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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Hunter Local Land Services

 

MERRIWA Carbon 101 and Seasonal Updates coming your way!

 

In conjunction with NSW Department of Primary Industries we are giving landholders the opportunity to learn more about the evolving world of carbon, whilst getting the latest seasonal condition updates unique to the Upper Hunter from our boots-on-the-ground via our Livestock Officer and District Vet.

 

Managing on-farm emissions

Opportunities for sequestration in soil and vegetation

Farm efficiencies and productivity gains

Farm Carbon Management Plan Opportunity

Environmental market opportunities

 

MERRIWA: 8 Aug, 9.30am – 12.30pm

CWA Rooms

https://events.humanitix.com/101-on-farm-carbon-workshop…

 

Stay tuned for more seasonal updates in other areas of the Upper Hunter. If you have any livestock health or welfare questions or concerns you can contact your local District Vet or Livestock Officer

 

https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au/…/conta…/hunter-local-offices

 

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NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust

 

Landholders in the Upper Hunter Shire are invited to learn more about earning annual payments to protect remnant native vegetation.

 

Register to come and talk to us about the Upper Hunter conservation tender at:

 

Scone Bowling Club, 28-36 Gundy Road, Monday, 7 August between noon and 2pm, with a light lunch.

 

Merriwa RSL Club, 120-126 Bettington Street, Tuesday, 8 August between noon and 2pm, with a light lunch.

 

Murrurundi Bowling Club, 131 Mayne Street, Wednesday, 9 August between noon and 2pm, with a light lunch.

 

Book in for a light lunch and information session at http://www.bct.nsw.gov.au/…/upper-hunter-conservation…

 

#UpperHunterValley #UpperHuntertender #privatelandconservation #conservationtender

 

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Merriwa Gallery 

FINAL EXHIBITION & CELEBRATION

The Gallery is officially cleared and resting, awaiting its next adventure, whatever that may be.

 

Hearty thanks to all of those in the area who have gotten behind the Gallery and made the last year such a fantastic one.

 

Great to hear the stories of how the space has left people with positive memories and increased inspiration to create and take up opportunities to share their creations.

 

It’s been positive for many, but it’s been a super amazing experience for me, and I’m grateful to you all!

 

Rural, community, inclusive creative spaces! May there be many more!

 

El

 

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Phoenix Flats Medieval and War Horses

SKILL AT ARMS CLINIC WITH JUSTIN HOLLAND OF NOVA HOLLANDIA 

Nova Hollandia is coming to Phoenix for Skill at Arms Clinic. Across 2 days we have lance skills, swords skills, mounted archery and jousting basics! Put your Riding to the test!

 

Justin Holland is Skill at arms Specialist, he competes with jousting and teaches skills from school kids all through to adults!

 

Let’s have some fun with camping on-site with a campfire and Sir Justin’s teachings put your riding to the test see if you have what it takes to become a Knight!

 

 

Clinic $350 per day Lunch included.

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Fire and Rescue NSW Station 393 Merriwa

We got good news and we got bad news.

 

The good news is the first image shows all the visits and checks we have done in just two weeks! It’s truly amazing and we’re so grateful that you have been so welcoming to our crews.

 

The bad news is when we zoom in, we’re still missing a lot of homes.

 

Please help us ensure our whole town is fire protected by tagging a friend who needs to see this.

 

We can visit nearly anytime. Message this page or book your visit here: www.fire.nsw.gov.au/visits.

 

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Merriwa Railway Society Inc

Next open day & Working day at Merriwa Station – Saturday 12th of August – From 9am – All Welcome. 

 

New members are welcomed, even just social and supporting members, but fantastic to get more active members. If not able to do anything physical but able to open the station for visitors at times. Its a peaceful place to spend a bit of time!

 

Membership forms are available here.

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Cassilis, Country Music, Camping & Campfire

FRIDAY 29th SEPTEMBER – SUNDAY 1st OCTOBER 2023 

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.

 

Click here to get your tickets and reserve your spot! 

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Cassilis Country Talent Search

Talent Search entry form is here!!

 

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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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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Merriwa Magpies RLFC

EOI WOMENS TACKLE COACH

MERRIWA RLFC IS SEEKING EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR A WOMENS TACKLE COACH FOR OUR 6 WEEK TACKLE COMP STARTING LATE SEPTEMBER

Email – merriwarlfc@yahoo.com with your application.

Any questions please feel free to ask. 

 

Click to go to original Facebook post. 

 

 

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Merriwa Mens’ Shed & Merriwa Rotary Club

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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Merriwa Royal Hotel

IMOGEN HALL

 

MERRIWA I’m heading your way for Fathers Day!!

 

Get in early and BOOK a table for Lunch now to treat your Dad this September at the Royal Hotel Merriwa!!

 

I’ll bring the Maton (JDog)

#Merriwa #huntervalley #fathersday #emergingartist #letsgettogether#farmingland #newfriendships #matonguitars

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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
• Flaggs Road – Maintenance grading
• Westwood Road rest area – Upgrade works
• Kuloo Road – Maintenance grading
• 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
• Water main leak detection survey
• Actions requests as required

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