Merriwa Red Cross
Thank you
The members of Merriwa Red Cross would like to thank the Merriwa Community for your generous support at our recent Street Stall.
An amount of $743.45 was raised.
Merriwa Red Cross Club directed $340.90 to the Red Cross Disaster, Relief and Recovery Fund – UKRAINE and $402.55 was directed to the end of Financial Year Appeal to help vulnerable Australians in need. Thank you again for your very caring and generous support.
The winners of the rafle were:
1st – Margaret Wright ($80 We Live Here card)
2nd – Tony Houlahan
3rd – Luz McDonald
The winners of the 100 club were:
1st – Jenny Johnson
2nd – Ean Cottle
3rd – Joy Handcock
Cheree Walmsley – Liaison Officer
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Cassilis Rural Fire Brigade
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
A reminder of our upcoming AGM to be held this Tuesday 20th June at the Cassilis Bowling Club at 6pm.
A light supper will be provided from 5.30 pm, all are welcome
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Merriwa and District Chamber of Commerce and Industry
GENERAL MEETING
Become a member today and join us on Tuesday 20th at 6pm as we unveil our new logo at our meeting.
A huge thanks to Monique at Created On Country for taking on board our ideas and creating our new logo.
To become a member get in touch with us via email at merriwachamber@gmail.com or via our socials.
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Merriwa Senior Citizens
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Tuesday 27th June at 11.30 am at the Merriwa RSL Club – Squatters Corner.
New members are always welcome!!
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St David’s Uniting Church
PIE AND LAMINGTON DRIVE
Order sheets are out and about for the last St David’s Uniting Church pie drive for 2023.
You can find an order sheet in many local businesses.
Orders close Wednesday 14th June with delivery on Tuesday 27th June 2023.
Any questions, contact Barbara Campbell 0428 485 131
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Bunting for Bettington
Update 13th June 2023 –
What a great weekend! Hats off to the Merriwa Festival of the Fleeces committee!
Can I ask a small favour to everyone with bunting- if the bunting could be dropped off to our office over this week. We have already a start on adding to this fun feature for next year! R M Property & Livestock will store what we have safely and coordinate to – go the bunting again in 2024! Bigger and better! 
Thank you to everyone who’s contributed to this years Bunting on Bettington. There were many comments about how great this looked!
Megan Moore (RM Property & Livestock)
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Can Assist Merriwa
THANK YOU
Can Assist Merriwa would like to Thank Merriwa Festival of the Fleeces for slotting in our “Auction”, on the opening night for the FESTIVAL.
Thanks & appreciation is extended to our “AUCTIONEERS” for the evening Mark Sparrow and Tony Inder.
To all the patrons at the Merriwa Sports Club NSW THANK YOU ALL for your support.
We are proud to announce $3,245.00 was raised.
CONGRATULATIONS to everyone involved in making the FESTIVAL OF THE FLEECES a successful fun weekend for all.
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Upper Hunter Shire Council
“COOKING FOR ONE”
Next Stop: Merriwa! The “Cooking for One” Workshop is on the Move! 
You asked, we listened! The highly successful “Cooking for One” workshop is hitting the road and our next stop is Merriwa!
Join us on Tuesday, 27 June from 9:30am – 1pm at the Merriwa CWA Rooms. Don’t miss this opportunity to master the art of cooking delicious, economical meals for one or two with our local culinary expert, Jane Sullivan.For just $5, you’ll:
Learn to create mouth-watering, economical dishes Discover the benefits of eating seasonally Reduce waste in your kitchen
Spaces are limited, so secure your spot now! Contact Tash on 0458 574 015 to make your booking.Can’t wait to see you there!
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STREET SWEEPING
Heads up, Upper Hunter Shire residents! Our Street Pavement Services team will be commencing the street sweeping in various towns on the dates listed below:
Scone: Intervals between 29 May and 23 June 2023
Aberdeen: 31 May to 2 June 2023
Murrurundi, Cassilis, and Merriwa: Intervals between 5 June and 30 June 2023
Residents are reminded to move vehicles, trailers or other items that may obstruct the street sweeper on the gutter.We ask the residents to park on their driveway whilst the street sweeping is in progress.
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Upper Hunter Shire Libraries
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY – REDUCING TEXTILE WASTE – MERRIWA
Wednesday 21st June, 10am – 11.30am at the Merriwa Library
Wednesday 21st June, 2pm – 3.30pm at the Cassilis Library
To celebrate World Environment Day in 2023, we are holding community events in Libraries across the Upper Hunter Shire, to raise awareness about textiles going to landfill.
Murrurundi artist Pearl Red Moon will present on her art works made from upcycled textiles and Deb Callinan from Adawn in Murrurundi, will share her tips for purchasing and styling clothing, both new and preloved.
Be inspired to REDUCE, REUSE, UPCYCLE and CREATE!
Please call Merriwa Library to book on 6521 7007 or Cassilis Library on 6540 1311
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What’s on this week at the Upper Hunter Shire Libraries
Bookings essential for all activities as places and materials are limited.
Aberdeen
Tuesday 20 June, 10:15am – Storytime & CraftTuesday 20 June, 1pm – Tech HelpWednesday 21 June, 5pm – CodingFriday 23 June, 2:30pm – Family History Research
CassilisWednesday 21 June, 11am – Storytime & Craft for kids
MerriwaTuesday 13 June, 10am – Storytime & Craft for kids
MurrurundiTuesday 20 June, 11am – Book ChatterboxWednesday 21 June, Virtual Reality Experiences, by appointment only.Wednesday 21 June, 1pm – Knit & KnatterFriday 23 June, 10am – Storytime & CraftGet Tech Connected: Tuesday – Saturday, bookings essential to work around other library program commitments
SconeTuesday 20 June, 10:30am – Toddler TimeWednesday 21 June, 10:30am – Baby TalkThursday 22 June, 11am – Mindful Colouring for AdultsFriday 23 June, 10:30am – Storytime & CraftSaturday 24 June, 9:10am – Craft & Cuppa## Scone Library would like to start a new book club. All reading materials will be supplied. Those interested please call or call in to Scone Library regarding establishing a day/time for the Club.
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Royal Hotel Merriwa
BIG WAVES
Big Waves hitting the stage at Royal Hotel Merriwa SATURDAY 24th JUNE – 7:30pm
Book your tables now, this is going to be a good night! 
#saturdaynightplans
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Merriwa CWA
DEFIBRILLATOR DEMO
The Merriwa CWA will be hosting an information and demonstration day on Saturday 24 June at 10am.
Trevor Ireland from TAK Training will demonstrate the correct use of a Defribrillator.
Everyone is welcome, this is something we all should know.
The Defibrillator will be stationed at the Merriwa rooms
CWA invites you to stay for light refreshments.
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Push Up Challenge
It’s Push-Up Challenge time again!! Follow Darren’s progress here
” Hi All,
I’m on day 18 and 2,183 push-ups in!
This has definitely been a challenge for me so far. Between work and family commitments, unwell children (kindly shared with my wife and I) and aching muscles, I am determined to keep pushing up for the pathway!
This challenge is all about mental health awareness, and self compassion is a fundamental step in order to help others.
“Talk to yourself like you would to someone you love.” — Brene Brown
Thank you Michael for your generous donation and help in keeping me motivated to push on!
Please show your support by making a donation via the link below!
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Stigma surrounding poor mental health means many people don’t think it applies to them, so are less likely to educate themselves, perpetuating low mental health literacy and leading to a lack of awareness of treatment and support options. This highlights the continued need for mental health education. With high levels of mental health literacy, individuals are more likely to be able to recognise signs of psychological distress in themselves and those around them. They are also better equipped to identify support options and seek the appropriate treatment.
Please show your support to our locals that have been negatively impacted financially, by sponsoring me via the link below.
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This year all money raised goes toward the shared pathway fund.
Pressures brought on by financial hardship can contribute to poor mental health, so my push for mental health this year is to help support our locals!
I’ll be completing 3,144 push-ups from the 1st to the 23rd of June, that’s around 137 per day! This will be a challenge as I’m certainly not conditioned for it (yet) so please get behind me and show your support for our locals!
If your able to make a donation, please conside doing so here – https://gofund.me/459c1674
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200 Years of History
A BOOK ABOUT MERRIWA – 1824 – 2023
The Merriwa History Book is coming along fine with some fantastic photos and lots of text on the 200 years of our history.
I’m still waiting for some information and photos to come to light. Some of the feelers that have gone out have yielded some really good information and photos.
We are on schedule to get the book to the publishers in early October.
Elaine has applied for several grants but this year there has been almost nothing coming through.
A couple of years ago, Elaine published 75 years of the Pony Club and sponsorship was easy to obtain.
For those who still wish to sponsor a page for $50 which details your families name at the bottom of the page, the details are : Cash and/or cheque can be left in an envelope with your name on front at Di’s Clothing Patch.
Direct debit details are :Regional Australia Bank, B.S.B. 932000. Account No 100263994.
Larger donations would see your details in the Major Sponsors section of the book.
Cheques made payable to Rotary Club of Merriwa.
If you wish to order a book, please ring Elaine Sparrow on 0427488560 to be placed on the list.
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Merriwa Festival of the Fleeces
Merriwa Festival of the Fleeces committee will be having their next meeting on Monday 26th June to finish up after our weekend!
6pm Fletcher Room
We’ll definitely be looking for new members to join after this!
We’ll keep you posted!
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Merriwa Gallery
LINO PRINTING WORKSHOP
Intro to Lino Printing Workshop.
Thursday 13th July, 10 am – 3pm ish @ Merriwa Gallery
Catch up from cancelled Easter Holiday event!
Some places taken by those originally booked in, but a few places remain available.
$20 contribution toward materials appreciated.
Email merriwagallery@gmail.com to secure your spot!
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CHANGE TO OPENING HOURS
Change to gallery hours as of week beginning 10th July
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GALLERY ‘MARKET’
The Merriwa Gallery will host ‘market’ focused works from local artists who have exhibited this year in the space and others who are welcome.
Coinciding with the Merriwa Springtime Show – Thursday 14th to Sunday 17th September 2023.
Cards, small works, tea towels, cushion covers, photo poster prints, tee shirts and more.
Reply here or email the gallery merriwagallery@gmail.com if keen to contribute merch.
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FIRST ANNIVERSARY COMMUNITY EXHIBITION
Hearty invites to all interested parties to contribute to the ‘First Anniversary’ Community Exhibition.
Thursday 13th – Sunday 30th July.
Those who haven’t yet shared a creative piece with the space, do it! And for those who have during the year, do it again!
Then lets throw these doors open and share all the creative spirit that has made Merriwa Gallery’s first year a fabulous one!
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EOI 2024 EXHIBITION BLOCKS
EOI for exhibition blocks for 2024.
Names are on the list, and blocks are being locked in, so if you are keen, and have some time frame in mind, shout out.
Reply here, or email to grab more info. merriwagallery@gmail.com
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VOLUNTEER
Looking for volunteers to spend some time caretaking the space. A few hours, or all day, weekly/fortnightly/monthly, caretake on your own or with another, its a chip in type set up.
Low key, bring a book, or something you are creating, whatever to enjoy the days that can be quiet, surrounded by lovely creative works, and meeting people interested in art who pop in.
Come by over the weekends, or email merriwagallery@gmail.com , or message here to talk options 
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EXHIBITIONS FOR REMAINDER OF 2023
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Hunter Local Land Services
MERRIWA SHARED PATHWAY
Want to get out in the fresh country 
air of Merriwa, whilst exercising 
& learning a thing or two about your surrounds? Then a walk 
around the Merriwa Shared Pathway should be on your to-do list!
air of Merriwa, whilst exercising & learning a thing or two about your surrounds? Then a walk around the Merriwa Shared Pathway should be on your to-do list!We teamed up with Upper Hunter Shire Council to deliver some beautiful and educational interpretive signage around the new pathway. The six signs around the township highlight important parts of the natural ecosystem, it’s flora & fauna; including the critically endangered Box-Gum Grassy Woodland of the Merriwa Plateau.
Join former 
Natural Resource Management (NRM) team member Catherine who has been at the heart of this project and Community Engagement Officer, Lori as they take you on a trip around Merriwa’s latest attraction!
Natural Resource Management (NRM) team member Catherine who has been at the heart of this project and Community Engagement Officer, Lori as they take you on a trip around Merriwa’s latest attraction!We’d also like to take this opportunity to wish Catherine all the best for her new venture, continuing her career in Box Gum Grassy Woodland conservation that she is so passionate about. Catherine leaves a strong legacy at Hunter LLS, and particularly in the Merriwa community with the projects she has championed over the past four years. You will be missed, Catherine! 
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Hunter Branch of the Australian Stock Horse Society
24th and 25th June
Hunter Branch of the Australian Stock Horse Society Campdraft and Challenge 24th and 25th June at the Merriwa Showground.
The Hunter Branch of the Australian Stock Horse Society Canteen is seeking any donations of Cooked goods such as Cakes, biscuits, slices for the Campdraft and Challenge. 
If anyone is good in the kitchen and would love to do some baking for us that would be greatly appreciated.
We also welcome any helpers that may be there on the day that would be interested in helping in the canteen. 
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Entries are now open via Nominate for our Hunter Branch Campdraft and Challenge 2023.
Please note that when entering the Maiden/Novice Campdraft, horses that are not eligible for both maiden or novice must select either the maiden only or novice only.Horses that are eligible for both must select Maiden/Novice (Run in Conjunction).
Junior and Juvenile Competitors are limited to 2 runs each. Encouragement riders must be 18 years and over and not have won an OpenChallenge, Ridden Futurity or Maturity at National, State or Branch level.
Full ASH attire must be worn.Blue Jeans are allowed in the campdraft only. 
Challenge patterns will be posted soon. Stable and Camping Forms will be sent out closer to the event.All Horses must be ASH registered! All Riders must be Financial Members! Camping and Stabling Available
As you all know these events can not be possible without the support from the community, we are welcoming any interest in sponsors for this event.Contact Roger Moore or Skye Louise Newling at hunterbranchashs@gmail.com if interested in supporting our event to discuss further.
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Phoenix Flats Medieval and War Horses
SKILL AT ARMS CLINIC WITH NOVA HOLLANDIA JUSTIN HOLLAND
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Merriwa Meals on Wheels
VACANCY
Merriwa Meals on Wheels has vacancies to recieve meals Monday to Friday.
If you or someone you know would like to recieve a hot cooked meal and dessert for $7.50 a day, please get in contact with Diane Byfield on 0417 237 274
STREET STALL
A big THANK YOU to all that donated and supported our Street Stall.
100 Club Winners:
1st – Wima Spurway
2nd – Cheree Walmsley
3rd – Robyn McAlister
Raffle Winners:
1st – Lisa Brown
2nd – Jill Cooper
3rd – Donna
Diane Byfield
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Hunter Valley Ranch Sorting
5th & 6th AUGUST – MERRIWA
𝗛𝗩𝗥𝗦 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 – 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘄𝗮 – 𝟱𝘁𝗵 & 𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯
After a little winter break we are back and all fired up for the second half of 2023
Entry forms will be emailed to our regular competitors. If you are a new competitor or haven’t received one please message your email if you would like one.
All class information is on the entry form.
𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝓙𝓾𝓵𝔂 26, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑
This Ranch Sorting weekend marks 12 months since we lost our friend and fellow competitor Tiarne Sinclair. Please join us in remembering and celebrating Tiarne by wearing turquoise/teal and sunflowers.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.
“𝓢𝓾𝓹𝓹𝓸𝓻𝓽𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓼𝓹𝓸𝓻𝓽 𝓸𝓯 𝓡𝓪𝓷𝓬𝓱 𝓢𝓸𝓻𝓽𝓲𝓷𝓰”
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St Joseph’s P&F Merriwa
JUNIOR CAMPDRAFT & FETE
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Cassilis, Country Music, Camping & Campfire
The CCCC’s
Save the date for the 2023 Cassilis, Country Music, Camping & Campfire the CCCC’s – October Long Weekend – September 29th to Sunday 1st October 2023 at the Cassilis Bowling Club.
Stay up to date – follow their Facebook page here and their event page here
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STALL HOLDERS WANTED
Calling all stall holders, Cassilis Country Music, Camping and Campfires are looking for you, long weekend October at our Music festival. Email cassilisccc@gmail.com for more information.
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SEEKING 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.
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