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Events September 2010

Children Story Time at Nambucca Library
Date: every first Monday of the month 2010

Venue: Nambucca Library phone 6568 6906

Contact Details: 

Nambucca Heads Library,  Ridge Street, Nambucca Heads, phone (02) 6568 6906 email nambuccalib@crl.nsw.gov.au

Children Story Time starts at 10 AM for about an hour. NOT held in NSW School Holidays.

Children's storytime at Macksville Library
Date: First Friday every month 2010

Venue: Macksville Library

Contact Details: 

Macksville Library 41 Princess Street MACKSVILLE NSW 2447 Ph: 02 65681422 Email: macksvillelib@crl.nsw.gov.au

An hour of stories, craft and fun for pre-school children. 9.30 am to 10.30 am on the first Friday of every month. -Not held in NSW school holidays-

Regular Markets
Date: Regular Markets 2010

Venue: see description

 
DAY OF MONTH

LOCATION AND CONTACT DETAILS

3rd Friday Bowraville Producers Markets MiiMi House High St, Bowraville 6564 8855
Every Saturday Bowraville Community Markets, 8AM – 3PM Community Centre
1st Saturday bi - monthly in even months- Valla Beach Community Markets Gary    0411 038 654    
1st Saturday Dorrigo Showground, 0425 225 189 6 AM - 2PM
1st Saturday Kempsey Showground,    0413 335 363 
1st Saturday Coffs Harbour Showgrounds,    0422 057 125 
1st Saturday Glenreagh Country Markets, Recreation Ground, 6649 2008
2nd Saturday South West Rocks – Horseshoe Bay,    0427 788 767 
2nd Saturday Kempsey Growers Market–services club park, 6561 5223 /    0407 957 319 
2nd Saturday Woolgoolga Beach Trust Markets, beach reserve, 6654 1785
3rd Saturday Bellingen Markets, playing fields, 6655 2151
4th Saturday Sawtell Community Markets, First Avenue, 6653 3179
4th Saturday Macksville markets and auction Macksville Scout Hall   02 6569 9184  or   6568 2626 
2nd&4th Saturday Bellingen Organic Produce Markets, Showground, 6655 8720
Every Sunday

Coffs Jetty – 6653 6771 & Woolworths Carpark, 6658 3081 Coffs Harbour 
Harbourside Markets Coffs Harbour-  0407 661 990  

Last Sunday -bi-monthly in even months- Eungai ‘Unkya Reserve’ – Pacific Highway Eungai 6569 7814
1st Sunday CH Lions Club Car Boot Markets, Jetty Foreshore,    0417 704 588    
1st Sunday  Port Macquarie Art Markets Maritime Museum ring Necia    0401 526 936 
2nd Sunday Plaza Shopping Centre, Pacific Highway Nambucca Heads, 6569 4174

Nambucca Valley Country Music Club Inc. meets on last Sunday each month at Nambucca Bowling Club
Date: last Sunday each Month 2010

Venue: Nambucca Heads Bowling Club

Contact Details: 

Allen Kidd
President NVCMC 
werrilot75@bigpond.com

Nambucca Valley Country Music Club Inc.
meets on the last Sunday of each month.
Venue: Nambucca Heads Bowling Club.
Time: Noon - 4.30p.m.

We feature a live country band to back performers. 
Admission is $2 at the door. Membership is $5 per year. 
Usually around twelve performers appear before a crowd of around 80 country music fans.
A fun afternoon and all are invited to stay on for the “Bowlo’s” famous smorgasbord dinner at 5.00 p.m.

Bowraville Theatre showing of Animal Kingdom
Date: Saturday 4 September 2010

Venue: The Bowraville Theatre.

Contact Details: 

Bowraville Theatre  6564 7808

At 7pm the theatre will be showing the film ‘Animal Kingdom’, a film about a disruptive family which shows menace in a Melbourne crime family. Although it does not romanticise them, it sees them for what they are, simply beasts. David Stratton and Margaret Pomeroy have rated it four and a half stars. This is rated MA15+ and not suitable for children. Entry $10, concession $8. Doors open at 6pm.

Macksville History Week - titled Faces In The Street
Date: Saturday 4 - Sunday 12 September 2010

Venue: various locations in Macksville - see description

Contact Details: 

6564 2048 or email jilba@westnet.com.au  

This years’ History Week is from 4 – 12 September 2010, titled ‘Faces In The Street’. Mary Boulton Pioneer Cottage and Museum is holding three events for History Week.

The events are as follows:
 
Event 1:                    ‘Faces of Macksville and District: At Work, At Play and Formal’
When:                        Saturday 4 – Sunday 5 September 2010, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where:                       Rusty Iron Rally, Macksville Showground
Cost:                          Free with entry to Rusty Iron Rally
 
Event 2:                    ‘A Wander Around Old Macksville Town’
When:                        Saturday 11 September 2010, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where:                       Meet at Macksville Post Office
Cost:                          $5.00 general, $10 family, bookings not required.
 
Event 3:                    ‘Macksville Cemetery: A Look Behind the Names on Headstones’
When:                        Sunday 12 September 2010, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Where:                       Front Gate, Macksville Cemetery, Wallace St, Macksville.
Cost:                          $5.00, bookings are not required.
 
There will be posters displayed and information booklets at local libraries, Bowraville Folk Museum and various locations around the Valley.

Rusty Iron Rally At Macksville Showground
Date: Saturday 4 September and Sunday 5 September 2010

Venue: Macksville Showground

Contact Details: 

Ted 6562 6985
Mick 6568 4099
www.rustyironrally.com

The 15th annual RUSTY IRON RALLY - Fathers Day Weekend 4 & 5 September 2010

  • Kid Rides
  • Trade Stalls
  • Art & Craft Stalls
  • Craft Demonstrations
  • Antique & Collectable Stalls
  • Food & Refreshments on Grounds
  • Tractor Games
  • Vintage Tractors
  • Oil & Steam Engines
  • Vintage Cars, Bikes & Trucks
  • Working Machinery Displays
  • Sled Pulling & Balance Platform

See the Past come Alive

Grand Parade each day at 1:00 PM
Gates open daily at 9:00 AM
Admission: Adults $ 7 - Children $ 3 - Family $ 20

Fathers Day Lunch River Cruise
Date: Sunday 5 September Fathers Day Lunch Cruise 2010

Venue: Leaves at 1130 AM from jetty at Nambucca Valley Visitor Centre

Contact Details: 

For bookings ring 1800 646 587.

Fathers Day Lunch River Cruise

3-hour river cruise with special Fathers Day lunch, unlimited tea and coffee. Beer & wine available at extra cost on board, no BYO facilities.
Cost: $30 per adult l $15 kids 5-12 years l $10 kids 3-5 years.
 

Spoil your loved ones and book your tickets now! 

CLICK HERE TO BOOK Sunday 5 September 2010 start 11:30 AM return 14:30 PM

Nambug bike ride
Date: 5 September 2010

Venue: Urunga Pub

Contact Details: 

Jacki Fletcher  6569 0738

Tuckers Rock Ride
Meet at Urunga Pub at 8 AM for a 35 km mountain bike ride.

Barbeque Lunch River Cruise 11:30 AM-14:30 AM
Date: Wednesday 8 September 2010

Venue: Departs from wharf at Visitor Centre, Nambucca Heads

Contact Details: 

Nambucca River Houseboats for bookings please ring 1800 646 587

BARBEQUE LUNCH RIVER CRUISE  - Wednesday 08 September 2010  - 11:30 AM -14:30 PM duration 3 hours
3-hour river cruise with steak, sausage, jacket potatoes with sour cream, tossed salad, pasta salad, fried rice, dinner roll, dessert, unlimited tea and coffee. Beer & Wine available at extra cost on board, no BYO facilities.
Cost: $ 35 per adult l $ 20 kids 5-12 years l $ 5 kids 3-5 years  Click here to book

Bowraville Theatre: Antal Szalai and his Gypsy Band
Date: Friday 10 September 2010

Venue: Bowraville Theatre phone 6564 7808

Contact Details: 

Dorothy Evans. dje1@nor.com.au 65647808.

Fri.Sept 10 at 7.30.pm the BowravilleTheatre welcomes direct from Hungary Antal Szalai and his Gypsy Band with a night in Budapest and Vienna.

This a glorious night with the Minstrels of Magic. Szalai is everything a Gypsy violinist should be, this is a must see event for all those music lovers out there, there is nothing else like it in Australia.

Entry is $25.00, concession $20.00. Tickets can be obtained from the Theatre Office, and at the door subject to availability.

Bellingen's 20th Spring Plant Fair
Date: Saturday 11th September 2010

Venue: Bellingen Market Park, Bellingen NSW

Contact Details: 

8:00am to 2:00pm

For more information phone Lesley on 0429 171818, email lesleyg@westnet.com.au , or visit http://www.bellingen.com.au/view/1422/2556 for workshop details

Spring is the ideal time to make those planting additions to your garden, orchard or farm! 
Discover over 60 nursery and garden-related stalls with an extensive variety of tropical and sub-tropical, native, exotic or food-bearing, trees, shrubs, herbs or vegetable seedlings, compost, soil products and garden equipment. Interesting hourly workshops and activities for the family, good music, fine food, free entry, plenty of expert horticultural advice, information stalls, and the chance to win a wheelbarrow of plants donated by the stallholders make this a great day for garden lovers! 
Learn about Australian Bushfoods and Reptiles, the Spring Vegie Garden, Natural Pest Control, Seedsaving and Sustainable gardening, and enjoy the childrens activities, colouring competition and Northbank Community Garden Tours. Fundraiser for Bellingen Environment Centre, sponsored by Bellingen Courier Sun and Bellingen Community Markets.

Bowraville Arts Council Ball
Date: Saturday 11 September 2010

Venue: Grants Hall

Contact Details: 

Bowraville Theatre 6564 7808

The Arts Council will be holding a ball in Grants Hall on Saturday 11 September starting at 7.30 pm. This event is a night of fun and music to raise funds for our dressing rooms.  The Band ‘Jahbutu’ will provide a Caribbean Spectacular - dress is flamboyant/colourful. Tickets are $25 each and can be obtained from Bradleys Real Estate, Nambucca Heads; Arts & Framing, Macksville; Bowraville Post Office and Bowraville Theatre. See you there. Enquiries to Dale Hawkins 6564 7461.

Also in September the Bowraville Theatre Players will be performing ‘Jungle Book’ directed by Francis Warren. A fun occasion for children and adults alike. Further information to  follow.
 

 

Missabotti Community Markets
Date: Sunday 12 September 2010

Venue: Missabotti Hall

Contact Details: 

6564 7033 or 6564 7142

Don't miss the Missabotti Community Markets on Sunday, September 12.

There will be lots of great stalls, fresh produce, good food, live music and lots more.

Nambucca Valley Bird Observers Outing
Date: 3rd Thursday every month 2010

Venue: ring Neville 02 6568 9920 for details

Contact Details: 

Nambucca Valley Bird Observers

Neville Crompton 02 6568 9920

Next outing for the Birdo,s is on the 16/9/2010. Meet at Grassy Head RD. Just off Scotts Head Rd 0800hrs. Visitors welcome.

 

The Classical & Jazz Concert
Date: 19 June 2010 2010

Venue: Nambucca Entertainment Centre

Contact Details: 

Contact Harvey World Travel or Park Beach Music & Hi Fi Centre for tickets

The Classical & Jazz Concert. Nambucca Heads Entertainment Centre. Ridge street Nambucca Heads. 19th September 2010. 2.00 till 4.30 pm

Tickets available at Harvey World Travel, Waterfall Way Information Centre Bellingen, Roc Tha Kasba, Macksville or Park Beach Music & HiFi Centre - Park Beach Plaza

Tickets include afternoon tea $20 Adults $18 Pensioners $15 Children

All Enquiries 0412584237

Bowraville Producers Market
Date: 24th september2010 2010

Venue: High Street, Bowraville

Contact Details: 

MiiMi House  6564 8855

Bowraville Producers Market in High Street, Bowraville from 10 am until 5 pm.

The market showcases a range of local produce, artisan works and collectible bits and pieces.

Bowraville Film Society screens Lolita
Date: Saturday 25 September 2010

Venue: Bowraville Theatre

Contact Details: 

Bowraville Theatre - 74 High Street - Bowraville NSW 2449 - phone (02) 6564 7808

25th Sept. at 7pm. Lolita (1962. UK)
Drama/Romance. The Stanley Kubrick classic. A middle aged college professor becomes infatuated with a 14 year old nymphet. A chance to see what all the fuss was about.

 

Hot Rod Rally - Show and Shine
Date: Sun 26-Sat 2 October 2010

Venue: 2 Oct - Show and Shine, Bowra Street, Nambucca Heads on Sat morning

Contact Details: 

www.drag-ens.com   Valla Beach Resort 02 6569 5555

Email sent to Andrew 25 Aug requesting posters for VIC. (Gina)

Drag-ens Hot Rod Club  Hundreds of early model cars lovingly restored into works of art arrive at Valla Resort for their annual rally.The public are invited to the colourful Show and Shine display in Bowra Street on the Saturday morning.

Events October 2010

Nambug bike ride
Date: 3rd October 2010 2010

Venue: 174 Rosewood Rd, Warrell Creek

Contact Details: 

Lee Callingham  0410 088 862

Way Way Wonder
Meet at 174 Rosewood Rd, Warrell Creek at 8 AM for a 25 km mountain bike ride.

Mid Coast Observer Pro-Ag Agriculture Expo
Date: Fri 8 & Sat 9 October 2010

Venue: Macksville Showground

Contact Details: 

PRO AG AGRICULTURAL EXPO
Mid Coast Observer 6562 6622 or 0418 755 537 or 6562 6577 email: proag@ruralpress.com

Macksville also plays host to the annual Pro-Ag which over the years has turned into a gathering place for displays of all things agricultural. Held in October each year, the event attracts some 11,000 visitors to take in the many and varied attractions. As well as food and fun stalls, livestock and pets you can inspect the latest range of 4 wheel drive vehicles, boats, tractors and lawn mowers.

  • Chainsaw Races
  • Whip Cracking Fighting
  • Bovine Bingo
  • Live Sheep Shearing Demos
  • Yamaha Fishing Tank Display Beeef & Dairy Cattle Competition

Spring Tree Fair at Bowraville Racetrack
Date: 9 October 2010

Venue: Bowraville

Contact Details: 

Contact Nambucca Valley Landcare
 PO Box 239
 72 High St
 Bowraville 2449
 Ph 65647838
 tryan@nvlandcare.org.au

NAMBUCCA VALLEY LANDCARE - SPRING TREE FAIR

TREES, SHRUBS, FLOWERS, HERBS, and LOCAL PRODUCE SUITED TO THE MID NORTH COAST 

Where: Bowraville Race Track - Rodeo Drive - Bowraville
When: Saturday 9 OCTOBER 7.30am to 1.30pm 

FREE ENTRY If you have plants or produce to sell and would like a stall

Bowraville Film Society screens Flowers from another World
Date: Saturday 23 October 2010

Venue: Bowraville Theatre ph: 6564 7808

Contact Details: 

Bowraville Theatre 6564 7808

23rd Oct. at 7pm. Flowers from another World. (1999 Spain)

Comedy/Drama. Based on a true story this is a film about rural life in present day Spain. A little village with no women and no future organizes a big bachelor party to which all the single women of the neighbourhood are invited. Patricia from the Dominican Republic who has no ID. Milday from Havana who is dying to travel around the world. And Basque Mariroso frin themselves on the ‘bus of hope’ chartered by the village. What follows is a story of social integration and male/female relationships.

GT Falcon Annual Meet
Date: 29th Oct-31st October 2010

Venue: Valla Beach & Nambucca Heads

Contact Details: 

Jeff Mott (02) 6564 7188

Clubs from NSW & QLD have been meeting at Valla Beach for over 20 years - Show & Shine Bowra St Nambucca Heads Saturday 30th October 2010 from 8 AM - 1.30 PM.

Funkya at Unkya Eungai Markets - Art workshops - Music - Food & more
Date: Sunday 31 October 2010

Venue: Unkya Reserve, Eungai - just off the Pacific Highway -signposted

Contact Details: 

Alex on 6569 0119 or Jo on 6569 7814

This Sunday 31 October 2010 the Funkya @ Unkya event is on again at the Unkya Reserve in Eungai, signposted on the Pacific Highway, easy to find.

Yummy food, live music entertainment, art workshops and market stalls.

All proceeds go to the maintenance and upkeep of Unkya Reserve. Needless to say there'll be great coffee and food as well as great music and activities. We may even crank up the pizza oven!!

Enquiries and bookings to Alex on 6569 0119 or Jo on 6569 7814.

Events November 2010

Nambug bike ride
Date: 7 November 2010

Venue: Colins Surprise

Contact Details: 

Colin Mackinson 6568 2673

Colins Surprise
Ring Colin on 6568 2673  for details on the moutain bike ride.

Macksville Gift
Date: 13 November 2010

Venue: Allen Gillet Oval

Contact Details: 

Greg Wood 6568 2504 or 6566 6044

Macksville Gift Athletics compitition for proffesional and amateur sprinters, Little Athletics and Veterans competitions and Business House relays.
Conducted for over 50 years, includes a street parade and Gift Queen Competition.

Bowraville Film Society screens Joueaux Noel
Date: Saturday 27 November 2010

Venue: Bowraville Theatre

Contact Details: 

Bowraville Theatre 6564 7808

27th Nov.at 7pm. Joueaux Noel (2005 France)
Drama/Romance. On Christmas Eve during World War 1, the Germans, French and Scottish are trying to make peace, so they bury their dead and play football.

Events December 2010

Nambug bike ride
Date: 5 December 2010

Venue: Bowraville RSL car park

Contact Details: 

Greg Wood  6568 2504

Missabotti Markets (if on)
Meet at Bowraville RSL carpark at 8 am for a 25-30 km ride.
Sealed roads - great downhills - panniers useful.

Bowraville Film Society screens Best in Show
Date: Saturday 18 December 2010

Venue: Bowraville Theatre ph: 6564 7808

Contact Details: 

Bowraville Theatre  ph: 6564 7808

Saturday 18 December 2010 at 7pm. Best in Show. (2000 USA)
Comedy. A colourful array of characters compete at a National Dog Show. Directed by Christopher Guest. A comedy just in time for Christmas.

Events August 2012

VW Spectacular
Date: August 2012

Venue: Valla Beach & Nambucca Heads

Contact Details: 

Donna & Mark Pell 0427 695 203
website:www.volkswagenspectacular.com

 

Bienannual Event (even years)
Hunderds of these mighty VW-cars converge on Nambucca Heads and Valla Beach every second year.
One of the largest volkswagen shows in Australia. Racing, show & shine, fun events, swap meet, Local Markets much much more

Show & Shine Parade on Saturday in Bowra Street .

Further information :www.volkswagenspectacular.com