Our Services
We have a number of services available at the House for community members.
Recycling Hub
In collaboration with Macedon Ranges Shire Council, RCNH is pleased to offer you a convenient drop off point for many of the recyclable items that cannot be disposed of in the ordinary recycling bins. Think empty blister packs, bottle caps, bread tags, x rays, stationery etc. The recycling hub is located on our front veranda and is accessible at any time.
Community Pantry
Our pantry is available to anyone in need within our community and it contains a wide range of non-perishable items to help community members who are doing it tough. Some of the items that we regularly stock include:
- Breakfast cereals
- Pasta & rice
- Long life milk
- Canned vegetables
- Sandwich spreads
- Cooking sauces
- Personal care- soap, shampoo, toothpaste, feminine hygiene items etc
Our motto is: Take what you need, Leave what you can.
This means that while we strive to always have the pantry fully stocked, we also appreciate and rely on donations to make it sustainable. So, if you have a little extra of something to spare or you’re in a position to donate something to our pantry, we would be most grateful. Donations can be left at the house during our usual office hours (9:30am-3:00pm Mon-Wed).
Please note, we are only able to accept items that are within their use by date and in sealed packaging.
Community Garden
We have a thriving community garden at the House and we invite you to enjoy it with us. If you’re seeking a peaceful place to eat your lunch or sit and have a break, come and make yourself comfortable in the garden. You may even get a visit from the local Riddells Geese.
We also have a gardening social group for those who want to get more involved (see What’s on).
Book Swap
We have a range of books on our front entryway for you to browse, borrow or take. If you take something, it’d be great if you could leave something in return to ensure the library continues to offer a diverse selection of reading materials for our local community.
Party Hire
We also have a party hire kit that is available for families to hire to cut down on the cost of buying consumables for parties, and also to reduce waste. The kit contains 20 plates, bowels, cups and sets of cutlery, 1 serving platter, 2 tongs and 1 spatula.
Party box hire cost $15
Contact us to express interest in hiring the Party Kits at: info@riddellscreeknh.com.au
Office Services
We offer a range of office services for you at competitive rates including printing, laminating, scanning, shredding, emailing etc. To utilise these services, drop into the house during our usual business hours (Monday-Thursday 9:30am – 3:00pm).
For several years the House has been producing our much loved and sought after community newspaper, the Riddell Roundup. While we used to produce this monthly, we’ve now moved to a bi-monthly production to make it more sustainable as a lot of work goes into each edition and we want to ensure that every single one is jam packed with valuable content. The Roundup features local news and stories, a community conversation channel, and advertising opportunities for local businesses. To express interest in advertising a service or submitting an article, email riddellroundup@gmail.com
