Events January 2010
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Fortnightly River Park Markets |
Date: 10 January and then every alternate Sunday thereafter 2010
Venue: River Park
7.00am to 12 noon variety of stalls including fruit & vegetable sales, bric a brac, homemade produce,trees & shrubs etc. Dates for 2010 are every fornight commencing Sunday 10th January
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Yornup Family Dance |
Date: 6 March 2010
Venue: Yornup Hall, Yornup
Yornup Family Dances are held every two months on the following dates
06.03.2010
01.05.2010
03.07.2010
04.09.2010
06.11.2010
31.12.2010
Old time dancing for all the family held at the Yornup Hall, South West Highway, Yornup (12 kms south of Bridgetown) commencing 8 pm. Live music, raffles, fun for all ages.
Procees from all dances except New Year's Eve, go to support local charities including Red Cross, RFDS, and Bridgtown Hospital Auxiliary. Contact 9761 1740
Cost $8 under 12 yo Free. Starts 8 pm
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Events February 2010
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EMILY BARKER & THE RED CLAY HALO |
Date: 20 February 2010
Venue: BRIDGETOWN THEATRE
| Contact Details: | Local girl, Emily Barker, will perform with the Red Clay Halo band, at Bridgetown Theatre on Saturday 20th February.
Two performances - 1.30 pm matinee and 7.30 pm evening show
Complimentary afternoon tea and supper will be served
Tickets available from the Visitor Information Centre
$20 Adults, $15 concession, $50 per family.
None of the girls in the band has been to Australia before but have all performed in their own right and as a band in the UK, Europe and USA.
Check out Emily's website www.myspace.com/emilybarker
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Nannup Music Festival |
Date: 26 Feb-2 Mar 2010
Venue: Nannup
There will be small intimate performances, workshops, and large scale concerts spread throughout the town.
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THE BEST OF BROADWAY |
Date: 26 February 2010
Venue: BRIDGETOWN TOWN HALL
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Bridgetown boy, Justin Freind returns home with his wife Katherine for a concert of favourite musicals "THE BEST OF BROADWAY"
Freind left Bridgetown in 1992 to study at the WA Conservatorium of Music. The singer, dancer and actor started as a 7 yo in a production at the Bridgetown Theatre and says
"'it was the opportunities I got as a young singer at the Rep that gave me my stage training, the love of musicals and the urge to start a career as a singer".
Since moving to Perth Justin has performed with numerous theatre companies and choirs including the West Australian Opera, WA Symphony Orchestra and Perth Pops Orchestra. In 2004 and 2005 his love of Gilbert & Sullivan saw him travel to the UK to perform lead roles at the International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival.
Justin met Katherine in l994 in a production of Evita at His Majesty's Theatre where they were partnered together in the chorus. Their lives took different directions and Katherine became the mother of 3 children, started a dance and singing school in Perth, all whilst still performing. It wasn't until 2004 that they had the chance to work together again in a production of " The King and I" at the Regal Theatre. Justin and Katherine became engaged and were married in 2008 in Dunedin NZ.
THE BEST OF BROADWAY will be performed at the Bridgetown Town Hall on Friday 26th February at 7.30 pm. Tickets can be purchased through the Bridgetown Visitor Centre on 9761 1740 or on line at www.bridgetown.com.au
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Tribute Concert to Fab Four, Cliff Richards & Mick Jagger |
Date: 26 February 2010
Venue: Chudacud Estate Winery
| Contact Details: | The Ultimate Tribute Concert - The Fab Four, Cliff Richards & Mick Jagger
Chudacud Estate Winery - 26th February 2010
7.30 pm - midnight
$50 per person - food available - Tavern Licence (beer wine and spirits available - NO BYO)
Caravanners welcome to park up overnight (no powered sites)
Phone 08 9764 4053 (Limited tickets available) - Don't forget your dancing shoes!!! |
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Events April 2010
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Bridgetown Easter Tennis Tournament |
Date: 2-5 April 2010
Venue: Bridgetown Tennis Club
Annual Tennis Tournament with teams from all over the State For further details on this event and how to enter, click on to www.tenniswest.com.au
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Nannup Spectacular Forest Rally |
Date: 17-18 April 2010
Venue: Nannup area
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Blackwood River Chamber Music Festival |
Date: 23 April 2010
Venue: St Paul's Church and in a beautiful garden
The Blackwood River Chamber Festival is a private venture directed by its founder, Vincent Moleta. The Festival brings fine chamber music to one of the most beautiful regions of Australia, the Blackwood River Valley, 270kms south of Perth; a verdant district of rolling orchard, forest and farming country settled in the late nineteenth century, on the northern edge of the giant karri and jarrah forests. The twentieth Festival will be held in April, 2010 and the music will be performed in St Paul’s Church, Bridgetown, the Festival’s centre as well as in a beautiful garden. A range of inexpensive accommodation is available. The performers comprise national and international artists, and various young Perth-based musicians, playing as soloists and in ensemble. The Festival is thus an occasion for serious aspiring musicians to work with seasoned visiting artists over the weekend; while the intimate venues, the informal arrangements, the meals and the travel in common bring artists and the Festival audience together in a way not possible in the concert hall. This restorative meeting of kindred spirits takes place in a largely unspoiled country district redolent of early post-war Australia. Home-cooked meals and local wines are served after the two late-morning concerts and before the Saturday evening concert. Participants cover their own bed and breakfast; otherwise, all meals are included in the Festival ticket. For accomodation bookings freecall the Bridgetown Visitor’s Centre, 1800 777 140, or go to their website, www.bridgetown.com.au The Festival is strictly limited to 140 ticket-holders. There are three ticket options: (more details shortly).
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Balingup Small Farm Field Day |
Date: 24 April 2010
Venue: Balingup
A display of animals, produce, small farm equipment, craft and all related products - main venue is Balingup Oval.
Gates open 9 am - 4.30 pm - Trade and market stalls, garden & nursery supplies, animals, demonstrations, sheep shearing, fashion parade and entertainment, gourmet food and wine tasting, plant and garden advisory and much much more
Free parking. Adults $6, Children $3, Family $15 (2 adults & 3 children) - NO DOGS OR BIKES ALLOWED PLEASE.
Phone 9764 1272 for enquiries or further information
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Anzac Day Ceremonies |
Date: 25 April 2010
A Dawn Service is held in Greenbushes A Morning Service is held in Bridgetown with the march starting at the Steere & Hampton Street intersection at 09.45 am and finishing at the War Memorial in the Memorial Park for the service at 10 am followed by morning tea at the Town Hall.
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Festival of Country Gardens - Autumn Delights |
Date: 30 April-2 May 2010
Venue: Blackwood River Valley
| Contact Details: | Festival Office at Hayley's Nursery, South Western Hwy, Bridgetown or 97641111 Email: mail@countrygardens.com.au. Web: www.countrygardens.com.au |
Festival of Country Gardens – Autumn Delights Date: 30 Apr-2 May Venue: Balingup, Boyup Brook and Bridgetown This mini-Festival of Country Gardens highlights gardens open that have brilliant autumn colour from deciduous trees and shrubs, late roses, sasanqua camellias and/or other garden subjects that appeal in this mellow season. In the mornings we will have themed walks and in the late afternoon a demonstration of grape vine pruning for gardens and vineyards. In the evenings we’ll have talks and some special dinners. We have a harvest theme so expect hot chunky soups and warm puddings made from fresh vegetables and fruits of the season. By mid April we will have available the Autumn Delights programme – Guide to the Gardens – which will give descriptions of the gardens, entry fees and how to find them as well as the details of the events of the Festival.
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Events August 2010
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Greenbushes Discovery Centre Wattle Walk |
Date: 16 august 2001
Venue: Greenbushes
The Greenbushes annual Wattle Walk will commence at 1 pm from the Greenbushes Discovery Centre. Participants are requested to arrive 15 mins early.
There will be free entry into the Discovery Centre for Wattle Walk participants on this day. The walk will be approx 2 hrs in duration and it is free. There is a possibility that this year both a long and shorter walk will be offered.
On return, afternoon tea wil be available for a gold coin donation.
For further enquiries contact Leonie on 97825717.
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Geegelup Cup Kayak Championships |
Date: 22-23 August 2010
Venue: Blackwood River Bridgetown
| Contact Details: | Paul Burke 0408 919 508 Robin Harris 0427 202 129 tassieferal@bigpond.com |
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Balingup Medieval Carnivale |
Date: 28 & 29 August 2010
Venue: Balingup Village Green
| Contact Details: | Peter Kirk - President - 9764 1101 Email: pgda@bigpond.com Tony Byrne - Entertainment - 9764 1511 Email: tonybyrne13@westnet.com.au or visit www.balingupmedievalcarnivale.com.au |
Medieval Carnivale - Sat 28 - Sunday 29 August 2010 <p> Two days of medieval fun, and mayhem for all visitors. Deep in the South West of WA, Balingup, a tiny town, 20 mins north of Bridgetown, erupts into a colorful Medieval Affair, inviting all visitors to join in the fun.
During the Carnivale Weekend, the town is ablaze with colorful tulips and glorious banners, from Friday night to late afternoon on the Sunday, the Kingdom of Balingup comes alive with fantastic medieval characters. Jesters, Jugglers, Knights and Maidens relive times gone by, with re-enactments of medieval life including dancing, fighting and various other tasks and activities for visitors to get their hands dirty.
Delicious country style food is available throughout the weekend and local wineries provide award winning wines to make this weekend a truly medieval Affair.
Time: Saturday10.00 am to 5.00 pm. Sunday 9.00 am to 4.00 pm
Prices: Free entry for children under 12, concession $5.00. Adults and children over 12 $10.00.
Location: Balingup Woods, community centre grounds, Balingup, Western Australia, 6253
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Events September 2010
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Harvey Dickson's Country Music Show |
Date: 24-26 September 2010
Venue: Boyup Brook
"Saturday begins midday with the AFL Football on the large screen followed at 5 pm with a fantastic country music concert with 5 bands, solo artists and duos. Licensed bar - hot food and drinks and camping available.
Sunday - Telstra Road to Tamworth Live concert and heat 10.
Harvey Dickson's Country Music Centre is 5 kms out of Boyup Brook on the Boyup Brook-Arthur River Road.
Phone 9765 1125 or mobile 0429651125 for further information and details.
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Events October 2010
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Festival of Country Gardens - Prelude |
Date: 8-10 October 2010
Venue: Blackwood River Valley region
| Contact Details: | Contact details - Festival Office 9764 1111 |
The Prelude is held each year as a lead up to the Main Festival of Country Gardens (which is held first week in November each year)
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Blackwood Valley WA Boutique Wine Show |
Date: October 2010
Venue: Bridgetown Town Hall
| Contact Details: | Kirsten Martin Email: bvwia@westnet.com.au Phone: 08 9767 3030 or 08 9765 1555 |
A fabulous collection of entries from around the state come together in one central venue.
For more information, visit www.blackwoodvalleywine.asn.au
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Harvey Dickson Rodeo |
Date: 29-30 October 2010
Venue: Boyup Brook
Friday 30th October - Rodeo Shindig.
Saturday 31st - Gates open 9.30 am for Rodeo 2 pm - Licensed Bar, hot food, drinks, camping available.
Huge music program 6 pm til late.
Log onto www.harveydickson.com.au and click bookings or phone 9765 1125 or mobile 0429 651 125
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Rotary Blackwood Marathon |
Date: Last Saturday in October - 30th October 2010
Venue: Boyup Brook start, Bridgetown finish
| Contact Details: | Rotary Club of Bridgetown will again host the Blackwood Marathon in 2010
The Marathon consists 5 legs - running, canoeing, swimming, horseriding and cycling.
The event commences at the Boyup Brook Oval and finishes in Bridgetown.
For further details contact Trish Paisley on 0419912126 or email marathon_trish@iinet.net.au or check out the website www.mccays.com.au/theevent
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