Events June 2009

The Artists have David Southgate beginning acrylic and pastel courses running for 8 weeks...every Tuesday beginning on 5th May...at the Small Hall of the N.E.C.

enquiries ring Lynn Greentree 65694382 for details.

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.

KYEEWA WALKING DATES    June - 2009

To get on the emailing list send an email to couchman@tadaust.org.au

An (N) indicates either a new place or a new walk - (17s) Seventeen Summits  (OP) - Own Patch

The Nambucca Valley Bird Observers Club March Meeting was on 21/05/2009 to the Taylors Arm area. Another great day was enjoyed by all.

The next outing is on Thursday 18June 09 at 8 am, meet at Bowraville RSL Car Park. Visitors welcome, but please ring Neville before.

Contact Neville Crompton (02) 6568 9920 if you would like to join this outing.

We love to see new faces be they locals or visitors. Contact telephone numbers for the rides are shown. If anyone wants advice about rides they can do on their own, the best contact would be our President- Allan Duthie on 65681433 or Greg Wood 65682504 as a second point of call.

Nambug 2009 First Sunday of month often at 8am but sometimes at 9

When?	Who ?	Why ?	Where?	Way to Go?	Wheels? Etc
June 7th	Allan Duthie 65681433	Hanging Rock Revisited	9.00am Bowraviile RSL	25km	More adventurous
July 5th	Alison Pope 65683363	Tamban Untwisted	Paddy's Rest       9.00am	35km	Dirt roads mainly
August 2nd	Peter Lawry 65681755	Viewmont &Valla Rd	8.00am Lions Park, Macksville	35km	Hybrid / mountain bike needed
September 6th	Allan Duthie 65681433	Swampy water ride	8am Stuarts Point Tavern	40 kms	Mixed surfaces & vegetation densities
October 4th	Lee Callingham 0410 088862	Way Way forest & Mtn climb	8.00am, 174 Rosewood Rd warrell Creek	25 kms	Picturesque ride thru Way Way -hybrid
November 1st	Steve & Jacki Fletcher 65690738	This is Steve's secret	8.00am Lions Park, Macksville	40 kms max	Hybrid/mountain bike needed
December 6th	Col Makinson 65682673	Newee Creek	8.00am Lions Park, Macksville	40kms max	Hybrid/mountain bike needed

Every Saturday 1st Saturday	Bowraville Community Markets, 8AM – 3PM Community Centre -even months- Valla Beach Community Markets 6569 6886 John
1st Saturday	Dorrigo Showground, 6657 5244
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, 0408 326 884
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
2nd&4th Saturday	Bellingen Organic Produce Markets, Showground, 6655 8720
Every Sunday	Coffs Jetty – 6653 6771 & Woolworths Carpark, 6658 3081 Coffs Harbour
Last Sunday	-even months- Eungai ‘Unkya Reserve’ – just off the Pacific Highway
1st Sunday	CH Lions Club Car Boot Markets, Jetty Foreshore, 0417 704 588
2nd Sunday	Plaza Shopping Centre, Pacific Highway Nambucca Heads, 6568 7310
1st Sunday every 3 months	Bowraville Lions Market, Racecourse, 6564 7714 Please ring for dates

Events July 2009

KYEEWA WALKING DATES July 2009

An (N) indicates a new place or a new walk - (17s) Seventeen Summits  (OP) - Own Patch

3 day long board surfing event for all ages. Great venue for surfers and spectators for a true classic event.

Saturday 5/07/09  Bowra Cup Meeting.

Everyone is welcome at all meetings and a bus is available from Nambucca Heads bus stop adjacent to the Police Station.

The Nambucca River Jockey Club is a voluntary run organisation and all profits are used to manage, maintain and upgrade the race course facility. There is no other income apart from patronage at our meetings.

All facilities are available for on course punting including metropolitan and interstate meetings.

Refreshment and food outlets are available and family and picnic areas are also available. All are welcome and invited to experience a true friendly country race meeting.

Further meetings: Saturday 3 October, Bellingen Cup Meeting. Saturday 26 December, 2009, Boxing Day Meeting. In 2010 meetings will be held 16/01/2010, 13/03/2010 and 17/04/2010.

12th July, 09 at 2pm Sunday the Theatre will be showing ‘Seventeen Again’ starring Zac Efron. There will be a further update on this in the July issue of the Community News, but keep that date free for another delightful afternoon.

A charity fund raising performance for Camp Quality by the AUSTRALIAN GIRLS CHOIR will be held at the Nambucca Heads Entertainment Centre on Monday 13 July at 1.30pm. The performance is a 45 minute program of choral delight. Following the performance there will be an informal afternoon tea where the girls will meet and chat to the audience members.

Belinda of the choir has said "she is pleased the girls will be able to perform for the Nambucca Community and that they are happy to help with fund raising."

Admission is $5. Children are free.

For further details please contact Pat Richardson on 6568 6239 or email publicity.nvac@tsn.cc

WATCH OUT! ......Here come the "WILD AUSSIES"
Join in on all the fun this July School Holidays and help our friendly crew by singing and dancing their way around Australia, as they go in search of the Mysterious Wombat.Along the way you will befriend some of Australia's most loveable and endangered Wild Aussies.

This highly energetic 50 minute Show will have children and adults of all ages up on their feet dancing and singing along to a cavalcade of original Aussie songs.

The Wild Aussies - Looking for a Wombat- show will capture the imagination of all ages and is a uniquely Australian way to learn how every Little Aussie can make a positive difference to our ever changing world.

The Wild Aussies children’s show is an exciting & exhilarating show for the entire family, helping bring to the attention of our Little Aussies the enduring characteristics of some of Australia’s most Endangered Animal Species.

Aimed to educate as well as entertain, the Wild Aussies is a show about difference, accepting others and the importance of preserving our Australian Wildlife. From the tip of the East Coast to the smaller regions of the Western plains you will be swept up into this magical adventure. Helping our friendly crew by singing and dancing their way around this great brown land, you will befriend and discover some important things about our mysterious wildlife.

The Wild Aussies children’s show features a cavalcade of original Aussie songs that will have audiences tapping their feet to these captivating tunes. Featured songs include:

‘The Australian Animal Alphabet’,
‘Little Aussies’,
‘The Roxie Rock’ and the enchanting ‘Binda Bilby Ballad’.

“Endearing and full of fun and laughter, the Wild Aussies show is great fun for the entire family..... Educational and joyously musical children’s entertainment at its charismatic best.”
(Bryce Hallett - Sydney Morning Herald)

“Fabulous costumes, vibrant characters and valuable environmental messages. The cast were enthusiastic, passionate and truly professional day after day. Kids absolutely loved it and the show kept audiences captivated from start to finish. Their songs were fun, catchy and appealing to audiences of all ages. We hope to have the Wild Aussies back very soon.”
(Amy Curl - Marketing, Guest & Commercial Operations - Taronga Zoo)

The Wild Aussies crew will capture the imagination of all ages and is a uniquely Australian way to learn how every Little Aussie can make a positive difference.

Events August 2009

We will be having the Sydney Con visiting us once again on Sunday 9th August, at 2 p.m.   A nice Sunday afternoon in winter to delight you at the Nambucca Entertainment Centre......The brass Quintet will be accompanied on the piano by David Miller, the head of Music performance at the Sydney Con...Tickets at door.

Events September 2009

The Rusty Iron Rally

Saturday & Sunday 5th & 6th September 2009 - Fathers Day Weekend - Macksville Showground

Held Fathers’ Day weekend it is the largest vintage and heritage machinery show on the North Coast and is a day out for the whole family.

Presented by the Mid North Coast Machinery Restoration Club it features: • Vintage and heritage machinery in working order, much of it restored.
• Cars, motorcycles, and trucks.
• Tractors.
• Stationary & portable engines and various types of machinery.
• Model engines.
• Antique Radios.
• Exhibits of collectables and memorabilia.
• Trade stalls offering old and new wares.
AVAILABE ON SITE:

FREE PARKING

FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS

For further information contact the club on either 02 6568 4099 or 65644096

OR

Visit our web site at www.RustyIronRally.com

, Janet Seidel and her combo...on Friday 11th Sept..at 8 p.m.   We had a packed hall last time..

Centenary of Valla Hall, 1909-2009.

The Committee of the Valla Public Hall are celebrating the Centenary of Valla Hall, 26th & 27th September 2009.

In conjunction with the centenary we are also holding a reunion of the previous Valla Junior Farmers Club.

We are having a wall of memorabilia and history in the hall, and we need your help with this. Would you be able to put together a story/history of your family (or your time with the Junior Farmers) whilst living in Valla, and if possible include a photo please. We can then put them on display, and you will be able to take it home with you on the Sunday (or we can return it to you).

SOME ACTIVITIES PLANNED FOR THE WEEKEND WILL BE:

Saturday; Beginning at 10am. Morning/afternoon tea and light lunches available. Static display of old machinery and tractors. Junior Farmers Reunion. Story telling of olden days.
7pm Dance and cutting of the Centenary Cake

Sunday; 9am Ecumenical Church Service followed by morning tea. Junior Farmers Reunion. Game of cricket (as of olden days).

You and your family (please let them all know) are invited to come along and join in the memories and activities of the weekend.

Events October 2009

All our artists are gearing up for the Bi-Annual art show to be held at the Nambucca Heads Entertainment Centre during October.

All NVAC members and friends are invited to be volunteers during the week of the Art Show. Please contact Lynne Greentree, 6569 4382 or Jenni Urquhart, 6568 6049.

Hundreds of early model cars, lovingly transformed into works of art arrive at Valla Beach each year in the September/October school holidays for their annual rally. The public is invited to the colorful Show & Shine display in Bowra Street on the Saturday of the long October weekend in the morning. The Show and Shine in 2009 will be on Saturday the 10th of October from 10 AM - noon in Bowra Street, Nambucca Heads.

Come and see the spectacular Dog Agility Grand Prix 2009, for the second time held at the Macksville Showground!

This is one of the ultimate events in Australian Dog Agility and attracts around 150 competitors and their families.

The 11th annual Grand Prix, run by the Agility Dog Association of Australia (ADAA), will be held for the first time at the Macksville Showgrounds over the long weekend in October.

If you would like to see dogs flying over hurdles, powering through tunnels, zipping through a slalom of upright poles and scaling ramps of different sizes, then this is the event to visit! Come and cheer along our smallest dog 'Maggie' (a mini daschund!!) to scale a ramp of over a metre! Dogs of all sizes and breeds – from the very smallest, such as a daschund; to some of the biggest such as a standard poodle, including many of our ever popular Australian working breeds - compete as a team with their owner against the clock to negotiate various obstacle courses.

This event attracts over 150 competitors and their dogs from around the country each year. Events commence on the Friday (2 October) night with the 24 Weave Pole Challenge (where you can see dogs slalom through 24 upright poles in mere seconds!) and continue with 3 full days of agility over the long weekend.

Showtimes:
Friday 02 Oct 09 from 6 PM - 10 PM
Saturday 03 Oct 09 from 9.30 AM - 6.30 PM
Sunday 04 Oct 09 from 8 AM - 5 PM
Monday 05 Oct 09 from 8 AM - 1 PM

The festival is held in the beautiful sunny Nambucca Valley on the Mid North Coast, located halfway between Brisbane and Sydney.  Our Hinterland town is surrounded by forests, farmland and national parks and is within 15 minutes drive of some of the most pristine beaches on the coast.

Bowraville was once the cedar getting capital of the area and welcomes all to a day of music, arts and crafts, games and activities, sideshows and stalls; with something for everyone.  Try your luck at activities the whole family can enjoy, watch the parade of floats, see the Tug O' War and sample our local cuisine.

Bowraville is a town of contrast with a main street lined with footpaths shaded by verandahs, museums, art galleries and a treasure trove of Aboriginal art and culture. For an update on the festival program please see http://bowraville.nsw.au/events

 The Back to Bowra Committee is seeking community support to ensure that this year's event is a success. Please contact Cherie at the Bowraville Post Office on 6564 7169 or Hector 0n 0488 542 863.

BELLINGEN CUP DAY

Everyone is welcome at all meetings and a bus is available from Nambucca Heads at around 11.30 AM and midday for each meeting returning after the last race. Fare is $ 5 return.  Further details on the buses are avaiable closer to the date.

The Nambucca River Jockey Club is a voluntary run organisation and all profits are used to manage, maintain and upgrade the race course facility. There is no other income apart from patronage at our meetings.

All facilities are available for on course punting including metropolitan and interstate meetings.

Refreshment and food outlets are available and family and picnic areas are also available. All are welcome and invited to experience a true friendly country race meeting.

Events November 2009

Nearly each year, the Tallowood Community School organises for a range of handmade houses in the Bellingen/Bowraville area to be opened to the public. For a modest fee visitors can inspect houses made from mud brick, rammed earth, wattle and daub, mud and sawdust packing and stone and wood construction. There is also an opportunity to inspect permaculture and solar energy uses. For more information contact the school on (02) 6564 7619 or email: admin@tallowood.nsw.edu.au

Events December 2009

The Bowraville River Jockey Club will host a community Boxing Day race meeting on the 26th of December 2009, gates open at Bowraville Racecourse at 11 AM. A five-race program will feature the day, entry $ 8 for adults, $ 6 concession and children under 16 years are free.

There will be  buses running from Scotts Head Bowling Club at 11.15 AM, Macksville Post Office at 11.30 AM, Valla Beach Tavern at 11.15 AM and Nambucca Heads Police Station at 11.25 AM. PLEASE CHECK THESE BUSTIMES CLOSER TO DATE

Everyone is welcome at all meetings. The Nambucca River Jockey Club is a voluntary run organisation and all profits are used to manage, maintain and upgrade the race course facility. There is no other income apart from patronage at our meetings.

All facilities are available for on course punting including metropolitan and interstate meetings.

Refreshment and food outlets are available and family and picnic areas are also available. All are welcome and invited to experience a true friendly country race meeting.

Early welcome to the New Year (4 pm-10 pm) by the ocean in Scotts Head. This is an Alcohol Free Family Event - carnival rides, live music, jumping castle, glo-rope stall, food vans etc.
Spectacular fireworks off Elephant Head at 9.30 pm.

Events January 2010

Everyone is welcome at all meetings and a bus is available from Nambucca Heads bus stop and midday for each meeting returning after the last race. More informatio on available buses will be available closer to the date.  

See ads in forthcoming Happenings and Guardian. The Nambucca River Jockey Club is a voluntary run organisation and all profits are used to manage, maintain and upgrade the race course facility. There is no other income apart from patronage at our meetings.

All facilities are available for on course punting including metropolitan and interstate meetings.

Refreshment and food outlets are available and family and picnic areas are also available. All are welcome and invited to experience a true friendly country race meeting.

Events March 2010

Everyone is welcome at all meetings and a bus is available from Nambucca Heads bus stop adjacent to the Police Station.

The Nambucca River Jockey Club is a voluntary run organisation and all profits are used to manage, maintain and upgrade the race course facility. There is no other income apart from patronage at our meetings.

All facilities are available for on course punting including metropolitan and interstate meetings.

Refreshment and food outlets are available and family and picnic areas are also available. All are welcome and invited to experience a true friendly country race meeting.

Further meetings: Saturday 17/04/2010.

Events April 2010

Everyone is welcome at all meetings and a bus is available from Nambucca Heads bus stop adjacent to the Police Station.

The Nambucca River Jockey Club is a voluntary run organisation and all profits are used to manage, maintain and upgrade the race course facility. There is no other income apart from patronage at our meetings.

All facilities are available for on course punting including metropolitan and interstate meetings.

Refreshment and food outlets are available and family and picnic areas are also available. All are welcome and invited to experience a true friendly country race meeting.

Events July 2010

Bienannual Event (even years)
Hunderds of these mighty VW-cars converge on Nambucca Heads and Valla Beach every second year.

Show & Shine Parade on Sunday morning.

Further information :www.volkswagenspectacular.com