24th Annual Denman Charity Horse Ride

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Hunter plus the Hunter’s Hottest Hits

Saturday 27 October 2012 ~ 6.00pm @ Scone Golf Club

Black tie charity ball in aid of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter ServiceTickets $120: includes dinner + beverages, auction + raffle prizesLive entertainment by country music artist, Adam Harvey - a multiple Golden Guitar winner

For ball information & ticket sales please contact:Agriplex Group

Unit 3, 206 Kelly Street, Scone02 6545 9900 / 1300 725 404trish@agriplexgroup.com.au

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This is the 24th Annual Westpac Helicopter Rescue Service Horse Ride fundraiser, averaging 150 plus horses, carts and buggies. Some of the founding committee are still serving, with most clocking up around 18 years involvement. Even in the Equine Influenza year of 2007, the auction fundraising resulted in excess of $20,000 being donated. In total to date, more than $450,000 has been raised – an extraordinary result for a small community !!

The event will held on Saturday 1st September, meeting at the Denman Pony Club grounds.

Saturday rollup at 6.30am for 7am breakfast. Muster up and head out at 8am parade down Ogilvie Street. Morning tea and lunch available on the ride.

After the ride there will be some great entertainment at the Pony Club Grounds on the Saturday evening. A great time is assured for all, so get on a horse and come on down to Denman.

Auctions, raffles and live entertainment Saturday afternoon/night starting at 6.30pm. Performers include Bob Easter, Slim ‘Redback’ Newton, Alan Lavinder, Jenny Duggan, Gordon Wendban and Tequila Band.

With an evening BBQ to be held, with bar facilities including soft drinks. Entry is $10 per person or $30 family.

Participants are able to utilize the pony club grounds to camp for free. Please remember no stallions are allowed.

For further information please contact Norm 6547 2318 or Mick 6547 2377.

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Scone Filmfest 2012Saturday 15th September6.30pm - Drinks and delicious finger supper

7.30 - 9.15pm - Program of 9 short films, followed by coffee and slices

Meet some of the producers/directors

Walk the red carpet and enjoy the festival buzz

To be held at the Senior Citzen’s Centre, Oxford Road, Scone.

Tickets $25 - Serendipity & Muswellbrook Eyecare from 1st September.

Under 15s must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian

Enquiries - Tel: 0428 508 326

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 1Big Boys Toys - Aberdeen

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 7Scone Art Prize official opening night commencing at 6pm. Admission $15.00 children free. Canapes, complementary drink on arrival and cash bar. Raffle & hamper tickets $2.00 available at the exhibition.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 8 - SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 23Scone Art Prize with Scone Horse Festival Photographic. Exhibition open 10am to 4pm daily. Daily admission $5.00 - children under 16 free.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 1, SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 2Upper Hunter Team Penning

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 15Scone Homegrown & Handmade Markets. 8am - 12noon, kerv cafe, Liverpool Street Scone

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 15Scone FilmFest 2012 - Short Film Festival

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 22, SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 23Scone Polo Club - Donald Macintyre Cup

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 29, SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 30Scone Polo Club - Dougal Archibald Cup

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 29, SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 30Upper Hunter Team Penning

SATURDAY OCTOBER 6, SUNDAY OCTOBER 7 Timor Polo Club - Aguirre Gold Cup

CHASE RESTAURANT OPEN 7 DAYS

Modern Australian and Asian Cuisine

Lunch 11.30-2pm, Dinner 5.30-8.30pmTakeaways, Phone 6545 1807

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$8 Meal Deals every day, plus Wednesday nights

BINGO Tuesday 7pmTEXAS HOLDEM POKER Tuesday 7pm

ALPHY Thursday 7pm

MEMBERS HAPPY HOUR7 DAYS A WEEK

$1 off all schooners & spirits

Courtesy Bus Available from 5.30pm til late Fridays, 6pm til late Wednesdays.

Phone club for bookings 6545 1511Restaurant bookings 6545 1807

SCONE BOWLING CLUBGundy Road

FRIDAY NIGHT RAFFLES30 MEAT TRAYS TO BE WON

FIRST DRAW 7.30PM

FRIDAY MEMBERS DRAW $17003 draws: 6pm, 7pm & 8pm

FRIDAY HAPPY HOUR 5.30pm to 6.30pm$1 off all schooners & spirits

WEDNESDAY NIGHT RAFFLES15 draws to be won - First draw 7.30pm

WEDNESDAY MEMBERS DRAW $600

Live Entertainment Every Sunday from 2.30pm to 6.30pm

Food from 5pm

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August 26th - Lance Birrell

September 2nd - The Plastic Spurs

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Charity EventThe Singleton Mission Group will be holding their annual Parish Garage Sale and Market Day.

Saturday 1st September from 8.30am to 12.30pm.Kicking off with a lovely BBQ breakfast from 8.30am, in the grounds of the All Saints Church. High Street, Singleton.

Be entertained throughout the day, sit and enjoy a Devonshire Tea, be tempted at the sweet stalls, cake stalls, beautiful craft stalls, plants and produce stalls.

Buy a treasure from the HUGE items on offer from our Garage Sale too…All in aid of the Missions.

Queries contact Linda on ph: 6577 5523Scone Relay For LifeScone Relay For Life is fast approaching with the event being scheduled for Saturday the 15th & 16th September 2012 at Scone Park.

Please register a team and join us again for a fun filled weekend. Just go to www.relayforlife.org.au and register yourself and other’s will follow.

Merchandise is available for you to sell (we give this to you) along with a ready made raffle with great prizes.

We have something exciting this year with a “Purple day” being organised on Friday 10th August to raise awareness of Scone Relay and allow you a “slingshot” your fundraising. This is designed for Scone to turn their businesses purple for the day, dress up in our NEW Relay For Life shirt’s and raise money. The Relay For Life participants can also get involved, wear their shirts, dress up their houses/cars and have some fun for the day.

Please support Scone in this years Relay For Life. Email Lee Watts manager.snrc@pacific.net.au on or call 6545 2562 with any questions and register now to be involved in Purple day.

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Spring is nearly here and so is the next seasonal Scone Homegrown + Handmade Market. Our Spring Market will be held on Saturday

15 September at Kerv Cafe on Liverpool Street with new longer trading hours of 8am to 2pm.Handmade Creations Fashion Parade - featuring a showcase of stallholder spring

fashions + jewellery + hats + accessories.

Spring Market Eve Dinner – the EVENT storeroom will host a Spring inspired dinner at Kerv Café on the eve before the markets (Friday 14 September). The tasting Tapas style menu will be specifically designed by the EVENT storeroom + Angela

McMurray (former chef @ Canter Restaurant) to feature produce + home cooking that will be available for purchase at the markets the next day. Reservations are essential.

Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service - the EVENT storeroom looks forward to welcoming members of the Scone Westpac Rescue Helicopter Support Group to our next market, they will be selling raffle tickets at the Co-Op Trading Table. The raffle will be drawn at the Agriplex Group Westpac Rescue Helicopter Black Tie Ball at the Scone Golf Club on Saturday 27 October featuring performances by Country Music Artist, Adam Harvey. Please join the EVENT storeroom in supporting this very worthwhile cause by buying a raffle ticket on market day - who knows where or when we might need this valuable service.

For further information contact Amelia Wilkinson on 0400 099 761

Scone Homegrown + Handmade Market

Black Soil ReviewThe follow is a review of local author Peter Bishop’s book, Black Soil. Printed in the Sydney University Alumni Magazine March 2012 - Colleen Cook.“Black Soil - Stories by Peter Bishop. Toombul Publishing $25.

A short story is attractive because it takes you on a rollercoaster ride in just one sitting. It’s a good-value literary package. Peter Bishop (BSCaGR ‘57) has clearly mastered the art of short story, and has many awards and prizes to prove it. His recent book, Black Soil, is a collection of 18 very different experiences, each one unfolding rapidly but full of surprises, humour and unashamed darkness.

Bishop describes his tales as “Stories your mother wouldn’t let you read”, “Stories you wouldn’t let your mother read” and “Stories Jesus didn’t write”. That about sums it up. He is not afraid to write about crime, murder, adultery and lust. His relationships are complex, sometimes beautiful and delicate, and sometimes violent or just plain dysfunctional. He can throw humour into a horrible situation, and in the briefest time make his characters real and interesting.

Bishop writes econmically. Not one excessive word, and very short paragraphs. This works equally well for a humorous story like ‘Pension Plan’, or a brooding story such as ‘Lukey’ (Which won first place in the Banjo Paterson Writing Award).

Each individual story that Bishop tells is a voyage worth taking, but it’s the collective journey you won’t want to miss.”

Black Soil is available to purchase from Hunt-a-Book 200 Kelly Street Scone.

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This is the first photographic image of a cricket match taken in Australia and perhaps the world! The amateur photographer was Joseph Docker – pioneering pastoralist, politician, artist, stone craftsman and photographer. Curators at the Mitchell Library in Sydney believe this photograph to be highly significant due to the unusual method of using salted paper negatives. This calotype photograph of cricket is dated as the oldest of type in the world. Joseph Docker arrived in the area that was to become known as Scone when it was a twelve day journey by bullock team from Morpeth to Dartbrook!

Joseph Docker was quite an amazing man, his photography gives us a personal insight into life in the Upper Hunter 160y ears ago. He captured images with the lens of his camera obscura with an artist’s skill for composition of the subject.

The Docker boys first practised their skills on the cricket pitch in front of the homestead at Thornthwaite during the 1850’s and 1860’s. They went onto further fame and glory as

members of the Albert Cricket Club in Sydney. This prestigious cricket club competed against the best sides in the colony and was the venue for international fixtures until the opening of the Sydney Cricket ground in 1878.

A re-enactment of this historic photograph will be held on Saturday 6th October followed by the opening of the Joseph Docker

Photographic Exhibition on 7th October. This is an event for everyone to bring a picnic and celebrate with an afternoon of cricket at the historic homestead of Thornthwaite. For more information please contact Anne Davies 6545 3013.

Image: Docker boys playing cricket at Thornthwaite in 1850’s. Copyright Joseph Docker

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6pm Saturday 4 August 2012

How Yesterday Remembers Tomorrow A touring exhibition from Artspace and Museums & Galleries NSW

A challenging contemporary multimedia exhibition and a first for Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre

Murrurundi Mixed Media Marriage The art of Pearl Moon & Rodney Swansborough

A joint exhibition by Murrurundi husband and wife team Pearl Moon and Rodney Swansborough, as they both explore different themes. Pearl’s work incorporating fabric and other mixed media explores

the female psyche and Rodney considers a visual history of the ancient of days.

Image details: Pearl Red Moon & Rodney Swansborough ‘Handmaid of Theotokos’. Image courtesy of the artist

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A Great Place to experience a host of fabulous events, festivities and the culture of the Upper Hunter Let us help you make the most of your visit to our beautiful Shire

Muswellbrook Visitor Information Centre 87 Hill Street, Muswellbrook NSW 2333Phone: 02 6541 4050 www.muswellbrook.org.au

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Newcastle Wine and Food Festival is the first of its kind for Newcastle East. The festival will be a one-stop shop for all things food and wine.Running over two days, there will be a vast selection of exhibitors with their many wares with delicious food to sample and buy.

This is your opportunity to share a premium Hunter Valley wine and food experience with Hunter Valley winemakers while pairing them to the finest produce and creations from local chefs and producers.

What do I need to bring with me? Picnic rug, sunscreen & hat.

What happens if it rains? The event will proceed regardless of the weather.

Is their parking available? There is parking surrounding Pacific Park, however we would like to encourage you to walk , ride your bike, take a bus, train or car pool.

Can I BYO food or drinks? There is no BYO food, alcohol or drinks.

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Are kids welcome? Children are definitely welcome. Entry is free for anyone under 14 years old.

Can I bring my dog/pet? Absolutely... we are pet friendly.

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Mt Arthur Coal training coordinator, Paul Izzard, has received a Chairman’s Award at the 2012 SkillsDMC National Conference, held in Sydney two weeks ago.Mr Izzard received the award in recognition of his outstanding achievements and commitment to workforce planning and development, and leadership in skilling new entrants and existing workers in the coal mining industry.

Mr Izzard said the award was achieved by the efforts and commitment of all trainers involved in Mt Arthur Coal’s trainee operator program.

“The training team has worked tirelessly to support and develop new trainees and up-skill existing employees to ensure Mt Arthur Coal continues to retain a safe and productive workforce as the mine continues to grow,” he said.

Peter Sharpe, NSW Energy Coal Asset President, congratulated Paul on his award, adding that the production team has worked hard to ensure the quality of the trainee operator program.

“Mt Arthur Coal has worked closely with SkillsDMC since the trainee operator program commenced in October 2006, to ensure the program is kept up-to-date with industry training requirements.

“The award win recognises our commitment to providing the best training and development opportunities for both our current employees and potential recruits from the local community,” Mr Sharpe said.

SkillsDMC is the nationally recognised advisory body on the skills and workforce development needs of the Resources and Infrastructure Industry.

The SkillsDMC Chairman’s awards recognise outstanding achievement by individuals and organisations already doing tremendous work out in the field in open cut and underground mines across Australia.

Further information on Mt Arthur Coal can be found at www.bhpbilliton.com

Image: Paul Izzard (right) accepts his award from SkillsDMC Chairman Ray Barker

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Mt Arthur Coal Employee Wins Industry Skills Award

Fastnet Rock Sire Dynasty

Fastnet Rock could quickly become prominent as a sire of sires as he has some of the best of his early sons at major studs.

They include WANTED (dam by Snippets), books of 75 and 112 at Eliza Park, Kerrrie,

Victoria, 2012 fee $33,000: 2011 retired HINCHINBROOK (another from a Snippet’s

mare), 119 mares at Yarraman Park, Scone NSW, fee $16,500; ROTHESAY (Woodman),

152 mares, Glenlogan Park, Innisplain, Queensland, fee $12,100; STRYKER (Woodman

mare from Denise’s Joy family), 124 mares Three Bridges, Eddington, Victoria, fee

$11,000; THEROCK (Scenic mare), Bombora Downs, Bittern, Victoria, fee $3,850; and

2012 newcomers FOXWEDGE (Forest Wildcat mare), Newgate Farm, Scone NSW, fee

$33,000 and SMART MISSILE (from Red Ransom grandaughter), Arrowfield, Scone NSW.

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leisure & lifestyle

Scone Jump ClubMarcia 0407 403 802 Jude 0439 778 093 sconejumpclub@hotmail.com www.sconehorsetrials.com.au

Upper Hunter Team Penning0427 289 131 uhtp@hotmail.com www.uhteampenning.com

Riding for DisabledPres: Chris Hayes (02) 6541 3847 Anne-Marie Williams amglwilliams@skymesh.com.au Riding & carriage driving: Tues and Thurs (2nd and 3rd school terms). Open to all children and adults with a disability.

your local clubs

198 Kelly Street SconeTel +612 6540 1200 | Fax +612 6545 2687 | www.maccalluminglis.com.au

MacCallum Inglis the Upper Hunters Leading Stock & Station Agency providing you with a wealth of local experience combined with the strength of Australia’s foremost Bloodstock Auctioneers William Inglis. Specialising in the following areas:

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• Friendly welcoming Staff• Great Country Food

Generous Serves• 26 Air-conditioned Suites• Affordable LuxuryRestaurant Open Mon-Sat from 6.30Please phone for bookings 6545 1488

pet medical

www.petmedical.com.au

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Owner with her dog.Scone Pet Parade2012

My New Pup Has Been Vaccinated But is it Really Protected?Parvovirus continues to be a problem in this area. We now see two outbreaks, one over the Christmas period and the other in July/August, so yes, we are in the middle of one now.

Its an awful disease, the pup vomits and has terrible bloody diarrhoea. The coat becomes dull and the eye sunken as the pup dehydrates.

Often the pup will die, especially if untreated. This disease is preventable by vaccination but too often people get a new pup which is not vaccinated or has its first vaccination and is then sold to its new home the same or next day. This pup is NOT protected against parvovirus.

The vaccination is not instantaneous, it takes at least a week to provide any immunity at all and pups require 2 to 3 booster vaccinations to be fully protected. Pups are often at their most vulnerable when they are being re-homed so it isn’t surprising that a number newly acquired puppies come down with the

virus, not the best start for your pup or your wallet. Rental properties which allow animals, parks and nature strips will often harbour the virus within the soil for a long time, up to five or six years.

If you are getting a new pup, make sure that it has had at least one vaccination and that this has been given seven to ten days before you take it home. Then follow your vets instructions and ensure your pup receives its booster vaccinations.

If you have had a case of parvovirus on your premises before, then you should wait until any new pup has had at least two, ideally three vaccinations and is twelve to fourteen weeks old before bringing it home with you.

When your new pup arrives, resist the

temptation to take it to public places and have your friends fawn all over it, parvovirus can be carried around on peoples shoes and a friend may unknowingly infect your puppy. It is much safer to leave the puppy at home until it has completed its vaccination course and is fully protected. Then you may take it out with confidence.

It is heartbreaking to get a new pup and then lose it a week later to Parvovirus, make sure you vaccinate correctly and ensure that heartbreak is not yours.

10 - The Upper Hunter Entertainer - August 25 to August 31, 2012

109 KELLY STREET, SCONE NSW 2337TELEPHONE: (02) 6545 2626 FAX: (02) 6545 2702 EMAIL: pgre@hunterlink.net.au

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Phone: 02 6545 1100Fax: 02 6545 1750

Email: isismotel@yahoo.com.auwww.isismotelscone.com.au

Isis Motel is the best value place to stay in Scone and offers ideal accommodation for travellers, families and workers. The Isis Motel is conveniently located on the New England Highway at the southern entrance to Scone.

Come and Stay for a night or stay for a week!

$170,000

Hunter Valley Bricks & Pavers Makes Landscaping Easier For You!Local couple Jean and Kevin Towse own and run the successful business that is Hunter Valley Bricks & Pavers, at 54-56 Muffett Street Scone. They are the largest supplier of clay bricks, pavers and retaining wall blocks in the Upper Hunter. For some time they have also been selling bagged cement products, step treads, Sika adhesives and now they have added sands, soil and landscape supplies to their vast range.

With the knowledge, experience, and of course the products for any size job - Jean, Kevin and their great staff are looking forward to helping you with your next project. Their understanding and experience of a small town, allows them to exceed all expectations, offering delivery of landcape products with a large tip truck, small tip truck, in a bulka bag with forklift or you can have the use of their courtesy trailer as they are offering two hours of free use, when buying their products. These choices make visible their promise of the best possible service and advice.

Hunter Valley Bricks & Pavers has grown from just Jean & Kevin eight and a half years ago, to a staff that includes Rhonda Constable, who helps with all aspects of the business; Phil Brown who drives to Sydney most days to pick up products and deliver to you, and Bernie Towse who looks after the machinery and also does deliveries.

Hunter Valley Bricks & Pavers is now truly your one stop shop when adding value to your property and lifestyle.

Contact their friendly crew on: Ph 6545 3003, Fax 6545 3277 or email hvbricks@bigpond.com

August 25 to August 31, 2012 - The Upper Hunter Entertainer - 11

Volunteers NeededSt Joseph’s High School, Aberdeen is holding a Mock Interview Day for their Year 10 students on the 7th of September 2012 and are looking for community members .We are hoping to provide a realistic experience for our students in applying, preparing and participating in the employment process.

The Students will be required to write a cover letter, prepare their resumes and convince our interviewers of their suitability for a mock position they have applied for. As an interviewer you will be required to run the mock interview and provide feedback on the student’s performance.

We will provide you with a pack that will include interview questions and a scored feedback form for each of the interviews.

The day will run form 11.00am - 3.00 pm at St Joseph’s High School

The Interview sessions will be from 11 am -12.50pm and from 1.20pm - 3.05pm

A lunch catered by our Hospitality Students would be provided between the sessions.

From past experiences, the students and interviewers have had a really enjoyable day. If you are able to assist on the day with both or one of the sessions. If you have any questions you can contact 6543 7444 or 0411 205 728.

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Resco Park, Singleton Grand FinalUnder 18’s 10.30am Singleton v SconeReserve Grade 12.15pm Denman v Singleton1st Grade 2.12pm Singleton v Muswellbrook

Group 21 website: group21.leaguenet.com.au

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Family Owned & Award Winning Quality includes:

www.robertsmeats.com.au

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Upper Hunter Shire Council Elections

Saturday September 8

Discovery DayThe Upper Hunter Show Inc is holding a Discovery Day. To allow the public to see what happens behind the scenes at the show, and to get to know the people behind the scenes. See what happens and why it happens. Find out all you wanted to know about the competitions and entries and how your exhibits are handled.

The event will be hosted at the Main Pavilion near the front gates, adjacent to the John Hunter Motel

When: Sunday 16th September, 2012

Time: 10am to 1pm. Cost is free.

How to get there: Entry via gate opposite Aldi in Rutherford Rd, or the gate near the John Hunter Motel.

RSVP before Thursday 13th September 2012, For your chance to be in the draw for a lucky door prize!

RSVP to: secretary@upperhuntershow.com.au or call 6541 2014 and leave a message.

12 - The Upper Hunter Entertainer - August 25 to August 31, 2012

pubs & clubs

Belmore Hotel, Scone – Fat Man Don’t DanceFriday 24 August 8pm – Free admissionThoroughbred Hotel, Scone – Ladies night with Cuervo & Matt O’Callaghan - Friday 24 August 8pm – Free admissionBelmore Hotel, Scone – The CoreSaturday 25 August 8pm – Free admissionThoroughbred Hotel, Scone – Clair LedgerwoodSaturday 25 August 8pm – Free admissionMuswellbrook District Workers Club – KYDA - Main LoungeFriday 24 August 8pm – Free admissionRailway Hotel, Muswellbrook – Lance BirrellSunday 26 August 4pm – Free admissionRailway Hotel, Muswellbrook – The Plastic SpursSunday 2 September 4pm – Free admissionRailway Hotel, Muswellbrook – Chris WhiteSunday 9 September 4pm – Free admission

local gig guideFurniture, Giftware, Soft Furnishings,

Jewellery, Accessories, Clothing, Stockists for L‛Occitane products & Glasshouse Candles.

www.serendipityscone.com.au

FRIDAY 24TH AUGUST - 8.30PM FREE SHOW IN MAIN LOUNGE

FRIDAY 24TH AUGUST - 8.30PM FREE SHOW IN MAIN LOUNGE

Muswellbrook District Workers Club 15 – 17 Sydney St, Muswellbrook 02 6543 2011

Thursday 30th August$1800 worth of prizes. Tickets on sale from 6pm

Raffle commences @ 7pm

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Talented locals, Kylie Curnuck and Dario Portolan make up the dynamic duo that is KYDA. Previously known as KYDA Rock, these two passionate performers are making their mark on the music world.

With an album already released “One Pay at a Time”, over 200 shows experience and regular performances booked all over the Hunter Valley, as far out as Orange and even up to Queensland, this musical duo show no signs of slowing down.

Performing a wide range of genres at local pubs, clubs and events KYDA ensure a fun filled time and plenty of great music!

Catch up with KYDA on Facebook where you can get in contact, make a booking or keep up with there regular gigs. This band for all occasions is sure to please.

KYDA Rocks the Hunter