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Hunter Local Land Services

CARBON 101  & SEASONAL UPDATES

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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MANAGING SEASONAL CONDITIONS UPDATES – UPPER & LOWER HUNTER 

Come along to hear from our Livestock Officer and District Vet about the current seasonal conditions affecting our region and livestock production including managing livestock nutrition.

 

Lots of important information, resources and advice in relation to the dry period that is being experienced and what is required to keep positive livestock health and welfare at the forefront of your operation.

 

ROUCHEL: 16 August, 9am – 11am

TIMOR: 17 August, 9am – 11am

MARTINDALE: 18 August, 2pm – 4pm

MITCHELLS FLAT: 25 August, 9am – 11am

CASSILIS: 7 September, 9am – 11am

PUTTY: 8 September, 2pm – 4pm

 

Morning/afternoon tea and refreshments will be provided

 

Register here now https://regionalnsw.qualtrics.com/…/SV_4MbgWBOvhgoebCm

 

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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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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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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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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 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 Royal Hotel

CRAWFISH STEW

Saturday 12th August from 6pm.

We are off to Merriwa. Tunes at the Royal from 5 or 6 in the evening until you get sick of us or we run out of songs. So if you feel like a road trip to a nice little town (with the best caramel slice SBP has ever had) then come and check us out 

 

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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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Upper Hunter Community Services 

TOY BOX

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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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.

 

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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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Cassilis Public School 

P&C MEETING

Cassilis PS P&C Meeting – Monday 14th August @ 2:00 pm. All welcome to attend. 

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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 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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Cassilis, Country Music, Camping & Campfire

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!

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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

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
• Summerhill Road – Maintenance grading
• Rosebud Road – 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
• Water main leak detection survey
• Actions requests as required

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