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 23rd November, 2017 Missed an issue? www.huntervalleyprinting.com.au/Pages/Entertainer.php See inside SconeScone RaceRace ClubClub Nov 30 FREE ENTRYb 8 TAB RACES 2017 THE LAST DAY OF Driving the Hunter SPRING RACING for 60 years! TV Guide THURSDAY 30 TH OF NOVEMBER GATEG A T E OPENO P E N 11.301 1 . 3 0 434434 BunnamBunnam RoadRoad SconeScone NSWNSW - 02.6545.160702.6545.1607 www.sconeraceclub.com.auwww.sconeraceclub.com.au - [email protected]@sconeraceclub.com.au MUSWELLBROOK WWININ ! GOLD CUP 2017 a double pass to Majestic Cinemas. FRIDAY 8th www.facebook.com/EntertainerPublication See page 2 for details DECEMBER Gates open @ 12noon Fashions on the Field THURSDAY 30 Hospitality packages NOVEMBER on sale - book now @ SCONE GRAMMAR SCHOOL See website for 3.00pm to 8.00pm bus/train timetables UÊ-i>Ã>ÊV>Ê*À`ÕViÊUÊ>ÀiÌÊ-Ì>ÃÊ>ÀiÊUÊ>`VÀ>vÌi`Ê7>Àià ADMISSION: UÊÕÀiÌÊ iÀÊ ÝiÃÊvÀÊÀ>>ÀÊÀ`Ê >vi Adults/$20; Under 18/$5 All enquiries - [email protected] - 6545 3131 \PMOZIUUIZKINM ZZZPXVZHOOEURRNUDFHFOXEFRPDX SESSION TIMES: THURSDAY 23 NOVEMBER - WEDNESDAY 29 NOVEMBER Cinema is CLOSED Mondays during school and public holidays THOR: DADDY’S HOME 2 HOME AGAIN THE FOREIGNER RAGNORAK (PG) 98mins (M) 97mins (MA15+) 110mins (M) 130mins Thu, Fri & Tues Thu, Fri & Tues Thu, Fri & Tues Thu, Fri & Tues 11.40am, 3.10pm & 6.15pm 5.00pm & 9.15pm 1.05pm & 8.20pm 1.30pm Sat, Sun & Wed Sat, Sun & Wed Sat, Sun & Wed Sat, Sun & Wed 1.10pm, 4.15pm & 9.20pm 9.20am & 7.25pm 9.00am & 6.15pm 1.40pm MURDER ON THE JUSTICE LEAGUE BAD MOMS 2 (M) 120mins ORIENT EXPRESS (M) 114mins (MA15+) 104mins Thu, Fri & Tues Thu, Fri & Tues Thu, Fri & Tues MIDNIGHT SCREENINGS 9.15am, 4.00pm & 7.00pm 12-15 Sydney Street 9.00am 11.10am DECEMBER 14 Sat, Sun & Wed Sat, Sun & Wed Sat, Sun & Wed 2D & 3D Muswellbrook TICKETS ON SALE NOW 11.15am, 5.10pm & 8.30pm 11.05am 3.05pm 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 A FREE LIVE CONCERT featuring the Upper Hunter Conservatorium of Music Orchestra; The Hunter Valley All Stars & Upper Hunter Children's )DLU\)ORVV6QRZ&RQHV Choir AND SANTA will also be making an appearance! 3HWWLQJ=RR0DUNHW6WDOOV5LGHV Date: Saturday 9 December 2017 6DQWD/LYH0XVLF Time: 5.45pm until late )DFH3DLQWLQJ)RRG6WDOOV Venue: Muswellbrook Race Club plus heaps more! ENTRY IS FREE as we are supporting the Upper Hunter Food & Toy Appeal – a donation would kindly be appreciated. For more information head to Bring your picnic blanket / No BYO www.2nm.com.au or www.981powerfm.com.au what’s on ;I\]ZLIaVL,MKMUJMZ̉ IỦXỦ;QVOTM\WV;PW_OZW]VL ;PW_KI[QVO\ITMV\MLXMWXTM_Q\PQVW]ZKWUU]VQ\ả.:---V\Za 1UIOQVI\QWV*W`M[)Z\Q[\;PWW\W]\[,MUWV[\ZI\QWV[?WZS[PWX[ 7^MZ [\ITT[[MTTQVOI^IZQM\aWNPIVLUILMQ\MU[:MILa;\MILa/W3QL[#.IKM8IQV\QVOU]KPUWZM 8ZM^QM_-`PQJQ\QWV;ITM[QV\PMXI^QTQWVWV[\,MKMUJMZNZWUXỦ XỦ.:--MV\Za ;\ITTPWTLMZ[Q\M[IZM[\QTTI^IQTIJTM -VY]QZQM["<PI\4Q\\TM)Z\8TIKM=VQ\!2WPV;\ZMM\;QVOTM\WV<" Bumper schedule for Summer That Little Expo racing fun Get your best racing outfi t ready and prepare to have lots of fun at the MRS Services Group Muswellbrook Gold Cup on December 8 with gates opening at 12 noon. The half-day public holiday has moved away from the traditional Melbourne Cup date to make the race one of the must-attend events on the summer calendar. The always popular Fashions on the Field will also be a major feature of Muswellbrook Cup Day showcasing Wonderful art will be bought, sold and admired at Singleton’s great summer racing attire with fabulous prizes on That Little Expo on December 2 from 8am – 2pm at the Singleton offer. Hospitality packages are also available or enjoy Showground. some lovely casual food from the vendors on ground. Renowned local art supply shop That Little Art Place has organised the event for the For further information or to book a hospitality second year running. Not only will great art be available, supplies and tools will also be package contact 6541 1699. there in abundance. There will be a free exhibition and sale held on the 1st of December between the hours of 6pm - 8pm at the Pavilion - the community is invited to come along and enjoy local artists’ works with drinks and nibbles provided. The art will be displayed for three days inside the Pavilion, Friday 1st December - Sunday 3rd December. Forty two artists have provided artworks – 224 pieces of art in total. There will be a Calling all artists handmade markets where you can purchase some lovely work that they have produced Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre (MRAC) themselves. Creative Imagination Box winners will be announced; over 90 stallholders invites artists to submit expressions of from both the Upper and Lower Hunter areas plus Huon Pine Sculptures from Tasmania will provide a vast array of amazing stalls coupled with ten demonstrators sharing their interest for the 2018 Muswellbrook Artist skills on various arts and crafts. Plenty of activities for the littlies – both creative and in Residence (AiR) program. fun. Singleton Town Band and Singleton High School Band will provide the musical The program aims to provide an opportunity for entertainment. You can also check out the cutest animals in the Hunter Valley when the the creative development of artists in the diverse Good Samaritan Donkey Sanctuary comes along. surroundings of the Upper Hunter region; contribute Chief organiser Lisa Bendeich said, “The town is buzzing with excitement leading up to to the long term cultural development of the local the Expo – it is being put on to showcase talented people within our communities.” community and encourage arts practice and creative Plenty of car parking is available within Singleton Showground. For further engagement between artist, community and place. information contact: 6572 1364. Applications close Friday 1 December 2017. Image is courtesy of That Little Art Place. For further information contact MRAC on 6549 3800. Shop online for tickets and vouchers at www.majesticcinemas.com.au Would you like your story, event or advertisement in Up Country Entertainer? Contact Cheri Gibson at Hunter Valley Printing E [email protected] P: 02 6545 2888 F: 02 6545 1465 PROGRAM INFORMATION THURS 23rd November to WED 29th November WIN two double passes! Will Ferrell & Mark Wahlberg in DADDY’S HOME (PG) Join Batman, Wonder Woman & Co for JUSTICE LEAGUE (M) CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS (G) All tickets $6 The Entertainer in conjunction with Majestic Cinemas are giving BAD MOMS 2 (MA15+) THOR : RAGNAROK (M) away two double passes each week to two lucky readers. Charity screening for Beyond Blue - Sat 25th of THE MAN WHO INVENTED CHRISTMAS (PG) Look for the handwritten word “WINNER” along with the GOODBYE CHRISTOPHER ROBIN (PG) editor’s signature on this page above HVP logo. MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS (M) C H E C K W E B S I T E O R P H O N E F O R S E S S I O N T I M E S Present the winning Entertainer edition to the Muswellbrook office of Hunter Valley Printing, 6 Wilkins Street Muswellbrook and collect your passes. 21 Ryan Ave, SINGLETON Ph 6571 5252 (must be claimed within one week of publication date) 2 - Up Country Entertainer - Thursday 23rd November, 2017 www.facebook.com/EntertainerPublication what’s on Scone Regional Airport soars at National Airport Industry Awards Warbirds return to Image: Joanne McLoughlin pictured with representatives from Scone in 2018 Dubbo, Orange and Parkes airports at the National Airport Industry Awards accepting the Airport Innovation and Excellence Warbirds Over Scone is returning on Sunday 25 March (Operations) Award. 2018. The fantastic all-ages and all-weather event is Scone Regional Airport has soared at the annual a chance to see the Hawker Hurricane soaring over Australian Airports Association National Airport Scone, and to get up close with historic small planes Industry Awards taking home the Airport Innovation like the Spitfi re V1111, P-51 Mustang, Grummun and Excellence (Operations) Award for the Aerodrome Avenger, CAC Wirraway or the T-28 Trojan. Reporting Offi cer Network Forum developed in As well as iconic WWII aircraft there will be high octane acrobatic fl ying conjunction with Dubbo, Orange and Parkes airports. displays by Paul Bennet Airshows, skydiving, food stalls, and military The Australian Airports Association (AAA) National Airport Industry aviation memorabilia and merchandise. Awards celebrate and honour contributions and achievements made by Warbirds Over Scone is being staged by Upper Hunter Shire Council AAA members each year. Scone Regional Airport has taken out this in conjunction with Scone Aero Club, Vintage Fighter Restorations and honour ahead of other airports in their category which included Brisbane Paul Bennett Airshows. Airport Corporation, Darwin International Airport and Sydney Airport. Mayor Wayne Bedggood said Council was now taking a bigger role in Upper Hunter Shire Council Mayor Wayne Bedggood has congratulated management including underwriting the event costs. all involved in the project stating it was a great achievement for a group “Warbirds Over Scone will be another of the fantastic community of small regional airports. festivals in the Upper Hunter Shire calendar,” he said. “The Council has big plans for the Scone Regional Airport having just Upper Hunter Tourism and Events Coordinator Jan Sinclair said that completed the Masterplan which includes a Warbird Visitor Attraction.” with the event only four months away, potential sponsors and food Upper Hunter Shire Council’s Property and Business Coordinator, stallholders should make contact quickly.