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The Old Church on the Hill is a vibrant, volunteer-run community hub where people come together!

The Old Church on the Hill is a vibrant, volunteer run community space that supports people to come together, connect, learn, cook, garden, dance and much more! We are supported and auspiced by registered not-for-profit Neighbourhood Collective Australia. Over 30 resident-led activities and initiatives happen at the Old Church, including play groups, craft groups, youth groups, community meals, dance classes, the community pantry, the community garden, a second hand clothing store, stretch and balance, kids club, carpet bowls, drama, English classes, community singing gatherings and much more. Facebook.com/search/top?q=Neighbourhood%20Collective%20Australia and facebook.com/groups/theoldchurchonthehill

04/11/2026

Got something in your wardrobe you love but never wear?

We're getting The Old Church Wardrobe gorgeous in time for the Spring Fair, and there's room for a few more special pieces.

We're looking for quality adult clothing with plenty of life left, ready for someone new to fall in love with.

Bring: clean, quality clothes in great condition, the kind you’d be happy to see someone wearing or to buy yourself.

Drop off at 36 Russell St, Quarry Hill by early next week and then make sure to come along to the Spring Fair on Sunday 15th of November to see what you can snap up for yourself!

04/11/2026

Saturday night: PubSing at The Old Church!

03/11/2026

Feast of Folk-Tales: Stories from Bendigo is an exciting, community-led writing project that aims to explore belonging and place through the creation of new folktales centred around Bendigo that celebrate the wide diversity of people who call this town home. Under the guidance of UNESCO Melbourne City of Literature Writer-in-Residence Fiona Williams, and with the support of mentors from Writers on the Hill, the project invites community residents to participate in a two-part workshop series that will encourage them to delve into the world of folktales, write their own stories, discover their own unique voices, and learn the basics of storytelling.

This 2-part workshop will be held at The Old Church, with Fiona joining us virtually on Monday 23rd of November & Monday 30th of November, with an optional in-person writing session, designed to help you work on your draft with the help of a mentor, on Wednesday the 25th.

Everyone has a story to share and if you'd like to participate in the selection process, send us a DM or email [email protected]

03/11/2026

Spring Fair is coming, and we’d love for you to be a part of our Silent Auction!

Each year at the Spring Fair, The Old Church on the Hill collects donations of skills and products to offer on the day.

You may have a shop or a business or the skills to do something useful, teach something, or make something lovely, that’s a gift someone will be thrilled to bid on or to win.

To get you thinking, here’s some examples of what has already been generously offered:
👗 A wardrobe declutter
🧺 A hamper of herbal care products
🌮 A Mexican cooking class
🌱 A seasonal veggie garden service (four sessions, one per season)
✂️ Three hours of gardening (pruning, maintenance, whatever’s needed)
🚜 Two lawn mowing sessions
🧶 Baskets made from locally foraged materials

What could you offer? An hour of tutoring, a product or service that your local business offers, a house clean, a haircut, a bike tune-up, a photo session, a batch of preserves.

To donate, message us directly or email [email protected] by Tuesday 10th of November with what you’re offering and any conditions (e.g. valid for 6 months, Bendigo area only).

All proceeds contribute to our Spring Fair fundraising efforts, helping The Old Church community stay vibrant and grow.

02/11/2026

VILLAGE LUNCH TODAY
All welcome here at The Old Church from 12:30.

We'll be sharing Meatloaf with a Warm Green Salad, along with baked custard for dessert.

If you haven't been to Village Lunch before, it's a weekly shared meal with your neighbours. A chance to meet new people, catch up with old friends, share resources and stories... we even have a lovely married couple who met at a Village Lunch many years ago!

Pay what you can towards the meal, pull up a seat, and enjoy!

Pictured: the souvlaki plate that the folks from Impact Recovery dished up for Village Lunch in Term 3.

30/10/2026

Over the last few weeks, we’ve been pleased to welcome some local MPs and candidates to The Old Church on the Hill. They've come along to see what’s happening here and to hear the views of our community.

A reminder that enrolment for the Victorian state election on 28 November closes at 8 PM on Tuesday 3 November. Check or update your details at vec.vic.gov.au/enrolment. It only takes a few minutes.

Pictured:
1. Maree Edwards MP (Member for Bendigo West), Brenton Baldwin, Tim Rickwood
2. Andrew Lethlean, Gaelle Broad MP

29/10/2026

PubSing is heading up the Calder for our fifth big sing with our Bendigo fam at the Old Church on the Hill.

And we’re paying tribute to the wild woman herself, the late great queen of the power ballad, Bonnie Tyler! 🔥

PubSing Bendigo #5 – Total Eclipse of the Heart Saturday 7th November 7pm for a 7.30pm start The Old Church on the Hill - 36 Russel St, Quarry Hill, Bendigo

Tickets here: https://www.trybooking.com/DQRYC
(we encourage advance bookings as our events regularly sell out)

Event page here for updates and vibes ✨✨✨ https://www.facebook.com/share/1A7SM6zHtd/

📸 Craig Gaston

29/10/2026

Hey Folks,

We're looking for volunteers from 9:30 am this Friday morning to help us with putting seedlings in pots for the spring fair. If you're available bring your gardening gloves and we'll provide coffee, tea, and scones.

Thank you🌱

Address

36 Russell Street
Bendigo, VIC
3550

Telephone

+61458290402

Website

https://www.theoldchurch.org.au/

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