Habitat in Harmony Community Garden is Belmont Neighbourhood Centre's longest-running environmental project, operating since 1991!  Organic and permaculture techniques are used to maintain rich array of flora and fauna. It is wheelchair accessible and family-friendly. As there are bugs and bees that can sting, all children must be supervised by a parent. All welcome to come for a stroll. Where:  Belmont Neighbourhood Centre When:   Open Monday to Friday from 8am to 2pm. Open Monday - Friday from 8am - 2pm Fresh organic produce available for a gold coin.

Website: https://www.bnc.asn.au/

Address:
359 Pacific Highway
Belmont North
NSW 2280

What: In response to the Corona Virus outbreak, New Vine are changing the location for Vintage New Vine to a Zoom meeting (via your computer, tablet or smartphone) - for an invitation, please email Vintage@nwvine.org.au or phone either New Vine on 4955 5877 or David Ridley on 0402 494 163.

Email: Vintage@nwvine.org.au

Fishing Around Newcastle (FAN) is a family-friendly Newcastle-based fishing page on Facebook with local businesses as sponsors for free monthly mystery size fishing competitions. To join or for more details, follow them on Facebook : Fishing Around Newcastle.

Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/731037786932698/

Hunter Multicultural Communities provides companionship and social support for seniors through group bus outings, transport to medical appointments and assistance with shopping with volunteers. If you have some spare time and would like to volunteer, you'd be welcome! Call Gayle Grayson on 0425 090 670.

Vinnies Needs you.  Vinnies Volunteers make long-lasting friendships, make a positive contribution to people in need. You can meet Centrelink requirements by volunteering, gain additional skills, or the opportunity to share skills with fellow volunteers. Volunteers can complete as little as 4 hrs per week up to 3 days per week. ROLES available : Volunteer Drivers, Retail Volunteers, Volunteer General Hands and Offsider Volunteers. Drop in to your local Vinnies Shop or call (02) 4967 6277 and get involved today.

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

Address:
17g Irrawang Sreet Raymond Terrace.
Turn into the Senior Citizens Hall carpark and continue up through there to the Men's Shed.

Hunter Horse Haven is a not-for-profit organisation, dedicated to caring for neglected and abused horses and is entirely run by volunteers.  If you can help with either a donation of funds, which go towards feeding, medicines and vet care or you can donate your time and volunteer at the organisation, please contact Hunter Horse Haven on 0422 870 075 or see email below.

Email: hunterhorsehaven@gmail.com

What:  Lions "Lap The Map" for Diabetes comes to Branxton.  Everyone is invited to the Lap The Map Walk for Diabetes.  Lions will be selling soft drinks and bacon and egg rolls after the walk. There'll also be a fruit and vege raffle.  All proceeds go to Lions Lap The Map for Diabetes. When:  Saturday 14 November.  Registration from 8am with walk commencing at 8.30am. Where:  Branxton Oval, John Rose Avenue to Miller Park and return.   2.5km walk on level ground. More Info:  Contact Alan on 0426 261 948 or email alanbeckley2001@yahoo.com

What:  Warner's Bay Rotary Club are holding a Christmas Raffle to support "Survivors R Us" - fighting against Domestic Violence.  Tickets are just $2.00.  The Club will be at various locations in Warner's Bay and Lake Macquarie.  First prize is a fully registered 6 x 4 trailer stocked full of goodies including Lawnmower, Kitchen Appliances and Children's Toys worth approximately $4,000.  There are also 2nd and 3rd prizes.  The Raffle will be drawn at 10am on Friday 18 December at Survivor's R Us. More Info:   www.warnersbayrotary.org.au or call Christine on 0402 776 654

Cessnock City Toastmasters Club meets every Monday night at Cessnock Leagues Club at 7:00pm. Visitors are always welcome. Cessnock Toastmasters serves Cessnock and the Hunter Valley Wine Country. For more information: Phone Anna on 4990 4093 or Email anna.vannetten@bigpond.com

Date: Mon 5 October 2020 - Mon 14 December 2020

Website: https://www.cessnockleagues.com.au/

Email: anna.vannetten@bigpond.com

Address:
Cessnock Leagues Club
1 Darwin Street,
CESSNOCK
NSW 2325

Maitland Regional Museum, the Clothing Museum and Easts Brough House Present an exhibition "Winning Isn't Everything". It is open Saturday and Sunday from 10.00 - 3.00 until 13^th December. $5 adults, and children free.

Date: Sat 10 October 2020 - Sat 12 December 2020

Address:
73 Church Street
Maitland

  Are you facing financial hardship due to the loss of your job during Covid-19? if you are not sure where to go for a helping hand, Belmont Neighbourhood Centre is there for you.  The friendly staff work alongside Oz Harvest providing food hampers for people who need assistance.  To arrange your hamper, call Belmont Neighbourhood Centre before 11:00am on 4947 0031, and pick up between 2pm and 2.30pm Wednesdays and Fridays.

Date: Mon 12 October 2020 - Mon 30 November 2020

Website: https://www.bnc.asn.au

What:  Golfers are encouraged to sign up for The Longest Day, the ultimate golf challenge, to raise funds for Cancer Council, NSW.  Participants are challenged to play four rounds of golf in one day at their own club with friends or fellow members. When:  The Longest Day is officially on the 14th December, but participants are encouraged to hold their own event at their own club anytime in December. How:  Register for The Longest Day at www.longestday.org.au/hunter More Info:   Email gemma.pedri@nswcc.org.au

Date: Wed 14 October 2020

Email: https://www.longestday.org.au/

The Woodturners of the Hunter are located at their own pavilion at Newcastle Showground, Broadmeadow.  They are open on the first and third Sunday of every month, selling quality hand crafted products. Go along and see them from 8.30am to 12.00 noon in conjunction with the Newcastle Farmers Market.

Date: Sun 18 October 2020 - Mon 30 November 2020

Website: http://woodturners.org.au

Address:
Newcastle Show Ground
Griffiths Road Entrance

Phone: +61412937791

What:  Makai Lakes Outriggers operate from Point Wolstoncroft Sport & Rec Centre, Gwandalan on beautiful Lake Macquarie.  They are having a Come and Try Day for people interested in this popular water sport.  No equipment is necessary and no previous experience is necessary.  Just come along and have a try at this really popular and fun sport. When:  Saturday October 24, Saturday October 31 and Saturday 7 November from 8.00am to 10.00am If Interested:  Call Michelle on 0432 681 938 or email makailakesocc@gmail.com

Date: Sat 31 October 2020 - Sat 7 November 2020

What:  Every year a group of dedicated virtual pilots get together in a simulator in Caves Beach and do a week-long virtual flight around the world raising money for the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia. This is an ONLINE event and everyone is welcome to watch our live video feed from the flight deck of our Boeing 737 simulator. The link to watch and donate is www.mangrove.com.au

Date: Sun 1 November 2020 - Sat 7 November 2020

Website: http://www.mangrove.com.au

Email: tony@mangrove.com.au

Address:
Online at www.mangrove.com.au

Phone: 0499201333

What:  Cessnock Council will give away 200 bags of premium compost made from the material collected in the garden organics bin, completing the cycle from garden organics bin to garden bed.  To qualify for your bag of free compost, you will need to take along a rate notice or current driver's licence. Where:  Cessnock Sportsground, Vincent Street, Cessnock When:  Wednesday 4 November from 2.30pm until all given away. More Info:  https://www.yourorganicsbin.com.au or Cessnock Council's Facebook Page.  

Date: Wed 4 November 2020 - Thu 5 November 2020

Over Saturday 7 and Sunday November 8 2020, local artists and makers including glass, textile, oil and acrylic artists, sculptors and more, will throw open their studio doors and welcome the general public inside. Meet artists, learn about the creative process and purchase unique artworks to take home (just in time for Christmas!). This free event will run 10am-4pm both days, and a map brochure is available to help you plan your visit. See www.lakemac.com.au/openstudios for more info.

Date: Sat 7 November 2020 - Sun 8 November 2020

Website: https://www.lakemac.com.au/For-residents/Art-and-culture/Lake-Mac-Open-Studios

Email: openstudios@lakemac.nsw.gov.au

Address:
Various venues around Lake Macquarie. Please see brochure on website.

Phone: (02) 4921 0333

What:  Newcastle Hunter Valley Folk Club will be holding a Concert featuring Traditional Graffiti.  Made up of members from the Wheeze and Suck Band Ian MacIntosh, John Milce and Nigel Walters.  They play a mix of English traditional and contemporary folk music and American roots/blues music, including a number of self-penned compositions. When:  Saturday 7 November Where:  Uniting Church Hall, 178 Glebe Road, Merewether from 7.30pm to 10.30pm More Info:  Karen on 0400 308 872 or https://newcastlehuntervalleyfolkclub.org.au/

Date: Sat 7 November 2020

Email: https://newcastlehuntervalleyfolkclub.org.au/

What:  Miss Porter's House Museum is re-opening to visitors.  See what great-grandmother recycled at the next Miss Porter's House Museum Open Day.  Florence, Ella and Hazel made, mended and recycled soap, shoes, furniture, flour bags and much more. Adults $10, Concessioncs $8, Family $25, Children under 5 free When:  Sunday 8 November from 1pm to 4pm Where:  434 King Street, Newcastle West More Info:  Ph 4927 0202  

Date: Sun 8 November 2020

What:  Morisset Country Women's Association are holding their monthly meeting. When:  Monday 9 November 2020 from 9.30 until 11am. Where:  Seventh Day Adventist Church Hall, 2 Gimberts Road, Morisset. More Info:  theresemalexander@bigpond.com

Date: Mon 9 November 2020

What:  A local Hunter support group to support local men and their families with men's health issues surrounding all things Prostate.  Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month except December and are free to attend. When:   The next meeting will be held in Lambton Park, Elder Street, Lambton on Tuesday 10th November at 2.00pm. Bring a chair, mask, hand sanitiser and a thermos.  Sign in will be required due to Covid19.  

Date: Tue 10 November 2020

What:  An Art Exhibition by John Fryer and Cecily Waters featuring acrylics and oil paintings of land and seascapes of Lake Macquarie and beyond. Where:  Elermore Valle Shopping Centre, Croudace Road, Elermore Vale. When:   Tuesday 1 December to Saturday 5 December. More Info:  0414 478 745  

Date: Tue 1 December 2020

What:  Hunter Futurepreneurs  are excited to announce that they are partnering with Young Artisans Marketplace, NSW Youth Week, Hunter Multicultural Communities and Newcastle Youth Council to bring you this COVID-Safe Christmas Youth Market, a great opportunity for our local youth aged 12-25yrs to showcase their goods, wares and/or talent (handmade, hand crafted, up-cycled goods, entertainment) all the while gaining entrepreneurial experience these Christmas Holidays! All necessary training will be provided by Hunter Futurepreneurs’ Cheryl Royle who will cover all the essentials of holding a stall at Markets on Saturday 21st November. Free lunch will be provided for registered stallholders attending the training session. The Market will be held on Saturday 5th December from 1-5PM at Hunter Multicultural Community Hall, Waratah. For further information and/ or steps to register to be a stallholder for the markets, please email young.artisans.marketplace@outlook.com with your inquiry and/ or expression of interest.

Date: Sat 5 December 2020

Website: https://www.hunterfuturepreneurs.com.au/stallholders-wanted-christmas-youth-markets-5th-december-2020/

Email: anoushka@hunterfuturepreneurs.com.au

Address:
Suite 2/ 1 Kenrick Street, The Junction, 2290

Phone: 0439647417