A traditional bush racing experience, held every year since 1852. Celebrating 160 Years! A great day of family fun and the thrill of a Country Race Meeting! Contact Gerard Smith 0428 924 880

Vacation Care for five – twelve year olds, 8.30am – 4.00pm. Contact: 6746 1755

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.

26^th January Australia Day-Awards Ceremony Quirindi Royal Theatre 9.30am. Warrah Creek “Fun under the Sun” and Annual 20/20 Cricket Match Warrah Creek Hall and Recreation Centre. Werris Creek Games and Fire Works David Taylor Park Werris Creek Contact: (02) 6746 1755

QUOTA Markets 2nd Saturday of each month from February at Rose Lee Park, Loder St, Quirindi.

Begining with a Calcutta at Quirindi R.S.L Club on Thursday 24th February at 7.00pm tickets on sale from 5.00pm.Throw on your race outfit and bet up big at the Quirindi Cup

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.

10am-4pm Caroona Hall Caroona NSW Entry: Gold Coin A showcase of Liverpool Plains Produce, Food Stalls and Renewable Energy Stalls. Live Entertainment

Quirindi R.S.L Club Station St Quirindi Commencing at 6.30pm $15.00 Includes a two course dinner and guest speakers including Key Note Speaker Stacy Currie, "The Patchwork Poet"International Womens Day is celebrating it's 100th Birthday so please come along and have a good time. International Womens Day is celebrated across the world each year. The day provides an opportunity for the community to recognise the acheivement of women and their contribution to society. Contact Belinda Eykamp (02) 6746-1755

Rose Lee Park, Loder St, Quirindi.

10^th Westpac Helicopter Fundraising Ball 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. Quirindi Rugby Grounds, Werris Creek Road, Quirindi

17-18^th Quirindi Rodeo Contact President Mark Palmer (02) 6746 2575 or 0428 463 477 Polish your boots and put on your hat, its Rodeo time again. Head to Quirindi for thrills and spills in this action packed event. Quirindi Showground

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.

Monday 19^th March Official Opening Gala Concert - Quirindi Royal Theatre.

The miniature railway operates the 4th Sunday of each month from 10am to 3pm. Other times available by arrangement.

10am for morning tea, 1pm for lunch,$15/person. At Henry's Guest House. Games include Bridge, Scrabble, Mahjong, Frustration, Dominoes... Lucky door prizes,raffle,jewellery and craft stalls, RSVP 15th March

21^st  March Renata Davidson (02) 6744 2115 Field day judging the best sorghum and sunflowers crops in the district. Twilight Cricket finals also played in the evening.

10.00am at the Quirindi Racecourse Showground Machinery, furniture, plants and sundries all up for auction. Put the trailer on the back of the car and head out with a hat, someone’s junk may become your treasure

9am to 3.00pm Wallabadah Public School. Books of all types for all types! Coffee and Cake available.

Saturday 31^st March 2012- Sunday 1^st April Contact Karen McGarry (02) 6746 3446 or 0429 724 330. 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.

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 two course meal. Full bar facilities and entertainment from 6.00pm. Renata Davidson (02) 67442115  

Address: No 2 Sportsground, Henry Street, Quirindi Start time: 10am Start date: 02 April 2011 Registration Fees: Early bird registration $15 per person (pay by 09 March 2011) Registrations from 10 March 2011 onwards $20 per person

9 - 2, at Car park Currabubula War Memorial Hall. If raining will be held in the hall. This was very popular last year. BBQ and drinks, cake stall, sites only $11, bookings and enquiries

7^th April Jumping and Sporting Day Quirindi Show Ground

8^th April- Combined Pony Clubs, Blanch Trophy Day, Quirindi Show Ground Contact- Glen McCoy 0423 321 583

Youth Week 13th - 22nd April 2012

Rose Lee Park, Loder St, Quirindi.

Caravaners Dinner 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 from 6pm.

18^th April Youth Forum and presentation of Award winners for Youth Week Visual and Practical Arts Competition.  Liverpool Plains Shire Council Chambers 4.00pm. Contact: 6746 1755

19^th – 22^nd April Library and Information Week National Simultaneous Story time will be held at Library Services throughout the shire. Contact 6746 2350 or 67 68 7340

Impressionist Oil Painting Workshop with Colley Whisson in Wallabadah Saturday and Sunday Oil Workshop with Colley Whisson Impressionist Oil Painting Workshop with Colley Whisson in Wallabadah Saturday and Sunday Bookings essential Accommodation available at the Art Shack

22^nd April Quirindi Rural Heritage Village Miniature Train Rides Contact (02) 6746 2992 or (02) 6746 1479 Great, affordable fun for the children.

Miniature Train 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.

Quirindi Quirindi Memorial Clock, George St Quirindi Quirindi Dawn Service 5.30am with Breakfast at RSL afterwards. Midday service please meet at Quirindi Post Office for march to clock. Werris Creek Werris Creek War Memorial Werris Creek Dawn Service 6.00am, Breakfast provided by Tennis / Bowling club afterwards. 11.45am Service, please meet at 11am at Coronation Avenue to march to the War Memorial Service. Willow Tree Willow Tree Memorial Service 9.00am Service. Meet prior 8.30am at Willow Tree Inn for procession to make way to Memorial Hall, morning tea provided afterwards. Currabubula Currabubula War Memorial Hall 9.00am Service at Memorial Hall with morning tea provided afterwards.

26-25-28-29th April Willow Tree Dog Trials Contact Helen Swain 67471257 Willow Tree Recreation Ground Be amazed at the prowess of these skillfully trained dogs as they demonstrate what they are renowned for. Trial dogs to be nominated prior to event. Dinner Saturday night $15/head for 3 course meal. Free admittance and food available. Dog jumping open on Saturday, $2 entry with $100 prize. Trial dogs to be nominated by the 18th April.

Murrurundi commences at 7pm Friday with a family night, events all day Saturday, finals from 11am Sunday.

Two day shoot with practice open from 1pm on the 29th April, This is an annual event and pre nomination is required.

Quirindi Rural Heritage Village Rally Grounds 3km west of Quirindi on the Kamilaroi Highway Featuring Cooper engines Chamberlain Tractors Blacksmiths Shop will be operating and Miniature Train rides will be available, watch the Main St procession on Saturday morning Make a Scarecrow and enter it into the Scarecrow Competition to be in the running for 4300.00 prize money sponsored by National Bank Australia. Events include tractor pull, pumpkin bowling, working demonstrations, tractor events, sheep shearing and wood chop. Catering and Bush camping facilities available. Rally dinner and entertainment Saturday night Admission: $7, Under 16 $2.00, Swap sites $15.00

5^th & 6^th May 2012 - Quirindi Rural Heritage Vintage Machinery & Miniature Railway Rally & Swap Meet – 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.

Come along and enjoy this fun evening, dinner provided. Tables 8-10 people.

7^th May 2012 Willow Tree Cup Day, Quirindi, Contact: Quirindi Jockey Club (02) 6746 2476 Willow Tree Cup at Quirindi Showground/Race Course. Willow Tree Cup at Quirindi Showground. Enjoy country racing at its best, Fashions on the Field and plenty of fast action.

Saturday 9^th June Quota Markets – Rose Lee Park 2^nd Saturday of the month. Contact Jan on (02) 6747 1490 or Mary (02) 67462154

HACC Services

18^th-24^th June Carers Week Carers Pamper Day Wednesday 20^th June 2012. Henry’s Guest House 10.00am-2.00pm Contact: (02) 6746 1755.

21^st June Quirindi Races Contact (02) 6746 2476 Quirindi Racecourse / Showground Enjoy country racing at its best with “Fashions on the Field” and plenty of fast racing action.

24^th June Quirindi Rural Heritage Village Miniature Train Contact (02) 6746 2992 or (02) 6746 1479 Miniature Railway operates each month from 10am till dark. Other times by arrangement.

14^th July Quota Markets – Rose Lee Park Second Saturday of the month.

21^st July Jumping and Equitation Day, Quirindi Pony Club

22^nd July Quirindi Pony Club One Day Event Contact: Glen McCoy on 0423 321 583.

22^th July Quirindi Rural Heritage Village Miniature Train Contact (02) 6746 2992 or (02) 6746 1479 Miniature Railway operates each month from 10.00am till dark. Other times by arrangement.

National Tree Day

Sports Person of the Year Awards

11^th August Quota Markets – Rose Lee Park

18^th -24^th August – Book Week Contact Quirindi Library on (02) 67462 350 or Werris Creek Library on (02) 6768 7340 for information on events planned for this week.

18-19^th August Tamarang Polo Carnival Contact Mark Barber 0427 456 659 Bundella Polo Ground A real country polo experience at Bundella.

26^th August Quirindi Rural Heritage Village Miniature Train Contact 6746 2992 or 6746 1479 Miniature Railway operates each month from 10am till dark. Other times by arrangement.

8th-9th September 2012 Quirindi Spring Show – Includes rides, Team Penning, sideshows, Ute show, Pavilion exhibitions, poultry and more - everything you would expect from a country show. Katrina Gulliver (02) 67 474 825 www.quirindishow.com.au

8th - 13th September Quirindi & District Historical Society History Week Opening hours for that week only: Monday - Thursday 2pm-4pm Friday 10am - 4pm Contact: Dorothy (02) 67609634 or Audrey (02) 67463273

12^th September Quota Markets – Rose Lee Park

12^th-13^th September Quirindi Polo Carnival Contact Mark Barber 0427 456 659 Quirindi Polo Ground

15-16^th September Renata Davidson 67442115 Third Weekend in Sept Premer Cricket Carnival

15-22nd September Liverpool Ranges Harness Club Royal Far West Fundraising Drive Contact Bill Greer (02) 67471773 Starts at the Quirindi Heritage Village, does the loop through Werris creek, Spring Ridge, Blackville and finishes at Windy Station.  

Quirindi Rugby Ground Entertainment 6pm to 12 midnight Dress: Coat and Tie RSVP: 9th September

21-22-23^rd September Warrah Area Celebration of AA Company Subdivisions 1912 Onwards Contact Bridget Gallagher (02) 67471700 Warrah Creek Hall Come join the festivities, a fun, joyous weekend celebrating yester year.

Quirindi Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism inc’s Fourth Bi Annual Business Awards 6.30pm for 7pm at the Quirindi RSL. Tickets available from Shoppe Two Ten and Quirindi RSL.

22^nd -30^th September 2012 Quirindi Pony Club Annual Camp

23^rd September Quirindi Rural Heritage Village Miniature Train Contact 6746 2992 or 6746 1479 Miniature Railway operates each month from 10.00 am till dark. Other times by arrangement.

One Day Charity Shoot

The miniature railway operates the 4th Sunday of each month from 10am to 3pm. Other times available by arrangement.

October Blackville Community Art Show Blackville Hall Contact: Caroline Cudmore (02) 67474085 Come enjoy a beautiful night of entertainment and fabulous art

2^nd October – Friday 5^th October 2012 Holiday Fun Centre in operation.  Vacation Care for five – twelve year olds, 8.30am – 4.00pm. Contact: (02) 6746 1755

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.

6th- 7th October 2012 Werris Creek Festival - 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.

13^th October 2012 Quota Markets Rose Lee Park.

28^th October Quirindi Rural Heritage Village Miniature Train Contact (02) 6746 2992 or (02) 6746 1479 Miniature Railway operates each month from 10.00am till dark. Other times by arrangement.

Quirindi Royal Theatre Henry St will be hosting Spring and Summer fashions. 1pm-1.30pm Saturday 8th October. Entry $15, includes afternoon tea and lucky door prizes. All proceeds to QRHL Eloura Auxiliary.

10^th  Saturday Quota Markets  Rose Lee Park

Dance under the stars with Champagne Charlie, Special Guest Murray Hartin, Glass of champagne, soft drink or beer upon arrival, 3 course dinner $45/head. At “Cintra” Lyn & Tony Windsor’s Property. All proceeds to CANASSIST, Werris Creek Branch. Tickets available from Werris Creek and Quirindi Pharmacies, Wavelengths Hair Salon, 489 Peel St, Tamworth. Bus Services from Tamworth (Hannafords) 67687223, Quirindi (Peter Hird) 0429032127, Werris Creek (Perrett’s) 0428667570.

Willow Tree Pre-School Fundraiser At the Willow Tree Bowling Club. Gold Coin Donation, $5/game of bare foot bowls. Face painting, childrens games and jumping castle for the children. BBQ lunch,  Cake stall and Bar available.  

25^th November Quirindi Rural Heritage Village Miniature Train Contact 6746 2992 or 6746 1479 Miniature Railway operates each month from 10am till dark. Other times by arrangement

10^th December Premer Chocolate Wheel Renata Davidson 67442115

13^th December Chamber of Commerce Christmas in Quirindi Carnival Contact: Tammie Clark:  02 6747 4601 Thursday, 13th December 2011 Quirindi Main Street Enjoy the excitement of the season with Carols, Santa Claus and shopping for the extra special gift!

15^th Saturday Quota Markets Rose Lee Park

23^rd December Warrah Creek Christmas Tree Bridget Gallagher 67471700 Bring the children, BBQ food, salad and something sweet to share and join us for Santa.

23^rd December Quirindi Rural Heritage Village Miniature Train Contact (02) 6746 2992 or (02) 6746 1479 Miniature Railway operates each month from 10am till dark. Often operates one day between Christmas and New Year, other times by arrangement.

26^th December Boxing Day Cup Meeting, Quirindi Race Course Contact:  (02) 6746 2476

Enjoy a fast paced celebration of Thoroughbreds champagne and  fashions on the field. Join us at the Quirindi Race Course on Boxing Day from 11am.

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