My Southern Downs

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

Charity Golf Day - Warwick
2018-10-21 12:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane)
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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.)

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

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

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

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

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.

Light in the Night - Stanthorpe
2018-10-19 17:00 - 20:30
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.

BYOx Student Laptop Scheme Showcase and Information Evening - Stanthorpe
2018-10-18 15:00 - 19:00
Thursday 18th October 3.30 to 7 pm
Stanthorpe State High School. Resource Centre (Library), 2 McGlew Street, Stanthorpe
All parents and students welcome to attend.
Come along to this one-stop-shop and have all of your laptop questions answered.
For more information please call 07 4681 5888

31st October Farmer Assistance Stanthorpe Showgrounds (Wednesday 31st October)
2018-10-17 09:00 - 2018-10-31 14:00
in conjunction with Rural Aid, Purple Dove, Stanthorpe Agricultural Society and the Granite Belt Brewery.
31st October*
Farmer Assistance; hay bales, food hampers, dog food, stock licks.
CONTACT:
charee.aspinall@sdrc.qld.gov.au
Rural Aid on 1300 327 624 or register online at www.ruralaid.org.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.)

Warwick Horticultural Society Spring Flower Show
2018-10-17 - 2018-10-18
Thursday 17th October from Midday to 4.00 pm
Friday 18th October from 9.00 am
St Mary’s Hall, Wood Street, Warwick
Admission $3.00 with children free.
Cafe will be open with sandwiches, tea and coffee, and sweets
Plants and jams and spreads will also be available for purchase on the day
For more information please call 07 4661 1414

Warwick Credit Union Warwick Cup
2018-10-13
13 Oct 2018
170 Victoria Street, Warwick
The Warwick Cup is now firmly branded as one of regional Queensland’s richest and most respected race meets and has become a ‘must attend’ event on the Queensland regional racing calendar. Warwick Cup Day is stylish, surprising and fun for the most humble to the most sophisticated.
For More information Phone 0414899854 / 0746611023
Email secretary@warwickturfclub.com.au
Website http://www.warwickturfclub.org.au

Whispering Land Exhibition (opening) - Stanthorpe
2018-10-12 18:00 - 22:00
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 2018

Anglican Parish of Allora/Clifton Annual Fete - Clifton
2018-10-12 17:00 - 22:00
Friday October commencing from 5 pm
All Saints Anglican Church, East Street, Clifton
Lots of stalls, Popular Bush Poet Gary Fogarty and the special event Weddings throughout the ages Bridal Fashion Parade
Multi-draw raffle at 7.30 pm

St. Mark’s Women’s Guild 56th Rose Festival - Warwick
2018-10-12 13:00 - 17:00
St. Mark’s Women’s Guild 56th Rose Festival

Friday 12 October 1:00pm

At 1pm, Parish Hall doors reopen for 1:30pm start of Trophy & Prize presentation with display of roses, entertainment, lucky door, raffle ($1 tickets), mini cent sale ($2 tickets) & indulgent afternoon tea for only $10 per person entry.
Full details on Competition Schedules available from back of Church, Office, the Parish website: warwickanglican.org.au or by emailing sue.nalder@gmail.com
PLEASE NOTE: All entries must be submitted in the entrant’s own containers as per the Schedule.
All are welcome to celebrate the success of the local growers, hear some tips and tricks from the Judge, enjoy some good company and musical entertainment, enjoy winning great prizes in the cent sale and indulge in some home baked delicious treats. The hall is accessible for walkers and wheelchairs and there are suitable toilet facilities on site.

LOCATION:St Mark’s Anglican Church 55 Albion Street, Warwick QLD 4370
ph. 0427 962 281

The 2018 Stanthorpe Gardenfest and Trade Fair
2018-10-12 09:00 - 2018-10-13 09:00
Friday 12th and Saturday 13th October 9.00 am – 4.00 pm
207 Amosfield Road , Stanthorpe
The NUMBER ONE gardening event on the the Southern Downs and Granite Belt
Free admission – Light refreshments available
Plant Displays and Sales, Trade Displays, Landscape supplies, Craft sales and lots lots more
For all enquiries please call 07 4681 1363 a/h

Seasons Warwick Art Gallery 11 Oct-6 Dec
2018-10-11 10:00 - 2018-12-06 16:00
Seasons; Warwick Artists Group Member’s Exhibition
Warwick Art Gallery 11 October-6 December 2018
Tuesday – Saturday 10am-4pm

49 Albion St. Warwick

Happy Chat - Group Supporting Mental Health Recovery, Stanthorpe
2018-10-09 10:30 - 12:00
Happy Chat – A social group supporting those in the face of mental health recovery.
At 15 Hilton St Stanthorpe.
Every Tuesday 10.30am – Noon

Mental Health Week - Stanthorpe and Warwick, Mon 8 Oct- Sun 21 Oct
2018-10-08 11:00 - 2018-10-21 17:00
8 Oct 11am Brunch in the Park, Rotary Park Stanthorpe. email kath.ives@mac.com
2pm Art Journaling Warwick mob. 011 837 809
2.30pm Guided Meditation Warwick ph. 0429 662 007
9 Oct 11am Mindfulness Meditation Stanthorpe email katk.ives@mac.com
Drumming Workshop ph. 0421 945 747
10 Oct 7am Lift the Lid on Mental Illness 0438 852 197
12.30pm Lunch in the Garden Whistle Stop Community Garden kath.ives@mac.com
Fri 12 Oct 9am Tunes and Fanfare Piazza Stanthorpe
Sat 13 Oct 1pm Longboarding, Federation Park (Tiddalick Park) Rynie for Tyres entrance. Free, come and try it!!! All gear provided.
Mon 15 Oct, Sun 21 Oct We’re Art Thou Stanthorpe Art Gallery
The annual event, which will run from Saturday, October 6 to Sunday, October 14, aims to promote the importance of positive mental health and wellbeing at home, at work and at play.
Council has prepared a calendar of events, running from Monday, October 8 to Sunday, October 21, to foster positive mental health and encourage the region to come together through events, conversations and activities.
The 2018 calendar of events embraces this year’s theme to value mental health with six steps that have been proven to improve wellbeing.
They are:
1. Be active – do what you can, enjoy what you do, move your mood
2. Keep learning – embrace new experiences see opportunities surprise yourself
3. Give – your time, your words, your presence
4. Connect – talk, listen be there
5. Take notice – remember the simple things that give you joy
6. Care for our planet – it’s the home we all share
The Mental Health calendar of events is available at www.sdrc.qld.gov.au or at Council’s Community Contact Centres and Libraries, or email Community Development Officer Charee Aspinall: charee.aspinall@sdrc.qld.gov.au.
For more information about Mental Health Week, visit qldmentalhealthweek.org.au .
From SDRC website

Stanthorpe Shines Auditions - Stanthorpe
2018-10-08 - 2018-10-13
OCT 8 18:30 – OCT 13 18:30
Stanthorpe Little Theatre Co
20 Connor St, Stanthorpe
Audition Call out for Actors!
Stanthorpe Shines
Theme – Through the Seasons
Performances Sat 1st and 8th of December.
Stanthorpe Shines will be a showcase of our finest stage actors who will be performing either their favourite monologue or sharing the stage with another for a duologue.
It is intended that the performances are from spoken word texts for an adult or mature audience. These can be drawn from any script or spoken word

Battle Of Bagdad - Warwick
2018-10-07 09:00 - 12:00
Sunday, 7 October 2018 from 09:00-12:00
YMCA Camp Leslie Dam, 578 Leslie Dam Rd, Warwick
Tickets · $5-$20 REGISTRATIONS ON THE DAY!
Come to the Battle of Bagdad Obstacle Course!
Adults $20
Kids $5
Levels
1. Commando – Elites
2. Recruits and Teams
3. The Family Category
Run by YMCA volunteers.
All monies go to Warwick Dais Memorial Walls

30th Kefi at the Winery - Kominos Wines
2018-10-06 18:30 - 23:55
6 October at 18:30–00:00
27145 New England Hwy, Glen Aplin QLD
Tickets kominoswines.com $85.00
It’s the 30th anniversary of Kefi at the Winery!
Come for a night of Greek music, dancing, food and of course a selection of our wines made in the heart of the Granite Belt.
Bring your friends and family, and prepare yourself for a great night!
Saturday, October 6th, 2018
$85 per adult
Free bus from Stanthorpe to the winery and return on the night
For ticket enquirers please contact us via email or phone.
Ph: 07 4683 4311
Email: kominoswines@bigpond.com
••• BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL •••

Passchendaele V3 Bouldering Festival 2018
2018-10-05 - 2018-10-07
The Passchendaele V3 Bouldering Festival is a celebration of Bouldering that brings the climbing community together over an action packed 2.5 day event. Expect high-quality granite bouldering, food, and entertainment – just 3 hours from Brisbane! Bouldering will take place in the Passchendaele State Forest, which is situated about 15km from Stanthorpe and contains thousands of granite boulders. This festival is an all ages event and is a drug and alcohol free event. Instead of having one all-inclusive ticket, we’re doing a base-ticket + extras system. This means that if you don’t need all the fancy extras like meals and clinics, then you’re not paying for them! It’s up to you to decide what you want out of the festival.

Digital Art Workshop - Stanthorpe
2018-10-02 09:00 - 12:30
Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery School Holiday Workshop (12 – 18yo)
Digital Art 9.00am – 12.30
BYO device
T: 4681 1874 for more info
Cost: $5/family $8
