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

The St Vincent de Paul Society NSW (Vinnies) assists people experiencing poverty and inequality and works to shape a more just and compassionate society.  Vinnies are now recruiting for Volunteer Members (from Swansea to Scone) and Referral Centre Operators (Inbound Call Centre in Newcastle West). For all the details, head to www.vinnies.org.au

 

Website: https://www.vinnies.org.au/

Email: sarah.kemp@vinnies.org

Address:
2/956 Hunter Street Newcastle West

Phone: 0490255100

Hearty Starts is a BBQ breakfast hosted by Survivor's R Us at Cardiff, 57 Pendlebury Road, Cardiff. The breakfast includes bacon, eggs, hash browns, mushrooms, baked beans, onion, sausages, juice, tea, coffee, and toast. The breakfast is open to everyone who wants to have a big breakfast to start their day. Breakfast is open between 8am and 10am every Monday and Thursday (excluding public holidays).

Website: https://www.survivorsrusincorporated.com/weekly-events

Email: survivors@survivorsrusincorporated.com

Address:
57 Pendlebury Road, Cardiff 2285

Phone: 0477 702 151

Improve your digital confidence and learn how to use your device to have fun and connect
with others. These sessions will provide practical instructions and useful information in a friendly and welcoming environment and are designed for over 50's. FREE lunch will also be provided along with time for questions and individual support.

Bookings are essential.

To book you spot call us at The Place on (02) 4032 5500, email programs@theplacecharlestown.org.au or speak to our friendly reception staff today!

Website: https://www.theplacecharlestown.org.au/free-digital-support-days-for-over-50s

Email: programs@theplacecharlestown.org.au

Address:
The Place is located at the corner of Frederick and Pearson Streets, in Charlestown NSW.

Phone: 024032500

Researchers from the University of Newcastle are looking for :

• Men and women with type 2 diabetes (HbA1c above 7.0%)
• Age over 18 years
• With access to an electronic device with a camera (e.g., a computer, tablet or laptop)
• Can attend the University of Newcastle Central Coast campus on two occasions

You will participate in 8 weeks of FREE group Telehealth exercise sessions, supervised by an Accredited Exercise Physiologist. You will be given exercise equipment (yours to keep) to assist with participating. You will also undergo testing of your health and fitness before and after the intervention.  For more information, contact Emily Cox via phone 02 4985 4515 or email  emily.cox10@newcastle.edu.au

Email:  emily.cox10@newcastle.edu.au

At Mums Cottage Meditation circle you are taught to anchor peace and clear stress. If you've been thinking of joining there’s no time like the present.  Classes are every Thursday during the school term from 10 am - 11 am followed by a cuppa after. Held in the church hall behind the Catholic Church - Hydnes Street West Wallsend (behind post office) Cost $5.

Email: katrina_oconnor@hotmail.com

Address:
Hyndes Street
West Wallsend

Phone: 49534105

The Justice Advocacy Service, a service of the Intellectual Disability Rights Service, is looking for Volunteers to support people with cognitive impairment in the criminal justice system across the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens and Hunter areas.

Training is provided to support clients at Police Stations, Court and/or Legal Appointments.  You can find out more at https://idrs.org.au/jas

Website: https://idrs.org.au/jas

Email: nadine@idrs.org.au

Address:
Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens and Hunter area Police stations and Courts.

Phone: 0429228761

Singleton Theatrical Society’s Annual musical production for 2022 is MAMMA MIA! The Musical, playing at the Singleton Civic Centre until June 25 Matinees at 2pm and evening shows at 7pm.

Tickets available @ trybooking.com

For more information go to singletontheatricalsociety.com.au

Website: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/884335

Email: satssecretary@gmail.com

Address:
Singleton Civic Centre
Civic Avenue
Singleton NSW 2330

Phone: 0403561266

The 2022 Mark Hughes Foundation Beanies for Brain Cancer are on sale now!  They're just $25 and you'll have You can get yours from Lowes, IGA and various outlets throughout the Hunter.  For all the details go to markhughesfoundation.com.au

Website: https://markhughesfoundation.com.au/

Looking for ways to help and connect in your community? Red Cross are looking for volunteers who can visit some older community members who would love more company. Could you volunteer a couple of hours a week, or fortnight, to brighten someone's day by being a friendly social visitor? Red Cross are also looking for Volunteer Digital Coaches and Virtual Reality Group Facilitators. For more details, visit redcross.org.au/volunteer.

Website: https://redcross.org.au/volunteer

Email: kbutterworth@redcross.org.au

Phone: 0286518820

Hunter and Coastal Scouts is recruiting youth members and leaders. If you are interested in fun, excitement and lots of outdoor activities, give them a call on 1300 858 464.

Website: https://scoutreach.org.au

Email: darren.armitage@nsw.scouts.com.au

Phone: 0412 598021

Sacrd Heart Cathedral Cash housie is held every Thursday and Saturday Night in the Southern Cross Hall, 841 Hunter Street, Newcastle.
Eyes down 7.30 pm.  The Canteen is open but there is No Eftpos facilities. Cash Only.

Email: julie_mac_bain@hotmail.com

Address:
Southern Cross Hall
841 Hunter Street
Newcastle

Phone: 0421852239

The Place is excited to be providing FREE training for community members to become Digital Mentors! Learn how to support family, friends and your community to improve their digital skills and confidence. You need to attend one day of FREE training and be willing to support learners over 50. We'll be providing resources and follow up support sessions to assist you, including a community support opportunity for mentors to teach learners on a specific topic. All Digital Mentors who complete this program will receive a certificate that can be added to your resume and have the opportunity to win prizes for supporting learners.

Free lunch and refreshments will be provided, please let us know if you have any dietary requirements.

Bookings are essential and spaces are limited. To book your spot call us on (02) 4032 5500 or email programs@theplacecharlestown.org.au

 

Website: https://www.theplacecharlestown.org.au/digital-mentor

Email: programs@theplacecharlestown.org.au

Address:
The Place is located on the corner of Frederick and Pearson Streets, Charlestown NSW 2290

Phone: 0432 5500

Do you want to make a difference in our community, meet new people and make new friends. Join the team of volunteers at Hammond Care, who provide important social visits to isolated or lonely aged-care clients who are still living in their homes. If you can commit to weekly or fortnightly visits with one of our clients and enjoy having a cuppa and a chat, we'd love to hear from you. You can make a real difference to a person in need in our community.

1) Learn more: hammondcare.com.au/volunteer or
www.instagram.com/HammondCareVolunteers

2) Register your interest Freecall: 1800 79 33 99 Email: volunteer@hammond.com.au

 

Website: https://hammond.com.au/volunteer

Email: volunteer@hammond.com.au

Address:
hammondcare.com.au

Phone: 1800 79 33 99

EcoNetwork Port Stephens presents The Arrrrt Awards Art Competition celebrating the Sustainable Futures Festival. It's open to all visual media including painting, wearable art, photography, ceramics, textiles, multi-media, printmaking, sculpture and more.  Entries open now unti Friday 5 August, with winners being announced Sunday 11 September. For more details visit econetworkps.org/sustainable-futures/art for rules and entry forms or email art@econetworkdsps.org

Date: Mon 20 June 2022 - Fri 5 August 2022

Website: https://www.econetworkps.org/

Email: art@econetworkdsps.org 

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

The High Tea is an event to raise awareness of Parkinson's disease and it's on Saturday June 25 from 2 to 4pm.  To showcase and perform activities available in Newcastle for people with Parkinson's.  Tickets at the door $15 cash only as we don't have card facilities.  It's on at St. Augustines's Hall Winsor Street Merewether.  There's a delicious High Tea, an exhibition of art by our Art Therapy group and songs by Shake Rattle and Roll Choir and Dance for PD ensemble will show people some of their moves.

Date: Sat 25 June 2022

Email: peterthomson@dodo.com.au

Address:
St Augustine's Church Hall
Winsor Street
Merewether

Phone: 0249631727

The Rotary Club of Toronto Sunrise will be selling raffle tickets for the Cubby House Raffle at Bunnings Glendale on Saturday 25 June from 9am until 5pm. All money raised will go to the Hunter Medical Research Institute for research into children's brain cancer.  First prize the Fire Engine Cubby House, 2nd prize a $500 voucher from Bunnings and 3rd prize a $200 voucher from the Spinning Top toy shop.

Date: Sat 25 June 2022

Address:
Bunnings
Glendale

Phone: 0419809660

Walk to d'Feet MND Hunter is on June 26 at 10am at Speers Point Park.

Walk to d'Feet MND sees individuals or teams made up of family, friends, or colleagues, regardless of age or fitness levels walk 5km to raise funds and awareness for equipment, education and support for people living with motor neurone disease.

The event is wheelchair and stroller-friendly, and you can even bring your dog along!

Register online at https://www.walktodfeet.org.au/hunter

The name of this event is hosted by MND NSW, and reflects the hope and inspiration these special days provide for the MND Community.

Date: Sun 26 June 2022

Website: https://www.walktodfeet.org.au/hunter

Email: fundraising@mndnsw.org.au

Address:
Park Road
Speers Point Park
Speers Point

Phone: 02 8877 0999

The Travelling Film Festival returns to Newcastle Event Cinemas Kotara from 24-26 June, and brings you a brand-new program fresh out of the 2022 Sydney Film Festival.

Opening the festival is Australian director Macario De Souza’s 6 FESTIVALS, an emotional tale of friendship between three teenagers who throw themselves into a whirlwind of music festivals in an attempt to escape reality.

Also in the program are THE HUMANS, a subtle psychological thriller with striking cinematography, by writer-director Stephen Karam adapted from his Tony Award-winning play; EVERYBODY’S OMA, directed by Australian filmmaker Jason van Genderen, follows his NSW Central Coast family as they manage the health of their family’s matriarch but accidentally turn her into an online celebrity; MY OLD SCHOOL, directed by Jono McLeod, is a hybrid documentary with actor Alan Cumming’s voice over (THE GOOD WIFE) and animation to recreate a mind-blowing stranger-than-fiction story from 90s Glasgow.

Check out the full program now at https://www.sff.org.au/tff/program/newcastle

Date: Sun 26 June 2022

Website: https://www.sff.org.au/tff/program/newcastle

Email: benson.wu@sff.org.au

Address:
Event Cinemas Kotara
Park Ave
Kotara NSW 2289

Phone: 0420647631

The Wickham Park Markets will be held on Sunday June 26 from 7am to 1pm.  Run by the Vietnam Veterans of Newcastle & Hunter Region, there's a variety of stalls.  Grab a tasty Bacon & Egg Sandwich and a coffee to enjoy while you shop.  All proceeds help us support the Veterans in our community, through their office In Tyrrell St Wallsend.

Date: Sun 26 June 2022

Email: iburke3@bigpond.com

Address:
Wickham Park
Cnr Maitland Rd & Albert Street
Islington

Phone: 0413333165

The next Cessnock Combined Probus Club Meeting is on Tuesday, 28 June at 10.30 at the Cessnock Leagues Club (1 Darwin Street Cessnock).  Meet the men and women who are members. We have a meeting on the 4th Tuesday of every month and outings in between times. Come to a meeting and see what you think - no pressure to join. For more information please ring Christine on 0409 041 066 or email christinerevans@bigpond.com

Date: Tue 28 June 2022

Email: christinerevans@bigpond.com

Address:
Cessnock Leagues Club
Darwin Street
Cessnock

Phone: +61409041066

The University of Newcastle is inviting business and industry representatives to explore powerful new pathways to innovation at their inaugural Industry PhD Breakfast event.

Featuring inspiring accounts of local success stories, the event is an opportunity for businesses to connect with the University and start a conversation about their specific research and development (R&D) challenges.

The Industry PhD Breakfast is a free event, open to all business and industry representatives.  Registration is essential via Eventbrite.

Event details:

Location – Q Building

Date – Tuesday 28 June

Time – 8.30am-10.00am

The event is taking place as part of the larger ‘HDR Student Festival’.

 

 

Date: Tue 28 June 2022

Website: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/industry-phd-breakfast-tickets-317416389967

Address:
Q Building
University of Newcastle

Newcastle Hunter Valley Folk Club Rare Treats Concert is on Saturday 2nd July 2022 – Merewether Uniting Church Hall, 178 Glebe Road, Merewether. It starts at 7pm. BYO Food & Drink.  For all the details head to newcastlehuntervalleyfolkclub.org.au

 

 

Date: Sat 2 July 2022

Website: https://newcastlehuntervalleyfolkclub.org.au/

Email: kazzardee@yahoo.com.au

Address:
Uniting Church Hall, 178 Glebe Rd, Merewether NSW 2298

Phone: 0400308872

Raising money for Westpac Rescue Helicopters! A Christmas In July Luncheon will be held on Saturday July 2nd from 12noon.  3 Course Meal, Bush Poet, Lucky Door prizes, Lucky Elves and Entertainment by Rox Piano Man!  Only $65 per Ticket.  For more details go to stockton bowling club dot com dot au

 

Date: Sat 2 July 2022

Website: https://stocktonbowlingclub.com.au/

Email: manager@stocktonbowlingclub.com.au

Address:
Stockton Bowling Club

Phone: 0408201411

Every Gamers Guild (EGG) is a local board gaming group that meets monthly. We are a volunteer run incorporation that provides a space for people to meet up and play a range of different board games. EGG is family-friendly and is focused on casual, inclusive play for all ages and skill levels.  They are holding a gaming come and try event and there will be prizes! This event is on Saturday 2 July and will run from 10am - 7pm at Charlestown Library and people can come and go as they wish. Check out our website and Facebook page for more details, photos, and to connect with us.

Date: Sat 2 July 2022

Website: https://everygamersguild.com.au

Email: everygamersguild@gmail.com

Address:
Charlestown Library
Ridley St
Charlestown
NSW 2290

Phone: 0467037987

Who ate the Dinosaur? For the third time, we are welcoming local dinosaur expert Mike Dawson with an exhibition drawn from his amazing collection of museum quality casts of fossils. This exhibition will focus on extinct animals known to inhabit wetlands millions of years ago. It will include insects, labryinthodonts, amphibians, reptiles, birds and much more.  Who Ate The Dinosaur exhibition is on from July 2 to July 15 at the Hunter Wetlands Centre, Shortland and is open from 10am to 12noon daily.  For all the details, visit wetlands.org.au

Date: Sat 2 July 2022 - Fri 15 July 2022

Website: https://wetlands.org.au/events/who-ate-the-dinosaur/

Email: community@wetlands.org.au

Address:
Hunter Wetlands Visitors Centre
1 Wetlands Place
Shortland NSW 2307

Phone: 0249516466

A massive 3 day long Garage Sale is being held to raise funds for the ongoing upkeep of the Dora Creek Community Hall.  It's being held at 2a Doree Place, Dora Creek on Friday 8th July 2022 from 9am to 2pm, Saturday 9th July 2022 from 9am to 2pm and Sunday 10th July 2022 from 9am until Noon.
Plenty of large and small items, Books Bic-a-Brack and lots of items for all shoppers. For more information please call: 0408448275

Date: Fri 8 July 2022 - Sun 10 July 2022

Email: madelineallen85@gmail.com

Address:
2A Doree Place, Dora Creek

Phone: 0447172402

The loss from the Wickham Storage Fire in March continues to bite the Bikers For Kids start up stock of toys for the distribution warehouse which begins in November. So to kick start the distribution in 2022, they're having a “Christmas In July” donation day.

You can drop off an early contribution Mortels Thornton on Sunday July 10. There will be Santa, raffle tickets, the Salvos, and face painting. The café will be open from 8:00am and Mortels Warehouse from 9:30am for you to browse as well.

Say hi to the team and join Bikers For Kids to kick off the 2022 effort with a bang.  All the details are on the Bikers For Kids Facebook Page.

Date: Sun 10 July 2022

Website: https://www.facebook.com/bikersforkids

Address:
Mortels
Thornton

Experience Edwardian Newcastle and the changing face of the city's Westend at our open day on Sunday July 10.  See photographs, post cards and memorabilia collected by the Porter family throughout the twentieth century. The home gives a wonderful insight into the life of a family and their neighbours in Newcastle's changing community. Museum volunteers specially select displays to present a dynamic representation of the daily lives of Herbert and Florence Porter and daughters, Ella and Hazel. Entry Adults $10, Concession $8, Family $25 children under 5 free. For information call 0249270202

Date: Sun 10 July 2022

Website: https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=af9adb441edae62c399a18502b4a041c5b0c0afd3c7856f99b87026cf3bae851JmltdHM9MTY1NDkwNzA0NiZpZ3VpZD0xOTUyOWRkYy0zMzNiLTQ0NzItODY0Zi0zODRhMmI0MDk2N2UmaW5zaWQ9NTQzNw&ptn=3&fclid=cdbd3936-e91c-11ec-91da-91b118055d89&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly9lbi53aWtpcGVkaWEub3JnL3dpa2kvTWlzc19Qb3J0ZXIlMjdzX0hvdXNlIzp-OnRleHQ9TWlzcyUyMFBvcnRlciUyN3MlMjBIb3VzZSUyMGlzJTIwYSUyMGhlcml0YWdlLWxpc3RlZCUyMGZvcm1lciUyMHJlc2lkZW5jZSxBdXN0cmFsaWEuJTIwSXQlMjB3YXMlMjBidWlsdCUyMGJ5JTIwSm9obiUyMFQlMjBPd2VuLg&ntb=1

Email: jas821959@yahoo.com.au

Address:
434 King Street
Newcastle West
NSW Australia

Phone: +61414884059

The sons of Anzac central coast are holding a fund raising ball at Wangi RSL on Saturday night 23rd of July 2022. All proceeds will go to Legacy. For more details email sonscentralcoastinc@hotmail.com

Date: Sat 23 July 2022

Email: mmostogl@gmail.com

Address:
Wangi RSL 289 Watkins road Wangi Wangi NSW

Phone: 0423073759

Newcastle Marine Modellers Association in conjunction with the University of the 3rd Age (U3A Newcastle) will be conducting a course to introduce prospective modellers to the hobby of radio control scale model ship building.  The course will provide students with an insight into the many aspects of the hobby including hull selection, radio equipment, selecting and installing running gear, selecting batteries and electrical equipment, and wiring amongst others. The course will be run on four consecutive weeks commencing Thursday 28 July at 3.30 pm. The course is free for members of U3A Newcastle. Enquiries to the Secretary Newcastle Marine Modellers Association email secretary@newcastlemarinemodellers.org or phone 49468634. Places are limited and bookings are essential.

Date: Thu 28 July 2022 - Thu 18 August 2022

Email: secretary@newcastlemarinemodellers.org

Address:
21 Gordon Ave Hamilton

Phone: 02 49468634

Internationally acclaimed, ARIA award-winning pianist, Tamara-Anna Cislowska makes a welcome return to Newcastle, to open the 2022 Newcastle Music Festival with a concert of solo piano works. 10% discount on tickets purchased online by 31 May. Open seating. This concert is on Friday July 29 at the Adamstown Uniting Church and is part of the  Newcastle Music Festival, proudly supported by 2NURFM 103.7.

Date: Fri 29 July 2022

Website: https://www.newcastlemusicfestival.org.au/2022-festival-concerts-complete/tamara-anna-cislowska-liebestod/

Email: newcastlemusicfestival@gmail.com

Address:
Adamstown Arts at Adamstown Uniting Church
228 Brunker Road Adamstown 2289

Phone: (02) 4957 1887

Come along to the Hunter Region Jaguar's Club "All British Day" at Newcastle Foreshore Park on Saturday July 30 from 9am to 2pm.  There'll be Jaguars, Bentleys, Rolls Royce, MG's and so much more.  There'll be heaps of Food Stalls and coffee and 2NURFM will be broadcasting live from the event from 9am to 12noon.  To enter your vehicle to show, please contact Denis Shanahan  via email on president@jaguarhunter.org.au

Date: Sat 30 July 2022

Email: president@jaguarhunter.org.au

Address:
Newcastle Foreshore Park, Newcastle East

Surely everyone knows that the viola is the greatest instrument of all… Feast on the rich sound of lower strings as viola virtuosi Patricia Pollett, Robert Harris, and Paul Groh join the violas, cellos and basses of the Christ Church Camerata, in music of Bach, Byrd, Faure and Mancini. This very special Concert is at Christchurch Cathedral on Saturday July 30 and commences at 7.30pm, open seating, door sales unless sold out. Book online before June 1 for 10% early bird discount.  This concert is part of the Newcastle Music Festival and proudly supported by 2NURFM 103.7.

 

Date: Sat 30 July 2022

Website: https://www.newcastlemusicfestival.org.au/2022-festival-concerts-complete/no-violins-allowed/

Email: newcastlemusicfestival@gmail.com

Address:
Christ Church Cathedral
52 Church Street
The Hill 2300

Phone: (02) 4929 2052 (Venue)

Danita Weatherstone (soprano), Genevieve Dickson (mezzo soprano), Iain Henderson (tenor) and Christopher Allan (piano) perform operatic favourites at beautiful Stanley Park. Concert starts at 5pm and is on Sunday, July 31.   Tickets $65 include refreshments. This event is part of the Newcastle Music Festival, proudly supported by 2nurfm 103.7.

Date: Sun 31 July 2022

Website: https://www.newcastlemusicfestival.org.au/2022-festival-concerts-complete/opera-cocktails/

Email: editor@newcastlemusicfestival.org.au

Address:
77 Fullerton Cove Road
Fullerton Cove 2318

Phone: 0407 273 323

Patricia Pollett (viola) and Anna Grinberg (piano).  Few musicians have contributed so much to Australian string music as Patricia Pollett, whose stellar career includes acclaimed performances and recordings with the country’s finest musicians, and premiere performances of numerous new works. Enjoy music of Bach, Brahms and Enescu in this superb recital. Concert starts 2.00pm and is on Sunday July 31 at the Adamstown Uniting Church. This concert is part of the Newcastle Music Festival, proudly supported by 2nurfm 103.7

Date: Sun 31 July 2022

Website: https://www.newcastlemusicfestival.org.au/2022-festival-concerts-complete/patricia-pollett-in-concert/

Email: editor@newcastlemusicfestival.org.au

Address:
Adamstown Arts at Adamstown Uniting Church
228 Brunker Rd
Adamstown 2289

Phone: (02) 4957 1887

Pinchgut Opera visits Newcastle for the first time, bringing the sublime Vespers by Claudio Monteverdi to Christ Church Cathedral. The artists of Cantillation, and Orchestra of the Antipodes will be led by Erin Helyard from the harpsichord. Written in 1610, this work has the Latin title Vespro della Beata Vergine, and is a setting of the vespers celebrating the Blessed Virgin Mary. The work has 13 movements, and the performance has a duration of approximately 90 minutes. This masterpiece of early music has become known to 20th and 21st century audiences after 400 years of relative obscurity, and was perhaps never performed in full during Monteverdi’s lifetime. The Concert is on at Christchurch Cathedral and starts at 7pm. Open seating. Early bird discount of 10% for tickets bought online before June 1.  This concert is part of Newcastle Music Festival, proudly sponsored by 2NUR-FM 103.7.

Date: Mon 1 August 2022

Website: https://www.newcastlemusicfestival.org.au/2022-festival-concerts-complete/vespers-by-monteverdi/

Email: newcastlemusicfestival@gmail.com

Address:
Christ Church Cathedral
52 Church Street
The Hill 2300

Phone: (02) 4929 2052 (Venue)

Newcastle Music Festival presents Christ Church Cathedral’s brilliant Director of Music, Peter Guy, in a program that explores all the colours of the organ, including the world premiere of a new transcription for organ. Don’t miss one of the last opportunities to hear this great organist before he heads off to new adventures. Concert starts at 1.00pm at Christ Church Cathedral.  all the details are at newcastlemusicfestival.org.au.  This concert is part of the Newcastle Music Festival and is proudly sponsored by 2NURFM 103.7.

Date: Tue 2 August 2022

Website: https://www.newcastlemusicfestival.org.au/2022-festival-concerts-complete/7-vienna_to_budapest/

Email: newcastlemusicfestival@gmail.com

Address:
Christ Church Cathedral
52 Church Street The Hill 2300

Phone: (02) 4929 2052 (Venue)

Written in 1911 as a swansong to his career, Max Bruch’s Double Concerto Opus 88 is a rhapsodic work, to be performed by two great Australian performers, Susan Collins (violin) and Patricia Pollett (viola), with Christ Church Camerata Quartet, in an arrangement by David Banney.  The concert is on at Christchurch Cathedral, Newcastle. Open seating. Door sales unless sold out. 10% Early Bird discount for online ticket sales prior to June 1. Fees and charges apply. This concert is part of the 2022 Newcastle Music Festival.

Date: Tue 2 August 2022

Website: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=890543&

Email: newcastlemusicfestival@gmail.com

Address:
Christ Church Cathedral
52 Church Street
The Hill 2300

Phone: (02) 4929 2052 (Venue)

Newcastle Music Festival presents Susan Collins playing the music of Johann Sebastian Bach. Experience the rapturous sounds of Bach performed by Susan Collins on violin in the hushed darkness and spellbinding atmosphere of the Cathedral. Susan, one of Australia’s finest violinists, will perform Bach’s Chaconne. Concert starts 7.30pm at Christchurch Cathedral, Newcastle. Open seating | Door sales unless sold out | 10% early bird discount for online ticket sales prior to June 1.

Date: Wed 3 August 2022

Website: https://www.newcastlemusicfestival.org.au/2022-festival-concerts-complete/susan_collins_bach/

Email: newcastlemusicfestival@gmail.com

Address:
Christ Church Cathedral
52 Church Street, The Hill, 2300

Phone: (02) 4929 2052 - Venue

The Dungeon Big Band combines 17 amazing musicians who find their raison d’etre in the power of the big band. ‘Blues In The Night’ features the title tune (Ella Fitzgerald’s version) with Heather Price swooning the vocals, Glenn Miller’s ‘Moonlight Serenade’, Benny Goodman’s ‘Bugle Call Rag’ and ‘Goodbye’, Count Basie’s ‘C Jam Blues’ and Duke Ellington’s arrangement of Gershwin’s ‘Rhapsody in Blue’. To make this event even more memorable, Peter Guy (Newcastle Christ Church Cathedral’s organist) will be joining the big band, led by Rod Barnes, on Adamstown Uniting Church’s pipe organ. There will also be a full team of technicians livestreaming this concert for those who can’t make the venue in person! This popular band often sells out so don't delay. Concert starts at 7.30pm and is on at Adamstown Uniting Church.

Date: Thu 4 August 2022

Website: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=886897&

Email: info@adamstownuca.org.au

Address:
Adamstown Arts at Adamstown Uniting Church
228 Brunker Road
Adamstown 2289

Phone: 02 4957 1887 - Venue

Beethoven’s magnificent Kreutzer Sonata will be performed by Susan Collins (violin) and Erin Sweetman (piano). The concert is on at Adamstown Uniting Church and starts at 7.30pm. This concert is part of Newcastle Music Festival, from July 29 to August 14. 10% discount for early bird tickets purchased prior to June 1. Open seating. Door sales available unless sold out.

Date: Fri 5 August 2022

Website: https://www.newcastlemusicfestival.org.au/2022-festival-concerts-complete/the-kreutzer/

Email: newcastlemusicfestival@gmail.com

Address:
Adamstown Arts at Adamstown Uniting Church
228 Brunker Road
Adamstown 2289

Phone: (02) 4957 1887

If you went to Mayfield East Primary school and was in year 6 in 1966 we are having a Lunch date 5th August at Noah's on the beach at 12pm.
Please message Lorraine on 0411 833 685 to RSVP.

Date: Fri 5 August 2022

Email: lorrainescurtains@gmail.com

Address:
Noah's on the beach Newcastle

Phone: +61411833685

Newcastle Music Festival presents Paco Lara, an acclaimed flamenco guitarist from the birthplace and cradle of flamenco, Jerez de la Frontera. His playing embodies the unmistakable and genuine Jerez style of flamenco guitar.  10% early bird discount for online ticket sales prior to June 1.  Tickets will be available at the door, unless sold out. Concert starts 7.30pm.at the Adamstown Uniting Church.

Date: Sat 6 August 2022

Website: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=890527&

Email: newcastlemusicfestival@gmail.com

Address:
Adamstown Arts at Adamstown Uniting Church
228 Brunker Road
Adamstown 2289

Phone: (02) 4957 1887

A feature of previous Newcastle Music Festivals has been the coming together of local singers to form the Festival Choir. It's on at the Christ Church Cathedral on Sunday August 7.  This year the Choir will perform Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem in d minor, Op. 48, composed between 1887 and 1890. Peter Guy will accompany the performance on the magnificent Christ Church Cathedral organ. David Banney’s Missa Pace (Mass for Peace – Latin Mass with additional texts by Naomi Johnson), will have its world premiere at this concert.  0Soloists: Christopher Allan | Esther Junker
Concert starts at 2.30pm. Open seating. 10% discount for online tickets sold prior to June 1. Fees and charges apply. Door sales unless sold out.

Date: Sun 7 August 2022

Website: https://www.newcastlemusicfestival.org.au/2022-festival-concerts-complete/festival-choir-faures-requiem/

Email: editor@newcastlemusicfestival.org.au

Address:
Christ Church Cathedral, Newcastle
52 Church Street, The Hill 2300

Phone: (02) 4929 2052 (Venue)

The Hunter Model Auto Club Toy & Hobby Fair, is being held from 10am to 2pm on Sunday August 7.  It's on at the Edgeworth Sport and Rec Club's auditorium.  There will be Model Cars, Trains and Planes for sale from many different sellers across NSW. Models will range from Current new models to Vintage and hard to find.   Coffee and Lunch will be available at the club. All proceeds to Hunter Prostate Cancer Alliance.

Date: Sun 7 August 2022

Email: campbellp1969@gmail.com

Address:
Edgeworth Sport and Rec Club
1A Park Street
EDGEWORTH NSW

Phone: 0419430825

Newcastle Music Festival presents singer Anna Fraser, and Jack Symonds, accompanist and composer, on a musical journey through the worlds of American minimalism, Japanese music fusing Eastern and Western traditions, more new Australian works, and two world premieres: Ross Fiddes' "Toasting Mother Earth", setting words by Derek Dowding, and Jack Symonds' Guardare, meravigliarsi… Five Nocturnes for piano. Anna says: "Each piece selected for this program ... sends provocative messages for us all to be more attuned to the miniscule changes in our environment (like the yearly changes of the season) and not to allow ourselves to be complacent about caring for our shared ‘home’ but to make active changes each day to sustain our existence on this unique planet."  The concert is on at Adamstown Uniting Church on Thursday 11 August. This concert will be an artistic and musical highlight of the festival - don't miss it. Concert starts at 7.30pm. 10% discount for early bird online ticket sales prior to June 1. Fees and charges apply. Open seating. Door sales unless sold out.

Date: Thu 11 August 2022

Website: https://www.newcastlemusicfestival.org.au/2022-festival-concerts-complete/toasting-mother-earth-2/

Email: editor@newcastlemusicfestival.org.au

Address:
Adamstown Arts at Adamstown Uniting Church
228 Brunker Rd
Adamstown 2289

Phone: (02) 4957 1887 (Venue)

Newcastle Music Festival presents a superb concert featuring the great music of Rachmaninov performed by Teije Hylkema (cello) and Grace Kim (piano). The concert will features works for solo cello by J.S. Bach, and a composition written for solo cello by Ross Fiddes, and concludes with Rachmaninov’s great sonata for cello and piano in g minor, Opus 19. written in 1901, not long after the triumphant success of his 2nd piano concerto. Teije Hylkema, Principal Cello of the Opera Australia Orchestra, with pianist Grace Kim, to perform this work in the festival. It's on at the Adamstown Uniting Church on
Concert starts at 7.30pm. 10% discount for online ticket sales prior to June 1. Open seating. Door sales unless sold out.

Date: Fri 12 August 2022

Website: https://www.newcastlemusicfestival.org.au/2022-festival-concerts-complete/rachmaninov-with-cello/

Email: newcastlemusicfestival@gmail.com

Address:
Adamstown Arts at Adamstown Uniting Church
228 Brunker Rd
Adamstown 2289

Phone: (02) 4957 1887 (Venue)

“Everyone deserves access to high-quality classical music, no matter their age, abilities or background.” (Grace Kim) Sensory Concerts® is a series of short classical concerts, for all lovers of classical music. Performed by Teije Hylkema (cello – Opera Australia Orchestra), Grace Kim (piano) and Colin Grisdale (trumpet), directed by Grace Kim, the concerts especially cater for children and adults with sensory/special needs. The concerts are being held at Adamstown Uniting Church on Saturday August 13.  There are 2 sessions: 10am and 11am.

Date: Sat 13 August 2022

Website: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=890530&

Email: newcastlemusicfestival@gmail.com

Address:
Adamstown Arts at Adamstown Uniting Church
228 Brunker Rd
Adamstown 2289

Phone: (02) 4957 1887

The Newcastle Hunter Valley Folk Club's next Bush Dance will be held at Teralba Hall, Saturday July 30.  The Water Bombers will be playing with tickets available via huntervalleyfolkclub.org.au

Date: Sat 13 August 2022

Website: https://newcastlehuntervalleyfolkclub.org.au/

Email: kazzardee@yahoo.com.au

Address:
Teralba Hall,
15 Anzac Pde, Teralba

Phone: 0400308872

Grace Knight comes to Newcastle with a concert of evergreen jazz favourites, supported by keyboards, bass and Christ Church Camerata Quartet. Concert starts 7.30pm. on Saturday 13 August at Christ Church Cathedral.  Grace released her 9th solo album, ‘Grace’, in 2018 following on from the release of ‘Fragile’ in 2016. ‘Grace’ is an eclectic mix of sensitive reworkings of some Eurogliders’ classics, a few jazz standards and a handful of new songs, and sees Grace at the absolute peak of her vocal powers.  Grace Knight is one of the most enduring talents in Australian music, with ARIA awards and nominations and chart-topping recordings in each of the past three decades.  Acclaimed for her live performances, Grace is one of the finest interpreters of popular music in Australia today. Knight’s spellbinding performances touch the soul and lift the heart. Her magical presence connects with audiences of all ages like few others can. For more details go to the newcastle music festival website.

Date: Sat 13 August 2022

Website: https://www.newcastlemusicfestival.org.au/2022-festival-concerts-complete/18-grace-knight/

Email: newcastlemusicfestival@gmail.com

Address:
Christ Church Cathedral
52 Church Street
The Hill 2300

Phone: 02) 4929 2052 (Venue)

Australia's world-class period ensemble, Haydn Ensemble,  returns to Lake Macquarie to perform three revolutionary symphonies in chamber form on Saturday August 13. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Skye McIntosh, nationally and internationally-lauded musicians will bring this historical performance to life. Just as the mass of a giant star increases as it grows smaller, these intimate renditions will surprise you with their intensity.

A bar will be operating with a selection of beer and wine, and a coffee and cake van will be onsite from 2pm.

 

Date: Sat 13 August 2022

Website: https://arts.lakemac.com.au/Events/Australian-Haydn-Ensemble

Email: jcragg@lakemac.nsw.gov.au

Address:
Rathmines Theatre, nawayiba, Stilling Street & Dorrington Road Intersection, Rathmines 2283

Phone: 61 429 860 959

Sunday August 14, sees the 2022 Newcastle Music Festival comes to a brilliant conclusion with Rodrigo’s sublime Concierto de Aranjuez, played by virtuoso guitarist, Andrew Blanch, with the Christ Church Camerata under the direction of David Banney. Concert starts at 2.30pm at Christ Church Cathedral.  For more details check out www.newcastlemusicfestival.org.au

 

Date: Sun 14 August 2022

Website: https://www.newcastlemusicfestival.org.au/2022-festival-concerts-complete/finale/

Email: newcastlemusicfestival@gmail.com

Address:
Christ Church Cathedral
52 Church Street
The Hill 2300

Phone: 02) 4929 2052 (Venue)

Alliance Française de Newcastle invites francophones and francophiles to the screening of the drama La Traviata My Brothers and I (Mes Frères et Moi) at Event Cinemas Kotara. The French Market begins at 6pm and film at 7pm. Film is in French with English subtitles. Tickets are available at the cinema box office or book online.

Date: Fri 19 August 2022

Website: https://www.eventcinemas.com.au/Orders/Tickets#sessionId=11863175&bookingSource=www|cinemas

Email: frenchfilmnewcastle@gmail.com

Address:
Event Cinemas Kotara
Westfield Kotara Rooftop
Park Ave, Kotara, NSW 2289

Phone: +61438611314

Art Bazaar has been held every year since 2002! Be a part of the Art Bazaar and become a stall holder. The stall fee is only $70.00 and all stallholders need to apply for a Hunter Arts Network membership. Membership is from $65 per year.

Stallholders are selected based on the originality and quality of their wares – so there’s plenty to capture your imagination. Bring the family or meet up with friends to wander the stalls to find unique gifts or treat for yourself, and meet the local Hunter makers and artists.  The next Art Bazaar is at Lambton Park on Sunday 28 August from 10am to 3pm.  There will be food trucks, coffee and an amazing range of arts and crafts available to purchase.

 

 

Date: Sun 28 August 2022

Website: https://form.jotform.com/hunterarts/2022

Address:
Lambton Park
Lambton

The 6th Annual High Tea and Fashion Parade is being held on Monday 10th October at the Branxton Community Hall.  Fashions are by Julz Clothing of Branxton with our local models.   There will be Lucky Door Prizes, Raffles, 100 club and so much more. Catering by The Girl & Goat Cafe of Greta.
Wear Pink for the occasion.

Date: Mon 10 October 2022

Email: jamesr.scott@bigpond.com

Address:
Branxton Community Hall @ 35 Bowen St, BRANXTON NSW

Phone: 0427047024

Alliance Française de Newcastle invites francophones and francophiles to the screening of the hit romantic comedy Hear Me Out (On est fait pour s'entendre) at Event Cinemas Kotara.  French Market begins at 6pm and film at 7pm. The Film is in French with English subtitles. Tickets are available at the cinema box office or book online.

Date: Fri 21 October 2022

Website: https://www.eventcinemas.com.au/Orders/Tickets#sessionId=11863177&bookingSource=www|cinemas

Email: frenchfilmnewcastle@gmail.com

Address:
Event Cinemas Kotara
Westfield Kotara Rooftop
Park Ave, Kotara, NSW 2289

Phone: +61438611314

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 23 October 2022

Website: https://rescuehelicopter.com.au/events/carrington-bowls-and-family-fun-day/

Email: alison.russell@rescuehelicopter.com.au

Address:
Cowper Street, Carrington