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 our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.
Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔
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72.7% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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15.9% Hmm, maybe?
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11.4% Yes!
Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
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