Dance up a storm in Attunga
KICK up some dust for farmers struggling through drought at the Attunga Landcare Raindance.
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The reboot of the group came when residents realised a sense of community in the small town was slowly slipping away.
Plus, it was a good excuse to get off the farm and hopefully bring in some rain sheep and cattle farmer Lorraine Abra said.
Fire trucks, supper, snow cones, a sausage sizzle and entertainment are all on offer at the completely free event.
All crowds need to bring to the event is their own drinks.
- Saturday November 17 from 5pm at the Attunga Community Hall.
Brain Foundation Christmas Fair
You can pick up a unique Christmas gift while supporting a good cause on Sunday, at the Northwest Brain Foundation’s annual Christmas fair.
You’ll also be supporting research into diseases of the brain.
Last year the fair raised money to support a dementia research project.
This year the money will go towards a major research project on migraine.
- The Fair is on Sunday November 18, at the Tamworth Racecourse from 9am til 3pm.
- $3 entry, kids under 12 are free.
Black Gully Festival – Armidale
The 2018 Black Gully Festival will be held between 10am and 10pm on 17 November in the parklands behind New England Regional Art Museum and adjacent to the Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Keeping Place.
- The Creek Stage will showcase local acts from 10.20am.
- The front courtyard of NERAM will provide a stage for acoustic performers from 10.50am.
- ‘The Basement’ will showcase some talented younger performers from 2pm.
Read more here.
Tamworth colour run an inclusive event
The event will be held on Saturday from 10am, starting at the Bicentennial Park stage.
Casey Barnes to play at Iron Cowboy PBR at AELEC
Playing at the Iron Cowboy Professional Bull Riders show in Tamworth this weekend, Barnes said he’s excited to share his latest music with crowds.
“It’s sort of like the Nitro Circus of bull riding, they know how to put on a good show,” he said.
Read all about it here.
Brewfest – craft beer and food festival
When: Saturday November 17, 5pm til 9pm
Where: The grounds of the Scully Park Regional Sporting Precinct, Park Street Tamworth.
Cost: Tickets range from $10 for designated driver passes to $80.
More info here.
PBR Iron Cowboy – Tamworth AELEC
Some of the world’s best bull riding athletes, including Tamworth riders Ethan Watts and Lachlan Slade, will wow local audiences this Saturday November 17 when the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Monster Energy Tour: Iron Cowboy event hits Tamworth’s AELEC Arena, one week out from the PBR Grand Finals in Townsville.
When: Saturday November 17 @7.30pm
Where: Tamworth AELEC
- Platinum Reserved: $116.50
- Gold Reserved: $96.50
- Silver Reserved: $66.50
- Bronze Reserved: $46.50
- Bronze Family (2 Adults + 2 Children): $162
Event details here.
Further afield – Garden Party
Where: Andy’s Guesthouse @98 Queen Street Barraba
A relaxed evening in the garden of Andy’s Guesthouse enjoying a delicious casual meal prepared by Swan Fine Foods.
This is a BYO event so bring along your own drinks and picnic rug or chair.
As part of the Barraba Silo Project the two shortlisted artists will be showcased. $10 from each adult ticket sold will go directly to the public art silo project
For more info – call Karen Bishton 0429 647928
