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Thursday 20th April, 2017

Lovedale Long Lunch – page 4

Cinema is OPEN 7 days a week of school and public holidays

www.muswellbrookcinema.com.au

12-15 Sydney StreetMuswellbrook

Phone: (02) 4044 0600 Live in Muswellbrook? Don’t forget the Courtesy Bus is available to get you to the cinema. Ph: 6543 2011

SESSION TIMES: THURSDAY 20 APRIL - WEDNESDAY 26 APRIL

THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS(M) 141mins

Thu, Fri & Mon 10.45am, 4.10pm, 6.40pm & 9.10pmTue 3.15pm & 5.00pmSat, Sun & Wed 1.20pm, 3.30pm, 6.15pm & 8.30pm

SMURFS:THE LOST VILLAGE(G) 91mins

Thu, Fri & Mon 9.00am & 2.15pmTue 1.15pmSat, Sun & Wed 9.15am & 11.30am

TABLE 19(M) 92mins

Thu, Fri & Mon1.20pm, 5.00pm & 9.15pmTue 3.15pm & 6.00pmSat, Sun & Wed 11.10am, 3.50pm & 6.20pm

THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE(PG) 109mins

Thu, Fri, Mon 9.15am & 3.00pmTue 1.00pmSat, Sun & Wed 1.15pm

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST(G) 134mins

Thu, Fri & Mon 11.30am & 6.45pmSat, Sun & Wed 9.00am & 9.00pm

SRC10163A

434 Bunnan Road Scone NSWTel: 02 6545 1607

[email protected]

Darley Scone Cup Race DayFriday, 12 May 2017

Inglis Guineas/Emirates Park Dark Jewel Race Day

Saturday, 13 May 2017SCONE CUP CARNIVAL

Australian Stock Horse Society Festival Ball – 5th MayScone Equine Hospital Festival Parade – 6th May

Scone Charity Rodeo – 6th MayRegional Australia Bank Jack Johnston

Memorial Gala Day – 9th MayScone RSL Club Yarns Night - 9th May

Inglis Official Scone Cup Calcutta – 11th MayDarley Scone Cup Carnival – 12th May

Grand Finale Fireworks & McDonald’s Scone Picnic by the Lake – 14th May

…all things food, wine, music a nd a rt

29 April to 14 May

See the events program at WeAreSingletonFestival.com

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Scone Horse Festival underwayThe 37th annual Scone Horse Festival returns to Australia’s horse capital in May to showcase the heritage, influence and importance of horses to this region. This year’s highlights include the Horse Festival Ball, hosted by the Australian Stock Horse Society, tent pegging, vaulting, farriery, art shows, fetes, poetry, sheepdog trials and, of course, the exciting Scone Charity Rodeo. The Horse Festival Parade on Saturday 6 May is certainly not to be missed. More than 10,000 racegoers are also anticipated to dress up for this year’s Darley Scone Cup Carnival.

To begin planning your visit to the upcoming Scone Horse Festival, visit the website and connect with on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for the latest event updates. You can also find helpful information for your stay at the Scone Visitor Information Centre.

‘MAY THE HORSE BE WITH YOU’: Everyone loves a parade! Don’t miss the Scone Equine Hospital Festival Parade on Saturday 6 May. Image is courtesy of Scone Horse Festival Facebook page.

21 Ryan Ave, SINGLETON Ph 6571 5252

Shop online for tickets and vouchers at www.majesticcinemas.com.au

PROGRAM INFORMATION THURS 20th April to WED 26th April

Vin Diesel is back in THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS (M) TABLE 19 (M) SMURFS (G) DANCE ACADEMY (PG)

CHIPS (MA15+) THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE (PG) Scarlett Johanson is THE GHOST IN THE SHELL (M)

Emma Watson in BEAUTY & THE BEAST (PG) Alec Baldwin in BOSS BABY (G) POWER RANGERS (M)

Starting Mon 24th April Chris Pratt in GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL 2 (M)

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

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Aberdeen Quilt AffairAn event not to be missed

Sunday 30th April 201710am – 3pm

St Marks Church & Hall and Aberdeen Library

• Market Stalls will be in the Rose Garden with demonstrations and other stalls in the Aberdeen RSL

• BBQ and refreshments by Aberdeen Men’s Shed; fantastic food & morning tea/coffee by Café Mobilita

will be available

Enquiries: Liz Birch 02 6543 [email protected] Facebook: Liberty Rose

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what’s on

Corner of Bridge & Will iam Streets, Muswellbrook NSW 2333 t 02 6549 3800 e [email protected] w muswellbrookartscentre.com.au Tuesday to Friday 10am - 5pm Weekends 10am - 1pm Mondays by appointment only Closed public hol idays

44th Muswellbrook Art Prize: $71,000 total prize money

HETH: Norman Hetherington - Artist at War

E x h i b i t i o n D a t e s > 1 2 M a r c h - 7 M a y O p e n i n g > 6 p m S a t u r d a y , 1 1 M a r c h 2 0 1 7

Cnr New England Hwy & Mount St 02 6545 3079 www.sconemotorinn.com.au

Scone Motor InnConference 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

what’s on

Scone Arts & Crafts IncMembers’ Exhibition

and Photographic Prize

Scone Arts & Crafts Centre 63 Kingdon Street, Scone

Official Opening: Friday 5 May 2017 @ 6pm

Entry: $10 includes canapés and drink on arrival; 16 years and under - free of charge

Exhibiting paintings, craft, pottery, sculpture and photography

The exhibition will open every day 6th - 14th May from 10am - 4pm

Entry: gold coin donation

Alfresco café in the garden (bacon/egg rolls,hot soup, tea/coffee and cake) will be in operation at the

venue on Saturday 6 May from 8am - 4pm

Enjoy the Upper Hunter’s flourishing arts and culture scene

For all enquiries contact Pam on 0418 441 128 or [email protected]

A must-see art exhibitionExplore the Upper Hunter’s flourishing arts and culture scene at Scone Arts & Crafts Members’ Exhibition and Photographic Prize. Sculpture, paintings, craft, pottery and photography will all be on show. An enormous amount of thought and energy goes into the creative process behind an artists’ finished work – don’t miss this wonderful exhibition at Scone Arts & Crafts Hall, Kingdon Street, Scone with the official opening on Friday 5 May at 6pm with drinks and canapés. Following, will open every day from May 6 - 14 between 10am and 4pm.

For further information contact Pam on 0418 441 128.

Image of the 2016 Scone Arts & Crafts Members’ Exhibition is courtesy of Roger Skinner Photography.


food & wine

A taste of the Upper Hunter

Valley just 10km west of

Jerrys Plains

RESTAURANTBreakfast: Saturday & Sunday

Lunch: DailyDinner: Friday & Saturday. Bookings essential

Phone 6576 4007 [email protected]

CELLAR DOOROpen 7 days 10am - 4pm

H UN T E R VA L L E Y

WINE e FOOD FESTIVAL

Make it a Long Lunch at Lovedale

Come alive at Singleton FestivalSingleton Festival celebrates all things food, wine, music and art. This year’s Festival will take place from 29 April – 14 May.It is a biennial event, with a smaller “Mini” Festival being held the years in between. 2017 is one of the major event years and Singleton’s seventh Festival.

Singleton Festival is a community-driven festival. Attendance at the last Festival was estimated at 13 000, and included 32 events ranging from specialty art workshops through to a multi-day contemporary music festival. With an invigorated team and a fresh vision for delivering unique and high quality content, 2017 promises to exceed all previous expectations and affirm its reputation as a significant event within Australia’s regional arts calendar.

Find out more online at www.wearesingletonfestival.com

Image: Local Art @ Worn Out Wares in Singleton.

Each May, a decadent line-up of the Hunter Valley’s leading chefs team up with seven of Lovedale’s finest wineries and local entertainment for a weekend of foodie fun. The Lovedale Long Lunch is a progressive-style lunch where food and wine lovers are invited to discover the wonders of Lovedale.Gather a group of friends, stay in Lovedale accommodation, build your itinerary, book a bus and enjoy a fun and relaxing weekend away at the Hunter Valley’s biggest food and wine event of the year. This year’s Lovedale Long Lunch will be held on the weekend of May 21 and 22.

Find out more and book tickets online at www.lovedalelonglunch.com.au


All welcome to Neighbourhood Centre Week Neighbourhood Centre Week 2017 is 1- 7 May, the theme is “Belonging”.

It’s about living with one another, inviting those that are left out to

be included. Celebrating our differences while enjoying our diversity.

This year the Scone Neighbourhood Centre will host an open house

and morning tea at 10.30am Thursday May 4 at the Neighbourhood

Centre at 130 Liverpool Street.

Find out what the Neighbourhood Centre does and look back

through their years of scrapbooks. Please RSVP 1 May by

phoning 6545 2562.

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 6969Open Thursday to Sunday 11.00am - 5.00pm

www.haydonhall.com.au

Take me to the Rivers...Cellar Door open 11am - 4pm

2 Yarrawa Rd DenmanCheese & antipasto

platters available6547 2556

food & wine

Hunter Belle Cheese, Fudge, Gelato & CafeWhere: 75 New England Highway, Muswellbrook 2333 When: 7 days, 9 - 4pm (from 8.30am on weekends)• High quality gourmet cheeses handmade from the milk of Brown Swiss cows • Tastings of cheese & fudge • Viewing windows into the factory • Meet & milk “Bessie” our lifesize model cow • Gourmet produce & unique giftware • Open for breakfast & lunch daily

6541 5066 www.hunterbellecheese.com.au

L�k us up!A true country experienceMuswellbrook Denman Sandy Hollow

Muswellbrook Visitor Information Centre126 Bridge Street (library), Muswellbrook Ph: 02 6549 3891 www.upperhuntercountry.com.au

Denman Visitor Information Centre 7 Ogilvie Street, Denman Ph: 02 6547 2799www.visitdenman.com.au

Broke

Paddock to Pantry

Haydon Hall

Royal Hotel - Motel, Scone

Two Rivers Vineyard

The Denman

Hollydene Estate Wines

Hunter Belle Cheese

To Merriwa

To Singleton

Enjoy modern Australian cuisine and traditional pub classics in the

cosy dining room or on the terrace

The extensive wine list features wines from local vineyards and

around Australia

For bookings please call 6547 22071-5 Ogilvie Street Denmandenmanhotel.com.au

OPEN FOR LUNCH & DINNER 7 DAYSBREAKFAST SUNDAYS FROM 8AM

ACCOMMODATION

Enjoy modern Australian cuisine and traditional pub classics in the

cosy dining room or on the terrace

The extensive wine list features wines from local vineyards and

around Australia

For bookings please call 6547 22071-5 Ogilvie Street Denmandenmanhotel.com.au

OPEN FOR LUNCH & DINNER 7 DAYSBREAKFAST SUNDAYS FROM 8AM

ACCOMMODATION

Harvest Restaurant

We now also cater for functions & birthday partiesFeaturing a new outside deck area and kids’ playground

LIVE entertainment every Sunday on the deck at 1pm

Accommodation

For bookings please call 6547 22071-5 Ogilvie Street Denman I E: [email protected]

At The Denman, we love having

you here

OPEN FOR LUNCH & DINNER

7 DAYS

Enjoy modern Australian cuisine and traditional pub classics featured in the NEW seasonal menu at

The extensive wine list features wines from local vineyards.


Flying-foxes camp in Murrurundi

Image: A flying-fox camp has established in Murrurundi near the Pages River. Residents should avoid contact with flying-foxes dead or alive, wash their hands if they are in contact with flying fox faeces and do not allow horses to graze in the area. Residents’ views on the flying-foxes are being sought in order to create a camp management plan for the Shire.

A flying-fox camp has landed in Murrurundi at the ‘Blue Hole’ on the Pages River. Upper Hunter Shire Council is encouraging residents to avoid contact with the animals and to fill in a survey to assist in creating a flying-fox camp management plan for the Shire.As part of the development of this plan Council is asking residents to complete a survey about the flying-foxes which is available on Council’s website or www.flyingfoxengage.com/Aberdeen and has been extended until 28 April.

Driving the Hunter!Saunders Honda Ph: 6545 9822Saunders Mazda Ph: 6545 1982 MD053886

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leisure & lifestyle

...... Footy Draw 2017 ......

2017 Newcastle & Hunter Rugby - A GRADE

Round 2, Saturday 22 April

Hamilton v Maitland - Passmore Oval, 3.00pmWanderers v Singleton - No.2 Sportsground, 3.00pm

Nelson Bay v Southern Beaches - Bill Strong Oval, 3.00pmUniversity of Newcastle v Lake Maquarie Roos - Bernie Curran Oval, 3.00pm

The Waratahs v Merewether Carlton - Waratah Oval, 3.00pm

For further information & results: www.nhru.com.au

2017 Aplus Contracting HV Group 21 Rugby League First Grade

Round 1, Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 April

Saturday - Denman v Aberdeen - Denman Oval, 4.30pm

Sunday - Muswellbrook v Greta Branxton - Olympic Park, 2.00pm

Sunday - Scone v Singleton - Scone Park, 2.00pm

For further information & results: www.facebook.com/hvgr21rl/

2017 Central North Rugby Union 1st & 2nd Grade Draw

Round 1, Saturday 22 April

Pirates v Scone

Narrabri v Barraba

Gunnedah v Moree

Walcha v Quirindi

Inverell v Tamworth

For further information & results: www.cnru.com.au

The gateway to ‘Heavy Horses’St Heliers Heavy Horse Field Days is celebrating 21 years of great shows and friendships on 20 and 21 May 2017 at the St Heliers Exhibition Grounds in Muswellbrook. Touted as a great family weekend with all heavy horse owners and admirers, the Field Days showcase the wonderful capabilities of larger horse breeds including Draught, Shire and Clydesdale. The animals compete in a variety of traditional events and displays like log snigging. There are also market stalls and a campfire and entertainment in the evening.

For further information log onto: www.stheliersheavyhorse.org.au

Image is by Colin Lavender and taken at St Heliers Heavy Horse Field Days 2016.


Aberdeen: 6.00am - Dawn Service – Memorial, Moray Street, followed by breakfast8.30am - Assemble for March in Bedford Street (near pre-school)9.00am - March and Remembrance Service10.00am - Official proceedings followed by brunch – Auditorium of Aberdeen RSL

Merriwa: 5.40am - Dawn Service at Cenotaph7.00am - Breakfast at Merriwa RSL10.30am - March from front of RSL Club to Cenotaph10.45am - Remembrance Service – Cenotaph

Cassilis: 10.45am - Assemble on the corner of Branksome and Ancrum Streets for the march.

Murrurundi: 6.00am - Dawn Service – Memorial Gate – Bowling Club10.45am - Assemble at Adelaide Street11.00am - March to Murrurundi Memorial Gates

Muswellbrook: 6.00am - Dawn Service – Muswellbrook Cenotaph10.00am - March (assemble at Simpson Park, Market Street)

Scone: 6.00am - Dawn Service – War Memorial Swimming Pool10.30am - Assemble at Kelly Street10.45 am - March11.00 am - Fly past of former military aircraft and Remembrance Service – War Memorial at Barwick House, Kelly Street

Singleton: 5.00am - Service and ex-service personnel march from Castlereagh Street near Singleton Diggers Club5.30am - Dawn Service Burdekin Park6.30am - Service at Singleton Diggers Club prior to breakfast at club10.30am - March departs Hunter StreetMain service - Burdekin Park at the conclusion of the Anzac Day march

Gundy: 8.00am - Free bus from Scone RSL Club, hotels, and Scone Bowling Club to Gundy, returning after the service9.00am - March from Linga Longa Hotel to Service at Gundy RSL Hall

The above events are organised by local RSL branches.

• All ground-floor, non-smoking rooms - parking directly outside rooms • Family, twin, queen and budget rooms • All rooms with microwave, kettle, toaster, fridge and ensuite

• All rooms with air conditioners, flat screen tvs, austar and in-house movies • Salt water pool and guest barbeque area• Complimentary broadband access and guest laundry • Woodfired pizzas cooked on site

Phone: 02 6545 1100 Fax: 02 6545 1750 Email: [email protected] 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!

leisure & lifestyle

90 kelly street scone 6545 28886 wilkins street muswellbrook6541 1358 www.huntervalleyprinting.com.au

Bringing more than 25 years of experience of high-quality work in both digital and offset printing

• Graphic design • Printing • Advertising design • Signage• Promotional literature/products• Marketing material

198 Kelly Street SconeTel +612 6540 1200 | Fax +612 6545 2687 | www.maccalluminglis.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:

• Rural Property Sales • Residential Real Estate • Livestock & Bloodstock Auctions • Merchandise & Clearing Sales • Property Management

MUSWELLBROOK CINEMA MOVIE REVIEW

TABLE 19Rated (M) 87 mins

Ex-maid of honor Eloise - having been relieved

of her duties after being unceremoniously

dumped by the best man via text - decides to

hold her head up high and attend her oldest

friend's wedding anyway. She finds herself

seated at the 'random' table in the back of the

ballroom with a disparate group of strangers.

For screening times checkwww.muswellbrookcinema.com.au

ANZAC Day ceremoniesANZAC Day is the solemn day of remembrance of those Australian and New Zealand Army Corps soldiers who fought and died at Gallipoli in 1915. It is also a day of remembrance for all soldiers who have fought and died for their country and is recognised with a public holiday in Australia.


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NOT ONLY FABULOUS RACING ACTION… CWA CAFÉ BAR FACILITIES LOCAL & INTERSTATE BOOKMAKERS SKY CHANNEL ‘FASHIONS ON THE FIELD’ FUN CALCUTTA ON CUP RACE

GATES OPEN - 11 AMCOWAN’S MERRIWA COURTESY BUS DEPARTS MERRIWA ROYAL HOTEL 12NOON; PICK UP AT RSL & SPORTS CLUB, RETURN TRIPS FROM 5.30PM

then … AFTER THE RACES … Finish a great day out at Merriwa RSL!

SATURDAY 22 APRIL

Patrons are not permitted to bring alcohol onto racecourse grounds Racing at Merriwa – the time of your life!

Merriwa Racecourse, Flags Road MERRIWAPhone: 0418 238 475

merriwaraceclub.com.auemail: [email protected]

Presents

SATURDAY 6th MAY 2017WHITE PARK SCONERODEO COMMENCES @ 12PM

MAIN EVENT: 5PMJUNIOR JACKPOT RODEO FRIDAY NIGHT 5th MAY FROM 4PM

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AFTER THE RODEOAdults $15; Children/Pensioners $8; Family (2A+2C) $35 Enquiries: Jade Smith 0429 720 092 orJessica Norton 0428 938 460

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2017 SCONE HORSE FESTIVAL

Buckle up for a great rideWith Easter over it’s time to saddle up for the Scone Charity Rodeo on May 6. This year the event is celebrating 85 years. To mark the occasion the committee is honouring the people that have given the event its legacy. If you would like to share memories, photos or stories to share get in touch via Facebook.

The junior rodeo and timed event challenge will get things started on Friday May 5 at 4pm.

Grab your tickets online at http://bit.ly/sconerodeotickets

Image by Joan Faras - farasinfocus.com and courtesy of Scone Charity Rodeo.

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