Loddon Christmas Gifts and Celebrations 2022

Scents the season

Available from Inglewood Pharmacy

Perfume is like a new dress, it makes you quite simply marvellous. ... Perfume is a story in odour, sometimes poetry in memory. ...

Fragrance makes us dream. ...

Inglewood Pharmacy has a an extensice range of Red Bacarra perfumes for womena gift that makes memories come alive.

This ethereal scent opens with notes of jasmine and saffron, before softening into a woodier blend of amber accord and cedar. Inspired by Malson Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge.

Let’s raise your glass

Available from Water Wheel Winery

Since the first Shiraz was released in 1974, Water Wheel has been producing excellent, rich red wines as well as refreshing white wines. The Sauvignon Blanc has exciting aromatics of pineapple and lime leaves. The rounded palate of the wine is refreshing and bright, full of grapefruit and citrus zest - an ideal wine for summer, relaxing and refreshing ready for a New Year of fun, adventure and achievement.

It’s Not . . . It Is

It’s sharing your gifts, not purchasing gifts; It’s not wrapping presents, It’s being present and wrapping your arms around the ones you love;

It’s not getting Christmas cards out on time. It’s sending any card, anytime, at the right time; It’s not having the biggest and best Christmas light display,

It’s displaying the Christ light that comes from your heart;

It’s not Santa coming down the chimney, It’s Jesus coming down from heaven, and giving us the gift of eternal life.

Santa’s Helpers

Poet:

M. Nora Boylan

The fairies and brownies on last Christmas-tide Decided to open their hearts very wide, And spend extra time, throughout the whole year, In helping their grandfather - Santa Claus dear.

“Our fingers are nimble. We’ll quickly make toys Enough to supply all the girls and the boys, And Santa may watch us to see if it’s right, So all will be ready before Christmas night.”

Then bravely they all went to work with a will, And soon all was quiet in workshop and mill; For old Santa said, “Enough, and well done, We’ve toys enough now to make all kinds of fun.”

We thank you, old Santa, and your helpers, too, For all of the many kind things that you do; And should you need more help in making your toys, Just call on your small friends, the girls and the boys.

Glimpses of Central Victoria

Available from kenarnold.com.au

A selection of photographs taken by Ken Arnold. 192 pages, section sewn, laminated limp cover.

Full colour photographs, one per page of old buildings, landmarks, sheds etc, mostly taken up back or little used roads hence most are not seen by the passing traffic. Also available: Notably Newbridge & Poseidon, pre 1925, Tarnagulla and District, Tarnagulla Revisited and many other titles.

Award winning hams,

smallgoods

and sausages

Available from Arnold Family Butchers Boort

Victoria’s best short cut bacon and Italian sausages can be found at Jye and Kristy Arnold’s award-winning Boort butchers. Ideal for the festive kitchen and barbecue. Winners of the state’s top prize this month, their smallgoods are the taste of Loddon.

And you can also stock up on award-winning cheese kransky, salami and other wonderful cuisine created and crafted by the amazing Jye.

lights

Wearable

Quirky and colourful

Creations

Gift voucher for that someone special Available from Inglewood Nails and Beauty

The Loddon’s newest business - Inglewood Nails and Beauty - is the place to pamper mum or the special person in your life with a manicure, pedicure or waxing. A gift voucher from Inglewood Nails and Beauty is a sure way to show your love this Christmas.

Planes, trains and automobiles

Available from Inglewood Pharmacy

It will be a close call on who has the most energy on Christmas morning when youngsters find one of these beautifully made wooden toys in Santa’s Sack.

Inglewood Pharmacy has a wide range of children’s toys and gifts priced from under $10 that will drive hours of pleasure and fun over the holidays and become a treasured and special gift. There’s also games and other unique gifts on the shelves to fill up the stockings.

Zoom in and check out the wonderful collection.

Bush memories

Available from the Loddon Shed

The Loddon Valley is the beating heart of Eucalyptus Country. This entire hamper is created using products that are solely created using Eucalyptus harvested from the Loddon Valley - contains Bosisto’s Floor Cleaner, Bosisto’s Bathroom & Shower Cleaner, Australian Eucalyptus Co All Natural Dog Wash, Australian Eucalyptus Co Eucalyptus Laundry Powder, Australian Eucalyptus Co Eucalyptus Drops, Australian Eucalyptus Co Rinse Free Hand Wash, Australian Eucalyptus Co Pure Castile Hand Wash with Eucalyptus & Lemon Scented Tea Tree, Australian Eucalyptus Co Australian Eucalyptus Bench Spray, Wedderburn Pure Blue Mallee Eucalyptus Oil.

Light up the night

Available from Bridgewater NUrsery

Home-made soy candles in a wide range of scents - ideal for Kris Kringle gifts or a special small thank you to friends you know deserve a gift at Christmas for just being ... a good friend.

Feels so Availablegood from Bridgewater Berets

Bridgewater artisan Jenny Hosking has expanded her beautifully-made range of hats and berets.

Now you can select from Jenny’s latest felt creations that have been a hit at trade shows and major rural gatherings around Australia as well as the famous tartan berets that can be found around the world.

Join the Kabana club

Available from The Fat Butcher Inglewood

Matched with Loddon wine and your favourite cheeses, one stick of Kabana is never enough from The Fat Butcher. Preparing to host family and friends over the festive season requires a minimum two sticks of the tasty smallgood - one for them and one for you to taste-test while preparing the plates and trays of nibbles.

You’ll like it so much, there may be a quick trip back for reserves to see you through to New Year’s Eve.

Sox it to you

Available from Boort Newsagency

RedFoxSox have some of the most unique and fabulous fashion statements to hit bamboo since the creation of the Panda!.

They’ve have worked with local and international designers and paired them with a high quality, high bamboo fibre content sock that delivers luxury, comfort, hygiene and style all in one.

Pop into Boort Newsagency and select the design to show your true self.

Straight to the pool room Available from Inglewood Pharmacy

Dad will just love your selection from the range of special gifts available for him at Inglewood Pharmacy.

You can even conjure up some puns - or dad joke’s - to add extra laughter and hilarity to Christmas Day when he unwraps your present.

You can bet he’ll take your gift straight to the pool room.

Fly in for a dip

Available from Bridgewater Nursey

From bird baths and sculptures to amazing wall art, Bridgewater Nursery will help you add creativity and enjoyment to the garden this summer.

You can already hear the birds chipping with happiness as they take a dip in one of these baths.

Desert creatures Available from Secret Platypus

Tjanpi Desery Weavers is a social enterprise of the Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Women’s Council, working with women in the remote Central and Western deserts who earn an income from contemporary fibre art.

Tjanpi artists use native grasses to make spectacular contemporary fibre art, weaving beautiful baskets and sculptures and displaying endless creativity and inventiveness. Originally developed from the traditional practice of making manguri rings, working with fibre in this way has become a fundamental part of central and western desert culture.

Spinning in the wind

Just for Dad

Available from Inglewood Pharmacy

This stylish men’s grooming kit comes with all the shave and grooming tools he needs in a stylish zip-up carry case that’s perfect for travelling. The measure of a man is in the details. Packing to travel has never been so easy with this stylish travel grooming kit for men. He’ll be perfectly manscaped and looking his best on every trip with a complete set of grooming tools and essential shaving and hygiene products. The zip-up case comes with manicure and pedicure tools, shave kit including hair trimmer, tweezers, hair comb, toothbrush with cover, and even a bottle opener.

Available from Bridgewater Nursery and Carlie Clothing and Accessories Wedderburn

Wind spinners are the perfect garden ornament, adding movement, colour and ambience to your outside space. They come in a range of colours, shapes and sizes, from large statement pieces to stake in the back of a flower bed to smaller wind sculptures you can hang from a tree.

Wind spinners are a low-maintenance ornament for your garden and make a unique, beautiful gift for a friend or loved one.

Singin’ in the New Year Bridgewater Hotel

AC2ZZ is an energetic band who plays rock covers from the 70s to now. Everything from A 2 Z and they’ll be at the Bridgewater Hotel on New Year’s Eve helping you say goodbye to the year that was and welcoming in the next year in life’s great adventure.

If you can’t wait to drop into the Bridgewater Hotel, book in your special Christmas function in the stunning riverfront outdoor area or in the dining room for a fine experience with Loddon cuisine.

Rockin’ in the country New Year’s Eve Newbridge Hotel

Top cover band Van-Yt will have you rockin’ on New Year’s Eve to music from the 50s right through to today’s popular music, mixing country with rock and contemporary.

Publicans Michele and Matt are also taking Christmas dinner bookings or just pop in on a Thursday for their $20 pot and parma night.

Flavour favour Available from Wedderburn Hotel

Billson’s triple distilled vodka is crafted using pure alpine spring water from a well in Beechworth. It has been perfectly blended with our classic sodas, all made from the finest local ingredients. To create a light, sparkling mixed spirit that’s ready to drink whenever you are. Billson’s story is about a comeback, a return to quality and the revival of craftsmanship.

New Wedderburn publican Craig Fuller has stocked a wide range of flavours ready for the festive celebrations. He’s taking requests to add more flavours to enjoy when swapping yarns or dining room at the hotel.

THE CHRISTMAS TREE

I love to watch my Christmas tree, It blinks and sparkles bright. So many colours of Christmas time, It sure is a Christmas delight.

- Julie Hebert

Cakes and puddings

Available from Arnold Family Butchers Boort

The Perfect Hamper

Available from The Loddon Shed

The perfect Hamper to showcase the incredible region that is the Loddon Valley. Incred ible ingredients to inspire even the best cooks with this array of products straight from the Farm Gate to you. Includes Salute Olive Oil Extra Virgin, Salute Semi Dried Olives, Red Dog Chillies Peri Peri Habanero Original, Wedderburn Community Centre Tomato Sauce, Wedderburn Community Centre Tomato Relish, Squirrel Gully Saffron Sofrito Salt, Squirrel Gully Saffron and Lime Dulce de Membrillo, Squirrel Gully Saffron infused Honey, Billabong Organics Apple Puree, Bendigo Brittle Pistachio Brittle, The Loddon Shed Yo Yos, Simply Green Tomatoes Simply Spread.

From now until Christmas, we will be stocking the delicious Christmas cakes and puddings from Coffee Bank Pyramid Hill.

And for those having a hot ham this Christmas you can’t go past this Apple Cider & Dijon Mustard Ham Glaze (This ham was cooked in-store by our masterchef Jye)

Order your Christmas Hams early to avoid disappointment ... the dinner table wouldn’t be the same, would it!