Venue: Glen Innes Showgrounds

Contact Details:

Brenda Kniepp  Tel; 02 6732 1744

Originally run by the P and A Association, the Glen Innes Show has brought the community together since its inception in 1869. A blend of the best the country has to offer, with arts and craft, fairground rides, the latest in tractors, first class showjumping, an unrivalled cattle pavilion display, chooks, sheep, even sports shearing as well as a demolition derby, mechanical pavilion and trade expo. Wind down at the popular show bar, or enjoy a steak sandwich at the barbecue. Perhaps rest your feet at the historical tea-room and savour the old-fashioned meals and a fresh pot of tea, or just find a shady spot under the glorious avenue of trees lining the grounds and watch the world pass by.

email: gleninnesshowsociet@bigpond.com

www.gleninnes.com/showsociety

PO Box 145 Glen Innes NSW  2370

Venue: Inverell Art Gallery

Contact Details:

Inverell Art Gallery 5 Evans St Inverell NSW 2360 Ph/Fax: (02) 6722 4983

Wearable Art

The body becomes a canvas; where the lines of fashion, art and craft blur and merge. Individually designed pieces as a form of artistic self expression in the form of wearable art.

Competition & Exhibition

5th-31st March

The Theme - Famous Opera's

In conjunction with

Opera In The Paddock 2010 Event

at

The Inverell Art Gallery

Opening Friday 5th March at 6:30pm

$15p/p

Please join us also for the Pre recital Cocktail Evening on Friday 19th March at 4pm where some Wearable Artworks will be modelled.

Venue: Glen Innes and District Services Club

Contact Details:

Minerama PO BOX 309, GLEN INNES 2370 enquiries@minerama.com.au

Gems and minerals galore! Field trips are organised on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, book on the day. Information about these will be on website closer to the time. Market stall galore within the festival and tailgaters outside. Demonstrations and expert advice available. Click Here to visit the Minerama website

Don't miss out Minerama 2010 March 12 13 & 14

The date for Minerama 2011 is March 11 12 & 13

Venue: Glen Innes Showground

Contact Details:

www.relayforlife.org.au 1300 65 65 85

Relay For Life

Glen Innes

6pm Friday to 6pm Saturday

12th & 13th March 2010

Glen Innes Showground

Teams informations evenings:

Wednesday 16th December 2009 - 6pm Rememberance Room Glen Innes & District Services Club, Grey Street, Glen Innes

Wednesday 20th January 2010 - 6pm Rememberance Room Glen Innes & District Services Club, Grey Street, Glen Innes

Wednesday 17th February 2010 - 6pm Glen Innes Bowling Club 49 Macquarie Street, Glen Innes

Venue: Commercial Hotel, Deepwater, NSW

Contact Details:

For further information:-  www.deepwaterpoetrycompetition.com or Robert McPhee: P.O. Box 31, Deepwater, 2371 or  Ph/fax (02) 67 34 6202.

The Northern Tablelands Irish Association and The Commercial Hotel, Deepwater introduce the first Poetry Competition, "The Celtic & Chinese Tin Miner's Revue".  A Celebration in verse recognising the outstanding contibution by those involved in the mining of tin and associated minerals in the poineering history of the NSW Northern Tablelands.

PROGRAM: 

• Poet's Breakfast at 7AM;
• Performance poetry commencing 10AM, being one event for Traditional Verse, with Mining Theme - Prize Money $1,000,  NO Entry Fee. Top three to final (1st $700, 2nd $200, 3rd $100)
• Evening function with an Irish lilt.

WRITTEN COMPETITION:

In addition to the above program there will be Two Written Competitions for unpublished verse, written in the Ballad Style (rhyme & metre). There is $250 prize money for each of these events:

Written Competition 'A' The theme will be:- "MYSTERIOUS AUSTRALIA" - Relating to mysterious or unusual sightings, e.g  UFOs, Yowies, Chestnuts, etc and to include animals such as those surrounding the mystery of the 'EMMAVILLE PANTHER'. $5 entry fee

Written Competition 'B'- The theme relates to the pioneering period of early tin mining in Australia and the involvement of European &/or Chinese tin miners, a large percentage of European Miners being of Celtic Origin. $5 entry fee

Venue: Glencoe Sports Ground

Contact Details:

Helen Fenton (02) 67 33 3202

Glencoe Campdraft both days with childrens horse events on Saturday only.

Meals available on both days, Bar Facilities, Camp Oven dinner on Saturday Night with entertainment.  

Glencoe Sports Ground

New England Highway

GLENCOE NSW 2365

photo courtesy of the Glen Innes Examiner

Venue: Anzac Park, Glen Innes

Contact Details:

Jenny Hodder or Hazel Ogle (02) 67323837 AH (02) 67 32 5329

Second Sunday every month from 8.00AM to 12.00 Noon, Among the Artwork, Toys, Tools, Bric-A-Brac, Handcrafts, you may find an Elusive Treasure, Something Highly Individual and Original. Come and Browse, Visit a Cafe or Bakery, Meet Family and Friends, Enjoy the Friendly Environment.

Venue: Glen Innes Swim Centre

Contact Details:

Contact Bob Dent 6732 1495

Triathlon suitable for all ages and fittness levels.  3 grades available.  Registration 8.00am for an 8.30am start.  Contact Bob Dent 6732 1495

Venue: Australian Standing Stones

Contact Details:

Wendy Watts 02 67333274

Join us to celebrate Ireland's National Day 6.00pm to 6.30pm. Come and enjoy a speech and toast to St Patrick, then join in with us to sing the National Anthem whilst we lower the flag.

Venue: Sat 20th: Mimosa Delungra, Fri 19th: Inverell Town Hall

Contact Details:

Opera North West Ltd email: operainthepaddock@bigpond.com web: www.operinthepaddock.com.au phone: 1800 240 301

Opera In The Paddock 2010

" A night of magic under the stars"

A thrilling evening of arias and ensembles from opera, operetta and musicals presented by some of Australia's finest performers.

As dusk fall and the kookaburras take to their branches, the audience settles back to enjoy the unique atmosphere of Mimosa with its floodlit stately gums and near perfect natural acoustics. The peaceful valley provides a stunning backdrop to the evening's performance.

Twilight Recital 19 March Inverell Town Hall 6.15pm An hour recital of German and Italian song Tickets: $25 Special Opera & Recital Package $75 Bookings: Online: www.operainthepaddock Phone: 1800 240 301 Inverell Visitors Centre: 1800 067 626

Saturday 20th March Mimosa Delungra Ticket Prices: Adults: $55 Students & Children: $25  10% discount for groups of 20 or more adults Bookings: Online: www.operainthepaddock.com.au Inverell Visitors Centre: 1800 067 626 New England Credit Unions Accommodation, Coach & Ticket Enquiries Opera North West Ltd 1800 240 301 Glen Innes Visitors Centre (02) 6730 2400   GATES OPEN 4pm Performance commences 7pm BYOO seating, food, beverages BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

Venue: The Grounds of the Glen Innes Hospital

Contact Details:

Jan Sharman 02 67322001

The Saturday before Easter will be a great family fun day with stalls, food, dancing and activities for all the family. This is the main fundraiser for the hospital. All are Welcome.

Venue: The Glen Innes Bowling Club

Contact Details:

Front Office, Glen Innes Health Service Phone (02) 67 390 200

Glen Innes Hospital Ladies Auxiliary Will be Holding a Trivia Night At The Glen Innes Bowling Club On Saturday 27th March, 2010. Tables of Eight  - $10/Head. Super Provided - 6:30PM Start. Money Raised to Go Back to Hospital. Get a Team and Test your Knowledge Against Your Friends. Fun for All.

Venue: Glen Innes Saleyards

Contact Details:

Nathan Purvis 0427 324 078

Entries Close Wednesday 24 March.

The Steer Sale will be held following the regular cattle sale.

Steers sold in single lots (cents per kilo) weaners only.