My Southern Downs

GraniteNet Winter Warmers Stall - Stanthorpe
2018-08-17 09:00 - 2018-08-30 14:00 (Australia/Brisbane)
Thurdsay 30th August 9 am – 2 pm
159 High Street, Stanthorpe
The stall will feature a selection of winter soups, homemade sausage rolls and sweet slices and much more.
Come along and support GraniteNet, your local community internet hub.

11 Killarney Rodeo | Eight Second Ride- Killarney
2018-08-11 14:00 - 23:00
11 August at 14:00–23:00
Killarney Show Ground, Killarney
Tickets · $5-$10
Eight Second Ride is locked and loaded to close the night of the Killarney Rodeo with a HUGE show… Gear up & get ready for some Bulls, Broncs and HONKY TONK

Corda Spiritus Chamber Players in the Swigmore Hall - Ameins
2018-08-05 14:00 - 16:30
Location Robert Channon Wines, 32 Bradley Lane Amiens,
Date: August 5
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Cost: $25
Join us for a serene afternoon of chamber classics with Brisbane’s Corda Spiritus Chamber Players. Their programme will include the great Beethoven Septet. Their concert of ‘Divine Octets’ here last year was simply overwhelming and this year’s will be a similar delight. You can also book in for lunch before the concert at the Singing Lake Café and enjoy the delicious Spanish menu at Paola’s the Winemakers Kitchen.
For more information please contact
Robert Channon Wines Phone:07 4683 3260
Email:info@robertchannonwines.com

Tartufo - Stanthorpes new Truffle festival
2018-08-05
Sunday, August 5,
Truffle Discovery Centre on Church Rd, The Summit.
Huge new festival coming to the Granite Belt
THE GRANITE Belt is known for everything from apples to wines, but one producer wants to put the Granite Belt truffle industry on the map.
For this reason, owner of Lawdogs Truffle Discovery Centre Matthew Hibberd will be hosting Queensland’s first-ever truffle festival, named Tartufo.
It will involve cooking demonstrations, truffle tasting, live music and other activities
A big feature will be meeting the detection dogs and puppies that actually find the truffles for the farmers
Alongside the cooking and truffle tasting there will also be a space for markets.
Mr Hibberd is offering free spaces at the event for not-for-profits and businesses. Anyone interested in holding a stall should phone Mr Hibberd on 0467255337.
Event tickets cost $69 to $99 as an early bird price. Visit www.trybooking.com/ book/event?eid=374061&.

Songs de Paris - Francesca de Valence - Wyberba
2018-08-04 17:00 - 20:00
4 August at 17:00–20:00
Pyramids Road Wines
25 Wyberba Lane, Wyberba, Queensland
Here is the story of Francesca de Valence’s Paris experiment, ‘Songs de Paris’. The story is magic.
Much-loved Australian singer-songwriter Francesca de Valence set off on a solo voyage of discovery in 2017: a month in Paris, the City of Light, the City of Love. She took an empty notebook and an open heart and found her muse in both, connecting with her patriarchal French heritage and writing her show ‘Songs de Paris’.
After sell-out concerts in Australia in early 2018, she returns again for Paris in the springtime. Another season, another colour, another light, another musical commentary on the city that has stolen her heart. Dancing between Australia and Paris playing shows in creative nooks and nests, ‘Songs de Paris’ continues to evolve. This intimate solo concert with projected images is an absolute delight and a joyous celebration of Paris told through the eyes of a new lover, a foreigner and a woman.
“Her voice is the real star – when she lets it loose, it fills the small room with booming echoes and powerfully rich tones. Never afraid to expose her emotions on stage, she pairs most songs with their stories, whether it’s finding herself coincidentally crafting her father’s face in a sculpting class (Water & Clay), adventuring with a new friend’s vintage sports car (Red Cat) or wandering through what turns out to be Paris’ renowned red light district (set highlight Oh, Pigalle).” – Music Is My Muse.
Sat 4 Aug, GRANITE BELT
Pyramids Roads Wines
25 Wyberba Lane, Wyberba, QLD 4382
5-8pm, Dinner and Concert
All Ages, Limited Capacity
Tickets $20-45
Bookings Essential: https://www.trybooking.com/VYAB

Clacher Cup - Stanthorpe
2018-08-04 07:00 - 2018-08-05 17:00
4 Aug at 07:00 to 5 Aug at 17:00
Carnell Raceway, Rifle Range Road, Stanthorpe
Clacher Cup Carnell Raceway!
Featuring races for Juniors,Production,superstock 400, Formula 3 + Supermoto!
Free Event

Pyramids Road Wines Degustation Dinner - Glen Aplin
2018-07-28 18:00 - 22:00
28 July at 18:00–22:00
Jamworks Gourmet Foods
7 Townsend Road, Glen Aplin
Hosted by Jamworks Gourmet Foods
Tickets · $110
www.jamworks.com.au
Join us for a great evening….with a four course degustation dinner prepared by the Chefs at Jamworks, featuring matching wines from Pyramids Road Wines.
Bookings are essential as places are limited.

JAZZ IN THE SWIGMORE HALL - Amiens
2018-07-28 14:30 - 17:00
Location Robert Channon Wines, 32 Bradley Lane , Amiens
July 28 @ 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Cost $25.00
The fabulous Caxton Street Jazz Band returns to Robert Channon Wines for their annual concert in the winery’s Swigmore Hall. Join us and be blown away by an afternoon of foot tapping trad jazz presented as always with the inimitable Caxton Street humour. This is always one of our most popular concerts, so book early to ensure your seats. You can also book in for lunch before the concert at the Singing Lake Café and enjoy the delicious Spanish menu at Paola’s…
For more information please contact
Robert Channon Wines Phone:07 4683 3260
Email:info@robertchannonwines.com

Suitcase Rummage at Jumpers & Jazz Festival in Warwick!
2018-07-28 09:30 - 15:00
28 July at 09:30–15:00
Palmerin St, Warwick
Suitcase Rummage is coming back to Jumpers & Jazz in July, in Warwick!
We’re so excited to be taking our suitcases back to the Jumpers & Jazz Festival in Warwick this year. It’s one of our favourite annual events!
Queensland’s quirky winter festival happens in Warwick each July. A platform for the arts and a celebration of all that is wonderful about winter, the festival’s success is due to the community embracing the chill and the opportunity to be inspired by vibrant music and art.
The first Festival was in 2004. Since then the growth and appeal of the Festival has been remarkable. The number of trees “wrapped in art” has more than doubled. They have art exhibitions, live music, the most amazing craft installations – and little old us!
If you would like to be involved in the Rummage – we would love to have you there!
Suitcase Rummage is a mini scaled market with sales made from your suitcases! You can be a part of the Rummage experience by selling handmade or secondhand wares, or come along to buy some real beauties!
You need to register for a stall, $25 + booking fee.
To come along to browse is FREE.
There will be brilliant vintage, artwork, bric-a-brac, clothing, books, jewellery, seconds, hand-made, shoes, records, music, badges, cards, handmade paper… you name it!
Come for a bargain, a swap, or an old fashioned haggle. Suitcase Rummage is not to be missed!

Little Athletics Granite Belt Fundraiser - Stanthorpe
2018-07-28 09:00 - 12:00
Saturday 28th July 9.00 am -midday
At the Piazza, Stanthorpe
Home baked goods, fresh local produce, sausage sizzle and fairy floss for sale on the day
Also find out how to register, about the sign on day and the volunteer coaching course

Soap Making Workshop - Ballandean
2018-07-28
2 dates · 28 Jul – 15 Sept
LOCATION: Washpool Farm Soaperie, 16 Bents Road, Ballandean QLD 4382
Learn to make soap at home with equipment that you already have in your kitchen.
This is an informative day that you will thoroughly enjoy. We receive consistently positive feedback from participants in our soap making workshops.
Your day is fully catered for with coffee, morning tea and lunch (gluten-free). Class will run from 9am until 3pm and class size is limited to 8 participants. Due to the nature of materials being handled, this is an adult class.
Take home:
* 2kg of soap – your own choice of scents (approx. 18 bars of soap – valued at $100),
* Pure Soapmaking, book by Anne-Marie Faiola, valued at $35
notes, and
* plenty of new knowledge about making cold-process soap
During the day you’ll see two batches of soap demonstrated – both regular and goat’s milk. You’ll see the person beside you make their batch and you’ll also make your own, so by the end of the day you will have watched four batches of soap come together.
We look forward to making soap with you!
Cancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend your booking you can send someone else in your place. We will refund your fees if you advise us with more than 14 days to the scheduled course date. If notice is given within 14 days of the course and we are unable to fill your place we will refund half the fee as we have already committed to expenses associated with the course (catering, staffing). You can transfer to another date (if available) if more than 14 days’ notice is received.

VISIT WEBSITE

Phone
07 4684 1080
Email
info@washpool.com.au
Website
www.washpool.com.au/

Chaplaincy Program Fundraiser - Stanthorpe
2018-07-27 15:30 - 17:00
27 July 3.30 pm to 5 pm
Stanthorpe State High School, 2 McGlew Street, Stanthorpe
Everyone is invited to invest in our local kids as we support our local chaplains at this event coordinated by the wonderful students at Stanthorpe State High School.
Proceeds will fund the entire chaplaincy program here on the Granite Belt so get your tickets online at www.trybooking.com/WSJN or at Pink Poppies in town for this wonderful afternoon tea on Friday 27th July from 3:30pm with special guest Billy Moore!

Fire & Frost, Lunar Eclipse Gathering - Stanthorpe
2018-07-27 15:00 - 2018-07-28 09:00
27 July at 15:00 to 28 July at 9:00
Storm King Dam
Free Gathering. Contributions to the musicians encouraged.
Live Acoustic Music, unplugged from Dusk till Dawn
Hosted by Feraliza
Full Lunar Eclipse at 6.20am. Sunrise at 6.40 am.
Celebrate this once in a lifetime event in a beautiful location.
Wrap up warm and bring all you need for subzero conditions if you are up for the all nighter!
Evening entertainment will kick off at 4pm with Penny Davies and Roger Ilott.
Now confirmed: The Rusty Ute Band
More performers to be announced and space for Jamming, Sing Alongs and Open Mic.
Big communal cookup
Mysterious Bubble Magic Workshop with Feraliza
Stay safe and drive sober!

Winter Gardening Extravaganza - Warwick
2018-07-25 - 2018-07-26
St Mary’s Hall , Wood Street, Warick
25th July 10 am to 5 pm
26th July 9 am to 4 pm
Addmission $3.00 Children Free
Get to know what grows in the cold. Choosing plants that can handle the cold Southern Downs climate is essential to having a thriving, healthy garden in winter
A Garden Expo where garden related businesses display in a great venue with a relaxed atmosphere.
Organic products, Plant nurseries with 100’s of plants for sale, garden accessories, rose pruning and friendly professional advice
Enjoy Devonshire Tea and home made soups with crusty bread plus an assortment of delicious slices
For more information please call 07 4661 1414

Stanthorpe: Defence Careers Information Session
2018-07-23 18:00 - 19:30
Monday 23 July at 18:00–19:30
Stanthorpe RSL Services Club
46 Marsh Street, Stanthorpe
Whether Navy, Army or Air Force – there is bound to be a role that suits you.
Come to an info session and find out more about the opportunities in the ADF.
Book your spot here: //www.defencejobs.gov.au/events/events-detail/gi88cpn

22 Annual Poultry Show - Stanthorpe
2018-07-22 10:00 - 13:00
22 July at 10:00–13:00
Stanthorpe Agricultural Society
8 High Street Stanthorpe
The Stanthorpe Agricultural Society’s Annual Poultry Show will be held on July 22 and there will be prize money, trophies and sashes on offer for hard feather, soft feather and waterfowl sections.
Closing date for entries is July 13
Visitors will see a wide variety of poultry on display and the public is encouraged to attend after 10am.
Delicious food, as well as hot and cold drinks, will be available from the Ringmaster’s Café with a raffle running throughout the day.
All other enquiries to Lyn Spencer on 0428 175 191

Travelling Country Music Social - Warwick
2018-07-22
22 July from 10.30 am
Cowboys Club House, Alice Street Warwick
Lunch, afternoon tea plus bottomless tea and coffee
Lucky door prize and multi raffle
Walk up artist welcome so if you can sing, dance or say poetry come along and have a go.
Adults $8.00 Children $4.00
For more information please contact Marlene on 0419 710 828 or Ruby 4664 4163

Dezzie D and the Stingrayz - FEVER 7z - Warwick
2018-07-21 19:30 - 22:30
Free Event 21 July at 19:30–22:30
Criterion Hotel Warwick
84 Palmerin Street, Warwick, Queensland 4370
UPDATE! – the FULL FEVER 7z will be hitting the CRI Saturday Night 21st July. DO NOT MISS this special showcase.
So so excited. Dezzie D and the Stingrayz , 5 piece band will be playing for FREE. In the 3 Bullet Bar
If you have not heard them they are AMAZING
If you have heard them you know what we mean – ‘Come and be WOWed’.
https://youtu.be/yvTmwnbZVSI
Dezzie D and the Stingrayz
Resurrected Rhythm & Blues
Brisbane – Queensland – Australia Dezzie D and the Stingrayz are undoubtedly Brisbane’s leading band in Resurrected Rhythm & Blues. This exciting 5 piece line up, “has become a showcase of the finest sights and sounds not to be missed”.
Renowned for their tight rhythms and grooves, dynamic vocal and hard hitting Sax hooks, this upbeat style of resurrected music has become a regular favourite at festivals and events. These guys hit the stage hard and are blowing audiences away with their resurrected Rhythm and Blues which will have the crowds jumping. Their onstage presence, energy, passion and power-house performances will have you leaping out of your skin and transporting you back to “world of 40s and 50s Rhythm & Blues, Jump, Jazz and Swing”.

Killarney Bonfire Night - Killarney
2018-07-21 16:00 - 21:00
Bonfire Night runs from 4pm to 9pm on Saturday 21 July 2018.
Willow Street, Killarney
The night is $15 for Adults and Free for Children Under 12.
Tickets are available online and on the gate. You can book tickets online to skip the queues!
Killarney Bonfire Night wards off the frost with fires, fireworks, and food. Let’s heat this place up!
Giant dragons, ships, fiery devils, flaming 44 gallon drums – the glowing wonders created by the Killarney community are the draw card for young and old alike at this winter celebration!
A giant pine bonfire is the centrepiece of an evening to surprise and delight. Hot chips, barbecue, bar, curry and delicious mulled wine will warm you up, and an outstanding Fireworks display will conclude the night.
This event is a fundraiser for Killarney Memorial Aged Care and an official event of Warwick’s Jumpers and Jazz Festival.
Doesn’t matter how cold it gets you can expect a warm, warm welcome in Killarney on Bonfire Night!
For more information Phone 0746641655
Email cambanoora@yahoo.com.au

Bon Natale! Christmas in July - Ballendean
2018-07-21 11:30 - 16:00
Date: July 21
Time: 11:30 am – 4:00 pm
Cost: $70

Christmas lunch with a twist! Chef Jason tempts the taste buds with a Christmas feast of the foods his Sicilian families love to eat. Entertainment and laughter combine with wonderful food to celebrate Christmas in the middle of Winter. Book early. Bus included in ticket price.

For more information please contact
Grace Costanzo Phone:0746841291
Email:admin@goldengroveestate.com.au

Christmas in July at Stanthorpe parkrun
2018-07-21 07:00 - 08:30
21 July at 7:00–8:30
Gleeson Park, Talc Street, Stanthorpe, Queensland 4380
Join us for the 4th annual Christmas in July at Stanthorpe parkrun. Invite your friends, dust off your Christmas outfits and head for Talc Street Stanthorpe. This may be the frostiest 5 km you’ve ever walked, jogged or run.

Jumpers and Jazz in July - Warwick
2018-07-19 - 2018-07-29
19 Jul 2018 to 29 Jul 2018

Warwick’s Jumpers and Jazz in July is a celebration of yarn bombing and tree jumpers. live jazz, tastes of country cuisine nad a program of over one hundred events spanning 10 days. Known as Queensland’s quirkiest festival, the event has been stages annually since 2004. The program incorporates 120 “jumpered” trees, jazz performances in more than 30 venues, exhibitions, hands on workshops, wining and dining. One of the few places in Queensland to experience a cold winter, Warwick is located on the Southern Downs of Southern Queensland Country.

LOCATION:49 Albion Street, Warwick 4370, QLD
For more information
Phone
0746610434
Email
jumpersandjazzinjuly@gmail.com
Website
http://www.jumpersandjazz.com

Black Books: Stanthorpe
2018-07-18 13:30 - 15:00
18 July at 13:30–15:00
Stanthorpe Library, Weeroona Park, Stanthorpe
Free Event
Black Books Publishing and the State of Play in Publishing
Join Dr David Reiter, Publisher/CEO of Brisbane-based IP (Interactive Publications Pty Ltd) for a reading from and discussion of his latest novel Black Books Publishing and then a more serious Q&A about current trends in publishing today. Hosted by Stanthorpe Library.
A pioneer in the composing of digital narratives, David has won the Western Australian Premier’s Award twice – for the multimedia website My Planets Reunion Memoir (2012) as well as the medico-poetic Timelord Dreaming (2016). Author of Your eBook Survival Kit, now in its 3rd edition, he’s well equipped to answer any of your burning questions about publishing. Join us for an exciting session!

The Warwick Bird Show
2018-07-15
Kevin Thumpkin Pavilion, Warwick Show ground
15 July from 9am
The Warwick Bird Show is on the 15 July 2018. We would like to encourage young and old to participate in it. Even if it’s a pet bird bring it along for a great day there will hopefully be a few stall holders there a BBQ lunch is available on the day.
Bird sale table, Raffles, market stalls BBQ lunch
We would also like to hold a meeting to go through a few things for our up and coming show and anyone wanting to join our club is more than welcome to come along and throw ideas at us.
Please contact Christine on 0432 266 062. or email warwickbirdclub@gmail.com

80's Cabaret - Stanthorpe
2018-07-14 19:30 - 23:59
14th July
7.30 pm – 1.00 am
18 and over event
Entry fee $10.00
GET out your fluorescent leotards, bedazzled sweatbands and start playing some Madonna because for one night only the 1980s are back.
Saturday, July 14, prepare for the Stanthorpe Civic centre to transform into an 80s cabaret and all for a great cause.

The disco gets going from 8pm with DJ Alan Casey entertaining.
If the appeal of Tears for Fears and Culture Club along with getting out your blue eye shadow isn’t enough, there will be plenty of prizes to win on the night – including one for best dressed.
Throughout the night you may be hit with some sing-alongs and dance-offs and even some trivia questions from DJ Alan Casey.
There will also be several raffles throughout the night.
Local businesses have kindly donated prizes varying from camping equipment, hampers, gift vouchers, cosmetic products, iron man 4×4 and much more.
A can bar will also be in operation throughout the night.
Hotdogs will be in vast supply for anyone looking for a bite to eat.
Funds raised from the event will be donated to Stanthorpe Community Op Shop’s Deb Lightfoot-de Hamer to help those in need.

Female of the Species - Stanthorpe Little Theatre
2018-07-14 19:00 - 2018-07-15 22:00
Stanthorpe Little Theatre , 20 Connor St Stanthorpe
07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Price $20
A lively funny play about modern society and feminism. The play laughs at gender politics, the travails of full-time motherhood, self-esteem manifesos, metrosexuals, sociological fashionability and also pokes at some old-school feminist dogma. A modern Australian play by Joanna Murray-Smith. This play has been performed around Australia and in West End to much acclaim and some controversy.
On Stage: 14, 15, 20, 21 & 22 July, 7pm at Little Theatre (20 Connor St)
***This play contains adult language and adult themes***

Christmas Buffet in July - Stanthorpe
2018-07-14 18:00 - 22:00
14 July at 18:00–22:00
Honeysuckle Cottages, 9-15 Mayfair Lane, Stanthorpe
The Rocks’ Christmas in July buffet is back! Enjoy a delicious Christmas buffet with all the trimmings, prepared by local chef, Jason Costanzo.
$60 per person (includes a wine on arrival).
Please call us direct on 46811510 to book or email info@honeysucklecottages.com.au.

Wearable Art Fashion Show - Stanthorpe
2018-07-13 18:30 - 21:30
13 July at 18:30–21:30
Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery
Lock St, Stanthorpe
Enjoy a night of art, fashion & music with our Wearable Art Fashion Show. Tickets $25 include glass of wine on arrival & canapes.
Tickets available online via https://www.stanthorpeartprize.org.au/ or at Gracious Giving, Stanthorpe Furniture Emporium and the Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery.
Wear black on the night.

Christmas in July Cooking Demo & Dine - Stanthorpe
2018-07-07 18:00 - 22:00
7 July at 18:00–22:00
Queensland College of Wine Tourism, 22 Caves Road, Stanthorpe
Come to Varias Restaurant to experience and celebrate Christmas in July!!
On arrival, you will receive a glass of sparkling followed by a visit to the kitchen where Chef Drew will provide a cooking demonstration to learn the secrets of creating a great Christmas in July menu. Then on to experience the culinary delights first hand in the restaurant.
Cost
$65pp includes cooking demonstration, dinner and drink on arrival
For more information and bookings please contact the Queensland College of Wine Tourism (07) 4685 5050 or via email qcwt@usq.edu.au

Wine Masterclass with Mike Hayes - Stanthorpe
2018-07-07 17:30 - 19:00
Stanthorpe Apple & Grape Festival presents Wine Masterclasses with Mike Hayes – Australian Winemaker of the Year 2017.
Saturday 7 July 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Saturday 14 July, 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Saturday 21 July, 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Saturday 28 July, 5:30pm – 7:00pm
The masterclass will expand your knowledge of colour, smell, taste & texture of the emerging wine varieties of Australia.
At each session you will taste five red and five white varieties of the highest quality from the Granite Belt with a value of over $500 including Saperavi, Tempranillo, Petit Verdot, Nero d’Avola, Mourvedre, Fiano and more.
$85.00 per person via https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=388994
LOCATION:
Stanthorpe RSL Sub-Branch 38 Marsh St, Stanthorpe QLD 4380
