Chess in the Mall
Beardy Street Mall Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaCome and enjoy a relaxed morning of Chess and coffee. Boards are also set up inside Boobooks. All welcome!
No matter what time of year you visit, chances are there will be an event or festival in or around Armidale.
Events not to be missed include the Autumn Festival, Big Chill Festival, The Bach Festival, The New England Garden Festival, Armidale International Film Festival and Guyra Lamb and Potato Festival. Other great annual events include New England Sings, The Armidale Cup, Guyra Trout Festival, Armidale Youth Orchestra Garden Party, Vintage Truck, Machinery and Heavy Horse Show and the NEGS Equestrian events. The calendar is full with premier sport events including the TAS Rugby Carnivals, Tour de Rocks and the 12hr Mountain Bike Enduro.
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Come and enjoy a relaxed morning of Chess and coffee. Boards are also set up inside Boobooks. All welcome!
Come and enjoy an exciting game of Bridge. No expertise necessary.
If your jam is bluegrass, old timey, skiffle or slightly folk, you are invited. It is not about how well you play or sing, just that you come along an join in. Join the Group Page! Back on the grand veranda, now that its Spring/warmer. Song List Rollin' in My Sweet Babies Arms; Cornbread & Butterbeans; Sittin' on Top of the World; Keep on the Sunnyside; Worried Man Blues; Will the Circle be Unbroken; Cripple Creek; Nellie Kane; Boil Them […]
Bring a plate of goodies to share, enjoy a short film (or two or three) on the theme of living sustainably/regeneratively in a changing world and a quiet evening with engaged company.. This month’s films are about Limestone Permaculture Farm exploring solutions to current global crises. Donations will go towards Hillgrove Rural Community Hall upgrade projects. NOTE: The film maker has directly given us royalty-free unlocked access to show them in public screenings at Hillgrove Hall as a gift to the […]
Doors open 8.30pm. Come along and enjoy more of the Electric Postman live.
Come along and enjoy a night of good company with Hodges x Julz.
Come get chilly with us! Refresh and revitalise before the second day of the Big chill Festival. Cold water plunge for mental health: short swim, mile swim and cold water plunge. Ticket includes beanie, bacon and egg roll. Participants must be aged16+.
An autotest (essential skills of car control and judgement) under controlled conditions - quickest times whilst navigating courses. Snacks and drinks available at the canteen for purchase. Spectators welcome.
The Big Chill is back and bigger than ever. Get ready for big vibes and good times in 2024. The stages showcase a kaleidoscope of musical genres. From indie, country and folk to electronic sounds, there will be something for everyone. Beyond the beats, the festival grounds come alive. Indulge in gourmet delights from local and regional cuisines, award-winning craft beer or explore local distilleries and wineries. The event is open to all ages. Entertain the entire family with a […]
The Australian Haydn Ensemble, Australia's bravura Classical-era specialists, perform Mozart Quartets and Haydn’s London Symphony in an intimate display of historically-informed performance. An opportunity to hear this marvellous music played on period instruments - bringing, as close as possible, the sound-world the composers knew when these works were written. Progamme: Mozart - Flute Quartet in D major; Mozart - String Quartet in D minor; Haydn - Symphony No 104 in D major London (arr Salomon)
A festival of rehearsed short play readings from original scripts (produced by Margaret Sims and Benjamin Thorn) with a different program each week. The scripts are mostly original and from local authors and there will be Audience Choice Awards. Favourite Shorts is a community event with all actors/readers who express an interest, guaranteed a part. 2024 is the biggest year yet with 44 actors/readers participating. Ticket also available at door.
Join in for a friendly game with popular host Cheryl.
Cash prize, $5 buy in, 1st place $50 plus pot.
New poets, old poets and poets from far away, everyone is welcome to perform or listen.
$500 jackpot! 35k starting stack, early bird 10k 30 mins prior to start, late registration end of first break,18 players.
Win 1st Place - $100 cash; 2nd Place - $50 pub voucher, trivia jackpot, hotseat and more.
Come and enjoy a meal, good company and increase your knowledge.
Attention All Book Lovers! Thousands of quality used books will be on sale from as little as $2 to $3. The books reflect all genres from fiction, children's, cookery, history, reference, arts and crafts, military and photography. There is also a range of rare and collectable items at very attractive prices. Come one, come all ... and bring your money with you! EFTPOS welcomed and encouraged.
Bistro opens 5.30pm, bar meals available until 8.30pm. Grab a team together and have some fun. Great prizes up for grabs.
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