🗓 Things to Do

Things to do in Murray Bridge: July 22-28, 2022

All you need to know about the Tailem Bend Transporter Parade, Art + Place at the gallery, Nic Newling's mental health session and more.

Viki Ntafillis

Jul 21, 2022 — 4 min read

The Tailem Bend Transporter Parade will return to town next Wednesday. Photo: The Bend Motorsport Park/Facebook.

Next week it is back to school – cue a collective sight of relief from parents far and wide – and the library will host its last school holiday activity, a screening of The Bad Guys this Friday morning.

On Saturday, the Murray Bridge Regional Gallery will host the first workshop of a series called Art + Place, led by South Australian artists Tom Borgas and Paul Gazzola, providing a unique opportunity to expand their artistic endeavours and flair.

A transporter parade will once again grace the streets of Tailem Bend.

On Wednesday night, Nic Newling will host his talk “Speaking of mental health…” at the Murray Bridge RSL for those interested in learning more about the topic and how it affects everyone.

Don’t forget that Murray Bridge Regional Gallery will be open late on Friday and Saturday nights until July 31, too.

A movie screening will be the last activity Murray Bridge Library offers these school holidays. Photo: Peri Strathearn.

Friday ☁ 17°

The Bad Guys movie screening: 10am-12pm at the Murray Bridge Library. For children of all ages. Bookings are essential, please call the library on 8539 1175.

The City Mobilities workshop in December 2021, which was also led by Tom Borgas and Paul Gazzola. Photo: OSCA.

Saturday ⛅ 20°

River Murray football and netball: Meningie v Imperials at Meningie Oval, Jervois v Ramblers at Jervois Oval, Tailem Bend v Mypolonga at Jaensch Park, Mannum bye.

Art + Place series workshop one: 10am-3pm at the Murray Bridge Regional Gallery. These workshops offer regionally based creatives working across a range of mediums a rare opportunity to further develop their skills. Led by South Australian artists Tom Borgas and Paul Gazzola (OSCA Artistic Director). Tickets are $15 toward a simple shared lunch. Participants must be 16 and over. Bookings are essential, please visit eventbrite.com, or for more information visit murraybridgegallery.com.au.

Do not miss out on this rare opportunity for live music and dancing this Sunday. Photo: Murray Bridge Country Music Club/Facebook.

Sunday ☂ 19°

City Cowboys: 11am-4pm at Imperial Football Club. Murray Bridge Country Music Club proudly presents this event for all to attend and enjoy. Members are $10 and visitors $12. Bookings are not required. Contact Brian on 8535 4317 for more information.

Monday ☂ 17°

Know of anything happening today? Email viki@murraybridge.news.

Tuesday ⛅ 17°

Grains research update: 9am-1pm at Brinkley Event Centre, 324 Brinkley Road, Gifford Hill. The session will cover a number of topics do with grain growing, presented by experts from SARDI, Marcroft Grain Pathology and the CSIRO. Tickets are $30 and include morning tea and lunch, to register visit remote.orm.com.au.

Agri-tourism workshop with Siggi Frede: 10am-2.30pm at the Bridgeport Hotel. If you are looking to further explore the next steps in the development of your tourism product or experience, this workshop is for you. Registration is free and includes a light lunch. Bookings are essential, please visit eventbrite.com.au to register.

Insurance crash course: 6-7:30pm online via Microsoft Teams. The Rural City of Murray Bridge and the Bushfire Community Legal Program are offering a free online information session to provide community members with practical insurance tips before bushfire season arrives. Please contact BCLP for more information, call 1300 850 650 or 0428 066 958, or visit eventbrite.com.au.

Wednesday ⛅ 17°

Business Murray Bridge breakfast: 6:50am-8:30am at the Bridgeport Hotel. Learn how the Australian Government is transforming and streamlining employment services, or use it as a great opportunity to network with local business people. Tickets are $15 at www.eventbrite.com, or you can sign up for a Business Murray Bridge membership here to enjoy a complimentary breakfast.

Using your iPad: 10am-12pm at the Murray Bridge Library. In the next ‘Getting to know your device’ session, you will learn that getting started on your iPad is easier than you think. Bookings are essential, please call the library on 8539 1175.

Tailem Bend Transporter Parade: from 4pm at Railway Terrace, Tailem Bend. In celebration of the OTR Supersprint Repco Supercars Championships at The Bend Motorsport Park, the Supercars B-Doubles will once again hit the streets of Tailem Bend. Joining them will be the local classic cars from the Tailem Bend Auto Club

Speaking of mental health … with Nic Newling: 6pm for dinner (optional, at own expense) for a 7pm start at the Murray Bridge RSL. Nic is an advocate for mental health suicide prevention and sharing personal stories. Since experiencing his own mood disorder during high school and losing his brother to suicide, he has dedicated his life to changing the way society addresses mental illness. The event is free, brought by Ski For Life. Bookings are essential, please text Tracey Wanganeen on 0437 503 520 or via the Ski For Life Facebook event.