Blackwood
CONGRATULATIONS
to Blackwood for winning the Division 6 tournament
In comparison to other regional areas, the Blackwood region would seem quite under represented at Country Week. But what does that matter when you recieve the placings these fantastic players did. Congratulations Blackwood - if you've got any other pool sharks hiding down there, bring them along next year! Click on the divisions below to see their results.
Division 3 - 2nd place
Mick Andrews, Alan Dreaver, Dave Gorman, Philip Maher and Greg Miller.
Division 6 - 1st place
Robert Hornum, Brendon Longbottom, Simon Lowe, Luke Middelbosch and Charles Timu.
Division 8 - 6th place
Steve Benzie, Wendy Beveridge, Stephen Bolton, Chadd Richardson and Don Wilson.
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About the Blackwood River Valley
In Western Australia, the Blackwood River Valley area is the perfect place to hibernate with a good bottle of red, a great book and your favourite person. This fertile area is home to some of our most picturesque towns. Places like Donnybrook, Mullalyup, Bridgetown, Balingup, Boyup Brook and Nannup offer plenty of history and a range of charming accommodation possibilities.
Nested on the banks of the Blackwood River, the longest river in the south, the valley has some of WA's finest fruit orchards and is also known as prime cattle country. Dairy cows grazing on lush green pastures are a common sight and make for picturesque afternoon drives.
At the heart of the area, about a three hour drive from Perth, is the historic village of Balingup. With its tall oak trees and misty winter mornings, the town has been likened to an English Cotswolds village. Balingup has long been known for its dairy farming, timber industry, fruit orchards and cheese making. In more recent times these staple industries are being complemented by new breed of businesses that have breathed new life into the town. Arts, crafts and antique galleries, collectables, herbal products and award winning fruit wineries are drawing new visitors in search of an alternative south west holiday.
Also making a mark on the area's art scene is Nannup, the historic mill-town located in the hills alongside the Blackwood River. The town is home to many crafts people with woodcraft, pottery and antiques popular.
To the east of Nannup is Bridgetown - the place to head to for tranquillity and an escape from the everyday. Once the apple-growing centre of the state, Bridgetown is now better known for its lush green countryside, cool winter mornings and clear starry nights. It's also one of the best places to access the mighty Blackwood River. Not surprisingly Bridgetown hosts some major water sports events including the longest powerboat race in the world, the Blackwood Classic and the Blackwood Marathon Relay. Bridgetown, Balingup and Nannup are just three towns in the Blackwood River Valley area to offer some appealing winter holiday choices. There are many more.
http://www.blackwoodrivervalley.org.au/
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