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 9th March, 2017 Fundraising and fun at the March markets Upper Hunter Shire Council is encouraging everyone to register for the Run for Olivia fundraiser Fun Run and enlist family and friends as sponsors. The community, sporting clubs, schools and families are invited to participate and help fundraise for The Olivia Inglis Foundation to support safety initiatives in equine sport and provide training opportunities for young riders. The four-kilometre Fun Run is just one of the attractions at the upcoming market day at Bill Rose Sports Complex, Scone on Saturday, 11 March 2017. At the markets there will also be a bungee run, jumping castle, Sparkles the Clown, live music from the Ohs, lots of market stalls and the Scone and District Netball Association will be running a sausage sizzle. Council s Tourism and Events Coordinator Jan Sinclair said another attraction of the markets will be a Ladies Pamper Parlour. Continued page 2 Missed an issue? www.huntervalleyprinting.com.au/pages/entertainer.php See inside Run for Olivia Family Fun Run & Markets TV Guide 12-15 Sydney Street Muswellbrook Phone: (02) 4044 0600 SESSION TIMES: THURSDAY 9 MARCH - WEDNESDAY 15 MARCH KONG: SKULL ISLAND (PG) 123mins 1.40pm, 4.15pm & 9.10pm 1.10pm, 2.30pm & 6.30pm THE GREAT WALL (M) 103mins 11.40am & 6.45pm 9.15am & 9.10pm Cinema is closed on Mondays outside of school and public holidays $10 TICKETS SPLIT (M) 117mins 9.00am & 1.40pm 9.00pm TROLLS (G) 92mins 4.45pm Live in Muswellbrook? Don t forget the Courtesy Bus is available to get you to the cinema. Ph: 6543 2011 BALLERINA (G) 89mins 11.15am LOGAN (MA15+) 137mins 9.00am, 4.15pm & 9.10pm 11.45am, 3.40pm & 6.40pm HIDDEN FIGURES (PG) 117mins www.muswellbrookcinema.com.au 11.10am & 6.40pm 9.15am BEAUTY AND THE BEAST - GIRLS NIGHT OUT! All ages - Wednesday 22 March, 6.30pm Come in fancy dress - Prizes for best dressed & lucky door prizes. Pre-book your tickets now! Join Erin & Mark broadcasting across the Upper Hunter every Saturday on 2NM SUMMER SATURDAY With Erin Molan & Mark Levy Saturday from 12pm 6pm
what s on Fundraising and fun at the March markets Continued from front page In recognition of International Women s Day, an annual global event to promote the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, Council s Community Services staff is hosting the Ladies Pamper Parlour with mini massages, mini facials and beauty products, luxurious sleepwear, lingerie and much more, she said. Council staff will be at the Ladies Pamper Parlour talking to people about the planned Disability Inclusion Action Plan and seniors services. Ms Sinclair said people were planning on attending from outside the Shire to take part in Run for Olivia. We even have a bus load of students from New England Girls School coming down to participate in the Fun Run which is great and they have been conducting their own fundraising in the lead-up to the event and are running a massive raffle which will be drawn at 9.15am on the day, Ms Sinclair said. There are some prizes and of course trophies up for grabs, not just for first past the finish line but for who raises the most money through sponsorship. Fun Run registration is only $5 per person or $10 for a family of four (2 adults and 2 kids under 12 years). All proceeds from registration fees goes towards the Olivia Inglis Foundation. The Fun Run is being supported by the Scone Horse Festival, Scone Horse Trials, Hunter Thoroughbred Breeders Association, Upper Hunter Shire Council, McCallum Inglis and Scone Sports Store. Registration to participate in the Fun Run and sponsorship forms are available at Council s Administration Centre in Scone, Scone Sports Store and the Scone Visitor Information Centre (VIC), downloaded on Council s website at upperhunter.nsw.gov.au/f.ashx/documents/council/news/fun-run- Registration-Form.pdf or by emailing sconevic@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au. You can also register on the day at 7.30am, Saturday 11 March. The Fun Run starts at 8am and markets and entertainment from 8.30am. To enquire about having a market stall email sconevic@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au or contact the Scone VIC on 02 6540 1300. SUPPORTING SAFETY INITIATIVES IN EQUINE SPORT: The late Olivia Inglis (pictured above). Image is by Stephen Mowbray Photography and supplied by the UHSC. 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 Information day for seniors The Scone, Aberdeen and Muswellbrook branch of the University of the 3rd Age (SAM U3A) is holding an Information Day on Saturday March 11th to show what it has to offer seniors in the area. SAM U3A is an organisation for mature-aged people which aims to develop friendships, learn new skills and acquire new knowledge through fun activities. If you d like to find out how U3A can help you exercise your body and mind, come to the Information Day at Muswellbrook s Uniting Church Hall on Bridge Street Muswellbrook between 10am to 2pm. Class leaders will be there to explain what their class involves. Morning tea will also be provided. For further information contact Anne Mason on 6543 4047. 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) 2 - Up Country Entertainer - Thursday 9th March, 2017 www.facebook.com/entertainerpublication
what s on Sons of the Soil now on exhibition Jo White s Sons of the Soil is the next exhibition to come to Murrurundi s Michael Reid Gallery. Sons of the Soil celebrates the stories of her family and friends, in particular the dust-tinged tales of Australia s men of the land. This body of work captures the allure of farm life, both on and off the paddock. Where movements are dictated by the weather not the days of the week. Where work and play revolve around the seasons. And where fond memories are forged amid the everyday. Her paintings are inspired by the innocence of a bygone era, one most of us can still remember. Old photos are a constant source of inspiration and give us a window into another time a time when we sought to capture those magic moments. These frozen moments in time form a series of select snapshots of those that brought us to where we are today. The exhibition is open until April 30 with the gallery open Friday to Sunday 11am 5pm. Image: Crawler Crew, 2017, Acrylic on canvas. Carol Scaramuzzi - exhibition of collected works Carol Scaramuzzi has worked prolifically since relocating from Sydney to Scone over 8 years ago with her passion for visual arts informing her days as an active member of the Upper Hunter community. Intrigued by the Upper Hunter landscape and surrounded by the dichotomy of the Hunter s myriad views, Carol seeks to convey the impact of the pastoral/industrial disparity, conflicted by her appreciation of the colours of the bones of the earth exposed against the softness of the natural and farmed environments. Her animal portraits often observe the wild as affected by man. Carol finds influence and inspiration through artists Louise Matthiasdottir and Franz Marc and her own sensitivity to the environment to offer this exhibition of 25 paintings in various media at Small Forest Vineyard near Denman, opening weekends throughout March and April 2017 10am to 4pm. COLLECTED WORKS: Carol Scaramuzzi (pictured) will exhibit at Small Forest Vineyard near Denman in March and April. www.huntervalleyprinting.com.au/pages/entertainer.php Thursday 9th March 2017 - Up Country Entertainer - 3
out & about A hand for our Clean Up Australia Day crews Upper Hunter Shire Council thanks the 50 people who joined Clean Up Australia Day activities in Merriwa, Murrurundi and Scone on Sunday 5 March, as well as the hundreds of school children who were cleaning up their neighbourhoods on Friday. Eat your way around the world In Scone, with help from the Scouts, the clean up resulted in 16 bags of rubbish collected. With the barbecue washed out, volunteers were thanked with a free voucher for refreshments at a Scone café as well as a voucher for a free tip entry which went to all our volunteers. Mayor Wayne Bedggood and Cr Ron Campbell joined the Merriwa clean up, which was led by the Merriwa Progress Association. In Murrurundi, the volunteers were led by the local Landcare group, Pages River Warriors and concentrated their efforts around the road to the waste depot, the entrances to town and around the Visitor Information Centre. Clean Up Australia Day is run nationally in March to highlight the problems created by rubbish, and giving the community power to improve the community environment. Under this year s theme of When the rubbish is gone, nature can carry on, over 5000 sites were registered nationally for the weekend clean up. Pictured Above: CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY IN MURRURUNDI: Sandy Archibald, Will Brehaut, Bill Mahoney, Tracy Swain, Lynne Mahony, Leonie Dawes, Mandy Archibald, Judith Ann Gordon, John Barwick, Judy Hynes and Jenny Loasby all giving a helping hand. Pictured above left: Clean Up Australia crews in Scone. Image: Jeyaratnam and Cheran Kireeban celebrating Harmony Day 2016 in Scone. It is that time of year again when we celebrate Australia s diversity and respect for everyone who calls Australia home, from the traditional owners to those who have come from many countries around the world. There are many ways to celebrate our diversity either through sport, art, dance, storytelling or sharing cultural meals. The Scone Neighbourhood Centre in partnership with the Scone Library will be celebrating Harmony Day on Tuesday 21st March from 6:00 pm by hosting a World of Food at the Scone Grammar School. Those in attendance will also have an opportunity to be a part of the entertainment in the interactive session of Taiko Japanese drumming. Everyone is welcome to attend and encouraged to bring a dish that reflects their background and culture dressing up in national costumes is also encouraged to add to the occasion. Please let staff know the name of your dish or for any other information, contact the Scone Neighbourhood Centre on 6545 2562 or the Scone Library on 6540 1183. CELLAR DOOR Open 7 days 10am - 4pm A taste of the Upper Hunter Valley just 10km west of Jerrys Plains RESTAURANT Breakfast: Saturday & Sunday Lunch: Daily Dinner: Friday & Saturday. Bookings essential Phone 6576 4007 info@vinesathollydene.com 4 - Up Country Entertainer - Thursday 9th March, 2017 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 Haydon Hall Paddock to Pantry Royal Hotel - Motel, Scone Singleton Rugby Events Wallabies Coach and former player Michael Cheika is coming to Singleton to join in the celebrations at the book launch for The Rest of the Half Century of Singleton Rugby 1998 2016. The book is the second in the Bulls series picking up from 1998 and giving season details up to 2016, the Club s 50th year. Cheika will speak at Lunch with a Legend #43 at Singleton Ruby Club on March 16. Tickets are available from Peter Dunn Real Estate. IMAGE: Michael Cheika. Hunter Belle Cheese To Singleton To Merriwa Two Rivers Vineyard The Denman Hollydene Estate Wines 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 9th March 2017 - Up Country Entertainer - 5
leisure & lifestyle Two days of yearlings at Scone in May by Brian Russell A popular feature of Australia s thoroughbred sales for seventy years has been the annual Scone Sale, one originally a mixed collection, but for over the past thirty years conducted primarily as the Inglis Hunter Valley Breeders Yearling Sale and held in May on the last day of the town s annual Horse Festival. It is a sale which has gone from strength to strength in quality with the concentration of Hunter Valley breeding into major operations and the much bigger books put to top sires. The 2016 Sale catalogue of 206 lots included yearlings by I Am Invincible, Manattan Rain, Foxwedge, Unce Mo (USA), Star Witness, So You Think, All America, Casino Prince, All Too Hard, Bel Esprit, Choisir, Mossman, Pierro and High Chaparral (Ire), to mention a few. The demand for use of the Scone market by breeders has got so strong, Inglis is extending the 2017 Sale to two days - Sunday and Monday May 14 and 15, and are cataloguing 300 lots. Lots 1-200 will be selected and presented on day one and the other 100 on the Monday. They will be followed by a selection of weanlings and mixed bloodstock. All 300 yearlings will be eligible for the $5million Inglis Race Series including the $100,000 Scone Inglis Challenge for 2-year-olds.This race is one of the eight $100,000 events (seven stakes) at the $2million Scone Cup Carnival on the Friday and Saturday on the eve of the Sale. Image courtesy of Faras in Focus. Keep the galvanised roof Upper Hunter Shire Council s Heritage Committee is reminding residents, businesses and community organisations that Council approval is required to demolish or alter a heritage item or a building, work, relic or tree within a heritage conservation area. When repairs are made, consideration should be given to using materials such as galvanised, corrugated steel rather than replacing them with more modern products. Council also has grants of up to $1,000 available to restore heritage items or properties. Activities such as replacing roof cladding or making changes to the detail, fabric, finish or appearance of a building that is heritage listed or located within a conservation area requires Council approval unless the works are of a minor nature or for maintenance and Council has provided written notification that approval is not required. Failure to obtain approval is an offence and may result in enforcement action being taken in the form of an Order being served or the issuing of a penalty infringement notice. If in doubt contact Council s Environmental and Customer Services Department on (02) 6540 1100 to discuss your plans. Closing of Wallaby Scrub Road Singleton Council will commence the process for the closure of Wallaby Scrub Road. Coal & Allied applied to Council to close the road in order to progress the expansion of its Mount Thorley- Warkworth operation, which has been approved by the State Government in a separate process. As the owner of the road, Council will instigate a 28- day public exhibition process seeking community submissions and input. The responses will be reported to a future Council meeting. Driving the Hunter! Saunders Honda Ph: 6545 9822 Saunders Mazda Ph: 6545 1982 MD053886 MVRL50864 6 - Up Country Entertainer - Thursday 9th March, 2017 www.facebook.com/entertainerpublication
leisure & lifestyle 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. Renew Medispa opens with the pull of a ribbon 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 MUSWELLBROOK CINEMA MOVIE REVIEW Image: Pictured is the Renew team at the launch event. Renew Medispa by Hunter Plastic Surgery has been officially opened. Another collaboration between husband and wife team, Dr Nicholas and Amber Moncrieff, Renew is the result of overwhelming demand for their non-surgical treatments. Hunter Plastic Surgery has been offering non-surgical treatments for a number of years now, but realised that the demand had increased to such a level that a dedicated medispa was needed. A medispa is a non-surgical medical clinic that is operated under the supervision of a licensed health professional. The launch event included live demonstrations of their signature fat freezing treatments, as well as antiwrinkle injections. The full range of Renew Medispa treatments include laser rejuvenation, facial fillers, anti-wrinkle injections, peels, laser vein treatment, Dermapen, medical grade skincare, CoolTech and CoolSculpting fat freezing. 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 Kong: Skull Island Rated (M) 123 mins It s 1971, a team of explorers with a company of soldiers are following myth and legend in the Pacific amidst rumours of an island where creatures both prehistoric and monstrous are supposed to live. Soon they come across Skull Island, the very island of lore and legend. The creatures they soon come across make the soldiers and explorers running for their very lives. Soon Kong shows up to let all know that he is the King of Skull Island and top of the food chain. Will they survive to tell their story? Will beauty win the heart of the beast? For screening times check www.muswellbrookcinema.com.au 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 9th March 2017 - Up Country Entertainer - 7
entertainment scene Flashback to the 80s ALL ACCESS 80s: LIVE at The Belmore Hotel in Scone this Saturday night. The Belmore Hotel at Scone is hosting an All Access 80s night on Saturday night 11 March. Tease your hair into a bird s nest, slap on your leather pants and get ready to rock to all the hits from the decade that taste forgot. Sip on 80s cocktail drinks and cast your mind back to a better time. A new stage has been constructed in the beer garden for the All 80s band to christen on the night. We re extremely excited to be presenting the All Access 80s evening here at the Belmore. It s coming together very well and promises to be a great night with prizes for the best dressed 80s theme! stated licensee, Andrew Kelaher. Don t miss the music from the decade s most iconic music stars with the event kicking into gear at 8pm with FREE entry on the night. WIN! a double pass to Majestic Cinemas. See page 2 for details www.facebook.com/entertainerpublication For further information contact The Belmore Hotel on 6545 2078. If it s a good song, he s into it One of the most respected country songwriters to come out of Australia in recent years, Matt Scullion is coming to Muswellbrook. Matt has written songs for all the big names in country music including Lee Kernaghan, Sara Storer and Steve Forde. Eleven of his songs have hit number one. Australian Songwriter & Country Artist Friday 10th March @ 8.30pm FREE entertainment on the Main Stage You can catch Matt on stage live and free on the main stage at Muswellbrook and District Workers Club on Friday 10th March @ 8.30pm. REGURGITATOR // TRIPOD // KIM CHURCHILL // THE FUNK HUNTERS (CA) BOO SEEKA // MICK THOMAS & THE ROVING COMMISSION // GARETH LIDDIARD THE PEEP TEMPEL // LIZ STRINGER // FELIX RIEBL(THE CAT EMPIRE) // THE GO SET THE MELTDOWN // CAITI BAKER // SHINING BIRD // HITS // FLYYING COLOURS THE OCEAN PARTY // IRISH MYTHEN (CA) // MICK HART // LEAH SENIOR THE STEELE SYNDICATE // THE SEA GYPSIES // AFRICA ENTSHA (ZA) // BAGHEAD FREYA JOSEPHINE HOLLICK // DAVE WELLS // THE BAD TIME BOYS ROSE & THE SEA // DASHVILLE PROGRESS SOCIETY PLUS: Skate demos // Kids creche // Yoga // Silent disco // Workshops // Gourmet food and markets // Boutique bar TICKETS SELLING FAST! 8 - Up Country Entertainer - Thursday 9th March, 2017 www.facebook.com/entertainerpublication