Aussie Hay Runners
The need is just so great in many, many areas, not only in the Upper Hunter.
We hope this second run will ease some pain for our Upper Hunter farmers and we are hoping to be back in early in 2024 
In the meantime, we have some mammoth runs in the pipeline, details will be posted here later this week
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Dims Dolphins
INTENSIVE SWIMMING LESSONS
Dim’s Dolphins are now taking names for January intensives lessons.
January intensives lessons will commence Tuesday the 2nd of January and go for 4 weeks concluding Thursday the 25th of January.
Book now to avoid disappointment.
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Merriwa Rotary Club
RECYCLE FOR SIGHT
Rotary Merriwa has a long running program to recycle glasses which are no longer needed. For many years our club has been collecting such spectacles….multi-focal, long distance and reading.
We forward them to Recycle for Sight which has them graded by qualified optometrists before being dispatched to places overseas where the majority of people cannot, otherwise, afford to pay for them.
We estimate the dollar value of glasses donated by our Merriwa / Cassilis community to be well over $100,000.
Many newcomers to our community are probably unaware of this service.
Anyone with glasses no longer needed can leave them at MERRIWA PHARMACY.
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Merriwa RSL Club
MELBOURNE CUP
Melbourne Cup day at the RSL! 
Club will be open from 10AM 
Come down and bring your mates, grab a burger and beer and watch the big race! 
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LIVE MUSIC by JASON CARRUTHERS
Live and Free! 
Jason Carruthers
Save the date!Saturday 11th November at 7:00PM
Courtesy Bus Available
Please phone the club on 65482157 to arrange pick up.
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Royal Hotel Cassilis
MELBOURNE CUP – LADIES DAY
It’s that time of the year again ladies! Gather your besties and head down to the pub for our annual Melbourne Cup Ladies Day!
Package includes:
+ champagne on arrival
+ a selection of delicious house-made hors d’oeuvres & canapes
+ more bubbles, wine, beer, cocktails
+ sweeps
+ fashion on the field
+ lucky door prizes and giveaways
+ champagne on arrival
+ a selection of delicious house-made hors d’oeuvres & canapes
+ more bubbles, wine, beer, cocktails
+ sweeps
+ fashion on the field
+ lucky door prizes and giveaways
When: Tuesday 7th November 2023
Cost: $75
Venue: Royal Hotel Cassilis
Time: 12:00 – 3:30 pm
Cost: $75
Venue: Royal Hotel Cassilis
Time: 12:00 – 3:30 pm
$15 house-made pizza from 6:00 pm
Tickets: https://bookings.nowbookit.com/
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LADIES WHO PAINT & SIP
Penny from Surfside Gallery is back again to close the year off with another interesting painting session.
Put your own interpretation on one of two abstract Australian flowers (Waratah or Banksia) onto a canvas, while enjoying 5 courses of the high-tea-inspired degustation menu, paired with French bubbles, your favourite Royal cocktails.
There are three sizes of canvas to choose from Option 1 – 60x60cm, Option 2- 70x70cm, or Option 3 – 90x90cm.
Grab your ticket and join in the fun!
Option 1 – $200 Option 2 – $215 Option 3 – $230
Materials supplied: Canvas, acrylic paints, pens, ink, and brushes
What to bring: Old clothes or paint shirt.
Date: 24th November @ 9.30am
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TRIVIA NIGHT
How good!
Christmas Trivia is back at The Royal this year.
When: Saturday 16th December 2023
Venue: Royal Hotel Cassilis
Time: 6pm
Venue: Royal Hotel Cassilis
Time: 6pm
Book your table now for family and friends (and of course anyone you wish to impress with your niche knowledge of):
Migratory bird patterns
Taylor Swift
The Roman Empire
Migratory bird patterns Taylor Swift The Roman EmpireFire up those seasonal brain cells and come ready for battle! Can’t wait to see you all here!
Book a table for your team in the tickets section above, or through our website www.royalhotelcassilis.com.au
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Merriwa Auslan Signing Stars
A social meet-up for locals who want to learn and practice Auslan (Australian Sign Language). All ages, skills and abilities welcome.
Details of meet-up events and other related information will be posted to this group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/270209912523239
The next meeting is to be held on Thursday 9th November, 6-7pm. Please check the Facebook page for updates.
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Royal Hotel Merriwa
LIVE MUSIC
Matt Broadhead LIVESaturday 11th November from 7pm
Courtesy Bus available Book your tables now 02 6548 2235
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Merriwa Pharmacy
Covid-19 Booster Vaccination Clinic
Please Call Merriwa Pharmacy to make a booking – 6548 2113
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Ausgrid Community Day
FREE COMMUNITY DAY
Merriwa you are invited!
Recently Ausgrid has completed the upgrade of our 33kV feeder to Merriwa. It has been a project that has been 20 years in the making.
As a thank you to the Merriwa Community, Ausgrid would like to invite you to our Community Day.
Venue: Merriwa Sports Grounds, King George V Avenue, Merriwa
Date: Saturday 18 November 2023
Time: 10.30am – 2.30pm
Free entry | BBQ lunch | Jumping castles and face painting for the kids | Lucky door prizes
Further details on the flyer below. Please scan the QR code or click here to RSVP (for catering). Hope to see you there!
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Royal Hotel Merriwa
PAINT AND SIP
Join us at the Royal Hotel Merriwa – the beer garden is the perfect place to sip, paint and laugh. A Country Cactus is the perfect artwork for this time of year – you can make it all Christmassy if you want!
It’s easy and enjoyable to paint making this a fun artwork for groups, partners or singles!
This is a non-BYO event but the bar will be open and serving up all your favourite beverages.
This is an 18+ session.
Hosted by Pinot & Picasso Tamworth
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Merriwa Women’s Bowls Club
Mixed Friendship Day
Wednesday 22nd November 2023.
Morning Tea 9.30am – Play 10am.
Cost $10 per player
RSVP Loretta on 0428 482 679 by the 17th November 2023, or leave names at the Sports Club.
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Upper Hunter Community Services
ARE YOU BOGGED MATE?
Mary O’Brien is coming to the Upper Hunter to deliver her ‘Are You Bogged Mate?’ event for rural men.
Date: Wednesday 22nd November
Time: 6pm – 8pm
Wondering what ‘Are You Bogged Mate?’ is all about? follow the link to find out more.
https://areyouboggedmate.com.au/
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Merriwa History Book Launch
HISTORY BOOK LAUNCH / DINNER BOOKINGS and BOOK ORDERS.
Our Merriwa History Book is at the printers. We cannot take any sponsors from now BUT we can take book payments, so to secure YOUR BOOK of Merriwa History pay for your book now and we will place your name on our Books Paid List. Books are $40 and if you wish a book to be posted please add $15. For postage – Text your name and address to Elaine Sparrow on 0427488560.
DINNER BOOKINGS
We are now taking payment for Dinner Bookings. The Dinner / Book Launch will be held at the School of Arts on 2nd December, 2023 at 6.30pm. Cost $35 per person, BYO drinks. Please advise of any dietary requirements via text to Elaine Sparrow , number above. Bookings can be made DD BSB : 932000 Acc. No. : 100263994. PLEASE leave your NAME as REFERENCE, the amount deposited will tell me what the transaction is for.
Alternatively you may wish to place money in an envelope with your name & phone number at Di’s Clothing Patch. No payment will be taken at the door on the night of the event. Your name will be on the Dinner Bookings Paid List and crossed off the list as you come through the door.
Accommodation can be booked from the following :
- Merriwa Serviced Apartments : ph.: 0418472887
- The Lodge : Ph 02 65482777
- The Townhouse & The Workshop Ph.: 0400653446
- Royal Hotel Merriwa : Ph 0265482235
- Golden Fleece Motor Inn : Ph : 0265482777
- Merriwa Motor Inn Motel : 0265482273
- Merriwa Caravan Park : 0418668402
- RV Friendly Merriwa RSL : 0265482157
- ‘Old Oakley’ Country Farm Stay : 52 Forest Reserve Rd., Merriwa.
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Can Assist Merriwa
COMMUNITY TOY RAFFLES
Can Assist COMMUNITY TOY Raffles.
WHEN: 2nd December 2023
WHERE: Merriwa Sports Club NSW
TICKETS $1.00 ON SALE FROM 5pm for 7.30pm draw
We are proud to announce sponsorship from Yancoal Australia Moolarben Coal enabling an increase in prizes for our “little people” to choose from.
Bring the family along, to celebrate the beginning of the CHRISTMAS season, who knows SANTA might make a special appearance.
Enjoy dinner from the bistro and win a prize or three,
Ya never know your luck.
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Cassilis Bowling Club
What’s On at Cassilis Bowling Club until the New Year! Keep these dates free to come and support your local Community Club!
Annual General Meeting – Sunday 12th November at 5pm followed by a free BBQ. Please show youir support at this meeting
Movie Night – Saturday 18th November at 8pm. The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith (this movie was shot at Collaroy Station). Ma’s Tucker will not be open this night. Please bring your own basket supper!
Party – Saturday 2nd December at 5pm. We will be having a hoint party!! To celebrate the Club’s 65th Birthday and combined Adults and Children’s Christmas Partys.
Bookings for bot Christmas Parties required by Monday 27th November at Bar or phone the club (02) 6376 1002.
Christmas Housie – Sunday 17th December at 4pm
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Do you own a business? Or is your family interested in donating a prize to our raffle?
Our Annual P&C Ham Raffles will be held on Thursday 7th December at Merriwa RSL club!
We are still in the process of collecting donations.
If you can contribute to our major fundraiser please get in touch through our FB page or email merriwacentralschoolpandc@outlook.com
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Carols in the Park
SAVE THE DATE
Sunday 17th December 2023 at 6pm
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Upper Hunter Shire Council
2024 AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS NOMINATIONS
Upper Hunter Shire Australia Day awards recognise and celebrate those community members who have a consistent record of excellence, who have made outstanding achievements in their field and have contributed in a significant way to the community.
Anyone can receive an Upper Hunter Shire Australia Day award; they just need someone to nominate them.
Residents of the Upper Hunter Shire will be considered by the district Australia Day Committees for the following categories of awards:
- Citizen of the Year awarded to an individual resident (or couple) in each district who is an inspirational role model and has made a significant contribution to the community in either a paid or unpaid capacity.
- Young Citizen of the Year awarded to a resident in each district under the age of 25 (as at 26 January 2023) who is an inspirational role model and has made a significant contribution to the community.
- Local Champion of the Year awarded to a resident of each district who is an inspirational achiever in any “open-age” category of sport, cultural, environmental, professional or other significant activity.
- Sustainability & Environmental Achievement Award (Merriwa District) awarded to a business within the Merriwa district which is an inspirational role model in demonstrating best practice. This includes agricultural, manufacturing, financial, retail and all other types of business.
- Shire Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year Council select an overall Shire Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year from the winners of the above categories. District Australia Day Committees will determine the district awards.
- Special awards may be presented according to an area of excellence, as identified on the nomination form, at the discretion of the District Committees and Council.
Nomination forms are available from all Council Administration Offices and can be downloaded below.
Nominations close 4pm Friday, 10 November, 2023.
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WORKS SCHEDULE – WEEK STARTING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6 2023
Each week Upper Hunter Shire Council prepares a report detailing the work that our infrastructure crews plan to deliver in the coming week.
Scheduled work is merely an indication of what we intend to undertake and is not a guarantee of work being carried out. As factors such as weather, resource availability and unexpected needs can impact Councils priorities for the coming week.
Merriwa
Works Delivery
- Hampshire Road – Resheeting
- Wollara Road – Maintenance grading
- Golden Highway – Reactive heavy patching
- Golden Highway – Slashing
- Rest area maintenance
- Road inspections as required
- Action requests as required
Parks and Facilities
- Amenities maintenance
- Cemetery maintenance
- Public garbage collection
- Parks, sports fields, rest areas, entrances/approaches, Showground Passive areas and reserves mowing and maintenance
- Weed control
- Pool maintenance
- Playground inspections
- Actions requests as required
Water and Sewer
- Sewer treatment plant operation and maintenance
- Water treatment operation and maintenance
- Actions requests as required
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Cassilis Rodeo
SAVE THE DATE
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