SERVICE GROUPS, RECREATION & CREATIVE
Trentham and District is a community shaped by clubs, causes, creativity, and the volunteers who sustain its character and connection. This directory will celebrate the people, causes and groups who share their time and skills with the broader community.
Trentham and District thrives on its many groups, sports clubs, foodie circles, crafts, social causes, and churches.
Like many small towns, we rely on dedicated volunteers who power everything from daily needs and big events to sustainability and environmental projects that honour this unique place.
If you are part of a local creative, sporting, or recreation group and would like your details included, please get in touch via the CONTACT page.
Trentham Neighbourhood Centre
Service Groups, Recreational Groups
56 High St, Trentham VIC 3458
Trentham Neighbourhood Centre is a not-for-profit incorporated association. It is a community-led organisation. A volunteer Committee of Management is elected from the local community and the Centre is managed by paid staff members, with the support of volunteers
Country Women’s Association
Service Groups
Trentham Night Owls Contact: cwatrenthamnightowls@gmail.com
The Trentham Night Owls Branch of the Country Women’s Association of Victoria is a vibrant group of local women, working to support women, children and families within our community… and having fun along the way!
Trentham Lions
Service Groups
Meetings: 1st Thursday of the month (Dinner meeting) 3rd Thursday of the month (Business meeting)
Cool Country Carers
Service Groups
3rd Friday of the month at 10.30am at TNC. Contact coolcountrycarers@gmail.com
Carer burnout is real. Trentham Lions Club supports local carers through the Cool Country Care Support Group – a welcoming space to connect, recharge and feel supported. This initiative is proudly part of the Trentham Lions Club.
Trentham Sustainability Group
Environmental Groups
Produce exchange at monthly Farmers Market and other workshop activities.
TSG is a friendly team of locals working together for positive action on climate change and caring for our natural world: raising awareness, sharing ideas and building resilience for a stronger and healthier community for ourselves and future generations. We host interesting and inspirational activities, events and projects. We’d love you to join us and be involved.
Wombat Forestcare
Environmental Groups
Contact: info@wombatforestcare.org.au
Wombat Forestcare is a community group dedicated to protecting and enhancing the natural ecosystems of the Wombat Forest and surrounding areas. Wombat Forestcare focuses on community involvement and education, including undertaking flora and fauna surveys. We also picnics and bushwalks.
Quarry Street Reserve Committee of Management
Environmental Groups
Quarry Street Reserve is a recreational space, located in the centre of Trentham. It is Crown Land, established by the Trentham Lions in the 1980s-90s. The volunteer Committee of Management organises ongoing works to maintain and develop vegetation and facilities.
Hepburn Gardens for Wildlife
Environmental Groups
Make contact through our Facebook page
Hepburn Gardens for Wildlife is an affiliate of Gardens for Wildlife Victoria and works with community to increase local knowledge and understanding of wildlife and habitat creation here on Dja Dja Wurrung Country.
Trentham Film Society
Recreational Groups
3rd Saturday of each month, 6pm at TNC. Contact: gmckorr@gmail.com
The Film Society screens a monthly movie in the Trentham Neighbourhood Centre.
Trentham and District Historical Society TDHS
Recreational Groups
3-5 Camp St Trentham
Members of the TDHS work to preserve and maintain the historical precinct at 3 Camp St. Trentham, which includes the Old Police Station (OPS). The new Archive Centre there now houses a significant range and volume of historical records. Various publications are also available.
Trentham Talks
Recreational Groups
Email: trenthamtalks3458@gmail.com
A new bi montly local speaking group ~ sharing insightful, inspiring stories and ideas from locals and others from further afield. We were delighted to have our very own Annie Smithers as our first speaker on October 1.
Gold Coin Donation appreciated upon entry.
Trentham Cool Country Men’s Shed
Recreational Groups
55 Mulcahys Rd, Trentham.
Wednesdays & Saturdays 9.30am - 12.30pm.
Cool Country Men's Shed is a place of welcome for men of all ages from the Trentham District looking to converse with other men, have something to do or just hang out, be creative, share life events, learn craft skills, and contribute to the wider community.
Cool Country Classic Car Club
Recreational Groups
The club meets monthly on the second Wednesday at the Trentham Bowls Club in Trentham at 7.30.
The Cool Country Classics Trentham vehicle club was established in 2011, by a group of local enthusiasts. It caters for the owners of cars, trucks and motorcycles.
Trentham Life Activities Club
Recreational Groups
Most activities are at The Mechanics Trentham
The Trentham Life Activities Club organises a range of activities to develop and maintain an active and enjoyable lifestyle.
Trentham Rail & Tramway Association TRATA
Recreational Groups, Historic, Community Area for Local Events
Trentham Railway Precinct, Victoria St Trentham
Trentham District Cricket Club
Sports Clubs
25 Falls Rd Trentham
Trentham Community Group
Community Group
Sandi Post (Secretary) Email: trenthamcommunitygroup2@gmail.com
The Trentham Community Group Inc., was established in 1999.
Its primary purpose is to administer and maintain the historic building at 56 High St. which is OWNED BY THE PEOPLE OF TRENTHAM and to preserve it for future generations. The building houses the Trentham Neighbourhood Centre.
St. George's Anglican Church
Church
Rev Lauren Porter 58 High Street, Trentham VIC 3458 Email: lauren.porter@bendigoanglican.org.au
St George's Anglican Church is part of the Kyneton-Malmsbury-Trentham Parish.
Services:
Sundays 9am Holy Communion
Christmas Day 9am
Friends of Trentham's Creeks and Reserves
Environmental Groups
Contact: juncus29@gmail.com
Friends of Trentham Creeks & Reserves is a group of enthusiastic volunteers who work together to maintain these precious public spaces.
Trentham District Landcare
Environmental Groups
Contact: via website
Trentham Landcare is part of The Upper Campaspe Landcare Network (UCLN) which brings together a passionate group of Landcare and environmental volunteer groups across the beautiful Upper Campaspe catchment.
Members work locally on projects related to the Trentham creeks of the catchment.
