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Events February 2012

Kyeewa Bushwalks February

Date: see description 2012

Venue: see description

Contact Details: 

Kyeewa Walkers kyeewa@gmail.com

Please contact the designated person if you want to join the walk.

Date

Walk Location

(N) indicates either a new place or a new walk              (OP) - Own Patch

Grade

Easy/Med/Hard

Contact

Sun

29/01

Start of year walk. Urunga to Hungry Head, BBQ

Easy

Nick

6569 5627

Wed

01/02

Yarriabini National Park

Way Way Creek Road / Picnic

Easy

Helen

6568 6085

Sun

05/02

Early morning beach walk – Wenonah Head to Valla Headland Café

Easy

Carole

6569 5627

Wed

08/02

Bellingen to Coffs – Final Stage

West Coffs Harbour to Muttonbird Island, includes walk through the Botanical Gardens. Fish and chips at Jetty.

Easy

Pete

6569 6611

Thur 09/02

FIRST AID TALK by member of the Urunga ambulance.

9am at Valla Reserve, All welcome. Bring a chair and morning tea. Contact Bernie before 8.30am on the day in case the speaker is unavailable due to call-out.

Bernie

6569 5499

Sun 12/02

Promised Land – Never Never Ck area, some crossings, mainly shady, swimming

Easy

Dianne /Bede

6655 1628

Wed

15/02

Nambucca Heads – forest and beach walk.

E/M

Kay

6569 4645

Sun 19/02

D2N: Dorrigo to Nambucca Heads (10 stages)

Stage 1, Dorrigo to edge at end of Rocky Ck Road   (N)

E/M

Mike

6569 4232

Wed

22/02

Irishman SF and Ringwood Flora Reserve – Cooks Ck

E/M

Jean

6569 5099

Sun

26/02

Gladstone SF – Williams Rd, Razorback Ridge, Paulgers Rd circuit

E/M

Nick

6569 5627

Mon 27/02 to Wed 29/02

Campout: Stuarts Point Holiday Park

Vans, tents, unpowered sites, cabins, camp kitchen, BBQs. Bushwalking, swimming, canoeing, fishing (boat available).

Bernie/Rob

6569 5499

Wed

29/02

Day walk in Stuarts Point area. Possible day walks Mon/Tue as part of campout. NB: Contact Bernie BEFORE campout

tba

Bernie

6569 5499

 

Suggestions or offers for March 2012 program to:                   Kerri  6569 4529

 

Advance Dates

Walk Location

Grade

Contact

26-30  March

Campout: Myall Lakes NP

Mungo Brush camping area – coastal rainforest

-

Jean

6569 5099

22-27 April

Campout: Whian Whian SCA, Nightcap NP

Rummery Park camp area

-

Kay

6569 4645

May

Walk-in 2 night camp: Bellinger River valley

The Crescent Area  (N)

-

Nick

6569 5627

Friday 20 July

Christmas in July – Valla Hall

Relax

Jean

6569 5099

You can find this information at http://www.nambuccatourism.com/events_monthly.asp

Matilda St Gallery Macksville

Date: until 16 February 2012

Venue: Matilda St Gallery presents:

Contact Details: 

Matilda Street Gallery
& Nambucca Valley Art & Framing
26 Matilda St
Macksville NSW 2447
matildastreetgallery@gmail.com
(02) 6568 4433

Matilda Street Gallery presents:

Summer Sessions - December 3rd to February 16th

Art for Everyone by Local Artists
Paintings, Drawing, Photography, Glass, Ceramics, Fibre, Textiles, Assemblage & Surfboards

Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm & Saturday 9 am till 12 noon

Nambucca Shire Mayor, Rhonda Hoban officially launched the Matilda Street Gallery in early December with more than 100 guests attending the event at the new exhibition space at Macksville. Artworks by thirty local artists including painting, drawing, photography, glass, ceramics, fibre, textiles, assemblage and surfboards are on show in the new “Summer Sessions” exhibition. The theme “Summer Sessions” encapsulates everything about summer from relaxing water scenes to surfing, including the works of surf culture icons; Albe Falzon, Frank Pithers, Mark Sutherland and Mitchell Rae. Rhonda Hoban congratulated the artists on their diverse and beautiful art and gallery owner, Eddie Frankel on his work in creating the new venue for the artists. Rhonda also emphasised the importance of the space as a cultural and economic opportunity for artists and the local community as well as for tourists visiting the Nambucca Valley.

Owner Eddie Frankel said “The gallery provides a space for artists to exhibit and sell their work. The Matilda Street Gallery is a great place to visit and support and we encourage people looking for Christmas gifts and gifts in general, to get creative by supporting the community by buying local artworks that are original and handmade in the Nambucca Valley”.

 The Summer Sessions Exhibition runs from December 3rd till February 16th, 2012 and the exhibiting artists include; Douglas Boyd, Natalie Bateman, Chris Campbell, Nancy Chapple, Dani Danaher, Annette Edwards, Albert Falzon, Mary Forbes, Lynne Greentree, Kristin Hardiman, Sally Hook, Christine Maria Jarrett, Shirley Laverty, Ian Moule, Diana O’Donnell, Tricia Philp, Joyce Pike, Frank Pithers, Mitchell Rae, Bronwyn Rodden, Stuart Simshauser, Christine Stewart, Christa Schwoebel, Mark Sutherland, Lindsay Turner, Sara Wade, Pingala Walsh, Glen Alan Wilkinson, Mark Winter & Robyn Wren.

Gallery hours are Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm & Saturday 9.00am till 12.00 noon. Matilda Street Gallery is located at 26 Matilda Street Macksville and can be contacted on (02) 6568 4433

 

 

Nambucca Valley Farmers Markets at Bowraville Racecourse 8 am-12 noon

Date: every Sunday 2011

Venue: Bowraville Racecourse Rodeo Drive Bowraville

Contact Details: 

Craig Bellamy 0412080287
nvfarmersmarket@yahoo.com.au

Nambucca Valley Farmers Markets - every Sunday from 8 AM to 12 noon at the Bowraville Racecourse
The first weekly farmers market in the Nambucca Valley is set up to bring families and farmers together.
Each Sunday morning from 8 am - 12 noon you can relax with the family and enjoy a breakfast made from local products, laze in the sun and read the Sydney paper while listening to live music, the kids will enjoy the interactive kids club and the beautiful local produce and handmade goods will be available at the many stalls.

Come and join the new food experience in the Nambucca Valley and keep our farming families farming.

Summer Sessions at Matilda Street Gallery.

Date: Sat 3rd December to February 16th. 2012

Venue: Matilda Street Gallery

Contact Details: 

Matilda Street Gallerys Phone 6568 4433 or email  matildastreetgallery@gmail.com

Matilda Street Gallery is the home of Nambucca Valley Art and Framing.
Art for everyone by local Artists Opening Night Friday December 2nd at  6.00pm with official launch by the Mayor Rhonda Hoban.
Music by Ethan Frankel. 
Summer Sessions Exihibitions 3rd December to 16th February 2012.

SurfGroms national junior development program - Surfing 5 -12 yo

Date: November 2011-June 2012 2011

Venue: Nambucca Heads, Valla, Scotts Head

Contact Details: 

Trent Munro Surf Academy  - sign up via www.surfgroms.com

Trent Munro Surf Academy
West St , Scotts Head 2447
Telephone 02 6569 7127

SurfGroms will be delivered from the Trent Munro Surf Academy as either a six week program or a fast track school holiday intensive program.
All participants will receive a free Quiksilver backpack containing a Quiksilver t-shirt, rashie, towel, sun hat & Wahu beach toys!
Trent Munro Surf Academy will run the SurfGroms program starting from November 2011 to June 2012.
Parents are also welcomed and encouraged to come along and lend a hand. 
Registration must be completed through the dedicated SurfGroms website- www.surfgroms.com

Limited numbers will apply, so register quick.

Price- from $190

 

SurfGroms is a national junior development program for 5-12yr olds to encourage kids to participate in surfing around Australia.
Surf Groms is only available exclusively through Surfing Australia Surf Schools in which Trent Munro Surf Academy is delighted to be the only delivery centre in between Coffs Harbour and Crescent Head.

SurfGroms will consist of 12 hours of beach, ocean awareness and safe surf activities, with surfing levels 1 to 5 as you progress. SurfGroms has two age categories

MiniGroms (5-8yrs old)
SuperGroms (9-12yrs old)

Trent Munro Surf Academy will be hosting the SurfGroms programs from 12 November 2011

Date: see below 2011

Venue: Scotts Head, Main Beach &Nambucca heads, Main Beach

Contact Details: 

Trent Munro Surf Academy 6569 7127
for the SurfGroms programs on offer via Trent Munro Surf Academy, please click on link below:

Trent Munro Surf Academy SurfGroms Programs   

Trent Munro Surf Academy will be hosting the SurfGroms programs from 12 November 2011.

Get the feel of the SurfGroms Program!

Regular Markets

Date: Regular Markets 2012

Venue: see description

DAY OF MONTH
LOCATION AND CONTACT DETAILS
2nd&4th Saturday

1. Bowraville Country Markets 8 AM –12:30 PM Community Centre 6564 7670

2. Macksville Riverside Markets 6528 8504

1st Saturday bi - monthly in even months- Valla Beach Community Markets Gary  0411 038 654    
1st Saturday Dorrigo Showground, 02 6657 1424 or           02 6657 2243 - 8 AM to 1PM
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
2nd&4th Saturday Bellingen Organic Produce Markets, Showground, 6655 8720
Every Sunday Nambucca Valley Farmers Markets, Bowraville Race Course, 8 AM- noon,  0412 080 287
Every Sunday Coffs Jetty – 6653 6771 & Woolworths Carpark, 6658 3081 Coffs Harbour 
Every Sunday

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  
1st & 3rd Sunday Medlow Public School Growers Market Upper Taylors Arm Road 8am -12 noon 6564 2006
2nd Sunday Plaza Shopping Centre, Pacific Highway Nambucca Heads, 65686221

Producers Market on Macksville River Banks

Date: 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month 2011

Venue: River Street, Macksville

Contact Details: 

Tonia Welsh 02 65288504

 For more information visit http://nambucca.ning.com/events/macksville-markets-are-back

A twice monthly Producers Market held at the riverbank park, River Street Macksville. This market is aimed at producers, growers, bakers, cooks and artisans, firstly from the Nambucca Valley but also incorporating surrounding councils.

The market will be held onthe 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month from 8.30am to 12.30pm, weather permitting

Macksville riverbank is an ideal location to create a friendly market which aims to provide an outlet for quality local products. All profits from this market will be donated to Macksville Hospital Auxiliary and the Nambucca Cancer Support Group.If you want to become a stall holder please contact Tonia Welsh 02 65288504 or wilton@skymesh.com.au

 

Cafe au Lait, Macksville presents Tapas + Music

Date: Tuesday February 14th 2012

Venue: Cafe au Lait

Contact Details: 

Cafe au Lait 
2 River Street Macksville 
Phone: 6568 3985
email: cafeaulait1@bigpond.com

Cafe au Lait
presents

TAPAS + MUSIC  
Live Music with Sue Smoothy
$35 PP - starts 6 pm Til Close
BYO 
Bookings essentials - ring 6568 3985 to book!

 

Nambucca Valley Birdwatchers outing

Date: Thursday 16 February 2012

Venue: see description below

Contact Details: 

Neville Crompton 6568 9920
Ian McInnes 6651 1704

February outing of the Nambucca Valley Birdwatchers is on Thursday 16 February 2012, meet at 8 AM Bottom parking area to Sawtell Lookout Map 34 E4. To join this outing, please contact Ian McInnes  at least 24 hours before the outing on 6651 1704.

Events March 2012

Nambucca Valley Bird watching outing Dorrigo

Date: The 3rd Thursday of each month 2012

Venue: see description below

Contact Details: 

Evan Cleland 6568 5748

Meet at 8:00am at the Information Centre at Urunga for car pooling Map 41 D6. Area of interest Dorrigo. Please phone Evan Cleland at least 24Hrs before to join this meeting.  

Bowraville Races-5 Race Charity Race Day-Macksville Ex-Sevicemen Club

Date: Saturday 17 March 2012

Venue: Bowraville Racecourse, Rodeo Drive Bowraville

Contact Details: 

mobile 0438 647 385 email:nrjc75@bigpond.com

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.

 Free Buses please check times in local media.

Events April 2012

Nambucca Valley Birdwatchers outing STW and Gumma

Date: Thursday 19 April 2012 2012

Venue: see decription below

Contact Details: 

Neville Crompton 6568 9920 or George Bedggood 6658 6787

April outing of the Nambucca Valley Birdwatchers is on Thursday 19 April 2012, meet at 8 AM STW off River Street beside Council Depot map 45 F4 to visit the STW, Gumma area. If you want to join this outing, please contact George Bedggood at least 24 hours before the outing on 6658 6787.

Events May 2012

Nambucca Valley Birdwatchers outing Moonee Creek Reserve

Date: Thursday 17 May 2012 2012

Venue: see description below

Contact Details: 

Neville Crompton 6568 9920 or Barb Lake 6568 8147

May outing of the Nambucca Valley Birdwatchers is on Thursday 17 May 2012, meet at 8 AM at Urunga Information Centre to visit the Moonee Creek Reserve. If you want to join this outing, please contact Barb Lake at least 24 hours before the outing on 6568 8147.

Events June 2012

Bellingen Music Festival

Date: 8-11 June 2012

Venue: Bellingen Memorial Hall

Contact Details: 

www.bellingenmusicfestival.com.au 0459 794 839 maestro@bellingenmusicfestival.com.au

This boutique festival is a celebration of outstanding classical music, featuring the best of Australian and international musicians in a delightful historic town, noted for its artistic and cultural activities. Bellingen is nestled in a lush rural valley, tucked under a magnificent escarpment clothed in World Heritage rainforest, close to unspoiled beaches.

The festival brings opportunities for local people and visitors alike to enjoy music and to engage with the musicians in an intimate atmosphere and to enjoy the many local cafes, restaurants and galleries.

Nambucca Valley Birdwatchers Outing Mylestom

Date: 21 June 2012

Venue: see description below

Contact Details: 

Neville Crompton 6568 9920

Harold Rafton 6655 1969

June outing of the Nambucca Valley Birdwatchers is on Thursday 21 June 2012 at Mylestom.. Meet at 9 AM Cnr Keevers Drive and Mylestom Drive Map 39 BF  ,. If you want to join this outing, please contact Harold Rafton at least 24 hours before the outing on 6655 1969

Events July 2012

Nambucca River Jockey Club Race Meetings- BOWRAVILLE CUP

Date: Sunday 1 July 2012

Venue: Bowraville Racecourse, Rodeo Drive, Bowraville

Contact Details: 

Greg Doolan 6564 7258 or 0438 647 385 email:nrjc75@bigpond.com

Sunday 1/07/2012  Bowra Cup Meeting. Everyone is welcome at all meetings and a bus is available from several locations throughout the Nambucca valley .

A great day out for all the family including Fashions on the Field.

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.

FREE BUSES - PLEAE CHECK TIMES CLOSER TO DATE IN LOCAL MEDIA
 

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

 

Nambucca Valley Birdwatchers outing

Date: Thursday 16 August 2012 2012

Venue: see description below

Contact Details: 

Neville Crompton 6568 9920 or Arthur Kemp 6569 5093

August outing of the Nambucca Valley Birdwatchers is on Thursday 16th August 2012, meet at 0900 hrs car park Valla Beach Tavern. Map 42 Inset C4 . Area of interest will be the Valla Area. Please phone Arthur Kemp 6569 5093   24 hoursbefore this outing  if you would like to join us.

Events September 2012

Nambucca Valley Birdwatchers outing

Date: Thursday 20th September 20121 2012

Venue: see description below

Contact Details: 

Neville Crompton 6568 9920 Jock/Pat Elphick 6569 8307

Nex outing is the20th September 2012 to Scotts Head  0830hrs  Please meet at Scotts Head - Weir Reserve South Pacific Drive  map 43 inset A2.Please phone Jock / Pat Elphick   24 hours beforehand if you would like to join this outing.

Hot Rod Rally - Show and Shine in Bowra Street Nambucca Heads

Date: Sunday 23-Saturday 29 September 2012

Venue: Sat 29 Sept: Show and Shine, Bowra Street, Nambucca Heads

Contact Details: 

www.drag-ens.com   Valla Beach Tourist Park 02 6569 5555

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, Nambucca Heads on the morning of Saturday 29 September 2012(TBC).

VALLA ROD RUN 2012

2012 will be the 36th anniversary of the Valla Rod Run. The run dates for 2012 will be:

SUNDAY 23rd September 2012 to SATURDAY 29th September 2012

Future Valla entry forms will only be available on the website.

The Theme for 2012 will be "Year Of The Dragon" inline with the Drag-Ens 50th Birthday and the Chinese Year of the Dragon.

Watch this space for further details. See you all then.

Events October 2012

Nambucca Valley Birdwatchers outing

Date: Thursday 18 October, 2012 2012

Venue: see description below

Contact Details: 

Neville Crompton 6568 9920 or John Searle

October outing of the Nambucca Valley Birdwatchers is on Thursday18 October 2012, meet at 0830AM at Nambucca Heads Cemetry/STW Charlton Street  Map 44 E2  Nambucca .If you want to join this outing, please contact John Searle  6569 4328 at least 24 hours before the outing.

Events November 2012

Nambucca Valley Birdwatchers outing

Date: Thursday 15 November 20121 2012

Venue: see desciption below

Contact Details: 

Neville Crompton 6568 9920 or Greg / Betty Baxter  6568 1210

November outing of the Nambucca Valley Birdwatchers is on Thursday 15 November 2012, meet at 8 AM at Grassy Head Reserve map 46 Inset F2.    to visit Grassy Head / Stuarts Point . If you want to join this outing, please contact Greg or Betty Baxter on 6568 1210 at least 24 hours before the outing.

Events December 2012

Nambucca Valley Birdwatchers outing

Date: Thursday 20th december 2012 2012

Venue: see description below

Contact Details: 

Neville Crompton 6568 9920

December outing is a Breakfast cruise on the Nambucca River. on the 20th December 2012. We will meet Cruise / Jetty at rear of Information Centre Nambucca Heads. For more details please phone  Neville Crompton on 65689920