Glenlyon local groups
Wheatsheaf Community Garage Sale
Wheatsheaf Community Garage Sale – 10 and 11 October 2026 is our fundraiser to help support the Glenlyon CFA, our local CFA.
Time to clean out the cupboards and shed! If you are a resident of Wheatsheaf and would like to participate in this year’s garage sale, please fill in the form below to register or call Janet on 0419134146.
Cost is $30 per household
Wombat Forestcare Inc
Wombat Forestcare is a community group dedicated to protecting and enhancing the natural ecosystems of the Wombat Forest and surrounding areas. We make submissions to the Department of Environment regarding management activities such as planned burns and are lobbying the Victorian government for park status for the central west forests. Wombat Forestcare engages in a range of activities. These have a strong focus on community involvement and education, and we undertake flora and fauna surveys. We also enjoy the social aspect of a forest group, with picnics and bushwalks for people who love being in the bush. Contact: info@wombatforestcare.org.au
Glenlyon Landcare Group (GULLG)
Our purpose is to run a range of activities that have a community capacity-building and environmental focus, and to maintain, protect and enhance the natural assets in our region. GULLG is responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the Biolink Track that runs from Daylesford-Malmsbury Road and Loddon Drive alongside the Loddon River to the Glenlyon Recreation Reserve and Glenlyon Damand the area of land around Loddon Falls. We have a diverse and knowledgeable membership base and meet quarterly to undertake various working bees and project in the areas around Glenlyon. Please reach out to discuss or enquire about our upcoming projects at glenlyonlandcare@outlook.com
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Radical Fields
Radical Fields is a socially engaged arts and cultural organisation based in Glenlyon, on Djaara Country in regional Victoria. We collaborate with artists, local community members, and rural producers to create site-responsive artworks and creative activations rooted in our region. Through our annual Creative Season, we work with regional cultural groups and knowledge holders to deliver workshops, co-creative events, and artistic investigations that celebrate Glenlyon’s unique social and cultural landscape. Our flagship event, the Bi-Annual Harvest, is a one-day arts festival held on a local farm, bringing together regional artists, producers, and cultural groups in a vibrant celebration of creativity and place. For more information visit their website or socials in the links below.
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The Glenlyon New Year’s Sports Day
The Glenlyon New Year’s Sports Day has been taking place since the mid 1850’s with over 1200 attendees enjoying the beautiful Glenlyon reserve. Attendees can participate in novelty events and there are activities for children. This is a calendar Axeman event and equestrian events, along with other olde world novelty events such as Bull boar eating and mineral water sculling, gumboot throwing and nail drive competitions. Kids activities run throughout the day. Bar, BBQ & canteen on site. This is a fantastic community event with social cohesion set under the shade of the huge old oak and elm trees. Monies raised are donated back into the local hospitals and sporting groups. For more information please email: glenlyonsportsclub@gmail.com
Glenlyon & District Pony Club
The club has proudly been part of the community for over 60 years. Based at the Glenlyon Recreation Reserve, we hold regular rallies on the third Sunday of each month, providing a supportive space for riders of all levels to learn and grow. Our major annual fundraiser is held in late February. Please note, during rallies the reserve is closed to the public and all dogs must be kept on a lead. New members and visitors are always welcome!
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