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'AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS - HONOURS, AWARDS & CITIZENSHIP CEREMONIES
Australia Day Activities Old Bar 7:30am-9:30am 'Free' breakfast, flag raising, Citizen of the Year. Wingham 7:30am-9:30am 'Free' breakfast, flag raising, Rotary 'Pride in Workmanship' & 'Citizenship' Awards. Hallidays Point 7:3.... more details

'LOWER MANNING TAGGED FISH ROUND-UP
January 1-31 - $9000 worth of fish to be caught - Catch a fish and claim your prize - 25 Tagged fish to be caught in the Harrington / Manning Point Estuary Area Including the $900 ‘Super Fish’ sponsored by Amalgamated Pest Control Major spo.... more details

'MANNING RIVER SUMMER FESTIVAL (RURAL HOME LOANS) TRI-EVENT CHALLENGE
‘$1000 Winner takes All’ - Junior & Senior Division - An accumulated points score event Participating events: Head2Head Ocean swim - 2nd Jan - coordinated by Black Head Surf Club Twilight Fun Run - 4th Jan – coordinated by Taree.... more details

'MOVIES AROUND THE MANNING
”Free” movies under the stars A great family night out. Bring a chair or rug and snacks ’Recent Release’ G rated movie to be shown - Ponyo Movie commences at dusk Movie will be shown in Wingham Town Hall if raining.... more details

'MOVIES AROUND THE MANNING
”Free” movies under the stars A great family night out. Bring a chair or rug and snacks ’Recent Release’ G rated movie to be shown - Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Movie commences at dusk Movie will be shown in Rushby's Casino if rainin.... more details

'MOVIES AROUND THE MANNING
”Free” movies under the stars A great family night out. Bring a chair or rug and snacks ’Recent Release’ G rated movie to be shown - Smurfs Movie commences at dusk Movie will be shown in Harrington Waters Community Hall if raining.... more details

'NEW YEAR'S EVE RIVERBANK CELEBRATIONS
The START of the Manning River Summer Festival "Big Bang Fireworks" - From 9:00pm Food & Drink stalls Children's entertainment & activities from 6:00pm Live Entertainment from 6:00pm Fireworks from 9:00pm.... more details

1927 - A MUSICAL PHENOMENON
Sell out shows around the country Web: www.clubtaree.com.au.... more details

ABBA TRIBUTE SHOW
FABBA Tribute Band Book early for table seating.... more details

BECOME A BIG SHOT
Wingham Rifle Club Invitation Meet Test yourself over 600m Open to all - Males & Females Note: Prebooking essential to secure ammunition Email: moonfsamily@exemail.com.au.... more details

BLACKHEAD BAZAAR
140 stalls - Craft, collectables, plants & produce, barbecue breakfast, coffee, cakes and gourmet foods and more.... more details

BUSH POETS - ON THE LOOSE
Be entertained by the "master of bull" and his friends ... Bill Kearns Gabby Calquohon Gary Lowe Ken (Chainsaw) Lindsay Email: dennisbill@bigpond.com.... more details

CLUB TAREE WEDDING SHOWCASE
The best local wedding products and services Sponsored by: 'The Wedding Grapevine' Web: www.theweddinggrapevine.com www.clubtaree.com.au.... more details

COME CROQUET
A game of skill rediscovered Simple instruction sessions Skills and fun games Play golf croquet Flat sole shoes or bare feet Hat and sunscreen recommended Sausage sizzle available in the morning Email: myoora803@bigpond.com.... more details

FEDERATION CUP SAILING REGATTA
Visually spectacular short course racing Open to all classes of yachts Viewing from Taree Aquatic Club & Sailo’s Restaurant.... more details

FLEETWOOD MAC SHOW
"Running in the Shadows" Web: www.clubtaree.com.au.... more details

HARRINGTON FESTIVAL & JOHN GOLLAN FIREWORKS
Sunday, January 1 Official start - $9000 ‘Tagged Fish Roundup’ 8:00am – Markets - Oxley Reserve 10:00am – Model Trains – Harrington Bowling Club 2:00pm – Carnival Rides – Oxley Reserve 5:00pm – 10:00pm – live entertainment "Essential.... more details

HEAD2HEAD OCEAN SWIM
Coordinated by Black Head Surf Club 'A Challenge for all Swimmers and Ski Racers’ Short and long course events Junior and Senior Divisions 10km Ocean ski race Significant Prizes on offer This event is also part of the Rural Home Loans $1000 Tri-Ev.... more details

JOHN'S RIVER MARKETS
40 specialty stalls Bric-a-brac, craft, produce, collectables, Devonshire teas, fresh home-made scones, cappuccino, BBQ and more Country Hospitality Easy Parking Stallholders welcome.... more details

KID’S HOLIDAY PROGRAM - KIDZ CARE
January 3-6, 9-13, 16-20 & 23-27 Monday to Friday Kinder to Year 6 – Supervised Care Arts and crafts Face painting Dancing with the stars Cooking with the chef Indoor soccer Indoor hockey Gymnastics Excursions And more Morning Tea provided Lunch & a.... more details

KIDS (PRIMARY AGE) STARLIGHT DISCO
Disco 'til you drop Secure venue.... more details

KOOKABURRA CUP - NSW COUNTRY '50 OVER' STATE TITLES (UNDER 14)
16-19 January 2012 Zone teams from North Coast, Central North, Southern Zone, Illawarra, Western Zone, Newcastle, Riverina, Central Coast Finals - 19th - Johnny Martin Oval Email: david@glass247.com.au.... more details

MANNING MARATHON REGATTA
A weekend of sensational sailing Saturday 21st January – All class sailing at Manning Point – start 2:30pm Sunday 22nd January - 34 km event sailing from Manning Point to Taree An all classes event Non spinnaker trailer yachts - start 1.... more details

MANNING RIVER LIONS CLUB EEL BASH
Eel fishing in the lake at Taree Race Course Prizes to be won..... more details

MANNING RIVER SUMMER FESTIVAL CRITERIUM
Coordinated by Manning Valley Cycle Club 'Circuit Cycle Racing’ ABCD Grades Junior and Senior Divisions Significant Prizes on offer Web: www.manningvalleycc.com.au Email: gmnorris@bigpond.com.... more details

MANNING RIVER SUMMER FESTIVAL SHORT COURSE TRIATHLON
Coordinated by Forster Tri Club challenge to all tri-athletes Junior & Senior – Male & Female Divisions - Team Events Significant prizes on offer This event is also part of the Rural Home Loans $1000 Tri-Event Challenge Web: www.forstertriclub.... more details

MANNING RIVER SUMMER FESTIVAL TWILIGHT FUN RUN
Coordinated by Taree Athletics Club A challenge for all Fun Runners Junior and Senior Divisions Significant Prizes on offer This event is also part of the Rural Home Loans $1000 Tri-Event Challenge Email: richard.tracey1@bigpond.com.... more details

MANNING VALLEY SCENIC FLIGHTS
January 1-31 - "See the Valley from the air" Flight 1 (30 minutes - 3 people - $150) Taree, Crowdy Head, Hallidays Point, Taree Flight 2 (45 minutes – 3 people - $225) Taree, Harrington, Forster, Taree Flight 3 (1 hour – 3 peopl.... more details

MENTAL AS ANYTHING LIVE
An iconic Aussie rock band.... more details

MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDERS
'Twilight' Team Challenge New riders open day at the highly rated Kiwarrak Forest Circuit Juniors & Senior Males & females Mixed Teams Event Web: www.mgltipriders.asn.au.... more details

NEW YEAR'S EVE - CLUB TAREE CELEBRATIONS
The Last Train Smokey Folk meets Country Soul Web: www.clubtaree.com.au.... more details

NIDA ACTING TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP
January 9-14 Students 15-18 age group NIDA trained tutor Tutoring in the fundamental skills of voice, movement, improvisation, characterisation etc .... more details

OLD BAR BEACH SANDMODELLING COMPETITION
January 8 & 15 - Hosted by Club Old Bar Multiple age divisions.... more details

OXLEY INSURANCE/NEWCASTLE PERMANENT ELECTRIC LIGHT FOURS
Twilight bowls tournament $3000 in prizes on offer 3 round robin games over 3 weeks Round 1 – 18 & 19 January Round 2 – 25 & 26 January Round 3 – 1 & 2 February Playoffs – 8 February Semi-finals – 9 February Finals – 16 February Entries restricted t.... more details

SCRIPTURE UNION FAMILY MISSIONS
December 28,29,30,31, January 1,2,3,4,5 & 6 Values for life - Fun and learning for the whole family. Games, craft, sport, puppets, movie nights, activities and more. Venues: Harrington Beach Holiday Park Old Bar Beach Holiday Park – Lani’s On The Be.... more details

SCRIPTURE UNION FAMILY MISSIONS
December 28,29,30,31, January 1,2,3,4,5 & 6 Values for life - Fun and learning for the whole family. Games, craft, sport, puppets, movie nights, activities and more. Venues: Harrington Beach Holiday Park Old Bar Beach Holiday Park – Lani’s On The Be.... more details

SKY-DIVE THE MANNING
January 1 - 31 ‘Live on the Edge’ Experience a Tandem Parachute Jump Free fall for up to 50sec at 200 kph 100% pure adrenalin Entry: $295 from 10,000 ft - $340 from 12,000 ft DVD or Photo’s extra.... more details

SPECTACULAR 'BARE FOOT' SKI DRAG RACING
Adrenalin pumping Juniors (on skis) & Senior Divisions Good view sites Refreshments available Sat 28th Jan - Heats Sun 29th Jan - Heats & Finals Email: kevin@mcgrathmeats.com.au.... more details

STAN AUSTIN MEMORIAL UNDER 16'S CRICKET CARNIVAL
January 9 - 12 4 days of top class junior cricket – 20/20 & 50 Over Games District teams from Far North Coast, North Coast, Mid North Coast, Manning Valley, Hunter Valley & Tamworth Email: chrisval.d@bigpond.com.... more details

SUMMER FESTIVAL ART EXHIBITION
Crystal Art in the Making A photgraphic exhibition by Oscar & Emmy award winnin photographer Jim Frazier Captured crystal creations A world class exhibition soon to be shown in Singapore . GTCC Art Collection in focus - "The Mayor's .... more details

SUMMER FESTIVAL CHARITY GOLF CHALLENGE
Rotary Club Taree / Club Taree Charity Ambrose Get your teams together Major beneficiary – Westpac Rescue Helicopter & MrRH Children Area.... more details

SUMMER FESTIVAL CLAY TARGET SHOOT
At the highly rated Taree-Wingham Clay Target Club Sat 14th 1:00pm - 50 Target Skeet Trophy & 50 Target Tower Championship Sun 29th 100 Target Double Barrel Club Championship Trophies & cash prizes on offer Visitors & spectators welcome.... more details

SUMMER FESTIVAL CRICKET - ‘A GRADE’ 20/20 ‘KNOCKOUT’ COMPETITION
January 7, 8 (Finals) 26 Eleven teams from across the Manning and Five Regional teams (by invitation) Each Team allowed one Guest Player $4000 on offer Email: feltonfarm3@bigpond.com.... more details

SUMMER FESTIVAL NSW POINTSCORE ROWING REGATTA
January 13 - 15 Jointly Hosted by Port Macquarie & Manning River Rowing Clubs 300-400 competitors from clubs across NSW. Refreshments available.... more details

SUMMER FESTIVAL TALENT QUEST
Presented by Club Taree Over $2500 in cash and prizes Support your favourite local performer Junior and senior categories Heat 1 – Sun 8th Jan at Club Taree Auditorium Heat 2 – Sun 15th Jan at Club Taree Auditorium Grand final – Sun 22nd Jan at Club .... more details

TAREE GREYHOUND RACING
January 14 & 22 $1000 Manning River Summer Festival Pub Challenge (Perpetual Trophy) January 14 - Heats – 'Bushland Tavern' Australia Day Cup and Summer Festival Pub Challenge January 22: Finals 'Bushland Tavern' Australia Day Cup and F.... more details

TAREE MOTOR CYCLE CLUB
Spectacular dirt track motorcycle, sidecar and quad bike racing Final under lights $6,400 in prizes and trophies Juniors and Seniors Events In excess of 70 riders expected from local and visiting clubs Canteen facilities available .... more details

TAREE WINGHAM RACE CLUB SUMMER FESTIVAL RACE MEETING
8 Race Program TAB facilities & on-course bookmakers Bar & Winning Post Function Centre Open.... more details

TAREE & DISTRICT MODEL RAILWAY EXHIBITION
January 14, 21 Spectacular display of five permanent layouts A variety of scales A “must see” for children of all ages.... more details

TAREE / WINGHAM RACE CLUB - $12,000 ‘OLD BAR CUP’
7 race program TAB Facilities and on course book makers Bar and Winning Post Function Centre open Free bus services from Forster/Tuncurry, Manning Point/Old Bar.... more details

THE CRAFT COTTAGE EXHIBITION - "AT THE BOTTOM OF THE GARDEN"
January 3-20 Be enchanted by hand crafted fairies, frogs, butterflies and flowers. Displays of local arts & crafts Tasty treats and light luncheons available.... more details

THE HUB MARKETS
75 plus stalls A huge range of arts, crafts, old wares, merchandise, plants and perishables Also included - Rotary Club of Taree North – Massive 2nd Hand Book Sale Proceeds to local clubs, charities and organisations via the Manning River Lions Club.... more details

THE WOLVERINES IN CONCERT
"The Likeable Rogues" are on the prowlWeb: www.clubtaree.com.au.... more details

TRI EVENT CHALLENGE "TIME TRIAL" STAGE
8 laps - 10kms time trial Criterium Circuit Racing Coordinated by the Manning Valley Cycle Club This event is part of the ural Home Loans $1000 Tri-Event Challenge Tri event participants only.... more details

UP CLOSE & PERSONAL WITH JOHN LENNON
John Waters and Steweart D'Arrieta stage presentation ‘Looking through a Glass Onion’ critically acclaimed presentation of the life of John Lennon. 31 songs performed Bookings Video Ezy ph (02) 6552 5699.... more details

WINGHAM SUMMERTIME RODEO
Prize money in excess of $8000 Saddle bronc, bareback, bull riding, steer wrestling, roping events, barrel racing Ladies events, junior steer riding and barrel racing & more Australian title holders competing Barbecue, hot foods, bar, refreshments av.... more details


Thank you to the following businesses & organisations for their support



Rural Home Loans, Exchange Hotel, Royal Hotel (Taree), Airport Hotel-Motel and Best Western Taree Motor Inn.