Whatever you’re in to, there’s something for you to find in the Burdekin.

  • Mondays

    Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre Crochet Group

    Every Monday afternoon from 1PM to 5PM at 40 Chippendale Street, Ayr

    Learn to crochet or share your knowledge in a relaxed and friendly environment. More information please call 4783 4243.

  • Tuesdays

    Handicraft (every Tuesday)

    Come along to Handicraft every Tuesday from 12noon to 3.00pm at the QCWA Branch Hall, 117 Young Street, Ayr if you enjoy crocheting, embroidery and knitting. For more information, please contact Lorraine Fuller on 4782 5580 or 0417 075 239.

    Cost: $3 membership + $2 per afternoon

    Free Community Legal Advice

    1st Tuesday of each month Feb to Dec at 40 Chippendale Street, Ayr.

    Free legal advice appointments are made with the rostered local solicitors for you to get advice on legal matters. Appointments are made by calling our Centre 4783 4243.

    Ordinary Council Meeting

    The 2nd Ordinary Council Meeting of the month will be held in the John Drysdale Chamber at the Council Chambers, 145 Young Street, Ayr on the fourth Tuesday of each month, commencing at 9.00 am.

    Burdekin Heart Foundation Walking Group

    The Burdekin Heart Foundation Walking Group is a fun, social and easy way to be active! Groups are led by a volunteer walk organiser.

    Date: Every Tuesday and Friday afternoon

    Venue: Meet in front of Burdekin Catholic High School (Gibson Street, Ayr)

    Time: 4.50pm

    Cost: FREE

    Please contact the Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre on 4783 4243 for a registration kit.

  • Wednesdays

    Landcare Nursery Workshops

    Come and get your hands dirty at Lower Burdekin Landcare's weekly Wednesday plant propagation workshops. Our nursery provides a meeting place for members of the public to learn, share and test new techniques and ideas for the garden.

    Landcare Nursery Manager Ross Gelling leads these workshops together with a dedicated group of volunteers who propagate native plants for revegetation projects around the Burdekin.

    Sessions held every Wednesday morning 8.30am-11.30am at 17-25 Kennedy Street, Ayr, QLD, 4807, Australia

    Please wear covered shoes and a hat. Long sleeves and pants are recommended but not compulsory.

    Free morning tea provided. Phone Ross on 0402 377 306

  • Thursdays

    Rotary Club of Ayr Inc.

    Visitors Welcome

    Meeting Venue: Anzac Club,101 Burke Street, AYR Qld 4807

    Meeting Time: Thursday 18.15pm for 18.45 start

    Postal Address: PO Box 931, Ayr 4807

    Membership: Currently Open

    Phone: 4783 1888

    Burdekin Seniors Computer Club

    1st & 3rd Thursday 9.15am to 11.15am at 40 Chippendale Street, Ayr.

    Encouraging, sharing and developing knowledge of computing among senior community members.

    For more information please call 4783 4243.

    Burdekin Dementia Support Group

    Last Thursday of the month 5.00pm to 6.00pm at 40 Chippendale Street, Ayr.

    Support for carers, families, friends and people with dementia to come together and share and provide information about dementia. Supported and run in conjunction with Alzeimer's Australia QLD.

    For more information please call 4783 4243.

  • Fridays

    Burdekin Heart Foundation Walking Group

    The Burdekin Heart Foundation Walking Group is a fun, social and easy way to be active! Groups are led by a volunteer walk organiser.

    Date: Every Tuesday and Friday afternoon

    Venue: Meet in front of Burdekin Catholic High School (Gibson Street, Ayr)

    Time: 4.50pm

    Cost: FREE

    Please contact the Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre on 4783 4243 for a registration kit.

    Storytime @ The Burdekin Library

    Come along to Storytime every Friday and be entertained with stories, rhymes, songs and crafts to encourage children to discover the magic of reading! Storytime is perfect for children aged zero to five, but all ages are welcome.

    Each week has a different theme that the stories and crafts are based on. Storytime runs from 10.30am to 11.30am.

    Where: Burdekin Library, 108 Graham Street, Ayr. Phone 4783 9970

    Cost: FREE (no bookings required)

    Please note: Storytime is not on during school holidays.

    Burdekin Support Group of Parkinson's QLD

    Every 4th Friday of the month 10.00am to 12.00pm at 40 Chippendale Street, Ayr.

    Getting together with people with Parkinsons, carers, family and friends who are facing similar challenges and allows everyone to share feelings, resources and experiences.

    For more information please call 4783 4243.

  • Saturdays

    Old Time Dance (every Saturday night)

    Get your dancing shoes on and come along to the 'Old Time Dance' at St. Helen's Anglican Church Hall (Cnr 14th Street & 10th Avenue, Home Hill) from 8.00pm to 11.30pm every Saturday night. For more information, please contact Merle Turner on 4782 1604.