Bourke Show, Cobar Show and more. [Wilcannia Field and Fun Day cancelled]

Submitted by Admin on Mon, 08/May/2017 - 5:58am

Good morning all,

Well my news this week is certainly regretful, however we have decided we have to cancel our Wilcannia Field and Fun Day on the long week end. The decision was not taken lightly however because of unforeseen circumstances, it had to be done. We would like to think next year will see us back on track with a new look.

To next weekend, we have the Bourke Show next Saturday. This incorporates of course River Cruises, Poetry on a Plate, and all the other activities the Bourke people lay on for you whilst up there.

It really is Show time with the Cobar Show the next week end 19/20th. Always lots of horses and exhibitors, as is the case at Nyngan, their show follows on 21/22nd. You can easily take them both in and drop in to Hermidale for lunch on your way.

Whilst the shows are happening, there’s heaps to be seen at White Cliffs, and you can’t be at both of ‘em, ‘cause the White Cliffs Music Festival is the 19/20/21st. Decisions! Always a great week end though at the Opal mining town.

Lets duck over to Broken Hill now, to the Art Gallery. Badger Bates has a collection on show there from 12th. May to the 25th. June. There’s a Tapestry exhibition on for the ladies on the 20th. And there’s Knit and Yarn at the Library each Friday, (again ladies!)

If you’re interested in tours, then Tri State have them on all the time, and there’s a host of tours happening at Mootwingie during May. So ring Alien on 0497002773 and he will organise it all for you.

I won’t even mention rain. It’s as far off I think as you can see a white cow in a bog, really needed though.

Keep up with what’s going on with our fabulous radio stations out here in the far west. You know them, ABC far west on 999 and 1584. ABC central west on 657, Outback Bourke on 585. And River radio Wilcannia on FM 103.1

Well done to the event organisers last week end, and we’ll see what this week brings. Great to see you all about, Warrawong is getting to the booked out stage. Cheers,  Bill Elliott.  WCTA.

 

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