Events at the old church in the bush
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Yandoit cinemateque
Every second Thurday evening. Next screening Thursday June 26th
Time: 7.30pm
Doors open at 6.30pm.
Where: Yandoit Cultural- the old church in the bush, Uniting Church Rd, off High St, Yandoit.
Description:
Welcome to the first season of the Yandoit Cinematheque presented through Yandoit Cultural, fortnightly on Thursday evenings. Third Screening – 26th June – Battle of Algiers (1966) Gillo Pontecorvo Banned in France upon its release. Criterion Says: One of the most influential political films in history, The Battle of Algiers, by Gillo Pontecorvo, vividly re-creates a key year in the tumultuous Algerian struggle for independence from the occupying French in the 1950s. As violence escalates on both sides, children shoot soldiers at point-blank range, women plant bombs in cafés, and French soldiers resort to torture to break the will of the insurgents. Shot on the streets of Algiers in documentary style, the film is a case study in modern warfare, with its terrorist attacks and the brutal techniques used to combat them. Pontecorvo’s tour de force has astonishing relevance today. Yandoit Cinémathèque. With so many options now to stream films online, this is a fantastic opportunity to come together in a magnificent old church to engage with cinema and stories together. The films selected will be expansive, from classics from Europe and Hollywood to overlooked Australian Gems to vital Queer Cinema. We will explore films from various National Cinemas, parallel Independent Cinema, Indigenous Cinema and documentaries along the way. Contemporary classics will also feature, some overlooked, difficult to find and which deserve to be seen on the big screen. Follow us on Instagram. A three week\three film pass – $24 -Tickets at Humanitix and at the door. Doors 6.30 – Film – 7.30 There will be a complimentary Algerian Soup served with bread. There will be tea and coffee available and you are most welcome to bring some wine, beer, a hot thermos of tea or cacao to enjoy during the film. Winter here, bring a pillow to sit on and a blanket for comfort. Future Screenings 10th July – Memoria (2021) Apichatpong Weerasethakul 24th July – La Chimera (2023) – Alice Rohrwacher 03rd August – Embrace of the Serpent (2016) Ciro Guerra For more information: Contact Vance |
Stalin's wine cellar - Author Talk - Nick Place in conversation with James Cuming
Saturday June 28th, 2025
Time: 5.00pm
Where: Yandoit Cultural- the old church in the bush, Uniting Church Rd, off High St, Yandoit.
Description:
A ‘fireside’ chat with author of Stalin’s Wine Cellar, Nick Place, and Yandoit local wine maker, James Cuming (Corner Block Winery). An incredible true story, Stalin’s Wine Cellar is a wild, sometimes rough ride in the glamorous world of high-end wine. From Double Bay Sydney to Tbilisi Georgia, via the streets of Paris, the vineyards of Bordeaux and iconic Château d’Yquem. A multimillion dollar cellar and a breathtaking collection of wine (and one very expensive broken bottle) is the elusive treasure. The cast of characters include Stalin, Hitler, Tsar Nicholas II and a motley bunch of Georgian businessmen/cowboys toting handguns, in the early days of Russian business development that led to the world of Putin and oligarchs. (https://www.penguin.com.au/books/stalins-wine-cellar-9781761043666) Cost: $10 Additional costs for glasses of wine and book purchases. |
Tall Tales and True(ish) : A filmic soundtrack to the human condition. With Richard and Michelle Pleasance
Saturday July 12th, 2025
Time: 7.30pm
Where: Yandoit Cultural- the old church in the bush, Uniting Church Rd, off High St, Yandoit.
Description:
From stories of murder and love gone wrong to more upbeat, humorous swing tunes, Pleasantville is family affair featuring husband and wife team, Richard and Michelle Pleasance. Richard, music composer , producer and founding member of “Boom Crash Opera”, will lay down some haunting and filmic guitar sounds forming the background for some smooth, conversational tones by Michelle. They will be playing a mixture of originals from their three albums and putting their own spin on some of their favourite covers as well. They will be joined by son Alfie Pleasance, who will bring his jazz talents into the mix. Richard and Michelle are locals who both eek out a living by writing stories and music .
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Yandoit Sacred
Friday July 11th, 2025
Time: 5.30pm Where: Yandoit Uniting Church , Uniting Church Rd, off High St
Description:
Our next Yandoit Sacred gathering will be outside around the fire.
We’ll start with a meditation, led by Karina, a way to ‘clear the space’, to encourage deep focus, to pay attention to what’s arising in each of us.
There will be music and poetry around the fire and contemplations on beauty.
All welcome. To receive email updates subscribe to Yandoit Sacred: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1140063/1403961343538
About Yandoit Cultural
Yandoit Cultural is located at Yandoit’s historic Uniting Church - Uniting Church Rd (off High St), Yandoit, 3461, Central Victoria. This old church in the bush is an intimate space seating approximately 100, with excellent acoustics.
Yandoit Cultural provides an arts and cultural space for the communities of Yandoit, Clydesdale and Franklinford, as well as surrounding townships in central Victoria. We encourage local, acoustic, quality and innovative performances with a diverse, inclusive program of music, story, song, poetry, film, visual arts and local history. In addition, Yandoit Cultural is available for wedding hire, musical recordings and more.
Yandoit Cultural celebrates the retention of our community’s much-loved and historical Uniting (ex-Methodist) church. Over the years many churches across central Victoria, and throughout Australia, have been decommissioned and subsequently sold. Once vital community hubs and commons, these buildings shift from public to private. The communities of Yandoit, Clydesdale and Franklinford are committed to retaining our precious church in community hands and to exploring ways the church can continue as a community gathering place, as local cultural centre, and as a venue for an emerging faith community.
Yandoit Cultural is committed to arts and culture being accessible to everyone. In most instances entry is by donation. We offer country hospitality with afternoon tea/supper provided at each event. Yandoit Cultural is a project of the Yandoit Clydesdale and Franklinford Community Planning Group.
If you’re interested in performing at Yandoit Cultural complete our expression of interest form.
