The Ruffy Hall was originally known as the Ruffy Mechanics Institute and is over 125 years old.
The Ruffy Hall was erected in 1893 – a small weatherboard building with a small supper room at the back. From 1959 to 1967 Mr Tom Eddy’s generator was used to provide power to the hall until the State Electricity Commission connected power with a grand ‘Switch-On Ball’ on 30 June 1967. With continual fund-raising over the years, many improvements and extensions have been to the building until it now ranks as one of the best country halls in Victoria.
The most recent improvement to The Ruffy Hall has been the installation of solar panels to offset electricity usage/costs. The necessary removal of some trees, due to safety issues, has resulted in improved access and light at the front of the hall. The trees have been replaced with more suitable species, and form part of a soldier’s memorial area in memory of local men who served in WWII – this memorial is wonderful sight right near the entrance to Ruffy.
The Ruffy Hall Community Accessibility and Enhancement Project (2011) has been completed. This involved the installation of cafe blinds to enable the rear skillion to be enclosed in bad weather, a spectacular stone fire place ensures a cosy atmosphere, a BBQ area and landscaping of the rear garden area as well as a wheel-chair accessible toilet.
RUFFY HALL BOOKINGS
Following the disastrous bushfires in Jan 2026, the Ruffy Hall is now available for bookings.
Please contact Bill or Judy Eddy to lock in your event, their updated contact details are below.
To help you plan your event we intend to provide a regular update of Hall availability in the Granite
RUFFY HALL HIRE FEES 2026
COMMUNITY GROUPS
MEETINGS
DAY $20
EVENING $30
FULL DAY $50
EVENTS
EVENING $150
FUNDED $250
PRIVATE FUNCTIONS
DAY 9-5 $150
EVENING $250
WEDDING $600 (4 days access)
CORPORATE/COMMERCIAL/GOVERNMENT HIRE
MEETINGS
HALF DAY $150
FULL DAY $300
EVENTS
EVENING $300
ELECTION $600 (2 days access)
BOOKINGS
BILL EDDY 0428 326 567
JUDY EDDY 0459 291 946
j.eddy29@bigpond.com
PLEASE LEAVE YOUR CONTACT DETAILS SO THAT YOUR BOOKING CAN BE CONFIRMED
All Hire Fees are at the discretion of the committee.
The Ruffy Hall Committee reserves the right to request a bond if deemed necessary.
News
At the moment all Tuesdays are booked for a community morning tea and visits by various services and agencies and all Fridays are booked for a community dinner being coordinated by Brad Moody (0439 364 993) and a team of volunteers.
NEW EVENT – Qigong with Ingrid
Ingrid is offering a FREE Qigong session at 2pm on Tuesday 25th August in the Hall.
Qigong (pronounced “chee-gong”) is an ancient Chinese practice that combines slow body movements, deep breathing and focused meditation, similar to Tai Chi.
Key Benefits: Stress Relief: Lowers tension and calms the nervous system,
Better Balance: Enhances physical stability and posture awareness
Vitality: Boosts energy levels and supports immune health
We could all use some of that, why not come along and give it a go, everyone welcome, wear loose clothes. 45 minute session. Contact Ingrid 0456720498
TUESDAY CUPPA AND CAKE
Every Tuesday there’s a community morning tea and a light lunch prepared by volunteers. Join them for a cosy chat by the fire. Everyone welcome. Agencies and services also visit 10am – 2pm
FRIDAY DINNERS
Currently community dinners are being coordinated by Brad Moody (0439 364 993) and a team of volunteers. Brad is stepping up to make sure these important get togethers continue to happen. However he is very happy for other groups or services to step up and offer a dinner on a Friday, contact Brad if you have and idea. There will be no dinner on Friday 11th September because there is a Greek Feast on Saturday 12th.
HALL BOOKINGS TO DATE
AUGUST
Every Tuesday Cuppa Cake & Chat, Light lunch & Services 10.30am-2pm
Monday 24 Ruffy Hall Committee Meeting 7 pm
Tuesday 25 NEW Qigong with Ingrid 2 pm
Friday 8 Community Dinner – Pot Luck 6 pm
Friday 28 Community Dinner – Mexican 6 pm
SEPTEMBER
Every Tuesday Cuppa Cake & Chat, Light lunch & Services 10.30am-2pm
Friday 4 Community Dinner – Pot Luck 6 pm
Monday 7 TCC Crafternoon 1 pm
Tuesday 8 Community Recovery Committee 6 pm
Thursday 10 TCC
Saturday 12 RuffArtZ Greek Feast with live Greek music 8 pm
Sunday 13 CFA Research Interviews 10am – 8pm
Monday 14 CFA Research Interviews 10am – 8pm
Tuesday 15 CFA Research Interviews 10am – 8pm
Friday 18 Community Dinner Pot Luck 6 pm
Sunday 20 Coffee Cart & meet the RCRC team, 9:30-12:00 Free Event
Friday 25 Community Dinner AFL Grand Final Dinner 6 pm
BOOKINGS: Bill Eddy 0428 326 567 or Judy Eddy 0459 291 946 email j.eddy29@bigpond.com
PLEASE LEAVE YOUR CONTACT DETAILS SO THAT YOUR BOOKING CAN BE CONFIRMED
