UPCOMING EVENTS
Trekking Across Eccles! LET’S GO ON AN ADVENTURE!
This Sunday 20/10/24, meeting at 11am.
Our next event is THIS SUNDAY, 20th October, will be a mini car rally/trek of the Mount Eccles area: TRECCLES.
It will showcase historical and geographical points-of-interest around Mount Eccles, Hallston, Mount Worth and Trida. On the journey you will be provided with notes about waterfalls, long-time residents, flora, a donkey farm, big views over the Latrobe Valley among many other things. For a bit of fun, a few cryptic clues will hopefully encourage you to try out for the prizes on offer.
The trek will commence at the Mount Eccles Hall. It is then a 47km round trip back to the Hall with a picnic stop at Moonlight Park in Mount Worth State Park.
TRECCLES mini car rally/trek!
Sunday, 20 October 2024 @ 11am
Bring your car and a picnic lunch
Prizes for cryptic clue solvers
$10 per car.
Hope to see you there.
BEST of the BRITISH, Dinner & Dance!
Saturday 5th Oct, 7pm!
Dear Friends of Mount Eccles Hall,
The Best of British Dinner and Dancing night will be one NOT TO BE MISSED! Come dressed as your favourite British personality, celebrity, character… whatever…fictional or non-fictional! There will be prizes for best dressed! Traditional roast meats, Yorkshire pudding and plenty of veggies will be served on the evening and there’ll even be bangers & mash for the kids.
In order to cater adequately for this event, please rsvp numbers to Marianne on the following: 0407 003 739, or email mordkf@bigpond.com as soon as possible. We request that you please bring along a British inspired dessert to share.
The playlist for the evening will be just brilliant, with our local music maestro DJ Marco playing the best of British music. And, if you’re not into dancing, you’ll sure be able to sing along!
$30 per person and only $10 for under 18’s.
*Memorabilia table – bring along something British to add to the display.
*PRIZES for the best dressed!
*An excellent raffle – 1 for $5 or 3 for $10
BYO drinks, glasses & nibbles.
We would love to see you there. The Mount Eccles Hall Committee.
Footy Finals Night Saturday, 7th September 2024
TIME – dependent on game time.
Watch the big screen footy match with friends and neighbours.
BYO drinks, glasses and stubby holders.
Pies and hotdogs for sale.
Best of British Dance Night Saturday, 5th October 2024
(tentative date while we lock in the music maestro) from 7.00pm
Great music from the British Isles over the last 5 decades to dance the night away.
BYO nibbles & drinks.
Saturday 24th of February - 6.30pm, DINNER ON THE MOUNT!
Come and enjoy a night with your community at our annual major fund raiser, Dinner on the Mount. This is always a fabulous evening with great food and even better company! Contact Jane now and hope to see you all there. All details below:
Friday, 26th of January - 9 am: Australia Day Breakfast.
Join us at this free event on the mount. Bring your food and drinks and lets enjoy this day together. Coffee and tea will of course will be provided, as well as access to the hall’s BBQ facilities.
Come and say g’day to your neighbours!
Saturday 2nd of December, 2023: Christmas on the Mount!
Join us from 6pm onwards for our last event of the year. BYO food & drinks and prepare to meet Santa!
This is a free event open to all, and your chance to meet your new committee members. Come have a chat and enjoy an evening of celebration and community.
Friday 1st of September, 2023: Light up the Mount!
Potluck Casserole ‘80s Dance Night with a tribute to a local member of our community.
We invite you to join us at the Mount Eccles Hall as we celebrate the restoration works completed so far. Please feel free to dress up like it’s 1985!
Bring a casserole or dessert to share, tea and coffee provided.
BYO drinks & glasses $10pp payable at the door (EFTPOS available), children under 12 free
Bring your change for the raffle! Amazing prizes to be won.
COMING UP September 9th, 2023
Working bee 10am, free BBQ lunch 12pm followed by the AGM at 1pm.
Saturday 4th of March, 2023:
DINNER ON THE MOUNT
The Mt Eccles Hall committee is proud to present our annual fundraising dinner on the Mount. It promises to be an incredibly entertaining evening filled with fine food catered by resident Brent Sinclair, with salads and desserts to share and, an opportunity to dance! Please read flyer below for further information.
***IMPORTANT*** RSVP to Marianne by the 27th of February.
2022
BARN DANCE
Dear Friends of the Hall,
Our next function on Saturday 17th September will be one to dance away the winter blues and bring on some spring energy. Put on your best boots and ye haw outfits, as we'll have DJ Marco bringing the beats and Dance Master Halla guiding the feets.
The Mount Eccles Hall 'Barn Dance' made possible and generously supported by the South Gippsland Shire Council with the 'Community Gathering Contribution' fund. Usual BYO nibbles/drinks. Tea / Coffee provided.
Bring your family/neighbour/ friend for a fun time at the hall next Saturday!
Love to see you there!
UPCOMING ZOOM EVENT - Who Was Here Before Me?
Did you ever wonder about the history of your property? Maybe you wanted to know who lived there previously? Or, maybe you thought your street name had a special meaning!
Well, wonder no more! Coming up in our next Zoom session, we have local historian & writer Pat Spinks ready to unlock the secrets of our area! All you have to do is email her prior to the evening, (by no later than August 12th) and then join us either via Zoom, or at the hall on Monday 29th of August!
Just use the numbered map below to access your property's details and email Pat - patandjimspinks@gmail.com with your questions! I know I will be!
Because, the question is.............................................................
Who Was Here Before ME!?!?!?
Light Up The Mount - Saturday 16th of July, 6.30pm
Celebrating 90 years of the ABC
For the past 90 years, the ABC has been part of the fabric of Australian life since it was founded on the 1st July 1932.
To celebrate this milestone, the Mount Eccles Hall committee invite you to join us for a special slice of ‘Mount Eccles Hall - ABC 90th anniversary’ cake, made and decorated by local graphic designer, Teresa Saviane, 5pm next Wednesday 29 June at Mount Eccles Hall.
An article with photos of how our community celebrated this event will be emailed to the ABC in recognition of their role in keeping regional communities informed and entertained.
Look forward to seeing you as we celebrate this special occasion!
Australia Day Outdoor Breakfast
Reflect Respect Celebrate
8.30am – 10.30am, Wednesday 26 January
BYO breakfast including drinks. BBQ and toaster available.
Tea and coffee provided, including coffee machine!
This event is managed in line with current COVIDSafe requirements.
Please support the Mount Eccles Hall Preservation Fund with a donation on the day
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO SUBSCRIBE PLEASE EMAIL: mounteccleshall@gmail.com
ALSO.....put it in your diaries....
COMING UP! Dinner on the Mount, Saturday 26 February, 6.30pm
2021
****CHRISTMAS ON THE MOUNT****
Saturday 4 December at 6.30pm.. Santa Claus is coming to Mt Eccles!
Jingle and mingle, be merry and bright, join us in welcoming Santa that night!
Bring your family & friends and celebrate Christmas with your community in the Hall.
Join us for a night of merriment, mirth, music & memorable moments. BYO drinks & food. BBQ available. Tea, and coffee will be provided, as will lollies for the children.
THIS IS A FREE EVENT.
Christmas hamper raffle will also be drawn, so ensure you bring cash & make sure you're in it to win it!
This event is managed in line with current COVID Safe requirements. (This means that proof of vaccination or medical exemption will need to be presented on the evening.)
Sunday 14 November -Fire Safety Online Talk
With the summer fire season approaching, it’s time to think about fire safety. Geoff Conway, Deputy Chief Fire Officer (DEWLP) and Ron Holt, CFA Brigade Captain will talk about preparing your property, and the fire season outlook.
7-8pm Fire Safety Online Talk - Meeting ID: 848 5080 9376 Passcode: 013379
Prior to this talk, if you wish to attend a face to face practice session, bring your laptop or smart phone and join us at Mount Eccles Hall for a Practice Zoom Session from 4-5pm. Meeting ID: 811 9965 9710 Passcode: 370115. Contact Halla on hmarbani@hotmail.com or 0403 160 269 for details.
*Zoom meeting links will also be sent via email and Facebook*
For more information or to subscribe to our email list: mounteccleshall@gmail.com
Please support the Mount Eccles Hall Preservation Fund through this event by sending donations to:
BSB: 633-000 Account number: 187 521 836
JOIN US ON FACEBOOK - MOUNT ECCLES HALL www.mounteccleshall.com.au
10th July - Light up the Mount
Bonfire/Hallston-Mt Eccles CFA 75th year anniversary /Casserole night
29th of May at 6.30pm - GAMES NIGHT! Join us at the Mount Eccles Hall for fun, laughter, and healthy competition! (DEFERED)
BYO drinks & nibbles. BBQ available for use. Tea, and coffee provided. This is a free event.
25th April at 2.30pm - ANZAC Day Commemoration, followed by an afternoon tea of warm beverages and ANZAC biscuits. Free entry.
26th January - Australia Day Breakfast. 8.30 - 10.30am. BBQ facilities, tea & coffee will be provided. BYO brekkie! Free entry.
27th February - Picnic on the Mount. 6.30pm onwards. BYO Picnic & enjoy the music. Free entry.
2016
17th April - Market + Garden Walk (adjacent to the hall. Contact Christine for more information)
21st May - Entertainment night (possibilities include Italian theme or music. Think pizza and a relaxed catch up)
19th June - Garden Walk (adjacent to the hall. Contact Christine for more information)
4th September - Garden Walk (adjacent to the hall. Contact Christine for more information)
20th November - Market + Garden Walk (adjacent to the hall. Contact Christine for more information)
Mount Eccles Hall hosts events by the community for the community.
Events are generally by booking only. If you have an idea for a function or activity, please get in contact with a committee member or via this site.
Check in on this page for additional information regarding an upcoming event that you may have been invited to. If you have a connection to the hall and are looking to host a private function, information can be requested to put online here as well.
Some of the events that are held..
Trivia night
Dinner on the Mount
Christmas Function
Special Dinners and Entertainment