Hunter Heart Safe
Hunter Heart Safe is a group of local health care workers who volunteer their time to teach the community hands only CPR and AED (automated external defibrillator) use. Any community group, organisation, business or school can arrange a teaching session that is conducted in a COVID-safe manner. There are 3 main things to remember if someone is unconscious and not breathing:
CALL - call for professional help, ring 000
PUSH - start high quality chest compressions
SHOCK - if available apply and use a AED
Check out their website https://hunterheartsafe.com
or contact them through email: hunterheartsafe@gmail.com
or on facebook/instagram under Hunterheartsafe.
Website: https://hunterheartsafe.com
Email: hunterheartsafe@gmail.com
Belmont 16s Photography Club
Belmont 16s Photography Club encourages and assists members to improve their photography through education and training programmes and a range of digital and print competitions. In 2022 the club print night competitions will be held at the Valentine Bowling Club on the second Wednesday of each month. It is also a great place to make new friends!
The club is always to looking welcome new members, and caters for photographers of all skill levels. You don't need expensive equipment to participate!
To join the photography club you need to be a current member of Belmont 16s. The Photography Club joining fee is $5.00 per year.
Please go to https://belmont16s.myphotoclub.com.au/join-our-club/ to join our club and you can see some of our club members work on our Instagram page at belmont16sphotoclub.
Website: https://belmont16s.myphotoclub.com.au/
Email: podie68@gmail.com
Address:
Belmont 16s Photography Club
The Parade
Belmont 2280
NSW Australia
Phone: 0422930224
Environ-Mental Fundraiser
From now until April 2022, people on the west side of Lake Macquarie can clean up the environment, recycle their cans and bottles and help Morisset Rotary to deliver a range of mental health programs in local schools.
In the Environ-Mental campaign we ask people to recycle their cans and bottles in selected Return & Earn stations and to donate their deposits to Morisset Rotary. Participating stations are at Wangi Wangi, Wyee, Bonnells Bay and Doyalson.
Website: http://www.morissetrotary.club/
Email: baudymike@gmail.com
Address:
Wangi Wangi Oval
Doyalson RSL
Wyee Community Hall
Bonnells Bay Shopping Centre
Phone: +61404048737
Volunteer at 2NURFM
Do you have a day a week to spare to volunteer at your favourite radio station? We're looking for volunteer administration people to answer our phone, help with minor administration tasks and be our smiling, first point of contact. If you have a spare few hours a week and you're interested in volunteering, please email kath.coleman@newcastle.edu.au
Radio Yacht Squadron
The Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club has established a new Radio Yacht Squadron. Radio control model yachts sail competitively every Tuesday morning from 10am and every other Sunday in Throsby Creek, near the Carrington Bridge. The Squadron is looking for new members to sail and and volunteers to coordinate races and operate a small tender boat used to lay marks for racing and retrieve distressed vessels. If you're interested, turn up on Tuesdays or phone 0400 605 585 for more details.
Make It Mondays At the Hunter Wetlands
Make It Mondays (10th, 17th, 24th & 31st January)
Drop into the Wetlands between 10am and 12 noon and get crafty.
10 Jan – Sand art & painting plaster moulds; 17 Jan – Knitting pompoms & French knitting;
24 Jan – Dream catcher & bead & straw bracelet; 31 Jan - tbc
Cost: $5 per child plus entry. Suitable for 4 to 12 year olds
Don’t forget to visit the Animal House; check out the new play nature play areas; try dip-netting; watch the bird feeding; go canoeing and lots more.
Bring a picnic or eat at the Café.
Website: https://wetlands.org.au/
Email: marketing@wetlands.org.au
Address:
Hunter Wetlands Centre
1 Wetlands Place
Shortland 2307
Phone: 0249516466
Newcastle Men’s Shed
Newcastle Men's Shed is open to the Community at 99 Beaumont St. Hamilton, and now at 143A King's Rd. New Lambton. (Behind 143 King's Road up the laneway). New Members are welcome to join and attend either or both sites. Operating hours are 9.00 am- 2.00pm Mon.-Fri. The Men's Shed shop open from 9.00am-2.00pm weekdays.
Website: https://newcastlemensshed.com
Email: newcastleshed@gmail.com
Address:
Newcastle Men's Shed 99 Beaumont St, Hamilton.
Phone: +61421249836
National Parks and Wildlife Service – Summer Series
The community is invited to book a space in the People & Place Project Summer Series, presented by The Canopy in partnership with NSW National Parks and Wildlife Services and the City of Newcastle.
NPWS Discovery Ranger will share their love of nature and inspire you to look closely at the details and hidden wonders of animals and nature. Observing details, colour, shape and texture of the surrounding display animals you will create your own masterpiece to take home.
The Canopy is a not for profit community organisation which provides services and activities to create and support 'Safe and Connected Communities'.
This event is proudly supported and funded by the City of Newcastle.
When
Thursday 13 January 2022, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Thursday 20 January 2022, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Thursday 27 January 2022, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Where: Elermore Vale Community Centre, 129 Croudace Rd Elermore Vale 2287
Bookings essential: https://thecanopy.org.au/people-and-place/
Website: https://thecanopy.org.au/people-and-place/
Email: info@thecanopy.org.au
Address:
129 Croudace Road, Elermore Vale
Phone: 4908 1140
The Great Baby Dinosaur Show
The Great Baby Dinosaur Show has arrived at Newcastle Museum and they need you to help judge these cute cuddly dinos for the 'Best in Show' award! The judges have already awarded all the other ribbons like ‘Best roar’, ‘Coolest Spikes’ and ‘Most Colourful Scales’, but who will take out the top prize?
You can vote on any wifi enabled phone or tablet, by scanning the QR codes in the exhibition! The winner will be announced after the show finishes on Sunday 13 March 2022.
Website: https://whatson.newcastle.nsw.gov.au/event/the-great-baby-dinosaur-show
Email: enquiries@newcastlemuseum.com.au
Address:
Newcastle Museum
6 Workshop Way
Newcastle
Wood Turners of the Hunter
The Wood Turners of the Hunter is reopening evey 1st and 2nd sunday of the month from 9am to 1pm in conjunction with the Newcastle City Farmers Markets at the Newcastle show ground. Drop in and see the Wood Turners and pick up a unique, handmade gift.
Date: Sun 12 December 2021
Website: http://woodturners.org.au/
Email: phoconnor@optusnet.com
Address:
Newcastle Showground, Broadmeadow
Phone: +61412937791
Summer Events – Speers Point Park
From 15 to 21 January, the lawns of the new Multi-Arts Pavilion, mima (MAP mima) will be transformed into a dreamy underwater garden with giant starfish, turtles and technicolour sea creatures that beckon you to come out and play. Take a ferry ride across the lake and arrive for a magical picnic, listen to an open-air concert or set off on a story quest.
The fun begins on the Saturday 15 January with Ocean Garden. Wander around this wonderful installation of larger-than-life inflatable sea creatures, or join their makers, Maurice and Matt from Goldberg Aberline Studio for a workshop to tap into your own creative flow.
As the sun goes down, the MAP mima stage will open up for a special concert featuring the first-ever performance of Andy Firth’s MAP mima Fanfare. This captivating and joyous piece of music celebrates the arrival of the new arts pavilion in Lake Macquarie City. Join us for this unique blend of brass, yidaki (didgeridoo) and synth that thunders like a storm and sparkles like the lake. After the performance, stay on for an evening light show and disco with DJ Pucko.
On Sunday 16 January, Catapult takes to the MAP mima stage with the final performance of their astounding contemporary dance piece, Drift.
Throughout the week the fun continues with kids yoga, story time and drawing sessions, art workshops, markets, roving performers and an evening of stargazing. Explore the new Multi-Arts Pavilion, mima and immerse yourself in our 360-degree audiovisual experience EMERGE by Plugin HUMAN.
Date: Sat 15 January 2022 - Fri 21 January 2022
Website: https://arts.lakemac.com.au/Events/PRESS-PLAY-a-week-of-fun
Address:
96 Creek Reserve Rd, Speers Point
African Drumming In the Park
Learn African Drumming the fun way! Join the drum workshop of Awesomeness creating rhythms drawn from West Africa at Speers Point Park, Tuesday, January 18 from 9.30am to 10.30. It's suitable for all ages 6 years and over. Bookings are essential. For more info and to book check the website.
Date: Tue 18 January 2022
Website: https://www.lakemac.com.au/Events-directory/Council-events/African-Drumming-in-the-park-2022
Address:
Speers Point Park
Main Rd, Speers Point
Free Training to Become a Digital Mentor!
Two dates of training are available and you only need to attend one date of training to become a digital mentor. All training is free! Tuesday 18th January from 9:30am to 3:30pm and Thursday 20th January from 9:30am to 3:30pm.
The Place is excited to be delivering another round of our Be Connected Community Digital Exchange Program! As part of this program we're providing FREE training for community members to become Digital Mentors! You will learn how to support family, friends and your community to improve their digital skills and confidence.
If you would like to attend, have any questions or would like more information please contact The Place, Charlestown via email at programs@theplacecharlestown.org.au or call us on (02) 4032 5500.
Date: Thu 20 January 2022
Website: https://www.theplacecharlestown.org.au/free-training-become-a-digital-mentor
Email: programs@theplacecharlestown.org.au
Address:
The Place Charlestown Community Centre
Corner of Fredrick and Pearson Streets, Charlestown
Phone: 0240325500
Undergraduate Info Sessions
We all know it's been a tough time for our HSC students, so when the ATAR results come out next week, the University of Newcastle will be holding Info Sessions to answer questions, provide support and make sure student's preferece list will give them the best chance of getting into their dream degree.
There will be on-campus events at the University's Callaghan, Newcastle City, Ourimbah and Gosford campuses on Thursday, January 21 and an online event on Friday, January 22. Register now at Newcastle.edu.au/info day.
Date: Thu 20 January 2022 - Fri 21 January 2022
Website: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/info-day
Address:
Callaghan Campus, Newcastle City Campus, Ourimbah and Gosford Campus.
Lake Mac Festival
Prepare yourself for two days packed full of family fun at the Lake Mac Festival. The weekend will kick-off on Saturday 22 January with the Family Fun Day - a free family breakfast at the new and improved Thomas H Halton Park, Croudace Bay from 8am-noon proudly sponsored by Carlo's IGA Woodrising. The morning will feature a barbecue, games, face painting and entertainment by The Little Scallywags and Tim Harding.
From 5-9.30pm, live sites and activations at Warners Bay foreshore, Brooks Parade Reserve Belmont, Rathmines Park, Swansea Bay Beach and the Museum of Art and Culture (MAC) at Booragul will bring fun for the whole family to enjoy. Music, food trucks and exciting activities will be available to all, as well as a fireworks spectacular at 9pm. Then on Sunday 23 January,the community is invited to enjoy an afternoon of relaxed vibes, good food, wine and chill music at Speers Point Park from 11am-5pm.
All the details can be found at lakemac.com.au/events
Date: Sat 22 January 2022 - Sun 23 January 2022
Website: https://www.lakemac.com.au/Events-directory/Council-events/Lake-Mac-Festival
Address:
Croudace Bay Park
Speers Point Park
Meet New People Through Probus
If you're interested in meeting new people why not come and visit a Probus meeting. Probus Clubs are all about Fun, Friendship and Fellowship! They meet on the 4th Tuesday of the month at the Cessnock Leagues Club from 10.30 to 12.30. The next meeting is Tuesday, January 25. Start 2022 in a positive way...........Email ccpc2325@gmail.com for more information or phone 0409 041 066.
Date: Tue 25 January 2022
Email: ccpc2325@gmail.com
Address:
Cessnock Leagues Club
1 Darwin Street
Cessnock
Phone: 0409 041 066
Australia Day at Miss Porter’s House
Celebrate Australia Day by visiting an Australian heritage property. See a National Trust Edwardian house museum containing a century of household memorabilia including special displays of Australiana. Spend the day reliving early twentieth century Australia.
Miss Porter’s House Museum, 434 King Street, Newcastle West
Wednesday 26th January 1pm – 4pm
Adults $10, Concessions $8, Family $25, children under 5 free
Enquiries 4927 0202
www.nationaltrust.org.au
Facebook missportershouse
Date: Wed 26 January 2022
Website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/places/miss-porters-house
Email: mph@nationaltrust.com.au
Address:
434 King Street
Newcastle West
NSW 2302
Phone: 0435047424
Jesse’s Run
4 years ago in Wyong NSW, a young 19 year old, Jesse Thompson, was tragically murdered in an horrific incident in the streets of Wyong. Jesse was a young lad with a beautiful family consisting of his partner and 2 little girls.
Jesse's Run is a memorial motorcycle ride to comemorate Jesse and his family and is being held on Sunday, January 30. The run will leave from Baker Park, Wyong with stands up at precisely 10am and will travel to Catherine Hill Bay Hotel for lunch. This is a non-club event.
The run costs $20 per rider registraton. More information is available at the Jesse's Run Facebook Page.
Date: Sun 30 January 2022
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/734919164576565
Email: andec197124@gmail.com
Address:
Baker Park, Wyong NSW
Phone: 0432446079
French Film Friday
Alliance Francaise de Newcastle has organised a screening of Un Triomphe - The Big Hit - starring Kad Merad and directed by Emmanuel Courcol.
It's on at Event Cinemas Kotara on Friday February 4. The film is in French with English subtitles. A French Market starts at 6pm before the film screening at 7pm. Tickets are $15 or $13 (concession holders). Tickets are available by booking on the Event Cinemas Kotara website or purchasing at the cinema.
Date: Fri 4 February 2022
Website: https://www.eventcinemas.com.au/Orders/Tickets#sessionId=11709084&bookingSource=www|cinemas
Email: frenchfilmnewcastle@gmail.com
Address:
Event Cinemas Kotara, The Rooftop, Westfield Kotara.
Phone: 0438611314
Carrington Bowls and Family Fun Day
Go along to the Carrington Bowls Family Fun Day and support your local your local Rescue Helicopters. Join in for a team bowls challenge and delicious food and drinks which will entertain you and the kids on a casual Sunday at the cool Carrington Bowling Club. Think of a good old fashioned fun fair all in the one place! Teams of 4 are $200 with WRHS bucket hats included, or be a sponsor on the day for $600, and receive a bowls team, hats, food, drinks and the chance to promote your business too!
Date: Sun 6 February 2022
Website: https://rescuehelicopter.com.au/events/carrington-bowls-and-family-fun-day/
Email: alison.russell@rescuehelicopter.com.au
Address:
Cowper Street, Carrington
Charity Golf Event For Dementia Research
There will be a Fund Raising Golf Day at the Vintage Golf Club, Rothbury on Thursday 10th February 2022 for research into Frontotemporal Dementia, with all funds going to Brain & Mind Centre of Sydney University. To Register for the day email FTDGolfDay@gmail.com or call 0417 446 074.
Date: Thu 10 February 2022
Email: FTDGolfDay@gmail.com
Address:
23 Angophora Drive
Rothbury 2320
Phone: 0417446074
Miss Porter’s House Everyday Objects
Discover the secrets of Everyday Objects and the story they tell about the Porters of Newcastle West. Find out what an egg has to do with darning, why an iron was SAD and how trees fitted into shoes. See everyday objects from the curious purchases to the handmade treasures.
Miss Porter’s House Museum, 434 King Street, Newcastle West
Sunday 13th February 1pm – 4pm
Adults $10, Concessions $8, Family $25, children under 5 free
Enquiries 4927 0202
www.nationaltrust.org.au
Facebook missportershouse
Date: Sun 13 February 2022
Website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/places/miss-porters-house
Email: mph@nationaltrust.com.au
Address:
Miss Porter's House Museum
434 King Street
Newcastle West
NSW 2302
Phone: 0435047424
321 Squadron Recruiting Briefing
Are you between the ages of 13 and 16 (you can join in the year you turn 13), and looking for a challenge? At 321 (City of Newcastle) Squadron, Australian Air Force Cadets, they offer an enjoyable, rewarding and exciting experience for anyone interested in teamwork, making friends, gaining confidence, learning leadership skills, having adventures and doing something different!
The briefing will start at 7pm on Wednesday 16th February 2022 and will finish around 8pm. Please contact the squadron on 0432 132 104 to register your interest.
Date: Wed 16 February 2022
Website: https://www.airforcecadets.gov.au/how-to-join/wings/3-wing-aafc-nsw-act/321-city-newcastle-squadron
Email: co.321sqn@airforcecadets.gov.au
Address:
Bullecourt Barracks
Military Road
Adamstown NSW 2289
Phone: 0432 132 104
Ride 4 Rescue – Hunter Valley
Ride 4 Rescue, Hunter Valley is a new one day mountain bike event, open to both the experienced mountain biker and novice. It's being held on Saturday 19 February 2022.
The ride is mostly fire trails and gravel roads with some single track and harder riding. There are ‘easy’ and ‘hard’ detours so you can manage your ride experience.
The Hunter Valley trail departs from Binnorie Dairy and offers riders three course lengths. Choose a ride length to suit your ability – short 15km, mid 46km or the 69km long course.
Registration ranges from $50 - $90
Date: Sat 19 February 2022
Website: https://rescuehelicopter.com.au/events
Email: michelle.nelson@rescuehelicopter.com.au
Address:
Binnorie Dairy Cafe
Crn Lovedale Road and Lodge Road, Lovedale NSW 2325
Phone: 1800 155 155
1967-1972 School Reunion Maitland Girls’ High School
If you were in 1st Form at Maitland Girls’ High School in 1967, join the rest of the class for lunch on Saturday 12 March 2022 to celebrate your 50 year reunion. Many students left school in 1972 so it’s time to celebrate and reminisce and catch up with old school friends. A reunion is planned at East Maitland Golf Club from 12 noon. If you are interested in attending please contact
Lee ( Moore) on 0412156692 or Anne(Stephens) via email 72mghs@gmail.com
Date: Sat 12 March 2022
Email: osbornes4@bigpond.com.au
Address:
East Maitland Golf Club
Phone: 0412156692
Festival of Two Palettes
The Morpeth Gallery is hosting the Festival of Two Palettes on March 20 to March 21 2022 from 10am to 5pm daily. Enjoy a weekend of gourmet food and art at the Festival of the Two Palettes at Morpeth Gallery. Meet and chat to the 14 artists who will be in residence and watch them paint at their easels. Entry is free.
Date: Sat 19 March 2022 - Sun 20 March 2022
Website: https://www.morpethgallery.com
Ride 4 Rescue – Awaba
Ride 4 Rescue, Awaba is a new one day mountain bike event, open to both the experienced mountain biker and novice. It's being held on Saturday March 26, 2022.
The Awaba course offers world class mountain bike riding, featuring a combination of fire trails and single track riding with lush bush surrounds. The multiple lap course includes some rocky terrain with ‘easy’ and ‘hard’ detours for riders to manage their experience.
The event through the Awaba Mountain Bike Park offers riders three course lengths to suit varied abilities – short 15km, mid 25km or the 50km long course.
Registration ranges from $50 - $90
Date: Sat 26 March 2022
Website: https://rescuehelicopter.com.au/events
Email: michelle.nelson@rescuehelicopter.com.au
Address:
Awaba Mountain Bike Park
Jenkins Road
Awaba
NSW 2283
Phone: 1800 155 155
Ride 4 Rescue – Dungog
Ride 4 Rescue, Dungog is a new one day mountain bike event, open to both the experienced mountain biker and novice. It's being held on Saturday May 14, 2022. The course is a combination of single track and fire-trail riding including some rocky terrain. There are ‘easy’ and ‘hard’ detours so you can manage your ride experience. The event offers riders three course lengths to suit varied abilities – short 15km, mid 36km or the 54km long course.
Registration ranges from $50 - $90
Date: Sat 14 May 2022
Website: https://rescuehelicopter.com.au/events
Email: michelle.nelson@rescuehelicopter.com.au
Address:
Dungog Common
Common Road
Dungog
NSW 2420
Phone: 1800 155 155
Lake Mac Float Your Boat
Float Your Boat is an open competition for boat owners to dress their boats with lights and take part in a flotilla parade for cash prizes. Lake Mac's Float Your Boat will be held on Friday 24 and Saturday 25 June 2022.
Held on our beautiful Lake Macquarie, spectators will line the shores to watch boats in a rainbow of colour cruise past before casting their vote for the People's Choice Award.
By decorating your boat in lights and taking part in the flotilla parade, you could win cash prizes.
The participation form for the 2022 event will be available early in 2022.
For more details visit https://www.lakemac.com.au/Events-directory/Council-events/Float-Your-Boat
Date: Fri 24 June 2022 - Sat 25 June 2022
Website: https://www.lakemac.com.au/Events-directory/Council-events/Float-Your-Boat
Address:
Lake Macquarie