Two and a Half Days in Margate 2009
From Friday, 1st May to Sunday, 3rd May
The events listed here will be added to as more details come to hand.
Friday, 1st May
- Piano Marathon begins12:00 noon
Venue: Brookfield Vineyard
Come and play or come and listen to this music-making marathon – non-stop piano playing for 55 hours! The MC for the marathon will be Roy Hopwood.
- Spiritual Journeys Art Exhibition2:00-5:00
Venue: Margate Christian Church, Sandfly Road
An eclectic display of the visual arts with a spiritual emphasis and content.
- Kids Choir with Helen Arnold and Sophie Brauer4:00-6:00
Venue: Brookfield Vineyard
- Ann Harrison plays classical on the piano6:00-8:00
Venue: Brookfield Vineyard
- Lions Club Art Exhibition and Sale7:00-9:30
Venue: Margate Hall, Channel Highway
This popular event is sponsored by the Kingborough Lions Club.
See printable Application Form (pdf), including Conditions of Entry for exhibitors.
Saturday, 2nd May
- Piano MarathonAll day &
all nightVenue: Brookfield Vineyard
The marathon continues with David Carr, Christine Behrens, Joel Bowerman, Margot Lampkin, Helen Arnold, Allan Badalassi, Re-Writeous Bros, et al. The MC for the marathon will be Roy Hopwood.
- Garden Club Competition and Flower Show9:00-5:00
Venue: Brookfield Vineyard
See show details, entry conditions and contact details (pdf)
- Market Stalls9:00-5:00
Venue: Brookfield Vineyard
- Lions Club Art Exhibition and Sale9:30-5:00
Venue: Margate Hall, Channel Highway
This popular event is sponsored by the Kingborough Lions Club.
See printable Application Form (pdf), including Conditions of Entry for exhibitors.
- Politicians' Play-off on the piano10:00-12:00
Venue: Brookfield
Daniel Hulme, Jillian Law, Will Hodgman?
- Channel Christian School Fair10:00-2:00
Venue: Channel Christian School, 17 Endeavour Avenue, Margate
- Spiritual Journeys Art Exhibition10:00-5:00
Venue: Margate Christian Church, Sandfly Road
An eclectic display of the visual arts with a spiritual emphasis and content.
- Derwent Avenue Wildcare Group11:00-12:30
Venue: 62 Gemalla Road to 32 Derwent Avenue
Come and join the Derwent Avenue Wildcare Group for the Official Opening of the extension to the Dave Burrows Walk. Meet at the Gemalla Rd, Margate end of the track (just follow the signs). After the ribbon cutting, enjoy a stroll with us along this gentle track with beautiful coastal scenery.
Organisers: Al and Dinah Braddock braddock-jones@bigpond.com
See background details (pdf)
- Sing Australia11:30-12:00
Venue: Brookfield
See background info (pdf)
- Sing Australia12:30-1:00
Venue: Brookfield
See background info (pdf)
- Margot Lampkin, several choirs, and sing-a-long4:00-6:00
Venue: Brookfield Vineyard
- Happy Hoppy the Clown and Roy the MagicianRandom
timesVenue: Brookfield Vineyard
- Santa (all mixed up)Rumoured
Venue: Brookfield Vineyard
Sunday, 3rd May
- Piano Marathon All day
Venue: Brookfield Vineyard
The final day of this music-making marathon – with Line Dancers, Hark 2 Bligth, Folk Federation, plus, plus. The MC for the marathon will be Roy Hopwood.
- Buskers at the Brookfield Market Through
the dayVenue: Brookfield Vineyard
- Market stalls 9:00-5:00
Venue: Brookfield Vineyard
- Garden Club Competition and Flower Show 9:00-5:00
Venue: Brookfield Vineyard
See show details, entry conditions and contact details (pdf)
- Lions Club Art Exhibition and Sale 9:30-4:30
Venue: Margate Hall, Channel Highway
This popular event is sponsored by the Kingborough Lions Club.
See printable Application Form (pdf), including Conditions of Entry for exhibitors.
- Margate Primary School Activities Day 10:00-2:00
Venue: Margate Primary School
Activities galore, soccer games, car boot sale, marketplace and plenty of food!
See details and contact information (pdf).
- Official opening of the Spiritual Journeys Art Exhibition 10:00
Venue: Margate Christian Church, Sandfly Road
Complete with a good old fashioned church morning tea.
- Spiritual Journeys Art Exhibition 10:00-4:00
Venue: Community Church
An eclectic display of the visual arts with a spiritual emphasis and content.
- En Plein Air painting day10:00-3:00
Venue: Riverwood, Miendetta Drive, Margate (at the home of Marcus and Bronwen Higgs)
Back by popular request! Enjoy a leisurely day of painting En Plain Air in the beautiful woodland leading down to North West Bay River in Margate. Bring all your own painting equipment including a stool, wet weather gear and a packed lunch. Well-known Tasmanian artist Helen Quilty will lead the session with a demonstration, as well as giving advice throughout the day. The cost of only $10 will cover our tutor and tea and coffee facilities all day.
Registration is essential – ring Pam Adams on 6267 1259 before Wednesday 29th April.
- Margot Lampkin, several choirs, and sing-a-long 4:00-6:00
Venue: Brookfield Vineyard
- Happy Hoppy the Clown and Roy the MagicianRandom
timesVenue: Brookfield Vineyard
- Santa (all mixed up)Rumoured
Venue: Brookfield Vineyard