My Southern Downs

Cuppa with the Councillors - Leyburn
2018-02-14 17:30 - 19:00 (Australia/Brisbane)
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.

Market in the Mountain - Stanthorpe Civic Centre
2018-03-03 - 2018-03-04
Come to Market in the Mountains at the Civic Centre Stanthorpe, Saturday and Sunday, 3rd and 4th March as part of the Apple and Grape Harvest Festival. Saturday, 8 am to 5 pm and Sunday, 8 am to 3 pm. The joint will be jumping and the town is tingling. True craft, fine foods and smiling faces will welcome you. Handcraft Heaven where all stallholders make what they sell. A rare find.
Parking is available 526 meters from the Civic Centre, Weeroona Park & the rides (in Woolies car park). Only $5 for the day and supporting local artists!

Steam Train Warwick to Stanthorpe
2018-03-03 08:00 - 17:30
Go to the Apple and Grape Festival in style in a steam train Warwick to Stranthorpe and return
Saturday March 3 8 am to 5 pm
Book now at http://www.southerndownssteamrailway.com.au/tours/index.php

Annual Stanthorpe Rodeo
2018-03-03 14:00 - 23:30
Come along to the annual Stanthorpe Rodeo as part of the evening entertainment on Apple n Grape weekend.
Held at the show grounds 2.00pm to Midnight

Autumn Flower Show - Warwick
2018-03-07 - 2018-03-08
The Autumn Flower Show will be on Wednesday 7 March and Thursday 8 March as St. Mary’s Hall Wood Street, Warwick
Schedules available from Bryson’s Place , Palmerin Street.
Entries from 8 am and no later than 10 am on Wednesday 7 March
Doors open to the public from 12 noon at the completion of judging on Wednesday and from 9 am to 4 pm Thurdsay.
Light lunch, morning and afternoon teas available
Please contact 0488 470 706 for more details

Regency Park Retirement Village Open Day - Warwick
2018-03-14 10:00 - 12:00
Meet the village community, take a tour of the two bedroom plus study units, and enjoy a cuppa at the Club House after the tour.
14th March from 10.00 am to 12.00 pm
Regency Park Retirement Village
5 Regency Drive Warwick
Bookings please contact Chris (07) 4667 1452

Cuppa with the Councillors - Wallangarra
2018-03-14 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.
14 March 5.30 pm to 7.00 pm
Wallangarra School of Arts Hall, Merinda Street, Wallangarra

Qld Garden Expo Bus Trip from Warwick
2018-03-16
Queensland Garden Expo bus trip to Doomben Racecourse will be on Friday 16 March.
Bus leaves the Crisps Transit Centre, 78 Grafton Street, Warwick at 8 am sharp
Tickets are available from Danny Lyons, Palmerin Street, Warwick and include the bus trip , morning tea and entry into the Expo.
For more information contact 0488 470 706

Men's Shed Monster Garage Sale - Warwick
2018-03-17 07:00 - 13:00
Support men who support the community by going along to the Monster Garage Sale
Cnr Glen Road and Teeth Street Warwick. Saturday 17 March, 7 am to 1 pm
A wide range of items include white goods, furniture, building materials, workshop shelving, books, bric-a-brac, mowers, plants and lots of interesting treasures
Enjoy a sausage sizzle brekky and pick up a bargain

Movie Night - Stanthorpe
2018-03-17 17:30 - 23:00
The first free movie night will be held 17 March at the Ritz Performing Arts Centre 4/7 Reeves Road Stanthorpe
5.30 Razzle Dazzle (Childrens Comedy)
7.30 The Greatest Showman (recent release)
Sausage sizzle, snacks and drink can be purchased.
BYO sleeping bags, beanbags, pillow, camp chairs etc and have a great night.
For parents who want a night out, this is perfect babysitting for you and all Supervisors present will be Teachers who have Blue Cards.
Email perform@ritzdance.com to book

Freestone Trivia Night
2018-03-17 18:30 - 22:00
Freestone School P & C are holding their annual trivia night to raise money for the school. Come along for a good night of trivia. Light supper included, full bar available. Doors open 6.30 for 7pm start
Venue Freestone Hall Freestone, QLD, Australia
Date 17 Mar 2018
Time 6.30 pm to 10.00 pm

Steam Power to Pedal Power
2018-03-18
Warwick to Stanthorpe Train & Bicycle Tour 18th March 2018
Cost of the Package is $180.00 – People wishing to book onto try this tour must call 07 4661 9788 to book. This package is strictly limited to a maximum of 12 people. You will need to supply your height when booking.
Depart Warwick Station at 08:00am for a leisurely heritage train trip to Stanthorpe, arriving at 10:15am.
Enjoy the hard work as we climb the Silverwood range to Dalveen, before we reach our transfer point for bicycles at Thulimbah in the heart of the granite belt wine country.
You will then experience the Granite Belt region on two wheels. Hop off the train and on to a bicycle for an enjoyable, leisurely ride with lots of places to visit. A morning tea stop is included along with sampling some of the regions’ finest including cheese and wine. Let us take you ‘behind the scenes’ to discover hidden treasures and find perfect gifts. A gentle downhill gradient takes the tour in to the centre of Stanthorpe township where a late lunch has been arranged for you. Following lunch enjoy free time to explore before meeting the train for your return journey.
Train departure from Stanthorpe Station at 3:50pm for a trip back down to Warwick as the sun sets, arriving at 6:00pm.
Package inclusions
Included as a part of the package are the following.
Train Fare – Warwick to Thulimbah & Stanthorpe to Warwick
Bike, helmet and tour guide.
Morning Tea & Lunch.
Note: Water bottles and water are available for purchase
Phone
0746619788 / 0405604926
Email
info@granitebeltbicycles.com.au
Website
http://www.southerndownssteamrailway.com.au/tours/stanthorpe-bike.php

Orienteering at "Dalmoak"
2018-03-18 09:00 - 11:00
Easy courses for beginners – All welcome
March 18 9 am – 11 am off Dalmoak Road east of The Summit
For information call 4683 6374 or email bbb@op.asn.au
Refer to web sit for registrations https://oq.asn.au/events/6018

Emotions and Essential Oils - Stanthorpe
2018-03-18 10:30 - 12:00
Sunday at 10:30–12:00
Feast & Farmin’
19 Railway Street, Stanthorpe, Queensland 4380
Tickets by Eventbrite $5.00
Discover how essential oils can positively impact mood and emotions! In this workshop you will be guided to uncover limiting beliefs and learn how to listen to your authentic voice with the support of the oils.
Essential oils are a natural alternative when it comes to balancing emotions and improving health and well being. They are safe, effective, affordable and non-toxic!
With just a few oils you can feel like a new person.
What to bring?
Just yourself and a friend if you like. Be ready to explore your thoughts and emotions and discover the oils you need to heal yourself. A notepad to jot down inspiration my be useful. This is a very powerful class!
We will supply everything else including some take home handouts and of course the sampling of doTERRA’s beautiful essential oils. The Emotions and Essential Oils books will be on hand for your reference, however if you already have it, please bring that and the emotions wheel along.
This is a child free event. Due to the nature of exploring your own inner wisdom, it will be a quiet, mindful class.

Council's Q & A Session - Warwick
2018-03-20 17:30 - 20:30
20 March 5.30pm
Warwick Town Hall, Palmerin Street, Warwick
Council’s Q & A sessions have an operational focus and update the community about particular key initiatives or projects. This session will cover Council’s upcoming budget process, update on capital works and funding.
The Mayor and Councillors , along with Councils CEO, directors and where appropriate, some managers, will attend the session and the community will have the opportunity to ask questions, not only about these topics , but any other subject.
For further information , contact the Council 1300 697 372

Essential Oils Alchemy and Low Toxic Cleaning Workshop - Stanthorpe
2018-03-21 09:30 - 11:00
This is a free event
Feast n Farmin
Railway Street, Stanthorpe, Queensland 4380
21 March 9.30 am to 11.00 am
dōTERRA Introduction to Essential Oils & Cleaning Workshop with Sarah Massey from the Health and Wellness Warriors – Stanthorpe!
Find out how you can use them to support your physical and emotional wellbeing as well as around the house as natural cleaners. We are blessed to have Sarah, a passionate essential oil specialist from the Gold Coast to teach this class. Sarah loves to teach chemical free living from simple bench spray to making over your medicine cabinet with natural remedies, she is passionate about the environment and loves to share the magic of these Essential Oils.
DESCRIPTION
This class will empower you to use essential oils to optimise your health and well-being. The oils can be used as effective plant-based medicine and also for daily emotional support whether it be for stress, anxiety, motivation and much more. The class will cover the following topics:
• What is in an essential oil?
• Why natural oils can be the most powerful form of medicine
• How essential oils can powerfully affect your emotions through your limbic system
• Why doTERRA are different to most essential oils in their philosophy and their healing capabilities
How to use the oils and integrate them into your current lifestyle

Council's Q & A Session - Stanthorpe
2018-03-21 17:30 - 20:00
21st March 5.30 pm Stanthorpe Civic Centre Supper Room, Marsh Street, Stanthorpe
Council’s Q & A sessions have an operational focus and update the community about particular key initiatives or projects. This session will cover Council’s upcoming budget process, update on capital works and funding.
The Mayor and Councillors , along with Councils CEO, directors and where appropriate, some managers, will attend the session and the community will have the opportunity to ask questions, not only about these topics , but any other subject.
For further information , contact the Council 1300 697 372

Compassionate Friends Support Group - Stanthorpe
2018-03-21 19:00 - 21:30
The expressions of interest meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 21, at the QCWA tea rooms in Victoria Street, Stanthorpe, from 7pm
THE simple but powerful act of talking with others would be the aim of a new group hoping to provide support for grieving parents, grandparents, and siblings in the region.
Stanthorpe woman and group co-ordinator Sue Fleming said she was organising an “expression of interest” night in an effort to form a network of people – the Compassionate Friends Support Group – to be set up through The Compassionate Friends (TCF) network, which helps families who have lost a child.
She said a group would allow people to be with others at any stage during their grieving process and could help people who felt “completely alone” to voice their feelings.
She said TCF was a global self-help organisation offering friendship and understanding to families after the death of a child.
Mrs Fleming said the group, which she hoped could reach out to people in Stanthorpe, Warwick and Tenterfield, would not be a counselling service, but rather “a group of people who can sit and talk and provide support”.
We’re happy for people just to sit. “They’re not obliged to talk or say anything.
“TCF offers support in the grief and trauma that follows the death of a child at any age and from any cause.”
A telephone service was also available which people can call to talk to someone at any time of the day or night.
“Just trying to talk to your friends or family or any informal support group you’ve got is important.
The expressions of interest meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 21, at the QCWA tea rooms in Victoria Street, Stanthorpe, from 7pm, and will be hosted by Mrs Fleming with two staff members from the Brisbane office.
If you are unable to attend but are interested in future gatherings, contact Sue Fleming on 0417 793 016 or Kristie on (07) 3254 2657 or www.compassionatefriendsqld.org.au

LivinWell - Mental Health Awareness - Warwick
2018-03-22 17:30 - 19:00
22 March at 17:30–19:00
Coachman’s Inn Warwick
91 Wood St, Warwick, Queensland 4370
Limited seats so please Contact us at: southerndownsfa@gmail.com
FREE Stigma Disrupters Workshop tailored for ages 12 years+
The aim of the program is to increase mental health literacy and to give people the basic tools and understanding to seek help and help others in need.
