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Saturday, 21 March - 1.00pm (judging commences); 4.00pm (lectures and presentations); 7.00pm (dinner, Armidale Ex-services Memorial Club, 137 Dumaresq Street and presentations and photographs). Sunday, 22 March - 8.30-9.30pm (auction of quality Zebra Finches).
Patricia Piccinini - Every Heart Sings Join Skywhales Across Australia artist, Patricia Piccinini for a reading of her new book Every Heart Sings. Every Heart Sings follows the journey of the skywhale family and talks about nature, family, evolution, care and wonder. Published by the National Gallery of Australia, it is Patricia Piccinini’s first children’s book. The reading is most suited to children aged 4-7 years and their families.
We present to you the next in our Collaboration Series where we highlight phenomenal local people and business through workshops, talks and gatherings! For this one we are welcoming Kattie from New England Cake Co. to lead us in a delightful evening of cake decorating in an embroidery style theme. This is an evening for the romantics, the creatives, and the lovers of all things sugar and cocktails. A hands-on cake decorating experience where indulgence meets artistry. You will be guided through […]
Showcasing Armidale's young rising stars! Launched by NECOM in 2022 in honour of its first string teacher, the late Marian Barford, this award supports senior students with the significant costs of furthering their musical development, with many recipients going on to study music at university.
Please bring a plate of goodies to share for supper. Tea and coffee will be provided - please bring your own cup. $1 raffles. Please note that our dances for next year will be held on 10 and 24 January, then back to normal. Just a reminder that Masonic Hall is an Aged Care Facility, so if feeling unwell, please do not attend. Please note some date changes for our dances in April and May. They are 11 April only […]
Your local Aero Club welcomes you to meet trainee and qualified pilots and instructors, talk about aeroplanes, view aircraft, sit in an aeroplane… and even fly one!* (*Flying with a qualified flight instructor as part of a Trial Instructional Flight package.) This is a great opportunity to learn more about aviation, including pathways to a career in the industry. Free sausage sizzle
A great day out for gardeners, nature lovers & locals. Program Guided Nursery Tours 10.45am – Nursery Tour 12.45pm – Nursery Tour Talks – Woodland Centre 10.00am – Choosing Natives Over Exotics (Dr Andrew Thornhill) 11.00am – What Is a Hybrid? The Good, the Bad & the Ugly (Dr Rose Andrews) 12:00pm – Dingoes (Dr Guy Ballard) 1.00pm – Bird Nesting Boxes (Angus Adair) Workshops 10.00–11.00am Mandala for Young Nature Lovers (meet at front gate (adult supervision required - Susan […]
Featuring new compositions from composers as far flung as Canada and the Ukraine, a feature tour through Spain, as well as some music from closer to home, the programme will spark your imagination to travel far beyond the whitewashed stone walls of McCrossin’s Mill. Sense the Mill resonate with colourful timbres & woven sonorities from their plucked strings & essences of cedar, spruce, rosewood & Fenland black oak… Hang on. Sorry about that. Steve drifted off and took a detour into […]
An afternoon of fun and good company: craft, food, Easter eggs, story.
In conjunction with the 47th Annual Rotary Club of Uralla Art Exhibition and Sale. Two-course meal with refreshments available to purchase - catering by Michael. Guest Speaker: Rachael Parsons, Director of New England Regional Art Museum. Music by Ian Willington. Please RSVP with any dietary requirements - 18 March
Peri Meni Program - hosted by Entity Health Your Peri-Meni Program team is here!! These local ladies will be delivering everything you need to tackle perimenopause like a queen. An evening for women, by women covering total health around all things perimenopause. With Allied Health professional delivering straight forward facts with no nonsense in a relaxed and safe environment. Live and anonymous Q&A on the night, with no women's health topic off limits. All attendees will leave with the exact […]
Great night of food, good music and company.
Yes, Banjo Paterson was in our town in 1900 or 1901 and now three-times Australian champion bush poet Gregory North will be presenting Banjo’s remarkable life and your favourite Paterson poems on the same day as Banjo was here 125 years ago. It is an extended version of a show Greg’s been performing for nine years in Winton, Queensland, the birthplace of Waltzing Matilda. It includes visuals, facts and poetry – a must for any Banjo Paterson fan. As well […]
The Expo Eve Dinner is a great way to begin your Expo weekend. Featuring New England produce, a New England-themed drinks menu and lots of local personality, it is just the ticket to getting your weekend off to the perfect start.
Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.
We are excited to be hosting a local Sheep Shearing Shed Tour and would love your support in sharing this unique experience with visitors to the region. This guided tour offers guests a rare look inside a working shearing shed and includes morning tea and lunch as part of the day - only 50 seats available, so bookings are essential - RSVP 20 March.
Experience a great line up of stallholders. The event will showcase some of the New England's finest local produce, wine, food, art and hand made products, for our Producers, Makers & Creators Expo. Each day will start with a warm welcome, our much loved free kids tent with creative activities, plenty of shady seating, a line up of talented musicians creating the perfect atmosphere, wine and beer tasting - as well as the option to purchase a glass with lunch […]
Let's party! Balcony open from 5.00pm. Great music and vibes. Drink specials - $6 (spirits), $8 (vodka Red Bull). Karaoke downstairs.
Armidale and New England Cat Club, affiliated with Cats NSW Inc., is holding a combined Pedigree and Companion Cat Show. It will be a six (6) Ring Australian Open-style Judging, plus a Ragdoll and Russian Specialty Rings to be judged on Saturday. Public is very welcome.
