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1 Serving the Hunter for over 20 years with a readership of over 4,000 weekly! Thursday 13th February, 2014 Three decades of radiation coming to Muswellbrook! The only way to find out what s going on! Missed an issue? Thirty years on and still going strong - The Radiators continue to show why they are the kings of rock in Australia. With gold and double platinum albums under their belts, it is easy to see why The Rads have nothing to prove, and yet so much more to give. And give they will on Saturday 8 March at Muswellbrook s Royal Hotel commencing at 8.30pm with ticketing at only $30 per head. Story Continued page 2. Image: The Radiators. See inside ADDING YOUR WEEKLY GUIDE TO YEARS TV Guide ONE HUGE NIGHT SATURDAY MARCH 8 WHITE PARK, SCONE ON SALE NOW! Tickets Gates open pm Shows start 7.30pm Adult $30 Child 5-17 $15 Family $75 VIP $70.00 pbraustralia.com LaCityTravel WIN! a double pass to Majestic Cinemas. See page 2 for details giving you the best deals see page 10 Offering an extensive hire range of contemporary chairs, stools, ottomans, lounges, high bars, coffee / dining / cafe tables, candelabras, chandeliers and other decorative lighting, cutlery, crockery, glassware, linen, table centres, chair covers + sashes, stage, dancefloor + much more all housed in our local warehouse. The Hunter s ultimate recreational experience! EASTER SPECIAL Unpowered camping available ONLY $13 per head (includes car entry) Kids under 12 years FREE Book early to avoid disappointment Wedding hire including set up + styling services available. Visit us online to view our extensive party hire range or contact us for more information on how we can help you with your next celebration, however large or small. Amelia Wilkinson / / info@theeventstoreroom.com.au / Kelly Street / PO Box 517 Scone Phone reception@lakeglenbawn.com.au We are the ONLY Hunter station broadcasting the SUMMER OF SPORTS - Saturday & Sundays, from noon until 4pm. Covering all major sports with the team s usual blend of merciless humour and serious comment.

2 what s on Three decades of radiation coming to Muswellbrook! Continued from front page. Licencee, Allan Moxham stated, It is very pleasing to be able to present this calibre of entertainment in Muswellbrook. The Radiators are true Aussie rock icons, and if the show is supported by the public as I think it will be, I will continue to present big-name acts at the Royal in the future. Little did anyone realise back in 1978 that The Radiators would still be together today, still hugely popular and still producing quality music with no signs of slowing down. Travelling thousands upon thousands of kilometres around the vast country of Australia, The Radiators have carved a niche into the books of Aussie rock history. They have headlined and shared the stage with other great Aussie acts such as AC/DC, Rose Tattoo, Dragon and INXS saw the release of The Radiators 25th anniversary album and while the album sold well and had chart success, the boys were keen to try something new. In 2008 their controversial album Gimme Head was re-recorded and snapped up on the ARIA charts quickly climbing to the top ten in the first five days of its release. Touring extensively, The Radiators continue to do what they do best in delighting the legions of fans both young and old who still flock to grab a slice of living Aussie rock history and rock the night away to the great tunes that have made The Radiators a household name in Australia. So if you haven t heard them yet, be sure to head to the Royal Hotel in Muswellbrook to see the classic, rockin Rads along with support act, local performer and guitarist, Shay Burgess. Tickets on sale now and can be purchased from the Royal. For further enquiries phone the Royal Hotel on Look out for Allison Forbes By Zack Phillips Music fans are in for a real treat next month when Muswellbrook s Railway Hotel presents Allison Forbes on Sunday 2 March. Described as having expressively warm, but edgy vocals thrown into a classic country pillow with a dash of bluegrass on the side, Allison Forbes has been predicted to change the face of country music. Growing up outside of Tamworth with the Tamworth Country Music Festival always significant in her life, she watched each year the stars gather in her home town, and she yearned to be a part of it. In 2011, she was accepted into the CMAA Academy of Country Music where she learned how to refine herself as an artist and a songwriter embracing what has made her different from everybody else. Since the beginning of Allison s songwriting career, she has been invited to perform at the Tamworth Chamber of Business Awards and the esteemed Roll of Renown Concert where she represented John Williamson at the Tamworth Country Music Festival. She has also graced the stage with Golden Guitar winners Luke O Shea and Bill Chambers. Having just finished recording her debut album (featuring Fire and Guns, Lie Lie Butterfly and What ll Happen to me Now) which has recently been released, she has also been nominated as one of the top 20 finalists in the running to receive a $50,000 scholarship to the Australian International Conservatorium of Music. Don t miss seeing this very talented artist on Sunday 2 March from 4.30pm 8.30pm in the relaxed and familyfriendly atmosphere of the Railway Hotel in Muswellbrook. Image: Allison Forbes. Scone - Horse Capital of Australia 9 Guernsey Street Scone Phone Program information Thurs 13th to Wed 19th February The Entertainer in conjunction with Majestic Cinemas are giving away two double passes each week to two lucky readers. Look for the handwritten word WINNER along with the editor s signature on this page above HVP logo. Present the winning Entertainer edition to the Muswellbrook office of Hunter Valley Printing, 6 Wilkins Street Muswellbrook and collect your passes. (must be claimed within one week of publication date) Professional, friendly service - The quiet one g b b r r b Valley 2 Vineyards Trike Tours available - book now! The Entertainer - Thursday 13th February,

3 what s on Kennedy prepares for Hunter Mutual PBR Professional bull riding has been called the toughest eight seconds in sports. When a cowboy settles into the bucking chute, wraps his hand in the bull rope and nods to open the gate, he knows he is putting his life on the line when the mass of coiled muscle underneath him explodes into the arena. We re talking about a 900kg raging, twisting bucking beast whose sole purpose is to toss his rider straight over the moon. At 180cm tall and 82kgs in weight, David Kennedy hardly seems a match for this kind of raw power. Nonetheless the 29 year old husband and father of three has shown he has the right stuff which currently ranks him as 6th in the PBR Australian standings. Kennedy, a shed builder from Kyogle, New South Wales will be one of forty top-knotch bull riders competing at the Scone 2014 Hunter Mutual PBR on Saturday 8 March commencing at 7.30pm with gates opening at 5.30pm. Bull riders aren t known for having long careers due to the high risk of injury. Dedication, a positive mental attitude aligned with elite athleticism plays a huge role in determining the longevity of what Time Magazine voted the most dangerous sport in the world. Racking up three PBR Australian championship titles which took Kennedy to the Las Vegas World Finals on more than one occasion plus representing Australia in Brazil at the World Cup Bull Riding, the five-times Australian finals qualifier is keen to compete at next month s Scone event. David Kennedy has commenced the 2014 season with a steady start, and will be one of the competitors to keep your eye on at Scone, says Jackie Dunn, spokesperson for PBR Australia. With four stock contractors hauling champion bucking bulls to the Horse Capital of Australia which are to be matched up against the PBR s toughest bull riders it will be nothing short of a gruelling and spectacular event. Tickets are offered for pre-sale adults $30; Children (5-17yrs) $15; family $75 and VIP $70 via or from Scone Visitor Information and Horse Centre. For further information on this event phone Belinda McKenzie on or bmckenzie@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au Images: [Below] Dave Kennedy 5-times Australian PBR Finals qualifier [Above] Dave Kennedy riding Turbo. LIVE ENTERTAINMENT EVERY Sunday from 4.30pm to 8.30pm Food served from 6pm - 8pm RAILWAY HOTEL MUSWELLBROOK February 16 - Lance Birrell February 23 - Brent Larkham March 2 - Allison Forbes OPENING SOON the all-new LADIES BAR Restaurant: Lunch Wednesday - Friday 12pm - 2pm Dinner Monday - Friday 6pm pm Market Street Muswellbrook Maitland Street New England Highway Muswellbrook E: thejohnhuntermotel@bigpond.com.au Phone: Luxury Accommodation The John Hunter Motel is the largest motel in Muswellbrook with 68 rooms ideal for corporate or family travellers. We offer quality service with 24 hour reception and room service for breakfast or dinner. Choose to dine in our licenced restaurant or have it delivered to your room. Interconnecting Rooms Disabled Access Licenced Restaurant & Bar Guest Barbecue Area Pool & Heated Spa Catering for All Occasions Wifi Access Austar In Room Meals Airconditioned Rooms Off Street Parking 18 Hole Golf Course (Opposite) SCONE MOTOR INN BUSINESS CLASS TRAVEL Accommodation; Corporate Rates Cnr New England Hwy & Mount St Thursday 13th February, The Entertainer - 3

4 creative arts Blind date with a book February 14 is a special day. Around Australia, libraries are celebrating Library Lovers Day and the Upper Hunter Shire Libraries are urging borrowers to have a blind date with a book. Books have been placed in brown paper bags and readers are encouraged to take them home, sight unseen, and give them a go. Readers could discover a new genre or author they hadn t considered before said Upper Hunter Library co-ordinator, Elizabeth Walter. Better to curl up with a book than a box of chocolates and you re never lonely if you have a good book, she said. Upper Hunter Shire Libraries offer more than books and also lend DVDs and magazines, ebooks that can be downloaded to an ipod, ipad, mobile phone or laptop and audio books you can listen to on a CD player or download to a device. For more information drop into your local library or phone on: Scone Library ; Aberdeen Library ; Murrurundi Library ; Merriwa Library ; Cassilis Library The art gallery at Murrurundi strives to showcase the best in contemporary Australian and Aboriginal art. Also our gift shop has a beautiful range of homewares, organic seeds, bamboo textiles and pottery Opening hours: Friday, Saturday & Sunday 11am - 5pm Boyd Street, Murrurundi Phone THE WAYFARER MOTEL New England Highway, Muswellbrook Muswellbrook s only 24-hour check-in motel Room service available for breakfasts, home cooked dinners and packed lunches Backing onto golf course Clean, comfortable and affordable 25 air-conditioned rooms Pool and barbecue facility WIFI reception@wayfarermotel.com.au Free Writing and Winning Grants Workshop Upper Hunter Shire Council, Muswellbrook Shire Council, Hunter Mutual and Coal & Allied are bringing the Writing and Winning Grants workshop to the Upper Hunter to assist local organisations succeed in funding their projects. This workshop will benefit people who are involved in a sporting group, community organisation or a local project. Anyone is welcome to join this workshop and learn ways to approach funding local projects, events or programs. Where: Upper Hunter Shire Council Scone Administration Centre, 135 Liverpool Street. When: Friday 28 February Time: 9.30am 3.30pm With a 92% success rate in winning grants, expert grant writer and assessor, Natalie Bramble shares her methods and tricks that even professional grant writers come to hear about. Natalie will help you gain skills in finding and writing grants for your organisation. One recent attendee won $100,000 after coming to a session and another one was denied funding seven times before coming to a session only to win the first three grants she applied for after her training. Morning tea and a light lunch will be provided, please indicate any dietary requirements when you RSVP. For further details and to RSVP, please contact Upper Hunter Shire s Community Grants Officer, Tess Hynes on or thynes@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au. Please RSVP by Friday 21 February Image: Natalie Bramble. 1 Oglivie Street Denman DENMAN MOTOR INN 8 Crinoline Street, Denman Ph: Fax: reception@denmanmotorinn.com.au Fully cooked breakfast Peaceful and central location FREE Internet Austar BBQ facilities Pool 4 - The Entertainer - Thursday 13th February,

5 creative arts February Arts: events and festivals By Zack Phillips With over twenty events happening around the Hunter this February, here is a small selection of just what you can experience. From February 2-28, members of the Dungog Arts Society will be showcasing a variety of paintings with low prices. If you wish to purchase a small painting for your home, this is an exhibition not to be missed. This will be held at Dowling Street, Dungog - open weekends and Tuesday from 10am-3pm. For more details, call Marilyn on The Maitland Gilbert and Sullivan and Musical Society Inc will present the musical, Annie, at James Theatre on February 15 and 16. Adult s tickets are $25, children s tickets (16 years and under) are $15, concession tickets are $20, family tickets (2 adults, 2 children) are $60 and children 5 years and under are free. Tickets are available for purchase at the Dungog Visitor Information Centre or at the door. This will be at James Theatre, 6 Brown Street, Dungog at 2pm. For more details, visit Also on 15 February, Upper Hunter Conservatorium teachers Katrina Constable and Aaron Rothemund will unite to present a violin and flute recital. This will include the works of Azarashvili, Busser, Firth, Kreisler, Taffanel, Vivaldi and Mozart. Adult tickets will cost $10 and concession will be $5. This will be held at the Upper Hunter Conservatorium Hall at the corner of Brook and Sowerby Streets, Muswellbrook at 2pm. We are also delighted with the Art and All That Jazz Exhibition and Festival from February 28. The show will paint many of the best artists from the New England and North West area, as well as well-known artists across the state. The festival also includes a wide range of events including demonstrations, workshops and market stalls, plus many more. The official opening is on February 28 at 6pm, for $15 (which includes live music, food and wine). This will be at the Wallabadah Hall in Wallabadah. For more information, call Tania on Along with these events, there are many more festivals, opportunities for artists, plus grants. For all this and more, visit Image: Katrina Constable violinist (Courtesy of Upper Hunter Conservatorium of Music). Thursday 13th February, The Entertainer - 5

6 food & wine Go for Gold Chinese Easter Festival By Zack Phillips The Go for Gold Chinese Easter Festival will take place on 19 and 20 April in Nundle. This is the second largest annual festival in the northern inland New South Wales attracting over 16,000 people over the Easter weekend. This festival features the significant roles of Chinese and European miners and storekeepers in the development of Nundle and other townships. It includes striking Chinese dance performances twice a day, live music, more than one hundred food, produce and craft market stalls, magicians, children s story time, gold panning and face painting. If you are interested in having a market stall on the weekend, you can visit the official website and download the application form and sent to PO Box 8098, Nundle New South Wales, or ed to goforgoldstalls@ nundle.com.au. Stalls prices vary. For more information on this event, and the program (once it is published closer to the event), visit www. nundle.com.au/events/nundle-go-for-gold-chinese-easter-festival/. Bringing more than 25 years of experience of high quality work in both digital and offset printing 90 kelly street scone wilkins street muswellbrook The Entertainer - Thursday 13th February,

7 food & wine Visit our Tasting Rooms: Denman (02) Denman Rd, Muswellbrook Distinctive Australian Extra Virgin Olive Oils and Vinegars Pokolbin Broke Rd, Cessnock pukaraestate.com.au Your hosts Karen & Ian Campbell Kelly Street, Scone White Hart Hotel Kerv Espresso Bar Paddock to Pantry Royal Hotel - Motel, Scone Hunter Belle Cheese Pukara Estate Olives Two Rivers Vineyard Broke Muswellbrook - Denman - Sandy Hollow A great place to experience a host of fabulous events, festivities and the culture of the Upper Hunter Let us help you make the most of your visit to our beautiful shire Muswellbrook Visitor Information Centre 87 Hill Street, Muswellbrook NSW 2333 Phone: Denman Visitor Information Centre 7 Ogilvie Street, Denman NSW 2328 Phone: Thursday 13th February, The Entertainer - 7

8 equine trend & more Protect your bunny during hot weather By Tiffany Tung, BVSc (Hons 1) / Pet Medical Imagine living outdoors in a fur coat during this scorching weather. It could kill you! It can also kill your rabbit. Our pet rabbits cannot tolerate temperatures above 29 C. Here are some tips on how to keep your rabbit beat the heat and avoid heat stroke. Make sure bunny is out of the sun and that there is plenty of shady space for bunny to rest in. Place a ceramic tile or marble square in a shady part of the cage. The marble or tile stays cooler. Place a few ice cubes in their water crock so the water is tempting and bunny can also lie against the cool crock. Make sure there is plenty of water. Your rabbit needs five times more water than a dog of the same size. Mist the rabbit s ears. Rabbits dissipate heat through their ears and misting them will help keep the rabbit cool. Fill 1 or 2-litre soda bottles with water and freeze them. Once frozen, put the frozen water bottles in the hutch so your rabbit can lean against them to keep cool. If it s unbearably hot bring your rabbit indoors. Let him run around outside once the hottest part of the day has passed. Fly strike. In this hot weather, flies can strike and kill a healthy animal who has temporary loose stools. Older, disabled, long-haired or overweight rabbits who are not able to clean themselves are in even greater danger. The moisture, warmth, and odour of the stool attracts flies who lay their eggs. If open sores are present, or if thick fur is dampened with urine or faeces, flies will head toward these warm incubation areas to lay their eggs. Maggot infestation can kill your pet rabbit in just one day. Keep both rabbit and hutch dry and clean. Calcivirus. Hot weather also brings mosquitoes that carry calcivirus, a disease that is deadly for rabbits so deadly that there is no cure after infection! A safe and effective vaccination from your vet will protect your rabbit from this deadly disease. Image: Tiffany Tung BVSc (Hons 1) of Pet Medical holding Pete, a New Zealand rabbit. Sire s two city success excites three Hunter studs By Brian Russell The connections of three Hunter Valley studs had good reasons to be pleased at the success recently of the emerging good Danewin sire Excites, the source on the day of impressive winners at 1400m in Sydney (Red Excitement) and Melbourne (Sistine Demon), both second crop 4-year-old geldings. The main benefactor of this achievement was the Vinery Stud as they stand Excites (2013 fee $5,500), a son of the Danehill middle distance star Danewin (six Group1 wins) and the Success Express multiple Group 2 winner and Group1 placed Staging. Excites highlighted a nine-start career with a win in the AJC Sires Produce Stakes, a second in the Caulfield Guineas and a third in the Moonee Valley Vase (2040m). Two other sons of Staging are the reasons for the other two Hunter Valley studs, Widden and Kitchwin Hills, to enjoy the Excites double. Widden stands Excite s Redoute s Choice three-quarter brother Tickets and Kitchwin Hills has their Red Ransom half-brother Duporth. Currently represented by first crop 2-year-olds, Duporth won the BTC Cup (Doomben), STC Golden Rose and AJC San Domenico Stakes, and Tickets, a young sire whose first crop are yearlings, won four stakes, including the Pago Pago and Phar Lap at Rosehill Gardens, and was runner up at Randwick in the Sires Produce Stakes and Champagne Stakes. Duporth has close blood ties with Saturday s Excites Sydney winner Red Excitement as the latter, now winner seven times and earner over $400,000, is from a Red Ransom mare, Red Obsession. Her dam Compulsion is a Danehill juvenile Group 3 winning sister Continued page 9. Experience. Sound advice. Positive outcomes. We think that just about covers it! MUSWELLBROOK Market House ~ 4 Market Street Muswellbrook NSW The Entertainer - Thursday 13th February,

9 out & about Kids get headstart to kindy in 2014 Thirty-one children will start kindergarten this year with the skills they need to succeed thanks to a partnership between Muswellbrook South Public School (MSPS) and BHP Billiton Mt Arthur Coal. The students, who come from Aboriginal and non-aboriginal families in Muswellbrook, are the first to pass through the Warrae Wanni Pathways to School program. Rebecca Langdon, Principal at MSPS, says the program has enabled the students to achieve the developmental, numeracy and literacy skills they need to have an equal starting place in life. Without this program these children would not have had any learning experiences prior to school, and it s really given them a head start and an opportunity to be working at or above their peers in their education, Mrs Langdon said. As part of the program teachers talk to students about what they want to be when they grow up, and parents are encouraged to become involved in their children s education by reading to their children and attending yarn up sessions with the Aboriginal teacher s aide. Allison Moore, the head teacher at Warrae Wanni, said that the program also builds relationships with essential services to identify and manage any developmental challenges at an early age. We work with organisations who offer vision screening, audiometry testing and occupational and speech therapy to create an optimal environment for the children s learning, Mrs Moore said. NSW Energy Coal Asset President Peter Sharpe said Mt Arthur Coal is delighted with the outcomes of this program to date. I would like to thank the teachers at Warrae Wanni for their dedication to making this innovative program such a success and wish the Warrae Wanni graduates all the best for their first year at school. Sire s two city success excites three Hunter studs By Brian Russell Continued from page 8. to Golden Slipper winner Merlene and from Bold Promise, the Luskin Star champion Australasian 2YO. Inbred 3x3 to Danehill, the Gerald Ryan trained Red Excitement was bred by Evergreen Stud Farm, Heatherbrae (near north of Newcastle), L. Nestadt and B. Kantor and sold for $32,500 at the Sydney Classic Sale. The dam went to Tickets last season. A graduate of the Perth Yearling Sale (account Alwyn Park Stud, Serpentine) at $150,000, the Andrew Noblet, Caulfield trained Sistine Demon is flying. Raced 13 times, he has won his last five starts, including two at Flemington and Saturday s Caulfield event, by a dominating three lengths. He is a half-brother to Sistine Angel, a winner of VRC Edward Manifold Stakes and MRC HDF McNeil Stakes and second in the Group1 Sangster at Morphettville and Group 2 Gilgai at Flemington. A filly, she is by another Vinery sire, Testa Rossa. Yet another Vinery sire, Myboycharlie, is the sire of their younger half-sister Artistic Lass, a winner twice in succession in late 2013, appearances at Canterbury Park (1900m, by 6.3 lengths) and Hawkesbury (2000m, 3.0 lengths). Their dam Famous Painter is an unraced daughter of shuttled Prix de l Arc de Triomphe winner Peintre Celebre and Rancheeta, a very speedy daughter of the mercurial Rancher. The Warrae Wanni program began in 2012 with an investment from Mt Arthur Coal of $300,000. Since then, it has won two major awards, including the NSW Schools Nanga Mai Community Partnership Award and the NSW Minerals Council Excellence Award for a Community Project. Image: Teaching assistant Donna Galway reads to Warrae Wanni program students. your local club Scone Jump Club Marcia sconeshowjumpingclub@hotmail.com Upper Hunter Riding for the Disabled President: Chris Hayes (02) Anne-Marie Williams amglwilliams@skymesh.com.au Riding & carriage driving: Muswellbrook centre Tuesdays and Thursdays (3rd and 4th school terms). Open to all children and adults with a disability. Volunteers welcomed and always needed. Look for us on Facebook. MacCallum Inglis the Upper Hunters Leading Stock & Station Agency providing you with a wealth of local experience combined with the strength of Australia s foremost Bloodstock Auctioneers William Inglis. Specialising in the following areas: 198 Kelly Street Scone Tel Fax Thursday 13th February, The Entertainer - 9

10 leisure & lifestyle Get fit with Fit-Club By Zack Phillips Are you feeling motivated to get fit and healthy? Come along to the Fit-Club in Scone which is a fun, communityfree event to lose weight, get fit and meet new people. There are five lessons each week with each session going for an hour. Adults have two separate sessions; one for beginners and one for more advanced. There is no set amount of exercise you must do, you just have to turn up and do what you can. You can even involve your children and bring them along to participate in the Fun-Fit-Kidz program which allows children to work-out and play games whilst their parents do the same. This promotes a healthy and active lifestyle in a positive environment for all families. The Fit-Club is a non-judgemental atmosphere, which offers free nutritional information, meal plans and health coaching. The club offers wellness evaluations and weigh-ins to help track your progress. The best part about the Fit-Club is its 100% free! The club believes people shouldn t have to pay for doing exercise and losing weight, and should much rather spend the money on healthy food and nutrition as exercise is only the start of the journey to a healthier lifestyle. For those who are less physical, and want a place to go before the Fit-Club, Agi Mooy is holding a Body Transformation Challenge at her home every Wednesday evening from 7pm. Bookings are essential - call for more details. The Fit-Club is on Mondays and Fridays at 6am; Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6pm and Sundays at 10am. For more information about the Fit Club, call Brad on Departs 11 October 2014: 16 days/15 nights Visiting Hanoi the capital of Vietnam 7 million people and 5 million motorbikes; Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh Memorialo Complex, Water Puppet Show; experience an overnight stay on a traditional Vietnamese junk and an overnight train ride to the mountainous village of SAPA plus much more. $3,850 per person per twin share single supplement $600: Includes return transfers to Sydney International Airport and domestic airfares; 4-star accommodation; King Express Train (twin cabins); air conditioned coach travel; 14 breakfasts; 11 lunches; 11 dinners; tipping and Vietnamese Visa. Call consultants Allan or SaySee to organise the holiday of a lifetime! Real Estate Pty Ltd ABN KELLY STREET, SCONE NSW 2337 TELEPHONE: (02) FAX: (02) patrick@patgleeson.net.au Pat Gleeson: Brooke McInerney: The Entertainer - Thursday 13th February,

11 leisure & lifestyle Back to School Give your child a head start at school. The first day of school can be quite frightening! There are many new faces, new rules and so much new information for your kids to take in. The new school year always presents children with a new set of challenges and new academic milestones to be achieved. A great way to support your kids during this period is to give them some extra nutritional support for optimal brain health. Support mental focus and behaviour with fish oils. Support of children s brain health has to start with the basics: a fish oil supplement and a multivitamin and mineral formula. The omega-3 essential fatty acids, EPA and DHA, are vital for the developing brain. Nutrients for the brain. To support the brain, certain vitamins and minerals are required, including zinc, magnesium, iron, B vitamins, folate and vitamin C. Iron is a key nutrient for the brain, and is essential for energy production. Improve kids concentration. Herbs that support mental performance and nervous function include brahmi, ginkgo and gotu kola. These herbs have been shown to improve memory and learning in children by improving their focus and resilience under pressure. Is the new school year stressing your kids out? If your child becomes stressed and anxious at the prospect of the new school year, a combination of calming herbs may be helpful. As well as the supplements discussed, there are some simple things you can do to help your kids cope with all the challenges and excitement of the new school year. If you would like to discuss ways to give your children the best start to their new school year, then come in and see us today at Scone Inspire Health. We can specifically tailor solutions to meet the needs of your children to help them get through their new school year. Contact us on Image: [Above] Karen Carter, Scone Inspire Health. scone inspire health look good, feel great Welcome to the new world of care naturopathy nutrition corporate health remedial massage health assessments Specialising in: Health & wellbeing programs, fat loss, injury management / rehabilitation, muscular aches & pains, fatigue, chronic disease, hormonal imbalances & sensible detox solutions Phone Shop 5 Campbell's Corner 167 Kelly Street SCONE sconeinspirehealth@gmail.com Health fund approved TransCare provide a wide range of services and support for people in the community who are: Frail Aged With a Disability Without Transport Covering most regions of the Upper Hunter ABERDEEN - DENMAN - MERRIWA - MURRURUNDI - MUSWELLBROOK - SCONE Phone: Isis Motel is the best value place to stay in Scone and offers ideal accommodation for travellers, families and workers. The Isis Motel is conveniently located on the New England Highway at the southern entrance to Scone. Come and stay for a night or stay for a week! Phone: Fax: isismotel@yahoo.com.au Thursday 13th February, The Entertainer - 11

12 local gig guide Go for Gold Chinese Easter Festival See story page 6. Furniture, Giftware, Soft Furnishings, Jewellery, Accessories, Clothing, Stockists for L Occitane products & Glasshouse Candles. Royal Hotel, Muswellbrook Friday 14 February Chris 8pm White Hart Hotel, Murrurundi Saturday 22 February Good Corn 8pm White Hart Hotel, Murrurundi Saturday 15 February Chris 8pm Railway Hotel, Muswellbrook Sunday 23 February Brent 4.30pm Railway Hotel, Muswellbrook Sunday 16 February Lance 4.30pm Royal Hotel, Muswellbrook Friday 21 February Funked up Friday A Blue 8pm with DJ Animal Whole Lobster Mornay only $25! Served on a bed of rice with either salad or vegetables Available at lunch and dinner while stocks last Bookings recommended by phoning Willows Dining Room with award-winning chef Mark Hawkins White Hart Hotel, Murrurundi Saturday 1 March Fat Man Don t 8pm Railway Hotel, Muswellbrook Sunday 2 March Allison 4.30pm Royal Hotel, Muswellbrook Saturday 8 March THE 8.30pm (support act Shay Burgess Tickets now on sale $30 each White Hart Hotel, Murrurundi Saturday 8 March 8pm White Hart Hotel, Murrurundi Saturday 15 March Good Corn 8pm The GumBall Music Festival 11 and 12 April 2014 Featuring Hoodoo Gurus plus 20 more artists Belford, Hunter Valley Workout smarter not harder Presented by New-Trition Active Burn fat more efficiently with metabolic training AND IT S FREE! Join the FREE 4-week fit camp challenge which includes: 12 classes of physical training Fitness evaluation and coaching Lean and mean personalised meal plans Complete body transformation Special gifts and prizes All ages and fitness levels Bill Rose Sports Complex, Scone Mondays and 6am; Tuesdays and 6pm; 10am All enquiries to Brad Fun Fit Kidz (bring the kids) for more information phone Lisa McGrath Like us on FaceBook You can find us at Muffett Street Scone whilst we build our brand new dealership 12 - The Entertainer - Thursday 13th February,