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Picture yourself and a ‘crew’ of family or friends aboard a fully equipped, luxury houseboat enjoying a fun-filled weekend while you explore majestic Lake Macquarie.
Thanks to Wangi and Beyond Houseboats, that’s the fantastic prize in the Windale Men’s Sheds major fund-raising event of the year, its Father’s Day raffle, valued at $1800.
Drop anchor in a secluded bay to fish, swim or snorkel – even try paddle-boarding – then fire up the onboard barbie while you and your shipmates enjoy a complimentary glass of wine.
It could be yours.
Get your tickets at Pelican Markets on the first Saturday of the month, or at Lake Macquarie Square shopping centre outside either Coles or Woolworths on the second Saturday of the month and the fourth Thursday of the month until the raffle is drawn next September. Tickets are also available at the Windale Men’s Shed, 2c Lake Street, Windale (02 49485830) every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8am till 2pm.

Picture yourself and a ‘crew’ of family or friends aboard a fully equipped, luxury houseboat enjoying a fun-filled weekend while you explore majestic Lake Macquarie.
Thanks to Wangi and Beyond Houseboats, that’s the fantastic prize in the Windale Men’s Sheds major fund-raising event of the year, its Father’s Day raffle, valued at $1800.
Drop anchor in a secluded bay to fish, swim or snorkel – even try paddle-boarding – then fire up the onboard barbie while you and your shipmates enjoy a complimentary glass of wine.
It could be yours.
Get your tickets at Pelican Markets on the first Saturday of the month, or at Lake Macquarie Square shopping centre outside either Coles or Woolworths on the second Saturday of the month and the fourth Thursday of the month until the raffle is drawn next September. Tickets are also available at the Windale Men’s Shed, 2c Lake Street, Windale (02 49485830) every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8am till 2pm.

HELP THE ENVIRONMENT AND HELP WITH MENTAL HEALTH by participating in Morisset Rotary Club’s ENVIRON_MENTAL fundraising campaign.
From now until April 3 you can help the environment by recycling your bottles and cans AND you can help with mental health by donating your Return & Earn deposits to Morisset Rotary at selected Return & Earn Stations.
Every can and bottle deposit you can spare helps us to help with a range of youth mental health programs.
You can easily donate your deposits to Morisset Rotary Club at the Return & Earn stations at Wangi Wangi, Wyee, Doyalson and Bonnells Bay.

Handmade in the Hunter Markets, located at Sobels Wines (5 Halls Rd, Pokolbin) is the longest running and most popular, meet-the-maker market in the Hunter Valley vineyards. You will meet and talk with the grower, maker or artist behind each of the expertly crafted and truly unique “Handmade in the Hunter” creations. We take great pride in the fact that when you buy something from us you are taking a little bit of the Hunter home with you.

Conveniently located near the three major concert venues (Hope Estate, Bimbadgen and Roche Estate), wineries, restaurants and Hunter Valley Gardens, Handmade in the Hunter Markets are also held to coincide with concert dates and other major vineyard events.

Come along to see, taste, try, buy and marvel for yourself at what the vibrant Hunter Valley artistic and creative community has to offer.

Join the National Trust’s GROSSMANN & BROUGH HOUSES’ entertaining and knowledgeable tour guide, Wayne (Huck) Campbell, as we walk the high side of Mayfield – formerly known as ‘the Toorak of Newcastle’, where we will be looking at once-grand houses and other interesting and important buildings in this historical suburb. After the walk, please join us in an afternoon tea in an historic house in Elizabeth Street, Mayfield commencing approximately 3:45-4pm. Cost (includes afternoon tea) is $25; $20 for National Trust members.
Bookings are essential and current COVID-19 Safe Plan provisions are in place. All attendees must show proof of double vaccination.
Bookings through Eventbrite.com (type in Mayfield in ‘search events’). Queries: Phone Holly on 4933 3330 or email grossmann@nationaltrust.com.au. All proceeds go towards ongoing maintenance of Grossmann and Brough Houses, Maitland.

The Maitland Community Markets are back! will be held on Sunday 5th & again on the 19th December at Maitland Showground.
Gates open from 9am until 2pm. There will be a wide range of stalls with something old, something new and lots in between, plus food and entertainment. Parking will be available within the showground.
The markets are now being run by the Maitland Show Association. For details check our website at www.maitlandshowground.com.au

The National Trust property, Grossmann House at 71 Church Street, Maitland, will be open to the public on Sundays 5th and 12th December. One-hour self-guided tours will commence at 10am, final tour 2:30pm. Period style decorations have been used to re-create a Victorian Christmas ambience and special settings are available for a unique photograph of you or your family members. Home-made light refreshments are available in our delightful garden. Entry is $10, concession $8, National Trust members and children under 5 free. A family entry (two adults, 2 children) is $25. On 12th only, from 3 to 4pm, visitors who do not want to tour the house, can enter for photographs only for a fee of $5.00 without prior bookings. COVID-safe restrictions apply: masks, QR code check-in & proof of double-vaccination. Bookings essential on Eventbrite. Also, on 12th only, St Mary’s Church (across the road) is offering a free concert, commencing at 4pm, featuring the Maitland City Pipes and Drums, carols and songs with the Maitland City Choir, led by Heather McLaren OAM, soloist Kristen Busby and the West Maitland Cluster Choir. Enquiries phone Holly on 4933 3330.

When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy and her dog, Toto, are whisked to the magical land of Oz.  They follow the Yellow Brick Road toward the Emerald City to meet the Wizard, they meet a Scarecrow that needs a brain, a Tin Man missing a heart, and a Cowardly Lion who wants courage along the way. The wizard sets them a difficult task in return for a way home to Kansas.

Director:                               Kate Booth

Musical Director:                 Evan Booth

Choreographer:                    Hannah Richens

Assistant Director:               Natesha Ham

Assistant Choreographer:   Brianna Budden

Performance Season (4 Performances)

There are 2 casts – Gillikin and Quadling – both are equally magical but if you know someone in the show, be sure to check you are seeing the right cast!

Saturday 4 December           2PM          Gillikan Cast
Saturday 4 December           6PM          Gillikan Cast
Sunday 5 December              2PM          Quadling Cast
Sunday 5 December              6PM          Quadling Cast

The Yellow Brick Road Ticket $20.00 1 viewer from a household.

Emerald City Ticket $30.00 2 viewers from a household.

Ruby Red Slippers Ticket $40.00 3 viewers from a household.

Somewhere Over the Rainbow Ticket $50.00 4-6 viewers from a household.

*If more than 6 people in the same household viewing, $10 for every additional viewer*

https://yptninc.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/sales/sales or call our Box Office on 4961 4895

Santa Claus is coming to town for Singleton’s biggest community Christmas party.

Returning in 2021 on Friday 10 December, John Street will become Santa Claus Lane as street performers, market stalls and children’s entertainment take over the pavement, complete with a main stage.

And of course, there’ll be a visit by the jolly man himself culminating with fireworks on the riverbank at Rose Point Park.

Activities include:
Fireworks supported by Yancoal
Santa’s grotto, proudly supported by Singleton Rotary, with free photos with Santa
Late night shopping
Market stalls
Live performances
Food trucks
Cinema under the stars

Free kids activities including:
Petting zoo
Face painting
Balloon twisting
Jumping castles

This event is to raise funds to enable local 16 year old Amber Hughes to have access to ground breaking medical treatment in her battle against a rare form of cancer.
Tickets are available through Club Macquarie phone 02 4911 9500 or Nata Thai Takeaway, Main Street Boolaroo.

Dress Up in your best 80&90’s outfit, prizes for best dressed.

2021 KIWANIS CHRISTMAS TREES will be on sale SATURDAY 11th DECEMBER at our 3 sites from 6:30am till sold.
Our trees are sourced from Christmas Tree Farms.

ADAMSTOWN HEIGHTS: Fernleigh Loop off City Road (behind construction site)

CARDIFF: 161 Macquarie Road, Cardiff

ELEEBANA: Lions Park at Gladgunston/Macquarie Drive intersection

$60 each – cash or card

Proceeds from your purchase help children in need.
Enquiries phone Ken on 0428494144
Kiwanis is a global organisation of volunteers dedicated to improving the lives of children.

Handmade in the Hunter Markets, located at Sobels Wines (5 Halls Rd, Pokolbin) is the longest running and most popular, meet-the-maker market in the Hunter Valley vineyards. You will meet and talk with the grower, maker or artist behind each of the expertly crafted and truly unique “Handmade in the Hunter” creations. We take great pride in the fact that when you buy something from us you are taking a little bit of the Hunter home with you.

Conveniently located near the three major concert venues (Hope Estate, Bimbadgen and Roche Estate), wineries, restaurants and Hunter Valley Gardens, Handmade in the Hunter Markets are also held to coincide with concert dates and other major vineyard events.

Come along to see, taste, try, buy and marvel for yourself at what the vibrant Hunter Valley artistic and creative community has to offer.

The Wollombi Christmas Country Fair is part of the Bushfire Recovery Scheme set out by local councils across NSW.
Corner Block Markets, in Association with Wollombi Valley Progress Association & the Primary Care Network present the Wollombi Christmas Country Fair.
This is a day put on by locals to help promote, support & encourage businesses in the Wollombi Valley.
This day was initially targeted as a Bushfire Recovery Day, after the dreaded 2019/20 Bushfires, but the global pandemic that has put the world on hold for almost 2 years, also put this day on hold.
This day has a strong emphasis on LOCAL, with local live music & entertainers in the streets, local markets, fun rides for the kiddies, information stands, local workshops, Australian Walkabout Wildlife, our RFS heroes will be there & of course we are totally focused on Mental Health Awareness & how the bushfires affected or are still affecting you.
Local families in the Wollombi Valley area can register their names with proof of address at the Wollombi Museum on the day to access an armband for free rides, whilst families from out of the area can pay a small donation for the armband & rides.
The Australian Walkabout Wildlife will be meandering through the village with an array of wildlife & to discuss any concerns you may have about our local Native Wildlife.
Local Market Stalls will be up & running from 10am on the day with produce & product available to purchase.
This day also coincides with the Wollombi Tavern Woodchop, held in the tavern grounds on the day.
Come along, & VISIT WOLLOMBI, support your LOCAL community village & enjoy a fun filled day for all the family.

Facebook Event Link:- https://fb.me/e/1t6NuzLqL

The National Trust property, Grossmann House at 71 Church Street, Maitland, will be open to the public on Sundays 5th and 12th December. One-hour self-guided tours will commence at 10am, final tour 2:30pm. Period style decorations have been used to re-create a Victorian Christmas ambience and special settings are available for a unique photograph of you or your family members. Home-made light refreshments are available in our delightful garden. Entry is $10, concession $8, National Trust members and children under 5 free. A family entry (two adults, 2 children) is $25. On 12th only, from 3 to 4pm, visitors who do not want to tour the house, can enter for photographs only for a fee of $5.00 without prior bookings. COVID-safe restrictions apply: masks, QR code check-in & proof of double-vaccination. Bookings essential on Eventbrite. Also, on 12th only, St Mary’s Church (across the road) is offering a free concert, commencing at 4pm, featuring the Maitland City Pipes and Drums, carols and songs with the Maitland City Choir, led by Heather McLaren OAM, soloist Kristen Busby and the West Maitland Cluster Choir. Enquiries phone Holly on 4933 3330.

Experience an Edwardian Christmas at Miss Porter’s House Museum. See how the Porter family celebrated with cards, recipes, decorations and toys during the early years of the twentieth century. See Ella and Hazel Porter’s childhood Christmas gifts and read the greetings post cards exchanged between family and friends.

Homemade Christmas goodies for sale.

Miss Porter’s House Museum, 434 King Street, Newcastle West
Sunday 12th December 1pm – 4pm
Adult $10, Concessions $8, Family $25, children under 5 free
Enquiries 4927 0202
www.nationaltrust.org.au
Facebook missportershouse

Handmade in the Hunter Markets, located at Sobels Wines (5 Halls Rd, Pokolbin) is the longest running and most popular, meet-the-maker market in the Hunter Valley vineyards. You will meet and talk with the grower, maker or artist behind each of the expertly crafted and truly unique “Handmade in the Hunter” creations. We take great pride in the fact that when you buy something from us you are taking a little bit of the Hunter home with you.

Conveniently located near the three major concert venues (Hope Estate, Bimbadgen and Roche Estate), wineries, restaurants and Hunter Valley Gardens, Handmade in the Hunter Markets are also held to coincide with concert dates and other major vineyard events.

Come along to see, taste, try, buy and marvel for yourself at what the vibrant Hunter Valley artistic and creative community has to offer.

Cardiff Northlakes Brass Band “Christmas in Brass 2021” will be presented at the WARNERS BAY THEATRE Sunday 19 December 2021. A Concert of well-known carols has been prepared by the band and will include favourites such as Silent Night, The First Noel, Away in a Manger and the famous HALLELUJAH CHORUS.
Sunday 2:00pm 19 December 2021 at the WARNERS BAY THEATRE, 39 Lake Street Warners Bay.
Tickets at the Door $20.00 Full, $15.00 Concession. Under 14 Years Free
For more information or to Pre-Book contact Geoff on 0408 117 748

This Concert is Supported by THE LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL
COVID guidelines will be in place

Come and Celebrate Christmas Day with our help!
Samaritans Christmas Lunch in Singleton is inclusive and organised specifically for those who may otherwise be unable to celebrate.
This year a Picnic concept has been created for Samaritans to deliver Christmas cheer socially and to keep the community safe.
Just turn up on Christmas Day and collect a hamper, picnic blanket and gifts for all ages to help you enjoy this year’s festive season.

Christmas Day 25th December 2021 Singleton Showground – 32 Bathurst St, Singleton 11am-1pm

Handmade in the Hunter Markets, located at Sobels Wines (5 Halls Rd, Pokolbin) is the longest running and most popular, meet-the-maker market in the Hunter Valley vineyards. You will meet and talk with the grower, maker or artist behind each of the expertly crafted and truly unique “Handmade in the Hunter” creations. We take great pride in the fact that when you buy something from us you are taking a little bit of the Hunter home with you.

Conveniently located near the three major concert venues (Hope Estate, Bimbadgen and Roche Estate), wineries, restaurants and Hunter Valley Gardens, Handmade in the Hunter Markets are also held to coincide with concert dates and other major vineyard events.

Come along to see, taste, try, buy and marvel for yourself at what the vibrant Hunter Valley artistic and creative community has to offer.