TSAR GREEN's style isn't what you would normally expect from an acoustic performer. Coming from a classical background, with vocals rooted in a Cohenesque mindset, the themes of an introspective balladeer, hooks the ‘80s would be proud of, and chord progressions leaning to the experimental side of things, this certainly is an act that differs from your regular band of singer-songwriter. A genre-bender, TSAR GREEN's set is sure to mix things up, with a range of covers and originals based in rock, folk, and pop, with elements of blues, classical, alternative, jazz, and experimental blending in.

Matt Dent set out with his music to embody the basic spirit he felt resided in Australia and its people. In his own words: “I wanted to blend past and present music styles and revitalise what it means to me to be Australian. I also wanted to put new life into Aussie music.”

Windellama Small Farms Field Day, now in its 25th year, is presented by the Windellama Progress Hall Association Inc. The Field Day features local wineries and wine tastings alongside traditional favourites including olive producers, apiarists, aquaculture suppliers and a variety of organic products. Nursery experts are available to provide advice on every aspect of plant care. There will also be animal husbandry experts and products on hand for those interested in lowline cattle, sheep and alpaca farming. Ducks, chickens, guinea pigs and pet rabbits will also be on show. Spinning and weaving demonstrations throughout the day. Heavy machinery and tools are well represented this year, covering the spectrum of rural requirements from tractors, trailers and farm machinery, stockyards, sheds, chainsaws and bikes. To help celebrate the occasion, members of the Veteran and Vintage Car Club of Goulburn will also be in attendance with a range of historic cars. Among the market stalls visitors will have the opportunity to see, taste and purchase a range of local and specialist products. There will also be a wide variety of unique handcrafted items and Christmas gifts on sale. Entertainment includes wildlife talks, spinning and weaving demonstrations, live music and for the younger visitors a dedicated children's area complete with climbing wall, jumping castle, animal farm and face painting and crafts. Held in the locality of Windellama, 40 kilometres south east of Goulburn, the Field Day is an easy day trip for visitors from Canberra, the Southern Highlands, Sydney and the South Coast. 

The BDCU Goulburn Hospital Fundraising Inc. is once again encouraging the community to donate their coins to raise funds for much needed equipment for the Goulburn Hospital. This year the image will be of our grand War Memorial. Come by Belmore Park with as many coins as you can carry and watch as our monument comes alive before your eyes!

Take an interactive tour and learn about the history of the bells at St Saviour's Cathedral. The splendid bell-tower, soaring windows and massive stone work are the first impressions one has of St Saviour's. Built around the old St Saviour's Church from 1874 to 1884, St Saviour's Cathedral is one of the finest white sandstone cathedrals in the Southern Hemisphere. Both the Cathedral and Hall were designed by one of Australia's most famous architects, Edmund T. Blacket. The tower was built and bells installed as per the original design in 1988 as a bicentennial project. In 2006 the final three bells were installed, giving Goulburn the only 12 bell and flat 6th country peal in the Southern Hemisphere.

"Cruising for a Cure!" Relay for Life is a fun and moving overnight experience that raises funds for the Cancer Council's research and support programs. Fight cancer, start or join a team, join in the fun, celebrate with local cancer survivors and their carers and remember loved ones. There will also be inspirational speakers talking about the advancements in the Cancer Council’s work to give hope to the community. Come for an hour or stay overnight, dress up or decorate your campsite. There will be lots of entertainment for all ages, music, dancers, fun activities. Great food and coffee!

Riversdale's Annual Rare Plants and Growers Garden Fair promises to be another fantastic event with specialist talks, tours and practical demonstrations. Explore the newly restored homestead and award winning gardens, with plenty of parking on site. Our regular food court and barbecue will be available as well as loads of stalls, wonderful plants for sale and our official National Trust Gift Shop to peruse at your leisure. Stall holders should make contact as soon as possible to book their spot as well as to be a part of Riversdale's statewide promotion in 2018. 

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