BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20241005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20270403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20271002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260318T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260318T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T101215 CREATED:20260226T230513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T230537Z UID:70952-1773860400-1773864000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | How to Solve Our Human Problems: Managing Anger & Difficult Relationships DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Scottish Country Dance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n5:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scottish Country Dance is the social and special occasion dancing style of Scotland.And its heaps of fun! \n \n \n \n Our group meets on Monday nights at Ballarat North Community Centre.New dancers are always very welcome. Come along and try it or just check it out. You don’t need to be Scottish (most of us aren’t) or bring a partner – all you need is comfortable casual clothing including a pair of flat\, soft shoes. Scottish Country Dancing’s origins lie in both Scottish folk dancing and in the French Court of the 1700’s\, and the steps and forms evolved through the teaching of itinerate dance masters and patronage of the gentry. It is danced in sets of eight\, in two lines. Each pair progresses up and down the set\, dancing a series of figures. There are dances that are centuries old and dances devised yesterday! It is not Highland Dancing with its energetic solo leaps\, but it does engage the mind and body actively and literally keeps the dancers on their toes. Best of all is that it is lots of fun as well as being a real challenge. It is suitable for all ages and adapts well to varied fitness levels but a sense of rhythm and a moderate level of fitness are an advantage. Scottish Country Dancing has extended world-wide with affiliated clubs scattered across the globe where international visitors are welcomed with enthusiasm. Free all-day parking!  Cost is $30 dancers | $20 non-dancers | $10 full time students and includes a fabulous afternoon tea. Observers are welcome. Bookings are necessary for catering purposes. \n \n \n \n Music by: The David South Matthew Robertson Scottish Dance Band  David South – Accordion Matthew Roberston – Fiddle Julia Arnold – Piano And Friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP: By 23 March (for catering purposes) to: Heather Ross – E: heathermross2021@outlook.com M: 0418 313 060 \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Payment Direct Deposit preferred to:  The Ballarat Scottish Country Dance Group Inc. BSB 633-000 | Acct No 109985374 (Reference ‘your name/minerva’) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For More Information URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-18-mar/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/1-HTSHP-BMI-Square.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260312T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260312T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T101215 CREATED:20260129T021756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T033824Z UID:70390-1773343800-1773349200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | All We Imagine As Light DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Scottish Country Dance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n5:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scottish Country Dance is the social and special occasion dancing style of Scotland.And its heaps of fun! \n \n \n \n Our group meets on Monday nights at Ballarat North Community Centre.New dancers are always very welcome. Come along and try it or just check it out. You don’t need to be Scottish (most of us aren’t) or bring a partner – all you need is comfortable casual clothing including a pair of flat\, soft shoes. Scottish Country Dancing’s origins lie in both Scottish folk dancing and in the French Court of the 1700’s\, and the steps and forms evolved through the teaching of itinerate dance masters and patronage of the gentry. It is danced in sets of eight\, in two lines. Each pair progresses up and down the set\, dancing a series of figures. There are dances that are centuries old and dances devised yesterday! It is not Highland Dancing with its energetic solo leaps\, but it does engage the mind and body actively and literally keeps the dancers on their toes. Best of all is that it is lots of fun as well as being a real challenge. It is suitable for all ages and adapts well to varied fitness levels but a sense of rhythm and a moderate level of fitness are an advantage. Scottish Country Dancing has extended world-wide with affiliated clubs scattered across the globe where international visitors are welcomed with enthusiasm. Free all-day parking!  Cost is $30 dancers | $20 non-dancers | $10 full time students and includes a fabulous afternoon tea. Observers are welcome. Bookings are necessary for catering purposes. \n \n \n \n Music by: The David South Matthew Robertson Scottish Dance Band  David South – Accordion Matthew Roberston – Fiddle Julia Arnold – Piano And Friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP: By 23 March (for catering purposes) to: Heather Ross – E: heathermross2021@outlook.com M: 0418 313 060 \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Payment Direct Deposit preferred to:  The Ballarat Scottish Country Dance Group Inc. BSB 633-000 | Acct No 109985374 (Reference ‘your name/minerva’) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For More Information URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-film-society-all-we-imagine-as-light/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/all-we-imagine-sq-promo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260311T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260311T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T101215 CREATED:20260226T230339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T230419Z UID:70950-1773255600-1773259200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | How to Solve Our Human Problems: Managing Anger & Difficult Relationships DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Scottish Country Dance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n5:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scottish Country Dance is the social and special occasion dancing style of Scotland.And its heaps of fun! \n \n \n \n Our group meets on Monday nights at Ballarat North Community Centre.New dancers are always very welcome. Come along and try it or just check it out. You don’t need to be Scottish (most of us aren’t) or bring a partner – all you need is comfortable casual clothing including a pair of flat\, soft shoes. Scottish Country Dancing’s origins lie in both Scottish folk dancing and in the French Court of the 1700’s\, and the steps and forms evolved through the teaching of itinerate dance masters and patronage of the gentry. It is danced in sets of eight\, in two lines. Each pair progresses up and down the set\, dancing a series of figures. There are dances that are centuries old and dances devised yesterday! It is not Highland Dancing with its energetic solo leaps\, but it does engage the mind and body actively and literally keeps the dancers on their toes. Best of all is that it is lots of fun as well as being a real challenge. It is suitable for all ages and adapts well to varied fitness levels but a sense of rhythm and a moderate level of fitness are an advantage. Scottish Country Dancing has extended world-wide with affiliated clubs scattered across the globe where international visitors are welcomed with enthusiasm. Free all-day parking!  Cost is $30 dancers | $20 non-dancers | $10 full time students and includes a fabulous afternoon tea. Observers are welcome. Bookings are necessary for catering purposes. \n \n \n \n Music by: The David South Matthew Robertson Scottish Dance Band  David South – Accordion Matthew Roberston – Fiddle Julia Arnold – Piano And Friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP: By 23 March (for catering purposes) to: Heather Ross – E: heathermross2021@outlook.com M: 0418 313 060 \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Payment Direct Deposit preferred to:  The Ballarat Scottish Country Dance Group Inc. BSB 633-000 | Acct No 109985374 (Reference ‘your name/minerva’) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For More Information URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-11-mar/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/1-HTSHP-BMI-Square.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260310T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260310T193000 DTSTAMP:20260418T101215 CREATED:20251110T032113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T233337Z UID:68454-1773165600-1773171000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Kate Mildenhall & Josh Pomare DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Scottish Country Dance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n5:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scottish Country Dance is the social and special occasion dancing style of Scotland.And its heaps of fun! \n \n \n \n Our group meets on Monday nights at Ballarat North Community Centre.New dancers are always very welcome. Come along and try it or just check it out. You don’t need to be Scottish (most of us aren’t) or bring a partner – all you need is comfortable casual clothing including a pair of flat\, soft shoes. Scottish Country Dancing’s origins lie in both Scottish folk dancing and in the French Court of the 1700’s\, and the steps and forms evolved through the teaching of itinerate dance masters and patronage of the gentry. It is danced in sets of eight\, in two lines. Each pair progresses up and down the set\, dancing a series of figures. There are dances that are centuries old and dances devised yesterday! It is not Highland Dancing with its energetic solo leaps\, but it does engage the mind and body actively and literally keeps the dancers on their toes. Best of all is that it is lots of fun as well as being a real challenge. It is suitable for all ages and adapts well to varied fitness levels but a sense of rhythm and a moderate level of fitness are an advantage. Scottish Country Dancing has extended world-wide with affiliated clubs scattered across the globe where international visitors are welcomed with enthusiasm. Free all-day parking!  Cost is $30 dancers | $20 non-dancers | $10 full time students and includes a fabulous afternoon tea. Observers are welcome. Bookings are necessary for catering purposes. \n \n \n \n Music by: The David South Matthew Robertson Scottish Dance Band  David South – Accordion Matthew Roberston – Fiddle Julia Arnold – Piano And Friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP: By 23 March (for catering purposes) to: Heather Ross – E: heathermross2021@outlook.com M: 0418 313 060 \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Payment Direct Deposit preferred to:  The Ballarat Scottish Country Dance Group Inc. BSB 633-000 | Acct No 109985374 (Reference ‘your name/minerva’) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For More Information URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/in-conversation-with-christian-white-josh-pomare/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/square-promo-kate-josh.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260304T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260304T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T101215 CREATED:20260226T225959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T230259Z UID:70943-1772650800-1772654400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | How to Solve Our Human Problems: Managing Anger & Difficult Relationships DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Scottish Country Dance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n5:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scottish Country Dance is the social and special occasion dancing style of Scotland.And its heaps of fun! \n \n \n \n Our group meets on Monday nights at Ballarat North Community Centre.New dancers are always very welcome. Come along and try it or just check it out. You don’t need to be Scottish (most of us aren’t) or bring a partner – all you need is comfortable casual clothing including a pair of flat\, soft shoes. Scottish Country Dancing’s origins lie in both Scottish folk dancing and in the French Court of the 1700’s\, and the steps and forms evolved through the teaching of itinerate dance masters and patronage of the gentry. It is danced in sets of eight\, in two lines. Each pair progresses up and down the set\, dancing a series of figures. There are dances that are centuries old and dances devised yesterday! It is not Highland Dancing with its energetic solo leaps\, but it does engage the mind and body actively and literally keeps the dancers on their toes. Best of all is that it is lots of fun as well as being a real challenge. It is suitable for all ages and adapts well to varied fitness levels but a sense of rhythm and a moderate level of fitness are an advantage. Scottish Country Dancing has extended world-wide with affiliated clubs scattered across the globe where international visitors are welcomed with enthusiasm. Free all-day parking!  Cost is $30 dancers | $20 non-dancers | $10 full time students and includes a fabulous afternoon tea. Observers are welcome. Bookings are necessary for catering purposes. \n \n \n \n Music by: The David South Matthew Robertson Scottish Dance Band  David South – Accordion Matthew Roberston – Fiddle Julia Arnold – Piano And Friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP: By 23 March (for catering purposes) to: Heather Ross – E: heathermross2021@outlook.com M: 0418 313 060 \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Payment Direct Deposit preferred to:  The Ballarat Scottish Country Dance Group Inc. BSB 633-000 | Acct No 109985374 (Reference ‘your name/minerva’) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For More Information URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-4mar/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/1-HTSHP-BMI-Square.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260302T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260302T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T101215 CREATED:20260112T025228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T022511Z UID:69804-1772478000-1772485200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Pub Cinemas Presents: 'In The Shadow of the Gallows' & short film 'Vendetta 19' DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Scottish Country Dance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n5:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scottish Country Dance is the social and special occasion dancing style of Scotland.And its heaps of fun! \n \n \n \n Our group meets on Monday nights at Ballarat North Community Centre.New dancers are always very welcome. Come along and try it or just check it out. You don’t need to be Scottish (most of us aren’t) or bring a partner – all you need is comfortable casual clothing including a pair of flat\, soft shoes. Scottish Country Dancing’s origins lie in both Scottish folk dancing and in the French Court of the 1700’s\, and the steps and forms evolved through the teaching of itinerate dance masters and patronage of the gentry. It is danced in sets of eight\, in two lines. Each pair progresses up and down the set\, dancing a series of figures. There are dances that are centuries old and dances devised yesterday! It is not Highland Dancing with its energetic solo leaps\, but it does engage the mind and body actively and literally keeps the dancers on their toes. Best of all is that it is lots of fun as well as being a real challenge. It is suitable for all ages and adapts well to varied fitness levels but a sense of rhythm and a moderate level of fitness are an advantage. Scottish Country Dancing has extended world-wide with affiliated clubs scattered across the globe where international visitors are welcomed with enthusiasm. Free all-day parking!  Cost is $30 dancers | $20 non-dancers | $10 full time students and includes a fabulous afternoon tea. Observers are welcome. Bookings are necessary for catering purposes. \n \n \n \n Music by: The David South Matthew Robertson Scottish Dance Band  David South – Accordion Matthew Roberston – Fiddle Julia Arnold – Piano And Friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP: By 23 March (for catering purposes) to: Heather Ross – E: heathermross2021@outlook.com M: 0418 313 060 \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Payment Direct Deposit preferred to:  The Ballarat Scottish Country Dance Group Inc. BSB 633-000 | Acct No 109985374 (Reference ‘your name/minerva’) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For More Information URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/pub-cinemas-in-the-shadow-of-the-gallows/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/sq-promo-shadow-of-the-gallows.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260228T200000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260228T230000 DTSTAMP:20260418T101215 CREATED:20251202T061155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T225623Z UID:69260-1772308800-1772319600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Whispers of Shadows DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Scottish Country Dance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n5:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scottish Country Dance is the social and special occasion dancing style of Scotland.And its heaps of fun! \n \n \n \n Our group meets on Monday nights at Ballarat North Community Centre.New dancers are always very welcome. Come along and try it or just check it out. You don’t need to be Scottish (most of us aren’t) or bring a partner – all you need is comfortable casual clothing including a pair of flat\, soft shoes. Scottish Country Dancing’s origins lie in both Scottish folk dancing and in the French Court of the 1700’s\, and the steps and forms evolved through the teaching of itinerate dance masters and patronage of the gentry. It is danced in sets of eight\, in two lines. Each pair progresses up and down the set\, dancing a series of figures. There are dances that are centuries old and dances devised yesterday! It is not Highland Dancing with its energetic solo leaps\, but it does engage the mind and body actively and literally keeps the dancers on their toes. Best of all is that it is lots of fun as well as being a real challenge. It is suitable for all ages and adapts well to varied fitness levels but a sense of rhythm and a moderate level of fitness are an advantage. Scottish Country Dancing has extended world-wide with affiliated clubs scattered across the globe where international visitors are welcomed with enthusiasm. Free all-day parking!  Cost is $30 dancers | $20 non-dancers | $10 full time students and includes a fabulous afternoon tea. Observers are welcome. Bookings are necessary for catering purposes. \n \n \n \n Music by: The David South Matthew Robertson Scottish Dance Band  David South – Accordion Matthew Roberston – Fiddle Julia Arnold – Piano And Friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP: By 23 March (for catering purposes) to: Heather Ross – E: heathermross2021@outlook.com M: 0418 313 060 \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Payment Direct Deposit preferred to:  The Ballarat Scottish Country Dance Group Inc. BSB 633-000 | Acct No 109985374 (Reference ‘your name/minerva’) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For More Information URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/whispers-of-shadows/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Live Music,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/square-promo-wos.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260225T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260225T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T101215 CREATED:20260119T041447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T235607Z UID:70125-1772046000-1772049600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | A Fresh Start: Discover the Power of Meditation DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Scottish Country Dance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n5:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scottish Country Dance is the social and special occasion dancing style of Scotland.And its heaps of fun! \n \n \n \n Our group meets on Monday nights at Ballarat North Community Centre.New dancers are always very welcome. Come along and try it or just check it out. You don’t need to be Scottish (most of us aren’t) or bring a partner – all you need is comfortable casual clothing including a pair of flat\, soft shoes. Scottish Country Dancing’s origins lie in both Scottish folk dancing and in the French Court of the 1700’s\, and the steps and forms evolved through the teaching of itinerate dance masters and patronage of the gentry. It is danced in sets of eight\, in two lines. Each pair progresses up and down the set\, dancing a series of figures. There are dances that are centuries old and dances devised yesterday! It is not Highland Dancing with its energetic solo leaps\, but it does engage the mind and body actively and literally keeps the dancers on their toes. Best of all is that it is lots of fun as well as being a real challenge. It is suitable for all ages and adapts well to varied fitness levels but a sense of rhythm and a moderate level of fitness are an advantage. Scottish Country Dancing has extended world-wide with affiliated clubs scattered across the globe where international visitors are welcomed with enthusiasm. Free all-day parking!  Cost is $30 dancers | $20 non-dancers | $10 full time students and includes a fabulous afternoon tea. Observers are welcome. Bookings are necessary for catering purposes. \n \n \n \n Music by: The David South Matthew Robertson Scottish Dance Band  David South – Accordion Matthew Roberston – Fiddle Julia Arnold – Piano And Friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP: By 23 March (for catering purposes) to: Heather Ross – E: heathermross2021@outlook.com M: 0418 313 060 \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Payment Direct Deposit preferred to:  The Ballarat Scottish Country Dance Group Inc. BSB 633-000 | Acct No 109985374 (Reference ‘your name/minerva’) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For More Information URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-25-feb-26/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Square-A_Fresh_Start.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260225T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260225T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T101215 CREATED:20251008T011020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T030310Z UID:67900-1772044200-1772049600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Paula McLean DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Scottish Country Dance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n5:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scottish Country Dance is the social and special occasion dancing style of Scotland.And its heaps of fun! \n \n \n \n Our group meets on Monday nights at Ballarat North Community Centre.New dancers are always very welcome. Come along and try it or just check it out. You don’t need to be Scottish (most of us aren’t) or bring a partner – all you need is comfortable casual clothing including a pair of flat\, soft shoes. Scottish Country Dancing’s origins lie in both Scottish folk dancing and in the French Court of the 1700’s\, and the steps and forms evolved through the teaching of itinerate dance masters and patronage of the gentry. It is danced in sets of eight\, in two lines. Each pair progresses up and down the set\, dancing a series of figures. There are dances that are centuries old and dances devised yesterday! It is not Highland Dancing with its energetic solo leaps\, but it does engage the mind and body actively and literally keeps the dancers on their toes. Best of all is that it is lots of fun as well as being a real challenge. It is suitable for all ages and adapts well to varied fitness levels but a sense of rhythm and a moderate level of fitness are an advantage. Scottish Country Dancing has extended world-wide with affiliated clubs scattered across the globe where international visitors are welcomed with enthusiasm. Free all-day parking!  Cost is $30 dancers | $20 non-dancers | $10 full time students and includes a fabulous afternoon tea. Observers are welcome. Bookings are necessary for catering purposes. \n \n \n \n Music by: The David South Matthew Robertson Scottish Dance Band  David South – Accordion Matthew Roberston – Fiddle Julia Arnold – Piano And Friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP: By 23 March (for catering purposes) to: Heather Ross – E: heathermross2021@outlook.com M: 0418 313 060 \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Payment Direct Deposit preferred to:  The Ballarat Scottish Country Dance Group Inc. BSB 633-000 | Acct No 109985374 (Reference ‘your name/minerva’) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For More Information URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/paula-mclean/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/sp-promo-paula-mclean.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260218T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260218T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T101215 CREATED:20260119T041316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T234924Z UID:70123-1771441200-1771444800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | A Fresh Start: Discover the Power of Meditation DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Scottish Country Dance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n5:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scottish Country Dance is the social and special occasion dancing style of Scotland.And its heaps of fun! \n \n \n \n Our group meets on Monday nights at Ballarat North Community Centre.New dancers are always very welcome. Come along and try it or just check it out. You don’t need to be Scottish (most of us aren’t) or bring a partner – all you need is comfortable casual clothing including a pair of flat\, soft shoes. Scottish Country Dancing’s origins lie in both Scottish folk dancing and in the French Court of the 1700’s\, and the steps and forms evolved through the teaching of itinerate dance masters and patronage of the gentry. It is danced in sets of eight\, in two lines. Each pair progresses up and down the set\, dancing a series of figures. There are dances that are centuries old and dances devised yesterday! It is not Highland Dancing with its energetic solo leaps\, but it does engage the mind and body actively and literally keeps the dancers on their toes. Best of all is that it is lots of fun as well as being a real challenge. It is suitable for all ages and adapts well to varied fitness levels but a sense of rhythm and a moderate level of fitness are an advantage. Scottish Country Dancing has extended world-wide with affiliated clubs scattered across the globe where international visitors are welcomed with enthusiasm. Free all-day parking!  Cost is $30 dancers | $20 non-dancers | $10 full time students and includes a fabulous afternoon tea. Observers are welcome. Bookings are necessary for catering purposes. \n \n \n \n Music by: The David South Matthew Robertson Scottish Dance Band  David South – Accordion Matthew Roberston – Fiddle Julia Arnold – Piano And Friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP: By 23 March (for catering purposes) to: Heather Ross – E: heathermross2021@outlook.com M: 0418 313 060 \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Payment Direct Deposit preferred to:  The Ballarat Scottish Country Dance Group Inc. BSB 633-000 | Acct No 109985374 (Reference ‘your name/minerva’) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For More Information URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-18-feb-26/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Square-A_Fresh_Start.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260215T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260215T183000 DTSTAMP:20260418T101215 CREATED:20260112T034344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T000304Z UID:69818-1771174800-1771180200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Joseph Tawadros | Solo Oud DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Scottish Country Dance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n5:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scottish Country Dance is the social and special occasion dancing style of Scotland.And its heaps of fun! \n \n \n \n Our group meets on Monday nights at Ballarat North Community Centre.New dancers are always very welcome. Come along and try it or just check it out. You don’t need to be Scottish (most of us aren’t) or bring a partner – all you need is comfortable casual clothing including a pair of flat\, soft shoes. Scottish Country Dancing’s origins lie in both Scottish folk dancing and in the French Court of the 1700’s\, and the steps and forms evolved through the teaching of itinerate dance masters and patronage of the gentry. It is danced in sets of eight\, in two lines. Each pair progresses up and down the set\, dancing a series of figures. There are dances that are centuries old and dances devised yesterday! It is not Highland Dancing with its energetic solo leaps\, but it does engage the mind and body actively and literally keeps the dancers on their toes. Best of all is that it is lots of fun as well as being a real challenge. It is suitable for all ages and adapts well to varied fitness levels but a sense of rhythm and a moderate level of fitness are an advantage. Scottish Country Dancing has extended world-wide with affiliated clubs scattered across the globe where international visitors are welcomed with enthusiasm. Free all-day parking!  Cost is $30 dancers | $20 non-dancers | $10 full time students and includes a fabulous afternoon tea. Observers are welcome. Bookings are necessary for catering purposes. \n \n \n \n Music by: The David South Matthew Robertson Scottish Dance Band  David South – Accordion Matthew Roberston – Fiddle Julia Arnold – Piano And Friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP: By 23 March (for catering purposes) to: Heather Ross – E: heathermross2021@outlook.com M: 0418 313 060 \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Payment Direct Deposit preferred to:  The Ballarat Scottish Country Dance Group Inc. BSB 633-000 | Acct No 109985374 (Reference ‘your name/minerva’) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For More Information URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/joseph-tawadros-solo-oud/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/sq-promo-joseph-tawadros.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260214T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260214T140000 DTSTAMP:20260418T101215 CREATED:20260112T012814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T060448Z UID:69779-1771070400-1771077600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In conversation with Tori Baxter | Book Launch DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Scottish Country Dance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n5:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scottish Country Dance is the social and special occasion dancing style of Scotland.And its heaps of fun! \n \n \n \n Our group meets on Monday nights at Ballarat North Community Centre.New dancers are always very welcome. Come along and try it or just check it out. You don’t need to be Scottish (most of us aren’t) or bring a partner – all you need is comfortable casual clothing including a pair of flat\, soft shoes. Scottish Country Dancing’s origins lie in both Scottish folk dancing and in the French Court of the 1700’s\, and the steps and forms evolved through the teaching of itinerate dance masters and patronage of the gentry. It is danced in sets of eight\, in two lines. Each pair progresses up and down the set\, dancing a series of figures. There are dances that are centuries old and dances devised yesterday! It is not Highland Dancing with its energetic solo leaps\, but it does engage the mind and body actively and literally keeps the dancers on their toes. Best of all is that it is lots of fun as well as being a real challenge. It is suitable for all ages and adapts well to varied fitness levels but a sense of rhythm and a moderate level of fitness are an advantage. Scottish Country Dancing has extended world-wide with affiliated clubs scattered across the globe where international visitors are welcomed with enthusiasm. Free all-day parking!  Cost is $30 dancers | $20 non-dancers | $10 full time students and includes a fabulous afternoon tea. Observers are welcome. Bookings are necessary for catering purposes. \n \n \n \n Music by: The David South Matthew Robertson Scottish Dance Band  David South – Accordion Matthew Roberston – Fiddle Julia Arnold – Piano And Friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP: By 23 March (for catering purposes) to: Heather Ross – E: heathermross2021@outlook.com M: 0418 313 060 \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Payment Direct Deposit preferred to:  The Ballarat Scottish Country Dance Group Inc. BSB 633-000 | Acct No 109985374 (Reference ‘your name/minerva’) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For More Information URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/in-conversation-with-tori-baxter/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Author Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Untitled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260212T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260212T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T101215 CREATED:20260128T030546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T033730Z UID:70313-1770924600-1770930000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Flow DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Scottish Country Dance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n5:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scottish Country Dance is the social and special occasion dancing style of Scotland.And its heaps of fun! \n \n \n \n Our group meets on Monday nights at Ballarat North Community Centre.New dancers are always very welcome. Come along and try it or just check it out. You don’t need to be Scottish (most of us aren’t) or bring a partner – all you need is comfortable casual clothing including a pair of flat\, soft shoes. Scottish Country Dancing’s origins lie in both Scottish folk dancing and in the French Court of the 1700’s\, and the steps and forms evolved through the teaching of itinerate dance masters and patronage of the gentry. It is danced in sets of eight\, in two lines. Each pair progresses up and down the set\, dancing a series of figures. There are dances that are centuries old and dances devised yesterday! It is not Highland Dancing with its energetic solo leaps\, but it does engage the mind and body actively and literally keeps the dancers on their toes. Best of all is that it is lots of fun as well as being a real challenge. It is suitable for all ages and adapts well to varied fitness levels but a sense of rhythm and a moderate level of fitness are an advantage. Scottish Country Dancing has extended world-wide with affiliated clubs scattered across the globe where international visitors are welcomed with enthusiasm. Free all-day parking!  Cost is $30 dancers | $20 non-dancers | $10 full time students and includes a fabulous afternoon tea. Observers are welcome. Bookings are necessary for catering purposes. \n \n \n \n Music by: The David South Matthew Robertson Scottish Dance Band  David South – Accordion Matthew Roberston – Fiddle Julia Arnold – Piano And Friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP: By 23 March (for catering purposes) to: Heather Ross – E: heathermross2021@outlook.com M: 0418 313 060 \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Payment Direct Deposit preferred to:  The Ballarat Scottish Country Dance Group Inc. BSB 633-000 | Acct No 109985374 (Reference ‘your name/minerva’) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For More Information URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-film-society-flow/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/flow-sq-promo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260211T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260211T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T101215 CREATED:20260119T041205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T235116Z UID:70121-1770836400-1770840000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | A Fresh Start: Discover the Power of Meditation DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Scottish Country Dance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n5:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scottish Country Dance is the social and special occasion dancing style of Scotland.And its heaps of fun! \n \n \n \n Our group meets on Monday nights at Ballarat North Community Centre.New dancers are always very welcome. Come along and try it or just check it out. You don’t need to be Scottish (most of us aren’t) or bring a partner – all you need is comfortable casual clothing including a pair of flat\, soft shoes. Scottish Country Dancing’s origins lie in both Scottish folk dancing and in the French Court of the 1700’s\, and the steps and forms evolved through the teaching of itinerate dance masters and patronage of the gentry. It is danced in sets of eight\, in two lines. Each pair progresses up and down the set\, dancing a series of figures. There are dances that are centuries old and dances devised yesterday! It is not Highland Dancing with its energetic solo leaps\, but it does engage the mind and body actively and literally keeps the dancers on their toes. Best of all is that it is lots of fun as well as being a real challenge. It is suitable for all ages and adapts well to varied fitness levels but a sense of rhythm and a moderate level of fitness are an advantage. Scottish Country Dancing has extended world-wide with affiliated clubs scattered across the globe where international visitors are welcomed with enthusiasm. Free all-day parking!  Cost is $30 dancers | $20 non-dancers | $10 full time students and includes a fabulous afternoon tea. Observers are welcome. Bookings are necessary for catering purposes. \n \n \n \n Music by: The David South Matthew Robertson Scottish Dance Band  David South – Accordion Matthew Roberston – Fiddle Julia Arnold – Piano And Friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP: By 23 March (for catering purposes) to: Heather Ross – E: heathermross2021@outlook.com M: 0418 313 060 \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Payment Direct Deposit preferred to:  The Ballarat Scottish Country Dance Group Inc. BSB 633-000 | Acct No 109985374 (Reference ‘your name/minerva’) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For More Information URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-11-feb-26/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Square-A_Fresh_Start.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260204T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260204T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T101215 CREATED:20260119T040646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T235306Z UID:70116-1770231600-1770235200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | A Fresh Start: Discover the Power of Meditation DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Scottish Country Dance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n5:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scottish Country Dance is the social and special occasion dancing style of Scotland.And its heaps of fun! \n \n \n \n Our group meets on Monday nights at Ballarat North Community Centre.New dancers are always very welcome. Come along and try it or just check it out. You don’t need to be Scottish (most of us aren’t) or bring a partner – all you need is comfortable casual clothing including a pair of flat\, soft shoes. Scottish Country Dancing’s origins lie in both Scottish folk dancing and in the French Court of the 1700’s\, and the steps and forms evolved through the teaching of itinerate dance masters and patronage of the gentry. It is danced in sets of eight\, in two lines. Each pair progresses up and down the set\, dancing a series of figures. There are dances that are centuries old and dances devised yesterday! It is not Highland Dancing with its energetic solo leaps\, but it does engage the mind and body actively and literally keeps the dancers on their toes. Best of all is that it is lots of fun as well as being a real challenge. It is suitable for all ages and adapts well to varied fitness levels but a sense of rhythm and a moderate level of fitness are an advantage. Scottish Country Dancing has extended world-wide with affiliated clubs scattered across the globe where international visitors are welcomed with enthusiasm. Free all-day parking!  Cost is $30 dancers | $20 non-dancers | $10 full time students and includes a fabulous afternoon tea. Observers are welcome. Bookings are necessary for catering purposes. \n \n \n \n Music by: The David South Matthew Robertson Scottish Dance Band  David South – Accordion Matthew Roberston – Fiddle Julia Arnold – Piano And Friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP: By 23 March (for catering purposes) to: Heather Ross – E: heathermross2021@outlook.com M: 0418 313 060 \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Payment Direct Deposit preferred to:  The Ballarat Scottish Country Dance Group Inc. BSB 633-000 | Acct No 109985374 (Reference ‘your name/minerva’) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For More Information URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-4-feb-26/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Square-A_Fresh_Start.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260128T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260128T201500 DTSTAMP:20260418T101216 CREATED:20251124T043242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T032638Z UID:68875-1769626800-1769631300@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Living From a Place of Inner Peace - Ballarat Public Talk DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Scottish Country Dance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n5:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scottish Country Dance is the social and special occasion dancing style of Scotland.And its heaps of fun! \n \n \n \n Our group meets on Monday nights at Ballarat North Community Centre.New dancers are always very welcome. Come along and try it or just check it out. You don’t need to be Scottish (most of us aren’t) or bring a partner – all you need is comfortable casual clothing including a pair of flat\, soft shoes. Scottish Country Dancing’s origins lie in both Scottish folk dancing and in the French Court of the 1700’s\, and the steps and forms evolved through the teaching of itinerate dance masters and patronage of the gentry. It is danced in sets of eight\, in two lines. Each pair progresses up and down the set\, dancing a series of figures. There are dances that are centuries old and dances devised yesterday! It is not Highland Dancing with its energetic solo leaps\, but it does engage the mind and body actively and literally keeps the dancers on their toes. Best of all is that it is lots of fun as well as being a real challenge. It is suitable for all ages and adapts well to varied fitness levels but a sense of rhythm and a moderate level of fitness are an advantage. Scottish Country Dancing has extended world-wide with affiliated clubs scattered across the globe where international visitors are welcomed with enthusiasm. Free all-day parking!  Cost is $30 dancers | $20 non-dancers | $10 full time students and includes a fabulous afternoon tea. Observers are welcome. Bookings are necessary for catering purposes. \n \n \n \n Music by: The David South Matthew Robertson Scottish Dance Band  David South – Accordion Matthew Roberston – Fiddle Julia Arnold – Piano And Friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP: By 23 March (for catering purposes) to: Heather Ross – E: heathermross2021@outlook.com M: 0418 313 060 \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Payment Direct Deposit preferred to:  The Ballarat Scottish Country Dance Group Inc. BSB 633-000 | Acct No 109985374 (Reference ‘your name/minerva’) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For More Information URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/living-from-a-place-of-inner-peace/ LOCATION:VIC CATEGORIES:kadampa,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/square-promo2-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="KMC Australia & Melbourne":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260128T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260128T193000 DTSTAMP:20260418T101216 CREATED:20251120T065224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T040410Z UID:68764-1769623200-1769628600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Geoff Parkes and Susi Fox DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Scottish Country Dance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n5:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scottish Country Dance is the social and special occasion dancing style of Scotland.And its heaps of fun! \n \n \n \n Our group meets on Monday nights at Ballarat North Community Centre.New dancers are always very welcome. Come along and try it or just check it out. You don’t need to be Scottish (most of us aren’t) or bring a partner – all you need is comfortable casual clothing including a pair of flat\, soft shoes. Scottish Country Dancing’s origins lie in both Scottish folk dancing and in the French Court of the 1700’s\, and the steps and forms evolved through the teaching of itinerate dance masters and patronage of the gentry. It is danced in sets of eight\, in two lines. Each pair progresses up and down the set\, dancing a series of figures. There are dances that are centuries old and dances devised yesterday! It is not Highland Dancing with its energetic solo leaps\, but it does engage the mind and body actively and literally keeps the dancers on their toes. Best of all is that it is lots of fun as well as being a real challenge. It is suitable for all ages and adapts well to varied fitness levels but a sense of rhythm and a moderate level of fitness are an advantage. Scottish Country Dancing has extended world-wide with affiliated clubs scattered across the globe where international visitors are welcomed with enthusiasm. Free all-day parking!  Cost is $30 dancers | $20 non-dancers | $10 full time students and includes a fabulous afternoon tea. Observers are welcome. Bookings are necessary for catering purposes. \n \n \n \n Music by: The David South Matthew Robertson Scottish Dance Band  David South – Accordion Matthew Roberston – Fiddle Julia Arnold – Piano And Friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP: By 23 March (for catering purposes) to: Heather Ross – E: heathermross2021@outlook.com M: 0418 313 060 \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Payment Direct Deposit preferred to:  The Ballarat Scottish Country Dance Group Inc. BSB 633-000 | Acct No 109985374 (Reference ‘your name/minerva’) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For More Information URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/in-conversation-with-geoff-parks-susi-fox/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/sq-promo-geoff.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260123T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260123T213000 DTSTAMP:20260418T101216 CREATED:20251203T003308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T010553Z UID:69281-1769196600-1769203800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Billy Hinde's Big Band presents: A Night of Big Band DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Scottish Country Dance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n5:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scottish Country Dance is the social and special occasion dancing style of Scotland.And its heaps of fun! \n \n \n \n Our group meets on Monday nights at Ballarat North Community Centre.New dancers are always very welcome. Come along and try it or just check it out. You don’t need to be Scottish (most of us aren’t) or bring a partner – all you need is comfortable casual clothing including a pair of flat\, soft shoes. Scottish Country Dancing’s origins lie in both Scottish folk dancing and in the French Court of the 1700’s\, and the steps and forms evolved through the teaching of itinerate dance masters and patronage of the gentry. It is danced in sets of eight\, in two lines. Each pair progresses up and down the set\, dancing a series of figures. There are dances that are centuries old and dances devised yesterday! It is not Highland Dancing with its energetic solo leaps\, but it does engage the mind and body actively and literally keeps the dancers on their toes. Best of all is that it is lots of fun as well as being a real challenge. It is suitable for all ages and adapts well to varied fitness levels but a sense of rhythm and a moderate level of fitness are an advantage. Scottish Country Dancing has extended world-wide with affiliated clubs scattered across the globe where international visitors are welcomed with enthusiasm. Free all-day parking!  Cost is $30 dancers | $20 non-dancers | $10 full time students and includes a fabulous afternoon tea. Observers are welcome. Bookings are necessary for catering purposes. \n \n \n \n Music by: The David South Matthew Robertson Scottish Dance Band  David South – Accordion Matthew Roberston – Fiddle Julia Arnold – Piano And Friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP: By 23 March (for catering purposes) to: Heather Ross – E: heathermross2021@outlook.com M: 0418 313 060 \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Payment Direct Deposit preferred to:  The Ballarat Scottish Country Dance Group Inc. BSB 633-000 | Acct No 109985374 (Reference ‘your name/minerva’) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For More Information URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/a-night-of-big-band/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sq-promo-billy-hinde.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260112T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260112T190000 DTSTAMP:20260418T101216 CREATED:20241217T012501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T010209Z UID:60743-1768240800-1768244400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Festival of Organ and Fine Music | Darkness & Delight - Jerry Wong (solo piano) DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Scottish Country Dance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n5:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scottish Country Dance is the social and special occasion dancing style of Scotland.And its heaps of fun! \n \n \n \n Our group meets on Monday nights at Ballarat North Community Centre.New dancers are always very welcome. Come along and try it or just check it out. You don’t need to be Scottish (most of us aren’t) or bring a partner – all you need is comfortable casual clothing including a pair of flat\, soft shoes. Scottish Country Dancing’s origins lie in both Scottish folk dancing and in the French Court of the 1700’s\, and the steps and forms evolved through the teaching of itinerate dance masters and patronage of the gentry. It is danced in sets of eight\, in two lines. Each pair progresses up and down the set\, dancing a series of figures. There are dances that are centuries old and dances devised yesterday! It is not Highland Dancing with its energetic solo leaps\, but it does engage the mind and body actively and literally keeps the dancers on their toes. Best of all is that it is lots of fun as well as being a real challenge. It is suitable for all ages and adapts well to varied fitness levels but a sense of rhythm and a moderate level of fitness are an advantage. Scottish Country Dancing has extended world-wide with affiliated clubs scattered across the globe where international visitors are welcomed with enthusiasm. Free all-day parking!  Cost is $30 dancers | $20 non-dancers | $10 full time students and includes a fabulous afternoon tea. Observers are welcome. Bookings are necessary for catering purposes. \n \n \n \n Music by: The David South Matthew Robertson Scottish Dance Band  David South – Accordion Matthew Roberston – Fiddle Julia Arnold – Piano And Friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP: By 23 March (for catering purposes) to: Heather Ross – E: heathermross2021@outlook.com M: 0418 313 060 \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Payment Direct Deposit preferred to:  The Ballarat Scottish Country Dance Group Inc. BSB 633-000 | Acct No 109985374 (Reference ‘your name/minerva’) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For More Information URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/jerry-wong/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Classical Music,Live Music,organs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/jerry-wong.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260110T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260110T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T101216 CREATED:20251209T021738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T041541Z UID:69434-1768050000-1768060800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Artistanbul: Create your own Turkish Mosaic Lamp DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Scottish Country Dance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n5:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scottish Country Dance is the social and special occasion dancing style of Scotland.And its heaps of fun! \n \n \n \n Our group meets on Monday nights at Ballarat North Community Centre.New dancers are always very welcome. Come along and try it or just check it out. You don’t need to be Scottish (most of us aren’t) or bring a partner – all you need is comfortable casual clothing including a pair of flat\, soft shoes. Scottish Country Dancing’s origins lie in both Scottish folk dancing and in the French Court of the 1700’s\, and the steps and forms evolved through the teaching of itinerate dance masters and patronage of the gentry. It is danced in sets of eight\, in two lines. Each pair progresses up and down the set\, dancing a series of figures. There are dances that are centuries old and dances devised yesterday! It is not Highland Dancing with its energetic solo leaps\, but it does engage the mind and body actively and literally keeps the dancers on their toes. Best of all is that it is lots of fun as well as being a real challenge. It is suitable for all ages and adapts well to varied fitness levels but a sense of rhythm and a moderate level of fitness are an advantage. Scottish Country Dancing has extended world-wide with affiliated clubs scattered across the globe where international visitors are welcomed with enthusiasm. Free all-day parking!  Cost is $30 dancers | $20 non-dancers | $10 full time students and includes a fabulous afternoon tea. Observers are welcome. Bookings are necessary for catering purposes. \n \n \n \n Music by: The David South Matthew Robertson Scottish Dance Band  David South – Accordion Matthew Roberston – Fiddle Julia Arnold – Piano And Friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP: By 23 March (for catering purposes) to: Heather Ross – E: heathermross2021@outlook.com M: 0418 313 060 \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Payment Direct Deposit preferred to:  The Ballarat Scottish Country Dance Group Inc. BSB 633-000 | Acct No 109985374 (Reference ‘your name/minerva’) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For More Information URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/art-istanbul-workshop/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Christmas,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Market ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sq-promo-art-instanbul.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251213T200000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251213T213000 DTSTAMP:20260418T101216 CREATED:20251021T225043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T032321Z UID:68162-1765656000-1765661400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Christmas Comedy Gala at BMI DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Scottish Country Dance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n5:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scottish Country Dance is the social and special occasion dancing style of Scotland.And its heaps of fun! \n \n \n \n Our group meets on Monday nights at Ballarat North Community Centre.New dancers are always very welcome. Come along and try it or just check it out. You don’t need to be Scottish (most of us aren’t) or bring a partner – all you need is comfortable casual clothing including a pair of flat\, soft shoes. Scottish Country Dancing’s origins lie in both Scottish folk dancing and in the French Court of the 1700’s\, and the steps and forms evolved through the teaching of itinerate dance masters and patronage of the gentry. It is danced in sets of eight\, in two lines. Each pair progresses up and down the set\, dancing a series of figures. There are dances that are centuries old and dances devised yesterday! It is not Highland Dancing with its energetic solo leaps\, but it does engage the mind and body actively and literally keeps the dancers on their toes. Best of all is that it is lots of fun as well as being a real challenge. It is suitable for all ages and adapts well to varied fitness levels but a sense of rhythm and a moderate level of fitness are an advantage. Scottish Country Dancing has extended world-wide with affiliated clubs scattered across the globe where international visitors are welcomed with enthusiasm. Free all-day parking!  Cost is $30 dancers | $20 non-dancers | $10 full time students and includes a fabulous afternoon tea. Observers are welcome. Bookings are necessary for catering purposes. \n \n \n \n Music by: The David South Matthew Robertson Scottish Dance Band  David South – Accordion Matthew Roberston – Fiddle Julia Arnold – Piano And Friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP: By 23 March (for catering purposes) to: Heather Ross – E: heathermross2021@outlook.com M: 0418 313 060 \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Payment Direct Deposit preferred to:  The Ballarat Scottish Country Dance Group Inc. BSB 633-000 | Acct No 109985374 (Reference ‘your name/minerva’) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For More Information URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/christmas-comedy-gala/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/sq-promo-comedy-gala.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251212T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251212T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T101216 CREATED:20250923T045702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T051149Z UID:67545-1765566000-1765569600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Scottish Country Dance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n5:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scottish Country Dance is the social and special occasion dancing style of Scotland.And its heaps of fun! \n \n \n \n Our group meets on Monday nights at Ballarat North Community Centre.New dancers are always very welcome. Come along and try it or just check it out. You don’t need to be Scottish (most of us aren’t) or bring a partner – all you need is comfortable casual clothing including a pair of flat\, soft shoes. Scottish Country Dancing’s origins lie in both Scottish folk dancing and in the French Court of the 1700’s\, and the steps and forms evolved through the teaching of itinerate dance masters and patronage of the gentry. It is danced in sets of eight\, in two lines. Each pair progresses up and down the set\, dancing a series of figures. There are dances that are centuries old and dances devised yesterday! It is not Highland Dancing with its energetic solo leaps\, but it does engage the mind and body actively and literally keeps the dancers on their toes. Best of all is that it is lots of fun as well as being a real challenge. It is suitable for all ages and adapts well to varied fitness levels but a sense of rhythm and a moderate level of fitness are an advantage. Scottish Country Dancing has extended world-wide with affiliated clubs scattered across the globe where international visitors are welcomed with enthusiasm. Free all-day parking!  Cost is $30 dancers | $20 non-dancers | $10 full time students and includes a fabulous afternoon tea. Observers are welcome. Bookings are necessary for catering purposes. \n \n \n \n Music by: The David South Matthew Robertson Scottish Dance Band  David South – Accordion Matthew Roberston – Fiddle Julia Arnold – Piano And Friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP: By 23 March (for catering purposes) to: Heather Ross – E: heathermross2021@outlook.com M: 0418 313 060 \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Payment Direct Deposit preferred to:  The Ballarat Scottish Country Dance Group Inc. BSB 633-000 | Acct No 109985374 (Reference ‘your name/minerva’) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For More Information URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tours-12-dec-25/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Night Tours,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/received_908662326866361-e1708918930337.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251211T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251211T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T101216 CREATED:20250212T034546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T110602Z UID:62004-1765481400-1765486800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | ​Little Richard: I am Everything DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Scottish Country Dance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n5:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scottish Country Dance is the social and special occasion dancing style of Scotland.And its heaps of fun! \n \n \n \n Our group meets on Monday nights at Ballarat North Community Centre.New dancers are always very welcome. Come along and try it or just check it out. You don’t need to be Scottish (most of us aren’t) or bring a partner – all you need is comfortable casual clothing including a pair of flat\, soft shoes. Scottish Country Dancing’s origins lie in both Scottish folk dancing and in the French Court of the 1700’s\, and the steps and forms evolved through the teaching of itinerate dance masters and patronage of the gentry. It is danced in sets of eight\, in two lines. Each pair progresses up and down the set\, dancing a series of figures. There are dances that are centuries old and dances devised yesterday! It is not Highland Dancing with its energetic solo leaps\, but it does engage the mind and body actively and literally keeps the dancers on their toes. Best of all is that it is lots of fun as well as being a real challenge. It is suitable for all ages and adapts well to varied fitness levels but a sense of rhythm and a moderate level of fitness are an advantage. Scottish Country Dancing has extended world-wide with affiliated clubs scattered across the globe where international visitors are welcomed with enthusiasm. Free all-day parking!  Cost is $30 dancers | $20 non-dancers | $10 full time students and includes a fabulous afternoon tea. Observers are welcome. Bookings are necessary for catering purposes. \n \n \n \n Music by: The David South Matthew Robertson Scottish Dance Band  David South – Accordion Matthew Roberston – Fiddle Julia Arnold – Piano And Friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP: By 23 March (for catering purposes) to: Heather Ross – E: heathermross2021@outlook.com M: 0418 313 060 \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Payment Direct Deposit preferred to:  The Ballarat Scottish Country Dance Group Inc. BSB 633-000 | Acct No 109985374 (Reference ‘your name/minerva’) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For More Information URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-little-richard/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Externally Produced Event,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/sqaure-promo-bfs5.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251210T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251210T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T101216 CREATED:20250917T031528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T031619Z UID:67361-1765393200-1765396800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Meditations on the Mind: How to Create Mental Space DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Scottish Country Dance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n5:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scottish Country Dance is the social and special occasion dancing style of Scotland.And its heaps of fun! \n \n \n \n Our group meets on Monday nights at Ballarat North Community Centre.New dancers are always very welcome. Come along and try it or just check it out. You don’t need to be Scottish (most of us aren’t) or bring a partner – all you need is comfortable casual clothing including a pair of flat\, soft shoes. Scottish Country Dancing’s origins lie in both Scottish folk dancing and in the French Court of the 1700’s\, and the steps and forms evolved through the teaching of itinerate dance masters and patronage of the gentry. It is danced in sets of eight\, in two lines. Each pair progresses up and down the set\, dancing a series of figures. There are dances that are centuries old and dances devised yesterday! It is not Highland Dancing with its energetic solo leaps\, but it does engage the mind and body actively and literally keeps the dancers on their toes. Best of all is that it is lots of fun as well as being a real challenge. It is suitable for all ages and adapts well to varied fitness levels but a sense of rhythm and a moderate level of fitness are an advantage. Scottish Country Dancing has extended world-wide with affiliated clubs scattered across the globe where international visitors are welcomed with enthusiasm. Free all-day parking!  Cost is $30 dancers | $20 non-dancers | $10 full time students and includes a fabulous afternoon tea. Observers are welcome. Bookings are necessary for catering purposes. \n \n \n \n Music by: The David South Matthew Robertson Scottish Dance Band  David South – Accordion Matthew Roberston – Fiddle Julia Arnold – Piano And Friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP: By 23 March (for catering purposes) to: Heather Ross – E: heathermross2021@outlook.com M: 0418 313 060 \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Payment Direct Deposit preferred to:  The Ballarat Scottish Country Dance Group Inc. BSB 633-000 | Acct No 109985374 (Reference ‘your name/minerva’) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For More Information URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-10-dec-2025/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Med_on_mind_Sq.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251207T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251207T140000 DTSTAMP:20260418T101216 CREATED:20251110T010546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T043313Z UID:68424-1765098000-1765116000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BMI Christmas Market DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Scottish Country Dance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n5:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scottish Country Dance is the social and special occasion dancing style of Scotland.And its heaps of fun! \n \n \n \n Our group meets on Monday nights at Ballarat North Community Centre.New dancers are always very welcome. Come along and try it or just check it out. You don’t need to be Scottish (most of us aren’t) or bring a partner – all you need is comfortable casual clothing including a pair of flat\, soft shoes. Scottish Country Dancing’s origins lie in both Scottish folk dancing and in the French Court of the 1700’s\, and the steps and forms evolved through the teaching of itinerate dance masters and patronage of the gentry. It is danced in sets of eight\, in two lines. Each pair progresses up and down the set\, dancing a series of figures. There are dances that are centuries old and dances devised yesterday! It is not Highland Dancing with its energetic solo leaps\, but it does engage the mind and body actively and literally keeps the dancers on their toes. Best of all is that it is lots of fun as well as being a real challenge. It is suitable for all ages and adapts well to varied fitness levels but a sense of rhythm and a moderate level of fitness are an advantage. Scottish Country Dancing has extended world-wide with affiliated clubs scattered across the globe where international visitors are welcomed with enthusiasm. Free all-day parking!  Cost is $30 dancers | $20 non-dancers | $10 full time students and includes a fabulous afternoon tea. Observers are welcome. Bookings are necessary for catering purposes. \n \n \n \n Music by: The David South Matthew Robertson Scottish Dance Band  David South – Accordion Matthew Roberston – Fiddle Julia Arnold – Piano And Friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP: By 23 March (for catering purposes) to: Heather Ross – E: heathermross2021@outlook.com M: 0418 313 060 \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Payment Direct Deposit preferred to:  The Ballarat Scottish Country Dance Group Inc. BSB 633-000 | Acct No 109985374 (Reference ‘your name/minerva’) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For More Information URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bmi-christmas-market/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Art programs,Christmas,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Market ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/square-promo-christmas-market-calling-for-stallholders-v5-final-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251206T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251206T140000 DTSTAMP:20260418T101216 CREATED:20251110T024632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T005707Z UID:68436-1765015200-1765029600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BMI Christmas Book Sale DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Scottish Country Dance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n5:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scottish Country Dance is the social and special occasion dancing style of Scotland.And its heaps of fun! \n \n \n \n Our group meets on Monday nights at Ballarat North Community Centre.New dancers are always very welcome. Come along and try it or just check it out. You don’t need to be Scottish (most of us aren’t) or bring a partner – all you need is comfortable casual clothing including a pair of flat\, soft shoes. Scottish Country Dancing’s origins lie in both Scottish folk dancing and in the French Court of the 1700’s\, and the steps and forms evolved through the teaching of itinerate dance masters and patronage of the gentry. It is danced in sets of eight\, in two lines. Each pair progresses up and down the set\, dancing a series of figures. There are dances that are centuries old and dances devised yesterday! It is not Highland Dancing with its energetic solo leaps\, but it does engage the mind and body actively and literally keeps the dancers on their toes. Best of all is that it is lots of fun as well as being a real challenge. It is suitable for all ages and adapts well to varied fitness levels but a sense of rhythm and a moderate level of fitness are an advantage. Scottish Country Dancing has extended world-wide with affiliated clubs scattered across the globe where international visitors are welcomed with enthusiasm. Free all-day parking!  Cost is $30 dancers | $20 non-dancers | $10 full time students and includes a fabulous afternoon tea. Observers are welcome. Bookings are necessary for catering purposes. \n \n \n \n Music by: The David South Matthew Robertson Scottish Dance Band  David South – Accordion Matthew Roberston – Fiddle Julia Arnold – Piano And Friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP: By 23 March (for catering purposes) to: Heather Ross – E: heathermross2021@outlook.com M: 0418 313 060 \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Payment Direct Deposit preferred to:  The Ballarat Scottish Country Dance Group Inc. BSB 633-000 | Acct No 109985374 (Reference ‘your name/minerva’) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For More Information URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bmi-christmas-book-sale/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Library,Market ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/book-sale-square-promo-christmas-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251203T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251203T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T101216 CREATED:20250917T031355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T031513Z UID:67359-1764788400-1764792000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Meditations on the Mind: How to Create Mental Space DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Scottish Country Dance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n5:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scottish Country Dance is the social and special occasion dancing style of Scotland.And its heaps of fun! \n \n \n \n Our group meets on Monday nights at Ballarat North Community Centre.New dancers are always very welcome. Come along and try it or just check it out. You don’t need to be Scottish (most of us aren’t) or bring a partner – all you need is comfortable casual clothing including a pair of flat\, soft shoes. Scottish Country Dancing’s origins lie in both Scottish folk dancing and in the French Court of the 1700’s\, and the steps and forms evolved through the teaching of itinerate dance masters and patronage of the gentry. It is danced in sets of eight\, in two lines. Each pair progresses up and down the set\, dancing a series of figures. There are dances that are centuries old and dances devised yesterday! It is not Highland Dancing with its energetic solo leaps\, but it does engage the mind and body actively and literally keeps the dancers on their toes. Best of all is that it is lots of fun as well as being a real challenge. It is suitable for all ages and adapts well to varied fitness levels but a sense of rhythm and a moderate level of fitness are an advantage. Scottish Country Dancing has extended world-wide with affiliated clubs scattered across the globe where international visitors are welcomed with enthusiasm. Free all-day parking!  Cost is $30 dancers | $20 non-dancers | $10 full time students and includes a fabulous afternoon tea. Observers are welcome. Bookings are necessary for catering purposes. \n \n \n \n Music by: The David South Matthew Robertson Scottish Dance Band  David South – Accordion Matthew Roberston – Fiddle Julia Arnold – Piano And Friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP: By 23 March (for catering purposes) to: Heather Ross – E: heathermross2021@outlook.com M: 0418 313 060 \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Payment Direct Deposit preferred to:  The Ballarat Scottish Country Dance Group Inc. BSB 633-000 | Acct No 109985374 (Reference ‘your name/minerva’) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For More Information URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-3-dec-2025/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Med_on_mind_Sq.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251202T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251202T193000 DTSTAMP:20260418T101216 CREATED:20251113T001614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T003410Z UID:68682-1764698400-1764703800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with William McInnes DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Scottish Country Dance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n5:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scottish Country Dance is the social and special occasion dancing style of Scotland.And its heaps of fun! \n \n \n \n Our group meets on Monday nights at Ballarat North Community Centre.New dancers are always very welcome. Come along and try it or just check it out. You don’t need to be Scottish (most of us aren’t) or bring a partner – all you need is comfortable casual clothing including a pair of flat\, soft shoes. Scottish Country Dancing’s origins lie in both Scottish folk dancing and in the French Court of the 1700’s\, and the steps and forms evolved through the teaching of itinerate dance masters and patronage of the gentry. It is danced in sets of eight\, in two lines. Each pair progresses up and down the set\, dancing a series of figures. There are dances that are centuries old and dances devised yesterday! It is not Highland Dancing with its energetic solo leaps\, but it does engage the mind and body actively and literally keeps the dancers on their toes. Best of all is that it is lots of fun as well as being a real challenge. It is suitable for all ages and adapts well to varied fitness levels but a sense of rhythm and a moderate level of fitness are an advantage. Scottish Country Dancing has extended world-wide with affiliated clubs scattered across the globe where international visitors are welcomed with enthusiasm. Free all-day parking!  Cost is $30 dancers | $20 non-dancers | $10 full time students and includes a fabulous afternoon tea. Observers are welcome. Bookings are necessary for catering purposes. \n \n \n \n Music by: The David South Matthew Robertson Scottish Dance Band  David South – Accordion Matthew Roberston – Fiddle Julia Arnold – Piano And Friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP: By 23 March (for catering purposes) to: Heather Ross – E: heathermross2021@outlook.com M: 0418 313 060 \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Payment Direct Deposit preferred to:  The Ballarat Scottish Country Dance Group Inc. BSB 633-000 | Acct No 109985374 (Reference ‘your name/minerva’) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For More Information URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/william-mcinnes/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/william-sq-promo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251129T200000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251129T213000 DTSTAMP:20260418T101216 CREATED:20250714T024250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T025904Z UID:66208-1764446400-1764451800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Daniel Muggleton: You Might Be White\, I May Be Crazy DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Scottish Country Dance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n5:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scottish Country Dance is the social and special occasion dancing style of Scotland.And its heaps of fun! \n \n \n \n Our group meets on Monday nights at Ballarat North Community Centre.New dancers are always very welcome. Come along and try it or just check it out. You don’t need to be Scottish (most of us aren’t) or bring a partner – all you need is comfortable casual clothing including a pair of flat\, soft shoes. Scottish Country Dancing’s origins lie in both Scottish folk dancing and in the French Court of the 1700’s\, and the steps and forms evolved through the teaching of itinerate dance masters and patronage of the gentry. It is danced in sets of eight\, in two lines. Each pair progresses up and down the set\, dancing a series of figures. There are dances that are centuries old and dances devised yesterday! It is not Highland Dancing with its energetic solo leaps\, but it does engage the mind and body actively and literally keeps the dancers on their toes. Best of all is that it is lots of fun as well as being a real challenge. It is suitable for all ages and adapts well to varied fitness levels but a sense of rhythm and a moderate level of fitness are an advantage. Scottish Country Dancing has extended world-wide with affiliated clubs scattered across the globe where international visitors are welcomed with enthusiasm. Free all-day parking!  Cost is $30 dancers | $20 non-dancers | $10 full time students and includes a fabulous afternoon tea. Observers are welcome. Bookings are necessary for catering purposes. \n \n \n \n Music by: The David South Matthew Robertson Scottish Dance Band  David South – Accordion Matthew Roberston – Fiddle Julia Arnold – Piano And Friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP: By 23 March (for catering purposes) to: Heather Ross – E: heathermross2021@outlook.com M: 0418 313 060 \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Payment Direct Deposit preferred to:  The Ballarat Scottish Country Dance Group Inc. BSB 633-000 | Acct No 109985374 (Reference ‘your name/minerva’) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For More Information URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/daniel-muggleton/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/square-promo-daniel-muggleton.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251128T200000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251128T213000 DTSTAMP:20260418T101216 CREATED:20250408T004608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T031528Z UID:64310-1764360000-1764365400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Akmal | Live Comedy at the BMI DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Scottish Country Dance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n5:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$10 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scottish Country Dance is the social and special occasion dancing style of Scotland.And its heaps of fun! \n \n \n \n Our group meets on Monday nights at Ballarat North Community Centre.New dancers are always very welcome. Come along and try it or just check it out. You don’t need to be Scottish (most of us aren’t) or bring a partner – all you need is comfortable casual clothing including a pair of flat\, soft shoes. Scottish Country Dancing’s origins lie in both Scottish folk dancing and in the French Court of the 1700’s\, and the steps and forms evolved through the teaching of itinerate dance masters and patronage of the gentry. It is danced in sets of eight\, in two lines. Each pair progresses up and down the set\, dancing a series of figures. There are dances that are centuries old and dances devised yesterday! It is not Highland Dancing with its energetic solo leaps\, but it does engage the mind and body actively and literally keeps the dancers on their toes. Best of all is that it is lots of fun as well as being a real challenge. It is suitable for all ages and adapts well to varied fitness levels but a sense of rhythm and a moderate level of fitness are an advantage. Scottish Country Dancing has extended world-wide with affiliated clubs scattered across the globe where international visitors are welcomed with enthusiasm. Free all-day parking!  Cost is $30 dancers | $20 non-dancers | $10 full time students and includes a fabulous afternoon tea. Observers are welcome. Bookings are necessary for catering purposes. \n \n \n \n Music by: The David South Matthew Robertson Scottish Dance Band  David South – Accordion Matthew Roberston – Fiddle Julia Arnold – Piano And Friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP: By 23 March (for catering purposes) to: Heather Ross – E: heathermross2021@outlook.com M: 0418 313 060 \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Payment Direct Deposit preferred to:  The Ballarat Scottish Country Dance Group Inc. BSB 633-000 | Acct No 109985374 (Reference ‘your name/minerva’) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For More Information URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/akmal/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/promo-square-akmal.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR