![]() ![]() There are no categories, and we urge people not to wear feathers-leave them for the chickens. “They’ll be bestowing prizes on people whom they think have fierce, fabulous, or fun fashion items. “We’ve got three of Canberra’s best drag Queens that will be wandering around the crowds and we’re having a loose Fashion Off The Field, where it’s more of a feel-good competition,” says Kate. Bookings are essential and with one round held every 30 minutes until the grand finale at 3 pm, the only thing racers need is their own T-Rex suit (which can be hired on the day).īut that’s not the only twist-the Compassionate Stakes will be hosting their own Fashion Off The Field competition, perfect for those who want to dress up without donning a hat, fascinator, or stuffy suit. Kicking off at 12 pm, the Compassionate Stakes are open to the public with limited spots available to compete. We thought we’d make an event where we can demonstrate you don’t need horse racing for people to have a good time.” “When their offices were focussing on that, they have nothing to do, and they feel like ‘I’m being a party pooper’ or ‘I want to have fun as well but there’s no other opportunity for me on that day’. “I was looking for something because I know there was a growing amount of people around who were not wanting to support horse racing,” says Kate. Rex Action Group.Posted on 20 October, 2022 It’s the race that stops the nation-and this year there’s no doubt locals will be stopping in their tracks as a group in inflatable T-Rex costumes race each other in Glebe Park.įighting to make animal cruelty ancient history and bringing some fun to Melbourne Cup Day for those who choose to say ‘Nup to the cup’, The Compassionate Stakes are back in all their inflatable T-Rex glory on Tuesday, 1 November.įounded by the team behind Little Oaks Sanctuary (a registered not-for-profit organisation that offers sanctuary to a range of farmed animals including alpacas, birds, goats, horses, and pigs) the event began as a rather unusual alternative for those who don’t support horse racing but still want to have fun on the day.Īnd while horses and people in blow-up costumes may seem like a strange or unrelated comparison, according to Kate Luke-co-founder of the Little Oaks Sanctuary-that’s exactly the point. The crash site has become a shrine to his memory which is owned and maintained by the T. This is how Laira looked long before Sainsbury's, Beefeater and Marsh Mills flyover were built.A swan-shaped floral tribute was displayed outside the service in recognition of his breakthrough hit single Ride A White Swan. The star's funeral was attended by a host of rock icons including David Bowie and Rod Stewart. ![]() In a bitterly ironic twist, Bolan had always refused to learn to drive, fearing a premature death. ![]() Crashing through a chain link fence, the car hit a tree - Gloria was left recovering in hospital, Bolan was killed instantly. However, just when Bolan's star seemed to be back on the ascent, tragedy struck on Septemwhen his girlfriend Gloria drove the couple back to their London home and their purple mini veered off road. From left, Bill Legend, Marc Bolan, Mickey Finn and Steve Currie. The precise track listing for the Tyrannosaurus Rex gig has sadly been lost, but it's likely the band would have played hits from their back catalogue including Hot Mama and Debora as well as newer tracks. The venue had hosted many of the greats before them - Black Sabbath, Derek and the Dominoes, Pink Floyd, and Led Zeppelin.Ĭoncerts at the Van Dike became urban legends with rumours of rooms filled with so much sweat it fell like rain from the ceiling, guitars slung through walls, and after-parties until the early hours. ![]() Two weeks after a performance in Dagenham the boys played a psychedelic/ folk-injected set at the Van Dike on Exmouth Road on January 24.
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