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The rodeo weekend is a huge community event forStroud and The Central Hotel has managed to attractJohnny Green and Ezra Lee to play together with theirband on both Friday and Saturday nights.

Johnny Green is famous for his country blues brandof unique music. He was a star at Tamworth with hisband Johnny Green’s Blues Cowboys for over 20 years.They are more an event in itself rather than a band.

New hotel lease owner Brendan and his team at thehotel look forward to welcoming regulars andnewcomers alike.

The Stroud Central Hotel is a great spot to stop andenjoy what “surely must be one of the best beergardens in the Hunter Valley”.

The recently-installed huge projector screen is idealfor the upcoming footy finals.

The NRL grand final promises to be a huge day atthe hotel with renowned Newcastle band Montezumaplaying in the afternoon lead-up to the big game.

Montezuma hasplayed the past four years at theCaves Beach Hotel on New Year’s Eve but has recentlycommitted to being in Stroud for New Year’s Eve 2013.

It is all part of the new vibrant feel of the hotel. The bistro is still open 7 days a week for lunch and

dinner producing great food with supplies fromStroud’s famous butchery.

Things are hotting up for this weekend’s StroudRodeo.

As in previous years the charity rodeo promises tobe an outstanding event, according to organisers.

It is now acknowledged as one of the premier eventson the rough riding tour, ranking in the top 10 in thecountry.

Competitors and spectators have rated the arena asthe best on the eastern seaboard and it is recognition ofthis fact that has attracted Gloucester Coal as theevent’s major sponsor

Events include bull riding, bronco riding,bulldogging and barrel racing.

A full campdrafting program is also held inconjunction with the rodeo.

A “maximum points” venue on the national circuit,the rodeo puts forward prize money of over $30,000.

The event enables donations to various charities,which exceeded $350,000 since its inception withcancer research being the main beneficiary

The rodeo is held in an international standard venueproviding all-weather seating for spectators

On Friday the campdraft commences at 6.30am andthe junior rodeo will start at 5.30 that evening

Campdrafting action will continue Saturdaymorning from 7 with the rough riding to start at 9amand continue into the night

Following the rodeo, the RoughStock Band willentertain the crowd.

Stroud setfor rodeothrills, spills

Central Hotel hostsimpressive weekendof entertainment

Phone 4994 5779 79 Cowper St, Stroud

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Open Monday to Friday 9am - 5.30pm(Closed for Lunch 1pm - 2pm)

Saturday 9am - 12noon

Proud supporters ofthe Stroud Rodeo

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The SensationalJohnny Green of Johnny Green’s Blues Cowboys and Esra Lee playing

live together on both Friday and Saturday Nights of Rodeoat The Central

Stroud Rodeo

FFriday, September 20

STROUD JUNIOR RODEO

Full junior programme commencing at

5.30pm. Gold coin donation

Saturday, September 21

Kicks off at 9am - No BYO, No Glass

Live Entertainment - Fully Licensed Bar

Adults - $15 Children (under 12 yrs) $6. No concessions

In support of H.M.R.I. & other worthy causes

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