Friday 26 March 2021 from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
The Footy Shed Verandah
Deans Marsh Memorial reserve, Deans Marsh VIC 3235

For nigh on half a century Jan ‘Yarn’ Wositzky has been a much loved and acclaimed musician and storyteller: from The Bushwackers to his acclaimed one man shows, such as The Go-Between: William Murrungurk Buckley, which was a hit in Dean’s Marsh last year.

Now Jan is returning to Dean’s Marsh to do a music and story show that will weave in and out of the many stories and lots of the music he has performed over the last fifty years.

Playing old time five string banjo, harmonica, bodhran, spoons and rhythm bones Jan will spin tales true and false; sing old Bushwackers favourites and his own originals, play characters such as Australia’s greatest yarn-spinner Bill Harney, and lots more.

At times hilarious, at times to bring a tear to the eye, segueing from song to theatre and intimate conversation, it’s what Jan loves to do – taking an audience on a journey into Australian culture, song and story.

Saturday 27 March 2021 – 10 am & 11.15 am (2 Shows)
Deans Marsh Community Hall
10 Pennyroyal Valley Road, Deans Marsh VIC 3235

An exciting mini one woman theatre show, fusing drama with singing, bringing to life the incredibly inspiring story of one of our most colourful and talented local characters – international opera singer, Marjorie Lawrence. Brought to life by local singer/actor Wendy Grose. 

Marjorie attributed her upbringing on the farm in Deans Marsh and Winchelsea for giving her the strength to survive in the operatic world, despite being struck down by polio at the peak of her soaring career.

Marjorie’s life is one of laughter, tragedy, adventure, courage, extreme determination and faith which engages the audience from start to finish.

About Wendy:
Bachelor of Music (Opera)
Studied in UK, London, France
20 years international career in theatre, opera, television, concert and contemporary performance
Accomplished in singing, dancing, piano and 5 languages 

Free Admission
Saturday 27 March 2021 – 11 am to 3 pm
Frogwood Arboretum
65 Deans Marsh-Lorne Road, Deans Marsh VIC 3235

Frogwood Arboretum is located on 40 hectares of former farming land. Begun in 2007 the Arboretum now contains over 2500 trees from approximately 150 different species. 

The focus of the Arboretum is to plant remarkable tree species of the world in groves of the same species. All the trees in the Arboretum are original species i.e; there are no cultivars.

The Arboretum also contains a number of features including; long avenues of trees, the “Ancestors Henge” the “Sacred Oak Grove” and 1km of the Deans Marsh creek which has been rehabilitated using contemporary best practice techniques.

Let’s come together to share skills and knowledge in Growing, Making and Gathering.

The intention of this group is to organise community gatherings where we will connect and share our wisdom on all things food, herbs and plants

Check out our Grow Free Pantry that we have created at the Deans Marsh Community Cottage.
“Take what you need, Leave what you can”

Sunday 28 March 2021 – 10.00 am to 2.00 pm
Deans Marsh Memorial Reserve
10 Pennyroyal Valley Road, Deans Marsh VIC 3235

Following on from the success of our markets in November 2020 and February 2021, bring your shopping bags to stock up on fabulous produce, crafts and clothing.  Kids activities and local music will make the day great fun!

Let’s come together to share skills and knowledge in Growing, Making and Gathering.

The intention of this group is to organise community gatherings where we will connect and share our wisdom on all things food, herbs and plants

Check out our Grow Free Pantry that we have created at the Deans Marsh Community Cottage.
“Take what you need, Leave what you can”