Events February 2010
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What's on at Tuncurry Bowling Club
Date: Monthly listing 2011
Venue: Tuncurry Bowling Club
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From bands, to shows, to easy listening in the lounge as well as enjoying a game of bowls in the Great Lakes, Tuncurry Bowling Club is the place to be.
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Bulahdelah Markets
Date: 1st Saturday of the Month 2010
Venue: Visitors Centre Grounds - Bulahdelah
| Contact Details: | John Taylor 0401 438931 |
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Located next door to the Visitor Information Centre, this small market focuses on native plants, vege seedlings, fruit & veg, great home made cakes and delicacies, crafts, jewellery & clothing. Plenty of parking available. Market runs from 8.00am - 1.00pm.
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Blackhead Bazaar
Date: 1st Sunday of Month 2010
Venue: Wylie Breckenridge Park, Blackhead
| Contact Details: | Judy 0422 307 120 |
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The Blackhead Bazaar is a community market organised and operated by Hallidays Point Tidy Towns Committee. The Bazaar attracts a good mix of stalls selling arts & craft, flowers, bric-a-brac, clothes, fruit & veg, home cooked preserves, jams, pickles, cakes, biscuits, chocolates and gingerbread. It is especially renowned for its large number of plant stalls ranging from specialised palms sales to tube stock and local native plants. Other attractions include buskers, bouncy castle & pony rides. A BBQ breakfast runs all morning. Market runs from 8:30am - 1.00pm. (nb. markets September to May only.)
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Forster Town Park Markets
Date: 2nd Sunday of the Month 2011
Venue: Forster Town Park, Head Street
| Contact Details: | Anne Starkey 02 6554 9348 |
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Your chance to experience a true-blue coastal market with a veritable array of stalls. You'll find around 50 stallholders selling handmade, homegrown and pre-loved wares to holiday makers and locals. The market more than lives up to its mantra of "homemade, homegrown and home-baked" - with a diverse selection of handmade craft, jewellery, clothing, homewares and art works. And once you're done browsing and buying why not take a stroll down the main street for a morning coffee or brunch in one of the many cafes. Market runs from 8.00am - 2.00pm
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Forster Farmers Market
Date: 3rd Saturday of the Month 2011
Venue: Visitor Centre Grounds - Forster
| Contact Details: | Linda or Wendy 02 6555 4351 |
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The Great Lakes - Great Produce group, consisting of food producers, restaurateurs, vegetable, fruit and herb growers and local people who are passionate about great food. Their aim is to promote fresh produce grown or made in the Great Lakes, and the neighbouring regions of Gloucester, Greater Taree and beyond. Some of the produce to be found includes country style breads, cheeses, coffee, bottled preserves, native and rainforest plants, organically grown and bio-dynamically produced foods. Market runs from 8.00am - 12noon.
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Tea Gardens Village Market
Date: 3rd Saturday of the Month 2011
Venue: Myall Quays Shopping Centre Tea Gardens
| Contact Details: | Angie Hogan 0408 148 101 |
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Tea Gardens Village Markets is a new and vibrant market situated in the Village Square of the Myall Quays Shopping Village, in Tea Gardens. With over 30 stallholders selling crafts, plants, photography, gourmet food, body products, clothing, recycled timber products and jewellery, handmade chocolates there is an abundance of variety to choose from. When combined with the entertainment on offer, you are guaranteed a great family day out!
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Nabiac Farmers Market
Date: Last Saturday of the Month 2011
Venue: Nabiac Showground, Nabiac
| Contact Details: | Julie 6550 2130 |
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Nabiac is a quaint and quiet town just off the Pacific Highway, nestled in the hinterland 15 minutes from Forster. This market is held in one of the most picturesque showgrounds in the state. Be early for the best pick of the locally grown and produced goodies such as organic vegies, free range eggs, local fruits, chocolates, gingerbread, honey, olives and olive oil, plants, chooks, quail, wine tasting, local crafts, BBQ and an all round social event. Bring a friend and enjoy an old-fashioned shopping experience. The use of reusable bags and baskets are encouraged. Market runs from 8.00am til 12noon.
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Pacific Palms Market
Date: Last Sunday of the Month 2011
Venue: Pacific Palms Community Centre, Lakes Way
| Contact Details: | Paula Fisher 0401 968 516 |
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This is a market with definite atmosphere. You can wander through colourful stalls and browse the collection of local handmade jewellery, timber carvings, body products, hemp clothing, eco & fair trade products, even a Tibetan stall where you can purchase Tibetan prayer flags, affirmation scrolls or a metal singing bowl.... The Palms Market is famous for its great organic foods and coffee. Sample the delicious banana pancakes, whilst sipping on an expresso on the shaded deck overlooking the stalls. With pony rides and a jumping castle for the kids! Market runs from 9.00am - 1.00pm
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Events October 2010
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Rotary Motor Market
Date: 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month 2011
Venue: Stockland Forster
| Contact Details: | Rotary 02 6555 9272 |
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The Rotary Motor Market will be held at the Aldi end of the carpark near Kmart Tyres at Stockland Forster. Bring your car, ute, boat, ride-on or anything that can be sold as ONE item. This is a market for Big Boys Toys! Sellers $20 - Buyers free. Market runs from 8am - 1.30pm
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Events January 2011
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Tuncurry Markets
Date: 4th Saturday of the Month 2011
Venue: John Wright Park, Tuncurry
| Contact Details: | Denice 0417 400 994 |
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This is a popular market located harbour side near the bridge and has the added advantage of being seen from the main street in Tuncurry. This is totally open air with use of the under cover Podium for entertainment. Many of the stall holders come from the local 'North Coast Region' and sell a diverse range of products, from handmade wooden toys to handmade organic skincare. A good variety of clothing, lots of plants, plenty to suit all tastes. Also available at the market is face painting and the famous Coastal Patrol BBQ. Market runs from 8.00am - 2.00pm.
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Downunder Pro-2012
Date: Fri 27 January - Sat 4 February 2012
Venue: Hawks Nest
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The Downunder Pro 2012 will be held from 27th January - 4th February at Hawks Nest with a warm up event on 28-29th January. This is the Australian Formula Windsurfing Championships including Heat 5 of the NSW Windsurf Tour (Formula) 2012 Australian Championships. For more details, visit the website.
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Events February 2012
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2012 Hawks Season Launch Dinner
Date: Friday 3rd Feb 2012
| Contact Details: | Dean Basham 65917917 |
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Dont miss out on the Hawks Season Launch Dinner at Club Forster at 5:30pm. Special guests will include Danny Buderus, former Newcastle & NSW Blues player + Australia Captain Premiership Winner in the NRL & ESL plus other NRL Players, also Hawks Legends Daniel Stallworthy & Troy Hilder. There will be entertainment on the night by International "Colour Theory" Tickets are available from Sporties Tuncurry & Town Plumbing Supplies Forster. For more information please contact Dean Basham.
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Bay Adventure - Port Stephens & Great Lakes
Date: Sat 11 February 2012
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This great new multi-sport event will be held in and around the Port Stephens and Great Lakes area including Soldiers Point, Pindimar, Tea Gardens, Shoal Bay, Nelson Bay and Salamander. This off and on road multi-event will see participants swim 1.6km, then a mountain bike ride, then kayak from Tea Gardens to Shoal Bay with the final leg along footpaths and foreshore parks to the finish line at Salamander Shores, Soldiers Point. Teams are welcome! For course and entry information, visit the website as noted above.
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Bulahdelah Bass Bash & Bass Bash Ball
Date: Sat 11 & Sun 12 February 2012
Venue: Myall River, Bulahdelah
| Contact Details: | Grant Bowden 0419 593686 |
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A catch and release bass fishing competition held at senior and junior levels. Heaps of camping along the river edge, prizes and refreshments available. All proceeds raised go to the fingerling fund. The Bass Bash Ball held on Friday night 10 February is a must for any fisherman who enjoys music and entertainment. Fishing starts daylight Saturday and ends 11am Sunday.
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ANZRI Mens Bowls Carnival
Date: Sun 12 - Thurs 23 February 2012
| Contact Details: | Jeff Cook 6942 1950 or 0400 123075 |
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The Bowling Association of the Railway Institute from NSW, New Zealand, Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia will be holding a carnival at Forster Bowling Club from 12 February to 23 February 2012. There will be about 180 participants If you enjoy watching a game of bowls, feel free to come along and enjoy the spectacle.
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Nasho's Remembrance Day
Date: Tues 14 February 2012
Venue: Little Street Memorial Forster
| Contact Details: | Bob Russell 6555 3274 |
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Great Lakes Sub Branch of the National Servicemen's Association will be holding a service for Remembrance Day on February 14th at the Little Street Memorial commencing at 10am for 10.30am. A light lunch will be served at Club Forster after the service. Everyone welcome!
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World Boxing Organisation Welterweight Title - Club Forster
Date: Sat 18 February 2012
Venue: Club Forster
| Contact Details: | Club Forster 6591 6591 |
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The biggest fight card in Forster's history will take place on February 18 at Club Forster. Chad 'Hollywood' Bennett, Newcastle's two time World Boxing Foundation welterweight champion will defend his World Boxing Organisation Oriental junior welterweight title again Thailand's Sapapetch Sorsakorat. A boxing exhibition is also planned at Stocklands Forster during Bennett's 10 day stay prior to the match. For tickets and more info, contact Club Forster.
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'Battle of the Boats' - Pacific Palms Surf Boat Carnival 2011
Date: Sat 25 & Sun 26 February 2012
Venue: Elizabeth Beach, Pacific Palms
| Contact Details: | Mark Martin 02 6554 0757 |
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The Battle of the Boats is one of the largest surf boat Carnivals in NSW and has given pacific Palms its largest annual event. Boat crews from all over the state including Queensland and Victoria come to compete in this award winning carnival. The carnival has deservedly gained a reputation as a well run event in a beautiful part of the world. It provides crews with top level competition leading into State and Aussies titles.
More info on www.pacificpalmssurfclub.com
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Events March 2012
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Clean Up Australia Day
Date: Sun 4 March 2012
Venue: Throughout the Great Lakes
| Contact Details: | Great Lakes Council - Tammy Callaghan 02 6591 7353 |
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Clean Up Australia is calling on all communities throughout the nation to get involved and help reduce the 16 million tonnes of rubbish that is either being dumped in the environment of sent to landfill where it cannot be recycled. If you would like to volunteer and help make a difference to our beautiful waterways and parklands, get a group together and contact Tammy.
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Forster Fishing Carnival 2012
Date: Thurs 8 - Sun 11 March 2012
Venue: Reserve Rd Forster
| Contact Details: | Tony Elkins, Forster Estuary Charters - Phone 0427 431 131 |
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The waters of Wallis Lake, the surrounding headlands and beaches with their offshore reefs offer competing anglers some of the best competitive Sportfishing grounds in NSW. The Forster Fishing Carnival is back & bigger than ever!
With some fantastic fishing, great prizes & plenty to keep the whole family entertained ~ what are you waiting for - fill out your entry form & book your holiday to Forster Tuncurry today!
» full event program & entry forms
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2012 VB Gold Cup Day - Tuncurry Races
Date: Sat 10 March 2012
Venue: Tuncurry Racecourse
| Contact Details: | Gary McQuillan 0418 677056 |
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The Tuncurry/Forster Jockey Club is very happy to announce that another race meeting will be held on Saturday 10 March. Come along, glam up to witness the running of the 2012 VB Gold Cup Day. At the track gates open at 10am with free buses running every half hour from Forster Tuncurry. The club is also going to hold a 'Fashions on the Field' day to celebrate the running of this race with prizes for both ladies and gents from some of the best fashion shops in the twin towns. BYO umbrella/chair but NO BYO alcohol or tents. Food and drink will be available. General entry - members/pensioners $10, non members $15. Under 18 Free - must be with an adult. Pavilion entry - members, pensioner and children $40 non members $45.
Tickets on sale now - contact Chris or Marg on 6554 9686, 6550 2123 or 0429 967 823
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Motorfest 2012 - Tea Gardens Hawks Nest
Date: Sat 10 March 2012
Venue: Myall Park Sports Reserve Hawks Nest
| Contact Details: | Juergen Seil 4997 0014 or Phil Hoare 4997 0082 |
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Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Motor Club will be holding their 10th Anniversary Motorfest 2012 on Saturday 10 March at the Myall Park Sports Reserve at Hawks Next from approximately 10am - 1.30pm. There will be many display vehicles from different NSW Motoring Clubs with this motorfest being one of the largest rural events in NSW. There will be exhibits of Veteran, Vintage, Classic & Unique cars and Motorcycles of different models and makes. There will also be displays by the local Surf Lifesaving Club, Tea Gardens Fire Brigade, the Ambulance service, school banks and others. Food and drinks available.
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The Viking Six-a-Side Football Challenge 2012
Date: Sat 10 & Sun 11 March 2012
Venue: Boronia Park, Forster
| Contact Details: | Paul Sandilands 0427 592 137 or Jarrad on 0419 532 942, paul@thevikings.org.au |
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Now in its 20th year, this annual six-a-side soccer competition saw 100 teams (both men and women) compete for winners honours in 2011. Regarded as one of the best of its type in NSW, games are quick, exciting and very competitive. Free entertainment provided on the Saturday night.
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Wallamba & District 100th Annual Show 2012
Date: Saturday 10 March 2012
Venue: Nabiac Showground
| Contact Details: | Bev Harris 02 6554 1646 |
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This is a great family day out at a rural show with a full program of ring events, rodeo, pavilion displays, show jumping, dog show, grand parade led by Light Horse Brigade members, children's activities and a fireworks finale at 8.30pm. Horse events commence 8am including dressage and sporting as well as the championship dog show. There will be a "Monster Demolition Derby" at 6.30pm to raise funds for the Childrens Ward of the Manning Base Hospital by way of an auction and raffling of cars - the winners of the cars can drive in the Derby.
Come dressed in 'Fashions of the Day - circa 1912-1920' to win prizes. Visit Sideshow Alley, Down Under Reptiles - watch Stilt Walking and so much more!!
Gates open 8am - close 10pm
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'Pacifica' - Old Time Music Hall
Date: Fri 16 - Sat 17 March 2012
| Contact Details: | Janice 6554 0914 |
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Dont miss this great event. Head to Pacific Palms Players Community Concert on 16th and 17th March for a great night out. Old time favourites performing. If you would like more information please contact Janice on 6554 0914.
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Bulahdelah Rock, rattle 'n' roll classic autofest 2012
Date: Saturday 17th March 2012
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Get your motors running..... Bulahdelah rock, rattle 'n' roll classic autofest is on again!!! Saturday 17th March will see hot rods, vintage, veteran & classic cars, trucks, motorcycles and tractors cruise into town from as far away as the Queensland border and NSW South Coast. If last year's turn out is anything to go by it will be one heck of a show. Together will market stalls, food, live music, giveaways and fun & games for the kids there'll certainly be no shortage of things to do. Extra special features at this year's show will include special guests, animal rides, trike rides and a few extra suprises as well( something special might just drop out of the sky) Festivities kick off at 10am in Meade St behind bulahdelah shops. Entry is a gold coin donation.
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Forster Tuncurry Boardriders Association - Regional Development Series
Date: Sat 17 & Sun 18 March 2012
Venue: One Mile Beach
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Forster Tuncurry Boardriders Association will be holding a Regional development series on 17 & 18 March at One Mile Beach where some of the world's best riders will be attending to help out with development. For more information, contact the above. Come and learn some new skills!
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Bulahdelah Hill Climb
Date: Sun 18 March 2012
Venue: Wootton Way (old Pacific Hwy)
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On Sunday 18 March the Bulahdelah Hillclimb will be staged. This event will be held on the Wootton Way (Old Pacific Highway) - the 1.15km course will see cars racing against the clock in a single car speed event. Gates open 8am and event starts 10am.
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Great Lakes 30th Open Art Exhibition 2012
Date: Sat 31st Mar- Sun 15th Apr 2012
| Contact Details: | 02 6557 2880 |
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This year offers an array of traditional and contemporary works of many expressive and challenging subjects. Open to all this exhibition draws entries from around Australia. All artwork for sale. Gallery opens 10am-4pm daily. For more information please call 02 6557 2880
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King of the Krater 2012
Date: Date to be confirmed 2012
Venue: Tuncurry Skate Park
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Skaters and BMX riders will battle it out again at this annual King of the Krater event. With seven categories including, for the first time, Open Scooters this is one competition not to miss!
The competition will kick off at 10.30am with registrations taken from 8am - 10am.
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Events April 2012
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COSY Up Competition
Date: Fri 6th- Mon 9th April 2012
| Contact Details: | Marg 6555 3230 or Sue 6554 6108 |
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Create a Cosy, any style or material. Enter the competition, win cash prizes, most creative, most popular, most innovative. Entries at Marine Rescue Forster before April 4th. Entry cost is $5. For more information please call Marg or Sue. The Cosy Up Exhibition will run between April 6th and April 9th. All proceeds to Marine Rescue Forster-Tuncurry. This Competition is sponsored by Gloria Jeans Wharf St Forster.
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Myall Community Art & Craft Centre Open Day & Myall Coast Rotary Annual Book Sale
Date: Sat 7 & Sun 8 April 2012
| Contact Details: | Rotary book sale - John 4997 1722 (a/h) |
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The Myall Community Art and Craft Centre is holding an Open Day on Easter Saturday from 10am - 4.30pm at 245 Myall St., Tea Gardens (behind the Information Centre). Also on Easter Saturday and Sunday, the Myall Coast Rotary Annual Book Sale will be held at the Community Hall in Booner St., Hawks Nest from 9am-4pm on Saturday and 9am-2pm on Sunday with all proceeds to charities. So cast a thoughtful eye over your home libary or the pile of books in the garage and decide which can be put to better use by recycling them through the book sale. A pick up can be arranged by calling John on the above number.
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Music in the Back Paddock - Great Lakes Winery
Date: Date to be confirmed 2012
| Contact Details: | Great Lakes Winery 4997 7255 |
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Come and enjoy Music in the Back Paddock at Great Lakes Winery with the local, acclaimed musicians of the Shane McLeay Band on Sunday 8 April at 11am. Gate fee is $15 for adults; Children under 15 are free. Food and drinks are available or bring a picnic. Bring a rug or a chair, take your place in the paddock, sample some refreshingly delicious Great Lakes Wines, kick back with tasty Comboyne Culture cheese plates and have a great day!!! A bus can be booked and will pick up from Pacific Palms, Forster, Tuncurry, Blackhead turnoff, Taree & Nabiac for $20 return trip....just ring Steve 0411 568022 as bookings are essential for this service.
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Rock to Rock Ocean Swim 2012
Date: Sun 8 April 2012
Venue: Elizabeth Beach, Pacific Palms
| Contact Details: | Pat Powell 02 6554 2058 or Mark Martin 02 6554 0757 |
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Welcome to the 13th Annual Rock to Rock Ocean Swim. Enjoy a 1.5km swim at one of the most beautiful beaches you will ever visit, one of the famed "North Coast - north-facing-beaches" which means it is sheltered from the vicissitudes of the nasty weather. FREE BBQ is included in the cost of entry. The late start (12noon), means it's easily done as a day trip from Sydney. Get there before 11 and avoid the late fee entry price rise!
More info on www.pacificpalmssurfclub.com
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Rotary Club of Forster on Wallis Annual Duck Race
Date: Sun 8 April 2012
Venue: Memorial Drive, Forster
| Contact Details: | Deborah Gordon 0422 228483 |
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Come along to Forster's Annual Duck Race on Easter Sunday in Breckenridge Channel off Memorial Drive Forster behind Westpac at 11.45pm. Aimed at the individual or family, in particular children. Sponsor a duck and if it's first across the line you'll win first prize of $250 (second prize $150 and third $100). Purchase your ticket from the scouts who will be selling them around Forster Tuncurry in the weeks leading up to the annual Duck Race.
Local businesses also have the opportunity to be involved by sponsoring a duck in the 'Corporate Duck Race'. Tickets are $20 each with only 100 tickets available. First prize for this race is $300.
Monies raised will support Scouts, Rural Fire Brigade, Christchurch Earthquake Appeal and othe Rotary projects.
Watch your duck race to the finishing line along with 1000 other yellow plastic ducks!
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Wallis Lake Fishermen's Co-op Annual Open Day
Date: Date to be confirmed 2012
| Contact Details: | Wallis Lake Fishermens Co-Op, Ray St., Tuncurry 6554 6402 |
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Wallis Lake Fishermen's Co-Op is having their Annual Open Day with: free fish tasting on the wharf; free Co-Op tours (11,12 and 1pm); giveaways; huge discounts from 11am - 2pm. Everyone welcome!!
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Regional Junior Touch Football Championships 2012 -
Date: Sat 14 & Sun 15 April 2012
Venue: Tuncurry Sporting Complex
| Contact Details: | Regional Junior Touch Football Championships 2012 |
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The NSWTA have announced that the 14/16/18's Junior Regional Titles for 2012 will be held on Saturday 14 and Sun 15 April at Forster/Tuncurry. the venue will be the Tuncurry Sporting Complex in Beach Street.
More info soon.....
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2012 ANZ Forster Optus Tour Tournament
Date: Sun 15 - Wed 18 April 2012
Venue: Forster Tennis Club
| Contact Details: | Fiona Jude 02 6555 7270 |
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Come along and see the Tennis stars of the future!
The ANZ Forster Optus Tour Tournament is open to juniors from 10yrs to 18yrs in NSW. With Ranking Points up for grabs it's an important event on the Junior Tennis Circuit.
» read more
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2012 Dorsal Club 2 Club Ocean Swim
Date: Sun 15 April 2012
Venue: Forster
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This swim is a ripper and is fast becoming known as one of the late season classics. Swimmers will traverse the length of One Mile Beach from Cape Hawke Surf Club before rounding Bennett's Head, swimming past the Tanks and Pebbly Beach to finish on Forster Main Beach approximately 3.8km later. There is also a shorter 1km swim from Pebbly Beach to Main Beach on offer for those who do not wish to take on the main event. Spectators can view the swim along the coastal walkways - well worth the walk as it offers great views of the swimmers & the coastline. Start times - 8:00am (250m); 8.30am (1km) & 10:30am (3.8km). Entries close on line (www.oceanswims.com) midnight 11th April or register at Forster SLSC Main Beach on Saturday 14th april 8.30am - 9.30am. Separate categories for male & female.
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Gloria Jean's 5km Run for Fun 2012
Date: Sun 15 April 2012
Venue: Main Beach, Forster
| Contact Details: | Forster Tri Club 02 6553 8029 |
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Enjoy a scenic 5km run starting at Gloria Jean's in Blows Lane, runners head north along Memorial Drive, under the bridge, along the pathway adjacent to the marina and along the breakwall, then head along the gravel track to Forster Surf Club and along the beachfront to the Bullring, up North St and into the reserve to the playground. Return along the same route to finish at Gloria Jean's. Then kick back, relax and enjoy a coffee. Presentation commences after the last runner finishes. There's a race category for every age & ability! Heaps of prizes, but race limited to 100 competitiors.
Entry forms available at Gloria Jean's or Enter on line at www.forstertriclub.com.au Late entries taken at race check-in between 6.30am and 7.15am. Registration from at Main Beach, Forster. Race starts at 7.30am.
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Great Lakes 30th Open Art Exhibition
Date: Date to be confirmed 2012
Venue: Great Lakes Art Gallery, Lake St, Forster
| Contact Details: | Vicki Bullard 02 6554 5955, Helen Cooper 02 6555 6307 |
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The Great Lakes Art Society presents the 30th Great Lakes Open Art Exhibition & Sale of over 200 paintings. Prizes for each of the award categories total $5800, with an overall Major Award of $1000 for the winning work. All works are new and have not been shown at the gallery prior to this exhibition.
Official opening & presentation of awards will take place on during the exhibition. Tickets $5 includes drinks & finger food. Admission to exhibition is free.
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Homebase Youth Service - Indent Open Day 2011
Date: Date to be confirmed 2012
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Attention all musos, artsy, creative or enthusiastic people in the area! On Thursday 19th April, head to 'The Loop' in South Street, Tuncurry for the 2012 Indent Open Day. We will have a number of local guest speakers and a range of practical activities for you to 'try out' being involved before making a commitment.. Please contact Corrine to register your interest.
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Anzac Day March & Services - Forster/Tuncurry
Date: Wed 25 April 2012
| Contact Details: | Club Forster 6591 6591 |
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The Anzac Day Service & March planned for Forster Tuncurry is:
6am - Dawn Service Memorial Park; 10.15am March starts behind the Westpac Bank, Memorial Drive, Forster continues towards the bridge and back down Wharf Street; 11am - Service Memorial Park, Little St., Forster.
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Stroud Agricultural Show 2012
Date: Date to be confirmed 2012
Venue: Stroud Showground
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The Annual Stroud Show is one of the few traditional two day Agricultural Shows still in existence. Pavilion displays of needlework and craft, cookery, art flowers, wine & beer are still traditional crowd pleasers and provide entrants with a showcase for their talents. Stroud Show combines the wonderful traditions of a country show with cattle events, ute muster, campdraft & rodeo, show jumping, demolition derby with much fun and entertainment for all the family...
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Autumnfest
Date: Sat 28 - Sun 29 April 2012
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AutumnFest is destined to become the premier Kustom Kultur Weekend on the Mid North Coast starting on Saturday at 5pm from the beautiful foreshores of Forster, hotrods, bike chopper and utes of all kinds will cruise to the Manning 45 mins away to the Taree Race Track. Come and visit the Tattoo Pavilion, Snake Charmer Choppers will be on hand on Sunday...there will be kids entertainment all day.
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Triathlon NSW Club Championships 2012
Date: Sat 28 - Sun 29 April 2012
| Contact Details: | Great Lakes Tourism 6554 8799 |
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Forster Tuncurry is the new home of the Triathlon NSW Club Championships and is the second largest triathlon event on the NSW calendar. On 28th April over 1000 athletes will be racing in this event celebrating the end of the triathlon season.
More details soon......
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Events May 2012
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Myall Classic Golf Tournament 2012
Date: Wed 2 - Sun 6 May 2012
Venue: Hawks Nest Golf Club, Sanderling Avenue
| Contact Details: | Hawks Nest Golf Club, 02 4997 0145 |
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Come and play (or just spectate) at the annual Myall Classic Golf Championships at Hawks Nest Golf Club. Hawks Nest is a championship rated 18 hole course with an ACR of 71 and is probably the finest wet weather course in the Newcastle district. Set in a beautiful tranquil natural bushland, the club offers modern clubhouse facilties and always a warm welcome!
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Mothers Day Carvery Luncheon - Club Forster
Date: Sun 13 May 2012
| Contact Details: | Club Forster 6591 6591 |
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Club Forster will be holding a very special Mothers Day Carvery Luncheon on Sunday13th May in the Wallis Lake Room at 12 noon with a free glass of 'bubbly' on arrival. Entertainment will be provided by the popular Rod Murray. Bookings required. Cost per adult is $27.50; child 5-12 -$15; Under 5 is free.
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Mothers Day Lunch - Tuncurry Bowling Club
Date: Sun 13 May 2012
| Contact Details: | Tuncurry Bowling Club 6554 6477 |
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We all know every day shoud be Mother's Day so get in early and book your space at the Tuncurry Bowling Club. Executive Chef Terrianne has selected an exciting menu with our popular 1/2 and full lobstes mornay, barramundi with mango & hollandaise sauce to the traditional roast dinners - steaks, pastas & chicken dishes. Entertainment by popular group "Slick Licks" will create a unique atmosphere. For more information and bookings contact Reception.
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Learn how to play Bridge
Date: Tues 15 May - Tues 17 July 2012
Venue: Great Lakes Bridge Club, Club House, 34 Lake Street, Forster
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Ever wanted to play Bridge? Enjoy a mental challenge? Want to keep your brain active? Looking for entertainment & intelligent card game? Enjoy friendly competition? Bridge could be the game for you! Great Lakes Bridge Club will be running a 10 week course of lessons. Lessons will be held every Tuesday at 1:30pm (2-3 hours). Cost is $50 including tuition, reference book and afternoon tea.
So come along and try your hand at this world-renowned dementia beater!
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Events June 2012
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Pacific Palms Art Festival 2012
Date: Date to be confirmed 2012
Venue: Pacific Palms Community Centre
| Contact Details: | Frances Geyer 0427 555 601 |
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This annual exhibition and sale of art works is held each June long weekend at the Pacific Palms Community Centre. This year will be the 19th exhibition and has become a well known and visited event. Works are received from the local and wider community of artists with total prize money of $5000 this year. Opening night on Friday 10th is always a great social event.
Exhibition will be open to the public on: Saturday & Sunday 9am - 4pm.
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Twin Town Tennis Club Open & Junior Tennis Tournament 2011
Date: Fri 8 - Mon 11 June 2012
Venue: Twin Towns Tennis Club Tuncurry
| Contact Details: | Darren Nash 02 6554 5496 |
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Over $5000 in cash & prizes are up for grabs at this prestigious tournament. Sponsored by the Bellevue Hotel Motel and sanctioned by Tennis NSW. Events range from Open Mens & Ladies Singles, Open Ladies & Mens Doubles, Special Mens & Ladies Singles & Doubles, B & C Grade & Junior Events.
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Great Lakes Orchid Society - Orchid Show
Date: Sat 9 & Sun 10 June 2012
Venue: Forster Primary School, Head St ., Forster
| Contact Details: | Roy Difford 6554 6209 |
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Come along to the Great Lakes Orchid Society show to be held on Saturday and Sunday of the June long weekend in the MPC Hall of Forster Primary School, Head St., Forster from 9am - 4pm. Showing off the intricacies of this spectacular and popular flower. Entry is free
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Mid Coast Ford Motorfest 2012
Date: Sun 10 June 2012
Venue: John Wright Park, Tuncurry
| Contact Details: | Ray 02 6557 5567 |
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Come along and view all types of early model transport at the annual Midcoast Ford Motorfest held at John Wright Park, Tuncurry. The event has no entry fee and is open to all forms of road transport. Trophies are on offer. The event is managed by the Great Lakes Historic Automobile Club.
From 9am to 2.30pm
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Music In the Back Paddock - Great Lakes Winery
Date: Sun 10 June 2012
Venue: Great Lakes Winery, 115 Herivals Rd, Wootton
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Featuring Matt Zarb and Minnie Marks - barefoot, guitar playing, rascals..... Bring a rug or chair, take your place in the paddock, sample delicious Great Lakes wines, kick back with a Comboyne Culture cheese plate and have a great day. Food & Drinks available or bring a picnic.
Gate Opens at 11.30am. Gate fee - Adults $15; kids under 15 - Free.
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Events July 2012
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Crazy Day 2012
Date: Thur 5 July 2012
Venue: Forster & Tuncurry Shopping Areas
| Contact Details: | Great Lakes Advocate 02 6554 6688 |
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Bargains all the way at the Annual Crazy Shopping Day. With sales and specials to be found throughout town - Forster Shopping Village, Wharf Street and Tuncurry. Entertainment and fun for everyone with a jumping castle, rides, clowns and much more. Wharf St will be closed for what is the towns biggest trading day of the year.
Free bus services from Gloucester, Taree, Pacific Palms, Bulahdelah, Old Bar and Wingham. You'd be crazy to miss it!!!!
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Forster Keys Family Fun Weekend 2011
Date: Date to be confirmed 2012
Venue: Elizabeth Reserve - Forster Keys
| Contact Details: | Fred Williams 6554 9067, Peter Brown 02 6555 5737 |
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A massive weekend of family entertainment & fun. Saturday - 11am start, power boat preview, practice and heats, races, displays, vintage boats.
Sunday - 9am start, market stalls, rides, dragon boats, dog show, kiddies games, classic cars, veteran bikes, belly dancing, Zumba & body pumping, kiddies ride-on cars, face painting, jumping castle, childrens slide, merry-go-round Big BBQ, and entertainment all day!!, Sunday afternoon will see the power boats take the water with all the thrills and plenty of noise! - there's something for all members of the family.
Food and refreshments will be available on both days. Free off street parking will be provided on the reserve at Elizabeth Parade. So, put the dates on your calendar and tell all your friends.
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NSW Junior & Senior Country Tennis Titles 2011
Date: (date to be confirmed) 2012
Venue: Forster Tennis Club
| Contact Details: | Warren Wilson 02 6555 8999 |
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Conducted for NSW country based players only, this annual event has a long and memorable history and has great tradition in the tennis world. The mens open singles having been won in past years by many Australian representatives including Davis Cup Players like Jason Stoltenberg and Mark Edmonson.
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Tuncurry Forster Rotary Giant Book Fair 2012
Date: Sat 7 - Mon 10 July 2012
Venue: Forster Public School
| Contact Details: | Peter Dreise 02 6554 7643 or John Bosward 02 6554 8684 |
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This years annual book fair promises to be better than ever. Well over 30,000 along with hundreds more records, tapes, CDs, DVDs, magazines and other item are expected. Any books donated by the public can be left in collection boxes located at the following venues: Commonwealth Bank, Wharf St & Stockland Centre, Fairway Hair Affair, Forster, Tuncurry Craft Shop, Manning St., Great Lakes Tyrepower, Tuncurry; No Bull Gourmet Meats, Forster Keys. Collections of large quantities of books can be arranged by calling either Peter or John on the above numbers. The rotary club urges the Great Lakes community to get behind this huge humanitarian fundraising initiative.
Sat & Sun 9am - 4pm and Mon 9am - 12 noon.
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Wallambah-Nabiac Junior Rodeo Championships
Date: Date to be confirmed 2012
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The Wallambah-Nabiac Junior Campdraft will be held commencing 9th July and finishing on 15th July at the Nabiac Showground. Details on www.abcra.com.au but more information will follow soon.......
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Stroud International Brick & Rolling Pin Throwing Contest 2011
Date: Sat 21 July 2012
Venue: Stroud Showground
| Contact Details: | Peter Dickinson 02 4994 9198 |
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2012 marks the 52nd annual festival held between the four townships of STROUD in Canada, UK, USA and Australia. This annual event is held on the third Saturday each year in each of the countries, and results compiled on an international basis following the event. Here in Stroud the day commences at 10.30am with a procession through the main street led by International Town Crier Mr. Graham Keating, to the showground where the day's activities will take place. A program of events such as wood chopping, tug-o-war, market stalls, professional foot races and other novelty events then takes place throughout the day. A truly unique & thoroughly entertaining day out!
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Forster Tennis Club Open Seniors Tournament 2021
Date: Fri 27- Sun 30 July 2012
Venue: Forster Tennis Club
| Contact Details: | The Clubhouse 02 6554 9120, ftcinc@bigpond.com or Bob Gorman 02 6557 2474 |
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This tennis tournament is open to all players 35 years and over. Events staged are singles, mens and ladies doubles and mixed doubles. Matches will be played on 30 synthetic grass and European clay courts in the Forster district. Players should check their venue the day prior to their event.
Entry forms are available from Forster Tennis Club.
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Events August 2012
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Myall Stages Rally 2012
Date: Date to be confirmed 2012
Venue: Bulahdelah
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Held in the forests around Bulahdelah , the 2012 Myall Stages Rally has been upgraded to a NSW State Championship round with a Clubman event held at the end for those competitors who want to have fun. Myall Stages is also the only club rally in NSW which provides an opportunity for drivers to develop their pace noting skills. Rally Headquarters will be located at Bulahdelah Showground, Prince Street.
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4th Annual Wootton Working Dog Trials
Date: Date to be confirmed 2012
| Contact Details: | Nell 49977102 or 0407 7879210 or Zac 0412 496568 |
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The 4th Annual Wootton Working Dog Trials will be held on Saturday18th and Sunday 19th August at 105 Wattley Hill Road, Wootton at 7am. Canteen facilities are available. For more information, contact one of the phone numbers listed above.
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PGA 72 Hole Championships - Hawks Nest Golf Club
Date: Mon 20-Thur 23 August 2012
| Contact Details: | Hawks Nest Golf Club 4997 0740 |
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Hawks Nest Golf Club will be the home of the NSW/ACT PGA Trainee 72 hole Championships for the next three years. The club is a championship rated 18 hole course with an ACR of 71. The course is surrounded by lush vegetation and wildlife including many birds, some dingoes and the occasional koala. There is a modern clubhouse and the club maintains a hire fleet of Yamaha electric golf carts for use by members and visitors. Entry forms available from the club.
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Events September 2012
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Spring Fair - Uniting Church
Date: Sat 1 September 2012
| Contact Details: | Jan & Alf 6555 7219 |
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On Saturday 1st September head to the Uniting Church, Lake St, Forster between 8:30am to 1pm to enjoy the Spring Fair - Crafts and Gifts, Plants, BBQ, Cakes, White elephant stall, Devonshire Tea and so much more!!
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Forster Running Festival
Date: Sun 11 September 2012
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A love of running and a gap in the sporting calendar has spurred a local triathlete to get Forster's first running festival organise in 2011. So the Secondl Forster Running Festival will be held on Sunday Septembe 9 centred around Main Beach and will include a children's fun run/walk, a ten km run and a 21.2km half marathon. If running isn't your favourite pastime join the 3km charity walk by entering online www.forsterrunningfestival.com.au .The courses will follow the lake and ocean during the one day festival with locals already in training for the crowning jewel - the half marathon. The organisers are expecting more entries than last year (over 600 in 2011). For more Information, contact Peter Camilleri at petercam@irpimus.com.au
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Stroud Rodeo & Campdraft 2012
Date: Fri 14 & Sat 15 September 2012
Venue: Stroud Showground - Cowper Street
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The Stroud Rodeo is included in the top 10 rodeo events in Australia, attracting 800 competitors and 1000 entries, competing in Bullriding, Bronc Riding, Bulldogging and Barrel Racing. There will also be a campdraft on the Friday commencing at 6.30am until about 4pm coinciding with the Rodeo and Live Entertainment with Fully Licenced Bar. The Rodeo will be on Saturday commencing 10.30am until 8pm. Admission: Adults $12, Children $6 (15yrs & under) ~ No Concessions.
Date for your diary for 2012 - 14th September
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Bulahdelah Hill Climb
Date: Sun 23 September 2012
Venue: Wootton Way (old Pacific Highway)
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On Sunday 23 September the Bulahdelah Hillclimb will be staged. This event will be held on the Wootton Way (Old Pacific Highway) - the 1.15km course will see cars racing against the clock in a single car speed event. Gates open 8am and event starts 10am.
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Forster Film Festival 2012
Date: Sat 29 September - Mon 1 October 2012
Venue: Coastal Patrol Building, Forster Breakwall
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Now in its 6th Year the Forster Film Festival is considered one of the premier film festivals in regional Australia. And this year the Festival will again showcase an inspired program of entertaining & thought-provoking short films from around the world as well showing original locally made productions. For session times, please visit the website www.forsterfilmfestival.com.au
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Great Lakes Orchid Society - Orchid Show
Date: Sat 29 & Sun 30 September 2012
Venue: Forster Primary School, Head St., Forster
| Contact Details: | Roy Difford 6554 6209 |
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Come along to the Great Lakes Orchid Society Orchid Show to be held on the October long weekend in the MPC Hall of Forster Primary School, Head St., Forster from 9am - 4pm. There will be approximately 200+ spectacular orchids on display showing off the intricacies of this popular flower. There will be orchids for sale, potting demonstrations, advice on growing these plants and free plants for kids.
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Stroud Country Fair & Heavy Horse Show
Date: Sat 29 & Sun 30 September 2012
Venue: Main street of Stroud and Stroud Showground
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Come along to the beautiful and historic village of Stroud this Long Weekend, for fresh produce, market stalls, art exhibition, open gardens, mock trial, jumping castle, facepainting, Bush Poetry recital and a wonderful Heavy Horse Show, with vintage car display and live auction of bric-a-brac, plus more! See our website for full details: www.visitstroudvalley.com.au
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The Professionals Weekend of Surf 2012
Date: Sat 29 & Sun 30 September 2012
Venue: Main Beach, Forster
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Come & view some amazing action at this years Surf Life Saving Carnival Main Beach Forster. Saturday will see an Ironman Event for Under 15's, with 2 laps of the course for Nippers & 1 for Masters. The standard Surf Carnival format resumes for Sunday, with a March Past at 8:30am. Entries & payments to be submitted by Monday 24 September. Late entries will be accepted from 9am - 10am on Saturday 29th and from 7.30am - 8.30am on Sunday 30th September.. Late entries will incur an additional fee of $5 per competitor. Further information on www.forsterslsc.com Even if you are not taking part, come and spend some time watching this event.....you won't be disappointed.
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Wildcat Regatta 2012
Date: Sat 29 September - Mon 1 October 2012
Venue: Great Lakes Sailing Club - near Forster
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Celebrating its 41st Birthday this year - the Wildcat Regatta has achieved legendary status as the most popular and "must do" regatta amongst catamaran sailors along Australia's east coast. No other regatta draws as many competitors to the one event with entrants including Olympic, World & National Champions. One not to miss!
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Wood & Quilt Expo 2012
Date: Sat 29 September - Mon 1 October 2012
Venue: Holy Name School Hall, Forster
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Seaside Heritage Quilters and Manning Valley Woodworkers present a joint exhibition of their members work. This will run from 9.30 - 4pm on Sat & Sun and 9.30am - 2.30pm on Mon over the long weekend. Quilting & Woodworking demonstrations daily, sales, raffles and yummy bites are available. Free Admission.
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Blessing of the Fleet 2012
Date: Sun 30 September 2012
Venue: Tuncurry Waterfront - near Fish Co-op
| Contact Details: | Maria Mammi, 02 6555 7454 |
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'The Blessing of the Fleet' originated in Molfetta, Italy and came to Tuncurry 46 years ago. Following a 9am special mass at Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Tuncurry, the Italian community leads a colourful procession through the streets of Tuncurry to the waterfront carrying a statue of Madonna Dei Martiri, patroness of fishermen. There, a decorated trawler escorts the Madonna and Father Kevin Corrigan to the waiting fleet in the channel. This spectacular procession is a must see on the long weekend.
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Events October 2012
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Tea Gardens Grange Art Exhibition 2012
Date: Date to be confirmed 2012
| Contact Details: | Jerry Guinness 4997 2953 or jerry.guinness@bigpond.com
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The Tea Gardens Grange Art Exhibition for 2012 will be displayed at the Tea Gardens Grange Country Club, 33/93 Spinifex Ave., Tea Gardens and is open to the public from Saturday 2nd October to Sunday October. There will be over 300 art works on display by 114 artists.
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Forster Triathlon Festival 2012
Date: Sat 20 & Sun 21 October 2012
Venue: Forster
| Contact Details: | Great Lakes Tourism 02 6554 8799 |
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The passionate sport of triathlon will again return to the birth place of Australian Ironman at Forster. While most events around the country cater for the elitist and seasoned age groupers, the weekend activities will focus on the family with an event schedule to suit ALL levels of fitness and all ages. Saturday will have events in and around Main Beach Forster and Sunday will host an Olympic distance race. It is expected that over 1000 athletes will take part in this weekend.
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Events November 2012
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Summer Classics - Hawks Nest Golf Club
Date: Sun 11 - Fri 16 November 2012
Venue: Hawks Nest Golf Club
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The Summer Classics event will be held at the Hawks Nest Golf Club. Program of events include Sunday 11th Medley Team Stableford (2 Scores) - Single in conjuction; Monday 12th Single Stableford - 1st round of *Summer Classic 2BBB in conjuction; Tuesday 13th Single Stableford - 2nd round of Summer Classic 2BBB in conjuction; Wednesday 14th Rest Day; Thursday 15th Single Stableford - Final Round of *Summer Classic in 2BBB in conjuction; Thursday Evening Dinner Dance/Presentation; Friday 16th Medley Team Stableford (1+2+3) + Long & Straight Drives Nearest Pins and Ball Comps each day.
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Bulahdelah Show 2012
Date: Fri 18 & Sat 19 November 2012
Venue: Bulahdelah Showground
| Contact Details: | Bernadette Newton, Bulahdelah Show Society 4997 4392
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This annual Agricultural Show incorporates a full program of ring events, wood chopping, rodeo, working cattle dog trials, whipcracking, junior showgirl competition, pavilion displays, pet show, music, evening entertainment & children’s activities.
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