Community Notices & Resources
Community Notices for the Northern Tablelands, Granite Belt, and the Greater Listening Area
If you have any notices relating to charitable, community or non-profit events, please let us know at Ten FM by completing this form.
Alternatively by:
- calling 02 6736 3444
- visiting 142 Manners Street, Tenterfield (9am to 1pm Monday, Wednesday or Friday)
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Community Notices
Make It Tenterfield. A Creative Bonanza Over 3 Days Day 2
Then a Fashion Parade & Competition on Saturday 7 September also at the Reid Pavilion starting at 11am. Wearable art, fashion pieces, jewellery and accessories. Competition entry forms available in store or online www.makeittenterfield.com.au
Stanthorpe Eco Expo
Stanthorpe Eco Expo: Saturday 7 Sept from 8am to 3pm at the Stanthorpe Whistlestop Heritage & Community Gardens nr the Farmers’ Markets, Davadi Street.
Stanthorpe State School 150th Anniversary
Saturday 7 September 30 Marsh Street, Stanthorpe. Gates are open 9am to 3pm, free entry, all are welcome. Ten FM will be doing a Live Outside Broadcast from this event
Evening Event at Stanthorpe International Club, Club Road, Stanthorpe. Drinks & Canapes 6 to 9pm. Tkts $50 pp
Tenterfield Gravel 'n Granite
Volunteer Info Session Saturday 14 September 2pm at 316 Rouse Street, Tenterfield. If you are interested in joining the volunteer team for the 2025 event (1 & 2 March), RSVP to gngvollies@gmail.com by Saturday 7 Sept.
Welcome Home Chris Woods
Welcome Home Chris Woods. Saturday 7 September a celebration in Bruxner Park for Chris for her amazing walk from Darwin to Adelaide raising funds for Dads 4 Kids, Beyond Blue, Black Dog Institute and Tenterfield Lions Club. Donations welcome to Chris Treks for a Cause. Raffle tickets $2 each or 3 for $5. Prizes are a tray of plants or a lovely box of fruit & vegetables.
Make It Tenterfield. A Creative Bonanza Over Three Days - Day 3
Culminating in the book launch on Sunday 8 September at 11am ‘Time Well Spent’ the collected works of the Drake Evoke Writing Group: Chris Moon, Belinda Fields, Dianne Rissler and John Searle Introduced by Michael Burge, journalist and author.
Stanthorpe Rare Wildflower Consortium Wildflower Walk Girraween National Park
All walks start at 9.30am and are free but must be booked, so don't miss out. www.granitebeltwildflowers.com
Tabulam community markets
Sunday 8 September 9am to 1pm. Tabulam Oval, Clarence Street. Fresh Produce, Live Music, coffee, cakes, plants & sausage sizzle
NSW Electoral Commission:
Postal vote applications close at 5 pm Monday 9 September
Cunningham's Gap Reconstruction Project
From 6pm on Friday 6 September until 5am on Tuesday 10 September, all traffic will be under a single lane through Cunninghams Gap on the Cunningham Highway. A reduced speed limit of 40km/hr will be in place for the safety of road users and work crews. Road users are advised to expect delays and plan ahead. Oversize- vehicle access will be temporarily closed, so please check Conditions of Operations Database to find an alternative route.
NSWTA Primary School Gala Day
Tenterfield Federation Park on Tuesday 10 September starting at 10am. Players get there at 9.30am for a pre-game talk. Come and Support 3 local Primary Schools coming together to enjoy the game of touch footy! St. Joseph’s Tenterfield, SHPM Tenterfield and Emmaville Central School.
Ten FM AGM
The AGM for Ten FM for both Tenterfield and Stanthorpe locations will be held at 7 pm on Wednesday 11th September at the Community Centre, Manners Street Tenterfield
Borderline Regional Arts - Inverell Art Prize
Inverell Art Prize Entries close at 3 pm, Friday 13th September 2024. Entry forms & entry fee payment are to be received by 3 pm on that day. More details on their website under the Whats On tab
Fundraising Jumble Sale
St. Paul’s Hall, Corundum Street, Stanthorpe on Saturday 14 September. From 8am to 3pm. Proceeds to the local Granite Belt Support Services, Life Flight and the Local Chaplaincy. Baked goods, craft, clothing, books, bric-a-brac & plants. Contact Cheryl Garland on 0497 531 798.
NSW Electoral Commission
Go and vote on Saturday 14 September 2024 NSW local council elections. Memorial Hall, 94 Molesworth Street, Tenterfield
TenterLIFE Notice of AGM
All members invited to attend and new members welcome. Wednesday 18 September 5pm at 33 Railway Street, Tenterfield. All positions are now vacant and nominations welcomed for all positions; they must be received before Wednesday 11 September. Please send completed nomination forms to tenterlife@gmail.com
Borderline Regional Arts - Rosalie Exhibition
Rosalie Exhibition in Toowoomba Shire “Where I Find Peace” 19 September - 13th October
Spring Garden Expo and 95th Birthday
Saturday 21 September from 10am to 4pm, Tenterfield Memorial hall, Molesworth Street. Garden trade stalls, People’s Choice Award for floral displays, Fashion Parade, seedling sales and gardening information sessions. Morning tea and lunch $10. Brought to you by the Tenterfield Horticultural Society. Contact 0402 770 556 for more information
Tenterfield Farmers Market
Tenterfield Farmers Market has been cancelled for Sunday 17 August and will go ahead next month on 21 September.
Tenterfield Horticultural Society
The Tenterfield Horticultural Society is having a birthday and wants you to help celebrate its 95th year by coming to the Spring Garden Expo. This free entry event will be held on Saturday 21st September at the Memorial Hall Molesworth Street in Tenterfield. There’ll be a range of garden trade stalls with a wide variety of trees, potted plants, natives and seeds. A program of presentations includes a spring fashion parade, gardening information sessions from local experts and a floral art display by Society members. A delicious morning tea and lunch are also available for $10 each. The Expo runs from 10.00am to 4.00pm. Why not put this in your diary and join us for a day of interest and fun.
Zonta Club of Stanthorpe Inc
To celebrate their 25th Anniversary there will be a Dinner Dance on Saturday 21 September. 6pm 2 course meal at Granite Belt Brewery, 146 Glenlyon Drive, Stanthorpe. Cost $85 Dress Formal. Proceeds go to fighting domestic violence. Tickets available from Gracious Giving, Stanthorpe or go to https://events.humanitix.zonta-stanthorpe-25th-anniversary-dinner-dance/tickets
Stanthorpe Swimming Club Season Sign Up
Season sign up, come & try night. Friday 4 October at the Stanthorpe Pool at 5.30pm. Bring swimmers and goggles for a fun evening including a free sausage sizzle. Enquiries: 0427 231 274
Tabulam Races
On Saturday 5 October. Gates open at 9am - 5 race card. Sam Handford Entertainment will be performing two shows with his horses and dogs on the day. Plenty of kids’ entertainment, a variety of food vans and a bar; awesome prizes for fashions of the field, so dress up in your finest. Entry is $20 adults, $15 for pensioners. Bookmakers and TAB onsite.
Tenterfield Railway Spring Markets
Saturday 5 October 8am to 12pm. Phone 6736 2223 to book a site at this very popular market
The Stanthorpe Garden Club Inc
Stanthorpe Gardenfest and Trade Fair on Friday & Saturday the 11 and 12 October at the Exhibition Centre, Stanthorpe Showgrounds. Free admission from 9am to 4pm. Light refreshments available. Plant Displays and Sales; Garden and Home Decor; Landscaping Supplies; Craft Sales and Trade Displays. The Number One Garden Event in the Granite Belt.
MZAZA bring their unique sound to Stanthorpe
Brace yourselves for an exhilarating and otherworldly musical odyssey, as Australia's acclaimed folk/world music sensation, MZAZA, bring their unique sound to Stanthorpe on Saturday 12th of October. MZAZA are not strangers to the region, having performed to an audience of 400 at Harrigans Lane (The Piano Mill) in 2023.
The show is part of a national tour that is taking the multi-award winning band to Queensland, Victoria, New South Wales and the Northern Territory during a two and a half month tour spanning August to October 2024 that will see the 6 piece ensemble visit over 19 major venues and arts festivals, including Darwin Festival, New Annual Festival in Newcastle, and the North Australian Festival of Arts in Townsville.
In Stanthorpe, MZAZA will conduct free workshops for local musicians and singers of any age and skill level that are a fun introduction to French, Ladino and Balkan music.
Stanthorpe Rare Wildflower Consortium Wildflower Walk Mount Norman
All walks start at 9.30am and are free but must be booked, so don't miss out. www.granitebeltwildflowers.com
New England Garden Trail
Thursday 31 October to Wednesday 6 November covering Walcha, Uralla, Armidale, Guyra, Glen Innes and Tenterfield. Explore 18 beautiful cold climate gardens across New England High Country
Artworks Granite Belt
Are hosting the latest exhibition "Think Pink - A Shared Journey" with works by Norm Clayton and Gabriele Case and will run until Sunday 7 July at the Stanthorpe Heritage Railway Precinct, Davadi Street. Enquiries & RSVP's to 0438 845 624
Blaze Aid Stanthorpe
We ask all in the farming community to contact us if you haven't heard from us recently. We have eager, competent volunteers here ready to assist disaster impacted granite belt property owners, reaching down into the Tenterfield area, Southern Downs community and surrounding areas. Please contact us and talk, with communication we can work together and help you. Chris 0418 745 994 or John 0488 414 368
Celebrating Italian heritage through 107 traditional nonne’s recipes in one book
ItaloWorld has recently launched a new initiative celebrating Italian heritage through 107 traditional nonne’s recipes in one book. They are calling on Italian grandmothers in Queensland (and the Northern Territory) to enter their competition to have your unique traditional Italian recipe featured in a global e-book as well as printed coffee table publication. Share Your Recipe, Share Your Story! If you are interested in this initiative, please contact Armando Cristofori via email at corktofork@icloud.com
Counselling for Children & Youth
Supporting families and their children to build the skills, knowledge & resilience required to overcome common challenges. Up to 12 year old children & their parents. Fortnightly Wednesday and Thursday appointments at minimal cost. call Netty at GBNC on 07 4681 3777.
Drake Village Community Group
Come and volunteer with ‘Container of Dreams’. A local charity organisation based in Leslie Creek Road, Drake. We mainly build tiny houses for the disadvantaged but we do many other things too! Everyone is welcome with skills or no skills. A great way to build confidence and learn new skills or just have fun and make new friends We meet every Tuesday and Thursday at our shed at Leslie Creek. We are registered with Centrelink as a volunteer organisation for mutual obligation requirements too.
Drake Village Resource Centre
Drake Village Resource Centre is seeking volunteers for their Kitchen & Office area. Training will be given We are recognised as an SU462 participant with Centrelink. Even if you can spare one day a week, we would appreciate your help. contact us on 02 6737 6790
Free Personal Information Technology Assistance
At Granite Belt Neighbourhood Centre, 8 Corundum Street, Stanthorpe.
'Phones, laptops, messaging, social media. For next available date contact our office 07 4681 3777.
GBNC's Early Years Sensory Playgroup
Thursdays 9.30 to 11.30am for babies up to 15 months old. 8 Corundum Street, Stanthorpe. A free program with healthy morning tea provided. A safe and welcoming environment for babies to explore senses through play. No booking required.
Glen Innes Men's Shed Inc.
Car Boot Sale on 4th Saturday of the month. 7am to 12pm at Glen Innes Showground, Torrington Street. For more info. call Col 0498 852 306 or Jim on 6732 1306. See you on 27 July.
Granite Belt Neighbourhood Centre Community Directory
Do you run a club, group or are planning an event? List them on the Community Directory. It’s a great way to reach out to community members & keep everyone in the loop. There’s something for everyone in Stanthorpe. Call GBNC for more information on 07 4681 3777
Granite Belt Neighbourhood Centre
Is looking for passionate, dedicated volunteers for our Food Support Program. Volunteers need to be available from 8.30am to 11am on Thursday mornings. Call 07 4681 3777 or admin@communityds.org.au
Granite Belt Neighbourhood Centre - Community Directory
Do you run a club, group or are planning an event? List them on the Community Directory. It's a great way to reach out to community members & keep everyone in the loop. There's something for everyone in Stanthorpe. Call GBNC for more information on 07 4681 3777.
Happy Chat Free Adult Mental Health Group
Supporting people with mental problems, a Community Group run by volunteers who are seeking donations to continue their work. They raise funds through Containers for Change so use code C10631079 when depositing at a Containers for Change depot. Or see Kath Ives at Stanthorpe Whistle Stop Heritage and Community garden on Saturdays who will gladly accept donations on the spot.
Jennings Public School
Kindergarten Transition program will run in Term 4, 2024. The NSW Department of Education requires your child to be enrolled at school prior to attending these transition days. Please contact the principal ASAP to confirm your child’s place. 07 4684 3273.
Make It Tenterfield
340 Rouse Street. Come along, become a member, and enjoy our free monthly Morning Teas. $22/person for the year.
Parkrunday (previously known as Saturday!)
Come and join us to run or walk, this and every Saturday. 7.50am welcome & brief, 8am start. Bring friends and family then join us at the Courtyard Cafe for breaky. Tel: 074685500 or wim.linstrom@usq.edu.au
Rotary Tenterfield
Are delivering, putting up and removing marquees, chairs & tables for your event! If in need this great service rotarytenterfield@gmail.com
Social Bridge Evening - Stanthorpe
Come along to the Stanthorpe Bridge Club Wednesday evenings 7 pm - 9 pm at the International Club, Club Road, Stanthorpe. Commencing 14 August 2024
Social Bridge Evening - Tenterfield
Tenterfield Bridge Club have lessons at the Tenterfield Golf Club Tuesdays from 6:30 pm
Stanthorpe Camera Club Meeting
The Stanthorpe Camera Club meets on the second Tuesday of each month at the Adult Education Centre at McGlew Street, Stanthorpe. RSVP to stanthorpecameraclub@gmail.com
Stanthorpe Hospital Community Consultative Committee
A call for interest in being on the Committee. Meetings every 2 months at GBNC for approx. 1.5 hours. Cuppa & Biscuits provided. If you are interested please call Jennifer Leigh on 0437 199 830 for more details.
Tabulam SES Unit Re-Opens
Tabulam Unit back online & operational after a 2 year period. Now the Tabulam Community can expect a much quicker response in times of need. For emergency help in flood, storm or tsunami call 132 500
TAFE NSW Tenterfield
Certificate III in Catering commencing Wednesday 31 July for four months: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9am to 2.30pm. Cnr High & East Streets Tenterfield. Enrol now call 13 16 01 or www.tafensw.gov.au
Tenterfield Film Club
The Tenterfield Film Club Movie program from August 2024 to July 2025 is now on the Film Club website filmsociety2372@gmail.com Upcoming Event: Tea With Mussolini on Saturday 17 August at 2.00pm. Join the Film Club and enjoy our screenings.
Tenterfield High School Need Your Help
LEGO Needed! The Support Faculty are seeking donations of LEGO to assist with some projects they are currently working on.
Tenterfield High School Year 12 Formal Fundraiser
Tenterfield Lions Club, Deepwater Bakery & Tenterfield High School Year 12 are holding a Pie Drive to raise funds for their formal. Please orders through a Year 12 student or at the canteen. Order & payment by Thursday 4 July for Delivery on Wednesday 31 July. Lots of choices available, sweet or savory plus lamingtons & cinnamon donuts.
Tenterfield Junior Choir
Kinder to year 6 - Come and join us for all things singing. Every Thursday 4.30 to 5.30pm. At the Salvation Army Shed, Naas Street. Bring a water bottle and your voice! Sponsored by Tenterfield Lions Club and the Bushfire Community Recovery Grant.
Tenterfield PreSchool Kindergarten
Enrolments for 2025 being taken now. Please contact Jules directly on 02 6736 1616 or 0437 675 034 for more information
Tenterfield Tennis
Is due to start in September so get your team registered or express you interest in being part of a team. Contact Andrew on 0431 048 771
Texas Qld. Country Music Festival
Wed, Thurs & Friday 25, 26 & 27 September 8am to 5pm at the Texas Showgrounds. More information to follow
The Pyjama Foundation
The Pyjama Foundation was created to provide children in care with a world full of unlimited opportunity, to create positive relationships, and instil a love of learning. They are currently looking to help children in care in the Granite Belt. If you know of any child who could benefit please contact the foundation on 0732568802 or visit the website www.thepyjamafoundation.com
Westpac Rescue Helicopter Op Shop
Rouse Street, Tenterfield. Men's winter clothing needed. If you can, please donate any unwanted or spare items in good condition that you might have tucked away.
Markets
Drake Markets
Last Saturday of each month
8 am to noon
Bruxner Hwy, Drake
Glen Innes Cottage Markets
Every Saturday
8.30am to 12.30pm
Lions Park Rest Area
Granite Belt Farmers Markets
Every Saturday
7.00am to 12.30pm
Davadi Street (Opposite IGA) Stanthorpe
Market in the Mountains
Sundays - check website for dates
8am - Noon
Stanthorpe Showgrounds, High Street
Stanthorpe Seasonal Feast Markets
Every Friday
8am - 2pm
Farley St Piazza, Stanthorpe
Tenterfield Farmer's Market
3rd Saturday of each month
8 am to noon
Presbyterian Hall, Cnr Logan & Manners Streets
Tenterfield Railway Markets
1st Saturday of Feb/Apr/Jun/Aug/Oct/Dec
8am - Noon
Railway Avenue, Tenterfield
Wallangarra Railway Markets
1st Sunday of each month
8am to 12 noon
Stallholders are asked to bring their own hand sanitizer
Lost and Found
If you have lost something, or found something, Ten FM can help you by announcing details on-air.
If you've found small items such as glasses, keys or other personal items, these can be left at the station for identification and collection.
If you have lost or found a dog, cat, bird or other animal, Ten FM can put an announcement to air. However, we cannot accept found animals here at the station.
Buy and Sell
The Ten FM "Buy and Sell" segment is broadcast twice daily and is FREE for Ten FM members.
For non-members the cost is $5.50 per notice per fortnight, and payment is required a time of booking.
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