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with Warrnambool Visitor Information Centre
Flagstaff Hill (5559 4620)
For full details, go to the Warrnambool City Council Calendar of Events.
MAY 2012
1 to 3 May
May Racing Carnival
Three Day Racing Carnival. Feature races: Wednesday - Wangoon Handicap; Thursday - Grand Annual and Warrnambool Cup.
Warrnambool Racecourse, Grafton Road.
03 5562 2211
www.warrnamboolracing.com.au
2 May
Greyhound Racing
Greyhound racing fun and activities for all the family. Great meals, bar, TAB and bookie available. Plus kids entertainment.
Wannon Park, Warrnambool Showgrounds, Koroit Street, contact Matt Ansell 03 5561 2766
EMAIL: mansell@grv.org.au
WEB: http://warrnambool.grv.org.au
5 May
Cemetery Walk - Visiting Graves of Innovators & Inventors
2 to 3:30pm
Walking tour of the cemetery with commentary on innovators buried in the cemetery. Presented by Warrnambool Family History Group. Cost - $5.
Warrnambool Cemetery, Otway Road, Warrnambool. EMAIL: judym275@bigpond.com
6 May
Undercover Weekly Market
8am to 1pm
Every Sunday. Weekly market with approximately 70 stalls inside and 20-30 outside in the finer weather. Stalls range from secondhand goods to food to clothing.
Warrnambool Showgrounds, Koroit Street. Contact Billy Stewart 0408 532 521
7 May
Fashion Parade - Millers & Autographs
1:30pm
Presented by Lyndoch Living Auxiliary. Afternoon Tea provided. Admission $5. Everyone welcome.
Lyndoch Day Centre, Warrnambool.
9 May
Greyhound Racing
Greyhound racing fun and activities for all the family. Great meals, bar, TAB and bookie available. Plus kids entertainment.
Wannon Park, Warrnambool Showgrounds, Koroit Street, contact Matt Ansell 03 5561 2766
EMAIL: mansell@grv.org.au
WEB: http://warrnambool.grv.org.au
13 May
Undercover Weekly Market
8am to 1pm
Every Sunday. Weekly market with approximately 70 stalls inside and 20-30 outside in the finer weather. Stalls range from secondhand goods to food to clothing.
Warrnambool Showgrounds, Koroit Street. Contact Billy Stewart 0408 532 521
13 May
Warrnambool Field & Game Clay Target Shooting
12 noon. 50 Targets Mothers Day Shoot
“The Wickham”, Wickham Road, Woolsthorpe (approx.. 30kms NW of Warrnambool). Contact Graham Kemp 0418 137 786 WEB: www.fga.net.au
13 May
Guided Walks of Botanic Gardens
2:30 to 3:30pm
Friends of Botanic Gardens conduct free guided walk through the gardens.
Warrnambool Botanic Gardens, Cockman Street, meet at Main Gate
Contact Pat Varley 5562 4800
WBGardens.com.au
16 May
Greyhound Racing
Greyhound racing fun and activities for all the family. Great meals, bar, TAB and bookie available. Plus kids entertainment.
Wannon Park, Warrnambool Showgrounds, Koroit Street, contact Matt Ansell 03 5561 2766
EMAIL: mansell@grv.org.au
WEB: http://warrnambool.grv.org.au
17 May
Tea & Talk in the Gardens
4 to 5pm
Presented by Friends of the Warrnambool Botanic Gardens. Enjoy afternoon tea in the state heritage registered Warrnambool Botanic Gardens. Discuss the role of windmills in the early days of the gardens and Warrnambool's windmill manufacturers. Booking preferred for catering but not essential. Gold coin donation.
Warrnambool Botanic Gardens Rotunda, Enter Botanic Road or Cockman Street, Warrnambool. EMAIL: lgervasoni@warrnambool.vic.gov.au
www.wbgardens.com.au
20 May
RSPCA Million Paws Walk
The RSPCA invites you and your dog to take part in the largest event on Warrnambool's canine calendar! Held at Carnival Site in Lady Bay Promenade on Sunday 20 May at 10.00am, this unique 5km Walk is open to everyone and will include food and refreshments plus more on the day. To secure your place, make sure you pre-register for the event online before May 10 and grab yourself an early bird discount. All funds raised through the Walk will go towards RSPCA programs, adoptions, veterinary services, campaigns and our Inspectorates. So come on down and enjoy the picturesque view, all while meeting other members of the community and their dogs. Let's all walk together to raise funds for animals in need! For more information on the Walk and to register, head over to our website.
LOCATION: Carnival Site, Lady Bay Promenade, Warrnambool. CONTACT: Fiona Le EMAIL: eventassistant@rspcavic.org.au WEBSITE: http://vic.millionpawswalk.com.au
20 May
Undercover Weekly Market
8am to 1pm
Every Sunday. Weekly market with approximately 70 stalls inside and 20-30 outside in the finer weather. Stalls range from secondhand goods to food to clothing.
Warrnambool Showgrounds, Koroit Street. Contact Billy Stewart 0408 532 521
23 May
Greyhound Racing - Night
Greyhound racing fun and activities for all the family. Great meals, bar, TAB and bookie available. Plus kids entertainment.
Wannon Park, Warrnambool Showgrounds, Koroit Street, contact Matt Ansell 03 5561 2766
EMAIL: mansell@grv.org.au
WEB: http://warrnambool.grv.org.au
27 May
Undercover Weekly Market
8am to 1pm
Every Sunday. Weekly market with approximately 70 stalls inside and 20-30 outside in the finer weather. Stalls range from secondhand goods to food to clothing.
Warrnambool Showgrounds, Koroit Street. Contact Billy Stewart 0408 532 521
27 May
Guided Walks of Botanic Gardens
2:30 to 3:30pm
Friends of Botanic Gardens conduct free guided walk through the gardens.
Warrnambool Botanic Gardens, Cockman Street, meet at Main Gate
Contact Pat Varley 5562 4800
WBGardens.com.au
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WEEKLY
DAILY
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village,
9 am - 5 PM
Merri Street
Recreates the atmosphere of an early Australian coastal port. Restored sailing ships, lighthouse, Loch Ard Peacock, Schomberg Diamond Ring.
Warrnambool & District Historical
Vehicle Club Museum Display
Cheeseworld, Ocean Road, Allansford
A large Ruston Hornsby engine is on display with scheduled start ups. In addition there is a collection of early Warrnambool motoring items.
Wednesdays
Social Croquet
Social Croquet. Association and Ricochet Croquet played.
1:30 to 3:45pm
Warrnambool City Croquet, Cramer Street, Contact Carmel Hughes 03 5562 3935
Australian Red Cross Crafts
9 am
EVERY WEDNESDAY. A great selection of locally made quality handcrafts made by local artists and hme hobbyists. Including evening and carry bags, handmade cards, baby knits and clothing, soft toys, dols and clothes, embroidered manchester, scarves and hats, knee rugs, wheat bags, jewellery..
Archie Grahma Community Centre, 118 - 130 Timor Street. Contact Linda Carr 03 5565 1518
Thursdays
Lawn Bowls: Nominated Pairs
12:30 - 5 pm
Nominated pairs - 2 games. Visitor welcome. Entries close 11am. City Memorial Bowls Club, Cramer Street, Contact: Kevin McMahon 03 5561 4155.
Third Thursday
Lawn Bowls: 2 Bowl Triples
10am to 5pm
3 games nominated 2 bowl triples of 14 ends each game. Visitors welcome. Lunch available. Entries close day prior at 1pm.
City Memorial Bowls Club, Cramer Street
Contact Kevin McMahon 03 5561 4155
Fridays
Warrnambool Little Athletics
5 to 7pm
Warrnambool LIttle Athletics provides coaching and competition in athletics to children aged 6 to 16. Season runs from October to March every year.
Contact Fiona Rule
Brauerander Park, Caramut Road
Saturdays
Social Croquet
Social Croquet. Association and Ricochet Croquet played.
1:30 to 3:45pm
Warrnambool City Croquet, Cramer Street, Contact Carmel Hughes 03 5562 3935
Every Sunday
Undercover Weekly Market
8am to 1pm
Every Sunday. Weekly market with approximately 70 stalls inside and 20-30 outside in the finer weather. Stalls range from secondhand goods to food to clothing.
Warrnambool Showgrounds, Koroit Street. Contact Billy Stewart 0408 532 521.
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