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circus avalon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4 Find out what’s going on inside edward tulip’s head
bare boating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6 another way to get away from it all
osaka, japan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 9 david barrett explores the city he has called home
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hunter’s hidden secrets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 20 greg watt revels facinating hunter locations
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dward Tulip’s head is a huge geodesic dome – in fact the largest, strongest dome in Australia.
who do, such as operating the lights and sound. Yet others perform for street festivals,” he said. Inside the Head of Edward Tulip will be
Inside his head, the most amazing circus performance will take place on Newcastle’s foreshore this month.
“For the kids this is a romp through traditional clowning, for most of us, it’s a contemporary circus show and for those interested, it’s a deep psychological tale.”
Twenty-five years ago, engineering student John Campbell decided there were enough “things” in the world being made by engineers.
The dome is capable of supporting more than a dozen aerial performers and, as director, Mr Campbell makes full use of that.
What was really needed, he thought, was happier people who could get along with each other.
Mr Campbell said the circus was an unusual community group, in that its members ranged from four to 50-year-olds and from people doing “it just for a pleasant social form of fitness” to those committed to performance. “Some of members perform at a professional level, others don’t perform, but provide the essential support for those
“Inside the Head of Edward Tulip is an ambitious attempt to bring all that experience into one show,” he said. “Edward Tulip is a bored man. And he wants to stay that way. He likes grey. However, inside his head (which is Avalon’s enormous dome tent) he meets the clown. He tries and tries to remain bored, but fails in a spectacular manner.
Newcastle’s Circus Avalon has been thrilling audiences for more than 25 years and its most ambitious production yet will create a new harbour landmark from January 16 to 31.
After a turn as a faith healer’s assistant, he ran away to the circus and founded Newcastle’s community troupe, Circus Avalon.
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Trapeze artist inside the dome
Circus Avalon’s third major show. After Dark was a huge combination of 40 young children and another 30 adults and the award-winning Avast! brought a pirate theme to the circus. Mr Campbell said after a 17-day season in Sydney last year and a similar season at the Hunter Valley Gardens, the troupe had enormously expanded its circus and
For the first time in almost 20 years, Avalon will be joining with a live band – Newcastle’s beloved Hatti Fatners – to drive the performance, incorporating original music, original acts, original story and classic circus style.
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Mr Campbell said Avalon was remarkably fortunate to have Fingers De Main to play Mr Tulip. “He is an undisputed master of close-up magic, with a majestic history of Shakespearian performances.” The huge dome will begin to go up on the foreshore on January 16 and performances will be held on January 21 and 22 and from January 27 to 29. Circus Avalon will also be catering for the huge holiday-time crowds expected in Newcastle and will be running workshops in the dome from January 23 to 25 and special 20-minute performances on Australia Day. If you’re interested in running away to the circus, too, information on Circus Avalon’s classes and performances can be found on their website at ... www.circusavalon.com.au or phone 0409 495 747
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There is something liberating about bareboating in the Whitsunday Islands; the sheer exhilaration of controlling your own yacht and pointing to any of the 74 islands that you want. For those not in the know, bare boating simply means “skipper yourself”. In the Whitsundays, there is a huge range of motor cruisers and sailing yachts, which you can hire and cruise to the islands yourself. Before you head off into the wild blue yonder, Whitsunday bare boat companies provide basic training on managing your yacht and how to stay in regular contact via radio with their staff back in port. With a group of friends, I hired a 46ft Benetau yacht in Shute Harbour. After some initial instruction, we set sail across the Whitsunday Passage. There is nothing like the freedom you feel as the boat glides through the waves and you can see the mainland slipping away behind the horizon. We dropped anchor in Nara Inlet at Hook Island, a fjord-like place with tall peaks, rocky outcrops and sandy coves.
Without the motor, an amazing silence descended. The morning sun hit the rainforest slopes and illuminated Peter Head, a giant, rocky crag perched on the hilltop. From the shore, the sound of cicadas fell in strange rhythms. It felt like we were as far from civilisation as we could get. In our bay anchorage we discovered a large grove of Alexander Palms behind the beach. The sun cast dappled light everywhere and birds flitted among the trees. It was heaven. Later, with goggles and snorkel, I swam out into the bay. The beautiful reef stretched out from the beach teeming with ocean life, fish and coral. Truly breathtaking. I eventually swam out to the yacht and saw that the others had been on a fishing excursion in the dinghy and returned with the fruits of their labour - a rather large coral trout that was perfectly grilled for lunch.
Next morning, we rose early and headed for the eastern side of the outer islands. Jungle slopes and rocky crags mark this as untamed wilderness.
Afterward, We headed south. As we sailed past the bays of Whitsunday Island, we were treated to more views of the primeval ridge lines and rocky crags that give this island an ancient, untouched feel.
Heading south, we soon came across a beautiful bay on the eastern side of Whitsunday Island. Lowering the sails, we motored into the bay and dropped anchor.
Soon we turned into the spectacular wonderland of Whitehaven Beach. Silica white sand sweeps north into a series of sand dunes and sandy banks which mark the
entrance to the pristine Hill Inlet. In calm water, we anchored and marvelled at the sandy paradise on shore framed by perfect, turquoise water. The anchor was clearly visible lying on the ocean floor. Further south the overnight anchorage of Whitehaven gave us a safe night’s rest. After gliding through another passage between the islands, we sailed into the wide magnificence of Cid Harbour, a large, natural harbour is uninhabited and defined by its series of beaches and rainforest mountains. We dropped anchor at Sawmill Beach, where pioneers used to cut the local timber many decades ago and motored ashore in the dinghy. Apart from the remains of an old dam wall in the creek, there were no other signs of this enterprise -The rainforest had reclaimed it all. A timeless place. There was the chatter of bird life in the trees and I saw a fish jumping from the water just off the beach. Dinghies lazily purred this way and that among the yachts anchored in the bay. I could see someone barbecuing something on a cockpit grill. The pace seemed so laid back. The pressures of work had totally slipped my mind. I wondered if this could be paradise. It certainly seemed so. n
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Does it seem to you that today’s young people do not appreciate the value of money? Does it seem like they have no appreciation for the reasons to invest and save? The relationship between earning, saving and spending isn’t really the sort of lesson learned in schools. Many financial advisors and economists believe it should be. Bill Gates is famously attributed with the 11 things they don’t teach in schools - A kind of, lessons for REAL LIFE speech... His Rule Number 3 states: “You will NOT make $40,000/year right out of high school. You won’t be a vice-president with a cell-phone, until you earn both.” (He was talking in U.S. Dollars of course.)
As parents, we play a very important role in educating our kids about the value of money; the value, processes and power of money really should be an important part of basic schooling - Without a specialised class or course, Australian school kids are simply taught what money is but not much else. Then it’s down to us - Parents. Beginning their financial education early will bring you thanks in later years as parents and you won’t just be helping your own children, you’ll be making a significant improvement in the economy of the future. It’s a no-brainer that people who can control money - rule. Plain and simple. Here are some “parent” tips on how to teach your child to save and use money: 1 Kids should know what money is worth as a commodity, something to exchange for goods and services. More importantly, they should know HOW to save. It’s not just putting coins in a piggy bank. Get some real adult advice from your Bank or Building Society and then explain that stuff to the kids. Do it in simple terms... Make up a story but get a level of understanding of the basics for them to carry though life. 2 Teach them what a TOOL money is. Don’t glorify it as the be-all-and-end-all of working. It’s not the result - it’s a tool for proper living. Show them how a little money now can grow in various ways a long time down the track. Savings can have help by way of investments and interest. These things can be wonderful things to “spend” your money on too. Cultivate that long-term dream. Set up several money plans... Spending & saving. 3 Give allowances in denominations. They can be encouraged to save a particular denomination, say a $5 or just the gold coins as “saved” revenue. Help them find a goal, a prize that they can buy when the goal is reached. It could be a game, shoes, a meal with friends like the grown-ups... The lesson is, of course, saving. 4 The idea that you can be paid for work is a really important one. Another one of the Bill Gates rules says, Rule 5: “Flipping burgers is not beneath your dignity. Your grandparents had a word for flipping burgers-they called it opportunity.” In today’s world of seeminglyattainable instant fame and riches, appreciating the reward for work concept is paramount (and a reality check.)
5 Introduce them to a bank account. Let them control it and use it and watch it’s behaviour. Don’t let it be a mystery or confusing. Let them see their money going in. Show them what happens when the interest is applied. AND show them what happens when they spend too. Get them to keep their own records and know how much they have and what it’s worth. Make comparisons to real-world things and activities. Overall, let them dream. Money is a tool we use tools to achieve. Teach them that too. n Please contact your financial advisor or bank for all your financial options. This article is not meant to replace professional advice.
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Osaka:Japan Living in Osaka, Japan, with my family just over two years has been an endless adventure.
STORY: David Barrett
Japan is definitely a country of extremes; from its beautiful scenery through the four seasons, and the temples, gardens and castles, to the grey, densely crowded but exciting cities and markets; from the conservatively suited workforce to the bizarre teen street fashions. And then, of course, we have the food and the shopping, where you can neither recognise a large percentage of it, nor read most of the labels or menus, nor afford to buy some of it. And I almost forgot the Shinkansen (bullet train). One of our trips on the Shinkansen was from Osaka to Yokohama, near Tokyo, to visit friends. There is a Shinkansen about every 5 minutes from Osaka to Tokyo and each one carries up to 1300 passengers. (You do the Maths… it’s staggering!) Train
speed is 240 to 300 km/hr - Now, that is modern living, and comfortable too.
however, you can see the stark contrast between the natural and the man-made.
Food is served in transit or you can take your own. And, as a delightful extra, the train conductors turn and bow to the passengers at the door before they leave the carriage! A trip on a train like this from Sydney to Melbourne or Brisbane would be the ultimate, and would take only two to three hours! And less than half an hour to Newcastle!
(The forest, Aokigahara, at the base of Fuji, is a popular place for suicides, reportedly the world’s second most popular suicide location after San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge. But suicide in Japan is a story for another day.... Perhaps.)
From Yokohama, and from the Shinkansen on the way, on a clear day, you can see Fuji-san, the omnipresent centre of Japan. The mountain is truly a stunning pilgrimage site for thousands, if not millions, every year (300,000 annual climbers included). Seen from Yokohama, near where we stayed,
Japan is a very conservative country in many ways. Travel to any city on a working day and you will see an endless parade of men and women in dark work suits. Away from work, however, fashion enters the realm of the bizarre and extreme. There are locations in most cities where the Japanese can parade their wears in front of an amused crowd of onlookers. Shinsaibashi, in downtown Osaka, is one such location.
Autumn Leaves
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(R) The ever-present “peace” sign
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A friendly shop attendant we met (pictured makes “peace sign” - mandatory, it seems, for Japanese in photos.
preference to soft drinks. Supermarkets sell several varieties of tea in bottles and 2 litre cartons.
Shinsaibashi is a magnet for shoppers, with endless densely packed streets and malls. Eating out here, or anywhere in Japan, is a great pleasure, whether you want western food or local fare. I love to try the “set meal” (pictured above) , a Japanese plate with a variety of tastes, for the equivalent of about $20. The flavours are definitely something to be acquired and totally different from good old “Aussie tucker”.
You may wonder why you see so many Japanese tourists visiting places like the Gold Coast, Cairns and other tourist spots It is so crowded here, and space for housing is so limited in city areas, that the Japanese appreciate space and nature to the extreme.
above).
As an indication of acquired tastes, a ten year old student of mine one morning offered me a thin licorice-looking sweet, and I politely accepted. To my horror, it was fish flavoured! And the kids here drink tea in
Five minutes walk from our house is a street famous for the Autumn leaves. Bus loads of Japanese come here just to admire the colour. They will sit in chairs and appreciate the sight, take numerous photos, and pick up the fallen leaves. At home, the Japanese love to visit the hundreds of temples, both in the crowded
cities and in the beautiful countryside. It is easily one of the greatest pleasure about being in Japan… visiting these wonderful places. One of my favourites, simply due to its stunning beauty, is in Nara, not far from Osaka. The temple, Todaiji, built 1300 years ago, is the largest wooden structure in the world containing the largest bronze Buddha in the world. You have to see it to believe it. Simply stunning! So, if you have a real sense of adventure, can put up with extremes, and want to visit a country very different from what you are used to, try Japan. I love it here, but I will still enjoy everything that Australia has to offer when I return next year. n
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Trevor Dickinson specialises in designing graphics and textiles for the clothing industry. he also designs graphics and textiles for Sydneybased childrens label Fred Bear. Trevor lives in Newcastle Australia and designs for clients in Sydney, London and New York.
Main Above: The Great Northern Hotel Left to Right: Hunter Street Bus Stop, Newcastle Beach Guard Station Tower, Cooks Hill Surf Club, Dixon Park Beach, The House of Lasagne, Merewether.
Trevor Dickinson’s journey began in London where he sketched that city’s landmarks in his unique pen and ink style.
all recognise. Trevor represents them in a simplified colour that is at once reminiscient of japanese manga and comic book artwork.
His use of light is classic “pop” and the choice of colours gives you the “meal” even from this deliberately limited palette.
Newcastle’s landmarks are public buildings at beaches and parks, even private homes and structures in well-trod areas... places we
Trevor manages to make sophisticated works within this style - like a tasty morsel, you want more - your eyes search the images both in memory and sight.
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Some are reminded of Robert Crumb and his obsessive linework however, the execution and style are vastly different even though the technique shares the same mind-space. It’s gritty and iconic.
There’s something inaccurate and loose about the lines and colours that accentuates the memory of that place in the mind. It becomes “more real” despite the n ia ve style.
It’s no wonder Trevor has found a nich producing art for fashion labels and other international names - he has become an impressive export of Newcastle, which he refers to unashamedly as “Australia’s Capital.” Amen to that Trevor. See more of Trevor’s work at:
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enthusiast could spend thousands on a high performance racer. With the advent of digital radios, clubs can allow over 70 cars to race on the same frequency at the same time. This eliminates signals from other drivers and leaves the competitor to drive freely. Big meetings in Sydney also have track cameras that emulate the motorsport coverage of a televised event adding to the fun. Even our pictures make these cars seem real. Cheap and accessible RC cars are a popular gift for birthdays and Christmas. Once the racing bug is caught, the Club can offer a friendly atmosphere and comradeship of other drivers where a young enthusiast can develop their driving skill - Although they will quickly learn that their little Christmas gift is no match for the big guns wielded by Club members. But what a way to learn. It’s seriously the next step up and much more fun racing in a group than just driving around your backyard by yourself. Check out the Club’s website for more info. www.newcastleonroadrc.webs.com n
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Suzie Chesterfield and her friends know that having children is not a full-time job... It’s not even a part-time thing - it’s your whole life. Being part of a playgroup is a positive aspect of their weekly routine. It’s good for the children in obvious was because the Sparklers Playgroup, based at Charlestown Presbyterian Church allows for plenty of playtime and social interaction for the kids each Thursday during the school term period. The kids can join in with sand play, playdough, painting and making craft items in the mornings as well as stories and singing all the while learning how to positively interact with other children rather than being at home in a singular existence. “The interaction is important,” said one mother, “my child has great benefit from playing with other kids.” There are plenty of activities for the youngsters to enjoy, but the is another aspect of the playgroup that has wide-sweeping benefits... For the mums. “Kim, a mother of two young children and an eleven year old girl has found the group a huge influence on her life as a mother. “I’ve been bringing my boy here since he was nine months old and he loves it - And I have found the encouraging and welcoming environment is terrific,” she said. “I was like many mums and experienced post natal depression with my first child and the group allowed me to share my experiences and realise that I was in a group of people who understood and could encourage me,” said Kim. “It’s very supportive,” added another mum, Mel, “We share freely and no-one judges. It’s a very positive group to be part of.” Suzie said that new mums and mums who have been at it for a while are attending each week - and a few dads as well - so that their kids can enjoy the company and fun of being with other kids.. And the mums can chat, share a coffee and know that their children are among friends. “We talk about everything from breast feeding to giving birth,” said Kim, “We all have had varied experiences and it’s great to be able to hear the stories that other mums tell. We all have so much in common and have so much to gain from each other as well - it feels like we’re all old friends here,” she said.
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Gathered today at Croudace Bay Park on Lake Macquarie, the ladies are watching their kids play on the playground equipment, the atmosphere is casual and idyllic and the ladies chat about kids, home, work ...life ... To find out more about Sparklers Playgroup visit: www.charlestownpresbyterianplaygroup.org.au or contact Suzie Chesterfield on 4946 9942
Beginning his fashion dream at Newcastle TAFE, Luke Hosking shares his journey from fashion student to one half of designer duo LP33.3... P When did you realise you wanted to become a fashion designer? At the age of 10 I was very committed to being an architect actually - Fanatical, some would say. It was a quiet Sunday afternoon when I was 15 that purely by chance I saw a documentary on John Galliano. Never had I known there was such a thing as haute couture. A craft of ‘building’ not just clothes but also fantasies and dreams. Nothing could stop me after that moment! P Where did you study to become a fashion designer? I started studying fashion at the Hunter Institute and the teachers there encouraged me to move to Sydney and attempt entry into East Sydney Design Studio for their 3 year intensive course. I was one of the lucky few to get in after a gruelling selection process of portfolio presentations, interviews and on the spot drawing tests. I think there were 1700 hopefuls that year.
women’s wear line developed from our studio in inner city Sydney. Paul and I are involved in every process from design to sales. It is also important to us that the manufacturing skills of our local industry are supported and expanded so every product is 100% Australian made. P How does designing you own label differ from working for a large corporation? I struggle to make any connections from what I do all day now on my own label and what I did when I worked for ‘the man’. I do however always approach the business side of our label as if we were a large corporation. Always focusing on efficiency and consistency. That’s the German in me. P What is the most difficult aspect in launching your own label, i.e. design, production, sales, finance, advertising? All of the above! We need to constantly be pushing every resource to the limits to get the
I also worked as the design development director of Alice McCall for more than 2 years helping put together more than 10 collections between her own label, diffusion lines and development for General Pants and Topshop in London. In between then & now I have worked for David Lawrence and as a freelance designer here & there. I have experienced different sides of creativity, product development and production. I wouldn’t have the skills and outlook I have today without this diversity. I also teach design theory and application at a fashion college in Sydney. Its great to be connected to the student’s creative process and help them achieve what they didn’t know was possible. In 2010, my partner Paul De Giglio and I launched our own label LP33.3. It’s a premium
I always admire the showman’s of the industry like John Galliano (may his career rest in peace) or the late Alexander McQueen (may his genius be that of legends). Their commitment to telling a story through clothing is very important to the world. In saying that I equally admire those who create beautifully made wearable pieces like Alber Elbaz at Lanvin or Martin Margiela for his anti fashion high fashion approach. P Where do you get your design inspiration? Anywhere and everywhere. It may be as focused as the finish on the hem of a vintage garment or as broad as the character of a culture or country. It’s more about a mood for me, a feeling. Not so much a collection of national costume or a pure 1950’s tribute to name but a few.
It’s all about making a woman feeling powerful. The inspiration is limitless to the ways you can make her feel.
My first real piece was a garment I created for a school project. It was a deconstructed wedding gown made from old white business shirts I picked up at Vinnies and many sets of my mother’s prized white sheets. (I purposely didn’t cut any of the sheets so she reclaimed them soon after production). It was the biggest, campest thing you could possibly imagine. Like Glenda the good witch in Wizard of Oz but with less sparkle. I remember having the vision of ‘a wearable dilapidated wedding chapel’. My very young cousin was the model for this dress and I actually made her real wedding dress just last year. A far more elegant and relaxed vision of lace and georgette. More Kate Bush in Wuthering Heights.
While I was still studying I had the opportunity to work for a very famous designer, hand finishing and beading wedding gowns and couture pieces for the Paris catwalk. The dresses were not to my taste however it really taught me a respect for the process and the craft.
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P How would you define the style your line exemplifies?
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P What are some of your accomplishments as a designer?
the others. For example, a very expensive Italian suiting can be butchered with poorly thought out construction techniques or an underwhelming fit!
P What advice do you have for aspiring fashion designers? Get as much technical knowledge about design, construction, and manufacturing as possible. Always be willing to learn new techniques and never stop innovating and revolutionising those techniques. This is what propels the industry forward and not only will you be very employable, you’ll also have the skills to make your own way to the top if you choose to go it alone. P What are some of your fashion goals?
best results. This process never changes, no matter how ‘big’ you get. I’ve embraced it. P What is the most challenging component of designing clothes? Creating a product that is not only aesthetically modern and desirable but also wearable, comfortable and practical. Every part of design and production falls into line with this goal. It’s a hard slog but its the most rewarding. P What are your favourite fabrics to work with and why? Any fabric that is unique in character. It may be particularly drapey, perhaps rigid, or anything in between. It may have an unusual surface and tactile quality that hooks me. I then like to take this character and either enhance it or distort it through the design process. P What do you believe makes a quality article of clothing? Quality comes from a resolved design process. A design has to be very well thought out to achieve a high quality garment. This encompasses everything but it may be particularly evident in the construction, the treatment of the fabric, the fit and the modernity of the aesthetic. You can’t have one without all
All I want is for LP33.3 to reach its full potential. In turn my partner and I can reach our full potential. I’m an empire builder at heart but I also want to grow creatively and professionally along the way. We won’t settle for anything less than an international brand. We demand that from ourselves. P What trends do you see being big for 2012? Trends are like people. Each one unique. Sometimes you like certain people, sometimes you don’t. Sometimes you never have the chance to even meet them because they live on the other side of the world. Some also travel a lot. Analogies aside I think some really strong themes coming through for summer are bold African prints, architectural seaming and a dramatic remix of what we know as sports detailing. Zippers, press studs, tech fabrics, drawstrings etc. In the end its all about wearing what feels new and exciting to you. Always be willing to experiment but also know what you look and feel comfortable in. P Where can readers purchase the label 33.3? We are available at a number of boutiques nationwide as well as online for those not around the corner from a stockist. Find contact details at www.lp333.net and don’t forget to follow us on facebook ‘LP333-the-label’ n
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beer to prelong the funds. “It was a major job and halfway through it thought I would never finish it,and only did with true aussie mateship,” said Clarry Many a story is to be told and when you meet clarry he won’t be shy to do so. He wrote a song the memories dedicated to the mates that got him to the finish line. It goes...
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that mates built... Neil Jones (aka Clarry or “the drover”) fulfilled a lifetime dream of running a uniquely Australian bush restaurant and function centre by buying in 1989 the bath house of the defunct Ayrfield Colliery…to move to his 120 acres property. He wanted to offer hearty camp oven meals and is own inimitable brand of entertainment remeniscient of traditional campfire music and fun. The transformation took 5 years and opened in january 1994, coinciding with his wife, Kathy’s 40th birthday. The 5 years were an adventure in themselves and many a mate helped our with the destruction and ultimate reconstruction. The currency was Toohey’s new which, as the project rolled on became cheaper imported
It took five long years of sweat and toil to pull the building down... and move it out to elderlie where it was rebuilt from the ground... and to my mates who lent a hand from the first day to the end... I know those times you won’t forget and neither will your friend... 17 Years on Neil has introduced many a group to his unique property, bush tucker and facilites. They have been entertained by his reknown flea bag trio and his renditions of Johnny Cash and co, didgeridoo and his amazing bush poetry skills Only this year he won the comedy division of the NSW Bush Poetry championships at Dunedoo. The latest addition to Drovers Camp is the natural outdoor amphitheatre with its own unique bush stage and outbuildings,which of course includes the Drovers Bar. Neil concentrates his time on welcoming continuing clientele bus companies, seniors’ groups etc….. and has now allowed a limited number of functions and larger groups through Greg and Sue Watt’s Entertainment and tour facilities. So if you’re looking for real Aussie entertainment, food and fun, this unique country experience, just over an hour from newcastle is just the ticket. Give Greg call on 0412 761 936 and he’ll plan the experience and entertainent to suit your groups needs. Fair Dinkum !
The Old Bridge on Milbrodale Rd
Welcome to part 2 of “the quest for the holy trail,”which introduces many a locality, sight, activity on our doorstep that is yearning to be visited and enjoyed. From our last stop-over at Singleton we are heading to the Broke/Fordwich wine trail region and include the small villages of Milbrodale and Bulga. We travel only 15 minutes on the putty road and only another 10 from the Broke turnoff. Our first port of call is the Pickled and Pitted which houses the retail outlets of Marian’s River Flats Olives and her daughter Michelle’s Bare Natural Skin Products. Time for a wine so we turn right onto Milbrodale Road across the old wooden bridge to our two favourite wineries out of
Phone: 02 6579 1004 Open Friday, Saturday & Sunday 130 Adams Peak Road, Broke-Fordwich, Hunter Valley email: cellar@mtbrokewines.com.au web: www.mtbrokewines.com.au
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quite a selection. These wineries on the “outskirts” offer an atmosphere and service that is certainly unbelievable.
in this amazing combined living/eating/ entertainment room overlooking the pool and vineyards.
Our first stop is Mt. Broke wines operated by Mike Wilson. Not only does it offer great wines but amazing views across the vineyards to Yellow Rock. You can arrange your own BBQ or catered for in style.
The most unique experience is only another 10 minutes away at the legendary Baiame Cave located on a private acreage only a few kilometres off the main road. Google Baiame and learn about the aboriginal myth before you visit the cave, rock paintings and wonderful Hunter views.
Around the corner is Starline Alpaca Farmstay which gives the choice of varied accommodation and also a stop-over to explore the property, alpacas and gift store. Only 5 minutes on is Glenguin Estate wines. We call this “welcome to our home.”
Complement your visit with cold refreshments, pub food and on weekends a variety of entertainment at the famous Cockfighter Creek Tavern at Bulga.
Several guests can be seated around the hand made wooden table and be served their incredible range of wine. It is situated
For a group experience or any information about the place in this article, contact Greg Watt on 0412 761 936.
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Where the serene & gentle alpacas enhance the peace and tranquility of your farm stay. Fully self-contained accommodation (4-8 people) Warm & cosy atmosphere ensured in the sandstone or spacious home style cottages. Stay & Play: Tennis, Sauna, Spa, Pool and Children’s facilities Something for everyone in the Starline Giftshop Visit the amazing features of the Broke Region.
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Open 10am-5pm Thursday - Monday, public holidays and by appointment. 67 Wollombi St, Broke p: 02 6579 1063 or 0409791063
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Glenguin Estate is a ‘must see’ producer of handmade, award winning fine wines. Cellar Door open 7 days a week. 997 Milbrodale Road, Broke 2330 Call Klaus on: 02 6579 1009 www.glenguinestate.com.au Blog: glenguin.wordpress.com Email.. glenguinestate@bordernet.com.au
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The Angels, mid tour, are cranking out the classic rock with a vengence. This time, Local legend, Dave Gleeson takes the frontman position and owned it... STORY: Steve Dunkley
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If you could bottle the energy delivered by The Angels featuring Dave Gleeson at Belmont 16’s on November 26th, you could likely power a rock-crazed city of pure rock’n’roll fans for about twenty years.... Funny that.
The great thing about an Angels gig is how familiar each song is. Singles and album tracks are hard-hitting, room-filling classic, chunking Aussie rock.
Newcastle showed it’s appreciation and support for the famed Aussie rockers, The Angels with Gleeson by making the show a complete sell-out.
“They sound so amazing,” said one punter shouting over Brewster’s blistering No Secrets solo.
They slid easily mid-tour into their set, striking familiar tones, magnetising a waiting, hungry crowd. Rick Brewster’s menace was a welcome, stolid prescence and his guitar virtuosity cut the room to shreds with familiar strains. Down near the stage it was a thrumming, vibrant mosh-pit of fan of mixed ages around 40+ish... They threw themselves into the gig jumping and screaming like they’d invented moshing. “The venue unfortunately had to turn away a couple of hundred people..” said Publicist, Cat Swinton, “It’s really exciting to see the guys in full force on stage... I wish everyone could have had a ticket,” she said. It was a full-force attack from the band with who played a massive chunk of their impressive back-catalogue as well as their new tune Waiting For The Sun which is the first video the Band has made since
The band is tight. The crowd knows it.
Another man was in two minds... “You know I’m not sure about this,” he said before the show started, “I love Screaming Jets and I love The Angels but Gleeson fronting The Angels?.. I’m not sure.” By the end of the first two songs it was obvious, our friend was convinced. Gleeson was perfect. “He didn’t try to copy anyone or act like he was a “guest”, he was totally there owning it,” offered a crowd member. Rick Brewster and the band made space for Gleeson’s frontman persona, allowing the show to be something brilliant, individual and seriously classic, “We’ve always had a soft spot for Newcastle and Newcastle lived up to its reputation. The house rocked on Saturday night! The walls were shaking!” said Rick afterwards. Like a blast from the 70’s, with real guitars and drums and no-trick vocals, audiences drank deeply after a drought of more than
twenty years, “Thank God for The Angels,” said a sweating punter after the gig, “we’ve been putting up with machine music for way too long.” At one point, Gleeson made a rare admission of amazement considering his own individual achievements as a singer as well as his well-known success with The Jets, “Imagine... “ he said to the enthusiastic crowd, “...a local Cardiff boy ending up here.” Thankfully, we don’t have to imagine, Dave Gleeson had achieved a Newcastle muso’s dream - to front The Angels at a packed, home-town show. n
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this looks like a job for... Wildlife Rescue Service is a volunteer organisation dedicated to the humane rescue and treatment of injured wildlife. It also is the best service to call should you have a native animal in your yard, shed ... or stuck behind someone’s kitchen stove ... “It happens,” said Lake Macquarie volunteer Kath Dalton, “It’s amazing where the animals find themselves - and then they need rescuing.”
From The Shops: For the Lamb... 4 lamb rump ½ cup Moroccan spice ¾ cup olive oil For the Tabouleh... 2 cup couscous 2 ½ cup orange juice 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 4 tablespoons olive oil 4 tomatoes, diced (seeds removed) 1 ½ chopped flat leaf parsley ½ cup chopped mint 1 tablespoon butter Salt to taste For the Mint yoghurt... 1 cup natural yoghurt ½ cup chopped mint ½ teaspoon crushed garlic
In the Kitchen: • Marinate the lamb in Moroccan spice and olive oil. • Bring orange juice to the boil. • Combine all the ingredients for the yoghurt. • Put couscous into a bowl, pour boiled orange juice over the top and cover with cling wrap for 5 minutes. • Heat a large fry pan with a small amount of oil. Brown the lamb on all sides, cook through to your liking. ** • Gently separate the couscous with a fork, add all ingredients for the tabouleh, and mix with your clean hands (it is easier to break up the lumps in the couscous this way). • Once your lamb is cooked, you are ready to serve.
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** depending on the thickness of the lamb, you may need to slice it and cook it in pieces to insure it is cooked to your perfection and reduce the risk of burning.
According to Kath, all too often, well-meaning people take an injured animal or bird home and feed it hoping to nurse it back to health, “Unfortunately, this is one of the worst things you can do because our native animals have very specific food and care needs,” said Kath, “We can end up doing more harm to an already injured animal,” she said.
Small animals should be covered with a towell in a well ventilated box and left in a quiet, warm spot - Sorry kids, this means leave the animal alone, “If it’s been attacked or hit by a car, it will likely be suffering dangerous shock so this simple action will hopefully calm it a bit,” said Kath.
Larger animals should just be observed. “If it’s safe to do so, and if possible, protect it from further harm. Every situation is different and people should not put themselves in danger ever,” said Kath. “Most importantly, call Wildlife Rescue on 0418 628 483.” For more information visit: www.hunterwildlife.org.au
no strangerto the stage Jade Gannon plans her 2012 to include a full band and an anniversay gig where it all began. 2011 has seen a whirlwind year for local Newcastle Artist, Jade Gannon. New kid on the block, Jade has spent her time proving that her eclectic style, powerful vocals and fun nature is a force to be reckoned with, performing on stages from Newcastle to Sydney, Supporting Mental as Anything as well as live performances on ABC radio and headlining at the famous El Rocco Bar all in her debut year. Though Jade is no stranger to the stage. Born and bred in the Hunter, she has been surrounded by regular performing musicians all of her life. “My parents were in a number of bands as i was growing up. I can remember ‘helping’ my mother rehearse for upcoming performances as early as 5 years old singing tracks from Melissa Etheridge and Alannah Myles. i’ve grown up with their music etched into my veins”. Performing for private functions and with various cover bands it wasn’t until mid 2010 that Jade decided to breakaway from the cover’s realm
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and try her hand at creating her own sound. A chance meeting with Sydney artist Tim McArtney, meant the opportunity to record her very first EP Unlocked setting out on her own musical path. Since her official debut in February 2011, Jade has become a regular performer for Lizotte’s Newcastle’s “Live & Local” nights designed to give original artist the opportunity to get up on stage and “strum their stuff” as Jade describes. “Live &
Local is a great night where fellow musicians can get together, meet, bring along friends, family and fans to experience a night full of amazing food, and truly entertaining artists. I take my hat off to Brian Lizotte for creating an opportunity for us little guys who are just trying to give it our best shot” So 2012 is now upon us and this year seems to be shaping up quite nicely for Jade but to celebrate her first year anniversary, Jade will be returning to the venue that helped start it all on the 1st February. “I’ve put together a full band performance to really bring my tracks to life to help create a great live experience to say thank you to the audiences that have supported me throughout my starting year”. Jade will be performing all of her original tracks including those off her debut EP Unlocked. Doors open from 7:00pm and will also feature sets from artists Rhys Zacher, Bye Bye Birdy & Hayden French. Tickets available on the night for $15.00. Please call Lizotte’s on (02)4956 2066 to book a table and secure a spot to witness Jade Gannon, Live & Local. n
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NorEast at the Queen’s Wharf Brewey played host at this month’s Wine Tasting Master Class which was presented by Kevin McCarthy of T’Gallant Wines.
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Just how does a well-educated, professional waiter tell you about the wines on offer at their restaurant? How do you know what to expect from their description alone without actually trying it? It’s a challenge to describe flavour and T’Gallant Wines have come up with a clever innovation called the Pinot-G Style Spectrum that ranges wines from Crisp to Luscious making flavour descriptions more easily described. Event organiser, Matt Underwood of the Newcastle Club introduced the Spectrum inventor, Winemaker, Kevin McCarthy who presented the Wine Tasting Master Class focusing on his Pinot-G Wines. This was the first Master Class held in Newcastle and was hosted by Tony Harrison and Nor’East to an intent group of Hospitality Industry professionals.
Classically trained, the heart of Tony Harrison’s cooking and leadership in the kitchen is a well-tuned, confident response to hand-selected ingredients. Every dish at Nor’East begins with an uncompromising approach to securing the freshest and highest quality seasonal produce.
The integrity of these ingredients is then carefully maintained from source to the kitchen and kitchen to plate, as tastes and flavours are enriched and revealed rather than complicated or overworked. Nor’East is Newcastle’s newest, unique, waterfront dining experience.
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Sunday Blues - Darren Jack Band Exchange Hotel, Hamilton The Darren Jack Band made themselves known with a vibrant set of classic blues, deft covers and selections of their own material including pieces from their recent CD Don’t Mess Up A Good Thing. Local Blues enthusiasts enjoyed the show which was part of the Sunday Blues Exchange line-up at the Exchange Hotel in Hamilton. Photography: Angela Murphy
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