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Week Starting 14th August 2023

Merriwa Reverse Vending Machine

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Merriwa Country Women’s Association

COMMUNITY MORNING TEA

WHEN: TUESDAY 15 AUGUST
TIME: 10.30am
Bring a friend, catch up for a coffee and a chat. RSVP for catering purposes appreciated: Robyn – 0429 487 241
 
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HUNTER RIVER GROUP EDUCATIONAL GRANTS

1) Hunter River Group Educational Grant – Students Entering Tertiary Education in 2024
Valued at $500.00
 
2) Jean Latham Educational Grant – Year 11 Students entering Year 12 in 2024
Valued at $300.00
 
Mature Age Students may also apply.
 
More information on application form which is available from the Secondary School office.

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Royal Hotel Merriwa

MATILDA’S VS ENGLAND LIVE

💚💛⚽️ Watch the MATILDA’S VS England LIVE at the Royal Hotel Merriwa WEDNESDAY 16th Aug 8pm! ⚽️💛💚 #tillitsdone

▪️Bistro open 5:30-7:30pm
▪️FREE Bar Snacks during game time
▪️Courtesy Bus available – bookings essential
📞 BOOK NOW 02 6548 2235
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Merriwa District Progress Association 

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Announcing our AGM for 2023, followed by our usual business meeting. Non-members are welcome to come along to see what matters we are dealing with at present.

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Merriwa Hospital Auxiliary 

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Merriwa Hospital Auxiliary AGM. Friday 18th August 2023 at 2pm to be held at the Merriwa MPS conference room. All members and community will be very welcome. Our MPS Unit Manager will be in attendance to talk to us and answer any questions. Afternoon tea is catered for. No plates by our members required. See you all there.
 
Elaine Sparrow – Secretary
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St Columbas Church Cassilis

FEATURING: CUDGEGONG CHOIR

Sunday 20th August 2023 at 2pm. 

Followed by afternoon tea afterwards at the Cassilis Bowling Club. Please bring a plate to share.

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Merriwa Central School

LITTLE SPROUTS COMMUNITY READING DAY 

Little Sprouts Day is coming on Friday, 25 August, we hope you are getting your costumes ready!
 
Attached is the schedule for ‘Seeds’ – children who are not yet attending school.
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Merriwa Tennis Club

Click image to get in contact with the Merriwa Tennis Club

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Merriwa Rotary Club

MEN’S HEALTH EDUCATIONAL RURAL VAN

 

“10 Minutes In The mherv Van Is All It Takes

For most, there is no culture to see their doctor for a regular check-up. Indeed it could be said that many men are afraid to do so in case they are told something they wouldn’t like to hear.

Consequently, conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and high blood sugar which have little or no apparent symptoms, can build up and lead to sudden unexpected death or long-term incapacity.

Tests may show no reason for concern, or at the other end of the scale it may be recommended that immediate medical attention be sought for treatment that would bring the condition under control… probably saving a life!”

 

Find the MHERV at the Merriwa Tourist Welcoming Centre on:

  • Monday 28th August from 12.30 – 3.00 pm 
  • Tuesday 29th August from 9.30 am – 3.30 pm

 

 
 
 

 

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Merriwa District Chamber of Commerce

MEETING

Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday 30th August 2023 at 6pm, in the Fletcher Room of the Merriwa RSL Club. 

Local businesses and interested parties are encouraged to get involved.

Membership forms can be obtained by emailing merriwachamber@gmail.com or via google forms: https://forms.gle/6MDTHivaVVso3eyX9

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Merriwa RSL Club

SAVE THE DATE – PRESENTATION NIGHT

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 Merriwa Mens’ Shed & Merriwa Rotary Club

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The Mens Shed is open Thursdays 9am to mid afternoon. 
 
For more information ring Neil Hunt on 04188 262 596.
 
Garbage bags are OK to use to transport the cans and bottles – but please ensure that it does not contain other rubbish! 
 
This is a community service and fund raiser, we are not in competition with the Shire’s waste collection service.
 
Let’s fund raise and recycle!!!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Upper Hunter Community Services 

TOY BOX

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Toy Box is a not-for-profit service that travels to rural locations across the Upper Hunter delivering a fun and creative play group for children and their families. We cater for 0-6 year olds. Toy Box is a mobile playgroup that visits Merriwa and Cassilis on a fortnightly basis during school terms. 
  • Anglican Church Hall- 40 Bow Street Merriwa (Fortnightly Thursday)
  • Cassilis Hall- Buccleugh Street Cassilis (Fortnightly Friday) 
  • 9.30am – 12 noon

Contact: Kimberley Vincin- Toy Box Coordinator – 6543 4877

toybox@uhcs.org.au

www.uhcs.org.au or Facebook Toybox Uhcs

Please click to download the Term 3 Calender: Term 3 2023 Toy Box Calendar 

 

 

 

 

 

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FRIDAY 29th SEPTEMBER – SUNDAY 1st OCTOBER 2023 

Most of our music is locked in for the weekend; 
  • Carrot and the collective
  • Left hand drive
  • Cross country
  • Michelle Little
  • Rock’n Good Country
  • Justin Landers
  • Shyanne Irwin
  • Imogen Hall
  • Jono Nicholson
 
What a great lineup we have this year, plus don’t forget the Talent quest! Tickets are now available through eventbrite! 
See you all 29th September!
 
*Music from 2.00pm Friday 29th October until 6.30pm Sunday 1st October, NRL Grandfinal on the big screen, Market stalls, Childrens entertainment, Petting Zoo, Food, Scare Crow Competition, Chocolate wheels, raffles, vintage cars, Pancake breakfast, bush poet, combined church service and lots more to keep you busy during the weekend. Free of charge (donations welcome over the weekend) Camping fee apply.*

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Cassilis Country Talent Search

ENTRIES CLOSE SUNDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER

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Click the link above to take you to the entry form and secure your spot on the main stage for Saturday’s Talent Search heats, and hopefully for the Grand Final on Sunday.
 
An exciting new offer for our Talent Search entrants!
 
In addition to cash prizes, the winners of the Open Sections will both be offered a paid spot at next years festival, plus a professional photo and bio produced by our in-house graphic designer.
 
So what are you waiting for?
 
Go to our entry form and enter your details.
 
Stay up to date with all things Talent Search by following their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094893491736
 

 

 

 
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 STALL HOLDERS WANTED 

We are still taking names for stall holders interested in holding a stall at the Cassilis Country Music, Camping and Campfires,  October long weekend. For further information or to register your interest please email cassilisccc@gmail.com 
 
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SPONSORS

Thank you to all our wonderful sponsors that have pledged their help, if you are wanting to sponsor this great event please contact Jodie or email casssilisccc@gmail.com for a sponsorship form. Please help our small community continue this great event free for local and visitors to our wonderful town.

Thank you to all our wonderful sponsors that have pledged their help, if you are wanting to sponsor this great event please contact Jodie or email casssilisccc@gmail.com for a sponsorship form. Please help our small community continue this great event free for local and visitors to our wonderful town.

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Upper Hunter Shire Council

WORKS SCHEDULE – WEEK STARTING MONDAY, AUGUST 14 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

  • Scone Road – Heavy patching
  • Scone Road – Pothole repairs
  • Dunblane Road – Maintenance grading
  • Stotts Lane – Maintenance grading
  • Neeleys – Maintenance grading
  • Westwood Road – Resheeting
  • 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
  • Merriwa Pool Amenities Upgrade – Demolition
  • Tree maintenance
  • Playground inspections
  • Actions requests as required

Water and Sewer

  • Sewer treatment plant operation and maintenance
  • Water treatment operation and maintenance
  • Sludge removal from STP polishing ponds
  • Actions requests as required

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Have you seen something that needs attention?

Please use the Customer Request Management Form available online by clicking here to lodge an action with UHSC.

Alternatively, you can download and use the Snap, Send, Solve app from the App store. This app allows you to submit requests with various authorities or Local Council with ease. Learn more about the Snap, Send, Solve app here

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