ON NOVEMBER 5 the Rockhampton Aero Club will hold a fly-in to Somerby Station, Rolleston, in an effort to promote aviation in central Queensland.
All pilots, student pilots and their families are invited to attend the event, which doubles as a family fun day.
With a barbecue breakfast and lunch, trial instructional flights, scenic flights over the beautiful Carnarvon Gorge, tandem parachute jumps available, model aeroplane club demonstrations and a Robinson R44 mustering demonstration, the day promises to excite even the youngest fans.
Somerby Station is a privately-owned airstrip which has a 1100 metre sealed runway and taxi area - it is located 24 13’5.6”S 148 45’ 40.0” E’.
Blackall’s Heartland Festival
Blackall is readying itself for its annual Heartland Festival this weekend, and celebrating its 10th anniversary has ensured a jam-packed program from October 14-16.
The three-day arts and cultural festival has developed and grown into a destination event for central western Queensland and attracts visitors statewide.
Focusing on its arts and cultural heritage, the program includes exhibitions in art and photography, bush poetry, Colour Run, BBQ Cook Off competition and live music, then changes direction with a bull ride, High Tea and race day that show off other local lifestyle pursuits.
The festival also showcases Blackall’s important history in sheep and wool as well as celebrating the Jackie Howe blade shearing record that was set in 1892 on a nearby Blackall property.
The Sunday program has its venue located at the historic Blackall Woolscour, the only operating Woolscour of its kind in the world.
The day provides a platform for all things sheep-related with a Shearers’ Breakfast, blade shearing demonstrations, sheep races, whip cracking workshops, Woolscour tours, a wheelwright display, woodchopping, market stalls and the festival’s iconic event, the Blades and Blisters Jack Howe Challenge.
More information and ticketing can be found at www.blackallheartlandfestival.com.au
Winton Valley Garden Party
EMERALD will come alight on Saturday October 29 when the annual Winton Valley Garden Party is held.
Each year 551 Talafa Road becomes a haven of beauty and food, with the party hosted in the fantastic property gardens.
Held by the Denison P&C, locals and visitors alike are invited to enjoy champagne and delightful food on the lawn in the beautiful surrounding gardens.
Cost for tickets is $55, and they are available from Denison State School.
