Glen Willow Regional Sports Stadium Community Open Day !   4pm to 7pm on Friday, 24 February.... Be part of History and have your chance to tour the grandstand facilites before a game is even played!

Plenty of activities for the kids and even a free BBQ for all - Junior Sports Clinics, Live Music, Tours, Jumping Castle & Face Painting.  Be there for your chance to WIN a family pass to the AAMI Country v City Origin match on Sunday, 22 April !   More Details 

Saturday 25th February 2012, sit back and watch the first official game, Northern v Western Rugby League Match

 
AUSTRALIAN DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS SOCIETY (MUDGEE)
            presents monthly Arts Lectures

            Guests are welcome by pre-arrangement
            Ray Parle 0439 735 424   

            Cudgegong Valley Public School
            Madeira Road Mudgee           

            Guests may attend a maximum of 3 lectures per year.
            Fees: $20 for adults, $10 for students
            $10 for visiting ADFAS members
            Membership fees for 2012 - $125


Friday Mar 2 2012 6.30pm - ADFAS LECTURE 1 “Hand Grenades Like Cartier Chips” by Antony Penrose, son of surrealist artist and collector Sir Roland Penrose and fashion model and photographer Lee Miller. Roland Penrose and Lee Miller counted Picasso, Man Ray and Max Ernst among their close friends and Antony grew up at Farley Farm near Eastbourne in Sussex among a passing cavalcade of famous family acquaintances. His lecture examines the fascinating life of his mother, Lee Miller 


Friday Apr 13 2012 6.30pm - ADFAS LECTURE 2  "It’s Not All Wine and Roses” by Australian gardening lecturer, author and historian, Dr Holly Kerr Forsyth. Her lecture will relay some of her more dangerous and unusual adventures as she travels the world, photographing gardens and finding material for her books, and for her weekly column in The Weekend Australian.  Holly will also be available in a local historic garden on the following day, Saturday 14th April, to showcase and sell her books. 


Friday May 4 2012 6.30pm - ADFAS LECTURE 3 “The Glories of Winchester Cathedral” by Michael Wheeler. Since the seventh century a sacred building has existed on the site of Winchester Cathedral, one of England’s greatest treasures. Michael will examine not only the magnificent building’s architecture, but also the treasures within: its memorials, carvings, misericords and modern artwork. 


Friday Jun 8 2012 6.30pm - ADFAS LECTURE 4 “Beyond Capricorn: Map Making and European Expansion (and Discovery of Australia)” by Australian lecturer Professor Robert Clancy, an immunologist from Newcastle and an enthusiast of historic maps. 


Friday Jul 6 2012 6.30pm - ADFAS LECTURE 5 “Sheer Folly – Garden History” by Caroline Holmes,who will look at the history of landscapes and gardens from the sixteenth century to the twenty-first century and their role as settings for follies. 

Friday Aug 10 2012 6.30pm - ADFAS LECTURE 6 “Red Vibrations” by Alexandra Drysdale,who will discuss the vast range of this vibrant colour, how it affects our emotions and how it has been used by artists 


Friday Sep 7 2012 6.30pm - ADFAS LECTURE 7 “Posters of the Belle Epoque, the Great Age of the Poster” by Charles Harris, who will examine how technical innovation, creative genius and craftsmanship in the art of the poster became the pioneer of mass communication.


Friday Oct 5 2012 6.30pm - ADFAS LECTURE 8 “Stolen Masterpieces” by Shauna Isaac, who will discuss the theft of several major works of art in recent times. 

            Lectures Held at
            Cudgegong Valley Public School
            Madeira Road Mudgee 

TO JOIN ADFAS MUDGEE INC

            Enquiries Membership
            Secretary Ray Parle 0439 735 424
            OR Chairman John Broadley 02-6372 3365

            Membership fees for 2012 - $125

See our Local Arts Features, Artists in Profile, Ceramic & Recycled Art Features

Kick off your shoes and plunge into Robert Stein's Footcrush Feast this coming weekend and enjoy great food, wine and plenty of laughs.

Saturday enjoy Can Cruise's 4th Annual one day car and bike rally.  Any registered vehicle can enter.   It will involve a Show'nShine, Poker Run and Yabby Races.  The rally leaves Mudgee for Rylstone via Lue, heads to Kandos and back to Mudgee.  Proceeds to Can Assist.  Read more ...

Dee Donovan - The Silver Baron and his Irish dancers will be performing in nearby Gulgong.

Mudgee Miniature Railway is on again this Sunday - it's a very affordable day out for young children with canteen and toilet facilities available.  Make sure you take some enclosed shoes or you can't ride.  Drive out onto the Ulan Cassilis Road for six kilometres and it's on the right hand side on the corner of Buckaroo Lane. 

The Farmers Markets are on again this weekend at St Mary's Catholic Church

See our complete Entertainment Guide for more details

Don't miss ADFAS' first lecture for 2012 on Friday night, guest speaker will be Antony Penrose, son of surrealist artist and collector Sir Roland Penrose and fashion model and photographer Lee Miller. His lecture examines the fascinating life of his mother, Lee Miller,  Bookings are essential 0439 735 424.

Mudgee Show will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday and usually includes a rodeo, llocal exhibitions of produce and animals, with fireworks finishing the night on Saturday.

Mudgee Motorcycle Club will be holding a day / night motorcross at AREC with raffles, auctions and thrilling racing,

Katie Noonan & Elixir will be in town with some great live music on Saturday night.

See our complete Entertainment Guide for more local events

A Celebrity Golf Classic will be held this Friday on Mudgee's beautiful golf course, with Peter Sterling and Ken Sutcliffe as guests.

Don't miss the Glen Willow Sports Complex Official Opening in Mudgee this coming Friday 24th February - there will be junior sporting clinics, grandstand tours, jumping castles, face painting, live music and a free BBQ..

Feel like an early start this Saturday, then head out to Bubbly at the Track for breakfast. 

The Wollar Wake will commence Saturday afternoon and finish around lunchtime Sunday, all ex-locals, residents and friends are asked to come along to commemorate the passing of the village of Wollar.

There will be large crowds at Glen Willow on Saturday for the Northern v Western Academy Rugby League trial games.  The first official match for the new sports complex.

Head on out to Gulgong Saturday night for Achtung Baby - the U2 Tribute Show, it's marked as one of the best !

Rylstone Kandos Show will be held this coming weekend - let's hope the weather stays fine for all events.

See our Complete Entertainment Guide for more local events  

Cudgegong Cruisers Inc. in conjunction with volunteers from Can Assist – Mudgee & Districts Branch will be holding the 4th Annual “Can Cruise” a major fundraiser on Saturday 10th March 2012.

A one-day car and motor-bike rally called “Can Cruise” will commence from Mudgee Racecourse and travel to Rylstone for lunch via Cherry’s Café on the Ilford Road and Kandos, then returning to Mudgee Racecourse via Rylstone & Lue. Any registered vehicle can enter at a cost of $30.00 per adult, children 16 and under $5.00, infants 2 and under free, or $60.00 for a family ticket for 2 adults, up to 2 children. (includes lunch) (Click for Full Agenda)

To make a fun day for everyone there will be; a “Show n Shine” in the morning for cars and bikes, a sack race and tyre rolling competition during the lunch-break, upon return to Mudgee Race Course a free jumping castle for the kids, to enjoy while having some dinner, and a drink at the bar for over 18’s.

Yabby races are also on the program. Cards will be drawn throughout the day for a poker run. Breakfast from 8:00-10.00am and dinner upon return will be available to purchase on the day, with lunch being provided for all participants. This will be a Family friendly fun day out with great prizes and trophies on offer. Entrants are encouraged to pre-register now, although entries will be accepted on the day, until 9.00am for Show n Shine, and until 10:00am for Can Cruise and Poker Run. 

What to bring; A sun hat, a smile, good humour, a spirit of fun and a desire to assist someone from your local community struggling through their cancer journey. Your day will be made that much better knowing you will be helping another Family or friend in your local community affected by cancer.

Can Assist – Mudgee & Districts Branch is one of 42 branches in NSW forming the Cancer Assistance Network that is actively involved in raising funds to provide financial assistance, emotional & practical support, information, care and accommodation for people in rural NSW affected by cancer.  Your local branch started in August 2008 and due to the active group of volunteer fundraisers, we have had the opportunity to assist many local people with oncology related pharmacy items, accommodation during treatment, travel, home aides, and utility expenses in times of financial hardship.

For information about “Can Cruise” and entry forms
(Click for Full Agenda)
please visit www.cudgegongcruisers.org.au
or alternatively contact Glenn Box 02 6372 6077
email glennbox.mudgee@harveyworld.com.au


For information about Can Assist –
Mudgee & Districts Branch or
to Request Assistance,
PLEASE CALL 02 6374 1155.  

For information about the
Cancer Assistance Network
you can visit www.canassist.com.au

See our Complete Entertainment Guide for more events in Mudgee

There's plenty to do this weekend around Mudgee - kick off Saturday morning with a Bubbly at the Track, pick up some local produce (or drop the kids at the cooking classes*) at the Mudgee*, Rylstone or Kandos Markets, then head on out to the Gulgong Show for the afternoon and try your luck in "Gulgongs Got Talent" trials.

Saturday night and Sunday afternoon there will be free live music at Rock in the Vines concert on the outskirts of Mudgee.  Sunday morning is a lovely time to take an organised farm walk to learn more about our local produce, then head straight out to the Mudgee Races for the afternoon.

See our Complete Entertainment Guide for more local events.

MEDIA RELEASE
DATE: 11th February, 2012

Over 120 people attended a public meeting in the small central tablelands village community of Lue, east of Mudgee on Saturday 11th February in response to growing concerns over a proposed major open-cut silver mine to be operated by Kingsgate Consolidated less than 3 kilometres from the village and school.

Called by the recently formed Lue Action Group (LAg), the meeting’s purpose was to exchange information with community members and listen to any concerns. LAg chairperson, Brett Farrow, was encouraged by the high level of community interest and involvement. “This turnout indicates that there is a strong and growing voice of concern over the possible impacts of this mine upon our lives in this place.”

Also attended by Mid-Western Regional Council Mayor Des Kennedy and three other Councillors, various speakers gave an indication of the possible impacts of the mine on the environment and health of the community. Amongst many matters raised, there was particular concern regarding dust and lead. Kingsgate’s consultants indicate that the prevailing wind in the mine location is from the NE, and one speaker pointed out that the wind and valley therefore will direct dust over the village.

Chris Pavich, former NPWS Ranger, warned the meeting that the impacts might be far wider. “The people of Rylstone and Kandos need to also be brought into this, because on those days with driving hot, dry, north-westerly winds, no amount of dust control will stop this dust from being deposited on the 3000 or so homes downwind.”

The impact of mines on the viability and future of village communities was discussed in the light of local experiences in Ulan, Wollar and Bylong. Mid-Western Regional Councillor Elwyn Lang indicated sadness that he would next weekend be attending the “Wollar Wake” and asked the meeting if they would like to be attending such an event in Lue in coming years. “Ulan and Wollar are gone, and Bylong could be on the way. Will Lue be next?”

The Mayor and others expressed disappointment that Kingsgate declined an invitation to attend the meeting and provide information. In a radio interview with Central West ABC on the 2nd February, Kingsgate CEO Gavin Thomas acknowledged the importance of community consultation. “We understand that mining is intrusive into the community, and we are different, we act differently, and it is up to us to show the community we can work with them.”

Brett Farrow is dismayed at the level of information and consultation. “They say that it is their responsibility to convince the community that our lifestyle will not be greatly impacted, and yet when given the opportunity to meet with a significant cross-section of the community they are unwilling to attend.”

MEDIA CONTACTS

Chris Plummer 63791921
Brett Farrow: Phone 63736396 or 0458 562170

NOTES

The Lue Action Group (L.Ag) is a subcommittee of Bingman Landcare Group to support the community through researching the issues related to this proposal, and to advocate on the community’s behalf to halt this mine.

Kingsgate Bowdens Pty Ltd purchased the exploration rights for this potential mine in late 2011, and are seeking to obtain approvals for development in 2012 with large-scale site works proposed to commence in early 2013. The mine site is located less than three kilometres from Lue village and school. Plant and staff are scheduled from late January to conduct further significant exploratory drilling operations over the next four months. This open-cut mine is proposed to be one square kilometre in area, and at least 200m deep, with the possibility of being extended beyond this area. Spoil areas, large tailings dams and the on-site processing mill will see the footprint of the mine significantly greater than the size of the actual pit.

For any further background information contact:
Graeme Gardiner, Media Officer, L.Ag, 6373 6371 or 0428 757369

 

Saturday morning at the Anglican Church Markets  register your team for this year's Relay for Life  - the actual Survivors Walk will be held on 12th May 2012 at Victoria Park Mudgee.

The Cassilis Rodeo will be a big day (& night!!) on Saturday ... camping is usually available at the Showground.  Let's hope the rain eases, and all events go ahead.

Sunday's horse races are always a great day out and are still on at this point, despite the amount of rain in the last week.  Luckily, there's another race day scheduled for 19th February. 

Check our complete entertainment guide for live music and other local events ... Amanda

MEDIA RELEASE
DATE: 2nd February, 2012


A mining company intent on establishing a major open-cut silver mine close to a central tablelands village has chosen not to attend a meeting of the community called to discuss the proposed project.

Personally invited by Lue Action Group, Dr Simon McDonald of Kingsgate Consolidated, has written to the group saying “the company feels that the broader Lue community is not best served by the company entering into dialogue with a group whose primary aim... is to “Stop the Mine”.”

Brett Farrow, President of the newly formed Lue Action Group, expressed great disappointment that the company which had previously expressed a verbal commitment to community consultation was not prepared to talk in this forum with local people.

“Certainly the aim of our group is to halt a mine which threatens the wellbeing and lifestyle of our community, however, this is an open meeting to which all community members are invited, whatever their feelings about the mine. If this is an indication of the company’s commitment to consultation and open dialogue, then we have serious concerns.”

“Lue Action Group is a sub-committee of Bingman Landcare Group, a longstanding group within our local community serving the interests of the people. If they will not consult with us, what does that indicate?”

“While Kingsgate may soon establish a community liaison committee as required by state legislation, it is troubling that they only seem to wish to consult on their terms, when they are in total control of the flow of information.”

The group has also extended invitations to local councillors and politicians to attend the meeting which will be held in Lue Community Hall at 10am on the 11th February. Mid-Western Regional Council Mayor Des Kennedy has indicated he plans to be present.

MEDIA CONTACTS

Brett Farrow: Phone 63736396 or 0458 562170
Graeme Gardiner: Phone 63736371 or 0428 757369

NOTES

Media are welcome at this event. Members of the Lue Action Group will be available for interview following the meeting.

The Lue Action Group (L.Ag) is a subcommittee of Bingman Landcare Group to support the community through researching the issues related to this proposal, and to advocate on the community’s behalf to halt this mine.

Kingsgate Bowdens Pty Ltd purchased the exploration rights for this potential mine in late 2011, and are seeking to obtain approvals for development in 2012 with large-scale site works proposed to commence in early 2013. The mine site is located less than three kilometres from Lue village and school. Plant and staff are scheduled from late January to conduct further significant exploratory drilling operations over the next four months. This open-cut mine is proposed to be one square kilometre in area, and at least 200m deep, with the possibility of being extended beyond this area. Spoil areas, large tailings dams and the on-site processing mill will see the footprint of the mine significantly greater than the size of the actual pit.

For any further background information contact:
Graeme Gardiner, Media Officer, L.Ag, 6373 6371 or 0428 757369