Well it was a long, cool, windy sort of winter that led into a cool, overcast spring with plenty of rainfall and now that summer's here, it still hasn't picked up. 

Not as many clear, blue, sunny days as you would imagine at this time of year, just day after day of grey cloud and patches of rain.

It's currently 21 degrees at 9.30pm Wednesday 21st December, I'm still wearing long pants and a cardy !!  with showers still threatening through to next Tuesday 27th December.

Day temperatures will be between 24-27 degrees and night temperatures have been hovering between 11-15 degrees for the last half of this month.

So if you're headed home to Mudgee this Christmas bring clothing for all seasons !!
We hope you enjoy your stay ... Merry Christmas !!

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SANTA CLAUS and his sleigh will be at the top of Caerleon Court Mudgee
in the evenings from Tuesday 20th till Saturday 24th for Santa photos !   

Head up Mudgee South,
turn right at roundabout at the Scouts Hall, Madeira Road
first left at Oporto Rd
first right onto Norman Rd
first left onto Dewhurst Drive
and it's on the corner of Caerleon and Dewhurst  -  It's easy !!

All proceeds go to the Australian Kids Kidney Foundation  ...

Well it's that time of year where we all need to slow down and reflect on what Christmas truly means and there's no better way than coming together with family and friends for Christmas Church Services.

St John's Anglican Church will be holding a Family Christmas Service with a very popular Children's pageant at 6pm on Christmas Eve.  They will also host a Choral Eucharist at 11.30pm Christmas Eve, so please bring your best singing voice !

St Mary's Catholic Church will also be staging a Christmas Eve Children's Mass at 6.30pm which sounded so popular I suggest booking a seat (or get in really early !!) and another Mass Service at 9pm.

Click for a full timetable of Christmas Day Service Times in Mudgee (including villages),
As well as Christmas Day Services, Frontline Assemblies will host a New Years Eve Service at 7pm.

or see our complete Entertainment Guide.

                MERYY CHRISTMAS To All ...

This coming New Years Eve in Mudgee, Parklands Resort will be hosting a FREE fireworks display the whole family can enjoy.  Bring your own rug and a picnic basket and enjoy the Resort's spacious grounds with fireworks starting at 9pm.

Enjoy a picnic outdoors, the restaurant buffet indoors or an exclusive balcony dining package.  There will ALSO be a DJ inside the Resort for the over 18's with a huge screen displaying Sydney's live NYE fireworks.

So there's a little bit of something for everyone ... and as the resort is located only 500 metres from town, the family could comfortably walk.  The footpath / cycle track has been upgraded and is very accessible for prams, gophers and bikes.

What a fabulous opportunity to enjoy the new year celebrations.   Well done Parklands for giving Mudgee families an opportunity to come together at this time of year !!

ENJOY !!!         SEE OUR Complete Entertainment Guide for more events !!

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Well there's certainly a lot of live music this weekend in Mudgee.  Kicking off Thursday night with some young high school musicians to Tim Freedman (of The Whitlams fame), an end of year dance concert and of course, an Elvis Tribute Show.

Still looking for last minute gift ideas ... well make some time Saturday to browse some of New Leaf Decor's Christmas gifts.  Head out onto the Sydney Rd and just after Bunnings, take the first right turn onto Springflat Rd, go along 2km and then turn right onto Hill Sixty Drive and it's the first house on the right.  Nic, will undoubtedly have everything looking fabulous and there will be plenty to choose from ... browse online to get a few ideas !!

Why not enjoy our local produce and scenery with a guided walking tour through some of our local farms and wineries this weekend with members of Mudgee's Fine Foods Group,   This weekend's theme is olives and organic pork !!

Monday will see the local Mudgee Business Association's AGM - why not get yourself along and see how you can help out.

See our complete entertainment guide to see more events in Mudgee this coming weekend ...
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What a fabulous opening night for the TAFE Visual Arts & Ceramics Exhibition last night.  Great crowd, food and wine and lots of talented work.  I personally love ceramics and they were brilliant.  The sculpture class is really moving forward under Margot Stephens.  Keep an eye on this group as they develop over the next few years !!

Find some time to get along to The Stables, 84 Market St (next to the post office) before Sunday afternoon.  It's free and shoud be open from 10-4 Fri, Sat and after lunch Sunday.  The students will be manning the exhibition, so it's a great opportunity to chat directly with them, buy a piece or two and maybe consider joining up for next year !!

Here's a small preview, I'll get some more pics onto the Arts page over the next few days, for those of you who can't make it  

The first two pieces shown are by Virginia Moffat, the third piece is by Brett Niven (note all the red dots - SORRY they're sold already - you need to preview these two students work privately before an opening or you could just miss out  !!)

Amanda

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What a fabulous opening night for the TAFE Visual Arts & Ceramics Exhibition last night.  Great crowd, food and wine and lots of talented work.  I personally love ceramics and they were brilliant.  The sculpture class is really moving forward under Margot Stephens.  Keep an eye on this group as they develop over the next few years !!

Find some time to get along to The Stables, 84 Market St (next to the post office) before Sunday afternoon.  It's free and shoud be open from 10-4 Fri, Sat and after lunch Sunday.  The students will be manning the exhibition, so it's a great opportunity to chat directly with them, buy a piece or two and maybe consider joining up for next year !!

Here's a small preview, I'll get some more pics onto the Arts page over the next few days, for those of you who can't make it  

The first two pieces shown are by Virginia Moffat, the third piece is by Brett Niven (note all the red dots - SORRY they're sold already - you need to preview these two students work privately before an opening or you could just miss out  !!)

Amanda

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Don't miss the TAFE Visual Arts & Ceramic Exhibition Opening at The Stables followed by a free showing of the documentary "The Greenhorns" at Roths Wine Bar this Wednesday 7th December 2011.

Laura Burghaus' Summer Fashion Collection will open this at Church St Gallery at 6pm Thursday 8th December (Laura is an inspiring young intellect and local fashion designer)  Read More ...

Rylstone will be holding their Christmas Carnival on Saturday afternoon (10th Dec) with jumping castles, BBQ and of course, Santa !!

Sunday afternoon in Mudgee, don't miss the Christmas "Carols in the Park" at the Showground, of course, Douro St & Atkinson St Mudgee.  A great family afternoon, with Santa and some fireworks fun ( 11th December) More Details & Events ...

Check out our Artist in Profile - a new regular monthly feature, contact us for inclusion!! 

More local events, visit our Entertainment Guide !!!

Two things you really need to enjoy this coming week ... the Artvine Markets  and the Annual TAFE Visual Arts & Ceramics Exhibition Opening Night both are being held at The Stables, 84 Market St (next to the Post Office).

Saturday from 9-1pm you will find some really incredible pieces from local artists - jewellery, ceramics, paintings, local produce etc

Wednesday evening 6pm there will be a fabulous opening night for local TAFE Visual Arts & Ceramics students ... not to be missed.  The exhibition will run all week, but meet the artists at the opening and secure a piece of art for yourself.