My Southern Downs

The Magnificent Seven 'Head for the Hills' Gourmet Dinner
2017-11-18
Saturday 18 November, 6.00pm
The Magnificent Seven Winemakers of the Granite Belt invite you to escape the summer heat and Head for the Hills to the Granite Belt. Join us for a gourmet four course dinner with seven matched wines.
And, after Peter and Therese’s retirement we welcome new gang members Mick and Ann from Jester Hill.
Enjoy a weekend of wine tasting at all seven cellar doors with special discounts on wine and accommodation. Restricted numbers so book early!
Price: Dinner and matched wines $95 per person
Dress Code: Dress in your best cowboy or cowgirl outfit, wear a hat or come in smart casual dress
Discounts on Wine Purchases: Mention the Dinner and you will receive a 20% discount on 6 bottles or more purchased at any of the Magnificent Seven’s Cellar Doors over the Dinner weekend

LOCATION:Jester Hill Winery, 292 Mount Stirling Rd, Glen Aplin QLD 4381,
Phone
Steve Messiter: 0448 866 890
Email
steve@girraweenestate.com.au
Website
www.trybooking.com/323967

Council General Meeting - Stanthorpe
2017-11-22
General Meetings
Southern Downs Regional Council meetings are conducted on a monthly basis, with General Meetings held on the fourth Wednesday of each month.
The monthly general meetings are rotated between the Warwick and Stanthorpe Chambers.
Members of the public are welcome to attend in the public gallery.
Except when invited to do so by the Chair, a member of the public shall not take or attempt to take part in the proceedings of a meeting.
61 Marsh Street
Stanthorpe
Starting 9am

Killarney and District Senior Citizens Christmas Lunch
2017-11-23
Killarney and Districts Senior Citizens will hold their 2017 Christmas Lunch 23 November , starting at noon .
Location Senior Citizens Hall, Ailanthus Street, Killarney.
The day will feature music by Garry Tennis, raffle and lucky door prize.
Cost of $20.00 will be a traditional hot Christmas lunch and sweets prepared by local chef Gary Grant so bring along a friend and join in the fun of the day.
For more information and essential booking call 4664 1208
RSVP by Thurdsay 16 November.

Warwick Blue Light Disco Xmas Party
2017-11-24 18:00 - 20:30 (Australia/Brisbane)
The Warwick Blue Light Disco Xmas Party will be held on Friday 24 November at Leslie Park from 6pm – 8.30pm.
Santa, face painting, balloon twirling, sausage sizzle, drinks, and lots of prizes.
Year 9 students and below, children 6 and under must have parental supervision and children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at drop off and pick up.

Oak Tree Retirement Village Monster Cent Sale - Warwick
2017-11-25
Oak Tree Retirement Village in Warwick will host a Monster Cent Sale and Mini Auction and Progressive Raffle from 1 pm to raise money for the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation.
Over 100 great prizes for both men and women.
Location 12 O’Leary Street, Warwick.
For more information please contact Gloria Baker on 4661 1118

State Election - Don't forget to vote
2017-11-25
Polls open 8 am to 6 pm
Visit the web site for location of Polling Booths
www.ecq.qld.gov.au/elections/2017-state-general-election
Southern Downs Candidates in ballot paper order
James Lister (LNP)
Joel Ritchters (ALP)
Rob Mackenzie (Independent)
Josh Coyne (One Nation)
Jay Nauss (Independent)
Antonia van Geuns (The Greens)

Monster Christmas Garage Sale - Warwick
2017-11-25 07:00 - 13:00
A Monster Christmas Garage Sales to be held at the Warwick Men’s Shed on the corner of Glen and Tooth Streets, Saturday 25th November between 7 am and 1 pm.
Come along and support the men who support the community.
A wide variety of items are included such as white goods, furniture, building materials, work shop shelving, books, bric-a-brac and much more.
Enjoy a sausage sizzle breakfast and pick up a bargain.

Family Fun Day for Malakhai - Warwick
2017-11-25 10:00 - 13:00
Hosted by Goodstart Early Learning, bring your family and join in on the fun! All proceeds will benefit this beautiful local family to assist with medical expenses for Malakhai.
Leslie Park Warwick 10am – 1pm 25 November.
$1.00 activity fee
Jumping Castle, Photo Booth, Bubbles, Cake Stall, Karaoke, Toys and Books, Water play, Glitter Tattoos and much more.
Sausage sizzle and Coffee Van
For information and donations please call Cath 4661 7093

Music in the Gallery
2017-11-26
Sunday 26th November – Granite Belt Junior Choir End of Year Recital
Location:
Weeroona Park, Lock St (turn at Victoria Street)
PO Box 211, Stanthorpe Qld 4380
Contact:
P (07) 4681 1874
E-mail gallerydirector@srag.org.au

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
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
