South Otago A&P 153rd Show; 30th November
With Show day just 25 days before Christmas there will be a Festive Theme for 2019 throughout the Show & Santa will make an appearance.. He will be set up under the Grandstand & be available for Selfies
Family Entertainment includes Mr Yipadee , local musician His Songs-Music by Ronel Hunter, Pippity-Pop - Balloonologist, Kaitangata Primary School & Rosebank Primary School Kapa Haka Group's & Clutha DANCE performing, Findlaters Yamaha will have a Kids Bike Track for mini racing on Showgrounds, Animal Petting Area & Otago Museum with their science show based around Energy & Sustainability presented by 2016 Show Queen Ireland Jacobs . Clinton Young Farmers Club organising an Agrikids event for local Schools.
The Show will feature all the traditional Livestock (Cattle, Sheep, Alpaca, Dairy Goats & Pets), Equestrian & Home Industry Classes and Show Queens.
A Bar Licence is approved for Show Day Society Refreshment Tent.. Also for first time we introduce the 'Black Gold Classic' Coal Shoveling Competition; How much coal can you shovel in 30 seconds?
Show schedules available at Farm stores around Balclutha; Farmlands, Farmsource, PggWrightsons & Clutha Vets.
Livestock & Equestrian Entries Close on 17th November
Photography Class Entries must be delivered to Sandra Edwards, PGG Wrightson Real Estate Ltd Balclutha by 22nd November
Home Industry Class Entries due at Cross Recreation Centre on Friday, 29th November between 2-6.30pm
Pet Section can be entered on Show Day, Judging starts with Dog Classes at 10am
Look forward to welcoming you to 2019 Show on 30th November
Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄
From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.
What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?
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4.7% Second half of November
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43.5% 1st December
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17.7% A week before Christmas
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33% Whenever you wish
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1.1% Other - I'll share below
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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82.9% Yes
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14.3% No
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2.8% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite tomato recipe?
Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.
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