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This Friday evening 10 May Mother’s Day yet, here is your chance to find a truly commencing at 6pm will see the official remarkable and lovingly crafted gift! Show your support for the art at the Scone Arts and Crafts opening of the Scone Arts & Crafts Inc. Exhibition and Sale, at the centre in Kingdon Street. 21st Anniversary Exhibition by Mayor Michael Johnsen at the Scone Arts & On Saturday 11 May from 8am, the members of Scone Arts & Crafts Inc will be providing an al Crafts Centre. Members of the public fresco café fare during the parade day, with tea and are invited to come along and browse coffee, soft drinks, sandwiches, bacon and egg the impressive exhibits on display muffins and homemade cakes and slices. for a small fee of $10 which includes Scone Arts & Crafts Centre is located at 63 refreshments and canapés. Kingdon St, Scone. The exhibition will run from 11 The exhibition features over one hundred and fifty – 19 May with entry being a gold coin donation. All paintings, around fifteen quilts and other items purchases from the exhibition support local artists such as silk-painted garments, handmade greeting and their beautiful, quality craftsmanship and work. cards, hand spun and knitted clothing, china Payments can be made by credit card or cash, painted artwork, needlework and pottery. Most with eftpos also available. items in the showcase are up for sale so it is a Image: Terry Cox as she hangs in preparation for perfect time to peruse the quality on offer. the 21st Members Anniversary Exhibition and Sale If you haven’t gotten your mother a present for for the opening night, Friday 10 May.
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May 11 to May 17, 2013 - The Upper Hunter Entertainer - 3 creative&' arts Countdown to SCADS Opening Show! By Sophie Fitzgerald The curtains will rise early this month as the Scone Community Amateur Dramatic Society (otherwise known as SCADS) prepare for the commencement of its 118th prestigious production which will launch itself during the Scone and Upper Hunter Horse Festival. Simon William’s comedy, ‘Nobody’s Perfect’ will be performed at Scone’s ‘Old Court Theatre’ in Kingdon Street with the cast of five having worked tirelessly under the leadership of director Gillie Hayes in rehearsal and preparation for the show. Gillie had first performed for SCADS in 1962 when Scone’s Courthouse was first converted into the impressive theatre, which has recently been undertaken by the Upper Hunter Shire Council to assist in restoration. The first production saw NBN’s cameras capturing the historical moment as Gillie played the leading role in ‘Bold Lover’, and since then, she has continued to be actively involved as a performer and director. ‘Nobody’s Perfect’ is a delightful comedy about a statistician who wants to become a writer and resorts to subterfuge to have his novel published by a feminist publishing house. Living in the same house as his teenage daughter and ‘out there’ father creates some humorous situations. The local on-stage cast consists of Damien Saunders, Nicole Wild, Liza White, Phil Charley and Michael Cook with a backstage crew of four. The ten performances will consist of one matinee show on 19 May and the remaining performances on the 11, 15, 16, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 May with the finale being held 1 June. So whether you are a theatre connoisseur or comedy enthusiast, make sure you head to the office of Kate Mailer Solicitor in Liverpool Street, Scone to purchase tickets or call 65451933 for enquiries. It’s a city-standard show without the long drive! Image: At rehearsal from L to R Damien Saunders, Nicole Wild, Liza White and Phil Charley (absent Michael Cook)
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Parliament of NSW Aboriginal Art Prize 2012 The richest art incentive on offer for Aboriginal artists in Australia, The Parliament of NSW Aboriginal Art Prize is also one of the most continually compelling and thought-provoking. The Parliament of NSW Aboriginal Art Prize is produced and presented through a partnership between the Parliament of NSW, Campbelltown City Council, NSW Government through Arts NSW, Coal & Allied and the College of Fine Arts, University of NSW. 18 May – 14 July 2013: Opening 6pm Friday, 17 May Refreshments courtesy of Stone Hill Vineyard and Hunter Belle Cheese
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May 11 to May 17, 2013 - The Upper Hunter Entertainer - 5 food & wine Winners are Grinners at the 2012 Business Awards By Sophie Fitzgerald The Muswellbrook Chamber of Commerce & Industry held the 2012 Business Awards recently, which was hailed as a wonderful event. It was a night to acknowledge and award the businesses of Muswellbrook and its surrounding areas for their efforts and success throughout the year. Many businesses were awarded on the night for various categories, in particular, the Hospitality & Tourism category - the awards going to the Railway Hotel, Hunter Belle Cheese and Two Rivers Wines. Greg Smith, licensee of the Railway Hotel accepted the small business award on behalf of his team after many years of growth. Numerous upgrades have taken place as the hotel now boasts a fully equipped TAB facility, renovated beer garden including an entertainment stage and fire bucket with rotisserie. There are many plans in place over the next years also. “We were thrilled to win and be recognised for all the hard work our team had put in over the past few years. We had a great night at the awards; the service was great and the way Images: [Top] Alix Smith, Greg Smith (Publican - Railway Hotel), Lucy King [Bottom] the night was run was fantastic. It was nice to be able to sit Geoff Chesworth (Hunter Belle), Linda Keeping (Two Rivers) and Tania Chesworth down and watch people be congratulated on their efforts in (Hunter Belle) our local community”, explained Greg. Two Rivers Wines took out the shared large business award. The business, owned by Brett and Linda Keeping have specialised in making exquisite wines since 1988, now a premier and quite popular choice of winery, especially in the Hunter Valley. The continuously growing company is situated amongst the beautiful scenery of the Denman area and is well worth the visit. Last but not least Hunter Belle Cheese and its proprietors Geoff and Tania Chesworth also took home the large business award. Alongside their range of delectable homemade cheeses and seasonal breakfast and lunch menus, they have also introduced many new features throughout 2012 including ‘Bessie’ the milking cow and her factual dairy mural thanks to funding from Destinations NSW as well as fresh fudge and gelato - all made on site. The Railway Hotel, Hunter Belle Cheese and Two Rivers teams are congratulated on their continued efforts and success over 2012. Along with the other finalists and award winners, it was a fantastic event that highlighted the district’s businesses that continue to please and satisfy not only locals but visitors from far and wide and certainly make a good impression on the town.
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May 11 to May 17, 2013 - The Upper Hunter Entertainer - 7 the equine trend & more Tamworth Race Club Honours Man with Heart as Big as Gunsynd
Although there were a number of other breeders of heroes of Australian racing in the big gathering at the recent Tamworth Cup meeting, including industry leader and Arrowfield Stud, Scone supremo John Messara, only the day’s guest of honour, 88-year-old John Clift, could boast being the breeder of one inducted into the Australian Hall of Fame.
Like Black Caviar, loved by all Australia, he was and was foaled and reared on it. He carried Jockey Club (1944 – 1966) and Gunnedah the grey stallion Gunsynd and, nicknamed the John Clift’s JC brand. Picnic Race Club (1944 – 1950), followed with seventeen years on the West Tamworth Jockey Goondiwindi Grey because of his colouring Although John Clift’s production of Gunsynd, a Cub (1959-1976 - president for twelve years) and Goondiwindi ownership, having won horse whose short stud career produced some and later had two stints with the Tamworth four major miles at four and when he retired good winners and the dam of an Australian Jockey Club (1968 –1981 and 1989-2013). from racing, he was Australia’s biggest money Horse of the Year, Emancipation, delighted He was the Tamworth vice president in 1991, earner. north-western NSW, it was his stellar services stood down after being president 1992 and Tex Morton stirred the nation with a song – ‘The to the region’s racing over seventy years that back at the helm from 2002 to 2010. Goondiwindi Grey’; they built a statue to him at resulted in the homage to him at Tamworth the town and this year celebrated the fortieth recently. Also during nine years, 1977 – 1986, in which he owned the historic Kia-Ora stud near Scone, anniversary of his retirement from racing. Yet, The big occasion was the opening at the including among sires until his untimely death Gunsynd only saw Goondiwindi briefly and Tamworth Racecourse of the John Clift at sixteen, Gunsynd - John Clift contributed there most certainly would not have been Grandstand and Function Centre. any connection if John Clift had not spruiked to racing as a member of the Muswellbrook about him when he called into a Goondiwindi Basking in the glory of their patriarch’s honour committee. were a big number of Clift family members, pub while carting him to the Brisbane for the He was on the Country Racing Council for five including sons, daughters, sons-in-law, yearling sales - A Goondiwindi Syndicate years, the Hunter & North West Racing Council daughters-in-law, grandchildren and a great bought him for $1,300. for seventeen years and the NSW Bloodhorse grandchild. The Clifts were pioneer settlers of Breeders committee for nearly ten years. The Australian Stud Book shows grazier Joe the fertile Liverpool Plains and when John Clift McNamara as the breeder of Gunsynd, but was born, the family were standing sires and Outside racing, he served on the Liverpool the dam, a Newtown Wonder twin bought as breeding racehorses for their own use on his Plains Shire Council for fifteen years and on the a yearling for $100 at Scone Sales, spent four birthplace - ‘The Dip’, near Breeza. Tamworth Show Society, one of which he is a years at John Clift’s nearby ‘The Dip’ - a wheat Life Member. growing, cattle and horse breeding property Now down to one horse, John has through life near Breeza, Liverpool Plains on alternate foal demonstrated that he has had a heart as big as Besides having the new Tamworth grandstand arrangement. Gunsynd. He has been involved in breeding and named after him, John Clift has been awarded racing ever since he left school over seventy the Sports Medal of Australia for his long A brother to the stakes winners Sunset Red years ago and also been a willing worker for the service to racing and the Simon Nivison for his and Sunset Sue, Gunsynd was by Sunset Hue, industry, and an inspirational leader. He served contribution to NSW Country Racing. a grey Star Kingdom sire resident at The Dip, initially on the committees for the Gunnedah
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On May 17 and 18 this year, the Horse Capital of the Field, organised by major sponsors Sharon surface, we love to be able to give racegoers Australia will come alive with some of the most Lenton from Sharon Lenton Events and Rachel a slice of the country in stylish and elegant prestigious racehorses, trainers and owners the Brown from Define Style - $15,000 prizemoney surroundings. The racing is second to none nation has to offer. The region is already home to for the winner and an all-expenses paid trip for and travellers from the city enjoy the relaxed several internationally renowned thoroughbred two to Vanuatu attracts entrants from all over atmosphere the carnival offers.” studs and nurseries, including Emirates Park, Australia. And, as always, it’s all systems go for the club Darley, Arrowfield and Coolmore. Held as part In 2010 the Minister for Racing and Gaming as the date for the carnival inches closer to the of the annual two-week-long festival celebrating & Minister for Sport and Recreation, The Hon. finish line. Spectators are being encouraged to all things horse and all they’ve done for the Kevin Greene awarded Scone Race Club a stay in the area for a few days and take in some area, the Scone Cup Carnival boasts close to ‘standalone’ race day of its own, the first time of the other sights the region and the Scone & $2million in prizemoney, however the racing in two hundred years that a country area was Upper Hunter Horse Festival has to offer. This isn’t the only attraction. Fourteen thousand recognised in this way, usually reserved for is racing and the Upper Hunter horse country visitors are expected to turn up the turf over metropolitan racing clubs. Sarah Wills, CEO at its best. the two day programme, with a significant of Scone Race Club, is proud that Scone was proportion of these being drawn in by the ever- For more information on the carnival go to: deemed fit to receive such an honour. “With www.sconeraceclub.com.au popular Harvey World Travel Scone Fashions on state of the art facilities and a fantastic racing
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May 11 to May 17, 2013 - The Upper Hunter Entertainer - 9 leisure & lifestyle The Low-Down On Cholesterol It seems that everyone is talking about cholesterol these days, but do you really know what it is? What can you do to maintain healthy cholesterol levels?
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10 - The Upper Hunter Entertainer - May 11 to May 17, 2013 leisure & lifestyle Hunter Region Shines During National Heritage Week The Hunter has celebrated two centuries of agricultural history with the listing of Tocal College on the State Heritage Register and the release of a comprehensive study into the region’s pastoral homesteads.
NSW Heritage Minister, Robyn Parker visited Tocal College to mark Heritage Week. Ms Parker said Tocal College and the Hunter Homesteads Project report showed how important agriculture was in the settlement and growth of the Hunter Valley – and remains today. “The 1965 Tocal College complex is a modernist masterpiece and one of Australia’s leading agricultural learning institutions, set in the grounds of one of the country’s oldest pastoral homesteads and a still thriving farming complex teaching new generations about agriculture,” Ms Parker said. “It takes inspiration from the colonial farm buildings of the original 1841 Tocal homestead, with carpentry detailing that emulates the craftsmanship of builders a century and a half ago. “The soaring roof trusses of the hall have the grandeur of a Gothic cathedral and were inspired by the Tocal barn designed one hundred years before by Colonial architect Edmund Blacket. “The astonishing spire of the chapel is a feat of engineering, while the interior of the chapel is designed to maximise light and sunshine.” Ms Parker said the popularity of Tocal College and the Tocal Field Day in May showed just how important agriculture remains to the story of the Hunter. “Agriculture is a cornerstone of the development of the Hunter Valley,” Ms Parker said. “The Hunter Homesteads Project captures the enduring legacy of the 1830s-1850s homesteads built across the Hunter, such as here at Tocal. “It has investigated not just the heritage buildings from these early pastoral farms, it has also looked at the archaeological potential of the properties; the cultural landscape elements that survive and the people that were the story –quite amazing characters and Images: [Top] Heritage award ceremony with Dr personalities that resonate to this day.” Cameron Archer, Principal Tocal College and The Hon. “The Hunter Homesteads Project identified and documented about two hundred historic Robyn Parker MP Member for Maitland and Minister for homesteads from the period. Some, such as Tocal and Aberglassen are already listed on Environment and Minister for Heritage [Bottom] Heritage the State Heritage Register,” she said. listing audience Group 21 Rugby League Phone: 02 6545 1100 Thiess Services Hunter Valley Group 21 Rugby League Fax: 02 6545 1750 2013 Draw Email: [email protected] www.isismotelscone.com.au Round 5 - Saturday 11 May Isis Motel is the best value place to stay in Scone and offers ideal 2.30pm Greta Branxton v Aberdeen - Under 18s accommodation for travellers, families and workers. The Isis Motel is 3.00pm Merriwa v Murrurundi - Reserve Grade conveniently located on the New England Highway at the southern 3.45pm Greta Branxton v Aberdeen - Reserve Grade entrance to Scone. 5.15pm Greta Branxton v Aberdeen - 1st Grade s 2ECENTLY 2ENOVATED AND 2EFURBISHED .ON 3MOKING 2OOMS s &AMILY 4WIN 1UEEN AND "UDGET 2OOMS s !LL ROOMS WITH -ICROWAVE +ETTLE 4OASTER &RIDGE AND %NSUITE Round 5 - Sunday 12 May s !LL 'ROUND &LOOR 5NITS n 0ARKING /UTSIDE 2OOMS s !LL 2OOMS WITH !IR #ONDITIONERS &LAT 3CREEN 46S !USTAR AND )N (OUSE -OVIES 11.15am Denman v Scone / Muswellbrook v Singleton - Under 18s s 3ALT 7ATER 0OOL AND 'UEST "ARBEQUE !REA 12.30pm Denman v Scone / Muswellbrook v Singleton - Reserve Grade s #OMPLIMENTARY "ROADBAND ACCESS AND 'UEST ,AUNDRY s 7OODFIRED 0IZZAS COOKED ON SITE 2.00pm Denman v Scone / Muswellbrook v Singleton - 1st Grade Come and stay for a night or stay for a week! Hosts Karen & Ian Campbell · Meals 7 Days a Week · $10 Lunch Specials · Keno · Pub TAB · Games Room · All Weather Beer Garden @ !
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S ! This is No Ordinary Rodeo! ! !"! By Laura Sykes This year marks a milestone in the Scone Charity Rodeo’s long-founded history. Eight years ago the rodeo adopted the ethos of donating to a local charity, and this year its popularity and success is well and truly established, with over five hundred competitors making this the biggest year yet! One of the biggest drawcards during the annual there will be a mechanical bull for children and Scone & Upper Hunter Horse Festival, the adults alike to try their hand at the rodeo’s most Charity Rodeo is well and truly an adrenaline- popular spectator event – the bull riding. packed thrillseeker’s dream. One of the top “The timed events like team roping and steer three rodeos in the state, the event draws in big wrestling are becoming more and more popular names from all over the country, not only for the with the competitors,” says Jade. “But for the experience but the prizemoney and points that crowds you just can’t beat the bull riding.” go along with it. The main rodeo will be held at White Park in “Pointscores work on a ‘point for a dollar’ type Scone on Saturday 11 May with a full schedule system”, says Jade Smith, president of the for the juniors on the following day. The main SCR. “Because it’s become such a big rodeo, if events begin at 4pm however for those real die- you do well at Scone it’s a big stepping point on hard rodeo fans out there, competition begins the way to the nationals. Each year the rodeo at 10am. A barbeque, canteen and bar will also also donates a considerable sum of money to a be available on the premises. local charity or cause, ranging from hospitals to schools to individuals in need of help, so it’s all “Outside of the races, this is probably the helping a good cause as well.” biggest day in Scone with the parade and rodeo. The quality of stock and competition This year’s five hundred plus competitors is unbeatable,” says Jade. “This is no ordinary makes this the biggest year yet by far. “We’ve One highlight this year will be the involvement rodeo.” had to get four stock contractors this year, and of Queensland stock contractors, Gill Bros, each will be bringing their best. Most rodeos For more information on the Scone Charity renowned nationwide in the rodeo industry for only have one or two. Comparing this to the Rodeo, ring Jade on 0429 720 092. their high quality stock. Amongst their string nationals in Tamworth which use around ten will be ‘Destination stock contractors every year, Scone is a huge Unknown’, a event,” says Jade. previously unridden The event attracts big name competitors every bull who promises to year, generally with all the national champions give as good as he in each event from previous years attending gets. in an attempt to reclaim their prize. According pubs & clubs For those not quite to Jade, no records have been broken yet in up to the challenge Scone, but fast times and high scores indicate Belmore Hotel, Scone The Railway Hotel, Muswellbrook of taking on the real Thursday 9 May Sunday 12 May that it shouldn’t be long now until some records beasts, however, Mike Vee @ 8.00pm Matt O’Leary @ 2.30pm are seriously beaten. Free Admission Free Admission Muswellbrook District Workers Club Royal Hotel, Muswellbrook Friday 10 May Friday 17 May @ 8.00pm Mother’s Day DJ-T @ 8.30pm Funked Up Friday with DJ Teo Lucky Door Entertainment Free in main lounge Free Admission Promotion & Belmore Hotel, Scone White Hart Hotel, Murrurundi Friday 10 May Saturday 18 May Mother’s Day Aaron Bolton @ 8.30pm Brent Larkham @ 8.00pm Madness Draw Free Admission Free Admission Tribute Show Royal Hotel, Muswellbrook The Railway Hotel, Muswellbrook Thursday 9 May Friday 10 May Sunday 19 May @ 8pm Sunday 12 May Plastic Spurs @ 8pm Eric Coote @ 2.30pm in main lounge from 2pm $ %" & Free Admission Free Admission ' (" S %% (" White Hart Hotel, Murrurundi White Hart Hotel, Murrurundi Saturday 11 May Saturday 25 May Mick Fetch @ 8.00pm Jason Hill @ 8.00pm Free Admission Free Admission Belmore Hotel, Scone The Railway Hotel, Muswellbrook Saturday 11 May Sunday 26 May Muswellbrook District Workers Club Pirahna Bros @ 8.30pm Jason Hill @ 2.30pm 15 – 17 Sydney St, Muswellbrook 02 6543 2011 Free Admission Free Admission
Scone Arts & Crafts Inc 21st Anniversary Members Exhibition 0GåDJBMPQFOJOHCZ.BZPS.JDIBFM+PIOTFOt10 May @ 6pm - $10 admission includes refreshments & canapés UÊExhibition 11 - 19 May opening 10am - 4pm daily - gold coin admission UÊCafé al fresco in operation for the Horse Festival parade day - 11 May 8am - 2pm 63 Kingdon Street Scone Enquiries – 6545 9493 or 0401 062 258 [email protected]
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