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LINTON NEWS October 2026

Historical Society AGM an Engaging and Informative Event The Linton & District Historical Society’s Annual General Meeting on Sunday 20 September was a resounding success, attracting 40 people to the Community Hub, with a further seven joining the meeting via Zoom. The guest speaker was former Senior Constable Gary Thode VA, who was Linton’s police officer from 1987 to 1993. In his talk, entitled “Memories of policing in Linton”, he recounted what it was like to be a young police officer during that time, first in the city and then in country towns, including Linton. He spoke of some of the tragic and heart-breaking scenes he had to attend, with little preparation or training and no de-briefing afterwards.

For his bravery whilst working in Linton, Gary was awarded the Police Valour Award, and talk included an account of how he came to be awarded this honour. The enthusiastic audience consisted of many local folk who lived in Linton during Gary’s time as policeman.

Jill Wheeler with Gary Thode and Deputy Mayor Emma Robbins

Part of our audience at our AGM 20 September | Photo: Drew Hopkins

In the formal part of the meeting, LDHS’s President, Jill Wheeler, presented the Society’s annual report, and the Treasurer, Karen Ronan, tabled the annual financial report. Deputy Mayor Emma Robbins took the chair for the election of the new management committee for 2026/27. The following were elected unopposed: President: Jill Wheeler; Secretary: Drew Hopkins; Treasurer: Karen Ronan; Committee: Sue Collins, Monica Keefe, Clare McMahon, Scott McMahon.

With such a strong turnout and an engaging guest speaker, the AGM provided an excellent opportunity for members and the wider community to come together, reflect on Linton’s history and look ahead to another year for the Historical Society. Open days The next two open days will be on 11 October and 8 November 2-5pm, at the Letty Armstrong Resource Centre.

Find us on: https://www.facebook.com/lintonhistory www.lintonhistory.org.au enquiries@lintonhistory.org.au

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October 2026

Linton Progress September has been a big month for Linton, and it is one worth celebrating. First and foremost, a heartfelt thank you to all our members and sponsors. Your contributions support the events we put on, the plants for our Clean Up Linton Days, and the printing and distribution of the Linton News for the whole community to enjoy. Without your membership and support, none of this would be possible. We are forever grateful, and every new member who joins strengthens what we can do for this town. New members are always welcome.

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Our recent community event, the Linton Trivia Night, was a sell-out success. It was a night of fun, fierce competition, and plenty of laughter, proof that when Linton comes together, we know how to have a good time. A special thank you to all the local businesses who contributed to the raffle prizes. The proceeds raised will go towards future grant projects and community events, and the Movie Day & Night on 2 October is happening because of your generosity. It will be completely FREE for the community to enjoy.

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A special thank you to Frank Clarey for organising the community chat with Martha Haylett. It was a productive afternoon and a great opportunity to raise the issues that matter most to our town. Topics discussed included Jennings Park, tourism and attracting visitors to Linton, making the town RV friendly, Devil's Kitchen and surrounding areas, signage and local information, the Linton information board, community transport, social isolation and mental health, health services, and waste and tip services. Clear actions have come out of the discussion and we will continue to work through these together.

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There is plenty more coming up for October, so make sure you check our community calendar to stay across everything happening in and around Linton. Published by the Linton & District Progress Association

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FROM THE PAST Linton Football Club, Western Plains Football League Premiers, 1962

Back row L-R: Bill Hart, Colin Kerr (trainer), Don Graham, Bob Lythgo, Max Ringin, Brian Allender, John Symons (Vice Captain), Ron Plover, David Kerr, W S (Bill) Grigg (Vice President), Eric Ringin (trainer), John Roberts. Centre row L-R: Ken Moore (President), Ken Walters, Doug Dean, Sel Hoffman, Brian Clinton, Val Pascoe (Captain Coach), Don Reeves, Graeme Quick, Dean Hart, Reg Jennings (Secretary). Front row L-R: Jim Lamb, Des Howard, Don Ringin, Alan McCahon. Inset L-R: Kevin Cartledge, Alan Mackie

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Clean Up Linton Day Returns The next twice-yearly Clean Up Linton Day will be held on Saturday, 10 October, giving locals the opportunity to lend a hand and help make Linton look its best ahead of the Townwide Garage Sale the following weekend. Volunteers are invited to meet outside the Community Hub at 10:00 am. There will be plenty to do, including weeding, planting, collecting rubbish and tackling anything else that will help make our town look beautiful. Some tools and plants will be provided. Previous Clean Up Linton days have been a lot of fun and a great way to meet others in our community, so come along, bring your enthusiasm and enjoy a morning helping to spruce up Linton followed by a free barbecue lunch at the Railway Hotel. If you’ve noticed somewhere around town that could do with some extra care and attention, please let us know. Enquiries: text 0404 376 384.

Linton E-Waste Day a Resounding Success Linton showed its community spirit on Friday 25 September, when residents turned out in force for the EWaste Collection Day at the Linton & District Bowling Club car park. From 9am to 1pm, a steady stream of locals dropped off old phones, computers, cables and other unwanted

electronics, all free of charge. Every item will now be safely dismantled into plastic, glass, metal wiring and circuit boards, then sent to specialised recyclers to be made into new products. Since 2019, Victoria has banned e-waste from household bins and landfill. Batteries and electronic components can spark fires in collection trucks and leach hazardous materials into soil and groundwater, so safe disposal really matters. Thanks everyone who took part. A special thank you to Ken McLachlan for organising the day, and to the Bowling Club for hosting. Together, as a community, we have made our district cleaner, safer and more sustainable.

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LINTON AND DISTRICT CRAFT GROUP the end of August the At Linton Hub Arts and Craft Day saw large numbers of people coming through the Craft and Goldbrush Painters rooms enjoying the displays and arts and crafts on sale.

Meanwhile Janet has finished knitting yet another shawl / baby blanket in 2 ply wool, with the appropriate colour title of Sunburst.

Craft Group sold a number of handmade works, with funds donated to the group while a good number of raffle tickets for the upcoming MacGrath Foundation Pink Up Linton event.

Anne T recently completed this wonderful space themed quilt for her grandson.

Finally, don’t forget the Pink Up Linton morning tea and raffle at the Linton Community Hub at 10 am on Friday 30th October. Fundraising for the McGrath Foundation’s McGrath Cancer Care Nurses, come along and support this worthy cause. Join us at the Hub on the day for a display and items for sale by the Craft Group and Linton Goldbrush Painters. Raffle tickets are available at the Linton Takeaway.

The Linton & District Craft Group meets every Thursday at the Linton Community Hub, from 10am until 3pm. New members or curious visitors are always welcome to pop in, have a cuppa, and see what everyone is working on.

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The Linton and District Craft Group Inc. was deeply honoured to be asked to take over responsibility for organising the annual Pink Up Linton fundraising activities and host the annual Morning Tea. This is because many members of the Craft Group have had either a relative or friend (or both) who has been affected by cancer and know first hand how vital it is to receive professional and caring support during their cancer journeys.

What’s happening and when? On Friday 30th October 2026 at 10:00am there will be a Pink Morning Tea at the new location of the Linton Community Hub, 68, Sussex Street, Linton, Victoria, 3360. The cost will be $5 per person with proceeds going to support the McGrath Foundation which provides support to people experiencing cancer. Tea, coffee, cake, and scones will be served with a “Pretty in Pink” themed display by the talented Goldbrush Painters. In the Craft Room will be a wonderful display of handmade items (some for sale), including the stunning quilt which was deservedly awarded a Judge’s prize in the Melbourne Craft and Quilt Fair.

The Craft Group is totally committed to making these worthwhile fundraising activities a success so that the wonderful and deeply appreciated work of the McGrath Foundation can continue. Now we just need all the kind folks in Linton and our neighbouring communities to get behind us too! The McGrath Foundation’s Cancer Care Nurses provide expert nursing care and support to people experiencing any type of cancer, and their support network. For free. Right across Australia. Everyday 450 people in Australia are diagnosed with cancer – helping fund the care they need starts with us. What can people do? Decorate your home / business / mailbox from 1 - 31 October to raise awareness of cancer. Come to the Pink Morning Tea. Wear something pink. Dig into your wallets, purses and piggy banks and buy some raffle tickets. Donate a raffle prize. Buy a handmade item from the talented Craft Group.

Raffle tickets are available for sale at The Linton Takeaway and the Linton Railway Hotel with lots of lovely prizes including a first prize of a quilt made by Linton and District Craft Group Inc. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5 and this will be drawn at the Morning Tea. If anyone would like to donate prizes, they will be gratefully accepted at The Takeaway or at the Craft Group. History of Pinking Up Linton Cristine Gall is well known in Linton for initiating the Pink Up Linton fundraising activities in aid of the McGrath Foundation over 6 years ago. This began both after a very close friend and family members of Cris's were diagnosed with cancer. Cris, who is a long-term generous donor to various charities, knew she simply had to do something on a bigger scale to help, aside from the obvious of providing her personal care and support to her loved ones. Pink Up Linton has raised a total of over $7,000 since 2021 in a warm, inclusive, positive manner which is an outstanding achievement. Cris has handed over the baton of responsibility for continuing her legacy with regard to fundraising for the McGrath Foundation to the Linton and District Craft Group Inc. However, both she, and her business, The Linton Takeaway, remain keen financial supporters, wearing pink, helping the ladies of the Craft Group, and as a place where you can buy your raffle tickets.

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Pink Up Linton is supported by: Linton Community Hub Management Linton Takeaway Linton & District Progress Association Clare Bear Sweets Linton & District Craft Group Inc. Goldbrush Painters Linton Good Neighbour Initiative For more information please contact: lintoncraftgroup@gmail.com and for further information about McGrath Foundation, go to https://www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au/

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LINTON & DISTRICT MEN’S SHED

This month in the Shed has been a mixed bag, and very unhappy. Our beloved member Doug succumbed to a nasty complaint in St. J of G earlier this month. A lovely notice from our Secretary is below. We attended a wake for Doug at their house last Sunday. The house was full of people, an indication of how many friends, family and social contacts he had. And, damn me, Peter, our most recent member died from Sepsis two days later. Good Morning All,

On a more cheerful note, plenty of action in the workshop. A letter box big enough for a large animal is finished. Two very attractive bench seats are also awaiting delivery. And, we cleaned the mess up. More good news. Two of the lads got a $7,000 Grant from Sovereign Energy, which is being used to purchase gravel for the drive way, and the car parking area. I've noticed really nice biscuits in the Rec. room. Better than my cheap contribution. Maybe a windfall? Keep well my friends, and enjoy Spring.

It is with a sad heart that I tell you that a long time shed member, shed manager & friend, Doug Phillips, sadly passed away yesterday morning. We will miss this member's impish smile & mentoring attitude. May we offer his loving wife, Margaret, our sincere condolences. Rest in peace Doug, you will be sadly missed. Best regards, Neil Kempster, Temporary LDMS Secretary

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CARNGHAM LINTON FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB The Carngham Linton Football Netball Club held its Junior Vote Count & Presentation Day at the Carngham Recreation Reserve on Sunday September 13th, followed by the senior presentations at the Sebastopol Bowling Club on Friday September 18th. Congratulations to all of our award recipients, players, coaches, volunteers and supporters on another great season.

2026 CLFNC BEST AND FAIREST RESULTS 13B & UNDER NETBALL Best & Fairest – Mia Wooding Runner Up – Remi Pring 13A & UNDER NETBALL Best & Fairest – Hudson Nunn Runner Up – Winnie Manson Coaches Award - Ellerdy Seipolt Most Determined - Layla Kermond UNDER 12 FOOTBALL Best & Fairest - Levi McKenzie Runners Up – Geordie Kerr & Nathaniel Dalton Coach's Award - Fletcher Morris 15 & UNDER NETBALL Best & Fairest – Charlie Donald Runner Up – Pippa Pring Most Determined - Dakota Seipolt Most Dedicated - Nilah McClay UNDER 15 FOOTBALL Best & Fairest / Douglas Isaac Trophy – Jai Merrett Runner Up – Oliver Ashmore Coaches Award - Keegan Vincent 17 & UNDER NETBALL Best & Fairest – Alana Burns Runner Up – Kayla McNaulty Most Dedicated – Poppie Keirl Most Improved – Madison Nunn UNDER 18 FOOTBALL Best & Fairest / Hans Verdoorn Medal – Hunter McDonald Runner Up – Kaylem Reid Most Determined – Sidney McGowan Most Consistent – Jed Steegstra Goal Kicking Award – Dez Sambono Cody Breen Spirit Award – Zade Pilmore

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D GRADE NETBALL Best & Fairest – Anna Pryse-Smith Runner Up – Haylee Farquhar Coaches Award – Marlee Page Most Consistent - Holly Worrell C GRADE NETBALL Best & Fairest – Ashlea White Runner Up & Best in Finals – Mathilda Blasic Coaches Award – Kate Russell Most Consistent - Scarlet Dockerill B GRADE NETBALL Best & Fairest – Emma Allan Runner Up – Sharnee Noble Most Consistent – Zoe Nunn Coaches Award - Gabrielle McGuckian RESERVES FOOTBALL Best & Fairest – Jayson Porter Runner Up – Brodie Lewis Most Consistent –Zachary Hart Most Dedicated - Alec McGowan Goal Kicking - Jackson Cranny A GRADE NETBALL Best & Fairest – Ruby Saunder Runner Up – Amelia Cross Most Consistent – Charlotte Cross Most Improved - Mackenzie Haines SENIOR FOOTBALL Best & Fairest / Frank O’Brien Medal – Ned Nash Runner Up – Samuel Hopper Most Consistent – Dean O’Brien Most Dedicated - Zeke Slater Goal Kicking - Nicholas Grigg OTHER Junior Club Person of the Year - Kayla McNaulty and Charli Bennett Senior Club Person of the Year – Chris Bruty

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CARNGHAM LINTON FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB We would also like to recognise and thank Clayton Scoble for everything he has given to our Senior Football program since taking on the coaching role in 2020. Clayton has put an enormous amount of time, effort and commitment into the playing group and the club over the past several seasons, and we are incredibly grateful for everything he has contributed. As we look ahead to 2027, we are excited to welcome Simon Brearley into the Senior Football coaching role and look forward to seeing what he can bring to the group and the next chapter of our club.

We would also like to acknowledge Greg Spratling for his incredible contribution over his 7 years as President of the Carngham Linton Football Netball Club. The time, work and commitment that goes into leading a community sporting club cannot be understated, and we sincerely thank Greg for everything he has done for CLFNC during his time as President. 2026 CARNGHAM LINTON FNC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Wednesday October 14th, 7.30 pm at Carngham Recreation Reserve

Ned Nash Senior Football Best & Fairest Ruby Saunder A Grade Netball Best & Fairest

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Hi Fellow Lintonions, it’s time to register to be a seller at this year’s town wide garage sale. So far we’ve received 16 registrations. It is simple. I prefer a text, but phone if you like. Same as in the past: $10 to participate, I get the maps printed, and you get something to make the public aware you’re having a sale same as last year - a strip of orange bunting. We advertise online, there are a couple of ads in the Courier and signage you can see driving in to Smythesdale from Ballarat. You are responsible for Insurance. The Take Away will kindly open early to distribute the maps on the day. Groups are most welcome to participate. Also if you want to open earlier or stay open later, just let me know and it can go on the sheet. Jenny Stuart - Ph 0427 447 416

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GOLDBRUSH PAINTERS The last Sunday in September saw another successful Open Day at the Linton Community Hub. It was more focussed to suit those who are unable to attend the regular Friday Goldbrush Painters session with more of an emphasis on a workshop/demonstration atmosphere. As always everyone is welcome to join in, or, in the words of Gary Eats, “Let’s give it a go!”. In other news the latest iteration of the Golden Spaces Exhibition has now arrived and is on display for the next few months at The Well in Smythesdale.

Also coming up: Buninyong Art Prize & Exhibition October 9, 10 & 11 Pretty in Pink - Linton Community Hub October 30 Daylesford Rotary Art Show October 29 - November 3 Lucas Art Show - October 30, 31 & November 1 Birregurra Art Show - November 6, 7 & 8

Artist: Colin Causon

Artist: Donna Davis

Artist: Daryl Davis

“Great art is the outward expression of the inner life of the artist…” Edward Hopper

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LINTON EMERGENCY RELIEF PANTRY SEPTEMBER IN THE PANTRY Time flies eh? Footy finishes, and the Month is nearly over. Great moon these last few nights. Our Pantry has had even greater variety of goods for the visitors. That has given our wonderful volunteers plenty of time to accept deliveries, unpack, store and replenish the shelves and cold storage. The table of fresh produce is awesome.

Unseen duties are making sure everything is presented at it's best. Then the cheerful crew welcome visitors with respect and a smile. I invite all our readers with Facebook to check out our page, which is fabulously presented. Our opening hours are from 10:00AM until 2:00PM on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, then a day of rest, and Monday for the finale. Your Linton Emergency Relief Pantry

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Bruce’s Mowing Services 0467 639 133 Compact, tight access machine to get into those hard-to-reach places Can mow steep slopes Lawns and small blocks From Ballarat to Skipton and everywhere in between Reliable and reasonable hourly rates Satisfaction guaranteed

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PUZZLE PAGE Crossword

Codeword Each letter in the puzzle is represented by a number 1-26. Can you crack the code and solve the crossword? Every letter of the alphabet is used at least once. Three letters are already in place to get you started

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COMMUNITY GROUPS AND SERVICES

Coffee, Cake ‘n Chat Join us at the Hub (former Shire Offices)

Tuesday mornings - 10.00am $3 for bottomless coffee and cake

Linton Play Reading Group Every Wednesday at 7PM For enquiries call David on 0447 310 565 For people interested in words and language. Anyone can join!

The Linton Cemetery Working Bees Held on Saturdays from 9 am to 12 noon Morning tea provided at around 10am 17 October 14 November 12 December (TBC)

www.lintoncemetery.com.au Please note: the dates provided are subject to change depending on the weather.

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COMMUNITY GROUPS AND SERVICES COMMUNITY GROUPS Golden Woady Senior Citizens President: Doreen Ringin 5344 7474 Linton Cemetery Trust Secretary: Karen Ronan 0492 986 759 lintoncemetery@gmail.com Linton Fire Brigade Duty Officer: 5344 7384 Linton & District Historical Society President: Jill Wheeler 0439 895 939 Linton & District Men’s Shed President: Hank Tigges Secretary: Daryll Lees lintonmensshed@gmail.com 0447 390 556 Linton & District Progress Association lintonprogress@gmail.com 0461 573 093 Linton & District Craft Group Contact: Anne Turner turner.tribe@bigpond.com 0429 449 290 Linton Community Hub Management Inc Secretary: Janet Pathe jtpathe@gmail.com

Linton Play Reading Group David Clarke: 0447 310 565 Snake Valley CERT Secretary/Team Leader: Simon Matthews 0411 274 623

OTHER Emergency Relief Pantry Open 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Monday Daryll 0447 390 556

SPORT AND RECREATION Carngham Linton Football Netball Club Secretary: Michael O’Beirne 0409 950 752

Goldbrush Painters Daryl Davis 0474 070 792 Breaze Energy Solutions Simon Reid 03 4309 4027

Linton Cricket Club Aaron Kerr Jim Munro 0457 894 066

Country Fire Authority Community Safety 5329 5515

Linton and District Bowling Club President: Shayne Ellis, 0438 315 636 Secretary: Marg Phillips, 0418 978 859 Treasurer: Kevin Offer, 0407 528 270

Haddon and District Community House 5342 7050 haddonlearning.org.au Rick Bushell manager@haddonlearning.org.au

Linton Recreation Reserve Kirk McDonald 0408 843 964 Kirkmcdonald91@gmail.com Pickleball Jenny Stuart: 0427 447 416 Every Monday except Easter Monday and the Monday before Christmas 10am to 11.30am in the Linton Stadium, $5 all equipment supplied, round robin style, all welcomed.

Wildlife Carer Liz Howard 0490 390 146 Snake Valley Astronomical Society and Observatory 825 Linton-Carngham Road, Snake Valley 0418 425 207 https://snakevalleyobservatory.w eebly.com

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WHAT’S ON IN OCTOBER MON

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SUN

10:00am – 3:00pm Linton Craft Group

10:00am – 12:00pm Goldbrush Painters

9:00am Catholic Mass, St Peter’s, Linton

10:00 am - 2:00pm Emergency Relief Pantry open

10:00am - 2:00 pm Emergency Relief Pantry open

9:15am Anglican Service at St Paul’s

1:30pm – 2:45pm Mobile Library

BIN NIGHT Recycling

2:30pm & 7:30pm Free Linton Movie Screenings (ref pg 3)

10.00am Pickleball

10:00am – 12:00pm Coffee, Cake n Chat

11:00am – 4:00pm Men’s Shed

10:00am – 3:00pm Linton Craft Group

10:00am – 12:00pm Goldbrush Painters 10:00 am - 2:00pm Emergency Relief Pantry open

9:00am Catholic Mass, St Peter’s, Linton

10:00 am - 2:00pm Emergency Relief Pantry open

10:00 am 2:00pm Emergency Relief Pantry open

BIN NIGHT General waste

1:30pm – 2:45pm Mobile Library

10:00am CLEAN UP LINTON DAY

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Linton & District Historical Society Open Day

10:00am - 2:00pm Emergency Relief Pantry open

7:00pm Play Reading Group

11:00am – 4:00pm Men’s Shed

7:00pm ‘70s night at the pub

10.00am Pickleball

10:00am – 12:00pm Coffee, Cake n Chat

11:00am – 4:00pm Men’s Shed

10:00am – 3:00pm Linton Craft Group

10:00am – 12:00pm Goldbrush Painters

10:00 am Emergency Relief Pantry open

8:00 am - 2:00 pm Linton Townwide Garage Sale

10:00 am - 2:00pm Emergency Relief Pantry open

9:00am – 12:00pm Linton Cemetery Working Bee

BIN NIGHT Recycling

1:30pm – 2:45pm Mobile Library

10:00 am - 2:00pm Emergency Relief Pantry open

7:00pm Play Reading Group

11:00am – 4:00pm Men’s Shed

7:30pm Carngham Linton FNC AGM Carngham Rec Reserve

10:00 am 2:00pm Emergency Relief Pantry open

9:00am Catholic Mass, St Peter’s, Linton 9:15am Anglican Service at St Paul’s 2:30pm - Linton Good Neighbour Initiative - Late Lunch’n’Launch

10.00am Pickleball

10:00am – 12:00pm Coffee, Cake n Chat

11:00am – 4:00pm Men’s Shed

10:00am – 3:00pm Linton Craft Group

10:00am – 12:00pm Goldbrush Painters 10:00 am - 2:00pm Emergency Relief Pantry open

11:00am – 4:00pm Men’s Shed

7:00pm Play Reading Group

10:00 am Emergency Relief Pantry open

9:00am Catholic Mass, St Peter’s, Linton

7:00pm Linton & District Progress Association Committee meeting

10:00 am 2:00pm Emergency Relief Pantry open

BIN NIGHT - General waste

1:30pm – 2:45pm Mobile Library

10.00am Pickleball

10:00am – 12:00pm Coffee, Cake n Chat

11:00am – 4:00pm Men’s Shed

10:00am – 3:00pm Linton Craft Group

10:00am – 12:00pm Goldbrush Painters

10:00 am Emergency Relief Pantry open

10:00 am - 2:00pm Emergency Relief Pantry open

10:00 am 2:00pm Emergency Relief Pantry open

BIN NIGHT Recycling

10:00 am - Pink Up Linton Morning Tea and Raffle

10:00 am - 2:00pm Emergency Relief Pantry open

10:00 am - 2:00pm Emergency Relief Pantry open 11:00am – 4:00pm Men’s Shed

11:30am-2:00pm Seniors’ Event: Historical Self Paced Walking Tour & light lunch Linton Community Hub

7:00pm Play Reading Group

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1:30pm – 2:45pm Mobile Library

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