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: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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41.2% Yes
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34% Maybe?
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24.8% No
Suellen's Sweet Christmas Tradition
The festive season is the perfect excuse to indulge your sweet tooth and to bring something truly special to the Christmas table. For Suellen’s family, that showstopper is Croquembouche !
An impressive tower of cream puffs bound together with delicate spun sugar, this classic dessert is a favourite at weddings across France and Italy and a much-loved Christmas tradition at home.
Click read more for the full recipe.
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