WHAT’S ONin the School HolidaysIssue 27 - December 2017 & January 2018

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Are you organising a community event? Have your event details published in Upper Hunter Shire Council’s ‘What’s On’ calendar and on our website. Email your event details to council@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au. Contributions need to be submitted three (3) weeks prior to school holiday period to ensure inclusion in the ‘What’s On’ calendar.

The information provided in this community calendar has been provided in good faith. However, the accuracy of the information cannot be guaranteed. Please contact the event organiser directly if you have enquiries.

All correspondence to:General Manager | Upper Hunter Shire Council | PO Box 208, Scone NSW 2337Scone Administration Centre: 135 Liverpool Street, Scone | Merriwa Office: 34 - 40 Vennacher St, MerriwaMurrurundi Office: 47 Mayne St, MurrurundiPhone: 02 6540 1100 | Email: council@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au UPPERHUNTER.NSW.GOV.AU

Contact and booking information:

GYMNASTICS AT SCONE YOUTH CENTRE HALLBookings essential as places are limited, contact Nicky Western on 0414 806 074. $50 per participant for three days and the competition.

UPPER HUNTER SHIRE LIBRARIES ABERDEEN Moray Street Phone: 6540 1303 | CASSILIS Buccleugh Street Phone: 6376 1295 | MERRIWA Bettington Street Phone: 6521 7007 | MURRURUNDI 47 Mayne Street Phone: 6540 1363 | SCONE 130 Liverpool Street Phone: 6540 1183Bookings essential for all library activities.

DID YOU KNOW... about all of the fantastic online services offered by the Upper Hunter Library Network?

Library members have access to a range of online library collections including ebooks, downloadable audio books, digital magazines and research databases via the library website at www.uhrl.nsw.gov.au

Members are invited to use the library’s new look member portal, which allows them to make a suggestion for purchase, order inter-library loans, search our collections and view our recommended and new items lists.

You can now receive your library notifications via text message or email. Avoid late fees with these helpful reminders. Contact your local branch for more information or visit uhrl.nsw.gov.au

SOOSH Waverley Street, Scone. Phone: 6540 1177. Email: soosh@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au. Bookings essential.

TRIATHLON TRAINING Bookings essential as places are limited, contact Nicky Western on 0414 806 074.

YOUTH CENTRESSCONE Youth Centre | Phone: 0417 287 540 | Young people aged 12 - 17 years Tuesday: 4.00pm - 7.00pm Drop In | Friday: 4.00pm - 8.00pm Drop-In

MERRIWA Youth Centre | Phone: 0447 610 915 | Young people aged 12 - 17 yearsThursday: 4.00pm - 8.00pm Drop In

MURRURUNDI Youth Centre | Phone: 0438 437 082 | Young people aged 10 - 17 yearsTuesday: All Ages: 5.00pm - 7.00pm @ CCSFriday: Under 12s: 5.00pm - 7.30pm @Youth Centre | Ages 12 - 17: 7.30pm - 10.00pm @ Youth Centre

FREE-G WORKSHOP - PARKOUR$10 per participant. Bookings essential as places are limited, contact Nicky Western on 0414 806 074.

Can you help bring hope to those who need it most this festive season?

Scone Neighbourhood Resource Centre and Upper Hunter Shire Council will be providing Christmas gift hampers to individuals and families who are in need of a little extra help this festive period.

We would appreciate your help by donating Christmas gifts and food that will go towards building a hamper for someone in need.

Ideas of items you may wish to donate are:• Toys such as dolls, puzzles, Lego, footballs and

cricket sets• Beauty items such as hair accessories, jewellery and

makeup kits• School supplies such as pens, books and pencils• Non-perishable food such as Christmas cakes, fruit

mince pies, canned food, Milo, soft-drink, cereal and long life milk

• Gift vouchers

Donations can be delivered to the Scone Neighbourhood Resource Centre, or Upper Hunter Shire Council administration centres in Merriwa, Murrurundi and Scone before 15 December 2017.

For further information, please contact Council’s Youth Services on 0439 090 891 or 0428 971 208.

HELP A FAMILY IN NEED THIS CHRISTMAS

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL FOR MOST ACTIVITIES - SEE BACK PAGE FOR BOOKING & CONTACT DETAILS

THURSDAY 7 DECEMBER

MERRIWA YOUTH CENTRE: national cotton candy day - come and enjoy some fairy floss and learn how it is made and why it was created

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FRIDAY 15 DECEMBER

FRIDAY 8 DECEMBER

MURRURUNDI YOUTH CENTRE: making Christmas decorations

SCONE YOUTH CENTRE: gym and backyard cricket

SCONE LIBRARY: 10.30am - Christmas place mat

WEEK TWO

TUESDAY 5 DECEMBER

MURRURUNDI YOUTH CENTRE: homework help

SCONE YOUTH CENTRE: popcorn and board games

ABERDEEN LIBRARY: 10.30am - wind chimes

MERRIWA LIBRARY: 11.00am - Christmas mobiles

WEEK ONE

WEDNESDAY 13 DECEMBER

WEDNESDAY 6 DECEMBER

CASSILIS LIBRARY: 10.30am - papier mache star frames

MURRURUNDI LIBRARY: 10.30am - snow globes

TUESDAY 12 DECEMBER

THURSDAY 14 DECEMBER

MURRURUNDI LIBRARY: 10.30am - Christmas cards

MERRIWA LIBRARY: 11.00am - santa, sleigh and reindeer

SCONE LIBRARY: 10.30am - santa sleigh

MURRURUNDI YOUTH CENTRE: Christmas movie at the CCS

SCONE YOUTH CENTRE: do the 5, stay alive - water safety session and gym

MERRIWA YOUTH CENTRE: Christmas craft

MURRURUNDI YOUTH CENTRE: national lemon cupcake day - making and decorating lemon cupcakes

SCONE YOUTH CENTRE: Christmas pinata smash, party pies and sausage rolls

THURSDAY 21 DECEMBER

SOOSH: Christmas Party Bring a plate of Christmas goodies to share with all of your SOOSH friends.There will be a relaxing last day of the year with children having free choice all day.

MERRIWA YOUTH CENTRE: Pool PartyFree entry at Merriwa Pool with inflatables between 6pm and 8pm. The event is fully supervised, and includes a free sausage sizzle and water. Canteen facilities will also be open.

FRIDAY 22 DECEMBER

SOOSH: CLOSED

MURRURUNDI AND SCONE YOUTH CENTRES: Pool PartyFree entry at Murrurundi and Scone Pools between 6pm and 8pm. Scone Pool will have inflatables. The event is fully supervised, and includes a free sausage sizzle and water. Canteen facilities will also be open.

SCONE LIBRARY: 10.30am - Christmas baskets

TUESDAY 19 DECEMBER

SOOSH: ‘tis the season to be jolly Today is everything Christmas as its only six sleeps until Santa is here!Indoors: Christmas jams, sing along and making shortbread. Outdoors: free choice

MURRURUNDI YOUTH CENTRE: design and print Christmas cards

SCONE YOUTH CENTRE: water ice blocks and water bombs

ABERDEEN LIBRARY: 10.30am - Christmas tree photo frames MERRIWA LIBRARY: 11.00am - candle clay

MONDAY 18 DECEMBER

SOOSH: it’s the end of term and the start of school holidays today - it’s up to the kids what they would like to do.

WEEK THREEWEDNESDAY

20 DECEMBER

SOOSH: Wheelie WednesdayBring your wheels, helmet and enclosed shoes today for a wheelie good time!Indoors: wreath making Outdoors: wheels

MURRURUNDI LIBRARY: 10.30am - Making cork reindeer

GYMNASTICS CAMP AND COMPETITION: 9.00am to 11.30am

GYMNASTICS CAMP AND COMPETITION: 9.00am to 11.30am, competition at 5.00pm (may change in extreme weather)

GYMNASTICS CAMP AND COMPETITION: 9am to 11.30am

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL FOR MOST ACTIVITIES - SEE BACK PAGE FOR BOOKING & CONTACT DETAILS

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FRIDAY 5 JANUARY

SOOSH - Fri-YayToday there will be a chill out day watching movies and eating popcorn.There will be pizza delivered. Kids will be able to kick back to end the week. Please pack afternoon tea.Indoor: hama beadingOutdoor: free choice

SCONE LIBRARY: 10.30am - Storytime

WEEK FOURWEDNESDAY 3 JANUARY

SOOSH: Whacky WednesdayCome with your craziest looking outfit and we will create crazy hair with hair spray!Indoor: free choice craft Outdoor: tips and stuck in the mud

TRIATHLON TRAINING:Junior triathlon training and racing opportunity from 9.00am to 10.00am.The triathlon race at Singleton Club will be held at 8.00am on Sunday, 7 January 2018.

TUESDAY 2 JANUARY

SOOSH: Happy New Year Today we celebrate the new year with music, dancing and party food.Please bring a plate of party food to share with your friends! Indoor: calendar makingOutdoor: bulrush

THURSDAY 4 JANUARY

SOOSH: Slip and Slide Today we will get the slip and slide out for crazy and wild fun. Bring sun appropriate swimwear and a change of clothes. Indoor: kinetic sandOutdoor: water play

TRIATHLON TRAINING:Junior triathlon training and racing opportunity from 9.00am to 10.00am on Thursday 28 and 29 December.The triathlon race at Singleton Club will be held at 8.00am on Sunday, 7 January 2018.

THURSDAY & FRIDAY 28 & 29 DECEMBER

WEEK FIVE

TRIATHLON TRAINING:Junior triathlon training and racing opportunity from 9.00am to 10.00am.The triathlon race at Singleton Club will be held at 8.00am on Sunday, 7 January 2018.

THURSDAY 11 JANUARY

SOOSH: Disney Day Come along dressed as your favourite Disney character. We will watch Disney movies and have Disney trivia with prizes to be won.Indoors: trivia and hama beadingOutdoors: capture the flag

FRIDAY 12 JANUARY

SOOSH - Kids Choice Day Today it’s up to the kids to choose what they would like to do for the day.

ABERDEEN LIBRARY: 2.30pm - animal craft

SCONE LIBRARY: 10.30am - storytime 10.30am

TUESDAY 9 JANUARY

SOOSH: Reptile’s Rule! Today we have a live reptile show coming. The show starts at 10.30am.Cost to be confirmed.Indoor: rock paintings Outdoor: Indians and tepees, cat and mouse

ABERDEEN LIBRARY: 10.30am - create a butterfly MERRIWA LIBRARY: 11.00am - nature mobiles

MONDAY 8 JANUARY

SOOSH: Mad Hatters MondayCome in your best hat - there will be prizes. Indoor: hat modeling contestOutdoor: cricket

SCONE LIBRARY: 10.30am - scratch board masks

WEEK SIXWEDNESDAY 10 JANUARY

SOOSH: Maitland Pool Day Today we will catch the train to Maitland pool to enjoy a fun day out. Please pack lunch, water, towel and sun safe swimmers. Cost and times to be confirmed.

CASSILIS LIBRARY: 10.30am - placemats

MURRURUNDI LIBRARY: 10.30am - cardboard door hangers

SCONE LIBRARY: 11.30am - 3D wooden rockets

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL FOR MOST ACTIVITIES - SEE BACK PAGE FOR BOOKING & CONTACT DETAILS

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FRIDAY 19 JANUARY

SOOSH: Technology Day Bring your gadgets and games today for a chilled out day showing each other how all the new games work.Indoor: technology games Outdoor: play gym

ABERDEEN LIBRARY: 2.30pm - Australia Day craft

SCONE LIBRARY: 10.30am - Storytime

WEEK SEVENWEDNESDAY 17 JANUARY

SOOSH: Wheelie WednesdayEveryone loves wheelie Wednesday, so bring your bikes, scooters and helmets along today. Indoor: free choice Outdoor: bikes and scooters

CASSILIS LIBRARY: 10.30am - scratch board and stain glass shapes

MURRURUNDI LIBRARY: 10.30am - super hero masks

SCONE LIBRARY: 11.30am - summer craft

TUESDAY 16 JANUARY

SOOSH: Excursion Day Come along and join the new trend of Free-G (freestyle gymnastics) held by a professional coach at the gymnastics hall (Scone Youth Centre). We will then walk to the pool for a few hours to cool off.Please drop children at the hall for 9.00am start. Pack swimmers and a towel. Cost to be confirmed.

FREE-G WORKSHOP (PARKOUR): A visiting Free-G coach will show you how to spin, roll, rebound over obstacles. Come and see why it’s taking over gymnastics clubs.9am to 9.45am for 5 to 11 year olds10.30am to 11.30am for 12+ years

ABERDEEN LIBRARY: 10.30am - music shakers MERRIWA LIBRARY: 11.00am - Super hero masks

THURSDAY 18 JANUARY

SOOSH: Excursion to Tamworth Regional Park and Tenpin Bowling Bus leaving at 8.00am sharp! Cost: TBC. Pack lunch and water

MERRIWA YOUTH CENTRE: water bombs

MONDAY 15 JANUARY

SOOSH: Downright Dirty Don’t wear your good clothes today because we will be making slime, goop, and mess. We will also be having a water fight, so bring a change of clothes.Indoor: kinetic sandOutdoor: slime making and water fun

SCONE LIBRARY: 10.30am - 3D wooden boats

MURRURUNDI YOUTH CENTRE: design, print and cover your school books for the new school yearSCONE YOUTH CENTRE: board games, lollies and water bombs

MURRURUNDI YOUTH CENTRE: print out your holiday snaps at the CCS

SCONE YOUTH CENTRE: water ice blocks and help to cover your books for the new school year

THURSDAY 25 JANUARY

SOOSH: Aussie Aussie Aussie Come to SOOSH in anything Aussie Craft: Australian craftIndoors: Australia trivia Outdoors: cricket

MERRIWA YOUTH CENTRE: Australia Day craft

TUESDAY 23 JANUARY

SOOSH: Talent TuesdayToday we will be hosting a talent show, with prizes to be won. From 1.30pm, we will be walking to Scone Pool for an afternoon of cooling off! Pick up from the pool.

ABERDEEN LIBRARY: 10:30am - bag puppet MERRIWA LIBRARY: 11.00am - 3D wooden robins

MONDAY 22 JANUARY

SOOSH: Mad Monday Wear your brightest colours today.Indoors: hama beading Outdoors: red rover, cross over

SCONE LIBRARY: 10:30am - Australia Day craft

WEEK EIGHTWEDNESDAY 24 JANUARY

SOOSH: Muswellbrook Movies Today we will be travelling by bus to Muswellbrook Movies to catch a flick with popcorn and a drink. $15.00 per child.Time: TBC

CASSILIS LIBRARY: 10.30am - Australian and Indigenous flags

MURRURUNDI LIBRARY: 10.30am - Australia Day craft

SCONE LIBRARY: 11.30am - Summer Reading Club party

MERRIWA, MURRURUNDI & SCONE YOUTH CENTRES: Excursion - laser tag and rock climbing at GJ’s by the Lake, $40. Further information and permission notes are available from youth centres, council administration offices and online, upperhunter.nsw.gov.auALL permission notes and payments are due by Friday, 19 January 2017