Bob & the Roo Grass Band to Stop Over at Scone

March 30 to April 5, 2013 The only way to find out what s going on! Bob & the Roo Grass Band to Stop Over at Scone By Sophie Fitzgerald Folk and country ensemble Bob Corbett & the Roo Grass Band will be making their way to Scone during their Lucky Country Hall Tour next month. The group consists of Bob Corbett himself, Dave Carter, Sue Carson and Robbie Long with a mixture of exceptional vocal harmonies, guitar, banjo, fiddle, mandolin, dobro and percussion. YOUR WEEKLY GUIDE SCONE CUP CARNIVAL continued back page Emirates Park Scone Cup Race Day Inglis Guineas/Darley Dark Jewel Race Day SRC10024 City Class Racing - Country Style... Photography by Tanya D Herville Photography 434 Bunnan Road Scone NSW Tel: 02 6545 1607 events@sconeraceclub.com.au sconeraceclub.com.au Offering an exclusive range of contemporary event furniture, decorative decor + party hire suitable for weddings, corporate functions, dinner parties, birthday celebrations + children's parties. Amelia Wilkinson / 0400 099 761 / info@theeventstoreroom.com.au / www.theeventstoreroom.com.au 2NM has all your footy action in 2013 with the Continuous Call team covering NRL Friday night, Saturday and Sunday afternoons The Heart of the Hunter for over 60 years

feature event BARBOTTLESHOPBISTRO Program information Thurs 28th March to Wed 3rd April The Entertainer in conjunction with Majestic Cinemas are giving away two double passes each week to two lucky readers. Look for the word WINNER along with the editors signature on this page, above HVP logo. Present the winning Entertainer to the Muswellbrook offi ce of Hunter Valley Printing, 6 Wilkins Street Muswellbrook and collect your passes. (must be claimed within one week of publication date) Any Events? Advertisements? Stories? If you would like to add your event, article or advertise in The Upper Hunter Entertainer, contact us at Hunter Valley Printing Phone 6545 2888 Fax 6545 1465 Email publications@huntervalleyprinting.com.au 2 - The Upper Hunter Entertainer - March 30 to April 5, 2013

what s on NSW Landcare & CMA Forum Call for Abstracts Anyone interested in the environment and sustainable natural resource management is invited to submit papers for the 2013 Landcare and Catchment Management Forum being held in Newcastle on 3-5 September. The Hunter-Central Rivers CMA is hosting the forum - the premier event to showcase sustainability, Landcare and volunteering across NSW - in partnership with local Landcare and community groups, Landcare NSW and the Department of Primary Industries. Abstracts for papers on the major theme Many hands connecting communities or from the following list of sub-themes will be accepted: Handling our business (governance) Hands on work (on-ground activities) Hands on Country (Aboriginal activities) Hands online (social media) Handling our future (future directions) Young Hands (youth). Presentations can either be twenty-fi ve minute oral presentations or poster presentations which will be displayed for set periods during the forum with an allocated time for presenting author to be available for queries. Abstract submissions close on 14 April. For more details go to www. landcarecmaforum.com.au or contact John Wilson on 02 4938 4959. APRIL NEW RELEASES RAILWAY HOTEL Live Entertainment Every Sunday from 4.30pm to 8.30pm Food from 5pm Full TAB and Keno Facilities 3/4 Now Is Good (M) Drama 3/4 Red Dawn (M) Action 3/4 Trouble With The Curve (M) Drama 4/4 Company of Heroes (MA15+) War 4/4 Here Comes The Boom (M) Comedy 4/47 Pitch Perfect (M) Comedy 2/209 Kelly Street Scone Ph: 6545 2799 MUSWELLBROOK Restaurant Mon - Fri 6pm - 8.30pm April 7 - Ryan Sampson April 14 - Kyda Rock April 21 - Chris White Market Street Muswellbrook 02 6543 1061 Muswellbrook 6543 4477 Luxury Accommodation Restaurant Open 7 Days Subject to bookings Catering for Special Functions Business & Gourmet Breakfasts Solar Pool & Spa 18 Hole Golf Course (Opposite) SCONE BOWLING CLUB Gundy Road FRIDAY NIGHT RAFFLES 25 MEAT TRAYS FIRST DRAW 7.30PM FRIDAY MEMBERS DRAW Draws at 6pm, 7pm and 8pm if not won WEDNESDAY NIGHT RAFFLES 15 draws to be won - First draw 7.30pm WEDNESDAY MEMBERS DRAW BINGO Tuesday 7pm TEXAS HOLDEM POKER Tuesday 7pm ALPHY Thursday 7pm CHASE RESTAURANT OPEN 7 DAYS Modern Australian and Asian Cuisine Lunch 11.30-2pm, Dinner 5.30-8.30pm Takeaways, Phone 6545 1807 Bookings Preferred $8 Meal Deals every day, plus Wednesday nights MEMBERS HAPPY HOUR Wednesday & Friday 5pm to 7pm Thursday & Saturday 5pm to 6pm $2.50 schooners & $1.00 off all house spirits Courtesy Bus Available from 5.30pm til late Fridays, 6pm til late Wednesdays. Phone club for bookings 6545 1511 Restaurant bookings 6545 1807 SCONE S ONLY 4 STAR MOTEL Cnr New England Hwy & Mount St 02 6545 3079 www.sconemotorinn.com.au March 30 to April 5, 2013 - The Upper Hunter Entertainer - 3

what s Creative on Arts Aberdeen Youth Group Striving for Skate Park By Sophie Fitzgerald The Deen City Youth Group has been working hard to fulfi l the needs of the local youth as they raise money for the construction of a Skate Park in their town. In early 2011 the group was initiated by Sheree Gray, Fiona Tickle and several other keen local kids, primarily for the skate park, but also for future projects, beyond the completion of the park. The group is made of twenty core volunteers, but the community is just as much involved, with locals helping wherever they can. The group of hard-working, impassioned teenagers and children are full of ideas and enthusiasm, all very keen to participate and pitch their suggestions. The park itself will cost approximately $150,000. Anglo American Coal from Aberdeen have generously donated $10,000 and with support aplenty from the community and Upper Hunter Shire Council, they hope to soon have a defi nite location for the park so they can apply for grants, as it is a crucial component. The innovation has seen many functions, cake stalls and other fundraising events with the Aberdeen Lions Club. It s a sorely needed facility in the town, for kids to get outside and socialise, where they can ride scooters, bikes and other equipment. Not to mention keeping them away from the busy highway running through the town and parents having to drive them to Muswellbrook or Scone skate park venues, which have both been successful. To help out or donate to the cause, be sure to keep an eye out for upcoming events or get in contact with the districts Lions Club to make a direct donation. Baybrook Motor Inn & Apartments 147-151 New England Highway, Muswellbrook 2&3 Bedroom Serviced Apartments Quality motel units/family units Austar, Pool, BBQ Wireless Broadband 6543 4888 THE WAYFARER MOTEL New England Highway, Muswellbrook Bg Gf C 25 A C P & BBQ WIFI AUSTAR 6541 1744 reception@wayfarermotel.com.au Images: [Very top] Jan Bolton presenting a cheque from the community to the Deen City Youth Group. [Above]: The very popular Spandy Andy and members of Deen City Youth The Grapevine Motel 1 Ogilvie Street, Denman PHONE 6547 2303 Email: grapevinemotel@bigpond.com www.grapevinemoteldenman.com.au 17 New Units with King Beds Free Continental Breakfast Air Conditioned Undercover Parking Inter-Connecting Rooms Disabled Unit Walk to Family Restaurant Off the Highway Internet Austar DENMAN MOTOR INN 8 Crinoline Street, Denman Ph: 6547 2462 Fax: 6547 2976 email: denmanmotorinn@yahoo.com.au www.denmanmotorinn.com.au Good CLEAN Country Hospitality in the heart of the Upper Hunter Vineyards Fully cooked breakfast Evening meal to rooms FREE Internet Austar BBQ facilities Pool quality and reliability every time... Muswellbrook 6 Wilkins Street Ph: 02 6541 1358 Fax: 02 6541 1369 mbkadmin@huntervalleyprinting.com.au Scone 90 Kelly Street Ph: 02 6545 2888 Fax: 02 6545 1465 sconeadmin@huntervalleyprinting.com.au www.huntervalleyprinting.com.au 4 - The Upper Hunter Entertainer - March 30 to April 5, 2013

creative arts Budding Quilt Makers Pictured: Hunter McGrath & Yan Pring (right) and Kylie Ellis and daughters, Chelsey & Abbey Ellis, (above) participating in the quilt making workshop presented by Aberdeen Neighbourhood Centre. The next workshop is scheduled to be held on Saturday, 13 April under the guidance of Yan Pring. Bookings essential contact Aberdeen Neighbourhood centre on 6543 8457. 42nd muswellbrook art prize CCP Documentary Photography Award - Opening 6pm Saturday 23rd March 2013 Corner of Bridge & William Streets, Muswellbrook NSW 2333 t 02 6549 3880 e arts.centre@muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au w muswellbrookartscentre.com.au Tuesday to Friday 10am - 5pm Weekends 10am - 1pm Mondays by appointment only Closed public holidays March 30 to April 5, 2013 - The Upper Hunter Entertainer - 5

food & wine Heritage Restaurant Welcomes New Chef By Sophie Fitzgerald The Scone Colonial Motor Lodge has recently welcomed a fresh new face to their team, Chef Monique Goodworth. The very accomplished local has quite the repertoire of experience behind her, and the Heritage Restaurant staff is very excited to have her on board. Monique started off her career at TAFE in Tamworth; a notable achievement during her studies was winning a regional gold medal in the World Skills Cooking Competition and silver at national level. She has also been trained by Gordon Ramsey s chefs, worked in various locations such as Pokolbin, Hamilton Island, Cairns, Sydney and Melbourne and has utilised this experience, essentially, in the fi ne dining and modern Australian Cuisine areas. Monique is enjoying working in the small family run environment and having full control of the kitchen - including menu planning. She is looking forward to launching her new menu at the Colonial, said restaurant owners, Peter and Katherine Tullia. To make a reservation, book accommodation or for any enquiries, be sure to call 65451700 or visit their website at www.colonialmotorlodge. com.au Image L to R: Chef, Monique Goodworth and Head Waitress, Melanie Gelland are both very excited in launching the new menu. Welcome to Muswellbrook Shire 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 www.muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au Muswellbrook Visitor Information Centre 87 Hill Street, Muswellbrook NSW 2333 Phone: 02 6541 4050 www.muswellbrook.org.au Denman Visitor Information Centre 7 Ogilvie Street, Denman NSW 2328 Phone: 02 6547 2799 www.visitdenman.com.au 6 - The Upper Hunter Entertainer - March 30 to April 5, 2013

food & wine PUKARA ESTATE OLIVES Where: 1440 Denman Road, Muswellbrook 2333 When: Open seven days, 9.30am to 4.30pm Pukara Estate s extra virgin olive oils are amongst Australia s best, winning over 32 awards in shows nationally. Visitors to the Estate can taste the complete range of Premium and Flavoured oils, table olives and many gourmet products. All products can be purchased direct from the grove. Toby s Estate Coffee and home made slices also available. Open 7 days a week 9:30am 4:30pm. Phone 6547 1055 www.pukaraestate.com.au At James Estate, we enjoy the simple life Smiles, laughs, friends and fresh air Wine is a bonus! We re at 951 Bylong Valley Way Baerami Cellar door open 7 days 10am to 4:30pm Ph: 02 6547 5168 www.jamestatewines.com.au kerv Espresso Bar Where: 108 Liverpool Street, Scone When: Open Mon-Fri 7.45am - 4pm Sat 8.30am - 2pm Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner by appointment Takeaway menu available Selection of in-house pastries & sweets Prepared frozen meals Toby s Estate Coffee Phone 6545 3111 Phone 02 6543 2403 188 Bridge Street, Muswellbrook 20th Anniversary 20 t Anniv 2 th v rs i e r a y r ar Lovedale 18 & 19 May 2013 Long l Hunter Valley Lunch V ll H t Visit www.lovedalelonglunch.com.au for event information and ticket purchases. Enjoy an ENTIRE WEEKEND of FINE WINE, GOURMET FOOD and LIVE ENTERTAINMENT across seven Lovedale wineries, with Saturday entry packages including re-admission on Sunday. Bookings essential for groups of 20 or more. March 30 to April 5, 2013 - The Upper Hunter Entertainer - 7

the equine trend & more King of the Ranges Scholarship Applications Open The King of the Ranges is a competition aimed at showcasing the skills of Australian stockmen and women, and helping to preserve the traditional methods of working with animals. The event also aims to encourage young people to acquire the skills still necessary for working stock and understand the traditional methods, but it was recognised that in today s environment, while such skills are still essential, there are many other aspects of running a livestock enterprise that young people must learn. So in order to assist young men and women who are looking to make a career in agriculture and who have an interest in horses and livestock, the King of the Ranges committee in 2010 decided to create a Scholarship that would help with tertiary education needs for them. The KOTR Scholarship aims to provide an incentive for our young folk to look upon farming as an attractive career for many years to come and with the continuing mechanisation of agriculture and the pressure on family farms, anything that can help to develop paths for young people to get into or stay in the farming and livestock industries is considered by the KOTR Committee to be an essential part of keeping the traditional skills and methods alive. In the past two years, two outstanding young women have been awarded the $1,500 scholarship and applications are now open for 2013. Any young people between the ages of 16 to 20 years residing in the Greater Hunter or New England North West Regions are invited to apply for the 2013 King of the Ranges Study/Training Scholarship. Go to www.kingoftheranges.com.au/scholarshipentry to download an application form. Tertiary institutions are encouraged to help students to apply. For any enquiries please call Ian on 0425 247 658 or contact the secretary. Images: [Top Left] Christy in Brumby Catch Final [Above] Children s Goat Races [Bottom Left] Heavy Horses v Kids Tug o War [Below] Competitor in Packhorse Event Experience. Sound advice. Positive outcomes. We think that just about covers it! MUSWELLBROOK Market House ~ 4 Market Street Muswellbrook NSW 2333 02 6542 5566 02 6543 4397 8 - The Upper Hunter Entertainer - March 30 to April 5, 2013

the equine trend & more Group 3 status for $1.9million Scone Cup Carnival The high quality horses attracted to the annual Scone Cup Carnival each year received new stature last week when the Australian Racing Board released a list of black-type races which have been upgraded to Group 3 or 2. One of the upgrades was the elevation of a jewel for the two-day carnival, the Darley Dark Jewel Classic (fi llies and mares), from Listed to Group 3. Carrying $200,000 in prizemoney and $1,200 in trophies, it is scheduled to be run this year on the second day of the carnival, Saturday 18 May. The Dark Jewel honours the marvelous Star Kingdom broodmare Dark Jewel, bred in the Hunter Valley and a wonderful producer for the Tait family of Jugiong near Gundagai in south western New South Wales. This year s Dark Jewel is to be one of a record seven stakes races for a carnival outside metropolitan racing. Five others are the $200,000 Emirates Park Scone Cup (1600m) and four at $140,000 each, the Yarraman Park Horsepower Luskin Stakes (1300m), Coolmore Woodlands Stakes (2YO Fillies,1100m), Arrowfi eld Denise s Joy Stakes (3YO Fillies,1100m) and Prydes EasiFeed Ortensia Stakes (1100m). The other black-type event is the Restricted Listed $400,000 Inglis 3YO Guineas (1400m) and is for horses which went through Inglis Yearling Sales. The Scone Cup is the sole stakes on the opening day of the carnival, Friday 17 May, and all the others are scheduled for the Saturday - a program that takes the place of Sydney racing on that day. None of the eight races on the Saturday carry less than $85,000 and minimum on the Friday is $40,000. Besides the Cup, the Friday line up also includes the $100,000 Inglis 2YO Challenge (1100m) and a $60,000 Benchmark 65 Country Cup (1400m). All told $1,890,000 in prize money ($1,330,000 on the Saturday) and $21,400 in trophies will be distributed over the two days. The two days of racing and two days of Inglis Sales - mares, weanlings, yearlings on Thursday 16 May and Hunter Breeders Select Yearling Sale on Sunday 19 May are the grand fi nale to the action packed sixteen-day Scone Horse Festival which opens this year on 3 May. More information about the 2013 Scone race carnival and marquee reservations events@sconeraceclub.com.au, phone (02) 6545 1607, fax (02) 6545 3444. Horse Festival details www.horsecapital.com.au/festival/. your local club Scone Jump Club Marcia 0407 403 802 sconeshowjumpingclub@hotmail. com www.sconehorsetrials.com.au Upper Hunter Team Penning 0427 289 131 uhtp@hotmail.com www.uhteampenning.com Riding for Disabled Pres: Chris Hayes (02) 6541 3847 Anne-Marie Williams amglwilliams@skymesh.com.au Riding & carriage driving: Tues and Thurs (2nd and 3rd school terms). Open to all children and adults with a disability. Colonial Motor Lodge The Quiet One 9 Guernsey St. Scone Star Fully Licensed Restaurant AUSTAR BROADBAND Phone 6545 1700 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 March 30 to April 5, 2013 - The Upper Hunter Entertainer - 9

leisure & lifestyle Netball Clinics Muswellbrook Shire Council in partnership with the NSW Offi ce of Communities, Sport and Recreation are holding a Netball Development Clinic during the fi rst week of the April School Holidays. Qualifi ed coaches will hold sessions offering a range of enjoyable activities and mini games to develop skills on Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 April 2013. Juniors 7-10 years (9.00am to 11.00am) Youth 11-14 years (11.30am to 1.30pm) Cost: $35.00. Where: Karoola Park Muswellbrook NSW If you are interested in your child attending, please phone 131302 and have your credit card details ready or fi ll in an enrolment form and either mail with a cheque or fax with your credit card details. Go online: www. muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au to fi nd enrolment forms. Muswellbrook Hunt, Fish & 4WD Show The inaugural Muswellbrook Hunt, Fish, 4WD Show will be staged at the Muswellbrook Showground on the 12, 13 & 14 April 2013. A fi rst of its type for the Muswellbrook region with the show set to be a great success. The Muswellbrook Showground has one hundred and thirty sites mapped out to accommodate exhibitors for all things in the hunting, fi shing and 4WD industries. Exhibitors will be entertained by the Australian Travelling Fish Show and a 4WD demonstration track and motorbike show. For further information contact 02 6769 4132 or www.ruralscene. com.au Group 21 Rugby League Thiess Services Hunter Valley Group 21 Rugby League 2013 Draw. Round 1 - Saturday 6 April 2.30pm Singleton v Denman - Under 18s 3.00pm Merriwa v Scone - Reserve Grade 3.45pm Singleton v Denman - Reserve Grade 5.15pm Singleton v Denman - 1st Grade Round 1 - Sunday 7 April 11.15am Greta Branxton v Muswellbrook / Aberdeen v Scone - Under 18s 12.30pm Greta Branxton v Muswellbrook / Aberdeen v Murrurundi - Reserve Grade 2.00pm Greta Branxton v Muswellbrook / Aberdeen v Scone - 1st Grade Real Estate Pty Ltd 109 KELLY STREET, SCONE NSW 2337 TELEPHONE: (02) 6545 2626 FAX: (02) 6545 2702 EMAIL: patrick@patgleeson.net.au www.patgleeson.com.au 10 - The Upper Hunter Entertainer - March 30 to April 5, 2013

leisure & lifestyle James Estate Named in Australia s Best Cellar Doors James Estate in Baerami has been named one of Australia s best cellar doors in two categories according to the prestigious WINE magazine produced by Gourmet Traveller in their April / May issue. Not only has the winery been awarded Star Cellar Door for the Upper Hunter but also the Best Additional Experience for the hiking and mountain bike trails. Graeme Scott, Senior Winemaker at James Estate says that the news has come out of the blue and that the entire team is justifi ably proud of the recognition. WINE magazine has been voted as the world s best drink magazine so the award carries enormous weight and credibility for the work that we are doing at the winery, Mr Scott said. It is made even more special by the fact that we have been awarded this by simply doing what we love. The article also speaks highly of the Upper Hunter and the unique differences between the Upper and Lower Hunter wine regions. The Upper Hunter is often overlooked for the Disneyland of wine adventures to be had surrounding the village of Pokolbin in the Lower Hunter. Spectacular views, historic wineries and vineyards and a more chilled out pace are a welcome respite north of the Hunter equator. James Estate is nestled into a pocket of the Upper Hunter, set on a rise that takes in jaw-dropping views of Goulburn River and Wollemi National Parks. It s a terrifi c setting for a winery and cellar door surrounded by the two hundred-plus acres of estate vineyards. The wines are seeing a renaissance of sorts, with increased quality seen at recent tastings, and the cellar door staff are helpful guides through the unusually large number of wines produced under the James Estate label. As an addition, if wine tasting should play second fi ddle, there s a hiking trail and purpose built-mountain bike tracks created by James Estate s own Graeme Scott. By Mike Bennie WINE Outstanding Wine: 2009 James Estate Reserve Semillon. A$25. Star cellar door and best additional experience (hiking, mountain biking) James Estate Wines www.jamesestatewines.com.au Hosts Karen & Ian Campbell Meals 7 Days a Week $10 Lunch Specials Keno Pub TAB Games Room All Weather Beer Garden s Australia s Phone: 02 6545 1100 Fax: 02 6545 1750 Email: isismotel@yahoo.com.au www.isismotelscone.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! A best Cellar doors 2O13 JAMES ESTATE WINES STAR CELLAR DOOR UPPER HUNTER March 30 to April 5, 2013 - The Upper Hunter Entertainer - 11

local gig guide Bob & the Roo Grass Band to Stop Over at Scone from front page Roo Grass is the name given to Bob s style of music and unique sound, not to be described by any well known genres. The fresh take on Australian country and folk music has been performed across Australia and North America. Impressing audiences with a mixture of stories, humour and deep thought, all melded into both traditional and contemporary music. Corbett himself kick-started his already extensive career after winning the 2012 Toyota Star Maker competition, the most prestigious country music talent search in Australia. Since his first step, he has managed to produce four award winning albums, carry out four national tours and perform at many major festivals. Bob has scored three Golden Guitar Nominations, had several music videos, many television appearances, not to mention his many other awards. Bob & the Roo Grass Band s performance in Scone will be held at the Arts and Crafts Hall on Friday the 12 April at 7.30pm - adults at $25 and $15 for children under 16 years of age. Tickets are available at The Serendipity Collection, Scone ; at the door or on-line www.bobcorbett.com.au Image: Bob Corbett and the Roo Grass Band Thursday 28 March 8.30pm - 11.30pm FREE in main lounge WIN tickets to the GumBall see page 2 for details Friday 5 April FREE in main lounge 8.30pm 11.30pm Muswellbrook District Workers Club 15 17 Sydney St, Muswellbrook 02 6543 2011 pubs & clubs Muswellbrook District Workers Club Thursday 28 March Loose Change @ 8.30pm In main lounge - White Hart Hotel, Murrurundi Saturday 30 March Brett Larkin @ 8pm Belmore Hotel, Scone Saturday 30 March (Easter Saturday) Blake Saban @ 8.30pm Royal Hotel, Muswellbrook Friday 5 April Funked Up Friday Lanch Party @ 8pm White Hart Hotel, Murrurundi Saturday 6 April Crash @ 8pm Railway Hotel, Muswellbrook Sunday 7 April Ryan Sampson @ 4.30pm White Hart Hotel, Murrurundi Saturday 13 April Rock & Mash @ 8pm Railway Hotel, Muswellbrook Sunday 14 April Kyda Rock @ 4.30pm Railway Hotel, Muswellbrook Sunday 21 April Chris White @ 4.30pm The GumBall Music Festival Belford Hunter Valley 25, 26 & 27 April www.thegumball.com.au 12 - The Upper Hunter Entertainer - March 30 to April 5, 2013 A Super Laidback Music Festival for the Whole Family Feat From