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Quirindi Events Calendar 2010
January
Quirindi Rugby Club New Years Eve Party
at Rugby Club- Dec 31 2009
Wallabadah New Years Day Races - January 2nd 2010
Contact: Gerard Smith 0428 924 880
A traditional bush racing experience, held every year since 1852
Australia Day Activities - January 26th 2010
Contact: Belinda Eykamp (02) 6746 1755
Various Australia Day activities and ceremonies are held within the Shire. Activities include games, bands, fireworks, competitions and much more. Visit www.lpsc.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Wallabadah Aussie Bush Fair - January 26th 2010 Contact: Tania Hartigan (02) 6746 5606
First Fleet Gardens, New England Highway, Wallabadah This festival began in 2006 and due to its success is an annual event. Browse the stalls, join in the fun and games, stroll the First Fleet Memorial Gardens or simply sit back and relax to The Squatters and other live bands. A great day for the family! Enjoy the reenactment of the First Fleet at 2.30pm.
Quirindi Rural Heritage Village Miniature Train
January 24th 2010
Contact: (02) 6746 2992 or (02) 6746 1479
The miniature railway operates the 4th Sunday of each month. Special time from 10am to dark. Enjoy riding on the trains in the later part of the afternoon near dusk. Other times available by arrangement.
February
Quirindi Cup Race Day - February 26th 2010
Contact: Nardi Beresford (02) 6746 2476
Throw on your race outfit and bet up big at the Quirindi Cup
Quirindi Rodeo - February 20th 2010
Contact: Laura Cleal 0402 538 261
Polish your boots and put on your hat, its Rodeo time.
Head to Quirindi for the thrills and spills of this action packed event.
QUOTA Markets 2nd Saturday of each month from February at
Rose Lee Park, Loder St, Quirindi.
Quirindi Rural Heritage Village Miniature Train February 28th 2010
Contact: (02) 6746 2992 or (02) 6746 1479
The miniature railway operates the 4th Sunday of each month. Special time from 10am to dark. Enjoy riding on the trains in the later part of the afternoon near dusk. Other times available by arrangement.
March
Westpac Helicopter Fundraising Ball
Quirindi - March 13th 2010
Contact: Lindsay Maybury (02) 6746 1394
This annual event is a semi formal dinner dance with loads of entertainment. All proceeds go to the Westpac Helicopter appeal.
International Woman’s Day 10th March at Quirindi R.S.L
Empowering Women to End Poverty by 2015
This year, International Women’s Day is about recognising women’s contributions and realising and protecting their rights. UNIFEM wants to raise public awareness about the centrality of gender equality to achieve the Millennium Development Goals and discuss practical ways that the Millennium Development Goals can be achieved over the next 5 years.
Contact: Belinda Eykamp, 02 6746 1755
Seniors Week 15-22nd of March at various venues in the Shire
NSW Seniors Week celebrates the valuable contribution seniors make to our community. Here in New South Wales, it is our way of saying thank you to seniors and a great opportunity for all the generations to join with older people to celebrate.
National Youth Week 28th March -5th April
Contact: Belinda Eykamp, 6746 1755
Quirindi Rural Heritage Village Miniature Train March 28th 2010
Contact: (02) 6746 2992 or (02) 6746 1479
The miniature railway operates the 4th Sunday of each month from 10am to 3pm. Other times available by arrangement.
April
Premer Picnic in the Park
Contact: Renata Davidson (02) 6744 2115
The Premer P&C and Lions Club would like to invite all caravaners and the community to dinner in the Park at the Sports Club. There will be a 2 course meal at $15 each, full bar facilities and entertainment. Sunday 5th April 6pm.
Quirindi Race Day - April 2010
Contact: Nardi Beresford (02) 6746 2476
Another fun day at the races!
Willow Tree Dog Trials 23rd-24th - 25th April 2010
Recreation Ground, Willow Tree
Contact: Helen Swain (02) 6747 1257
Be amazed at the prowess of these skillfully trained dogs as they demonstrate what they are renowned for.
Anzac Day 25th April
Dawn Service Quirindi
Dawn Service Werris Creek
World Heritage Day 18th April
Quirindi Rotary Club
Dinner Dance
Friday 16th April, 2010
Quirindi Sporting Clay Target Club
Two day shoot held 24th and 25th April 2010
Quirindi Rural Heritage Village Miniature Train
April 25th 2010
Contact: (02) 6746 2992 or (02) 6746 1479
The miniature railway operates the 4th Sunday of each month from 10am to 3pm. Other times available by arrangement.
MAY
Quirindi Rural Heritage Vintage Machinery & Miniature Railway Rally & Swap Meet
May 1st & 2nd 2010
Contact: Beryl Mannion (02) 6746 1479
Featuring international (tractors, engines etc), vintage tractors, engines, steam engines, cars, motorbikes and displays, operating blacksmiths shop and miniature trains. Events include tractor pull, Main Street procession, scarecrow competition, pumpkin bowling, working demonstrations, tractor events, sheep shearing, wood chop, rally dinner and entertainment. Catering and bush camping facilities available.
Willow Tree Cup Day, Quirindi - May 3rd 20100
Contact: Nardi Beresford (02) 6746 2476
Willow Tree Cup at Quirindi Showground.
47th Currabubula Art Show - May 6th - 9th 2010
Contact: Kay Pittman (02) 6768 9075
The 45th Currabubula Red Cross Art Exhibition is held at the Currabubula Memorial Hall each year. Admission is $5, school children free. For more information please visit http://www.countryconnect.com.au/curraart
National Volunteer Week 11th 17th May Afternoon Tea at Liverpool Plains Shire Chambers 13th May
Education Week 17th -24th May
Quirindi Rural Heritage Village Miniature Train May 23rd 2010
Contact: (02) 6746 2992 or (02) 6746 1479
The miniature railway operates the 4th Sunday of each month from 10am to 3pm. Other times available by arrangement.
June
Warrah Creek Bush Dance - June 2010
Contact: Elizabeth Gallagher 02 6747 1727 or Heather Ranclaud 02 6747 1793.
Currabubula Public School P&CFundraising Auction and Fete
28 June 2010
Bolton Street Currabubula
Contact: Sue-Ellen Hyne 6768 9082 or 0429 689 082
Gates open at 8.30am and auction bidding starts at 10am sharp. Second hand vehicle parts, furniture, trampoline, farm items, tools, bicycles, baby goods, household items, electrical items and others too numerous to mention. Sausage sizzle and great steak sandwiches, morning tea, face painting, cake stall and wood raffle. Proceeds to Currabubula Primary School P&C. Outside entries welcome.
Men’s Health Week 15th-21st June HACC Services
Quirindi Rural Heritage Village Miniature Train
June 27th 2010
Contact: (02) 6746 2992 or (02) 6746 1479
The miniature railway operates the 4th Sunday of each month from 10am to 3pm. Other times available by arrangement.
July
Art & All That Jazz, Wallabadah - July 24th - 25th 2010
Contact: Tania Hartigan 02 6746 5606
Jazz music with Roshani Priddis from Australian Idol performing with the Johnny Muller Jazz Band. Art exhibition with wine and cheese. Workshops including oil, watercolour, pastels, drawing, cartooning, drumming, animation, singing, spinning and drama. Festival fun on Saturday will include stalls, art demo, face painting, clowns, whip cracking, spinning demonstrations, juggling, comedy contest with compare Murray Hartin and much more. National Tree Day 31st July
August
Prime Stock, Quirindi - August 25th & 26th 2009
Contact: Kim Lawlor (02) 6746 2881 or 0428 830 091
A major producer show with heifers, steers, pigs and lambs judged in various categories then auctioned off. School students from around the region partake and are judged also.
Liverpool Plains Shire, Sports Council Committee Sports Person of the Year Awards 4th August
Local Government Week 28th July – 3rd August Bar b queue and Photographic Competition at Liverpool Plains Shire Council
National Meals on Wheels Day - 24th August
Daffodil Day - 28th August
Quirindi Rural Heritage Village Miniature Train August 22nd 2010
Contact: (02) 6746 2992 or (02) 6746 1479
The miniature railway operates the 4th Sunday of each month from 10am to 3pm. Other times available by arrangement.
September
Quirindi Spring Show - September 11th - 12th 2010
Contact: Richard Carter (02) 6746 1952
Includes rides, Campdraft, sideshows, Ute show, cutting, exhibitions, animal farm, poultry and more - everything you would expect from a country show.
Quirindi & District Historical Society History Week
September 7th - 11th 2010
Opening hours for that week only: Monday - Thursday 2pm-4pm Friday 10am - 4pm
Contact: Dorothy (02) 67609634 or Audrey (02) 67463273
Photo competition and exhibition all week. Sections: Public Schools & St Josephs; High School; Open (entries open to residents of Liverpool Plains Shire) Theme: The water's edge Size of photo: Postcard - 10cm x 15cm Have your entries in the box at The Quirindi Advocate, George St Quirindi before September 8th, 2008.
Quirindi Chamber of Commerce Business Awards
September
Contact: Fiona Brackenbury 67461188
Quirindi High School 75th Anniversary Reunion
September 18th and 19th 2010
Contact: Shaen Fraser (02)6746 1253 after business hours
Willow Tree Lions Club Garden Party & Fashion Parade
Colly Creek
25th September
Quirindi Sporting Clay Target Club
One Day Charity Shoot 26th September 2010
Quirindi Rural Heritage Village Miniature Train September 26th 2010
Contact: (02) 6746 2992 or (02) 6746 1479
The miniature railway operates the 4th Sunday of each month from 10am to 3pm. Other times available by arrangement.
October
Werris Creek Festival - October 2nd- 3rd 2010 Contact: Judy Moyer (02) 6768 7699
Join in the festivities as Werris Creek showcases its historic railway village. Street stalls, entertainment, aerobatics display, Mine tours, helicopter rides, parade, fireworks and lots more.
Willow Tree Bushmans Carnival/Campdraft
October 6th & 7th 2010
Contact: Neil Green (02) 6747 1474
Watch some of the finest horse work as competitors 'cut out' beasts and guide them through a designated course in a matter of moments. You will be amazed at the skill of both horse and rider. A street parade will take place on the 6th.
Carers Week 18th 25th October
Pink Ribbon Day 26th October
Quirindi Rural Heritage Village Miniature Train
October 24th 2010
Contact: (02) 6746 2992 or (02) 6746 1479
The miniature railway operates the 4th Sunday of each month from 10am to 3pm. Other times available by arrangement.
November
White Ribbon Day November 25th
Quirindi Campdraft - November 6th & 7th
Contact: Tim Hollis (02) 6747 4942
Watch horsemanship at its best as top competitors 'cut out' beasts and guide them through a designated course in a matter of moments. You will be amazed at the skill of both horse and rider.
Quirindi Rural Heritage Village Miniature Train
November 28th 2010
Contact: (02) 6746 2992 or (02) 6746 1479
The miniature railway operates the 4th Sunday of each month from 10am to 3pm. Other times available by arrangement.
December
Quirindi Rural Heritage Village Miniature Train
December 26th 2010
Contact: (02) 6746 2992 or (02) 6746 1479
The miniature railway operates the 4th Sunday of each month from 10am to 3pm. Other times available by arrangement.
GENERAL
Quirindi Pony Club
Camp
First week October school holidays
Instruction Days
First Sunday of each month from February
Liverpool Plains Shire Council Library Services
Quirindi:
Children’s Story Time Mondays 10.30 am (except for School Holidays)
Book Club Third Monday of the month at 2.00pm
Book Week 22-28th August
Law Week 11th -17th of May at Quirindi and Werris Creek Library
Werris Creek:
Children’s Story Time: Wednesday 11.30am (except for School Holidays)
Book Club: First Tuesday Month at 7.00pm
Book Week: 22-28th August
NAIDOC Week
Art exhibitions at Liverpool Plains shire Council Chambers
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