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Priceline Pharmacy Ascot Presents Girls’ Day Out in Eagle Farm Racecourse

Photo credit: Brisbane Racing Club/ brc.com.au

It’s time to call the squad and have a day of pampering, unlimited flowing beverages, and entertainment at the Brisbane Racing Club’s Girls’ Day Out presented by the Priceline Pharmacy Ascot!

The event will be at the heritage-listed Eagle Farm Racecourse, at the northern end of Racecourse Road in Ascot. The gates and the functions will be open to the public at 10:30 am and 11:30 am respectively.

The Brisbane Racing Club will set up a complimentary Pamper Station to keep participants looking their best throughout the day. There will be a Henna Tattoo Pop-Up and live DJ beats to make it more fun.

Get ready to be delighted with the all-male group Scarlet Sons as they perform their electrifying dance, acrobatics and cirque. The Queens of the Track, who appeared in the Girls’ Day out stage many times, will crack you up with their comedy and fabulous moves. Check out the list below to see the schedule of events for the Girls’ Day Out:

Meet Ambassador Georgia Love

Saturday, 23 February 2019 (11:30 am)

The Bachelorette former star Georgia Love is the Ambassador for Girls’ Day Out 2019. Following her stint at the reality TV dating game show, Love landed a gig as a news reporter. She will talk about her background in Journalism at the Inspirational Ladies’ Lunch.

Love will be joined by The Urban List CEO & Founder Susannah George and CocoBliss Co-Founder Candice Kemp as the inspirational guest speakers.

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Fashions On The Field Competition

Saturday, 23 February 2019 (10:00 am for the opening of registration; 11:45 am for closing of registration; 12:00 nn for the beginning of the competition)

Enter the “Fashions on the Field” contest sponsored by SHEIKE and win hundreds of dollars in prizing. The winner will bring home a $500 SHEIKE voucher along with a few more giveaways like the En Pointe Collective earrings, Vogue Living magazine, and assorted cosmetics. The finalists will also go home with gift bags valued at over $100.

La-bOum Perform Live!

Saturday, 23 February 2019 (5:45 pm – 7:00 pm)

Pop-music band La bOum will take center stage as they play their hits. The three-member band, who performs all over Queenslands’ best nightclubs and also residents at Cloudland in Fortitude Valley, is known for their energetic and fun performances.

For tickets and packages, check out the Brisbane Racing Club Racedays.

Read: Glamorous Girls’ Day Out in Ascot to Benefit Gynaecological Cancer Research

Watch Christmas Movies on Ascot’s Big Screen on the Green

Did you know that the biggest screen in the Southern hemisphere is in Ascot?

Located at Ascot’s Eagle Farm Racecourse, Big Screen on the Green is embracing the festive spirit with a great line-up of classic Christmas movies.

From Monday, 17 December 2018 to Friday, 21 December 2018, Eagle Farm Racecourse is going to be filled with the sights and sounds of Christmas. Prior to the movie screening, several free activities such as face painting, Christmas carols playing, and a meet-and-greet with Santa will be up for the whole family to enjoy.

Have a great picnic on the lawn whilst viewing the Christmas movies on the screen. BYO food and beverages are not allowed in the event, however, there will be plenty of options on the night.

Picnic hampers will also be available for purchase. All you got to do is bring your own bean bags, cushions, blankets or rugs.

Admission and Package Inclusions

General Admission requires a gold coin donation on the day of the event (located on the public lawn). You may pre-register your attendance to receive a free Frozen Fanta (orange or red) on arrival. Food and beverage available for purchase.

The Movie Pack costs $10 per person and includes the following:

Access to Eagle Farm Racecourse and the Public Lawn
A large Popcorn
Beverage (your choice of a glass of house wine/sparkling, house beer or a non-alcoholic beverage)

Big Screen on the Green Movie Schedules

Elf – Rated PG

Monday, 17, December 2018

General Admission

Movie Pack $10 per person

Buy Hamper Pack for $20 – $85

Home Alone – Rated PG

Tuesday, 18 December 2018

General Admission

Movie Pack $10 per person

Buy Hamper Pack for $20 – $85

The Santa Clause – Rated PG

Wednesday, 19 December 2018

General Admission

Movie Pack $10 per person

Buy Hamper Pack for $20 – $85

The Muppet Christmas Carol – Rated G

Thursday, 20 December 2018

General Admission

Movie Pack $10 per person

Buy Hamper Pack for $20 – $85

Polar Express – Rated G

Friday, 21 December 2018

General Admission

Movie Pack $10 per person

Buy Hamper Pack for $20 – $85

Eagle Farm Racecourse Set To Reopen This Summer

Following their efforts in restoring the tracks, Eagle Farm Racecourse is getting ready to reopen the tracks for races before Christmas.

Eagle Farm Racecourse has been mostly out of operation over the past four years due to problems with the re-laying of the track surface. Once the track refurbishments are complete, BRC plans to have 35 race meetings per year, rather than the usual 50, until the newly laid track is tough enough.

The Eagle Farm Racecourse is expected to be fully restored in three years’ time. Until then, the new tracks will be given time to rest in between race meetings.

Photo credit: Brisbane Racing Club/Facebook

Brisbane Racing Club (BRC) General Manager Racing Matt Rudolph recognised the importance of monitoring the recovery of Eagle Farm once the racing starts again.

“A big focus of this track will be its recovery so we can ascertain early how many races and meetings we can run here,” Mr Rudolph said.

“For next year’s Brisbane Racing Carnival, we’ll be looking at running the Kingsford Smith Cup meeting at Eagle Farm with a two-week break then into the Stradbroke meeting. That will ensure the track is at its best for our premier meeting.”

Mr Rudolph also mentioned how the tracks can benefit from rest. He said that Doomben racecourse races superbly after a quick renovation.

Mounting yard in use pre-race at Doomben. Photo credit: kgbo/Wikimedia Commons

Racing Queensland consultant Mick Goodie is the one overseeing the refurbishment of the tracks. He is optimistic about the track’s current progress.

“The track is improving by the day. It has improved immensely in the last few weeks,” Mr Goodie said.

He also said that he is happy with the results of the restoration. He is making sure that the track will be excellent to race on and that “they race consistently and they race fairly”. So far, he is happy with the results of the restoration.

“Everything we are doing here is about getting a good racing surface for a long period of time.”

Heritage Listing of Sections of the Eagle Farm Racecourse Lifted

Heritage listing of portions of the historic Eagle Farm Racecourse has already been lifted to give way to future works on the $1.2 billion master plan for the site.

The Brisbane Racing Club (BRC) previously applied to delist a small section of the heritage-listed Eagle Farm racecourse land from the Queensland Heritage Register. Lifting the heritage listing on these sections will make it possible for works on the BRC’s master plan expansion to move forward.

The delisting involved the four lots on the south-east section of the Eagle Farm race track near the Gallopers Sports Club and around to front Nudgee Road. The delisted area of the Eagle Farm racecourse is now the site of the Racecourse Village with the full-line Woolworths supermarket, specialty shops and restaurants.

Racecourse Village Aerial Footage July 2018

Video credit: Brisbane Racing Club/YouTube

Whilst a majority of the area including the racetrack, front gates, and the grandstand remains heritage-listed, community organization Brisbane Residents United felt dismayed over the decision to delist sections of the historic site.

BRU president Elizabeth Handley expressed her concern at how the city is losing its heritage sites and heritage buildings. BRC, on the other hand, said that they are keen on keeping the heritage listing of vast majority of the racecourse. Delisting portions of the site will make assessment on future developments and changes to the master plan easier.

The $40 million Racecourse Village Shopping Centre is part of the BRC master plan. The Racecourse Village features what is considered to be the most modern Woolworths supermarket in Australia. There are also 12 specialty outlets located on the ground floor with six tenancies on the first floor. The site also features a mixture of dining destinations and services, $700,000 of solar panels, and high-level brick and tile finishes.

Raise the Guiness with Biggest St Patrick’s Day Celebration in Ascot

Photo Credit: Paddyfest Brisbane Facebook

St. Patrick Day is here again and Eagle Farm Racecourse in Ascot now claims bragging rights for having the biggest celebration in Brisbane with its Paddyfest event on 17 March.

Paddyfest is a proud celebration of all things Irish, from beer to food, culture and entertainment.

The fun kicks off at 11:00 a.m. and will run until 10:00 p.m. It’s going to be an all-day and a family-friendly affair.

For one day, the racecourse will be transformed into a busy Irish village with pop-up bars selling the popular Guinness, Magner’s Irish Cider, and one of Paddyfests’ very own signature cocktail, the Shamrock Juice.

City of Brisbane Wing Pipe Band
Credit: Paddyfest Brisbane Facebook

Food stalls and food trucks will be offering the best of the Irish cuisine. There’s Mac from Way Back, IndieMex, and the Diddly Dee Food Truck.

The whole programme on the main stage is jam-packed with everything Irish as well. There will be Irish dancers and traditional Irish pipe bands. There will also be music from classic rock bands and other performers such as Tartan Shamrock, the City of Brisbane Wing Pipe Band, Shanon Watkins Band, and the Ukelele Death Squad Band.

Plus, legendary Irish stand up comedian Jimeoin will be bringing the house down with his own brand of humour.

Irish Dancing
Credit: Paddyfest Brisbane Facebook

Included in the fun-filled programme are two exciting competitions. A Wing Eating Contest will be held. A Paddyfest Merch Pack is at stake.

There will also be a best-dressed competition where all Irish-inspired costumes are accepted. Those who will be joining are allowed to be as creative as they would like to be. Costumes can range from the traditional to fictional as long as they are inspired by Irish fashion. For the complete mechanics for the Wing Eating and Best-Dressed competitions click here.

Here’s the schedule to guide you through for the day.

Kids are welcome to this event as there will be a designated Kids’ Zone with free rides, craft activities, and face painting.

The event has just released its second batch of tickets. To purchase tickets, click here.

Welcome Autumn with Ascot’s First Longest Dinner Under the Stars

Photo Credit: Brisbane Racing Club Facebook

With the evenings becoming longer and the air bringing extra chill, autumn is definitely just around the corner. Nothing can be better than welcoming the weather by dining amidst a luxurious al fresco setting at the Brisbane Racing Club.

What

The Brisbane Racing Club will be hosting the inaugural Ascot Green Longest Dinner Under the Stars, an evening of fine food and wine to delight even a discriminating connoisseur.

The night will be the gathering of social butterflies and lovers of live entertainment. There will be free-flowing beverages, canapés upon arrival, and memorable gastronomic experiences. The dinner will feature a two-course meal curated by a topnotch culinary team.

Where

The bespoke menu will showcase the finest food and wines from across South East Queensland. It will be uniquely presented at the event’s Longest Table, winding through the breathtaking view of the heritage-listed Eagle Farm Racecourse.

The well-preserved Victorian and Federation heritage buildings, complete with the stately wrought iron and timber grandstands of 1913, will be the backdrop of the festivities on this lovely evening. The night will also be an opportunity to stroll by the restored betting auditoriums, taking pleasure in the ornate iron gates and pillars of the historic structure.

The Eagle Farm Racecourse was established in 1856 and has remained standing for more than 150 years. The place is brimming with nostalgia that will surely make the night a magical one to remember.

When

The first Ascot Green Longest Dinner Under the Stars will be held on the 10th of March at 9:30 p.m. and is sponsored by Mirvac Residential for the benefit of The Smith Family.

Mirvac Residential, a leading Australian property developer, is also the name behind the upcoming Ascot Green residential apartments.

The Smith Family, meanwhile, is a national and independent children’s charity whose primary aim is to help educate disadvantaged Australian children.

Free Christmas Movie Series Is Back at Eagle Farm Racecourse Ascot

The annual free movie series at the Big Screen on the Green Trackside Open-air Cinema returns on the 18th until 22nd of December. The screenings will be held at the Brisbane Racing Club’s heritage-listed Eagle Farm Racecourse.

Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and everyone is encouraged to arrive earlier to set up picnic blankets and to claim their free frozen Coke, an offer that only happens this year. Coming before the movie starts will also allow children to enjoy the Christmas carols, free face painting, and a surprise visit from Santa. They can also have a meet-and-greet with Giddy Up Club’s mascot, Lucky George.

Heads up, though. Bringing one’s own food is not allowed. The Brisbane Racing Club Food Truck will sell snack and drinks at the site. Another option is to pre-purchase a Christmas Hamper at $40 per couple.

What’s included inside the Christmas Hamper:

1 x baked ham and seeded mustard w dried tomato, cress in a crusty baguette (cut in half)
1 x oven roasted chicken w oak leaf, shaved radish, cucumber and red onion, mild roasted garlic aioli in a crusty baguette (cut in half)
Vegetarian quiche
Side salad to share
Christmas pavlova with berries and passionfruit
Farmhouse cheese and cherries

Movie List, Information and Schedule:

“Elf” on 18th December at 6:30 p.m.

About the film:
Buddy was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler and raised to adulthood among Santa’s elves. Unable to shake the feeling that he doesn’t fit in, the adult Buddy travels to New York, in full elf uniform, in search of his real father. As it happens, this is Walter Hobbs, a cynical businessman. After a DNA test proves this, Walter reluctantly attempts to start a relationship with the childlike Buddy with increasingly chaotic results.

Credit: Movie Clips Trailer Vault YouTube

“Home Alone” on 19th December at 6:30 p.m.

About the film:
When bratty 8-year-old Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) acts out the night before a family trip to Paris, his mother (Catherine O’Hara) makes him sleep in the attic. After the McCallisters mistakenly leave for the airport without Kevin, he awakens to an empty house and assumes his wish to have no family has come true. But his excitement sours when he realizes that two con men (Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern) plan to rob the McCallister residence, and that he alone must protect the family home.

Credit: John Erler YouTube

“Santa Clause” on 20th December at 6:30 p.m.

About the film:
Divorced dad Scott (Tim Allen) has custody of his son (Eric Lloyd) on Christmas Eve. After he accidentally kills a man in a Santa suit, they are magically transported to the North Pole, where an elf explains that Scott must take Santa’s place before the next Christmas arrives. Scott thinks he’s dreaming, but over the next several months he gains weight and grows an inexplicably white beard. Maybe that night at the North Pole wasn’t a dream after all – and maybe Scott has a lot of work to do.

Credit: Sky TV YouTube

“The Grinch Who Stole Christmas” on 21st December at 6:30 p.m.

About the film:
In this live-action adaptation of the beloved children’s tale by Dr. Seuss, the reclusive green Grinch (Jim Carrey) decides to ruin Christmas for the cheery citizens of Whoville. Reluctantly joined by his hapless dog, Max, the Grinch comes down from his mountaintop home and sneaks into town to swipe everything holiday-related from the Whos. However, the bitter grump finds a hitch in his plans when he encounters the endearing Cindy Lou Who (Taylor Momsen).

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“Polar Express” on 22nd December at 6:30 p.m.

About the film:
An inspiring adventure based on the beloved children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg. When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.

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