The only way to find out what’s going on! Serving the Hunter for over 20 years with a readership of over 4,000 weekly! Thursday 15th June, 2017 Missed an issue? www.huntervalleyprinting.com.au/Pages/Entertainer.php Precision performance at See inside Aberdeen Highland Games TV Guide See story page 3 SATURDAY 1 JULY 2017 Jefferson Park New England Highway, Aberdeen NSW • Federation Guard • Massed Pipes and Drums • Tartan Warrior Strongmen • National Tug-o-War Titles • Celtic merchandise and giftwares • Traditional Scottish fare and other food stalls • Novelty games and much more SIGNIFICANT EVENT: Australia’s Federation Guard • Followed by a Ceilidh in the evening – a highlighted addition to the upcoming Aberdeen For tickets or information Highland Games. Image is courtesy of the Aberdeen Ph: 02 6540 1300 Highland Games. www.aberdeenhighlandgames.com SESSION TIMES: THURSDAY 15 JUNE - WEDNESDAY 21 JUNE Cinema is CLOSED Mondays outside of school and public holidays DESPICABLE ME 3 ROUGH NIGHT (G) 90mins (MA15+) 101mins THE MUMMY (M) 111mins Thu, Fri & Tue Thu, Fri & Tue Thu, Fri & Tue 9.00am, 9.20am, 5.00pm & 6.40pm 11.30am, 12.50pm & 9.00pm 10.45am, 2.45pm & 7.00pm Sat, Sun & Wed Sat, Sun & Wed Sat, Sun & Wed 9.00am, 2.10pm, 3.00pm & 7.00pm 4.15pm, 5.00pm & 8.45pm 9.15am, 10.45am & 9.00pm PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: COMING SOON BAYWATCH DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES Cars 3 : Transformers - Last Knight (MA15+) 117mins (M) 129mins Dairy of Whimpy Kid - The Long Haul Thu, Fri & Tue Thu, Fri & Tue Dunkirk : Spiderman - Homecoming War for the Planet of the Apes 1.40pm & 9.10pm 4.15pm 12-15 Sydney Street Annabelle - Creation : The Dark Tower Sat, Sun & Wed Sat, Sun & Wed Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets Muswellbrook 12.50pm & 6.20pm 11.30am 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 Image by Katrina Partridge Photography and courtesy of Muswellbrook Race Club GRAND FINALISTS: Representing the Remington Motor Inn, Brittannie Dalley (right) and Montana Mepham (above) will attend the NSW Training Awards – Hunter Region this Friday 16 June to await announcement of winners. The Remington boasts NSW Training Awards fi nalists Big celebrations are underway at Muswellbrook’s Remington Motor Inn with trainees Montana Mepham and Brittannie Dalley named as grand fi nalists in their respective categories at the NSW Training Awards - Hunter Region. Both girls and their families will be attending an awards night on Friday June 16 to celebrate and await the announcement of the winners. The Remington’s Duty Manager, Tamara Peterson, says the Remington staff is extremely lucky to have the pair as part of the team and are so proud of their dedication to the business and their training. The Remington is one of Muswellbrook’s best motels with a fantastic restaurant serving modern Australian cuisine and great cocktails. The NSW Training Awards are conducted annually by Training Services NSW to recognise outstanding achievement in the vocational education and training sector. The Awards honour and reward the achievements of students, trainers/teachers, training organisations, large and medium employers. 6KRSRQOLQHIRUWLFNHWVDQGYRXFKHUVDWZZZPDMHVWLFFLQHPDVFRPDX Would you like your story, event or advertisement in Up Country Entertainer? 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Images are courtesy of the Aberdeen Precision performance Highland Games. at Aberdeen Highland Games Australia’s Federation Guard will be an extra special feature at this year’s Aberdeen Highland Games. The Federation Guard is the Australian Defence Force’s offi cial tri-service ceremonial unit. Representatives from the Australian Army, Navy and Airforce come together to form a full-time ceremonial armed forces unit. The Guard has a signifi cant role in marking national days of signifi cance such as Australia Day, ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day, including conducting ceremonial services in Turkey, France, Belgium and East Timor just to name a few. The Australian Federation Guard’s presence will no doubt be a stunning addition to the massed pipe bands display at Jefferson Oval, Aberdeen on July 1. To fi nd out more visit www.aberdeenhighlandgames.com. Tiny Thread Treasures with Barbara Schey Scone Motor Inn Conference Centre Untethered fi bre artist Barbara Schey will share her considerable skill with the community when she hosts Affordable 4 star Accommodation a workshop at Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre on King Suites, Spa Suites and Two-Bedroom Apartments Saturday June 17. Corporate Rates and FREE Wi-Fi Internet Participants will learn how to take a contemporary approach to time tested stitching techniques from U.K., Europe and Asia to give their Conference and Meeting Facilities work a modern twist, by creating elements which can be used in mixed media and assemblage work, as well as for jewellery. No Licenced Bar and meals Monday to Fridays skill levels required except the ability to thread a needle and stitch. Breakfasts 7 days including Room Service Suitable from age 12 and beyond. Bookings are essential. To reserve your place please contact the Cnr New England Hwy & Mount St 02 6545 3079 Arts Centre 02 6549 3800. www.sconemotorinn.com.au CREATURE Exhibition Dates: Works from the Untethered Fibre ArƟsts 13 May - 2 July + Max WaƩers + Opening: collec on Ɵ 6pm Friday, 12 May 2017 Corner of Bridge & William Streets, Muswellbrook NSW 2333 t 02 6549 3800 e [email protected] w muswellbrookartscentre.com.au www.huntervalleyprinting.com.au/Pages/Entertainer.php Thursday 15th June 2017 - Up Country Entertainer - 3 food & wine Join The Cottage JERICHO FAMILY WINES: Images are supplied by The Cottage. for a special event Scone’s fi nest and award-winning restaurant, The Cottage, is putting on a special and amazing dinner hosted by winemaker Neil Jericho. The seven-course degustation menu with matched wines includes delectable ingredients such as oysters with shiso & wasabi pearls, beetroot cured ocean trout, Wagyu tataki, sea scallops, venison loin and much more. With over 35 years in the wine industry, Neil has years of winemaking and winery management experience. Neil’s vintage experience includes Swan Hill, Rutherglen, the King Valley in Victoria, Taylor Fladgate and Yeatman in Portugal and senior roles with Campbell’s, Brown Brothers, All Saints and Taylors. Bookings are essential and can be made online or by calling the restaurant on 02 6545 1215 with your credit card details. Image: Neil Jericho A SPECIAL EVENT AT THE COTTAGE Top racing at WINEWINE DINNERDINNER Muswellbrook SATURDAY 24 JUNE Get ready for some winter match-making at Join us at The Cottage for this special event hosted by wine Muswellbrook Race Club’s Queen of the Valley Race maker Neil Jericho. Day. 7 course degustation with The top 4 placegetters in the Queen of the Valley Matchmaker will earn matched wines. $160 pp stallion nominations from Pluck (Vinery), Bull Point (Kingstar Farm), Dubleo and Ad Valorem (Cangon Stud Farm). Gates open at 11.30am this Sunday 18 June with Caffe Mobilita, a jumping castle and the Silks dining room offering food and fun for all. Bookings are essential and can be made at the restaurant, For further information contact Muswellbrook Race Club on online at www.thecottagescone.com or by calling us on 02 6545 1215. 6541 1699. 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 15th June, 2017 www.facebook.com/EntertainerPublication TV Guide Saturday June 17 to Friday June 23, 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 17. 6. 2017 ABC NBN TEN 5:00 rage (PG) [s] 6:00 Home Shopping [s] 6:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 Fishing Edge [s] 10:30 rage: Suggs From Madness [s] 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 7:00 Weekend Today - Saturday [s] 6:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 11:55 Grand Designs New Zealand [s] 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend [s] 10:00 Today Extra Saturday [s] 7:00 RPM - Encore [s] 12:40 Building Australia: The Homestead 12:00 Bewitched: The Short Happy Circuit 12:00 Four Weddings (PG) [s] 8:00 Family Feud - Encore [s] 1:10 Unforgotten (M a,l,s) [s] Of Aunt Clara [s] – The Stephens are in- 1:00 The Truth About Fat (PG) [s] 8:30 Life Inside The Markets [s] 2:00 David Stratton’s Stories Of vited to the Tate home to meet a client, 2:00 Hot In Cleveland: Bad Boys (PG) [s] 9:00 Places We Go With Jennifer Adams Australian Cinema (M a,l,s,v) Mr.