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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Merriwa Festival of the Fleeces

JUNE LONG WEEKEND

There are only 4 weeks to the Festival of the Fleeces. Our next meeting is Wednesday 10.5.23 at 6.00pm in the Fletcher Room at Merriwa RSL. If you would like to volunteer your help, whether it be for 1 hour or more on Saturday the 10th June, please drop in and let us know. You can also phone Cheryl Dallimore on 0457 192 597 .

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Royal Hotel Merriwa

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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Cassilis Bowling Club

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

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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St Joseph’s Primary School

OPEN DAY

All current and prospective families are invited to attend the St Joseph’s Primary School Open Day on

Monday 15th May 2023, from 9am to 3pm.

9am – Liturgy

9.30am – Activities/information session

10.30am – Open classrooms

11.15am – Lunch – Bring your own picnic lunch

12pm – Guest speakers

2pm – Fun lessons

Celebrate the hard work St Joseph and the Merriwa community does every day.

Explore the school and it’s facilities.

Listen to guest speakers about why they love their job and community.

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Women’s Bowling Club

DUNEDOO FRIENDSHIP DAY

Wednesay 17th May.

Morning tea – 9.30am

Play – 10am

Cost – $10

Dress – Mufti

RSVP by 15th May 2023 by contacting Loretta Cooper on 0428 482 679 or placing your name on the notice board at the Merriwa Sports Club.

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Valley Team Penning

FUNDRAISER

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

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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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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, 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

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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Week Starting 8th May 2023

Upper Hunter Shire Council

DRAFT DELIVERY PROGRAM & OPERATIONAL PLAN (DPOP)