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There was no piping down the buzz at the Warwick Caledonian Society s 150th celebrations as hundreds of enthusiasts from across the country poured into the Rose City. Founded in January 1871, the group is most famous for its debutante balls and highland-themed gatherings and now, as one of the oldest societies in the Southern Hemisphere according to society chieftain Alexander Manfield. For the history buffs, General Custer hadn t even been to Little Bighorn in the Civil War when the Warwick Caledonian Society was formed, he said. These days we have lots of migrant support but 150 years ago that didn t exist. They made things like Caledonian Society to celebrate culture from the places they were from. ....
WHEN:Saturday and Sunday, with gates open from 7am WHERE: Morgan Park Raceway WARWICK CALEDONIAN SOCIETY 150TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Over 200 pipers and drummers will fill the Warwick Showgrounds in a bagpipe muster celebrating the Warwick Caledonian Society. There will also be a novelty highland games, a blacksmith, a fire lighting ceremony, and Canton of Stegby. BYO picnic rug or seats. Lucky patrons can also enjoy a sold-out Scottish gala dinner with traditional Haggis, whisky, the poetry of Robert Burns and Scottish dancing. WHEN: Saturday, gates open at 11am WHERE: Warwick Showgrounds LIVE GIGS Great wines and delicious menu options also on offer. ....
Premium Content Subscriber only Jumpers and Jazz in July, a new Warwick Chamber of Commerce event, and more are set to receive a slice of $150,000 in government funding as part of a new events initiative. Jointly funded by Southern Downs Regional Council by the State and Federal Governments, the first round of the Local Events Funding Program will see $151,907 into funnelled into 10 regional events. Councillor Marco Gliori said he was impressed by all potential recipients. “The council received a large number of applications, which is encouraging as it speaks of the high level of business confidence in the region,” Cr Gliori said. ....