Pink Stumps Day - Kingaroy
South Burnett cricketers and everyone who'd like to help a worthy cause this wet Australia Day long weekend will be gathering at the Kingaroy Cricket Club in Youngman Street (just next to Beangrowers) from 8:30am onwards today to support the McGrath Foundation's Pink Stumps Day - an annual fundraiser that helps to place McGrath Breast Care Nurses in communities right across Australia and increase breast awareness in young Australian women. Teams who want to play need to pay a $60 nomination fee and have at least two women in their ranks. There'll also be a $5 penalty for those who don't dress in this year's theme (which is "Pretty In Pink"). And while competing teams battle it out on the pitch - or swim out onto the pitch, depending on how heavy the rain is - under cover at the clubhouse spectators are welcome to watch the fun, take part in raffles and prize draws all day; chow down on meat and gravy rolls and sandwiches (which will be on sale); and try to grab a bargain at a great charity auction which will be held towards the end of the day. The club is fully licensed and everyone is welcome! POSTPONED: Due to flooding and road closures, today's event has bveen postponed to next Sunday, February 3rd.
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
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.
What's On At The Wineries This Weekend
The South Burnett's wineries and cellar doors will all be open this Australia Day 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
Hivesville Country Markets
- The Hivesville Country Markets will be held at the Hivesville Sports Grounds from 7:00am to around 11:00am 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 CANCELLED: This month's markets have been cancelled due to wet weather - but they'll return as usual on the 4th Sunday of next month.
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
South Burnett Speedway - Kingaroy
The South Burnett Speedway will be roaring into life at 5:00pm this afternoon with the third (and final) day of their three-day Kings Royal Modified Production Meeting - probably the biggest single race meeting the club has ever held. Today's racing will feature the mind-blowing 50 lap final of the Kings Royal Modified Productions, along with Street Sedan races. Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for students or $65 for families of four. You can find out more on the Speedway's website. CANCELLED: This meeting was cancelled at 8:30am on Friday 26-Jan-13 due to rain. It will now be held on the Australia Day long weekend in 2014.
