We enjoyed lone piper Bob Cail as we ate
breakfast. A big thanks to the Glen Innes Pipe Band. Also on hand to oversee the
proceedings was the Glen Innes Chamber of Commerce colourful Celtic Chairman
Howard Eastman.
community stalls & activities
A number of stalls were organised in the
showground by the Glen Innes Tourist Information. They included local artist
Mike Gilbert, a cake stall manned by Betty, Iris & Jan, Glen Innes Smeatons
Bakery stall manned by Karen, Ilene & Kerry
men's
shed open day
The
Glen Innes Men's Shed opened its doors so members could see what it was all
about. The modern Men’s Shed is an updated version of the shed in the
backyard that has long been a part of Australian culture. Not only is it a
place for men to learn skills from one another, but where they can also take
an interest in their own health & well-being in an atmosphere of
old-fashioned mateship.
Bill
Hardie was on hand with some of his beautiful inlay work all of which was
for sale.
sheep sheering
Local shearer Steve Dunn
demonstration his shearing skills on several sheep which were provided
by local grazier Dick Hartmann. On hand was Glen Innes Showground
Trustee Chairman Mike Condon to talk us through the process & to answer
the many questions asked.
disc
bowl competition
Peter Hartwig hosted a soft floor
(softies) V's hard floor (tin billycans) camper trailer disc bowl competition.
Winners were the tin billys.
boles competition
The seventh annual soft
floor
(softies) V's hard floor (tin billycans) camper trailer boles competition was
played hosted by George Mavros. The hard floors finally won the trophy with expert play from
Mal Lacey & Greg Carthew.
sheep dog trials
With sheep once again provided by local
grazier Dick Hartman, the dogs of Garry Barker & Errol Brettschnider were put
through their paces on a set timed course. Just to show how hard it really is
Mike asked for several volunteers from the kids with a parent. It was funny to
see Terry Agland telling the kids what to do in getting the sheep through the
barriers. Thanks to Mike Condon for organising this event & to answer the many
questions.
kids
treasure hunt
Alex & Jill Benham hosted a
kids treasure hunt. Armed with a list of clues, the kids had to find places
within the showground. Prizes were awarded to those who had covered the most
places.
barefoot
bowls, darts & croquet competition
Group member & local Kevin Beattie
hosted a barefoot bowls, darts & croquet competition at the local bowling
club.
dance
night
Kevin Beattie jumped into the role
of DJ providing the evenings entertainment. $96 was raised in gold coin
donation which was for the Glen Innes Men's Shed.