This year is the 60th Anniversary for the Southern Rockhounds, we are looking forward to a fantastic year celebrating the achievements of past and current members. Keep an eye on the details below for upcoming events.

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​​Membership Renewals​

A reminder that membership fees are due end of February and any fees paid after 1 March will incur a $10 re-joining fee and participation in workshops may be denied.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING IN 2026?

2026 is a big year for the Rockhounds as it is the Club's 60th Anniversary, the management committee is busy planning events, if you have any ideas to contribute about an event you would like to see then let a committee member know so it can be discussed.

 

A program of social meetings with guest speakers and events for is being formulated:

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• March 28th (time TBA) - Trivia Quiz at the club room. Book a table and brush up on your trivia knowledge for a fun time.

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• November 7th & 8th - Annual Gem Fair

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​A program of Field trips is being formulated for 2026 open to members only.

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AGM

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Our AGM will be held in October 2026 at 7.30pm at the club rooms ​​. Final date TBA

 

Workshops

Workshops except beading are continuing- see timetable 

 

Prepaid Workshop cards are now available, everyone who are already using these are enjoying the freedom of not having to find change each week to attend their workshops, and you get your 11th attendance free. WIN / WIN!!

See your Workshop managers or Committee member to get one.

 

GEM FAIR 

Our next Gem Fair will be on the 7th & 8th November 2026 so put the date in your calendar now. Club volunteers are always a valuable resource and no time is more important than helping out at our main Club annual event, so consider WHERE YOU can be of assistance at this time.