billycart CHALLENGE

Entries Are Now Open

Up to fifty billycart daredevils will racedown Errol St. on contraptions of their own design.

Get your entry in and get creating your cart. Last year we turned people away, so get in quick.

There is lots of help for those building billycarts.

Smarter Choice Auto ran design sessions to help you understand the principles of design and make sure you stay within the rules.Watch the videos recordings covering weight, height, stability, steering, braking, cornering and more

Peter Mac Mens Shed are hostingmaker sessions 10-15 hours every week until race day. Here you will be able to use tools, get access to materials and get some choice advice

PRIZES

Open (Competitive) Category:

1st Prize: $500 gift card to spend at localbusinesses plus trophy

2nd Prize: $200 Bunnings gift voucher

3rd Prize: Sublime $100 gift voucher

Open (Community) Category:

1st Prize: $500 gift card to spend at localbusinesses plus trophy

2nd Prize: $200 voucher for wine andpizza at ReWine

3rd Prize: Mörk Chocolate Gift Box

12 to 17 year olds:

1st prize: $300 gift card to spend atlocal businesses plus trophy

2nd prize: Complimentary coding orpodcasting course at NWMNC (value $180)

3rd prize: $50 gift voucher forWoolworths

7 to 11 year olds:

1st prize: $200 gift card to spend atlocal businesses plus trophy

2nd prize: Large Flo’wn Dessert giftbox

3rd prize: Standard Flo’wn Dessertgift box

 Most Creative:

o  $250 gift card to spend at local businesses; and
High Tea for two at Strangers' Corridor at Parliament House thanks to Ellen Sandell

Corporate:

$1500 local advertising package

All category winners receive a handmade winner's belt from Manfred's Shoe Lounge.

FUNDRAISING

In 2024, we areleveraging participation in the Queensberry Cup to draw attention to thecharitable work of North & West Melbourne Neighbourhood Centre, andencourage those with financial means to make a financial contribution to thischaritable work.

Participants canchoose to direct the funds they raise to one of the following program areas:

Help disadvantaged schoolchildren get learning support

Help local seniors to stayactive and connected to their community

Assist people experiencing foodinsecurity to have enough to eat

Assist marginalised men to finda purpose and contribute to the community

Community events that bring people together in celebration

As a fundraising racer, you get a big discount entry on your registration, plus lots of incentives to reach your target.

As a donor, you are supporting your favourite racer together with an important community cause. You also have the chance to win lots of great prizes including:

• $100 gift cards to spend at local shops (two to win)

• $100 gift card to Bread Club

• $150 gift hamper from Aesop

• Gift box waffle kit from Flo’wn Dessert (two to win)

• Mörk Chocolate gift box (two to win)

• Two bottles (or re-fills) from ReWine (six to win)

• $130 gift card for remedial massage at Milk & Honey

AFTER PARTY - Checkerboard lounge

New in 2024

Get into the winning spirit and keep the party going.
When the street festival wraps, head indoors
for great music, dancing and Czech beers.

Evolving over thirty-five years, Checkerboard Lounge hasbecome a cult-like institution. The brainchild of singer,songwriter and drummer Carl Pannuzzo, Checkerboard also features Shannon Bourne on guitar, Tim Neal on Hammond, andZoë Frater on bass. 

Checkerboard’s world-class musicianship is undeniable. With integrity andoriginality they deliver a potent brew of blues, roots and soul.

Sokol Melbourne
497 Queensberry Street
North Melbourne

7pm to 9:30pm

Limited tickets available. $15 pre-sale. $20 at door (if available)

VOLUNTEER ON THE DAY

Queensberry Cup relies on volunteers to make the event succsesful. This is a great opportunity to see what is involved in a community event and contribute to the local community. What's in it for you?

• Gain experience in events, customer service and local experience

• Have lots of fun and have many opportunities to connect with and engage with our local community

• Food during the day (lunch and snacks)

• $25 gift voucher to be used in North Melbourne

• Participation certificate as a thank you for your time and support.

• Free entry to the After Party

North & West melbourne neighbourhood Centre

Queensberry Cup is presented byNorth & West Melbourne Neighbourhood Centre Inc.

NWMNC is a not-for-profit incorporated charity situated in Errol Street in the heart of North & West Melbourne.

NWMNC has now been in operation for 40 years and is proudly run by a loyal and committed team of volunteers and paid staff. Our members and clientele cover a diverse range of individuals and organisations exemplifying the richness of the local community.

Would you like to be involved?

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