Symbols of the Cemetery

Dear Friends,

Join us for our next event Symbols of the Cemetery  as we explore the fascinating meanings behind the motifs and imagery found on headstones.

📅 Date: Sunday 16 November 2025
🕑 Time: 2:00 – 4:00 pm
📍 Location: Coburg Cemetery, Bell Street, Preston
🚗 Parking available inside the cemetery
💰 Cost: $10 (Members $2)

From angels and ivy to broken columns and clasped hands, every symbol tells a different story. This guided walk will help you interpret the rich language of cemetery symbolism and the personal messages families once shared through stone.

After the guided tour, you’ll have the chance to explore the cemetery and take part in a Symbols Scavenger Hunt, you might be surprised by some of the history you uncover! It’s also a great opportunity to bring your camera along.

Bookings are essential – please respond to this email to reserve your place.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Warm regards,
Friends of Coburg Cemetery Committee

NECCHi AGM

join us at our upcoming agm :) You're warmly invited to our 2024/2025 Annual General Meeting, where we gather our Board, Staff, Volunteers, Members and friends together for our AGM.  This is an important event in the NECCHi calendar as we take time to look back and celebrate all the amazing community projects that have been implemented in the past year, recognise the contributions of staff and volunteers, and say thank you to our Board members. We’ll also be electing our Board for the year ahead. The NECCHi Board is responsible for the good governance of our organisation and setting our strategic goals. We couldn’t provide spaces for our community to connect and flourish in without a dedicated Board and we are so thankful for the commitment of the NECCHi members who take on this role.  This year we’ll be hosting this event in the Newlands Neighbourhood House and enjoying light refreshments and great company as we share stories and reflections. We look forward to celebrating with you! See you there at 6:15pm onwards, Wednesday the 29th of October!

ILLUSTRATIONS BY CLAIRE MOSLEY Newlands Neighbourhood House 20 Murray Rd Coburg North VIC 3058 Ph 03 8528 2332 enquiries@necchi.org www.necchi.org East Coburg Neighbourhood House 32 Nicholson St Coburg VIC 3058 Ph 03 9913 5472

Friends of Edgars Creek

Hi All,

The planting season has come to a close and now the maintenance tasks begin!

On Sunday 19 October at 10.00AM until around 12 noon The Friends of Merri Creek @Edgars Creek will be conducting maintenance activities based around the Kodak Bridge site (https://maps.app.goo.gl/ETDcKtVtw9ECTuFh6).

It is a warm day forecast with a potential high in the late 20's in the afternoon so good thing it is starting early! So, plenty of water, sunscreen and other protections please.

I'll be absent on the day, Ben will be coordinating. However, please reach out to me if any questions arise.

See you on the creek! (on another day!)

Regards,
David.

Yoga

Anniversary

Seedlings for Sale

Seedlings cultivated, grown and raised by locals!!

Possible Fundraiser

Hi, Community.

During a recent trip to Timor Leste I met a lovely family that had a 17 year old daughter that has been offered a 75% scholarship in international law at an excellent university in Indonesia. The shortfall (25%) is around $10,000 a year for 3 years. The family have exhausted all avenues and can't afford this much money, they are close to saying no to the opportunity. 

A few of us (local folks) are thinking of starting a fundraiser but first wanted to gauge the interest in the community. 

If you think this is something that you would choose to contribute to, please send me an email on melmate@hotmail.com

Thanks so much!

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NECCHi

Thank you to everyone who has joined us and shared in a part of the Poorneet Community Food Growing and Garden Festival :) Here are the last few events that we'll be hosting for the Festival, we hope you're able to come along!

Beans, Beans, Beans! The Art of Growing Abundant Crops with Observation and Creativity. With Jennie Ramage | Thurs 16th October, 6.00pm-7.00pm | Newlands Beans! Come and learn with long-time food grower and garden-creative Jennie Ramage who has been using observation and creativity for years to learn the art of growing abundant crops of beans. Last summer Jennie was picking an average of 400g beans daily for 3 weeks! This workshop will show how careful observation can help in learning to grow crops well; where and when to plant; how to prepare soil with compost, worm castings, mulch, and balancing soil pH; and how to build support structures for dwarf and climbing varieties. Jennie will share her hints for how watering and picking can grant a bumper crop, as well as that best ways to use a bumper crop. Tickets $10 Book now Cuttings and Propagating Indigenous Plants with Laurel Coad from Nangak Tamboree Indigenous Nursery | Fri 17th October, 11.30am-1.30pm | Newlands   Learn how to propagate indigenous plants in the NECCHi Newlands garden with Laurel from Nangak Tamboree Nursery (La Trobe University). She will demonstrate various plant propagation techniques and discuss resources, treatments and tips to help you propagate plants in your own garden. Participants will also have the opportunity ask questions and seek problem-solving tips.  Nurseries that specialise in indigenous plants are currently working to capacity to meet huge demand. Propagating these plants is a great skill to have to help increase local habitat! Tickets $17 Book now

Raising Rarity: Endangered Plants & Sowing the Seeds of Wonder with Tash Van Velzen & seed ecologist Dr Meg Hirst, Royal Botanical Gardens Victoria | Fri 24th October, 10.30am - 12pm | Newlands   Raising Rarity (RBGV) helps community to grow and care for a threatened plant that occurs (or did so historically) within proximity to their location.  Learn about botany, how to grow and monitor plant health and help care for endangered plants!  Given our proximity to Hidden Creek, we will be looking at Swamp Everlasting Xerochrysum palustre (pictured). A relatively large, yellow-flowered native daisy growing in seasonal or permanent wetland habitats. We are aiming to plant a test bed for the community to monitor and learn about. There are only about 35 wild populations of Swamp Everlasting left in south-eastern Australia!  Tash Van Velzen is a horticulturalist and facilitates outreach for Raising Rarity RBGV.  Dr Meg Hirst is a plant ecologist with specialist experience in ex situ seed banking and plant conservation through her work with the Victorian Conservation Seedbank at Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria. Meg holds a PhD in plant ecology from the University of Melbourne and is a teacher and researcher with experience in growing, tending and studying plants in both scientific, public gardens and experimental settings. Tickets $10 Book now Taller de Flores: Paper Sculpture Workshop with Artist Lizette Vieyra | Fri 24th October, 10.30am - 12pm | Newlands Join artist and NECCHi community member Lizette Vieyra for this one-of-a-kind workshop to learn how to sculpt and shape recycled materials into a usable vase. Lizette will guide us through the various techniques for paper sculpture, and show how to transform recycled materials into these gorgeous vessels. Explore different forms and decorative techniques over this two-and-a-half hour workshop, and leave with your very own work of art! This is a family-friendly event. All abilities welcome - no prior experience required. Paper pulp sculpture is a sustainable and accessible art practice that transform simple materials into unique handmade pieces. This introductory workshop invites participants to experience the joy of shaping and decorating a small vase.  Tickets $17 Book now

We'd love to hear about your time at the Poorneet Community Food Growing & Garden Festival! Please take a moment and let us know about your experience at the Poorneet Festival, and help us plan for future community events :) 🐸 Festival Feedback 🥬

ILLUSTRATIONS BY CLAIRE MOSLEY Newlands Neighbourhood House 20 Murray Rd Coburg North VIC 3058 Ph 03 8528 2332 enquiries@necchi.org www.necchi.org East Coburg Neighbourhood House 32 Nicholson St Coburg VIC 3058 Ph 03 9913 5472

Merri Murnong Fundriaser

This fundraiser is on behalf of MECCARG Merri Murnong.

The Murnong Gathering is a celebration of Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung culture - honouring the Murnong harvest, sharing stories, dance & workshops that connect us to Country.

The Gathering is run entirely by volunteers, now we are reaching out to the community for support.

Your donation makes this Gathering possible

MECCARG is a local group of allies working with the Wurundjeri community to foster connection and learn about caring for the local Indigenous Lilies and Murnongs.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-the-murnong-gathering-2025

Needed

Do you have a classic Newlands dinner plate shaped ceiling light fitting in your shed?

We accidentally smashed our one like the pic shown and would love to find a replacement. 

Get in touch if you have one and are willing to negotiate a price! 

Clare 0410 828 495.

Creative Events

Street Art of Our Town – Writing Walk

$30.00

Join us for a creative writing walk in response to public art in the streets of Coburg. 

Saturday 25th October 11am-1pm. 

Meet in front of the old Coburg Train Station.
Please bring writing materials, walking shoes, umbrella, sunscreen, snacks and a bottle of water. Be prepared for change of weather and a bit of walking. 

Book yourself a spot at: www.writingdays.com.au

 

Please come along to our Spring Soirée: Abundance, change and prosperity

Sat, 1st November 2025

Mesopotamia Art Space

62 Newlands Rd, Coburg North

6-8pm 

Cost: $10

Readers:

Angela Costi

Simone King

Pratyay Raha

Lou Smith

Suzanne Hermanoczki

Bookings at: www.writingdays.com.au