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Please join us at Back to Back Galleries at 6pm
on Friday, 1 December
for the opening of the “Christmas Takeaway”.
Our Annual Christmas Exhibition .

Night Shop: Fri 1st 6-8 pm. Meet the artists, members of
Newcastle Studio Potters Inc.

Continues until Sunday 17th December

Gallery Hours: 11am – 5 pm Friday Saturday Sunday

Back to Back Galleries
57 Bull St Cooks Hill Newcastle

Bunnings Maitland. Cnr Bungaree St &, New England Hwy, Maitland NSW 2320.
Baked goods, sweets, jams and pickles, gift packs. EFTPOS available.
Fundraising supports disaster relief and community causes.

Combined garage sale!

This Saturday, 2nd Dec.

Corner of Jean St & 23 Orchard Town Road, New Lambton.

Variety of items available, Everyone is welcome and only reasonable offers please.

The Olive Tree Markets feature a carefully curated line-up of over 130 of the best emerging and established artists, designers, makers, gourmet artisan food producers, and delicious street food purveyors each month. Meet our makers, learn their stories, and take home beautiful goods, which have been consciously created by our talented artistic community. Our Summer Christmas Markets are on 18 November as well as 2nd and 16th December, come and support local and give the gift of art this Christmas.

A tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world.
For seven years a certain boy wizard went to Wizard School. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of The Puffs who just happened to be there too.

Content warning: This production will contact strobe and smoke effects. There are also some mature themes that younger children may find upsetting.

Approx. run time: 120 minutes plus interval

Hunter Women of Note Chorus is celebrating Christmas with a special Concert that brings together the chorus singers and special guests, ( women), who have participated in a Singing and Learning program for 6 weeks.
The singing style is Barbershop and there will be over 35 women on stage at the Adamstown Uniting Church, singing special arrangements of well known carols and other Christmas songs.
Afternoon tea and raffles will be on offer, as well.
Tickets available at the door, as well as on Trybooking.

Christmas under the Stars returns to King Edward Park this December!
Don’t miss this FREE family friendly event featuring carols performed by local artists and activities for the kids before finishing with a screening of the cinema classic, ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ (PG, 2000).

Pack a picnic, bring your festive cheer and settle in for an evening of entertainment, including a visit from a very special guest…

See you there:
Saturday 2 December, 2023
King Edward Park, NEWCASTLE
Christmas carols and live entertainment from 5pm
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (PG, 2000) screening after sundown
Free popcorn and children’s activities
Food vendors on site or BYO picnic
Free shuttle bus service to King Edward Park from 4pm

Cessnock Congregational Church presents, Carols.

Join us for a fantastic night of entertainment and singing with our special guests, the Waratah Girls Choir.

Gates open at 5:30pm with BBQ dinner available for purchase or bring your own meal. There will be free activities for the kids!

Carols begin at 6:30pm.

Please remember to bring your own seating.

This is a strictly alcohol-free and smoke-free event.

Carols will be located on the Senior School Lawn, weather permitting.

A tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world.
For seven years a certain boy wizard went to Wizard School. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of The Puffs who just happened to be there too.

Content warning: This production will contact strobe and smoke effects. There are also some mature themes that younger children may find upsetting.

Approx. run time: 120 minutes plus interval

Grossmann & Brough Houses, Church St, Maitland, will be open Sundays 3rd and 10th December from 10am – 3pm.
Special features will be the Victorian Christmas decorations, including a setting of the kitchen table with cooking implements and gingerbread treats (which will also be on sale along with our highly-regarded Mrs Beckett’s range of jams & preserves), our 1860 French Harmonium will be played from noon each day, and traditional yuletide refreshments available at family-friendly prices seated in the garden.
A brand-new free art exhibition, “About Maitland 2′ is on display in Brough House featuring scenes of Maitland and surrounds.
Bookings for house museum tours can be made on Eventbrite but not essential. Enquiries grossmann@nationaltrust.com.au

Sunday December 3rd @ Souths Merewether!
Come along and join us in our end of year Christmas expo ????a great opportunity to do some Christmas shopping ????️ or treat yourself to some end of year pampering or healing!
???? Psychic/Mediumship Readings
???? Energy Healings
???? Crystals Galore
???? Aura Photography
???? Spirit Guide Drawings
???? Handmade products
???? Natural Body Products
???? Hypnotherapy
???? Holistic & Metaphysical Products
PLUS! Stage presentations all day long! Motivational Speakers, Live Readings on stage, Live Sound Healing and loads more!!!
Huge raffle supporting Jenny’s Place Domestic Violence & Homelessness Support!
Sunday December 3rd
Souths Merewether
10am – 4pm
$10 Entry (no pre tickets, just pay on arrival)

A tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world.
For seven years a certain boy wizard went to Wizard School. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of The Puffs who just happened to be there too.

Content warning: This production will contact strobe and smoke effects. There are also some mature themes that younger children may find upsetting.

Approx. run time: 120 minutes plus interval

A tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world.
For seven years a certain boy wizard went to Wizard School. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of The Puffs who just happened to be there too.

Content warning: This production will contact strobe and smoke effects. There are also some mature themes that younger children may find upsetting.

Approx. run time: 120 minutes plus interval

Kiwanis Christmas Trees selling Saturday 9th December 2023 – from 7am till sold.

3 locations:
Adamstown Heights: Telstra Tower top of City Road
Cardiff: 161 Macquarie Road
Eleebana: Lions Park Gladgunson Drive/Macquarie Road

Cost: $70 each
Cash or Card
Proceeds donated to charities supporting children.

Enquiries: contact Ken on 0428494144
www.kiwanisnewcastle.org.au
Kiwanis is a global organisation of volunteers dedicated to improving the lives of children.

Central Newcastle RLFC presents – Community Outdoor Christmas Movie Night
Proudly sponsored by Shiels Co Property

Featuring – “The Christmas Chronicles 2”

Gates open 6.00PM
Santa arrives 7.00PM (Lollie bag for each child & take your own photos)
Movie starts at 8.00PM

BYO Picnic food and Blankets/Camp chairs (No Pointy legs)
Bar and Canteen/BBQ will be open (with Choc Tops and Popcorn)

Purchase tickets: Scan the code or go to https://www.trybooking.com/CMXXK
Enter the Promotion code “CENTRAL to receive a 30% discount.

You can find more details on our Central Newcastle RLFC Instagram or Facebook page

Come and PAWTY with us as we celebrate everything Pooch and Christmas!
Arrive for a fun morning of
⭐️ face painting
⭐️ raise money for rescue organisation Helping Hearts Animal Rescue
⭐️ meet rescue puppies looking for their Christmas forever home
⭐️ coffee
⭐️ boutique market stalls
⭐️ ball pits and splash pools for dogs
⭐️ chat to a dog behaviour trainer
⭐️ lucky door prizes
⭐️ dog competitions
⭐️ santa visits
⭐️ sooooo much more
*free entry

Come and PAWTY with us as we celebrate everything Pooch ???? and Christmas! ????
Arrive for a fun morning of
⭐️ face painting
⭐️ coffee
⭐️ boutique market stalls
⭐️ ball pits and splash pools for dogs
⭐️ chat to a dog behaviour trainer
⭐️ lucky door prizes
⭐️ dog competitions
⭐️ santa visits
⭐️ sooooo much more

*free entry

*dogs are welcome. Please make sure that your dog is on a lead at all times. We ask that you please only bring your pooch if they are happy and relaxed in a busy environment with children and other dogs around.

Grossmann & Brough Houses, Church St, Maitland, will be open Sundays 3rd and 10th December from 10am – 3pm.
Special features will be the Victorian Christmas decorations, including a setting of the kitchen table with cooking implements and gingerbread treats (which will also be on sale along with our highly-regarded Mrs Beckett’s range of jams & preserves), our 1860 French Harmonium will be played from noon each day, and traditional yuletide refreshments available at family-friendly prices seated in the garden.
A brand-new free art exhibition, “About Maitland 2′ is on display in Brough House featuring scenes of Maitland and surrounds.
Bookings for house museum tours can be made on Eventbrite but not essential. Enquiries grossmann@nationaltrust.com.au

As a celebration of how the Porter family, Herbert and Florence and their daughters Ella and Hazel, may have celebrated Christmas in the early 20th century, you are invited to join House Volunteers for a tour of this well-preserved Edwardian Terrace home in the West end of Newcastle. Herbert built the home for his family in the early 1900s and the ladies of the family continued to live there after his early death until it was left to the National Trust upon the passing of the last remaining Porter daughter. On display are gifts the girls received, a tiny tea set, tin toys, dolls and copies of the Christmas Annual.
Festive postcards exchanged with family and friends will be on display. Read the heartwarming messages written on the back of them.
Handmade Christmas goodies will be available to purchase on the day.
The home at 434 King Street Newcastle West will be open from 1-4pm on December 10.
Entry is Adults $12 Concession $10 Family $34 and National Trust Members and children under 5 free.
Ph 49270202
Join us for CHRISTMAS WITH THE PORTERS

MESSIAH IN THE CITY
Newcastle University Choir presents the world’s most popular choral work, Handel’s masterpiece “Messiah” at Newcastle City Hall on Sunday 10 December at 2.30 p.m.
Telling the story of the birth of Jesus Christ, “Messiah” has become an integral part of the celebration of Christmas around the world, and the “Hallelujah” Chorus is the most famous and best-loved choral work of all time.
The performance will feature soprano Amy Moore, alto Hannah Fraser, tenor Louis Hurley and bass Andrew O’Connor with an orchestra of 20 professional musicians and a 100-voice choir, conducted by Dr Christopher Allan.
Tickets:
www.civictheatrenewcastle.com.au
Phone 49291977
In person at Civic Theatre Box Office
At the door
Make Newcastle University Choir and Handel’s “Messiah” part of your Christmas!

The Olive Tree Markets feature a carefully curated line-up of over 130 of the best emerging and established artists, designers, makers, gourmet artisan food producers, and delicious street food purveyors each month. Meet our makers, learn their stories, and take home beautiful goods, which have been consciously created by our talented artistic community. Our Summer Christmas Markets are on 18 November as well as 2nd and 16th December, come and support local and give the gift of art this Christmas.

New Vine Lakes is proud to present a wonderful evening of entertainment at Carols by the Lake at Thomas H Halton Park, Croudace Bay. This free event will feature kids activities including side-show alley games, face painting, balloon sculpting & a mini zoo along with food vans, musical entertainment and community carols singing. You are most welcome to bring a fold up camp chair or a picnic rug. There will be battery candles to give out free as well as free glow sticks. Bring the family for a wonderful night of fun, food & carols.

The Handmade In The Hunter Markets’ purpose is to showcase a variety of makers and creators. We ensure that no two stalls are the same, providing you with an array of unique goods from a community of diverse locals.
You’ll find a variety of products made by local artisans with unique skills who work tirelessly behind their creations – all handmade right in the Greater Hunter area. And don’t forget about picking up some wine or picnic supplies on your way out too; we’ve got everything right here in rose-lined gardens of Sobels Winery, Pokolbin. We run every Saturday weather-permitting, and Sat/ Sun on long weekends.

The Olive Tree Markets feature a carefully curated line-up of over 130 of the best emerging and established artists, designers, makers, gourmet artisan food producers, and delicious street food purveyors each month. Meet our makers, learn their stories, and take home beautiful goods, which have been consciously created by our talented artistic community. Our Summer Christmas Markets are on 18 November as well as 2nd and 16th December, come and support local and give the gift of art this Christmas.