My Southern Downs

Warwick East Bowels Club Christmas Hoy and Cent Sale
2017-11-26
Warwick East Bowls Club Christmas Hoy and Cent Sale will be on Sunday 26 November 2017
Commences at 1 pm , Admission $4.00 with raffles, lucky door prizes and Devonshire tea.
Location 1 Lyons Street, Warwick
For more information please contact Gloria Brandy on 4661 5280

Travelling Country Music Club Social- Warwick
2017-11-26 10:30 - 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane)
Travelling Country Music Club Social will be on Sunday 26th November at the Cowboys Clubhouse from 10.30am to 5.00pm.
Endless cups of tea and coffee available all day along with a two course lunch plus afternoon tea for $8.00 per adult.
For all inquiries please contact Marlene on 4661 3930 , Del on 46613023 or Ruby on 4664 4163

Southern Downs Job Expo - Warwick
2017-11-28 16:00 - 20:00
To be held at the Warwick RSL, Tuesday 28th November from 4 pm to 8 pm.
The Southern Downs Job Expo will provide employers the opportunity to personally connect with job seekers, students, career changers and those returning to work.
For inquiries please visit the web site, events@sdrc.qld.gov.au or phone 4661 0455

Regency Park Retirement Village Open Day - Warwick
2017-11-29 10:00 - 13:00
5 Regency Drive, Warwick Wednesday 29 November 10am – 1pm.
Meet at the Club House, then take a tour of the village and enjoy a cuppa with the residents.
Display units will be open and there is a lucky door prize.
For more information and RSVP please phone 4667 1452

Kent Saddlery's Heritage Day
2017-12-02
Kent Saddlery’s Heritage Day – Sat, 2nd December, 9:30am til 3pm.

FREE Entry & Entertainment for everyone!
Live broadcast with Ten FM between 10am and 1pm.
Demonstrations all day…….shearing @ 10 & 11am, whipmaking, blacksmithing, leather stitching/moulding, wood chop @ 12 & 1pm, chainsaw post rip @ 2pm, condamine bell making, spinning and weaving. Heritage machinery will be on display,’ The Men’s Shed’, design your own wooden signs and more.
Live entertainment from PENNY DAVIES & ROGER ILOTT between 10am and 2pm, and local bush poet, Jack Drake (www.jackdrake.com.au/), will be heard throughout the day, along with some whipcracking!
Libby Blomfield – author of children’s book ‘Flat Out-Far Out’ will be… storytelling, followed by a puppet show at 10am, 11am & 12pm. (Libby Blomfield Books)
Jumping castle, face painting, leather stamping, penny rubbings, colouring in competition, animal nursery plus more for the kids.
The Australian Breastfeeding Association Tenterfield/Granite Belt Group will have a feed and nappy change tent, with a toddler play area.
BBQ, softdrinks, coffee, tea, homebake and fruit available for purchase throughout the day!
***** Make a purchase in-store for a chance to win a Kent Saddlery cap & money clip (drawn every half hour).******
Hope to see you at Kent Saddlery’s Heritage Day – Sat, 2 December, New England Highway, Stanthorpe

Kid Friendly

Country Christmas Fair - Stanthorpe
2017-12-02 09:00 - 17:00
Country Christmas Fair @ Civic Centre
Saturday the 2nd Dec @ Stanthorpe Civic Centre from 9am – 5pm
Christmas Gifts and Food – Homebaked, Homecrafted and Homegrown local products.
By: Stanthorpe Presbyterian Church

Kids Korner Child Care Christmas Party and Open Day - Stanthorpe
2017-12-02 14:00 - 16:00
Kids Korner Child Care has been helping local families and caring for young children for 25 years this December.
As part of this celebration, Kids Korner has recently had a new water play area and cubby house installed.
An open day and Christmas party will be held on Saturday so families can come and explore the space, meet the educators and enrol for 2018.
Kids Korner is licensed to care for and educate 14 children each day, catering to ages from 15 months to five years.
To RSVP to their Christmas party and open day event, or to book a time to meet and greet the team and explore the facilities, call 4681 3777.
8 Corundum St Stanthorpe

Christmas Twilight Festival -Granite Belt Christmas Farm - Applethorpe
2017-12-02 17:30 - 20:30
Our Farm is holding its very own Christmas Twilight Festival on Saturday 2nd December! Don’t miss this spectacular family fun night! From 5.30pm – 8.30pm you will be entertained with famous Country Music Stars, Local Artists and school choirs.
We have the kids covered with a bundle of Free activities from face painting, sand wizard, and visit from Santa to a treasure hunt through our Christmas Trees (starts at 5.45pm). Santa’s animals can also be fed for just $2 a bucket of feed!
Also on Facebook.

Contact Us

P 0412 826 842
A 321 Aerodrome Road APPLETHORPE QLD 4378
E info@granitebeltchristmasfarm.com.au
W www.granitebeltchristmasfarm.com.au

Jingle Bell Jazz
2017-12-03 12:00 - 16:00
Heritage Estate Wines
Time: 12 to 4pm
Featuring Jazzify with Teri Welles & friends.
Entry $20. Wine and food available.
Bookings preferred
T: 4685 2647

Well Women's Clinic - Clifton
2017-12-05
Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service mobile women’s health nurse Kathryn Anning will visit providing a range of services including breast awareness and sexual health testing as well as advice for issues such as continence, menopause, contraception and general well-being.
Clinic to be held at the Clifton Medical Centre, Tuesday 5 December between 9 am and 3 pm
Please phone Clifton Medical Centre on 4697 3097 for inquiries and bookings

Cuppa with the Councillors - Warwick
2017-12-05 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.
Warwick Senior Citizens Rooms
13a Albert Street, Warwick

Well Women's Clinic - Warwick
2017-12-06
Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service mobile women’s health nurse Kathryn Anning will visit providing a range of services including breast awareness and sexual health testing as well as advice for issues such as continence, menopause, contraception and general well-being.
To be held at Warwick Hospital, Wednesday 6 December (eastern side of the hospital) between 9 am and 3 pm
Please phone Warwick Hospital outpatients department on 4660 3841 for inquiries and bookings

Well Women's Clinic - Stanthorpe
2017-12-07
Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service mobile women’s health nurse Kathryn Anning will visit providing a range of services including breast awareness and sexual health testing as well as advice for issues such as continence, menopause, contraception and general well-being.
To be held at Stanthorpe Hospital , Thursday 7 December. between 9 am and 3 pm.
Please phone the Community/Oral Health Centre on 4683 3460 for inquiries and bookings

Stanthorpe Main Street Christmas
2017-12-08
Stanthorpe & Granite Belt Chamber of Commerce presents Christmas Promotions 2017 on 8th December 9 am to 5 pm.
The Christmas Market Day features bargains galore with footpath specials, Farmers Markets, Rotary Ham Wheel, Lions Xmas Stocking , Santa from 4 – 5 pm and Christmas Carols at Weeroona Park starting from 6.00 pm.
Every $10 spent in participating stores earns a ticket in the draw for motor cycle

Carols in the Park - Stanthorpe
2017-12-08 08:00 - 17:00
Celebrate the season with Carols in the Park

Tis the season to be jolly and Christmas will officially arrive on the Southern Downs this week when the community comes together to celebrate the festive season with Council’s annual Carols in the Park.
Stanthorpe residents are set for a special evening of carols under the stars at Weeroona Park this Friday, December 8.
Local talent will take to the stage to entertain the crowd with an exciting line-up of Christmas songs and old favourites from 6.30pm.

Santa Paws in the Park - Warwick
2017-12-09 09:00 - 13:00
Warwick Animal Welfare is holding Santa Paws in the Park on Saturday 9 Decamber at the Uber Market, Leslie Park from 9 am – 1 pm.
Santa will be seated in the Bandstand, so bring along your pet and have a photo taken
Money raised supports our many lost and abandoned animals from Warwick and surrounding area

Coffee, Cakes and Carols - Stanthorpe
2017-12-10
14 Leslie Parade, Stanthorpe
Phone Pastor Greg Fraser on 4681 0450 for more information

Warwick's Carols in the Park
2017-12-10 17:00 - 20:00
Join us to celebrate the Christmas season with a night of live entertainment, fun and music!
There will be a great line up of performances including Aimee Liesegang, Kristy Searson, Keely Hilton, The Fern Brothers, Tegan & Erin Hilton, Emma Bell and Chapter III.
Dress up the kiddies in Christmas costumes for a chance to win a prize and get ready for Santa’s arrival on the night!
Bring your singing voices, blankets and chairs and grab a bite from the selection of delicious food stalls on offer.
Free admission – no tickets required.
Hosted by Warwick QLD Visitor Information Centre and Southern Downs Regional Council
Sunday, December 10 at 5 PM – 8 PM

Carols in the Park - Allora
2017-12-16
Celebrate the season with Carols in the Park – Southern Downs Regional Council

‘Tis the season to be jolly and Christmas will officially arrive on the Southern Downs this week when the community comes together to celebrate the festive season with Council’s annual Carols in the Park.

Allora will host its Christmas carols event on Saturday, December 16 from 6pm at Stuart Henry Park

Christmas Market in the Mountain
2017-12-17
Come along to the Christmas Market in the Mountains, showcasing local produce, home made jellies and jams, local craft and plants.
Located at the Stanthorpe Showgrounds!
Find out more here: http://www.marketinthemountains.org/

Christmas Down Under - Warwick
2017-12-18 10:00 - 2017-12-22 13:00
Volunteers from Warwick Christian Church’s will hold a Christmas Down Under on Monday 18 December to Friday 22 December at Palmerin Street, entry to Rose City Shopping Centre.
Times 10 am to 1 pm.
It is a friendly fun way for all ages to celebrate a Christian Christmas.
Free activities, craft, face painting, story-telling, puppet shows and more.
Suitable for toddlers to teens, photographs offered by the Nativity Scene.
Contact Sue on 0427 962 281 or email sue.nalder@gmail.com for more information

Carols in the Park - Killarney
2017-12-22
Celebrate the season with Carols in the Park – Southern Downs Regional Council

Tis the season to be jolly and Christmas will officially arrive on the Southern Downs this week when the community comes together to celebrate the festive season with Council’s annual Carols in the Park.
Killarney holds its festive celebration from 6pm on Friday, December 22 at Canning Park.

Salvos Christmas Fair - Warwick
2017-12-23
Warwick Corps 25 Guy Street, Warwick, Queensland 4370
Come along to our Christmas Fair from 11AM. Jumping Castle, Giant Slide, Food, Fun and much much more!!!!

Boxing Day Races
2017-12-26
LOCATION:

Warwick Turf Club, 170 Victoria St, Warwick

Tuesday 26 December 2017, Gates open 11am
TAB meeting
Grab your family and friends during the festive season and head to the Boxing Day Races. Enjoy entertainment from 3pm until late with prizes for best dressed. If you have never experienced a country race, now is the time! Dust off your fascinator, frock up and get ready for a flutter with friends!
Country people are famed for their hospitality; the country race track is, historically, the center of rural social life. Warwick’s race club is one of the oldest in Queensland. Its Cup pre-dates the Melbourne Cup!

Warwick New Year's Eve Rodeo
2017-12-31
Warwick Showgrounds,Warwick

STEELES BAKERY NEW YEARS EVE RODEO & FIREWORKS!!
Date: New Years Eve 31.12.17
Gates- 10am for Rodeo Spectators..

Start Time
6am NYE Invitational Campdraft. Fundraiser for Miss Rodeo Australia Entrant Ashleigh Grant.
2pm (Brumby Catch)
4pm RODEO
Adult- $25 (Inc 2 drink tickets)
Families- $40 (2 adults & 3 kids)
15- 17 Year olds- $10
Kids under 14 years- FREE
Camping- $20
(Incl Breakfast and 1 drink ticket).
Events
Brumby Catch
7 & Under Barrel Race
8-12 Barrel Race
Junior Barrel Race
Open Barrel Race
Poddy Ride
Ladies Steer Ride
2nd Division Saddle Bronc Ride
Junior Steer Ride
Open Bullock Ride
Australian Station Buckjump Championship
Open Bullock Feature Ride
Live Entertainment by Mik Oberle till late!
BAR OPEN FROM 2pm!!!

New Year's Eve Dance - Swan Creek Hall
2017-12-31
New Year’s Eve Dance – Swan Creek Hall east of Warwick from 7.3 pm
Live band, good supper, prizes and lucky spots.
$10.00 with children welcome

Granite Rockin’ Blues
2018-01-01 11:00 - 17:00
Monday 1 January 2018 11 am to 5pm
Jester Hill Wines 292 Mt Stirling Road, Glen Aplin
Tickets Available on www.trybooking.com

Recover this New Year’s Day at the Granite Rockin’ Blues.

Local legend band Whiskey Gully will be entertaining you along with Cole Train and a little local surprise ‘Too Much Fun’.The bands will keep the music going from 11am to 5pm, sometimes ‘jamming’ together but always entertaining.
Tickets are $25 each which includes entertainment and a glass of wine on arrival. Children are free.
BYO food and nibbles with water, soft drinks, beer and wine available for purchase on the day.
For those not quite organised cheese and fruit platters can be booked ahead on line, otherwise bring your Xmas and New Year’s Eve leftovers.
Transport available from most accommodation places.

Kid Friendly

36th Ananda Mela Festival - Stanthorpe
2018-01-05 - 2018-01-10
Welcome to the 36th Ananda Mela Festival

5 – 10 January, 2018
The Ananda Mela ‘Festival of Bliss’ is a vibrant spiritual festival that launches the new year with inspiration and positivity. Located in upland granite country near Stanthorpe, QLD, the Ananda Mela Festival is an ideal family holiday in pristine natural bush.
Enjoy:

Deep relaxation with twice daily meditation & yoga
Music & dance with local, national & international artists
Healthy gourmet vegan & vegetarian food
Fun & innovative workshops
The lightness of chanting
Entertaining creative activities for children & youth
Trekking & swimming in the national park
The festival’s theme ‘Seeds of the New Earth’ focuses on creating a more sustainable future. Check for the growing line-up of workshops and performances for the week. Saturday, 6th January, is Green Me Locally Day. This is an opportunity for Granite Belt locals to have fun and engage on issues affecting them.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Check out the web site for more information, registration and costs involved. www.anandamelafestival.org.au

Happy Pig Farm Sunday Down On The Farm Open Day
2018-01-07
Sunday Down On The Farm

starts at Happy Pig Farm
32 Cameron Road
Stanthorpe
0411988415 BOOK A SITE FOR $5You can sell anything so long as it is child safe, ethical, legal and appropriate. Electrical items must be tested and tagged.
Home grown fruit and vegetables welcome, craft etc. but no food or drink.
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Food and drinks on sale from our Happy Pig Cafe
Contact to arrange a site
Email: HappyPigFarmAustralia@gmail.com
Text: 0411988415

Teach a Kid to Fish Day- Stanthorpe
2018-01-13 10:00 - 14:30
Casting a line a load of fun

STANTHORPE Bluewater Fishing and Restocking Club treasurer Ernie Jones is excited Teach a Kid to Fish will make it to Stanthorpe again in January.
“For the last at least four years, we have done the Teach a Kid to Fish,” Jones said.
Two members of the Queensland Amateur Fishing Club Association, Pam and John Crone, will come down to Quart Pot Creek to teach local kids more about fishing.
“They’ll get taught the basics of fishing, how to tie their knots, how to put bait on hooks and use of various types of tackle,” Jones said.
“We try to explain to them the benefits of conservation, how to protect the habitat that the fish are in and we think that fishing lays the groundwork for the family doing something together. It’s certainly a family activity. And usually the parents learn something as well.”
After lunch, participating kids will be “let loose on the creek”.
“Last year was terrific because they actually caught about six little fish, it was good fun. The kids get so excited,” Jones laughed.
He said the benefits of learning how to fish laid in gaining a new life skill kids could utilise for the rest of their lives.
“Anyone can go fishing, whether it’s at the sea or in the bush,” he said.
“And it’s something that you can share with other people, sit down and talk. It’s relaxing because there is no stress involved in fishing and it gets them away from hand-held objects and gets them outside.”
The event will take place during school holidays, so if you would like to do something different these Christmas holidays sign up for a great day of fishing.
The free event is made available by funds from the State Government.
REMINDER: Fishing in the streams is free. But if you wish to fish at Storm King Dam, a licence is needed.
On Saturday, January 13, from 10am- 2.30pm at the Lions Park. The free event includes lunch and there will be giveaways. Limited numbers, so register prior to the event with the application forms available in your Border Post in December. Bring a hat and sunscreen. Children have to be accompanied by an adult.
