A group of Surat residents and landholders are again seeking to spread some Christmas cheer with their annual Tinsel Trail.
The group, known as the Surat Tinsel Trail Christmas Fairies, are asking people to decorate their mailbox, grid, front gate or property entrance in time for Christmas.
The idea is to create one big long ‘tinsel trail’ right across outback Queensland.
This year the Surat Tinsel Trail will once again host the Giving Tree and are asking people to donate to Aussie Helpers. “We would love it if other communities could do the same,” co-organiser Liz McLean said.
“Many people have asked if the Tinsel Trail is in aid of a charity, The message is to simply spread Christmas cheer but we thought a Giving Tree to Aussie Helpers would be appropriate as well.
“This year we also have a display of local children’s art portraying their interpretation of Christmas.”
150 years for Allora school
An invitation is extended to all past students and staff of the Allora State School and their families to join with the current school community in celebrating the 150th year of State schooling in Allora.
Beginning on Friday, 28 April 2017, with a program of old-fashioned games on the oval and a bush dance in the school hall, the celebrations continue on Saturday with many other events including a camp oven lunch, unveiling of honour boards, cutting of the celebration cake and tours of the school.
Interested people can keep up to date with news and events of this special weekend on facebook by liking and following the page Allora State School 150 or by emailing robyndraper@hotmail.com to be added to the mailing list.
The organising committee is seeking interesting photos. These can be emailed to the address above or dropped in to the school for scanning before returning.
A commemorative recipe book is also being published. Recipes reflecting different generations and families are sought along with anecdotes and stories of their significance to families.
Ravenshoe passenger train centenary
A day of festivities is planned at Ravenshoe in Far North Queensland on Sunday to celebrate 100 years of the arrival of the first passenger train.
A re-enactment will take place at 12.45pm of the ribbon cutting marking the train’s arrival, featuring descendants of the two ladies who cut the ribbon 100 years ago.
The day will kick off with country markets from 7am, and will also include children’s games, silver spike demonstration, live music and food.
The tourist train is not currently operating but will be open for inspection.
