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SPRING IN THE MARY PHOTO ENTRIES

The Spring in the Mary photo competition is back again for 2021! Send in your photos that you think best depict spring in the Mary River catchment and go in the running to win a cash prize of up to $250.

Download entry form from admin@mrccc.org.au - Entries close Friday 5 November!

For those that may not know, the Mary Valley communities celebrate Mary River Month from World Rivers Day (fourth Sunday in September) 26 September up to 11 November (anniversary day of the end to the Traveston Crossing Dam proposal).

MOTORCYCLE GUIDEBOOK: EDITION 2

Throw Your Leg Over – SE QLD and Northern NSW

MOTORCYCLE GUIDEBOOK ED. 2 by Bridget Hallam & Alan Cox

The Mary Valley features in four ride routes in the second edition of popular motorcycle guidebook, Throw Your Leg Over – South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales, launched this month by authors, Bridget Hallam and Alan Cox.

29 ride routes – the second edition invites motorcyclists to explore the stunning Valley roads and other local regions, with maps, directions, navigation waypoints with scenic photos.

“We’re excited to share even more of our favourite rides in this amazing part of the world with other riders,” said Alan.

“We’ve added more videos of rides in Edition 2, so you can view the actual rides by scanning the QR codes in the book – and we have GPX and TomTom navigation files for every ride, free for anyone who buys the book.”

“We’ve also included a section on preparing for your adventures, with handy information on everything from self-care to packing for weekend rides,” Bridget added.

After selling out of two print runs of the original edition, and with motorcycle sales in Australia surging by 22.2% in 2020 (Source: MotorCycles Data), Bridget and Alan know that motorcyclists are keen to explore regional areas.

Local communities benefit, too. “Motorcycle tourism makes an important contribution to regional economies because riders travel light and spend money locally on food, fuel and accommodation,” Bridget explained.

Avid adventurers, Alan and Bridget ride two-up on Beauty, their 2008 model BMW 1200 GS. Alan navigates the routes and Bridget videos and photographs from the pillion position. This second edition adds to the Throw Your Leg Over guidebook series, joining Throw Your Leg Over Tasmania and Throw Your Leg Over Europe.

• Books are available online at throwyourlegover.com.au and 60+ stockists throughout Australia (see website for locations).

KENILWORTH HOTEL BREWERY SUNDAY SESH

See the Kenilworth Hotel's Facebook page for updates

ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC

Sunday 31 October 2021 - 3pm to 6pm. Lineage Duo hosting. Live music, craft beer; wings and plenty of other yummy snacks. 15-20 minute sets. Come along and hang out on crazy Halloween arvo – dress up – get together with friends, support the spooky-good talent.

Mary Valley Classic Car Club members car lineup at Sign On Day 15 August 2021

Contact MVCC secretary Diane Conway, Kenilworth Hotel for details.