Avon Centenary Celebrations 2 & 3 September 2023

What: Avon Sunday School Hall & Local Railway Line Centenary Celebrations
Who: Avon Art & Craft Guild Inc.
Where: Avon District Hall, 1883 Avon Rd Avon SA 5501
How: Information & Bookings Phone Jill 08 8867 1127 or Helen 0419 819 420

If you have ever lived or worked in Avon perhaps on the railway or have an interest in the history of the town, railways, model trains (O scale model trains) and memorabilia. - Including a static display recreating the Bowman's Refreshment rooms in the main hall. - Come to Avon and celebrate this '100 years in the making' event.

Avon Sunday School Building and the Railway, Long Plains to Bowmans, a town near Balaklava and Wakefield was opened in 1923, and a bus trip from Avon to Balco / Bowmans where the railway workers houses were established has been organised for those interested in visiting the area.

Saturday Events
2pm Official Opening
Traditional Railway Afternoon Tea
Bickford’s Coffee & Fruit Cake
 
1pm - 4pm Model Trains
1pm - 4pm Memorabilia Display
5pm Finger Food Tea followed by Social Events & Activities.
 
Sunday Events
10.30am Dedication Service Sunday School Hall
12pm Sausage Sizzle / Picnic Lunch
2pm Rail Trail Bus Trip   Avon to Balco & return (Book early limited numbers)
1pm to 4pm Model Trains & Memorabilia Display