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Community Events
2009 Monthly Old Time & New Vogue Dances
Proceeds to Ronald McDonald House
Hosted by
Upper Hunter New Vogue & Old Time Dance Group
Aberdeen Bowling Club
Friday 27th February & Friday 22nd May
Muswellbrook Workers Club
Friday 27th March * Saturday 25th April
Friday 26th June * Saturday 25th July * Saturday 22nd August 2009
Friday 25th September * Saturday 24th October * Friday 27th November
New Year's Eve....Thursday 31 December
Dates may changes - please check with Muswellborok Workers Club to confirm dates
Learner Dance evening - 7.30pm Thursday night - Muswellbrook Workers Club
Sydney Street Muswellbrook Ph: 65 43 2011
JANUARY
6th January 2009 - 8th February 2009
Art Exhibition - Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre
Cnr Bridge and William Streets Muswellbrook
* Recent Acquisitions 2006 - 2008
* Sixth Leica/CCP Documentary Photographic Award
Open: 10am - 5pm Tuesday - Friday; 10am - 1pm Saturday; 2pm - 5pm Sundays
Phone: 65 49 3880 Email: artscentre@muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au
Web: www.muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au
Friday 23rd January 2009 - HORSE RACING - TAB Meeing
Jerrys Plains Cup @ Muswellbrook Race Club
Skellatar Park Racecourse Road Muswellbrook
Ph 65 411 699 Email: secretary@mbrookraceclub.com.au
Great Facilities; On-course Bookmakers; Bar and Food Services
Spacious Park-like Grounds
Special Packages for Members, Guests and Visitors
26th January 2009
AUSTRALIA DAY at MUSWELLBROOK
Muswellbrook Indoor Sports Centre
Rutherford Road Muswellbrook
Celebrations Start 7.00am with a
Complimentary Breakfast
Official Ceremony and Awards 9.00am
Contact:
Muswellbrook Shire Council
Phone 65 49 3700
Web: www.muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au
February
22nd February - 29th March 2009
40th Muswellbrook Open Art Prize and Ceramic Award
(Opening: 6.00pm Saturday 21st February 2009)
Muswellbrook Regional Art Centre
Cnr Bridge & Market Sts Muswellbrook NSW 2333
Phone: 65 49 3880 Email: artscentre@muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au
www.muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au
FREE ENTRY
March
Muswellbrook Community Markets
Second Sunday of Every Month
February - March - April - May - June - July - August
September - October - November - December
Sunday 8th March 2009 - Muswellbrook Markets
8.00am - 1.00pm Muswellbrook Show Ground
Maitland St (New England Highway) Muswellbrook
Contact: Brian 65 43 1141
14th March 2009
RAY BOYS BAND 50th ANNIVERSARY
3 Generations of Music Making in the Upper Hunter
Wyong Hall (via Muswellbrook) - Back Home for the Ray Boys 50th Reunion
Family BBQ at 6.00pm (small charge)
DANCING STARTS AT 8.00pm
27th & 28th March 2009
UPPER HUNTER REGIONAL SHOW & EXPO & RODEO
Muswellbrook Showground Maitland Street (New England Highway)
119 years of Country in Muswellbrook
Art * Photography * Handycrafts* Needlework * Cookery * Flowers/Plants * Produce
2 Day Horse Show and Livestock * Fireworks * Side Show Alley * Big Wild Rides
RODEO:
Starts 6.00pm Saturday 28th March 2009
See the Cowgirls and Cowboys and other Stallions, Saddle Broncs and Big Bad Bulls
PO Box 562 Muswellbrook 2333 Ph: 65 412 014 Fax: 65 413 029
Eamil: secretary@upperhuntershow.com.au
Web: www.upperhuntershow.com.au
Friday 13th March 2009 (What A Date....Feeling LUCKY !!!!)
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
Saturday 28th March 2009
BYLONG MOUSE RACES & UTE SHOW - 21st Birthday Party
21 Years of World Class Mouse Racing
A great Family Day
BBQ - Bar - Entertainment - Kids Tent - Mechanical Bull
Gates open 10.00am Entry: $3.00 - Kids under 12 FREE !!!
Phone: 63 79 8252 or 63 79 8246
www.bylongmouseraces.com.au
www.bylongaccommodation.com.au
Saturday 28th/29th March 2009
Baerami Bush Dance and Campout
Baerami Hall Bylong Valley Way Baerami
COST: Pre Booked - $15.00 per person; $20.00 at the Door
Children FREE
Contact: Martin and Jan PO Box 261 Singleton NSW 2330
Phone: 65 711 208 Email: info@calli.com.au
Web: www.calli.com.au
Sunday 29th March 2009
11.00am - 4.00pm
Linga Longa Food & Wine Day
Linga Longa Hotel Gundy Road Gundy
Gourmet Food - Great Hunter Valley Wine - Local Produce
Wines from James Estate; Tyrrells; Pooles Rock;
Tilse Wines and Wright Family Wines
Entertainment for all the family - Jumping Castle for the kids
Live Music Into The Evening
Another Sund'y @ Gundy
Fund Raising for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Appeal
Phone: (02) 65 54 8121
30th MARCH - 3rd APRIL 2009 - Veterans' Week of Golf
Muswellbrook Golf Club 18-hole Course
Bell St Muswellbrook NSW 2333
Bring your swimming togs and visit our HEATED (All year round)
Indoor Pool
Phone: 65 43 1767
Email: muswellbrookgolf@ozemail.com.au
April
3rd - 5th April 2009
18th Annual Muswellbrook & Upper Hunter Eisteddfod
Vocal Section
Muswellbrook Public School Roger Street Muswellbrook
Full details available from the Upper Hunter Conservatorium of Music
Ph: (02) 65 41 4187 Web: www.muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au
(Refer other sections also in May - June - July - September 2009)
4th April 2009
MUSWELLBROOK SHIRE BUSINESS AWARDS
A Celebration of Excellence in Business in Muswellbrook Shire
Hosted by
Muswellbrook Chamber of Commerce & Industry
6.30pm for 7.oopm Muswellbrook RSL Club
Black Tie Gala Dinner
Awards Presentatiopn - Dance - Entertainment - Guest Speaker
Contact: Chamber Secretary Ph: 65 411 285 Mobile: 0429 329 3563
Email: secretary@muswellbrookchamber.com.au
Web: www.muswellbrook.org.au/chamber
4th April - 10th May 2009
ART EXHIBITION -Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre
(Opening: 6.00pm Friday 3rd April 2009)
* Australian War Memorial Icons & Archive: Photography and the World Wars
* Miniatures XIII - Hunter Artists Group Show
*Bruce Webber Military Artefacts Collection
Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre
Crn. Bridge and Market Sts Muswellbrook NSW 2333
Phone: 65 49 3880 Email: artscentre@muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au
www.muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au
Sunday 12th April 2009
MONTHLY MARKETS at MUSWELLBROOK
8.00am - 1.00pm
Muswellbrook Showground
Maitland Street (New England Highway) Muswellbrook
Contact: Ph (02) 65 43 1141
Saturday 18th April 2009
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 18th April 2009
The HOLLY ARVIDSON Sight Fund Trivia Night
7.00pm Saturday 18th April 2009
Supported By The Lions Clubs of Aberdeen, Denman and Muswellbrook
and Muswellbrook Lioness Club
Trivia - Raffle - Auction and Lots More
Tickets available from
Aberdeen - Bartons Newsagency; Denman - P{recious Pieces; Muswellbrook - Garlicks Hardware
Table Bookings: Phone 0407 460 976
Thursday 24th April 2009
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
Saturday 25th April 2009
MERRIWA CUP - HORSE RACING IN MERRIWA
Get the Country Feeling - Merriwa Race Club
Contact: Phone 65 411 699 Email: secretary@mbrookraceclub.com.au
May
Friday 1st May 2009
Bush Poets Evening at Denman
Plus
Soup, Damper, Tea or Coffee
DENMAN MEMORIAL HALL, Ogilvie St Denman
BYO Drinks and Nibbles
BE EARLY.....
Door open 6.00pm - seated for tucker;
Doors close 6.55pm for performances to commence
Award Winning Poets - Greg North, Melanie Hall & Susie Carcary
AND music and poetry from our local talent
Cost: $25.00 per person; table of 8 $200; table of 10 $250 16 year old upwards
Bookings essential - tickets on sale from 24th March
Phone: 9.00am - 5.00pm 0427 472290
Friday 1st May, Saturday 2nd May & Sunday 3rd May 2009
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
Murrurundi Visitor Centre Phone/Fax 6546 6446
www.kingoftheranges.com.au
1st - 17th May 2009
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(1-3 May) * Festival Parade(9th May);
Rodeo(9th May); School Horse Sports * Yarns Night and Bush Poetry * Dressage Competition
Picnic By The Lake * Scone Yearling Sales * Race Calcutta * Scone Cup Race Meeting(15th May)
Check out the comprehensive Events Programme....
www.sconehorsefestival.com
Scone Visitor Information Centre Phone: 65 45 1526 Fax: 65 45 3089
2nd May 2009 (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
3rd May 2009 (Sunday)
Singleton Cup - Horse race at Muswellbrook Race Club
Skellatar Park Race Track Racecourse Road Muswellbrook
Great Day out for all the family - Excellent Facilities - Park like Grounds
TAB Meeting - On Course Bookmakers - Food and Refreshments
Special Packages available; Visitor always welcome
Contact: Phone: 65 411 399 Email: secretary@mbrookraceclub.com.au
Web: www.racenet.com.au/Muswellbrook
Sunday 10th May 2009
MONTHLY MARKETS at MUSWELLBROOK
8.00am - 1.00pm
MUSWELLBOROK SHOWGROUND
Maitland Street (New England Highway) Muswellbrook
Contact: Phone (02) 65 43 1141
16th May - 21st June 2009
Muswellbrook Regional Art Centre
(Opening 6.00pm Friday 15th May 2009)
* Favourite Objects - Upper Hunter Artists Group Show
* Unseen Works from the Muswellbrook Collections
Muswellbrook Regional Art Centre - Bridge St Muswellbrook
Phone 65 49 3880 Email: artscentre@muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au
16th & 17th May 2009
Muswellbrook Polocrosse Carnival
The Australian Horse Game - A Tough Game Played By Touch Riders
Teams from all over New South Wales
Mens - Womens - Juniors - Sub Juniors
Possible....Veterans and Intermediate (To be confirmed)
Over 50 Years of Polocrosse at "Rosebrook" Wybong Road Muswellbrook
Play starts around 8.00am each day - action ALL DAY !!!
NO DOGS ALLOWED !!!!
Full canteen facilities - Visitors Welcome - FREE entry
16th May 2009
GUIDED BUSHWALK & SPOTLIGHTING
Mt Royal National Park
Cost: $10.00 Per Person; Children FREE
Bookings ARE Essential
Guided afternoon walk 3.00pm; Spotlight Walk 6.00pmM a
Approx 2 hours duration each walk
Accommodation available 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
22nd - 24th May 2009
18th Annual Muswellbrook & Upper Hunter Eisteddfod
Instrumental Section
Muswellbrook South Public Scholl Maitland Street Muswellbrook
Full details avaiablbe from Upper Hunter Conservatorium of Music
Phone: (02) 65 41 4187 Web: www.muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au
(Other Sections in May - June - July - September)
29th - 31st May 2009
18th Annual Muswellbrook & Upper Hunter Eisteddfod
Piano Section
Muswellbrook South Public School Maitland St Muswellbrook
Refer details in the above listing
June
1st - 5th June 2009
18th Annual Muswellbrook & Upper Hunter Eisteddfod
Speech - Drama - Public Speaking
Muswellbrook South Public School Maitland Street Muswellbrook
Full details available from Upper Hunter Conservatorium of Music
Phone: (02) 65 414187 Web: www.muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au
(More sections in April - May - June - July - September)
5th & 6th June 2009 (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, Horse Shoe Demonstration, Pooka the Clown, Business Window Displays, Scarecrow Competition, Whip Cracking.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 entertainedHeld 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 14th 2009
MONTHLY MARKETS at MUSWELLBROOK
8.00am - 1.00pm
Muswellbrook Showground
Maitland Street (New England Highway) Muswellbrook
Contact: Phone (02) 43 1141
15th - 17th JUNE 2009
18th Annual Muswellbrook & Upper Hunter Eisteddfod
School Choirs and Bands Section
Muswellbrook High School
Full details available from Upper Hunter Conservatorium of Music
Phone: (02) 65 41 4187 Web: www.muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au
(Other Sections also in April - May - June - July - September)
27th June -9th August 2009
Muswellbrook Regional Art Centre Exhibition (Opening 6.00pm Friday 26th June)
* NSW 2008 Indigenous Art Prize Winners
* Naidoc Week Local Aboriginal Artists Group Show
* Maryanne Mckinnon Kidd
Muswellbrook Regional Art Centre Bridge St Muswellbrook
Phone: 65 49 3880 Email: artscentre@muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au
Web: www.muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au
July
Friday 3rd July 2009
CAILIDH
AT SEGENHOE INN LUXURY B&B
6.30pm
Segenhoe Inn B&B
New England Highway, Aberdeen NSW
Piper In House
SCOTTISH Dinner and Piper; Presentation and Ode the the Haggis
A Great Night: Competitions - Prizes - Entertainment - Scottish Trivia
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 4th July 2009
ABERDEEN HIGHLAND GAMES - 10th Anniversary
2009 Chiefton: Duncan McInyre of Scone
2009 Games.....FEATURING
The Australian Tug-of-War Championships
Celebrating Scottish Heritage In The Upper Hunter
Starts with the Street Parade 9.00am(To be confirmed)
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
Sunday 5th July 2009
KIRKIN OF THE TARTAN
Service starts 10.00am At Aberdeen
www.aberdeenhighlandsgames.com
Sunday 12th July 2009
MONTHLY MARKETS at MUSWELLBROOK
8.00am - 1.00pm
Muswellbrook Showground
Maitland Street (New England Highway) Muswellbrook
Phone: (02) 65 43 1141
13th - 17th July 2009
18th Annual Muswellbrook & Upper Hunter Eisteddfod
Dance Section
Muswellbrook High School
Full details available from Upper Hunter Conservatorium of Music
Phone: (02) 65 41 4187 Web: www.muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au
(Other Section also in April - May - June July - September)
15th & 16th July 2009
9.00am - 2.00pm each day
NETBALL DEVELOPMENT CLINIC - School Holidays
Netta Netball 7-10 year olds
Traditional Netball 11-14 year olds
Karoola Park Muswellbrook
Cost: $45.00 per child for a 2-hour session (Includes Netball and Drink Bottle)
Bookings Essential
Phone Dept of Sport & Recreation 131302
This Clinic is presented by
Muswellbrook Shire Council
In partnership with
NSW Dept. of Sport & Recreation
AUGUST
Sunday 9th August 2009
MONTHLY MARKETS at MUSWELLBROOK
8.00am - 1.00pm
Muswellbrook Showground
Maitland Street (New England Highway) Muswellbrook
Phone: (02) 65 43 1141
13th September 2009
18th Annual Muswellbrook & Upper Hunter Eisteddfod
HIGHLIGHTS CONCERT - THE BEST OF THE BEST
From the 2009 Muswellbrook & Upper Hunter Eisteddfod
Muswellbrook South Public School
Full details available from Upper Hunter Conservatorium of Music
Phone: (02) 65 41 4187 Web: www.muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au
(Other sections also in April - May - June - July)
15th August - 13th September 2009
Muswellbrook Regional Art Centre - Exhibition
(Opening 6.00pm Friday 14th August 2009)
* Jan Vincent Water Colours
* Dorothee Heibel Paintings - The Lovers Series
Muswellbrook Regional Art Centre Bridge St Muswellbrook
Phone: 65 49 3880 Email: artscentre@muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au
14th -15th - 16th August 2009
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
Bring your swimming Togs.....
Visit the Muswellbrook HEATED INDOOR Swinning Pool
Right Across the Street from the Seniors Tennis
Saturday & Sunday 8th & 9th August 2009
ST HELIERS HEAVY HORSE HERITAGE FIELD DAYS
PLUS
SWAP MEET & AUCTION
ALL THINGS HORSE WELCOME - SET UP A STALL AND BE A PART OF IT !!!
For Bookings - Contact our Secretary on (02) 65 45 2135
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
BRING THE KIDS (Big Kids Always Welcome)
CATERING PROVIDED By Muswellbrook Lions Club
Ph: 02 65 45 2135 or 02 45 71 1743
ON-SITE CAMPING FACILITIES AVAILABLE
www.muswellbrook.org.au/horse
September
September 2009 (Date to be confirmed)
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
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19th September - 18th October 2009
Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre - EXHIBITION
(Opening 6.00pm Friday 18th September 2009)
* Andrew Antoniou Drawings
* Self Rising with Muswellbrook & District Camera Club
Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre Bridge St Muswellbrook
Phone: 65 414 050 Email: artscentre@muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au
Web: www.muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au
Saturday 5th September 2009
Mini Garden Expo (9.30am to 4.00pm)
Guest Speakers - Specialist Garden Topics
Refreshments and Food Available; Plant and Stalls of all sorts
Hosted by Muswellbrook & District Garden Club
Contact: Fred 65 43 1296 or Penelope 65 47 4589
Ellamara's Collection, 1831 Golden Highway (2 ks west) Sandy Hollow
(See also OPEN GARDENS 19th/20th September 2009 - listing below)
8th September 2009
GOLF...Black Coal Challenge Cup
Muswellbrook Golf Club, Bell Street Muswellbrook
In aid of the WESTPAC RESCUE HELICOPTER APPEAL
Shotgun Start - 18 Hole 4 Person Ambrose (Modified)
Registration by 8.00am; Marshalling 8.20am
Hit off 9.15 am at designated holes
Contact:
Joe Matthews Ph/Fax 65 43 4427 Mobile: 0409 822 343
Email: aberbrook2@bigpond.com
Moya Ryan : Ph 65 413 966
Sunday 13th September 2009
MONTHLY MARKETS at MUSWELLBROOK
8.00am - 1.00pm
Muswellbrook Showground
Maitland Street (New England Highway) Muswellbrook
Phone: (02) 65 43 1141
Saturday 19th September 2009
VOICES WIND PERCUSSION STRINGS
2009 CONCERT NO3....The Last Night at the Proms
Presented by Upper Hunter Conservatorium of Music
7.00pm Muswellbrook High School Auditorium
Choirs - Soloists - Orchestras - Pomp & Ceremony - Rafter Raising Renditions
Contact:
The Upper Hunter Conservatorium of Music
"The Convent" 8 Soweby Street Muswellbrook 2333
Phone: (02) 65 414 888 Fax: (02) 65 414 999
Email: uhcm@hunterlink.net.au
Web: www.uhcm.com.au
19th & 20th September 2009
OPEN GARDENS - Muswellbrook Aberdeen Denman Sandy Hollow
Presdented by Muswellbrook & District Garden Club
PO Box 624 Muswellbrook NSW 2333 Ph: 65 43 1296
19th September Muswellbrook and Aberdeen
20th September Denman and Sandy Hollow
WATCH THIS SPACE for Garden locations and addresses (Available late August 2009)
20-Sep-08 08:00 AM to 21-Sep-08 06:00 PM - Merriwa Centenary Show
Merriwa Centenary Show at Merriwa Showground - two days of celebration.
Activities include: Rides, Sideshow, Big Dog, Trick Riding,Bull riding, Champion whipcracking, showjumping, horse events, livestock, produce, pavilion attractions, stalls, displays. FUn for the whole family!
Contact Megan Richards on 0417 437 743 or log on to www.merriwashow.com.au
Mining & Energy Expo - 22nd 23rd 24th September 2009
Presented by Reed Exhibitions
Muswellbrook Showground
Maitland St (New England Highway) Muswellbrook
A HUGE Expo of Mining & Energy Plant, Equipment, Techology, Tools
.....You name it, it'll be there
www.miningandenergynsw.com.au
....More to follow !!!!
OCTOBER
Saturday 3rd October 2009
SMOKIN at the POTHOUSE
Muswellbrook Ceramics Group
SPRING RAKU FIRING
At the Pothouse Lions Park (Lower) Brook Street Muswellbrook
9.00am - 5.00pm 3rd October 2009
Morning and Afternoon Tea Available
Pots & Glazes Availabe for Purchase
OR BYO
Gallery Wares on SALE !!!
Pothouse Kiln available for firing for a small charge
Contact: Scott - Mobile 0427 101 697
Sunday 4th October 2009
Horse Racing at Muswellbrook Race Club
DENMAN CUP
Skellatar Park Race Track Racecourse Rd Muswellbrook
TAB MEETING - ON COURSE BOOKMAKERS
Loads of Fun for a Family Day Out
Park-like Grounds - Food & Refreshments - Entertainment
Phone: 65 411699 Email: secretary@mbrookraceclub.com.au
Web: www.racenet.com.au/Muswellbrook
ETHNIC BEER MONTH
@ Eatons historic Hotel
Every weekend October 2009
....A special event in the annual Muswellbrook Carnivale
Venue: Eatons Hotel, Bridge Street Muswellbrook (Hosts:Phil & Kyua Ryan)
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL: Phone: 65 43 2403 Email: eatonsh@tpg.com.au
Each Fiday and Saturday evening (five weekends) during October 2009, Eatons Hotel
will feature a special BEER from somewhere around the world and FOOD from that area
Bring the gang but make sure you book !!!!
Sunday 11th October 2009
8.00am - 1.00pm
Muswellbrook Markets - Muswellbrook Show Ground
Maitland St (New England Highway)Muswellbrook
Phone: Brian 65 43 1141
Saturday 17th October 2009
9.00am - 5.00pm
ROUCHEL GARDEN RAMBLE
Eight (8) Delightful Gardens Plus Stalls
Entry Fee: $20.00
Bookings ARE essential for Catering
Tickets: Pepper Tree Gallery, Scone
Phone Bookings: 65 43 6263 or 65 43 6306
Proceeds in support of Rouchel School of Arts
Saturday 24th October 2009
Starting 9.00am
Dunmore Lang Christian School & St Johns Presbyterian Church
Spring Fair
Church Grounds - Hill Street Muswellbrook
Contact: 65 43 1793 or 65 41 1721
More Details to follow
24th/25th October 2009
RELAY FOR LIFE - Supporting the Cancer Council of NSW
Walk a little - Walk all night - Camp Out
Starts Saturday and finishes approx 10am Sunday
A huge Muswellbrook Community Event - Over $250,000 raised in the past 3 Years
Enter a Team - Join a Team: Together, we can beat it
VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME TO JOIN IN THIS FUN WEEKEND
Venue: Weeraman Sporting Fields, Common Road Muswellbrook
Food and Refreshments Available at the Relay
Contact: Anne Karuso Ph: 49 610988 Email: akaruso@nswcc.org.au
On Line Registration
Web: www.relay.cancercouncil.com.au
Saturday 24th October 2009
Muswellbrook Charity Rodeo
COWBOYS and other BIG BAD BULLS
6.00pm at Muswellbrook Showground
Events also on Sunday 25th October
Maitland St (New England Highway) Muswellbrook
Phone: 65 43 1492
25th October 2009 - 29th November 2009
Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre - EXHIBITION
(Opening Saturdat 24th October 2009)
* 2009 Muswellbrook Local Arts Awards
* Charles Blandford - Upper Hunter Abstrctionsit - A Retrospective
Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre, Bridge Street Muswellbrook
Phone: 65 49 3880 Email: artscentre@muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au
Web: www.muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au
NOVEMBER
Monday and Tuesday2nd & 3rd November 2009
Horse Racing at Muswellbrook
MUSWELLBROOK 2-Day GOLD CUP MEETING
COUNTRY HORSE RACING and COUNTRY HOSPITALITY AT ITS BEST
Ladies' Day - Monday 2nd November 2008
Muswellbrook Cup - Tuesday 3rd November 2008
Muswellbrook Race lub - Skellatar Park - Racecourse Road Muswellbrook
TAB Meeting; On-course Bookmakers; Bar; Food; Entertainment
www.muswellbrook.org.au/raceclub.htm
Sunday 8th November 2009
Muswellbrook Markets - 8.00am to 1.00pm
Muswellbrook Show Ground
Maitland Street (New England Highway) Muswellbrook
Phone: Brian 65 43 1141
BRAND NEW - NOVEMBER 2009
Sunday 15th November 2009
The GLOBAL VILLAGE CLASSIC CAR SHOW
AT MUSWELLBROOK
They can be OLD; they can be NEW....
......But they MUST be CLASSY !!!
Muswellbrook Showground Maitland Street (New England Highway) Muswellbrook
Classy Cars from all around the world that have made Australia their home....
.....In Muswellbrook
GREAT CARS ON SHOW
WATCH THIS SPACE - Contact: Muswellbrook Visitor Centre
Phone: 65 414 050 Fax 65 414 051
Email: visitorcentre@muswellbrook.org.au
www.muswellbrook.org.au
Keep an eye out for our Special Classy Cars Website
Saturday 21st November 2009
9.00am - 1.00pm
UNITING CHURCH FETE
In Conjunction with St Vincent De Paul
Linen & Lace Sale
Uniting Church Grounds Bridge Street Muswellbrook
Lots of Stalls - Great Bargains - Home Cooked Cakes - Yummy Tucker
Contact:
Fete Phone: Brian 65 43 1141
Linen & Lace Phone: Jan 65 43 4339
DECEMBER 2009
WATCH THIS SPACE...
CELEBRATE THE CHRISTMAS SEASON AT
MUSWELLBROOK REGIONAL ART CENTRE
8th December 2009 - 20th December 2009
(Opening 6.00pm 7th December)
* RED CROSS BI-ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE AND WREATH EXHIBTION
A truly spectacular happy community event
AND
* ARTISTS' SELLING SHOW - ORIGINAL ART BY LOCALS ON SALE - PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFTS
More to add as the story unfolds
Phone: (02) 65 49 3880 Email: artscentre@muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au
CHRISTMAS CHEER along the Upper Hunter Wine Trail
CHRISTMAS 2009 - Dates to be confirmed
Muswellbrook & Surrounds www.upperhunterwines.com.au
Cellar Door Opening times at Upper Hunter Wineries and lots of other good stuff
Wineries - Olives - Cheeses - Events - Parties - Christmas Lunch
Saturday 5th December 2009
2009 CONCERT N0.4 - HANDEL: MESSIAH
Presented by The Upper Hunter Conservatorium of Music
7.00pm Muswellbrook High School Auditorium
Choir - Orchestra - Soloist
Contact:
Upper Hunter Conservatorium of Music
"The Convent" 8 Sowerby t Muswellbrook 2333
Phone: (02) 65 414 888 Fax: (02) 65 414 999
Email: uhcm@hunterlink.net.au
Web: www.uhcm.com.au
Sunday 13th December 2009
Muswellbrook Markets - 8.00am to 1.00pm
Muswellbrook Show Ground
Maitland Street (New England Highway) Muswellbrook
Phone: Brian 65 43 1141
New Year's Eve - 31st December 2009
Blast off into 2010....
WATCH THIS SPACE FOR PARTY TIMES & VENUES.
