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ANZAC Day 2016
At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
Lest we forget.
LOCKYER POWERFEST 2015 – KIDS ACTIVITIES – 4 OF 4 – PLAYGROUND
Where does the fun stop??!! For most kids it begins and ends at the playground. Please see picture below of Lake Dyer’s playground equipment that kids can enjoy for free at Lake Dyer, Laidley.
FUNTAAAAAAAAAASTIC 4 DAYS TO GO!!
Will you be at Lockyer Powerfest??!!! Powerboat racing from 9am at Lake Dyer both Sat & Sun, with additional on-water entertainment – Wakeboard demos (Sat & Sun) V8 Jetsprint boats (Sun only), Dragon boat race (Sun only), Street Rods, Classic cars, high performance ski boats (both days), drag cars, off road racing vehicles, RVs, trailers and a huge range of other static displays on Sun only and kids activities – jumping castle, hillbilly shootout, face painting and playground. Admission: Adults $10, 10 – 17 years $2, Under 10 – Free – an absolute bargain!! Free Street Party (including DJ, Live Band, markets, static display – hot rods, powerboats, meet and greet powerboat drivers) on Patrick Street, Laidley from 5pm to 9.30pm Saturday night. Get all information via our website – www.gcpbsc.com
Race Program – Saturday & Sunday (Draft)
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT – DEED OF GIFT – QN HOTEL AUSTRALIAN OPEN
The concept of the Australian Open trophy was devised in March 2015, by Craig Lewis, with the help of Mark Staunton. The idea was brought about to show appreciation for Clyde Daniel Lewis’ 60 years involvement in the sport of powerboat racing. The idea of the race was discussed with Clyde, only re: money involved, but was meant to be a surprise to him for this year’s Lockyer Powerfest, when he was going to be asked to present the trophy in his honour.
The following will be the rules for the inaugural QN Hotel Australian Open.
- This race is open to all cockpitted boats (i.e. inboards, outboards, hydros)
- The QN Hotel Australian Open is a one race final. The field for this race will be gathered from the times posted in any class, in any race posted up to and including Heat 3 of the Queensland Cup on Sunday. A reminder to all, that this race is open to cell only boats.
- The QN Hotel Australian Open will be a four lap final.
- The fastest 6 boats will be offered a position to compete in the QN Hotel Australian Open. Competitors must have funds of $750 dollars to enter this race and therefore be eligible to compete. If you do not have the funds, the position will be offered to the 7th fastest boat and so on.
- Pole positions will be drawn out of the hat, in front of the crowd of spectators.
- Any boat in the final that does not finish, their prize money will be divided equally amongst the other competitors.
- Prize money breakdown – 1st $4500, 2nd $3000, 3rd $1500, 4th $500, 5th $500, 6th $500 – Combined total of $10 500!
- The QN Hotel Australian Open Trophy is a very expensive trophy and will remain in the possession of the Gold Coast Power Boat & Sports Club. (Photo to come) Individual placing trophies from 1st to 6th will be given out on presentation night.
This deed of gift has been written by the Gold Coast Power Boat & Sports Club Commodore – Craig Lewis
KIDS ACTIVITIES 3 OF 4 – WONDERLAND FACE PAINTING
Pop in and see Wonderland Face & Body Art!
The lovely ladies will transform your little ones into something amazing – be it a superhero or a frozen princess. But face painting is not just for the little ones, parents feel free to be daring – something small and pretty or something scary. 🙂
Quality face painting starting from just $5.00
Wonderland – where imagination comes alive!!
KIDS ACTIVITIES 2 OF 4 – HILLBILLY SHOOTOUT
Introducing the most exciting and fun shooting gallery around.. The Hillbilly Shootout!
Meet Billy and Bob the awesome Hillbilly’s which have extremely wobbly teeth. Using your foam ball cannons partner up with a mate and see who can knock their teeth out first. This game is great for all ages, however we ask parents supervise kids under 5 years as they may need a hand.
The ball cannons work on a reverse vacuum technology and are very safe as well as fun. The Aim is to knock out all your Hillbilly’s teeth the fastest before your competitor does!
FREE STREET PARTY!!!!
FREE STREET PARTY!!!!
DATE: SATURDAY 27TH JUNE
VENUE: PATRICK STREET, LAIDLEY
TIMES – 5PM – 9.30PM
FREE ENTRY!!
On Saturday night, Partrick street comes to life with hot rods, power boats, markets, DJ and live music! So pull out the flared skirts and dancing shoes for a night of fun for the whole family.
Check out the hot rods and classic cars on display, meet the top powerboat drivers in the country and have your photo taken with them!
From 5pm Swing-a-Billy Ray will keep your feet moving as the music pumps out from the stage. Then from 7pm the high energy of Rocky Steady hits the stage. The boys will have you dancing as they roll out your favourites from the Rock ‘n Roll era.
Food and drinks will be on sale within the event precinct.
Patrick street is closed from Spicer Street to Whites Road from 2pm – 11pm. Detours will be in place.
STILL LOOKING FOR ACCOMMODATION FOR LOCKYER POWERFEST WEEKEND?? WANT ACCOMMODATION IN LAIDLEY??
We know of at least 3 house in the Laidley township – 1st is a 3 bedroom fully furnished home, 2 queen beds and 2 singles, linen, TV, cutlery etc. (sleeps up to 6), 2nd fully furnished sleeps 7, very nice, very comfortable, safe area of town has double lock up garage area under the house – backyard and undercover storage for boats, 3rd as per previous post – Recently opened house at Laidley South (5km to Lake Dyer)– Greenacre Retreat – 3 Double Bedrooms – sleeps up to 6, $55 per person p/night. Contact: 0411 506 505.
For the first two properties – please either PM us your details and will let you know contact details. For Greenacre Retreat – please call them direct.