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Deans Marsh Community Cottage Meaningful Connections in Welcoming Spaces is our vision!

As a member of Neighbourhood Houses Victoria, our Manager and Committee facilitate programs to engage and connect our local Deans Marsh and district community.

BIG NEWS FOR DEANS MARSH! Our new Deans Marsh Library Locker is here, and you're invited to come and check it out! Pop i...
18/10/2026

BIG NEWS FOR DEANS MARSH!

Our new Deans Marsh Library Locker is here, and you're invited to come and check it out!

Pop in for a drop-in session, meet the friendly team from Geelong Regional Libraries, and find out how the new library locker will make accessing books and library services easier for our local community.

🗓️ Monday 19 October & Tuesday 20 October
⏰ 12pm – 1pm
📍 Deans Marsh Community Cottage

Even more exciting — this is the first library locker in the Surf Coast!

Whether you're a keen reader, a library regular or just curious about how it all works, come along, say hello and discover what's on offer.

We look forward to seeing you there.

It's that time of the year again. Great weather and the Deans Marsh Market season. It's time to book your stall. Conta...
16/10/2026

It's that time of the year again. Great weather and the Deans Marsh Market season. It's time to book your stall. Contact our wonderful Market Coordinator Veronica or head to the Cottage webpage and apply online. We look forward to welcoming you to another great market series!

https://www.deansmarshcottage.org.au/deans-marsh-markets

It's that time of the year again. Great weather and the Deans Marsh Market season. It's time to book your stall. Conta...
14/10/2026

It's that time of the year again. Great weather and the Deans Marsh Market season. It's time to book your stall. Contact our wonderful Market Coordinator Veronica or head to the Cottage webpage and apply online. We look forward to welcoming you to another great market series!

https://www.deansmarshcottage.org.au/deans-marsh-markets

KIDS DANCE & RHYTHM IS BACK THIS WEEK!We’re excited to welcome our little dancers back for another fabulous term at the ...
13/10/2026

KIDS DANCE & RHYTHM IS BACK THIS WEEK!

We’re excited to welcome our little dancers back for another fabulous term at the Cottage!

A little change to note — we’re moving from Tuesday to Wednesday! Same fabulous program, same great fun, just a new day.

Term 4: 8-week program
Wednesday 14 October – 2 December
3:30pm – 4:30pm
Deans Marsh Community Hall

Pricing options:
$10 per child for a casual drop-in
$40 for the full term (must be prepaid)

Whether your child is a regular on the dance floor or keen to give it a go, we’d love to see them there!

Find out more and register via our website:
https://www.deansmarshcottage.org.au/weekly-activities

New participant forms available from Maddy or The Cottage.

Spread the word and let’s get dancing!

💜 THANK YOU CARERS💜This National Carers Week, the Deans Marsh Community Cottage would like to recognise and thank the mo...
12/10/2026

💜 THANK YOU CARERS💜

This National Carers Week, the Deans Marsh Community Cottage would like to recognise and thank the more than 3 million Australians who provide unpaid care to a family member or friend — and especially the carers within our own community.

To all the carers in our community and beyond, thank you for the time, compassion, patience and love you give to others.

Caring can be rewarding, but it can also come with challenges, and it’s important to remember that carers need care and support, too.

This week, we celebrate you, acknowledge your contribution and remind you that your wellbeing matters.

To every carer — we see you, we appreciate you, and we thank you.

To find out how you can care for a carer, go to the National Carers Website here: https://carersweek.com.au/

TERM 4 | WEEK 2This Week at the Cottage!Looking for ways to get moving, connect with others and enjoy a little community...
11/10/2026

TERM 4 | WEEK 2

This Week at the Cottage!

Looking for ways to get moving, connect with others and enjoy a little community spirit?

Join us at the Deans Marsh Community Cottage for a week of fun, movement and community connection! From our regular activities to opportunities to catch up with familiar faces and meet new ones, there’s something for everyone.

Come along, get involved and be part of our wonderful community!

We look forward to seeing you at the Cottage this week 😊

Visit our website for more information: deansmarshcottage.org.au/weekly-activities

This Week’s Cottage Open Hours:Our opening hours are slightly altered this week as Casey will be attending the Neighbour...
11/10/2026

This Week’s Cottage Open Hours:

Our opening hours are slightly altered this week as Casey will be attending the Neighbourhood House Barwon AGM in Geelong on Wednesday.

Please check our updated hours before popping in!

Food Relief Available:

Our frozen main meals will be available for collection during Cottage open hours this week. We have plenty of meals available, with lots of variety to choose from.

If you’re unable to get to the Cottage yourself, a friend or family member can collect meals on your behalf.

Please don’t go hungry — we’re here to help. If you or someone you know could use a little extra support, please get in touch or drop by during our open hours.

We hope you all have a wonderful week.

JOIN THE FUN! Have you Run the Marsh before? Then you’ll know all about our famous chocolate medals! 🏅That’s right — fin...
10/10/2026

JOIN THE FUN!

Have you Run the Marsh before? Then you’ll know all about our famous chocolate medals! 🏅

That’s right — finish the run or walk and you’ll be rewarded with a very delicious chocolate medal! Because every achievement deserves a little chocolate.

🎉 10 years of Run the Marsh
🌿 Sunday 25 October at Frogwood Arboretum
🏃 5km Run | 2km Run | 3km Walk
👟 All ages and abilities welcome

Another very good reason to register today!
https://www.deansmarshcottage.org.au/runthemarsh

RUN THE MARSH – Sunday 25 October!Registrations are rolling in… but we need MORE runners! Now’s your chance to join the ...
07/10/2026

RUN THE MARSH – Sunday 25 October!

Registrations are rolling in… but we need MORE runners!

Now’s your chance to join the crew, lace up your runners and Run the Marsh! Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a casual jogger, a speedy little legend or prefer a walk — there’s a place for you.

🎉 Celebrating 10 years of Run the Marsh!
🌿 Beautiful Frogwood Arboretum
🏃 5km Run (open)
🏃‍♀️ 2km Run (primary & secondary kids)
🚶 3km Walk (open)
👟 All ages and abilities welcome

Grab your mates, get the family together and register today!

📅 Sunday 25 October 2026
⏰ 9–11am
📍 Frogwood Arboretum, Deans Marsh (Meet at the Cottage- Deans Marsh)

18 days to go. One beautiful morning. One very good reason to get moving!

Registrations are open — we’d love to see YOU on the start line!
https://www.deansmarshcottage.org.au/runthemarsh

A note regarding parking: There is no onsite parking available at the event. As Martians is now operational, please do not park in their designated parking spaces. Thank you for helping us keep access clear for local businesses.

You are warmly invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Deans Marsh Community Cottage Inc.Date: Wednesday 21 ...
07/10/2026

You are warmly invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Deans Marsh Community Cottage Inc.

Date: Wednesday 21 October 2026
Time: 6:00 pm
Venue: Deans Marsh Footy Shed, Deans Marsh Reserve
Address: 10 Pennyroyal Valley Road, Deans Marsh VIC 3235

Refreshments will be provided at the conclusion of the AGM.

To attend, please RSVP by 6:00 pm, Friday 16 October 2026, via email to [email protected] or by phone on 0499 851 334.

We look forward to seeing you at the AGM and sharing in the continued development of our wonderful Community Cottage.

*** Become a Cottage Member ***
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Becoming a member of the Deans Marsh Community Cottage is a simple way to show your support and stay connected with your community.

Membership helps ensure The Cottage continues to provide facilities, programs, and services that benefit everyone, while also giving you a voice in its future. Membership is free.

To become a member visit https://www.deansmarshcottage.org.au/cottagemembership

*** Committee Nominations ***

Nominations are invited for office bearer and general member positions on the Committee of Management. Completed nomination forms must be lodged by post, hand-delivered to the Cottage, or emailed to [email protected] by 6:00 pm, Monday 19 October 2026.

We encourage you to consider joining the Committee of Management. We would love to welcome new members and hear fresh ideas from our community. Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you would like to discuss becoming involved.

Contact Casey at The Cottage for a nomination form -
[email protected] or by phone on 0499 851 334.

Address

10 Pennyroyal Valley Road
Deans Marsh, VIC
3235

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 10:30am - 1pm

Telephone

+61352363388

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