A heads up for something a little different. On Sunday, 26th of March, there will be a Picnic Andacht at the Wandin East Recreation Reserve (Melway Ref. 121 k9).

It's a kind of Swiss harvest festival. There is a music program featuring Alphorn playing by Irma Thalman, Lander Music with Kapelle Gruezi Mitenand and folk songs by the Swiss Companion Singers. Also included is a Andacht Service, where thanks is given for the bounty of the harvest, which is a natural for any foodie.

Forget yodelling, if you have never heard Swiss singing, it would be worth the trip alone. Some of it has that spine tingling, mystical Gregorian chant quality about it.

Several stalls of the Trachtenfrauen will be selling their goodies, including home made jams and biscuits, raising funds to help with older people during the year.

Naturally Swiss food will be there, though I can't be definitive yet, there will be veal bratwurst on the barbie, as well as other regional delights, including salads, cakes and drinks. Look out for the coffee schnapps.

There is a children's playground and plenty of space to run around. Plenty of parking and best of all entry is free.