Community Calendar
National Boer War Memorial Association Open Request
** Memorial opening and availability of special 'Descendant' & 'In Memory' Boer War medallions **
In 2012 the Reserve Forces Day Council of Australia will commemorate the 23,000 men and women who served and the 1,000 who gave their lives during the Boer War which is the national theme fo Reserve Forces Day 2012 parades and celebrations throughout Australia. This will support our plans to build a memorial in ANZAC parade Canberra. More Australians died in that war than in all the other wars Australians have fought in except WW1 & 2. However there is no memorial in the nations capitol to recognise their sacrifice.
On the 31st of May 2012 it will be 110 years since the signing of the peace treaty Vereeniging in South Africa, thereby ending the Boer War. Peace had come after 32 weary months to conclude the first of the modern wars. Australia's colonies had been formed into a Federation in 1901 while the war was still being fought. Australian troops fought beside Kiwis and established the first ANZAC tradition as well as the term "Diggers".
For more information on this historic event, or to apply for a special 'Descendant' or 'In Memory' Boer War medallion please go to www.rfd.org.au.
Unsure if you are a descendant? See http://www.bwm.org.au/site/Ancestor_Search.asp or contact David Deasey david.deasey@bwm.org.au
BAM (Beach Arts Music)
Date: 1st Saturday of each month May to September 3pm to 8pm
October to December 2pm to 7pm
Venue: Southern end of Millennium Esplanade
Contact Details: Stallholders contact Cecily Burkett on 49737445
General enquiries contact Maxine Brushe on 0448882609
Looking for a relaxing, friendly place to spend Saturday afternoon. Each 1st Saturday of the month, Beach Arts Music (BAM) brings live music, fantastic music stalls and a great family atmosphere together at Millennium Esplanade, Tannum Sands. Showcasing the best of local musical talent, visual artists and great food and markets, the event is a "must attend" activity in the region. Winner of 2011 Gladstone Region Australia Day Community Event of the Year Award. We'd love to see you there!
Miriam Vale Lions Markets in the Park
The Miriam Vale Lions Club invite you to the Miriam Vale Markets held every third Saturday of each month throughout the year 7am - midday. Stroll through the delightful cool and shady park to view a variety of stalls. Fancy something to eat? Tempt your taste buds with a sizzling fillet steak, sausage or bacon burger.
Stall holders are invited to phone (4974 5172 or 4974 5428) or email (Alison / Greg) to register their interest. The cost of a site is a donation to the Lions club.
Market Days for 2012:
- April 21
- May 19
- June 16
- July 21
- August 18
- September 15
- October 20
- November 17
- December 15
Gladstone Library Square Markets
Dates for 2012
- April 14 & 28
- May 12 & 26
- June 9 & 23
- July 14 & 28
- August 11 & 25
- September 8 & 22
- October 13 & 27
- November 10 & 24
- December 8
Venue: Library Square
Contact Details: For more details please phone Violette Washbourne 49781396 or visit http://www.gladstonerc.qld.gov.au/gec/librarysquare.html
Gladstone residents and visitors can shop for delightful fresh produce, handmade arts & crafts and more at the Library Square Markets. The markets are held on the 2nd & 4th Saturday of each month from 7am to 12 noon. New stall holders are welcome.
K-Mart / Rotary Markets
Date: 3rd Sunday of month
Venue: Kmart Car Park, Gladstone.
Contact Details: For more information please contact: 0413 720 858
7.30am to 12.30pm. Stalls, food, drink, rides. these markets cater for the whole family. Free entry, runs from February through to December
- April 21
- May 20
- June 17
- July 15
- August 19
- September 16
- October 21
- November 18
- December 16
Calliope River Historical Village Market Day
Dates: Various
Venue: Calliope River Historical Village
The Calliope River Historical Village comes to life on this huge day of markets! There’s food, stalls, brick-a-brack, vegetables and plenty of rides for the kids including a pet farm and train ride. A visit to the Calliope River Historical Village is a walk down memory lane, past some of the early buildings from the area including the old pub (not used as a pub anymore), church and the Raglan Dance Hall. Entry is a gold coin donation and the markets are run from 8.00am to 4.00pm. The Calliope River Historical Village is located on the Bruce Highway, six kilometers north of Calliope and roughly 35 minutes west of Gladstone.
Market Days for 2012, 8am to 1pm:
- May 6
- July 28-29 (arts and crafts and woodworkers)
- August 26
- September 30
- October 28
- December 2
For further information, please contact the
Port Curtis Historical Society Inc.,
PO Box 1038, Gladstone QLD 4680.
Phone: (07) 4975 7428
Fax: (07) 4975 6764
The Baffle Creek District Community Markets
Date and Time: 1st Saturday each Month – 8am til 12 noon
Venue: Baffle Creek Sport & Recreation Grounds.
Miriam Vale Lions Club Meeting
Date: 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month
Venue: Miriam Vale Lions Club Den, Miriam Vale.
6.30pm Start.
For any further details please contact Miriam Vale Lions Member, Greg Realf on Phone: (07) 4974 5260 or realf@westnet.com
Discovery Coast markets
Date: 2nd Sunday Monthly
Venue: Agnes Water SES
Between 8am and 12pm
The Discovery Coast Markets are held the second Sunday of the month (every Sunday during the school holiday's) at the Agnes Water SES Grounds between 8am and 12pm.
Market Days for 2012:
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April 8
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May 13
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June 10
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July 8
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August 12
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September 9
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October 14
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November 11
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December 9
Contact Mel Caldwell on 4974 9550 to book a stall or for more details.