My Southern Downs

Cactus Garden Wine-Down Paint Afternoon 2018
2018-01-13 13:30 - 17:30 (Australia/Brisbane)
Cactus Garden Wine-Down Paint Afternoon 2018
Saturday, 13 January 2018 at 13:30–17:30
Studio Style Inside Out
Westside Shopping Centre 148 Wood St, Warwick, Queensland 4370

Brush off the stress of everyday Wine-Down with Cactus Garden Paint Afternoon.
Discover your inner artist and express yourself,
being creative is good for the soul!
You will create a step by step masterpiece to take home.
$60/person
Max of 6 people per class.
Class will only go ahead with a minimum of 3 people,
otherwise event will be rescheduled or cancelled and any money paid refunded.BYO your favourite bottle of wine
(optional or drink of your choice) plus plate to share…. everything else you need for a fabulous afternoon full of fun & creativity will be provided by Studio Style Inside Out.
No expectations just bring a positive attitude and be prepared to laugh.…Message via facebook for tickets

Permaculture Practical Intensive Workshop 2
2018-01-14 - 2018-01-18
Sugarloaf Permaculture Farm
Sugarloaf Rd, Stanthorpe, Southern Downs
This Permaculture Practical Intensive is an ambitious attempt to share many hands on skills in 6 days. Most modules will be explained briefly in theory first and then everyone will get involved and have a go! Experiential learning at its best. A PDC is not necessary, although this course is a response to the lack of practical learning in most PDC courses. See attached poster for more info and costs.
Fill in contact form on web site for more infomation

Mindfulness relax and rejuvenate Retreat Day
2018-01-20
Sat 20th January 2018 9am-4pm
Book now for your place in this deeply relaxing and rejuvenating day in the beautiful, peaceful location of Mallow Organic Farm.
Alternate between discussion and group practice of the elements of mindfulness meditation. Helen is a skilled small group facilitator.
Yoga session with skilled local instructor
Walking meditation to our lake and summerhouse
Creative expression
Option of silent retreat day
$120 includes lunch & materials. $110 Early Bird payment before 1st January. 10% discount for prior Mallow Wellbeing participants or concession card. Limited to 12 people so book early!
Wellbeing/Retreats:
Helen: 0401557338
wellbeing@mallow.net.au

Markets in the Showgrounds - Stanthorpe
2018-01-21 08:00 - 13:00
Sunday 21st January at the Showgrounds
Car Boot sale and Farmers Market
For site bookings and more information please call Chris Robins on 0416 169 032

Australia Day in the Park - Stanthorpe
2018-01-26
Southern Downs Regional Council is inviting everyone to show their ‘Aussie’ pride and join in the Australia Day celebrations at Weeroona Park, Stanthorpe on January 26.

“Australia Day in Stanthorpe is all about family friendly fun with lots of activities offered throughout the day.

The Stanthorpe Australia Day Committee has put together a great program of family friendly activities, so there will be a hive of activity starting as early as 6.30am and continuing on through to 8pm.
The day will kick off bright and early at 6.30am with the Southern Downs Tri Club’s popular family Triathlon, and the first battle off the blocks at 7am.
“The Triathlon is a great opportunity for all ages to have a go as there are two courses including one for juniors under 12,” highlighted the Mayor.
The open Tri course comprises: 400m swim; 10km cycle; and 3.5 km run. The Junior (under 12) Tri course comprises: 100m swim; 4km cycle; and 1km run. Entry forms are available from the Stanthorpe Pool, Council’s Community contact centres in Stanthorpe and Warwick, and from Redback Cycles and Creed and Lang in Warwick.
The Mercantile Relay at 12 noon will see many family rivals being joined by groups of friends and community teams to contest the Camille Cantrell Cup. All ages can contest the relay with handicapping making the relay very interesting to watch with no one being able to predict a winner. This event is all about swimming consistent times over the number of laps needed to eliminate the other teams.
The Stanthorpe Pool will have free entry from 2pm and this coincides with the start of the main celebratory activities and entertainment in Weeroona Park. The formal part of the day will start at 3.45pm and includes flag raising, a citizenship ceremony, Australia Day messages and the southern region Australia Day awards ceremony.
The good old favourites of Billy Boiling, Chainsaw Races and Woodchops will be joined by Kent Saddlery’s whip cracking and some face painting and art and craft activities for kids. The park will have refreshments and food available and celebrations will continue on into the evening with live entertainment from our talented locals and band Speak Easy.
For more information about Australia Day celebrations visit Council’s website or contact Council on 1300 MY SDRC (1300 697 372).

DALRYMPLE DUCK RACE
2018-01-26
DALRYMPLE DUCK RACE
The annual duckrace is a major Allora Showgirl fundraiser.
Don’t miss the action at 3pm on Friday 26th of January when 400 ducks race one lap of the Allora Pool.
Ducks cost just $2 each with 1st prize $150, 2nd prize $100 and 3rd prize $50.
The Showgirls will be back selling duck tickets outside the Pharmacy on Thursday 11th and 19th of January.

Stanthorpe 2018 Australia Day Triathlon
2018-01-26
Friday 26 January 2018
Get involved in the Stanthorpe 2018 Australia Day Triathlon!
Smail’s Swim School (Stanthorpe Pool), Talc Street, Stanthorpe QLD 4380,
Divisions include:

Kids
Men’s Open
Women’s Open
Teams

Start and finish will be at the Stanthorpe Pool, with the swim occuring at Smail’s Swim School heated 50m pool, the cycle will be loops of township streets and the run happening at Gleeson Park.
Entries close Wednesday 24 January 2018 – check out the poster below for all the information.

Australia Day Celebrations - Warwick
2018-01-26 08:00 - 12:00
Friday 26 January – 8.00am – noon
Celebrate what’s great about Australia at the Warwick Australia Day Events!
Bring the whole family to the historic Glengallan Homestead for a morning of Aussie entertainment. The Australia Day Awards will be presented to some of the region’s outstanding citizens and community groups and a number of new citizens will be welcomed to our nation.
This free event includes entry to Glengallan Homestead. Plenty of parking onsite.
LOCATION:

Glengallan Homestead, 18515 New England Highway, Warwick-Allora QLD
For more information
Phone
1300 MY SDRC (1300 697 372)
Email
events@sdrc.qld.gov.au

Australia Day Stand Up
2018-01-26 17:00 - 22:00
Paola’s The Winemaker Kitchen at the Singing Lake Cafe
32 Bradley Lane, Amiens 4380
Bookings Please phone 4683 3260 or 0468 785 613
26 January at 17:00–22:00
Open mic day we start at 5 we will do as many comedians we get, free entry. Tapas and wine available for purchase. Book you spot in the line up or book you table to watch and have a great night. Comedians are coming from Toowoomba, Brisbane and Sunshine Coast.

Allora Heritage Vehicle Weekend
2018-01-27 - 2018-01-28
Admission $5.00 Children Free
Allora Showgrounds, New England Highway
Organised by Warwick Veteran and Vintage Vehicle Club

Darling Downs Wedding and event exhibition - Warwick
2018-01-28
DD Event Hire 1/17 Alexandra Drive Warwick 28.01.2018
This is an exciting opportunity we have been working on for you guys!
It is time to announce that on the 28th of January 2018 we are hosting our very first Darling downs wedding and event exhibition.
It is going to be a fantastic day full of lots of industry professionals who are able to help guide you toward making that special day one to remember. The fun doesn’t stop there with a bunch of activities on the day like door prizes, fashion parades, games and even a photo booth. We have aimed to bring a one stop event destination to the Darling downs that can help to provide you with that industry knowledge to help with baby showers, birthdays, Christmas Parties and of course WEDDINGS.
We are beyond excited to share this special occasion with you all
Any exhibitors wanting to come on board we have some sites left so please use the link provided and fill out your information
https://www.ddeventpartyhire.com.au/wedding-expo
More information to come so we will keep you posted
The Team at DD event and party hire

Cuppa with the Councillors - Killarney
2018-01-31 17:30 - 19:00
Cuppa with the Councillors
The Cuppa with the Councillors forums provide the opportunity for Councillors to engage with you; to understand better what you want and to inform you about what Council is doing and the thinking behind some of the decisions that are made.
Killarney Senior Citizens
1 Ailanthus Street, Killarney

Stanthorpe Show
2018-02-02 - 2018-02-04
Stanthorpe Agricultural Society presents the next Stanthorpe Show held at the Stanthorpe Showgrounds from Friday 2 – Sunday 4 February 2018.

Friday 3 February is the show holiday for the district.
There is a show liftout on The Border Post during the week before the show.
Show admission fees are:

Adults: $10
Pensioners: $6
Children 17yrs & under: $3
Cars: $2

Members: free
Members cars: free
Members’ children 17yrs & under with Member: free

Block Party - Warwick
2018-02-03
Aleva Estate, 28 Pera Cresent Warwick, 3rd February 12.00 – 16.00
Turn off Yangan Road and follow the sighs
Face Painting, Jumping Castle, Balloon Animals, Sausge Sizzle and Giveways
Free Event • Open to the public • Bring the whole family
For more information, please contact 0434 127 001.

Stanthorpe Ute Show 2018
2018-02-04 11:00 - 14:00
Stanthorpe Ute Show 2018 February 4th 11.00 am to 2.00 pm
Showground Lane, Stanthorpe

Nominations Close 11am , Judging 11.30 , presenations approx 1.30pm SUNDAY IS FREE ENTRY IN THE GATE TO ALL COMPETITORS
Entry via gate 4 on club rd ,
QCAS Classes $10 first category , $5 thereafter
Street Ute , Chicks Ute , Bns Ute , 4×4 , Work Ute , feral Ute and Classic ute
Fun Events $5 :
Chicks Bns Ute , Loudest 6 , Loudest 8 , Most Flags , Best Wheels , Themed Ute , Farm Ute , Blokes Ute , Best Bullbar , Chicks Country Ute , Town & Country , Local Ute , Best Mural , Best P Plate , Dual Cab , Sound System , Best Ford , Best Holden , best Other make

140th Allora Show
2018-02-09 - 2018-02-10
Friday & Saturday: Adults – $15/day Children & Students 16 & under – $5 / day Family $40 Single $20 Age & Disability Pension with card – $5 / day Carer accompanying Disability Pensioner – Free Weekend Pass – $45 Family – $25 Single Camping – $18 / night / vehicle

For all information
http://allorashow.org.au/files/2018%20Allora%20Show%20Schedule%20Ver2.0.pdf

Soap Making Workshop - Ballandean
2018-02-10
10 February 2018

This is an informative day that you will thoroughly enjoy, hosted by Washpool Farm Soaperie. We receive consistently positive feedback from participants in our soap making workshops.
Your day is fully catered for with coffee, morning tea and lunch (gluten-free). Class will run from 9am until 3pm and class size is limited to 8 participants.
Take home:

2kg of soap – your own choice of scents (approx. 18 bars of soap – valued at $100)
Pure Soapmaking, book by Anne-Marie Faiola, valued at $35
notes
plenty of new knowledge about making cold-process soap

During the day you’ll see two batches of soap demonstrated – both regular and goat’s milk. You’ll see the person beside you make their batch and you’ll also make your own, so by the end of the day you will have watched four batches of soap come together.
We look forward to making soap with you!

LOCATION Washpool Farm Soaperie, 16 Bents Road, Ballandean QLD 4382,

Phone 07 4684 1080
Email info@washpool.com.au
Websitewww.washpool.com.au/

APPLETHORPE STATE SCHOOL AUTOFEST SHOW & SHINE SWAP Meet
2018-02-11 09:00 - 13:00
APPLETHORPE
STATE SCHOOL
AUTOFEST
SHOW & SHINE
SWAP Meet

Sunday 11th February 2018 (9am-1pm)
At Applethorpe State School, New England Highway, Applethorpe
Featuring:
HOT RODS, STREET CARS and SPECIAL INTEREST vehicles
Market sites are open to anyone for *anything. *Excluding food stuffs. For $10.00 per site. Insurances provided. Contact Applethorpe State School P&C on: (07) 4683 2203 to book or turn up on the day!

Cuppa with the Councillors - Leyburn
2018-02-14 17:30 - 19:00
Cuppa with the Councillors
The Cuppa with the Councillors forums provide the opportunity for Councillors to engage with you; to understand better what you want and to inform you about what Council is doing and the thinking behind some of the decisions that are made.
QCWA Leyburn Hall
89 MacIntrye Street, Leyburn

Clifton 107th Show
2018-02-16 - 2018-02-18
Come and enjoy the fun of the fair
Check web site for entry fees

St Mary’s School Warwick Race Day
2018-02-17
St Mary’s School Warwick Race Day

Saturday 17 February 2018, Gates open 11am
TAB meeting
Mark your calendar now for the St Mary’s School Warwick Race Day, featuring Fashions on the Field.

LOCATION:Warwick Turf Club, 170 Victoria St, Warwick QLD 4370,

Contact Warwick Turf Club
Phone: 07 4661 1023
Email: secretary@warwickturfclub.com.au
warwickturfclub.org.au

Sicilian Vintage Lunch 2018 - Ballandean
2018-02-17
Saturday 17 February 2018

This will be Golden Grove Estate’s 18th year of celebrating the start of the vintage! Welcome in the harvest, stomp the grapes and a wonderful feast of Sicilian cuisine and music.
$105pp inside, outside $98 includes bus

LOCATION:Golden Grove Estate, 337 Sundown Road, Ballandean, QLD 4382,
Contact details Golden Grove Estate Ph: 07 4684 1291

Email: admin@goldengroveestate.com.au

Chalk n Cheese ( Canterbury Blue Furniture Paint ) Workshop - Stanthorpe
2018-02-17 10:00 - 2018-02-18 15:00
The Eclectic Pallet is offering a chalk paint workshop for beginners and for those who are wanting to add new techniques using paint, stencils and wax.
Experienced chalk painter and up cycler Sam, will bring her knowledge and expertise to Stanthorpe for a weekend of fun, food and friendship…so gather your friends, your mother or come along and meet like minded people wanting to try a new experience.
WHERE…LOT 16 FERNVIEW LANE
WHEN …SATURDAY 17TH FEBRUARY or
SUNDAY 18TH FEBRUARY .
Please choose a day to suit you. Limited numbers on both days.
TIME…10.00 AM – 3.00 PM
COST … $99.00 per day includes a light lunch , all your paints , stencils etc needed
PAYMENT … CASH OR DIRECT DEPOSIT UPON BOOKING TO SECURE YOUR SPOT.
So bring along 2 small pieces of furniture, suitcase or wooden boxes or trunks as long as you can carry it.
A selection of paint, brushes and wax will be available to purchase on the day with a 10% discount.

Valentines Dance - Freestone
2018-02-17 18:30 - 23:30
Valentines Dance will be on Saturday 17 February at the Freestone Hall.
50/50 dance music, entertainment by DJ Vince and Dianne Mead
Doors open 6.30 pm and dance starts 7.15 pm
$15.00 per person , light supper provided, bar open
Pre-sale tickets or tickets at the door and prizes to be won
Please call 4666 1672 for more information.

Apple & Grape Harvest Festival Stanthorpe
2018-02-23 - 2018-03-04
52 Years of the Apple & Grape Harvest Festival
Apple & Grape Harvest Festival celebrates it’s 52nd year in 2018. The Apple & Grape Harvest Festival was voted an Iconic Queensland Event in the Q150 celebrations.
Stanthorpe
Stanthorpe is known as the coldest town in Queensland. Located 800 metres above sea level, temperatures can drop as low as minus 12 in winter; and occasionally it snows, as seen in July 2015. The region is perfect for growing some of the finest crisp Apples and Wine Grapes in Australia.
The Apple and Grape Harvest Festival is a blooming big party, celebrating the harvest of Apples and Wine Grapes.
Featured Events
The main weekend features the Gala Ball on Friday 2nd March, and the Breeze/Rebel FM Street Carnival, Channel 7 Grand Parade, The Border Post Grape Crush & Fireworks on Saturday the 3rd March.
The Heritage Bank Multicultural Carnival and Wine Fiesta in the park on both Saturday and Sunday, where you can kick back in the park and enjoy live music while sipping on fine Granite Belt wines; check out the street stalls and the local art and craft markets. Entry fee for the licensed park area is $10 per person per day, children under 18 free.
Wine Masterclass
Wine connoisseurs will enjoy participating in a Wine Tasting Masterclass with champion winemaker Mike Hayes, where they will learn about some of the world`s rarest wine grape varieties and be guided through the origins, aromas and flavours of the most exotic wine styles in the world.
Open Gardens
During the week ten glorious gardens will be opened up to the public. View cool climate gardens that are very different to most gardens in Queensland.
Busking
On February 24 Stanthorpe hosts the Australian National Busking Championships™ – South East Queensland Regional Finals. Buskers are invited to vie for a pool of over $5000 in prize money.
Apples
Apples feature heavily during Apple Day, with competitions in Apple Peeling and Apple Pie making.
Sport & fitness
Sports fans have golf, the That Dam Ride bike ride and the Power Tynan Mt Marlay Challenge and Fun Run to keep them occupied.
Who visits the Festival
The festival attracts thousands of visitors of all ages from all parts of Queensland and North Eastern New South Wales. There are some die hard visitors that have been coming to the festival for many years, join them. The Festival is held every 2 years and has a proven track record to please the masses time and time again.
Contacts

Greg Thouard, President – General press & overview 0400 750 351 president@appleandgrape.org
Rosey Harslett – Multicultural & Wine Fiesta, music & entertainment 0427 642 930 multicultural@appleandgrape.org
Bill Brown – Grand Parade 0409 143 814 wmandagbrown@bigpond.com
Shane Dullahide – Open gardens 0438 811 285 s.d.dullahide@bigpond.com
Mike Hayes, Wine Masterclass 0417767785 mike@symphonyhill.com.au

Killarney Show 2018
2018-02-23 - 2018-02-25
Our 106th Show will be held on 23, 24 & 25 February 2018.
The showcase for the Killarney district – the Killarney Show has been held since 1908.
Admission Prices:
Adult: $10.00
High School Student: $5.00
Primary School Student: $3.00
Senior Card Holder: $5.00
Family Weekend Pass: $30.00 (2 adults and 2 children – Killarney Show only)

Busking @ Stanthorpe
2018-02-24
Spectators

Buskers will play throughout the day in Stanthorpe’s main street (from 9am – 3:30pm), for half-hour sessions
Finalists perform in Weeroona Park at a free concert from 4pm (food & drink available)
Spectators can purchase “Busker Dollars” for $1 each & give them to the Buskers they like the most. Each Busker Dollar you purchase enters you into a multi-draw raffle, to be drawn at the concert. The busker with the most Busker Dollars wins the People’s Choice Award.

Buskers

Anyone can be a busker – beginners to professionals
Prizes now total over $6000. There are many different categories you can compete in.
Buskers who participated last year are welcome to come again
Singers, groups, musicians and instrumentalists of any genre and non-musical street entertainers welcome
All cash tips buskers make on the day are theirs to keep
You can perform as many 1/2 hour sets as you like (pending number of buskers and stations). Most buskers performed 2-4 sessions in 2017.
Sell your CDs and merchandise
Winners of the age categories will automatically qualify to compete in the Grand Final in Cooma NSW
Register by 16 February, 2018 ($20 entry fee for individuals, $50 for groups of 3 or more)

For more information and entry forms visit: buskingstanthorpe.org.au or email info@buskingstanthorpe.org.au

Stanthorpe ~ 2 Cheese Workshops
2018-02-24
1 Day ~ Brie & Sourdough + Feta & Dairy

SATURDAY 24TH February at the QCWA Hall in Victoria Street, Stanthorpe
9.30 am – 12.30 pm Brie & Sourdough Workshop
1.30 pm – 4.30 pm Feta & Cultured Dairy Products Workshop

Tickets by Eventbrite

BOTH Brie Cheese & Sourdough + Feta & Cultured Dairy Products Workshops
Entitles entrance to BOTH Brie Cheese & Sourdough Workshop, 9.30am – 12.30pm + Feta & Cultured Dairy Products Workshop 1.30 pm – 4.30pm & refreshments in between $127.69

Brie Cheese & Sourdough
Entitles entrance for 1 person to Brie Cheese & Sourdough Workshop, 9.30 am – 12.30pm $74.94

Feta & Cultured Dairy Products

Entitles entrance for 1 person to Feta & Cultured Dairy Products Workshop, 1.30 pm – 4.30pm $74.94

If making you own cheese intrigues you, then you can learn how to make your own brie and feta cheese in two 3 hour workshops with Permaculture-realfood. These workshops are aimed at the beginner and you will soon see that it’s quite easy to make your own delicious cheese from shop bought milk. Also included in these workshops is how to make easy sourdough bread from scratch and also how to create living throbbing with probiotic life dairy foods f…rom pasteurised milk and cream. All these foods will greatly increase the health of both you and your family as they taste the delicious creations you will soon be making for them.
After the workshops you can expect to eat your first sourdough bread the following day, your first feta cheese 10 days later, dairy products such as butter, ghee, yoghurt, kefir, sour cream and quark will all be ready to eat with your sough bread in a few days and your first brie cheese in 6-7 weeks. A support group is offered after the workshops through the ‘Home Cheese Making and Fermenting’ group on facebook and also by email.
Brie & Sourdough Dough Making Workshop:
Learn how to make your own delicious brie cheese from cow’s milk as well as easy to make delicious sourdough bread. Both of these fermented foods are made on the spot with samples for taste testing for all attendees. Hands on participation from the class volunteers will show how to make brie cheese, and sourdough bread from scratch. Includes: E-Handouts with recipes, sourdough starter, bread dough to bake at home or bake on the day and taste testing.
Feta Cheese, Cultured Butter, Ghee, Yoghurt, Kefir, Quark & Sour Cream Making Workshop:
Learn how to make Feta cheese, cultured butter, yoghurt, kefir and sour cream. In this three hour workshop you will see how easy it is to make Feta cheese and put the life back into pasteurised milk and cream to make healthy life giving dairy products. Participation is by attendees and tasting of topics covered on the day will be available. Includes: E-Handouts with recipes and taste testing.
Tickets are non-refundable but we can transfer them to another date if you let us know beforehand.

That Dam Ride - Stanthorpe
2018-02-25
That Dam Ride is a charity bicycle ride designed to show off Stanthorpe and The Granite Belt whilst raising much needed funds for local causes. A round trip from Storm King Dam on Sunday, 25th February 2018, come and be part of the annual charity ride.
We have catered for all levels of cyclists with a 125km main ride, a 70km challenge, 45km intermediate or 20km ride for beginners, kids or the whole family.
After the ride, every paying participant will receive a souvenir, steak burger, drink and apple. They can then relax along the banks of Storm King Dam, taking in all that the picturesque landscape has to offer. This really is the perfect weekend away.
Register any day prior to the day of the event, and receive a discount! You can register online Or you can download our registration form at http://www.thatdamride.com.au/index.html
Flyer info http://thatdamride.com.au/That_Dam_Ride_Flyer_2018.pdf
contact us at any time at thatdamride@gmail.com

Stanthorpe Showgrounds Market
2018-02-25 08:00 - 13:00
Brought to you by the Stanthorpe Agricultural Society. The Stanthorpe Showgrounds Markets are the 4th Sunday of each month and include a wide variety of stall holders – car boot, trash n treasure, second hand gear, vintage, plants, fresh farm produce, baked goods, handmade wares, etc. You might even find face painting or a pony ride.
The Ringmasters Cafe is open to serve up drinks and meals. Bring your own mug and they will serve your cuppa in it. Take it for a wonder or sit and relax undercover.

Stallholders are encouraged to reserve a spot to avoid disappointment. This is an outdoor market. Stallholders supply their own set up. Sites are $10 each. An additional $5 is payable if a stall holder does not hold their own insurance.
We are interested in buskers and support charity stalls.
For bookings and queries contact Chris Robins on 0416 169 032.
