JANE MORRIS QUARTET @ BUCKLAND CHURCH
Come and enjoy a bit of nostalgia as the Jane Morris Quartet return to Buckland Church. This time they’ll perform tender ballads, upbeat swing, and enchanting gypsy jazz.
For tickets, scan the QR code on their flyer below for tickets or click here.
Come along and enjoy!
CHRISTMAS CAROLS
Christmas is almost upon us!
Come and enjoy listening and singing Christmas Carols, with the Young Voices of Hobart Choir.
Lots of goodies for the children, including a visit from Santa... and FREE for all!
JANE MORRIS QUARTET @ BUCKLAND CHURCH
Come and get your toes tapping to the Jane Morris Quartet as they perform Gypsy Swing Jazz at Buckland Church.
Click here for a sample of their music
Scan the QR code on their poster below for tickets or click here. This will be great fun, don’t miss out!
Buckland Church will receive funds from all tickets sold over the first 40, so your support is appreciated
The 2024 Tassie Mental Health Comedy Roadshow (sausage sizzle from 6pm before the show). All FREE!
We’re very excited to be hosting a performance of the 2024 Tassie Mental Health Comedy Roadshow at Buckland Church as part of Mental Health Week.
This is a national celebration encouraging social connection and a way of continuing to raise awareness of mental health issues, reducing the stigma that can be associated with seeking help.
FOBC will be hosting a FREE sausage sizzle from 6pm in the churchyard prior to the show (which starts at 7.30pm) for everyone to have the opportunity to catch-up with friends and family before enjoying an evening of laughs!
Click here to register for your FREE tickets!
AGM
We hope you can join us for the Annual General Meeting. A general meeting will follow immediately after the AGM.
THYLASING ON TOUR
THYLASING
We’re excited to be part of the ThylaSing tour - come and enjoy an experience in song
BIG BAND SUMMER JAZZ
COMING TO BUCKLAND CHURCH…
MATTHEW IVES & HIS BIG BAND
CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR TICKETS
(on the Humanitix website)
All profits from ticket sales go towards Friends of Buckland Church (FOBC) fundraising goal and many of our food & drink stalls donate to FOBC from their sales on the day.
CHRISTMAS CAROLS
There’s no better way to celebrate Christmas than singing Carols at Buckland Church.
So put on your best Christmas sparkle and join in!
Bookings essential, via our Facebook page
KEITH POTGER of the Seekers coming to Buckland Church
The Seekers
left to right: Bruce Woodley, Keith Potger, the late Judith Durham, Athol Guy
2023 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
NOTICE OF THE FOBC 2023 AGM
Nominations Forms for Office Bearers will be made available for members shorlly.
We hope to see you there.
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.
EASTER MONDAY CHORAL PERFORMANCE BY THE AUGUSTA SINGERS
Welcome back to the fabulous AUGUSTA SINGERS, who gave such a wonderful performance at Buckland Church back in September!
Enjoy good food, wine & beer as you listen to the deep acoustic sounds of the Augusta Singers perform a variety of your favourite songs.
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!
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 **
Christmas Carols at Buckland Church
COME & ENJOY CHRISTMAS CAROLS!
Free entry, all welcome!
You will probably receive a flier in your mailbox with all the details, but you can also View the flier here
GENERAL MEETING
FOBC GENERAL MEETING, SUNDAY 4TH DECEMBER
Our next General Meeting will be held at 3.00pm, Sunday 4th December at Buckland Hall, 22 Kent Street, Buckland TAS 7190
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We hope to see you there for updates on the purchase of the Church, Christmas Carols event and more!
General Meeting
FOBC GENERAL MEETING, SUNDAY 6th NOVEMBER
Download the Notice of Meeting here.
We hope to see you there!
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.
AGM
Everyone is welcome to attend FOBCs Annual General Meeting on Sunday 4th September 2022 from 2.30pm at Buckland Hall.
CLICK HERE FOR THE NOTICE OF THE AGM
The AGM will be held after the Launch Event for the FOBC Fundraising Appeal, which starts at 11.00am at Buckland Church.
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.
GENERAL MEETING
Hope to see all FOBC at the next General Meeting from 2.00pm on Sunday 14 August at Buckland Hall.
We’ll be discussing all the latest developments in the purchase of Buckland Church.
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