MOVE in Kialla has opened to the public this week. As one of the largest regional museums of collectibles in Australia, the Museum of Vehicle Evolution displays a range of artifacts from the Goulburn Valley trucking industry, the Furphy Museum, the Farren Vintage Bicycle Collection, Clayton Collection of gramophones, telephones and radio and much more. Located at 7723 Goulburn Valley Hwy, Kialla the museum is open daily from 10 am to 4 pm. Tickets range depending on the exhibits viewing. For prices visit https://www.moveshepparton.com.au/tickets or call (03) 5823 5833 for more information.
Kyabram Fauna Park
Kyabram Fauna Park is offering double the fun these school holidays, with two sessions running daily to get up close with some roaming reptile displays. Each day at 11.30 am, visitors will get the chance to meet various species of lizards and at 2.30 pm resident slippery snakes, Prince and Murray, will come out to play. The park is open from 10 am to 5 pm every day, located at 75 Lake Rd, Kyabram. Entry ticket prices for adults are $20, children aged 4-16 $10 and entry is free for children under four.
Saturday
Eden Farm tours
Make the most of the last weekend of school holidays with Numurkah's Eden Farm tour. Run by farmer Gary, you're sure to get a taste of farm life by learning about biodynamic farming principles, flora and fauna, gems in the bush and some more hands-on fun through possible egg collection, animal feeding, cow milking and hand feeding calves. Run from 4 pm to 5 pm, this is one not to miss. Eden Farm is located at 1205 Walshs Bridge Rd, Numurkah. Tickets are $25, available through Eventbrite.
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Over-60s Friendship Group
A friendly social group meets every second Tuesday of each month at 6 pm at Casablanca Restaurant, 125 High St, Shepparton, for a meal and to discuss the coming months’ itinerary for day and evening outings. Singles, friends and couples all welcome. No committee, fees, or commitment to attend outings. For information, phone David on 0409 133 044 or Jan on 0458 211 104.
Lodge Eshcol
Members of the public interested in joining Lodge Eshcol are encouraged to apply. The Freemason group is looking for new members to join its ranks to help give back to the Shepparton community. Contact Alan Thomson on 0402 284 797 for details.