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Over 850 Original and Customised Holden Cars on Display
Are you looking for a great family day out ? Then look no further , the 35th NSW All Holden Day is revving up for another spectacular event to be held on the weekend of the 5 - 6th August at the Hawkesbury Showground , Racecourse Road , Clarendon .
The annual event will kick off with a swap meet on the Saturday with lots of different wares for sale , and will continue over to Sunday when there will be over 850 customised and original Holden cars on display .
There will be car enthusiasts from all over Australia that will attend and even a few keen international enthusiasts will make the trek to display their prized Holdens on the day .
There will be activities for the whole family to enjoy the entire weekend including trade stalls , food stalls , and rides for the kids .
The NSW All Holden Day Committee are a group of volunteers who work tirelessly every year to ensure this event is a huge success . The event brings over 20,000 visitors to the Hawkesbury every year and showcases over 800 cars each year .
The money that is raised from the All Holden Day weekend is donated back to many local community groups such as the Rural Fire Service , SES , Scouts , WIRES , St John ’ s Ambulance , Ronald McDonald House , and many other charities . The event has raised close to 1 million dollars over the last 34 years .
THE 35TH NSW ALL HOLDEN DAY Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 August Gates open 6.00am Entry fee $ 10 for adults , children under 15 are FREE with a paying adult Kids FREE entertainment - Rock climbing , Slot Car racing , Jumping Castle Free parking available inside the showground . For further information visit www . allholdenday . com . au
ADULTS
$ 10
Kids Under 15 Years FREE with paying adult
Sunday 6th August
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SPONSORED BY :
WINDSOR HOLDEN
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Banksia Yarns is a family owned yarn store , who have been trading in Richmond for over eleven years . Since opening in 2012 Banksia Yarns have grown from a small shop at the back of an arcade to a large shopfront on East Market Street , Richmond ( opposite the Richmond Club ).
During the first years in Richmond , they found that there had always been a real need for “ a good wool shop ”, so with demand strong they began to expand their range , as well as expanding the selection of yarns that they carried which would appeal to all knitters and crocheters . Banksia Yarns have a lot of involvement in the local community , sponsoring prizes for the crafts at the Hawkesbury Show and attending many craft events locally and out of area .
Banksia Yarns stock quality wools for the budget conscious and also luxury yarns when you want to spoil yourself , they have something for all knitters and crocheters .
The carefully curated selection of the finest quality yarns sit comfortably amongst the broad selection of basic
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They have Mohair , Alpaca , Silk , Cotton , Wool and Acrylic yarns from known and trusted brands , In fact , there are over 40 brands in stock . Banksia carry brands , Patons , Heirloom , Sirdar , Urth Yarns , Sesia , Noro , Jody Long , Fiddlesticks and the Queensland Collection .
Banksia Yarns have a range of crochet hooks and knitting needles , and they are now growing a range of crafts , including cross stitch , macrame and loom knitting . Knitting Kit packs are also available , so check online or instore .
Check us out online , make sure you subscribe to the newsletter and get all the latest information on events , sales , and offers . Social groups or Bus tours are very welcome by appointment . “ The finest yarns from Australia and around the World ” Banksia Yarns 3c East Market
Street , Richmond . PH : 02 4505 1615 ( OPPOSITE THE RICHMOND CLUB ) E : shoponline @ banksiayarns . com . au W : www . banksiayarns . com . au OPEN : Monday - Friday 9.30am – 5.00pm , Saturday 9.30am – 1.00pm . Close Sundays and public holidays .
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