Great weekend
Collie Rotarians certainly did themselves and Collie proud with their district conference last weekend.
The town was buzzing with all the visitors, and when I spoke to some of them, they spoke in glowing terms of their experience.
As I mentioned last week, those who attended the previous events were very impressed with the welcome they received, the beauty of the town, and the wonderful food.
Those impressions held true for this year's event. The wonderful food and the beauty of the town were the talking points.
Well done Rotary, it was a huge effort but paid off in spades.
Lions Big BBQ
Lions Big BBQ will be held in Central Park on Saturday, April 6, from 8am to 1pm. Mark the date on your calendar.
Pumpkins!
The annual Worsley Great Pumpkin Growing competition will be held on Sunday, April 7.
All pumpkins must be locally grown. If you have an impressive pumpkin, or you would like to see some, go along to St David's Catholic Church at Worsley at 11.30am.
World's Greatest Shave
The Hockey Grounds will be the venue for the World's Greatest Shave Collie event on Saturday, April 6.
At 3pm, mini hockey starts. From 6pm, there will be raffles, auctions and games.
The canteen and bar will be open, and there will be music to dance the night away. All proceeds go to cancer research.
Country markets
The next Country Markets will be held on Saturday, April 6, from 8am to 1pm.
If you would like to book a stall or a table, contact the secretary on 9734 5543.
Blanket Ride
The South West Riders' Social Club is holding its sixth annual Blank Ride on Sunday, April 7.
All riders are welcome, but you enter at your own risk.
The ride will go ahead , rail, hail or shine. It leaves the Collie Visitors' Centre at 10am. New or clean second hand blankets and non-perishable goods will be accepted.
Music trail
The Philharmonic South West orchestra is organising a Ferguson Valley Music Trail on Sunday, April 7.
There will be eight mini concerts at local wineries, followed by a full orchestral concert at St Aidan's Winery at 3pm.
This free event, is a great chance to sip some wine while listening to classical music.
More music
Classical music lovers may wish to help raise funds for cystic fibrosis at Peel Manor House on Sunday, April 27, when Opera at the Manor will be held from 12 noon to 3pm.
Performance by Divalicious, and a sumptuous high tea, with bubbles on arrival, will cost $85 per person, but proceeds go to a great cause, cystic fibrosis.
For more information go to www.peelmanorhouse.com.au
Burning period
The prohibited burning period has been extended for 14 days, until March 29.
Australind disruption
Just a reminder about the disruption to the Australind service. It has been suspended until April 15, due to mechanical issues.
Rail replacement road coaches will be used during the interruption to the Australind service, but this will not be easy for those requiring disability access.
Passengers who require disability access are advised to contact Transwa on 1300 662 205 to make arrangements.
It is to be hoped that the Australind will be up and running again.
Send it in
Items for not-for-profit organisations are welcome for this column.
You can email information to me at nrg@highway1.com.au by 5pm on Mondays, or drop off notes in my mailbox at 87 Jones Street.
Please include a contact name and phone number in case I need to check information.
