My Southern Downs

Light in the Night - Stanthorpe
2018-10-19 17:00 - 20:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Queensland
It’s on Friday 19 October at Lions Park, Quart Pot Creek.
We will come together and transform the darkness into a sea of glowing light to beat blood cancer.
It’s your night to walk beside those facing their own blood cancer journey, and to remember loved ones lost.
But it’s more than that – it’s your time to help raise vital funds for urgently needed blood cancer research.
A Lions sausage sizzle, soft drinks, sweet treats, a multi-draw raffle, face painting.
Please bring chairs and picnic rugs .
This year’s line up of entertainment for the 2018 Light the Night is awesome. 5.00-5.30pm: Belinda, Esther and Morwenna.
5.30-5.55pm: David & Sarah
5.55pm: Event briefing
6.00-6.15pm: St Joseph’s Choir and Jo
6.15-6.30pm: Belinda,Esther and Morwenna
6.30pm: Official Ceremony including the Light the Night walk.

Fun of the fete at St Patricks, Allora 19 October
2018-10-19 17:00 - 22:00
St Patrick’s Fete 19 October
St Patrick’s School and Parish Grounds
Warwick St. Allora.

Stanthorpe Cup 20 October 2018
2018-10-20
STANTHORPE CUP
Stanthorpe Races @ Armstrong Park
from 10am,
for more info www.wineracing.org.au

Australian Small Winemakers Show - Stanthorpe
2018-10-20 - 2018-10-27
20 – 27 October
Exhibition Centre, Stanthorpe Showgrounds, Stanthorpe
National show for small wine producers from Australia and New Zealand who crush less than 500 tonne a year.
Event Date: 20-23 October 2018
Closing Date: 3 October 2018
Wine Delivery Closing Date: 12 October 2018
Judging Date: 20-23 October 2018
Tasting Date: 27 October 2018
Presentation Date: 24 October 2018
For more information please contact
Marion McCulloch
Association: Australian Small Winemakers Show
Address: PO Box 924
Stanthorpe QLD 4380 Australia
Telephone: (07) 4681 4482
Fax: (07) 4681 4438
Email: info@asws.com.au

Combined Churches Youth Service - Stanthorpe
2018-10-20 05:00 - 19:30
Saturday, 20 October 2018 from 17:00-19:30
Stanthorpe Baptist Church, 9 Hillcrest St, Stanthorpe
Hosted by Youth at Stanthorpe
A youth church service with great music and a great message. Then pizza and ice cream for dinner.
Free event

Spring Fair - Warwick
2018-10-20 09:00 - 13:00
Saturday 20 October 9 am – 1 pm
Warwick Uniting Church, cnr Guy and Fitzroy Streets, Warwick
Stalls, entertainment, refreshments, auction.
For more information please call Marg 0427 144 812

Cycle & Stars - Your wine and wheels weekend getaway. Two day cycling tour of the Granite Belt.
2018-10-20 09:00 - 2018-10-21 15:00
Cycle & Stars – Your wine and wheels weekend getaway
Two day cycling tour of the Granite Belt – discover more of the Granite Belt… by bicycle. Let us show you some Granite Belt ‘stars’ when you join us on our fully guided two-day leisure cycling adventure venture.Duration: 2 Days (approx.)

2 Day Horse Training Clinic - Kent Saddlery - Stanthorpe
2018-10-20 09:00 - 2018-10-21 16:00
20 Oct at 09:00 to 21 Oct at 16:00
Kent Saddlery 25798 New England Highway, Stanthorpe
Register for this event at https://elitehorsemanship.com/2-day-horse-training-clinic-kent-saddlery/

Elite Horsemanship introduces this 2 day horse training clinic to be held at the new arena out the back of the Kent Saddlery Store. We’re excited to partner with our sponsors Kent Saddlery for this 2 Day Clinic. Saddle fitting and gear will be on display throughout the clinic. This Clinic will be suitable for everyone from nervous/beginner riders all the way through to more advanced riders. Our groundwork and ridden exercises focus on providing a solid foundation for a wide range of disciplines including dressage, showjumping, eventing, general horsemanship, western and cow horse events. The structure for the clinic will be split into the specific focus groups prior to the event.
Focus groups will be allocated prior to the clinic and tailored to suit the attendees – if you can please provide your preferred allocation for either Group A (Beginner/Green Horse) or Group B (Intermediate/Advanced).
Other topics covered:
• Groundwork Basics & Refinement
• Confidence building
• Problem solving
• Foundations of body control for all disciplines
• Advanced ridden exercises for refinement
• Introduction to mechanical cow, liberty and obstacle training
Clinic times: 9am – 4pm
Bookings: https://elitehorsemanship.com/2-day-horse-training-clinic-kent-saddlery/ or Contact Justin Colquhoun 0422092653 or email justin@elitehorsemanship.com

Amnesty Stanthorpe Action Group Variety Concert - Stanthorpe
2018-10-20 18:30 - 19:00
Saturday 20 October 6.30 pm to 7.00 pm
Stanthorpe Little Theatre, 20 Connor St, Stanthorpe
A good gig to get along to – with some great local music on offer.!
Tickets available at the door $15 adults, $10 Concession and Teens, $5 Primary age
Refreshments at intermission

Mick Bradford's Heavy Horse Day - Yangan 21st October CANCELLED DUE TO WET
2018-10-21
Mick Bradford’s Heavy Horse Day – Yangan 21st October CANCELLED DUE TO WET
Welcome to Mick Bradford’s Heavy Horse Day. An event to showcase farming equipment from the 1800’s and 1900’s in the days when the horse power was really the power of the horse. See examples of farming equipment from the Sunshine Harvesters Works, Massey Harris, International Harvester Company,McCormick Deering and other manufacturers.
Also see other farming activities on show from the 1800’s and 1900’s.
The Heavy Horse Day is held on the outskirts of Yangan, a small township east of Warwick, and approximately 2 hours from Brisbane, Queensland.
In recent years we have supported Care Flight, with over $5000 proceeds from the day supporting this charity.
Highlight include a 8 Bullock Team, Local Blacksmith,Haymaking and Chaffmaking and Corn Shelling all with true HORSE POWER.
Food stalls and crafts.

Drought Relief Vegetarian Dinner & Auction - Stanthorpe
2018-10-21 05:30 - 21:30
Sunday 21st 5.30 pm
Seventh-day Adventist Church Hall, 240 Caves Road, Stanthorpe
Looking forward to this unique Fundraiser . Healthy and inspiring smorgasbord of food options.
If you are in the area you are most welcome to be a part of the night and support Aussie farmers doing it tough.
All funds raised go ADRA – the Adventist Development & Relief Agency. A great family night out – alcohol free event!
RSPV and more information please call Lisa Entermann by 14th , call for sms 0438 371 982

Uniting Church Spring Fair - Warwick
2018-10-21 09:00 - 13:00
Saturday 21 October 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
37 Guy Street, Warwick QLD 4370
A fun old-fashioned (with a new twist) spring fair. Bargains to be had from a large variety of stalls, entertainment and food stalls. Come with the family and enjoy a relaxed morning wandering through the Fair.
For more information please phone Margaret Wells: 0427 144 812

Charity Golf Day - Warwick
2018-10-21 12:00 - 17:00
Charity Golf Day: Raising Money for Drought Relief – Warwick
Warwick Golf Club Sunday 21st October
Nominations: Ph. Pro Shop 4661 3664
Shotgun Start 12 Noon

Gold Cup Campdraft 2018 - Warwick
2018-10-22 - 2018-10-28
22 Oct 2018 to 28 Oct 2018
18 Kingsford Street, Warwick
The Rodeo is the final of the Australian APRA series, so you’ll feel the tension build as each member of an elite group make their final pitch to win the Warwick Gold Cup event and achieve the pinnacle of their sport.
You can also browse tradeshow alley for genuine country attire, tuck into great country cooking, wash away the dust with a refreshing drink, chat to the locals and soak up stories about Australian country icons, snag an autograph from rodeo celebrities roaming the grounds, stay on to party with live music ‘til the early hours and meet the riders and learn how they prepare for bull-rides and campdrafts.
For Information
Phone 0746619060
Email info@warwickshowandrodeo.com.au
Website http://www.warwickshowandrodeo.com.au

Whispering Land Exhibition Stanthorpe Regional Gallery 12 Oct - 18 Nov
2018-10-22 08:00 - 2018-11-18 17:00
Whispering Land Exhibition Opening 6pm Sandra McEwan & Helen Turrisi at Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery from 6pm. These artists have brought together photography and ceramics to celebrate the beauty and nuances of nature & humanity. T: 4681 1874 Exhibition runs till 18 November

Warwick State High Talent Quest
2018-10-23 06:30 - 22:30
Tuesday 23 October
Doors open 6.15 for 7 pm start
Tickets $8.00 available at the door on the night

Senior Citizens Warwick, Mon 9:00, Tues 9:00, Fri 9:00
2018-10-23 09:00 - 10:00
Senior Citizens Warwick, Mondays 9:00am
Events include; Hoy (cards), Friendship morning, 500 (cards), Tai Chi, Indoor Bowls, Crazy Whist (cards), etc.
Contact ph:
Margaret 0458 444 101 or Fay 0428 287 121 for times and details on activities.
Address: 13a Albert St, Warwick.

Music Morning Killarney District Senior Citizens' Hall
2018-10-25 09:00 - 14:00
Music Morning Killarney District Senior Citizen’s Hall
Commencing 9am
Admission $10 per person
Finger Food Lunch Provided
Music by Garry Teunis

Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Course - Stanthorpe
2018-10-25 09:00 - 15:00
Thursday, 25 October 2018 from 09:00-15:00
USQ at QCWT, 22 Caves Road, Stanthorpe
Tickets · $60
Are you looking for work in the hospitality industry? Get ahead start by getting your Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) qualification.
At only $60 per student, this is excellent value for a face-to-face workshop in Stanthorpe!
This RSA course covers the skill and knowledge requirements common to all States and Territories for RSA. Some legislative requirements and knowledge will differ across borders, however you will learn to:
• Understand your obligations under the law
• Identify customers to whom alcohol service may be refused
• Responsibly assist customers to drink within appropriate limits
• Assist alcohol affected customers
• Refuse service to customers in a professional manner
Cost:
$60 – students need to enrol in the course and pay the fees prior to the start of the workshop.
Unit covered:
SITHFAB002 Provide responsible service of alcohol
Students will receive:
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment – SITSS00055 Responsible Service of Alcohol.
How to enrol:
Contact the Queensland College of Wine Tourism for an enrolment package.
Tel: 07 4685 5050
Email: qcwt@usq.edu.au

Qld Super Sprint State Championships Morgan Park Raceway, Warwick 26-28 October
2018-10-26 - 2018-10-28
Super Sprint State Championships Morgan Park Raceway
26-28 October Warwick

In Sight Exhibition - Warwick
2018-10-26 - 2018-11-02
27 September to 3 November 2018
Tuesday – Saturday 10 am – 4 pm, Closed Sunday and Monday
Orange Wall Gallery, 4+ Albion Street, Warwick
The works in this exhibition are loaded with meaning and feature a broad range of techniques including drawing, printmaking, sculpture, painting and photography. The true pleasure in the exhibition comes from the challenge of interpreting the symbolism and concepts behind the works.
One of the most interesting works in the exhibition is a lenticular image by year 12 art student Prisca Albendia. These artworks change appearance and meaning when viewed from different angles. Prisca has explored the public’s perception of youth in her work and challenges us to look beyond our generalised attitudes to youth to see their potential.
The exhibition title “In Sight” was decided by the students themselves who also participated in the creation of promotional images, labels and the exhibition catalogue.

Warwick Rodeo - The Tony Q Band
2018-10-26 21:00
Fri 9 PM · Warwick Show and Rodeo Society Inc · Warwick, Queensland
The Tony Q band is bringing in the party on Friday night at the Warwick Rodeo and Camp draft! It’s going to be a night not to be missed!!!!

John Dee Warwick Rodeo Street Parade - Warwick
2018-10-27 09:00
Saturday, 27 October 2018 from 09:00-10:00
Palmerin St, Warwick
Saddle up! The John Dee Warwick Rodeo Street Parade is returning on Saturday 27 October.
Warwick’s CBD will come alive with vibrant colours and community spirit as floats inspired by this year’s theme, Rose and Rodeo, take to the streets for the spectacular.
Be early to grab a good viewing spot along the route, as hundreds of people are expected to line Palmerin St for the parade. The floats will travel down Palmerin St between Victoria and Fitzroy Streets.
An iconic Warwick event, the annual parade returned in 2017 after a short hiatus and is a long-standing tradition and popular highlight of the Warwick Rodeo and Gold Cup Campdraft.
For more information contact events@sdrc.qld.gov.au or phone 1300 MY SDRC (1300 697 372).

Rodeo Fun Day at Rose City - Warwick
2018-10-27 09:00 - 15:00
Saturday, 27 October 2018 from 09:00-15:00
Rose City Shoppingworld, 81 Palmerin Street, Warwick
Join in the fun and celebrate Rodeo Style!
• Ride the FREE Mechanical Bucking Bull
• Priceline Pharmacy Events
• Centre Store offers & giveaways
• Priceline Jeep
• Blender Bikes
• Face Painting & Slime
• Giveaways & more
• Live Entertainment

27 ASWS - 2018 Public Wine Tasting - Stanthorpe
2018-10-27 14:00 - 18:00
27 October at 14:00–18:00
Stanthorpe Showgrounds Stanthorpe
Hosted by ASWS. Tickets · On sale on 15 August at 08:00 $70.00 per person
The 2018 ASWS Public Tasting includes:
• 4 hours of wine tasting
• Light finger food
• Live Entertainment
• Free etched tasting glass
• Select wine for tasting from the complimentary Show Results Catalogue*
• Great value!
• Doors Open at 1pm
Due to State Licensing Laws, persons under the age of 18 years (including Babies) cannot enter the Exhibition Centre during the Public Tasting.
No show wine is available to purchase or takeaway.

My marathon Breakfast - Amiens
2018-10-28 09:00 - 23:00
Sunday from 09:00-11:00
Paola’s The Winemaker Kitchen, 32 Bradley Lane, Amiens

Tickets available on 28 October at 09

Tickets by Paola’s The Winemaker Kitchen

In October I am raising money for the heart foundation. I need to run (or walk) 42 km by the end of the month. Come to breakfast to help me raise money and hopefully celebrate that I did it. My grandfather died at 45 years old. Today I am 45, things had change but more need to be done. Cook buffet breakfast for $25 per person.please book you place.

Donate to //mymarathon2018.everydayhero.com/au/paola-andrea-cabezas-bono

Broadway favourites to entertain at the gallery - Stanthorpe
2018-10-28 14:00 - 16:30
Sunday, October 28
starts at 2pm, Entry is $10 per person.

STANTHORPE Regional Art Gallery welcomes The Savoyard Singers back to Music in the Gallery on Sunday, October 28, for what will be a wonderfully entertaining afternoon of music.
This year the group’s performance is titled Broadway in the Gallery and, as the title would suggest, you can expect a wonderful selection of songs from Broadway musical productions spanning a wide period from the 1930s and onwards.
The program comprises music from some of the best loved and most popular musicals of the 20th century and includes songs from South Pacific and Oklahoma through to West Side Story, Beauty and the Beast as well as a host of others.
Many of us came to love these songs and their stories from the films and cast recordings which followed the stage productions and these media enabled the music and the stories to reach a wider audience.
It’s not so many years ago that households had only one TV (if that) and the regular form of entertainment was a good old sing around the piano with the newly released sheet music from popular musical shows.
Several members of the Savoyards are seasoned Stanthorpe visitors, with mezzo soprano Mary Ewing, tenors Ross Muirhead and John Hills, and bassist Mark Craig returning to entertain.
They will be joined by soprano Kim Kee and all will be expertly accompanied by Jye Burton.
Artistic director Phyll Griffin has again linked story lines and themes to create a seamless program which is sure to delight.
The Savoyard Singers are celebrating their 20th year of making music across Brisbane and the south-east of Queensland, entertaining all those who enjoy the melodies that embellish our lives with tunes that never grow old.
This is always a most enjoyable afternoon in the annual Music in the Gallery calendar.
Music in the Gallery starts at 2pm on Sunday, October 28. Entry is $10 per person.
BIT OF BROADWAY
When: Sunday, October 28, from 2pm
Where: Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery, Weeroona Park
What: Broadway in the Gallery with The Savoyard Singers
Cost: $10 per person

Stanthorpe Showgrounds 31 October Southern Downs farmers set to receive hay bale delivery
2018-10-31
in conjunction with Rural Aid, Purple Dove, Stanthorpe Agricultural Society and the Granite Belt Brewery.
31st October*
Local community organisations will deliver hay bales to provide much needed drought relief to farmers in the Southern Downs.
Rural Aid, Purple Dove, Stanthorpe Agricultural Society and the Granite Belt Brewery will deliver the hay bales along with other farming supplies to Stanthorpe Showgrounds on 31 October with Southern Downs Regional Council helping coordinate efforts.
Road trains will deliver 240 large hay bales to the showgrounds while Purple Dove will distribute food hampers, dog food and lick blocks to the region’s hardest-hit farmers.
Southern Downs Mayor Tracy Dobie said organising the hay drop has been a community effort, and highlighted the efforts of Rural Aid in organising the delivery of drought relief supplies to the showgrounds.
“Once again, our community has come together to provide relief for our farmers during one of the worst droughts in our region’s history,” Cr Dobie said.
“The delivery of hay and other necessities to the Stanthorpe Showgrounds has involved a lot of people pitching in and doing their part.
“While these efforts go a long way in helping ease the burden on farmers, I know the community will continue coming together to find ways to help our region get through this drought.”
Wayne Thomson, General Manager of Rural Aid, said Rural Aid is at the forefront of providing support to the region’s farmers.
“This drought has been devastating for farmers and rural communities, and we are pleased to help out in the Stanthorpe area,” Mr Thomson said.
Through their Buy a Bale of Pale Ale campaign the Granite Belt Brewery has raised proceeds to help fund Rural Aid’s efforts in supporting farmers in the region.
SDRC’s staff have also raised funds for Rural Aid through their monthly Casual for a Cause fundraising campaign.
The Stanthorpe Agricultural Society will coordinate efforts at the showgrounds on the day, and SDRC will provide machinery to load and unload hay.
If any interested farmers have not registered to request hay, please contact Rural Aid on 1300 327 624 or register online at www.ruralaid.org.au.
For more information please contact Charee Aspinall, Community Development Officer, on 07 4661 0333 orcharee.aspinall@sdrc.qld.gov.au.
If you would like to learn more about how SDRC can provide drought relief assistance to you or your business, please visit SDRC’s website at www.sdrc.qld.gov.au.
* (Note: the date is definitely Wed 31st October, all other dates are just to alert people beforehand, and a quirk of the computer program.)

Southern Downs Youth Council - Acts of Kindness program
2018-10-31 14:00 - 15:00
Southern Downs Youth Council launches Acts of Kindness program

Warwick State High School students will engage with residents of the Southern Downs region as part of Southern Downs Youth Council’s Acts of Kindness program.
A youth advisory committee to Southern Downs Regional Council, SDYC will hold the FREE Acts of Kindness sessions at Warwick Library beginning 31 October.
SDYC aims to foster positive relationships between youth and other members of the Southern Downs community through sharing the activities, achievements and social commitments of young people in our region.
Southern Downs Mayor Tracy Dobie said Council is delighted to partner with Warwick State High School staff and students to promote how young people contribute to the region.
“The Southern Downs Youth Council and the Acts of Kindness program provides a unique opportunity for our community’s young people to reach out and interact in a positive way with the rest of the community,” Cr Dobie said.
“The Acts of Kindness program also allows members of the Southern Downs community to engage with and support our region’s youth in their different projects and activities.”
For the first session on 31 October, tech savvy students will introduce the basic concepts of robotics, coding and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) to community members.
For the following two sessions SDYC will host social morning teas and share their projects and achievements throughout the year with the community.
SDYC will hold the sessions in the Warwick Library meeting room on the following dates and times:
Wednesday 31st October 2:00pm-2:45pm Robotics
Thursday 15th November 10:15am-11:15am Morning tea
Thursday 29th November 10:15am-11:15am Morning tea
For more information on the Acts of Kindness program or Southern Downs Youth Council, please contact Gwen Jones on 1300 MY SDRC (1300 697 372) or gwen.jones@sdrc.qld.gov.au, or visit the Southern Downs Youth Council’s Facebook page.
To stay up to date with all the latest events and news, please visit SDRC’s website at www.sdrc.qld.gov.au or follow us on Facebook.

Spooky Walk '18 - Stanthorpe
2018-10-31 17:00 - 19:30
Wednesday 31st October 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm
Registration at Folkstone St Park
$5.00 entry per child
Wear a costume, Sausage sizzle, Fairy Floss and lots of Family Fun
