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Bunbury Carnaval - March 11th - 18th
2006 |
 March 11
$20,000 Rick Tucker
Welding 2006 Bunbury Pacing Cup
Donaldson
Park
Hands Avenue
Bunbury
Bring the whole family to the
Bunbury Trotting Club for the $20 000 Rick Tucker Welding 2006
Bunbury Pacing Cup. The program includes children’s
entertainment, a live band and thrilling fireworks. For further
information contact Ray Kelly on 0408 938 957.
Annual Masquerade Gala Ball
Sanctuary Golf
Resort
Old Coast Road
Bunbury
Make an entrance at the
Masquerade Gala Ball to mark the opening of the Bunbury Carnaval
week. Savour pre-dinner Champagne Lanson, canapés and
oysters, as Jerry Fraser The Oyster Shucker entertains you. Sit
down to a delicious three course dinner with live entertainment.
For bookings, contact Carley at the Sanctuary Golf Resort on 9725
2777.
Band on the Bay
Dolphin Discovery
Centre
Koombana Drive
Bunbury
Relax at the Dolphin Discovery
Centre on beautiful Koombana Bay with popular Perth blues band Blue
Shaddy, supported by Sway. A full bar and wood-fired pizzas will be
available or you can bring a picnic. For enquiries, contact the
Dolphin Discovery Centre on 9791 3088.
March 12
All Day Trading
Bunbury businesses will open
their doors for Sunday Trading. Experience the range of shopping
experiences on offer in the Bunbury CBD and shopping
centres.
Ranbuild Annual Horse Swimming Race and
Regatta
Leschenault Inlet -
2pm
Witness the running of this
unique event on the pristine waters of the Leschenault Inlet
opposite the Bunbury Entertainment Centre. Both horse and riders
will be required to navigate a 250-meter aquatic course to win the
$5,000 prize money.
Witness dragon boating and rowing
short course sprint events with fantastic upstairs viewing and a
licensed bar at the Bunbury Rowing Club.
Immediately following this event stay on for the
free family concert at the Graham Bricknell Music Shell. For more
information visit www.bunburyturfclub.com.au
Graham Bricknell Memorial Community
Concert
Graham Bricknell
Memorial
Music Shell
Bicentennial Square
Bunbury
Bring the family down for a free
community concert. Live performances featuring the Bunbury Men of
Song, the WA Police Pipe Band and opera singer Nerida Griffiths
will entertain the crowd in commemoration of the 5th anniversary of
the opening of the Music Shell and the 10th anniversary of the
passing of well-respected late Deputy Mayor, Graham
Bricknell.
 Satterley presents James
Morrison Live at Dalyellup Beach
Central Park
Dalyellup
James Morrison "blows" into town.
The Satterley Property Group and Smoke Free WA are proud to present
internationally acclaimed jazz giant, James Morrison and his
quartet as part of the Bunbury Carnaval.
With the subtle swinging sounds
of SWAY and then the incomparable James Morrison will take to the
stage to dazzle you with his awesome display of phenomenal
musicianship and verve.
This will be a FREE performance
so bring your family, friends, a chair and a picnic. A free shuttle
service from Bunbury will be available. For more information
contact Toni on 9791 3838.
Monday, March 13
Bunbury Turf Club Bunbury Stakes
Triples
Bunbury Bowling
Club
Forrest Avenue
Bunbury
Don’t miss out on a chance for fantastic
prize money in the Bunbury Stakes Triples. Sign up your bowling
team – men’s, ladies’ or mixed – for the
Monday 13 and Wednesday 15 competition. Full catering is provided
and all Monday entries receive free passes to the Tuesday Bunbury
Stakes Day races at the Bunbury Turf Club. For further information
and entry forms and fees contact the Bunbury Bowling Club on 9721
3291 or bunbowcb@geo.net.au
Bunbury Golf Club Charity Day and
Auction
Bunbury Golf Club, Clifton
Park
Support the cancer foundation at the Bunbury Golf
Club’s annual charity day and auction. Teams are limited but
spectators will have a great day. Be there for the 11am shotgun
start. For further information, contact Mike Fagan on 0418 932
226.
Masterclass with Jerry
Fraser
Sanctuary Golf
Resort
Old Coast Road
Bunbury
Sample one of the finest
Champagne houses in France ‘Lanson" whilst educating yourself
through the eyes of Jerry Fraser, an expert in his field with the
fine art of shucking and preparing the most gourmet treasures of
the sea… OYSTERS! Tickets include oysters and champagne
tasting. To reserve your place, contact Carley at the Sanctuary
Golf Resort on 9725 2777.
Discover Bunbury
Visitors and residents alike are
encouraged to discover all the attractions
Bunbury has to offer, from the famed Dolphin Discovery Centre to
the newly reopened Back Beach, from the natural beauty of the Big
Swamp Wildlife Park to the artistic talent showcased in the Bunbury
Regional Art Galleries, from the Marlston Hill lookout to the
cappuccino strip. Ask at the Visitor Centre for tickets to the
Bunbury Tram Tour and take in the sights.
 Tuesday, March 14
Custom Irrigation Bunbury Stakes
Day
Breakfast with the
Stars
Breakfast with the Stars from 7am
as Racing Radio broadcasts live from the course. Don’t miss
the chance to see the last track gallops of the XXXX GOLD Bunbury
Cup Fancies and the all important barrier draw for the $110,000
Bunbury Cup. Stay on and back a winner with Eastern States Racing
live on SKY and TVN from around Australia.
It’s Pink Ladies
Day!
Witness the running of the
State’s best sprint race with the $80,000 Bunbury Stakes. The
first 200 ladies on course wearing pink will receive a
complimentary 200mL bottle of pink champagne and a gift pack of
beauty products from Elle Baché.
The Geographe Wine Association
will be represented with sixteen wineries on course with sampling
and sales by the glass. be entertained by the sultry sounds of
Dizzy Miss Lizzy and watch all the action and glamour of the
Bunbury Fashoin Houses’ Fashion Parade.
Free transport is available from
the Bunbury Bus Station from 10.45am till 2pm and will return from
the race course from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.
Wednesday, March 15
Bunbury Turf Club Bunbury Stakes
Triples
Bunbury Bowling
Club
Forrest Avenue
Bunbury
Second day of
competition
Princess Margaret Golf
Day
Sanctuary Golf
Resort
Old Coast Road
Bunbury
Play a game on the beautiful golf
course of the Sanctuary Golf Resort in a 4 man team Stableford
event. Team cost includes golf and dinner afterwards. Registration
is at 10.30am for an 11.30am shotgun start. Play for heaps of
prizes and novelties on the day. There will be an auction held to
benefit Princess Margaret Hospital. Feast like a king at the oyster
shucking and champagne tent at the 16th tee. Profits on sales go to
the Princess Margaret Hospital. For further information, contact
Mark Adams on 9725 2777 or email Ashley@sanctuaryresort.com.au for
an entry form.
Twenty/20 Cricket
Bunbury Recreation
Ground
Come out to the cricket! An invitation only
Twenty/20 match will provide great spectator sport. Both WA and
former WA players will feature alongside local legends. For further
information, contact Brett Whiteaker on 0427 955 971.
¡Viva Bunbury! Street
party
Let off steam in Victoria Street
with ¡Viva Bunbury!, as the City of Bunbury presents an
evening fiesta of Afro Cuban and Latin rhythms. Join the salsa
dancers as they sway to the Brazilian sounds of Sambalicious and
the Cuban feels of Sabroson, a seven piece brass and percussion
unit. Be dazzled by the dancing and martial arts of the
Afro-Brazilian capoeira...but stand back! Get into the Carnaval
atmosphere. For further information, contact Helen Matthews on 9722
2751.
Bunbury Cup Calcutta
Burlington
Hotel
This year the Burlington Hotel
will host the official XXXX Gold Bunbury Cup Calcutta. Arrive early
for a meal and collect your race book for Thursday’s big
race. Try your luck at purchasing your cup fancy at the auction or
purchase your Calcutta raffle tickets. Last years winner collected
$4000 for his $5 investment - beats playing Lotto.
Thursday, March 16
XXXX Gold Bunbury Cup Race
Day
Bunbury Turf
Club
It’s time to dress up and
be noticed at the South West’s biggest one-day party. Gates
open at 10am with racing kicking off just after 12noon. Be there to
witness the running of the $110,000 XXXX Gold Bunbury Cup (Listed)
and stay on after with Felix LIVE on-stage from 6:15pm –
9:30pm.
2006 will cater for every type of
race-goer with 3 different themed tents. Prices include entry, race
book, food and alcohol. For more information visit
www.bunburyturfclub.com.au Leave your car at home with transport to
and from the racecourse from 10am – 10:30pm. Ain’t no
fuss if you’re on the bus.
South Western Times Fashions in the Field
Competition
Bunbury Turf
Club
The South Western Times present
Fashion in the Field at the 2006 XXXX Gold Bunbury Cup. Cut out
your entry form in the South Western Times or grab one from the
South Western Times marquee on race day and be ready to strut your
stuff with fantastic prizes up for grabs. Categories include: Women
in age groups:18-25, 26-35 and 36+. Men (all ages), Novelty (any
gender, any age).
For more information or to become
a sponsor call Minefield Events on 9721 1558.
Friday, March 17
St.Patrick’s Day Recovery
Breakfast
Graham Bricknell
Memorial
Music Shell Bicentennial
Square Bunbury
Everyone is welcome to the St.
Patrick’s Recovery Day Breakfast. Members of the Western
Australian Police Pipe Band will provide live entertainment
throughout the breakfast. For further information, contact Cr Tom
Dillon on 0417 986 298
XXXX Gold Farewell
Triples
Bunbury Bowling
Club
Forrest Avenue
Bunbury
Compete for fantastic prize money
in the XXXX Gold Farewell Triples. Men’s, ladies’ or
mixed teams. For further information and entry forms, contact the
Bunbury Bowling Club on 9721 3291
Sunday, March 19
John Boyle O’Reilly
Day
John Boyle O’Reilly will be
remembered in a morning memorial service. For further information,
contact Cr Tom Dillon on 0417 986 298.
Harvey Harvest
Festival
Snell Park
Harvey
See the drama, colour, mystique
and atmosphere of the world famous Carnivale of Venice at the
Harvey Harvest Festival. Set in the picturesque Snell Park and
adjoining Haywood Street located in the centre of the Harvey CBD,
the festival will feature arts, culture and fun for all ages.
Visitors will experience street theatre, farm animals, musicians
and fantastic shopping. With markets, entertainment, food, wine,
arts and rides for the kids, there's something for everyone. For
more information or to become a stallholder call Minefield Events
on 9721 1558.
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