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Macquarie 2010 Bicentenary Event Program

All Winter
Willy Wombat & the Aussie Animal Adventure Self-guided Family Activity
Willy Wombat has lots of amazing friends. Go on an adventure through the Garden to find out about their quirky lives.
Cost: $3 after Garden entry fee
Enquiries : 4567 3000
Mount Tomah Botanic Garden
Bells Line of Road
Mount Tomah NSW

July - 29th August 2010
Mountain Magic Exhibition & Activities
Discover the magic of World Heritage at Mount Tomah with a showcase of photographic imagery from across the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage area in the Visitor Centre and a winter wonderland of activiity in the Garden.
Garden entry fee applies
Enquiries 4567 3000
Visitor Centre
Mount Tomah Botanic Garden
Bells Line of Road
Mount Tomah NSW

9th July - 29th August 2010
Still
The stilllife has its origins in ancient times, but wasn't until the 17th century that it became a popular form of artistic expression. Today, still life continues to be a source of aesthetic inspiration, and while the term often summons up ideas of tradition, the still life we encounter in the gallery may be something completely unexpected. In this exhibition we look at the ways in which artists create still life in the 21st century, and compare contemporary practice with that of previous generations.
Hawkesbury Regional Gallery
Deerubbin Centre (1st Floor)
300 George St
Windsor NSW
Closed Tuesdays & Public holidays

31st July and 1st August 2010 (Saturday & Sunday)
2010 TWO DAY SWAP MEET
Saturday 6am-5pm, Sunday 6am-2pm
Admission: Adults $5 Under 15 years Free
For swap meet details please phone:  0414 449 275
Hawkesbury Showground,
Racecourse Road,
Clarendon NSW
www.allholdenday.com.au

1st August 2010 (Sunday)
2010 All Holden Display Day
Original and Customised Cars will be proudly displayed. So enter your HOLDEN - Sedan, Ute, Wagon, Van, 1 Tonner, be it stock or modified it does not matter so enter now and be a part of this great day.
From 6am Sunday 1st August 2010, the vehicles will arrive at the Hawkesbury Showground, Clarendon. There will be lots of activities for the whole family throughout the day. Including Swap meet, Trade stands, Children's rides, Food stands, Drinks, & Icecreams.
Also featuring those FANTASTIC HOLDENS, 2009 AHD DISPLAYS DVD $35.
Admission: Adults $5.00 (GST Incl.)
Under 15 years Free.
ALL HOLDEN DAY Inc. COMMITTEE
Ph: 0414 449 275
www.allholdenday.com.au
Email: allholdenday@hotmail.com
Hawkesbury Showground
Racecourse Road
Clarendon NSW

1st August 2010 (Sunday) 11am - 12pm
National Tree Day
Rouse Hill House's garden is shaded by Moreton Bay figs and surrounded by majestic araucarias: fashionable additions to any mid-19th century country garden. Enjoy a guided tour of the garden, focusing on the Australian native trees.
Cost: $8 or $4 concession
Ph: 8239 2211
Rouse Hill House & Farm
Guntawong Road, via Rouse Road
Rouse Hill NSW

4th August-15th August
Great Moscow Circus
Celebrating 50 years of family entertainment.
Tickets: 0429 667 269 or Ticketek 132849
McQuade Park
Cnr Hawkesbury Valley Way and George St
Windsor NSW
www.moscowcircus.com.au

5th August 2010 (Thursday)
Horse Racing
Samuel Morris Foundation (Charity)
Hawkesbury Race Club - Race Day
Racecourse Rd
Clarendon NSW

6th-8th August 2010 (Friday - Sunday)
2010 National Orchid Extravaganza
9am to 5pm Friday & Saturday
9am to 4pm Sunday
Entry Fee: Adults $4.00   Children under 16 - Free
For the budding enthusiast
Potting demonstration by the experts - SATURDAY 10am & 1pm.
Orchid displays of Floral Art, Cut Stem, Bloom and Championship Benching.
Light Refreshments may be purchased from the Dural Rural Fire Service.
For more information: Phone Peter Moore on 0438 914 077 or
see our website www.ccansw.com.au
Dural Recreation Centre at Ellerman Park
25a Kenthurst Road,
Round Corner Dural (Entrance off Pellitt Lane)

7th August 2010 (Saturday)
Ebenezer Annual Art & Craft Fair
Local Artists, Paintings, Pottery, Craft, Displays, Stalls, Entertainment, White Elephant, Auction, Kids Amusements, Great Food .
Enquiries Ph 4579 9282
Ebenezer Public School
531 Sackville Rd
Ebenezer NSW

7th August 2010 (Saturday) Full Day 10.00am to 3.00pm
Plant Solutions
Celebrating the International Year of Biodiversity
Community Workshops 2010
Orchid Penjing Workshops
Explore the theory, practice and passion of sculptor Tony Lennon's unique practice of orchid penjing. work with sandstone and native orchids to create a living symphony of stone and plants!
Cost: $95 pp per workshop, includes materials.
(10% discount for 'Friends of The Gardens' and/or multiple bookings)
Bookings Essential
Waratah World Heritage Education Centre,
Mount Tomah Botanic Garden,
Bells Line of Road,
Mount Tomah.
Phone: (02) 4567 2154
Web: www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au

7th August 2010 (Saturday) 9am - 5pm
Hawkesbury Family History Fair
Presented by the Library and the Hawkesbury Family History Group as part of National Family History Week.
A must for those interested in family history. Opportunities to speak with experts from organisations including State Records NSW and the Society of Australian Genealogists. Displays and sales of publications and resources. Talks held throughout the day.
Entry by gold coin donation with lucky door prizes
Phone: 4560 4460
Tebbutt & Stan Stevens Rooms
Central Library
Deerubbin Centre
George Street
Windsor NSW

8th August 2010 (Sunday)
Craft Market Vicary's Winery
Enjoy a day in the country, come to Vicary's Winery craft market, with Stalls & Rides on Thomas The Tank Engine with Thomas & his friends - free balloons and face painting. There is free wine tastings in the Winery - have a picnic in the gounds of the Sydney regions oldest continuously operating winery.
Admission & Parking Free.
Vicary's Winery,
Luddenham - down The Northern Road 2km south of Luddenham.
All Stallholders welcome.
Enquiries: Ph (02) 4773 4161

14th August 2010 (Saturday) 11.00am to 12.30pm and 1.00pm to 2.30pm
Wizards School of Magic
at  Mount Tomah Botanic Garden
Wizards, witches, fairies and goblins of all ages are invited to join the Wizard Mistress, Wollemia Bubblebark, at the Wizards School of Magic at  Mt. Tomah Botanic Garden.
Join the Wizard's School of Magic to create your own personalised hat or wand!
Embark upon the magical Wizard's Quest through the garden.
Enter the Wizard's Jumping Castle and bounce your demons away...and much more!
Time: 11.00 to 12.30pm or 1.00pm to 2.30pm
Cost:  Kids - $15.00 (4-16 years) Adults - Garden entry only
The Wizard's Wollemi Room,
Mt. Tomah Botanic Garden
Bells Line of Road,
Mount Tomah. NSW 2758
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL: 02 4567 2154
Email: tomah@rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au

14th August 2010 (Saturday) 9.30am - 11.30am
Earn your Tucker
The sun is up & it's time for kids to have fun & muck in to get the chores done. Help feed the chickens, collect the eggs, grind the corn, churn the butter & pump the water & then take home your hard-earned tuckerbag.
Participants are advised to wear clothing & footwear suitable for an outdoor farm activity.
This event is ideally suited for all ages 5+years. It is a family event, so children must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Please arrive 10minutes before the program starts as latecomers may not be admitted.
Families will be asked to sign an indemnity form in regard to the take home food.
Cost: $20
Bookings call 8239 2211
Rouse Hill House & Farm
Guntawong Road, via Rouse Road
Rouse Hill NSW

14th August 2010 (Saturday)
St Matthews Church Fete
St Matthews Church
Moses Street
Windsor NSW

19th August 2010 (Thursday)
Horse Racing
Richmond Club/Hawkesbury Community
Supporting The Secret Garden Charity
Hawkesbury Race Club - Race Day
Racecourse Rd
Clarendon NSW

21st August 2010 (Saturday) 10.00am to 1.00pm
Plant Solutions
Celebrating the International Year of Biodiversity
Community Workshops 2010
Feast of the Forest
Join Aboriginal Education Officer Clarence Slockee to explore the many traditional uses of plants. Hands on workshop - share stories, try weaving and treat your taste buds to the delights of bush foods.
Cost: $25 per workshop, includes materials.
(10% discount for 'Friends of The Gardens' and/or multiple bookings)
Bookings Essential
Waratah World Heritage Education Centre,
Mount Tomah Botanic Garden,
Bells Line of Road,
Mount Tomah.
Phone: (02) 4567 2154
Web: www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au

21st August 2010 (Saturday)
Rodeo
Real deal action rodeo
Gates open at 4pm - Live action starts at 6pm
Rough Stock Country Rock Band
Bull ride, novice bull ride, saddle bronc, team roping, breakaway roping, bare back, ladies/junior barrel race, steer wrestling.
Adults $25, Children & seniors $15, Family of 4 $70
No alcohol to be brought into the grounds. Alcohol is available in designated areas only.
Enquiries: 0412 618 946, 0425 618 944 & 4579 0369
Horseworld Indoor Stadium
191 Maguires Road (Off Boundary Rd)
Maraylya NSW

22nd August 2010 (Sunday) 10am - 2pm
Maroota Muster
An annual school fete for Maroota Public School.
The day will include rides for the kids, showbags, shearing and wood chop displays, dance display, school stalls including fruit & veg, huge plant stall, coffee & cakes, hot food, books & toys alon with a multitude of stall holders.
Contact 4566 4426
Maroota Public School
4540 Old Northern Road
Maroota NSW

27th August 2010 (Friday)
Daffodil Day at Mount Tomah Botanic Garden
To support the Cancer Council, the Garden will become a sea of goldern hues as additional plantings of daffodils erupt in bloom. Cut flowers and Cancer Council merchandise available for sale.
Garden entry fee applies
Mount Tomah Botanic Garden
Bells Line of Road
Mount Tomah NSW

28th August 2010 (Saturday) 9am - 1pm
Windsor RSL and Community Markets
Over 60 stall holders selling items from handcraft to CD's, lollies to jewellery, plus lots more.
Windsor RSL
Mileham St
South Windsor NSW

28th August 2010 (Saturday) 8am - 2pm
Hawkesbury Hospital Annual Fete
Cakes, sweets, craft and jewellery stalls, preloved clothing, locally grown produce, white elephant stalls.
Harley bike and hot rod displays.
Jumping castles, plaster making, pony rides, face painting, fairy floss & ice cream stands.
Aboriginal art display.
All funds raised on the day will go towards the Hawkesbury Hospital Auxiliary.
Contact: Kay Ridge 0429 779 052
Hawkesbury Hospital
Day Street
Windsor NSW

28th-29th August 2010 (Saturday & Sunday) 10am - 4pm
Daffodil Delights Workshop
Join Botanical Illustrator Marion Westmacott to explore the colour bursts of the daffodil and discover and develop your illustrative skills.
Cost: $190
Bookings essential 4567 3019
Waratah Education Centre
Bells Line of Road
Mount Tomah NSW

28th & 29th August 2010 (Saturday & Sunday)
Hawkesbury 120 Ski Race
Saturday Racing Windsor Stadium to Sackville Gardens 8am-4pm
Sunday Racing Windsor to Wisemans Ferry 9am-12pm
Return Wisemans Ferry  to Windsor 12pm-4pm
Governor Phillip Reserve
George Street
Windsor NSW

28th & 29th August 2010 (Saturday & Sunday) 10am-4pm
Artist's Open Studio Weekend
Pottery, Mosaics, Jewellery, Paintings, Stained Glass and more for sale.
Visit the Artists and Artisans of the Hawkesbury as they open their doors to the public and learn what inspires their work.
For further information contact Leanne Jones Ph 4567 7400
or visit www.haat.com.au for more details
Various Locations

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