Christmas displays have been set up in ten homes and gardens in

the Rockhampton area, and ticket holders may view these over a

two-day weekend. Each home has a particular theme. Tickets are

prepurchased, with lunch an optional extra.

All funds raised will be donated to the Wahroonga Counselling Centre, Rockhampton, which counsels children and young adults who have suffered trauma.

Times: Homes may be visited in any order between 9.30am and

4.30pm on Saturday and Sunday, 22nd and 23rd October.

Shoes: Visitors will be asked to remove their shoes before entering

dwellings.

Children: Children under 14 and pets will NOT be admitted to the

displays.

Access: Be aware that houses 3, 7 and 8 have stairs.

A number of stalls will display their wares in the grounds of House 5.

Our aim: By providing displays of Christmas decorations in a

number of homes we hope to provide participants with a variety

of ideas for their own homes. Along the way we will be able

to raise money to support the Wahroonga Counselling Centre,

to promote our women’s organisation, Inner Wheel, to add

an exciting event to the Capricorn Region’s calendar and to

promote locally owned businesses.

Inner Wheel is one of the largest women’s organisations in the

world with over 100,000 members. It is primarily a friendship

club whose members attend a monthly club meeting. We

promote international understanding and support charities. If

you would like to know more, or are interested in joining, please

phone our current club secretary, Lindell Lutton, on 4927 9926.

Transport: Ticket holders may travel to each of the ten homes

using their own vehicles at their leisure.

Lunch: A $12 pre-purchased lunch ticket will entitle the holder

to a hot ham roll, Christmas pudding and custard, and small

samples of Christmas confectionery. Lunches will be served each

day at House 5 between 11.30am and 2.30pm. Ham is provided

by Peter Boodle’s Quality Meats.

City Printing Works165-169 East Street, Rockhampton 4927 2533

Australian Country LivingShop 20, City Centre Plaza 4922 6288

Australian Country LivingShop 27, Stocklands Shopping Centre 4928 0088

Sargent Signs53 Knight Street, North Rockhampton

Channel 7Level 4,130 Victoria Parade, Rockhampton

Acoustical Enterprises39 Charles St, North Rockhampton

Ace Wedding & Party Hire161 Berserker Street, Berserker

Bel Canto16 Fitzroy St Rockhampton

Sensational Parties152 East Street, Rockhampton

Denison Boutique Hotel233 Denison Street, Rockhampton

Flower Box Rockhampton246 Richardson Road, Rockhampton

saturday 22nd october 20I6 ANDsunday 23rd october 20I6

Capricorn Christmas Trail

Organised by the

Inner Wheel Club of Rockhampton SunsetWebsite: www.capricornchristmastrail.org

PLAY “SPOT THE SANTAS” AND GO IN THE DRAW FOR A PRIZE

On each property there will be a Santa going about his work.

Perhaps he will be obvious, perhaps somewhat hidden. Find

a letter on each Santa to make the word or words below.

Pop your entry in a box at the last house to have a chance of

winning a mystery prize.

Name: ........................................................................................................

Phone number: ......................................................................................

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10

A formal dinner to launch the Capricorn Christmas Trail will be held on Friday night 21st October in the grounds of House 5 (16 Harris Crescent, Norman Gardens), commencing at 6 pm. There will be a three course dinner, drinks on arrival, musical entertainment, a guest speaker, an auction, a raffle and other Christmas activities. Michelle Landry, Federal Member for Capricornia, will officially open the Trail here. Cost: $100 per person (see website for details).

OUR SPONSORS

THE HOMESHouse 1205 Agnes Street, The RangeExperience a European Christmas as you wander through this beautifully decorated Federation home, built in the late 1800s. With its inviting fireplace, antique furniture and traditional decorations, this display will have you “dreaming of a white Christmas”.

House 26 Boldeman Street, The RangeThe rustic country charm of this beautifully decorated home will make you realise that ‘it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas”. The owner is a very talented craftswoman whose unique, hand-crafted Christmas decorations against the white décor create a stunning effect. The entertainment area around the pool reminds us that there does not have to be snow to make Christmas special.

House 312 Athelstane Street, The RangeBuilt in 1864, this beautiful Queenslander, “Lis Escop”, (pictured on the front of this brochure) was the home of the Rockhampton Anglican Bishops until it was privately purchased last year. We are delighted to include it in our Christmas trail this year. Enjoy the traditional Christmas decorations as you wander through the huge rooms and wide hallways to the delightful private chapel at the rear of this historical home.

House 436 Gum Tree Avenue, BouldercombeAs you would expect, this “home among the gum trees” has an Australian Christmas theme. As you go carolling through the gardens, you will encounter amazing sculptures created by the man of the house. Each garden has something different to offer, culminating in an authentic, reconstructed slab hut, decorated for Christmas as it would have been in earlier times.

House 516 Harris Crescent, Norman GardensTake your time here to wander through the extensive shady gardens of this home and browse through a variety of stalls. The marquee has been decorated by the very talented team from Sensational Parties.

Lunch will be served in a marquee in the grounds of this home between 11.30am and 2.30pm each day. Tea, coffee, soft drinks and wine will be available.

Our thanks go to members of the Rotary Club of Rockhampton North for their assistance in serving lunches.

House 62 Emily Court, Norman GardensFolk Art Christmas Wonderland: this home is decorated with so many pieces collected and created by the lady of the house that you might think you have wandered into the Christmas Department of a Myer Store. This talented lady has cleverly combined hand painted Christmas baubles and folk art paintings with more traditional decorations to create a welcoming Christmas atmosphere throughout the entire house.

House 73 Millroy Street, WandalThis immaculate, gabled home was a popular inclusion in our 2015 inaugural Christmas Trail but the very talented owners have come up with a completely new theme for this year’s Trail. The theme, ‘A Christmas Tea Party in Elegant Aqua’, features a beautiful antique Shelly tea service as well a collection of teapots beautifully displayed in a Christmas setting.

House 87 Wilkinson Street, WandalThe Twelve Days of Christmas, Australian style. This Colonial home with an interesting history was built in the early 1900’s. Follow the Twelve Days of Christmas from “the emu up a gum tree”, through the house with “kookaburras laughing”, “koalas cuddling” and “brolgas dancing” to the back garden and pool where you’ll see “lizards leaping” and “parrots prattling” among the hanging pots. Experience a true Australian Christmas, both indoors and out. Don’t forget to spot the Santa.

House 9223 Black Gin Creek Road, Alton DownsAt this home on acreage, you will be welcomed by Santa cooking his lunch in a camp oven in the garden. Inside the home, the table is laid for a formal dinner, the stockings are by the fireplace and presents under the tree. On the wide front verandah the table is set casually for a barbecue Christmas tea. You’ll experience a touch of nostalgia as you recognise the crepe paper decorations of your childhood.

House 10342 Nicholson Road, Alton DownsWander through four acres of this beautiful garden of Australian Native trees and shrubs, which won Grand Champion and best native garden in the Rockhampton 2011 Spring Garden Spectacular. Admire the clever structures created by the owners and the fascinating curios which abound in this garden. Follow the paths, cross the bridge, go past ‘The Oval’ and eventually arrive at the Balinese hut decorated for Christmas. Don’t forget to spot the Santa.

The beautiful Christmas floral arrangements in every house have been generously donated by Flower Box Rockhampton.

RAFFLETickets are available at the lunch venue (House 5) at $5.00 each.

1st Prize: One night’s accommodation in a deluxe king size spa room, with buffet breakfast for two, at the Denison Boutique Hotel.

2nd Prize: Hand-crafted wooden wishing well by Neville Michell.

3rd Prize: Hand-crafted wooden bird feeder by Neville Michell.

4th Prize: Iced Christmas cake by Sammy’s Sweets.