Contact and booking information - Upper Hunter Shire · Outdoor: tips and stuck in the mud...
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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 [email protected]. 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected]. 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