Join in this fun family day out in Wollombi! There are three different courses for mountain bike riding, suitable for the complete novice through to serious riders. Course lengths range from 15-60 kms.

The course takes in many of the picturesque roads throughout the Wollombi Valley, and is a fundraising event for the Hunter Prostate Cancer Alliance.

Prizes will be awarded in each category. There will be entertainment at the Wollombi Tavern following the ride.

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MUSIC - FILM - ART - MARKETS - FOOD - CAMPING - DRUMMING WORKSHOP

* $80 per ticket - inc camping - LIMITED to 500 tickets so make sure to secure your ticket before the day! *

Coming Saturday 11 September 2010 is the funky, definitely groovy, high energy (Day/Night) Wollombi Music Festival.

Located 2 minutes outside the beautiful village of Wollombi, at 2758 Wollombi Rd (next to Wollombi Wines) in a field looking up into the mountains - just 1.5 hrs from Sydney, 1 hr from Newcastle & the Central Coast.

Gates opening at 11am & finishing with a chillout after-party till tent time.

NB: Wollombi Music Festival is a NO BYO alcohol or food event. Glass will not be permitted on site and all bags will be inspected upon arrival by our very friendly security staff. Please note Wollombi Music Festival is an All Ages event HOWEVER any person under-18 must be accompanied by a guardian of parental age to enter the festival. Proof of age will be required to be shown at the door to receive entry.

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Come along and watch Harold Sternbeck in action at the monthly Wollombi Cattle Sale - 1pm on the second Saturday each month.

The challenge is on once again!

Two person Ambrose event. Challenge yourself on the Stonehurst “Golf Course” – chipping through the vineyards, over the creek and past the deer paddocks. The course is 9 “holes”, with the aim being to place the ball inside a 1m diameter circle. The rules suit both serious and non-golfers alike. If golf isn’t your thing, bring a book and enjoy a glass of bubbly on the verandah with a cheese platter. Don’t forget to bring plenty of old balls, the more brightly coloured the better!

100% of proceeds go to the programme “Heal for Life” which offers support & hope for abused children & teenagers.

The Stonehurst Perpetual Trophy will be presented at lunch!

When: SATURDAY 18th SEPTEMBER  Teeing Off: 10 am
$69 Members $89 Non-Members
Includes a long lazy lunch & plenty of wine!
RSVP: 10th September 2010 by phoning 02 4998 1576 or email relax@cedarcreekcottages.com.au

Munch and crunch your way through 7 tasting dishes prepared using local, in season produce by very generous regional foodies, served with a glass of Noyce Brothers Wine.

A free BBQ lunch and supervised activities for the kids. Listen to the "Great Dads and Grandads" jam session. Bring a picnic rug to make an afternoon of it.

COST: $65 per person includes the meal and a glass of wine.

TICKETS: Seats are limited. Contact Sally Tudor 0419 285 125 or email hmpfundraising@yahoo.com.au

WHEN: Noon and 1.30pm sittings on Saturday 18th September 2010.

WHERE: In the marquee at The Wollombi Tennis Club.

This is a fundraising event for the Hunter Mobile Preschool- bringing preschool services to rural communities since 1979.

Local produce: veggies, free range eggs, fruit, herbs, plants, flowers, tubestock, olives, olive oil, preserves, lavender products, as well as: hand spun wool / beanies / scarves, jewellery, vintage linen, bric-a-brac, secondhand books, etc ...

Coffee and refreshments available.

Phone 4998 8244 or see the website for more information - www.wollombimarkets.com

The Wollombi Valley Arts Council will be inviting entries from all emerging artists, of any age in any medium, later in the year. The exhibition, with all works for sale, will run to 10th October.

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This sculpture workshop will provide participants with the opportunity to work in one or many sculptural materials. Margo will demonstrate the use of wire, found objects, fabric stiffener - POWERTEX, modroc and simple armatures. Participants will produce one or more small scale resolved works. Alternatively, participants can learn how to build large scale figurative clay sculptures in 2 days.

No experience necessary. Please bring gloves to protect your hands when cutting wire, and small (up to 5cm) objects from your junk drawer / tool box such as large beads, old nuts and bolts, metal bits and pieces. Wear closed in shoes and bring an apron, a mug and lunch.

WHEN: Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd October 2010. 10am-4pm on Saturday and 9am-3pm on Sunday.

COST: $150 for one day and $250 for two day workshop, includes all other materials, tea and coffee. Wokshop also includes a tour of Sculpture in the Vineyards for those interested, from 4-6pm on Saturday.

TO BOOK: Call Margo on 0420 691 679 or 9606 4526. Payment in full required to secure your booking. No cancellations or refunds.

"Since 1998, the Film Festival has encouraged locals and the rest of the world to show their video activities to a most enthusiastic audience.

Up to ten minutes duration is allowed though lately the selectors have been encouraging much shorter work. This allows them to show more films, keeps the pace of the evening up and the content more varied.

Animation, documentary, fantasy, comedy and drama are all welcome. In fact, any work is welcome as are film makers, writers, producers, actors, and audience."

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Sculpture in the Vineyards is an exhibition that gives artists, both local, regional and city based, an opportunity to develop cultural partnerships through creating and exhibiting large-scale and site-specific works inspired by the rural surrounds of the vineyards along the Wollombi Wine Trail and historic township.

Parallel to the exhibition artist-run workshops and forums have been conducted with the long-term view to establishing an annual sculpture symposium associated within this community’s broader arts objectives of emphasising a mutual association between the cultural and commercial activities of this region and broader arts contexts.

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Join in the fun of the famous Wollombi Markets on the October long weekend!

Over 100 stalls, including local produce and crafts, plants, clothes, tools, bric-a-brac and much more. A variety of food is available at the market and from the cafes and the tavern in the Wollombi village.

Phone 4998 3254 or see the website for more information - www.wollombimarkets.com

Come along and watch Harold Sternbeck in action at the monthly Wollombi Cattle Sale - 1pm on the second Saturday each month.

Local produce: veggies, free range eggs, fruit, herbs, plants, flowers, tubestock, olives, olive oil, preserves, lavender products, as well as: hand spun wool / beanies / scarves, jewellery, vintage linen, bric-a-brac, secondhand books, etc ...

Coffee and refreshments available.

Phone 4998 8244 or see the website for more information - www.wollombimarkets.com

On the 6th and 7th of November 2010, Wollombi village will come alive with the Wollombi Valley Country Fair.

A produce market featuring local fresh and preserved produce, arts and crafts, local wine and food stalls and family games will help bring together two main events.

Saturday from 10am, the annual Wollombi Tavern Woodchop - featuring the Wollombi round of the NSW 300mm Standing Block Championship and other categories with presentation of the Nev Craft Memorial Trophy in the afternoon and food and entertainment into the night.

Saturday evening, children from local schools and crafty community members will feature in a lantern parade displaying paper and cane lanterns.

On Sunday, The Wollombi Endeavour Museum will hold their open day and an historic machinery display from collectors across the region.

Come and Taste the History in historic Wollombi village from 10am Saturday 6th November through to 4pm Sunday 7th November.

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One of the main features of the "Wollombi Valley Country Fair" weekend is the annual Wollombi Tavern Woodchop. This event is part of the NSW Axemens Association program and culminates with the presentation of the Nev Craft Memorial Trophy.

Join in the excitement from 10am!

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Come along and watch Harold Sternbeck in action at the monthly Wollombi Cattle Sale - 1pm on the second Saturday each month.

Local produce: veggies, free range eggs, fruit, herbs, plants, flowers, tubestock, olives, olive oil, preserves, lavender products, as well as: hand spun wool / beanies / scarves, jewellery, vintage linen, bric-a-brac, secondhand books, etc ...

Coffee and refreshments available.

Phone 4998 8244 or see the website for more information - www.wollombimarkets.com

Come along and watch Harold Sternbeck in action at the monthly Wollombi Cattle Sale - 1pm on the second Saturday each month.

Local produce: veggies, free range eggs, fruit, herbs, plants, flowers, tubestock, olives, olive oil, preserves, lavender products, as well as: hand spun wool / beanies / scarves, jewellery, vintage linen, bric-a-brac, secondhand books, etc ...

Coffee and refreshments available.

Phone 4998 8244 or see the website for more information - www.wollombimarkets.com