Events December 2008
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Kyeewa Walks December 2008/January 2009 |
Date: see description 2008
Venue: see description
| Contact Details: | Please phone the organiser at least ONE day before walk, and earlier for other events |
KYEEWA December 2008/January 2009 WALKING DATES
Please note a new email address, to get on the emailing list Contact couchman@tadaust.org.au
An (N) signifies either a new place or a new walk
(17s) Seventeen Summits (OP) “Own Patch”
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Wed 3rd December 2008
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Bongil Bongil Nat. Park (N)
Peninsular Trail
Eastern / Western (Easy)
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Maureen
66557732
Nick
65695627
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Sun
7th December 2008
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Buckrabendini Creek Easy Walks (N)
On Trails, Crossing Creek
Possible Camp Overnight Saturday 6th
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Pfil
65687864
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Wed
10th December 2008
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Valery, Seaview, Trails and Pine Creek
(N) (Medium)
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Bernie & Rob
65695499
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Sun
14th December 2008
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Evening Beach Walk
Deep Creek to Black Rock and return (Easy)
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Nick
65695627
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Wed
17th December 2008
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Christmas Get Together
Short Walk. Mylestrom Picnic Area (Easy)
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Jean
65695099
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Kyeewa Bush Walkers Program for January. 2009
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Thu
22nd January 2009
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Valla Tavern Dinner 6.30pm (N) (OP)
PSVP 12.01.2009
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Nick
65695627
Jean
65695099
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Wed
28th January 2009
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Start of year “Urunga Walk”
BBQ Lunch at Johns
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John
66555602
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Suggestions or Offers for February 2009 Walks to:
TBA
Please see car pooling calculation sheet for sharing travelling costs
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You can find this information at http://www.nambuccatourism.com/events_monthly.asp
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Nambucca Valley Bird Observers Outing |
Date: 3rd Thursday every month 2008
Venue: ring Neville 02 6568 9920 for details
| Contact Details: | Neville Crompton 02 6568 9920 |
The Nambucca Valley Bird Observers Club october Meeting was on 20/11/2008 in the Urunga, Toormina and the Coffs Botanical Gardens. 19 members attended, they sighted 72 species, bird of the day was the Brush Turkey.
A great day was enjoyed by all.
The next outing is on Thursday 18 December 08. Meeting point is the Valla Beach Tavern at 8.30 AM, going to the Valla area, then back to the tavern for Christmas lunch. Visitors welcome, but please ring Neville before.
Contact Neville Crompton (02) 6568 9920 if you like to join this outing.
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Regular Markets |
Date: Regular Markets 2008
Venue: see description
| Every Saturday |
Bowraville Community Markets, 8AM – 3PM Community Centre |
| 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 |
| 1st Sunday |
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 |
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AIYEP Concert |
Date: Thursday, 4 December 2008 2008
Venue: Nambucca Heads Entertainment Centre, 7.15pm
| Contact Details: | Lee Gilliland: 65695018. |
AIYEP Concert featuring*:
Acehnese Clapping Dance (Ratoh Doek)
Acehnese Percussion Dance (Rapai Geleng)
Collaboration of Indonesian Martial Arts (Rampak Rancak)
Medley of Indonesian Folk Songs
And many more....
Everyone is welcome - ticket is free.
AIYEP is 18 Indonesian youth aged 21-25 living and doing work experiences at Nambucca Valley and surrounding areas for 3 weeks.
Please contact Lee Gilliland at 65695018 for more information.
*Performances are subject to change
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Indonesian Traditional Dance Performance at Entertainment Centre, Nambucca Heads |
Date: Thursday 4th December 2008 2008
Venue: Nambucca Entertainment Centre, Nambucca Heads, 7.15 PM
| Contact Details: | Lee Gilliland 65695018. |
Eighteen of Indonesian youth are visiting Nambucca Valley and surrounding areas as a part of their Australia-Indonesia Youth Exchange Program 2008/2009. The program has two main phases, which are Australian and Indonesian phases. Each phase is divided into city- and country-stay for three weeks respectively with a one-week holiday in between. They had finished the city-stay of the Australian phase in Sydney and had had their holiday in Coffs Harbour. They are having home-stays with a number of local people to experience the Australian daily lives as well as work experiences at local institutions.
They will be performing Indonesian traditional dances, folk songs as well as their traditional costumes parade at the Nambucca Entertainment Centre, Ridge Street, Nambucca Heads, at 7.15 PM.
For further info please contact Lee Gilliland at 65695018.
Everyone is welcome to attend...there may be a gold coin donation
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'Munchin', Lunchin', Music Function' at the Nambucca Entertainment Centre |
Date: Thursday 4th December 2008 2008
Venue: Nambucca Entertainment Centre, Nambucca Heads
| Contact Details: |
Pat Richardson, NVAC publicity officer.
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The NVAC is holding another free 'Munchin', Lunchin', Music Function' at the Nambucca Entertainment Centre on Thursday 4th December from 11.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m....with our own pianiste extraordinaire, Phyllis Rea-Lloyd, singing and playing on the Grand Piano...I am sure she will have something up her sleeve for Christmas and sing-a-longs will be the order of the day. Come and join us and bring your sandwiches and a cushion...stay five minutes or stay two hours...
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Stringer Gallery in Nambucca Entertainment Centre - Morning tea |
Date: Thursday 4th December 2008 2008
Venue: Stringer Gallery, Nambucca Entertainment Centre, RidgeStreet, Nambucca Heads
| Contact Details: |
Pat Richardson, NVAC publicity officer.
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The Valley Art Group is having their morning tea for their Artist of the month, Fay Ledger at 10 a.m..Thursday, 4th December.... in the Stringer Gallery of the N.E.C. Everyone is welcome to attend...come to that and stay on for the Free Concert at 11.30 a.m. While in the Gallery, there are cards and paintings for sale...and at very reasonable prices...one whole wall is called "Affordable Arts!!!'
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Guitarists The Date Brothers perform Gypsy Jazz Guitar music at Bowravile Theatre |
Date: Saturday 6th December 2008 2008
Venue: Bowraville Theatre ph: 6564 7808
| Contact Details: | Bowraville Theatre ph: 6564 7808 |
Dec.6th, 08 at 8pm The well known Guitarists The Date Brothers will be performing Gypsy Jazz Guitar music.
Ian Date is based in Ireland and is recognised as being one of Australia's best guitar exports and has played and recorded with some of the greatest names in the business - Don Burrows, Tom Baker and James Morrison. Nigel Date is based in Sydney and besides his love of jazz sits a Rock guitarist whio performs with John Maddox and Tim Bradley in Eye of Chaos and collaborates with some of Australia's best jazz musicians in a melange of bands.
Together they will play, Gypsy, swing, jazz, waltzes and Ian will also play the trumpet and sing.
Ian returns to Australia every year to perform in front of his many followers, and to catch up with family, and he would love to say 'Hi' to his old Macksville High School colleagues and teachers whilst at the Bowraville Theatre.
Entry is $15.00 and tickets are available at the door. Cafe and Doors will be open at 7pm.
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VALLA BEACH COMMUNITY MARKET |
Date: Saturday 6th of December 2008 2008
Venue: Valla Community Preschool
The Valla Beach Community holds a market festival on the first Saturday of every second month (next being 6th December), focusing on home made and grown local produce in food, arts, crafts and fantastic musical talent.
The event runs from 8am to 2pm in the beautiful landscaped grounds of the Valla Community Preschool, just east off the Pacific Highway on Valla Beach Road, Valla Beach, a serene and peaceful seaside village.
The valley's community groups such as WIRES, Nambucca Valley Conservation, Valla Fire Brigade, Headspace Nambucca Youth and 2NVR Community Radio also participate to spread the good word and valuable work they carry out in the area.
Talented local musicians play throughout the day, (next market - Lea Gillard & Paul Clement) creating a wonderful relaxing vibe to the venue. A selection of food and drinks are available along with over 50 quality stalls.
The market is an initiative of the Valla Beach Urban & Hall Management Committee to raise money for the protection, repairs and positive growth of Valla Beach along with creating an avenue for networking and bringing the community together for good times and great bargains. Cruise along for a fun day and good vibe of diversity and spirit down by the sea.
The market is proudly supported by local businesses, the Nambucca Shire Council and 2NVR Community Radio 105.9fm. For all enquiries please call Kaz on 0419 218800 or email kselbie@bigpond.net.au.
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Bowraville Theatre screens "Welcome to the Sticks" |
Date: Saturday, 13th December 2008 2008
Venue: Bowraville Theate, High Street, Bowraville
| Contact Details: | Bowraville Theatre - phone 6564 7808 |
Dec.13th, 08 @ 7pm the Theatre will be showing the film 'Welcome to the Sticks' , an extremely popular French film with subtitles about Phillippe who dreams of a posting to the beautiful South of France to improve the mood of his demanding wife.
When he is sent to the North of France he goes alone with his wife's sympathies. Instead of living a grim life he is soon surrounded by good friends and fun. His wife refuses to believe him and he is soon embroiled in lies.See how this story unravels and how Phillippe copes.
Entry is $10.00, concession and BAC members $8.00, and a Family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) $20.00, and further children will be charged $5.00.
Cafe and doors open at 6pm.
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Choir Leading Xmas Carols |
Date: 14 December, 2008 2008
Venue: Anglican Church, Cnr Short and Kent Sts, Nambucca Heads
| Contact Details: | Leonie, 6568 9029 |
Choir Leading Xmas Carols.
2 pm.
14 December, 2008 in Anglican Church. Corner of Short Street and Kent Street.
For more information please contact Leonie, 6568 9029.
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Christmas Carols at Macksville |
Date: 14 December, 2008 2008
Venue: Swimming Complex
| Contact Details: | Elizabeth, Salvation Army. 6568 2353. |
Christmas Carols at Macksville. 14 December, 2008.
Starting at 7pm at the Swimming Complex.
For further information please contact Elizabeth, 6568 2353.
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Christmas Carols at Bowraville |
Date: 17 December, 2008 2008
Venue: School
| Contact Details: | Elizabeth, Salvation Army. |
Christmas Carols at Bowraville. At the primary school.
Starting at 7pm.
For more information please contact Elizabeth, 6568 2353.
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Hands On Bowraville |
Date: 18 December, 2008 2008
Venue: Bowraville
Hands On Bowraville
Have you been to Bowraville lately? Thursday 18December is your opportunity to experience all Bowraville has to offer at the first Bowraville Open Day, “Hands On Bowraville”.
Having recently received funding from the Department of State and Regional Development and Nambucca Shire Council to develop tourism in Bowraville the local community have started working together to boost the towns offerings both to tourists and locals.
“It’s easy to overlook the offerings of your local community” said local tourism project coordinator Kerry Grace
“There is so much to do in Bowraville, it has an authentic sense of culture from the museums to the galleries through to culture of the Gumbaynggirr people. My children love visiting the museum and galleries where we feel comfortable exploring the many and varied hands on activities and learning experiences.
Kerry says that cultural tourism in Bowraville is emerging and its only a matter of time before new Indigenous business enterprise is seen in the community.
“I’ve seen some of the creative products made in our town and they are of very high quality. Some very talented local Indigenous artists are selling works at the local art gallery and there are new groups in dance, craft and art emerging.”
Bowraville welcomes you to drop in for the open day on 18 December. Try some of Renae’s famous handmade chocolates, pick up some new treats for your home at the Bowraville Art Gallery, or one of the local gift shops and don’t forget to put aside some time to check out the theatre and the massive hands on museum collections (with free tickets on offer for the day).
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Bowraville Theatre Film Society screens Bedazzled (1967) |
Date: Saturday 20 December 2008 2008
Venue: Bowraville Theatre ph: 6564 7808
| Contact Details: | Bowraville Theatre ph: 6564 7808 |
Our silly season film! British duo Dudley Moore and Peter Cook collaborated in this comic parody of the Faust legend that satirises life, love, desire and eternal salvation, and features the buxom charms of Raquel Welsh.
Films are at the Bowraville Theatre, 74 High Street Bowraville, from 7pm on Saturdays. Features will be preceded by a short film. The Café is open from 6.00 – come in for a light meal and great coffee and snacks before the film!
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Carols in the Field |
Date: 21 December, 2008 2008
Venue: BJ Biffen Field
| Contact Details: | Anglican Church; Leonie, 6568 9029 |
Carols in the Field.
Sunday 21 December at 6pm at BJ Biffen Field, Nambucca Heads.
Childrens activities, sausage sizzle and christmas carols
All welcome.
For more information please contact Leonie on 6568 9029.
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Nambucca River Jockey Club Race Meetings |
Date: Friday 26th December 2008 - BOXING DAY 2008
Venue: Bowraville Racecourse, Rodeo Drive, Bowraville
Everyone is welcome at all meetings and a bus is available from Nambucca Heads bus stop adjacent to the Police Station at 11.30 AM and midday for each meeting returning after the last race. Fare is $ 5 return.
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.
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New Years Eve Celebration |
Date: Wednesday 31 December 2008 2008
Venue: Scotts Head Reserve
| Contact Details: | Michelle (02) 6568 1439
Tina & Pip (02) 6569 7144 |
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.
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Events January 2009
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Nambucca River Jockey Club Race Meetings |
Date: Saturday 3rd January 2009 - Kids Day 2009
Venue: Bowraville Racecourse, Rodeo Drive, Bowraville
Everyone is welcome at all meetings and a bus is available from Nambucca Heads bus stop adjacent to the Police Station at 11.30 AM and midday for each meeting returning after the last race. Fare is $ 5 return.
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.
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Valla Fair |
Date: Sunday 4th of January 2009
Venue: Valla Lions Reserve, Oceanview Drive Valla Beach
| Contact Details: | Valla Lions Club
Dave Mason (secretary) a.h. 6569 5804 |
A fun day for the whole family organised by Valla Lions Club.
Free Entry-Wheelchair friendly
60+ Market Stalls---Dodgem Cars--Rides & More
Raffles all Day.Drawn at 1.00pm--- Plenty of Food Available from 7.00am
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Way Way Art Workshops |
Date: 5-23 January, 2009 2009
Venue: Way Way Forest Lodge, Scotts Head Rd., halfway between Macksville and Scotts Head

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Events February 2009
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VALLA BEACH COMMUNITY MARKET |
Date: Saturday 7th February 2009 2009
Venue: Valla Community Preschool
The Valla Beach Community holds a market festival on the first Saturday of every second month (next being 7th February), focusing on home made and grown local produce in food, arts, crafts and fantastic musical talent.
The event runs from 8am to 2pm in the beautiful landscaped grounds of the Valla Community Preschool, just east off the Pacific Highway on Valla Beach Road, Valla Beach, a serene and peaceful seaside village.
The valley's community groups such as WIRES, Nambucca Valley Conservation, Valla Fire Brigade, Headspace Nambucca Youth and 2NVR Community Radio also participate to spread the good word and valuable work they carry out in the area.
Talented local musicians play throughout the day, creating a wonderful relaxing vibe to the venue. A selection of food and drinks are available along with over 50 quality stalls.
The market is an initiative of the Valla Beach Urban & Hall Management Committee to raise money for the protection, repairs and positive growth of Valla Beach along with creating an avenue for networking and bringing the community together for good times and great bargains. Cruise along for a fun day and good vibe of diversity and spirit down by the sea.
The market is proudly supported by local businesses, the Nambucca Shire Council and 2NVR Community Radio 105.9fm. For all enquiries please call Kaz on 0419 218800 or email kselbie@bigpond.net.au.
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Events March 2009
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Nambucca River Jockey Club Race Meetings |
Date: Saturday 14th March 2009 2009
Venue: Bowraville Racecourse, Rodeo Drive, Bowraville
Everyone is welcome at all meetings and a bus is available from Nambucca Heads bus stop adjacent to the Police Station at 11.30 AM and midday for each rning after the last race. Fare is $ 5 return.
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.
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Events April 2009
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Nambucca River Jockey Club Race Meetings |
Date: 18th April 2009 Saturday 2009
Venue: Bowraville Racecourse, Rodeo Drive, Bowraville
Everyone is welcome at all meetings and a bus is available from Nambucca Heads bus stop adjacent to the Police Station at 11.30 AM and midday for each rning after the last race. Fare is $ 5 return.
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.
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Breakfast by the River |
Date: Sunday 19 April 2009 2009
Venue: Gordon Park Nambucca Heads
| Contact Details: | Bev Casson 6568 6429
Email Bev Casson bevnbaz@bigpond.net.au |
Breakfast by the River - the Nambucca Valley Community Arts market promotion of local Arts, craft and produce, will be held on Sunday 19 April 2009.
The theme of the day as usual is 'Make it, Bake it, or Grow it locally'. A great day is assured as the event has been growing in popularity each year with stallholders, tourists and locals alike.
There is plenty to do for the whole family,: art and craft stall, plants and produce, facepainting and cosmetic tattoos for children, bacon, egg, and sausage sandwiches galore, cakes, slices, gourmet biscuits and preserves, tea, coffee and drinks, local community groups, demonstrations by artisans and more.
There will be live music to tap your feet ato while you enjoy your morning in the park.
Stalls can be booked, $ 15 for a 3 metre site and proof of insurance is required. Ring Bev 6568 6429 for details.
HOW GET TO GORDON PARK: take the turn into Wellington Drive opposite Woolworth.
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NAMBUCCA VALLEY 2009 AUTUMN GOLF CARNIVAL |
Date: Sunday 26 April - Friday 1st May 2009 2009
Venue: Valla Beach - Nambucca Heads- Bellingen - Urunga
| Contact Details: | Valla Beach Caravan Park & resort 6569 5555 |
NAMBUCCA VALLEY 2009 AUTUMN GOLF CARNIVAL
The format for the Golf Carnival is as follows:
- 9 hole individual Stableford – men’s and ladies separate competitions
- Handicaps to be allocated under the Calloway system.
- Daily trophies
- Event trophies allocated on point score over 4 days – 5 points for win, 3 points for 2
Week’s Golf programme: ($10.00 per course per day, bus transfers free)
(Play as many or as few events as you like)
Sunday 26th April 5.30pm - Complimentary “Welcoming Evening Sausage Sizzle”.
Presentation of Week’s Programme.
Monday 27th April Free morning for R&R at the Resort – sleep-in, walk the beach, or just spend some time catching up with friends.
12.30pm Hit Off - First Competition Round – Bellingen Golf Club.
Tuesday 28th April
9.30am Hit Off - Second Competition Round – Urunga Golf Club.
1.00pm – Lunch @ Anchors Wharf Restaurant, River Rat Boat Cruise & Raleigh Winery visit
Wednesday 29th April
9.30am Valley Trail Farm visit.
1.00pm $10.00 lunch & free drink at V-Wall Tavern.
Enjoy the sights of Nambucca, the beaches and headlands, the artworks on our breakwall, mosaic wall in front of Police Station and panoramic views to South West Rocks and the hinterland.
Thursday 30th April
Free morning for R & R. 1.30pm - Third Competition Round – Nambucca Island Golf Club.
Steak Night at Golf Club – 2 course meal $15.00 per head.
Friday 1st May
9.30am Hit Off - Final Competition Round – Nambucca Island Golf Club. Afternoon R & R at Valla Beach Resort.
Happy Hour in our Woolshed Bar and complimentary “Presentation BBQ”.
Accommodation at Valla Beach Caravan Park & Resort:
Powered Site (8m x 13m) – with CMCA Discount $19.90 per night for two people
Extra Person – with CMCA Discount $5.90 per night
Once you arrive at Valla Beach Resort, set up on your site and we will “bus” all competitors (and their partners) around for the week.
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT PROGRAMME MAY BE CHANGED WITHOUT NOTICE.
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Events September 2009
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Rusty Iron Rally |
Date: to be confirmed: Sat / Sun 5+6 September 2009 2009
Venue: Macksville Showgrounds
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
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Events November 2009
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Hand Made Houses Tour |
Date: Spring, 2009. TBA 2009
Venue: Tallowood School
| Contact Details: | Tallowood School, Adele 6564 7619 |
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
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