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NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE - ABERDEEN AND SCONE
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November 2014
From the
Editor’s
Desk
TECHNOLOGY - ISN’T IT GREAT!
And when it
rains on your
parade, look
up rather than
down. Without
the rain, there
would be no
rainbow.
-
Gilbert k.
Chesterton
Technology has certainly changed our lives
and it seems to be continually being updated
to make life easier. It is changing our lives,
changing how we do things such as
participating in everyday activities. However,
at what cost? The simple art of talking seems
to be vanishing.
Do we even talk anymore!?!
We use our computers and iPads for so many
things:
Technology is brilliant. It has made life easier;
we can contact with people instantly, share
documents and photos and can be in contact
with someone every minute of every day if
we so choose.
But at what price has these great inventions
come to us?
We are now able to write emails and stay in
touch with family, friends and business, we
are able to search the internet for
information, we are able to buy groceries,
clothes, just about anything online and we
can even do our banking, transferring money
and paying bills.
The iPhone is a very popular piece of
equipment which you can do all the above
on. However, are the items that make life so
much easier now starting to change our lives?
How often do you see someone walking along
the street looking at their phone, no hello to
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anyone because they no longer see anyone?
Friends receive a text rather than a visit.
Have you ever checked the weather on your
phone rather than walk outside to actually see
or feel what the weather is doing?
The iPhone allows us to do calculations, have a
wakeup call and enjoy music. We are able to
view video clips and find out what is happening
with the hundreds of friends on Facebook,
many we may have not met or spoken to.
There are hundreds of apps we can download
that allows us to do even more things, such as
finding your car in a parking area or to be used
for playing an assortment of games to keep us
or children occupied.
You will never forget a birthday again as a
reminder will now appear on your phone once
set up. There is no reason to arrive late for an
appointment as you can set your appointment
with an earlier reminder. If one piece of
technology is not enough, you can sync your
phone with your iPad, laptop and computer.
Thanks to this technology, language is changing,
often abbreviated, letters or pictures substitute
for words and while not every generation may
understand the content of the text or email you
only need to google the letters and you find the
corresponding words.
Tafn – or in non- abbreviated speech
That’s all for now.
Lee Watts
Views expressed in this newsletter are my
personal views and are not the views or policies
of the Neighbourhood Centre.
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St Mark’s Messenger
Welcome to St Mark’s Anglican Church Aberdeen. Please
come along to our regular service, which is followed by
morning tea in the Church hall.
Sunday Eucharist – 10.30am
A small but happy crowd enjoyed the High Tea on the 18th
October, raising funds for Missions.
If you are able to donate food and/or your time to help the
Parish Pantry at St Alban’s Ministry Centre in Bridge Street
Muswellbrook, it would be greatly appreciated.
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65 412713.
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LADIES GOLF
1/10/14 - It was Irene Hayes Trophy on Wednesday plus
October Monthly Medal with the winner being Bev
Murphy 71 nett, runner up was Toni Partridge 72 nett.
N/T/P,s 4th/ 13th J.Miller, 9th/18th B.Murphy. the team
of Helen Wheatley, Karen Newton, Maureen Irwin and
Bev Murphy had a good day at Muswellbrooks Ladies
Holden Scramble on the 24th September they were
runners up with 591/8th nett, well done ladies.
8/10/14 - We played for Karen Newtons Trophy,
Campbells Cup and a Monthly Medal with the overall
winner with 39 pts was Bev Murphy, runner up went to
Chris Constable 35 pts on a countback. N/T/P,s 7th/ 16th
B.Murphy, 9th/ 18th C.Constable. Balls went to Chris
and Bev.
15/10/14 - We had 7 players for a stroke event it was
also the Monthly Medal Playoff which is sponsored by
Pam Neely on behalf of Don Neely with the overall
winner being Bev Murphy 71 nett, runner up was Chris
Constable 73 nett on a countback from Karen Newton.
Putting went to D.Jamieson 30 putts on a countback .
N/T/P,s 4th/ 13th B.Murphy, 9th/18th C.Constable. Balls
went to Bev and Chris. The Medal of Medals winner was
Bev Murphy.
22/10/14 - There were some hot scores on the
golfcourse today for Andrew Hayes Memorial Trophy
kindly donated by his Mum Shirley, the winner of the
day was Toni Partridge 63 nett, well done Toni, runner
up went to Barb Sewell 66 nett, well done Barb, 3rd was
Lorraine Barrett 68 nett, welcome back Lorraine. Putting
went to Lorraine 29 putts on a 3 way countback. N/T/P,s
4th/ 13th J.Berick, 7th/16th B.Sewell. Balls were won by
Toni, Barb and Lorraine.
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Aberdeen Doctors
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Monday to Friday
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Flu vaccination NOW Available
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Monday - Wednesday
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available by appointment.
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
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2014 GLOBAL VILLAGE MOTORFEST & FAIR
The 2014 Global Village Motorfest & Fair is happening
at the Muswellbrook Showground on Sunday the 9th
November, hosted by the Upper Hunter Motoring
Association this great family event features around 250
motoring displays consisting of cars, bikes, boats and
farm machinery of all era’s, new and old, anyone is
welcome to bring anything to do with motoring along
and enter on the day, if you are interested in it then so
is someone else so come and display it.
What makes this a great family day is that besides the
cars there are market stalls selling a range of interesting
things for the ladies and trade stands for the gents, for
the kids there will be FREE jumping castles and face
painting, two performances by Dennis Murphy and his
puppets, a Punch and Judy style puppeteer, Derek and
Karen from Crocstars will show the kids, and Mums and
Dads, something of the reptiles living around us, their
show is always popular and is followed by a meet and
greet session where you can get up close and touch the
snakes and crocodiles. The people from Devil Ark, the
Tasmanian Devil rescue program will be along to
highlight their plight of saving the Tasmanian Devil from
extinction, if we are lucky they may even bring a devil or
two.
For those of you wishing to see the area from a
different perspective why not take a joy flight with the
guys from Hunter Valley Helicopters. Food, coffee and
cold drinks will be available from a variety of specialised
and community group outlets.
All this great entertainment for the whole family and
entry for the day still only costs $2.00 per head or $5.00
per family, where else can you get that much fun and
entertainment for the whole family at such a small cost,
and better still the Muswellbrook PCYC collect the
money on the gate to
assist with their many
community assistance
programs.
ABERDEEN JUNIOR CRICKET
We have started the season with a rise in registrations
and have been able to field a U10s, U12s, U14s, U16s
teams plus have started running Milo cricket for the
juniors.
If anyone would still like to play, please phone Garry Reid
on 0438 201 207.
We are in the process of looking into grants to upgrade
our facilities as well as working with Council.
Good Luck to all our teams as they play throughout the
season.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to the Aberdeen-Rouchel Red Cross for
the successful luncheon on 15th September which
celebrated 100 years of Red Cross service in Australia.
Bruce Johnston said it was the largest crowd they had
had to one of their luncheons, the proceeds of which will
go to the Red Cross Winter Appeal.
Bruce is a very enthusiastic Red Cross member and does
an excellent job of organising everything and everyone.
Well done Bruce and all the members.
Marion Wilkins.
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ABERDEEN PUBLIC SCHOOL
Congratulations
Congratulations to Jack S. on his efforts at the State Athletics Carnival last week.
Going on to represent at this level is an outstanding achievement, well done!
Coffee Cups
There are 55 sesquicentennial coffee cups available to purchase for $5. They would make a great
gift. Please contact the school office.
OSBORN’S BUS TRAVEL
All children starting Kindergarten, Year 3 and Year 7 will need to fill in a Bus Application Form for next
Year. Parents can contact Transport for NSW directly to attain a bus application form, otherwise parents can get
application forms from Osborn’s Depot or the school office.
P & C NEWS
Welcome back to Term 4. Thank you to all those parents and students and their families who supported our numerous
events in Term 3. The P & C had a very successful term and everyone’s hard work raised more than $10,000 to use in our
school community to make improvements and help support the needs of our students.
CHANGES TO AGM
At our recent meeting the P & C committee voted in favour of the motion to move our AGM from November 2014 to
March 2015. At our AGM all committee positions will become vacant and open for new nominations.
Many of our current volunteers will not be available for nomination so our committee is looking for new faces to fill open
positions. If you have any questions regarding committee positions or issues you would like raised at a meeting please
attend our next meeting on November 19 in the library at 6.30 pm (children welcome).
FORTHCOMING DATES:
November - Monday 3rd
Wednesday 19th
Thursday 20th
24th – 5th Dec
Tuesday 25th
Friday 28th
Bike Skills Day
Early Birds & Parent Session
P & C Meeting 6.30 Library
P & C Disco
Intensive Swimming
St Joseph’s Orientation
Scone High Orientation
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December - Thursday 4th Mini Fete
Wednesday 10th
Presentation Day
Thursday 11th
Year 6 Farewell
Wednesday 17th Last day of school for students
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Robyn Lee Tea
(Recently located to Aberdeen from Sydney)
Australian owned and operated, Robyn Lee Tea is committed to giving customers a great
tea experience, with teas imported directly from tea farmers in India, China and Taiwan.
Unique Christmas Gift
During the months of November and December, we are offering a 10% discount on our
premium 1200ml Jewel Glass Teapot and Tea Warmer Set. Normally retailing for $50, we
are offering this set to you for $45 and are throwing in three individual blooming teas at no
extra cost (normally retailing for $2/blooming tea) plus postage*.
* Delivery to Aberdeen free of charge.
For more information and details about our
products please check out
http://robynleetea.com.au or call 0432551163
NICOLE ALEXANDER
Nicole Alexander Australian
Storyteller will be visiting
“Hunt a Book” on Thursday
6th November at 3:30pm for a
book signing for her new book
‘Great Plains’.
A passionate writer with over
twenty-five years’ experience,
her novels, poetry, travel,
creative writing and
genealogy articles have been
published internationally.
Nicole’s novels have been
praised for their authenticity
and rich historical detail,
much of which is drawn from
primary source material in the
form of family archives dating
back 140 years.
Reserve your copy today!
HSC MUSIC ACHIEVEMENT – ST. JOSEPH’S HIGH
Each year an annual concert of outstanding HSC Music performances and compositions by students from
government and non-government schools is presented at the Sydney Opera House. The concert, entitled
‘Encore’, represents the high standards and diversity achieved by Year 12 Music students in New South Wales
schools. This year, SJA Year 12 student Alisha Brown was nominated to perform in the prestigious event.
Preparing a performance of an ENCORE nomination standard requires a student to have meticulous attention
to detail, determination to succeed and a strict rehearsal schedule. Alisha has worked exceptionally hard for her
results and is to be commended on all she has achieved.
Alisha’s HSC Music program included:
Sighing Wings by Felix Mendelssohn (Piano), Skinny Love by Birdy (Piano and Voice), I Found a Boy by Adele (Voice), Viva Voce entitled
“Jazz and Pop Music: Comparing vocal rhythmic, melodic and expressive devices”.
OFF TO NATIONALS FOR HIGH JUMP….AGAIN!
Hayden Bell represented NSW Combined Catholic Colleges at the All Schools athletics championships recently and competed in the
U15’s Boys high jump.
Hayden matched his PB and again jumped 1.90m. Congratulations to Hayden for winning the gold medal for
his second year running. He is now off to Nationals to compete on behalf of NSW All Schools at the Australian
All Schools Track & Field Championships, which is held in South Australia from the 5 th – 8th December.
2nd IN THE STATE IN 7/8 BOYS NETBALL
It is with great delight that we can report that our Year 8 boys’ Netball
team have come 2nd in the State at the NSW Schools Cup Netball
Championships.
Although we didn’t win the grand final and bring home the winners shield, the boys can hold their
heads high – they played with great sportsmanship and displayed excellent skills and technical
ability right throughout the day.
There were a number of umpires and officials from the day who approached me to tell me how
Well and clean they played the game and that it was lovely to officiate them. To receive
compliments such as that, and so many of them, is possibly the greatest achievement of all. All 9
boys (pictured) are excellent ambassadors for our school and are fine examples of what it means
to be a Joey’s student.
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FIRST AID TRAINING
Thursday 11th Dec
9:00am – 5.00pm
Scone Neighbourhood Centre
130 Liverpool Street
6543 8457 or 6545 2562
admin.scone@pacific.net.au
Cost $125.00
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Fast Bowler Michael
Whitney at
Scone Golf Club
Thursday 4th Dec
6.30pm
$15.00 per person from
Scone or Aberdeen
Neighbourhood Centre
provides a friendly and
secure environment to
receive computer and
Internet training. The
Internet connection and
computers at the kiosk
can be used by seniors
for practice and personal
computer computing
outside of scheduled
training times.
22 Moray Street
Aberdeen NSW 2336
Tel: 6543 8457
Open:
Monday to Friday
10:00am – 1:00pm
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$15.00
WANTED: STALL HOLDERS!
Please contact us on the above details to become part of
our Christmas Twilight Markets!
Valley to Vineyards Trike Tours
Peter Tullia, along with wife Katherine have big plans to expand their Colonial Motor
Lodge business in Scone with their new venture – Valley to Vineyards Trike Tours. The
business taps into a unique experience that trike tours can offer the region. Peter said
“There is nothing that resembles these tours in the Upper Hunter and we thought it would
blend well with our motel offering a tourism venture for our patrons and visitors”.
Destinations include local hotspots such as Hunter Belle Chees, Pukara Olive Grove, Two
Rivers and Pokolbin Vineyards, Glenbawn Dam and many other significant pubs and
attractions along the way.
The trike gives you a sense of freedom and it’s great to be able to see the diverse section of
the area in a few hours in a way that is a little different.said Peter.
Peter’s has just enjoyed three hours with Murravale Retirement Village residents with 95
year old passenger and other residents stating they had the time of their life.
The vehicle is like a car with three wheels,. Seating between two and three people, the
trike can be ridden with a car license, however driver accreditation and a bike license in
required for anyone wishing to take passengers.
To make a booking Phone 0438 621 411
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TREASURES TALK
Ever busy the shop has been so grateful for your
donations of goods and clothing.
Just a reminder to everyone, only the worst of worn
clothing is ragged, we share excess clothing with The
House With No Steps, so nothing is wasted or sent to
the tip. I mention this, because when we visit the tip
we see bags of lovely clothes and sometimes furniture
items just thrown away, at a time when so many are
desperate. Maybe those disposing of these goods
would like to mention to Treasures that they don’t
want their clothes sold locally and we will send them
to HWNS, it would be so much better than wasting
them.
Janet and I had a meeting with several Council
members week last about the placement of our Park
Equipment, it is going to be done soonish, I will not
mention dates as we have been disappointed before
so we will wait and see.
We would like to welcome Noelene to our staff, she
seems lovely and will work on Thursdays and Fridays
so the girls will have fun getting to know one another.
Come in and have a look at the lovely stock we have,
remember everything goes back into your town.
Carole Johnston
ST JOSEPH’S ABERDEEN – NEWS
CLAIMING THE DATES!
This term we have two very significant dates when St
Joseph’s Aberdeen will be on display and will be the
venue for significant events in the Upper Hunter.
Parents are asked to mark them on your calendars now.
1.
SUNDAY 9th NOVEMBER, 2014:
Gathering of all the Upper Hunter Parishes at St Joseph’s
Aberdeen for a combined regional Mass with the Bishop,
followed by morning tea and then a planning forum
open to all members of all Upper Hunter Parishes.
To help make this a genuine gathering of the Upper
Hunter communities this will be the only Mass held in
the Upper Hunter that weekend.
2.
SUNDAY 7th DECEMBER, 2014:
Official Opening of the new school buildings by Senator
Arthur Sinodinos AO, representing the Federal
Government. The day will be designed as a community
celebration day for the whole St Joseph’s Aberdeen
school community.
Events will include Open Day activities and
presentations by all the faculties, a shared BBQ picnic
lunch on the front oval, guided tours of the school, and
singing music and dance events presented by students,
as well as the official Opening.
ELEVEN ST JOSEPH’S STUDENTS PLAY AT NATIONAL FUTSAL CHAMPIONSHIPS IN VICTORIA
Eleven St Joseph’s high school students have recently returned from an amazing sporting opportunity,
participating in the Australian Schools Futsal Championships at Bendigo and Ballarat for Northern NSW Futsal.
All students were selected to represent Northern NSW in their respective age groups after playing for their
school in zone and regional championships in Maitland and Newcastle.
The school students played in U13 boys, U14 girls, U15 girls and U16 boys teams, playing against teams from
Tasmania, Queensland and Victoria. The U13 boys and U15 girls were one win away from the Grand Final,
making it to the semifinals where both teams were defeated 5-3 and 6-3 respectively.
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ABERDEEN’S GOLDEN OLDIES
SOLDIERS THANKS
The next luncheon and movie will be held
on Tuesday,11th November, when the
UHMRL will present “ SUNDAY TOO FAR
AWAY” – starring Jack Thompson, Reg
Lye, Max Cullen, John Ewart, Ken Shorter
and Peter Cummins. This Australian
feature film is described as the story of a
group of shearers on an outback station in
the months leading to the shearers strike
of 1955. [ DVD, colour, 91 minutes,
1975 ]
Auditorium door at the Aberdeen Sport and
Recreation Club will open at 11.30am and
a three course luncheon will be served
prior to the screening of the movie. A
donation of $10 is requested to cover
costs. As numbers are limited, early
bookings are essential and can be made
by telephoning Jan 65437150 or Jan
65425168.
Presented by the Upper Hunter Museum of
Rural Life Inc. – Raising funds to establish a
museum and cultural centre in Aberdeen.
“Sunday Too Far Away” is on loan from the National
Film & Sound Archives, Canberra
___________________________
Annual General Meeting of the UHMRL Inc
Wednesday - 12th November 2014
5 pm Aberdeen Library – All welcome.
__________________________
The Aberdeen Whisper November 2014
CARE PACKAGE CADETS
We have been working very hard getting our shopping done as
we have all up over 60 Care packages to get away and these
are not for Christmas, just in general so it has been full on.
Our latest count is 228 posted this year. Last year we did 232
so we will well and truly pass that amount this year. We are
always in need of donations and are so thankful that the
Aberdeen RSL held a Trivia night with the recipients of their
takings. Almost $600 so that has allowed me to do all of the
current boxes and some spare items.
The Care Package Cadets are always ready to help. Summer is a
bit harder as they all have cricket etc so we are going to have
to work around that.
Don’t forget if you have any good quality magazines we are
always in need of them to send to the troops.
Also, any items you may like to give just drop them off at
treasures. Anything you would use yourself in day- to -day life
and not aerosol is acceptable, also food items, all must be the
small size.
The boys and I are so thankful to Aberdeen for your ongoing
support.
Carole Johnston.
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ABERDEEN SENIOR & LITTLE ATHLETICS CENTRE
ABERDEEN ALL STARS
The 2014/15 season is underway with some athletes looking forward to
competing in various carnivals throughout the season. Aberdeen is holding
their own Gala Day on Sunday 26 October.
What a busy month it has been for
AAS members. We have held family
photos and are currently holding a
chocolate drive and personalised
jewellery drive.
Some other carnivals include Edgeworth Challenge 2 Nov; Lake Macquarie
Games 9 Nov; Zone Championships at Cessnock 22/23 Nov; Dubbo Carnival ¾
Jan 2015 & East Maitland Carnival 8 Feb 2015.
One of our athletes, Jeannie Seymour has already started her carnival
competition by competing at Raymond terrace on Sat 18 Oct. Her results are:
100m 1st 15.88; 200m 1st 35.59; 800m 1st 3-45.54; shot put 1st 9.95m & long
jump 1st 3.82 giving her a pentathlon total of 2164 points. Well done Jeannie.
It is still not too late to join Aberdeen athletics for this season, just be at
Harrison Oval, Jefferson Park on Fridays at 5.30pm for registration, events
start at 6pm. The Club caters for tiny tots (those turning 3 yrs of age before 1
Oct 2015) to seniors.
Further information can
be obtained by phoning
Denise Bell (02) 6543 7537.
Garlick’s Hardware
Muswellbrook
Garlick’s Hardware
75 Sydney Street
Muswellbrook
Phone 6543 2139
Also stock
Nursery supplies:
Pots, Plants etc
For your building Supplies
Delivering to Aberdeen
Monday – Friday
Open Monday to Friday
8:00am to 5:00pm
Sat 8:00am to 1:00pm
Sun 9:00am to 12noon
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If you have any ideas on how to
create some extra funds for our
group, please contact us.
Upcoming events:
Ray Boys dance 14th November 8pm
till late at the Aberdeen Sport and
Rec Club.
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Your
Aberdeen Treasures
business
Shop 1, Valley Fair, Aberdeen
name will
Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm
make it
Saturday 10am - 12noon
Come in and see our “Treasure”
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clean up. Tip truck hire. Contact Vicki Straney on
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REGO INSPECTIONS
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Phone to
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6543 8457
Aberdeen Lions Club
Meets the fourth Wednesday of each month
at the Aberdeen RSL, Moray Street.
6:30pm for 7:00pm dinner. Visitors welcome.
Enquiries to
Lion David Murphy 6543 7919
ABERDEEN MENS SHED
Helping the community while sharing
friendships
Like to join contact Frank Heap 6543 7390
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
1st Aberdeen Scouts Monthly Meeting
At the Aberdeen Scout Hall
Contact Larry Pitman on 6543 1518
Aberdeen Fishing Club
Meetings held at the Aberdeen Sports & Recreation
Club.
Call Glen Logan on 0427 847 893 for more
information.
Aberdeen Play Group
Meet at the Tennis Club @ Jefferson Park
10am to 12 noon, Mondays and Thursdays
Contact Monique Mohr 0458 594 702.
Scone and District Cancer Support Group Meet
Every 4th Tuesday 12.30 – 3.00pm, Meet at Senior
Citizens Centre, Waverley St Scone. These meetings
are short and informal - All Welcome
Toast Masters - meet the 1st, 3rd & 5th Monday of the
Month at Muswellbrook Workers club commencing
6:45pm for 7:00pm start.
For further info contact Graham Turvey 0265433401
Upper Hunter Men’s Shed
Meets Thursdays- Rear of the Senior Citizens
Centre, Oxford Road, Scone. 9:30am start. Contact
John on 0407 224 558 You can leave at midday or
stay for the optional sausage sizzle and perhaps leave
at 3pm.
Ladies Probus Club of Scone
Monthly meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of
each month – no meeting in January. If the 2nd
Monday is a Public holiday the meeting is moved
forward to the 1st Monday of the month. Meetings
are held in the Auditorium of Scone Bowling Club
commencing at 1.30pm. All ladies who are retired or
semi-retired are most welcome to attend. For more
info call Denise Bell on 65437 537
Aberdeen Little A’s & Senior Athletics
Monthly meeting on Tuesday 10th December, 2013 at
Aberdeen Sports & Rec Club @ 6.30pm
Aberdeen Men’s Shed
Meet every Wednesday at 1pm. For more information
or location of meetings please call Frank Heap on
6543 7390.
Scone Country Markets –are held the second
Saturday of every month (February –
December) 8.30am – 2.00pm on the lawns in front of
the Scone Visitor Information & Horse Centre. A
Sausage Sizzle gets underway at about 10.00am. New
stallholders are always welcomed. Contact the Scone
Visitor Information & Horse Centre or ph: 6540 1300
for further information.
Aberdeen All Stars - Meetings are held the 1st
Monday of each month at 6.30pm at the Aberdeen
Sport and Recreation Club.
For more information you can also email the
Aberdeen All Stars aberdeenallstars@hotmail.com
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