November in the Hawkesbury - What's on
All Spring 2008
Mount Tomah Botanic Garden
Spring into Colour
Starting mid September, visitors will be greeted by the vibrant colour of sping flowers at the Garden entry. The mass plantings will provide a spectacular display to whet the appetite for the 70 acres of spring delights inside the Garden.
Garden entry fee applies
Devouring Dinosaurs & Monstrous Muttaburrasaurus Quest
Find out about Australian dinosaurs and mega fauna as they loom out of the garden at you. A self-guided activity for the whole family.
Cost $3 per quest + Garden entry
10am - 4pm
Booking and enquiries pn 4567 2154
Mount Tomah Botanic Garden
Bells Line of Road
Mount Tomah
Botanic Gardens Trust, Sydney / Photographer Simone Cottrell
31st October - 7th December
Graham Cheney & Patrick Shirvington
For over a year Graham Cheney & Patrick Shirvington have been creating new work relating to the Hawkesbury. Patrick Shirvington is predominantly a painter of landscape, from subtle studies of a fragile microcosm of the environment to large symphonic interpretations of the ever changing seasons. Graham Cheney has a diverse practice that includes both landscape and genre paintings.
Hawkesbury Regional Gallery
Deerubbin Centre (1st Floor)
Weekdays 10am - 4pm
Weekends 10am - 3pm
Closed Tuesdays and public holidays
300 George Street
Windsor NSW
18th October - 28 December 2008
Meryl Bell Botanic Art Exhibition
Inspiring Australian floral art exhibition by acclaimed Western australian artist Meryl Bell. Her images of brilliant colour and tactile appeal are botanically accurate while demonstrating masterful artistry.
10am - 5pm
Garden entry fee applies
Visitor Centre - Mount Tomah Botanic Garden
Bells Line of Road
Mount Tomah
November 2008
Clydesdales Restaurant Christmas Parties
Mid week special - Parties of 8 during November & December
3 Course dinner $145pp (Wednesday - Friday) includes beer, wine & champagne.
This elegant evening commences with a pre-dinner drink at the Sebel Resort & Spa, prior to departing for an enchanting 2.5 hr journey back in time on-board your private horse drawn restaurant!
Enjoy a gourmet 3 course dinner with premium beer, wine & champagne served throughout the evening. Relax to the rhythmic sound of horses hooves as 3 majestic Clydesdales guide you through the picturesque streets of historical Windsor as you enjoy the end of the year celebrations in air conditioned comfort & style.
Gift Vouchers for Christmas - Spoil that `someone special' this Chrismas with unique dining experience on-board the World's first Horse Drawn Restaurant. Vouchers are valid for 6 months and are available for all tours.
Clydesdales Restaurant
Phone : 4577 4544
www.clydesdalesrestaurant.com.au
1st, 8th, 15th,22nd & 29th November 2008
`Old Time New Vogue' Dance Saturday nights
The Dance is free to both members and visitors of the Club and starts at 7.30pm and ends at 10.30pm
http://home.iprimus.com.au/laleham/
The Richmond Club Ltd
6 East Market Street, Richmond 2753
Phone 4578 1144
1st & 2nd November 2008 (Saturday & Sunday)
Greg Hansell - Open Studio Weekends
Greg Hansell began painting full time in 1980. His work is executed in what he discribes as `earth pastels' - handmade from rocks and clay without commercial pigments, binders or additives.
10am - 5pm entry is free
Enquiries ph 4577 5089 Greg Hansell
31 George Street
Windsor NSW
1st & 2nd November 2008
Canoe Classic
Race Information: 1300 853 541
Website : www.canoeclassic.asn.au
Challenge yourself by paddling 111km from Windsor to Brooklyn overnight. All paddlers receive a medallion for finishing.
2nd November 2008 (Sunday)
Wildlife Open Day - Berkshire Park Bird Farm
3 Great Shows featuring the renowned Anthony Stimpson hands on demonstrations with the cute, the cuddly and the exotic.
Show times are 10.30 -11.30; , 12.30 - 1.30
Last show 2.30 - 3.30
What a great family day out and cost is $3 per person, come and see Jim Reeds Top Fuel Drag Car, The Fly Ball Dog Team, Dog Obedience Demos, try the great sausage sizzle, fairy floss etc
Gates open 9.00am
76 Second Road
Berkshire Park 2765
Phone 4572 5166
2nd November 2008 (Sunday)
Richmond Pool Celebrations Day
Come and celebrate the official opening of the upgraded Richmond Pool.
Fun entertainment for everyone.
For more information contact Council on 4560 4430
Richmond Pool
East Market St
Richmond NSW
6th November 2008 (Thursday)
Hawkesbury Gold Cup - Ladies Day
Race course opens at 10.30am, with the first 2,000 ladies on course to receive a free gift.
Prizes for best dressed filly & mare.
For further details contact 4577 2263
Hawkesbury Race Club
Race course Road
Clarendon NSW
7th & 8th November 2008 (Friday & Saturday)
Farming Small Areas Expo 2008
Open 9am - 4pm. Follow the signs
A fantastic weekend for all those, who want to know what’s new in the farming section.
* Over 150 exhibitors and foodstalls
* Poultry display and talks
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Music,fun and entertainment for the whole family
* NSW TAFE will be conducting:
Comprehensive 2 day horsemanship and equine display.
PLUS Qualifying titles for NSW Pony Club in main arena on Saturday
For more info please call Rural Press on 02 4570 4408
Hawkesbury Showground
Racecourse Rd
Clarendon NSW
8th November 2008 (Saturday)
Earn your tucker - farmyard helpers
Feed the cows and chickens, collect the eggs, grind the corn and pump the water. Then have a hearty snack of chunky toast, creamy butter & country jam, washed down with billy tea or chocolate milk.
Ages 3+ years
Cost: $15 pp
9.30am - 12 pm
Bookings essential ph 8239 2211
Rouse Hill House & Farm
Guntawong Rd, via Rouse Rd
Rouse Hill NSW
8th & 9th November 2008 (Saturday & Sunday)
Spring Explosion! Botanical Illustration Course
Barbara Duckworth will explore the colour bursts of spring reds, yellows and oranges, giving you the opportunity to discover and develop your illustrative skills over this two day workshop.
Cost: $160 pp with limited places available
10am - 4pm bookings essential, phone 4567 3014
Waratah World Heritage Education Centre
Mount Tomah Botanic Garden
Bells Line of Road
Mount Tomah
9th November 2008 (Sunday)
Vicary's Winery Craft Market
9.30am Start
Enjoy a Spring day in the country, come to Vicary's Winery craft market.
Handcrafted clothes for kids and adults, toys, hats 'n' things, 2nd hand goods and collectables, gifts, books, arts & crafts.
Stalls & rides on Thomas The Tank Engine with Thomas & his friends.
Free ballons, free face painting and free wine tastings.
Have a picnic in the grounds of the Sydney regions oldest continuously operating winery.
Admission & parking free.
All stall holders welcome phone 4773 4161
Vicary's Winery
The Northern Road (2km south of Luddenham Village)
Luddenham NSW
15th & 16th November 2008 (Saturday & Sunday)
Birds of a feather Paint together Exhibition
An exhibition of recent works by Ruth Aldrich and Judy Brownlie.
A raffle will be held for the duration of the Exhibition with the prize being a painting by Ruth Aldrich. Proceeds of this raffle will be donated to the Paraplegic & Quadriplegic Association of NSW.
Enquiries: Judy 4579 1173 or Ruth 9627 4225
'Art Does Matter' Studio and Gallery
85 Stahls Road
Oakville NSW
15th & 16th November 2008 (Saturday and Sunday)
48th Annual Bridge to Bridge Water Ski Classic 2008
15th November - Qualifying & social racing
16th November - Main Event from 9am
The Bridge to Bridge Water Ski Classic is internationally renowned as the longest, continuous water ski race in the world - 112klms non-stop. Not for the faint hearted this historical event attracts the very best of the best ready to accept the challenge of the picturesque Hawkesbury River. There is no half way rest stop in this event... the Bridge is the Everest or Water Ski Racing - a gruelling 112 kilometre test for competitor and machine!
Two days of non-stop action.
www.waterskinsw.com.au
Governor Phillip Park
Windsor NSW
15th & 16th November 2008 (Saturday & Sunday)
Australia's Open Garden Scheme "Spring at Woodgreen"
Time 10.00 am - 4.30 pm (Where the Collectors Plant Fair is held)
Peta Trahar has an impressive range of rare and unusual plants skillfully arranged to complement colour and contrast foliage. There will be plants for sale over the weekend and entry to the Woodgreen Garden is $6.00. Additional charge of $18 per person per Speaker session.
Bookings contact 4567 2026
27 Powells Road
Bilpin NSW
15th & 16th November 2008 (Saturday & Sunday)
Sydney Off Road Racing Association
Off Road Racing
Colo
RD7 NSW / RD5 Sorra
web: www.offroadracing.com.au/sorra
16th November 2008 (Sunday) 9am - 4pm
Collectables and Antique Market
Kurrajong Village are raising funds for the local Volunteer Fire Fighters
Entry $2.00 Adults- $1.00 for children and Pensioners and kids under 12 free.
On there day there will be Celebrity guest Mr Alan Carter - Antiques publisher & television presenter.
Sausage sizzle and raffle prizes.
You will have many great stalls offering quality collectables and antiques - jewellery, silver, pottery, linen etc.
Contact details for the day and stall holders welcome, please contact Bernice 0408 970 786 or Liz 0403 002 243
CWA Hall
Old Bells Line of Road
Kurrajong NSW
www.kurrajongantiquesmarket.com
19-25th November 2008 (Wednesday - Tuesday)
Circus Royale
Showtimes: Wednesday 19th 7.30pm
Thurdsday 20th 7.30pm
Friday 21st 7.30pm
Saturday 22nd 2pm & 7.30pm
Sunday 23rd 11am & 2pm
Monday 24th Early show 6pm
Tuesday 25th Early show 6pm
Cost: Ringside - Adult $30, children $15, Family (2A&2C) $75
Grandstand- Adult $25, children $12, Family (2A&2C) $65
Bookings call 0410 669 253 - Limited seats available 1hr before show time.
Internet bookings www.circusroyale.com.au
Hawkesbury Showground
Racecourse Road
Clarendon NSW
22th November 2008 (Saturday)
Earn your tucker - farmyard helpers
Feed the cows and chickens, collect the eggs, grind the corn and pump the water. Then have a hearty snack of chunky toast, creamy butter & country jam, washed down with billy tea or chocolate milk.
Ages 3+ years
Cost: $15 pp
9.30am - 12 pm
Bookings essential ph 8239 2211
Rouse Hill House & Farm
Guntawong Rd, via Rouse Rd
Rouse Hill NSW
22nd November 2008 (Saturday) 3pm - 9pm
Oakville Public School Twilight Country Fair
Everyone is welcome for a great afternoon and evening entertainment, concluding with Fireworks. Come along and enjoy all the activities of a Country Fair; face painting, rides, stalls, showbags, chocolate wheel, cakes, trash and treasure, animal farm. Great opportunity to get an early Christmas bargin.
Contact Joanna 4577 7504
Oakville Public School Twilight Country Fair
135 Oakville Road
Oakville NSW
22nd & 23rd November 2008 (Saturday & Sunday)
Trend Timbers Open Day - McGraths Hill
9.00am - 3.00pm
Just come along and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere and see some great wood carving and turning. Refreshments available on the day, all welcome.
Phone 4577 5277
Trend Timbers
Lot 1 Cunneen Street
McGraths Hill NSW
22nd & 23rd November 2008 (Saturday & Sunday)
Jewellery, Beading, Gem & Mineral Show
Demonstrations; including faceting gemstones, wire wrapping stones, precious metal clay beading & hand made jewellery.
Displays from private collections including mineral specimens, cut & polished stone, carvings, gemstones and more!
Times: Saturday 9.30 - 5pm & Sunday 9.30 - 4pm
Admission: Adults $5, Children $1 (children under 16 accompanied by parents enter free)
For further information contact Peter on 0412 333 150
Windsor Function Centre
Cnr Dight Street & Macquarie Street
Windsor NSW
23rd November 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)
For more information phone: (02) 9548 0709
www.hillscraftmarket.com.au
Castle Hill Showground
Showground Road,
Castle Hill. NSW 2154 (Enter off Carrington Road)
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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