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What’s On MAY 2018

1 May, Tuesday to 31 May, Thursday

FREEFORM WEAVING AT WENT WEAVING Went Weaving, 35 Darling Street, Wentworth Weekdays, evenings and weekends Extended by popular demand into May and open to all across weekdays, evenings and weekends. Inspiration and creativity abounded during April. Using repurposed frames or table looms, participants worked on individual projects and created amazing woven pieces. Course costs – Materials and equipment use $45, first and subsequent four hour sessions $20. Places are limited and bookings are required. 0427 056 678 bfbgfb@bigpond.com

6 May, Sunday

GOL GOL PUBLIC SCHOOL COUNTRY FAIR 49-51 William Street, Gol Gol 10am-3pm Proudly sponsored by The Gol Gol Hotel, Simfresh and GTS Freight Management. Activities for children, great food, a variety of stalls, an auction as well as all the great attractions you’ve come to know and love. 03 5024 8401

11 May, Friday

PROGRESSIVE DINNER Crown Hotel, Royal Hotel, Sturt Hotel 6.30pm Join us on our gourmet progressive dinner tour beginning with drinks and entrees at the Crown Hotel. Enjoy mains at Royal Hotel and a decadent dessert and live music at Captain Sturt Hotel. COST: Adults $30 a ticket and Kids $10 a ticket. Tickets pre-purchase only from the Wentworth School Office before school close Monday 7th May. 0477 060 759 0428 272 271 0428 118 762

12 MAY, Saturday

MOTHER'S DAY CENT SALE Community Memorial Rooms, 66 Darling Street, Wentworth 2pm St Johns Anglican Ladies Guild invites you to come along and join the fun. Excellent "Gifts for Mother", prizes, delicious afternoon tea and raffles. Admission $5 per person. 03 5027 3341

12 May, Saturday

FORT COURAGE FISHING COMPETITION Fort Courage Caravan Park, Via Old Renmark Road, Wentworth Daylight - 4pm Fort Courage Caravan Park is the host for the fishing competition and the Saturday night evening dinner. Fishing registrations are taken at the office and the cost is $12 for members & $14 for non-members. The price includes a two course meal on the Saturday night with meat trays and raffles to be won. It's a great night out with family and friends so come along and enjoy the fantastic company. See you there! Camping is available. 03 5027 3097

13 May, Sunday

Wentworth Visitor Information Centre Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat, Sun &

Public Holidays 9am-1pm For Information phone

03 5027 5080

www.visitwentworth.com.au

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13 May, Sunday

MOTHERS DAY LUNCH AT THE GARDENS Australian Inland Botanic Gardens, 1183 River Road, Mourquong 12 noon Bring your family and enjoy a day at our Botanic Gardens. Enjoy a delicious lunch at Botanica - cuisine by Dag Demarkow. Set menu with a choice of main and dessert. Let the kids enjoy the Children’s Playground and the Hobbit House. Enjoy an informative train ride around the Gardens. Bookings essential. 03 5023 3612 Botanica Cafe - 0434 549 759

13 May, Sunday

MOTHERS DAY BRUNCH Coomealla Club Cafe, Matong Ave, Dareton 8.30am-11am Take Mother and your family to a selection of delicious Brunch Menu Items such as Eggs Benedict, Big Breaky, Bacon & Eggs, Omelette, Pancake Stack and More!! Reservations can be made at Club Reception. Only $18.50 per person, $6.90 per child Under 12. Each adult booking receives a complimentary cup of tea, coffee or juice. Regular Cafe Menu available from 10am. 03 5027 4505 www.coomeallaclub.com.au

19 May, Saturday & 20 May, Sunday

FLOW Exhibition - The Makers of Wentworth Shire Community Meeting Room, Wentworth Town Hall, Wentworth 10.30am - 4pm The next Makers exhibition will coincide with the Wentworth release of Merrilyn Airs latest CD ‘Flow’ and the ever popular Walk Wentworth Sing annual event. Latching onto the theme of FLOW The Makers will exhibit across many media with some remarkable art pieces guaranteed to have visitors amazed and incredulous at the extent of local talent. 0427 056 678 bfbgfb@bigpond.com

20 May, Sunday

WALK WENTWORTH SING - Day of Choirs 2018 Wentworth Town Hall, Adelaide Street, Wentworth 12.30pm-6pm A special community event that will touch and amaze all who share in this wonderful afternoon and evening of music. Individual choral and instrumental groups perform their own repertoire, followed by a combine all ages voice and instrumental ensemble, led and rehearsed by Jane Thompson and James Rigby. Gold coin entry to the Wentworth Town Hall. For further information please contact either Catherine or Anne. 0420 939 229 0407 893 485

24 May, Thursday

CUPPA FOR SUNRAYSIA CANCER RESOURCES Wentworth Tennis Club, Beverley Street, Wentworth 10.30am-11.30am Come along and make your cup count and get together to help beat cancer. Donations collected at the door. Raffles and a delicious morning tea to be shared amongst family and friends in aid of a worthy cause. All proceeds and ball fees from the day will be donated to Sunraysia Cancer Resources. 0428 522 969

24 May, Thursday

BIGGEST MORNING TEA Coomealla Club Cafe, Matong Ave, Dareton 10.30am-11.30am $6 donation provides Tea/Coffee/Cake or Slice. All proceeds go to Cancer Council. Raffle sponsored by Coomealla Club Social Club. 03 5027 4505 www.coomeallaclub.com.au

NOW

SUNDAY TRADING

9.30am – 12Noon

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26 May, Saturday

AUSTRALIAN INLAND BOTANIC GARDENS BIG BREKKIE & MARKET Australian Inland Botanic Gardens, 1183 River Road, Mourquong 8.30am - 12noon Have a delicious cooked brekkie and browse throughout the market stalls, including dried fruit, fresh veg, flowers, plants, toys, metal art and lots more. What better way to start your week-end. It’s a good time to come and visit these iconic gardens, to walk amongst the exquisite rose blooms, the Sturt Desert Pea display and to wonder at the beauty of Mother Nature as she proudly shows off a variety of plant life often bustling with birds and animals of all types. Do a turtle hunt as there are several in the lake system or count the kangaroos that hop about. Jump on the tractor train and enjoy a guided tour with family and friends or relax in the beautiful surrounds. Guided tractor train tours of the Gardens at 10am & 11am. 0408 604 879 or 03 5023 3612 www.aibg.org.au or ausibgmw@gmail.com

31 May, Thursday

THE HIGHWAY SKY TOUR - ADAM AND BROOKE Coomealla Club Auditorium, Matong Street, Dareton 8pm Adam & Brooke Live in Concert in acoustic duo mode, performing songs from their #1 ARIA Country chart album, 'Adam & Brooke'. Supported by 2018 Toyota Star Maker winner Brad Cox.The Highway Sky Tour Presented by CMC & KIX Country Network. 03 5027 4505

MAJOR Up Coming Events for the Year

Saturday, 9 June SUNRAYSIA SPORTS AIRCRAFT ANNUAL FLY-IN PUBLIC DAY Wentworth Aerodrome, Old Renmark Road, Wentworth

Sunday, 12 August PRE-SHOW WENTWORTH Wentworth Showgrounds, Armstrong Ave, Wentworth

Saturday, 25 & Sunday, 26 August WENTWORTH SHOW Wentworth Showgrounds, Armstrong Ave, Wentworth

Friday, 28 September to Sunday, 7 October MILDURA COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL

Saturday, 6 October Royal Flying Doctor Service ROWATHON on the Darling River Wentworth District Rowing Club, Wharf Street, Wentworth

Weekly Events

GLEN WALKER 'SOLO GUITARIST' Sundays - 3pm - 6pm

STURT HOTEL, Adams Street, Wentworth 03 5027 3051

GET FIT WITH MARTIAL ARTS Mondays WENTWORTH SPORTING COMPLEX, Beverley Street, Wentworth All Stars Martial Arts Academy are instructing weekly on Mondays for all age groups. Benefits will improve self esteem, self confidence, discipline, overall health & fitness. Increase your energy, stamina & endurance, muscle strength & flexibility and above all reduce stress & anxiety. Fun for all the family. 0400 730 692

Magenta Artists - AUSTRALIAN INLAND BOTANIC GARDENS Wednesdays - 10am - 3pm Australian Inland Botanic Gardens, River Road, Mourquong Magenta Artists has several artists associated with it, varying from established artists who help by contributing with the fruits of their experience and wisdom to those who are just starting. All mediums. Come and enjoy. 03 5023 2700

TRACTOR TRAIN TOURS Saturdays - 11am Australian Inland Botanic Gardens, River Road, Mourquong

Take a Train Tour and be amazed at the array of Australian flora, formal rose garden and exotic plants on display. Garnpang Coffee Shop open M-F 10am-

3pm, Sat & Sun 10am-4pm. When the forecast is 39 degrees or above, the gardens will be closed.

0408 604 879 or 03 5023 3612

ENTERTAINMENT NIGHT Thursdays & Fridays – 7pm CROWN HOTEL, Darling Street, Wentworth

We have a range of solo and duo artists from Wentworth/Mildura and surrounds for live music. Come on down from 7pm onwards for some drink specials, raffles, great modern and classic tunes, food and company.

03 5027 3061

SATURDAY NIGHT MUSIC Saturdays – 7.30pm - 11.30pm COOMEALLA SPORTING CLUB, Matong St, Dareton

Saturday Night music entertainment by various artists. 03 5027 4505

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Monthly Events

FORT COURAGE FISHING COMPETITION 2nd Saturday - Daylight to 4pm

Fort Courage Caravan Park, Old Renmark Rd, Wentworth Family fishing day. Excellent prizes can be won and there is a yearly trophy donated for the biggest fish. Fishing competition costs $12.00 for members

and $14.00 non-members. Includes a two course meal on the Saturday night. Visitors Welcome. 03 5027 3097

“RIVERSONG” SING FOR FUN

1st & 3rd Tuesdays - 7pm - 8.30pm STURT HOTEL, Adams St, Wentworth Riversong is a very casual way to get together and sing a few popular

standard tunes by the fire with some new (and old) friends. Singing is a great release and mood booster. Come along and have a bit of fun! No need to book – just turn up. All welcome (including listeners!)

0402 405 144

FRIDAY DRAWING CLASS AT ARTBACK 1st & 3rd Fridays - 10am - 1pm ARTBACK AUSTRALIA, 8 Adelaide Street, Wentworth

Suitable for all skill levels. Either bring your own materials or talk to Steve about using his. Bring your lunch. Bookings necessary. $50 5027 2298 or 0407 893 485

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Australian Inland Botanic Gardens, River Road, Mourquong