Magician to weave a Pyrenees Shire Seniors Festival spell
Published on 30 September 2026
Australia’s leading female magician and only female mentalist Cath Jamison will pull out all her tricks for this year’s Pyrenees Shire Seniors Festival.
Ms Jamison will deliver a masterful blend of magic, mentalism, and enjoyable audience engagement, all served up with a dash of sass and comedy as part of the Beaufort Big Day Out on Thursday 8 October.
Pyrenees Shire residents are invited to connect, learn, celebrate and have fun throughout October, with a diverse program of free and low-cost events being offered across the municipality as part of the Victorian Seniors Festival 2026.
The month-long festival includes everything from music, dancing and community lunches to birdwatching, scam awareness sessions, craft activities and historical reunions.
Pyrenees Shire Mayor Damian Ferrari said the Seniors Festival was an important opportunity to recognise and celebrate the contribution older residents make to communities across the shire.
"Our seniors play a vital role in the social fabric of Pyrenees Shire, sharing their knowledge, experience and community spirit every day," Cr Ferrari said.
"The Victorian Seniors Festival in Pyrenees Shire provides a wonderful opportunity for older residents to try something new, reconnect with friends, learn new skills and enjoy a range of activities designed to support healthy, active and connected lives.”
The 2026 program includes:
AVOCA
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FREE Country Concert and Bus Trip
Civic Hall Ballarat
Lunch and shopping at Stockland Wendouree after the concert at own cost
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Tuesday 6 October
Bus leaves from the Avoca Senior Citizens Centre at 9:30am.
Bus departs from Stockland Wendouree at 2:30pm
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To book and for further information contact Dawn 0438 514 452
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Old Time Dance
Live music and refreshments provided
$13
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Sunday 11 October
Avoca Hall
1:30–5pm
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Contact Allen May 0408 396 844 or at
allenjohnmay@gmail.com
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FREE Birds of Our Backyard
An introduction to the wonderful world of bird watching
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Friday 16 October
Avoca Library
11am-12pm
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Bookings through the Avoca Library 5465 1000
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FREE Pyrenees Chorale welcome people to come and try in Avoca and Beaufort. No auditions and no requirement to read music.
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Monday 5 and 19 October
Avoca Catholic Church
1:30pm
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Contact Trevor 5349 2017 or
Cheryl 0425 709 150 or cheryl@cherylhopcroft.com
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FREE Musical Afternoon with live performance of 50’s & 60’s songs
Afternoon tea provided
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Wednesday 21 October
Avoca Senior Citizens Centre
1:30–4pm
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For seating and catering purposes call or text Dawn 0438 514 452 by October 14
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FREE Get Online Week “Scam Detective” session
Enjoy learning how to spot scams and stay safe online and on the phone.
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Monday 26 October
Avoca Information Centre - RTC Room
10:30am – 12:30pm with a light lunch to follow.
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Contact Sheena 0437 928 068.
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BEAUFORT
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Beaufort Big Day Out!
Free events including highly informative Superannuation in Retirement session, Chat & Chew Community Lunch provided by Pyrenees Community House, performance by Australia’s number one magician and mentalist Cath Jamison and a community service expo featuring the Beaufort and Skipton Health Service, NBN Co, Pyrenees Community House, Vision Super, Beaufort Men’s Shed, Beaufort and Lilyana CWA’s, the Beaufort Historical Society, the Pyrenees Arts Council, Beaufort RSL and a Pyrenees Shire Council stand on responsible pet ownership.
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Thursday 8 October
Beaufort Shire Hall
10am-2pm
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Contact Sheena
5349 1000 or sheena.brown@pyrenees.vic.gov.au or visit pyrenees.vic.gov.au/Community/
Events-and-activities/2026-Victorian-Seniors-Festival
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FREE Pyrenees Chorale welcome people to come and try in Beaufort. No auditions and no requirement to read music.
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Monday 12 and 26 October
Beaufort Senior Citizens Centre
1:30pm
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Contact Trevor 5349 2017 or
Cheryl 0425 709 150 or cheryl@cherylhopcroft.com for further information
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FREE Carers Week High Tea
Provided by Pyrenees Community House
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Wednesday 14 October
Beaufort Library
1-3pm
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Contact Malcolm or Virginie 5449 3150
Malcolm manager@pyreneeshouse.org.au
Virginie learn@pyreneeshouse.org.au
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FREE Beaufort Knitting Mill Reunion
With the Beaufort Historical Society
Explore memorabilia, share stories and catch up with friends and colleagues.
Afternoon tea provided.
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Thursday 15 October
Beeripmo Centre, Beaufort
2-4pm
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Contact Elizabeth Thurgood 0402 090 414 or thedizzylizzy@gmail.com
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FREE “Scam Detective” Session for Get Online Week
Through fun activities, real-life examples, and clever tips, you'll discover how to outsmart fake emails, dodgy text messages, and online traps.
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Tuesday 20 October
Beaufort Library
10am-12:30pm with lunch provided
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Contact Sheena 5349 1000 or sheena.brown@pyrenees.vic.gov.au or visit
pyrenees.vic.gov.au/Community/
Events-and-activities/2026-Victorian-Seniors-Festival
Bookings not required
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LANDSBOROUGH
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FREE Coffee and Morning Tea
Come and celebrate the Victorian Seniors Festival with live music
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Saturday 25 October
9:30am-12pm
Landsborough Resource Centre
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Provided by the Landsborough & District Senior Citizens, the Saturday Morning Coffee Club and Pyrenees Shire Council
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SNAKE VALLEY
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FREE Snake Valley Victorian Seniors Festival Event
Group movement session with local physiotherapist, light lunch and meet and greet with the Snake Valley Historical Society and Craft Group.
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Sunday 18 October
Snake Valley Community Hall
11am-1pm
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All welcome
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WATERLOO
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FREE Craft with Evol McLinden
Light lunch provided
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Saturday 10 & 24 October
Waterloo Community Shed
11am-2pm
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RSVP essential for catering
waterloocommunitygroup@gmail.com
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Gold Prospecting Seminar with Craig Foulis
$30 per session
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Saturday 17 October
Waterloo Community Shed
11am-2pm
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Limited numbers
RSVP Craig 0400 716 934 waterloocommunitygroup@gmail.com
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Many events are free to attend, although some require bookings or RSVPs.
For more information, go to pyrenees.vic.gov.au/Community/Events-and-activities/2026-Victorian-Seniors-Festival