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March 2010
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| Armidale Choral Weekend and Armidale Symphony
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Date: Friday 12th - Sunday 14th MarchVenue: NEGS, (New England Girls School) Uralla Road, Armidale | Contact Details: | Maurice Anker on 02 67729604 or email manker@tpg.com.au |
The Armidale Symphony Orchestra (AOS) will provide the core of the Orchestra to accompany the large choir in Felix Mendelssohn's beautiful setting of Psalm 42, 'As Pants the Hart' as well as many more compositions.
This will be a wonderful weekend of music making where participants start rehersal on the Friday night and give a public performance of their programme in the NEGS auditorium on Sunday March 14 at 2:30pm. Tickets will be available at the door from 1:30pm, dress for both performers and audience will be 'relaxed casual'.
All musicians are Welcome.
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| TEXSTYLE Outstanding NSW 2009 HSC textile works exhibition
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Date: Saturday 13th March - Sunday 21st MarchVenue: Saumarez Homestead Saumarez Homestead is delighted to host a remarkable exhibition of outstanding statewide HSC textile works located in the beautiful 1860's Thomas House within this historic 25 acre National Trust property. The 9 day event will encompass not only the exhibiton itself but textile workshops, artisan stalls, antique costume collections and expert seminars. Jointly sponsored by Armidale Dumaresq Council; TEXTYLE 2010 will delight all those interested in designing with fabrics and prove a perfect complement to your tours amongst the old farm machinery, buildings, Homestead and magnificent grounds. Refreshments and light lunches will be served throughout the day.
Exhibition Opening - Friday 12th March, 6:00pm - 8:00pm ($10.00 - wine & canapes)
Open Weekends 10:00am - 5:00pm
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| Armidale Jockey Clubs race day
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Date: Sunday 14th March 2010Venue: Armidale Race Course, Barney Street Part of their Toohey's Autumn racing carnival, will feature the Guyra cup in this eight race TAB program
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| Armidale Junior Open Golf known as the Ross Low Memorial championships
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Date: Sunday March 14th 2010Venue: Armidale Golf Club Golf Links Road Armidale | Contact Details: | The Armidale Golf Club contact Peter Moy 02 6772 5837 the Armidale Pro Shop contact George Marshall 02 6772 6592 |
This is a Junior event, around 80 Junior players are expected to play in this event, they caom from all over the North and North west, Coastal areas and the Hunter, along with the many talented local golfers. To nominate contact the pro shop 02 6772 6592
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| Antique Train Visit
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Date: Sunday 14th March 2010Venue: Armidale Railway Station Antique Rail Motor No 7 will be at the Armidale Railway station between 10.00AM and 2.00 PM. Entry by donation
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| Cologne New Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra
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Date: Sunday 14th MarchVenue: Cathedral of St. Mary and St. Joseph | Contact Details: | Armidale Visitor information Centre:- 02 6770 3888 or 82 Marsh Street. |
Be at the Cathedral one hour prior to the concert from 7pm.
Presenting:- Vivaldi, The Four Seasons, J.S. Bach, Tchaikovski, Mozart, Pachelbel and many more.
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| Working with Obama
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Date: Thursday 18th MarchVenue: Upstairs, Wicklow Hotel - Dumaresq Street | Contact Details: | Wicklow Hotel on 02 6772 2421 |
A talk by Dr Meredith Burgmann, A fascinating insight into the American Presedential Campaign.
Gold coin entry for door prize, free cofee and snacks / drinks at bar prices.
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| "Human Rights in Australia, Lessons from Asia?"
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Date: Thursday 18th MarchVenue: Armidale Bowling Club, Dumaresq Street | Contact Details: | Jan Wyles on 02 6775 1151. |
Guest Speaker is Retired Justice of the High Court of Australia, The Hon Michael Kirby
A discussion of moves in ASEAN to create Human Rights for that region which leave Australia further behind in the express recognition of Human Rights of the People.
Starting at 2:30pm til 3:30pm, entry is by gold coin donation
(This is part of the ongoing Armidale Sanctuary Humanitarian Settlement's Human Rights Lecture Series)
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| Autumn Festival
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Date: Friday 19th - Sunday 21st March 2010Venue: Armidale City This is a fun filled event with a Street Parade finishing with craft and food stalls on the creek lands.
See some of the regional pipe and brass bands, with local schools and students from the University Colleges taking part.
- Street parade
- Stalls and music on the creek lands
- Bike race
- Breakfast with the Band
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| Used Art Sale
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Date: Friday 19th - Sunday 21st March Venue: Armidale Town Hall, Rusden Street | Contact Details: | Contact Aileen on 02 6772 2737 or Jenny on 02 6771 2249. |
The Inner Wheel Club of Armidale needs donations of Pre Loved Art, Those paintings, prints etc that no longer suit your decor for the USED ART SALE at the Armidale Town Hall.
Friday 19th :- Opening night begining at 7:00pm
Saturday 20th :- 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday 21st :- 10:00am - 12 midday with a surprise (Surprise Sunday)
Proceeds to the Armidale Public Hospital
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| Sport UNE's Annual Golf Day
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Date: Friday 19th March 2010Venue: Armidale Golf Club Golf Links Road Armidale | Contact Details: | Brad King 02 6773 5181 |
The Golf Challenge is a 4 person Ambrose with 2 hit off times ...8am and 1 pm and helps Sport UNE raise funds for their scholarship programs. Cost is $160 per team of 4, which includes lunch.
Registration forms are available from SportUNE and the Golf Club Pro Shop, and must be in by Friday March 12th.
For more information call Brad King on 02 6773 5181.
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| New England Lapidary & Fossicking Club Inc. Annual Gem & Craft Show
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Date: Saturday 20th MarchVenue: Armidale Showground, Dumaresq Street, Armidale | Contact Details: | Events Co-Ordinator Carolyn Devlin 0427 677 845 e-mail: nelfc@hotmail.com |
Free entry to public. 8 am - 4 pm.
On Sale at the show:- Gems, Rocks, Crystals, Jewellery, Gifts, Lapidary Books/Supplies/Equipment, Craft & Light Refreshments. Public Liability Insurance is required for Stall Holders & Tailgaters (available by contacting Events Co-Ordinator on the above details)
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| The Armidale Nomads Tablelands Cup in AFL
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Date: Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st March 2010Venue: Bellevue Oval at the University of New England Armidale | Contact Details: | Contact from the New England Nomads is Ben Page phone 0429 682 001 or e mail ben.page@Elders.com.au |
This is an annual AFL event held in Armidale, but for the first time it will run over two days. Big prize money is on offer for the winning team, and this year there will be six teams competing, those confirmed are North Coffs harbour, Inverell, Nambucca Heads and the New England Nomads. It will run from 9am to 5 pm on day one, with the final around 1pm Sunday. Over 150 players will compete, plus several officials and spectators will attend, at the picturesque Bellevue Oval at UNE.
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| Football friendly NBN Western Bears versus Armidale United
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Date: Saturday 20th March 2010Venue: Norths United Oval in Erskine Street Armidale This is becoming an annual match, with the NBN Western Bears playing Armidale United. The Newcastle players are semi professional, so Armidale will need to work hard to be competitive. It is a chance for the best players in the area to test their skills, and if they do well, football scouts may link them up to clubs in Newcastle. Match starts 3pm, at Armidale Norths United Oval, eastern end of Erskine Street Saturday 20th March.
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| The Campus City Canter
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Date: Saturday 20th MarchVenue: Cycle way from UNE to Civic Park | Contact Details: | Martin Austar - 6772 1041 |
Join hunderds of other people of all ages and abilities and run, jog or just take a pleasant walk from the university into town.
Starting time is 8:00am but be there early for the entertainment and warm up.
Entry forms can be collected from the Armidale Express Office and Newspaper, Cost is just $3 per person or $2 for under 18's.
Proceeds go to the local branch of the SES.
An outing for all the family, A gentle 4.5km route along the cycleway, from UNE Sports Centre to Civic Park, finishing with Breakfast in the park with the Band.
ENJOY THE AUTUMN FESTIVAL.
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| Armidale Cycling Club Criterium
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Date: Sunday 21st March 2010Venue: around the streets of the CBD Dangar, Rusden, Faulkner and Moore Streets Armidale | Contact Details: | Mark Bullen 6772 3718 |
This criterium is into it's seventh year, and caters for any one who is a member of the NSW Cycling Club, to participate. Under 15, under 17 then C B and A Grade races will be held from 9am on Sunday March 21st 2010.
All grades will be first past the post, except A grade, where there will be six teams of five take to the course. Some of the best local riders, along with many visiting ones will be in Armidale for the day.
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| Armidale Cup
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Date: Monday 22nd March 2010Venue: Armidale Race Course, Barney Street The Tooheys Armidale cup, eight race TAB program. For coporate opportunities phone Jim Dedes 02 6772 3102
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| Tenterfield 'Oracles of the Bush'
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Date: Friday 26th - Sunday 28th MarchVenue: Various location around Tenterfield | Contact Details: | Tenterfield Visitor Information Centre on 02 6736 1082 for general information or Accommodation OR for Tickets call 02 6736 2900. |
Tenterfields Oracles Of The Bush Festival begins on the 26th March til the 28th March, If in Armidale and in need of a programme visit Armidale Visitor Information Centre (82 Marsh Street)
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| Quilting & Needlework Exhibition
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Date: Friday 26th - Sunday 28th MarchVenue: Legacy House, Faulkner Street | Contact Details: | Legacy House - 02 6772 4427 |
Entry - $5 includes tea or coffee, Children are free.
Friday 26th March is Opening Night biginging at 7:00pm.
Open on Saturday & Sunday between 9:00am - 4:00pm.
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| Talking Art: Facts, Stories and Opinions
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Date: Saturday 27th MarchVenue: NERAM, Kentucky Street Armidale | Contact Details: | New England Regional Art Museum - 02 6772 5255, www.neram.com.au |
Floor Talk with artist Ross Laurie, starting at 11:00am & cost is $15.
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| Armidale City Gymnastics NSW Womens Artisitc Championships
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Date: Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th March 2010Venue: Armidale City Gymnastic Centre
This NSW Organised event will see competitors from all around the north and north west, coastal areas, and the hunter in Armidale for the womens level 1 to 3 Artistic Gymnastics championships.
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| Trio Empyrean in Concert
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Date: Saturday 27th MarchVenue: Old Auditorium, The Old Teachers College, Armidale (Cnr Mossman & Dangar Streets) | Contact Details: | NECOM - 02 6772 7209 |
An exciting and varied program of trios by Haydn and Mendelssohn with solos and duos by Brahms, Svendsen, Tchaikovsky and Debussy.
Tickets: Adult $25; Concession $15; Child (school age)$12, available at NECOM (6772 7203), Dymocks (169 Beardy Street / 6771 4558) or at the door.
Andrew Lorenz will be playing the Violin, David Pereira will be playing the Cello and Wendy Lorenz will be playing the Piano.
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| Armidale Youth Orchestras 'Garden Party'
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Date: Sunday 28th MarchVenue: Garden of Rosemary Leitch (58 Garibaldi Street Armidale) | Contact Details: | NECOM - 02 6772 7203 |
The Armidale Youth Orchestra's Garden Party starts at 10:30am for 11:00am.
Tickets: Adult $32; Concession $25; Children $17 and family $80, tickets available at NECOM or Dymocks.
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| Old Time, New Vogue Dances
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Date: Second Sunday of the Month and other dates as listed belowVenue: Ex-Services Club, Dumaresq Street and other locations as listed below Every second Sunday of the month at the Armidale Ex-Services Club: Free entry, starts at 7pm till 10pm. Conducted by : Ron and Maureen Smith (02) 6772 4095
Conducted by: Ron and Maureen Smith (02) 6772 4095
Venue: St Peter;s Centre, Tingcombe Lane, Armidale.
Dates: Saturdays: 6 March, 5 June, 31 July and 4 December.
Conducted by: Len O'Connell (02) 6771 1244
Venue: Uniting Church Hall, Rusden St. Armidale
Dates: Saturdays: 6 February, 1 May, 3 July, 7 August, 4 September, 2 October, 6 November.
Conducted by: Can-Assist Guyra Branch (Bill Wicks (02) 6779 1529
Venue: Central School Gymnasium, Marne St. Guyra
Dates: Fourth Saturday for months January to November.
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| Sustainable Living Armidale (SLA) Public Forums
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Date: First Tuesday of the MonthVenue: Kent House, Faulkner Street Come along and participate in the SLA Forums. Commences at 7pm.
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| Year of the Girl Guide - Celebrating 100 years of Girl Guiding
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Date: Various dates as listed belowVenue: Various Venues as listed below MARCH 21: HARMONY DAY PLUS CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF GUIDING WITH A REUNION OF PAST AND PRESENT INTERESTED PARTIES AND STAKEHOLDERS. 5.30PM AT GUIDE HALL. Everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy an evening meal and sharing of guiding experiences throughout the years. Guiding commenced in Armidale in 1925 at New England Girls School. Contact Joy Harrison, District Leader, for more information. joyharrisonkp@yahoo.com.au
APRIL 4-11: 100 HOUR CAMP AT 'BURRABAROO':Local guides will participate in a 100 year celebration on the 100th day of the year with an event which will include planting 100 trees at Region Campsite, 'Burrabaroo', Porcupine Lane, Kootingal. Contact Joy Harrison, District Leader, for more information. joyharrisonkp@yahoo.com.au
MAY: CENTENARY GUIDE BISCUIT MONTH: Guides will be promoting the Guiding Movement throughout the month of May by selling biscuits at local markets and private sales.More information available at the guide website. www.girlguidesnsw.org. Contact Joy Harrison, District Leader, for more information. joyharrisonkp@yahoo.com.au
JUNE 19: CENTENARY CAMP FIRES AROUND AUSTRALIA. ALL WELCOME, 6PM CAMPFIRE AT HALL. Armidale welcome community members to be part of this world wide event where Guiding units around Australia will light a campfie and join in the spirit of guiding with campfire songs. More information available at the guide website. www.girlguidesnsw.org.
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| Social Dancing with Phil & Mel
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Date: Dates as listed belowVenue: O'Conner Catholic College Gymnasium - Kirkwood Street, Armidale | Contact Details: | Contact Phil & Mel on 0402 971 798 |
The 2010 programme begins Tuesday 2nd of February at O'Conner Catholic College Gymnasium. We have dance programmes for all levels of dancers from absolute beginners to those who would like to build and practice on their own ability.
Social Dancers are held every Saturday around the Armidale District.
Beginner Class: Tuesday 7pm - 9pm :- Step by Step instructions on all aspects of dance basis.
Intermediate Class: Wednesday 7pm - 9pm :- Step by step instruction for more intricate dances.
Advanced Class: Thursday 7pm - 9pm :- More complex dance taught.
Cost: $20 per person per term (10 weeks). Private lessons are available at the cost of $5 per person per hour Monday & Friday nights. Weekend lessons by arrangement.
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| Wetlands Art and Photographic Exhibition
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Date: Until Tuesday 6th AprilVenue: Dorrigo Rainforest Centre | Contact Details: | Dorrigo Rainforest Centre 02 6657 2309 |
The winning entries in the 2010 WetlandCare Australia National Art and Photography Competition are currently on exhibition at the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre, in Dorrigo National Park. The theme of this exhibition is Wetlands, Biodiversity and Climate Change and features 37 of the top entries including the winners of the open photography, open art and junior categories. The variety of mediums, techniques, subject matter and imagery in the winning works show the diversity of the entrants in the competition; children, adults and teenagers, expressing their concern about the future of our wetlands with their unique art and photography. Situated on the scenic Waterfall Way between Coffs Harbour and Armidale, the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre has the Skywalk, Rainforest Shop, Canopy Caf? and the exhibition space close to rainforest bushwalks and waterfalls, and makes an ideal weekend destination. The Dorrigo Rainforest Centre is open 9am to 4:30 pm seven days a week. Entry to the centre and the exhibition is free.
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| Armidale Rugby's 27th Annual fifteen a side knock out
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Date: Saturday 14th March and Sunday 14th March 2010 Venue: Moran Ovals Taylor Street Armidale | Contact Details: | Garry Osborne Secretary of Armidale Rugby Union Club. 0429 727 524. email; gosb3545@bigpond.net.au |
This annual knock out features teams from Sydney Subbies, and from all around the State including the North, North West, Coast and the Hunter regions. Again big prize money on offer, with Tamworth Pirates, Inverell, Ballina, Walcha, Frenchs Forest and St Pats both from Syndey competing, all up there will be 16 teams contesting .
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| NERAM Exhibitions
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Date: Various Dates as listed belowVenue: New England Regional Art Museum, Kentucky Street Armidale | Contact Details: | New England Regional Art Museum - 02 6772 5255, www.neram.com.au |
Opening night Friday 19th March 2010.
Exhibitions are:-
In Your Dreams; 19 March - 27 June: 30 Artists from Australia, Canada and Germany explore the theme 'In Your Dreams', creating a work that fits inside a small box.
Hinton; 19 March - 27 June: Works from the Howard Hinton Collection
Permanent Collections: Drawing Inspirationl; 19 March -27 June: The exhibition 'Drawing Inspiration' will invite 10 regional artists to choose works from the permanent collection. They will then work in the gallery space on an artwork inspired by their selection.
Yesterday (Photographs of Armidale past and present; 19 March - 27 June: An exhibition of photographs sourced from the University og New England and Regional Archives depicting life in Armidale from the 1880s.
Cherry Blossoms: From the Hinton Collection; 19 March - 27 June: Howard Hinton spent two years in Japan in the early 1900s, and was fascinated by the country. This exhibition focuses on the numerous Japanese woodcuts in the collection.
Barbara McKay: Over the Mountains and Across the Plains; 19 March - 9 May: Having returned to the Armidale region, Baraba explores the New England landscape and beyond in new drawings and paintings which express her love of the landscape.
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