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March 2010
Tuesday 9th - 14 Mar

2010 National Sheep Dog Trial Championships

The National Sheepdog Trials Association Canberra Inc will again host the national sheep dog trials at Hall, with the Finals on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th March.

Includes Childrens Art Competition, Wine and Cheese evening, a special morning tea, and a community Dinner.

Local contact - Helen White 6230 2134

Tuesday (9th March) Wine & Cheese Welcome (gold coin donation). 6-8pm Gum Nut Cafe (Sponsored by Alyson & Wood Duck Inn)
Wednesday (10th March) Morning Cuppa & Scones (gold coin donation). 10-11.30am Pavilion (Sponsored by Greenwood Energy)
Thursday Evening Dinner (11th March) FREE nibblies & wine-6pm (Sponsored by the Hall Sheep Dog Committee).This will be followed by a delicious
buffet.(7-10pm) Entertainment: back by popular demand! Dr Stovepipe

TICKETS FOR THE DINNER MUST BE PURCHASED PRIOR TO THE NIGHT - FORMS AVAILABLE AT THE HALL GENERAL STORE

Location:Hall ShowgroundPhone:6241 0036
Contact:Peter Welch (President)Website:nationalsheepdogs.webone.com.au/
Saturday 13th

World's Greatest Shave

An annual national fund-raising event for the Leukemia Foundation

Time:1.30 pm onwardsPhone:6230 2668; 0428 751 023
Location:Wood Duck InnWebsite:www.worldsgreatestshave.com/
Contact:Ali; Craig
Wednesday 17th

Hall Community Seniors Lunch

Wednesday 17th March we start off again with our monthly Lunch. Cost is $12.00 a head which includes hot lunch, sweets tea or coffee. Bookings to Garrie 62302220 The event is still run by Alison at the Wood Duck Inn but lunch is served at Gum Nut Coffee Shop

Time:12 noonPhone:62302220
Location:Wood Duck InnEmail:
Contact:Garrie Greenwood
Sunday 21st

Special General Meeting, Hall Primary School P & C

A Special General Meeting of the Hall Primary SChool P & C will be held on March 21st to consider a motion for winding up of the Association. The Association has been kept alive since closure of the school in 2006, while efforts were made to have the school re-opened.

Time:3.00 pmPhone:62302002 (AH)
Location:The Cottage, Hall School
Contact:Maryann Harris
Sunday 21st

Just a song at Twilight. Hall Village Brass Band Concert

By popular demand, a repeat of last year's popular twilight concert from the award-winning Hall Village Brass Band, under the baton of Colin Fischer MBE, former Director of the Band of the Royal Military College of Duntroon.

This years Concert includes vocal soloist Katherine Jenkinson

Bring something to eat and drink, and something to sit on.

A joint venture of the Hall Village Brass Band and the Progress Association. Generously supported by Barnett and Lilley & Associates, Southern Cross Media, and Lerida Estate.

Time:5.00 - 6.40 pmPhone:6230 2977
Location:Hall School groundsEmail:
Contact:Alastair CrombieWebsite:www.hallvillagebrass.org
Thursday 25th

'Broadband for Seniors' Launch

Join us for the launch of the Broadband for Seniors Kiosk at the Hall Cottage.

More information to come.

Time:11amPhone:0419 489 606
Location:Hall Cottage (next to School)Email:
Contact:Bill PearsonWebsite:www.necseniors.net.au/

April 2010
Saturday 10th - 24 Apr

Canberra and Region Heritage Festival

The 2010 Canberra and Region Heritage Festival will be held from Saturday 10 to Saturday 24 April which incorporates Easter and the school holidays, providing opportunities to reach visitors to the nation’s capital and local children and their families at this beautiful time of the year. The theme for 2010 will be ‘Hunters and Collectors’.

The Heritage Festival celebrates the importance of heritage to Canberra and its surrounds with over 100 diverse, engaging, fun and informative events and activities held over a two-week period. The festival raises awareness to the ongoing need to conserve our natural, Aboriginal and historic heritage.

[Note- Hall School Museum will be open on 17-18 April]

Phone:6207 7302
Email:
Website:www.events.act.gov.au
Saturday 17th - 18 Apr

Hall School Museum Open

Hall's historic one-teacher school will be open as pat of the annual ACT Heritage Festival. Step back in time in a class room from a hundred years ago.

Time:12 - 4.00 pmPhone:6230 2977
Location:Hall SchoolEmail:
Contact:Alastair Crombie

May 2010
Saturday 8th

Hall Ute Competition and Family Day

It’s on again! The 2010 Hall Ute Competition and Family Day is being held on Saturday 8 May at the Hall Polocrosse Ground in North Canberra.

The day starts with the competition utes “cruising” from Mitchell to the Polocrosse Ground. Family activities will start at Hall at 12 noon: music from a local band, trials bikes, historic engines and children’s entertainment. A barbecue will run all day. Entry for the public is free.

Entry forms and details available from the website www.hallutecomp.com

All profits of the day will go to Camp Quality.

Time:12 noonPhone:0427 368 266
Location:Hall Polocrosse FieldsWebsite:www.hallutecomp.com
Contact:Mary Vagg
Saturday 15th - 16 May

Yass Polocrosse Carnival

Weekend polocrosse Carnival hosted by the Yass Polocrosse Club. Finals from around 1.00 pm on Sunday. Canteen operating all weekend.

Location:Hall Polocrosse fields
Saturday 29th - 30 May

Hall Polocrosse Carnival

Weekend polocrosse Carnival hosted by the Yass Polocrosse Club. Finals from around 1.00 pm on Sunday. Canteen operating all weekend.

Location:Hall Polocrosse fields

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