Jun
18

STRINGS ON FIRE

Tickets for Strings on Fire Tasmania at Buckland Church are now on sale! Don't miss out on this mesmerising candlelit performance by Tasmania’s ‘Strings on Fire’  versatile string quartet. Internationally renowned, they'll be playing British hits you know and love. Come help us 'Paint the Town Red' for Dark Mofo and the winter solstice.

All proceeds go to the Friends of Buckland Church Appeal Fund.

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Mar
19

MORNING TEA

A special Morning Tea, to thank all Friends who have donated and supported the SUCCESSFUL campaign to purchase St John the Baptist church for the community.

Looking forward to seeing all Friends at the Buckland Hall for a cuppa and chat!

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Jan
22

BIG BAND BLUES AT BUCKLAND CHURCH

Big Band Blues at the Buckland Church - with Terraplane and the Hudson Horns

There's no better way to enjoy summer than listening to live music in the outdoors!  Enjoy a lazy Sunday afternoon of music with Hobart-based blues band Terraplane and the Hudson Horns. at Buckland Church, as part of the ongoing fundraising efforts by FOBC,

Bring a folding chair or picnic blanket and relax in the churchyard to the sound of blues, funk and swing. From the classics of Chicago Blues, the swing of Texas and West Coast Blues, to the more modern treatments of Jason Ricci, Carlos Del Junco and even a little Tom Waits with the occasional stray into jazz and ballads. Something to please every ear!

Food and drink will be available to purchase throughout the afternoon from Robbie's Wood Fired Pizzas, Gert and Ted's Food Truck, beer by Ye Olde Buckland Inn, wine by Twamley Farm, BBQ by the Buckland with the TAS Volunteer Fire Brigade and the Valhalla Ice Cream van. 

There’ll also be opportunities to win great prizes on the chocolate wheel between music sets including local East Coast crays, pheasant, prawns, beer and wine.

Many of our food and drink stalls donate to FOBC from their sales on the day. All profits from ticket sales go to FOBC fundraising for maintenance and upkeep of the church and grounds.

** Click here for more information and to buy tickets **

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Sep
18

GENERAL MEETING

FOBC GENERAL MEETING, SUNDAY 18th SEPTEMBER

Our next General Meeting will be held at 2.00pm, Sunday 18 September at Buckland Hall, 22 Kent Street, Buckland TAS 7190

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We hope to see you there!

There's lots to discuss about purchasing Buckland Church for the community after our recent & very successful Fundraising Appeal Launch.

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SAVE THE DATE!
Sep
4

SAVE THE DATE!

FUNDRAISING APPEAL LAUNCH AT ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH, BUCKLAND

Now FOBC have finally received a contract to purchase Buckland Church, we have a very short time to raise all the funds we need - so we’re launching a formal FUNDRAISING APPEAL on Sunday 4 September, at the church in Buckland. There will be Special Guests and lots of activities - CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FLIER WITH FULL DETAILS and please come and support this important local effort.

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FOBC TRIVA NIGHT…POSTPONED BUT COMING SOON!
Jan
29

FOBC TRIVA NIGHT…POSTPONED BUT COMING SOON!

You may have heard on the grapevine that FOBC will be running a Trivia Night Fundraiser on 29 January… However, due to Covid and mindful of your safety, we’ve POSTPONED the event until the current health situation improves. Watch out for the new date soon - we’ll advertise it here and on our Facebook page.

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Trivia Night Prizes will include:

Tasman Island or Bruny Island or Wineglass Bay 3-hour cruise for 2 people - kindly donated by Pennicott Wilderness Journeys

Maria Island Cruise + Walk for 2 people - kindly donated by East Coast Cruises (Triabunna)

Hamper + $50 voucher - kindly donated by Tassal

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Jan
16

January 2022 Meeting CANCELLED

Given the current circumstances with COVID-19, we have decided to CANCEL the general meeting of the Friends of the Buckland Church, which was due to be held on Sunday, 16 January.

When a new date has been set it will be advertised here on our website, on Facebook, and sent via email to all FOBC members who have provided contact details. Thanks for your support!

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