In the vicinity of Cessnock and beyond: June 2-8, 2021 | The advertiser – Cessnock
BE CAREFUL
If you are leaving this week, remember to adhere to the COVID-19 restrictions. Read the latest updates at nsw.gov.au/covid-19.
WEATHER FORECAST
Winter has arrived, with highs of 17-21 and nightly lows of 3-6 degrees this week. Stay tuned to bom.gov.au for the updated forecast.
TUNES: Downtown the Duo will perform at the Cessnock Leagues Club on Saturday night.
LIVE MUSIC
Australia Hotel: Saturday, James Paul.
Cessnock League Club: Friday, Anyerin. Saturday, Downtown the Duo.
Criterion Hotel Weston: Friday, Luke Ligtenberg.
Cypress Lakes Resort: Saturday, Bobby C.
East Cessnock Bowling Club: Saturday, Vivian.
Greta Workers Club: Friday, Paparazzi.
Harrigan: Friday, Dreamcatchers. Saturday, Chris Saxby, Gen-R-8. Sunday, Matt McLaren.
Huntlee Tavern: Friday night RNB. Saturday, Live Baby Live – INXS Tribute Show. Sunday, Kristy J.
Kurri Kurri Bowling Club: Saturday, Big Pete.
Paxton Bowling Club: Saturday, Cass Eleven.
Hotel Peden: Saturday, Tim Harding.
Railway hotel: Saturday, Emily Smith.
Royal Federal Hotel: Saturday, the After Party.
Kitchen and bar on rue Vincent: Friday, Robbie T. Saturday, external phase.
THE COMEDY
Harrigan Irish Pub Pokolbin will host a comedy night on Wednesday June 2, featuring Al De Bene, Sean Woodland and Cam Knight. Buy your tickets here.
The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow will arrive at the Cessnock Performing Arts Center on Thursday, June 10. The lineup includes Alex Ward, Andy Saunders, Lizzy Hoo, Sam Taunton and Ben Knight. Find out more here.
THEATER
Valley Artists will present The 39 steps at Laguna Hall from June 4 to 12. All shows except Tuesday June 8 are sold out. Tickets here.
WELCOME ALL: Wild Learning Creative Facilitator Emmie Hallett.
OPEN NIGHT AND ARTISTS ‘SPEECHES
The Wild Learning Creative Arts Center will be holding an open house at 111 Wollombi Road, Cessnock this Friday evening (June 4).
Come see new exhibits from local artists Mary Rose Tanner and Maximillion Royale. Drop in after work for a slice of the cake and the chance to meet people from the Wild Learning creative community, and learn more about the space and what’s available there.
The event will run from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and everyone is welcome. To learn more, visit wildlearning.com.au.
NETWORKING BREAKFAST
The Cessnock Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a networking breakfast at the Cessnock Leagues Club on Tuesday June 8th.
This month’s guest speakers will be from local accounting firm RHK Equities and will focus on financial preparation for your tax return.
RETIRED MINEWORKERS
The Cessnock Section of the Retired Miners Association will be holding a meeting for members and special guests at the Cessnock Leagues Club on Monday, June 7 at 10 a.m. Cessnock MP Clayton Barr will be the guest speaker. Money will be collected for upcoming events and membership.
The Kurri branch also meets on Monday June 7 at 10 a.m. at the Kurri Senior Citizens Center.
SEE THE CLUB
The next Cessnock VIEW Club meeting will be held at the Cessnock Leagues Club on Thursday June 17th at 10:30 am. The VIEW Club will also be hosting a Bingo Fundraiser at the League Club on Thursday, June 24. All are welcome; contact Kay at 4991 3899 for more information.
MARKETS
Handmade in the hunter – Sobels Wines, Pokolbin, Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Hunter Wine Country Markets – De Bortoli Wines, Saturday 9 am to 3 pm.
Broken village markets – Stewart McTaggart Park, Broke, Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
TOASTMASTERS
Cessnock and Wine Country Toastmasters Club meets at the Cessnock Leagues Club every Monday evening at 7 p.m. (except holidays). For more information, contact Anna at 4990 4093 or [email protected]
TRIVIA
Vincent Street Kitchen and Bar, Wednesday 7 p.m.
Trivia is back at Vincent Street Kitchen and Bar on Wednesday nights. Maximum 10 people per team; free entry and great prizes to be won. Call 4005 6766 for reservations.
Cessnock Leagues Club, Tuesday 7 p.m.
Trivia takes place at the Cessnock Leagues Club every Tuesday evening. Maximum 10 people per team. COVID-19 restrictions apply. Call 4993 2655 for more information.
RESERVE THIS DATE
4th July: Remembering Reg Lindsay (with Ross McGregor, Mark Shay, Louis Burt, Trinity Woodhouse, Finnian Johnson, Bill and Tracey Rowland, and the Simon Johnson Band) at the East Cessnock Bowling Club.
July 31: CPAC Studio Sounds presents Lyn Bowtell at the Cessnock Performing Arts Center.
September 18: Rockin ‘the Nock Round 2 (ft. The Viper Creek Band and All Access’ 80s) at the East Cessnock Bowling Club.
CONTACT US
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