Gresford Rodeo Action - photo courtesy of Kate Meyer, guest, Aug09

INFORMATION CENTRES

Gloucester Visitor Information Centre : Denison Street Ph 6558 1408.   Open 8.45am- 5.00pm weekdays and 8.45am-3.30pm on weekends. 9am-5pm school holidays.   If you ring through and go to our message bank please leave a message, it does not necessarily mean we are closed.

Stroud – Visitor Information available in “Crafty Friends” store in the main street shopping area – Open 10am – 4pm every day.

Dungog Visitor Information Centre – Dowling Street, Dungog. Ph 4992 1133

* Public Internet Access is available in Gloucester at the Denison St Library & The Roundabout Inn.

CURRENT EVENT

Gloucester Gallery: Denison St, Gloucester (off the main street): 

Current Exhibition: “Careful you might break something”, by local artists Bridget Neilson, Leanne Barrett and Stuart St Hill. A variety of artworks & forms.  On show until August 15^th.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Saturday 14^th August: Gloucester’s Farmer’s Market: Billabong Park August 14^th 2010 8.30am-12.30pm. Fresh produce, baked goods, and refreshments available. Local live music and entertainment come along and enjoy a market that has something for everyone. For more information visit www.gloucesterfarmersmarket.com.au 

Saturday 28^th August: Barrington Community Markets: 9am to 1pm, Barrington Hall, Argyle Street, Barrington. All stallholders are locals – so every dollar spent stays in the district! Wide array of goods available, including: local honey, local mustard, local herbs & plants, local hand made jewellery, local crafts, large selection of bric-a-brac, books, movies, morning teas and more…. including a raffle of course!
A sausage sizzle is offered by the Barrington Rural Fire Service: this is a fundraiser for them.  Barrington Community Markets are organised by The Barrington & District Progress Association and are held on the 4^th Saturday of February, May, August & November. All enquiries: 6558 4324

Saturday 28th August: Gresford Rodeo - see action of horse events, bull riding, steer wrestling etc - the events that were captured on the photos on this page!

Sunday 12^th September: Gloucester Mountain Man Tri-Challenge: Held on the 2^nd Sunday of September annually, the Gloucester Mountain Man Tri Challenge consists of a 20.4 km mountain bike ride along mountain and 4WD roads, creek beds, cattle tracks, rainforest and open country. The 2^nd leg is an 10.7 km kayak paddle down the crystal clear waters of the Barrington River, and the 3^rd leg is an 8.8 km run leg along Thunderbolts Way back into Gloucester Park.

Friday 17th & Saturday 18th September: Stroud Campdraft & Rodeo: Great atmosphere & competitions showcasing terrific talent of horses, riders, bullriders and much more. 

Saturday/Sunday 9^th & 10^th October: Glorious Gloucester Gardens on Show:  Visit a diverse collection of town & country gardens.  For more information, contact Andrea 6558 9960 or Terry 6558 8104.

                                          Photos courtesy Kate Meyer    

More events for the future are planned and more information to follow….