Monthly Events
September 2010
HERMAN'S HERMITS
Date: Saturday 4 September 2010 Venue: Twin Towns Clubs & Resorts - The Showroom
Contact Details: For bookings call 1800 014 014 or (07) 5536 1977. Book online at www.twintowns.com.au or visit the Booking Office in it's NEW location on Wharf Street, opposite Main Reception.
HERMAN'S HERMITS Saturday 4 September at 8.30pm Tickets: $27 Visit www.twintowns.com.au for more. Terms & conditions do apply. Subject to change at anytime.
Tyalgum Festival of Classical Music
Date: 3 - 5 September Venue: Tyalgum Hall (& Showgrounds)
The extraordinary acoustics of the Tyalgum village hall attracts some of Australia's leading classical artists who perform each year at this three-day series of instrumental and vocal concerts. Lovers of fine music should make every effort to experience this unique event.
On Sunday 5 September an informal outdoor concert will be held in the showgrounds in the afternoon - great for a family picnic under the trees.
Speed on Tweed
Date: 10 - 12 September Venue: Murwillumbah
Circuit racing through the main street of Murwillumbah by classic racing vehicles from past grand prix eras.
Speed on Tweed has attracted many legendary drivers over the years, including Sir Jack Brabham, Vern Schuppan, Frank Gardner, Jim Richards, Kevin Bartlett, Dick Johnson and John Goss.
Sir Jack’s Repco-Brabham was one of many grand prix cars to have graced Murwillumbah’s streets, along with numerous Bathurst winners, Le Mans sports cars and many others that told the story of Australia’s motor racing history.
The non-profit event also raised more than $160,000, which has been given to national charities such as the Childrens Cancer Institute, the Peter Brock Foundation, service clubs, schools emergency services and hospitals.
More info at www.speedontweed.com.au
Ride the Rim
Date: 17-19 September Venue: Based at Murwillumbah Showground
Experience the beauty of the Tweed Valley on a bike.
Friday: is a Greet, Meet and Eat Pizza Night at the Imperial Hotel Murwillumbah.
Saturday and Sunday: there are rides both morning and afternoon on both days ranging from easy (flat) to challenging (10 organised rides in total). Distances from 5 to 50 kilometres all starting and finishing at the Showground. For the keen cyclist this means you can do 4 different rides over the weekend. Experience the beauty of the Tweed Valley on a bike.
Saturday Night : WollumbinBUG 1st Birthday Dinner/Bush Dance at the Branding Rail Murwillumbah Showground from 6pm.
THE SUNNY COWGIRLS
Date: Saturday 18 September Venue: Twin Towns Showroom
Contact Details: For bookings call 1800 014 014 or (07) 5536 1977. Book online at www.twintowns.com.au or visit the Booking Office in it's NEW location on Wharf Street, opposite Main Reception.
Price: $31.50
Time: 8.30pm to
Murwillumbah Netball Association Grand Final & Presentation Night
Date: 18 September Venue: Murwillumbah Netball Association Grand Final & Presentation Night
Contact Details: For further information please contact the Clubhouse on 02 6672 6225 or Beth Matsuto on 02 6676 6289 or Email: info@murwillumbah.org.au .
Superboat Championships
Date: 19 September Venue: Round Mountain, Cabarita
Contact Details: For more information: phone 0416 067 057 (ah) or email tvjsc@optusnet.com
Tickets: Adults $20.00, Kids under 12 Free
Kingscliff Triathlon
Date: 26 September Venue: Kingscliff
Contact Details: For more information contact QSM Sports 07 3124 6099
Kingscliff Triathlon is situated in one of the most stunning coastlines in Australia. Swim through the estuary into open water, cycling around the Tweed Valley terrain and run by the beach in either the Tempta or Almost Olympic Events.
Bird Watching with the Tweed Bird Observers
Date: Monthly Walks Venue: The Tweed
Contact Details: Laurel Allsopp 07 5590 9254
Walks occur at 7.30am (NSW) every Thursday morning and the second Sunday of every month at a variety of locations throughout the Tweed. There are approximately 240 bird species in the Tweed from those found by the ocean and estuaries through to the hinterland forests.
The Unity Festival
Date: 2 October Venue: The Branding Rail, Murwillumbah
Contact Details: Kerry Turner - kerry@unityfestival.com.au or visit www.unityfestival.com.au
An interactive and exciting family event showcasing the rich cultural diversity of the Tweed Shire. This year's line up includes nationally acclaimed 'Oka' as well as music, dance, art, craft, stories and food of the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities of the region.The event kicks off at 10am and culminates at 10pm. A must see event for 2010! $20 per adult, $5 concession and children(under 16) free.
Ukitopia member's costume party
Date: September 18 2010 Venue: Uki Hall Main St Uki
Contact Details: www.ukitopiaartscollective
The Ukitopia Art Collective?s major festival fundraiser is coming up on the 18th September and set to be a hoot! The free annual Ukitopia members costume party is the opportunity for Ukitopia members to renew their annual membership subscription and for those newbie?s, a chance to join. Membership with Ukitopia has many benefits including discount entry to all Ukitopia events! Starting at 7pm in the Uki Hall, the party will feature live music by many of your favourite Ukitopia performers, a ?bring your own plate feast?, and a massive auction. Guest are invited to contribute an item for the auction, to bring a plate of food to add to the feast table, bring a musical instrument o play and dress up as your ?inner artist?. Hot and cold drinks and desserts will be for sale. Memberships payable on entry is $15. For more information go to www. ukitopiaartscollective.com or phone Natascha 6679 7316. Get ready for a night filled with live music and fun!
Price: $15 membership
Time: 7pm to 11pm
