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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.

Aberglassyn Ants Rugby League Football Club Charity Day, hosted alongside the East Maitland Griffins Senior Rugby League Football club in support of Invictus Australia.

Invictus Australia focuses on the mental and physical health benefits of sport, providing assistance to the Defence and Defence Veteran community to engage in sports, and sporting clubs from administrative roles in community clubs, through to representing Australia at the Invictus Games.

The event will host a Jumping Castle, fairy floss, Fire and Rescue demonstrations, plenty of hot and cold food, and a licensed bar.

The Newcastle and Hunter Community Rugby League games for the day are:
Ladies league tag, B grade, Round 13, between the Aberglasslyn Ants and Swansea-Caves Beach Swans, Kick off at 130pm.
Mens Tackle, Southern Conference, Round 5 between the East Maitland Griffins and Waratah-Mayfield Cheetahs Kick off at 3pm.

With an event to take place at the Bank Hotel East Maitland following the Mens game.

Australia’s world-class period ensemble returns to Lake Macquarie to perform three revolutionary symphonies in chamber form.
Join us for the dramatic, exciting and ravishing performance of Beethoven’s Eroica by The Australian Haydn Ensemble – Australia’s leading historically informed orchestra and chamber music groups.

Under the leadership of Artistic Director Skye McIntosh, nationally and internationally-lauded musicians will bring this historical performance to life. Just as the mass of a giant star increases as it grows smaller, these intimate renditions will surprise you with their intensity.

A bar will be operating with a selection of beer and wine, and a coffee and cake van will be onsite from 2pm.

Australian Haydn Ensemble – Beethoven’s Eroica is supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW.

-Event schedule-

2.30pm – Doors and bar open

3.00pm – Performance starts

BEETHOVEN’S EROICA

WRANITZKY – Symphony in C minor Op. 31 La Paix (arr. Wranitzky) 1st movement

MOZART – Symphony No. 40 K. 550 in G minor (arr. Cimador)

BEETHOVEN – Symphony No. 3 in E flat major Op. 55 Eroica (arr. Masi & Lim)

5:00pm – Performance Concludes

Join the volunteer guides at Miss Porter’s House Museum (National Trust) for a special display pf photos, greeting cards and memorabilia collected by the Porter family from the time when Ella and Hazel’s grandparents emigrated from the United Kingdom until the late 20th century. Follow the long, difficult voyage made by ship when the grandparents took on the challenge of relocating to Australia. Learn of the families early days as farmers in the Singleton area and on Ash Island through to their days as carriers, grocers and working women. The display depicts their interactions with the growing Newcastle West community, the position they held within that society and membership of community groups. This is the story of a family who contributed much and were influential in the growth of Newcastle’s West End.
The house is open from 1 pm until 4 pm.
Admission : Adults $10, Concession $8, Family $25 and children under 5 free.
For information Ph 0249270202

I am on the Committee for the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie Art Society and we would like to run the following on you radio station.

Since the Art Exhibition is on for a couple of weeks if you could mention more than once that would be most appreciated.

“Announcing The Newcastle and Lake Macquarie Art Society Exhibition located in the Mount Hutton Shopping Centre at 46 Wilsons Rd from Monday 15 Aug to Sunday 4 Sept.
This is an Exhibition of original works by local members of the Society. Paintings include mediums such as oils, watercolour, acrylic, pencil, pastel and mixed media.
Come in and have a browse. This Society has been in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie for 89 years and has major Art Exhibitions each year.
For further information call Karen 0404 893 855.”

I am on the Committee for the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie Art Society and we would like to place the following on your station. Since the Art Exhibition is on for a couple of weeks if you could run more than once that would be most appreciated.

“Announcing The Newcastle and Lake Macquarie Art Society Exhibition located at Mount Hutton Shopping Centre- 46 Wilsons Rd, Mount Hutton NSW…from Monday 15 Aug until Sunday 4 Sept. Hours open Mon to Fri 9 am till 5:30 pm Sat 9 to 4pm Sunday 10 to 4pm
This is an Exhibition of works by local members of the Society all of which are original oils, watercolour, acrylic, pencil pastel and mixed media paintings.
Come and have a browse. The Society has been exhibiting for 89 years.
For further info call Karen on 0404 893 855”

thank you for your support

We are thrilled to announce our Term 3 event for both our Mini and Mover age group. This term we are throwing a Pyjama Disco Party! Playing pyjama and disco games throughout the night and enjoying a Saturday night at our 2 separate age specific discos! (parents, this means you can have a night out too without the kids!).
What to bring: wear your favourite pyjamas, bring a drink bottle and some pocket money for our canteen!
When: Saturday August 20th
Where: MJDS Studio, Stenhouse Drive Cameron Park
Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm for our 2-6 year olds, 6:30pm – 8:00pm for our 7-12 year olds
This year we have split our discos for age specific activities with reduced sensory for our 2-6 students to help them feel comfortable at a social disco! Then we have a dance video creation for our 7-12 age group.
Grab your tickets now! https://www.trybooking.com/CBOPF

Did you know that you can now pre-order dinner packages for your student and select canteen items! Save the hasselon the night and grab hot food options exclusive ONLY as a pre-purchased option.

Purchase your child/ren’s dinner here – https://maxi-jazz-dance-studio.square.site/

Wangi Quilters Inc. are a non-profit organisation which meets weekly at the Wangi Uniting Church Hall on a Wednesday at 9.30 am. We hold a Biennial Quilt Show which helps us support various community organisations. This year we are supporting Camp Breakaway. Our Biennial Quilt Show will be held from Friday 26 – 28 August 10 am to 4 pm daily at the Wangi Workers’ Club Market St Wangi Wangi. Members quilts on display, Quilts and handmade craft items for sale as well as demonstrations. $6 entry at the door plus tickets for sale to win 1st & 2nd prize Quilts with 3rd prize a gift basket of vouchers and handmade craft items. $2 each or 3 tickets for $5 which support Camp Breakaway. All are welcome and disability friendly.

Wangi Quilters Inc. is a non-profit organisation which meets weekly at the Wangi Uniting Church Hall on a Wednesday at 9.30 am. We hold a Biennial Quilt Show which helps us support various community organisations. This year we are supporting Camp Breakaway. Our Biennial Quilt Show will be held from Friday 26 – 28 August 10 am to 4 pm daily at the Wangi Workers’ Club Market St Wangi Wangi. Members quilts on display, Quilts and handmade craft items for sale as well as demonstrations. $6 entry at the door plus tickets for sale to win 1st & 2nd prize Quilts with 3rd prize a gift basket of vouchers and handmade craft items. $2 each or 3 tickets for $5 which support Camp Breakaway. All are welcome and disability friendly.

Join us for a night of music led by The Australian Army Band and featuring Newcastle Singer/Songwriter Komiti.
The Concert will be the official launch of Legacy Badge Week, the major fundraiser for Legacy who support the families of those that gave their health or lives defending our country.

East Maitland CWA is holding a Market Day at East Maitland CWA Hall, 162 George street East Maitland on 27th August 2022 from 8am till 1pm. All members have been hard at work knitting, cooking and planting items for the market, not to mention the interesting Bric a Brac that will be on offer.
So, why not come along and grab a bargain, you may even find something unique and handmade for Father’s Day.
Devonshire Teas with freshly baked scones will be served on the day for everyone to enjoy.

East Maitland CWA is holding a Market Day at East Maitland CWA Hall, 162 George street East Maitland on 27th August 2022 from 8am till 1pm. All members have been hard at work knitting, cooking and planting items for the market, not to mention the interesting Bric a Brac that will be on offer.
So, why not come along and grab a bargain, you may even find something unique and handmade for Father’s Day.
Devonshire Teas with freshly baked scones will be served on the day for everyone to enjoy.

Hunter Wine Country Markets
Markets held every Saturday 9 till 2 at De Bortoli Wines
Local Artisans
Busker
Coffee Food Wine tasting Beer
Weather pending
Cancellations due to weather are posted on, Facebook and Instagram account.

Hunter Arts Network Art Bazaar Lambton Park Sunday 28 August 2022

Art Bazaar has been held every year since 2002!! When Art Bazaar began back in 2002 it was originally held in Laman Street. Art Bazaar started with an idea from Newcastle City Council and this is how Hunter Arts Network was formed. Twenty years ago Art Bazaar began to develop a loyal following and fan base. HAN is run by a dedicated committee of volunteers who have also worked hard to celebrate all modalities of visual arts and the committee that has come together continues to do an amazing job to make this happen.

Be a part of the Art Bazaar we have come to know today, which is now held at Lambton Park – Click here to apply for a stall – https://form.jotform.com/hunterarts/2022

The stall fee is only $70.00 and all stallholders need to apply for a Hunter Arts Network membership. Membership is from $65 per year.

Stallholders are selected based on the originality and quality of their wares – so there’s plenty to capture your imagination. Bring the family or meet up with friends to wander the stalls to find unique gifts or treat for yourself, and meet the local Hunter makers and artists.

After what has been some patchy Covid years by purchasing direct from the makers you’ll be supporting their hand made work and you get to take home a one-of-a kind treasure

All stallholders are members of Hunter Arts Network. The event showcases their unique, handmade artisan goods including a wide variety of carefully selected stalls featuring premium local artisan handmade products. Art Bazaar has cemented it’s reputation since 2002 as the event that showcases the Hunter’s creative & vibrant art community that locals & visitors look forward to several times every year. Food trucks, coffee and entertainment is also on offer.

Our remaining 2022 dates:

Hunter Arts Network Art Bazaar at Lambton Park on Sunday 28 August 2022 10am – 3pm – stall fee $70.00

Hunter Arts Network Art Bazaar at Lambton Park on Sunday 27 November 2022 9am – 3pm – stall fee $80.00

These events will be conducted in accordance with State Government Covid-19 restrictions which may change or apply at these times