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Markets Guide

July

Forster Farmers Market, Little Street, Saturday July 20 from 8am. Krambach Market, Krambach Hall, Sunday July 21 from 8.30am. Flame Tree Community Market, St John's Hall Taree, Sunday July 21 from 10am. Nabiac Farmers Market, Nabiac Showground, Saturday July 27 from 8am. Tuncurry Market, John Wright Park, Saturday July 27 from 8am. Pacific Palms Market, Pacific Palms Community Centre, Sunday July 28 from 8am. Old Bar Markets, Old Bar Reserve, Sunday July 28 from 8am.

Forster park run

Every Saturday from 8am

Bicentenial Walk, Pebbly Beach, Head Street, Forster. It is a free five kilometre run - or walk - it's you against the clock. Joggers are asked to register before the first run, and bring along a printed copy of the barcode. For the less energetic, Forster parkrun welcomes volunteers.

Mountain Maid Heritage Gold Mine Tour

Every Wednesday and Saturday

Copeland Tops State Conservation Area is a precinct of natural beauty and colonial heritage near Gloucester. You can uncover its treasures on a guided tour. You'll be guided through Mountain Maid gold mining precinct hidden in the rainforest near the village of Copeland. Time 10am-12pm. Bookings essential,www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/guided-tours/mountain-maid-gold-mine-tour.

Cattai Wetlands

Open daily

Located just off the Pacific Highway, 20 minutes north of Taree, Cattai Wetlands has been described as a 'hidden gem in our Valley'. Cattai is a beautiful coastal wetland that provides a sanctuary for over 180 different species of birds, kangaroos, wallabies and goannas. The wetlands are recognised as an international bird watching spot.

Rotary Book Fair, Taree and Wingham

Third Saturday of the month

The Rotary Book Sheds at Taree and Wingham are both open from 8am to 12-12.30pm. The Wingham Rotary Book Shed is located in the old wool shed at Wingham Showground and is open while the Hub Markets are on. The Taree Book Shed is located at Taree Showground. If you wish to donate books to Rotary, you can drop them at Taree Book Shed on Tuesdays from 12-2, or at Wingham on Saturdays when they are open.

Junior Ranger: Booti Booti Coastal Adventure Tour

October 8

From 10am to 12pm at 4374 The Lakes Way, Booti Booti. Walk to the beach and learn about Booti Booti National Park and all its beauty. You'll gain an understanding of the important role of workers in a national park, and how you can help to conserve and protect these special places. Discover what role our future environmental leaders or junior rangers can play in preserving these important places into the future. Easy walk suitable for children 5 years and over. Price $15 per child 5-16 years. Accompanying adults free. Park use fees $8 per vehicle, day passes available from Manning Great Lakes Area Office, Bulahdelah Visitor Information Centre and Hawks Nest Newsagency.

Stroud Brick and Rolling Pin Throwing Competition POSTPONED

October 6

Bricks are tossed, rolling pins hurled and rubber chickens chucked at the annual Stroud Brick and Rolling Pin Throwing competition. Providing the ultimate family day out, the Stroud Showground will be bursting with the market and local food stalls, activities, and entertainment for the entire family. The littlest visitors can enjoy face painting and a variety of fun games and ever-popular tug-o-war returns each year along with the fast and furious post splitting and wood chop and a display of the vintage vehicle. Anyone with an eye on becoming the best on the planet would need to beat the world record toss of about 43m with a brick and some 48m with a rolling pin. See 'what's on' here.

Pix in the Stix entries

To July 30

Photography enthusiasts, it's time to get snapping with Gloucester's annual competition now taking entries. The 2024 Pix from the Stix competition officially opened on Monday, May 1 and close at 11pm on July 30, with entries accepted via the Gloucester Arts and Cultural Council Inc's (GACCI) website. This year's competition will once again be judged digitally with all works being hung on display in the Gloucester Gallery for a four week exhibition period. Pix from the Stix is open to photographers of all levels of skill from amateur to professional with a range of categories in the senior section, as well as a junior section. The winners will be announced at the official exhibition opening on Friday, August 16 from 7pm to 9pm at the Gloucester Gallery. For more information about the competition, the conditions and criteria and to enter visit the website gloucester-arts.com.au/pix.

Run Fest Forster Tuncurry

August 18

Starts at Main Beach Forster at 6am. Whether you are an elite athlete, jogger or walker there is an event for everyone. Choose from kids 4km fun run, 5km run, 10km run and a half marathon. Alternatively you can choose to take on the ultimate challenge: the Treble Bridge Buster or Treble Team Relay. forsterrunningfestival.com.au/event.

Welcome new businesses

There's a whole lot of new businesses setting up shop across the Mid-Coast.

If you get a chance, give them a visit and support these new outlets.

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