Hello Reader,

Spring has properly arrived, and I don’t know about you, but I feel like the whole city has woken up. The flowers are out, the days are a touch longer, and suddenly everyone’s calendar is filling with outings, lunches, and catch-ups we’d been putting off in winter.

I always find this time of year has a pull in two directions: one part of me wants to get stuck into the garden—tidying up the roses, planting a few herbs, and just enjoying a quiet cuppa outdoors. The other part is itching to get out and explore, whether that’s a day trip to the country, a wander along the coast, or heading into Melbourne to catch a show or exhibition.

And of course, spring’s also the season for weekend markets, a picnic in the park, or just enjoying a gentle stroll while everything feels fresh and new.

It’s a busy time, but in the best way. However you spend your spring days—digging in the soil or discovering something new—I hope you find those little moments of magic that make this season such a joy.

Happy spring exploring,
Amy

P.S. Fancy an afternoon out with a difference? We’re running a special Melbourne City Pub Tour with writer and guide Paul Daffey on Thursday 9 October, 2–5 pm. Explore Melbourne’s pub history, enjoy stories along the way, and finish with a drink at Young & Jackson’s. Tickets are $60. Learn more here and book your spot!

​Making Melbourne Easier​ From wheelchair hire to friendly support, Travellers Aid helps you explore the city with confidence and comfort. Find out more

“ I recall the name “Traveller’s Aid” from when I was young. We lived in the country and when an Aunt travelled from the other side of the State to visit us, I often heard mention of Traveller’s Aid as a place at Spencer Street Station where she would have a cuppa in the time spent waiting for a connecting train. ​ The name of the Station has changed, it is now Southern Cross, but Traveller’s Aid is still there providing, as they have done for over 100 years, a resting place for weary travellers. ​Read more here.​ — Chris

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WHAT'S ON - Mark Your Calendars

• ​Learn Comedy: Help Keep Dementia at Bay (Sat 4 Oct 2025). A fun workshop blending comedy training with dementia awareness. Boost wellbeing, creativity and confidence through laughter. Elwood + St Kilda Neighbourhood Learning Centre (ESNLC). Free entry, bookings essential.​
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• ​Disorderly Women (9–12 Oct 2025). A lively new musical as part of Melbourne Fringe at Curate Space. Songs, scandals & camaraderie on the first female convict ship. $10–$40, bookings essential.
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• ​Australian Brandenburg Orchestra 2025 Program (9 – 12 Oct, & 6 Dec 2025). Audiences can enjoy a blend of classical brilliance, innovative performances, and festive celebrations that promise unforgettable evenings. Use promo code SENIORSMELB20 for 20% off A & B reserve seats! Find out more here.​
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• ​Cherryhill Orchards Blossom Festival (24 Sep – 5 Oct 2025). Celebrate spring with delightful photo opportunities, festive treats, and a perfect family outing in the countryside.
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• ​Buchenwald Ball – 80 Years Dancing in Freedom (until 19 Oct 2025). Exhibition honouring the Buchenwald Boys’ resilience, featuring photos, archival imagery, poetry and items from 80 years of annual Balls. Jewish Museum of Australia, St Kilda. Tickets $14, includes museum entry.

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