LEETON TOURISM
2014 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
JULY - SEPTEMBER
LEETON TOURISM
EVENTS JULY 5 July LEETON FARMERS MARKET Markets are held on the first Saturday morning of the month at the Leeton Jockey Club from 8:00am to 12:00pm. Entry is via gold coin donation to the Rotary Club of Leeton. There will always be a diverse range of fresh high-quality produce available directly from the growers and producers. Contact: Leeton Shire Council (02) 6953 0911 10 July NAIDOC WEEK CELEBRATIONS – LEETON & DISTRICT LOCAL ABORIGINAL LAND COUNCIL FAMILY FUN DAY Held at Gossamer Park Wattle Hill from 11am-2:00pm. The activities will begin with the Official Ceremony followed by a FREE BBQ lunch. Bring a chair or picnic rug and enjoy the day out. There will be stalls and activities throughout the day. Contact: Leeton & District Local Aboriginal Land Council on (02) 6953 4344 20 July HI-TECH DAY - REVERSE DRAW Hosted by Leeton Whitton Crows Football and Netball Club and held at the Irrigation Specialists Oval from 2.00pm. Tickets are $30.00 per person and includes beer, wine and your chance to win! 1st Prize - $2000.00 2nd Prize - $1000.00 3rd Prize - $500.00 EVERYONE WELCOME! Tickets can be pre-purchased or bought on the day. Contact: Mick 0408 101 515 25 July ROTARY BALL To be held at the Leeton Soldiers Club Auditorium. Doors open at 8pm, with the presentation of Debutantes at 8:30pm. Entertainment provided. Tickets available from Leeton Soldiers Club Reception. Strictly 18’s and over. Contact: Bruer Chriswel 0407 224 876 27 July YANCO VILLAGE MARKETS Markets open 9am - 1pm. Held in the Yanco Hall, the market features handmade crafts, cooking, plants, fruit and vegetables, bric-a-brac and much, much more! Contact: Mary Stevenson (02) 6955 7416
AUGUST 31 July - 22 August CLIMATE TECHNOLOGIES LEETON EISTEDDFOD Recognized as one of the outstanding cultural events in south western NSW. Held over 4 weeks in August, this event showcases local and regional talent in a range of dance, theatre, music, speech, drama and literary and includes a spectacular concert at its conclusion. Contact: Maria Damiani (02) 6953 3002 1 August CEREBRAL PALSY ALLIANCE LEETON COUNTRY COUNCIL ANNUAL STREET STORE Huge range of goods for sale! Donations of saleable items including cakes, jam, pickles, craft, fruit, veggies ect. would be greatly appreciated. Contact: May Cameron (02) 6953 3591 2 August LEETON FARMERS MARKET A fun-filled day of activities and events for the whole Markets are held on the first Saturday morning of the month at the Leeton Jockey Club from 8:00am to 12:00pm. Entry is via gold coin donation to the Rotary Club of Leeton. There will always be a diverse range of fresh high-quality produce available directly from the growers and producers. Contact: Leeton Shire Council (02) 6953 0911
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2-4 August LEETON BANK HOLIDAY BOWLS CARNIVAL This annual carnival is held over three days at both the Leeton Soldiers Club and the L&D Bowling Club. Bowlers compete for cash prizes. 9.15am start each day. Saturday and Sunday is triples. Monday is pairs. Contact: Leeton & District Bowling Club (02) 6953 2908 4-10 August LOCAL GOVERNMENT WEEK Local Government Week promotes the importance of Local Government to the community. NSW Councils hold a variety of special events during this week, inviting the public to find out how they can benefit from the variety of council programs, services and activities. Contact: Leeton Shire Council (02) 6953 0911 31 August YANCO VILLAGE MARKETS Markets open 9am - 1pm. Held in the Yanco Hall, the market features handmade crafts, cooking, plants, fruit and vegetables, bric-a-brac and much, much more! Contact: Mary Stevenson (02) 6955 7416 29 August FRIENDS OF LEETON LIBRARY (FOLL) TRIVIA AFTERNOON Fundraiser held at the Leeton library Starts from 1.30pm to 3.30pm Cost is $5.00 and includes afternoon tea Contact: Leeton Library (02) 6953 0945
The Leeton Farmers Market First Saturday of every month. 8am - 12pm Featuring fresh fruit and vegetables, meat and olives to native plants, condiments, organic coffee, oils and much, much more! Entry is a gold coin donation to the Rotary Club of Leeton.
Contact: Leeton Shire Council (02) 6953 0911
LEETON TOURISM
SEPTEMBER 6 September LEETON FARMERS MARKET Markets are held on the first Saturday morning of the month at the Leeton Jockey Club from 8:00am to 12:00pm. Entry is via gold coin donation to the Rotary Club of Leeton. There will always be a diverse range of fresh high-quality produce available directly from the growers and producers. Contact: Leeton Shire Council (02) 6953 0911
28 September YANCO VILLAGE MARKETS Markets open 9am - 1pm. Held in the Yanco Hall, the market features handmade crafts, cooking, plants, fruit and vegetables, bric-a-brac and much, much more! Contact: Mary Stevenson (02) 6955 7416
COMING SOON!!
6 September 1ST LEETON SCOUTS MOO POO DRIVE 1st Leeton Scouts will be holding their Moo Poo Drive again at the Scout Hall Cnr Maiden Ave and Gidgee St. Buy your compost for the garden by the bag or the trailer load! All money raised helps to purchase and maintain equipment. Contact: Adrian VanWerven (02) 6953 5500 (BH) 27 September VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE RED CARPET DAY“ROLL OUT THE RED CARPET FOR TASTE RIVERINA” Leeton Visitor Information Centre (VIC) will be hosting its second Red Carpet Open Day for 2014 during the school holiday period. We are encouraging locals and visitors to literally walk the “Red Carpet” in style as we showcase our local VIC, and not to mention, our talented local people. Some of the exciting activities planned for the Red Carpet Day include product tastings and talks from local hobby interest suppliers, live entertainment, local artists painting onsite, give-away competitions and prizes throughout the day. This event will also double as a launch to the 2014 Taste Riverina Food Festival, with local chefs and winemakers putting their finest product on show throughout the course of the day as well as promoting their respective “Taste Riverina” events taking place right here in Leeton throughout the month of October. Contact: Leeton Visitors Information Centre (02) 6953 6481
OUTBACK BAND SPECTACULAR 7th - 9th NOVEMBER A great festive, musical weekend for the whole family. Contact: Leeton Shire Council (02) 6953 0939
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
S AV E T H E D A T E 10th - 11th October LEETON AGRICULTURAL SHOW The annual 2014 Leeton Show will showcase the Shire in a display of agriculture, entertainment and local achievements. Pavilions at the Leeton Showground’s will be filled with displays such as arts, crafts and flower exhibitions, school displays and cooking exhibits. Carriage driving, mini trots, and team yarding along with Stockman’s Challenge make for great fun for both children and adults alike. There will be plenty of rides for all ages along with the spectacular fireworks display and entertaining side-show alley, Showgirl presentations along with the official opening will take place on the Friday night of the event. For more information, please visit the official website available at www.leetonshowsociety.org.au Contact: Paula Fields 0428 686 461 31st October- 2nd November LEETON COUNTRY MUSIC ROUNDUP Enjoy music from many top Country Music performers. Held at the Platform Lounge over three fantastic days. Meals and snacks available as well as a dance floor and full bar service. Free un-powered camping with toilets & showers also available. The weekend features the Friday Dance Night and the Sunday Poets Breakfast with. Tickets for Saturday and Sunday sessions are $35.00 per person. Dance Night & Poets Breakfast tickets are $10.00 each. Day visitor passes also available for $20. Contact: David Boots (02) 6953 3715 or Mark Hillier 0409 005 166
7th - 9th November - LEETON TOWN BAND OUTBACK BAND SPECTACULAR A great festive, musical weekend for the whole family including band performances and sub-group performances at various locations around Leeton, together with music workshops over the weekend. All musicians will then come together for a spectacular ‘Mass Band’ performance on Saturday evening at The Roxy. Sunday 4th will see Mountford Park come alive once again with ‘Brass in the Park’! Children’s entertainment, hot food and drinks available. Contact: Leeton Shire Council (02) 6953 0939 30th November - LIGHT UP LEETON CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL & COMMUNITY CONCERT Commences with the Rotary Ham Carnival in Mountford Park. Santa and friends arrive signaling the start of the concert featuring all local schools and groups. A large variety of stalls will cater for the whole family. Families are encouraged to bring their own rug and enjoy a picnic tea while they watch the concert. Contact: Carl King 0407 956 638
H E L D W E E K LY / M O N T H LY
EVENTS MONDAYS Tea and Tales
Held on the third Monday of every month at 10.30am. Come for a cup of tea, a chat and a sharing of stories. Need transport? Call Community transport on (02) 6953 6999. Contact: Leeton Library on (02) 6953 0945 First Monday Book Club This book club is for adults and is held on the first Monday of each month at 7:00pm. Contact: Leeton Library on (02) 6953 0945
TUESDAYS
Leeton Boot Scooters Held every Tuesday in Anzac Hall at 9:30am. Cost $5. Contact: Mary 0407 204 684/ Gwen 0428 534 375
TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS
THURSDAYS
Murrumbidgee Field Naturalists Club Meet on the second Thursday of every month (except January) at the Murrumbidgee Rural Studies Centre (Yanco) commencing at 7:30pm. Regular walks and outings are also held each month. Contact: Eric or Rowena Whiting (02) 6953 2612 Leeton Library Cuddle up & Read For babies up to 18 months and their grown ups! Held on the third Thursday the month at 10:30am. Come and enjoy stories, songs and action rhymes with lots of bouncing and clapping, bells and rattles. Contact Leeton Library (02) 6953 0945 Leeton Library Knitters The Leeton Library Knitters Group is held at 10:30am Thursday’s at the Library Contact: Leeton Library on (02) 6953 0945
Leeton Library Story Time This Story time for preschoolers is held on the first consecutive Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of each month. Contact: Leeton Library (02) 6953 0945
Leeton Library Family History Group Meets on the last Thursday of every month at 10.30am. Learn and share many aspects of researching your family tree. Contact Leeton Library (02) 6953 0945
TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS
FRIDAYS
Leeton Soldiers Bridge Club Held at the Leeton Soldiers Club every Tuesday night from 7pm & every Friday afternoon from 1pm. All welcome. Contact: Helen (02) 69533117
WEDNESDAYS
Leeton Town Band rehearsals Held every Wednesday at the Historic Hydro, Leeton. All players welcome - beginners to advanced. New members & beginners from 6:00pm Juniors from 6.30pm Full Band from 7:30pm Contact: Ruth Tait 0427 188 693
Senior’s Croquet (Over 50’s) First Friday of the month at Leeton Indoor Stadium (except for January) Cost is $3- includes morning tea 10.30am start Contact: Beck McCallum (02) 6953 3742 Senior’s Morning Tea Held last Friday of the month at the Leeton library, in the Yellow Room from 10am 11:30am. Gold coin donation includes morning tea and guest speakers. Contact: Helen Symes (02) 6953 2193 or Iris Schofield (02) 6959 9220 1st Friday Book Club Held 1st Friday of every month from 10.30am Contact Leeton Library (02) 6953 0945
E V E N T S H E L D W E E K LY / M O N T H LY
Friends of Leeton Library Meeting Held 2nd Friday of the month at 10am Come and join the group and support your local library. Contact Leeton Library (02) 6953 0945
Saturday Book Chair Run every Saturday morning from 10.30am at the Leeton Library. All ages welcome. Contact: Leeton Library on (02) 6953 0945
Leeton Soldiers Club Sequence/Old Time Group Held every 2nd and 4th Friday of each month. Held in the Anzac Hall at The Leeton Soldiers Club from 7:30pm-11pm. All welcome Contact: Janelle 0458 512 662 or Leeton Soldiers Club (02) 6953 3444
SUNDAYS
SATURDAYS
Lions Club of Leeton- “Cash a Can Event” On the last Saturday of each month, the Lions Club of Leeton holds a “Cash a Can” event to be held at the Lions Den in Market Road (next to the Leeton Rescue Club) from 10am to 12 noon. Contact: Lions on 0427 137 014
Yanco Powerhouse Museum Museum opens from 10am-4pm on the last Sunday of each month. Appointments for viewings can be made by ringing 6955 7765. Yanco Miniature Trains Yanco Miniature Trains are held from 10am4pm on the last Sunday of each month – weather permitting. Contact: (02) 6955 7765
VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE
RED CARPET DAY
“Roll Out the Red Carpet for Taste Riverina” Red Carpet Open Day 27th September • product tastings • talks from local hobby interest suppliers • live entertainment • local artists painting on-site • give-away competitions and prizes
Contact: Leeton Visitors Information Centre (02) 6953 6481
LEETON TOURISM
McCAUGHEY STATUE UNVEILING 6th April 2014 at McCaughey Park, Yanco Tribute to Sir Samual McCaughey
STATUE UNVEILING More information available from Leeton Shire Council on 6953 0948
CLAIM YOUR E V E N T D AT E To have your event listed in our quarterly events calendar we require specific information regarding the event. Such information includes date, venue, cost, Contact and event details. The event should be of broad interest to visitors and the general public alike. Details should be submitted to Leeton Visitors Information Centre no later than Monday 18 August for listing in the October - December CALENDAR. While Council makes every effort to avoid errors in event listings, Leeton Shire Council gives no warranty and accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or the completeness of the information or for any decisions made or actions taken on the basis of this information.
Other suggestions to keep you busy in Leeton: Leeton Shire Library, Yanco Powerhouse Museum, Whitton Court House & Museum, Leeton Swimming Pool, Fivebough Wetlands, McCaughey Bicentennial Park, MIA Forest drives, camping & fishing at Gogeldrie Weir, Roxy Theatre, Various Wineries, Leeton Skate Park & Self-guided Heritage Walks.
LEETON VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 10 Yanco Avenue, LEETON NSW 2705 Tel: +61 2 6953 6481 Fax: +61 2 6953 2361 Email:
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