Upper Hunter Shire Council

DRAFT DELIVERY PROGRAM & OPERATIONAL PLAN (DPOP)

The draft Delivery Program and Operational Plan (DPOP) is now available to view on our website at upperhunter.nsw.gov.au/DPOP.

This strategic plan outlines the council’s priorities, objectives, and actions over the next four years, as well as specific actions, targets, timelines, and budgets for each priority area over a one-year period.

We encourage everyone to take a look and provide their thoughts and feedback to help shape the future of the Upper Hunter Shire. You can submit your feedback in person at any of our offices, via email, or through an online form, the details of which are available on the website. Submissions close May 29 at 5pm.

In addition, we will be hosting a series of community consultation sessions to discuss the DPOP and gather community feedback. The sessions are scheduled as follows:

– Monday, 8 May 2023, 6 – 7.30pm, Aberdeen Community Hall

– Tuesday, 9 May 2023, 5 – 6:30pm, Cassilis Community Hall

– Tuesday, 9 May 2023, 7:30 – 9pm, Merriwa School of Arts

– Monday, 15 May 2023, 6 – 7.30pm, Scone Council Chambers

– Wednesday, 17 May 2023, 6 – 7.30pm, Murrurundi CWA Hall

– Monday, 22 May 2023, 6 – 7.30pm, Moonan Flat Community Hall

Your involvement in this process is essential to ensure that the council reflects the needs and aspirations of our community. We look forward to hearing from you and working together to create a better future for the Upper Hunter Shire!

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Merriwa CWA

MOTHERS DAY LUNCHEON

Join the Merriwa CWA for a FREE Community Mothers Day Luncheon.

Date: Tuesday 9th May

Time: 11.30am for 12 noon

For Catering purposes, please phone Robyn on 0429 487 241, or email robyncwa@bigpond.com

Everyone is Welcome!

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Royal Hotel Merriwa

GREEN GINGER

GREEN GINGER Live & Loud this Saturday 6th May from 7pm at the Royal Hotel Merriwa!

Need a ride this weekend? Book our Courtesy Bus in advance to avoid disappointment for GREEN GINGER Live Band Saturday Night!

Call 0484897899 to book your ride

SANDY SUMMERS MUSIC

Sandy Summers Music live from 1-4pm, Sunday 14th May (Mother’s Day).

The kitchen will be open with some lovely Mother’s Day Specials and Mother’s Day raffles will be drawn at 4:30.

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Merriwa Gallery

ALL ABOUT WOOL

Jo-anne Barr and Marion Carroll are joining forces to bring an aptly wool themed exhibition to Merriwa Gallery for the Festival

of the Fleeces weekend.

A colourful, textural, skill-filled lure to Merriwa for this street filled fabulous weekend.

For more information visit the Merriwa Gallery Facebook page or email merriwagallery@gmail.com

#merriwagallery #festivalofthefleeces #wool #millinery #felt #wetfelting #feltpainting #merriwa #merino #merinowool #hats #landscapedesign #needlework #rural #independentgallery #communitygallery

@jambmillinerydesigns

@marioncarroll

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Upper Hunter Shire Council

SHINE A LIGHT ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Join Upper Hunter Shire Council on May 3rd to remember and support those affected by domestic violence.

Merriwa Rugby League Club will be celebrating our 100year Anniversary on Saturday 10th June

Celebrations will begin with Merriwa Magpies vs Denman Devils
@3pm

Followed by Jersey Auction of the 1923 Replica Jerseys @ Merriwa Sports Club
And a great night of festivities.

We welcome all players and supporters past and present to help celebrate 100 years of such a wonderful club

1 in 4 women in Australia experience domestic violence, and 1.3 women lose their lives every week to it. Let’s come together and take a stand!

Merriwa CWA Building, 5 PM

Candles provided. Donations of non-perishable food items for survivors and the homeless appreciated.

For more information, phone Tash Taaffe: 0458 574 015

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Merriwa Rugby League Club

100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

Merriwa Rugby League Club will be celebrating our 100 year Anniversary on Saturday 10th June.

Celebrations will begin with Merriwa Magpies vs Denman Devils at 3pm

Followed by Jersey Auction of the 1923 Replica Jerseys at the Merriwa Sports Club and a great night of festivities.

We welcome all players and supporters past and present to help celebrate 100 years of such a wonderful club

Stay up to date via the Facebook event and Facebook group

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Cassilis Bowling Club

Come and enjoy live music with Matt O’Leary on Saturday 6th May

Music from 4pm till 8pm.

Happy Hour

Chocolate wheel.

Kitchen will be open.

MOTHER’S DAY LUNCH

Cassilis Bowling Club is hosting a Mother’s Day Lunch on Sunday 14th May from 12.30pm

Adults $30, Children (5-12yrs) $15, Under 5’s go free

This 3 course meal will be catered for by Ma’s Tucker.

Bookings to be made by Wednesday 10th May by contacting the bowling club on (02) 6376 1002 after 4pm, 7 days a week, or via facebook

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Royal Hotel Cassilis

LADIES WHO PAINT & SIP

Lovely Penny Stanton returns to Cassilis with a new masterpiece for us to keep developing our painting skills.

Enjoy 5 courses of a high-tea-inspired degustation cocktail menu, paired with French bubbles, and your favourite Royal cocktails while creating a piece of art that you’ll be proud to take home and hang or sell.

Materials: Acrylic paints, pens, ink, and brushes supplied, with canvas included.

What to bring: Old clothes or paint shirt.

#royalhotelcassilis #surfsidegallery #erikasbreadbar

Booking essential. Contact the Royal Hotel Cassilis on 6376 1004 or via their facebook page

MOTHERS DAY LUNCH

Spoil mum with a special 3-course lunch at the Royal in Cassilis.

Saturday May 14, 12pm – 3pm

Bookings essential 02 6376 1004 or via their facebook page

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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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Merriwa Central School P&C Association

UNIFORM SWAP SHOP

**Uniform swap/shop**

With the cost of living constantly on the rise, we understand the financial burden some of us are under. So, on behalf of Merriwa Central School, the P&C are excited to be able to offer families the opportunity to purchase and/or exchange second hand uniform garments from our Swap/Shop.

**How it works:**
Item for item swap – means you can swap a polo for a polo, shorts for shorts, etc. The idea is, you’ll be able to swap your garments for larger sizes as your child outgrows them.

Garments can also be purchased if you do not wish to swap.
* Polos & Jumpers will be $5 each
* Shorts, skirts & track pants will be $3 each
(All funds from the sale of items will be allocated to purchasing things like sanitary items and emergency underwear for students)

**Donations of garments are welcome!**

Availability of items & sizes will depend on demand.

**Where & When:**
You’ll find us set up in the primary canteen on Tuesday 2nd May and Tuesday 9th May, from 12pm – 2pm.

IMPORTANT NOTE: WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT CLOTHINGz FOR SWAP THAT IS IN GOOD USED CONDITION OR BETTER.
We cannot accept items with rips, tears or obvious stains.

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Rotary Club of Merriwa

BATTERY MUSTER

Merriwa Rotaty Club is collecting batteries now, with all funds raised to go towards the completion of the Shared Pathway around town.

Car, tractor, mower or truck batteries!

If you’d like to help, please drop them on the pallets up the back of Merriwa CRT and we will take it from there.

Any number helps! So let us help you by cleaning up those messy old batteries and putting them back to work for our community.

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St Joseph’s P&F Merriwa

JUNIOR CAMPDRAFT & FETE

Save the date for the 2023 St Joseph’s P&F Merriwa Junior Campdraft & Fete – Saturday July 1st 2023.

They are also seeking stall holders for the event.

Please call 0436 335 371, or email tabithadavies65@gmail.com or you can get in touch via their Facebook page

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Valley Team Penning

FUNDRAISER

VRA Merriwa Rescue Squad & Merriwa Cricket Club Fundraiser. May 13th & 14th at the Merriwa Showground.

Week Starting 1st May 2023

Upper Hunter Shire Council

DRAFT DELIVERY PROGRAM & OPERATIONAL PLAN (DPOP)