Get out and about this weekend

High tea and heritage tour

GET to know one of Warwick's most historical precincts with a Abbey of the Roses high tea and heritage tour. Enjoy some mini sweet and savoury delights with a glass of sparkling or a choice of 10 teas. There will also be antique for sale, a garden walk and tour of the grounds.

If Sunday's event doesn't suit, book your own private high tea with 20 of your friends.

Booking are essential. Phone 46619777.

 

When: Sunday

Where: Abbey of the Roses

Cost: $45

 

Trivia night

HEAD along to the Douglas Feez Pavilion, at the Warwick Showgrounds, tomorrow night and help support 2016 queen entrant Ashleigh Grant raise funds for the Warwick Rodeo and Campdraft.

There will be lots of local trivia questions so don't miss out.

Raffles will be up for grabs and all are encouraged to take snacks and purchase drinks from the cash-only bar.

 

When: Tomorrow 6pm

Where: Douglas Feez Pavilion

Cost: $12.50

 

 

Bikes, beers and strange birds

THE new and exciting leisurely afternoon ride by Granite Belt Bicycles is a must for wine connoisseurs and craft beer enthusiasts. This fully guided tour begins in Stanthorpe and takes in around 25km of scenic landscapes to the south-west of Stanthorpe.

On this tour you will journey through the beautiful area of Severnlea. You will ride past well established fruit and vegetable farms and vineyards that change with every season. Quiet country roads take you to wineries where alternative varieties are on offer and a visit to a craft beer brewery.

 

When: Today, tomorrow and Sunday at 1pm

Where: Start at Leslie Parade, Stanthorpe

Cost: $55

 

Uber Markets

ONE of Warwick's favourite events is on again, so get down to Leslie Park and grab some bargains.

Warwick Uber Market dishes up fun and excitement to Warwick residents with free activities and entertainment for the children. There will be something for everyone, cool competitions and plenty to eat.

 

When: Tomorrow from 10am

Where: Leslie Park

Cost: Free

 

Jersey Boys

THE Zonta Club of Stanthorpe will be showing Jersey Boys at their monthly movie night. The event will kick off at 6.30pm at the Arcadia Theatre on Victoria St, Stanthorpe.

Phone 46813608 for more information

 

When: Tonight, 6.30pm

Where: Arcadia Theatre, Stanthorpe

Cost: $25

 

Market in the Mountains

Take a trip south and grab some crafted delights at the Market in the Mountains. The markets show off everything handmade, home baked, sewn and grown.

More than 45 stallholders will be selling a range of unique hand-crafted items made from wood, leather, paper, wool, cotton and other items.

There will also be an array of clothing, knitted items, hand bags and a great selection of jewellery handcrafted pieces up for grabs.

If you're chasing something to use in the kitchen, stock up on jams, pickles, honey, cakes, biscuits and much more.

Also enjoy a variety of arts and craft, plants, fruit and vegetables.

 

When: Sunday

Where: Exhibition Pavilion, Stanthorpe Showgrounds

Cost: Free

 

Polocrosse at Killarney

THE Gold Coast Polocrosse Club will hold a carnival at Killarney this weekend.

Games will start at 8.30am Saturday and 8am Sunday and organisers expect 40 teams.

 

When: All weekend

Where: Killarney polocrosse grounds

Cost: $12/day for adults, concession for pensioners. Children free.

 

Super Sprints at Morgan Park

THE Warwick and District Sporting Car Club will host Round 4 for A series drivers in the Queensland Super Sprints this weekend.

The club has received 80 nominations for the two-day event. Winners on the weekend will be determined by fastest lap times.

This is the last in this year's series for A drivers. A round remains for B series drivers.

 

When: All weekend

Where: Morgan Park Raceway

Cost: Free

 

Orienteering in the street

THE second in a series of street orienteering events in Warwick will get underway on Sunday with 3km, 5km and 7km distances.

On the next two Sundays, the second and third events in the series will be at Allora and at The Scots PGC College.

 

When: Sunday, 3-4pm start.

Where: Band rotunda in Leslie Park, off Palmerin St.

Cost: $5

 

Super league hockey

CONDAMINE Sports Club Super League Hockey will be played at Queens Park tonight.

The final round for ladies will be at 6.30pm with the men's match at 8pm.

 

When: Tonight

Where: Queens Park

Cost: Free



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