Community Events

January 2008                                      Saturday 26th January 2008         Muswellbrook Shire - AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS                                    WELCOME TO AUSTRALIA                                Denman Indoor Sports Centre                      Starts 7.00am with copmplimentary breakfast                8.00am formal session; Shire Australia Day Awards             Ph: 65 49 3700  Web: www.muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au  26th January 2008 AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS - MERRIWA Kick the day off with the Merriwa Markets held behind the Merriwa Resource Centre from 9am then venture to the Merriwa RSL Club. 10.30 Local entertainment 11.00 Awards Ceremony 1.00 Free BBQ lunch 2.30 Merriwa Pool, Free entry for activities afternoon. 9.00 -1.00 Town Markets behind Tourist Welcoming Centre. Upper Hunter Shire Council – 6548 2109 From JANUARY 2008 TO 1st APRIL 2008 THE SUMMER ART SERIES Presented by:  Artemis Of Aberdeeen East Coast of Australia - Highlighting Traditional Landscapes Fine Works by Stephanie Bester, David Dolhenty, Jose Zarb and DJ Stief Plus a variety of specialist crafts by Elizabeth Birch and Tony Jones ALL WORKS ARE FOR SALE The Old Presbyterian Church, MacQueen Street Aberdeen Open 10.00am - 5.00pm Thursday to Monday Or By Appointment Ph: (02) 65 43 8023 Email: info@artemisofaberdeen Web: www.artemisofaberdeen
February 2008 9th February - 23rd March 2008 FANTASTIC ART...3-IN-ONE EXHIBITION  Muswellbrook Regional Art Centre Cnr Bridge & Market Sts Muswellbrook  NSW  2333 FREE ENTRY **** Turramurra: Baribunma-gudhing Art by the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders inmates of St Heliers Correctiuonal Centre **** Gilbert Hermon - The Journey Do Far A survey of four years of art making **** Corpse Selected Tree pictures from the Max Watters Collection ***** Exhibition Official Opening 6.00pm Friday 8th February 2008 Phone: (02) 65 49 3880 www.muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au Email: artscentre@muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au   19th - 21st February 2008 Singleton Mining & Industry Expo A World Class Mining & Industry Expo right here in Upper Hunter Country Singleton Showgrounds NSW Expo - Conference - Field Day Mining - Engineering - Oil & Gas Plus a host of other Attractions & Events All under one roof for the very first time in Singleton www.singletonexpo.com   1300 887 321
March 2008 7th & 8th March 2008    UPPER HUNTER REGIONAL SHOW & EXPO Muswellbrook Showground  Maitland Street (New England Highway) Art * Photography * Handycrafts* Needlework * Cookery * Flowers/Plants * Produce 2 Day Horse Show and  Livestock * Fireworks * Side Show Alley * Big Wild Rides PO Box 562 Muswellbrook 2333   Ph: 65 412 014  Fax: 65 413 029 **** INCLUDING **** GUINNESS BOOK OF RECORDS THE BIGGEST WATER PISTOL FIGHT IN HISTORY WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT - APPROX 2.30pm Saturday 8th March 2008  THIS WILL BE A HUGE FAMILY EVENT - ALL WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE Help us make Hisotry !!!! Eamil: secretary@upperhuntershow.com.au Web:  www.upperhuntershow.com.au  Friday 14th March 2008 Aberdeen Cup & Aberdeen Slipper TAB Horse Racing Muswellbrook Race Club Skellatar Park Race Track, Racecourse Road Muswellbrook  Bar - Food - Refreshments - Glorious Garden Atmosphere Phone: 65 411 699  Email: reception@mbrookraceclub.com.au Sunday 16th March 2008 Aberdeen Monthly Markets 8.00am - 1.00pm  The Rose Garden, Cnr Segenhoe St & New England Highway   Contact: Jayde  Ph: (02) 65 43 8457 Cost Per Site $10.00 New Stall Holders WELCOME Saturday 29th March 2008 MUSWELLBROOK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY BUSINESS AWARDS   GALA AWARDS PRESENTATION EVENING Black Tie Dinner - Presentation - Dance - Entertainment Muswellbrook RSL Club, Bridge Street Muswellbrook 6.30pm for 7.00pm GUEST SPEAKER - Patrice Newell CONTACT: De-anne Douglas Phone: 65 411 434; 0419 684 519 www.muswellbrook.org.au/chamber Saturday 29th March 2008 BYLONG MOUSE RACES & UTE SHOW 20 Years of World Class Mouse Racing A great Family Day BBQ - Bar - Entertainment - Kids Tent - Mechanical Bull Gates open 9.30am  Entry: $3.00  Kids under 12 FREE !!! Ph: 63 79 8274 or  63 79 8252 www.bylongmouseraces.com.au 29th March - 10th April 2008 GREAT ESCAPADE JOURNEY A Unique Cycle Odesy from the Blue Mountains to The Hunter Valley www.greatescapade.com.au 29th March - 18th May 2008 ART EXHIBITION - Muswellbrook Regional Art Centre Official Opening - 6.00pm Friday 28th March 2008 * James Clifford - Retrospective * The Nude by Owen O'Meara & Roger Skinner *Figuratively Speaking - selected nudes from the Max Watters Collection Muswellbrook Regional Art Centre Corner Bridge & Market Sts Muswellbrook Phone: 65 49 3880  Fax: 65 49 3886 Email: artscentre@muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au Web: www.muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au
April 2008 Thursday 3rd April 2008 Muswellbrook Cup CALCUTTA Night Muswellbrook Workers Club Sydney  Muswellbrook VIP Packages - Dinner Packages Hors D'Ouvres 6.30pm; Dinner 7.00pm; CALUTTA - 8.00pm with Gary Harley and Greg Ryan (Jockey of the Year NO cost to attend/participate in the Calcutta Phone: 65 43 2011 Email: foyer@mdwc.net.au http://www.muswellbrook.org.au/raceclub.htm CONFUSED ????  How do you think the Horses feel !!!!      The GOOD NEWS is.... 2007 MUSWELLBROOK CUP TAB MEETING  is ON      Friday 4th April 2008 WHY....Because we couldn't have at the normal time (Melbourne Cup Day)             as a reult of the outbreak of Equine Influenza            WE'RE BACK ON THE TRACK  http://www.muswellbrook.org.au/raceclub.htm Muswellbrook Race Club - Skellatar Park - Racecourse Road - Muswellbrook     Ph: 65 411 699    Fax: 65 43 4553    Email: secretary@mbrookraceclub.com.au         Web:www.racenet.com.au/muswellbrook TAB Meeting; Great entertainment; Excellent Food and Refreshments Calcutta - Muswellbrook Workers Club - Thursday 3rd April 2008 Make a weekend of it....Calcutta; Muswellbrook Cup; Great Golf at Muswellbrook Golf Club; Take a trip around the Upper Hunter Wine Trail; Call into Pukara Estate(The Olive People); Taste some really GOOD Cheese at Hunter Belle Cheese; Do A Thoroughbred Stud Tour; Big Fish at Lake Glenbawn; visit the magnificent collection at Muswellbrook Regional Art Centre (Singleton Gold Cup @ Muswellbrook Race Club - Sunday 13th April 2008) More to follow....For a FREE information Package contact Muswellbrook Visitor Centre Ph: 65 414 050; Fax: 65 414 051; Email: visitorcentre@muswellbrook.org.au; Web:  http://www.muswellbrook.org.au/raceclub.htm 4th April 2008 Welcome to Glorious UPPER HUNTER COUNTRY On your GREAT ESCAPADE CYCLE RIDE (Day 7 - Mudgee to Cassilis) Overnight at Cassilis...Home of The Golden Fleece www.golden-highway.com.au Your campsite is in heart of early Australian Pastroal History .....On  the Inland Adventure Trail www.greatescapade.com.au Email: greatescapade@bv.com.au 5th April GREAT ESCAPADE CYCLE RIDE (Day 8  Cassilis to Scone) Over night at Scone - Contact Scone Visitor Centre  Ph: (02) 65 45 1526                                www.greatescapade.com.au                              Email: greatescapade@bv.com.au 6th April GREAT ESCAPADE CYCLE RIDE (Day 9 Scone to Denman) Over Night at Denman  Centre of the Upper Hunter Wine Region - Bordered by the magnificent Wollemi National Park and Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area - Home to Australia's biggest Thoroughbred Studs Check  www.greatescapade.com.au for updated events happening in and around Denman on your stopover on 6th April  For assisttance: Denman Visitor Centre Ph:(02) 65 47 2799 Visitor Centre; Internet Cafe; Photo Lab; Library  www.visitdenman.com.au 7th April 2008 GREAT ESCAPADE CYCLE RIDE (Day 10 Denman to Singleton) OVER NIGHT AT SINGLETON (Day 11 - REST DAY at SINGLETON) Contact Singleton Visitor Centre Ph: 65 71 5888 www.greatescapade.com.au Email: greatescapade@bv.com.au Thursday 10th April 2008 National Trust Festioval - Denman St Matthias Church Hall - 10.30am - Guest Speaker Dr. George Gibbans Inspection of the Old Merton cemetery Lunch available  Contact Penelope Ph: 65 47 4589  7th - 11th April    Upper Hunter Veterans Week of Golf Muswellbrook Golf Course, Bell Street  Muswellbrook  NSW Registration: Closing Date 10th March 2008; NO reimbursements after 3 weeks prior to event Enquiries: President:                  George T Smith Phone: 65 43 7648                  Tournament Director: Graham Guest   Phone: 65 43 3725                  Email: gwguest@hunterlink.net.au                  Muswellbrook Golf Club: Ph 65 43 1767   Fax: 65 41 2938                         Web: www.muswellbrook.org.au/vetsgolf Friday 11th April 2008 Muswellbrook & Upper Hunter Eisteddfod No entries will be taken via EMAIL (See also EVENTS in May - June - July - September - October) VOCAL SECTION (Closing Date: 3rd March 2008) Venue: Muswellbrook South Public School 57 Maitland Street Muswellbrook Convenor: Rachel-Ann Wilcher  8 Isobella St Muswellbrook Phone: 65 43 2667 www.muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au Saturday 12th April 2008 National Trust Festival - Denman St Matthias Church 2.30pm Cost: $15.00 includes afternoon tea FRIENDS IN CONCERT: Young soloists from Newcastle Plus Piano and Cello Contact: Bridgett Ph: 65 47 2836 Sunday 13th April 2008 MONTHLY MARKETS at MUSWELLBROOK 8.00am - 1.00pm Muswellbrook Showground Maitland Street (New England Highway) Muswellbrook Contact: Ph (02) 65 43 1141 Sunday 13th April 2008 SINGLETON GOLD CUP HORSE RACING $25,000 Prize Money Cup Race TAB Meeting Muswellbrook Race Club  Bar - Food - SPACIOUS LANDSCAPED GARDENS Entertainment for Mum & Dad, the Kids and All The Family Skellatar Park race Track, Racecourse Road Muswellbrook Phone: 65 411 699  Email: reception@mbrookraceclub.com.au Sunday 13th April - at 2.00pm ORCHESTRA IN THE CHAPEL Sisters of Mercy Chapel, 30 Queen St Singelton (Home of The Famous "SACRED SPACES") The Occasional Performing Symphonia "TOPS" from Sydney Conducted by Mal Hewitt Tickets (includes afternoon tea): $20.00 Adults; $15.00 Concession; $2.00 School Children Information and Reservations: Phone Sr Monica Sinclair 65 72 2398 Email: consing@hunterlink.net.au  Web: www.sacredspaces.com.au Saturday 19th April SANDY HOLLOW(Westpac Helicopter)HORSE RIDE Starts from "Ellamara's Collection" 2ks west of Sandy Hollow on Golden Highway Breakast from 6.00am  Muster 7.00am  Ride gets underway approx 8.00am aPPROX 30 Ks of Ride through magnificent Rural Landscape Cost: $10.00 per person or $30.00 per family Camping available at "Ellamara's Colection" (Ph: 65 47 4589) NO STALLIONS ALLOWED *  Bar open at 3.00pm *Charity Auction 4.00pm * BBG & Tucker available Kids Rides * Band till LATE !!! www.sandyhollowhorseride.com.au Phone: Mark on (02) 65 47 6118 Saturday 19th April BAERAMI BUSH DANCE & CAMPOUT Cost: Pre-booked $15.00; $20 at Door; Children FREE Baerami Hall, Bylong Valley Way via Sandy Hollow Contact: Martin and Jan  PO Box 261 Singleton 2330 Phone: 65 711 208  Email: info@calli.com.au Web: www.calli.com.au Sunday 20th April 2008 ABERDEEN MONTHLY MARKETS 8.00AM - 1.00PM At the ROSE GARDENS Cnr Segenhoe St and new England Highway Contact: Jayde  Ph: (02) 65 43 8457 Cost Per Site: $10.00  New Stall Holders WELCOME  Sunday (Morning) 20th April 2008 Broke Community Markets McNamara Park, Broke Contact: Elizabeth Johnstone 0429 198 871 Email: info@brokefordwich.com.au www.brokefordwich.com.au Thursday 24th April 2008 CRYSANTHEMUM SHOW and AUTUMN FLOWER SHOW Uniting Church Hall Bridge Street Muswellbrook 10.00am - 5.00pm FREE ENTRY - EVERYONE WELCOME Morning Tea and Light Lunch Available (small charge) Includes SPECIAL  section for NEW & LOCAL Growers Contact Fred: Phone  65 43 1296
May 2008 Friday 2nd May, Saturday 3rd May & Sunday 4th May 2008 KING OF THE RANGES STOCKMANS CHALLENGE MURRURUNDI Come to Murrurundi to see Australian's TOP STOCKMAN compete in Stock Handling; Whip Cracking; Cross Country; Bareback Obstacle Course; Shoeing and Packhorse Events using the same horse in all events The best will compete in a final with a Brumby Catch and Stock Saddle Buckjump ALL HORSES MUST HAVE PROOF OF EI IMMUNISATION or PROOF OF IMMUNITY * DPI RESTRICTIONS APPLY  Join in MURRURUNDI'S BUSH FESTIVAL run in conjunction with the King Of the Ranges Stockman's Callenge.    There is Team Penning; Maiden Campdraft; Entertainment; Food; Market & Stalls; Bush Poet's Breakfast; Light Horse Display; Dog Trials; Bush Dance and lots of other events and entertainment - something for everyone Adults $10/Day/Person; 12 - 17 & Concession:$7/Day/Person Children under 12: FREE ! FREE ! FREE ! Murrurundi Visitor Centre Phone/Fax 6546 6446 www.kingoftheranges.com.au Friday 2nd May 2008 BUSH POETS EVENING @ DENMAN Denman Memorial Hall   Ogilvie St  Denman Entertainment, Slices, Tea, Coffee Table Bookings & Ticket Sales: Friday 28th March  10.30am at Denman News Office TICKETS $25.00 PER HEAD BYO Drinks and Nibbles Proceeds to: Denman Childrens Centre  May  2008 Performances THEATRE & LAUGHTER Muswellbrook Amateur Theatrical Societyy       RUN FOR YOUR WIFE (A farce by Ray Cooney) Evening Sessions 7.30pm 8th 10th 14th 16th & 17th May 2008 Afternoon 1.00pm  11th May Muswellbrook Workers Club - Sydney St Muswellbrook Tickets $15.00 Per Person Available: Inspirational Imaging 100 Bridge St Muswellbrook Phone: Katrina for bookings on 65 43 4662 Come and find out how London Taxi Driver copes with the city traffic But more importanlty - with  TWO WIVES   17th/18th May 2008 JUNIOR RUGBY UNION - COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS Highbrook Park  Ironbark Road Muswellbrook Games start 8.30am Saturday - Non Stop Rugby Action at its best !!!  Times for Sunday to be confirmed Under 12s  Under 13s  Under 18s From all throughtout Country NSW Illawarra - Hunter - Central Coast - Mid North Coast Far North Coast - Central West - Central North 2nd - 25th May 2008  SCONE & UPPER HUNTER HORSE FESTIVAL Scone and District - In Town and In The Bush - A Host of Horse Events for Everyone Black Tie Ball; King Of The Ranges Challenge; Festival Parade; Rodeo; School Hosre Sports: Yarns Night and Bush Poetry; Dressage Competition; Scone Jump Club;B&S Ball; Picnic By The Lake; Scone Yearling Sales; Race Calcutta; Scone Cup Race Meeting www.sconehorsefestival.com Scone Visitor Information Centre Phone: 65 45 1526 Fax: 65 45 3089 3rd May 2008 (Saturday)  UPPER HUNTER WINE & FOOD AFFAIR  Great Food * Fine Wines * Entertainment for Everyone * Kids Things * Loads of Music  In Downtown Denman Welcome to Denman and the best  Wine & Food celebration in the Hunter 11.00am - 4.00pm  Ogilvie Street Denman Phone: 0417 439 776  Web: www.visitdenman.com.au             *** CHANGE OF DATE ** CHANGE OF DATE *** THIS EVENT IS TO BE MOVED TO A NEW DATE IN AUGUST 2008                   St Heliers Heavy Horse Heritage Field Days NOW ON 30th & 31st August 2008                                        St Heliers Correctional Centre                                        McCullys Gap Road, Muswellbrook           Presented by Sub Committee of the Australian Draught Horse Stud Book                                          Starts around 9.30am each Day Entry Fee: $5.00 for ASdults; $2.00 Children Food and Refreshments Available; See how they did it in Granddad's Day Wonderful Big Horses Strutting their stuff - showing us how they helped build our Nation PLUS a host of activities and things to see - Equine Books, Leatherwork, Woodturning Supported by Muswellbrook Lions Club Phone:  President  02 65  56 9202              Secretary  02 65  45 2135              Treasurer  02 45  71 1743   www.muswellbrook.org.au/horse Sunday 11th may 2008 MONTHLY MARKETS at MUSWELLBROOK 8.00am - 1.00pm MUSWELLBOROK SHOWGROUND  Maitland Street (New England Highway) Muswellbrook Contact: Phone (02) 65 43 1141 Saturday 17th - Sunday 18th May 2008 RELAY FOR LIFE @ MUSWELLBROOK Cancer Council Of NSW Community "Walk-a-Thon" 2.00pm Saturday - Right Through the Night - 10.00am Sunday Muswellbrook Showground, Maitland Street (New England Highway) Be a part of the fun - Join a Team - Camp Out - Take the Challange This is the best place in town to pick up the local GOSSIP... ....You've just gotta be there !!! Bring Your Friends - Bring Your Family OUR 2008 GOAL is $85,000 - Only $84,975 still to get This is a HUGE Community Event  Contact: Lisa Crocker  Ph: 49 61 0988 Email: lisacr@mswcc.org.au Web: www.relay.cancercouncil.com.au/relay.html?relay_id=216 17th May 2008 GUIDED BUSHWALK & SPOTLIGHTING Mt Royal National Park Cost: $10.00 Per Person; Children FREE Bookings ARE Essential Guided afternoon walk 3.00pm; Spotlight Walk 6.00pm Approx 2 hours duration each walk Accommodationavailable at Callicoma Hills Eco-Cabins (Bookings essential) Hosted by: Callicoma Hill Eco-Cabins Contact: Martin and Jan @ Callicoma Hill Eco-Cabins PO Box 261 Singleton NSW 2330 Phone: 65 711 208  Email: info@calli.com.au   Web: www.calli.com.au Sunday 18th May 2008 ABERDEEN MONTHLY MARKETS 0AM - 1.00PM At The ROSE GARDENS Cnr Segenhoe Street & New England Highway  Aberdeen Contact: Jayde  Ph: (02) 65 43 8457 Cost of site: $10.00  New Stall Holders WELCOME  2008) Venue: Muswellbrook South Public School 57 Maitland Street Muswellbrook Convenor: Vicki French, "Gelston" Muswellbrook Phone: 02 65 41 1433 Email: gelston@maxnet.net.au www.muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au Saturday 24th May 2008 GIANT (INAUGURAL) CHARITY AUCTION Hosted by Muswellbrook Lions Club Starts 10.00am 24th May 2008 Muswellbrook Showground Maitland Street (New England Highway)  Muswellbrook Contact: Rod  Mobile: 0419 99 35 95 Items for Sales on Commission or Donation Lions will pick up Auction Items - within reasonable limits 24th May - 29th June 2008 ART EXHIBITION - Muswellbrook Regional Art Centre Official Opening: 6.00pm Friday 23rd may 2008 * BLOODLINES - Art & the Horse A traveling exhibition from Hawksbury Regional Gallery * Teresa Byrne - A Survey * Miniatures XII * 50yrs of the Muswellbrook Local & Family History Society Muswellbrook Regional Art Centre  Cnr Bridge & Market Sts Muswellbrook Phone: 65 49 3880  Fax: 65 49 3886 Email: artscentre@muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au Web: www.muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au Friday 30th May - Sunday 1st June 2008 Muswellbrook & Upper Hunter Eisteddfod No entries will be taken via EMAIL (See also Events - April - June - Juny - September - October) PIANO SECTION (Closing Date: 4th April 2008) Venue: Muswellbrook South Public School 57 Maitland Street Muswellbrook Convenor: Denise Collins 8 Towarri St Muswellbrook Phone: 02 65 41 1065  www.muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au 31st May  JUNKET and JAZZ at JAMES ESTATE Great Wine - Fine Food - Exciting Jazz - Glorious Scenery Welcome to James Estate Winery at Baerami in the magnificent Goulburn River Valley Join us for a relaxing 3-course lunch (wine included) with music by the famous Allan Ward Jazz band from Newcastle - plus a heap of  other entertainment. Starts around 11.30am Bookings are ESSENTIAL  Contact: Phone: 65 65 47 5168 Fax: 65 47 5164 Email: porr@winenational.com.au James Estate Wines 951 Bylong Valley Way Baerami  NSW  2333 www.jamesestatewines.com.au
June 2008 2nd - 6th June 2008 Muswellbrook & Upper Hunter Eisteddfod No entries will taken via EMAIL (See also Events in April - May - July - September - October) SPEECH, DRAMA & PUBLIC SPEAKING SECTION (Closing Date: 11th April 2008) Venue: Muswellbrook Public School Newman Street Muswellbrook Convenor: Graham Turvey 17 Cabernet St Muswellbrook Phone: 02 65 43 3401 Email: gbturvey@aapt.net.au www.muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au 6th & 7th June 2008 (June Long Weekend) MERRIWA FESTIVAL OF THE FLEECES 2008 Event will include Running of the Sheep, Laser Tag, Obsticle course and Fun run, Festival Parade, Pie Eating Competition, Shearing Demonstrations, Cooee Calling, Damper Cooking, Blade Shearing, Billy Cart Derby, Horse Shoe Demonstration, Pooka the Clown, Business Window Displays, Scarecrow Competition, Whip Cracking, Tin Art Work Display. Art Competition for all to enter with prizes for, Traditional Painting, Water Colour Painting, Miniature Painting, Print Making Section, Drawing, Local Prize, Photography - Colour (Open),Photography - Black & White (Open) and Novice. Plus a whole lot more to keep the family entertained Held June long weekend with the main events occuring on Saturday through the main street of Merriwa. Contact Merriwa Visitor Information Centre Email:merriwavic@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au Phone: (02) 65 48 2607 Sunday June 8th 2008 MONTHLY MARKETS at MUSWELLBROOK 8.00am - 1.00pm Muswellbrook Showground Maitland Street (New England Highway) Muswellbrook Contact: Phone  (02) 43 1141 Sunday 15th June 2008 GARDEN PARTY Celebrating our 50th Anniverary 10.30am - 3.00pm GARDEN PARTY 50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRABTION Muswellbrook Local & Family History Society Cellebrating our 50th Year All Welcome to our Garden Party in the grounds of SKELLATAR HOUSE Fitzgerald Avenue Muswellbrook BBQ - Refreshments - Stalls - Band - Croquet Display Sunday (Morning) 15th June 2008 Broke Community Markets McNamara Park Broke Contact: Elizabeth Johnstone Ph: 0429 198 871 Email: info@brokefordwich.com.au www.brokefordwich.com.au 17th - 19th June 2008 Muswellbrook & Upper Hunter Eisteddfod (No entries will be taken via EMAIL) School Choirs & School Bands Section (Closing Date: 11th April) Venue: Muswellborok High Scholl Multi-Purpose Centre Clendenning Street Muswellbrook Convenors: Suzie Troon & Alison Murphy Phone: 02 65 41 2094; Fax: 02 65 41 3094 Email: suzietroon@bigpond.com www.muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au
July 2008 Thursday 3rd July 2008 BURN'S SUPPER Celebrating Scottish Heritage In The Upper Hunter Phillippes Brasserie  155 Bridge Street Muswellbrook www.aberdeenhighlandgames.com Contact: Phone 65 45 8141  Email: charles_cooke@esat.net.au Friday 4th July 2008  CAILIDH AT SEGENHOE INN LUXURY B&B 6.30pm Segenhoe Inn B&B New England Highway, Aberdeen NSW Piper In House 5 Course ALL SCOTTISH Dinner A Great Night: Competitions - Prizes - Entertainment - Scottish Fare Celebrating Scottish heritage in Aberdeen  (Aberdeen Highland Games Weekend) Your Hostess: Cherie Donavan Phone: (02) 65 43 7383  Fax: (02) 65 43 8482 Email: cherie@segenhoeinn.com Web: www.segenhoeinn.com   Saturday 5th July 2008 ABERDEEN HIGHLAND GAMES Celebrating Scottish Heritage In The Upper Hunter Starts with the Street Parade 9.00am New England Highway Aberdeen Wonderful events all day www.aberdeenhighlandgames.com Contact: Aberdeen Information Centre PO Box 114 Aberdeen 2336 (Rose Gardends Community Hall) Phone: 65 43 8457  Mobile: 0418 973 680 Email: aberdeeninfocentre@bigpond.com Saturday 5th July 2008 Aberdeen Highland Game Market Morning and Breakfast 8.00am  at the Rose Gardens Cnr Segenhoe St and New England Highway Aberdeen Contact: Jayde   Ph: (02) 65 43 8457 Cost of Site $10.00  New Stall Holders WELCOME !!! Sunday 6th July 2008 KIRKIN OF THE TARTAN Service starts 10.00am At Aberdeen www.aberdeenhighlandsgames.com  6th July - 17th August 2008 ART EXHIBITION - Muswellbrook Regional Art Centre * Max Watters ART GROUPS Show *NAIDOC Week Local Aboriginal Group Muswellbrook Regional Art Centre  Cnr Bridge & Market Sts Muswellbrook Phone: 65 49 3880 Fax: 65 49 3886 Email: artscentre@muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au Web:wwwmuswellbrook.nsw.gov.au Sunday 13th July  2008 MONTHLY MARKETS at MUSWELLBROOK 8.00am - 1.00pm Muswellbrook Showground Maitland Street (New England Highway) Muswellbrook Phone: (02) 65 43 1141 14th - 18th July 2008 Muswellbrook & Upper Hunter Eisteddfod (No entries will be taken via EMAIL) DANCE SECTION (Closing Date: 2nd May) Venue: Muswellbrook High School Multi-Purpose Centre Clendenning Street Muswellbrook Convenor: Suzie Troon Phone: 02 65 41 2094 Email: suzietroon@bigpond.com www.muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au 15th - 20th July 2008 World Youth Day - Sydney NSW Australia Closing Mass - 20th July 2008 Celebrated by His Holiness Pope Benadict XVI                  www.wyd2008.org Visit Glorious Upper Hunter Country....Real Australia            Muswellbrook - Scone - Singleton             Just a 3-hour drive from Sydney  Ask us for a FREE Upper Hunter Country Information Package                  upperhuntercountry@muswellbrook.org.au Sunday 20th July 2008 ABERDEEN MONTHLY MARKETS 8.00am - 1.00pm at The ROSE GARDENS Cnr Segenhoe St and New England Highway Aberdeen Contact: Jayde  Ph: (02) 65 43 8457 Cost of Site: $10.00   New Stall Holders WELCOME !!!
August 2008 Sunday 10th August 2008 MONTHLY MARKETS at MUSWELLBROOK 8.00am - 1.00pm Muswellbrook Showground Maitland Street (New England Highway) Muswellbrook Phone: (02) 65 43 1141   15th -16th - 17th August 2008 SENIORS TENNIS TORNAMENT Muswellbrook Park Tennis Club Seniors Tournament Park Tennis Club & Olympic Park Tennis Club Wilkinson Avenue Muswellbrook Contact: Val Phone: (02) 65 43 4364 ALL SENIOR TENNIS PLAYERS WELCOME Visit the Muswellbrook HEATED INDOOR Swinning Pool Right Across the Street from the Seniors Tennis    Sunday 17th August 2008 - at 2.00pm Music by the Firseside: Mozart Plus plays the music of Vienna  Sisters of Mercy Convent 30 Queen Street Singleton (Home of the Famous "SACRED SPACES") Mozart and other music from Vienna for Violin, Viola and Double Bass Tickets (Includes afternoon tea): Adults $20.00; Concession $15.00 School Cildren $2.00 Information and Reservations: Contact Sr Monica Sinclair Ph: 65 72 2398 Email: consing@hunterlink.net.au   Web: www.sacredspaces.com.au Sunday 17th August 2008 ABERDEEN MONTHLY MARKETS 8.00am - 1.00pm at The ROSE GARDENS Cnr Segenhoe St and New England Highway  Aberdeen Contact: Jayde   Ph: (02) 65 43 8457 Cost of Site: $10.00  New Stall Holders WELCOME !!!! Sunday(Morning) 17th August 2008 Broke Community Markets McNamara Park  Broke Contact: Elizabeth Johnstone Ph: 0429 198 871 Email: info@brokefordwich.com.au www.brokefordwich.com.au 23rd August - 5th October 2008 ART EXHIBITION - Muswellbrook Regional Art Centre Official Opening: 6.00pm Friday 11th October 2008 * 50 Years of the Muswellbrook Art Collection 1958 - 2008 Curated by Katrina Rumley Muswellbrook Regional Art Centre Cnr Bridge & Market Sts Muswellbrook  Phone: 65 49 3880  Fax: 65 49 3886 Email: artscentre@muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au Web: www.muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au Saturday & Sunday 30th & 31st ST HELIERS HEAVY HORSE HERITAGE FIELD DAYS (Moved from May) St Heliers Correctional Centre  McCullys gap Road Muswellbrook Starts around 9.00am each day See how they did it in Granddad's Day Magnificent Grand Horses Strutting Their Stuff They helped us build our Nation Entry Fee: $5.00 Adults; $2.00 Children Ph: (President) 02 65 56 9202; (Secretary) 02 65 45 2135; (Treasurer) 02 45 71 1743 www.muswellbrook.org.au/horse 31st August 2008 MT ROYAL MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDE Start at Callicom Hill Eco-cabins 529 Mt Royal Road Carrowbrook (North of Singleton) Challenging 30Km loop mountain bike ride through world heritage forests in the Mt Royal National Park (public gravel roads) Or Shorter easier forest route  * No support vehicles please !!! Unsuitable for younger children COST: Adults Free;  Children N/A Accommodation available at Callicoma Hill Eco-cabins - Bookings appreciated Contact: Martin and Jan @ Callicoma Hills Eco-cabins Phone: 65 711 208  Email: info@calli.com.au Web: www.calli.com.au
September 2008  Saturday 6th September 2008 DENMAN CHARITY HORSE RIDE Denman in Glorious Upper Hunter Country Supporting the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Appeal Denman Pony Club Grounds Camping sites available at the Pony Club Grounds Breakast 7.00am - Lunch early to mid-afternoon - BBQ evening meal Great Family Fun Parade through downtown Denman approx. 8.00am Ride takes about 5 hours  NO  STALLIONS ** HORSE DRAWN VEHICLES WELCOME IN PARADE ** Evening Entertainment - Music - Auction - Kids Things Contact: Rhonda - Phone 65 47 2212 Email: rhonda.baker@bigpond.com *********** Saturday 6th September 2008 Mini Garden Expo Hosted by Muswellbrook & District Garden Club Ellamara's Collection  Golden Highway (2 ks west) Sandy Hollow Saturday 7th September 2008 Starts at 9.00am St John's Presbyterian Chuch Fair St John's Church Grounds - Hill Street Muswellbrook Something for everyone - a Great Start to Spring Phone: 65 411 721 Sunday 14th September 2008 MONTHLY MARKETS at MUSWELLBROOK 8.00am - 1.00pm Muswellbrook Showground Maitland Street (New England Highway) Muswellbrook Phone: (02) 65 43 1141 Sunday 14th Spetember 2008 (2.00pm) HIGHLIGHTS CONCERT Muswellbrook & Upper Hunter Eisteddfod Venue: To be confirmed Sunday 21st September 2008 ABERDEEN MONTHLY MARKETS 8.00am - 1.00pm at the ROSE GARDENS Cnr Segenhoe St and New England Highway  Aberdeen Contact: Jayde   Ph: (02) 65 43 8457 Cost of Site $10.00  New Stall Holder WELCOME !!! Sunday 28th September 2008 - at 2.00pm CHOIR IN THE CHAPEL (Home of the Famous "SACRED SPACES") Sisters of Mercy Convent 30 Queen Street Singleton University of Newcastle Chamber Choir directed by Philip Matthias (Winners 2006 ABC FM Choral Competition) Tickets (Includes afternoon tea): $20.00 Adults; $15.00 Concessions $2.00 School Children  Contact Sr Monica Sinclair Ph: 65 72 2398 Email: consing@hunterlink.net.au   Web: www.sacredspaces.com.au
October 2008 Monday 6th October 2008 Muswellbrook & Upper Hunter Eisteddfod PIPE ORGAN Section (Closing date: 7th September) Venue: St Alban's Anglican Church, Brook St Muswellbrook Phone: 02 65 43 3401 11th & 12th October 2008 Sculpute Workshop Weekend Hosted by Muswellbrook Arts Council Ellamara's Collection  Golden Highway (1 km west) Sandy Hollow Contact  Penelope Ph: 65 47 4589   Sunday 12th October 2008 MONTHLY MARKETS at MUSWELLBROOK 8.00am - 1.00pm Muswellbrook Showground Maitland Street (New England Highway) Muswellbrook Phone: (02) 65 43 1141 12th October - 23rd November 2008 ART EXHIBITION - Muswellbrook Regional Art Centre * 2008 Muswellbrook Photographic Award * 2008 Muswellbrook Local Art & Ceramic Award Muswelblrook Regional Art Centre Cnr Bridge & Market Sts Muswellbrook Phone: 65 49 3880  Fax: 65 49 3886 Email: artscentre@muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au Web: www.muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au Sunday 19th October 2008 ABERDEEN MONTHLY MARKETS 8.00am - 1.00pm at the ROSE GARDENS Cnr Segenhoe St and New England Highway  Aberdeen Contact:  Jayde   PH:  (02)  65 43 8457 Cost of Site: $10.00    New Stall Holders  WELCOME !!! Sunday (Morning) 19th October 2008 Broke Community Markets McNamara Park  Broke Contact: Elizabeth Johnestone  Ph: 0429 198 871 Email: info@brokefordwich.com.au www.brokefordwich.com.au 26th October 2008 CALLICOM HILL ECO-Home TOUR Callicom Hill Eco-Cabin  529 Mt Royal Rd Carrowbrook (North of Singleton) Tours Start: 10.30am and 2.00pm (Approx 2 hours duration each tour) Guided tour of Environmentally responsible buildings, including solar energy, mud bricks; artificial wetlands; and energy efficient design Optional Tour of neighbouring Imago Forest biodynamic mandala and solar powered yurt COST: $10.00 per person - Bookings essential Not suitable for children Contact: Martin and Jan @ Callicoma Hill Eco-cabin Phone: 65 711 208   Email: info@calli.com.au Web: www.calli.com.au
November 2008 1st & 2nd November 2008 Sculpture Workshop Weekend Hosted by Muswellbrook Arts Council Ellamara' Collection  Golden Highway (1 km west) Sandy Hollow Co