Coonamble Shire Tourism Newsletter Page 3

Text Box: There were four race meetings held across the Shire during September/October and these were promoted as the Country Racing Festival. All events were successful with some drawing large numbers of visitors. Council created web sites for each of the jockey clubs and assisted with advertising and media coverage. The Races were: Marthaguy Picnic Races, Come-By Chance Picnic Races, Coonamble Gold Cup & the Gulargambone Gold Cup. www.coonamble.org/marthaguy www.coonamble.org/cbc www.coonamble.org/cjc www.coonamble.org/gjc

Text Box: Until Nov 26th: Noni Nixon: Sovereignty of the Eye or Eyeballing It at the Western Plains Cultural Centre, Dubbo November 2006 ‘Fed up!, Wine’d Down 2006’ Dubbo click here for program 18th October — 18th November ‘Warrumbungle Festival of the Stars’ www.coonabarabran.com/festivalofthestars/index.htm 1st –30th November ‘Artrageous’ some of the regions best art, Coo-ee Heritage Centre, Gilgandra 11th November 2006 ‘Cotton Cup’ Racing at Warren, (02) 6847 3244 11th November 2006 ‘Crooked Mountain Concert’ Warrumbungle National Park’ (02) 6825 4364 18th November 2006 ‘Warren Market Day’ Warren 19th November 2006 ‘In the Mood Harmony Choir’ Gilgandra Shire Hall, 2.30pm 25th November 2006 ’Coonamble Community Market Day (02) 6822 1767 8th-10th December 2006 ‘Gilgandra Shire Council 100 years gala weekend’ (02) 6817 8800 9th December 2006 ‘Coonamble Christmas Race Meeting’ www.coonamble.org/cjc 9th December 2006 ‘Greyhound Racing in Coonamble’ (Night Meeting) 21st December 2006 ‘Coonamble Christmas Carnivale’ 31st December 2006–3rd January 2007 ‘Gulgong Folk Festival’ (02) 6374 1700 26th January 2007 ‘Australia Day Celebrations’ Coonamble For a full calendar of Coonamble Shire events click here. To be added to the calendar please email us here

Text Box: Regional Events Web A new web site to promote events in the region is now in operation. Regional Events Alive is an easy way to promote your event online and has many options including free listings. A free weekly newsletter provides an update on forthcoming events. www.regionaleventslive.com.au

Text Box: Claim the Date ! The New year is rapidly approaching and very few events in the Shire have confirmed their dates for 2007. The lead time for major media outlets can be up to six months so the earlier we know the more publicity can be generated. Council also lists events on the Coonamble web site for no charge and forwards this information for listing on State and National calendars. A PDF version of the 2007 Draft Coonamble Shire Events Calendar can be downloaded by clicking here. Or the current calendar is listed at : www.coonamble.org/events_calendar If your event is not listed or does not have dates please email: tourism@coonambleshire.nsw.gov.au

Children flock to the ‘lolly drop’ at the Marthaguy Picnic Races 16th September 2006 (Click Image for more)

Text Box: 2006 Ride the Spirit Business Achievement Awards Winners

Text Box: Congratulations to all the winners in the 2006 Ride the Spirit Business Awards held recently. Most Outstanding Business-two eight two eight Gulargambone, Most Outstanding Business Presentation- Secombe & Co, Most Outstanding Customer Service– Riverside Caravan Park, Most innovative/Creative Business– WDR Computers, Best New Business– RTC, Best Home Based Business-Rosie’s, Hall of Fame for long established Business– Coonamble Pre-School, Best Boss Award– David Thompson, Andrew Mulligan, Sam Dent, Best Staff Team– Secombe & Co, Most Outstanding Employee– Glen Hall, Ag n Vet, ORDB Encouragement Award– Sam Dent Plumbing, Peoples Choice Award– Gray’s Auto Electrical, Community Contribution Award– Ramiens Supermarket Gulargambone & Honeysuckle Cottage, Quambone. The Awards were sponsored by Coonamble Shire Council, Coonamble Rural Transaction Centre and the Orana Area Consultative Committee

Gold Cup Gulargambone 14/10/06