Things to do in Murray Bridge: November 3–9, 2023
All you need to know about the White Hill Truck Drivers' Memorial, a Murray Bridge Players and Singers show, a Jamboree at the Bend and more.
This week is all about celebrating different types of racing, from cars – in Cars and Coffee and the Garrett Adelaide Jamboree – to horses in the Melbourne Cup.
But one more solemn event, involving wheels but not at all about racing, is the White Hill Truck Drivers’ Memorial event on Saturday.
The event, created by Keith and Cathie Wood, is held each year to honour and mourn for truck drivers and bus drivers who’ve died, either on the roads or from natural causes.
A big crowd is expected to line Adelaide Road in Murray Bridge to pay their respects, while a convoy of truckdrivers will pay their own tribute by driving along the road – see more below.
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Friday ⛅ 23°
Ten years in the spotlight – a cabaret: 7pm–10pm at Murray Bridge Performing Arts + Function Centre, 13 Bridge Street, Murray Bridge. This production showcases and relives the magical memories created from the musicals the Murray Bridge Players and Singers have performed over the last 10 years. Cost: From $25 at trybooking.com.
Saturday ⛅ 22°
Garrett Adelaide Jamboree 2023: 8am at the Bend, 543 Dukes Highway, Tailem Bend. Come to a jamboree featuring drag racing, show ‘n’ shine, free kids rids, Trader Alley and burnout cars. Enjoy a family-friendly day. Tickets: From $25 at outix.co. For more information, visit jamboree.com.au.
Murray Bridge Regatta: 9am-4pm at Murray Bridge Regional Rowing Centre.
White Hill truck drivers’ memorial event: 10.30am at the White Hill truck drivers’ memorial, Adelaide Road, Murray Bridge. This event is to remember and mourn truck and bus drivers who’ve lost their lives. A convoy of trucks leaves White Hill at 10.30am, so if you arrive at the memorial early, you can watch the trucks coming down the hill just off the freeway. For more information, contact Keith Wood on 0417 869 096.
Ten years in the spotlight – a cabaret: 2pm–5pm; 7pm–10pm at Murray Bridge Performing Arts + Function Centre, 13 Bridge Street, Murray Bridge. This production showcases and relives the magical memories created from the musicals the Murray Bridge Players and Singers have performed over the last 10 years. Cost: From $25 at trybooking.com.
AMCA Nationals South Australia state titles: Postponed.
Sunday ☀️ 25°
Cars and Coffee, Murray Bridge: 8am–10am at the Wharf Precinct car park, Wharf Road, Murray Bridge. Into cars? Into coffee? Bingo! Everyone’s welcome at this family-friendly gathering, where you can check out the cars on display and have a coffee (or other hot or cold bevvy). Doughnuts and egg-and-bacon rolls are also available to purchase. For more information, contact Joanne Lovell on 0415 790 260 or email joannelovell88@gmail.com.
Introduction to mosaics with Carol Hill: Sold out.
Greyhound racing: 5.30pm–9pm every first Sunday of the month at Murray Bridge Greyhound Racing Club, 2 Kennett Road, Murray Bridge East. Watch some quality hound racing and have a meal. TAB facilities are also available. For more information, visit murraybrigdegreyhounds.com.au, contact Robin Loechel on 0475 682 466 or email robin.loechel@grsa.com.au. For meal bookings, phone Doyle’s Function Centre on 0475 682 466.
Monday ☀️ 31°
Funeral service for Allan Luders: 1.30pm at the Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 17 Ind Street, Murray Bridge. For more information, visit mingefunerals.com or phone 8531 1111.
Tuesday ☀️ 34°
Storytime with Susea Spray: 9.30am at the Murray Bridge Library. Come to a special Storytime with author Susea Spray, who wrote the award-winning children’s book A Big Blue Boat. For more information, contact the library on 8539 1175 or at library@murraybridge.sa.gov.au.
Coffee with a cop: 10.30am–11.30am at the Murray Bridge Marketplace. Come and share a complimentary coffee with police officers, discuss community issues, ask questions and learn more about the vital work of our local cops. This month, meet members of the Murray Bridge CFS and SAPOL joint operation NOMAD, who’ll be providing info on the upcoming fire danger season, bushfire traveller safety and fire danger rating advice. No bookings required and all are welcome.
Melbourne Cup lunch, Tailem Bend: 12pm at the Tailem Bend Town Hall, 141 Railway Terrace, Tailem Bend. It’s not too late to join in the fun by eating a two-course meal, dressing fancy-fancy and watching the race that stops the nation. There’ll be a specially crafted menu for this occasion, along with music, games and activities to keep the excitement going after the race has been run. Bookings essential: Phone 8572 3513. Cost: $20; $25 non-CHSP. Tickets: $90 at eventbrite.com.au.
Wednesday ☀️ 36°
Being Digital – Let’s talk about Gmail: 10am–12pm at the Murray Bridge Library. Being Digital is a program to help promote the digital assistance and learning that our libraries offer to adult South Australians. The program focuses on the digital basics (e.g., being safe online) to help people participate in today’s digital world. For more information, contact the library on 8539 1175 or at library@murraybridge.sa.gov.au.
CBD Activation and Placemaking Project community engagement session: 4pm–6pm at the Murraylands Skills Centre, 12 Bridge Street, Murray Bridge. The Murray Bridge council is seeking input from the community on the future form of Murray Bridge’s CBD. The second phase of this project will focus on identifying priorities. All are welcome at this free event. To take part in the online survey, visit Let’s Talk Murray Bridge. For more information, contact the council on 8539 1100 or email council@murraybridge.sa.gov.au.
Thursday ☀️ 35°
Thursday Night Movies at the Library – Maybe I Do (rated M): 5.30pm–7.30pm at the Murray Bridge Library. When Michelle and Allen’s relationship is at a crossroads, they invite their parents to finally meet. But it turns out that their parents already know each other … maybe a little too well. Awkward! For more information, contact the library on contact the library on 8539 1175 or at library@murraybridge.sa.gov.au.
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