November 2013
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Monthly Markets Guide Alyssum Alchemy at Sacred Tree Markets
Toronto Market Days 1st Thursday of every month 10am-4pm. Discounts, displays, discover, stalls. The Boulevarde, Toronto www.toronto.com.au Saltwater Market 1st Sunday of every month, Swansea Public School. Stalls range from quirky and handmade, recycled and retro, high quality and new, fresh and tasty. Ph 0424 402 150 www.facebook.com/refreshingexperience
Hunter Street Markets, Newcastle 5 days every week, Wed - Sun 9am-3pm. Hunter St, Newcastle. Ph 02 9999 2226. www.organicfoodmarkets.com.au The Olive Tree Market First Sat of every month 9am - 3pm. Newcastle’s handmade artisans market. Held at the Junction Public School and operates Rain, Hail or Shine! See p13 for more details. Ph: Justine on 0439 649 058. Cherry Blossom Markets 2nd Sat of every month at Adamstown Public School, Newcastle 9am-2pm, free parking and free entry. A unique, boutique, handmade market that has over 100 stalls. Rain, hail or shine. Free entry and parking. Ph: Todd 0406 422 099 email info@cherryblossommarkets.com.au
Swansea Market Fourth Sat of the month. Quinn Park, Swansea next to pool. 7:30am - 12:30pm. Stallholders ph Val McCarter 4972 1705. Laguna Markets 1st Sun of every month. 9-1pm. Handspun wool & items, jewellery, 2nd hand books, jams, pickles & local produce, ornamental & food plants, exotic soaps etc. Ph 4998 8244. Facebook.com/greatnortherntradingpost Broke Community Market 1st Sunday of each month at McNamara Park, Wollombi St. Broke. 8am - midday. Books, Bric-a-Brac, Local produce including vegetables, gourmet food, gifts and bargains. Enquiries: Eden 6579 1259. www.brokefordwich.com.au Kurri Kurri Farmers Markets 2nd Sat of month: Rotary Park, Kurri Kurri 8am-1pm. Ph: 4937 2640.
Newcastle & Hunter Vietnam Veterans Market Last Sunday of the month Wickham Park Islington. 7am - 1pm. Over 230 stalls - Large variety. Hot food and drinks available. New stalls welcome. Ph Pat Burke 0413 333 165. Ph 4951 2666 (Mon & Thur 9am-1pm) Fax 4951 2633. www.nclvets@bigpond.net.au
Maitland Harvest Markets Every Saturday 8am - 1pm at Maitland Showground, February 23rd. Boutique Stalls, gourmet food and wine, Fashions on the Field, Free food and rides for the kids, live entertainment. For more information phone 4969 5496 or facebook.com/ harvestmarketsmaitland
Legacy Markets, Nelson Bay 1st 2nd and 3rd Sunday of every month. 8am-3pm. Neil Carroll Park, Nelson Bay. An interesting mix of arts and crafts fashion food and fresh produce.Something for everyone! Phone 0419 492 009
Maitland Fair Market First Sun of every month (except Jan); third Sun in Oct, Nov & Dec. Maitland Showground, Blomfield St, 8am - 2pm. Over 600 stalls. Australia’s largest and most successful regional Market. 02 4962 5522. www.maitlandmarkets.com.au
Raymond Terrace Market Third Sat of every month at Riverside Park, Raymond Terrace 9am to 2pm. Free entry. Selling a variety of fresh locally grown produce and handmade products. Enquiries: 0412 721 723. rtcommunitymarkets@bigpond.com Medowie Market Second Sat of each month from 8-12.30am outside the Bull & Bush Pub, Ferodale Road, Medowie. For more information please contact the Admin Office on 4982 9123.
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Cessnock Showground Markets 2nd Sat each month at Cessnock Showground. 8am-2pm. Something for everyone. Kids jumping castle and canteen open for breakfast and lunch. Email: cessnockshowground@yahoo.com.au Parklea Markets Newcastle Open Sat & Sun 8.30am to 4pm. All the best Australia has to offer under one roof. Ph: 9629 3311 www.parkleamarkets.com.au
Morisset Showground Markets with poultry and bird auction 1st Saturday month Ourimbah Street, Morisset. Great mix of stalls including fresh produce, craft, bricabrac, fashion and much more. Enquiries: 4973 2670. Email: morissetshowground@yahoo.com.au Singleton Markets 4th Sat of every month from 8am - 1pm at Singleton Showground. Ph: 0459 700 022. Muswellbrook Markets 2nd Sunday of every month (except Jan) at Muswellbrook Showground 8am to 1pm. Home cooking, craft, soaps and second hand goods. Ph 02 6543 1141. Scone Country Markets 2nd Saturday every month. 8.30pm to 2pm outside Scone Visitor Information Centre. Contact Belinda 02 6540 1300. Denman Farmers Market 1st Saturday of each month except May. 8am to 1pm. Lions Park, Denman. www.denmanfarmersmarket.com.au Wyee Community Markets 2nd Sat of month, Wyee Hall Grounds, Cnr Wyee Rd & Hue Hue Road. Stall Holders welcome. Ph: Terry Prior 0412 783 296. Quirindi Quota Club Markets Second Saturday in the month at Rose Lea Park, Quirindi. Wide variety of stalls selling plants, cakes, honey, fruit, bric a brac, jewellery etc. For further information phone Jan Forscutt 6747 1490. Drayton's Family Markets 1st Sat of the month. 9am to 3pm. Bellevue Vineyard, Oakey Creek Rd, Pokolbin. A mixed market with a range of stallholders. There is something for everyone. Ph 4998 6426. Email: draytonsfamilymarket@ gmail.com or find us on Facebook. Handmade in the Hunter Markets 2nd & 4th Sat of the month 9am-4pm. At Kevin Sobels Wines (cnr Broke & Halls Rd) Pokolbin. A 100% handmade, meet-themaker market with a wide variety of locallyproduced, quality items. No imported items here. For more information on extra markets or cancellations visit facebook. com/handmadeinthehuntermarkets Rotary Community Markets Last Sat of the month New Lambton South Public School New stallholders welcome Contact: rotarymarkets1@hotmail.com Sacred Tree Markets Every 3rd Sunday 9am-2pm St. Brigid’s Primary School, Branxton. Contact: info@sacredtreemarkets.com.au
Kurri Kurri Farmers Market 2nd Saturday of every month from 8am to 1pm. Operating since 2003. Selling a variety of freshly harvested farm & homegrown produce. Rotary Park, Kurri Kurri. www.kurrikurri.com
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At the Junction Public School Newcastle's Independent Design & Art Market The launching pad for over 100 creative minds
Saturday 2nd November 9am - 3pm Rain, Hail or Shine
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November Hello and welcome to the November issue of your Newcastle and the Hunter iMag, your FREE monthly information guide packed, as always, with lots to see and do throughout the region. Christmas is on it’s way and there is so much going on this month as everyone gears up for the seasonal festivities. The region is host to many special events in November, including the Special Olympics 2013 Asia Pacific Games on the 30th November to 7th December being held in Newcastle. For more info see page 15. Do you want to get into the spirit of Christmas? Take your family along to Richmond Vale Railway Museum this month to see Santa and get a ride on a steam train too! There is lots to see at the museum and well worth a visit – something to please the kids (and Dad too!). More information is on page 30. November is a month full of great theatre and varied live music events including a whole host of traditional and modern folk music at Newcastle Folk
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Lastly, we’d like to extend our congratulations to Newcastle’s very own organic retailer Goodness Me Organics, who were voted Highly Commended in the recent Green Magazine’s Green Lifestyle Awards. Well done to Anna, Andy and their dedicated team! For more info see page 14 or just pop along to the shop and try it for yourself!
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Club, big names appearing at the Civic Theatre in the coming weeks and last but not least an inaugural music event at Stanley Park. For more information on this very special Schubert concert see page 27 and book early as places are limited!
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Bolwarra Café a hidden gem
Bolwarra General Store & Café
Café & Restaurant Open 7 days for breakfast and lunch. Affordable prices, friendly staff with a takeaway menu. Shop 15, Hunter Valley Gardens Pokolbin Ph: 4998 7355 www.thewinnerisoscars.com.au
Real Coffee Your Coffee Retail Shop and Espresso Bar Specialising in Gourmet Coffee and Equipment including Bodum plungers and Professional Espresso Machines and Grinders for Home. Open 8 - 3 Mon-Fri, 8 - 12 Sat. Shop 6/25 Belmore Road, Lorn www.realcoffee.com.au E: bean@realcoffee.com.au M: 0416 004 586
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The café is comfortable and everyone is greeted with a bright and cheery welcome by Warren, Barbara and their staff. It is a firm favourite for locals who like a good hearty brekky to start the day off right and weekend brunches are always popular. It’s a well-loved meeting place for cycling groups, car and bike enthusiasts. To the right as you walk in is the “Wall of Fame” – literally hundreds of photos of all the different types of people who have been to the spot over the years. What you can’t see as you drive past is the courtyard garden out the back. It’s a great space for a light lunch or an afternoon tea. As well as basic essentials on sale, Warren always has fresh seasonal veggies on sale from local farms (gorgeous plump tomatoes are coming soon) and don’t forget to pick up some of Barb’s home made jams and preserves – a deliciously indulgent treat that’s just too good to miss. Paterson Road, Bolwarra. Ph 4930 1166
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Sabor in the Hunter Dessert Bar Barista made specialty Glinelli coffee. Also serving a selection of teas from favourites like Chamomile, Earl Grey & English Breakfast to the gourmet range. The Hot Chocolate is to die for using warm, decadent melted Callebaut chocolate.
319 Wilderness Rd, Lovedale. Ph: 1300 958 850 www.saborinthehunter.com.au
Club Café Relax in our quiet courtyard. Serving Gourmet Sandwiches and Wraps, Homemade Cakes, Slices, Jams, Pickles and Sauces. Gluten free bread and cakes including Diabetic fruit cake. Belaroma coffee plus a variety of freshly brewed tea in a pot (our tea doesn’t jiggle.) Open Monday 7am - 3pm, closed Tuesday, Wed to Sun 7am - 3pm. Breakfast all day 6 days. 22 Paterson Rd, Bolwarra. Phone: 4930 0988
Great Coffee • Café style brunches Open 7 days 1 – 7 Darwin Street, Cessnock Ph: 4993 2655 Fax: 4991 1506 enquiries@cessnockleagues.com.au
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Tasting in the Hunter Pickled & Pitted Producers of fine Hunter Valley olive oils, vinegars, relish, chutney, pickles, mustards, metwurst, pesto and pasta. Open Thursday - Monday 10am - 5pm or by appointment. 67 Wollombi St Broke NSW 2330 Ph: 02 6579 1063 Fax: 02 6579 1363 Email: marian@riverflatsestate.com.au www.riverflatsestate.com.au
Bunna Bunoo is a family managed olive grove located on the Paterson River in the Hunter Valley Region of NSW. Like the climate of Southern Italy from where the family originated, the hot summers and cool crisp winters of the area are ideal conditions for cultivating olives that produce the finest olive oil. The olives are harvested and processed within 48 hours. Generations of olive growing and processing results in an unique and superior quality product. The range includes: olive oils, traditional brined olives, sun dried olives, balsamic vinegar, spreads and condiments, chutneys and pickles. www.bunnabunooolives.com.au
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Award winning vinegars, sauces, dressings and oils, as well as chutneys, relishes and pickles and a most irresistible sticky fig range.
Bunna Bunoo Olive Grove
Order online from www.tar10.com.au
237 Fishers Hill Rd Vacy NSW 2421 Ph: 02 4938 8086 Fax: 02 4938 8157 Mob: 0412 256 616
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Visit our Tasting Rooms today to taste the complete range of Olive oils, Vinegars and other Gourmet products. Denman Tasting Room & Grove 1440 Denman Rd, Muswellbrook Open 7 Days 9:30am-4:30pm T: 02 6547 1055
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Maitland Gaol, John St, East Maitland Ph Carolyn 0408 305 445 baker@blackbirdartisanbakery.com.au
Pokolbin Tasting Room 2347 Broke Rd, Cessnock Open 7 Days 10:00am-5:00pm T: 0408 144 149
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Olive products on sale from our Cellar Door and online shop A selection of Hunter regional oilve oils on tasting at the cellar door.
Newcastle Newcastle is a vibrant cosmopolitan city which has everything from world-class surfing beaches, to the emerging food scene, Newcastle has it all. Explore and uncover the flavour and allure of the city’s streetscapes and waterfronts – each with its own feel and character. Five of the city’s pristine beaches are on the eastern side of the promontory. These include; Nobby’s Beach, Newcastle Beach, Bar Beach, Dixon Park Beach and Merewether Beach where there are swimming clubs, kite surfing, rock pools and baths, watching
www.hunterimag.com.au hang-gliders and surfing lessons. The Café culture is emerging with the most popular food areas in Darby Street in Cooks Hill; The Harbour waterfronts including Honeysuckle, Beaumont Street in Hamilton and The Junction. Newcastle is a city that embraces and nurtures creativity, and holds local arts practitioners in high esteem. Newcastle is host to a colourful and expansive array of art galleries, including the Newcastle Region Art Gallery, one of Australia’s leading
regional galleries. Much creative talent has originated in the city including the world-renowned band, Silverchair. Newcastle is all about the experience of different cultures and magnificent scenery. It is a place of attraction that can be enjoyed by everyone. VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE The Maritime Centre 3 Honeysuckle Drive Newcastle (City Centre, open 9.30am-4.30pm Tues-Sun) Free call: 1800 654 558
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Newcastle Beaches Newcastle is well-known for its stunning coastline and it is one of the few cities in the world that can say it has eight beaches within five minutes of its city centre. Nobbys, Newcastle, Bar, Dixon Park and Merewether Beach, just to name a few, are attractive must-see locations for any visitor to the city. June 2007 storms thrust Nobbys Beach into the International spotlight after the grounding of the massive Pasha Bulker cargo ship on its shores. A monument to the event stands at Nobbys Beach and is a stop off point for visitors and locals alike. Nearby is the Harbour break-wall and Nobby’s Lighthouse, perfect for that afternoon stroll and the ideal vantage point to watch 300m cargo ships come into port. Newcastle Beach is known for being one of the best surf locations in Australia along with Merewether Beach, home to the annual
International Surfest competition. Adjacent are the Merewether Baths, the largest ocean bath complex in the Southern Hemisphere – there is nothing else like this facility in Australia. The bath is a favourite for locals of a warm summer’s day and ideal for lap swimmers all year round. One of the city’s most outstanding historic landmarks is the Newcastle Ocean Baths. With its art deco architecture and picturesque views of the ocean, the bath has long been an icon of the Newcastle coastline. Adjacent to the ocean bath is Newcastle Canoe Pool, which once featured a map of the world with small islands representing the continents. The shallow canoe pool is the perfect place for young children to swim in safety away from waves and surfers. A visit to Newcastle is not complete without a day on the beach. So grab a parcel of fish and chips and join the
locals on the sand. Don’t forget to watch out for dolphins, a common sight off Newcastle’s beaches. To keep up with the weather, tides and surf check out @NDays on Twitter!
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Newcastle City Farmers Market Buy your produce direct from a Farmer
Newcastle City Farmers and Makers Market brings together local farmers and producers just like markets of days gone by. Our gourmet food producers have an amazing tasty array of foods to sample and buy. You get to chat to the farmer, find out where your food is made, how to cook it and even taste-test while you shop in the pavilions and around the village green atmosphere of the
showground. Along with food you will find artisan stalls selling the Hunter's best range of quality goods, from clothing made from vintage material to potters, jewellery makers and painters. Everything you need to feed, clothe or surprise your family can be bought at the Newcastle City Farmers and Makers Market and you know it's all been made with care.
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WHEN: Most Sundays - Please check dates on our website WHERE: Newcastle Showground, Broadmeadow (Griffiths Rd entry please) TIME: 8.00am till 1.00pm - Rain, Hail or Shine
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Events in Newcastle Nobbys Lighthouse Grounds Opening Everyone can now enjoy sweeping views of the city and Pacific Ocean from Nobbys Headland EVERY SUNDAY. Nobbys Lighthouse grounds are open to the public between 10am and 4pm. Entry is FREE. More info at www.newcastlenow.org.au/newcastle-livesites Friday After Five on Darby Street Darby After Five where the street comes alive. Darby Street Traders will be open until 8pm every Friday night until Christmas. Come along and enjoy what Darby Street has to offer including fine fashion, food and entertainment. City Evolutions A landmark contemporary art project featuring a series of interactive digital projections along Newcastle’s oldest street, Watt Street. Take a journey through the fascinating history of this stunning historic and cultural precinct, sunset to 10pm each evening. Watt Street Newcastle. Find out more at: www. cityevolutions.com East End Carnivale: 24th November, 12pm-4pm Hunter St between Watt and Bolton Sts Jazz at The Grand Hotel Underground Every Tues night 7:30pm UPCOMING – Asia Pacific Special Olympics 1-7 December For information visit www.newcastlenow.org.au
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Serving delicious food from 9am till 3pm daily with a unique view over the Hunter Wetlands
Lunch 7 days till 3pm Sunday Breakfast from 8.30am Dinner every Friday night bookings essential Weddings, Functions & Corporate Events
Hunter Wetlands Centre 412 Sandgate Rd, Shortland Phone 4951 6466 for bookings www.wetlands.org.au
What’s On at Newcastle & Hunter Valley Folk Club Always the first Saturday of the month Wesley Centre Hall, 150 Beaumont St. Hamilton, at 7.30 pm. Nov 2nd: Chris Duncan and Catherine Strutt, the Strutt Family who usually play as Salmiakki Pelimannit, their students and friends. How could we tell Newcastle’s first families of folk what to do? – with Australia’s premier Scottish music duo and wonderful Scandinavian music, they have the whole evening to delight us, and display their music just as they wish. Come early! www.chrisandcatherine.com Nov 24th: Danny Spooner at the Maritime Centre, Honeysuckle. This Internationally reknowned Maritime singer has been placed by the Folk Club, in a setting that is worthy of this fine singer/ concertina player. Surrounded by the Centre’s fine artefacts you will hear the old songs as they should be. An afternoon concert. Tickets from the Maritime Centre. Phone 49292588. Dec 7th: Chaika Sydney based quintet Chaika, is both eclectic and beautiful, fusing traditional elements of Balkan and European music with original music, tinged with jazz and Celtic. They have also agreed to show us a couple of dances in the central European style for everyone to join in with. Christmas extras are being planned …..Yo Ho Ho!. www.chaikaband.com/ Plus - Matthew Dames, -‘ Enfant Terribly Good’ of Tasmania. A singer-songwriter who will prove the apple of your eye. Jan 4th: On Tour from the UK - Steve Turner A special house concert for this artist with his fine, edgy voice, great songs, and baritone concertina. Limited number of tickets from Carole Garland 02 4929 3912.
Hamilton Heritage B&B Newcastle’s Family and Pet Friendly B & B in the heart of Hamilton on Historic Cameron Hill in tranquil surroundings. Hamilton Heritage offers 3 air-conditioned en-suited rooms catering for single, double and family stays. Breakfast of choice and time is complimentary served in the Breakfast Room overlooking the Private leafy garden. Central to all Major Sporting Venues, walking distance to Entertainment Centre, Beaumont Street famous for its smorgasbord of restaurants. Short drive to Newcastle’s Off Leash Dog Beach as well as CBD, Harbour and Beaches, Art Galleries and Museums.
Phone 02 4961 1242
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Hunter Region Botanic Gardens Over 130 hectares of natural bushland, wetland habitats, rare and endangered plants and botanical themed gardens. • Visitor Centre with Gallery and educational displays • Gift shop • Kookaburra cafe • Wildflower walks/ trails Open 9am to 4pm 7 days 2100 Pacific Highway Heatherbrae Ph 02 4987 16 55 Nova Cruises
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Open: Tuesday To Sunday 10am To 4pm
Explore and experience the rich maritime history of Newcastle and the Hunter river, and learn about the Ports importance to the development of Australia. This innovative, world class Maritime Centre with the port as its backdrop, will transport you via a series of exciting interactive exhibits into the story of our harbour and the people & events.
3 Honeysuckle Drive, Lee Wharf, Newcastle, 2300 P: 02 4929 2588 www.maritimecentrenewcastle.org.au
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NEWCASTLE GHOST TOURS Experience a very unusual night out while in Newcastle. Join us for a bit of history and mystery with an East End Ghost Tour. Available every night from November to Christmas for groups of two or more people starting at 7pm. Prefer a day tour? Walking tours of the Historic East End also available.
www.newcastleghosttours.com.au Call Renata for details on mob: 0411357519 www.hunterimag.com.au
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Calendar Girls at Newcastle Theatre Company Question: What would you do for love and friendship? For a group of Yorkshire WI women, the answer was to pose nude for a fundraising Presents Calendar to raise money for the local Calendar Girls hospital. Based on the Miramax film of the same name, the stage play ‘Calendar Girls’ by Tim Firth explores the bonds of love and friendship. by Tim Firth Its heart warming, heart wrenching, and above all, a great laugh. Directed Directed by by Isobel Denholm, Newcastle Theatre Isobel Denholm Company’s production of ‘Calendar Girls’ features an outstanding Nov 16 to Dec 7 2013 Wed, Fri, Sat Nights 8PM 2 PM Matinees Sun Nov 24 Sat Nov 30 ensemble cast who all bring their wealth of experience and talent to this production. ‘Calendar Girls’ is not to be missed. GRIMM Once upon a time seven pirates danced their nights away with the seven beautiful daughters…but their vengeful father did not approve...Follow a strange metal man with an impossible name through an exciting world of adventure, air ships and magic! While Rapunzel is trapped in her tower, the Water Nixie waits patiently for her prize, an evil queen hatches a plot to remain beautiful and Little Red is still running from the wolf. Five tales by the Brothers Grimm have been transposed from their traditional setting to a fictionalised Victorian world that never was, but might have been. GRIMM is sure to delight and enthral audiences young and old with its innovative take on these classic stories. 90 DE VITRE ST LAMBTON PH/FAX 4952 4958 E: newrep@bigpond.net.au www.newcastletheatrecompany.com.au
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BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Phone 4952 4958. 3pm-6pm Monday - Friday. Book online at www.newcastletheatrecompany.com.au
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The Happiest Refugee
Venue Civic Theatre Newcastle Date & Time Sat 9 Nov 2013 8:00pm Tickets Adult $49.90, Aged ID $46.90 Student - Full Time $46.90
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Summer Art Bazaar This year’s Summer Art Bazaar promises to be bigger than ever with the Hunter’s premier artisan & design marketplace entering it’s second decade! Saturday 7 December 2013 will see the 11th Art Bazaar held at it’s original home, at Civic Park, Newcastle from 9am – 3pm. Art Bazaar has developed into a major art event for the region now drawing many visitors from out of the area. Art Bazaar is your annual slice of Christmas shopping heaven, taking place every year on the first Saturday of December. Summer Art Bazaar will be a great way to show families & visitors the wonderful creative community in Newcastle. Art in the Park, the launch of the inaugural Marion’s Artree fundraiser for Meniere’s and the closing ceremony of the Special Olympics Asia Pacific Games will all take place after Art Bazaar on the same day. Hunter Arts Network (HAN) is a non-profit organisation of Artists, Designers,
THE UNIVERSITY GALLERY & SENTA TAFT HENDRY MUSUEM The University Gallery is a dynamic cultural and educational hub that presents curated exhibitions and touring shows. The Senta Taft-Hendry Museum is located underneath the gallery and houses an extensive and diverse collection of artefacts. The current exhibition is ELEMENTAL a survey of work from the University Art Collection and private collectors that explores water as a primary elemental source. Artists include John Olsen, Neil Fraser, Neridah Stockley, Dallas Bray, Margaret Olley, John Coburn, Andy Devine, Graham Lang, Sonia Kurrara, Freddie Tims and Peter Taylor. Exhibition Dates 6 - 30 November 2013, Opening Friday 8 November at 5.30pm OPEN Wednesday - Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 12-4pm, or by appointment E gallery@newcastle.edu.au T +61 2 4921 5255 W www.newcastle.edu.au/universitygallery
Jewellers and craft people from the Hunter region. The Bazaar showcases original handcrafted goods from over 100 local HAN artists. Wander through Civic Park on 7 December and take in the festive atmosphere. Entry is free entry. Enjoy meeting the artists and designers. Art in the Park has been developed to run on the same day as Art Bazaar and Newcastle Now will help provide art materials and professional artists for guidance, for children to come and make art. Leah Fawthrop, the president of the HAN, has created the fund-raising initiative, Marion’s ARTREE, which she
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Anh Do's bestselling book The Happiest Refugee has made readers laugh and cry, and was described by Russell Crowe as “the most surprising and inspiring read I have had in years.” Anh’s new stage show takes it a step further, combining stand-up comedy with real life stories, photos and filmed pieces to retell his amazing story. When one of Australia’s most talented comedians delves deep into his own life’s joys and sorrows, the result is an unforgettable night at the theatre that leaves an audience uplifted and quite simply experiencing... happiness. “Hilarious” Sydney Morning Herald "I laughed, I cried...such an inspiring book." David Koch, Sunrise
hopes will also increase awareness for Meniere’s Disease. Money will be raised by selling hand made art christmas decorations. CALL FOR STALLHOLDERS: www.artbazaar. com.au/markets/summer-art-bazaar-callfor-stallholders
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What's On this Month 1st Nov to 14th December Art Deco 1920’s Fashions, Maitland Gaol. Ph 0458 505 2800 See the Hunter iMag website for more info. 2nd -30th Nov Sculpture in the Vineyards Wollombi Valley www.sculptureinthevineyards.com.au
10th Nov Global Village Motorfest and Fair Muswellbrook Showgrounds. www.uhma. org.au 15th Nov to 26th January Christmas Light Spectacular Hunter Valley Gardens. www.hvg.com.au 17th Nov Santa Special Richmond Vale Railway Museum www.richmondvalerailwaymuseum.org
2nd-3rd Nov Wollombi Small Farms Fair www.wollombismallfarmsfair.com.au 3rd Nov Transport Awareness day Newcastle Foreshore www.transportawarenessday.org.au 9th Nov Rathmines Catalina Festival www.catalinafestival.com.au 9th Nov Spotlight Prowl at Hunter Wetlands, Shortland. www.wetlands.org.au 10th Nov Run Newcastle Newcastle Foreshore. Run Newcastle joins Run Geelong, Run Ballarat and Run Wollongong as part of the very exciting Run Australia events! www.runnewcastle.com.au
Centenary Antiques Birthday Discounts!
Centenary Antiques is celebrating their 20th Birthday with a month long storewide sale with
Discounts up to 30%
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Opened in 1993 with 14 shops the centre has now grown to 30 shops. Six of the original dealers still remain today. The Centenary Antique Centre is not only the largest and longest running Antique Centre in Newcastle, it also rates as the oldest and most successful centres in New South Wales.
Happy Birthday Centenary
17th Nov All German Show and Shine Newcastle Foreshore. MBCCC's Show & Shine for All German Vehicles, held at The Foreshore, Newcastle, Australia, is the Club's premier event. The event is for both classic and modern cars, show cars or every day drivers, produced by German factories including Come and see some stunning vehicles, including some quite rare ones! www.mbccc. org.au/all_german_show__shine.html 29th Nov to 21st Feb Friday Chill – Music in Pacific Park, Newcastle. 6.30-8.30pm
10th Nov World’s Biggest Car Boot Sale Hunter Stadium, Broadmeadow www.carbootsale.org.au
30th Nov – 7th Dec Special Olympics 2013 Asia Pacific Games, Newcastle www.specialolympics.com.au
10th Nov Breakfast with the Birds at Hunter Wetlands, Shortland. www.wetlands.org.au
30th Nov Schubert at Stanley Park www.stanleypark.com.au
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Lake Macquarie With summer and the silly season almost upon us, things are really heating up this month in Lake Macquarie, including the warm weather! Lake Macquarie’s largest community festival sends November off to a flying start! The annual Catalina Festival at Rathmines celebrates Lake Macquarie’s rich war history at the former site of the largest flying boat base in the Southern Hemisphere. The festival involves flyovers from various aircraft, scenic float plane flights, amusement rides, food and market stalls, live
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entertainment, memorabilia displays, animal petting zoo and of course, the famous Catalina Seaplane. Later on in the month is the Heaven Can Wait Charity Sailing Regatta, with an exciting 1 Lap Dash, 12 hour race and a 24 hour race all taking place. Heaven Can Wait was conceived and inaugurated by Lake Macquarie resident, keen sailor and cancer survivor Shaun Lewicki; to raise funds for cancer research and to promote sailing and the Lake Macquarie region. Lake Macquarie is Australia’s 8th largest city, but you wouldn’t know it visiting. Lacking a traditional CBD, the area comprises of small town centres and villages spread around the stunning coastal environment. The region’s namesake is a stunning water centrepiece; at twice the size of Sydney Harbour the lake supports a diverse range of marine life and many recreational activities, including boating, fishing, Watersports and kayaking. For more information on things to see and do in Lake Macquarie, and to obtain your FREE copies of our
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What's On in Lake Macquarie Sat 9 Nov, 10am - 3pm: Catalina Festival Rathmines Park - Stilling Street, Rathmines Celebrate Lake Macquarie’s rich war history with flyovers from various aircraft, scenic float plane flights, amusement rides, food and market stalls, live entertainment, memorabilia displays, animal petting zoo and the Catalina Seaplane. Cost: $10 per adult, $5 per pensioner/child. Ph: 0409 902 043 Sat 16, Sun 17 Nov: Heaven Can Wait Charity Sailing Regatta Based at Royal Motor Yacht Club Toronto. Admire the boats competing in the 1 Lap Dash, 12 Hour Race and 24 Hour Race. Don’t forget to make a donation help raise important funds for the NSW Cancer Council!. Cost: Free to watch, race entry fees apply Ph: 0417 409 172
Toronto Country Club - Friday 22nd November 2013 8:00am for breakfast rolls, 9:00am shotgun tee off
$500 for hole sponsorship including team of 4 $300 for hole sponsorship only $300 for group of 4 Entry includes breakfast and lunch Carts are not included and are limited. Please contact Darren in the pro shop to reserve yours for the day on 4959 5063
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MANDALONG GALLERY Lake Macquarie Premier Aboriginal Fine Arts Gallery Presenting Quality Investment Paintings, Pottery & Glassware Works from the famous Petyarre sisters, Ronnie Tjampinjimpa, George Ward, Lilly Kelly, Dorothy Napangardi, Gabriella Possum, Minnie Pwerle and many more. Open: Sat & Sun 9am - 5pm or by appointment 29 Little Valley Rd Mandalong Ph: 02 4977 2316 www.mandalonggallery.com.au
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newcastle kayak tours
Enjoy a leisurely guided kayak tour of Newcastle’s world renowned harbour. See the actual workings of the world’s largest coal export port, also the many natural features on display during our 2.5 hour or 3.5 hour guided tours. Newcastle Kayak Tours are relaxing, fun and safe for the whole family, ages from 5 – 80. No experience is required, and minimal fitness is necessary. Tours begin at either 8am or 11am each day. Family (2 adults, 2 children) and group (8+ persons) discounts are available, please enquire. Also, we do offer sunrise and sunset tours on demand (min two paddlers). Launch locations are adjusted according to weather conditions and tides, and safety equipment is provided. We kayak in most weather conditions except for strong winds. Newcastle Kayak Tours operate all year round. We even conduct Moonlight tours during the full moon! Minimum group: two paddlers with maximum group numbers being 15 paddlers (plus guide).
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Hunter Antiques and Secondhand Dealers
Come on in... Always buying antiques and secondhand furniture
Open 7 days: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Sat 9am-3pm • Sun 10.30am-3pm
The largest antique & secondhand furniture warehouse in the Hunter 105 Lang Street Kurri Kurri. Phone 4936 1511
Wholly Relics Quality Antiques
Over 50 years Knowledge and Expertise For Good Old Fashioned Service, call Ruth Melehan: 4933 4966 Open ThuRS, Fri, Sat & Sun 10am to 4pm
99 Newcastle Rd East Maitland (Opposite Maitland Toyota – Parking at rear) Email whollyrelics@hunterlink.net.au
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Art Trail Hunter Valley ① Maitland Regional Art Gallery 230 High St. Maitland Open: 10am-5pm Tues to Sun. Ph. 02 4934 9859. www.mrag.org.au
⑤ The Old Brush Studio 187 Leiberts Lane, Brunkerville Ph. 02 4938 0288 www.theoldbrush.com.au
② Cessnock Regional Art Gallery 16 Vincent St. Cessnock Open: 11am-4pm Tuesday to Sunday. Ph. 02 4991 6619. www.crag.net.au
⑥ Mandalong Gallery 29 Little Valley Rd, Mandalong Open: Sat & Sun 9am-5pm or by appt. Ph. 02 4977 2316 www.mandalonggallery.com.au
③ Defiance Sculpture Park at The Gate Gallery 2480 Wollombi Rd, Wollombi Open: 10am-3pm or by appt. Ph 02 4998 3370 www.thegategallery.com.au ④ Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery First St., Booragul. Open: 10am-5pm Tues to Sun. 02 4965 8260 www.artgallery.lakemac.com.au
⑦ Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre Cnr. Bridge & Williams Sts. Open: 10am-5pm Tues to Fri, 10am-1pm Sat, 2pm-5pm Sun Ph. 6549 3880. www.muswellbrookartscentre. nsw.gov.au
Tuesday to Friday 10am - 5pm Weekends 10am - 1pm Mondays by appointment only Closed Public Holidays
⑧ Upstairs Art Gallery 71 Main St, Murrurundi Ph. 02 5512 9112 or 0427 775 707 ⑨ Port Stephens Community Arts Centre Nelson Bay, at the rear of Neil Carroll Park near the RSL. Open: 10am-4pm, 7 days Ph. 02 4981 3604
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COLLECTIVE IDENTITY(IES): THIS IS THAT TIME A project examining the phenomenon of art-collecting practice in Australia, and how we define our interests as a society. Focusing on the role played by private collectors in shaping notions of a collective cultural identity, the exhibition concentrates on artists who were practising at the time of the Australian Bicentenary in 1988; a time when complex issues were raised about Australia’s collective identity. A gallery project curated by Lisa Corsi of Artcell. This exhibition has been assisted by a Curatorial Support Initiative grant from the NSW government through Arts NSW and is managed by Museums & Galleries NSW.
Port Stephens Community Arts Centre Incredible range of artwork and special craft pieces reflecting the region’s artisans. Open 10am to 4pm 7 days. FREE entry
Anne Zahalka, The Bathers 2007 from the Bondi: Playground of the Pacific series 1989 (detail) 2007, C-type photograph, 135 x 117cm private collection, Melbourne image courtesy the artist and Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery, Sydney
GALLERY OPEN TUESDAY TO SUNDAY 10AM–5PM ADMISSION IS FREE FIRST STREET BOORAGUL NSW 2284 T: 02 4965 8260 E: ARTGALLERY@LAKEMAC.NSW.GOV.AU WWW.ARTGALLERY.LAKEMAC.COM.AU
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Wollombi Valley Wollombi Valley is nestled between the Watagan Forests and Yengo National Park, just an hour and a half from Sydney at the gateway to the Hunter Valley. Wollombi has a rich 1. Millbrook Estate 2. Stonehurst Cedar Creek Wines 3. Defiance Sculpture Park at Gate Gallery 4. Wollombi Wines 5. Capers Guesthouse 6. Noyce Brothers Wines 7. Wollombi Village Vineyard 8. Undercliff Winery and Gallery 9. Wollombi Tavern 10. Guesthouse Mulla Villa To Cessnock
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convict history, reflected in the many original sandstone buildings and cottages peppered throughout the area. The Endeavour Museum is a great place to explore local history, located opposite the famous Wollombi Tavern – home of Dr Jurds Jungle Juice. Wollombi is a photographer’s dream with a unique flavour all its own, offering experiences to suit everyone. Here you can enjoy a picnic lunch, a fine dining restaurant or the immensely popular local cafes and shops, everything from a nursery and an antique store to a world class wool store and several quirky gift shops. Accommodation ranges from farm stays and self contained guesthouses to gorgeous boutique B&Bs set amongst the bush. The Wollombi Valley Wine Trail offers a diverse range of locally produced wines and a friendly welcome to all. Wollombi is also home to Australia’s largest private sculpture park, Defiance Gallery on a former lavender farm. All are bordered by National Parks with great bushwalking trails, lookouts and aboriginal rock carvings. For more information visit the menu of the following websites: www.wollombi.com.au www.convicttrail.org Wollombi is a wonderful place to lose yourself for a day, a weekend or longer.
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What's On in Wollombi Wollombi Small Farms Fair 2nd & 3rd November Only 90 minutes drive from Sydney and 60 minutes from Newcastle, the Wollombi Small Farms Fair is targeted specifically at the 'tree changer' audience. This event started life in 2009 as the Wollombi Valley Country Fair, now in its 5th year we’ve given the Fair a major overhaul, incorporating the best of past Fairs with some great new initiatives. There will be music and entertainment throughout the Fair as well as the Museum Open Day, Classic Car Display and the Wollombi Tavern Woodchop. Major Events include the Mower Mardi Gras, Small Farms Trade Show with tractors, mowers and other farm equipment on display, fair stalls and farmers market opening with Scottish Bagpipes – lots of fun for the kids. There will be a Veteran Cars Display ‘Best of British’ and others, Scarecrow Competition. Artisan Food Showcase. Saturday night concludes with a Lantern Parade at the Tennis Club and a Burning of the Lanterns bonfire. It will be a great weekend with a huge range of activities for the whole family. www.wollombismallfarmsfair.com.au
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Little Red Riding Hood November 2 - December 1, 2013 Wollombi Sculpture in the Vineyards is an annual exhibition of large scale outdoor sculptures along the Wollombi Valley Wine Trail. Now in its 11th year, this free to public exhibition features over 100 works by emerging and established artists. Stonehurst Cedar Creek, Undercliff Winery, Wollombi Village Vineyard, Wollombi Wines, and the township, will once again be transformed into a spectacular series of sculpture parks. This year also features an exciting exhibition of small scale sculptures at The Cultural Centre in the heart of Wollombi village. A celebration of art and wine, Sculpture in the Vineyards’ month long exhibition includes guided sculpture, wine and local aboriginal history tours, family picnic day, as well as tailored educational workshops for groups of all sizes. Visit the website for details and dates, and follow the conversation on Facebook or twitter feed @SculptureInTheV www.sculptureinthevineyards.com.au 02 4998 1576 or sinthev@gmail.com
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Wollombi Village Vineyard Rated HHHH by James Halliday
2971 Payne’s Crossing Road Ph: 0419 997 434 Open every Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays from 9am - 4pm. As well as Chardonnay, Shiraz, Rose & Fortified wines, we specialize in Limoncielo, Dolzetto, Amaroe, Caffé, Chocolatte and Passione liqueurs, and also have a variety of seasonal liqueurs and a range of Digestive liqueurs. Tastings available at the Cellar Door www.wollombivillagevineyard.com.au License no 24014169
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Pokolbin - Lovedale - Broke Fordwich - Singleton To visit the Hunter Valley is to experience and enjoy the good things in Australian life and to reward yourself. The Hunter Valley is Australia’s oldest and one of its most well-known wine regions. Here you will find world-class Hunter Valley Semillon that has been called “Australia’s unique gift to the world’, great Australian Shiraz that lasts for generations, and generations of family winemakers that are here to tell the tale. ‘the first and last stop on your visit to the hunter’ Wine Country Visitors Centre 455 Wine Country Road, Pokolbin
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You will find in Hunter Valley Wine Country one of the most vibrant and relaxing places to visit. There are over 60 restaurants, 120 wineries, 160 accommodation venues, less than two hours drive from Sydney and 45 minutes from Newcastle Airport.
You will also find delicious locally produced olives and olive oil, Hunter Cheeses, home made condiments and sauces, chocolate and fudge. You will find activities like hot air ballooning, horse riding, galleries, antique shops, sightseeing by horse and
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Hunter Valley Helicopters is your Scenic Flight, Tour and Charter specialist. Locally owned and operated your Pilot lives and breathes the Wine Region and can organise anything to suit your needs, from a Scenic Flight, Lunch/Picnic Tour, Wedding Proposal or even a Helicopter for your Wedding. Transfers to both Sydney & Newcastle Airports are also available.
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Schubert at Stanley Park Geoffrey, please visit their websites www. dominicjwalsh.com & www.geoffreysaba. com
Saturday 30th November We are delighted to announce a day of Schubert’s music together with fine food and wine at the historic and majestic Stanley Park estate at Fullerton Cove, just 2 hours from north Sydney, 20 minutes from Newcastle and an hour from the Hunter Valley wine country. Famous for its musical evenings when it was built c1897, Stanley Park with its 28 acres of rolling park-like grounds and uninterrupted water views will be hosting two of the finest Australian Schubertians, Geoffrey Saba and Dominic Walsh, in Schubert’s great song cycle ‘Die Winterreise’ and in a programme of some of his most extraordinary solo piano works. For further information on Dominic and
Geoffrey’s October 2012 Sydney recital received rave reviews from Peter McCallum in the Sydney Morning Herald and from Lloyd Bradford Syke in Australian Stage, who described his playing as having “...a Russian fervour mercifully devoid of faux, fey, or fay delicacy. It is unaffected: ringing with sincerity, clarity, forthrightness, candour, class and maturity...It exudes the utmost taste”. Peter McCallum wrote of his “...consummate musicianship, glowing lyrical quality, poetic sense of line, moulding the architecture of the work with focused intensity and impressive cumulative impact.”
Program 12.45pm Wine Reception 1.30pm Schubert Song Cycle “Die Winterreise” – Dominic Walsh & Geoffrey Saba 3.00 pm Lunch 5.00 pm Pre-concert discussion with Graham Wilson and Geoffrey Saba 5.30 pm Schubert program – Geoffrey Saba • Impromptu in C minor D899/1 • Sonata inCD840 (Reliquie) New Completion [Compl. Krenek, Badura-Skoda, Newbould, Saba] • Three Piano Pieces D946 • Sonata in Aminor D784 7.45 pm Dinner 9.15 pm Carriages
Peter Pinne in Stage Whispers wrote in July 2012 “The revelation of the performance was how well DominicWalsh, an Opera Queensland Young Artist 2012, sang, "His rich tenor registered time and time again.” Ticket enquiries and information, contact Jasmin on 0407 273323 or email: stay@ stanleypark.com.au. Directions and info about local accommodation will be sent with tickets. Book early, seating is limited.
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Cessnock & Kurri Kurri Cessnock is a sub-region of the Hunter Valley, 120 kilometres north of Sydney, 40 kilometres west of Newcastle and 30 kilometres from the coast. Pastoralists commenced settling the land in the 1820’s. The township of Cessnock developed from 1850, as a service centre at the junction of the Great North Road, with branches to Black Creek (Branxton) and Maitland. During the 1860’s, land settlement was extensive between Nulkaba and Pokolbin with wheat, tobacco and grape growing, the main crops. Coal mining was the principal industrial base of the Cessnock area for over fifty years. Changes in mining, including automation and the introduction of sophisticated computerised equipment, have lead to the closure of some mines in the area and this, together with the natural ageing of the population, has resulted in a decline in population in some villages over the
last twenty years. The Hunter Valley wine-growing area in Cessnock City is one of Australia’s oldest wine regions and one of the most famous with around 4,500 acres under vine. The vineyards of Pokolbin, Mount View and Allandale, with their rich volcanic soils tended by entrepreneurial vignerons, are also the focus of a thriving and growing tourism industry. The town has a number of fine restaurants, guesthouses and galleries. The Convict Trail is a conservation project that is restoring the convictbuilt Great North Road. This is one of Australia's national historic treasures. Kurri Kurri is famous for its Murals, they are a wonderful expression of our history and region, and tours are available all year round, we have many coach groups coming into town to view these amazing outdoor artworks and are proud to be the biggest Mural
town in Australia. There are now over 50 murals, making Kurri Kurri the largest mural town in Australia. New murals are currently underway. Don't forget to look for the kookaburra in every mural, some are quite difficult to find. To book a tour, enquire about projects contact the Kurri Kurri VIC 4936 1909.
November at the Cessnock Regional Art Gallery
Stevie Fieldsend, Jenny Herbert-Smith, James McCallum, Flossie Peitsch, Penny Philpott and Nardja Williams are all steadily building their artistic reputations and Stevie Fieldsend has just been selected as a finalist in this year's Blake Prize. This exhibition is bound by the common theme of hunting and gathering and, even though these artists have not exhibited together before, the clarity of their vision and the quality of their work ensures that this will be an exciting and engaging show not to be missed. Visitors and residents of the Lower Hunter are very lucky to have the opportunity of seeing this exhibition at Cessnock Regional Art Gallery as Hunting and Gathering is one of very few gallery exhibitions in the state that is devoted to sculpture.
cessnock regional art gallery
Photovoice: Looking, listening and learning through photography. This exhibition features photography of the highest standards by proud young Aboriginal school children from the Cessnock Community of Great Public Schools. Photovoice opens on 31st October at 6pm, and runs until 10th November. This will be followed on November 16th by Hunting and Gathering, a major exhibition of contemporary sculpture. This annual exhibition presents the work of some of the state's most exciting sculptors who were selected from last year's Sculpture in the Vineyards.
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‘Santa Special’ at Richmond Vale Railway Museum “Santa Claus” will arrive by train at the Santa Special at Richmond Vale Railway Museum, to be held on Sunday 17th November. With his helpers he’ll distribute balloons, lollies and activity bags. Free full sized train rides are available after entry payment. Miniature train rides are also available. For the big kids (over 18s only) there is the adult Santa night. This will be held on Saturday 23rd November. Tickets are $20 per person and are available by phoning 40010197. Santa will join you in the Board Room for Christmas nibbles, music and dancing. Dress up in your best Christmas gear and bring your own drinks for a Yuletide night out with a difference. Regular open days are the first three Sundays of each month plus school holiday Sundays. There are regular
special events throughout the year. For more information see our website www.richmondvalerailwaymuseum.org or phone 40010197. Gates open at 10am and Santa arrives around noon. Entry fees are Adults $15; Concession $10; Children (10-15 Years) $7. Children under 10 are free.
Orangevale at Mount View
Drinks, ice creams, sandwiches, sausage rolls and pies are available from the canteen. Picnic areas are available for the use of visitors, as are toilets and a baby change room. Don't forget to check out the souvenir shop.
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SPRING Stock arriving weekly! Large range of summer schoolwear, casual and formal clothing in sizes 6-26. Wide range of accessories including shoes, hats & handbags. 128 Lang St, Kurri Kurri
Next to Chelmsford Hotel Ph: 4936 4822
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Maitland Nestled in the lower Hunter just two hours north of Sydney, 40 minutes from Newcastle and 25 minutes from Wine Country, Maitland, Hunter Valley is a diverse location with a plethora of unique attractions, physical attributes, accommodation options, shopping and dining opportunities which will appeal to all looking for a special place in the Hunter. A stunning blend of “funky heritage” and contemporary style, Maitland, Hunter Valley encapsulates the best of the past and the present. The street scapes of Maitland and surrounds are lined with historical buildings dating from the early 1800s, there are picturesque rural views from a
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multitude of vantage points and a relaxed environment to enjoy. In stark contrast Maitland is also host to an array of stylish boutiques, pampering service providers, unique guesthouses, eateries and entertainment venues. There is something for everyone within Maitland, Hunter Valley. It is a destination where you may choose to rejuvenate and enjoy the simple pleasures of fresh locally grown produce, speciality wines and a walking tour of the heritage landscape. Whilst others may choose a faster pace taking an aerobatic or Tiger Moth joy flight, immersing themselves in the local nightlife, sampling a series of local restaurants and cocktails.
Discover local indigenous history at the Mindaribba Local Aboriginal Land Council at Metford - displaying art, craft and regional archeological treasures or retrace your family history through the Maitland City Library.
What to See & Do ■ Get back to nature and visit the beautiful 135 hectare Hunter Botanic Gardens at Heatherbrae. ■ Maitland Gaol is open for tours, a fascinating, frightening and thought provoking site. ■ The Maitland Mall is a great place to enjoy a coffee or explore the many boutiques and specialty shops.
Take a step back in time to 1963 What were you doing 50 years ago – where you born then, perhaps 1963 was the year you finished school, started a new job or got married? Maitland Regional Art Gallery (MRAG) in conjunction with Maitland City Council (MCC) and supported by Maitland Mercury is proud to showcase Maitland in 1963 with an exhibition titled 50 years, Picture that in Maitland: 1963. Curated by Maitland Mercury chief photographer Cath Bowen, the exhibition features over 25 black and white images mined from the Maitland Mercury archives. Local disasters, political agendas, significant social change, fashion flares and even cutting edge popular culture are all featured in this fun and inviting exhibition. With these images we can see Maitland experienced High Street headaches, drama, political upheaval and significant social change. Bowen has assembled a series of images that allow us to peer through the rose coloured glasses of 50 years and nostalgically, or indeed critically, look at how we have grown as a community in Maitland. MRAG invites everyone to take a look; at themselves, their relatives and neighbours from 50 years ago and enjoy 50 years, Picture that in Maitland: 1963. The exhibition will be available all November with the art gallery open Tuesday – Sunday 10am – 5pm. Entry is always free and everyone is welcome.
1963, PICTURE THAT IN MAITLAND: 50 YEARS curated by Cath Bowen 18 OCTOBER – 8 DECEMBER
MAITLAND REGIONAL ART GALLERY What’s for tea (detail), 1963, Maitland Mercury staff photographer | mrag.org.au
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Taking Maitland’s flood history into the future
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‘Carefully cross the road to the Court House. As you cross you’ll be walking through the exact spot where the embankment broke and opened the street to the full force of the flood waters and the devastation that resulted.’ This quote is taken from Maitland historian Peter Bogan’s account of the dramatic events in Maitland in February 1955 and is featured in a new smart phone app, called Flood Walk, produced by the Hunter-Central Rivers Catchment Management Authority (CMA). The app features a walking tour Peter has led many times of Maitland’s Court House precinct, one of a series of five tours he has researched and delivered since 2009 with support from the CMA. Peter says the Maitland flood history Walk & Talk tours have been incredibly popular and he hopes the app will allow a greater number of people to experience them. ‘People can download the app and follow the tour around the streets of Maitland, look at the photos on their phone, lining up the old with the new, and hear stories of events that took place in the very spot they’re standing. It’s a very powerful thing to experience,’ says Peter The tour starts on the Hunter River on the Riverside Walkway at the end of St Andrews Street, just a block downstream from the Belmore Bridge, and finishes up at the Court House. Peter’s narration includes his own personal experience of the events of the 1955 and 1949 floods. So many people are fascinated by the dramatic floods that have characterised Maitland’s history. The revisiting and retelling of these events shines a light on the resilience of the people of Maitland and the way they come together to support one another through a crisis. The human stories featured in the Flood Walk app make these events real for us today and also offer a warning of things to come. There’s a very good chance that a flood the scale of the one that occurred in 1955 could occur again in Maitland. The message this app aims to get across is that we need to be prepared when it does. The Flood Walk app is being officially launched in Maitland on 22 August 2013. Search for ‘Flood Walk’ on the Apple App Store, for iOS devices, such as Apple iPods, iPhones and iPads, or from Google Play for Android devices.
St John the Evangelist Anglican Church St John the Evangelist Anglican church has been home to a thriving Anglican community at the heart of Raymond Terrace for over 150 years. During that time, its clergy and members have been faithfully serving the parish and wider community and continue to do so in many different ways. The gothic-style stone church, modern ministry centre and memorial garden offer a beautiful and restful space for worship, prayer and coming together for locals and visitors alike. There is always a warm welcome at St. John’s; whether you want to join in with a service, speak with Fr Chris or simply take a little time for private reflection. In the true spirit of hospitality all are welcome to come along to the “Bring and Share” parish lunch on the last Sunday of very month from 11.30am in the Ministry Centre. It’s a lively lunch where friends, family and guests share lots of homemade goodies and plenty of laughter! We offer both traditional and contemporary worship services, with our popular family service opening the doors at 10am – so plenty of time to get the kids (and yourselves!) ready. Fr Chris and his team also offer baptisms and confirmations, weddings, funerals as well as other pastoral care. Weekly services: Tuesday 9am Eucharist. Wednesday 7am Morning Prayer, 9am Eucharist and morning tea, Bible study @ 10.30am and 6pm. Thursday 5pm Choir practice. Sunday 8am Sung Eucharist, 10am Contemporary Eucharist. 3rd Sunday each month – Evensong at 6pm Last Sunday each month – “Bring and Share” parish lunch at 11.30am.
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During your stay in the Hunter visit Morpeth Sourdough at the Historic Arnott Bakehouse, the original Arnott's bakery of the 1860's, now run by Steve & Allison Arnott
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Morpeth
Morpeth Morpeth is an area of outstanding natural beauty and offers a great experience for everyone who enjoys the pleasure of a walk in a country village with the opportunity of shopping and dining in unique style. It's a little place not far from Maitland, with a history to make us all proud. Morpeth was once upon a time a busy river port and frontier town established during the late 1820's. The Heritage buildings and Bond Stores stand in testament indeed, Morpeth was the largest inland seaport of the new Australian colony and commercial icons Brambles, Simsmetal, Arnotts and Soul's Pharmacy were born in this magnificent place. Set along the banks of the Hunter River, the drive to Morpeth is an added attraction. The green fields stretch for miles and the weeping willows sway in the breeze. It is very hard to find a place to match our beautiful Morpeth. As you stroll through the cobblestoned village you will notice that Morpeth has everything from art galleries to specialty shops to a Trading Post and even a Bazaar. Local artisans and Morpeth Museum
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craftspeople have their wares for sale throughout the town. You will have the opportunity to taste locally made fudge and sip ginger beer. Fine fashion, teddy bears, art and craft, tempting treats to take home, beautiful jewellery, home furnishings and objects of interest, we promise that you will find them in Morpeth. A range of restaurants and cafes offer al fresco dining, river views, heritage surroundings and a cosmopolitan standard of menu. Grab a bottle of the finest wine available for tasting from the local wine cellar then select your café, even the most finicky of foodies will find something to their liking. Morpeth does have its own museum, a service that traces family names and shields, St Johns Theological college and is home to the beautiful St James church to name but a few of the significant buildings throughout the town. Just down the road a way is a structure of a different nature. The infamous Maitland Gaol is now open to the public, experience what it's like to walk in the footsteps of some of Australia's
most notorious criminals. Morpeth, the town, the heritage, the buildings and carriage ways make this a place to not only visit but make a regular event.
What's On in Morpeth
guide booklet and local produce tasting served onboard (wines, fudge, sourdough). Morpeth, situated on the banks of the Hunter River, was once the gateway to inland Australia and one of the busiest trade ports in NSW. Today you can re-live the historic voyage from Newcastle to Morpeth in modern day style and comfort with NOVA Cruises. Phone 0400381787 or visit www.novacruises.com.au
Historic Morpeth Cruise 7th and 17th November Departs 2 -3 times per month where suitable tides permit see dates and departure times. Boarding at Lee Wharf pontoon, No 5 Honeysuckle Drive, Lee Wharf Adults $89, Concession $84, Child (up to 17yrs) $54 Tour includes: devonshire tea, admission to museum, heritage walk
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What to See & Do ■ Morpeth is National Trust classified, so take one of the Heritage Walks enjoy the colorful history of Morpeth and its characters - in a living museum of Australia’s past. ■ The streets of Morpeth are home to over 40 specialty shops and boutiques. Browse the gift shops, antique shops, galleries, lolly shops, a tea house, ginger beer factory and bakery. ■ Visit the Morpeth Museum housed in the old Court House built in 1862.
VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 173 Swan Street, Morpeth, NSW 2321 Telephone: (02) 4933 2612 www.morpethwinecellar.com.au
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Advent Procession St James Anglican Church celebrates the coming of Advent on Sunday, 1st December 2013 at 4.30 pm. The service includes well-known Advent hymns ‘Hark a herald voice is sounding’, ‘O come, O come Emmanuel’ and ‘Lo He comes with clouds descending’. The choir will present anthems incl. “Sanctus” by Schubert, “Like a candle flame” by Graham Kendrick and “Hail, gladdening Light” by J.Stainer Followed by a light supper. ALL WELCOME Contact M. Nicol 4998 8396 or St James Church on 4933 6218.
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La Belle France Beautiful colours and designs from France to give your table a taste of Europe…
Kitchen accessories Cushion covers Tablecloths Gifts for all occasions Gift vouchers 159 Swan St, Morpeth Ph 4934 8892 Open every day 9am – 5pm
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Cupz ‘N’ Crepes Sweet & savoury crepes, desserts and coffee. Breakfast available. Extensive gluten free menu. 137 Swan Street, Morpeth Ph 4933 0649 www.cupzncrepes.com.au
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The Allyn & Paterson River Valley Tocal - Paterson - Vacy - East Gresford - Gresford There is a lot on offer for visitors to the Allyn & Paterson River Valley, just two and a half hours’ drive from Sydney, an hour from Newcastle and where Dr Henry Lindeman planted his first grape vines in 1843. Here you will discover the towns of Paterson, Vacy, Gresford and East Gresford, ringed by the ancient Moonabung Ranges and criss-crossed by the pristine waters of the two rivers that flow from the Barrington Tops. First stop could be historic Tocal Homestead for tales of the olden days of bushrangers, graziers, and other characters who inhabited one of the greatest Australian cattle and horse studs of its time. Have a look at the rare architect-designed barn built around 1867, and the gracious Colonial Georgian country house. Tocal Homestead is a very popular venue for weddings and milestone celebrations. Paterson has inspired many artists to
pick up a brush to try to capture this picturesque Australian country town on canvas. Look at the many fine old homes, grand commercial buildings, museums, art gallery, pubs, cafes, parks and shops that contribute to Paterson’s unique style. 9km north of Paterson is Vacy, with rugged Mt George to the west. It is well worth a visit to the café, hotel, arts & crafts shop and general store for a taste of country hospitality, great food and quirky crafts. Travel over the Vacy bridge, circa 1898, to Bunna Bunoo olive grove and gift shop. You can see the roof tops of the cabins and lodges such as Banjos Bushland Retreat and Cabins in the Clouds on Mt George, perfect destinations for weekend getaways or a longer stay. The small towns of Gresford and East Gresford are the gateway to Lostock Dam, Mt Allyn and the Chichester State Forest to the north. Take the Allyn
What's On Open every weekend from March to Nov 30th 10am – 3pm. When you visit Tocal Homestead its not hard to imagine days gone by. Tales of architects and graziers, bushrangers, businessmen, social reform and philanthropy are woven through the highs and lows of life on this unique property. Tocal Road, Paterson Ph: 4939 8901 w/days; 4939 8939 w/ends
The Allyn & Paterson River Valley Rail Motor Society Open Day 17th November Rail Motor Society Depot, Webbers Creek Road Paterson. The Rail Motor Society Open Day is held on the third Saturday of each month. It is an
River Road drive past homesteads set among rolling green hills and granite outcrops. Visit Clevedon craft shop, Natural Furniture Works, the Beatty Hotel and Camyr Allyn winery. History lovers will enjoy a drive to St Anne’s Anglican Church and suspension bridge, and St Mary’s on Allyn at Allynbrook. For more information please go to www.apvt.com.au
What to See & Do ■ Treat yourself to Sunday morning brunch at the CBC cafe. ■ Sample superior oils and preserves at Bunna Bunoo olive grove. ■ Experience Camyr Allyn’s inviting cellar door and beautiful surrounds. ■ Pack a picnic and head to Lostock dam. ■ Discover the valley’s many beautiful historic bridges and churches.
opportunity for the general public to view the operations of the Rail Motor Society Depot and Museum at Paterson. The Rail Motor Society was establish in 1984. The collection spans 1926 to 1961, and includes a 42 foot Rail Motor from 1961, as well as a 720 Class Driving Trailer Car. The 13 collections of different rail Motor and Trailer Cars are a must for all train enthusiasts. Tours are also available. Contact: aglandb@bigpond.com VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Gresford General Store, Durham Street Open: Mon-Tues 7am-6pm Wed-Thurs 7am-7pm Fri-Sun 7am-8pm
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Bistro at the Beatty
Originally the Paterson Branch of the Commercial Banking Co. of Sydney, this elegant building has changed very little as its beauty and historical elements have been kept while maintaining a comfortable feel. The beautifully renovated interior is heaven for any one passionate about Australia's history. Enjoy our selection of tasty bites in the beautiful historic surrounds of our café. Bookings are appreciated for dinner or small functions.
• Offering just 3 luxury 5 Star lodges (2 - 24 guests) • Exclusive recreational facilities • High energy activities to total relaxation • Come and enjoy our wonderful retreat & fabulous wildlife! Summer Hill Road,Vacy 2421 Ph: (02) 9403 3388 Email: bookings@banjosretreat.com.au
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Quality, very solid hand-made furniture made to last forever … indoor or outdoor … custom made. Come check out the style of something different in furnishing, some wild, some nearly conventional. All timber used is from ‘dead’ or ‘rescued’ trees and are ‘one-offs’. Want more info? Ring or visit Stephen Wright. He’ll be happy to show your future heirlooms.
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Hiking in the Upper Hunter near Scone © Sophie Frazer - Vivid Imagination
Upper Hunter Country
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Muswellbrook - Denman - Merriwa - Cassilis - Murrurundi - Scone - Aberdeen
Muswellbrook Cup…Only for Thoroughbreds - in Upper Hunter Country The first Tuesday in November is every racing enthusiast’s favourite day. Every year on that day, the Muswellbrook Cup is hosted at one of Australia’s best country race tracks. The magnificent Skellatar Park racecourse in home of “The Cup” which has been run at Muswellbrook for over 150 years. This year’s Muswellbrook Cup Carnival is a two-day affair with the Ladies & Community Race Day on Sunday 3rd November and the big Cup Day on 5th Tuesday November. Ladies’ Day is a true family celebration with a host of good stuff for the kids; fashions in the field for kids, ladies and gentlemen - an afternoon packed with exciting entertainment and live music. Entry for the Sunday Ladies/Community Day is FREE. Muswellbrook Cup Day traditionally attracts outstanding fields both in number of runners and the quality of thoroughbreds over a very busy programme.
Both days are TAB meetings and the bookmakers’ arena is chock-a-block with bookies ready to give the best possible odds on local and national races. Muswellbrook Race Club has outstanding facilities with spacious shady parklands to enjoy the day, excellent bar and refreshment services, a magnificent Members’ area, guest marquees and special group and visitor packages. Buses run from town to the track and the car park is just a stone’s throw from the Grandstand. The Club provides private pagodas for groups and a Big Screen to view both Melbourne and local races. Bookings for race day packages and pagodas are now available by contacting the Muswellbrook Race Club (Phone 02 65 411 699 or check the web: www.muswellbrookraceclub. com.au). If you can’t get the Muswellbrook Cup, don’t despair. Upper Hunter Country has a feast of big race days – Singleton Cup, Scone Cup, Merriwa Cup, Aberdeen Cup, South Muswellbrook Cup and Denman Cup as well as a programme of many other first class meetings throughout the year. For information on Upper Hunter
Country, contact one of our Accredited Visitor Centres at Denman, Merriwa, Murrurundi, Scone and Muswellbrook or log on to www.upperhuntercountry.com or phone 65 414 050 for a FREE Visitor package. Our world class Thoroughbred Studs are available for guided tours by appointment.
What to See & Do ■ Taste test produce from award winning wineries as well as local cheese, olives, olive oils & vinegars. ■ Burning Mountain Nature Reserve – the naturally burning coal seam is thought to have been alight for over 5000 years! ■ Rugged Wollemi National Park & it’s sandstone escarpments along the Bylong Valley Way. ■ Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre for its fine collection of works by regional artists or for coffee & light lunch at the café.
VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRES Denman (65 47 2799); Merriwa (6548 2607); Murrurundi (6546 6446); Scone (6545 1526); Muswellbrook (6541 4050) For your FREE Upper Hunter Country Information package contact: Muswellbrook Visitor Centre, 87 Hill St Muswellbrook NSW 2333 visitorcentre@muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au www.muswellbrook.org.au www.upperhuntercountry.com
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The Global Village Motorfest & Fair The 2013 Global Village Motorfest & Fair is on again at the Muswellbrook Showground, Sunday 10th November, hosted by the Upper Hunter Motoring Association. This great family event features over 300 motoring displays consisting of cars, bikes, boats and farm machinery of all eras, new and old. Anyone is welcome to bring along anything to do with motoring and enter on the day. There will also be market stalls, FREE jumping castles and face painting, two performances by Dennis Murphy and his puppets, a Punch and Judy style puppeteer, Derek and Karen from Crocstars will show everybody something of the reptiles living around us. Their show is always popular and is followed by a meet and greet session where you can get up close and touch the snakes and crocodiles. The people from Devil Ark, the Tasmanian Devil rescue program will be along to highlight their plight of saving the Tasmanian Devil from extinction, and if we are lucky they may even bring a devil or two. For those of you wishing to see the area from a different perspective why not take a joy flight with the guys from Hunter Valley Helicopters. Food and cold drinks will be available from a variety of specialised and community group outlets. All this great entertainment for the whole family and entry for the day still only costs $2 per head or $5 per family. Where else can you get that much fun and entertainment for such a small cost, and better still the Muswellbrook PCYC collect the money on the gate to assist with their many community assistance programs.
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Fish Fry Family Gig on Water Ribbon Pond. Plenty of space for groovin’ littun’s (and biggun’s!) BBQ tapas, beer/ wine/ beverage station available - Strictly NO BYO. $10 adults, $5 kids, $25 family
SATURDAY 16TH NOVEMBER 3PM - 6PM Hunter Wetlands Centre - off the roundabout, 412 Sandgate Rd, Shortland www.wetlands.org.au