Queen's Birthday Public Holiday
Today is the Queen's Birthday Public Holiday. This holiday had its origins in the 19th century when Queen Victoria decreed that the second Saturday in June should be regarded as the official celebration of the soverign's birthday, regardless of whoever held the throne and whenever their actual birthday occurred. This observance soon spread through all the nations of what was then the British Empire and the custom was followed by Victoria's successors Edward VII, George V and Elizabeth II. In England, the Queen's Birthday Holiday is marked by the annual Trooping Of The Colours ceremony on Horse Guards Parade in Whitehall, the official residence of the royal family in the 16th and 17th centuries. In the South Burnett, it's marked by most businesses either closing their doors and taking the day off or by others operating on restricted hours. This will be the last public holiday until the South Burnett's annual RNA Show Holiday on Monday 12th August 2013.
Burrandowan Campdraft
- The third (and final) day of the 2013 Burrandowan Campdraft will be held at the Burrandowan Race Course 66km west of Kingaroy today. As was the case over the last two days, the action will get underway at 7:00am and will consist of the finals of the Maiden Draft and an Open Draft, which will be followed by the presentation of prizes. Admission to the campdraft is 100% free for spectators and there's free camping at the track too. You can get the full program as a PDF by clicking here.
What's On At The Wineries This Long Weekend
All the South Burnett's wineries and cellar doors will all be open this weekend if you want to relax in their cafes and/or taste their wines. The South Burnett is the largest wine region in Queensland and (excluding the Granite Belt) larger than all the State's other wine regions put together. You can find out what our wineries' opening hours are this weekend, the individual facilities that each one offers and news about any special events they might also be running on South Burnett Wine.
Kingaroy Quota Club Meeting
- The Kingaroy Quota Club will be holding its regular second Monday of the month meeting at the Biscuit Tin (15 Albert Street in Kingaroy) at 7:00pm this evening. New members are very welcome. More details? Phone Marie on (07) 4162-5471.
South Burnett Youth Choir Practice - Wondai
- The South Burnett Youth Choir will be holding their regular Monday afternoon practice session at The Studio at the rear of the Wondai Regional Art Gallery from 3:30pm to 6:30pm this afternoon. The SBYC is open to young people aged 13 to 18 and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone Jane on (0411) 118-510 or (07) 4169-0068.
Monday Evening Bingo - Blackbutt
- Bingo games will be held in Uniting Church Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt from 7:00pm this evening. Everyone is welcome.
Monday Evening Zumba - Nanango
- Zumba dance fitness classes will be held at the Nanango Skating Rink in George Street, Nanango at 6:00pm this evening. The class fee is $5 and everyone is welcome.
Wondai SES Meeting
- The Wondai SES will be holding their regular Monday night training session at their shed in McCord Street, Wondai from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Anyonbe from the Wondai and Tingoora areas who's interested in joining the SES (or simply finding out more about what's involved) is very welcome to come along. More details? Phone Dean on (0409) 480-553.
St John's Ambulance Brigade Meeting - Kingaroy
- The Kingaroy Division of St John's Ambulance will be holding its regular Monday night training meeting at SES Shed in Glendon Street, Kingaroy from 6:30pm to 8:30pm tonight. The group provides invaluable training in eveything from first aid right up to Advanced Responder for both adults and cadets (aged 8 to 17) and new members are always welcome! More details? Phone Naomi on (0417) 578-623 or email her. Note: Adults meet every Monday night, but cadets only meet during school terms.
Sing Australia Meeting - Kingaroy
- The Kingaroy branch of the Sing Australia singing group will be holding their regular Monday night meeting at the Uniting Church Hall in Alford Street, Kingaroy from 7:00pm to around 9:00pm this evening. The group have a welcoming, inclusive and fun approach to singing and meet every Monday except for school holidays. New members are very welcome, and you can obtain more details by phoning Sharron on (07) 4163-2291 or (0431) 816-071 or by
or by emailing her.
Medieval Pottery Class - Nanango
- The Winds Of Change Gallery in George Street, Nanango (just across the road from the Cultural Centre) will be running a Medieval Pottery Class at 10:00am to 1:00pm today. Clay and firing facilities are available on-site and the class fee is $5, which includes a free morning tea. More details? Phone the Gallery on (0409) 060-315
Pampa Night - Nanango
- The Winds Of Change Art Gallery in George Street, Nanango will be holding a "Pampa Night" for women only from 6:00pm onwards this evening. The get-together will feature a foot spa, facials, massage and a lot of fun. Admission is $10 and you should also bring a plate of food for a shared supper. More details from the Gallery: (0406) 090-315.
Past & Present Nurses Association Meeting - Kingaroy
- The Kingaroy Past & Present Nurses Association will be holding their regular monthly meeting at the Kingaroy Coffee Lounge at 184 Kingaroy Street at 10:00am this morning. The group is open to anyone in the nursing profession who works (or has worked) in Kingaroy, and it meets at the same time and venue on the second Monday of each month. New members are very welcome.
Cards & Bowls Afternoon - Kingaroy
- The Kingaroy Senior Citizens Club will be holding their regular Monday afternoon indoor bowls and cards competitions at their centre on the corner of Avoca and Kingaroy Streets, Kingaroy (opposite Super IGA) from 1:00pm to around 4:00pm today. The $2 admission includes a cup of tea and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone (07) 4163-6191.
South Burnett Parkinsons Support & Social Group Meeting - Kingaroy
- The South Burnett Parkinsons Support & Social Group will be holding its regular monthly meeting at the Orana Lutheran Complex at 24 MacDiamid Street in Kingaroy from 10:00am to 12:00 noon this morning. The SBPSSG provides an informal support and social group for people with Parkinson's disease, carers, family members and interested community members and refreshments served during the meeting. You can find out more by phoning Maree on (07) 4163-6010 or Grace on (07) 4168-7220 or by emailing them. You can also get a PDF flyer about the group by clicking here.
