community to host a special evening showcasing local artistic talent, including music performances, art exhibitions, stand-up comedy and more.

There will also be a selection of food trucks providing an assortment of tasty snacks and dinner options.

We invite all youth aged between 13 and 24 and their families to join in the fun.

This is a drug and alcohol-free event.

Visit our website and Facebook for more information and updates.

Join us for a local trip to the Heide art museum and sculpture park, set on 6.5 hectares of parkland with five gallery spaces, award-winning architecture and a distinctive collection of more than 3,600 works of art.

After enjoying a morning coffee together, we will tour the art museum and grounds, followed by lunch at the Heide kitchen.

Cost includes transport from your door, morning coffee, entry to the museum, and lunch.
 

Places are limited, bookings are essential. Contact Manningham Community Transport (operated by EV) to book.

The Warrandyte Historical Society invite you to come and learn about the discovery of gold in Warrandyte and how it shaped the township and community.

Warrandyte is justifiably proud of its place in the gold history of Victoria. Gold was first discovered at Anderson's Creek in June 1851. It was the first officially published goldfield, named the 'Victoria Field', in honour of the new Colony. It was also the first place in the Colony to issue gold mining licences.

This exhibit celebrates the 170th anniversary of the first discovery by Louis John Michel and his team. You'll find interesting and colourful banners on display inside and outside the Museum, showcasing
 the discovery of gold and how this has shaped the township and community. They share the lure of gold and excitement around the discovery that continues today. 

You can visit to see the outside banners placed on the fence-line of the Museum at any time during the Heritage Festival. To access the banners inside the Museum, please see the exhibition times.

This exhibition is open from 18 April to 22 May 2022.
The indoor exhibition inside the Museum, is open on Sundays, from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm.

There is both on-street parking, and off-road car parks available on Yarra Street.

Meeting Date: 25 March 2025
Meeting Time: 7.00pm 
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.         

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One of Australia’s most important national occasions, ANZAC Day goes beyond the anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli in 1915. It is the day in which we remember all Australians who served and died in all wars and operational service past and present. Come along and mark the day at one of the RSL services in Manningham.

• 8.15 am: March

  Prior to the ANZAC service a march will commence at the Templestowe Hotel car park.

• 8.30 am: Service

  Templestowe RSL will hold an ANZAC service followed by a Gunfire Breakfast at the clubhouse at the conclusion of the service.

• Are you keen to meet new people in a friendly and welcoming environment?
• Perhaps you want to practice your English speaking skills?
• Need an excuse to get out of the house and enjoy a good coffee?
• Love a chat?

Come along to our coffee and friendship sessions, which are perfect for both long-time and new residents. No matter how long you have been living in the area, our friendly volunteer will greet you and make you feel welcome.

Bookings are essential and everyone is welcome,

Car parking is available onsite and Bus 905 stops at Thompsons Road / Sunhill Road bus stop,
 

The term ‘heart attack’ is frequently used in the media, but do you actually know what it means, how it might affect you and what you can do to avoid it?

Heart disease is by far the most common cause of death in Australian adults.

This 2-hour session will explain in simple terms exactly what ‘heart disease’ and ‘heart attack’ mean and how and why they occur. You'll also learn what the main risk factors are and how best to minimize your risk.

There is parking available onsite and regular public transport by bus adjacent at The Pines Shopping Centre.

Come and meditate in motion with a low-impact, mind-body exercise, which can help maintain strength, flexibility, and balance.

World Tai Chi Day is on Saturday 30 April and to celebrate, we're running a series of free outdoor Tai Chi and Qigong sessions for adults.

These two sessions will be at Mullum Mullum Reserve. They're one hour long, and facilitated by experienced instructor, Suzette Hosken, from Jade Lady Tai Chi & Qigong.

Join Elana from Cloth Nappy Workshops Melbourne to discover the world of modern cloth nappies.

She will take you through everything you need to know to get started with cloth nappies. Learn how to wash them, where to buy them and what to look for.

She will cover washing tips, dispel myths, show the different styles of modern cloth and most importantly an opportunity to ask questions to get you confident with cloth.

Build on the basic skills acquired in Smartphones and Devices - The Basics. You'll extend your understanding of technology, use of digital devices, their functionality, and the ways you can use these devices to connect with others on a variety of platforms and access services over the internet.

The topics covered include:

• getting started

• building email skills

• creating in Microsoft Word

• finding information online

• being social

• managing information

• connecting to devices

• day to day technology

• being safe and secure

• new online experiences

Plus additional and separate activities on PowerPoint.

Car parking is available onsite and Bus 905 stops at Thompsons Road / Sunhill Road bus stop.
 

The Aussie Backyard Bird Count is a great way to connect with the birds in your backyard no matter – whether that's a suburban backyard, local park, patch of forest, down by the beach, or the main street of town.

You can count as many times as you like over the week. Please complete each count over a 20-minute period.

The data collected assists BirdLife Australia in understanding more about the birds that live where people live.

You can record your bird count online or by using the Aussie Bird Count app.

• Aussie Bird Count app for Android
• Aussie Bird Count app for Apple