Events

Fishing workshops are designed to teach responsible fishing practices to children, providing an enjoyable educational experience. The program is funded by the Recreational Fishing Trust, with its major goal is to teach the basics of fishing to a newcomer and to encourage them to continue in the sport. DPI runs general fishing workshops in both saltwater and freshwater locations. The location sites vary over time but generally are located in either departmental owned facilities or safe locations which have been risk assessed by agency staff. Workshops are for children aged between 8 and 14 years. Workshops generally last no more than 5 hours and the number of maximum participants is 30. At the completion of the day, each child is receives a rod, reel, tackle box, hooksafe, shirt, cap and goodie bag to take home with them. At some venues a barbecue lunch and or morning/afternoon tea is also provided. For more information: www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries/recreational/info/workshop

For something completely different, Internationally acclaimed group, the Beggars will be performing "Sing". If you love the music of the Seekers, Bee Gees, Mamas and the Papas, and 50s 60s and 70s music, then this is the event for you. Dress is smart casual. There will be a bus from Narrandera to Morundah. For more information: www.visitnsw.com/events/the-beggars-sing

The John O'Brien Festival "The Australian festival of word and song" (inspired by the poetry of John O'Brien, creator of Hanrahan, the mythical town of Tangmalangaloo) is a gem, featuring music, bush poetry, busking, street parades and most of all humour. There will be walk-ups, a fantastic pub session, and lots of children's activities, a craft fair, an art exhibition and an Anzac tribute. There will also be market stalls as well as a touch of the Irish, evident in music and in song. This festival has a reputation for friendliness and fun. Ticket prices will vary depending on the event. Many events will be free. Children's entry will be free to many events. For more information: www.johnobrien.org.au

The 2013 Multi-sport Festival promises some fantastic events over two exciting days. Events include the only inland Long Distance Open Water Swim held in NSW, a long distance running race through the beautiful Narrandera Flora and Fauna reserve, a 1.1 kilometre closed circuit Cycling Criterium in the Narrandera main street, the 70 kilometre road cycle race, which is also a stage of the 'Tour de Riverina' Interclub championship and a Sprint distance Triathlon with an open water swim leg and a closed road cycle leg. For more information: www.riverinarush.com.au