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The Maitland Community Markets are back! They will be held on Sunday 1st May 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

Join the Mark Wells Band supported by Amy Vee for a fabulous night of music at Rathmines Theatre!
Mark Wells has toured Australia and overseas, and his reputation for unforgettable live shows with his band of Novocastrian music legends has made him a live favourite.
Joining Mark on stage will be some of Newcastle’s music royalty including, Jason Bone, Dave Carter, Matt Gaudry, Robbie Long and Justin Ngariki.
Multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Amy Vee will support the band with her enchanting music that sits comfortably in the realm between indie folk and ambient dream pop.
Don’t miss this incredible night of music in one of Lake Macquarie’s most iconic live music venues.

The National Trust property, Grossmann & Brough Houses, 71-73 Church St Maitland invite you to attend this great small-group workshop – a choice of two dates: Sat 7th May and Wed 11th May -in their recently refurbished Brough Fibre-makers Place in Brough House, just a 7 minute walk from Maitland station. Our Artist in Residence, well-known textile artist, Ellen Howell, will take you through the history and methods of block printing. Design and carve your own block using the beautiful gardens around our property as inspiration. If you already have a design to use, bring it along. Materials will be supplied but you can bring along your own 100% cotton T-shirt or silk fabric. Workshops commence at 10am and finish at 3pm. Price is $50 plus $15 for materials – pay on the day or pre-pay on EFTPOS. For more information, telephone Ellen on 04280238378 or email ellenhowellartist@gmail.com to receive a detailed outline of this unique local workshop

Handmade Hunter Markets is Hunter Wine Country’s only 100% handmade market. EVERY single item for sale is handmade locally. This popular artisan market has the distinction of being the longest running, meet-the-maker, handmade market in the vineyards. 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.

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

Cancellations due to weather are posted on our website, Facebook page and Instagram account.

Tillys at East Maitland is hosting a Mother’s Day Market!
Come along and check out some of the amazing stalls for a gift for mum or a treat for yourself!
Stall holder positions still available – contact eastmaitland@tillyschildcare.com.au for more information

About Roadie4Roadies – Newcastle Event – 7 May 2022 at Lizotte’s

Australian music crew number over 22,500 and COVID has seen ALL of them without work these past 2 years. There has been little support for them, other than the extraordinary efforts of Support Act, who have helped thousands in need through their darkest times.

Many crew have been forced to leave the industry they love, many others simply cannot survive. CrewCare’s Roady4Roadies is a national event to raise greater awareness of the critical roles they play, with all funds going directly to Support Act’s ‘Crew’ Fund. https://www.roady4roadies.com/ & https://www.facebook.com/groups/roady4roadies

Lizotte’s Newcastle 11:00am – 4.00pm

The day will be MC’d by industry legend Ross (Fergy) Ferguson and feature a brand new local outfit The Chris Cornell Concept, local blues/rockers Bounty Hunters Band, Ty & Eddie(finalists from The Voice-Generations) and LilG, who is a 10year guitar dynamo from the Central Coast.
The event kicks off with a leisurely, neighbourhood walk followed by activities and live entertainment. We gather from about 10.30am at Newcastle’s beautiful Lambton Park and commence our walk at 11:00am.
Ticket entry includes water and sunscreen provided for the walk, with free finger food and live entertainment from 12.00 at Lizotte’s to finish the day. Tickets are just $20 bf and go a long way to helping those most in need. Some merchandise and raffle tickets for sale also.
Tickets on sale NOW from here: https://lizottes.com.au/live/shows/booking/3381

Facebook event link:
https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=roady4roadies 2022 – newcastle

Book Early for Mothers’ Day at Grossmann House Maitland Sunday 8th May
Treat your mum to something special this year with a tour of Grossmann House and grounds, an immaculately restored 1871 Victorian townhouse. Entry ticket includes the tour and a delightful morning tea, lunch or afternoon tea seated in our welcoming gardens. Enjoy old-world service of homemade savoury and sweet tartlets, finger sandwiches, tea, brewed coffee or juice. A complementary glass of sparkling wine or water will be offered when seated for refreshments. A range of Mothers’ Day gifts, hand-crafted by our textile Artist in Residence, will be available for purchase. In the event of inclement weather, refreshments will be served in our mirror-image Brough House. Bookings essential including dietary needs, through Eventbrite. Adults $30 Concession $28, includes tour and refreshments. Enquiries grossmann@nationaltrust.com.au Phone 02 4933 3330

THE MAGIC OF MOTHER’S DAY

A much-loved tradition. Treat mum to a slice of history and enjoy special displays of tea sets, photographs and other memorabilia belonging to the Porter women of Newcastle West. Tickets at door include entry to the house and garden.

Miss Porter’s House museum is a women’s house containing the clothes, photographs, craft work and household effects of Florence Porter and her daughters Ella and Hazel. Their husband and father, Herbert Porter, met an untimely death in the 1919 influenza epidemic leaving his young family to live in the family home until it was bequeathed to the National Trust on the death of Hazel in 1997. The museum is celebrating the Porter women with a display of their family photographs, tea pot and tea set collections and Mother’s Day memorabilia.

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

Hunter Prostate Cancer and Awareness Support Group (HPCASG) are a local community volunteer group that can provider a wealth of knowledge and support to all men and their families who have been affected by Prostate Health.
The group often have guest speakers ranging from Specialist doctors and nurses, welfare and government organisations or other special interest groups.
We meet every 2nd Tuesday of the Month at Wallsend Diggers Club, from 2 til 4pm. Many often meet before or after for social drink at the club.

Please call Brendon on 0458960300 for further information.

Bursting at the seams with fascinating facts, wild stories and dance moves to die for, this show follows a schoolboy presenting a report on the topic of his own choice – 100 Years of the History of Dance!

Exploring the lives of influential choreographers including Martha Graham, Merce Cunningham, Bob Fosse, Rudolf Nureyev, Pina Bausch, Gene Kelly and Paula Abdul, Jacob not only talks about them, but demonstrates their signature style at the same time.

As he prepares, Jacob ponders the difference between ‘influence’ and ‘plagiarism’ and begins to question his own legacy.

Don’t miss this brilliant, hilarious and fascinating show!

🥂 Join us for a day of fun, frocks and fillies for the Hunter Melanoma Foundation Race Day @ Newcastle Racecourse 🏇

Hunter Melanoma Foundation Race Day

Handmade Hunter Markets is Hunter Wine Country’s only 100% handmade market. EVERY single item for sale is handmade locally. This popular artisan market has the distinction of being the longest running, meet-the-maker, handmade market in the vineyards. 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.

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

Cancellations due to weather are posted on our website, Facebook page and Instagram account.

SINGLETON FIRELIGHT FESTIVAL – MAY 2022

FIREWALK – 7 DAY LIGHT LASER SPECTACULAR
From 6pm | 14 – 22 May 2022
Singleton’s historic Dunolly Bridge and Cook Park precinct will be brought to life with a series of immersive displays of laser lights and projections that showcase the story of Singleton, engaging visitors in an unforgettable sensory experience.
A must- see spectacular nightly from 14 – 22 May 2022. PLUS local food trucks will be serving delicious street eats on Saturday 14 May and Thursday 19 May from 5.30 – 8pm.
This event is ticketed but free. Visit https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/singleton-firelight-festival-firewalk-tickets-314016611137 and book yours today!

FIRELIGHT EVENT
6 – 10pm | 21 May 2022
The heart of Singleton will fire up on Saturday 21 May 2022 with a modern celebration of arts, music, food, fire and fun.
Ignite your senses with vibrant fire performances. Soak up the live entertainment including laser and light shows in Burns Lane, fire dancers, kid teenage entertainment, and live music. Plus experience some of the region’s best food stalls, food trucks and laneway bars featuring the best of Hunter Valley wine, beer and spirits.
This event is ticketed but free. Visit https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/singleton-firelight-festival-firelight-event-tickets-310928113357 and book yours today!

Please come along and support this worthwhile cause and help raise some much needed money.

All monies raised will be donated to the DEC Ukrainian Humanitarian Appeal International Rescue Committee.

The entire night will have a Ukrainian theme, with traditional Ukrainian food and music, poems and stories told by local Ukrainian residents, lucky door prize, raffles and local artwork for sale.

The night will be a 3 course sit down dinner, catered for by Chef Richard of Cowper Street Diner and 2 bottles of wine on each table will be provided. Vegetarian and Special Dietary Requirements are catered for via the online booking.

NO TICKETS AT THE DOOR – Please use booking link to secure your tickets!

MAY, SUNDAY 15TH, 2022 SHOW & SHINE AT SPEERS POINT PARK – Lake Macquarie NSW
ALL TYPES OF VEHICLES – Vintage, Classic, Muscle, Custom, Hot Rods and Bikes FREE ENTRY SHOW & SHINE CARS – COVID CONDITIONS MAY APPLY, No Pegs in Ground Main Gate Open 7:30am – 9.00:am Only – Exit 2.00pm – 3.00pm Only
WATCH THE SUPER BOATS RACE SUNDAY ON LAKE MACQUARIE AND CHECK OUT THE CARS ON DISPLAY IN SPEERS POINT PARK. MUSIC, STALLS, FOOD, COFFEE & SOFT DRINKS AVAILABLE.
Show & Shine Trophies and Lucky Car Prizes. Entry for display vehicles through the main gate in Park Road opposite Swimming Pool.
All other vehicle and general public parking in the normal car park west of the Swimming Pool.
Enquires Bill Kalb mob. 0428465057 or Norm Wilson mob. 0418499217

Fundamentals of Property Investment Webinar is an online event hosted by award winning brokers, Brenden Lowbridge and Connor Perry, who address all the need to know information for those new to investing.

This webinar will give you the background knowledge to start on your path of property investment and help secure your financial future.

Limited spots are available, register today through the link below to secure your place and learn the principles of property investing from industry professionals who have personally put these principles into practice.

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkf-ChqzkoGdMZYHGMwBSCHErftejDk4vJ

Alliance Française de Newcastle invites francophones and francophiles to a weekend of French films. Six fabulous films are being screened at Event Cinemas Kotara. Join us for a diverse selection of the best in French cinema to suit all members of the family. Films are in French with English subtitles. Tickets are available at the cinema box office or book online.

Experience the thrill, the passion and the fashion trackside at Newcastle Racecourse.
With everything from fine dining and premium beverages to a casual picnic-style affair
on the lawn. Bring your friends and family for another great day out at the races!

The Rotary Club of Raymond Terrace is excited to bring an amazing free Festival for people of all ages to step back in time, dress up, enjoy old fashioned activities, music and dance in King St, Raymond Terrace, Saturday 21st May, 9am-2pm.
William the Fourth replica of the first coastal steamship will conduct tours on the Hunter River. 40th Regiment of Foot with cannon and musket fire during the day. There will be free horse and cart rides to Terrace Central.
Bands include the Marching Koalas, City of Newcastle RSL Pipe Band, and Irrawang High School Drum Corp together with a mock wedding, old style games, stalls, food and much, much more.
Support from the Port Stephens Council and the local business community have made this event possible.

https://www.facebook.com/StepBackintoKingStreetHeritageFestival
http://www.kingstreetraymondterrace.org.au

Handmade Hunter Markets is Hunter Wine Country’s only 100% handmade market. EVERY single item for sale is handmade locally. This popular artisan market has the distinction of being the longest running, meet-the-maker, handmade market in the vineyards. 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.

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

Cancellations due to weather are posted on our website, Facebook page and Instagram account.

Join us for some outrageous fun at the Variety Family Fun Day, a great day out and a chance to welcome the Variety Bash cars back from their outback adventure.

There’ll be plenty of live entertainment, food stalls and fun activities, something for the whole family to enjoy!

No need to register, everyone is welcome to just turn up. You can purchase a wristband for just $5 which includes unlimited amusement rides, face painting, petting zoo, fairy floss and plenty more.

It’s also your chance to see the colourful convoy of Bash cars arrive back in town after their adventure raising much needed funds, the kids will love it.

More information can be found on our website: www.variety.org.au/nsw/event/variety-family-fun-day/

Hi
There is going to be a day filled with fun for all to help raise money for my oldest sister Teena who was diagnosed with a Rare form of aggressive brain Cancer 2 years ago, she has fought so hard and still fighting, under went surgerys and treatment, unfortunately we have been given the bad news that she is now terminal and has gone into her bones.
If there is any businesses out there that would like to donate either money, vouchers or gifts for the raffle no matter how big or small it would all be extremely appreciated.
Thank you

https://facebook.com/events/s/a-day-for-teena/5170234636360630/