January
Wallabadah New Years Day Races
from 01/01/2011
Contact : Gerard Smith 0428 924 880
A traditional bush racing experience, held every year since 1852
Quirindi Rural Heritage Village Miniature Train
from 24/01/2011
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.
Australia Day Activities
arious Australia Day activities and ceremonies are held within the Shire. Activities include games, bands, fireworks, competitions and much more.
February
QUOTA Markets
from 01/02/2011
QUOTA Markets 2nd Saturday of each month from February at Rose Lee Park, Loder St, Quirindi.
Quirindi Akubra Cup Race Day
from 25/02/2011
Contact : Nardi Beresford (02) 6746 2476
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
Quirindi Rural Heritage Village Miniature Train
from 26/02/2011
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
Taste of the Liverpool Plains
from 06/03/2011
10am-4pm
Caroona Hall
Caroona NSW
Entry: Gold Coin
A showcase of Liverpool Plains Produce, Food Stalls and Renewable Energy Stalls.
Live Entertainment
International Woman’s Day
from 09/03/2011
Contact : Belinda Eykamp 6746 1755
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 Carol Reffold, "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.
QUOTA Markets
from 12/03/2011
Rose Lee Park, Loder St, Quirindi.
Westpac Helicopter Fundraising Ball
from 12/03/2011
Quirindi - March 12th 2011
Tickets available at Quirindi Newsagency
This annual event is a semi formal dinner dance with loads of entertainment. All proceeds go to the Westpac Helicopter appeal.
Seniors Week
from 15/03/2011
to 22/03/2011
Contact : Kay Wheeler, 02 6746 2506
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.
Quirindi Rodeo
from 19/03/2011
Contact : Mark Palmer (President) (02) 6746 2575 or 0428 463 477 Kim Mills (Secretary) (02) 6746 1943
12noon Kick Off,
2pm Main day performance, 5.30pm Night performance
Food and Bar available.
Polish your boots and put on your hat, its Rodeo time.
Head to Quirindi for the thrills and spills of this action packed event
Quirindi Rural Heritage Village Miniature Train
from 20/03/2011
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.
The Quirindi Hospital Auxilary "Fun and Games"
from 21/03/2011
Contact : Judy Williams 02 6746 3013 and Margaret Ingall 02 6747 1319 Roslyn Walllis 02 6746 2546 and for Bridge players 02 6746 2665
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
Quirindi Lions Club Annual Charity Auction Sale
from 26/03/2011
Contact : Bob McInnes (02) 6746 2083
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
Wallabadah P&C Book Sale
from 26/03/2011
to 27/03/2011
Contact : Nikki 02 6746 5744.
9am to 3.00pm Wallabadah Public School.
Books of all types for all types! Coffee and Cake available.
April
Relay for Life Saturday
from 02/04/2011
Contact : Contact: Shaen Fraser Telephone: 6763 0904, 0428 436 366 Email: shaenf@nswcc.org.au
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
Currabubula Car Boot Sale
from 02/04/2011
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
QUOTA Markets
from 09/04/2011
Rose Lee Park, Loder St, Quirindi.
Premer Picnic in the Park
from 17/04/2011
Contact : Contact: Renata Davidson (02) 6744 2115
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.
Willow Tree Dog Trials
from 21/04/2011
to 24/04/2011
Contact : Helen Swain (02) 6747 1257
Willow Tree Dog Trials Midday 21st, 6am 23- 24th April 2011 Easter weekend!
Recreation Ground, Willow Tree
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.
Be amazed at the prowess of these skillfully trained dogs as they demonstrate what they are renowned for.
Quirindi Rural Heritage Village
from 24/04/2011
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.
Anzac Day
from 25/04/2011
Quirindi dawn service at 5.30am. Midday service please meet at post office at 10.50am for march to clock.
Werris Creek dawn service at 6.00am, breaky provided by Tennis/Bowling club afterwards. 11.45 am service please meet at 11am at Coronation Avenue to march to the War Memorial service.
Willow Tree 9.00am service, meet at Willow Tree Inn for procession to make their way to hall. Morning tea provided afterwards.
Currabubula 9.00am service at hall. Morning tea provided afterwards.
King Of The Ranges, stockmans challenge and bush festival
Murrurundi commences at 7pm Friday with a family night, events all day Saturday, finals from 11am Sunday.
Quirindi Sporting Clay Target Club
from 30/04/2011
to 01/05/2011
Contact : Contact; Athol 02 67680288 or Joe 02 67462829.
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 Annual Vintage Machinery and Miniature Railway Rally and Swap Meet
from 30/04/2011
to 01/05/2011
Contact : Contact: Beryl Mannion (02) 6746 1479
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
May
Willow Tree Cup Day
from 02/05/2011
Contact : Nardi Beresford (02) 6746 2476
Willow Tree Cup at Quirindi Showground.
Enjoy country racing at its best, Fashions on the Field and plenty of fast action.
48th Currabubula Art Show
The 48th Currabubula Red Cross Art Exhibition is held at the Currabubula Memorial Hall each year. Proceeds from the Art Show aid the Australian Red Cross.
Admission is $5, school children free.
Opening Night: Thursday 5th May 2011, 6pm - 9pm Tickets $15.00 includes Music and delectable finger food.
Small School Art Show
from 05/05/2011
to 08/05/2011
Contact : contact 02 6768 9010
Currububula Public School.
Quirindi Limited Tennis Club Annual Trivia Night
from 06/05/2011
Contact : The Committee 0408 296 732.
Come along and enjoy this fun evening, dinner provided.
Tables 8-10 people.
National Volunteer Week
from 09/05/2011
to 15/05/2011
Contact : Contact Belinda Eykamp for details 02 67461577.
National Volunteer Week
QUOTA Markets
from 14/05/2011
Rose Lee Park, Loder St, Quirindi.
Quirindi Rural Heritage Village Miniature Train
from 22/05/2011
Contact : 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.
August
Education Week
from 01/08/2011
to 05/08/2011
Local Government Week
from 01/08/2011
to 07/08/2011
Contact : Liverpool Plains Shire Council 02 67471755
Liverpool Plains Shire, Sports Council Committee
from 04/08/2011
Sports Person of the Year Awards
Quirindi Rural Heritage Village Miniature Train
from 22/08/2011
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.
Daffodil Day
from 26/08/2011
National Meals on Wheels Day
from 31/08/2011
September
Quirindi & District Historical Society History Week
from 06/09/2011
to 10/09/2011
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.
Opening hours for that week only: Monday - Thursday 2pm-4pm Friday 10am - 4pm
Quirindi Spring Show
from 10/09/2011
to 11/09/2011
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 Rugby Club Presentation Night-17th
from 17/09/2011
to 17/09/2011
Contact : Sharon 0402257408 or sharonqrcad@bigpond.com
Quirindi Rugby Ground
Entertainment 6pm to 12 midnight
Dress: Coat and Tie
RSVP: 9th September
Liverpool Ranges Harness Club- Royal Far West Fundraising Drive 17th – 25th
from 17/09/2011
to 25/09/2011
Contact : Bill Greer 02 67471773
Sulkies start at the Quirindi Heritage Village and travel through Quirind's George St at 10am Saturday 17th. The drive does the loop through Werris creek, Spring Ridge, Premer, Blackville, Windy Station and finishes at the Willow Tree Bowling Club.
Quirindi Chamber of Commerce Business Awards-22nd
from 22/09/2011
Contact : Tammie Clark President Quirindi Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism Inc. Phone: 02 6747 4601 Mobile: 0428 474602
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.
Quirindi Sporting Clay Target Club
from 25/09/2011
One Day Charity Shoot
Quirindi Rural Heritage Village Miniature Train
from 26/09/2011
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
Willow Tree Bushmans Carnival/Campdraft
from 06/10/2011
to 07/10/2011
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
from 18/10/2011
to 25/10/2011
Quirindi Rural Heritage Village Miniature Train
from 24/10/2011
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.
Pink Ribbon Day
from 26/10/2011
16th Annual Blackville Community Art Show
from 28/10/2011
to 29/10/2011
Contact : Caroline Cudmore 02 67474085
Opening night; Friday 7pm at the Blackville Village Hall.
Showing and Selling Fine Arts, Crafts, with Drinks and Canapes,
Entry $35/head, bar facilities available. Sales commence at 8.00pm
or enjoy the general viewing on Saturday from 10am-4pm, Entry $5/head,
Gourmet Lunch, Wine and Beer, Coffee and Cake Provided By Blackville CWA.
A wonderful event full of country hospitality!
Proceeds to Blackville Public School and Westpac Rescue Helicopter New England and North West Service
Spring & Summer Fashions From Shoppe Two Ten
from 8
to 8
Contact : Wendy Upperton 67461343 and Carmen Chad 67463350
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.
November
Jazz Up The Creek
from 12/11/2011
to 12/11/2011
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.
Bare Foot Bowls Day
from 19/11/2011
to 19/11/2011
Contact : 0402 484 649
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.
Quirindi Rural Heritage Village Miniature Train
from 28/11/2011
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
Chamber of Commerce Christmas in Quirindi Carnival
from 08/12/2011
Contact : Contact: Tammie Clark President Quirindi Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism Inc. Phone: 02 6747 4601 Mobile: 0428 474602
December 2012
A celebration of Christmas in George St Quirindi. Late night Shopping, Market stalls, Chocolate Wheel, activities for the kids and Santa.
Contact: Tammie Clark
President Quirindi Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism Inc.
Phone: 02 6747 4601 Mobile: 0428 474602
Quirindi Boxing Day Races
from 26/12/2013
to 26/12/2013
Contact : 02 67462476
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.
Quirindi Rural Heritage Village Miniature Train
from 27/12/2011
to 27/12/2011
Contact : (02) 6746 2992 or (02) 6746 1479
The miniature railway normally operates on the 4th Sunday of each month from 10am to 3pm. Other times available by arrangement.
As the 4th Sunday is Christmas Day the miniature railway will operate on Tuesday the 27th December.
Quirindi Rugby Club New Years Eve Party
from 31/12/2011
at Rugby Club
General
NAIDOC Week
Art exhibitions at Liverpool Plains shire Council Chambers
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
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
Quirindi Pony Club Camp
First week October school holidays
Instruction Days
First Sunday of each month from February