September

Saturday 1st September 2012

Come along and enjoy an evening a reminiscing with friends and fellow employees of the famous M. Campbell & Co empire that stretched across the Upper Hunter. Past employees, family and friends of all M.Campbell & Co stores,  Campbells Rural Supplies and Gampbells Garages right throughout the Upper Hunter are invited to this evening of good cheer to celebrate this historic occasion and you place in the history of our area. 150 years ago, Malcolm Campbell established the first store in South Muswellbrook. Over the years, the business serviced every town in the region and provided a wide ranges of goods, products and services for over 100 years. Generations of locals were employed in the store or associated enterprises. When the business ceased trading in the 1970s, it had provided the expertise, training and experience for many current employees to launch out on their own and establish new businesses in their home towns.

This evening will give friends that go way back the chance to get together and recount wonderful times as fellow employees.

Time: 6.00pm for 6.30pm

Venue: Muswellbrook RSL Club Auditorium, Bridge Street Muswellbrook

Cost: $25.00 per person – Includes scrumptious buffet dinner

Bookings: Muswellbrook RSL Club Phone: 65 43 1700
Bookings must be confirmed and paid for by 5.00pm 28th Tuesday August 2012

Master of Ceremonies: Geoff Delforce

Hostesses: Helen Ellis and Pam King

Contacts: Kevin Doherty Muswellbrook Visitor Centre Ph: 65 414 050, Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Pam King Phone: (W) 65 43 2073
Helen Ellis Phone: (H) 65 43 2319

Saturday 1st September 2012

Supporting the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Appeal.

The ride takes approximately 5 hours. The ride starts at the Denman Pony Club grounds. Camping sites available.

• Breakfast 
• Morning Tea
• Lunch early-mid afternoon
• BBQ Evening Meal
• Evening entertainment
• Live music
• Auction
• Parade 8am through Ogilvie Street Denman
• Horse drawn vehicles welcome in the parade.
• NO STALLIONS!

Contact Norm on 6547 2318 or Mick on 6547 2377 or 0417 472 2510

Saturday 8th September 2012 from 8:00am to 10:30am

The Birdwatching Site will be west of Bengalla Mine Site accessed via Wybong Road.

BBQ breakfast supplied for participants, the local Bird Group are coming along to help identify species, everyone is welcome! Come for as little or as long as you want!

Please contact Amy Harburg or Debbie Day at Bengalla 6542 9500 for further information.

Interested? Employees, friends, family and community members are all welcome!

Sunday 9th September 2012

Presented by Muswelbrook & Upper Hunter Eisteddfod Inc.

Including instrumental, Dance, Vocal, School Choirs and Bands, Speech, Drama and Public Speaking, Literacy and Piano.

The Highlights Concert will showcase some outstanding performances from each Division of the Eisteddfod.

Venue: St Joseph’s High School Aberdeen
Date/Time:  2.00pm Sunday 9^th September 2012
Entry: FREE
Contact: Christine Phone: 65 43 2801

Sunday 16th September 2012

Presented by The Upper Hunter Show Inc.

Where: Main Pavilion near the front gates, adjacent to the John Hunter Motel
When: Sunday 16th September, 2012
Time: 10am to 1pm
Why: To allow the public to see what happens behind the scenes at the show, and to get to know the people behind the scenes. See what happens and why it happens.
See: All the sections, and much, much more...
Find Out: All you wanted to know about the competitions and entries and how your exhibits are handled.
Cost: FREE
How to get there: Entry via gate opposite Aldi in Rutherford Rd, or the gate near the John Hunter Motel.
RSVP: RSVP before Thursday 13th September 2012, For your chance to be in the draw for a lucky door prize!
RSVP to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it OR, call 6541 2014 and leave a message.

Saturday 22nd September 2012

Take a guided stroll along Muscle Creek from the Bell Street Bridge to the Muswellbrook Swimming Pool area. Bring the kids for a relaxing morning learning about the flora and fauna, the birds and bees, shrubs and trees - some good, some bad and some downright ugly.

Lots of work has been carried out along Muscle Creek over many years; the Landcare Group invites you, your family and friends.

To join the Ramble….Saturday 22nd September 2012 – ALL WELCOME and WHEELCHAIR ACCESS along the walking path right next to Muscle Creek

Starts 11.ooam at the Bell Street Bridge and finishes 12.30 pm with a FREE BAR-B-QUE courtesy of the Muscle Creek Landcare Group

Contact: Steve (Ph) 65 43 1677

Saturday 22nd September 2012

It’s so close to get away from it all !!!

Start the Spring School Holidays with a visit to the Liddell Water Wonderland. Fishing, Swimming, Camping, throwing Frisbees  or just mucking about in boats. Take the dog for a swim. A great place for a family BBQ.

Phone: 6541 2010 

Saturday 29th September 2012

10am - 2pm 

A great day for all the family, with demonstrations by local artists & a chance to create your own piece of Raku fired pottery! Watch Artists work under pressure to create a work of art in an hour during the Artists’ Shootout at High Noon.

• Raku Firing
• Artists’ Spring Sale
• Demonstrations of dance, woodturning, painting, pottery & much more!
• Soapbox Derby – Verbal Artistry & all sorts of opinions
• Auntie Elizabeth’s Art Classes
• Art Trail
• Entertainment & Music
• Food & refreshments
• Artists’ Shootout – Open & junior

Admission is free!

Location: Lions Park & the Pot House Lower Brook St, Muswellbrook
Phone: 02 6541 4050 (Muswellbrook Visitor Information Centre), 0427 101 697 (Scott)
Fax: 02 6541 4051
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Coordinated By:  Muswellbrook Ceramics Group

Proudly Sponsored By:  Muswellbrook Shire Council, Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre, Muswellbrook Chamber of Commerce, Muswellbrook Coal Company, Aaron Henry Optometrist, King Cycle Works

Throughout September 2012 (see dates below)

Muswellbrook Amateur Theatre Society (MATS) would like to announce for 2012 they will be presenting Lionel Bart's classic musical "Oliver!', based on the Charles Dickens novel Oliver Twist.

Performance dates are as follows:

• Thursday 6th September 7.30pm
• Friday 7th September 7.30pm
• Saturday 8th September 7.30pm
• Sunday 9th September 5pm Matinee
• Friday 14th September 7.30pm
• Saturday 15th September 7.30pm
• Sunday 16th September 5pm Matinee

All performances are to be held at Muswellbrook Workers Club Auditorium.

Ticket sale info TBA

Sunday 30th September 2012

Racing from NOON
Location: Greyhound Park Sydney Street Muswellbrook

• On Site Bookmakers
• Excellent Bistro/Snacks and Bar Facilities
• Very pleasant parkland setting
• One of the best racing surfaces in NSW

NOTE: The Final of the Country Cup is the following week at Wentworth Park (Sydney)

Hosted by
Muswellbrook Mechanical Coursing Club Ltd.
PO Box 39 Muswellbrook NSW 2333
Ph: 65 43 2351; Fax: 65 43 3703
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Web:  http://www.muuswellbrook.org.au/greyhound

Sunday 30th September at 2pm

At St Alban’s Anglican Church, Muswellbrook.

Enjoy a happy afternoon with this Australian choir of 50 men and women singing quality popular songs, Welsh songs and hymns, sacred music & items from opera and stage musicals.

Tickets $20.00 - Concessions $15.00 (This includes afternoon tea)
Tickets available from the Parish Office 19 Brook Street (6541 2718) or St Alban’s Ministry Centre 73 Bridge Street.
Tickets must be pre-purchased

8th - 15th September 2012

Featuring a display of Wedding Dresses throughout the Ages

And

Display by Muswellbrook Family & Local History Society

Afternoon Tea , 2.30pm Thursday 13^th September

Venue: Muswellbrook Library, Bridge St Muswellbrook
Contact: Phone: 6543 1913