What's on this month
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Laidley Pioneer Village & Museum Australia Day Celebrations
Bring the family down to Laidley Pioneer Village & Museum on Australia Day and celebrate all things Aussie. From food to activities and children's games, music to motocycles, there is something for everyone. Activities and displays will include Light Horse Flag Raising Ceremony, blac...
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Queen's Baton Relay Community Celebrations
Queen's Baton Relay Community Celebration Aspecial celebration is currentlybeing planned to coincide with the Baton's arrival in Gatton on Thursday 29March 2018. This free community event giveslocal residentsan opportunityto be part of the 2018 Commonwealth Gam...
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Laidley RSL Sub Branch Cent Sale
Held in the Function Room at the Laidley Cultural Centre, doors will open at 12.30pm for a 1.30pm start. Over 100 prizes, raffle prizes and lucky door prizes. Afternoon tea will be available for a Gold Coin donation. Cent Sale tickets available at the door and Pre sale tickets on Wednesday 18th Apr...
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Anzac Day Services Various Locations
Gatton Dawn Service- 4.15am for a 4.28am start at the Weeping Mothers Memorial, Littleton Park, Hickey Street, Gatton. Gatton Main Service-March and Service- The March will form up outside the Council office in North Street at 10am for a 10.30am start. The March will lead to the...
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Clydesdale & Heavy Horse Field Days
Come and see the heavy horses that built our nation. 2018 marks the 41st official Clydesdale and Heavy Horse Field Days in Australia. Today's Clydesdale, Shire, Percheron and Australian Draught horse breeds all have ancestral roots that stem back to when the first settlers brought their horses to ex...
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N.A.I.D.O.C.2018 - Lockyer Valley NAIDOC
N.A.I.D.O.C. is National celebration of the sucesses and acheivements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Everyone is welcome so come along and celebrate with us. 4 hours of entertainment, free activites and even some free roo stew!Taste some amazing bush tucker or enjoy a...
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Quilt and Craft Expo at Laidley Spring Festival Day One
The theme this year is “Songs of Yesteryear”. As well as the quilt and crafts on display we have talented people demonstrating their crafts and you have an opportunity to buy some unique gifts. For those more interested in outdoor machinery we have displays of Vintage Vehicles, Tractor...
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Quilt and Craft Expo at Laidley Day 2
The theme this year is “Songs of Yesteryear”. As well as the quilt and crafts on display we have talented people demonstrating their crafts and you have an opportunity to buy some unique gifts. For those more interested in outdoor machinery we have displays of Vintage Vehicles, Tractor...
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Quilt and Craft Expo at Laidley Day 3
The theme this year is “Songs of Yesteryear”. As well as the quilt and crafts on display we have talented people demonstrating their crafts and you have an opportunity to buy some unique gifts. For those more interested in outdoor machinery we have displays of Vintage Vehicles, Tractor...
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Spring Orchid Show
The Laidley Cultural Centre will transform into a colourful paradise for the festival! Be wowed by the incredible Spring Orchid Show in the main auditorium created by theLockyer Valley Orchid Society.From the delightful Vandas through to the magnificent Cymbidiums – they will delight and...
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Gatton Christmas Carnival
The Gatton Christmas Carnival is a community celebration of the festive season, bringing families, neighbours and community members together. New date - Friday 7 December this year!Enjoy roving entertainment, dance groups, rock along to local musicians, get some festive face painting and of c...
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Queensland Ballet Community Workshops
Workshops - Tuesday 21 to Thursday 23 January 2020 - Tuesday 21 January - Boys and Girls from 13-17 years - intermediate and advanced - Wednesday 22 January - Seniors Beginner Calss for 18 years and over - Thursday 23 January - Seniors Intermediate Class for 18 years and over - All classes run f...
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Australia Day Event - Gatton & District Historical Village
The Gatton & District Historical Society will host a variety of Australia Day celebrations including some great Aussie music, jumping castle, face painting and much more. Don't miss the Flag Raising Ceremony, vintage car display and the 2nd Light Horse Gatton Troop display. The kids will enjoy t...
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Aussie BBQ, Laidley
Come and enjoy an Aussie BBQ at The Old Britannia. It will be a beach theme with prizes to be won for the loudest, most creative Aussie outfit. Money raised will go to the R U OK program for ex-service men and women to raise awareness for PTSD and mental health. There will be famil...
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Australia Day Celebrations, Porters Hotel
Come along and enjoy the great Aussie atmosphere with some special Australia Day inclusions: Listen to Adam Kilpatrick from 12 noon - 4pm playing only Aussie Music; enjoy our 12 beers on tap, plus cider, CC & Dry and Bundy Draught; receive a free pie or fresh prawn with every drink purchased at ...
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Australia Day Event - Awassi Cheesery
We have a fantastic day of Australian fun and activities planned at the Cheesery. Come and enjoy great food, live music and the great outdoors. There will be plenty of shade available under the avocado trees. Local musicians will play oldies but goodies throughout the day. Se...
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Australia Family Fun Day, Withcott
Why not head to the friendly Withcott Hotel on Australia Day, Saturday 26 January. The fun starts at 12 noon with free face painting and waterslide for the kids, raffles, Bundy Rum & XXXX giveaways. Enjoy the raffles and entertainment by Whiskey Remorse.
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Australia Day Recovery Lunch - Spit Roast Sunday
Join us for our first Spit Roast Sunday for 2019! Enjoy a spit roast of beef and pork, jacket spuds, salads, rolls and gravy PLUS entry to Scotty’s Garage. $30 per adult (over 15’s) and $15 per child. We have Jodie Hughes joining us with live music to help you recover from ...
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New Holland Drive Day: GATTON
You're invited to the first DT Truck and Tractor Drive Days. Come along and view the full range of machinery from New Holland Agriculture, take a test drive, learn more with our Guidance demos, or pick up some parts for your tractor. Join us in Gatton on Monday 18th February or Tuesday 19th F...
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Gatton Gem Show
If you enjoy fossicking in creek beds, picking up stones on the side of the road or just love great jewellery, come along to the Gatton Gem Show! You will find gemstones, minerals, fossils, jewellery & allied crafts. There are great displays for the kids too. Friendly traders lots of barg...
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Lockyer Valley Country Music Week 2019
A week of walk ups with backing band if required. Morning tea, lunch and dinner available. Power and water available. Money boards Main Show Saturday 2nd March starting at 4pm in front of the main hall.
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Laidley Citizens Auxiliary High Tea
Tickets $30 per head, tables of 8. Pre-purchase tickets on Wed 27th Feb from Jan at the Blue Care Op Shop, Patrick St Laidley or contact Sally on 0412 872 664 to pre book table and pre - pay for tickets, limited number available. 1pm for 1.30pm start Dress Up and win prizes. Enjoy a Fashion Parade,...
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High Tea Celebrating women of the Lockyer
High Tea to celebrate women of the Lockyer Valley. Lockyer Community Centre is hosting a high tea in recognition and in celebration of Qld. Women's Week 2019. Event will offer delicious High Tea catered by Colonial Catering. Fashion Parade by Harry N Miss Tiff Guest Speaker, Lucky door prize, ra...
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Card Craft Session
Lockyer Community Centre is hosting fortnightly sessions Card Craft sessions 21/02/2019 through to 21/03/2019. $5.00 per person * per session * includes materials to make 2 cards & refreshments Great opportunity to create and learn different techniques and ideas in car...
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Brush With A Body - Theatre Restaurant
Lockyer Regional Performing Arts Inc presents 'Brush with a Body' - an English Comedy with a Twist! For the first time LRPA is proud to collaborate with Sage on Hickey to bring you a delightful theatre restaurant experience. Savour a two course meal, take advantage of bar facilities and enjoy this e...
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CRAFTERS EXPO 2019
Experience our fantastic CRAFTERS EXPO 2019 including workshops, stallholders and great food. Register for a variety of workshops online in February at this website:http://nomads.rotaryclub.asn.au/index%20x.htm View other information on our Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cr...
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Cook like a Star
Have 'Faith' in yourself and you'll be sure to cook like a 'Star' Tickets are on sale now ahead of a contemporary afternoon tea masterclass at Faith Lutheran College - Plainland next month! We're giving passionate foodies the chance to try their hand at delivering recipes designed by Queensl...
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Brush with a Body Theatre Restaurant
Lockyer Regional Performing Arts Inc presents 'Brush with a Body' - an English Comedy with a Twist! For the first time LRPA is proud to collaborate with Sage on Hickey to bring you a delightful theatre restaurant experience. Savour a two course meal, take advantage of bar facilities and enjoy this e...
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Card Craft Session
Lockyer Community Centre is hosting fortnightly sessions Card Craft sessions 21/02/2019 through to 21/03/2019. $5.00 per person * per session * includes materials to make 2 cards & refreshments Great opportunity to create and learn different techniques and ideas in&n...
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Gatton Motorfest - Drifting & Burnouts
Gatton Motorfest is a 2 day event of Burnouts and Drift Street Style!! We are bringing it back to the street!!! LEGALLY!!! For the Burnouts We also have a $15,000 prize pool and 2 Red Centre Nats Burnout Maters Tickets!! This is one event you don't want to miss!! Burnouts are back in the evening so...
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Lockyer Race Day
The Laidley Cup - Saturday 23 March 2019! Thank you to our Major Sponsor, Haymans Gatton for supporting Lockyer Valley Turf Club. We also thank our "General Race Sponsors": Colonial Catering Porters Plainland Hotel Ray Bachmann Real Estate Thank you to our "Fashions on the Field Sponsor": ...
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Gatton Motorfest - Drifting and Burnouts
Gatton Motorfest is a 2 day event of Burnouts and Drift Street Style!! We are bringing it back to the street!!! LEGALLY!!! For the Burnouts We also have a $15,000 prize pool and 2 Red Centre Nats Burnout Maters Tickets!! This is 1 event you don't want to miss!!
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Lockyer Creek Community Tree Planting Day
As part of the "Keeping the Lockyer in the Lockyer" revegetation project, Lockyer Valley Regional Council invite you to come and join us on the banks of the Lockyer Creek, Gatton to plant some trees. 17,000 plants in total across two sites will help to stabilise the banks, ensuring our preciou...
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SPORTS DINNER WITH LOCAL CHAMPIONS
Sports Dinnerwith local champions -Kathy Raymont/Qld & Aust Cricketer - Josh Robinson- Dual Commonwealth Games & Olympian of Rio - Scott Notley - Qld & Aust Mens Open Touch Football Player. Compered by Toowoomba's James O'Shea Hot meal & Dessert supplied
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Easter Holiday Special Ma Ma Creek Markets
Quaint markets with woodwork, local honey, cushions and T-shirts, craft, quilting supplies, bric-a-brac, cakes and slices, pickles, jams and preserves, plants and much more. There will be special Easter holiday activities and face paintingfor kids, live music with the "Ambrey Sisters" as well ...
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Clydesdale & Heavy Horse Field Days
Clydesdale, Shire, Percheron and Australian Draught Horses being exhibited in Stud, working, driven and ridden classes. Other unique displays, animal nursery, craft, gifts, food and market stalls. Great day out for the whole family to see the Heavy Horses working. There will also b...
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Clydesdale & Heavy Horse Field Days
Clydesdale, Shire, Percheron and Australian Draught Horses being exhibited in Stud, working, driven and ridden classes. Other unique displays, animal nursery, craft, gifts, food and market stalls. Great day out for the whole family to see the Heavy Horses working. There will also b...
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Autumn Orchid Show
Lockyer Valley Orchid Society brings you the spectacular Autumn Show. Immerse yourself in a sea of magnificent blooms, scintillating scents and crafty delights. There will also be plant sales, cultural advice, growers stalls and potting requirements. Remember to buy a ticket in the raffle and you mi...
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Autumn Orchid Show
Lockyer Valley Orchid Society brings you the spectacular Autumn Show. Immerse yourself in a sea of magnificent blooms, scintillating scents and crafty delights. There will also be plant sales, cultural advice, growers stalls and potting requirements. Remember to buy a ticket in the raffle and you mi...
