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33rd Ann
u al
Lamb
and Potato
Festival
&
Januar
y 16th
to 27th, 2019
New Engl
and H
ighway
, Guyra NSW
Contacts
0404 485 585
Or through the website:
www.guyralambpotatofestival.com
If you require further information about any of
Designed, produced,
the activities in this publication key contacts are: published and printed
in Guyra
President/Stalls: Steve Mepham 0404 485 585
Gazebo Manager: Julie Gittoes 02 6779 1184 Guyra Adult
Treasurer: Chris Bell 0412 919 262 Learning
Music Program: Ian Russell 0478 111 873
Association Inc.
Train Rides: Ron Lockyer 02 6779 1621 136 Bradley St,
Machinery Group: Gary Skinner 02 6779 2024 Guyra NSW 2365
Phone: (02)6779 2132
Military Vehicles: Rob Williams 0427 791 027 Email:admin@gala.org.au
www.gala.org.au
Car Club: John Chaffey 0428 791 652
Council: Office 1300 136 833 Home of the
Police/Ambulance/Fire: Emergency 000
Guyra Gazette
Phone: (02)6779 2347
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advertising@gala.org.au
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Lamb and Potato
33rd Festival
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 16TH
TO SUNDAY JANUARY 27TH
FESTIVAL COMMITTEE l to or: Bertha Reeves, Chris Bell, Betty Sheelah, Steve Mepham, Frank Presnell (Patron),
Geoff Reeves, Julie Gittoes, Ian Russell, Deborah Little, Mark Werts Absent: Jim O’Neill, Alex Cunningham
he first Lamb and Po- and from the Country Music end, including the flag raising cer- Bus loads arrive for a day out
T tato Festival was held in
January 1987 in Rotary
Park on the New England High-
Capital.
Rotary Park is an ideal location
for such an event with plenty of
emony and other activities.
What started out as a simple
idea to promote two of Guyra’s
in the mild summer climate that
the town enjoys. Families make
the journey to give the kids a day
way. out during the long school holi-
shade provided by the estab- most recognized exports has ex- day break. People can enjoy live
Event organisers hoped to lished trees which stretch for panded and grown over the music performances without the
catch the eye of passing traffic, more than a kilometre along the years to encompass a much heat and the crowds.
particularly travellers on their highway. The park also has a pur- wider range of local products.
way to and from the pose built kitchen, an amenities They are all able to wander at
Tamworth Country Music Festi- block, children’s playground and While the idea to run it at the their leisure to check out the
val. plenty of available parking. same time as the Tamworth stalls and enjoy a tasty meal of
Country Music Festival has lamb and spuds served up by the
Over the years this has proved The Lamb and Potato Festival helped it along, it is now a desti- hard working locals who work
a very successful tactic and has continued to promote Guyra nation in its own right rather together to make the Festival a
Guyra is now a “must stop” for for around 12 days each January than just a stop off. success.
people as they make their way to taking in the Australia Day week-
Commercial
Electrical Industrial
Contractors Domestic
Essential Energy Level 2 Contractors Rural
Electrical Appliances Whitegoods (at Leading Edge prices)
• Reverse Cycle Air/Con • Slab Heating • TV Aerial Repairs
• Household & Stock Pumps • Generators
101 Bradley Street, Guyra
CT ELECTRIC Phone: 6779 1273 A/H: 6779 1463
E: ctelectric@auzzie.net
Guyra Lamb & Potato Festival 2019 - 3
Market Stalls
Stalls Open EVERY DAY
of the Festival
traditional fea- time. Stalls so far confirmed
A ture of the Lamb
and Potato Festi-
val is the market stalls
There are sure to be
some new additions in
2019, and those visiting the
for 2019 are:
• The Travelling Cappuccinos
• On a Head: Hats &
Estate Jewellery
• Emu Oil Soaps
• Dutch Poffertjes
• Ice Cream & Berries
• Amazing Vitality
which line the New Eng- • Ladies Clothing • Auril Lane Collection:
land Highway. stalls will find a range of in- • Assorted Nick Knacks Women’s fashion
teresting products includ- • Ultimate Health • Mystical Spirit: Essential
In 2018 there were over ing leather goods, & Wellbeing Group Oils, Chimes & Jewellery
40 stalls operating, includ- jewellery, hats, caravan and • Aussie Spinners • Gem Werx: Gems, balms,
• Leather Crafts gifts & opals
ing some who attended camping gear, ladies’ fash- • Coin and Cutlery Jewellery • Goz Print: Airbush Tattoos
the Festival for the first ions and much more. • Oil Skins, Hats and Belts • Ed’s Tucker Box: Tasty
• Camping Gear Gourmet Food
Taxation Advice
Business Advice
Superannuation
Strategic Planning
SMSF Accounting & Audit
JONES CRACKNELL & STARR
CERTIFIED PRACTISING ACCOUNTANTS
GUYRA: 6779 1911 • 130 Bradley Street ARMIDALE: 6772 1433 • 101 Faulkner Street
Email: info@jcs.net.au www.jcs.net.au
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Lamb and Potato
meals are available
EACH DAY from 7.30am until 7.30pm
The Ben Lomond Hall committee working at
last year’s Festival. They are one of the many
volunteer groups who prepare food each year.
he Lamb and that brings together the The meals are prepared teers will work more than
T Potato Festival is
famous for its
food, with a wide range of
whole community to assist
with food preparation, night
time caretaking and main-
by an army of volunteers
from local groups who
commit time each year to
once, by the time the Festi-
val ends she will have
worked with close to 500
lamb and potato meal op- taining the site. man the food gazebo. people to get the job done.
tions available at the food
Guyra is proud of its local To keep up with the or- A large percentage of
gazebo.
produce and the Festival ders requires a lot of peo- money raised is channelled
This is a feature of the aims to showcase this pro- ple and Julie Gittoes heads back into community or-
Festival that is always in- duce, which is used in the up a team of 20 volunteers ganisations each year, with
credibly popular and in- tasty meals that are avail- working two shifts each day. over $36,000 disbursed to
volves a coordinated effort able each day. community groups in 2018
While some of the volun-
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Generous supporters of
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plus with our annual
LIQUOR Community Chest Show Schedules at The GALA Centre
Guyra Lamb & Potato Festival 2019 - 5
Live
Sponsored by
Clockwise
from above:
Crooked Tree,
Ash Hall Trio,
Jim O’Neill and
Peter Denovan
R
egional Australia There will be three shows
Bank is once again on each day. On weekdays
a major sponsor of the morning session will
live music at the Guyra run from 10am to 12 noon,
Lamb and Potato Festival. the lunch session will take
We thank them for enabling place between 12.30pm
us to provide 12 days of and 2pm and each evening
quality live music across the you will be entertained be-
Festival. We also want to tween 5pm and 7pm.
sincerely thank Armidale
Regional Council for their On Friday, Saturday and
financial assistance and Sunday nights, live music
their commitment to the will run from 6pm until
Festival’s success. 9pm. On the first weekend
January 19th to 20th, there
The music program is still will be a live and local
being finalised and will be event. On Saturday morn-
published in full closer to ing, Simon Mellor will pre-
the commencement of the sent a show for young
Festival, but already we children. Following that will
have some very exciting be an emerging talent
and enjoyable acts for you showcase involving some of
to experience. the amazing young
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Music Tent
Regional Australia Bank
Monday-Friday
8am - 4.30pm
Saturday
8am - 12.30pm
Sunday
8am - 11am
Great coffee ... Breakfast
Meals ... Snacks ... Cakes
Juneils
Live Music
Cafe
102 Bradley Street, Guyra
Performances Phone: 0467 315 915
EVERY DAY
performers who are the The Celtic music of Tri, will be back. Everyone
future of live music in
the New England re-
Country and Bluegrass
with Finger Pickin’
who experienced their
music and show last
Dasha’s Hardware &
gion. Good, Aussie country year was heaping a Building Supplies
musical humour with huge amount of praise Family owned ... helpful service
and competitive pricing
There will be an Slim Knaquers and the on them. It will be a
afternoon Country set original songs of Pete great night. • Hardware & Power Tools
presented by Barb and Holtzberger and Mick • Paint & Painting Supplies
Jim O’Neill followed by Houlihan. Morning and lunch- • Outdoor Furniture
an evening of 60’s pop time shows will include • Building Supplies • Timber
and rock featuring On Friday 25th we’ll Errol Gray, Pete Stanley, • Garden Supplies • Gas Refills
Vinnie and the Cuban see the return of Pete Rosanna Ruddick, Ian
Missiles. On Sunday you Denovan with his Russell, Ruby Campbell,
can see Crooked Tree, extremely popular Irish Bruce Clark, Sean
followed by a Jazz evening. Pete will also Plunkett and Judith
evening with the perform on Australia Surawski.
fabulous Ash Hall Trio. Day as in recent years.
61 Ollera Street
We are planning a wine A more detailed Guyra
and cheese tasting for On the evening of program will be Ph: 6779 2444
this event. Australia Day, Saturday distributed before the
January 26th, the Festival.
Evening shows will be outstanding Adelaide
high quality and varied. duo Lily and the Drum
Guyra Lamb & Potato Festival 2019 - 7
Vintage Caravans
Friday 25th, Saturday 26th
& Sunday 27th January
first at last year’s cated at the Guyra Show- Friday 25th until Sunday off their immaculately re-
A Festival, the Vin-
tage Caravan
Show was a big hit. Lo-
ground near the Military
Vehicle display, the vintage
vans will be on show from
27th of January.
Enthusiasts will be com-
ing long distances to show
stored vans, in many cases
complete with costumes
to fit the period.
Arts &
Crafts
Anglican Church Hall
OPen daily from 10am
he Lamb and Potato There will be an assortment of hand- Washers, Dolls Clothes, Crocheted Tea
T Festival will showcase the skills
talents of many of our local arts
and crafts people.
made and homemade items for sale, such
as: Handmade Bags in assorted sizes and
colours, Handtowels, Plastic Bag Holders,
Towels, Washer & Soap Sets, Woodwork,
Recycled China, Homemade Green
Tomato Pickles, Homemade Biscuits, Jams
On each day of the Festival from 10am, Door Snakes, Pin Cushions, Scarves, Heat and Relishes and Handmade Cards
local Arts and Crafts will be on display Packs, Bunny Rugs, Baby Snuggle Rags, (Birthday, Anniversary, Wedding, Baby,
and available for purchase at the Anglican Knitting Bags, Makeup Bags, Guyra Tea Christmas, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s
Church Hall adjacent to the Festival site. Towels, Pot Holders, Tea Cosies, Baby & Day).
Children’s Knitting, Baby Bath Towels,
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Military Vehicles Art Exhibition
at The GALA Centre
Friday 25th January until
Sunday 27th January 18th to 28th January
Collaborative works by
Kay Smith & Brian Irving
Mon-Fri: 9am - 4pm
Sat-Sun: 10am - 3pm
136 Bradley Street
Guyra
Phone:
6779 2132
he Northern Tablelands static display in the car park in Bradley
T Military Vehicle Display is a
fascinating collection of
jeeps, trucks, bikes, tanks and all things
St, in tandem with the Automobile
Show and Shine.
The vehicles wil be participating in
military.
a few runs through the district on the • Locally sourced Beef, Lamb & Pork
Most of the vehicles are of World afternoons of January 26th and • Fresh Seafood weekly
War II Vintage. Exhibitors are travel- 27th. • Private Kills
ling from a wide range of areas, with
This year’s routes will take them to • Weekly Specials
some coming from South of Sydney,
Black Mountain and Tenterden.Watch • Bulk Buy Discounts
Newcastle and as far north as
out for them on the local roads.
Rockhamptom.
You can also see them at the
From their base at the Showground,
Showground on Friday January
they will be an integral part of Festival
25th and Sunday morning
activities.
January 26th. 145 Bradley Street, Guyra
On the Saturday morning
If you have any questions, ring Phone: 6779 1030
January 26th they will be part of a
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Guyra Lamb & Potato Festival 2019- 9
Kids at the Festival
Plenty to see and do
ids will find a lot of
K fun things to do at
the Festival.
On the first Saturday,
January 19th, there willl be a
spectacular show for young
children.
Simon Mellor, the singer
and songwriter behind the
popular children’s books
‘What do they do with all
the Poo from all the
Animals at the Zoo’ and
‘The Big Green Frog in
the Toilet’, will be perform-
ing from around 10am. More
details closer to the Festival.
On the same morning there
will be a showcase of
emerging talent with some
amazing young performers
lined up to entertain and
impress.
adjacent to Guyra’s fantastic Experience show of real it should be a great part of
Centacare will be at the playground. horse training, working dog the Festival for the whole
Festival from Thursday, demonstrations and a live family.
Centacare are also spon-
January 17th right through music performance at the
soring the Tom Curtain With great food, model rail-
until the following Wednesday Showground on Friday,
Speak Up Tour. Tom is a ways and car Show’n’Shine
January 23rd. They will be January 18th from 6pm until
multiple Golden Guitar the kids should find plenty to
running face painting, a 8.30pm.
winner. He will be perform- entertain them.
colouring in activity and a
ing his Katherine Outback It’s a free family concert and
Potato Head competition
Model Trains
Presbyterian Church Hall
Sat. January 26th & Sun. January 27th
he whole family will the trains will be running
T be fascinated by the
perfection of this
miniature railway display. The
over the course of the week-
end. You can view the work-
ing display from 9am to 4pm
display will be set up in the each day.
Presbyterian Church Hall, just
This is extremely popular
across the road from the
with the kids in the family and
main Festival site.
parents enjoy the chance to
Model train enthusiasts will play trains as well.
be manning the tracks and
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Thursday, January 17 to We
Wednesday January 23, 2019.
Each day there will be a colourinng in activities
activities,
with a competition judged on Wednesday 23 January.
Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th there will be
facepainting and workshhops:
Potato head making - 10am tot 12noon
Stress ball making - 2pm to
t 4pm
Guyra Lamb & Potato Festival 2019 - 11Automobile Show & Shine
Bradley St (Main Street)
Saturday January 26th
f you enjoy cars, morning of Saturday January with a colourful display of spectacular motorbikes in-
I particularly those from
yesteryear, then don’t
miss this exciting event at the
26th. Registration for the
event will occur at 7.30am
with the show itself starting at
classic and vintage cars, utes
and hot rods. With wide-
spread interest, a significant
cluded in the display. It is an-
ticipated that bikes wil be
coming from as far afield as
2019 Lamb and Potato Festi- about 10am. Trophy presenta- number of new vehicles are Queensland.
val. tions will take place at expected to be entered.
1.30pm. Be sure not to miss this
The “Show and Shine” will Also this January we will see spectacular part of the
run in the Guyra CBD on the In 2018, the street was filled some impressive caravans and Festival.
sPEAK UP @ the Festival
ultiple Golden Guitar
M
November 2017 and went on to win
winner and horseman two Golden Guitars at the 2018
extraordinaire Tom Tamworth Country Music Festival
Curtain will be performing his and four categories at the Australian
Katherine Outback Experience Independent Country Music Awards
show followed by a live music per- including the prestigious 'Artist of the
formance. Year’.
Following his passion to live and Tom has recently written a song
work in the outback, Tom rolled his called “Speak Up” for Dolly Everett a
swag and headed to the Northern local station girl who committed
Territory in 2001 to work in the suicide due to bullying, a duet with
stock camp on a remote cattle sta- Sara Storer.
tion. The Speak Up Tour incorporates
Since then he has experienced an visiting schools and communities
industry collapse, reinvented his busi- It was a simple matter of along the way to raise awareness in
ness, and ignored all his mates who combining his skills to create the relation to bullying and mental health
said he couldn’t do it. Katherine Outback Experience. in the bush while incorporating
Tom released his chart topping horses, working dogs and music.
third album 'Territory Time’ in
12 - Guyra Lamb & Potato Festival 2019Note: The FAMILY MOVIE has been changed to Monday, 28th January
Guyra Lamb & Potato Festival 2019 - 13Art Exhibition
GALA Centre, Bradley St
January 18th to 28th
Held for the first time in
Local artists Brian Irving
2018, the artists were both
and Kay Smith are teaming up
surprised and pleased at the
once again to put on Art Ex-
response and appreciative of
hibition in conjunction with
the support from both local
the Festival.
buyers and visitors.
The exhibition will be open
The combined Art Exhibi-
from January 18th to 28th at
tion will be officially opened
the Guyra Adult Learning
on Friday January 18th at
Centre (GALA) and will fea-
6.30pm at the GALA centre.
ture works by both artists as
well as their extremely pop- The exhibition will be re-
ular collaborative works. main open to the public until
Monday January 28th.
Their joint works superbly
Opening hours will be 9am
combine the characteristics
to 5pm weekdays and 10am
of Brian’s Aboriginal Art with
until 3pm weekends and pub-
Kay’s realist style.
lic holidays.
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14 - Guyra Lamb & Potato Festival 2019Autumn in New England
High Country
There’s so much happening up high this autumn with frosty
mornings and spectacular colours.
Why not pay us a visit, we’d love to see you!
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
MARCH 1 2 3
Armidale Cup Armidale Show
MARCH 3 6 7 MARCH 8-9 10
New England Festival
11 12 13 14 MARCH 15-17
Australian Army Band fundraiser concert for Drought Relief
Breakfast with the Armidale City Band • Campus to City Canter
Grand Street Parade • NSW State Firefighter Championships • Criterium Bike Race
Quilting & Needlework Exhibition • Harmony Day • Gem Show • Farmers Markets
Seasons of New
England
25 26 27 28 29 MARCH 30
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
APRIL 1 2 3 4
Colour New England Festival
APRIL 5-7
Gala Night • Street Arts Festival • Armidale Youth Orchestra Garden Party
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30
For further info go to: armidaleregional.nsw.gov.au
armidaleregional.nsw.gov.au
Guyra Lamb & Potato Festival 2019 - 15Antique Machinery
Southern end of Festival site
Saturday January 26th
& Sunday January 27th
tion, with exhibitors coming experience for the whole
T
he Antique Machin- end of the Festival site the
ery Rally is an ex- rally will run on Saturday from across a wide area. family and is located in close
tremely popular January 26th and Sunday Jan- Swap sites will be operating proximity to the many
traditional feature of the uary 27th. during this time for antique other features which can be
Lamb and Potato Festival. machinery enthusiasts. enjoyed at the Lamb and
You will get to see many Potato Festival.
Located on the Southern antique engines in opera- It provides a fascinating
Floral Display
Anglican Church Hall
eautiful arrangements made by
B local ladies and guest artists will
be on display, each day, during
the Festival between 9 am and 3 pm at
St James’s Anglican Church Guyra.
Hydrangeas, the town’s floral emblem,
will be in full bloom to coincide with the
Festival There will also be an exhibition
of lacework.
This is adjacent to the main Festival
site, in close proximity to the local Arts
and Crafts stalls.
Devonshire teas will also be available
in the Anglican Hall on Saturday 19th and
26th January from 10am.
16- Guyra Lamb & Potato Festival 2019Explore the area
Natural Beauty on our doorstep
GUYRA
FUELS
he New England area is along the Black Mountain Road to Guyra,
T renowned for its natural beauty
and Guyra provides visitors
with an ideal base from which to explore
stop in and visit the Lamb and Potato
Festival, then travel along the Llangothlin
Road to Llangothlin and cross over to the
the many National Parks and nature re- Ben Lomond Road until you reach Ben
serves. Lomond.
Opportunities abound for those who Enjoy the historic railway stations at
enjoy trout fishing, bushwalking, bird- Black Mountain and Ben Lomond, soak
watching, self-drive tours and fossicking up the summer sun, and experience the
for sapphires. spectacular rural scenery along the way.
If you are looking for something to do
while visiting for the Festival, why not do
Further west you will find the historic
tin mining town of Tingha and to the east
BULK FUELS
a driving or cycling tour of the Guyra re- the village of Ebor, both of which offer
gion.
January is the perfect time for a
wonderful scenery and points of interest
along the way. SHELL OILS
leisurely cycle along a couple of country Visitors can also make use of the
roads running parallel to the historic rail town’s sporting facilities including an 18
line. hole golf course, synthetic bowling
greens, 25m undercover heated swim-
Starting at Black Mountain travel north ming pool and all weather tennis courts. Lagoon Street
Guyra
Bus trips
Depart 2pmSaturday & 11am Sunday Contact:
Both weekends of the Festival
valuable feature of the Guyra
Troy Wesley or
A
Tours will depart at 2pm Saturday
area is the broad range of
quality food produced.
and 11am Sunday, with pick up from the Robert Moore
Anglican Church, Ollera St. Each tour
will last around 2 1/2 hours.
The Guyra and District Chamber of Phone: 6779 1338
Commerce will run bus tours on the Bus trips will cost $10 and can be
two weekends of the Festival, allowing
pre-booked through the Guyra Adult
Mob: 0417 006 987
visitors and local residents to visit and
gain a real insight into the operations Learning Association on 6779 2132.
of fine food production in the area.
Guyra Lamb & Potato Festival 2019 - 17Little Bo Peep
Competition & display
ake a Little Bo
M Peep or make
some sheep.
Put them on display at the
Festival and you could win
the Trophy for a year.
Open to Schools,
Groups, Individuals any-
one at all.
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Your entry will be on
we’re open Face Book. Contact the
Wednesday to Saturday committee when the Fes-
tival has started.
11am to 3pm The winner will be an-
nounced, with a trophy
104 BRADLEY STREET GUYRA presentation to take place
Follow us on Instagram! during the Festival.
Ryan Saunders won last year’s competition
Dahlia Show
Presbyterian Church Hall -
Saturday January 19th & Sunday January20th
he Guyra Dahlia Show is ex-
• Entertainment
• Beer Garden
T tremely popular, with ex-
hibitors coming from as far
afield as Stanthorpe, Jennings,Tenterfield
• Raffles and Armidale as well as Guyra.
• Courtesy Bus
• Chinese Restaurant in-house The driving force behind the Dahlia
Proud sponsor of: Show is local enthusiast Mavis Ridley.
Rugby League, Junior Rugby League This quiet achiever is motivated by the
love of dahlias and a strong desire to
Guyra Hotel bring the beauty of these magnificent
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flowers to the attention of the many
88 Bradley Street, Guyra
tourists who visit the town each year.
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This colourful display can be seen in
the Presbyterian Church Hall, located
opposite the main Festival site.
18 - Guyra Lamb & Potato Festival 2019Museum
Bradley St - Open Wednesday,
Saturday & Sunday 10am to 3pm
hile visiting the Festival
W take the time to travel
just down the street to
see what’s on display at the Guyra
Museum. Entry to the museum is by
gold coin donation.
Renovations to the museum are
underway, but the Historical Society
will have three rooms (maybe more) Take some time to experience the
open to the public. warm and cosy atmosphere of
JoJo’s on Bradley
The display, housed in the original Freshly ground coffee,
Guyra Shire Council Chambers, will homemade cakes and slices,
allow you to journey back in time as and superb meals and snacks
you wander around the magnificent to tempt your tastebuds!
well as a large photographic collection
display of the Guyra township and of Guyra in days gone by. OPEN
district. Mon-Fri: 8.00am - 3.30pm
Each room display is presented in Saturday: 8.00am - 12.00noon
The museum opened in 1988 and mini themes with notices explaining
now contains over 3000 items.You will each room’s collection. 126 Bradley St,
see many domestic and rural items as Guyra
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Duty Roster
Food gazebo
Wednesday Jan 16th Sunday Jan 20th Can Assist
Tenterden Bushfire Black Mountain P & C Thursday Jan 24th
Brigade Guyra Junior League Tour De Rocks
Guyra Cricket Club Monday Jan 21st Kolora
Thursday Jan 17th Veteran Golfers Friday Jan 25th
Guyra CWA Bald Blair P &C/Polocrosse Rotary Club
Guyra Bowling Club (commence at 5pm) Guyra Memorial Hall
Guyra Historical Museum
Friday Jan 18th Tuesday Jan 22nd Saturday Jan 26th is currently undergoing renovations
Tenterden Hall Committee Ben Lomond Hall Guyra Golf Ladies involving painting the whole building
Bald Blair P & C Women’s Catholic Guyra Gun Club and installing new flooring.
Saturday Jan 19th League Sunday Jan 27th
Guyra Show Society Wednesday Jan 23rd Seventh Day Adventist We will open some rooms
Lion’s Club Central School P & C Bald Blair PS of the Museum during the
Lamb & Potato Festival on
Night Watching Roster Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays
10.00am to 3.00pm
Tuesday Jan 15th Saturday Jan 29th Thursday Jan 24th
Bald Blair P & C VRA Guyra Rural Bushfire 190 Bradley St.
Wednesday Jan 16th Sunday Jan 20th Friday Jan 25th
Guyra
Guyra Catholic Church Guyra Gun Club SES
Thursday Jan 17th Monday Jan 21st Saturday Jan 26th 6779 2132
Black Mountain P & C Tenterden Bushfire Guyra Soccer Club
Friday Jan 18th Tuesday Jan 22nd Sunday Jan 27th
Guyra SES VRA Guyra Cricket Club
Wednesday Jan 23rd
Seventh Day Adventist
Guyra Lamb & Potato Festival 2019 - 19Guyra Rd
White St
Mother of 1. Market Stalls
Ducks Lagoon 2. Food Gazebo
Camping Area 3. Music Tent
4. Art Exhibition
Boorolong St
r 5. Antique
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MacKenzie St
McK Machinery
Ollera St
Nincoola St
6. Automobile
Moredun St
Council
Moore St
Police Show & Shine
Office and
Bowling Museum Station Library 4
Club
13 Llangothlin St
6 Bradley St
Bradley St
Railway Station
5 3 2 1 Glen Innes
Armidale
New England Hwy Malpas St New England Hwy
Tenterden St
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Urandangie St
Aboomala St
Lackey St
11 7. Local Arts & Craft
Ollera St
Coakes St 7 8. Floral Display
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9. Military Vehicles
10. Vintage Vans
11. Dahlia Show
Ryanda St
12. Model Trains
Dutton Pde
13. Museum
Manse St
Abercrombie St
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