My Southern Downs

Anglican Parish of Allora/Clifton Annual Fete - Clifton
2018-10-12 17:00 - 22:00 (Australia/Brisbane)
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

The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride - Stanthorpe
2018-09-30
Sunday, September 30, from 8am and riders will depart at 10am.
Visitors Info Centre, Stanthorpe
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride is a global motorcycle fund-raising event to raise awareness of prostate cancer and male suicide prevention Open to all genders, the ride was founded in 2012 by Mark Hawwa in Sydney, Australia
((“Last year we got 65 riders here. People are coming from Brisbane, Toowoomba, Tenterfield, Warwick. This one’s about a 120 kilometre ride.”
For more information contact him at the High St Motor Inn on 4681 1533 Register for this event www.gentlemansride.com/rides/australia/stanthorpe
“Last year we got 65 riders here. People are coming from Brisbane, Toowoomba, Tenterfield, Warwick. This one’s about a 120 kilometre ride.”
Shaun fought and won his own battle against prostate cancer, diagnosed mid-way through organising the first ride in ’14.
“It meant a whole lot more to complete that first one after finding out. It started out as just something a bit different and then my diagnosis came through,” he said.
“You find out more and more every day of people locally who have their own issues. Then obviously with the mental health thing, that’s a big one. Depression is something blokes just don’t want to talk about it.
“Rather than them walking off into the bush and not coming back you’re better off having days like this where guys can come and have a chat.
“We’ve had a lot of blokes who’ve come up and thanked us for doing it and told their story.
“The drought we’re having has a lot of repercussions in the mental health arena as well. But the hard part is getting people to actually walk in the door, sit down and say I’m in strife,” Mr Cox said.
The ride will be held on Sunday, September 30 and start at the Visitors Info Centre from 8am and riders will depart at 10am.
Shaun encouraged people who mighn’t be taking part to pop down, look at the bikes and have a chat.))
From ‘The Border Post’

Night of Horrors - Warwick
2018-09-29 18:00 - 21:30 | Warwick Showgrounds, Show Grounds, Warwick, Australia
29 September, Warwick Showgrounds
The event is based on a carnival type event that you can take your family to, with Carnival rides, food vendors and entertainment including magicians. The difference is – for those who want to up the excitement levels, there are choices of “Horror mazes” to explore on the night. The mazes are designed to host groups of guests who make their way through the themed maze together, while being stalked and scared by actors inside of the maze.
The entertainment is designed to fit into any budget, with entry to the events being FREE, and guests only paying for each part of the entertainment that they want to participate in. The carnival rides, mazes and entertainment are only $5 each. Special packages are available for those that want to take part in a number of activities.
The Night of horrors is a place that families can go for safe “Trick or Treating”. You are allowed to dress up – but you do not have to. Guests are NOT permitted to scare other guests on the night.

QCWA Spring Time Jumble Sale- Stanthorpe
2018-09-28 09:00 - 2018-09-29 14:00
Friday 28th and Saturday 29th 9 am – 2 pm
Q C W A rooms , 5 Victoria Street, Stanthorpe
Lots of bargains
Devonshire Tea $5.00

Free Dinner - FreeStone
2018-09-25 19:00 - 23:00
Tuesday 25th September from 7.00 pm
Freestone Hall
Free dinner for drought affected primary producers and small businesses
Hosted by James Lister MP, Member for Southern Downs
Pig on the spit, live entertainment, Children welcome
RSVP essential to the Stanthorpe Electorate Office on 07 4524 7700 by Tues 18 September

Masquerade Charity Ball - Warwick
2018-09-22 18:00 - 22:30
Saturday 22nd September 2018 6:00pm – 10:30pm
YMCA Camp Leslie Dam Hall
Event Organiser WIRAC
WIRAC and Camp Leslie Dam YMCA’s have worked together to bring a Charity Ball to Warwick as part of Disability Awareness Week this coming September.
This will be a fun, fund-raising event with funds raised going to two special YMCA programs.
Ticket income will go towards our Aquatic Disabilities program and beverage profits, silent auction and raffle will go towards the Cancer Survivor Program.
All for a good cause and more importantly a great reason to come and celebrate with your friends and family at a great party event.
This includes your entry, a three course meal, music and your first beverage (champagne/wine/beer/soft drink). The first 56 bookings can also take advantage of the complimentary bus trip to and from Camp Leslie Dam. Be sure to select the General Admission + Bus if you require this option, find more details at the ticket kiosk.
Ticket includes entry, 3 course meal, entertainment, a complimentary beverage on arrival and your donation. $69.00
For more information please contact Event Organiser WIRAC 46617955 wirac@ymcabrisbane.org

Ghost Tour - Criterion Hotel, Warwick
2018-09-19 18:00 - 21:00
Ghost Tour, Criterion Hotel, Warwick (84 Palmerin St, Warwick)
19 September 6-9pm
Cost: $20
Come and join us at your Criterion for paranormal adventures.
Be enthralled by tales of what paranormal investigators have found in the hotel and what other guests have experienced and what the Criterion Family have noticed. You will also get to explore the rooms where sightings have been reported, that’s if the room is not already occupied by a living guest.
$20 per person, paid on the night.
You will receive a free glass of wine or pot of beer or hot chocolate with your meal and a copy of the Criterion Hotel’s very well researched History book.
Bistro is open at 6pm
must be 18+

Coffee Concert - Stanthorpe
2018-09-16 14:00 - 16:00
Sunday September 16th from 2 pm
The Ritz , 4/7 Reeves Road , Stanthorpe
The Ritz Performing Arts Centre…Where Dreams Come True!
Our Stanthorpe students are getting excited to present their Coffee Concert in our studio this Sunday.
It’s FREE! so come along and see what all the fuss is about 🙂 You won’t be disappointed

Stanthorpe Spring Stampede
2018-09-16
16th September 2018
Love to run? Then come join us for the Stanthorpe State School P&C association’s inaugural Fun Run. 5km fun runners, walkers or joggers will meander around georgeous Quart Pot Creek, whilst more competitive 10km runners will commence with the 5km run around Quart Pot, then venture off onto a dirt track, all events commencing and finishing on the bottom oval of the Stanthorpe State School.
5km – $15 per entrant (children under 8 accompanied by an adult are free)
10km – $25 per entrant
All proceeds go directly to the Stanthorpe State School P&C.
Register Now: www.stanthorpespringstampede.com

Stanthorpe Races Styling Dinner - Stanthorpe
2018-09-15 19:00 - 23:00
15 September at 19:00
Anna’ Restaurant, Cnr Wallangarra Rd & O’Mara Tce, Stanthorpe
Hosted by Lisa’s Park Lane Jewellery #sticksandsparkles
Cost $50.00 per person
Ladies get your family & friends together for an unmissable night of mingling & fun and be ready for the Stanthorpe Cup Races 🐎
✨Tickets available from Lifestyle Footwear✨
Ticket includes buffet dinner at Anna’s Restaraunt & includes 10 raffle tickets.
I have a raffle running on the night with 4 AMAZING raffle prizes
Prizes valued from $108 – $170 each
(extra raffle tickets can be purchased at the event for $2 each)
You do not want to miss this
PM me to secure your spot with payments
**limited spots available**
Hope to see you there 😊💍💖✨

Emergency Services Day! - Leyburn
2018-09-15 10:00 - 11:00
15 September
Head to Leyburn on 15 September for Emergency Services Day! The free pop-up event will feature the latest in high-tech emergency services equipment and vehicles and firefighters.
There will be a free sausage sizzle and Council will be testing the Leyburn siren!
See you there!

Monster Market - Broadwater
2018-09-15 07:00 - 13:00
15 September at 07:00 am – 1 pm
Broadwater CWA Hall, Texas Rd, Stanthorpe
One of the major fundraisers for foodstuffs for orphaned native animals.
Food, Trash’n’Treasure, Bric-a-Brac, Arts , crafts, Cafe and much more

Andrew Lloyd Webber Concert - Stanthorpe
2018-09-15 - 2018-09-16
SEPT 15 – 19:00 SEPT 16 – 14:30
Stanthorpe Little Theatre Co
20 Connor St, Stanthorpe
Tickets · $10-$15.
To celebrate Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 70th birthday in 2018, marking 50 years of his wonderful music, the Granite Belt Choir is presenting two concerts on September 15/16 – an evening concert on Saturday and a matinee on Sunday.
Come along and enjoy a concert of popular music that has been heard in all the best theatres in the world!
Tickets are $15 per adult, $10 concession and are available at Gracious Giving. (Also at the door unless sold out.)

Railway Hotel Allora Cup - Warwick
2018-09-15
15 September at 11:00
Warwick Turf Club Inc 170 Victoria St, Warwick
Family Picnic Day
– $10 Entry Fee, $5 Concession & 16/U Free
– Five Race Program
– Bookies & TAB
– Fashions on the Field
– Jumping Castle & Lolly Scramble
– Live Music – Nash
– Canteen & 3 Bars Available
– Silent Auction & Raffles in WRLFC Trackside Pavilion
– Special Guests to be announced

Casino Night - Glen Aplin
2018-09-14 18:30 - 22:30
14 September from 18:30-22:30
Jamworks Gourmet Foods, 7 Townsend Road, Glen Aplin
Hosted by Zonta Club of Stanthorpe
Cost $80.00 per person
Gatsby Theme Dress
Includes complimentary glass of bubbles, 6 course tasting plates, starter pack of gambling chips.
Funds raised supporting women & families in need.
Bookings essential. Tickets available from Edith at Stanthorpe Furniture Emporium 46813608 – Facilities available on site for Debit and Credit card payments.

Spring Spectacular - Warwick
2018-09-14 14:00 - 20:30
September 14th 2:30 pm – 8.30 pm
Warwick West State school oval – 17 George Street, Warwick
Rides, silent auction, cake and sweet stall, raffles, show bags, fairy floss, entertainment, market stall, music and heaps more fun for all.
Unlimited ride armbands available for $35.00
In the evening there is a Talent Quensst commencing at 7.00 pm

Stanthorpe Drought Relief Forum - Stanthorpe
2018-09-14 07:00 - 13:00
14 September 2018.
Stanthorpe Civic Centre
The community is being called upon to put forward its ideas on how $1 million in Federal Government funding is best spent to benefit the Southern Downs in the face of drought.
SDRC will host a Drought Relief The drop-in forums will provide an opportunity for the community and businesses to engage directly with Council, contribute ideas and provide feedback and suggestions on how to spend the funding.
Service providers and drought-relief agencies will be on hand to assist with important information.

Bony Mountain Folk Festival
2018-09-14 - 2018-09-16
14-16 September 2018
Gates open Monday 10 September.
For artist details and costs head to the Bony Mountain Folk Festival website.
Bony Mountain Folk Festival is the brainchild of one of Australia’s most respected artists. Norma O’Hara Murphy- it is held on Norma’s property. With a career that spans 35 years and brings a wealth of experience to this very successful musical event. Now in it’s eighth year-bringing the entire Community together every September. This Festival is a proud Celebration of our unique Aussie culture as well as our heritage. To celebrate our Scottish & Irish roots with song & dance including world class Celtic Music & Dancing- Pipe Bands-Bluegrass Bands-Bush Ballads-Poets- Choirs-Indigenous Dancers- and much more. Fully catered on Sat & Sunday with great country cooking. Morning and afternoon teas supplied by Cunningham CWA. This year we are supporting- Life Flight-Young Care. Bony Mountain is also a Wildlife Refuge in a peaceful bush setting with a world class stage-and some of Australia’s best artists performing all weekend.
LOCATION: 1107 Wheatvale Road, Bony Mountain QLD
For More Information please phone 0490 415 699
Email noharamurphy@optusnet.com.au
Website www.bonymountainfolkfestival.com

The Gut Man Stanthorpe—POWER of the GUT
2018-09-11 18:15 - 20:00
11 September at 18:15–20:00
Stanthorpe RSL Services Club, 46 Marsh Street, Stanthorpe
Tickets by Eventbrite $37.00
WAKE UP TO THE POWER OF THE GUT!
You might have heard that the gut and it’s trillions of bacteria is our most powerful organ, impacting on everything from our weight, digestion, moods and likelihood of diseases.
Meet Don Chisholm, a.k.a. The Gut Man—International Speaker and Best-Selling Author at this life-changing presentation on the importance of gut health. Don’s presentation topics cover diet and lifestyle, disease, water, environmental factors, parasites and what it takes to be really healthy. It might just be easier than what you were taught to believe.
Don will share his 20 plus years of knowledge and insights into the gut, with his entertaining, and at times confronting, presentation.
Learn what you can do to live a gut loving lifestyle that helps you, your family and ultimately the planet.
“I have never seen a condition that cannot be improved.”
—Don Chisholm
TUESDAY 11 SEPTEMBER from 6.15 – 8PM
STANTHORPE RSL SERVICES CLUB
$37*P/P or $65*P/COUPLE
(*Eventbrite tickets incur an online booking fee)
Includes Don’s best-selling book

Drought Relief Forum - Warwick
2018-09-11 13:00 - 19:00
11 September from 13:00-19:00
Southern Downs Regional Council
64 Fitzroy Street, Warwick
The community is being called upon to put forward its ideas on how $1 million in Federal Government funding is best spent to benefit the Southern Downs in the face of drought.
SDRC will host Drought Relief Forums for the community and businesses to engage directly with Council, contribute ideas and provide feedback and suggestions on how to spend the funding.
