South Burnett Equestrian Group Mini Hack Show - Kingaroy
Here's something different for a Sunday! The South Burnett Equestrian Group will be holding a Mini Hack Show at the Kingaroy pony club grounds (inside Kingaroy Showgrounds in Youngman Street) from 8:30am onwards this morning. Today's Show is designed for all levels of horse enthusiasts, and will be a great way to get in some practice for the showing year. There'll be classes for all ages of exhibitors (from assisted lead-line to open horses and riders), along with ribbons and prizes for all competitors. All riders and spectators are very welcome! More details? Phone (0418) 760-287 or send an email.
GT Jam Session - Yarraman
- The Royal Hotel at 18 Toomey Street in Yarraman will be holding thei regular fourth Sunday of the month GT Jam Session between 2:00pm and 6:00pm this afternoon. The event is compered by Gavin and Tony Cisneros and Paul Harrison from popular local rock band Too Ezy and is open to all amateur musicians following any musical style (eg: country, covers, pop, folk etc). Admission is free. More details from the hotel on (07) 4163-8219.
2013 Goodchild Shield Finals - Kingaroy
Cricket fans who'd like to see a really good match should get to Lyle Vidler Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy from 12:00 noon onwards today. The South Burnett XI will be playing Bundaberg in the 2013 Goodchild Shield Grand Final. This competition was originally scheduled for earlier this month but was deferred because of the Australia Day weekend floods and its aftermath. However, the Bundaberg XI have now picked themselves up, dusted themselves off and are ready to take on the South Burnett in what promises to be a day of top-flight cricket. Spectators and supporters are very welcome!
Hivesville Country Markets
- The Hivesville Country Markets will be held at the Hivesville Sports Grounds from 7:00am to around 1:00pm today. These family friendly monthly markets feature a variety of stalls including fresh local farm produce, plants, crafts and lots of food. There'll also be mini auctions running throughout the morning and there's plenty of free parking in the grounds. New stallholders are very welcome too, and you can obtain more details by phoning Trish on (0459) 493-511
Evolution Solar South Burnett Soccer 7s - Kingaroy
The second (and final) day of the 31st annual Evolution Solar South Burnett Soccer Sevens will be held at the Kingaroy Soccer Grounds in Oliver Bond Street, Kingaroy from 8:00am this morning through untl final presentations at around 3:30pm this afternoon. This giant pre-season carnival - run by the South Burnett Senior Soccer Association - attracts teams from all over south-east Queensland and is one of the region's major annual sporting events. This year organisers expect there'll be upwards of 45 mens and womens teams competing for more than $2,000 in prize monies and locals are also very welcome to form a team and join in! Today's games will be the finals from yesterday's matches and spectators can expect to see some top soccer action. Admission to the Soccer Sevens is 100% free for spectators and there'll be a licensed bar and full catering operating at the grounds too. You can read more about it on this page of our website. You can also find out more information at www.footballsouthburnett.com.au.
Lunch In The Country Smorgasbord - Wondai
- Dimities Cottage at 49 Haly Street in Wondai will be holding another of their regular Lunch In The Country Smorgasbords from 12:00pm to 2:00pm today. The cost is a modest $15.00 per person for a really great feed (BYO), but bookings are advisable if you want to be certain of a seat: (07) 4168-5744
Jeff Hancox - Maidenwell
- Popular South Burnett entertainer Jeff Hancox (the South Burnett's Elvis) will be performing at the Maidenwell Trading Post opposite the Maidenwell Hotel at 11:30am this morning. Admission is free. More details? Phone the Trading Post on (07) 4164-6166.
Support The Flood Victms Breakfast - Wondai
- Dimities Cottage at 49 Haly Street in Wondai will be holding a special breakfast this morning to raise money for the victims of the Australia Day weekend floods. The $20 per head breakfast will get underway at 7:30am and in addition to great company and a great feed, there'll also be a lucky door prize and raffles. Everyone is welcome, and you can obtain more details and/or make a booking (which will help with planning the catering) by phoning (07) 4168-5744.
Kilkivan Showgrounds Community Working Bee
- The second day of a weekend-long Community Working Bee wll be held at the Kilkivan Showgrounds in Mudlo Road, Kilkivan today to help get it back into some sort of shape after the pounding it took from the Australia Day weekend floods - the second flood event to hit the Showgrounds in the last two years. If you'd like to help, you should wear suitable clothing (including a hat and hard footwear) and BYO food and water too. The working conditions aren't suitable for children, but any adults who'd like to lend a hand are more than welcome. More details? Phone Mike Atthow on (07) 5484-1154 or Donna Atthow on (07) 5484-1252.
Rise Up Australia Information Meeting - Kingaroy
- An information meeting about the new Rise Up Australia party (motto: "Keep Australia Australian!") will be held at the Kingaroy Town Common Hall in Oliver Bond Street, Kingaroy at 4:00pm this afternoon. The meeting will be addressed by Daniel Nalliah and admission is free.
Kingaroy Photographic Club Meeting
The Kingaroy Photographic Club will be meeting at 1:00pm this afternoon at the Kingaroy State High School Community Hall. Members should bring their camera, laptop, any other camera gear they'd like to use (eg: a tripod), props to photograph, questions for the advanced photographers who'll be attending today and a plate of food to share. New members and/or people who might be interested in joining the club are very welcome to come along too.
Timbertown Woodworkers Group Meeting - Blackbutt
- The Timbertown Woodworkers Group will be holding their regular Sunday morning meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:00am until around 12:00pm today. New members who are interested in learning woodwork are always welcome and you can obtain more details by phoning Marcia on (07) 4170-0389
Sunday Markets - Kilkivan
- The weekly Kilkivan Markets will be held in Lester Millar Park in Kilkivan from 7:00am until around 11:00am this morning. The markets feature an array of locally produced fruit, vegetables and merchandise and new stallholders are always welcome! More details? Phone Dulcie on (07) 5484-1032
