14 April 2009

"Race ‘n’ Taste" for the Anzac Day long weekend

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I’ve just had a moderately interesting media release drift across my desk.

The “OutInCanberra Race ‘n’ Taste” is kicking off for the first time on the Anzac Day holiday Monday at the racecourse Thoroughbred Park.

Here’s the blurb:

    Offering something for every level of enthusiast, taste and budget, OutInCanberra Race ‘n’ Taste will boast a wide variety of multicultural and locally produced food to indulge, or just graze on at the event.

    Not just for the foodies, regional wineries and connoisseurs will unite and invite the public to sample and learn about the winemaking process.

    Families are also well catered for, with children’s entertainment, face painting and jumping castles.

It’ll run from 10-5, entry free.

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Pommy bastard said :

It’s common practice that when a public holiday falls on a weekend day, the holiday day shifts to a Monday?

Only the ACT and WA are declaring Monday a Public Holiday. All other States/Territories are not.

But this has now gone completely off the original topic. If anyone wants to discuss the merits of the ACT declaration of a Public Holiday on the 27th perhaps they should start a new thread.

Pommy bastard said :

It’s common practice that when a public holiday falls on a weekend day, the holiday day shifts to a Monday?

Anzac Day, other than in the ACT, has taken over what used to be Good Friday’s role – a day of contemplation. It definitely should be on the day only. Let’s see if the government corrects this next year.

Pommy bastard5:58 pm 14 Apr 09

It’s common practice that when a public holiday falls on a weekend day, the holiday day shifts to a Monday?

johnboy said :

Public holiday assignment is hardly a matter for these event organisers guys.

Point taken JB. If we must have a public holiday off of the actual date for ANZAC Day, at least there will be things to do.

Steady Eddie said :

Out In Canberra? Isn’t that a gay thing?

Probably not – just another example of straights pinching symbols and terminology from the gay community.

Steady Eddie5:10 pm 14 Apr 09

Out In Canberra? Isn’t that a gay thing?

at least they aren’t holding it on anzac day itself.

Public holiday assignment is hardly a matter for these event organisers guys.

old canberran said :

I thought ANZAC day was on Saturday 25th. Why is there a public holiday on Monday 27th?
The idea of a public holiday on the day was to enable people to attend services and marches to commemorate those who fought and died for their country. The fact that it falls on a Saturday should not warrant having a public holiday on the Monday.

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old canberran4:29 pm 14 Apr 09

I thought ANZAC day was on Saturday 25th. Why is there a public holiday on Monday 27th?
The idea of a public holiday on the day was to enable people to attend services and marches to commemorate those who fought and died for their country. The fact that it falls on a Saturday should not warrant having a public holiday on the Monday.

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