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 is a free event, and a great chance to sip 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
CWA soup'n'sandwiches
It's on its way back to the CWA Hall in Throssell Street.
The popular Soup and Sandwiches days will start for this year on Tuesday, April 16.
Mark the date on your calendar.
Doors open 11.30am for a 12 noon start.
They offer a choice of soups and sandwiches, cakes and slices, tea or coffee, and lots of good fellowship.
There is a door prize and raffles.
I haven't checked yet whether the price is the same this year, so stay tuned.
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, as it is provides much better service for people with mobility problems.
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.
