KILMORE & DISTRICT
PO Box 550 Kilmore 3764
President: Elaine De Gabrielle
Secretary: Mark Perrott 0436331395
MAY 2026
Things are getting even busier soon at the JJ Clancy Reserve not only with all our Classes underway now but also progress with the Car Parking Works and the Local Football Rosters getting under way. Our Members Morning Tea was very successful, and our thanks go to Danielle for her great presentation on Tai Chi which was enjoyed by all.
The Memoir writers got off to a slow start this term but have settled down now. Dawn enjoys hearing what each person has written during the preceding weeks. They share their aspirations and Dawn shares hints and tips and excerpts from other peoples’ memoirs. They also enjoy a cuppa together. If you are thinking of making a start on your life story, please ring Dawn for more information.
U3A Kilmore History Group had a very interesting tour of Wandong hosted by Wandong History Groups, Lyn Dore and Karen Christensen. The next topic for May is The Bacon Factories of Kilmore. Kilmore was a very progressive town from the 1850's with many mills to process grain, breweries and cordial factories, tanneries, blacksmith forges and saddlers, several newspapers and of course many religious establishments with schools attached and the numerous hotels. Only one day’s drive from Melbourne it was a popular stop off to the Goldfields of Bendigo and the Ovens Valley.
Did You Know
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You can get a 4c per litre fuel discount from United Petroleum?
The following Fuel Discount information is from the Victorian Seniors Website
seniorsonline.vic.gov.au
Victorian Seniors Card, Seniors Business Discount Card and Victorian Carer Card holders can now save 4c per litre at participating United service stations with the free United mobile app. United Petroleum is an independent, 100% Australian-owned fuel and convenience company with around 500 sites Australia-wide.
How it works
To apply for the free United mobile app, visit the United website unitedpetroleum.com.au
Alternatively, call United Customer Solutions on 1300 383 587, open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm (AEST/AEDT) for assistance. Don’t forget to check it out
U3A is open to people over 50 who are no longer working full time and is a fun and cost-effective way to learn new skills, to meet like-minded people and to socialise. If you are interested in joining us, further details can be found by or contacting us at: info@u3akilmoreanddistrict.com.au or checking out our website u3akilmoreanddistrict.com.au
Christina
