Newcastle and the Hunter iMag September October 2017 by iMag Publications Pty Ltd

Newcastle and the Hunter info guide SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2017

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Wollombi Music Festival www.monthlyimag.com.au

Arts in the Hunter

Muswellbrook

① Newcastle Art Gallery

1 Laman St. Newcastle. Tues to Sun 10am-5pm. 4974 5100 http://www.nag.org.au

Dungog

5 Singleton

② Cstudios Art Gallery

738 Hunter St. Newcastle West. Wed to Sat 11am-4pm. 4023 8927 http://cstudiosartgallery.com.au

Bulga

③ Gallery 139

139A Beaumont St. Hamilton. Wed to Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm. 0434 886 450. www.gallery139.com.au

④ The Gardens Gallery

Hunter Region Botanic Gardens, 2100 Pacific Hwy. Heatherbrae. 9am-4pm 7 days. 4987 1655 www.huntergardens.org.au

⑤ Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre

Cnr. Bridge & Williams Str. Muswellbrook. Tues to Fri 10am-5pm. Weekends 10am-1pm. Mondays by appointment only. Closed Public Holidays. 6549 3800. www.muswellbrookartscentre.nsw.gov.au

⑥ finite Gallery

60 Caves Beach Rd. Caves Beach. 10am-4pm Fri to Sun & Public Holidays. 0419 471 660 www.finitegallery.com

Branxton

Belford

Morpeth

Maitland

Broke

Kurri Kurri

Cessnock

Nelson Bay

4 Raymond Terrace

Sandgate

Newcastle

Paxton

3 2 Booragul

11 Cooranbong

Mandalong

Toronto

Morisset

Belmont Swansea

Doyalson

Map not to scale. For more details, please see the Regional Map on page 24.

PORT STEPHENS COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE

⑦ Mandalong Gallery

29 Little Valley Rd. Mandalong. Sat & Sun 9am-5pm or by appointment. 4977 2316. www.mandalonggallery.com.au

⑧ Cessnock Regional Art Gallery

16 Vincent Str. Cessnock. Open Tues to Sun 10am-4pm. 4991 6619. www.crag.net.au

⑨ Port Stephens Community Arts Centre

Nelson Bay, at the rear of Neil Carroll Park near the RSL. 10am-4pm, 7 days. 4981 3604

⑩ Morpeth Gallery

5 Green St. Morpeth. Thu to Sun 10am-5pm. 4933 1407. www.morpethgallery.com/

⑪ Ocean Blue Gallery

617 Pacific Hwy, Belmont. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-1pm. 4945 2520 http://oceanbluegallerybelmont.com

⑫ Maitland Regional Art Gallery

230 High St, Maitland Tues to Sun 10am-5pm (café open from 7.30am). 4934 9539. www.mrag.org.au

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Bring in the Garden Exhibition 6 September to 17 October

Guest artist Margaret Brace (mosaics)

Bonsai Exhibition

30 September to 2 October Admission is FREE. This is an opportunity to purchase a striking piece of artwork. All items are for sale. Come and browse our unique handmade items. Open 10am to 4pm 7 days.

WEEKEND CAFE

Ample parking and wheelchair friendly.

Shoal Bay Road, Nelson Bay rear of Neil Carrol Park near RSL. Phone 02 4981 3604

www.artscentrenelsonbay.org.au

Junior Art Prize and holiday fun at Finite Gallery The work of talented young artists from the area will be on exhibition in the Finite Gallery Junior Art Prize from 15th to 24th September. Come along and vote for your favourite artwork. Not only will the artist win a prize, but for the cost of a gold coin your name will go into the draw for a Workshop Gift Voucher to the value of $100. Let the kids have creative fun during the school holidays. There are a range of workshops including painting, drawing, clay and 3-d construction. The materials are provided for each workshop. Make a booking through Finitegallery.com and take something special home as a holiday memento. Full details at FiniteGallery.com

Constantly changing exhibition of Fine Art and Crafts. Classes and workshops for all ages. First Friday@Finite artist talk 7-9pm each month. Contact Leslie for program details.

60 Caves Beach Rd, Caves Beach. NSW 2281 Phone: 0419471660 Email: info@finitegallery.com Web: www.finitegallery.com Hours : 10-4, Fri - Sun & Public Holidays Director: Leslie Duffin

MANDALONG GALLERY Lake Macquarie Premier Aboriginal Fine Arts Gallery Presenting Quality Investment Paintings, Pottery & Glassware Works from the famous Petyarre sisters, Ronnie Tjampinjimpa, George Ward, Lilly Kelly, Dorothy Napangardi, Gabriella Possum, Minnie Pwerle and many more. Open: Sat & Sun 9am - 5pm or by appointment 29 Little Valley Rd Mandalong Ph: 02 4977 2316 www.mandalonggallery.com.au www.hunterimag.com.au

Broke Village Fair and Vintage Car Display, Sunday 10th September From the Editor Hello spring! And welcome to the September/ October issue of your Newcastle and the Hunter iMag. As always this issue is packed full of fun things to see and do, as well as the best places to eat and drink across the region. The region is abuzz and there are many events with something for everybody. The beautiful village of Broke comes alive for the Broke Village Fair and Vintage Car Display on 10th September. From vintage cars, tug-o-war, and bush poetry, to mine tours and farm machinery, there really is something for everyone in the family. Gardens are blooming and Hunter Valley Gardens holds the annual Spring Festival of Flowers, beautifully designed to give visitors an unforgettable visual and sensory experience. Each year the Maitland Black & White Committee of Vision Australia holds the Maitland Garden Ramble. This year the event will feature eight of Maitland’s most beautiful gardens including the historical gardens of “Aberglasslyn House”

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and "Pinehurst House”. Spring is in the air and so is the sound of music with many great music festivals around the Hunter – Wollombi Music Festival, Dashville Skyline, the Rock ‘N’ Roll festival in Nelson Bay, and more. Why not try something different and book a historic Morpeth cruise with Nova Cruises along the Hunter River to take in our beautiful Newcastle harbour, coast and riverside scenes. Then enjoy some amazing shopping and tastes in the picturesque town of Morpeth, before a leisurely return cruise. You will find all the information inside our magazine, the What’s On section (page 46) and our Markets Guide on page 44. You can also keep up to date with what’s on by visiting us on Facebook or following us on Twitter. Hunter iMag wishes you a glorious spring time!

Contents Arts in the Hunter

2-3

From the Editor

4-5

iGallery

6-7

Coffee Shops in the Hunter

Tasting in the Hunter

Regional Map

24 - 25

Antiques in the Hunter

42 - 43

Markets

44 - 45

What's On

46 - 47

NEWCASTLE & THE HUNTER REGIONS Newcastle.................................................................. 10 - 17 Raymond Terrace.................................................. 18 - 19 Port Stephens......................................................... 20 - 21 The Allyn & Paterson River Valley................ 22 - 23 Maitland & Morpeth........................................... 26 - 29 Kurri Kurri, Cessnock to Wollombi.............. 30 - 33 The Hunter Valley.................................................. 34 - 39 Lake Macquarie...................................................... 40 - 41 Independently owned franchise. Published by iMag.

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iGallery

Arts in the Hunter It's the start of Spring and it's time to get yourself to an art gallery. Here are a few we recommend.

At Newcastle Art Gallery until 15 October is the KILGOUR PRIZE 2017, an annual art prize for figurative and portrait painting. This year's winner, Cameron Stead, is an emerging artist still studying at the National Art School in Sydney. His self-portrait won him $50,000 through the bequest of artist Jack Noel Kilgour. His painting has already raised some local controversy with Lauretta Morton, the gallery's General Manager and one of three judges commenting, "The selection of this work also opens the prize up into the future – a brave painting that is challenging, temporary in – nature, and honest." Without MEREWETHER giving too much TRANSITION away, you best get yourself

to the gallery to see for yourself, but be mindful you have been warned. While you're at the gallery, get involved with the #nagselfiesalon and vote in the People's Choice and don't miss THE FIGURE FEMININE an exhibition featuring a selection of female figurative and portrait works from the collection. All this on the ground floor of the gallery and for free. Around the smaller independent galleries, SANCTUARY is showing at Gallery 139 – a group exhibition celebrating the places and objects that provide sanctuaries, including out homes, gardens and secret places. The opening event is on Saturday 2 September from 2 to 4pm and the exhibition runs until Sunday 17 September. There are regular ‘Meet The Artist’ sessions to go with this exhibition, so visit the website for details (www.gallery139.com.au).

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ed 21 Sep - Sat 8 Oct 2016 Beaumont St Hamilton NSW 2303 ficial opening 139A Sat 24 Sep 2–4pm Thurs–Sat 11am–4pm, Sun 11am–2pm www.gallery139.com.au 0434 886 450 | info@gallery139.com.au

MAZIE KAREN TURNER Between dream and earth 2 S e p t e m b e r - 5 N o v e m b e r 2 0 17

Peter Lankas | Blue Car acrylic on canvas 25x35cm

s exhibition is painted air’ around Merewether Gallery 139‘en is plein an independent art gallery Beach from ril–September 2016.at It 139A captures the changing landscape people located Beaumont St Hamilton NSW,and Australia. Featuring regular group and o frequent Newcastle’s busiestgallery-curated and most beautiful beach.

solo exhibitions by emerging and established Newcastle artists. Gallery 139 9A Beaumont St Hamilton NSW 2303 presents audiences with contemporary, thought-provoking and high quality10am–2pm art for lery hours Wednesday–Friday 11am–4pm, Saturday viewing| and w.gallery139.com.au 0434purchase. 886 450 | info@gallery139.com.au

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Mazie Karen TURNER Soft walls (detail) 2009-10 oil on Safari Belgian linen 137.5 x 152.5cm Purchased 2010 Newcastle Art Gallery collection Courtesy the estate of Mazie Karen Turner

This organisation is supported by the NSW Government through:

Newcastle Art Gallery gratefully acknowledges ongoing support from:

In October at Studio 21 Art Space, one of Newcastle's newest gallery spaces, is a solo exhibition by artist Edward Milan. Edward is well known Edward Milan NSE&W 2017 for his support and mixed media 39x35x7cm involvement in artistrun and small art spaces in the local area. He will be exhibiting a variety of wooden sculptures and reliefs around the title of his show North South East & West opening Friday 6 October. Visit the gallery website for opening hours (www.studio21artspace.com). There's always ROAMING ART TOURS who do the work for you. They provide a Sunday afternoon from 2 to 4.30pm and fill it with art and fun. They do group bookings and cater to your needs. Find them at www.independentgalleriesnewcastle.com/ roaming-art-tours.

ROAMING ART TOURS The last Sunday of each month 2pm to 4.30pm

Visiting Back to Back Galleries artwork by Olivia Parsonage

Become an art tourist, visiting independent Newcastle galleries with your personal guide, gallerist Ahn Wells. Options include: • Traveling aboard Newcastle’s Famous Tram • Talks by exhibiting artists discussing their work and art practice • Exclusive visits to artist’s private studios • Each tour visits multiple galleries and includes wine/coffee Newcastle’s Famous Tram

Home of the Max Watters Collection Cnr Bridge & William St, Muswellbrook 02 6549 3800 arts.centre@muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au muswellbrookartscentre.com.au Tuesday to Friday 10am - 5pm Weekends 10am - 1pm

Put yourself in the picture and join a Roaming Art Tour in 2017: Sunday 24 September • Sunday 29 October $35 p/person ($60 for 2) Bookings essential 0434 886 450 info@gallery139.com.au www.independentgalleriesnewcastle.com

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Coffee Shops in the Hunter

How Coffee changed the world What connects Frank Sinatra, a goat herder and the American Revolution? No, this isn’t the start of a bad joke but a short story on how coffee has changed the world. Coffee was first discovered in Ethiopia in the 9th Century by a goat herder who discovered his goats a little frisky after eating red berries from a bush. After trying the berries himself, the goat herder found his energy levels went through the roof. Those berries were of course coffee beans.

coffee wanted a novel way to advertise their coffee so they came up with the ‘Amateur Hour’. A talent show on the radio. Each week amateur talent was given the spotlight, including famously an unknown called Frank Sinatra. So before you try your next coffee, just think how different the world would be without it. By Gareth Simpson Favilla Coffee Club

Long before social media, the way to discuss ideas with like-minded people took place in coffee shops. The coffee was known to stimulate the brain, so much so that the American Revolution and French Revolution both first started as chats over cups of coffee. Long before ‘X Factor’, the first talent show happened because of coffee. Chase and Sanborn

The perfect location ...

for a relaxed breakfast or lunch when visiting the Pokolbin region.

Experience the freshest Nespresso compatible coffee pods in Australia... without the waste. Favilla Coffee Club; award winning biodegradable coffee pods delivered to your door. Try them now at www.favillacoffeeclub.com.au.

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Housemade desserts, local preserves and giftware also available. Meals are wholesome and generous, with the likes of our famous cranky eggs, Barramundi and berry cheesecake on the menu. OPEN 7 DAYS For breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea Monday to Friday 9am - 3pm Saturday 9am - 5pm, Sunday 9am - 3pm

555 OAKEY CREEK ROAD POKOLBIN NSW PHONE (02) 4998 7513

Do you love cheese like we do? Then you must visit Maitland's only dedicated cheese delicatessen located in the beautiful and historic village of Morpeth! At Gourmet or Glutton they are truly passionate about their cheeses, showcasing a wide selection of Local, Regional, National and International Greats. They take great pleasure in helping you find that perfect cheese. You won’t find these cheeses in the supermarket, and you are welcome to have a taste. Love your olives? Marinated or stuffed; you'll be spoilt for choice, along with antipasto, charcuterie and gourmet crackers. Gourmet or Glutton love local produce, stocking local olives, oils, chutneys fruit pastes, plus many more delights, as well as imported quality products.

Producers of olive oils, vinegars Producers of olive oils, that vinegars and and condiments deliver Producers of olive oils, vinegars condiments that deliver absolute and condiments that deliver absolute freshness, innovative freshness, innovative flavour and absolute freshness, consistency. Ourconsistency. range isinnovative testament flavour and to the creativity, passion and and consistency. flavour commitment of our entire team.

Tastings & sales visit

Tastings & &Tasting sales For tastings salesvisit visitRoom Denman Denman Tasting Room – Ph: 6547 1055 Tasting Room Denman 6547 1055 Ph: 1440 Denman Rd, Muswellbrook 1055 Ph: 6547 1440 Denman Rd, Muswellbrook 1440 Denman Muswellbrook Pokolbin Tasting Rd, Room – Ph: 0408 144 149 Shop 5, Peppers Creek Village

Pokolbin TastingRoom Room Pokolbin 1946 BrokeTasting Rd, Pokolbin Ph: 0408 0408144 144149 149 Ph: Open Days Shop75,5, PeppersCreek Creek Village Shop Peppers Village www.pukaraestate.com.au 1946 1946Broke BrokeRd, Rd,Pokolbin Pokolbin

Their remarkable delicatessen shop also has a range of cheese boards, knives and other accessories. For something truly unique, you should see their Cheese Wedding Towers. These have become a speciality; custom designed from elegant and simple, to grand affairs. Let them help you design a tower to meet your style and taste buds for that special event! So whether you consider yourself a Gourmet or a Glutton, come in, taste and get excited by some seriously sensational cheeses. Like the Facebook page for invites to VIP nights, wine & cheese pairing evenings and first dibs on new release products and Cheesy Specials. New cheeses come in every week. Open Wednesday - Sunday Shop 2, 129 Swan St  Morpeth Ph 02 4933 5233

Tasting in the Hunter

Attention all Foodies!

Olive products on sale from our Cellar Door and online shop A selection of Hunter regional oilve oils on tasting at the cellar door.

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Newcastle

Nova Cruise boat, Newcastle Foreshore. Credit: Nova Cruises

Growing urban and rural culture, breathtaking scenery, endless opportunities of retail therapy and dining options, history and monuments that have stood the test of time and the home of some of the most influential acclaimed music artists. Where, you ask, could you find all this and more? The city of Newcastle. The city, with its delightful mix of today’s modern and vintage scene nestled into a backdrop of rich history and culture, invites you to step into a world of beautiful white sand beaches, emerging scenes of Café and cuisine atmosphere and an array of both modern and vintage retail and art prospects. One of the most visited and most-appraised examples of Newcastle’s tourism industry is the surfing, swimming, sun-lover’s haven known as the beach. Newcastle is home to five of the most popular and pristine beaches, favourites among both the locals and tourists: Dixon Park Beach, Newcastle Beach, Bar Beach, Nobby’s Beach and Merewether Beach. These beaches hold numerous propositions for enjoyment,

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including kite surfing, rock pools and baths or even just a relaxing swim or surf. The areas and streets of Newcastle have a wide and colourful array of cuisine options. The four main and most known areas in the food culture are: The Harbour waterfronts including Honeysuckle, Darby Street in Cooks Hill, Beaumont Street in Hamilton and The Junction. These areas all have a wide variety of dining options culminating from various cultures to suit any group’s or individual’s taste palette. Newcastle plays host to an ever- expanding scene of art galleries and new and upcoming artists. The Newcastle Region Art Gallery, one of Australia’s leading regional art galleries also finds its home in Newcastle. This lively and exciting city, with its daily hustle and bustle and continual growth into the expectations and needs of today’s society, holds ventures and scenery that appeal to tourists and locals alike, proving to be an essential place to experience. By Aleksa Schofield

What to See & Do Discover the local beaches. Try the spectacular East Heritage Walk with a comfortable 1½ to 2 hour self-guided tour. Breakfast and boutique shopping on Darby Street & Beaumont Street, Hamilton. The Newcastle Art Gallery has the second largest collection of art in NSW. Visit the Newcastle Museum. Newcastle Memorial Walk, with its striking 360 degree views. Foreshore dining and harbour-front playground on Honeysuckle.

Newcastle’s Maritime Heritage Open Tues - Sun 10am - 4pm Guided Tours Shipwrecks  Art Educational Displays The Working Harbour Gift Shop  Functions

Visitor Information Centre The Maritime Centre, 3 Honeysuckle Drive Newcastle, open Tues - Sun 10am-4pm. Ph: 1800 654 558 www.visitnewcastle.com.au

3 Honeysuckle Drive , Newcastle P: 02 4929 2588 F: 02 4929 5457 W: maritimecentrenewcastle.org.au

NEWCASTLE'S

FAMOUS TRAM Wine tours, weddings, school formals, Christmas parties, social club and birthday party transfers.

Ph: 0418 307 166 Confirm tour times and availability by:

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Cruising Newcastle & The Hunt NEWCASTLE DINNER CRUISE (3hrs) Adults $79, Concession $74, Child (up to 17 yrs) $45, Family 2 Adults & 2 Children (up to 17 yrs) $203 • Departs Saturday evenings 6pm standard time and 7pm during daylight savings. Also on Friday evenings in November and December. Cruise, dine and dance aboard our new vessel “The Princess” whilst taking in the stunning back drop of Newcastle Harbour. Enjoy appetisers on arrival our gala buffet dinner and desserts accompanied by live entertainment with licensed bar on board. NEWCASTLE HARBOUR LUNCHEON (2.5hrs) Adults $54, Concession $49, Child (3-17 yrs) $35, Family 2 Adults & 2 Children (up to 17 yrs) $143 • Departs every Sunday at 12 noon Discover the inner workings of the worlds largest coal exporting port and take in the sights of the vibrant and ever changing foreshore. Indulge in our buffet lunch of smoked and roasted meats, local prawns and gourmet salads. Have a complimentary cuppa with a range of petit fours for dessert.

HUNTER RIVER DISCOVERY CRUISE (5.5hrs) Adult $74, Concession $69, Child (3-17 yrs) $49, Family 2 Adults & 2 Children (up to 17 yrs) $197 • Departs 10am Sundays (except Jun, Jul, Aug & Oct) Marvel at the dramatically changing landscape on our return journey from the city hustle along Newcastle’s foreshore, through the Kooragang Wetlands and upstream on the Hunter River to the “Junction Inn Hotel” at Raymond Terrace for lunch. HISTORIC MORPETH CRUISE (8hrs) $89 Adults, $84 Concession, $54 Child (3-17 yrs) • Departs 2017: Sep 9, 23 | Oct 6, 20 Nov 4, 18 | Dec 3, 7 Morpeth, situated on the banks of the Hunter River, was once the gateway to inland Australia and one of the busiest trade ports in NSW. Today you can re-live the historic voyage from Newcastle to Morpeth in modern day style and comfort with NOVA Cruises.

Ask us about our Bingo Afloat cruises departing first Wednesday of each month, Christmas in July Lunches, Christmas Luncheons & Private Charter hire.

NEWCASTLE WHALE WATCHING CRUISES (2.5-3hrs) $60 Adults, $55 Concessions, $35 Child (3-17 yrs), Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) $155 • Departs 10am Wed, Sat & Sun Jun to end of Oct (Everyday during school holidays). Join Newcastle’s most experienced crew on-board NOVA Cruises for an unforgettable ocean voyage and witness the amazing migration of over 20,000 Humpback whales passing Newcastle’s scenic coastline.

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Nova Cruises

INHERIT THE WIND

By Herome Lawrence and Robert Edwin Lee

Historic Morpeth River Cruising The little town of Morpeth, situated on the banks of the Hunter River, was once the gateway to inland Australia and one of the busiest trade ports in New South Wales. Today you can re-live the historic voyage of Australia's first European settlers along the mighty Hunter River on a return cruise from Newcastle to Morpeth. But unlike our pioneering ancestors you can cruise to Morpeth in modern day style and comfort with NOVA Cruises. Marvel at the dramatically changing landscape on the voyage from the city hustle along Newcastle's foreshore and industrial port through to the serenity of the Kooragang Wetlands. See the historic Hexham Lift Span Bridge (one of only three surviving lift span bridges in NSW in working order) open for your passage before cruising along the river's edge and the fertile flood plains of the lower Hunter Valley. See some of the areas prominent thoroughbred studs from your window and you may even catch a glimpse of a local camel farm as you cruise by. Guests onboard the vessel are treated to Devonshire tea served on route, and local produce tastings. Sit back, relax and take in the sights while listening to the informative captain's commentary. Upon arrival in Morpeth guests have a couple of hours at their own leisure to wander down cobbled streets to find colonial sandstone buildings occupied by modern and inviting cafes, pubs, galleries, museums, boutiques and antique shops. Unwind on the return journey down stream, and enjoy afternoon tea or a refreshing cool drink form the vessel's fully licensed bar. You can call 0400 381 787 for more information.

Playing 26 August to 9 September. This play captures the very essence of American fundamental beliefs which resonate today in the political climate in America and around the world. Based on the Scopes Monkey Trial of 1925, two legal giants come head to head in a battle over the right to censorship in education. Issues involving the separation between church and state continue to play a part in the legal controversies to this day. This trial could be yesterday; it could be tomorrow. Can we ever take the entitlement of freedom of speech for granted? With major political movements still garnering massive divisions in today’s culture this play on the separation of church and state remains powerful and promises an exhilarating night of theatre. Newcastle Theatre Company 90 DeVitre St Lambton Ph: 4952 4958 newcastletheatrecompany.com.au

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Newcastle’s West End The West End is considered Newcastle's rawest precinct with a selection of new businesses willing to push the boundaries. Here you will find a bakery that specialises in sourdough cooking classes alongside a small cafe with furniture made from recycled bus seats. Many creatives co-inhabit workspaces, while leading professional firms have set up shop in restored historical buildings like the the old local bank. Here you can find a wide mix of cafes and restaurants including some of Newcastle's finest, several independent art galleries, a potpourri of retail outlets, a range of professional offices, churches, hotels and motels, and many residential investment properties. There's a large shopping centre known as Marketown which is busy building more levels for residential use and a few large franchise stores. You will still find a handful of empty buildings that have been earmarked for development and the West has been labelled Newcastle's future business hub.

LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST By William Shakespeare Playing 7 to 21 October Ferdinand, the King of Navarre and his three lords, Berowne, Longaville and Dumaine, swear an oath to scholarship, which includes fasting and avoiding contact with women for three years. They are joined by Don Armado, a Spaniard visiting the King’s court, and all five embark on their three years of contemplative, celibate study. Meanwhile, the Princess of France arrives to visit the King and negotiate the return of Aquitane, taken from her father by Ferdinand. Because of his oath he cannot receive the Princess and her entourage but agrees to visit them where they are encamped outside of his castle. What ensues is a timeless comedy about love, honour duty and desire. Shakespeare takes all those smitten by Cupid’s arrows on a merry romp, that leaves one laughing at the absurdities of sprouting meaningless platitudes in the face of unbridled love and desire.

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Over 20 aircraft on display Sit in a real jet fighter

Fa G m rea ily t Va lu e

fighterworld

AVIATION DISPLAY • CAFE • OBSERVATION DECK 4965 1810 49 MEDOWIE ROAD WILLIAMTOWN Newcastle Airport - Adjacent to the RAAF Base

OPEN EVERY DAY 10AM TO 4PM (EXCEPT CHRISTMAS DAY) www.fighterworld.com.au

Hunter Region Botanic Gardens Over 130 hectares of natural bushland, wetland habitats, rare and endangered plants and botanical themed gardens. • Visitor Centre - Gallery & educational displays • Gift shop • Kookaburra cafe • Wildflower walks / trails Open 9am to 4pm 7 days 2100 Pacific Highway, Heatherbrae Ph 02 4987 1655 or 02 49871440

Photos by Kevin Stokes

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BEATLEMANIA set to Sweep Australia The international hit tribute show, Beatlemania on Tour, will see audiences relive the heyday of one of the world’s favourite pop acts when it rolls out across Australia. The spectacular two-hour show recreates a true Beatles experience with stunning costumes, stateof-the-art lighting and production, replica instruments, and all songs performed with exquisite attention to detail and in their original key. Over 30 of the Beatles biggest and most treasured hits will be performed live on stage. Making up the band are four Australian performers, Cameron Charters who sings live as Paul McCartney, Zac Coombs as John Lennon, Brent McMullen as George Harrison and Ben Harper as Ringo. “There is so much detail to get right for a show of this caliber,” said Charters. “Aside from getting the music spot-on, we need to nail the characters, voices and movements. I have even learnt how

to play bass with my left hand, as that’s the way Paul McCartney played. It’s a lot of work but it’s worth it when you see the end result and know that real Beatles fans will appreciate it!” Following sold-out shows across the US, Canada, Dubai, Hong Kong, New Zealand and South Africa, Beatlemania on Tour proved to be a must-see spectacular for all Beatles fans! Showing Newcastle 18 October 2017 Visit beatlemaniaontour.com for ticketing and further information.

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Raymond Terrace

Situated where the Hunter and Williams Rivers meet, about 25 kilometres north from Newcastle along the Pacific Highway, Raymond Terrace is home to Port Stephens Council. It is also the hub for the surrounding river flats farms and communities with two shopping malls and all essential services. The town has been bustling with a variety of industries since the early 1800’s and there are many beautiful historical buildings and attractions to remind of its long history. Good sandstone was quarried close to the town in the 1800’s and used in the local Anglican and Catholic churches, houses and stores. The Old Rectory and historic St. John’s Anglican Church are a wonderful example of these building. The Old Rectory has been lovingly restored and is a beautiful venue for a high tea or other special events. In its early days, a tannery and a steam sawmill were also built, and boat and shipbuilding, farming and dairying became important industries. The business centre developed in King Street, adjacent to the river, where many of the old two storey timber shops and residences still stand today. Nowadays you

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can sample delicious chocolate and wonderful coffee at the famous King Street Confectionery, or discover treasures in the King Street Antiques and Collectibles shop. The ‘Terrace’, as it is called by locals, has a large sporting community and there are many sporting fields and facilities including a golf course, lawn bowls, tennis courts, netball courts, cricket, football and soccer fields. The Williams River is a popular skiing spot and hosts annual skiing events and boat racing, facilitated by two boat ramps close to the city centre. Riverside Park is located adjacent to the Hunter River on Hunter Street just a short walk off William Street, the main street in Raymond Terrace. This park is ideal for a rest spot or for a picnic with its scenic river views. The park boasts a great playground, barbecue and picnic facilities and a public wharf. Leisure and entertainment activities are catered for by the Hunter Botanical Gardens, an Aquatic Centre, Ten Pin Bowling Alley, YMCA Gym and Scotty’s Cinema. There are plenty of motels situated close to town and a choice of caravan parks.

What to See & Do Get back to nature and visit the award winning Hunter Region Botanic Garden. Have a picnic or barbecue at picturesque Riverside Park. Plenty of play equipment for the children. Enjoy a beautiful meal and magical rural and river views from the verandah of the Junction Inn Hotel. Stroll along historic King Street and drop into the famous King Street Confectionery for divine chocolate and coffee. The Sketchley Cottage & Museum is open every fourth Sunday of the Month from 10am to 2pm. Photographed by: Susanne Aurisch Editor of Hunter iMag

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Port Stephens, Nelson Bay and surrounds Beach & water sports wonderland If you are looking for a short intimate weekend away or the perfect destination for an extended family holiday, Port Stephens has you covered. Accommodation varies from pet friendly caravan parks to five star health resorts overlooking the waters of Port Stephens. Similarly the dining options range from walk in seafood buffets for two, to silver service from renowned chefs at one of the Port Stephens resorts. A short 30 minute drive from Newcastle or 2 hours on the M1 freeway from Sydney will see you travelling through the gateway suburbs of Raymond Terrace, Williamtown or Medowie on your way to the Tilligerry and Port Stephens Peninsulaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s holiday destinations. As a destination Port Stephens is a holiday beach and water sports wonderland. With secluded pristine beaches and protected 20

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Fun in the Dunes at Stockton Beach. Photo courtesy of Nelson Bay Visitor Information Centre

sheltered waters inside the bay, popular surf beaches outside with four wheel drive access, estuaries and open water access for the boaters to explore. The Tilligerry Peninsula is home to Tanilba Bay, Mallabulla and Lemon Tree Passage which host a family friendly caravan park with sheltered waters situated inside the bay perfect for the family with young children. Boaters are catered for with a large trailer boat launching ramp, providing access to the many estuaries and bays for fishing, skiing or just exploring. Ocean waters are a short ride through the Nelson Bay headlands to the many open water fishing spots. The Port Stephens peninsula, with Nelson Bay as the hub and surrounding townships of Soldiers Point, Shoal Bay, Fingal Bay and Anna Bay are the main holiday destinations of the area. The area boasts resorts, motels and caravan parks to suit all visitorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; requirements and unique boutique outlets

What to See & Do Climb Tomaree Headland and enjoy breathtaking views and scenic bushwalking.

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Snorkel at Fly Point. Visit one of the many attractions: Oakvale Farm, Toboggan Hill, Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters. Hire a Jet Ski, Stand Up Paddleboard or Kayak at Shoal Bay or Nelson Bay foreshore. Enjoy a stroll, life entertainment, boutique shopping and amazing food at the Nelson Bay Marina. Visitor Information Centre Port Stephens Visitor Information Centre, 60 Victoria Parade, Nelson Bay, 9am-5pm, 1800 808 900

to satisfy the shopaholic. Foodies are catered for from a roast at the RSL washed down with a cold beer, seafood fresh off the trawler, or gourmet silver service accompanied by a Hunter Valley wine. During the days there are game fishing charters, whale and dolphin boat tours, beach fishing, SUP and kayak hire. Hire a boat or BYO to explore the many waterways of the bay. If the fish are not biting there are five golf courses of local and world-class fame, national park walking tracks, and a rideable break in most prevailing weather conditions for the keen surfer. If you are contemplating a visit to Port Stephens make sure you pack your fishing rod, water skis, snorkelling/scuba diving gear, golf clubs, surfboard, hiking shoes,Â beach umbrella or if this sounds too strenuous, just bring a good book and relax during the day, preparing for a night out at the numerous restaurants, pubs and clubs.

Only 250 metres from the beach and the Fly Point Marine Reserve, Nelson Bay Breeze Resort provides some of the best accommodation Port Stephens has to offer. With individually styled, fully self-contained loft or one level two bedroom apartments that have everything you require for your comfort and enjoyment to make it a relaxing holiday and a home away from home. Nelson Bay Breeze Apartments 1 Trafagar Street Nelson Bay NSW 2315 P: 4984 3199 E: enquiries@nelsonbaybreeze.com.au www.nelsonbaybreeze.com.au

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The Allyn & Paterson River Valley

Vacy General Store and Post Office, 803 Gresford Road

Tocal, Paterson, Vacy, East Gresford & Gresford Just two and a half hours’ drive from Sydney, an hour from Newcastle, you will discover the towns of Paterson, Vacy, Gresford and East Gresford, ringed by the ancient Moonabung Ranges and criss-crossed by the pristine waters of the two rivers that flow from the Barrington Tops. First stop could be historic Tocal Homestead for tales of the olden days of bushrangers, graziers who inhabited one of the greatest Australian cattle and horse studs of its time. Have a look at the rare architect-designed barn built around 1867, and the gracious Colonial Georgian country house. Tocal Homestead is a very popular venue for weddings and milestone celebrations. Paterson has inspired many artists to pick up a brush to try to capture this picturesque Australian country town on canvas. The fine 22

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old homes, grand commercial buildings, museums, art gallery, pubs, cafes, parks and shops contribute to Paterson’s unique style. Whilst driving into Vacy why not stop off at The General Store and check out the beautiful range of gifts whilst enjoying a cuppa or have some lunch at the General Store, Flying Duck or Farmers Hotel. Vacy is well worth a visit for a taste of country hospitality, great food and quirky crafts. Travel over the Vacy bridge, circa 1898, to Bunna Bunoo olive grove and gift shop. The small towns of Gresford and East Gresford are the gateway to Lostock Dam, Mt Allyn and the Chichester State Forest to the north. Take the Allyn River Road drive past homesteads set among rolling green hills and granite outcrops. Visit Clevedon craft shop, Natural Furniture Works and the Beatty Hotel. History lovers will enjoy a drive to St Anne’s Anglican Church and suspension bridge, and St Mary’s on Allyn at Allynbrook.

What to See & Do Enjoy breakfast, lunch, or a cup of coffee/tea & cake at the beautiful Vacy General Store Cafe & Gifts.

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Treat yourself to Sunday morning brunch at the CBC cafe. Sample superior oils & preserves at Bunna Bunoo olive grove. Visit the Paterson Gallery and enjoy a coffee at the Paterson Café. Pack a picnic and head to Lostock dam. Discover the valley’s many historic bridges and churches. Visitor Information Gresford General Store, Durham St Open: Mon to Tues 7am-6pm Wed to Thurs 7am-7pm Fri to Sun 7am-8pm

Quality B&B accommodation located in historic East Gresford, close to boutique vineyards, heritage sites and the magnificent Barrington Tops. Experience the friendly service & family atmosphere that the locals have known for generations!

Beautiful old country store Est 1868. Serving fresh sandwiches, coffee, teas, and home made cakes. Lovely country gifts: soaps, including locally made body scrubs and bath salts, local honey, and Bunna Bunoo olives and oils. Fresh roses and BBQ chooks available weekends. Why not come for a country drive and drop into our beautiful little country store?

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Maitland & Morpeth

‘Regents Park’, 23 Regent Street, Maitland Photographer: Stuart Moncrieff PRDnationwide Hunter Valley

Picturesque Maitland Nestled in the lower Hunter just two hours north of Sydney, 40 minutes from Newcastle and 25 minutes from the Wine Country, Maitland offers many unique attractions, accommodation options, shopping and dining opportunities. A stunning blend of funky heritage and contemporary style, Maitland encapsulates the best of the past and the present. The street scapes of Maitland and surrounds are lined with historical buildings dating from the early 1800’s. There are picturesque rural views from a multitude of vantage points and a relaxed environment to enjoy. Maitland is host to an array of stylish boutiques, pampering service providers, unique guesthouses, eateries and entertainment venues. Maitland is a destination where you can enjoy the simple pleasures of fresh locally grown produce, specialty wines and a walking tour of the heritage landscape, or take an aerobatic or

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Tiger Moth joy flight, enjoy the local nightlife, or dine out in the many local restaurants.

Historic Morpeth Not far from Maitland, Morpeth was once a busy river port and frontier town established during the late 1820’s. Set along the banks of the Hunter River, the popular historic cobblestoned village is home to many local artisans. You can taste locally made fudge and sip ginger beer, discover fine fashion, art and craft, tempting treats to take home, beautiful jewellery, home furnishings and objects of interest. A range of restaurants and cafes offer al fresco dining, river and rural views, heritage surroundings and a cosmopolitan standard of menu. Grab a bottle of the finest wine available for tasting from the local wine cellar to complement the meal. Morpeth has a musem, that traces family names and shields and is home to the beautiful St James church.

What to See & Do

Maitland Gaol is open for tours. Enjoy a coffee or explore the shops in the Maitland Mall. Visit historical Morpeth. See the Maitland Regional Art Gallery. Have a picnic at the popular Walka Water Works recreation area. Picnic and barbeque facilities are available and there is a children's playground. Enjoy a scenic tourist drive or explore one of the heritage walks.

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Maitland Based Chocolatier wins Gold at the Australian Fine Food Awards It’s no secret that the Hunter region is well known for its excellent wine and outstanding restaurants. What is less known is that the region is also gaining a reputation for Australia’s best chocolate. That new reputation is largely due to Maitland based boutique chocolatier, Donna Archer and her store Donarch Fine Chocolate. In 2016, less than a few months after opening their doors, Donna Archer stunned the country when she won a Gold Medal in the prestigious Royal Sydney Chocolate Show. On that occasion, her signature “Raspberry Heart” achieved one of only two gold medals awarded. Proving that her previous achievement was no fluke, Donna Archer has recently added to her growing list of accolades with a massive haul of medals at the Australian Fine Food awards in Melbourne. Entering four of her mouthwatering creations, Donarch Fine Chocolate walked away with no less than four prestigious medals. Her signature “Raspberry Heart” won Gold and achieved one of the highest scores in the show. The “Salted Caramel” also achieved a gold medal while her delightful “Honey Cinnamon” creation was awarded Silver. The Donarch Fine Chocolate “Milk Honeycomb” (made using Honey form Donna’s own bee hives) was also awarded a bronze medal. With such incredible achievements in such a short space of time, it is no surprise that Donna Archer and her “Donarch Fine Chocolate” label is quickly establishing herself with a reputation as a true talent within the boutique chocolate making industry. Trained in traditional European

techniques, Donna has an unrelenting focus on quality. When creating her mouth-watering masterpieces, she only uses the finest chocolate from around the world and compliments it by using premium quality ingredients. Her passion for perfection is relentless and Donna’s remarkable talent shines through in all of the products that she makes. Despite the accolades however, Donna Archer remains humble and operates her amazing store with son Paul in a truly family and community focused operation. That said, the minute one enters their Tenambit store, they are immersed in a chocolate experience that words cannot adequately describe. From the ordinary person to the die-hard chocaholic, a visit to Donarch Fine Chocolate is an experience to savour and celebrate. While individual chocolates are their specialty, every taste and budget is catered for. All products are beautifully presented and made with a sense of pride that can only be found in a small boutique business. Located on the outskirts of Maitland in the small village of Tenambit (not far from Morpeth), Donarch Fine Chocolate and their boutique chocolatier, Donna Archer, have put the Hunter region (particularly the Maitland area) firmly on the chocolate lovers map. A visit to Donarch Fine Chocolate is a truly amazing experience and a must visit destination for tourists and locals alike. www.hunterimag.com.au

Kurri Kurri and Cessnock to Wollombi Photo courtesy Wollombi Music Festiival

A rich wine growing area During the 1860’s, land settlement was extensive between Nulkaba and Pokolbin with wheat, tobacco and grape growing, the main crops. Coal mining was the principal industrial base of the Cessnock area for over fifty years. The Hunter Valley wine-growing area in Cessnock City is one of Australia’s oldest wine regions and one of the most famous with around 4,500 acres under vine. The vineyards of Pokolbin, Mount View and Allandale, with their rich volcanic soils tended by entrepreneurial vignerons, are also the focus of a thriving and growing tourism industry. The town has a number of fine restaurants, guesthouses and galleries. The Convict Trail is a conservation project that is restoring the convict-built Great North Road. This is one of Australia's national historic treasures. 30

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Kurri Kurri is famous for its Murals, they are a wonderful expression of our history and region, and tours are available all year round, we have many coach groups coming into town to view these amazing outdoor artworks and are proud to be the biggest Mural town in Australia. There are now over 50 murals, making Kurri Kurri the largest mural town in Australia. New murals are currently underway. Don't forget to look for the kookaburra in every mural, some are quite difficult to find. To book a tour, enquire about projects contact the Kurri Kurri VIC 4936 1909.

Historic Wollombi The Wollombi Valley is nestled between the Watagan Forests and Yengo National Park, just an hour and a half from Sydney at the gateway to the Hunter Valley. Wollombi has a rich aboriginal and colonial history, including the convict-built Great North

What to See & Do Ride on a steam train at the Richmond Vale Railway Museum.

Take a guided tour of the murals at Kurri Kurri. Visit the convict-built Mulla Villa homestead, with rich history to explore. See the convict cells, historic sandstone caves and bush walks. Come wine tasting in the Wollombi Valley - famous for its Semillon, Shiraz and Chardonnay. Explore the history of Wollombi by following the town's walking trail with many pre-1860's buildings including the Endeavour Museum.

RICHMOND VALE RAILWAY AND MINING MUSEUM Leggetts Drive, Richmond Vale 4 km south of Kurri Kurri/Pelaw Main 20 km north of Freemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Waterhole Richmond Main: 02 4001 0197 For more information visit www.richmondvalerailwaymuseum.org Open first three Sundays plus School holiday Sundays

Visitor Information Centre 199 Lang St, Kurri Kurri NSW 2327. 0249361909. www.visitkurrikurri.com

road, which is reflected in the many original sandstone buildings and cottages peppered throughout the area. Wollombi is a photographerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dream with a unique flavour all its own, offering experiences to suit everyone. Here you can enjoy a picnic lunch, a fine dining restaurant or the immensely popular local cafes and shops, everything from a nursery and an antique store to a world class wool store and several quirky gift shops. Accommodation ranges from farm stays and self contained guesthouses to gorgeous boutique B&Bs set amongst the bush. The Wollombi Valley Wine Trail offers a diverse range of locally produced wines and friendly welcome to all. Wollombi is also home to Sculpture in the Vineyards (www. sculptureinthevineyards.com.au), an annual exhibition of large scale outdoor sculpture which spectacularly transforms the village and surrounding wineries. www.visitwollombi.com.au www.hunterimag.com.au

SHIRLEY VALENTINE

EDGEWORTH DAVID MEMORIAL MUSEUM Contains a collection of history in Words and Pictures

Has a collection of old wares on display. Located in the grounds of Kurri Kurri High School, corner Deakin and Greta Streets, Kurri Kurri, 2327

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Mark October 20 – 28th 2017 in your diaries and find your way to Wollombi in the Hunter Valley to experience the mastery of wordsmith Willy Russell as Valley Artists present Shirley Valentine. Valley Artists is proud to celebrate the 30th anniversary of this iconic play in ‘The Harp of Erin Theatre’ housed in the historic Wollombi General Store built in 1852. You will be transported to Liverpool in England in the late 1980’s to hear the stories of many, the lessons of some and the discoveries of one courageous and hilarious woman. Director Robyn Blackwell said “Shirley Valentine is a play that continues to take audiences on an emotional journey that is both humorous and poignant and as relevant today as it was 30 years ago when Willy Russell wrote it.” The rehearsal process has allowed Cath Patterson to explore the author’s insightful observations on conformity and the sense of self that we develop. Patterson is perfect for this role – she has previously played a magnificent Rita in Educating Rita. Cath hails from Preston in England and relates strongly to cultural references and English idioms throughout the play. Valley Artists is proud to present Cath Patterson in this wonderful role and invites audiences to join us to see Shirley Valentine brought to life again. Valley Artists is a community theatre company celebrating 20 years of quality theatre in the Valley – see our website for information on shows and history. www.valleyartists.org

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MULLA VILLA CAFE Guesthouse, Restaurant and Function Venue

Historic Mulla Villa is an original 1840’s convict-built homestead, located 1km south of Wollombi on the Great North Road, with plenty of history to explore. Next to the car park is the original Sydney – Brisbane sandstone road that still has the groves made by horse drawn carts 175 years ago. Underneath Mulla Villa are the original convict cells complete with ankle chains. The main homestead still has a sandstone fireplace that was originally the kitchen’s cooking stove. Set on 100 acres of tranquil bush land with numerous bush walks through natural rainforest and working

farmland you can see abundant flora and fauna, or meet the farm animals. You can even take a bush walk to sandstone caves that are as big as houses. The restaurant/cafe operates 7 days for breakfast, lunch, and morning/afternoon tea, and they are open for dinner every Friday and Saturday night. You can also stay overnight in the 175-year-old house or a cottage for family accommodation. There are four spacious bedrooms in the house, all with private facilities and two with spa-bath en-suites. Mulla Villa caters for various functions and weddings in their rustic and charming venue. Particularly popular is the beautifully restored Cow Shed for elegant barn style weddings. Mulla Villa can cater for small to large weddings. But you need to plan ahead as there are limited dates still available in 2017. Book in a tour of their beautiful and historic venue set on 75 picturesque acres. Upcoming Events include: Sunday 3rd September Market day Market day with many cars and motorbikes on display (more welcome). There will be music, food, beer and wine, and plenty of kids entertainment. Market Stall & Car boot spots still available - Free of Charge. For further information contact (02) 4998 3338 or email info@mullavilla.com.au

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Accommodation ◆ Restaurant ◆ Weddings Full of rustic charms, our Restaurant and Guesthouse is open 7 days a week for breakfast and lunch, and dinner on Friday & Saturday nights. With amazing views, our lovingly restored venue is also perfect for your function or wedding. 3174 Great North Road, Wollombi, Hunter Valley - 1km south of Wollombi

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The Hunter Valley

The Hunter Valley is a feast for the senses As Australia’s oldest wine region, the Hunter Valley has established a reputation for worldclass wines crafted with expertise passed down through generations. Steeped in 180 years of history, Hunter Valley Semillon has been described as “Australia’s great gift to the wine world”. The region’s Shiraz regularly tops best-of lists. These and many other varieties are on offer at the 130 cellar doors dotted throughout the picturesque valley. When you’re done tasting the nectar of the gods, you can soak it up at one of more than 60 restaurants showcasing locally grown and made produce. After all, nothing matches better with Hunter Valley wine than Hunter Valley cheeses, chocolates and olives. And it’s not just your taste buds that will be tickled by a visit to the Hunter Valley. Art lovers can soak up the region’s rich cultural heritage, from Wollombi’s Sculpture in the 34

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Vineyards, Kurri Kurri’s murals and the Hunter Valley Visitor Centre’s own Les Elvin Kungera art gallery. An abundance of natural wonders and family-friendly fun is also on offer in Wine Country. Lose yourself in the Hunter Valley Gardens, zip around the go-kart track or make your own trail through pristine state and national parks. Get a bird’s eye view of it all from a hot air balloon or helicopter flight, or wind your way through the vineyards on horseback, bicycle or trike. All this just 45 minutes from Newcastle airport and less than two hours’ drive from Sydney. With so much on offer and more than 160 accommodation options, whether you’re visiting for a weekend or a wedding it’s no wonder you’ll want to stay another day!

What to See & Do Visit the vineyards or take a guided wine tasting tour. Take time to meet the makers in Broke Fordwich - the vignerons, the olive growers, the winemakers and farm gate producers. Spend the day in the Hunter Valley Gardens - over 25 acres and 10 stunning feature gardens. Visitor Information Centre Hunter Valley Visitor Centre, 455 Wine Country Drive, Pokolbin 2320. Ph: 02 4993 6700 vic@cessnock.nsw.gov.au huntervalleyvisitorcentre.com.au

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WHAT AN HONOUR for Handmade in the Hunter Markets On the 24th of June His Excellency General The Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (ret'd), Governor of New South Wales, and his wife Mrs Linda Hurley, honoured Handmade in the Hunter Markets at Kevin Sobels Wines with their visit. The Governor and Mrs. Hurley, as well as the staff who accompanied them, explored the market and purchased several of the locally made products available there. Governor Hurley was especially interested in Tomalina Ridge’s Blue Ribbon awarded honey from the recent Sydney Easter Show, since the Governor is an avid beekeeper with three hives of his own. This was followed by an impromptu pizza party that lasted all afternoon with Kevin and Margaret Sobels from Kevin Sobels Wines and Karen Rowe, owner/manager of Handmade in the Hunter Markets. The Governor and his wife were particularly pleased to find so many hand-made and homegrown products in the one market. This is why they specifically chose to include the market in their itinerary during their monthly regional tours.

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AGOG! Foreign Film Festival

at James Theatre, Dungog Friday 1st to Saturday 2 September 2017 Dungog’s Festival of Foreign Films, Agog, will be celebrating its ninth year at the James Theatre from 1st to 2nd September with a spectacular line up of exciting foreign films. For locals, a once a year treat, and for visitors a chance to visit the beautiful historic township of Dungog and to spend a day at the 100-year old James Theatre; the oldest, still operating picture theatre in Australia, which plays a central role in the social life of Dungog and its surrounding areas. Presented by the Friends of the James Theatre Inc, Agog 2017 will be launched on Friday evening at 7pm with French box-office hit Monsieur Chocolat (M), about the life and career of the clown Chocolat, the first black circus artist in France. Saturday starts at a convenient 11am with the Italian comedy Perfect Strangers (M), a fiendishly clever take on decorum in the age of modern technology. At 1.30pm the Festival will resume with Chicken People (PG), a feature documentary from the US about three rich and diverse personalities who come together to compete in their shared passion to raise the perfect chicken. The afternoon program continues at 3.30pm with A Man Called Ove (M), a Swedish heart-warming tale of unreliable first impressions and the Festival will finish with The Trip to Spain (M) from the UK screening at 7.30pm. The kiosk at the James Theatre will be offering snacks, tea and coffee and the famous Supper behind the Screen also returns, prior to the final film on Saturday night. For full program details and ticket purchases visit www.jamestheatre.com.au/cinema/agog/

SABOR TEA ROOM the pinnacle of High Tea in the Hunter Valley Now Sabor Dessert Bar has relocated to Pokolbin, the original Lovedale location has been fully renovated and dedicated to a beautiful High Tea Room. The outstanding Sabor High Tea menu has been created by Head Pastry Chef, Nicole Fang. Nicole has been with Sabor for over 4 years having previously worked in international hotels with over 12 years experience in the pastry industry. She has now created the Sabor High Tea menu, which is both a culinary and visual experience like no other in the Hunter Valley. From the French style mini croissants to the handmade chocolates and everything in between; all will be made fresh on location using only the finest ingredients. The moment you enter through the white French

doors you’ll be transported into High Tea Heaven. From the Egyptian lead crystal chandelier hanging above your head and crisp white table linen, to the antique Royal Albert teapots and tea sets, that are almost 100 years old, mostly sourced from local antique dealers, vintage stores, and mother’s china cabinets; they have spared no expense when it comes to making your High Tea experience an unforgettable one. You will have the menu explained and served by the chefs themselves and have an unlimited supply of selected teas and freshly ground coffee. Sabor have always prided themselves on specialising in one thing and one thing only, dessert, and they now plan on doing the same here with their High Tea. It’s a set menu which will satisfy everyone’s palate (some menu items can be altered for dietary requirements, given enough notice). The high Tea will be by BOOKING ONLY.

Welcome to Sabor Tea Room, the Hunter Valley’s premier Tea House where we will endeavour to give you the ultimate High Tea experience. Saturday & Sunday 10:30am – 1pm & 2:30pm – 5pm 319 Wilderness Road, Lovedale Ph: 1300 958 850 BOOKING ARE ESSENTIAL Email: sabortearoom@gmail.com

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The Romantics Art Exhibition 19th – 22nd October 2017 Morpeth Gallery 10am-5pm 5 Green Street, Morpeth Admission is free. Meet five artists who call themselves the Romantics. Werner Filipich, James Hough, Man Mannix, Ramon WardThompson and Ian Hansen will be showcasing their works and talent at Morpeth Gallery this October. Originating in the late 18th century, romanticism is an artistic movement stressing strong emotion, imagination and freedom. Artists of this period aim to capture these ideals in their work, hoping to inspire an emotional response in their audience.

Throughout James Hough’s Hunter Valley based artistic career, his deep passion for Australian wildlife and the environment has combined with his other love: Fine Art. James’ work reflects the deep respect he has for the natural environment. He revels in the idea of his work capturing one particular moment in time, favouring emotion rather than correctness.

Marine artist Ian Hansen’s paintings portray his deep love of the sea and ships, particularly square-riggers, which today are the romantic period of sea travel. Ian draws his inspiration and great understanding of the sea from the ships he has seen throughout his lifetime, from Navy ships to his own yacht. Ian began painting the romantics of the sea in watercolours when he was eight, and graduated to oils at the age of eleven.

From its inception, romanticism was preoccupied with landscape. It evokes feelings of nostalgia, stirs life’s mysteries and portrays grandeur of nature.

No other Australian painter presents the harsh Australian bush or cold city streets with such softness and subtlety, like Ramon Ward-Thompson. Ramon captures the soft mood of any setting, whether it is the urban jungle of New York, or the flowing streams of The Cotswold’s in England. Each is romantic and intimate.

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Werner Filipich is one of Australia’s last traditional artists who practices in the true tradition of the Heidelberg School of Impressionist Artists: packing up his easel and ‘going bush’, painting in the environment he wishes to capture. Werner takes regular painting trips to refresh his eye on the colours of the natural environment from season to season.

Australian Living Legend, Max Mannix paints stories or ‘yarns’ based on his years growing up in Victorian country towns and working on cattle stations in the Queensland outback. Max’s time spent living in these rural landscapes with colourful characters have given him endless inspiration enabling him to depict life in a lighthearted vein with keen insight and gentle humour. Hunter Valley Wine Country will feature in this exhibition. Trevor Richards - Morpeth Gallery

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Lake Macquarie

Lake Macquarie Sunset. Image courtesy of Lake Macquarie Tourism

Welcome to Lake Macquarie, the city that boasts the largest coastal saltwater lake in the Southern Hemisphere. At twice the size of Sydney Harbour, the Lake is the vast blue centrepiece of our natural playground, flanked by golden beaches in the east and lush green mountain ranges in the west. With over 90 different towns and villages to explore, there’s no shortage of things to see and do in Lake Macquarie! Quality coffee, delectable dining and boutique shopping all await in our vibrant town centres, or simply stop to catch your breath in one of our many quaint waterfront villages. Lake Macquarie is a water-lover’s paradise. With over 30 kilometres of pristine coastline and four patrolled beaches, there’s plenty of space for everyone to relax and find their own patch of sand. Swim, surf, explore sea caves and rock pools, or simply kick back and 40

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build a sandcastle in the sun. On the Lake, you can set sail on a yacht or catamaran, hire a tinnie boat for the day and explore, paddle a kayak, try your hand at stand-up paddle boarding, or even enjoy the adrenalin rush of a jet boat thrill ride! Back on land, there’s many more ways to experience beautiful Lake Macquarie. Hike through pockets of superb bushland, or enjoy an easy stroll on one of our popular shared pathways; loved by everyone from families to the keenest of cyclists. Nature lovers don’t miss the Watagan Mountains, a forest escape complete with bushwalking, scenic lookouts and even waterfalls. With all this and more on offer, all that’s missing now is you! So visit Lake Macquarie and find out for yourself why our city is one of NSW’s bestkept holiday secrets.

What to See & Do Indulge in delicious cuisine while you take in the magical view at Warners Bay. Belmont has many entertainment venues and restaurants and is the hub of all sailing and boating activities on the lake. Explore the sea caves at low tide on Caves Beach. Visitor Information Centre For your FREE Visitor Guide and Map, contact the Lake Macquarie Visitor Information Centre: 228 Pacific Highway, Swansea NSW. Ph: 1800 802 044 E: tourism@lakemac.nsw.gov.au www.visitlakemac.com.au

ADMISSION ADULTS $5.00 ENTRY CHILDREN U12 FREE

FLY PASTS AIR DISPLAYS & AEROBATICS HELICOPTER JOY FLIGHTS • SEAPLANES ON DISPLAY • CAR SHOW & SHINE LAKE MACQUARIE CLASSIC BOAT FOOD & MARKET STALLS • ARMY RESERVE BAND • CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES

Lake Macquarie spring calendar SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER To celebrate the arrival of spring, Lake Macquarie Garden Club is hosting the Lake Macquarie Open Gardens & Art Trail over the first weekend in September, raising money for the Hunter Medical Research Institute. Explore 10 different open gardens on the trail from Bolton Point south to Arcadia Vale. If getting back into fitness is one of your new season goals, why not embrace the glorious springtime weather and test your abilities at the same time? The Blacksmiths 2 Breakwall walk takes in almost 30 kilometres of the Hunter’s beautiful coastline, while the Fernleigh 15 is the only opportunity for runners and walkers to complete the entire length of the famous Fernleigh Track without competing with traffic or bicycles. There are also lots of fabulous community festivals happening throughout September and October: Lake Macquarie Living Smart Festival Saturday 22nd September Lake Macquarie’s biggest sustainability event, featuring a free outdoor yoga class, native plant giveaway, cooking demonstrations, market stalls, kids' activities and the much-loved farmers markets. Lake Mac Big Weekend Saturday 14th - Sunday 15th October 2 days, 7 events, 1 big weekend! The Lake Mac Big Weekend provides an opportunity like no other in the Hunter – from Superboats to markets, entertainment, free water sports and Aerobatic displays. Something for everyone! Greater Toronto Spring Fair Saturday 21st October The Boulevard will be closed to traffic for the day and instead filled with market stalls, business displays, entertainment and amusements with plenty of cafes and food stalls. Continue onto the foreshore and Lake for more activities and watercraft. www.hunterimag.com.au

Antiques Trail

① Coliseum Antiques 116-122 Maitland Road, Mayfield. 7 days 10am-5pm. 4967 2088 www.coliseumantiques.com.au

Muswellbrook

② Burkes on Anzac

Dungog

Singleton

Unit 3/78 Seventh St. Boolaroo. Belford Bulga Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-3pm or by appointment. 0412 658 539 Find us on Facebook: 4 Broke Burkes on Anzac- Antiques and Vintage Pokolbin

③ Steptoes

9 Lovedale

Morpeth

Maitland

Nelson Bay

Raymond Terrace

Kurri Kurri

Sandgate

Newcastle

Paxton

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④ Hermitage Road Antiques

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712 Hermitage Road, Pokolbin. Open 7 days. 6574 7333 www.hermitageroadantiques.com

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Mandalong

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⑥ Dungog Country Antiques

Cessnock

105 Lang St. Kurri Kurri. Open 6 days. Mon to Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-3pm 4936 1511

And The Holy Cuppa Café, 67 High St. Greta. Thu to Sat 9am-4pm. 0414 249 336 www.propthat.com.au

Branxton

Morisset

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254 Dowling St. Dungog. Every day except Tues, 9am-4pm. 4992 1441 www.dungogantiques.com.au

⑦ Wholly Relics 99 Newcastle Road, East Maitland. Open Thu to Sun 10am-4pm. 4933 4966 www.whollyrelics.com.au

⑧ Morpeth Antique Centre 175 Swan St. Morpeth. Thu to Sun & most public holidays 10am-5pm (Closed Good Friday, Christmas & Boxing Day). 4933 1407

⑨ Lovedale Gallery Antiques & Old Wares 820 Lovedale Road, Lovedale Open Friday to Sunday 10am-3pm 4930 7239 lovedaleantiques@bigpond.com

⑩ Something Anything 1154 George Downes Dr. Kulnura. Open Fri, Sat, Sun and public holidays 9.30am-4.30pm. Also by appointment. 4376 1266 or 0428 761 422

Homewares • Gifts • Art• Collectables An eclectic mix, new and recycled furniture, unique outdoor furniture & ornaments and locally made sculptures and furniture.

On the scenic route to and from the Hunter Valley, directly behind Jerry's Kitchen "Kulnura One Stop" popular for great food and coffee.

Open: Fri, Sat, Sun & Pub Hols 9.30 - 4.30. Also open by appointment - just text 0428 761 422 1154

George Downes Drive Kulnura P: 02 4376 1266

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Come on in... Morpeth Antique Centre

Wander at your leisure through Morpeth Antique Centre, in 180 year old Campbell’s Store on Morpeth Main Street. 18 dealers specialising in: Vintage & Antique Jewellery • Cutlery • Silverware • Vinyl Records • Interesting Books • Postcards & Scraps • Tools • Men’s Collectables • Chintz • China • Linen & Lace • Maritime & Nautical Objects • Militaria • Milk & Soda Bottles • Bears • Dolls • Australian & Moorcroft Pottery • Miniatures • Buttons • Candles in vintage glass containers • Rustic Garden Gear • Cottage Plants & everything in between!

Always buying antiques & secondhand furniture

The largest antique & secondhand furniture warehouse in the Hunter 105 Lang Street Kurri Kurri. Phone 4936 1511 Open 6 days: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm • Sat 9am-3pm

Visit the Servant’s Quarter’s Tearoom for Devonshire Tea, a light lunch or coffee & cake for dessert. You’ll also discover Free Ginger Beer, Fudge, Nuts & Honey Tasting at Morpeth Gourmet Foods, an Investment Art and Gift Gallery and The Cat Lovers Store. It’s an Antique & Foodies Paradise! 175 SWAN STREET MORPETH NSW 2321 10am – 5pm every Thursday – Sunday & most Public Holidays. Ph: 02 4933 1407 E: info@morpethgallery.com

WHOLLY RELICS

Quality Antiques

Old Wares & Gallery

Over 50 years Knowledge and Expertise For Good Old Fashioned Service, call Ruth Melehan: 4933 4966 OPEN THURS, FRI, SAT & SUN 10AM TO 4PM 99 Newcastle Rd East Maitland (Opposite Maitland Toyota – Parking at rear) Email whollyrelics@bigpond.com

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The Antique Store with a difference!

Come along and visit and enjoy a glimpse into the past...a Collector’s paradise. Plenty of free parking (only 1.5km off the Hunter Expressway along Lovedale Road) OPEN: Fri, Sat & Sun from 10am - 3pm & Some Public Holidays 820 Lovedale Road, Lovedale NSW 2320 Ph: (02) 4930 7239

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The Olive Tree Market at Civic Park

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Handmade in the Hunter Markets

At Kevin Sobels Wines (Broke and Halls Rd), Pokolbin. 9am - 3pm, September 9, 16, 23, 30-1 and October 1, 7, 14, 21-22, 28. Wine country's only 100% handmade market featuring our local creative artisans and food producers. www.handmadehuntermarkets.com.au

Broke Village Community Market

First Sunday of the month. The little market with great stalls-for the community, by the community. You will find everything from local gourmet produce, back-of-ute veggies, toys, handmade gifts, collectables and pre-loved trinkets. You can even sample some local prize winning wines. A barbecue and coffee will be available and the parking couldn't be easier. Just 10 mins drive from Hunter Valley Gardens. For more info: brokefordwich.com.au

Clarence Town Museum Markets

Saturday 9th September 1-5pm. Markets at historical former courthouse. Variety of stalls including crafts, bric’n’brac, plants, garden statues, jewellery, homemade foods, paper crafts, candles, soaps, wood jams and jellies, confectionery, BBQ, secondhand goods etc. Display of Vintage Farm Machinery and Tractors. Contact Di on 0438 956 054.

Hunter Valley Fine Food Market

At Tyrrell’s vineyard, they are alive with handmade and locally produced fare, including fresh produce, boutique cheese, fresh baked bread, jam, preserves, olive oils, eggs, salami, pate, terrines and sweet treats. Tyrrell’s delectable wines serve as the perfect complement to these fine foods, and will be available for purchase. Next markets are on Saturday 2 September and 7 October. Open at 8.30am. Enjoy a delicious gourmet breakfast, meander around the array of stalls, and stay for some well-deserved brunch or lunch at one of the most picturesque locations in Hunter Valley wine country. 0418 209 615

Maitland Fair Market

First Sunday of every month: In November and December also held on 3rd Sunday of the month. Maitland Showground, Blomfield St, 8am - 2pm. Over 600 sites. Australia’s largest and most successful regional Market. Ph: 4962 5522. www.maitlandmarkets.com.au

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Newcastle’s Leading Contemporary Art and Design Market. Music, gourmet food and more with over 120 stalls! 2 Sept and 7 Oct from 9am - 3pm. Civic Park, Newcastle. www.theolivetreemarket.com.au

The Olive Tree Market at Maitland Regional Art Gallery (MRAG) Discover a curated line-up of 80 stallholders from The Hunter’s Leading Contemporary Art and Design Market, operating now in its third year. The local community is invited to visit this outstanding event, discover unique stalls, stop in for brunch with family and friends and take in the sounds of great local music as well as enjoy the unique exhibitions on in the award winning MRAG. Sept 23rd 9am-2pm. And there is still a call out for more local artists and designers from Newcastle and the Hunter.

Raid My Wardrobe Newcastle’s most popular indoor fashion event for quality women’s fashion! Experience preloved fashion shopping at its best. Shop 50 stalls full of high quality, high end women’s clothing, shoes, handbags and more. With sizes 6 to 26 and an ATM onsite. Newcastle Basketball Stadium, Broadmeadow. General Entry $5. For information on upcoming events see www.raidmywardrobe.com.au

Anna Bay Community Markets 1st Saturday of each month from 8.30am - 1.30pm. Come and enjoy a relaxed Saturday morning at our friendly Markets! FREE JUMPING CASTLE FOR THE KIDS, GREAT FOOD & STALLS. Come for Breakfast, come for a Browse and come for a Bargain! 43 Gan Gan Road, Anna Bay. Ph 0429 506 802 or visit www.gatewaypresbyterian.org.au/markets.

Sacred Tree Markets A retail festival event which is curated around high quality, artisan wears, street food, readers, live performance, entertainment and music. Now in more locations. Nelson Bay Markets and curated ‘pop up’ markets in the Hunter Valley. The next markets are in Nelson Bay on 30 September and 1 October 10am to 3pm. www.sacredtreemarkets.com.au

St. Brigid’s Markets 3rd Sunday monthly 9am - 1pm. Held at the St. Brigid’s Old School Grounds in Branxton. Do come along and support your real local community market, with local stallholders, home made items and lots of goodies, great food & coffee, run and supported by volunteers of the Catholic Parish of Branxton, Greta and Singleton.

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Gourmet foods • Wine • Farmers Produce Novelties • Handmade gifts • BBQ Fine Foods, Quality Tyrrell’s Wines, Gourmet Produce and the best of Handmade

Saturday 2 September 2017 Saturday 7 October 2017 8.30am to 1.30pm At Tyrrell’s Wines 1838 Broke Road Pokolbin For all stall enquiries 0418209615 or email huntervalleyfinefoodmarket@outlook.com

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10 MINUTES SOUTH PAST HUNTER VALLEY GARDENS Phone: 02 6579 1259 • Email: mail@hunterstay.com.au

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WHAT'S ON SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 1-30 September SPRING FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS

At the Hunter Valley Gardens. Designed to immerse visitors in a visual and sensory experience they will never forget. There are over 250,000 annuals planted throughout the gardens along with fabulous entertainment, activities, attractions, demonstrations, talks, tours and workshops. This event provides a stunning viewing and hands on experience for all visitors. 9am-5pm. www.huntervalleygardens.com.au

1 September THE MERCHANT OF VENICE

Civic Theatre, 375 Hunter Street, Newcastle. Presented by Bell Shakespeare Money makes the world go around. Portia has it. Bassanio wants it. Shylock lends it. Antonio owes the value of it. Love also plays a part. Portia offers it. Bassanio wants it. And Antonio may lose a pound of flesh for it. This uncompromising and dark production explores the tense relationship and prejudices between those that have, and those that don’t. Dark in its humour and bawdy in its romantic hijinks, it takes audiences on a journey of love, mercy and justice. This masterfully envisioned production tackles the prejudices and preconceived notions of one of Shakespeare’s most challenging plays.

4-6 September POP! CELEBRATE POPULAR CULTURE ACROSS THE DECADES

Celebrate History Week at the Newcastle Library, view some of their favourite pop culture items for the Heritage Collection and discover the stories behind the objects. Items will be available to view in the afternoons. Talks & workshops.

8-10 September SURF LIFE SAVING NSW BOARD RIDING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2017

Birubi Beach, Anna Bay. Free to spectate. The 2017 NSW Board Riding Championships will be held from at Birubi Point SLSC, Port Stephens. This year, the event is open to all surf lifesavers unlike previous years where Branch qualification was used to enter.

10 September BROKE VILLAGE FAIR AND VINTAGE CAR DISPLAY

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vintage and classic cars, motorbikes, trucks and tractors and an amazing array of vintage farm machinery. Over 60 market stalls, children’s activities and rides, live music, bush poetry, Tug-o-War, rocker cover car racing and mine tours throughout the day. www.brokevillagefair.com.au

14 September ELVIS TO THE MAX

The Farewell Tour, presented by Abstract Entertainment at the Civic Theatre. After a career spanning thirty years, and with over thirty Australian tours, Max Pellicano ‘Elvis to the Max’ is embarking on his farewell tour. Max Pellicano is the first International Elvis Tribute artist to tour Australia and still remains the most popular. Critics have described him as Elvis 'resurrected’ and 'reincarnated'. The concert will feature multi-media footage of his early performances and images taken throughout the years, complimented by his very own live band and choir.

16 September CLANS ON THE COAST CELTIC FESTIVAL 2017

8.30am-4.30pm at Dick Burwell Oval, Nelson Bay. 'NOT FOR PROFIT' COMMUNITY EVENT run each year to donate to palliative care, cancer care and more. Everything from Scottish pipe bands, Celtic band, variety and Celtic stalls, food stalls, caber toss, tug-of-war, Celtic dancers, highland dancers, Celtic choir, dog parade, vanguard, medieval fighting demonstrations and more. For more information call Di Soper on 0411 619 471.

23 September GO FOR BROKE

Challenge yourself and join the 2nd 180km bike ride from Berowra in Sydney to Broke in the Hunter Valley. Help raise funds and awareness for mental health & life line. En-route support with food and drink stops. This year they are offering coach transport back to Sydney for riders and their bikes. http://goforbroke.org.au

24 September LEMON JAM

Features on stage the band "Gasolene”. Lemon Jam is a free, all ages, and monthly music event held on the waterfront at beautiful Lemon Tree Passage, Port Stephens. Lemon Jam has

music, kids’ activities, raffles, a fabulous playground, enclosed sea swimming pool, close to waterfront cafes and takeaways, and plenty of parking. It’s a great FREE family day out (unless you need a caffeine fix, or a burger, or a scone & cream etc), 12-4pm, Henderson Park 54 Cook Parade, Lemon Tree Passage.

29 September - 29 October STADT ZUM STRAND: BERLIN TO THE BEACH EXHIBITION

Finite Gallery will be hosting the exhibition of watercolours by International Artist Stefanie Schmock which will feature landscapes and still life subjects in her exuberant contemporary watercolour style. Studied under acclaimed watercolourist Bernhard Vogel and exhibited extensively in Germany, this is her first exhibition in Australia. Opening Event 29 September, 7-9pm where you can meet the artist. Stefanie will also be tutoring a 3-day workshop at the gallery 30 Sept 2 Oct. Places are limited.

29 September - 2 October HUNTER VALLEY BALLOON FIESTA Each day sees upward of twenty hot air balloons from all around the country launch together at sunrise and float majestically over the Hunter Valley wine country in an amazing display of colour and excitement! Come join in the excitement as a passenger or follow along from the ground. 5am - 4pm. Phone 1300 723 279 for more information.

1 October JAZZ AT CATHERINE VALE

12pm-3pm at Catherine Vale, Fordwich NSW. Come and join us them for this FREE community event in a relaxed atmosphere where everyone can sit and enjoy great music. Featuring the Frenchman Street String Jazz band who play New Orleans, Dixieland style jazz. Light meals are provided. The event is NO BYO. www.brokefordwich.com.au/ events/jazz-at-catherine-vale/

13-15 October THE 17TH ANNUAL ROCK 'N' ROLL FESTIVAL 2017 Live Free Entertainment at the Nelson Bay West Diggers, 88 Shoal Bay Rd, Nelson Bay. Step back in time and appreciate all things vintage and rockabilly during the October long

weekend Rock 'N' Roll Festival. For more information, contact (02) 4981 1344.

14 October OPERA IN THE VINEYARDS

In 2017 this much-loved annual celebration of food, wine and opera will be staged for the very first time at Chateau Elan at The Vintage. The event has been transformed into an intimate mode with reserved seating and limited picnic area. Staged under the stars in a beautiful amphitheatre. Enjoy the pre-concert activities with live music, food, wine, cheese and chocolate stalls. 4-9.30pm. For more information or to book tickets visit https://www. operainthevineyards.com.au/ tickets.

22 October LEMON JAM

Features on stage the band "Driftwood”. Lemon Jam is a free, all ages, and monthly music event held on the waterfront at beautiful Lemon Tree Passage, Port Stephens.

Lemon Jam has music, kids’ activities, raffles, a fabulous playground, enclosed sea swimming pool, close to waterfront cafes and takeaways, and plenty of parking. It’s a great FREE family day out, 124pm, Henderson Park 54 Cook Parade, Lemon Tree Passage. So get your backside waterside at Lemon Jam!

29 October NEWCASTLE AND HUNTER JAZZ CLUB PRESENTS GREGG ARTHUR WITH THE PETER LOCKE TRIO

Featuring Craig Scott on bass and Dave Richardson on drums. Sunday, 2-4.30pm at Central Charlestown Leagues Club. Jazz Club members $10, guests $15 For more information on What’s On in the Newcastle and Hunter Region visit our website at www.hunterimag.com.au

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Spring Market

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theolivetreemarket.com.au Newcastle & The Hunterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Leading Art & Market is calling for applications for artists, designers and makers to join the Spring Seasonal Olive Tree Market. It's not too late to get in contact with The Olive Tree Market and submit an

applications to participate in the Spring market. Emerging and established artists are encouraged to take the step and apply now! Email market Organiser Justine at: enquire@ theolivetreemarket.com.au to register your expression of interest for September 23!