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
March 2010
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Webers Circus
Featuring Wheel of Death, Trapeze, Miniaure Horses, dogs and clowns plus exciting circus acts and Salsa dancing. Fun for all ages.
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March 4th - 7th |
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Muswellbrook Showgrounds
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4th - 7.30pm, 5th - 7.30pm, 6th - 4pm and 7.30pm, 7th - 11am only
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| Tickets: |
Ringside: Adult $30, Child $22
A Reserve: Adult $26, Child $18
B Reserve: Adult $22, Child $14 |
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Phone Bookings: 0448 247 287. Cash Sales at site box office.Book online www.weberscircus.com
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Muswellbrook Polocrosse Green Horse Carnival
Carnival for horses that have never played or only played a little bit.
Carnival for inexperienced players who can play on experienced horses.
Under 12 and under 16 players are also playing.
NSW Nationals teams may also be training on the ground over the weekend.
Anyone wishing to come and watch is most welcome.
Bar and Canteen facilities both days with a meal on Saturday night on the grounds.
Please contact Colin or Louise if you are wishing to participate as you will have to insurance before competing
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March 6th and 7th 2010 |
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Muswellbrook Club Grounds, Wybong Road Muswellbrook
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8.30 am till about 4 pm Saturday, 8.30 am till about 2 pm Sunday
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| Tickets: |
Free Entry |
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Colin or Louise Parkinson 6543 1492 email: rosebrk@bigpond.net.au
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Aberdeen Cup
Calcutta Tickets $1 each Drawn 18th March, 8pm Commercial Hotel Aberdeen.
BBQ Available after the Auction.
Race Day - 19th March. Great Facilities, family friendly, spacious grounds.
Food and beverages. Group packages available.
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Friday 19th March |
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Muswellbrook Race Club, Skellatar Park, Muswellbrook
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| Contact: |
Phone: 6541 1699 Email: gm@mbrookraceclub.com.au
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April 2010
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Sandy Hollow (Westpac Helicopter) Horse Ride
Starts 2kms west of Sandy Hollow on Golden Highway
Breakast from 6.00am Muster 7.00am Ride gets underway approx 8.00am
Approx 30kms of Ride through magnificent Rural Landscape
Bar open at 3.00pm *Charity Auction 4.00pm * BBQ & Tucker available
Kids Rides * Band till LATE !!!.
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Saturday 10th April 2010 |
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Starts 2kms west of Sandy Hollow on Golden Highway |
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Breakast from 6.00am Muster 7.00am Ride gets underway approx 8.00am |
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Camping: $10 per truck/float to be paid on registration
Ride: $15 per person or $35 per family. (incl. morning tea) |
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Mark on (02) 6547 6118 www.sandyhollowhorseride.com.au |
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Quilt Extravaganza and Market Day
Morning Tea & Lunch Available • Entry into displays $2.00
Market stall sites are still available.
If you would like to loan a quilt for the display please ring 6543 8457 for more information.
If you live in the Sandy Hollow, Denman or Muswellbrook area Cowans will be running a bus - Cost is $25.00/person.
Anyone wishing to attend the Market Day & would like to use the bus service please contact the Aberdeen Information Centre on 02 6543 8457.
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Sunday 18th April 2010 |
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Community Hall & Grounds & St Marks Church & Hall, Aberdeen |
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8.30am - 2.30pm |
| Tickets: |
N/A |
| Contact: |
Aberdeen Information Centre, 02 6543 8457 |
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Baerami Bush Dance and Campout
Traditional acoustic music played by ŒWaltzing Jack¹
Dances are explained - beginners welcome. You do not need a partner.
BYO dinner and drinks. Bring a plate of delicious food to share for supper. Bring table decorations Camp overnight.
Easy guided bushwalk in Wollemi National Park or leisurely Sunday bike ride in Baerami Valley on Sunday morning
For inquiries relating to other nearby accommodation contact Singleton visitor information 6571 5888, Muswellbrook visitor information - 6541 4050, or Scone visitor information 6545 1526
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Weekend 17th and 18th April 2010 |
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Baerami Hall, 1361 Bylong Valley Way, Baerami via Denman and Sandy Hollow, Upper Hunter Valley |
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Arrive after 4 pm, dancing starts 7.30 pm |
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Adult $15.00 (pre-booked) or $20.00 at door, children free, concession $10.00.
Includes camp site, dance, bushwalk. |
| Contact: |
Bookings and info - contact Martin & Jan (02) 6571 1208 or email info@calli.com.au
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Bush Poet Evening
Poetry, music, frivolity and fun. Soup, damper, tea and coffee provided. BYO Drinks and Nibbles.
Compered by well known poet Milton Taylor, joined by Award Winning Graeme Johnson and some surprise performers.
Music and poetry from our own special locals. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL.
All proceeds to 1st Denman Scout Group
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Friday 30th April 2010 |
| Venue: |
Denman Memorial Hall |
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6.00pm for seating and soup, doors close at 6.55pm for performance to commence. |
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Table of 8 $240, or 10 for $300. 16 years and older. Tickets on sale Tuesday 30th March 9am. |
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0427 472 290 |
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May 2010
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Muswellbrook Polocrosse Annual Carnival
Play will be in all grades from A grade to E grade, in mixed and open competition. Under 12 and under 16 players will also be playing.
Bar and canteen facilities available all weekend with a three course meal on Saturday night. Information on polocrosse available on the state website nswpolocrosse.com.au.
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May 1st and 2nd, 2010
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| Venue: |
Muswellbrook Polocrosse Grounds, Wybong Road Muswellbrook
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Saturday 8.30 am till about 4.30 pm, Sunday 8.30 am till about 2 pm
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| Tickets: |
Free Entry |
| Contact: |
Colin or Louise Parkinson 6543 1492 email: rosebrk@bigpond.net.au
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