Community Events

Monthly Markets at Muswellbrook
(Muswellbrook Showground Maitland St (New England Highway)
Sundays 8.00am -1.00pm
Contact: (02) 6543 1141
2010 Markets and Poultry Auction

March - No Market – Show Month
April Sunday 11th
May Sunday 9th
June Sunday 13th
July Sunday 11th
August Sunday 8th
September Sunday 12th
October Sunday 10th
November Sunday 14th
December Sunday 13th

Old Time Dance - Muswellbrook Workers Club
Upper Hunter New Vogue and Old Time Dance Group.
Supporting Ronald McDonald House in the Hunter Charity.

March Saturday 27th
April Saturday 24th
May Saturday 22nd
June Saturday 26th
July Saturday 24th
August Saturday 28th
September Saturday 25th
October Saturday 23rd
November Friday 27th

19th Annual Muswellbrook and Upper Hunter Eisteddfod 2010
April 16-18 - Vocal Muswellbrook South Public School
May 22-23 - Instrumental Muswellbrook South Public School
May 28-30 - Piano Muswellbrook South Public School
June 7-11 - Speech, Drama & Muswellbrook Public School Public Speaking
June 21-24 - School Choirs & Bands Muswellbrook High School
July 12-16 - Dance Muswellbrook High School
August 12 - Literacy NEW—See Syllabus
September 12 - Highlights Concert Muswellbrook South Public School

Further information available from Upper Hunter Conservatorium, Information Centre (Scone, Muswellbrook & Singleton) or Phone (02) 6541 4187 or visit www.muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au/eisteddfod

Muswellbrook Festival of Art 2010 Exhibition Programme
Muswellbrook Regional Art Centre

 MAY – DECEMBER 2010
 
25th April - 6th June- Opening Night 6pm Saturday 24th April
 Hanna Kay - Weightlessness, a survey 2003 - 2010
The Anzac Day Exhibition
Worlds Apart - International Photographers Gutt, McIntosh & Perrin
Wood – selected works from the Max Watters Collection
 
12th June - 25th July - Opening Night 6pm Friday 11th June
 Rhondda Walters – a painter’s journey
NAIDOC Week 2010 - Local Aboriginal Artists Exhibition
Ceramics & Glass – selected works from the Max Watters Collection
 
31st July - 5th September- Opening Night 6pm Friday 30th July
 Robert McFarlane - Received Moments, photography 1961-2009
Miniatures XIV - Local Artists Think Small
Paint the Town Red - Local Artists Interpret Muswellbrook
 
12th September - 24th October - Opening Night 6pm Saturday 11th September
 Muswellbrook Local Art Awards 2010
 
30th October - 4th December - Opening Night 6pm Friday 29th October
 Archibald.Prize.2010
 
12th December - 30th January 2011- Opening Night 6pm Saturday 11th December
Charles Blandford - Upper Hunter Abstractionist
The Battle of Britain Exhibition
Christmas 2010 Local Artists Selling Show

Corner of Bridge & William Streets, PO Box 122 Muswellbrook NSW 2333
Tel: 02-6549 3880 Fax: 02-6549 3886, e-mail: Arts.Centre@muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au 
Web: www.muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au
Opening hours: 10am - 5pm Tuesday to Friday, 10am - 1pm Saturday, 2pm - 5pm Sunday
(closed Mondays and public holidays)
Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre is a non-profit facility and resource servicingthe Upper Hunter Region, owned and operated by Muswellbrook Shire Council

 


July 2010

Aberdeen Market Day
A great start to the ABERDEEN HIGHLAND GAMES . Aberdeen Lion’s Club will be hosting a yummy barbeque with egg, bacon and sausage sandwiches and other goodies. All proceeds will go to the Red Cross.

Date:

Saturday 3rd July

Venue:

Community Hall/Rose Garden

Time:

8.00am

Tickets: Free Entry
Contact:

Aberdeen Information Centre (02) 6543 8457

 

"Annie" Presented by Muswellbrook Amateur Theatrical Society and Muswellbrook Shire Concert

Date:

7.30pm - 23, 24, 30, 31 July, 5, 6 August
2pm: Matinee: 25 July, 1 &7 August

 

Venue:

Muswellbrook District Workers Club

Time:

see above

Tickets: $25 Adults, $15 Children and Concession
Contact:

Muswellbrook District Workers Club


 

 


August 2010

St Heliers Heavy Horse Heritage Field Day
The horses compete in show ring classes, ploughing, log snigging, pumpkin snatch, slide and vehicle obstacle courses. Great entertainment assured for competitors and spectators alike! On Sunday there will be an all breeds foal show with a parade of historical horse drawn vehicles and implements.

Date:

7th and 8th August 2010

Venue:

St Heliers Correctional Centre, McCullys Gap Road, Muswellbrook

Time:

Working classes commence 12pm Saturday

Tickets: free entry
Contact:

Katie, 6547 2043, www.muswellbrook.org.au/horse


 

Upper Hunter Festival of Racing
Featuring the $20,000 1,280 metre Bengalla Community Cup plus "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Day". Family Day at the races proudly sponsored by Bengalla Mining Company. Fashions in the Field (Win a trip to Fiji), Fashion Displays, Subzero Cafe, Cocktail Bar, Special SES Fund Raiser

Date:

Sunday 8th August 2010

Venue:

Muswellbrook Race Club, Skellatar Road, Muswellbrook

Time:

 

Tickets: VIP Packages available at $70 per ticket. Bookings essential.
Contact:

(02) 6541 1699 or www.racenet.com.au/muswellbrook

 

Veterans Tennis Tournament
Muswellbrook welcomes Seniors Tennis Players from all over the Country.

Date:

13th, 14th & 15th August 2010

Venue:

The Park Tennis Club and Olympic Park Tennis Club Wilkinson Avenue, Muswellbrook

Time:

TBA

Tickets:  
Contact:

Val, Phone (02) 6543 4364

 

Uniting Church Fete including Giant Linen and Lace Sale
All sorts of stalls - Great Bargains -Yummy Tucker In Conjunction with St. Vincent De Paul.

Date:

Saturday 21st August 2010

Venue:

Uniting Church Grounds, Bridge Street Muswellbrook

Time:

9am - 1pm

Tickets:  
Contact:

Brian 6543 1141

 

"Governor Macquaries Favourites" - The Music of Scotland
Chris Duncan, renowned Scottish fiddler, and Catherine Strutt, piano, present an afternoon of Scottish music in the Reception Room of the Convent. Ticket includes afternoon tea. Reservations recommended to guarantee seating.

Date:

Sunday 29th August

Venue:

Sisters of Mercy Convent, Queen St, Singleton

Time:

2pm

Tickets: $25 Adult, $20 Concession, $5 School Student
Contact:

6572 2398 or email sacredspaces@singmercy.org.au

 

Westpac Rescue Helicopter Appeal Black Coal Challenge Cup
Presentation to Sponsors Dinner. Entertainment: Col Elliot. Bookings Essential.

Date:

28th August 2010

Venue:

Muswellbrook RSL Club

Time:

TBA

Tickets: $50.00 per person – 2 course dinner.
Contact:

Muswellbrook RSL Club (02) 6543 1700


 

Mt Royal Mountain Bike Ride
Challenging 30km loop mountain bike ride on a public gravel road through world heritage forests of Mt Royal National Park. Alternatively, ride the shorter, easier forest route. Unsuitable for younger children. No support vehicles please. Bookings appreciated. Accommodation & camping available at Callicoma Hill Eco-cabins.

Date: 29 August 2010
Venue:

Through Mt Royal National Park - start from Callicoma Hill Eco-cabins, 529 Mt Royal Rd, Carrowbrook (n of Singleton)

Time:

10am

Tickets: free
Contact:

Callicoma Hill Eco-cabins - 6571 1208 www.calli.com.au

 

Black Gold Challenge Cup
In aid of The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Appeal 18 Hole 4 Person Ambrose (Modified) Registration 8.00am; Marshalling 8.20am Tee Off 9.15am – Shotgun Start from designated holes Don’t wait – this is VERY popular – Get in quick Golfers from all over the world – always welcome.

Date:

Tuesday 31st August 2010

Venue:

Muswellbrook Golf Course Bell Street Muswellbrook

Time:

8am

Entry: $35.00 Per Person
Contact:

Joe Matthews Phone/Fax 65 43 4427 Email: aberbrook2@bigpond.com


September 2010

Aberdeen's Big Boys Toys
2nd Annual Show. Variety of stalls. Food Available. Bring the whole Family.

Date:

4th September

Venue:

Jefferson Park

Time:

 

Tickets: $2 entry
Contact:

Aberdeen Information Centre (02) 6543 8457

 

Highlights Concert 2010
In the first half of each year, Muswellbrook community hosts the Muswellbrook & Upper Hunter Eisteddfod. This year was the 19th Annual Eisteddfod. The Highlights Concert brings together the BEST OF THE BEST showcasing some of the outstanding performances in each division. Instrumental ~ Dance ~ Vocal ~ School Choirs & Bands ~ Speech Drama & Public Speaking ~ Literacy ~ Piano.

Date:

Sunday 12th September 2010

Venue:

South Muswellbrook Public School, Maitland Street Muswellbrook

Time:

2pm

Tickets: Gold coin donation
Contact:

02) 6543 2801

 


October 2010

Denman Cup
TAB Meeting. Great family day with kids entertainment, live music, on course bookies, food and bar facilities. Calcutta held Staurday evening 2nd October 2010 at Denman.

Date:

3rd October

Venue:

Muswellbrook Race Club, Skellatar Park, Racecourse Road, Muswellbrook

Time:

 

Tickets:  
Contact:

(02) 6541 1699 or www.racenet.com.au/muswellbrook

 

A Musical Journey
Rachel Scott, cello and Nicole Thomson, soprano perform in the stunning Sisters' Chapel. Ticket includes afternoon tea. Reservations recommended to guarantee seating.

Date:

17th October

Venue:

Sisters of Mercy Convent, Queen Street Singleton

Time:

 2pm

Tickets:  $25 Adult, $20 Concession, $5 School Student
Contact:

(02) 6572 2398 or sacredspaces@singmercy.org.au

3rd Annual Collectors Fair
Whether you are a passionate collector or just someone who enjoys browsing amongst fine things, the Upper Hunter Collectors Fair is the place to be. You will find lots of soul mates who can talk for hours about their favourite pieces. Here is your opportunity to share your passion with other ‘mad collectors’ at Denman. The 3rd annual Upper Hunter Collectors Fair is a forum for collectors to share their knowledge and promote & encourage collecting as a hobby to all ages including children.

Date:

Saturday 23rd October 2010

Venue:

Denman Memorial Hall, Ogilvie St Denman

Time:

9am - 3pm

Tickets: Public Entry Fee: $2 adults, $1 for children.
Contact:

Table Bookings and enquiries on website www.cookbookcollector.com.au

 

PCYC Fight Night
Lots of local boxers

Date:

Saturday 30th October

Venue:

Muswellbrook Race Course

Time:

Gates open at 5pm

Tickets:  
Contact:

Phone: 6541 1434

 

Callicoma Hill Eco-home Walk & Talk
Join our morning guided 2 hour eco-home tour of Callicoma Hill eco-cabins, which includes a detailed explanation of two environmentally responsible buildings – one a mudbrick & timber cottage and the other a pair of integrated retrofitted cabins. Both feature independent solar electricity systems, energy efficient design and appliances, and a constructed wetland wastewater treatment system. An afternoon guided bushwalk will follow in nearby Mount Royal National Park. The walk with spectacular mountain and forest views is described in the 20 Great Hunter Region Walks map produced by Callicoma Hill. The day will conclude with a BBQ and campfire discussion about sustainable building, living and design, and more. BYO lunch and BBQ dinner. Shared accommodation is available on Sunday evening at Callicoma Hill eco-cabin or bring a tent and camp. Please note that the day is unfortunately not suitable for children.

Date: 31 October 2010
Venue:

Callicoma Hill Eco-cabin, 529 Mt Royal Rd, Carrowbrook (n of Singleton)

Time:

 

Tickets: $20 for eco-home tour and bushwalk; $15 for eco-home tour only. Bookings essential. Not suitable for children
Contact:

Callicoma Hill Eco-cabins - 6571 1208 www.calli.com.au

 

 


November 2010

Muswellbrook Cup Carnival
Two days of fabulous racing at one of Australia's best country tracks. Day One: Ladies Day, Day Two: TAB Meeting including on course bookies, bar, dining, entertainment, picnic areas, fashions in the field, corporate sites available.

Date:

1st and 2nd November 2010

Venue:

Muswellbrook Race Club, Skellatar Park, Racecourse Road, Muswellbrook

Time:

 

Tickets:  
Contact:

(02) 6541 1699 or www.racenet.com.au/muswellbrook

 

Rock n Roll Dinner Dance
Live music by Kyda Rock. Dinner - main and desert. Raffles and door prizes. Auction of collectables. Brough to you by Upper Hunter Motoring Association Inc.

Date:

Saturday 13th November

Venue:

Muswellbrook RSL Club

Time:

6.30pm

Tickets: $40 per head
Contact:

Geoff - 6543 2269

 

Global Village Motorfest and Fair
Hosted by the Upper Hunter Motoring Association Inc. Come and see magnificent motoring exhibits from around the world. Kids entertainment, Trade and Produce Stalls, Alcohol Free Space, Food and refreshments on site.

Date:

Sunday 14th November 2010

Venue:

Muswellbrook Showground, New England Hwy Muswellbrook

Time:

 

Tickets: $2 per person or $5 per family. All gate takings donated to Muswellbrook PCYC.
Contact:

Geoff Budden 0407 247 998 or Mick Saide 0448 203 025

 

Historic Movies under the Stars
See the classic 1946 Australian movie ‘Bush Christmas’ and entertaining shorts by starlight (weather permitting). Screened on a reel to reel projector. Suitable for children. Enjoy a picnic or barbecue before movies, which begin at 8pm. BYO chair or rug & cushion, supper and drinks. Accommodation or camping extra.

Date: 27 November 2010
Venue:

Callicoma Hill Eco-cabin, 529 Mt Royal Rd, Carrowbrook (n of Singleton)

Time:

8pm

Tickets: $8 adult for movies Children $4. Bookings essential.
Contact:

Callicoma Hill Eco-cabins - 6571 1208 www.calli.com.au