Rusty Wharton - Horse Festival VIP

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May 12 to May 18, 2012
Rusty Wharton - Horse Festival VIP
He won his first blue ribbon at
Gundy Bushman’s Carnival when
he was just four years old and it
was only last year, at the age of 78
that Rusty Wharton finally hung his
competitor’s hat on the rack.
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It is achievements and country pride such as
this that attributed to Mr Wharton’s accolade
of being named the 2012 Scone and Upper
Hunter Horse Festival VIP.
Humbled and honoured to accept the role,
Mr Wharton and his dear wife Dorothy have
already begun their busy festival schedule
attending the King of the Ranges Stockman’s
Challenge last weekend.
Born and bred in the Upper Hunter, Mr
Wharton’s family have run their cattle property
near Gundy since 1854 where he worked for
many decades before handing the role onto
his son John.
Starting out in sporting events, Mr Wharton
has always competed on the horse, enjoying
a fruitful career in campdrafting.
But he wasn’t just a horseman, the 79-yearold also tried his hand at bullock riding in his
younger days.
With his stock whip in hand and dogs at his
horse’s heels, Mr Wharton did a lot of stock
work and droving, where he broke and rode
horses for himself and others.
Over the years, he has been involved in many
different capdraft and rodeo committees
18 - 30 Kelly Street, Scone
Ph: 6545 4545
including Gundy and Scone, as well as the
P&C, church affairs and other community
groups.
Mr Wharton was one of the key players
in establishing the Roughriders and
Campdrafters of Yesterday and Today
memorial plaque in Scone and he is now the
joint president.
Mr Wharton said he was very excited and
honoured to take on the role of VIP and was
looking forward to the next few weeks of
events.
“I hope to get to as many events as possible
as I always really enjoy the festival,” he said.
“I feel very privileged to attend these events
as this year’s VIP.”
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THE UPPER HUNTER CONSERVATORIUM OF MUSIC
S tring Quartet
in Concert
Friday 11 May 7:30pm
Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre
Featuring:
Pop up Cafe being run by the EVENT storeroom during the Scone +
Upper Hunter Horse Festival.
Jennifer Kershaw – Violin
Katrina Constable – Violin
Tammi Low – Viola
Gillian Miles – Cello
And special guests
Open Saturday 12 May to Sunday 20 May 2012 from 7am serving
Breakfast, Lunch + Morning & Afternoon Teas. Dinner will be available
on selected evenings - bookings essential.
Our daily 'Mood Food' Menu features locally grown fresh produce &
homebaked cooking
Upper Hunter homegrown + handmade produce and wares also for sale
Campbells Corner,
177 Kelly Street, Scone
EFTPOS available
We look forward to welcoming you - for bookings & enquiries contact
Amelia Wilkinson, the EVENT storeroom, Scone - T: 0400 099 761
$15 Adults $10 Concession BOOK NOW Ph: 6541 4888
WIN a double pass to Majestic Cinemas. See page 2 for details
98.1 Power FM has fantastic prize giveaways, attends all
the big events, has the latest local News from around the
Hunter plus the Hunter’s Hottest Hits
feature event
Scone Grammar School Fete
The entertainment event of the year, the Scone Grammar School Fete is on 12 May following immediately on
from the Scone Horse Parade. This years Fete has a fantastic point of difference, in that the variety, quality and
number of rides has been substantially upgraded. There will be rides for the “big kids” as well as the young.
with fabulous value. Tickets can
also be purchased for individual
rides.
Robin, Wonder Woman, Super Grover and
Pink Power Ranger will also be on location
and happy to have their photo taken with you!
“Whip
Cracking
Champion”
Andrew Thomas will be cracking
his whips and twirling ropes at
1.30pm. Andrew has been awarded
title of Australian Mens Whip
Cracking Champion three times
and performed at the Opening
Ceremony of the Sydney 2000
Olympics as well as in Hong Kong,
Singapore, Korea, China and the
New Caledonia State Fair.
Our local Fire Engines and Ambulances will
be on site with sirens blazing and a mock
crash and rescue scene will be acted out.
The Animal Nursery is always a hit
with the children. There is a “guess
the weight of Emma the draft horse”
competition. The petting farm will
also include miniature ponies,
alpaca’s, donkeys and an array of
farm animals.
Fabulous new attractions include the Bumper
Boats on water, the Bungee Trampoline on
which you can fly two stories high, Giant
Water Balls on water, that you can run inside!,
Train Rides, Mini Jeeps that the kids can
drive, as well as the ever popular Giant Slide,
Jumping Castle and Chair-o-plane. The dare
devils with a cast iron stomach can be climb
into the Human Gyroscope and be spun
around 360 degrees at a ferocious velocity!
This year wristbands will be available for
purchase, which give the children unlimited
rides on all attractions. This provides families
The Fete is renowned for it’s
gourmet food stalls and is a popular
destination for lunch. People will be
impressed once again and able
to select from a menu including
Middle Eastern kebabs, Italian meatballs,
chicken tikka, sushi, nachos, pesto pasta,
as well as steak and sausage sandwiches,
hotdogs, Southern Dixie chicken and hot
chips. Definitely something to suit all tastes.
Main courses can be complimented by a
fabulous selection of gourmet desserts,
fantastic coffee from Kerv, milkshakes and
cakes.
Entertainment for the younger children
includes face painting, balloon shaping,
jugglers, plaster casts, show bags and Miss
Pickapocket. The superheroes, Batman and
This year the Scone Grammar antiques fair
will also be held on site. A gorgeous, high
quality selection of antique furniture, jewellery
and house wares will be available. Tickets to
the opening night of the antique fair, Friday
11 May, can be purchased from the Grammar
School office. Hill Street will be packed full
of 50 wonderful market stalls offering local
produce and creations.
A special delivery of fresh from the oven,
gourmet bread will be available as well as
beautiful flower bouquets for Mothers Day.
The Mother’s Day stall will offer plenty of
options for that perfect present for Mum.
Delectable bacon and egg rolls and coffee
from Kerv will be available outside the school
gates from 9.00am and throughout the
duration of the horse parade.
Raffle tickets will be on sale, offering
exceptional prizes, such as four tickets
to the Emirates Marquee on Scone
Cup Day (valued at $1,540), two nights
accommodation at Noah’s on the Beach,
Newcastle, a meat package from Alexander
Downes, four rounds of golf at Cypress Lakes
Resort, Hunter Irrigations DIY water system,
gift vouchers from Define Style and Serhans,
plus more.
Fabulous music and entertainment will be
continuous throughout the day, so it is the
perfect luncheon destination following the
horse parade.
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away two double passes each week to two lucky readers.
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what’s on
MAY 2012
The Muswellbrook Rotary Club is participating
in the Rotary Annual Bowelscan Awareness
Program, a community service directed at people
over 40 years of age, during the month of May.
Information and kits available from any of the
three pharmacies in Muswellbrook at a price of
$8.00 per kit, which includes pathology.
MAY 4 - 20
Scone & Upper Hunter Horse Festival
FRIDAY MAY 11
Upper Hunter Conservatorium of Music String
Quartet in Concert, 7.30pm - Muswellbrook
Regional Arts Centre
SUNDAY MAY 13
Ballads of the Bush - Mothers Day concert - See
advertisement back page.
MONDAY MAY 14
Thoroughbred Stud Tours. For bookings phone:
6546 6178
MONDAY MAY 14 - SUNDAY MAY 20
National Volunteer Week. “Volunteers - Every One
Counts”. www.nationalvolunteerweek.com.au
TUESDAY MAY 15
Harvey World Travel Thoroughbred Stud Tour.
Contact 6545 1855
TUESDAY MAY 15
Jack Johnston Memorial Gala Day
TUESDAY MAY 16
Bush Poetry Yarns Night - Royal Hotel Scone 6pm
SATURDAY MAY 12
Scone & Upper Hunter Horse Festival Parade Day
- Kelly Street Scone
WEDNESDAY MAY 16
HTBA Annual Awards Night
SATURDAY MAY 12
Horse Festival Charity Rodeo - White Park Scone
THURSDAY MAY 17
Racing NSW Thoroughbred Retraining Program
THURSDAY MAY 17 &
SUNDAY MAY 20
Inglis HTBA Scone
Yearling Sale - White
Park, Scone
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SATURDAY MAY 26
Bruce Mathiske Concert presented by the Upper
Hunter Conservatorium of Music, 7.30pm Scone High School
SATURDAY JUNE 9, SUNDAY JUNE 10
Upper Hunter Team Penning
SATURDAY JUNE 16
Scone Homegrown & Handmade Markets
8am - 12noon, kerv cafe, Liverpool Street Scone
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Full TAB and Keno Facilities
Breakfast Mon - Fri
available from 5am
Luxury Accommodation
SATURDAY MAY 12,
SUNDAY MAY 13
Scone Polo Club Muswellbrook Cup
Restaurant Mon - Fri
6pm - 8.30pm
Restaurant Open 7 Days
Subject to bookings
SATURDAY MAY 12,
SUNDAY MAY 13
Mounted Games
Competition, White Park
Scone
SUNDAY MAY 13
Scone Horse Festival
Cattle Dog Trials at
Aberdeen
SUNDAY MAY 20
Scone Public School Picnic by the Lake - Food
and Fireworks. Lake Glenbawn 3pm til dark
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SATURDAY MAY 12,
SUNDAY MAY 13
Equestrian Vaulting
Competition, ‘Dunsinane’
Scone
SUNDAY MAY 20
Upper Hunter Dressage Assoc. Closed Club
Championships - White Park Scone
FRIDAY MAY 25
Scone Films: My Week With Marilyn (M)
THURSDAY MAY 17
Invermien Open Day
SATURDAY MAY 12
Muswellbrook Linedance
Express Meet and Greet
- Scone Bowling Club,
Gundy Street, Scone
SATURDAY MAY 19
Horse Stud Bus Tour in Segenhoe Valley.
6545 2081
THURSDAY MAY 24
Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea - 9.30am
Phillip Norman Hall, Kingdon Street, Scone
WEDNESDAY MAY 16
Scone High School Sports Trivia Night 7pm
SATURDAY MAY 12
Horseball Demonstration, White Park Scone
SATURDAY MAY 19
Inglis Guineas Race Day - Scone Race Club
SUNDAY MAY 20
Gundy Sheep Dog Trials, Gundy Rodeo Grounds
7.30am
SATURDAY MAY 12
Scone Monthly Markets
SATURDAY MAY 12
Busking Competition, Kelly Street Scone
FRIDAY MAY 18
Emirates Park Scone Cup Race Day
Catering for Special Functions
Business & Gourmet Breakfasts
Solar Pool & Spa
18 Hole Golf Course (Opposite)
Muswellbrook
6543 4477
MUSWELLBROOK
Live Entertainment Every Sunday from 4pm to 8pm
Food from 6pm
May 13th
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Carrots
May 20th
-
Lance Birrell
May 27th
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Kyda
Market Street Muswellbrook
02 6543 1061
SCONE BOWLING CLUB
Gundy Road
FRIDAY NIGHT RAFFLES
CHASE RESTAURANT
friday may 11 6pm - 9pm
saturday may 12 10am - 5pm / sunday may 13 10am - 2pm
30 DRAWS TO BE WON
FIRST DRAW 7.30PM
saturday-sunday free
MEMBERS DRAW $4,500
OPEN 7 DAYS
Modern Australian and
Asian Cuisine
scone grammar school, multipurpose room, hill street
15 draws to be won - First draw 7.30pm
a great variety of Colonial, English and French antique furniture,
estate and vintage jewellery, large collection of fine china & porcelain,
tribal & nomadic rugs, retro & vintage collectables
WEDNESDAY MEMBERS DRAW $700
Lunch 11.30-2pm, Dinner 5.30-8.30pm
Takeaways, Phone 6545 1807
Bookings Preferred
$8 Meal Deals every day, plus
Wednesday nights
SCONE HIGH SPORTS TRIVIA NIGHT
MEMBERS HAPPY HOUR
WEDNESDAY 15TH MAY FROM 7PM
$10 PER PERSON / TABLES OF 8
7 DAYS A WEEK
$1 off all schooners & spirits
(friday preview party $20)
THIS FRIDAY 11TH MAY
WEDNESDAY NIGHT RAFFLES
everything for sale
espresso coffees, teas & refreshments
contact: kirsty 0418 734 374 foundation@sgs.nsw.edu.au
Courtesy Bus Available from 5.30pm til late Fridays, 6pm til late Wednesdays.
Phone club for bookings
6545 1511
May 12 to May 18 2012 - The Upper Hunter Entertainer - 3
Creative Arts
creative
arts
String Quartet Performs
L to R: Jennifer Kershaw, Katrina Constable, Tammi Low and Gillian Miles.
The Upper Hunter Conservatorium of Music is proud to offer the local community an opportunity to experience
the exceptional talents of its own Strings department when the UHCM String Quartet performs at a once only
concert at the Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre on Friday 11 May.
The UHCM String Quartet features three of the Conservatorium’s dedicated teaching staff – Jennifer Kershaw, Katrina Constable and Gillian
Miles – and special guest Tammi Low from Newcastle. They are all accomplished musicians and performers in their own right, and will delight
the audience with their performances of a variety of string arrangements in the magnificent acoustics of the Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre.
Director for the UHCM, Adam Wills, said, “the concert will be a special opportunity for the local community to see some first-class music
performed by our gifted staff”.
The concert follows an educational tour by the String Quartet to local primary schools, involving a concert and discussion at each school to
introduce local students to string instruments and engage their interest in music generally.
The String Quartet concert and tour has been funded by Arts NSW as part of the UHCM’s 2012 Visiting Artists Series for the benefit of local
music lovers. The performance will commence at 7:30pm at the Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre on Friday 11 May. Tickets are available
through the Conservatorium or at the door. Please phone 6541 4888 for more information or to book your tickets.
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MUSWELLBROOK
VISITORS CENTRE
Denman Motor Inn
Call and see us for
Visitor Information Maps
and details of
Local Attractions
email: denmanmotorinn@yahoo.com.au
www.denmanmotorinn.com.au
87 Hill Street,
Muswellbrook
(JUST OFF BRIDGE STREET)
Phone
Phone 6541 4050
6545 1700
Open 9am to 5pm - 7 days
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8 Crinoline Street, Denman
Ph: 6547 2462 • Fax: 6547 2976
★★★★
Good CLEAN Country
Hospitality in the heart of the
Upper Hunter Vineyards
• Fully cooked breakfast
• Evening meal to rooms
• FREE Internet
• Austar
• BBQ facilities
• Pool
creative arts
Linedancing in Scone
Muswellbrook Linedance Express Inc. would like to
invite all linedancers to our Horse Festival Weekend
event, held at Scone Bowling club Gundy Road
Scone.
We have a meet and greet social on Friday night from 6.30pm to
10pm entry free.
On Saturday we have a workshop from 2pm to 4pm with a guest
instructor, well known Robyn Groot from Newcastle. Cost $8.00. A
social will be held on Saturday night, cost $8.00 or $15.00 for both.
Sunday morning we have a hot breakfast at 8.30 am at a cost of $5.00.
We have more social dancing. For more information contact Pamela
Smith 65432728. Come and enjoy.
Scone Grammar
Antiques Fair
There will be many dealers at the Scone Grammar
Antiques Fair this year who will be selling recently
imported, English, French & Australian furniture,
estate jewellery, rugs & carpets from Iran, Turkey
& Afghanistan, beautiful Royal Doulton & Beswick
porcelain, retro & vintage collectables and a great
general array of collectables.
The dealers can also help you with valuations, organising restorations,
sourcing furniture and furniture placement. Wrought Iron garden
pieces and furniture will also be for sale.
The Fair is open all weekend (12&13 May) from 10am till 5pm
Saturday, 10am till 2pm Sunday as well as a preview party on the
Friday night. All are welcome. Where? Scone Grammar School entry
via Hill Street Scone.
MEMBERS’ EXHIBITION 2012
Any enquiries please call 0418734374. Espresso coffees, teas and
morning tea items available. Everything for sale.
SCONE ARTS&CRAFTS INC
2012
MEMBERS’ EXHIBTION
& SALE
WITH
OPENING NIGHT
6PM, MAY 11TH 2012
$10 entry-canapés & light refresments
EXHIBITION 12-20 MAY
63 Kingdon Street Scone
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May 12 to May 18 2012 - The Upper Hunter Entertainer - 5
food & wine
the STOREROOM CAFE
Please join us at our pop up cafe/deli, the STOREROOM cafe, opening during the Upper Hunter + Scone Horse
Festival from this Saturday (12 May) to Sunday 20 May.
the STOREROOM cafe, located inside Campbells Corner @ 177 Kelly Street in Scone - will open 7am daily serving Peaberrys Espresso Coffee/
breakfast / lunch / morning + afternoon tea and on selected evenings dinner.
the STOREROOM cafe will be furnished with comfortable and stylish decor from the EVENT storeroom contemporary hire range, showcasing
some of our newer hire items + decorative lighting.
Our daily ‘Mood Food’ menu features locally grown fresh produce + home baked cooking. A selection of Upper Hunter homegrown produce
+ handmade wares also for sale.
EFTPOS will be available.
We look forward to welcoming you at the STOREROOM cafe.
For bookings and enquiries please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Happy Horse Festival.
Amelia Wilkinson / the EVENT storeroom Scone
T: 0400099761 E: info@theeventstoreroom.com.au www.theeventstoreroom.com.au
Successful Denman Food & Wine Affair
Suppliers of Exotic & Contemporary Furniture,
Giftware, Soft Furnishings, Jewellery & stockists for
L’Occitane products, Glasshouse Candles
www.serendipityscone.com.au
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food & wine
PUKARA ESTATE OLIVES
At James Estate, we enjoy the simple life…
Smiles, laughs, friends and fresh air…
Wine is a bonus!
Where: 1440 Denman Road, Muswellbrook 2333
When: Open seven days, 9.30am to 4.30pm
Pukara Estate’s extra virgin olive oils are amongst Australia’s best,
winning over 32 awards in shows nationally. Visitors to the Estate
can taste the complete range of Premium and Flavoured oils, table
olives and many gourmet products. All products can be purchased
direct from the grove. Toby’s Estate Coffee and home made slices also
available. Open 7 days a week 9:30am – 4:30pm.
Phone 6547 1055
www.pukaraestate.com.au
We’re at 951 Bylong Valley Way Baerami
Cellar door open 7 days 10am to 4:30pm
Ph: 02 6547 5168
www.jamestatewines.com.au
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HUNTER BELLE CHEESE
FACTORY & CAFE
TWO RIVERS WINES
Where: 2 Yarrawa Road, Denman
When: Open seven days, 11am to 4pm
Situated just minutes from the picturesque township of
Denman, the beautiful Two Rivers Vineyard is a must
see on a visit to the Upper Hunter. Visitors can sample an exciting range of
award winning wines, including some unique wines made exclusively for
the Cellar Door. Delicious cheese and antipasto plates available. We look
forward to welcoming you to the Two Rivers Vineyard and Cellar Door
situated in the heart of the Upper Hunter.
Phone 6547 2556
www.tworiverswines.com.au
Where: 75 New England
Highway, Muswellbrook 2333
When: Open seven days, 9.00am
to 3.00pm
High quality gourmet cheeses handmade from the milk of Brown
Swiss cows. Tastings 7 days ~ 9am-3pm Cafe ~ Coffee and cake,
delicious lunches, giftwares and cheese platters.
Phone 6541 5066
www.hunterbellecheese.com.au
kerv Espresso Bar
You’re invited to....
Where: 108 Liverpool Street, Scone
When: Open Mon-Fri 7.45am - 4pm,
Sat 8.30am - 2pm, Sun 9am - 1pm
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• Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner by appointment
• Takeaway menu available • Selection of inhouse pastries & sweets
• Prepared frozen meals • Toby’s Estate Coffee
Contact Hunter Valley Printing today to enquire about our competitive rates!
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Pukara Estate
Olives
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May 12 to May 18 2012 - The Upper Hunter Entertainer - 7
the equine trend & more
Alan Young Campdrafting Clinic
Do you have a dream of campdrafting or
simply need some guidance in educating
your horse?
Then Alan Young has the answer for you.
With more than 40 years experience riding, breaking
and training horses for all disciplines, Alan’s calmness
combined with his knowledge and outstanding ability on
horseback make him an excellent choice of instructor in
the Upper Hunter.
Being the winner of numerous campdrafts, including
a number of open titiles at the Australian Bushmen’s
Campdraft and Rodeo National Finals in consecutive years,
Alan and his horses including his stallion Acres Liberty
Beau are a great example of the sport of campdrafting.
But this is not all he has to offer, based near Aberdeen,
Alan operates a training institution and later this month he
will offer his time and expertise at a three day campdrafting
and horsemanship clinic at Tinagroo.
COME IN ~ SIT DOWN ~ RELAX
Thoroughbred Hotel
Scone
DARTS COMP
EVERY SAT 1 PM
LIVE MUSIC
(STEVE CHARLES DUO)
SAT 12 MAY – 7 PM
KILLER POOL COMP
WED 16 MAY – 7 PM
NEW MANAGEMENT
TAB
SKY CHANNEL
ATM
BEER GARDEN
ACCOMMODATION
LARGE CAR PARK
NEW ATMOSPHERE
Thoroughbredhotel Scone
The clinic is ideal for people who know how to ride but are looking to
take the next step or advance their skills, and it will also be ideal for
anyone who may be having difficulties with their horse.
Alan said he would be more than happy to help people with their
horses, no matter what sport they compete in or what level of riding
they are up to.
“My clinics will suit any rider as I adapt my teaching to suit the
individual horse and rider’s needs,” he said.
“I love to ride and compete and I just want to share that passion with
others.”
The campdraft and horsemanship clinic will be held on May 26 and
27.
For more information, contact Alan on 0428 431 147.
Alan Young
Horsemanship and Cattle Work Clinic
on
26th & 27th May 2012
at
“Tingaroo Station”
SCONE NSW 2337
A Clinic to develop and refine horsmanship skills
in campdrafting and general riding
The 3 day clinic welcomes all level of riding ability and all types of horses.
The cost is $150 per day which includes tuition, electric cow and cattle in
indoor arena, lunch, morning and afternoon tea.
Basic camping and yard facilities are available.
Contact
Alan Young 0428 431 147
aj.young@bigpond.net.au
Experience. Sound advice. Positive
outcomes.
We think that just about covers it!
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02 6542 5566
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127 Liverpool Street Scone NSW 2337
02 6545 1933
02 6545 2802
the equine trend & more
Horse Festival News
your local clubs
The
Horse
Festival
has had a wonderful
beginning with perfect
weather for the King of
the Ranges Stockman’s
Challenge in Murrurundi
last weekend. There was
also a very successful
Horse Sports Day for
children on Monday.
Scone Jump Club
Marcia 0407 403 802
Jude 0439 778 093
sconejumpclub@hotmail.com
www.sconehorsetrials.com.au
Hunter Branch of the
Australian Stock Horse Society
Christine Hayes (02) 6541 3847
jmcahayes@bluemaxx.com.au
The Official Opening Celebration
at Scone Race Club featuring
Jane
Rutter,
internationally
acclaimed flautist will give the Parade sponsors - Scone Equine Hospital. Photo Courtesy Scone &
community in the Upper Hunter Upper Hunter Horse Festival Committee
a chance to see a world class
with the parade, fete, horseball and mounted
performance. Without sponsorship from some
games, polo and rodeo, equestrian vaulting
very generous individuals and businesses
competition and Mother’s Day Concert. It’s all
in our region we would not be able to bring
in the Festival programme.
such brilliant musicians to our Festival. The
There will be a Racehorse Retraining
Ballads of the Bush featuring tenors from the
demonstration at White Park in place of the
Australian Opera is on this Sunday at Scone
Inglis sale on Thursday 17th May. This is a
Racecourse. Don’t miss this opportunity to
wonderful opportunity to see racehorses
see fabulous entertainment for the price of
moving into new careers after racing. It will
a hamburger! Tickets are at Serendipity and
commence at 10am and admission is free.
Scone Visitor Information Centre.
Next Tuesday is the Jack Johnson Memorial
The Scone Art’s and Crafts Exhibition and
Day at White Park. Come and see the yard
the Scone Grammar School Foundation
dog trials, dog high jump and enjoy some
Antiques Fair have their Opening Nights this
of Tack Town’s famous billy tea and damper.
Friday from 6pm. The venue for the Antiques
On Tuesday evening there will be the Bush
Fair has changed this year to the Grammar
poetry yarns night at the Royal Hotel in Scone.
School multipurpose room in Hill Street.
There is so much to see and do this festival.
It is all happening in Scone this weekend
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leisure & lifestyle
Scone to Host Professional Bull Riders Pro Tour
Saturday 12 October, 2012 has
been announced as the date for the
inaugural Pro Series Professional
Bull Riding (PBR) event at White
Park Rodeo Complex.
PBR Australia bull riding events are held
across Australia throughout the yet. The
Scone event will be run as a Touring Pro
Series event with points accumulated to count
towards the major Cup and international
events.
It is anticipated that the event will run on the
same weekend each year.
PBR will run the actual bull riding event whilst
Council will coordinate and manage all other
aspects of the event including sponsorship,
event ticketing, security, ambulance, lighting,
marketing, running of bars and food stalls.
The inaugural Scone event will bring a
huge night of extreme action with superstar
match ups between the best bulls and
most accomplished bull riders from around
Australia.
PBR events are not your average type
of competition, the whole event is
choreographed to deliver great bull riding,
which culminates into a final championship
round where the top 10 scorers in the event
go ahead to head with the 10 toughest bulls in
pen. To win this level of competition one needs
to not only make the whistle consistently but
hope that he has drawn the best bull in the
competition that can deliver him the highest
score possible as they are competing
against other riders of equal ability. Points
and money that each competitor wins on the
PBR Touring Pro Series counts towards the
multi-million dollar World Finals in Las Vegas
each year. The Australian Champion receives
an automatic wild card entry.
Council has underwritten $200,000 towards
the cost of redevelopment of the White Park
Rodeo Complex to facilitate events of this
type at White Park. Community and service
groups as well as sporting associations will
have an opportunity to express their interest
in being involved in the event as fund raising
activities.
“This is exciting news for Scone,” says UHSC
Mayor Lee Watts. “Scone is set to witness
some edge of its seat sporting entertainment
which I imagine will be of great appeal to a
large number of people both locally and from
outside the Shire. We are delighted that the
PBR Associations has chosen to include
Scone on their annual Pro Circuit.”
Racing NSW Thoroughbred Retraining Program
Racing NSW’s Thoroughbred Retraining Program is an innovative not-for-profit program dedicated to finding
new homes and careers for retired racehorses.
Horses retired from racing are sourced by Racing NSW and first sent to St Heliers facility where they spell for approximately 6 months before
their re education. The first 6 weeks is carried out at the prison by inmates under the watchful eye of experienced horsehandler/warders. Once
spelled the horses move to Sydney where they are schooled in preliminary/novice dressage and are given an introduction to jumping. From
here the horses are put up for sale.
Former Mounted Police horse trainer, Scott Brodie, will be presenting a demonstration of some these horses on Thursday 17th May at White
Park in Scone. Scott uses natural horsemanship techniques and the practical application of classical dressage to produce quality performance
horses with a foundation to set them up for a future in any discipline. For more information contact scott.brodie@optusnet.com.au
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leisure & lifestyle
Neighbourhood
Centre Week
Facts on Mining
A new website to dispel the myths and land use.
Upper Hunter Community Services will be celebrating
“Neighbourhood Centres Week” on Wednesday May 16th
between 10.00am and 2.00pm.
A visit to the QE II Community Centre on the corner of Bridge and Market
Streets, and find out more about the services available to the community in
Muswellbrook and the Upper Hunter.
There will be a free sausage sizzle, balloons and wristbands to give away.
From 12.15pm school choirs from Muswellbrook Primary & Muswellbrook
Christian Schools will entertain followed by an exciting local Hip Hop dance
group “Inspired Crew”
The NSW Minerals Council has launched a new website to
outline the facts about mining in NSW and to dispel any being
perpetuated about the minerals sector.
“We’re launching www.landcarefacts.com.au in response to
misinformation that is out there about mining and the State’s
land use,” NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee said.
“Actual mining operations accounts for just 0.1% of NSW land,
compared to 76% for agriculture, 3.7% for forestry and 1.8% for
urban and rural residential. Mining does not and cannot happen
in the State’s National Parks, which account for 7.6% of State
land.”
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Markets
Hunter Valley
Group 21
Saturday May 12 - 8.30am
Saturday 12th May
Reserves: Aberdeen v Denman 3.45pm
1st Grade: Aberdeen v Denman 5.15pm
Karaoke
Competition
The Veterans Corps Incorporated
in association with Rock the House
Entertainment presents ‘Young
Aberdeen Karaoke Idol’.
Round 6 Matches
The markets will be held at St Albins Street
near the Scone and Upper Hunter Horse
Festival parade route.
Broad range of stalls including sewing
and craft supplies, hand-made jewellery,
children’s clothing, plants, lotions and
potions, home made cakes and much more.
Sausage sizzle provided by the Scone
Breast Cancer Association.
Sunday 13th May
Under 18s: Singleton v Muswellbrook 11.15am
Greta Branxton v Scone 11.15am
Reserves: Singleton v Muswellbrook 12.30pm
Greta Branxton v Scone 12.30pm
1st Grade: Singleton v Muswellbrook 2.00pm
Greta Branxton v Scone 2.00pm
Group 21 website: group21.leaguenet.com.au
Open to all ages 8 years through to 17 years
of age. This is a Upper and Lower Hunter
competition to be held at the Aberdeen RSL.
One thousand dollars in cash prizes on offer.
Four Heats, Starting Saturday May 12 with the
grand final on Sunday June 10.
Entry is free and to register for this competition
or for details contact Dallas (Rock House
Entertainment) 0431 189 321.
Phone: 02 6545 1100
Fax: 02 6545 1750
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accommodation for travellers, families and workers. The Isis Motel is
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Programme booklets are available from
various retail outlets in the Upper Hunter.
For further information please contact
Scone Visitor Information Centre 02 6540 1300
www.sconehorsefestival.com
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local gig guide
Darryl ‘Carrot’ Bowen
Scone Golf Club patrons will be treated to the musical
talents of Aberdeen artist Darryl ‘Carrot’ Bowen.
Darryl is the feature artist at Scone Golf Club on Saturday 19th May.
A locally born and bred Aberdeen musician who has recently revealed his
talent for playing music.
He also plays solo in pubs and clubs around the Upper Hunter as well as
supporting charity and non-profit events.
Also appearing at the Railway Hotel, Muswellbrook on Sunday 13th May.
Belmore Hotel, Scone – Wise Guys
Friday 11 May 8.30pm - Free admission
pubs &
clubs
Belmore Hotel, Scone – Jesse Vee
Saturday 12 May 8.30pm – Free admission
Thoroughbred Hotel, Scone – Steve Charles Duo & BBQ Party
Saturday 12 May 7pm - Free admission
Muswellbrook District Workers Club – Two Mates
Sunday 13 May Main Lounge 2pm - Free admission
Railway Hotel, Muswellbrook – Carrots
Sunday 13 May 4pm – Free admission
Thoroughbred Hotel, Scone – Scott Stenson & BBQ Party
Friday 18 May 7pm - Free admission
Sunday 13th May
Mother’s Day
2pm
FREE SHOW IN THE MAIN LOUNGE
Muswellbrook District Workers Club 15 – 17 Sydney St, Muswellbrook
02 6543 2011
Thoroughbred Hotel, Scone – Black Star Duo & BBQ Party
Saturday 19 May 7pm - Free admission
Railway Hotel, Muswellbrook – Lance Birrell
Sunday 20 May 4pm – Free admission
Railway Hotel, Muswellbrook – Kyda
Sunday 27 May 4pm – Free admission
White Hart Hotel, Murrurundi – Live acoustic music every Sunday
www.whitehart.com.au
~MOTHERS’ DAY CONCERT~
ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY!
SUNDAY 13 MAY 1PM
SCONE RACE COURSE
Tenors Gavin Lockley & Roy Best with the
“Ballads of The Bush” Band.
Also featuring: The Scone Singers
Bring a picnic lunch.
Full bar facilities available
Tickets from Scone Visitor Info Centre 6540 1300
or The Serendipity Collection, 163 Kelly Street Scone
Adults $10.00 / Family $25.00 (2 adults, 2 children)
12 - The Upper Hunter Entertainer - May 12 to May 18, 2012