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WelcometoStonetheCrowsFestivalAs Mayor of Wagga Wagga, it is again my greatpleasure to welcome the Stone the Crows Festivalback to our City for its seventh annual event.StonetheCrowsisagreatattractionbringingpeoplefromalloverAustraliatoenjoyourhospitality,richcultural heritage and a wealth of fantasticattractions.This year’s event will again be held at the Australian Clay TargetAssociationGrounds, now also the permanent home ofStone theCrows.Theprogram is again jampackedandwill featuremanyexciting eventsfor festival goers including concerts, games, entertainment, workshops,seminarsand–ofcourse–camaraderie!AsMayoroftheCity,IthanktheorganisersoftheFestivalforworkingsohardtomakethiseventastandoutforourregion’ssocialcalendar.ThethreeChiefCrowsandtheirbandofamazingvolunteerswillensureyouallleavethiseventwithmanywonderfulmemories.Once again, a very warm Wagga Wagga welcome and I wish you anenjoyableandmemorableexperienceatthe2019StonetheCrowsFestival.WarmRegards

CouncillorGregConkey MayorofWaggaWagga

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WelcomefromtheMayor Page3G’dayfromtheChiefCrows Page5EMERGENCYNUMBERS Page10CommonSense Page11PartnersandSupporters–ThankYou Page14gReyVeeAwards Page15AustralianDiscBowlsChampionships Page16OtherActivities Pages17-18StonetheCrowsMerchandise Page19MusicTutors–RobNicholsandBradleyEustace Page20CraftyCrowsClassesandTutors Page21DaddyDayCareClassesandTutors Page23Entertainers DarrenCarrandFriends Page24

MikeMcClellan Page25DonnaBoyd Page26StephenFisher-King Page27LittlePattie Page28AbbaExperience–theABBAGirls Page29SwingSisters–WartimeHits Page30GregHooper Page31JimHaynes Page32GrantLuhrs Page33JackieKerinandSarahDePasquale Page34GregNorth Page35MarcusHolden Page36AlanLazarusandBillDaglish Page37

Filming Page38SeminarsandTalks Pages39-40–41GamesRules....DiscBowls–Petanque–LadderGolf Pages42–43–44MurraguldrieVeteransRetreat Pages45–46Timetable FridaytoThursday Pages47to53

Thanksforcoming

Andhaveagreatweek!

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G’DAYFROMTHECHIEFCROWS

Welcome to the Annual Easter Gathering of the Flock, another week ofcamaraderie, new friends, entertainment, games, woodwork, craft andmore-allthethingsthatmakeourFestivalunique.

The2019FestivalincludesANZACDay,sosomeoftheentertainmenthasanANZACtheme–wehaveLittlePattieandtheSwingSistersandotherappropriate events and seminars, including the special ANZAC DayCommemorativeServicetoremember(withsong,poetryandeven‘TwoUp’)thesacrificesmadeinmanytheatresofwaroveracenturyofconflict.

WewelcomebackoldfavouritesDarrenCarrandMikeMcClellan,alongwith Simon Fisher-King, The Girls of ABBA andDonna Boyd.We alsohave the artistry of Marcus Holden, Bradley Eustace, Jackie Kerin,SarahDePasquale,GregoryNorth, JimHaynesandGrantLuhrs - andourowntalentedregulars.

Activities? Where to start? The Signature event, the Stoning of theCrows, follows the markets on Monday. Gather in theWagga CaravansGamesArenaby2pmandBYOchair.

Games include Ladder Golf, Disc Bowls and Petanque which arecompetitiveyetsocial.Forthosewhoaren’tquitesoathleticallyinclined,on open day Monday there is a variation of disc bowls called ‘Bruce’sRules’,soonceyouhavecorneredallthespecialsatthemarketsyoucanhaveagoatthattoo.

SocialDiscBowls

Want to have a try at something new, come and LEARN TO PLAYDISCBOWLS. On Friday at 1.00pm we will have the courts open andexperiencedplayerswill be there to teachyouhow toplay, scoringandbasic rules.At2.30pmyoucan spendsome timepracticingandyoucanput your name down for the Social Disc Bowls competition, you don’tneedateam,aswewillbemakingupteamswithanexperiencedplayerand two beginners or novices. This gives everyone the same chance towinandgethelpwithhowtoplaythis fungame.OnSundaymorningat8.30amextraentriesfortheSocialDiscBowlswillbetakenandthedrawdonewithplaytocommenceat9.30am.

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TheAustralianDiscBowlsChampionshipsareopentoeveryonebutfarmoreseriousinnature.WaggaCaravanCentrereturnsassponsoroftheChampionship Disc Bowls and Disc Bowls international provides theequipment for all discbowls games.All setswill be available for sale atthegamesarenaorthroughtheCrowMerchandiseteam.

DedicatedvolunteertutorshaveorganisedkitsforbothCraftyCrowsandDaddyDayCare.Bothareunisexactivities–sodon’tbeshyifyouwantto do art classes or woodwork and think only girls/guys can do one –everyoneiswelcometoparticipate.WhetheryouaremakingaWhirly-Gigof Charlie Crow or a butterfly shaped wooden box, ticking off whipmaking fromyourbucket list, learning topaintwithacrylicsor todraw,crochet,sew,knitordiamondpainting,therearenumerousopportunitiestoexpandyourskillsets.Checkoutthetimetableformoredetailsofwhatyoucando.Againabigthankyoutoourtutors.

The Cocoa Club - Bedtime Stories in the Music Caw-Ner Club Housefollow the main concert each night Friday toWednesday. This year allCocoaClubattendeesreceiveaspecialCocoaClubmug-butticketsarelimitedduetoOH&Sregulations.

Tickets are available on arrival Friday April 19 from 1 pm at the CrowAdminOfficeandcost$15.YourCocoaClubminilanyardmustbewornonentryeachnight,forhotchocolate(orteaorcoffee)and40minutesofwonderfulstories.Profitsgotowardsthisyear’scharity,theMurraguldrieVeteransRetreat.

LineDancingandHulaDancingclassesstartthedaywithfunexercise.The Crow Choir will squawk away happily each day to display theirtalentsattheANZACserviceandtheCrowShowcase.

MovieTrivia–ComeandtestyourmemoryandgetadoseofnostalgiaonSundayafternoon.Withover200 images, this isgoing tobeFUN!Therewillbeprizes...therewillbeJaffas,butremember'trivia'means'itain'timportant',justFUN.

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WeWereThere - The Story of Gallipoli -AsANZACDay is part of thefestivalthisyear,wedecidedtoreprisethismusicalplayforvoices-usingthe talents of trained actress Jackie Kerin, our own wonderful DonnaGoodwinandentertainersGregNorthandJimHaynes,whodevisedtheproject. Based on first hand accounts, stories and versewritten bymenandwomenwhowereatAnzacCove, itreceivedastandingovationfouryearsago.Makesureyoubringahanky-it'samovingexperience.

AGiftCD - tomakeyouSMILE -andaConcert. Inyour 'welcomebag'thisyearyouwill find JimHaynes'newCD,Smile. It'sourgift toyouatStonetheCrowsthisyear,andthereisalsoaspecialSmileConcert.Threefriendscreatedthisalbumasagift for Jimwhenherecentlyturned70-all he had to dowas sing. Ourmusical director, GregHooper,who firstplayedpianoforJimin1989,didallarrangementsandorchestrations;therecordingwas done by long time friend of Jim's (and Stone theCrows),Marcus Holden, who also played all the stringed instruments (and acrosscut saw!). Chief Crow Chrissy did the graphic design and artwork.'These are the songs I love to sing,' says Jim, 'written by my favouritesongwriters - it was the best birthday gift I could imagine. As Greg,Marcus and I are all at Stone the Crows - there's a Smile Concert onTuesday.Pleasecomealongandsmilewithus.'

BestAustralianTruckingStories -BookLaunch-Wehaveneverhadaliterary event at Stone the Crows before, but this year we have a booklaunch.ThepublishersAllenandUnwinhave just releasedanew formateditionTheBestAustralianTruckingStories,anditjustsohappensthatfour of the people responsible for this collection of storieswill be herewithusonthefirstdayofourfestival.TruckingcrusaderRodHannifeyandChief CrowGrant, both contributed stories to the collection, as didlocalmanRonPullen,whowasresponsibleforestablishingtheTruckersMemorial at Tarcutta. Chief Crow Jim compiled the first edition of thebookin2010andnowitsbeingrelaunchedinanewformat.

Thegoodnewsisthattheneweditionislessexpensivethanthefirstandthere's a special Festival discount price. There will be humorousanecdotes,stories,verseandsongs-youcanevengetyourcopysignedbyallfouroftheblokesinvolved!

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Seminars cover a multitude of topics from lithium batteries todefibrillatoroperation,fromdronestocomputers,gettingthemostoutofyourpensionbenefits,storiesaboutGallipoliandKokodaandahordeofothertopics–socheckthetimetable.Moreinformationonpages39to41ofthisprogram.

AlanLazaruswill launchhis firstCD ‘Footprints’.Alan'sconfidencehascomea longwaysincehis firstperformanceatour firstFestivalandwearedelightedtohavenurturedsuchatalent.

JohnandDanielPorterwillholdone-on-onesessionsandseminars fortablets, computers and phones (Apple andAndroid) – check out detailslaterinthisprogramifyouneedhelpinthisregard.

gReyVee Trophies are awarded for poetry performance, talent quest,games, photography and textiles including a Wagga quilt. This year’strophiesincludeTheStonedCrowPortandportsippers.

BradleyEustaceandRobNicholswillbeintheMusicCaw-nerClubhouseeach day with keyboard tuition (mornings) and ukulele lessons(afternoons). You can also join in a jam session/sing-along at 3 pmirrespectiveofwhichmusicalinstrumentyouplay.YoumightevenbringyourtonguedrumfromDaddyDayCare!

EasterMonday isOpenDayandMarketswith very limited tables andundercoverspotsavailableinmarquees.Thereisplentyofoutsidespaceifyoubringyourowngear.BookingformsforstallsavailableattheCrowsNestInfoDesk.

GasBottleRefills –BBQsGalorewill onceagainpickupgasbottlesonTuesdaymorningApril23-9kgwillonlycost$16(normally$20)-4.5kgorsmalleronly$10(normally$13).ThatisaREALbargainandfantasticserviceforourflock.Youwillneedtotagyourbottlewithyournameandsitenumber,prepaywhenyoudeliveryourbottleattheCrowsNestInfoDesk.Itwillbereturnedlateafternoonforyoutotakeback,readytohookup at your van. Transportation of all bottles full or empty is yourresponsibility.

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Prescription Refills – An innovative service from Michael O’Reilly’sChemist (Michael is giving a seminaron Saturdaymorning – seedetailslaterinthisprogram)isthecollectionofscriptsandreturnofmedicationsto thegrounds.To takeadvantageof thisserviceyouneed tohaveyourscript with the Crows Nest Information Desk no later than 9 am onTuesdayApril23,theygototheChemist,arefilledandreturnedbacktothe grounds byWednesday lunchtime. The cost will be marked on thepacket andyouwill sign for andpaybefore receivingyourmedications.ThanksMichaelandstaffforthisnovelidea.

In yourWelcomepack youwill findbooking forms for2020. Bookingsopen8.30amonEasterSunday.Poweredsitesareallocatedonafirstinbasisandareonlyavailableforthefullsevendays.SimilarlyyourfeedbackontheExitSurveyformisinvaluabletoassistwithfutureplanning.Everyformisread,summarisedandanalysed,sopleasefeelfreetocomment.

Please read the program and timetable – if all else fails, checkwith theInformationDeskorlooktheprintoutsatvariousvenues.

Thankstosomanypeoplewhomakethiseventhappen.

• Ourvolunteerswhodonatesomuchtimeandexpertise• ACTA-wewillmissTonyTurner,whohaschosentoretiretothecoast,

butwelcomePaulMcLaughlintohisnewroleandthankhimandtheteamfortheirco-operationagainthisyear.

• Our food and coffee vendors, traders and stallholders – it’s easy tomakeanexcusefornotcookingwhentheyarehere.

• Allthelocalbusinesseswhohaveworkedwithusonceagainandthosewhohavecomeonboardinavarietyofways.

• WaggaWaggaCityCouncil,especiallythetourismandeventstaff.• Andeveryoneofour flock,whetherhereornot,whohave spreadthe

word about our event while on the road or through the RVgrapevine–you’reaCrowAmbassador!

StonetheCrowsFestival isarealteameffortandyouallcontributetoitsongoingsuccess–THANKYOU!

Mostofall...haveawonderfulweekandkeepsafe.Chrissy,Jim&Grant

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EMERGENCYNUMBERSANDLOCATIONS Ambulance–Fire–Police

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WaggaWaggaHospital-260EdwardStreet 0269386666WaggaWaggaAmbulance-54JohnstonStreet

131233

FirstAidCrows–JanandCheryl 0400589936

0439085553IfyouhaveaUHFRadio–theywillbeonChannel12Ifallelsefails–Chrissyon0408729580

Prescription medicine – drop the script to theCrows Nest Info Desk before 10 am on Tuesdaymorningand itwill be filledbyMichaelO’ReillyChemist that day and will be returnedWednesday morning. Pay on collection at theCrowsNestInfoDesk.

Gas Bottle collection Tuesday morning 10 amandreturnlateafternoonattheCrowsNestInfoDesk.Payinadvance.9kg–only$16(normally$20)4.5kgandless-$10(usually$13)Agreatdeal forour flock!Don’t tell themthat’scheaperthanlastyear!

NeedMilk–Bread-Papers?Crows Nest Info Desk will arrange to purchaseeachmorning–orderscloseat3pmonthedaypriorandmustbepaidforinadvance.

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COMMONSENSEAstheoldcrowsalwayssay–commonsenserules!Wehaven’tallgottothis age without using it. Don’t do anything yourself which youwouldn’twantsomeoneyoulovedoing.Justbecareful.Onarrivalyouwill receivea lanyardandnamebadge. These two itemsareyourtickettoeverythingthathappensonsite.Yourbookingpaymentcovers all camp fees and activities (other than charity fund raising, busdonations,merchandiseormaterialsforcraft/woodworkclasses). Makesureyouwearyourlanyard/badgeatalltimes,especiallyifyougooffsiteas the gatekeepers will need to see them to allow entry back into theground. The same applies if you purchase a ticket to the Cocoa Club(which ispartofourcharity fundraising)–youmustdisplayyourminilanyard.The onsite transformer limits electricity supply to the venue. Forthose on the limited number of powered sites – please ONLY ONEAPPLIANCEATATIMEotherthanfridgesandtelevisions. Norunningamicrowave+jug+toasteroritcouldcausetheelectricalcircuittowhichyou are connected to be tripped. Air conditioners are not permittedwithoutastickerfromtheFirstAidteamandonlyformedicalpurposes.Ifyoucausethecircuittobetripped,youandeveryoneonthatlinecouldbeoutuntilourvolunteerscanattendtoit. Absolutelynopiggybackingof electricity under any circumstances – only one lead per point – nopowerboardsorothermultidevices.Generator hoursare8amto11amand4pmto8pm. Nopermanentconnection to water taps – taps and hoses only to be connected whiletoppinguptanks.Pleasebe aware that theACTAgrounds arenot a caravanpark – it is alargesportingfacilitywithlotsofspaceandweareonlyhereoneweekayear.

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Food, tea and coffeeareavailable fromaselectgroupof traders intheFoodCourtandthroughtherestaurant/barintheCrowCentralbuilding.Generaltradersaresitedinthesamearea.StonetheCrowsFestivaltakesnoresponsibilityforanyvendor’sproductsoropinions–theyarecoveredbytheirowninsurance.TheFestivalisinsuredbutwewouldaskthatyouusethatcommonsenseatalltimes.Ifyouseeanexistingorpotentialproblem,pleaseadvisethehelpfulCrowsattheInformationDesksoappropriateactioncanbetakenifnecessary.Should there be an incident or accident,make sure you report it to theCrows Nest Information Desk (on the verandah of the Crow AdminBuildingshowninyoursitelayoutmap).Allemergencynumbersareonpage10of thisprogram. OurqualifiedFirst Aiders are sited directlyoppositeCrowCentralonSite244(seethegreensignonthesitelayoutmap.Channel12ontheUHFRadioisutilised.ChiefCrowChrissyisonsite235oppositetheCrowAdminOffice24/7.Please note the emergency assembly areas on the layoutmap. Fornight timeactivities,ensureyouhaveyourowntorchsoyoucanreturnsafelytoyoursite.

Incaseofemergencyfirstphone000then

0400589936-0439085553-0408729580

Thegroundshavebeen laidouttomakethemostof theareasavailable,taking intoaccount the lengthofvehiclesandthedesireofgroups tobeparked incloseproximity. Dueto thenewroad,somepoweredsites, inparticular, are now shorter in length and will not accommodate acar+caravan or a motorhome+car, so some vehicles will need to bedetached and parked nearby. Please ensure this vehicle is parked offroadways and that you drive slowly around the site 10 km absolutemaximumasallroadwaysareutilisedbypedestriantraffic.

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Except for Crow Road (the main drag between Copland Street andTasman Road) all roads are one way, designed to alleviate traffic andmakethevenuesaferforpedestrians. EntryandexitwillbeviaTasmanRoad gate at all times once everyone is on site from Friday lunchtime.CoplandStreetgatewillonlybeopenedincaseofemergency–thisisforyoursecurityastheFestivalisaclosedeventexceptforEasterMonday.Mobile phones and more – please turn off all devices duringentertainment sessions and seminars. Put it onto vibrate if you areexpecting a call. We have had to introduce strict rules banning filmingduringentertainmentsessionsoftheFestivalduetocopyrightissues.Seepage38fordetails.Dog/cat owners please act responsibly. If you noted on your bookingthatyouhaveafour-leggedfriendaccompanyingyou,youwillgetdoggybags on arrival. Please use them at appropriate times. Other thanassistancedogs,animalsarenotpermitted in theCrowCentralbuilding,ontheverandahofthesamebuilding,intheFoodCourtortheClubHouseduetofoodregulations.Our helpers are all volunteers – we couldn’t manage without theirassistance. Please show them due respect and appreciation for theirinvolvement.So far we have managed with the absolute minimum of rules andregulations–let’stryandkeepitthatway.

TalentQuestCategories

• Soloperformance• Group(maximumsixpeople)• Ukuleleperformance

attheMusicCaw-nerClubHouseEasterMondaycommencing9.30am

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OURSUPPORTERS–THANKYOU!Tooursponsorsandlocalbusinesseswhosupporttheevent:WaggaWaggaCityCouncil AustClayTargetAssociationJaegersEventHire WaggaCaravanCentreJack’sMusicNewLambton(ukuleles)DailyAdvertiserWaggaWagga KerryPascoeConstructionsPrimeTV WINTelevisionSnapPrintingWaggaWagga

ThomasBrosGroup

Wecanevenserviceyourcarormotorhomewhileyou’reintown

A very special THANK YOU to those work ALLYEAR ROUND to make this event happen

• BobandtheDaddyDayCareteam• DotandtheCraftyCrowtutors• Everyoneinvolvedinallthepre-planning

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THEgReyVeeAWARDSJustbecausewegetolder,doesn’tmeanwearen’tcompetitive!PoetryPerformance(turnupontheday)

• BestSeriousRhymedVerse• BestHumorousRhymedVerse

TalentQuest(turnupontheday) • BestSolo(vocaland/orinstrumental)• BestGroup(maximumsixpeople)• BestUkuleleSolo

Games(registrationsonthedayofplay)• LadderGolf–MixedTriples–Saturday• Petanque–MixedTriples–Sunday• SocialDiscBowls–MixedTriples–Sunday• Bruce’sRulesDiscBowls–MixedTriples–Monday• AustralianDiscBowlsChampionships

o MensandLadiesTriples–Tuesdayo MixedPairs–Wednesdayo MensandLadiesSingles–Thursdayo OverallSinglesChampion–Thursday

StoningtheCrows–turnupnolaterthan2pmMonday• MensandLadiesheatstofinals

Photography• Bestcolourprint6”x4”• BestcolourprintA4(orequivalent)• 2019 theme is ANZAC – hand in entries to the Crows Nest

InformationDeskby10amonSaturdayApril20toenabledisplayTextileArticle

• Anyquilted,knitted,crocheted,sewn,embroideredarticleorrug.• WaggaQuilt• HandinentriestotheCrowsNestInformationDeskby10amon

SaturdayApril20toenabledisplay• As well as the gReyVee Award there is a presentation for the

HeatherDruryMemorialTrophy.Ifyouwishtodonateyourrugs,beaniesorscarves toRonaldMcDonaldHousefortheiruse,pleasenoteonyourentryform.

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THEAUSTRALIANDISCBOWLSCHAMPIONSHIPSChampionship games commence with registrations starting at 8 am onthedayofplay. Theplayingdrawwillbemadenolaterthan9amsobereadytostartimmediatelythatiscompleted.Men’sandLadiesTriples–Tuesday MixedPairs–WednesdayMen’sandLadiesSingles–ThursdayThe Champion Lady and Man will play off for the overall Championaward. Should one winner not choose to participate, the other willautomaticallybecometheoverallChampion.IndividualTeamnameswillberequiredfortriplesandpairssoputyourthinkingcapson–noBirdsIandBirdsII–somethinglikeBlueBirdsandBlack Birds would be better. Each day will play through to finals.PresentationtoallwinnerswillbeintheCrowCentralauditoriumonthenightofplay.ThankstoWaggaCaravanCentreforagainsponsoringthiseventandtoDiscBowls International for theuse of games equipment,whichwill beavailableforsaleifyoudecideyoumusthaveasetforhomeortravel.Getinearlytoreserveyourdesiredcolours.All gameswill be played over the same designated areaswithmultiplecourtsinuseatanyonetime.Discbowlssetsprovidedinclude12discs,standardcourt,pegsforcornersandajack.Measuringtapeswillbeavailablefromthegamesorganisersshouldtherebeadisputeondistance. If calledupon, theMasterUmpire’sdecision isfinalinallgames.Rulesareasperpage42inthisprogram.Umpiresandscorershavetheoptiontogointothedrawforathankyouprize courtesy ofDiscBowls International. Just fill in your nameon thescoresheetandputintothebox.

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OTHERACTIVITIESCrafty Crows offer an assortment of classes for those creative folk.Samples will be available on Friday at 2.30 pm for viewing when youconfirmorbookyourspot in theclass. Kitpricesvary–pleasepay thetutor.Seepage21ofthisprogram. Rugs,BeaniesandScarves–ifyouhavebeencreatinganyoftheseitemson your travels, our end donation point this year is Ronald McDonaldHouseinWagga–theyneednointroductionforthegreatworktheydo.DaddyDay Care– Once again a variety of projects tomake…Tools toassistwillbeavailabletosharebutarenotpartofthekit.Therewillbeadaily demonstration of 3D printingwhich is a field of growing interest.Seepage23ofthisprogram.SeminarsandTalks–Theseareall freeandwethankallourvolunteerspeakers.Opinions and ideas expressedarenotnecessarily thoseof theFestivalorganisers.Pleaseturnoffyourphonesorputonsite.WalkUpPoets–willfollowthe11ampoetrysessionsintheSquawker’sTent. Poetry competitions rhymed verse performances will be held inCrowCentralonThursdayat3pm.Noneedtoregister–justturnup.Games–registrationsonthedayofplayandpresentationofawardsonsamenight.Seethetimetableforwhat’sonwhen.TheLittleBusdoesitsshuttlefromthegroundstotownonTuesdayonly.ItwillpickuppassengersneartheCrowAdminOfficebetween10amand3pm(onthehalfhourorasclosetheretoastrafficpermits)onTuesdayonlywiththedestinationMarketPlaceShoppingcomplex.Ifyourequireother stops, please discusswith the driver and if it iswithin reason, hewill try to accommodate. Tickets can be purchased at Crows NestInformation Desk by a $5 donation return with proceeds going to ourcharityfundraising.

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EcumenicalChurchServiceswillbeheldonsiteovertheweekend.• GoodFriday-a30minutereflectiveservice• Easter Saturday – a special service for thosewho have endured

sufferingthatappearstohavenoparticularpurpose.Allwelcomebutifyouarehurting,anxiousorangry,thisisespeciallyforyou.

• EasterSunday–aserviceofhopeandjoy–keepinghopealiveinthemidst of a tumultuous world. Join Graeme, Phil and Alan insomegospelsongswhentheserviceisfinished.

ChurchChariots - If you areplanning to go to a specific off site churchserviceover theweekendandhavecarseatsavailable, couldyoupleaseputdetailsdownattheCrowsNestInformationDesksoattendeeswhodonot have a separate vehicle could share your trip. If you don’t have aseparatecarandwishtogo,similarlyputdownyournameandyoumightbeabletoarrangealift.

Shoppa Dockets – We really need to show howvaluable our tourism$$$are to the economyofareasthroughwhichwetravel.Sowecangaugeourcontributiontothelocaleconomy,pleaseputyourdockets(oramountsyouspendwrittenonapiece of paper if youwish to keep thedocket ordidn’t get one) with your name and phonenumber.There’saspecialboxat theCrowsNestInfoDesk!

ShoppaDockets–PrizeDrawThursdaynight7pm–itcouldbeyouwhowins theHamperof localproduce courtesyWaggaWaggaCityCouncil.

Raffle tickets are for sale at theMerchandiseDeskandtheCrowsNestInformationDesk.DrawisThursdaynightApril25.

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STONETHECROWSMERCHANDISE Merchandise and Games Equipment For Sale – this year theMerchandise Shopwill be near the southern entry to the Crow Centralbuilding and open from 10.30 am to 2.30 pm daily plus at night forentertainers’ CDs. Games equipmentmaybe purchased at any time andcollectionwillbeatthecompletionoftheparticularactivity.Creditcardfacilitiesareavailableforyourconvenience.As always we have a range of commemorative and useful items forsale……here’sasample

• StonetheCrowspoloshirts–mensandladiessizes• Polarfleecesleevelessvests• Pens• Lanyards• CD’sforourguestartistsandChiefCrowsJimandGrant• StonetheCrowsCD• GamesequipmentforDiscBowls,LadderGolfandPetanque• CocoaClubBedtimeStoriesMugs• Crowhat/lapelpins

Guestartists’CDsareavailableafterthenighttimeentertainmentandcanbeautographedonrequest.

2019gReyVeeAwardsTrophy

FirstPlaceTheStonedCrowPortFromYarranWines

AndAPairofPortSippers

Runnerupwhereapplicable

JustabottleofStonedCrowPortyousupplyyourownglasses

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OURMUSICTUTORSRob Nichols isan excellent guitarist whopestered his parents into buying him acheapguitarandsomelessonsforhis12thbirthday and went on to later play guitaron Lake Macquarie cruise boats and inlocalrestaurants.

WhenRobandwifeYvonnetookuptheRVlifestylein2008,hebegantoteachukuleletosomeofhisRVmates.Moreandmoregreynomadsaskedfor lessonsandRobprovedtobeagoodandpatient teacher.Sincethenover 1000 people have learned to play the Ukulele at Rob’sworkshopsand he has been our resident uke and guitar teacher since 2014. Robcontinuestoplayguitarandreleasedanalbumofinstrumentalfavourites,recordedatGrant’sFlyingFoxStudios,atthe2017festival.

Bradley Eustace is a composer, publisher,music educator, adjudicator, and presenterwitha flourishingmusicschoolspecialising inthemorematurestudents(akaoldies).

Brad also works closely with moderntechnology, exploring the composing andperformancepotentialofMIDIinClassicalandContemporary.

Hislatestpublicationsincludeaseriesofpianoandkeyboardbooksthataresuitedstudentsfromthenewlearnertoadvancedperformer.ManyoftheseworksarelistedintheAMEB,AGMED,ANZCAandStCeciliasyllabi.

Since2002,Bradhaspresentedspecialisedclinics forelectronicmusicalinstruments on linking technology for film music at national dealerconferences and student/teacher workshops. He is Product Manager –Digital Keyboards and Pianos,Music and Education Division of YamahaAustralia.

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OURCRAFTYCROWSTUTORSANDCLASSESTuition at the Crafty Crows Marquee will be in two blocks each day –10.30 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 4.30 pm on Saturday/Sunday andTuesday/Wednesday with Thursday being a finishing off day for anyoutstandingprojects.PleasetrytosticktothesetimessoourCraftyCrowtutors get a lunch break and attend some of the other activities. Tutorscharge formaterials but not for tuition.We appreciate their sharing ofknowledge and the time taken to make up samples and kits for yourenjoyment.Checkthetimetableforthevarioussessions.Stitch‘n’Bitchisasocialinteractionwhereyoubringyourownprojectoryoucansitandworkonyourclassitem–it’sopendaily.Allwelcome!

Carole CandleWickingClayPotPeopleNeedleTurnApplique

Elaine iPad/TabletCrowPouchLois AcrylicArtLorraine FrangipaniFlowersLyn DiamondPaintingMargL CardMakingMargQ CrochetStringBag

DragonFlyCrochetRugVirusCrochetRug

Megan Glass/MirrorEtchingMaureen CrochetedPoppiesNoreen Glass/MirrorEtching

Jewellery–EarRingsRoberta CrochetedPoppiesSally CrochetTeaTowelTop

In some cases classes comprise one session, while other topics requiretwo sessions. Again some classes are repeated, others are one off, sopleasecheckthetimetableandliaisewiththetutorastowhichsessionsare available and which suit you. Payment is made direct to the tutorwiththeexceptionofpre-bookeddiamondpaintingselections.Ifyoureservedakit,pleasegotothemarqueeonFridayafternoon2.30pmonwardstopaythetutorandconfirmyoursessiontime.

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NeedleTurnAppliqueFrangipaniFlowers

GlassEtchingCrochetPoppies

TexturedHeartSeaScallopBox

CharlieCrowWhirly-gigButterflyBox

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OUEDADYDAYCARETUTORSANDPROJECTSAnother reallypopularactivity thatwelcomesbothguysandGALS! It isreallyatossupastowhohasthemostfun–CraftyCrowsorDaddyDayCare. Don’t underestimate your finemotor skills girls, you are equallycompetentastheguys.Thanks to multiple volunteers who have offered their expertise, onceagainthereisagreatselectionofprojectsforyourcreativebent.

• A new musical instrument – the Tongue Drum – that has itsoriginsinthejungleasalogdrum.Thetopismadeofamelodious(uniqueandexpensive)timbercalledWengeandyouwilltuneittoabeautifulharmony.

• Charlie CrowWhirly-Gig is a whimsical addition thanks to newtutorJoe–welcomeandthanksJoe.

• Forcardsharps,aspecialboxcompletewithtwopacksofcards.• Two projects that require patience are the butterfly and scallop

shell boxes. These utilise custommadewooden hinges. The endresultistotallyworththeeffort.

• Tohonourourveterans,anANZACboxwithstylisedrisingsun.• FancyThat-aboxwithmitredcornersandengravingonallsides.• LonelySoxwallhangerwillmind thoseorphanedsoxuntil their

matesareretrievedfromthewashingmachine.• Bird Feeders return by popular request as do the paradise and

moonboxes.• IfyouneedanEasterorupcomingMother’sDaypresent,thenthe

texturedheartbox(withEasterEggsifsodesired)isthego.• MasterWhipMakerErichasonceagainsoldout–socheckitout

incaseyouwanttobookfor2020.If you ordered a kit through the CrowChronicle, itwill be reserved foryou–justgoalongtotheDaddyDayCaremarqueebetween2.30pmand4pmandcollectit.Therearealwayskitsavailablefromwhichtochooseifyouhaven’talreadymadeaselection.Withaselectionofjigstoassistwithyourassembly,theteamwillensurethatyourprojectgetsfinishednomatterwhatyouractualskilllevel.DCisopenfrom10amto3pmSaturday/SundayandTuesday/Wednesday.

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OURNIGHTTIMEENTERTAINERS(inorderofappearance)

DarrenCarr(withhisfriends)

Darren is recognised in the entertainmentindustry as Australia’s best ventriloquist and abrilliant comic entertainer – and he hasnumerous trophies, including ‘AustralianPerformeroftheYear’andaswagof‘Mo’awards,clutteringhismantelpiecetoproveit!

He has twice appeared as a headliner at the International VentriloquistConventionintheUSAandhasappearedonmanyTVshows,likeChannel9’s ‘Footy Show’, the Comedy Channel’s ‘Stand Up Australia’, CBS ‘60Minutes’ andmade a huge impact as a special guest on ‘Australia’s GotTalent’.

Darren,whohasbeenagreatfriendofStoneTheCrows,isalsoabrilliantguitarist, an accomplished pianist and an excellent drummer. He wroteandrecordedtheveryfunnysongExerciseBluesespeciallyforourAsTheCrowsFlyCDlastyear–andplayedalltheinstrumentshimself.

WithallthattalentitmaynotsurpriseyoutolearnthatDarrenisthesonof show biz legend and piano wizard Warren Carr, who was MusicalDirector for theABC, theStGeorgeLeaguesClubband leaderandhadanumberofinstrumentalhitsofthe1960s.

JimHayneshasalwayssaid,‘Darren’sthefunniestperformerIknow–barnone!’And,afterpastconcerts,1000GreyNomadsagreewithhim–eventheex-mayorofWaggaWagga,whobecamepartoftheact!

Open Day Market Stalls available for anymemberoftheflock–bookastall–formsattheCrows Nest Info Desk or see Noel and Ann toreserveyourspot.

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MikeMcClellan When Song And Danceman was released in1974, Mike McClellan was already anestablished performer on the acoustic musicscene. That song topped the charts, bringinghim national recognition and a following thathasremainedloyaltohishighlypersonalbrandofmusic forover40years.For thosewhohadalready experienced his talent his first hitsingle did nomore than reinforcewhat they already knew: that hewasone of the best songwriters to emerge from this country inmany yearsandamongit'smosttalentedsinger/guitarists.July 2017 saw the release ofNoIntermission,his thirdnewalbum sincereturning fulltime to recordingandperformingsixyearsago.ReviewingthealbumSteveBrittinRhythmsmagazinewrites“Iregardthisalbumasthe strongest of his latter-day albums and easily the equal of his 70'swork.”Thisalbumwillnodoubtbring forthmoreMcClellangemstoaddtohislistofclassics–SongandDanceMan,TheOneILove,SaturdayDance,andRock’n’RollLadyandIWonderWhoYou’reWaitingFor–allofwhichhaveearnedhimanhonouredplaceinthehistoryofAustralianmusic.Mike'searlycareerspannedthe70'sandintothe80's,andbroughtchart-topping songs and gold albums – plus his own national ABC TV serieswhichhehostedforfouryears.Hetiredoftheroadinthemid80sandpouredhiscreativeenergiesintothemarketingandadvertising industries. But theyearning to return tohisfirstlovecouldn’tbeignoredandin2011hecamebackwithanalbumof brand new songs, If only for a moment… and again began to playconcertsandfolkfestivalsacrossthecountry.OnceagainabigthankyouforallowingustoputNotYetontoour‘AstheCrowsFly’CDlastyear–itcouldwellbethegreynomadthemesong!

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DonnaBoyd

Donna's grandparents lived on Goat Island,right in the middle of Sydney Harbour, asher grandfather drove a launch for theMaritime Services Board, so she and heroldersisterspentmuchoftheirtimeaskidsontheharbourorrightinthemiddleofthecity.

Donnastartedsingingand learningpianoat theageof tenandappearedonYou'reAStaronChannelTen inherHSCyear.Shethencompleted12years of vocal training, culminating in an AMEB Teaching Certificate forClassical Singing and, afterworking on the Sydney club circuit for a fewyears,sheheadedoverseasin1988,intendingtostayintheUKforafewmonths.

PerformingTheTalkofTheTown,inLondon'sWestEnd,ledtoajobofferatthe,MardiGrasinOrlando,Florida,whereDonnadidtwoshowsanight,seven nights a week for nine months. Donna had some success with asingleplayedonNewYorkradio,touredwiththeNelsonRiddleOrchestra.and spent some years singing on cruise ships before returning home in1996.

ShereleasedseveralsinglesintheUKandEurope,resultinginsomechartsuccess and a successful tour of the UK arranged by her friend andsupporter Frank Ifield. The tour consisted of 46 shows in 63 days andDonnajokesthat2004wastheyearFranktriedtokillher!

Donna'smusical tributetoAustralia’sownOliviaNewton-Johnrecreatesthe 1982 World Tour Concert, which followed on from the Olivia'sGrammynominatedalbum,Physical.

The show features all thehits: Xanadu,HopelesslyDevoted,Physical,LetMe Be There, You’re The One That IWant, Heart Attack, I Honestly LoveYou,Jolene,Magic,DeeperthantheNight,andmore.

Donna has performed this show on stages around Australia and inAmerica,includingLasVegas,andoncruiseshipsaroundtheworld.

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StephenFisher-King Stephenwasoneoffourchildrenbornintoan AFL footballing family in Canberra. Hisolder brother played for North Melbourneand Stephen had to choose betweenfootball and music. He chose music andbecame the first in his family to enter theworldof entertainment, playing guitar andsinginginaduoinhisteens.HealsosangintheWodenValleyYouthChoirbeforestudyingclassicalmusicandoperaattheAustralianNationalUniversitySchoolofMusic.After graduating Stephen moved to Sydney where he was part of theperformanceteamatAustralia’sWonderlandbeforeestablishingacareerin musical theatre. His principal roles in major musical theatreproductions include Evita, Cats, HelloDolly and TheNewRockyHorrorShow.HealsotouredAustralasiaalongsideSarahBrightmaninTheMusicofAndrewLloydWebber.

A classically trained baritone, Stephen has also performed in operasincluding LaBoheme, appeared regularly on television – on theMiddayShowandTheMorningShow–andrecordedseveralalbums,includingacollectionof traditionalhymns for theBibleLeague.He is thewinnerofnine ‘Mo’ Awards, and seven ‘ACE’ (Australian Club Entertainment)Awards. Stephenisregardedasthebestmalevocalactonthevarietycircuit.Inastrange repeat of family history, one of Stephen’s four children, his sonDarcy, has also decided to take a career path into the world ofentertainment,andoftenperformswithhisfather.

Ukuleleplayers–afternoonsareyourtimeintheMusicCaw-nerClubHouse.Robandhisteamwillhelp beginners while the more capable playerswillhavetheirperiodtoo.Jamsessionandsing-alongfollows–allinstrumentswelcome.

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LittlePattie Patricia ‘LittlePattie’AmphlettOAM,made her televison debut at age 13on Opportunity Knocks, and was aregularonJimmyHannan’sSaturdayDatebeforesheburstintoAussiepopculture history in November 1963,aged14,withHe’sMyBlondeHeaded,StompieWompie,RealGoneSurferBoy.PattiebegantouringwithColJoyeand the Joy Boys, followed upwith a second hit, Stompin’AtMaroubra,appearedregularlyonBandstand,SingSingSingandotherTVshowsandwasvoted‘AustralianFemaleSingeroftheYear’in1965.On18August1966,aged17,shewassingingonstageatNuiDatwhenthebattle of Lon Tan started less than four kilometres away. Evacuated byhelicopterPattiespentthedaysafterthebattlevisitinghospitalswithColJoye, singing and comforting the wounded. She was the youngest andshortestperson(147cm)toentertainourtroopsduringtheVietnamWarand received the VietnamLogistic and SupportMedal ‘in recognition ofher services in support of theAustralianArmedForces in operations inVietnam’.Pattie establisheda career in the ’70sasan ‘adult contemporary’ singerwith a repertoire ranging from jazz to country to swing and includingsongsbyGershwin,RodgersandHartandColePorter. PattieisalsoahighlyregardedsingingteacherandwasawardedanOAMin2003forherserviceasNationalPresidentoftheMedia,EntertainmentandArtsAllianceandvice-presidentofActors’Equity.ShealsoservedontheFederalExecutiveof theAustralianCouncilofTradeUnions(ACTU).In October 2018, Pattie was awarded one of the inaugural LifetimeAchievement Awards by the Australian Women in Music organisers.WhoelsecanyouthinkofthathasappearedontheiconicEdSullivanTVShow in theUSA, touredChina as jazz vocalistwith the famousGraemeBell Allstars, been inducted into the Australian Recording IndustryAssociation(ARIA)HallofFame…andhadherfaceonapostagestamp?

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TheAbbaExperience-LisaPage&CarolineTataraThese two girls are ‘connected’ to ABBAthrough a mere seven degrees ofseparation! A guy in a band with Lisamarried a Swedish girl,moved to Swedenand livesupstairs fromaguywho is inanorchestra lead by Benny Andersson –amemberofABBA!Lisaisplanningavisitsoon…tostalkhim.Greynomadwivesarewarned that,whileatStonetheCrows, thesegirlsmaybelookingforsome‘honeyhoney’withalittlesilverontopandsome‘moneymoney’inhispockets…

Lisaclaims thatas soonasshewasbornshepickedupahairbrushandstarted singing into it! She grew up forcing neighbourhood kids toperform in concerts on her front porch and at backyard barbecues anddevelopedapassionforflaredjumpsuitsandblingthathasneverlefther.WhenABBAsplitupshewassoheartbroken,shequitsingingandbecamea teacher for seven years. Luckily, the tribute band era arrived andMuriel’s WeddingandPriscillarevived ABBA’s music. It was ‘Goodbyeteaching – hello ABBA tribute shows’! Lisa collects platform boots and,like heralterego Agnetha, she is famous for her bottom… and being adancingqueen,

CarolineTataraisahalfGreek,halfPolishAussiewhostartedperformingat children’s dance parties and singing in Greek bands as a teen, thenmoved on to Top 40 dance bands. Shewas amember of the AustralianYouthchoir.

In2005Carolinewas3rdintheGreekJuniorEurovisioncompetitionand,in 2006, finished 2nd. Her career was obviously on the way up andreached dizzy heightswhen she became the first half Greek, half PolishAustraliantoplayaNorwegian ina tributeshowaboutaSwedishband!Caroline dreams of repeating ABBA’s success in the Eurovision SongContest–butforwhichcountry?

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TheSwingSisters-WartimeHitsHereareallthosewonderfulsongsthat inspiredus and raised our spirit -- songs that made uslaugh, smileand sing-along in timesofwar.TheAndrewsSisters,EdithPiafandVeraLynn…plusgreatsongsfrommusicallegendssuchasGeorgeGershwin and the many swing bands of thewartimeandpost-warera.Thisshowisfullofsongsweallrememberandlove–guaranteedtobringbackthemagicmemories,nostalgiaandhappinessofthesongbirdswhosangusontovictoryandbroughtsmilestoourfaces.Youwon’tbeabletostopyourselfsmilingandsingingalong.

YouwillneverseetwomoreenergeticandvivaciousperformersthantheSwingSisters.ThisfinalshowwillhelpmakeusALL‘feelsoyoung’!

Whatawonderfulhappyway to finishANZACDayandStoneTheCrows2019!

Don’twanttocook–checkoutourfoodvendorsInCrowCentral

• The Range Café & Bistro – full meals andbarservice-dailybreakfasttodinner

AndintheFoodCourt• Roundabout Roasts – Roasts, vegetables,

salads,rollsandmore• Bruno’sPizza• TobyandKaseyfromU-Wanna-Coffee• And welcome back Lions with the

Crowburgers, Schnitzel, cold drinks andmore.

Glutenfreefoodisavailable–justask!

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GregHooper Greghas been a professional touring and studiomusicianforover30yearsandmusicaldirectorforsuch stars as Judy Stone, Col Joy, Frank Ifield,Normie Rowe, Lucky Starr, Wayne Horsburgh andmany more. He even played on Jim Haynes’ firststudioalbumin1989!Greg’sexpertiseasamusicalarranger and programmer is truly remarkable andhehasaddedthemagictouchoftastefularrangementsandorchestrationtomanyalbumsandtouringshows. As well as having a degree in musical education from the NSWConservatoriumofMusic, Greg haswon thirteen “MO” awards and four“ACE”awards.

HavingGregasourmusicaldirectorforStoneTheCrowsgivesusaccesstogreat shows and artists,manyofwhomGreghas touredwith, arrangedfor and directed shows for. Professional performers trust his skill andunderstanding of what they do, which helps to engender confidence inartistsinourabilitytopresentthemtoawonderfulaudienceinthebestwaypossible.

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JimHaynes

Jim has been a professional entertainersince 1988,recorded for Festival, Sony and ABCMusic and hadmanysongsintheCountryMusicCharts,includinganumber one hit with Since CherylWent Feral and anationalhitwithDon’tCallWaggaWaggaWagga.HewontheComedySongofTheYearawardfourtimesandtouredhisownshowformanyyears.

The son of British migrants, Jim pursued a career as a teacherandacademicfortwentyyearsinAustraliaandtheUK–andistheauthorof26 books.He has taught performance skills and song-writing for TheArtsCouncil of NSW, University of New England and theAustralianPerformingRightsAssociationandwaswriter in residenceatCharlesSturtUniversityin2011.

Awarded the Order of Australia Medal in the Australia Day Honour’sListin 2016, ‘for service to the performing arts as an entertainer,author,broadcaster and historian’, Jim still performs as an entertainerandspeakerandworksinradioastheAustralianaexperton2GBSydneyand4BCBrisbane.

National Party Past President, Helen Dickey, once said, ‘Jim Haynes issimplythebestAustraliancomicentertainerwehave.’

PamperYourNailsComealongandhavesome“metime”doingyourown nails. File, colour, nourish and paint yourown natural finger nails then relax. Lots ofcoloursprovidedoryoucanBYOpolish.

LearntoDrawNomatterhowmuchofanoviceyouareRobynhelpsyouextendyourartisticabilities.Allmaterialsprovidedjustbringyourcreativebraintotakehomeafinisheddrawing.

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GrantLuhrs GrantisknownforsongssuchasLet’sgetACow,FullMoon Tonight and Nude Boot Scootin’, whichwasAustraliaAllOver1997SongoftheYear.Heisalsoaregular on live shows around the countrywith‘Macca’.Nude Boot Scootin’ took Grant and The ChookRaffleBandtotheRiverIslandNatureRetreat,wheretheyperformed the song to 64 nude line dancers, thuscreating theworld’s FirstNudeBoot ScootingRecord, duly recorded intheGuinnessBookofRecords!ThebandhasalsomadetwotripstoperforminChina.Grant played professional AFL in Perth and Darwin as a youngman,survivedCycloneTracey,went back in his hometownofGriffith in1981and wrote Let’s Get a Cow, which has since been recorded byChadMorgan, Lester Coombs, the Victorian Police Band and theQueenslandSymphonyOrchestra!

Grant has lived in Wagga Wagga since 1982 and has engineeredandproducedmanyalbumsofbandmusic,countrymusicandshowtunesathis Flying Fox Studio. He also taught sound engineering at CharlesSturtUniversity and, in 2012, received the Australia Day Award of“CitizenoftheYear”forWaggaWagga.

Travelin’ Country Two (Graeme and Phil) willentertainyouwiththeirfriends(Alan,Gavinandwho knows else?) at the Music Caw-ner ClubHouseonOpenDaystartingat8am–grabyourbreakfastandcomeenjoythemusic.

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JackieKerinandSarahDePasquale Jackie and Sarah return with two majorpresentations and more wonderful stories in2019. They even tell us bedtime stories at theCocoaClub. The Amazing Case of DrWard tells a story fromLondon in the early 1800’s, a doctor andenthusiastic amateur naturalist, accidentallydiscovered a plant growing inside a glasscontainer.Awareof thedifficultiesof transporting livebotanicalspecimensaboardships, Dr Nathaniel BagshawWard concluded that plants needed to besealed in transparent cases, protected from salt spray, rats and clumsysailors. The Wardian case (as it became known) revolutionized thetransportation of plants and were in use up until 1962.InTales fromtheFlyway, Jackieandher friendandcollaborate,violinistSarahDepasquale,takeyouonajourneyfollowingthepathofmigratoryshore birds from southeast Australia to Siberia, along the East AsianAustralasian Flyway. The show is awhimsical and enlightening journeythroughtimeandcultures.Jimhascalledit ‘thesimplest,mostdelightfuland engrossing 60 minutes I have spent in many years attendingfestivals.’

ThestructureoftheTalesfromheFlywayissimple.IfweweretoflywiththebirdsandvisitthechainofwetlandsinthecountriesalongtheFlyway,whatstoriesmightwehear?StoriesfromIndonesia,Thailand,JapanandSiberia with Sarah’s violin weaving them together with music fromVivaldi,Bach,Massenetandpiecesshehascomposedespecially.

Start the day with a dance – your choice LINEDANCING or HULA DANCING. Barryne andRoberts will ease you into the day. Totalbeginnerorexperienceddoesn’tmattertheycanaccommodateyourlevelofexpertiseandfitness.

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GregNorth A resident of the Blue Mountains NSW,GregoryNorthisawriterandperformerofbushpoetryandyarns.Hisquirkyhumourand bent for accents make him uniqueamongbushverseentertainers.Heliterally‘lives’eachcharacter,whetherit’sthecoalseamgasminer,thecomplaininggrannyorarathercampClancyofTheOverflow.Since his first major competition win at the ‘Man From Snowy RiverFestival’ in 2004, Greg haswon a string of performance poetry awardsincludingAustralianBushPoetryChampion in2008, 2009 and2010. Inlate2006Gregwonhisfirstawardforwrittenpoetry–afirstplaceintheGippslandWattleBushPoetryAward–followedupbyseveralotherwinsin written competitions. Greg has also competed four times at theNationalPoetrySlam.

KnownforhisrenditionofBanjoPaterson’s‘TheManFromSnowyRiver’in 15 different accents and a variety of other characters, he’s not yourregularbushpoet.

Greg isaregularperformerat theMatildaCountryTouristParkandtheNorthGregoryHotel(notreallynamedforhim!) inWinton,Queensland.His CDsWinton’s Wisp of Banjo Paterson and Bush Laureate Award-winningFrackin’ Frickeralong with DVDs:Gregory North should StickItandManofManyHatsaregreatwaystorelivetheuniqueperformanceexperienceofGregoryNorth.

Indemandatfestivals,schools,competitionsandcorporatefunctions,thismanofmanyhatsissuretoentertain.

Open Day Market Stalls available for anymemberoftheflock–bookastall–formsattheCrows Nest Info Desk or see Noel and Ann toreserveyourspot.

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MarcusHolden Marcus has appeared on albums, commercials aswell as films, some of the world’s great concertvenuesandperformedwiththegreatsofAustralianmusicsceneformanyyears. Trained as classical violinist from the age of 8,Marcus has developed skills as a multi-instrumentalist, playing mandolin, guitar, banjo,cittern, tenor guitar, dobro, all the members of the bowed stringinstrumentfamilyandeventhesaw.Hehasappearedatmajor festivalsaroundtheworld,majoreventssuchasWorldExpoandvenuessuchastheLincolnCentreinNewYorkandtheSydneyOperaHouse.Marcus playsmany styles ofmusic including Jazz, Folk, Country, Blues,andClassicalasasoloistandasamemberofmanygroups.

WewelcomehimbackandlookforwardtohisperformingonnumerousoccasionsthroughouttheFestival.

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Alan Lazarus was born in Burwood NSWsome72yearsago.Nowretired,themajorityof his working life was spent in thetelecommunications industry, both withinAustraliaandoverseas. Hefirsttookupmusicatthetenderageof65years young. In fact his first publicperformancewasat the firstStonetheCrowsgathering in 2013. So as a singer/musician, he is somewhat of a ‘latebloomer’.A self taughtvocalistandAutoharpplayer,Alan iswell regardedamongthose he entertains for his smooth and relaxed style. He performsregularlyforvariouscommunitygroupsinadditiontostruttin’hisstuffattheoccasionalmusicfestival.Helovessittingaroundwithfriends,singingandsippingagoodredwineortwo.We are delighted to launch his first CD ‘Footprints’, recorded at FlyingFoxStudiosindowntownCrowLand.

Bill Daglishwas born in England in 1963 andmigratedtoAustralia in1964. Hegrewup inatalented family singingat Scottish social eventswithhismother,fatherandbrother.Billenteredmanytalentquestsbutwasbusyraisingafamilyandworkingasaplasterer,truckdriver,printer,office manager, chemical plant operator andwarehousesupervisor.

It wasn’t until he neared retirement that he returned to singing. Withsecond wife Lyn he purchased a motorhome and travelled Victoria,signingatralliesandentertaininggreynomads.AftersomeencouragementfromJimandGrantatthefirstStonetheCrowsFestival he has recorded two albums, both of which will be availablethroughtheCrowMerchandiseDesk.ThatfirstStonetheCrowstalentquesthasalottoanswerfordoesn’tit

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WHYWEBANFILMINGPERFORMANCESATSTONETHECROWS

Audience filming at live concerts is both disturbing and annoying - tootheraudiencemembersandartists.Itdetractsfromtheshowandspoilstheambienceandexperienceforothers.It's justbadmanners.Also .. it'sILLEGAL. When you pay to see a concert, you have paid for the liveperformance.Youhavenotpaidfortherighttorecordandkeepacopy.

Ifyourecordaliveperformancewithoutspecificconsent-youbreakthelawinthreeways;youcontravenecopyright,bootleggingandintellectualproperty laws.Venues can legally stop the recording of shows.AtStoneTheCrows,inaccordancewith the law,weban all audience filming atourconcerts.

Many artists find illegal filming upsetting - it affects concentration andperformance.Oftenartiststryoutneworexperimentalmaterialthat'snotreadytorecord-theydon'twantitillegallyfilmedandshowntoanyone.Performers are real people, not public property; they deserve respect,courtesyandtherighttocontrolhowtheyarepresentedonfilm.Likeallprofessionalvenues,wearrangeinadvancetotakepromotionalphotos-andallowartiststovetthem.

Ifyoudon'tunderstandwhyartistsareaffectedbyseeingpeoplefilmingthemillegally,andwhymanyhateit-askyourselfhowyouwouldfeelifsomeone came and just started filming you doing your work - withoutyourpermission.

So, please, no excuses, do not film any performances at Stone TheCrows.Justenjoythemanddon'thesitatetoaskifyoucanhaveaphototakenwiththeartistafter theshow, Iguaranteeyoutheywillsmileandsay,'ofcourse'.JimHaynes

Lesley’sCardPartywillbeeachafternoonintheRookery.You’rewelcomejusttobringyourcardsand play. Wednesday will be the Euchre PartywiththeEuchreChampionshiponThursday.

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SEMINARSANDTALKSAREFREE

Pharmacy and Medications on the Road – Michael O’Reilly – APharmacist in Wagga for almost 30 years, Michael graduated fromSydney University in 1985 before spending almost two years travellingAustraliaasalocum.HeworkedinmanyisolatedtownsintheNorthernTerritoryandinWAbeforereturningtoSydneyforayear.ThetravelbugsoonbitagainandMichaelspenttwomonthsinIrelandin1990drinkingGuinnessandtracinghisfamilyhistory.HelatermovedtoWaggaandhasownedhisownbusinesssince1993.Michaelenjoyscampingand4WDingwhereverhismobilephonedoesn’twork.With that background, he understands the grey nomad travel bug andhowmedicationsplay an importantpart ofmanaging yourhealthwhileontheroad. Understanding your Age pension entitlements and other issues inretirement - Have you considered your budget or how Centrelink canhelpyou?Ifyouneedhelpansweringthesequestions,comealongtothisseminar.

Wewill be discussing a range of topics including how to plan for yourretirement; superannuation rules and contribution strategies; incomestreams; Centrelink issues; budgeting, tax strategies and much more.We'llalsoincludeaquestionandanswersessiontocovertopicsthatareimportanttoyou.

ChrisManwaring,RegionalManagerofStatePluswillgivesomevaluableinsightsintosuperannuationincomestreams,agepensionsandinvestinginretirementBringyourself,yourpartner,andafriendtolearnmoreandwhoknows,youmaygainsomeextrabenefitsfromtheagepension.

Kokoda Track -Brendawill present a very personal story of twomenwho walked the Kokoda during WWII. Using original words from apersonal diary kept in 1942-1943 youwill follow these twomen to thefront line as they suffer the steep climb in sleeting rain andmud, oftenhungryandexhausted. Unarmedtheysloggedalongwithtea,coffeeandcomfortsforthemenwhoweredefendingAustralia.

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Overview – Computers, Phones and Tablets - Daniel Porter, an ITspecialist,willtalkingeneralaboutcomputers,phonesandtablets.Topicsthat will be covered include, Windows computers vs Apple computers,programs used for office type applications (subscription, purchase orfree), ways of connecting to the internet (access point, free WIFI ormobile hotspots),general security software and not forgetting the needforbackupsincludingbackupstothecloud. Danielwillalsotalkabouttablets,AndroidversusiPadaswellasgeneralcommunication and emails. He will also discuss the merits on Googlemaps-v-theGPS.

FromaGreatHeight–DroneTechnology - JohnPorter,agreynomad,keen photographer and Stone the Crows tragic, will talk about dronetechnology. Areas covered will include the current laws about usingdrones, proposed changes in the drone laws, privacy and drones, tabletandcomputerappsavailabletoassistwithoperatingthedronelegallybutmoreimportantly,thebenefitsofusingadronewhilsttravellingincludingphotography and videography. John’s talk will be supplemented withvideostakenbydronesincludingfootagetakenattheStonetheCrowssite.

Techno Help Desk - The Technical Help Desk allows people requiringassistancewith computer,mobile telephones or tablets to book a shortsessionandhopefullyhaveproblemsresolvedorbeable togain furtherknowledgeabouttheirproduct.Itislocatedinthefoyeronthenorthernside of Crow Central operate on Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday andThursday between 1pm and 3pm. Daniel & John Porter, will see youimmediately(ifnotbusy)otherwiseanappointmentcanbearrangedforasuitabletime.UsingTabletsontheRoad–Aninformationsessionaboutusingatabletwhilst travelling. Topics range from choosing the right device, usefulapplicationsontheroadandtipsandadviceinshorthowtogetthemostout of your device.Other topics in this discussion include generalcommunicationviaemailandrealtimewithfamilyandfriends,chargingdevicesandunderstandingthepowerrequiredtochargeamobiledevice.

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Robyn McMillan returns with her regular Relaxation methods plusPamper Your Nails and will even teach you basic drawing techniques.ChecktheTimetableforvarioussessions.

The Importance ofWiring –Margaret and Terry Covill – how the sizeand length of cable affects items in your RV. Measuring cableperformance,whatsizecablesuitseachapplication,gettingthemostoutofyoursolar.

Lead Acid and LithiumBatteries –Margaret and Terry Covill – thingsyoumightnotknow,aquicklookatthetwotechnologiesandtheproblemwithlithiuminparallel.

Using Natural Solutions for a Healthier Home – Juene Gottschling –ComealongandhearJuene’samazingstoryandhowshehasovercomeasignificant health challenge by using Natural Health Solutions. LearnaboutDoterraEssentialOilsandhowyoucanusetheminyourhome,incooking, low tox cleaning, in safer personal care and to help witheverydayhealthchallengesforthewholefamily.

You will get to experience how they can assist with better sleep, lessstress,mental clarity, support your immunity and gut health and assistwithpainfulissues.Everyonereceivesafreegiftforattending.

Mornings in the Music Caw-ner Club House areforthekeyboardenthusiasts.Bradwillshowyouhow to make the most of your instruments –novicesessionsforthosestartingfromscratchoradvancedclassesforthemoreproficientplayer.

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STONETHECROWSGAMESRULESDISCBOWLS–PlayersmustthrowdiscswithbothfeetcontainedwithinthewidthofthesidelinesANDfromBEHINDthebaselineofthecourt.Afootoutsidethewidthofthesidelines,orONorOVERtherope(footfault)rendersthatdiscoutofplay.A disc that rolls outside the court but comes to rest fully or partiallyinsidethecourt isdeemedoutofplay.Adiscthatrestsagainst,or landsunder or over the perimeter of the rope is deemed out of play. A discthrownoutofsequence isdeemedoutofplay.Theumpireshallremoveany disc out of play from the court before the next disc is thrown, andreplace any other disturbed discs to (as close as possible) their formerpositionpriortotheshot.Thisalsorelatestothekittyifdisturbed,andtobereplacedtoformerposition.Thekittyisdeemedtobe ‘inplay’whilsttheportionofitssurfaceuponwhichitrestsininsidethecourt.Theteam,whichcausesthekittytobeknockedout,losesthatend,andthreepointsareawardedtotheopposingteam. Alldiscs inplaymustremainwheretheylanduntiltheendisscored.When the twelve discs have been thrown, Skippers only are permittedwithintheboundaryofthecourttodecidewhichteam’sdiscisclosesttothe kitty, and the number of shots (points). If the Skippers cannotmutuallydecide,theumpiremeasurestheshotandadvisesthescorerofthe result. Only then do other players proceed to the next end. Thisprocedure continues until six ends are completed. The team with thehighestpointsscoreisdeclaredthewinner.If on the completion of six ends, the scores are equal (tied) the umpirewillplace thekitty centrallyat the three-quarterpointof the court.Theskippers only throw in the playoff with three discs each. The umpiretosses a coin to decide which player leads off. The skippers throwalternatively until their three discs are thrown to decide the winningteam.Social disc bowls for gReyVee Awardswill be held on Sunday April 21.Teamswillbedrawnat random from individual entries.Wewould lovethe championship players to use this as a practice and help our teamteachnoviceshowtoenjoythisgameasmuchasyoudo.

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PETANQUEorboulesisplayedoutdoorsonanyreasonablyfirmsurface.Bothteamsselecttheirboulesandtossacointoseewhichsidegoesfirst.The team thatwins the coin toss chooses the starting locationand thenselects one of their players to throw out the jack. A circle indicates thestarting location 14 to 20 inches in diameter and at least 3 ft from anyobstacles.Oncethecircleisdrawn,theplayerthenstandswithbothfeetinside the circle and throws the jack. The jack can be thrown in anydirectionbutmust landwithin20 to30 ft of the starting circle and3 ftfromanyobstacle.Allboulesmustbe thrownfromwithin thestartingcircleandwithbothfeetontheground.Theplayerattemptstothrowtheboulesothatitlandsas close to the jack aspossible and it is okay tohit the jack.Theplayermustremaininsidethecircleuntiltheboulehaslanded.Aplayerfromtheopposing team then steps into the circle and attempts to landhis bouleclosertothejack,evenifitmeansknockinghisopponent’soutoftheway.Thebouleclosesttothejackleadsorissaidtobe‘holdingthepoint’.Theotherteammustcontinuethrowingboulesuntiltheytaketheleadorrunout of boules. There is no order that teammembersmust followwhenthrowingtheirboules,however, theymustonlythrowtheirownboules.Theymustgooneatatimefromwithinthestartingcircle.Iftheytakethelad,theotherteamthentriestorecoverbylandingaleadboule.Onceateamhasusedallitsboules,theothersideisallowedtothrowtherestofitsboules.Whenallboulesarethrown,thepointsarecounted.Theteam that has the boule closest to the jackwins the round. In addition,theyalsoreceiveapointforeachboulethatisclosertothejackthantheiropponent’sclosestboule.Onlyoneteamscorespointsduringaround.Once the points are counted, the next round begins with the previousround’swinnerdrawinganewstartingcircle.Thisstartingcircleisdrawnaround the finalpositionof the jack in thepreviousround.Thewinningteamthenselectsaplayertotossoutthejackfromthisnewstartingcircleandthenthrowsoutthefirstboule.Thefirstteamtoearnatotalof13pointswinsthegame.Therearenotarequirednumberofroundsthatmustbeplayed.

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LADDER GOLF – The game of Ladder Golf is played in rounds (best ofthree games) and typically a coin toss will determinewhich team goesfirst.Allteamsmustbemixed.StonetheCrowsformatgoeslikethis… TeamAplayer1playsTeamBplayer1–witheachplayerthrowingthreealternatingturnseachround.It’sthesameformatforplayers2and3inbothteams.ORTeamAplayer1throwsallthreeoftheirbolasandthenTeamBplayer1throwsall their threebolas. Repeat same format forplayers2and3 inboth teams.The format isbyagreementbetweenboth teamsbefore theroundbegins.Thegoal is toget thebolas tocatchononeof therungs, the toprung isworth three points, the second rung 2 points and the bottom rung is 1point. There isno setway to throwabola, thereforeaplayermay tossanywayhe/shelikesandcanevenbounceabolaontheground.Theteamwiththemostpointsattheendoftheroundgetstothrowfirstthe next round. After a round is played, points are totalled. Whicheverbolasarestillhangingareawardedpoints.Itisokay,encouragedeven,toknockthebolasofotherplayersofftherungs,inthatcase,thosebolasdonotcountaspoints.The first teamtoget to21pointsexactly is thewinner. Ifaplayergoesover21points,thepointstheyearnedduring“that”rounddonotcount.The opposing team playermust have completed their round before thewinnerisdeclared.Intheeventofatie,eachteamwith21pointsonenominatedplayerfromeachteamwillplayasmanyovertimeroundswiththreeboulesuntiloneteamgains thewinat theendof the round. Thescoreradjudicatesanydisputesduringrounds.Unliketheactualgameofgolf,laddergolf,encouragesremarks,soundsormovements to district your opponent, however touch a player or theirbolas is against the rules. No player canwalk to the ladder before thecompletionofeachround.

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2019CHARITIESWith Anzac Day as part of the Festival, we invited the MurraguldrieVeteransRetreattocomeonboardwithLions(whoarebackcateringastheir fund raising). The Retreat members will be manning the gate onopendayandreceivefullproceeds.TheywillalsobenefitfromtheCocoaClubBedtimeStoriesandourraffle.ThemajorprizesfortheraffleincludeanoriginalpaintingofaWorldWarILightHorsemanwithhishorse(lovetheexpressiononthehorsesface),aqueensizequiltorwallhangingwithANZACtheme,amagnificentbookcommemoratingthefindingofHMASSydney.BriefHistoryoftheMurraguldrieVeteransRetreatIn 2005, the Vietnam Veteran Southwest NSW group heard that theForestryCommissionhadablockoflandinMurraguldrieForestavailableforleaseandsawthisasagoodopportunitytoestablishasereneplaceforlong-termtherapyforourmembersandotherveterans,wherethosewithsimilar experiences could gather and support one another and theirfamilies.

Theareawasveryovergrownwithsaplings,blackberriesandnumerousotherweeds.Unfortunately,verysoonafterthat,abushfirewentthroughmostoftheareawhichleadtosomeofthebigestablishedtreeshavingtoberemoved. Withateamofupto30membersandwivesworkingonandoffovertheyears,wehaveclearedsomeofthearea,builtalargecampkitchenarea,amenities blockwith a separate disabled toilet andpathways and rampaccess as well as a flat area for camping where we planted around 50trees.

As there was no power or running water, we purchased a generator,batteries, gas cylinders, pumps, solar and water tanks to make this acomfortablebushretreat.

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The majority of this has been financed by our members - doingbarbeques,handdeliveringphonebooks,seekingdonationsandthroughgovernment and council grants. Some businesses in Wagga havesupportedusandbecomeoursponsors.Asourmembersaregettingolderandnotascapableasweoncewere,wehavenowincorporatedagroupofyoungerveteransfrommorerecentconflictstoassistintherunningandmaintenance of the Retreat with a view of them taking over so thisRetreatwillbeavailableforveteransformanyyearstocome.T

The Retreat for the use of Defence Veterans, ex and current servingmembersoftheDefenceforcetheirfamiliesandaffiliatedservicesisnotopentothegeneralpublicandallcampinghasasetlimitoftwoweeks.Itis a place where they can go to have some time out and space in thepeacefulandquietplacetoallowthemtoescapefromtheir“demons”andthepressuresofday-to-daylivingincloselivingpopulatedarea.

ThankyoufromVietnamVeterans’SouthwestNSWandWagga

Are you coming to join

me in 2020?

The dates are April 10 to 16 inclusive

Write it in your diary now!

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