March in the Hawkesbury - What's on
All Autumn
Mount Tomah Botanic Garden
Bells Line of Road
Mount Tomah NSW
Bees Buzzabout Adventure Quest - All Autumn 10am-4pm
Buzz about the garden & help Beatie & Beatrix Bee find who is killing the bees! Along the way find out how many sorts of native bees there are and how bees make honey. This family self-guided adventure takes about an hour to complete.
Cost: $3 pp plus Garden entry fee
Enquiries: 4567 2154
Touching Time Audio Tour - All Autumn 10am-4pm
Garden's audio tour tells the story of the evolution of Australian flora. Hire an MP3 player from the Visitor Centre to guide you through important sections of the Garden which illustrate this evolution.
Cost: $5.50 pp plus Garden entry fee
Enquiries: 4567 2154
15th March 2009 (Sunday)
Oakville Fire Brigade's Family Day, Car Display & Auction
(Supported by Pitt Town and Districts Sports Club)
* Off Road Buggies
* Wooden Spoked Cars
* Micro Cars & Scooters
* Chevys
* E-Types
* Mustangs
* Motor Bikes - old, new, sidecars
* Vintage Trucks
* Tractors
* Buses and Go Karts
You name it, if it's got wheels it'll probably be there!
Huge Auction (funds raised for Oakville Volunteer Rural Fire Service)
Adults: $5.00 Kids: $2.00
Pitt Town Sporting Club
139 Old Pitt Town Road,
Pitt Town NSW 2756
Phone: 4572 3658
For more information call Ian on 4577 4348
or Peter on 0412 888 251
1st March 2008 (Saturday)
Windsor Antiques Road Evaluation Show (W.A.R.E.S)
Local business owners will be available to share knowledge & evaluate such items as jewellery, antiques, collectables, books & furniture.
Contact Details: Louisa Heywood on (02) 4578 2615
Email Contact: louisaheywood@people.net.au
Website: www.windsorantiquestrail.com
Hawkesbury Regional Gallery,
The Deerubbin Centre,
300 George Street, Windsor
23rd February 2008 - 2nd March 2008
Plants with Bite
Carnivorous Plant Fair, Talks & Display
A festival celebrating the most ferocious members of the plant kingdom - carnivorous plants.
Carnivorous Plant Talks Saturday & Sunday
Saturday: 11am - How to Grow & Care for Carnivorous Plants
2 pm - Pitcher Plants Around the Globe
Sunday : 11am - How to Grow & Care for Carnivorous Plants
2 pm - Stuck on Carnivorous Plants
Enquiries: 4567 2154
Cost: Garden Entry Fee
Mount Tomah Botanic Garden
Bells Line of Road
Mount Tomah NSW
2nd March 2008 (Sunday)
Leisure Lass Cruises - Wisemans Ferry
3hr Cruise with a delicious gourmet lunch.
Adults:$53.00pp.
Group bookings available.
Bookings essential by calling Kathy or Hugh on 4566 4585
6th March 2008 (Thursday)
Horse Racing
Club's Day supporting Hawkesbury Living (aged care)
Hawkesbury Race Club
Racecourse Road
Clarendon NSW 2756
Website: Hawkesbury Race Club – Horse Racing
8th February (Friday) - 23rd March (Sunday) 2008
Artists as Social Commentators and Activists
Further to the Windsor Group. Rod Shaw was an influential member of left wing artists group SORA. This exhibition, curated by Manly Regional Gallery Director, Therese Kenyon shows the influence of Rod Shaw in the group.
Hawkesbury Regional Gallery
Deerubbin Centre (1st Floor)
300 George Street
Windsor NSW
Gallery Hours: Weekdays 10am to 4pm
(Closed Tuesdays and public holidays)
Weekends: 10am to 3pm
Free entry
Phone: 4560 4441
9th March 2008 (Sunday)
Vicary's Vineyard Craft Fair
Enjoy free wine tastings, free balloons and free face painting.
Have a picnic in the grounds of the Sydney regions oldest continuously operating winery.
* Craft Stalls
* Thomas The Tank Engine Rides
Admission and parking free
Vicary's Winery, Luddenham
All Stallholders welcome
Enquiries Phone: (02) 4773 4161
The Northern Road - 2km south of Luddenham
Luddenham NSW
12th March 2008 (Wenesday)
Seniors Day at Mount Tomah Botanic Garden
To coincide with Seniors week - free volunteer guided walks and people mover tours
10am - 5pm
Free entry for senior card holders
Enquiries : 45 67 2154
Mount Tomah Botanic Garden
Bells Line of Road
Mount Tomah NSW
16th March 2008 (Sunday)
Oakville Fire Brigade's Family Day, Car Display & Auction
Come and check out the biggest range of local vehicles to be seen in one place together. Off Road Buggies, Wooden spoked cars, Micro cars & scooters, Chevy's, E-Types, Mustangs, Motor Bikes - old, new, sidecars, Vintage trucks, tractors, bus's and Go karts...You name it, If its got wheels it'll probably be there!
Adults $5.00 Kids $2.00
Pitt Town Sporting Club
139 Old Pitt Town Road,
Pitt Town NSW 2756
Phone: 02 4572 3658
16th March 2008 (Sunday)
BMX Regional Series
Bring the family & watch a fun day of BMX racing - including pro riders to baby sprocket riders. 200+ riders are expected.
Racing from 9am
Free Entry
Great raffle on the day
email : bmxracing@hawkesburyhornets.com
Colbee Park
McGrath Rd
McGraths Hill NSW 2756
16th March 2008 (Sunday)
John Williamson - Wildlife Warriors
John Williamson is bringing his new "Wildlife Warriors" Tour to the Richmond Club, together with special guest Warren H Williams. Fans can expect another remarkable concert from one of Australia's leading singer songwriter, featuring many powerful songs as well as John's unique stry telling - which always creates a unique experience.
Contact the Club for tickets $4578 11 44
Prices Adults $36, Child (5-15yrs) $24 Pens/Cons $33
Show starts at 5.00pm, doors open at 4.00pm
The Richmond Club
Cnr East Market & Francis St
Richmond NSW 2753
16th March 2008 (Sunday)
Ask the Experts
Appraisal of antiques, collectables & family treasures
Appraisals available for pre-1960 items.
Advise on care & conservation by members of the Australian Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Material.
Market stalls, live music, kids activities, food & wine, inspections of house & farm.
Tickets on sale now Ph:02 8239 2211
Remaining tickets on sale on the day
10am - 5pm
Admission: General $12, Conc/Members $8
Includes up to 2 appraisals
Under 16 free - does not include appraisals
For program information www.hht.net.au/experts
Rouse Hill House & Farm
Guntawong Road
Rouse Hill NSW 2155
Visitors Information Centre will be Closed on the following day:
* Friday 21st March - Good Friday
21st March 2008 (Friday)
Good Friday
22nd March 2008 (Saturday)
Easter Saturday
24th March 2008 (Monday)
Easter Monday
23rd March 2008 (Sunday) 9am to 3pm
Hills Craft Market
* Australian Handmade Arts, Craft, Plant &
Gourmet Foods Market
This market is on rain, hail or shine!
(In wet weather the market moves to undercover pavilions within the showground)
Castle Hill Showground
Showground Road,
Castle Hill. NSW 2154 (Enter off Carrington Road)
For more information phone: (02) 9548 0709
www.hillscraftmarket.com.au
29th March 2008 (Saturday)
Town and Country Polo Family Fun Day
An exhibition Polo match featuring two celebrity 3day event riders who are going to try their hand at polo. For the children there will be jumping castle, fairy floss and a giant Dino slide. For the adults there will be a wine tasting and BBQ.
Fantastic raffle prizes on offer.
Free Entry
12noon - 3pm
Contact Anneliese Aarts Ph 0417 261 967
"Loughrea"Old Kurrajong Road
Richmond NSW
Website: www.townandcountrypoloclub.com
30th March 2008 (Sunday)
The Goldman Sachs JBWERE
International Polo Test
11am City v Country
2pm Australia v NZ - the ultimate Trans-Tasman showdown
Australian Polo superstar Ruki Baillieu to play.
Fun filled day for families and friends.
Tickets $25.00 Adults
Under 15 years - Free
Windsor Polo Club,
Old Kurrajong Road,
Richmond. NSW. 2753
Please Note:
Although we do our best to confirm all event information published, sometimes event dates and venues change at short notice. To avoid disappointment it is advisable to check event details with the phone contact provided for individual events or the Customer Service Officer at our Visitor Information Centre. Phone: 02 4578 0233
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