The Jolly Thing

  • Steels Creek Tennis and Social Club Christmas in July

    Steels Creek Tennis and Social Club’s Christmas in July Dinner: Saturday 22 July 2023 for 6:30 pm at the SCCC Community Centre, 699 Steels Creek Road. OPEN TO THE WHOLE STEELS CREEK COMMUNITY-Cost: $35 (adults) Delicious Xmas roast of moist turkey with cranberry and sage stuffing, baked crispy glazed ham, crunchy roast potatoes, roast pumpkin, […]

  • John and Margaret Houston Memorial: Saturday April 29th 10:30am

    [Update] John and Margaret Houston Memorial: Saturday April 29th 10:30am There will be a celebration of the lives of John and Margaret at the Steels Creek Community Centre on Saturday April 29th.  We hope many of their friends will join together to share fond memories and reminisce on John and Margaret’s contribution to the valley […]

  • Steels Creek Exchange Hub – formally known as the Steels Creek Community Market

    After much lively discussion at Saturday’s Community Market, there is now a change of focus as well as name.  It will be called the ‘Steels Creek Exchange Hub’ to reflect a broader activity base, where you can exchange goods, chatter and local information, as well as enjoy the good company of fellow valley residents. Exchange fresh […]

  • In Memoriam – Vale Alby Leckie

    It is with great sadness that we relate the passing of Alby Leckie, past President of Steels Creek Tennis Club and friend to us all. Our condolences to his family and myriad of friends. His funeral service will be 2:30 Friday 25 June. Because of COVID restrictions, it can be viewed online at: https://www.westwardfilms.com.au/210625-albert-george-leckie This […]

  • New rules for burning off in Steels Creek

    Steels Creek is Category RURAL – Burning off is allowed on any day of the week and before burning off you must register the burn with ESTA (Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority) https://www.esta.vic.gov.au/news/register-your-burn Things to be aware of: ● Only burn for fuel reduction and biosecurity purposes ● Wind speed must be less than 19km/hr ● […]

  • Yarra Glen and District Historical Society AGM – 8th Sept

    The Annual General Meeting of the Yarra Glen and District Historical Society will be held on Sunday 8th September 2019 in the Supper Room of the Yarra Glen Memorial Hall at 1.30pm. Please bring a plate to share. A nomination form for Office Bearers and Committee for 2019-20 is attached together with Minutes of the […]

  • Please Contribute – Black Saturday Commemorative Edition

    The next Jolly Thing is a Black Saturday commemorative edition. A special edition, marking 10 years and we are calling Screekians near and far to contribute. This is a reflective time for our community, although you may draw upon some tough and challenging  memories, many great and wonderful things have come from it also. Teens and young adults, you were […]

  • Lilydale Airport Airshow – Nov 25th

    The Lilydale Airport is hosting the airshow. Charities benefiting from this event are the Yarra Glen Mens Shed and the Lilydale Rotary Club. For more information contact: Neroli Merridew (0419 536 911)