Sept 10
INTRODUCING MINIATURE DONKEYS DIGBY & PATRICK
who just love to be patted and hand fed
OPENS 10am 2 Wharf St . St Albans
Gold Coin Donation Per Adult Entry
1st 20 Coffees are always free !
Sunday Sept 11
FEATURE CREATURE RETILES & MORE
incl . snake safety & first aid
OPEN ALL WEEKEND FRIDAY 10AM - 9PM SATURDAY 9AM - 9PM SUNDAY 9AM - 3PM
Cafe , Deli , Wine Bar and Restaurant
What a great place to find in historic St Albans after a picturesque drive .
The building has been recently renovated , however , still retains that lovely country charm .
Staff are friendly and accommodating , with a good variety of simple dishes , beautifully prepared and served .
There is inside and outside seating in a pleasant and comfortable rural setting , and free wifi if you need to stay connected to the outside world .
They have the best coffee in town ( so they have been told ), and are open for breakfast , lunch and dinner all weekend , with fresh bread and pastries . A selection of freshly sliced meats , cheese and other deli items will be available soon .
Bacon and egg rolls are on the menu in the morning as well as croissants and
29 Bulga St , St Albans Ph : 02 4568 2078 hello @ thepickledwombat . com . au
freshly made scones .
The wine list is short but carefully selected , with a great range of very reasonable options . A must to try is the grazing platter , featuring their most popular deli items !
So why not enjoy a meal by the fire or an afternoon drink on the balcony – even the kids will be happy , playing a Pac-Man in the outside games room .
Open Weekends ONLY Friday 10am – 9pm , Saturday 9am - 9pm , Sunday 9am - 3pm 29 Bulga Street St Albans Phone 0245 682 078 Email hello @ thepickledwombat . com . au
By courtesy of the Creel Family
Visit us : www . stalbansvillagemarket . com . au
St Albans Village Market never fails to deliver – even after the biggest flood in the past 70 years !
Opens 10am . Gold Coin Donation per Adult Entry goes to local community groups
A great day out for all - a 4 minute carferry ride is exciting for the kids and then a scenic 20km drive down St Albans Road where you will see a great outdoor market .
The resilient people of the Macdonald Valley have literally moved mountains ( of sand ) in the past month , and this includes the market site which hosted a fabulous one day market in August , and is now back to its usual two day format in
Event sponsored by the Macdonald Valley Association with funding kindly donated by Wentworth Health Care
September , with special events on each day plus new stallholders joining the established favourites .
Come and spend a day with this vibrant and creative community , and remember – the first 20 coffees are always free for the early birds . Keep up to date on what ’ s happening each month on our website , Facebook and Instagram pages . www . stalbansvillagemarket . com . au Come and join in the fun !
FERRY BOWLING CLUB
NOW BACK TO FULL TRADING HOURS & SERVICES
Alfresco Bistro • TAB • Bottle Shop Barefoot Bowls • Disabled Access Member Discounts NEW BOWLS MEMBERS WELCOME
DINE ON OUR VERANDAH overlooking the magic waters of the Hawkesbury & surrounding cliffs .
LUNCH Open Everyday 12pm - 2.30pm
DINNER Open Wed - Sun 5.30pm - 8.30pm Family booking for dinner
BOOKINGS 4566 4609
Drop in for either a delightful snack or treat yourself to an exqusite hearty meal at our bistro ... Grub on the Green !
FAMILY STYLE RESTAURANT
Ph 4566 4307 • 5565 Old Northern Road , Wisemans Ferry • www . wfbc . com . au
02 4566 4913 Shop 12 , 5557 Old Northern Rd , Wisemans Ferry
forgottenvalleycatering @ outlook . com
FIND US ON FACEBOOK @ HeritageValleyCafe
TEA & COFFEE DESSERTS LOLLIES HOT & COLD FOOD
EAT IN OR TAKE AWAY
Catering and Evening Function Hire Available
OPEN : Monday , Wednesday to Friday 8.00am - 3.00pm Saturday and Sunday 7.30am – 4.00pm Closed Tuesday . ( It does host private bookings for all occasions on any Tuesday , but evenings only .)
Upcoming Events
31 October : Halloween Disco family fun 1 November : Melbourne Cup Luncheon 21 December : Gingerbread House Workshop
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