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The Country Championships Race Day
Tooheys Armidale Cup
Armidale, it’s time to celebrate the Tooheys Armidale Cup. Fashions on the Field, flower wall, live music, free kids’ entertainment, bar, catering and eight big races When Sunday 1st March - 11am - 6:30pm.
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Where Barney St, Armidale.
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ADFAS Armidale Catherine Wallace Lecture Who Catherine Wallace (UK Arts Society Lecturer).
Under The Open Sky: Newlyn & Lamorna Artists 1880 - 1940. This lecture gives an overview of art in Cornwall from the late 19th Century to the start of the Second World War that was created in and around the remote villages of Newlyn and Lamorna in West Cornwall and the port of Falmouth. When Thursday 5th March at 6pm Where Memorial Hall, The Armidale School, Brown Street, Armidale. Guest tickets only available on Trybooking: https:// www.trybooking.com/BHAOI Lecture and supper $25.
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Armidale and New England Show
See you ringside at the 145th annual Armidale Show! With stacks of family friendly entertainment, livestock competitions, food stalls, and pavilion displays, the event promises two wonderful days out. When March 6th and 7th. Where Armidale Showground. More info armidale show.org.au
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ADFAS Tamworth Catherine Wallace Lecture Who Catherine Wallace (UK Arts Society Lecturer).
A tale of two Barbaras - Barbara Hepworth and Barbara Tribe Famous sculptors, Barbara Hepworth and Barbara Tribe, made Cornwall their home for much of their lives. Barbara Hepworth (1903 - 1975) became a leading light in the modernist movement in British art, representing Britain at the Venice Biennale in 1958. She was made a Dame in 1965. Barbara Tribe (1913 - 2000) came from Australia. She became a member of the Royal Society of Portrait Sculptors in 1953, having made many notable portrait busts of Australian Servicemen in London during the war. The lecture looks at the similarities and differences in the work of these two pioneering 20th Century female artists. When Friday 6th March at 6pm. Where Passchendaele Room, Tamworth War Memorial Town Hall. Guest Tickets: $28.
First Saturday chats
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Our next First Saturday chats will be hosted by Elizabeth Stahlut (Senior Solicitor) from 10am to 1pm at the Legal Minds offices at 157 Beardy Street, The Mall, Armidale on Saturday 7th March 2020. As this is a popular programme, bookings are essential on (02) 6788 1100 or email at contactus@legalminds.com.au
Eight races featuring the $150,000 Hunter & North West Country Championship Qualifier. Open to country registered trainers only. With first and second place qualifying for the $500,000 Newhaven Park Country Championships final to be held at Royal Randwick in Sydney on Day 1 of The Championships, Saturday 4th April 2020. Dining bar and tote facilities, kids’ entertainment. When Sunday 8th March. Gates open at 11am - entry $10 Where Tamworth Jockey Club.
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Armidale Blues Rugby and Netball Club annual Imperial Hotel Knockout Carnival
Men’s 15s, Women’s 7s Rugby teams. Entries from the New England, the coast and Sydney. This exciting event brings high altitude rugby action to Moran Oval in a one day carnival to be held on the 14th March. We have over $9,000 in prize money up for grabs. Full bar and canteen facilities When 14th March. Where Moran Oval. Entry $5pp.
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Tamworth Rescue Ball
Celebrating 20 years of servicing the New England, the Tamworth Rescue Ball is the Service’s premier social event in New England, and will be held at the magnificent Oxley Lookout. When 28th March. Where Oxley Lookout. Tickets www.rescuehelicopter.com.au/events. $220 for individuals or $2,000 for a table of ten. Your ticket price includes bus transfers to and from, a three-course meal, beer, wine, and bubbles, plus all the fantastic entertainment.
