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2016 Spring Garden Expo

The Wondai Garden Expo Committee will be holding the second (and final) day of their weekend-long 2016 Wondai Spring Garden Expo at the Wondai Sports Grounds off the Bunya Highway in Wondai from 8:00am to 1:00pm today. As is always the case with these very popular Garden Expos, keen gardeners will be able to enjoy a very wide display of plants, pots, fertilizers, outdoor products and much more from over 140 exhibitors in what's quite possibly the largest gardening display of its kind in south-east Queensland. There'll also be expert guest speakers; live entertainment in the grounds; a Horticultural Show and display; and lots of food and refreshment stands too. In addition, there'll be lucky spot prizes all weekend and a major multi-draw raffle. Entry fees are just $5.00 per person and young people under 15 who are accompanied by an adult are free. There's also plenty of free parking nearby. More details? Phone Helen on (07) 4168-9297 or email her. You can also get additional information on Wondai Garden Expo's website.

Bunya Mountains Markets

The monthly Bunya Mountains Markets will be running at Dandabah in the Bunya Mountains today. The markets feature up to 30 stands selling quality, locally-produced fresh produce, arts and crafts and they'll be operating from 9:00am to 2:00pm. Local cafes like Poppies On The Hill and The Bunya Mountains Cafe will be offering special Market Day menus and morning teas, lunches and afternoon teas, and walking trail maps will be available from both cafes, the Bunya Mountains General Store and market stalls if you'd like to take a walk through the adjoining National Park.

Come & Try Clay Target Shooting - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Clay Target Club will be holding a “Come and Try” shoot at their range on the Kingaroy-Cooyar Road (opposite Kingaroy Airport) from 9:30am onwards this morning as a fund-raiser for the Birds Of A Feather Relay For Life team. For $20, you can take part in two 10-target events with tuition, club shotguns and ammunition included (ie no experience is necessary). There'll also be a sausage sizzle lunch. Shooters will need to wear enclosed shoes only (no thongs or bare feet). The minimum age is 11 years, and a current driver’s licence or firearms licence is required for shooters over 18 years. Everyone is welcome, and you can obtain more details by phoning Alison on (07) 4162-3582.

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 are held on the 4th Sunday of every month, and 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.

Ringsfield Film Society Movie Afternoon - Nanango

The Ringsfield Film Society will be screening a Sunday afternoon movie at their cinema - the old chapel in the grounds of Ringsfield House at 41-45 Alfred Street, Nanango - at 2:30pm today. This month's film is "Seven Little Australians", a classic Australian children's novel by Ethel Turner written in 1894. Set mainly in Sydney in the 1880s, it relates the adventures of the seven mischievous Woolcot children, their stern army father Captain Woolcot, and flighty stepmother Esther. In 1994 the novel was the only book by an Australian author to have been continuously in print for 100 years and today's film - shot in 1939 - is the only film to have been made of the book, though there have been two TV series (by the BBC and ABC) and several theatre adaptations. Admission to today's screening is $8, which covers the cost of the venue and coffee, tea and scones at interval. More details? Phone Ringsfield House on (07) 4163-3345 or send them an email. You can also find out more about the Film Society on their Facebook page.

Durong Markets

The monthly Durong Markets will be held at Durong Hall on the Wondai-Chinchilla Road at Durong from 7:30am to around 12:30pm this morning. The markets feature fresh fruits and vegies and bric-a-brac, and new stallholders are always welcome. These markets are held on the 4th Sunday of every month. Site fees are $10 inside the hall (table provided) or $5 outside (for BYO gazebos) and you can book a space by phoning Nat on 0448-689-981 or Leah on 0499-899-913.

South Burnett Orchid Society

The South Burnett Orchid Society will be holding their regular monthly meeting at CTC's rooms at the South Burnett Youth Park in Somerset Street, Kingaroy from 2:00pm to around 3:30pm this afternoon. The Society exists for orchid enthusiasts of all skill levels and meets on the last Sunday of every month except December. New members and visitors are always very welcome. More details? Phone Beryl on (07) 4168-1695 (ahrs), Gary on (07) 4162-8404 (ahrs) or Linda on 0429-634-637

Kilkivan Markets

The weekly Kilkivan Markets will be held in Lester Millar Park in Kilkivan from 7:00am until around 12:00 noon this morning. The markets feature an array of locally produced fruit, vegetables and merchandise and new stallholders are always welcome! More details? Stall Bookings? Phone (0407) 772-741 or visit the website.

Sunday Social Bowls - Yarraman

The Yarraman Bowls Club in Margaret Street, Yarraman will be hosting their regular Sunday social bowls games from 1:00pm this afternoon. Teams will be club selected and new players are very welcome! More details from the club: (07) 4163-8269.

BVRT Women's Ride - Yarraman to Moore

Chicks Who Ride Bikes will be running a 44km bicycle ride between Yarraman and Moore between 8:00am and 2:00pm today to farewell member Jordana Blackman, who is leaving Queensland with her partner for a new adventure in Adelaide. The ride is open to all women and their partners, and you can obtain more details and/or register to take part on the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail website.

Timbertown Woodworkers Group - Blackbutt

The Timbertown Woodworkers group will be holding their regular Sunday morning meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:30am until around 12:00 noon 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