The only way to find out what s going on! Serving the Hunter for over 20 years with a readership of over 4,000 weekly! Thursday 3rd March, 2016 Missed an issue? www.huntervalleyprinting.com.au/pages/entertainer.php Clearly Innocent makes Grand Final of Australian Racing See story page 7 Scone trainer Greg Bennett receives the Winning Trainer Award from John Messara AM at the recent Country Championships in Scone. Image courtesy of Katrina Partridge Photography. Next Race Day Friday 11 March 2016 8 TAB races Gates open 11.30am See inside ADDING TO YEARS TV Guide 11th - 12th March Muswellbrook Showground Demolition Derby Woodchopping Australian Young Farmers Challenge Showjumping Show Rodeo & Campdraft Pavilion Display Sideshow Alley and much more! www.upperhuntershow.com.au 434 Bunnan Road Scone NSW Tel: 02 6545 1607 events@sconeraceclub.com.au sconeraceclub.com.au SRC10136A Enquiries: secretary@upperhuntershow.com.au 02 6541 2014 SESSION TIMES: THURSDAY 3 MARCH - WEDNESDAY 9 MARCH Cinema is closed Mondays outside of school & public holidays THE CHOICE (PG) 111mins 9.40am & 6.30pm THE FINEST HOURS (PG) 117mins 3D: 10.00am & 8.40pm 2D: 4.00pm & 6.40pm HOW TO BE SINGLE (M) 110mins 2.15pm & 8.55pm Live in Muswellbrook? Don t forget the Courtesy Bus is available to get you to the cinema. Ph: 6543 2011 12-15 Sydney Street Muswellbrook Phone: (02) 4044 0600 RIDE ALONG 2 (M) 112mins 12.15pm & 2.05pm DEADPOOL (M) 102mins 12.00pm & 4.30pm COMING SOON Batman vs Superman : Zootopia Kung Fu Panda 3 : My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 The Huntsman : Lady in the Van The Jungle Book : London Has Fallen www.muswellbrookcinema.com.au Join Kerry for his unique take on the world of sport and those jokes that never end! Saturday afternoons from 12pm until 3pm - the man they call Skull, Kerry O Keefe broadcasts across the Upper Hunter on 2NM.
what s on It s showtime! A demolition derby, show jumping, produce and livestock displays and the showgirl competition are just some of the exciting attractions on offer at this year s Upper Hunter Show in Muswellbrook. On Friday March 11 and Saturday March 12 the showground will be a hive of activity with the promise of an action- packed rodeo ring day and night. The young farmer challenge will pit small groups of young farmers against each other in skills tests like fencing and wood chopping. The pavilions will overflow with the best arts, crafts and produce the region has to offer and you can also check out our best livestock. Find out more online at www.upperhuntershow.com.au HISTORIC SPORT: Part of Australia s heritage - the skill and action of woodchopping will be featured at this year s Bengalla Upper Hunter Show. Image courtesy of the Upper Hunter Show. T F, (N/A public holidays) NOW OPEN ROYAL HOTEL COFFEE SHOP Mon-Fri Sat & Sun Eve a PROGRAM INFORMATION THURS 3rd to WED 9th MARCH George Clooney in HAIL, CAESAR! (PG) Gerard Butler in GODS OF EGYPT (M) 13 HOURS: THE SECRET SOLDIERS OF BENGHAZI (MA15+) Rebel Wilson in HOW TO BE SINGLE (M) Kevin Hart in RIDE ALONG 2 (M) DEADPOOL (MA15+) ZOOLANDER 2 (M) SPOTLIGHT (M) Disney-Pixar presents THE GOOD DINOSAUR (PG) - ALL SEATS $6.00 Social media training at your fingertips Do you run a tourism business in the Upper Hunter? Would you like to know more about using social media to promote your business? Two workshops designed to do just that will be held in Scone on March 15 and 16. Two workshops are available, one for beginners and the other for operators who feel more confident about using social media and online, but who would like to know if they are making the most of their social media activities. Places are limited. For more information contact either Scone or Muswellbrook Visitor Information Centres. 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. C H E C K W E B S I T E O R P H O N E F O R S E S S I O N T I M E S 21 Ryan Ave, SINGLETON Ph 6571 5252 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) 2 - Up Country Entertainer - Thursday 3rd March, 2016 www.facebook.com/entertainerpublication
what s on Scone Horse Trials equestrian proficiency Many of the state s best eventers are heading to Scone for the 2016 Horse Trials on March 5 and 6. The Scone Horse Trials is a premier meet in the NSW State Championships. There are more than 530 entries across 21 classes for the 2016 event which will be held at Broomfield which is part of the historic Belltrees Estate, Gundy. The Scone Horse Trials showcase the three disciplines of dressage, cross-country and showjumping. The event attracts a high calibre of both human and equine athletes, including Olympic silver medalist Shane Rose, Sydney Olympic gold medalist Stuart Tinney and seasoned-eventer Christine Bates competing with Godolphin-bred thoroughbred Ned O Reilly (raced as Stribling). Both Shane and Christine have the Rio Olympic Games in their sights. Twilight showjumping is a highlight of the event with a bar and dinner available. The ongoing success of the Scone Horse Trials is a credit to all involved including the hardworking volunteers and proud sponsors. For further information on the event visit www.facebook.com/pages/ Scone-Horse-Trials or phone Karen Irwin on 0438 700 343. HIGH CALIBRE: The Hunter Thoroughbred Breeders Association is once again very proud to be the major sponsor of the 2016 Scone Horse Trials to be held this weekend 5 & 6 March. This NSW State Championship premier event will showcase three disciplines of dressage, cross-country and showjumping. Scone Motor Inn Conference Centre Affordable 4 star Accommodation King Suites, Spa Suites and Two-Bedroom Apartments Corporate Rates and FREE Wi-Fi Internet Conference and Meeting Facilities Licenced Bar and meals Monday to Fridays Breakfasts 7 days including Room Service Cnr New England Hwy & Mount St 02 6545 3079 www.sconemotorinn.com.au www.huntervalleyprinting.com.au/pages/entertainer.php Thursday 3rd March, 2016 - Up Country Entertainer - 3
out & about Artists talent on display What a great night it was to celebrate the photographic works in the Shire Collection and new works from the members of the Muswellbrook & Districts Camera Club. A turnout of 45 people attended the opening night last Friday all enjoying refreshments courtesy of the Regional Arts Centres sponsors: Stone Hill Winery, Hunter Belle Cheese and Pukara Estate. Miniatures are also exhibiting in the centre court gallery. A total of 27 works are on display, although these works are small in size they are not small in quality. This is a must-see exhibition. Exhibiting from 27 February to 17 April 2016. Photos taken by Arts Centre Education Officer, Elissa Emerson. 1. 2. 3. Denman Farmers Market 1ST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH Except May when the Upper Hunter Wine and Food Affair is held. 8AM TO 1PM RAIN HAIL OR SHINE 5. LIONS PARK, OGILVIE ST DENMAN 4. CELLAR DOOR Open 7 days 10am - 4pm Images: [1] Wendy Wales & Tony Lonergan [2] Council out on the town: Brenda, James & Peter [3] Amanda Hobbs-Haigh & Danny Haigh [4] Artist, Teresa Byrne with Arts Centre Assistant Jade Goodwin [5] Jan & Raoul Walsh [6] John Vandine. A taste of the Upper Hunter Valley just 10km west of Jerrys Plains 6. RESTAURANT Breakfast: Saturday & Sunday Lunch: Daily Dinner: Friday & Saturday. Bookings essential Phone 6576 4007 info@vinesathollydene.com 4 - Up Country Entertainer - Thursday 3rd March, 2016 www.facebook.com/entertainerpublication
food & wine Whether it s a leisurely brunch, coffee on the run or a relaxed lunch with friends, our Courtyard Cafe will satisfy your every wish and mood. Check the menu on our website ART GALLERY GALLERY SHOP COURTYARD CAFE 66 Mayne Street Murrurundi NSW 2338 Phone: 6546 6969 Open Thursday to Sunday 11.00am - 5.00pm www.haydonhall.com.au The City of Kyoto and the Cult of Beauty Haydon Hall Paddock to Pantry Royal Hotel - Motel, Scone Two Rivers Vineyard To Merriwa The Denman Hunter Belle Cheese To Singleton Hollydene Estate Wines Ms Pauline Chakmakjian [pictured] is the next ADFAS guest speaker. Pauline is an independent lecturer on both eighteenth-century British Freemasonry and Freemasonry in contemporary Japan. As well, she lectures on certain aspects of Japanese culture such as historical periods, and the Cities of Kyoto, and Machiya. Truly one of the most beautiful cities in the world, this is an overview into the most stunning monuments and sites found in Kyoto, the old capital of Japan. The talk will take place at Scone Arts and Craft Centre on March 8. OPEN FOR LUNCH & DINNER 7 DAYS BREAKFAST SUNDAYS FROM 8AM For bookings please call 6547 2207 1-5 Ogilvie Street Denman denmanhotel.com.au ACCOMMODATION Look us up! A true country experience Muswellbrook Denman Sandy Hollow Muswellbrook Visitor Information Centre 126 Bridge Street (library), Muswellbrook Ph: 02 6549 3891 www.upperhuntercountry.com.au Denman Visitor Information Centre 7 Ogilvie Street, Denman Ph: 02 6547 2799 www.visitdenman.com.au www.huntervalleyprinting.com.au/pages/entertainer.php Thursday 3rd March, 2016 - Up Country Entertainer - 5
leisure & lifestyle MUSWELLBROOK CINEMA MOVIE REVIEW THE CHOICE Travis Shaw (Benjamin Walker) is a ladies' man who thinks a serious relationship would cramp his easy-going lifestyle. Gabby Holland (Teresa Palmer) is a feisty medical student who's preparing to settle down with her long-term boyfriend (Tom Welling). Fate brings the two together as Gabby moves next door to Travis, sparking an irresistible attraction that upends both of their lives. How far would you be willing to go to keep the hope of love alive? For screening times check www.muswellbrookcinema.com.au 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: 02 6545 1100 Fax: 02 6545 1750 Email: isismotel@yahoo.com.au www.isismotelscone.com.au Women welding art Upper Hunter Shire women from rural properties are invited to apply to take part in a two-day workshop where they will weld sculptures to express ideas around rural life. Upper Hunter Shire Council is running the workshop with a $3000 grant from NSW Government s Country Arts Support Program (CASP). The target participants are women involved in agricultural activities. No previous art experience is required. The workshop will be held in Gundy on 20 and 21 April 2016, presented by Oberon artist and sculptor Harrie Fisher in conjunction with Carolyn Hayes, NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Rural Resilience Officer. Workshop participants will have the option of displaying their works during the Scone and Upper Hunter Horse Festival in May 2016. Council s Community Services Manager said providing cultural events such as the welding workshop for rural women was an important role for Council. Sharing stories, thoughts and feelings are essential elements to managing stress and improving the wellbeing of rural communities, Mrs Cone said. The women who participate will have the opportunity to grow, learn and celebrate the richness of their own life experiences through the medium of welding. Providing opportunities for the community through securing grants like CASP is a fantastic outcome. There are ten workshop places available. To register your interest in participating contact Council s Manager Community Services Kerri Cone on kcone@upperhunter. nsw.gov.au or phone 6540 1141. Image: Oberon artist and sculptor Harrie Fisher will be running a welding workshop in April organised by Upper Hunter Shire Council and the NSW Department of Primary Industries. Have your say for toy library Singleton Council invites the community to have their say on proposed fees and charges for the toy library service now being offered at Singleton Library. Originally an initiative of Uniting Care Disability, Singleton Library was approached to acquire the toy library following the withdrawal of Uniting Care Disability from Singleton. The library has taken possession of the toys and will continue the service for existing clientele and expand the service to the broader community. The service traditionally focused on special needs children, however, Singleton Library will be encouraging all families to utilise this resource. For more information please contact Singleton Library on 02 6578 7500. Driving the Hunter! Saunders Honda Ph: 6545 9822 Saunders Mazda Ph: 6545 1982 MD053886 MVRL50864 6 - Up Country Entertainer - Thursday 3rd March, 2016 www.facebook.com/entertainerpublication
leisure & lifestyle Clearly Innocent makes Grand Final of Australian Racing Greg Bennett of Scone trained Clearly Innocent and will represent the Upper Hunter at the Country Championships in Randwick this season after he took out the regional final at Scone recently by 1.3 lengths and in new track record time. After a series of regional finals, horses from around the state will come together to race for $400,000 over 1400m. A Wildcard Race will be held in Muswellbrook on March 27. Mr Bennett and fellow Upper Hunter trainer Rodney Northam may have runners in that race. COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS QUALIFIER PRESENTATION AT SCONE RACE CLUB: Clearly Innocent, the winner trained by Greg Bennett. Image courtesy of Katrina Partridge Photography. Improved recycling facilities for Scone Upper Hunter Shire Council is undertaking a half million dollar project at the Scone Waste Depot to improve recycling facilities. The first 18 metre by 8.5 metre concrete slab was has been poured and construction on three new recycling sheds that could be open by mid-year is about to begin. Under the NSW Government s Waste Less, Recycle More initiative, Council successfully obtained a $240,675 grant from the NSW Environmental Trust under the NSW EPA Resource Recovery Facility Expansion and Enhancement Program on a 50:50 basis with Council matching the expenditure. The three new sheds will house a dedicated recycling area, a Tip Shop for sale of recycled goods and a resource centre for gas bottles, oils, fluorescent bulbs and other items that cannot go in general waste. Bringing more than 25 years of experience of high-quality work in both digital and offset printing 90 kelly street scone 6545 2888 6 wilkins street muswellbrook 6541 1358 www.huntervalleyprinting.com.au Register your Clean Up Group and individuals are invited to register a site in Singleton and surrounds for Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday 6 March. Due to unforeseen circumstances, Singleton Council will not be coordinating registration at Rose Point Park this year. Instead, the community is encouraged to register their own site online and Council will collect the rubbish on Monday 7 March, free of charge. Register a site at www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au then contact Singleton Council on 02 6578 7290 to advise where you will be leaving your full rubbish bags. Please note, Council will only collect and dispose of rubbish in official Clean Up Australia Day bags. THE WAYFARER MOTEL New England Highway, Muswellbrook On-call late check-in until 10pm Room service available for breakfasts Undercover guest barbecue and rest area Backing onto golf course Clean, comfortable and affordable 25 air-conditioned rooms Free WIFI and pool 6541 1744 0497 107 459 reception@wayfarermotel.com.au Family history for beginners A new family history service is now available at Muswellbrook Library. Library members have free access to Find My Past and Ancestry, as well as other in house resources including Births, Deaths and Marriages, Police Gazettes and a vast array of convict information. The library staff is also more than happy to assist with Indigenous family history inquiries. Library staff will be on hand to point you in the right direction at free workshops on the last Thursday of each month at 2.30pm at Muswellbrook Library. For further information on this service, visit the library s website. DENMAN MOTOR INN 8 Crinoline Street, Denman Ph: 6547 2462 Fax: 6547 2976 email: reception@denmanmotorinn.com.au www.denmanmotorinn.com.au Fully cooked breakfast Peaceful and central location FREE Internet Austar BBQ facilities Pool 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 +612 6540 1200 Fax +612 6545 2687 www.maccalluminglis.com.au www.huntervalleyprinting.com.au/pages/entertainer.php Thursday 3rd March, 2016 - Up Country Entertainer - 7
entertainment scene Free entertainment at the Workies Dean Dee will be playing a free live show at the Muswellbrook District Workers Club from 8.30pm this Friday 4th March. Dean covers a wide range of songs and his heartfelt vocals are sure to have you singing along for a great time. Dean has toured with some of Australia s best known national acts including James Reyne, Ian Moss, The Choir Boys, The Radiators, The Poor, Ted Mulry Gang and the Angels. For further information contact the club on 6543 2011. More acts announced for The Gum Ball Music and Arts Festival The popular Hunter Valley camping festival has announced the remaining artists for its highlyanticipated return to Dashville on 22-24 April 2016. Joining the fi rst round of acts which included headline artists You Am I and Dan Sultan, is another list of 14 diverse acts that compliment a stunning weekend program. Leading the list are indigenous electro dub outfi t OKA and instrumental surf psychedelic supergroup The Break. The irrepressibly charming 10-man 80 s funk organisation Sex on Toast join Brisbane s psych rock act The Belligerents and local artist on the rise William Crighton who will both deliver highly-anticipated new albums at the festival. Indie rock icon Kristin Hersh and folk troubadour Devon Sproule are coming over from the USA. The Davidson Brothers are an exciting inclusion, bringing the country bluegrass addition. Other local acts include Mucho Sonar, Baghead, Grace Turner, Dr Peach and the infamous super band Dashville Progress Society. The Breakfast Club is a new creation, featuring a conglomerate of artists set to ignite the festival for Sunday breakfast. Other acts previously announced for the laidback weekend event include, international guitar virtuoso Jeff Lang, Melbourne s voice of an angel Suzannah Espie and Sydney Hip Hop super star Citizen Kay. They join deep-funk instrumental act The Cactus Channel, arguably Australia s fi nest songwriter Dan Brodie, 9-piece all-brass groove masters Bullhorn, Van Walker s new supergroup The HeartBrokers, folktronica innovator Caitlin Park, live hip hop 7-piece Astro Travellers and dynamic soul grit duo Polish Club. Diverse live music and art has always been a trademark for The Gum Ball and it s clear that the family-friendly BYO festival is sticking with the formula. The festival is excepted to sell out in 2016. For more information www.dashville.com.au Dean Dee is back! Friday 4th March @ 8.30pm FREE entertainment on the Main Stage www.facebook.com/entertainerpublication WIN! a double pass to Majestic Cinemas. See page 2 for details POWERHOUSE PERFORMER: Dan Sultan needs little introduction. From haunting, acoustic ballads to big band soul-rock, Dan and his dynamic band will knock it out of the park at next month s Gum Ball. YOU AM I DAN SULTAN OKA // THE BREAK JEFF LANG // THE BELLIGERENTS KRISTEN HERSH (US) // BULLHORN VAN WALKERS HEARTBROKERS THE CACTUS CHANNEL // SUZANNAH ESPIE + HEAPS MORE 8 - Up Country Entertainer - Thursday 3rd March, 2016 www.facebook.com/entertainerpublication