www.busseltonjettyswim.org.au
Western Australia’s premier ocean swim, around the recently refurbished Busselton Jetty, in the magnificent corner of our South West, is on once again. The Be Active Busselton Jetty Swim 2012 event, will be held over 2 days, and includes family friendly fun, for all ages, with plenty of activities and entertainment, as well. The swim itself will take place on the morning of Sunday, 5th February, 2012.
Entries will open on 1st October, 2011, with an early bird competition for those who register before 30 November, 2011, to go into the draw to win a fantastic Busselton Jetty Swim prize pack. The price will remain at only $40.00 per person, for the 2012 swim, making this one of the best value-for-money events in the region.
The course takes participants around the 3.6 km of Busselton’s iconic Jetty, in the tranquil waters of Geographe Bay. Individual competitors, and teams of two and four persons, are invited to take part in one of South West WA’s most famous sporting events.
Be a part of the action and the atmosphere and enter the best jetty swim in the world!
For more information, visit our website.
+61 (0)8 9755 6046 info@hayshedhill.com.au www.hayshedhill.com.au
Hay Shed Hill Wines will host its first photographic exhibition with works by local Yallingup photographer, Andrew Milner. Andrew's exhibition opens on Saturday 4th February at 5.30 till 7.30pm, continuing until 3rd May, 2012. Andrew is a travel, portrait and nature photographer, who has captured the natural beauty of the flora, fauna and landscapes of the South West of Western Australia, following a career of living and working overseas.
info@artsmargaretriver.com
Join in all the action, at the Summer of Speedway, in Margaret River.
14th January Super Six Sedans/ Wingless Sprints/Productions Sedans & Juniors. 11th February Speedcars/V8 Dirt Modifieds/Productions Sedans & Juniors. 25th February Modified Sedans/Production Sedans & Juniors 17th March Wayne Armstrong Memorial Cup Sprintcars/Production Sedans & Juniors 7th/8th April Late Models/Production Sedans & The South West Junior Championships.
t: (61 8) 9759 0000 e: winery@leeuwinestate.com.au e: info@leeuwinestate.com.au w: www.leeuwinestate.com.au
The iconic concert series at Leeuwin Estate Winery boasts international acts each year and is a highlight of the area's social calendar. The 2012 concert will feature Marina Prior, David Hobson and the Perth Symphony Orchestra plus James Morrison's Motown Show.
Gates open at 5pm. Full details in flyer here
Tickets and further info: www.countrymusicwa.com.au
The Boyup Brook Country Music Festival is Western Australia’s premier Country Music Festival. Five big days of music, fun and laughter. The 2012 event will present Beccy Cole, Sara Storer, Gina Jeffreys and Jason Lee. This event is particularly important to Western Australia as it is the biggest and most successful country music festival.
The festival attracts all ages, providing a friendly atmosphere of entertainment and a great weekend away.
With public support the event has grown from a one day festival to a five day refreshingly authentic country music extravaganza. This brings the grass roots of country music to Boyup Brook, where followers can experience a blend of national artists and original artists from Western Australia in a friendly, country setting. Then, winding down on the Sunday with a traditional Bush Poets' Breakfast and great music. For your comfort you are welcome to bring your own chairs or picnic blanket to any of the open air concerts. We also suggest bringing some warm clothing in case of cooler weather.
Please note that Music Park is a licenced venue and no BYO is permitted.
0408 683 790
A Valentine Day's special - The Vow.
See flier here for further information.
Tickets available at Callow's Newsagency.
www.gbyc.com.au
The biggest yachting regatta in WA is held in February at Busselton, on Geographe Bay. It has become a very important draw card for tourism in the SW of WA.
Complimenting the on-water racing, is a full social calendar. The Official Opening Night of the Redink Homes Geographe Bay Race Week will be on Friday 17th February.
Please direct all Race Week enquires to the Events Manager: raceweek@gbyc.com.au
Bookings: 9755 4166
Come along for a rock and roll musical extravaganza at Bayview Geographe Resort where the best tunes from the 50s and 60s will be performed by the Happy Days Show Band, with Garry Anderson up front. The show and buffet dinner tickets are $85 per person, with bookings preferred.
For further information, check out the poster here or call Shelley on 9755 4166.
http://www.swfashionfestival.com/
The 2012 South West Fashion Festival two day event will be held at the Rose Hotel Ballroom starting 24th Feburary, 2012, at 6pm.
Featuring:
•Winter Shade of Pale ( Wearable Art) •Next Gen (Student Section) •Designer Runway •Retail Parades Tickets are now Pre-Sale and strictly limited so purchase yours now!
Ticket door sale prices are more expensive so save by booking and paying for your tickets online today.
jasmine@samudra.com.au www.samudra.com.au
Tel: (08)9779 9977 Fax: (08)9759 1134 Mob: 0488 939 780
“Awaken the Energy of Your Spine” - a Yoga Synergy weekend workshop with Yoga Master, Simon Borg-Olivier. Click here to view flier for full details.
ckrushka@buzzmarketing.com.au www.swbeerfest.com.au
For the first time, the best of the South West's craft breweries will come together for a celebration of the region’s produce, music and of course beer! Taking place over the weekend of the 25th and 26th of February 2012, an anticipated 3,000 festival-goers will visit the South West Craft Beer Festival over the course of the weekend, to be held at 3 Oceans Palandri Winery. This event will feature all your favourite down south WA handcrafted heroes, plus many more that you can become acquainted with.
The Beer Festival will be two days of beer tasting, education (with your pick of WA's best brewing geeks), hot tips galore and most importantly, loads of FUN!
This is all happening at 3 Oceans Palandri Estate, Bussell Highway, Metricup - only 25 minutes drive from Dunsborough and Busselton, or Margaret River.
For tickets, go to the link below:
http://www.moshtix.com.au/event.aspx?id=52708&ref=moshtix&skin
or visit the official website http://swbeerfest.com.au/ for more information.
HOPING TO SEE ALL YOU BEER LOVERS THERE FOR SOME HOPPING GOOD FUN, AND TASTY TREATS!
LIBERATE YOUR TASTE BUDS - DRINK CRAFT BEER!
www.volleyballwa.com.au/
Beach volleyball's profile in the South West is once again set to soar with the arrival of the WA Beach Volleyball Tour on the weekend of the 25th and 26th February 2012. The Pro Busselton draw will see many local athletes competing, along with the best players in Perth and some of the best players in Australia where the event has proved to be extremely popular - a capacity 100 teams entered into the 2011 competition. The Busselton Open provides a major boost to the sport in the South West. The event is free for all spectators.
http://www.pecha-kucha.org/night/dunsborough-wa/
PechaKucha Night was devised in Tokyo, in February 2003, as an event for young designers to meet, network, and show their work in public. It has turned into a massive celebration, with events happening in hundreds of cities around the world, inspiring creatives worldwide. Drawing its name from the Japanese term for the sound of "chit chat", it rests on a presentation format that is based on a simple idea: 20 images x 20 seconds. It's a format that makes presentations concise, and keeps things moving at a rapid pace.
The local community has a chance to showcase this area to the rest of the world, and put it on a global map.Yallingup teenager, Nui Dixon, and some friends, will be documenting the beach and surf culture in Yallingup through a series of 20 images shown for 20 seconds. PechaKucha Dunsborough takes place on February 26th, from 6.30pm, at the Inji Bar.
www.lunapalace.com.au/moviesinthevineyard
Phone: 08 9444 4056 and after 6pm 9757 0812
QUALITY FILMS UNDER THE STARS THROUGHOUT SUMMER The successful joint venture between Cape Mentelle and Luna Palace Cinemas, is back for its second season. And it’s back bigger and better than its inaugural season with a raft of developments focusing on improving the whole outdoor cinema experience and of course, a fantastic programme of films! And this season is being extended to screen up to and including the Easter weekend.
MORE THAN JUST FILMS Not only are we treating you to a fabulous array of fine film, we have pre-screening live music on BIG WEDNESDAYS from 6:30pm each and every week. To complete your MITV experience, beyond the visual and aural feasts, your taste buds will be tantalised with onsite catering from Gold Plate award winners, Gnarabar, and local purveyors of all things gourmet, The Larder has designed a selection of mouth-watering picnic hampers that are available only by pre-order. This, of course, all washed down with a glass or two of Cape Mentelle's exceptional wines or a frosty beer from Little Creatures Brewing.
On Mondays we have gone a little crazy with our MENTELLE MONDAY package which covers entry, one of Gnarabar’s famous steak sandwiches or vege burgers plus a glass of wine or soft drink.
And now you can even catch the bus to come and visit us! Check out the Chauffeur Bus timetable for a stop near you.
What more could you ask for on a summer’s evening in our beautiful south-west!
Bring a picnic basket and blanket to spread out on the winery's lawn to watch the films as the sun goes down. No BYO. Arrive early to enjoy a game of Petanque as the sun sets. And if you need anything to help make your visit a little more comfortable then please see our new range of merchandise in the cellar door including low-backed chairs, warm hoodies and picnic blankets.
Buy your tickets online here or at the door from 6pm and once the sun has set films start at 8:15pm.
Go to www.lunapalace.com.au/moviesinthevineyard to view the program of films - buy your tickets online or at the door from 6pm. Films start at 8:15pm once the sun sets.
Time: 7:30am - Noon
For further information please call, Judy Ligman - 97532188
Times: 7:30am to Noon on Saturdays
Call your local Rotarian John Krikken:
0438 273 097 from 7am to noon
Katrina Lombardo - 9757 9095 www.margaretriverfarmersmarket.com.au
Held on Saturdays 8am to 12pm. Stalls are manned by the growers and producers themselves, providing the public with a diverse range of fresh, south west produce. 2012 market dates:
Markets will also operate on Leeuwin Concert, Easter and long weekends. See also flier here
t: 9755 3474
8am to 1pm on Saturdays
Open from 7:30am to 12 noon Sundays Contact: Craig Johnson – Ph 9756 7024 / 0419 904 941 cellardoor@palmerwines.com.au
Farmer Fresh Dunsborough Markets - showcasing the best from the South West orchards, gardens, paddocks and oceans.
Location: Palmers Wines (Caves Rd) adjoining the tourist info bay at the entry to Dunsborough town site. Time: 2nd & 4th Sunday each month. Visit Farmer's Paddock: Quality, fresh fruit & vegies - meet and talk with dedicated growers many who provide organic produce, free range meats, eggs, poultry and seafoods.
Brouse Portabello Lane: Let local artisans amaze you with their skills and craftsmanship.
Crave at Make & Bake on the Terrace: Be delighted by the selection of cakes, preserves, breads, pies and much more.
Taste: Sip & Slurp on award winning wines. Grab a cash & carry bargain direct from the vineyard
e: gmc2@bigpond.com t: 9754 6794
TENNIS BY THE BAY - All welcome! Date: Every Saturday and Wednesday Venue: Busselton Tennis Club, Marine Terrace Contact: 97546794
Call Cinema Info-Line 9752 3655 or check website www.oranacinemas.com.au
The latest movie releases are screened daily in the comfort of the Orana Cinemas. Current movies showing: Click here for schedule
Bookings are essential. Please call the Wine Room on 08 9757 6354 or email wineroom@voyagerestate.com.au
Learn to decipher the language of wine with Voyager Estate's Introduction to Wine Tasting, an informal and fun introduction to the techniques of wine tasting.
Limited to 8 people, Sommelier, Claire Tonon, will help you identify what it is that makes you like or dislike wines, and to understand wine reviews.
Look at wine from a three step approach of appearance, aroma and taste, and learn to identify its principal elements - sugar, tannins, alcohol, acidity, body, intensity and character.
The main characteristics of Margaret River varietals such as Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon will be explored through the practical explanation of key wine descriptors.
Armed with the information gained in this 45 minute interactive session, we encourage you to develop your new tasting skills by visiting Margaret River's cellar doors.
Introduction to Wine Tasting is $20 per person, which is refundable on wine sales on the day, and is held each Saturday at 10.30am, at Voyager Estate.
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