Horsham Ag Society - 'Maydale Reserve' Horsham Showgrounds

02/11/2024

The Horsham Truck Show begins with the Convoy of Trucks heading Natimuk Rd from 9am to the Horsham Ag Society - 'Maydale Reserve' Horsham Showgrounds🛻

Presentation starting from 2pm Sunday.

30/10/2024

Today we welcomed guests from across the region to The Poultry Shed for its first private event since being repurposed.

Hosted by Grampians Wimmera Mallee Tourism, a sustainability and regenerative learning program enabled us to be exposed to new insights but we also had the opportunity to share our journey of sustainability through a precinct tour. It’s not until you have a look at your achievements that you realise how many sustainable practices you already embrace.

Special thanks to the incredible facilitator Nic Cooper from The Tourism Collective for taking us through the process.

Here’s our list:
Positive impact - our 150km Feast, while sourcing ingredients within 150kms of Horsham and supports local suppliers, this event also sees us annually repurpose our crockery, cutlery, drinkwear, aprons, event accessories and utilise the spaces around the grounds for each Dinner Under the Stars every year.

• Maydale Social Garden hosts a variety of programs and support for local students and volunteers while growing some ingredients for Dinner Under the Stars.
• We have four buildings at the precinct which have been repurposed and also feature recycled materials from unused buildings across the grounds and donated furniture to decorate various areas
• pallet projects with Work for the Dole
• Solar panels installation on Maydale Pavilion roof
• Doggy Doo bag dispensers for our assistance dog station, a specific charging point for electric wheelchairs and our accessible venue plan on our website
• straw pit from stables and sheep shows, free to community members for use in gardens
• arrangement with Axis Worx for specific bin for cans and bottles
• acquisition of a floor washer vac to save water and volunteers time

To do;
- Install signage over all our taps ‘drinking water’ which also means we can serve free water at our events
- Rig up a solar panel battery to run a watering system
- Arrange a community tree planting day
- Update our website with our sustainability statement
- Launch the 150km Feast Sweet Dessert Trail

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29/10/2024

Coming to the Maydale Reserve and the Horsham Showgrounds this weekend 🛻🛻🛻

More than trucks live music food and family entertainment will feature at the Driller Transport Horsham Truck Show at Horsham Showground this weekend Organisers are expecting more than trucks in categories of competition from historic restorations to modern-day working rigs and rigs from the farm to...

26/10/2024

DINNER UNDER THE STARS ✨ 22/2/2025
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24/10/2024

October has seen lots of events instigated for the annual Victorian Seniors Festival.

This year was the first time we have participated in this statewide festival by providing guided tours of our precinct which included Devonshire Teas.

Grateful thanks to those who attended, as well as our volunteers who helped serve Devonshire Tea, Cupcakerella for supplying the scones and Horsham Rural City Council for providing financial support.

23/10/2024

Having the opportunity to host and take guests on a tour will create long term benefits, as we seek to further develop the strategic direction of our organisation and its facilities. Thanks for choosing our precinct for this masterclass West Vic Business.

23/10/2024

Last week we farewelled one of our own and one of natures true gentlemen. Brian Kuchel served as a councillor with the Horsham Ag Society for 17 years. Always on for a quiet chat, Brian devoted his time to the fleece section of the Horsham Show. He also helped cook the BBQ for the shearing comp every year.

Our sympathy is extended to his wife Beth and their family. Over the years, Beth and Brian were a wonderful example of a couple who enjoyed volunteering at the Horsham Show. Beth was on the ladies committee for many years and Brian would help wash the walls, floor and cabinets of the former ladies pavilion, getting it ready for the baking and handcrafts at Showtime.

At 90 years of age, it was only recently that Brian would pop into the workshop on a Thursday and enjoy smoko with us! Comparing aged care plans, the workshop was and is a great place for our senior councillors to enjoy good banter over a cuppa.

Vale Brian 🧡

08/10/2024

🇳🇿Celebrating the Victorian Seniors Festival 🇦🇺

Maydale Reserve is open for tours tomorrow morning at 10am - 12noon and again on October 15th. Tomorrow's tour is booked out.

However, tickets can be purchased online or contact us directly for next week's tour.

Meet at the Maydale Pavilion. All welcome...not just seniors!

www.trybooking.com/CURKT

26/09/2024

HIGH TEA with Quince Gin ~ Rupanyup, Vic

I am really looking forward to collaborating with two of our suppliers from the 150km Feast to present what promises to be a stunning afternoon! There’s limited seats so get in quick!

…Enjoy a gorgeous country-style High Tea with an array of sweet and savoury delights, beautifully set tables with florals and finery whilst sipping on gin and tonics. An afternoon of simple luxuries celebrating country women and local produce.

Showcasing the divine brownies from Rupanyup Living, The Kitchen and the delicious limited release Quince Gin from Mrs Baker's Still House. This gin is a very special small batch made in collaboration between the two businesses for a second year - woohoo!

As the founder of the 150km Feast, I’m absolutely thrilled to see this event, hosted by two incredibly passionate growers, producers, makers (and make it happeners!) Claire Morgan & Jane Baker, come to life, bringing an ‘experience’ for people from across the region, perhaps even beyond 150kms! 🌻

Make the day even more memorable by bringing six friends and hopping in the comfy ‘people mover’ with Horsham Tours.

EVENT: HIGH TEA with Quince Gin
DATE: Sunday 10th Nov, 2024
TIME: 1:30pm - 3:30pm
LOCATION: Rupanyup Memorial Hall, Rupanyup, Victoria

TICKETS: $150 / person (+ booking fee)
INCLUDES:
- a Gin & Tonic upon arrival,
- a bottle of limited release Quince Gin,
- a Rupanyup Living Brownie mix,
- the delicious High Tea
- And a gorgeous afternoon full of laughs

BOOK: via Eventbrite, see link below.
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/high-tea-with-quince-gin-tickets-1001092824587?aff=oddtdtcreator
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A classic afternoon High Tea celebrating country women and local produce in Rupanyup, Victoria.

19/09/2024

On Wednesday morning, we said farewell to Mike and Marion who volunteered their time while travelling around Australia, to help us prepare for the Horsham Show.

A former builder, Mike left his mark carrying out repairs to The Poultry Shed while Marion helped set up for dinner in the Maydale Pavillion for 200 guests who attended the Wimmera Football Netball League’s Toohey/Hatcher Awards on Monday night.

The service of these two gems has made a huge impact on our organisation, as their stay with us is part of a new strategy we’re developing to combat diminishing numbers in our volunteer ranks and on our council (management committee).

The Maydale Reserve (part of the Horsham Showgrounds) is owned by the Horsham Ag Society and does not rely on government funding to survive. We’ve worked hard to develop our identity at the showgrounds, even after 109 years of ownership.

Next May we will be celebrating 110 years as land owners. Our one hundred year celebration was a non event as we stared down the barrel of financial ruin.

The community has played a major part in our survival so it’s time to consider how we should be celebrating this milestone next year.

Taking ideas now 💡🌟💥

16/09/2024

Behind the scenes of the Wimmera Football Netball League’s Toohey/Hatcher Best & Fairest Vote Count last night in the Maydale Pavilion.

We all know that nights like this involve a power of work in the lead up and delivery by volunteers and staff alike.

It was an absolute pleasure to work with the league’s board, to ensure we could deliver what we promised for this prestigious event, catering for over 200 people

Two weeks out from our ag show, it was a big ask from our volunteers and I’d like to make special mention of our committee members; John Barr, Andy Rudolph, Ron Tickner, Max Johns and Jill Sinclair. To our community volunteers Josie, Rex, Marion, Fiona & Gary Sanderson, Austin Jones you came through with the goods yesterday, overcoming obstacles and making sure the venue looked schmick for our guests. To my bar crew Dusty & Anna Cross and Woody you were awesome. Sound & lighting guy, Shannon Waterworth, your blood’s worth bottling, thank you.

Big thanks to Stewart and his team from Stewarts Catering and Consulting who delivered the best roast spuds as voted by the runner-up and winner of the main medal!

Here’s cheers to the beginning of the next three months of weekly events as we come out of hibernation from winter!

Andrea Cross
Executive Officer
Horsham Ag Society

12/09/2024

Looking forward to sharing our story today at Goroke.

Opportunities to present at public events to encourage small communities and highlight the value we all are to each other, is a positive step forward and an enjoyable one!

💥 Reminder - Forum is Today! 💥

All welcome! The 2024 Farm & Community Forum kicks off at 3:30 PM at the Goroke Community Centre!

Don’t miss out on a great group of Ag Industry speakers, a light dinner and a fantastic afternoon with the community.

See you there! Please give Grant a call on 0427 861 013 with any enquiries.

07/09/2024

🎉 Celebrate the Seniors Festival this October with the Horsham Agricultural Society! We're offering two exclusive guided tours, each followed by a delightful Devonshire tea. 🫖

📅 Tour Dates:
- Wednesday, October 9th at 10 am
- Tuesday, October 15th at 2 pm

Join us for a wonderful outing as we explore the rich history of the Society and enjoy some delicious treats! Tickets are available for purchase from our office in the Maydale Pavilion or online www.trybooking.com/CURKT

Don’t miss out on this special event—book your spot today! ✨

06/09/2024

Traffic is busier than usual at the Maydale Reserve this month, as horse 🐴 owners are stopping to rest or exercise their precious cargo on long trips between horse events and shows.

Entering a venue without seeing the signs 🪧 or expecting anyone to be around can be a risk as we have lots of visitors to our workplace here at the Maydale Reserve. From students completing community work, elderly committee members who stop by for a cuppa and families bringing their Horsham Show entries into the office, it is our responsibility to keep everyone safe.

Two of our volunteers were verbally abused last week which demonstrates a complete lack of respect for our people, our venue and its service to the community 😔 It’s also possibly due to not being aware there is a small facility fee to provide a safe and secure environment to water livestock, clean out floats, use our toilet facilities and help us with land management enabling us to keep this service available.

This is not the first time staff or volunteers have been abused and so we ask that if you’re travelling through, do as the majority of people do and phone ahead or at least stop at the office for a quick hello!

To those who do stop and chat, we appreciate you! You get that we are here for you 😍

05/09/2024

Reflecting on our signature event, the 150km Feast as we wait patiently for some decent rain!

02/09/2024

SENIORS FESTIVAL is coming in October and we're offering tours of the Maydale Reserve for just $15 per person. This includes a Devonshire tea. Please allow two hours. There is ample on site parking.

Dates are:
October 9th @ 10am
October 15th @ 2pm

These tours are supported by Horsham Rural City Council who have a fabulous program of events for Seniors Festival.

https://www.trybooking.com/CURKT for tickets

29/08/2024

When you’re on a good thing……💚

So grateful to Emma at Warracknabeal Racing ClubInc for this new collaboration to include a pop-up 150km Feast at the Sheep Hills Cup on Saturday, breathing life into this historic race meet 🥰

Big thanks also to Ian at Visit Wimmera Mallee for coordinating the collab 🤗

This is a perfect example of how organisations can work together while supporting the greater community 🥂