Merriwa Central School
KINDERGARTED TRANSITION
We are now asking for expressions of interest for Kindergarten 2025 students. If you are interested in sending your child to Merriwa Central School for Kindergarten, please contact the school on 6548 2119, or visit the Primary office to pick up an information pack.
We will be holding a parent information session at 10.00am on Tuesday, 10 September at the primary library, all carers are invited to attend. Please ensure completed enrolment forms and birth certificates are provided to the primary office prior to the information session.
Our Kindergarten Transition program will commence in Term 4.
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LITTLE SPROUTS READING DAY
Little Sprouts 2024
Get ready for our Little Sprouts Community Reading Day, Friday 23 August. Please join us to celebrate the joy and magic of reading!
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Merriwa District Progress Association
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Country Womens Association – Merriwa & Scone
PAMPER DAY
Friday 2nd August, 10am – 2pm at the Bunnan Hall (6 High St, Bunnan)
RSVP by 26th July to Kim on 0421 910 658 or Carolyn on 0412 468 308
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Merriwa RSL Club
HAPPYMAN CHINESE RESTURANT
Chef Ray Bistro has been now been re named as 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭.
New menu and new highly experienced Chef & Staff!
Dine in or take away • 6548 2295 
LIVE MUSIC
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– Date: 17th August 2024
– Location: Sandy Hollow Showgrounds
– Activities: Car Show, Lawnmower Demonstrations , Family Entertainment, Charity Auction, and more!
MAJOR RAFFLE
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Local Land Services
UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS
FARM BUSINESS BOOT CAMP
A local opportunity to reset, reboot and regenerate your farm plan.
Whether you’re growing grain or grazing livestock, this event is designed to challenge your thinking and inspire your farm planning into 2024 and beyond.
Together, we’ll explore the science of local soils that fuel our farming systems and hear first-hand from farmers their top tips for success running a sustainable farm business.
Learn how to improve your soil health, reduce farm inputs and carbon emissions, while boosting farm resilience and profit margins.
Sharing their practical know-how:
- Joel Williams, Integrated Soils: Unlocking the science of the soil biology powerhouse
- Scott McCalman, Jedburgh Farming: Cover cropping, crimping & healthy crop systems
- Grant Sims, Down Under Covers: Multi-species mixes for production & nutrition
- Adam and Jody Turner, Springhill Beef: Hunter paddock-to-plate beef success story
- Matt Cherry and Shelley Piper, Trio Angus: Angus stud breeders & holistic managers
- Panel discussion and Q&A with UH farmers: Byron and Fiona Hubbard and Kylie Magner.
Tickets are $25 per head with lunch and refreshments included. To purchase your ticket, click on this event registration link.
The Early Needs Recovery Program is part of the $150 million Primary Industry Support Package which is cofunded
by the Australian and NSW Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.
When
16 Aug 2024 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Region
Hunter
Where
Venue details will be provided on registration
Cassilis – Upper Hunter
Contact
Maria Cameron
0409 636 765
maria.cameron@lls.nsw.gov.au
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GROWING YOUR NATURAL CAPITAL – WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME? UPPER HUNTER
Join us on-farm for a Natural Capital conversation as we launch of our Natural Capital Program. Learn about what natural capital is and how you can recognise the value of natural assets on your land.
We will have a range of service providers in attendance to discuss topics including:
- Carbon and environmental markets
- Identifying and maintaining natural assets
- Financial opportunities
- Emissions reporting and market trends
- Hear from landholders who are actively managing their natural assets
Registration is essential and you can register your attendance by clicking on this link.
When
13 Sep 2024 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Region
Hunter
Where
Venue details will be provided on registration
Merriwa
Contact
Julia Emerson
0477 954 302
Julia.emerson@lls.nsw.gov.au
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Royal Hotel Cassilis
MAKE-UP WITH HILARY FINCH
Workbook
Gift Bag
High Tea
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Cassilis Rodeo
14 SEPTEMBER 2024
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TRIVIA & GAMES NIGHT
Bookings are essential.
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Festival Lineup Announcement! 
Date: October 4th-6th, 2024
Location: Cassilis Bowling Club
STALLHOLDERS WANTED
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Upper Hunter Shire Council
WORKS SCHEDULE – WEEK STARTING MONDAY, 22 JULY 2024
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.
Works Delivery
- Bunnan Road – Heavy patching
- Wollar Road – Maintenance grading
- Road inspections as required
- Action requests as required
Parks and Facilities
- Amenities maintenance
- Cemetery maintenance
- Parks, sports fields, rest areas, entrances/approaches, Showground Passive areas and reserves mowing and maintenance
- Playground inspections
- Actions requests as required
Water and Sewer
- Water treatment plant operation and maintenance
- Sewer treatment plant operation and maintenance
- Water and sewer distribution systems and actions requests as required
- Water supply reservoir cleaning
- Water main renewal work- near 57 King George V Avenue Merriwa (work commencing 6 August 2024)
- Smoke testing repair work
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Have you seen something that needs attention?
Please use the Customer Request Management Form available online by clicking here to lodge an action with UHSC.
Alternatively, you can download and use the Snap, Send, Solve app from the App store. This app allows you to submit requests with various authorities or Local Council with ease. Learn more about the Snap, Send, Solve app here.
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