The only way to fi nd out what’s going on! Serving the Hunter for over 20 years with a readership of over 4,000 weekly! Thursday 8th June, 2017 Missed an issue? www.huntervalleyprinting.com.au/Pages/Entertainer.php Visit amazing destinations See inside in style TV Guide Have you ever dreamed of river cruising in Europe? What about a trip to Canada, Alaska and the USA? You can take the fi rst steps to planning that dream holiday at an information night hosted by helloworld Travel Scone on Wednesday June 14. The evening will be held from 6pm at the Scone RSL Club on Guernesy Street. Everyone is welcome and bring your friends. This will be an informal but informative night outlining some of the luxury tours and river cruises offered by Scenic across Europe, Canada, Alaska and the USA. This is a great opportunity to discover all you need to know about these destinations chatting with an expert Scenic representative who will be hosting the evening along with the team from helloworld Scone. Even better, there will be some special travel offers only available to those who come along on the evening, so don’t miss this opportunity to save on some of the best Scenic travel deals ever. Light refreshments will be available and entry is free. Call helloworld Scone on 6545 1855 to let them know you will be attending. SATURDAY 1 JULY 2017 Jefferson Park New England Highway, Aberdeen NSW UÊFederation Guard UÊMassed Pipes and Drums UÊTartan Warrior Strongmen UÊNational Tug-o-War Titles UÊCeltic merchandise and giftwares UÊTraditional Scottish fare and other food stalls UÊNovelty games and much more UÊFollowed by a Ceilidh in the evening For tickets or information Ph: 02 6540 1300 www.aberdeenhighlandgames.com SESSION TIMES: THURSDAY 8 JUNE - WEDNESDAY 14 JUNE Cinema is CLOSED Mondays outside of school and public holidays THE MUMMY BAYWATCH (M) 111mins (MA15+) 117mins MY PET DINOSAUR Thu, Fri & Tue (PG) 97mins Thu, Fri & Tue 1.40pm, 4.15pm & 6.30pm 11.20am, 2.00pm & 9.00pm Sat, Sun & Wed Sat, Sun & Wed Sat, Sun & Wed 11.40am, 1.50pm & 6.40pm 11.30am, 1.45pm & 6.30pm 9.15am, 4.20pm & 9.00pm PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES (M) 129mins JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 2 SNATCHED Thu, Fri & Tue (MA15+) 123mins (MA15+) 90mins 11.15am, 4.00pm & 8.30pm Thu, Fri & Tue 12-15 Sydney Street Sat, Sun & Wed Thu, Fri & Tue 9.20am & 6.40pm Muswellbrook 9.00am, 4.00pm & 8.50pm 9.00am Phone: (02) 4044 0600 Live in Muswellbrook? Don’t forget the Courtesy Bus is available to get you to the cinema. Ph: 6543 2011 www.muswellbrookcinema.com.au Join Erin & Mark broadcasting across the Upper Hunter every Saturday on 2NM SUMMER SATURDAY With Erin Molan & Mark Levy Saturday from 12pm – 6pm what’s on Sleepout and raise funds Representatives from local community service organisations, schools, service clubs and businesses will come together to brave the winter chill on Thursday June 22 when they sleep outside at the Muswellbrook Showground for the third Vinnie’s Community Sleepout. The event is designed to raise money to help the homeless. A light supper will be provided, slices, tea and coffee. Also theatre games and other entertainment will be on offer during the evening. In Australia, 105,237 people are homeless or sleeping rough. 43% of the homeless population are under 25. Get in touch with the St Vincent de Paul Society or Upper Hunter Homeless Support Service on 0488 326 121 or 6542 5051 if you would like to join in. New brochure about mental health Singleton Mental Health Forum in conjunction with Singleton Mental Health Support Group, One Door and Singleton Council have just published a brochure which outlines the rights of designated carers along with contact information for mental health services available in Singleton. Recent changes to the Mental Health Act allow a consumer to nominate up to two designated carers. However, it is important that people understand the nomination needs to be renewed every year, ensuring designated carers are notified if their relative or loved one is admitted to a mental health facility for treatment, if they fail to return after approved leave or if they are absent from a facility without permission. The publication is available from Singleton Visitor Information and Enterprise Centre, Singleton Library, Singleton Youth Venue and most medical practices. !"!###$ !"!%" ! ! "#$% ! The Entertainer in conjunction with Majestic Cinemas are giving away two double passes each week to two lucky readers. Look for the handwritten word “WINNER” along with the editor’s signature on this page above HVP logo. &&'#( Present the winning Entertainer edition to the Muswellbrook office of Hunter Valley Printing, 6 Wilkins Street Muswellbrook and collect your passes. (must be claimed within one week of publication date) 2 - Up Country Entertainer - Thursday 8th June, 2017 www.facebook.com/EntertainerPublication what’s on helloworld Travel Scone – top of the ladder! NUMBER ONE IN NEW SOUTH WALES: From left to right - Zoe Martin, Rachael McGuirk, Julie Leckie (owner/manager) and Amanda Dowell of helloworld Travel Scone who received the highest accolade in winning the helloworld Travel State Retailer of the Year Award for New South Wales and the ACT. helloworld Travel Scone has received the highest accolade possible, winning the esteemed helloworld Travel State Scone Motor Inn Retailer of the Year Award for New South Wales and the ACT at the helloworld Travel 2017 Owner Managers Conference Centre Conference (OMC) on the Gold Coast. Affordable 4 star ,,,, Accommodation The Retailer of the Year Award category recognises the most outstanding helloworld Travel locations that have achieved excellence in best practice, King Suites, Spa Suites and Two-Bedroom Apartments customer focus and service delivery and sales. Performance criteria Corporate Rates and FREE Wi-Fi Internet includes assessment of sales, percentage of preferred sales, store presentation, reporting, training and more. Owner/manager Julie Leckie Conference and Meeting Facilities felt incredibly gratified that her travel agency received this honour so richly Licenced Bar and meals Monday to Fridays deserved by her amazing team. Julie Primmer, head of Branded Network at helloworld Travel congratulated Breakfasts 7 days including Room Service helloworld Travel Scone on their award. “The team at Scone has done a 02 6545 3079 great job over the past year, and are most certainly deserving winners for Cnr New England Hwy & Mount St this state award.” stated Ms Primmer. www.sconemotorinn.com.au 6.1G1 1QJ : V7 Q`@``QI .V J V .V`VR*1G`V+` :7R %C7 U U :6:V` ]VJ1J$7 HQCCVHQJ ]I`1R:75:7 Q`JV`Q` `1R$V1CC1:I `VV 5%1VCCG`QQ@ V:` 8HVJ `VI%1VCCG`QQ@8J18$Q08:% 1I%1VCCG`QQ@:` HVJ `V8HQI8:% www.huntervalleyprinting.com.au/Pages/Entertainer.php Thursday 8th June 2017 - Up Country Entertainer - 3 out & about June events at your library You can rug up and learn how to make a rug at Muswellbrook Library when it holds a beginners crochet workshop on June 15. That’s just one of many activities Upper Hunter Celebrating National Regional Libraries has planned to keep our community busy during the month of June. You can help the Cancer Council by making a donation Simultaneous Storytime when you attend the Biggest Morning Tea at Muswellbrook on June 14. A special screening of Upper Hunter Shire Libraries the movie ‘Cast from the Storm’ will be held on June celebrated National Simultaneous 22 to mark Refugee Week. Storytime last week (Wednesday These are just some of the events planned in 24 May 2017) with over 200 local June, log on to www.uhrl.nsw.gov.au to find out children attending successful more. events in Aberdeen, Cassilis, Image: ‘Cast from the Storm’. Merriwa, Murrurundi and Scone. They were taking part in the 17th National Simultaneous Storytime, an annual campaign that aims to encourage more young Australians to read and enjoy Australian books. This year’s book “The Cow Tripped Over the Moon” is a tale of perseverance and getting some help from your friends. The author is Tony Wilson and the illustrator is Laura Wood. Forty children plus several carers from Murrurundi and Blandford schools and Murrurundi Pre- School enjoyed singing, clapping, clicking and whistling as well as hearing Murrurundi Library Officer Linda Dawson read the book. Merriwa Library had two groups attend: St Joseph’s Merriwa with 15 children and five adults; Merriwa Pre-School had 17 children and six adults. The nominated book was read by Elizabeth Walter, Library Coordinator. Images: (Top) Murrurundi and Blandford Approximately 110 children from Scone Public School, Scone Early Learning Centre, The Yellow children Jett, William, and Olive with Library Cottage, Family Day Care and the general public attended this year’s event held at Scone Council Officer Linda Dawson. (Above) Patricia Chambers. Pat Molyneux read “The Emperor’s New Clothes Horse” by Tony Wilson and illustrated Molyneux and Year 1 students from the by Sue deGennaro, “The Playground Meanies” by Alison Reynolds and illustrated by Mikki Butterley Scone Public School who read this year’s in addition to “The Cow Tripped Over the Moon”. Mrs Molyneux was ably assisted by six Year 1 National Simultaneous Storytime book, students, from Scone Public School, who performed each of the scenes from the story. ‘“The Cow Tripped Over the Moon”. A taste of the Upper Hunter RESTAURANT Valley just 10km Breakfast: Saturday & Sunday Lunch: Daily CELLAR DOOR west of Dinner: Friday & Saturday. Bookings essential Open 7 days 10am - 4pm Jerrys Plains Phone 6576 4007 [email protected] 4 - Up Country Entertainer - Thursday 8th June, 2017 www.facebook.com/EntertainerPublication TV Guide Saturday June 10 to Friday June 16, 2017 Contact Strathearn for all aged care and accommodation needs • Community Care Services • Short Term Respite Care • Long Term Respite Care • Day Therapy Services • Permanent Residential Aged Care • High Quality Retirement Living • Independent Unit Rental Accommodation 2-4 Stafford Street Scone Phone: 02 6545 1255 www.strathearn.org.au Phone: 02 6545 1255 or visit our website for more information TV Guide SATURDAY 10.