May 2012 - Wollombi Valley Online

Se Non E Vero, E Molto Ben Trovato 

Savage Mountain! 

$2 

Issue 346 - May 2012 

K2 is known as the Savage Mountain, for every four people who have reached the summit, one has died trying. Harold and Taylor, 

two Australian professionals embark on a journey of self-discovery and physical challenge to reach the summit. After an accident 

leaves one of the men with a severely broken leg, the pair are stranded on a ledge at 27,000 feet. 

If you saw the show you know a few tortured artisans are a screw loose to have even attempted it! To nurture an alien environment 

like K2 as concept and convert it into a fully fleshed reality for it's characters and audience requires a seriously sophisticated blend of 

production & stage values and techniques. Summit reached!! ...and the flag at the top of this mountain has the smiley faces of the 

super talented, half loony cast and crew! 

Dain Southwell portraying Taylor, a young determined Prosecutor, freakishly managed to set the intention and dire situation 

effortlessly from curtain to last minute. Taylor embodied the underlying theme of loyalty and mateship, torn between an emotional 

roller coaster of realisations, fears, set backs and quiet accomplishments. A physically demanding performance, Dain scaled the set 

like Spiderman, a few classy stunts composed, he had the audience covering their eyes in suspense. 

Serendipity saw the Director, Wojt Kowaluk, one of two cast members short in the humble beginnings of production. Fate would 

suggest the role Harold was to be his from the start. Wojt brings a sense of wisdom and composure to his character and grave 

situation. Wojt selflessly portrays Harold in a respectful, thought provoking double-edged sword, an Atomic Physicist whose poetic, 

intelligent notions allow for both science and faith. His battle to sustain life seemed to haunt the existence of our own mortality. His 

demise was heart wrenching yet beautiful in acceptance of circumstance 'cause & effect', ' It's too precious, it's too phenomenal a gift 

to claw and beg to stay'. 

Combined, these two characters are the things Anzac Day war stories and legends are made of. A smart fusion of patriotic values, 

valuable dialogue, good old-fashioned blokey comradery anchored in one hell of a miserable setting. K2 echoes the Aussie spirit with 

all the added trimmings of grubby lady tales and dirty... (shudder) dirty jokes. 

The direction, objective and unbiased, fed the cast freedom for interpretation, exterior motive and intention. An eclectic mix of 

directional support from Bob Philippe, Alan Glover, Janine Oliver and Lynda Marsh offered much depth and perspective to this 

emotionally complex narrative. 

Taylor and Harold's love-hate relationship to the environment reflects the craftsmanship of the set concept and construction. This very 

intimate affair cemented the foundations for the complete immersion experienced, coupled by Peter Firminger’s engaging audio and 

visual effects. Giles Tester with set crew achieved once again the suitable believable backdrop with solid artistic merit. 

If you didn't see this production, you missed out big time! Sucks to be you. The most thought provoking, personally confronting theatre 

I have seen for some time. 

Tennille Hogan 

Back row: 

Peter Fewtrell. Peter Firminger, Dain Southwell, Wojt Kowlauk, Donna Robinson, Lynda Marsh, David Swaney, Giles Tester 

Front row L: Sally Jackson, Michaela Elphick, Camilla Dorsch, Leanne Bell 

Community news for Wollombi and surrounding districts 1

Issue 346 - Our Own News - May 2012 

2012 SALVOS RED SHEILD APPEAL MAY 19 th & 20 th 

HELP WANTED 

This year the Salvos will be conducting their appeal in Cessnock 

and surrounding towns. The new Salvos Captain is a delightful young 

woman whose name is Jacoba Czoban. See story. 

Jac is only new to the area and needs all the help in the world. Especially for the 

Red Sheild Appeal which helps so many people. 

It is planned that there will be 2 collection points in Wollombi. 

One at Greys Inn and the other at the Wollombi Tavern. 

If you would like to volunteer to sit at either spot for an hour or two 

Between 11.00am and 3.00pm on Saturday May 19 th or Sunday May 20 th 

Please call Suzie Messner 0459 281877 

Salvos New Cessnock Leader : Jacoba Czoban 

When Lieutenant Jacoba Czoban went to Africa on a mission trip ten years ago, she knew her life would never be 

the same. Now, freshly graduated from The Salvation Army’s School for Officer Training, she’s en-route to her new 

mission field - Cessnock. 

Jacoba says the Salvation Army has always been a central part of her life since a young child. With her 

grandparents, mother and siblings involved in the organisation; she says The Salvation Army is her blood. 

“The friendships I have built in The Salvation Army as well as the mentoring I have received has really shaped and 

impacted my life, as well as helping me build my relationship with God,” she says. 

Jacoba has a real passion for young people and before entering the School for Officer Training in 2010, she studied 

and worked as a youth worker, specifically working alongside young people with disabilities. 

She says the skills she has developed will benefit her immensely as a Salvo officer: “The people skills, interacting 

and relating with people as well as the management skills I gained have really prepared me for the challenges 

ahead.” 

Jacoba says can’t wait to get started in her new position as Salvation Army Officer in Cessnock and says people 

will find her an open, enthusiastic persion who’s willing to give anything a go and loves being creative. 

“I am excited and waiting with eager expectation to find creative ways to build relationships with the people in the 

Cessnock community.” 

Lynn Wall 




CALL FOR ENTRIES NOW OPEN 

You are invited to submit a proposal to enter 

this years outdoor sculpture festival 

held in November 2012. 

Along the Wollombi Valley Wine Trail : 

Stonehurst Cedar Creek, Wollombi Wines, 

Noyce Wines, Wollombi Village Vineyard 

& Undercliff Winery 

Visit www.sculptureinthevineyards.com.au 

for entry details. 


OLD WOLLOMBI. 

THE WEATHER, &C.-The want of rain begins to be severely felt. On many farms the plough stands idle, owing to the 

impenetrable state of the ground, and the parched appearance of the face of the country presents all the features of a 

premature winter. We had a slight shower on Tuesday night, followed for a time by appearance that gave hopes of a 

further supply, which in the end were not realised. 

A notice signed by the Warden has this day appeared in front of the police office, calling a meeting on Tuesday next, for 

the purpose of placing members in nomination to serve as District Councillors, in the room of J.T. Walker and William 

Wilks Esqrs. It is the general opinion that very few gentlemen in the district really possess the required qualification. 

The state of the road and bridges between the township and Maitland is to the last degree execrable. They are 

disgraceful to the district, and dangerous to the public. If the District Council wishes to win golden opinions, or to make 

themselves decidedly popular, here an opportunity presents itself, of which we trust that body will promptly take 

advantage, by taking this villainous road into their earliest consideration, and ordering the much wanted repairs. 

2nd May, 1844. 

Maitland Mercury 

WOLLOMBI.-On Tuesday last was per- formed, for the third and last time, the annual farce of an attempt to elect District 

Councillors. The Warden stated the object of the meeting, and said that he was ready to hear proposed any candidate 

for the situation. There was an awful pause-no voice was heard until the Warden declared the meeting adjourned sine 

die; and thus has become defunct the District Council of Wollombi and Macdonald River. 

-Sydney Morning Herald, May 12. 

Steve Sullivan 

THE ALTERNATIVE ‘CITY TO SURF’ 

**Make a note in your Dairy and join in.... 

The Alternative ‘CITY TO SURF’ is planned for 

SUNDAY 12th August 2012 at Laguna 

A FEW TIPS 

Starting time: 11am sharp 

Distance from 1 to 14km, stop whenever you wish. 

Walk, run or jog for free!. 

Followed by BYO Picnic Lunch 

Certificate for all competitors 

� Start training, a little each day is better than a lot once a week. 

� Wear comfortable clothes, it is not a fashion parade. 

� Shoes should be worn in and comfortable, expensive is not necessarily 

better than cheaper or old one. 

� Bring a water bottle. 

� It is an enter at own risk, all care, no responsibility event and all 

participants will be required to sign an indemnity. 

No City, No Surf, No Entry Fee, No 

Traffic, No Parking problems 



ARTS NEWS Wollombi Valley Arts Council 

TWO VACANCIES at the Wollombi Cultural Centre's OLD FIRE SHED GALLERY 

Due to cancellations, the Arts Council can offer the space to artists who have artworks ready to hang. 

A two weekend booking is available from Sat 28th April to Sunday May 6th. 

A three weekend booking is available from June 23rd to July 8th. 

The gallery is then totally booked until 2013 

Email: artscouncil@wollombi.org or Phone: 49988347 

HOME GROWN ART - A SPIRIT OF PLACE 

May 12th to 27th. 

This exhibition juxtaposes the paintings of local artists whose work distils something special from our valley environment. 

Although different in style and technique, the exhibition, as a whole, manifests a unique quality. 

A quality that we all experience in our landscape ... a strong sense of spirit of this place. 

FROM OUR COLLECTION 

Preview: Friday 1st June, 5-7 pm, at the WCC. 

To be opened on Saturday 2nd June, 2012 from 11am. 

Although their approach and artwork are vastly different, Sydney artists Barbie Hooper and Julianne 

Ross Allcorn have developed a very easy and fun filled working relationship and somehow, through 

years of collaboration, their artwork is complementary both creatively and visually. 

Their first duo exhibition together, From our Collection includes painting, mixed media and drawing. 

Juli and Barbie are delighted to have the opportunity to present their work to the local people and visitors to 

Wollombi. 

Works available are wider in scope than a usual themed exhibition and sizes from very small to very large. 

Gallery hours: Saturdays and Sundays 10am-4pm. Closes Monday 11th, 10am-2 pm. 

ART CLASSES 

Wollombi artist, Fiona Bateman, is holding art classes for adults on Thursdays, 6pm-8.30pm.. 

Classes begin again, after school holidays, on 26th April at the WCC. 

Enquiries: fiona.m.bateman@gmail.com 

2012 EMERGING ARTISTS AWARDS Sept 21st to Oct 1st 

The WVAC will shortly be inviting entries from all emerging artists, of any age, in any medium. 

WCC Booking Enquiries 

Phone: Bronnie (49988347) Bron Duncan (49983202) 

Email: artscouncil@wollombi.org 

Visit: www.wollombi.org 

Next WVAC meeting - Sunday 6th May, 2pm, at the WCC. 

WOLLOMBI REAL ESTATE PH: 4998 3219 


Dear Editor, 


I am accumulating some colourful pamphlets published by the Progress Association that repeatedly predict threats to land values as 

a consequence of the introduction of the new Cessnock template LEP. 

There is no evidence to support these assertions. I have obtained valuations of Wollombi properties by respected registered valuers 

during the period in which the Plans have been on exhibition and none support the claims published in OON or the Progress 

pamphlets. 

The Department of Planning rejected aspects of the LEP relating to Wollombi and Mulbring because the resolution by CCC 

Councillors to abandon the environmental overlays was never exhibited and therefore did not comply with planning law. Those 

overlays largely incorporate existing laws relating to soil, water and vegetation. So as not to delay the rest of the LEP the 

Department adopted its normal practice of deferring these matters. Council will have to re-exhibit. I suggest that anybody who has 

concerns arising from the delay consult a registered and insured Australian Legal Practitioner, preferably a specialist in planning law 

accredited by the NSW Law Society, rather than rely on what Progress thinks a lawyer will say. Such expertise is available locally. 

Generally, the law in NSW protects existing uses (and changes to existing uses) regardless of changes to zoning. In the past 

Progress has supported scenic protection zoning for areas around Wollombi without any of the wild claims or controversy whipped 

up over E3 (the old scenic protection). Gloucester Council is relying on existing E3 zoning that applies to their scenic landscape to 

oppose the proposed open cut coal mine adjacent to their town. 

Informed readers probably know that the Lower Hunter Regional Plan identifies the Wollombi Valley as rural and resource land. The 

Strategic Regional Landuse Plan currently on exhibition identifies the Valley as highly prospective for gas and coal but the DoP has 

no plans to quarantine Wollombi from mining, unlike the vineyards or horse studs. In my opinion, Progress would better serve local 

land owners by looking at the bigger picture and toning down its scare campaign. 

Warwick Biggs 

Barrister & Solicitor 

St Yves 

tel: +61 2 4998 3205 

fax: +61 2 4998 3203 

mob: 040 998 3233 

NSW CAMELLIA SOCIETY 

On SATURDAY 14th and SUNDAY 

15th July, 2012, the NSW CAMELLIA SOCIETY will be 

holding their 43rd Annual CAMELLIA SHOW in the Auditorium 

at Ravenswood School for Girls, Henry St, Gordon. 

The Show will be open to the public from 1.30 to 5pm on 

Saturday, and 11am to 4pm on Sunday. Admission is $5, 

afternoon tea and lunch are available, and plants will be for 

sale at special show prices. 

Members of the NSW Camellia Research Society will be on 

hand to help with information about camellias and their 

culture, so if you would like your camellia flowers identified 

this would be a good opportunity. 

The venue of the show has changed over time, but for the last 

few years has been held at Ravenswood School,. Their 

auditorium complex makes a beautiful venue, and there is 

w h e e l c h a i r a c c e s s . 

Many members say their interest in camellias began after 

visiting one of our Camellia Shows where there are over a 

thousand beautiful blooms on display. There is also a Sogetsu 

I k e b a n a d i s p l a y a n d a P h o t o g r a p h i c 

Competition. Anyone can enter their blooms in the 

c o m p e t i t i o n s , a n d d e t a i l s a b o u t 

exhibiting will be in our show schedule on our web site. 

Contact us on (02) 9489 4482 or 9653 1036, check out the 

website: www.ns wcam elliasnsw.org, or email 

n s w c a m e l l i a s @ h o t m a i l . c o m . 



** MEDIA CALL ** 

ANNOUNCING THE WINNER OF 

THE 2012 GALLIPOLI ART PRIZE 

12 noon – Monday 23rd April 2012 

at The Gallipoli Memorial Club 

12 Loftus Street (second floor), Circular Quay, SYDNEY 

On Monday 23rd April at 12noon the winning entry will be announced. 

Photos & interviews available with the winning artist, finalists, judges and Gallipoli Club representatives. 

THE GALLIPOLI ART PRIZE 2012 

(pictured: selection of 2011 finalist artworks - 2012 finalist images available 5 April) 

The $20,000 annual Gallipoli Art Prize is awarded to the artist who best depicts the spirit of the Gallipoli Campaign as 

expressed in the Gallipoli Memorial Club's 'creed' - namely the values of loyalty, respect, courage, comradeship, peace and 

freedom. Artists interpret these values as they relate to any armed conflict in which Australia has been involved. 

The Gallipoli Club creed is "We believe that within the community there exists an obligation for all to preserve the special 

qualities of loyalty, respect, love of country, courage and comradeship which were personified by the heroes of the Gallipoli 

Campaign and bequeathed to all humanity as a foundation of perpetual peace and universal freedom." 

Now in its 7 th year, the prize attracts a broad range of high profile, professional and amateur artists. This year’s competition 

received a record 140 entries with judges noting more professional artists are submitting works each year. Finalists in this 

year’s competition include celebrated artists Paul Ryan and Craig Waddell (both 2012 Archibald finalists), Peter Gardiner, 

Peter Smeeth, Robyn Sweaney and Kerrie Lester as well as many emerging and amateur artists including students from 

Sydney's John Colet Primary School. Each entry tells a unique and often personal story as it relates to the spirit of the 

Gallipoli Campaign. 

“The emotions are involved with the Gallipoli Art Prize in a way that is not true for a competition that deals solely with 

landscapes or portraits. The experience of war is almost unimaginable to members of younger generations: it is art that does 

our remembering for us,” says John McDonald, one of the prize’s esteemed panel of judges. 

The Gallipoli Art Prize commenced in 2006 and will be conducted annually inclusive of the Centenary Year in 2015. The 

acquisitive Gallipoli Art Prize is open to Australian, New Zealand and Turkish artists and aims to create a significant 

collection to commemorate the spirit of the Gallipoli campaign and all those who have served during the following century. 

The Club sponsors a parallel version of the competition in Turkey, honouring the friendship between former adversaries. 

This year’s judging panel includes John McDonald (writer and arts critic for The Sydney Morning Herald), Jane Watters 

(Director, S.H. Ervin Gallery, Sydney), Barry Pearce (former Head Curator of Australian Art, AGNSW) and Craig Hickey 

(Gallipoli Club Director). 

The 2012 Gallipoli Art Prize finalist works will be open to public exhibition from (10am-5pm) Tuesday, 24 April to 

Friday 11 May, 2012 (except for Anzac Day) at the Gallipoli Memorial Club, 12 Loftus St, Circular Quay SYDNEY. 



Sometimes I am left scratching my head. I have no problem with the sincerity either of Believers who believe or of Non- 

Believers who don’t believe. There is enough complexity in the worlds of religion, science, spirituality and theology to 

make it quite possible that any one thinking person could come up with either position. 

What puzzles me, however, is the generalised stance that all of it; either religion, science, spirituality or theology has to 

be either all correct or all incorrect. All of these fields are explorations into the truth, a search for truth if you will. 

Wouldn’t it be possible then, that each of these fields, or any other field for that matter, may hold to some true 

statements and some untrue statements; some true beliefs and some untrue beliefs? 

Should there not be a recognition that Science, and scientific method in particular, have provided humanity with a 

startling tool for examining some of the claims for belief from all realms? The puzzle is, however, that so few people 

understand what Scientific Method actually is. Ask yourself if you can explain it, even to your own satisfaction. 

There is often a tendency among all of us to take one piece of disproven evidence and to then take the next illogical but 

absolute step of saying that therefore it is all fallacy. That is neither scientific method, nor is it logical thinking. If 

anything, it is faulty analysis based on the fallacy that stands behind commercialised advertising, that a tiny part of the 

truth is absolute proof of what are often very dubious claims. 

There is also the sad tendency for all of us to assume that a belief is a truth rather than a search for truth. 

There is also that other sad tendency to assume that if there is no scientific evidence for a particular phenomenon then 

that phenomenon cannot exist. 

Scientific theory from the area of Psychology is researching, among other things, the phenomenon of closed minds and 

open minds. 

The Closed mind will say that there is an absolute truth and we must believe it. 

The Open Mind is still scratching its head. 

Graham Jackson 

May 2012 

SPIRITUAL DIARY 

HEALING FOR A BROKEN WORLD 

You may not have noticed, but there are some very painful situations in our World and in our own Valley. 

We call these situations many things, but the word “broken” occurs over and over again: broken bodies, broken 

relationships, broken world and so on. 

Generally, what we see from the outside are the results of pain and suffering in others. However those who are going 

through the brokenness suffer the actual pain. 

The Church has a responsibility, first to mend the pain that the Church itself has caused and secondly to provide the 

means of Healing for the Broken World. 

So the Anglicans are having a Healing Service. 

DATE; Sunday, April 29, 2012 

TIME; 10am 

PLACE St John’s Wollombi 

There will be a Service followed by the opportunity to spend time in quiet reflection or to speak to Fr Graham in private 

while everyone else is outside with a Cuppa and Cake. 



Youth Express is a not for Profit organisation based in Maitland but covering Port Stephens, Maitland, Cessnock, Dungog, 

Singleton, Muswellbrook LGA’s. 

Our vision is to develop significant and sustainable partnerships that facilitate rewarding futures for local young people. 

Our work involves linking young people with access to quality training and education opportunities that will help them find 

the right track to success. We achieve this through the delivery of programs aimed at developing strategic links between 

local education providers, businesses, industries and community members. 

Youth Express delivers several programs that are funded by NSW State and Federal Governments, which include: 

Workplace Learning Program (SWL) 

School Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship Program (SBAT) 

School Business Community Partnership Brokers Program (PB) 

Independent Employment Advisors Program (IEA) 

We also offer a Career and Transition Support Program (CTS), that comprises a selection of services offered to schools on a 

fee for service basis. 

We are offering free parent workshops in 3 locations in May. . See information below. 

FREE PARENT INFORMATION SEMINARS 

Are you the parent of a young person 15 years +. Do you have a family member in years 10, 11 or 12? Are you keen to 

access youth focussed career based information? 

Youth Express invites you to attend one of 3 free parent information seminars. 

By attending one of the following venues near you, you can learn about career pathway options from education, training 

and industry specialists. Also learn about support options in case things don’t go according to plan. 

Parents and young people 15 + years are welcome to come along. 

Events start at 6 pm on: 

� Tuesday 15 May 2012 Raymond Terrace Bowling Club 

� Tuesday 22 May 2012 Singleton Heights RSC 

� Tuesday 29 May 2012 East Maitland Bowling Club 

Visit www.youthexpress.com.au or phone 4931 2777 

for more information. 

Paint Gelding for Sale 

� 14.2hh, 7yrs old 

� Great to float, shoe and 

handle 

� Has calm temperament 

� Would suit trail riding or 

pony club 

Regrettable sale 

Please ph Jacqui on 0423 249640 

ANZAC DAY 

DAWN SERVICE 

WEDNESDAY 

25 TH APRIL 2012 

5.45AM 

ANZAC PARK 

WOLLOMBI 

Followed by breakfast courtesy of 

the Wollombi Tavern 



It was an impressive entrance to an impressive garden when we visited Lindsay and Cherie’s property in Ellalong. Before 

moving here, Lindsay and Cherie lived on the side of a steep hill, so the flat plains here make for a different type of garden. 

After seven and a half years, Lindsay and Cherie have turned this ten-acre property into a park full of meandering paths, water 

features and plants. Thousands of tubestock have been planted and now Native shrubs of Grevillia, Bottlebrush, Westringia 

etc, are mixed with exotics such as Duranta, Tecoma, Polygala and Hibiscus. Cosmos, Gazanias, Rose, Dahlias and Cannas 

provide bright spots of colour. The tall spotted Gums, Angophera and Ironbarks shade the extensive lawns that lead to dams 

and rock and timber edged watercourses. 

A beautiful Wisteria called Cascade is being encouraged to 

grow up and along branches to cascade like a waterfall to 

the ground. A two-level, two-toned Duranta hedge lines 

the front of the house, with more Dahlias, yellow Daisies 

and Gazanias for colour. Here ‘en masse’ planting of 

Agapanthus, Duranta and selected natives is particularly 

effective, giving the garden a real park like feel. There are 

many outdoor rooms with comfortable seats where one can 

sit and admire this beautiful place. We walked, we looked 

and we came away with some great ideas. This garden 

certainly is fulfilling Cherie’s dream of a ‘vision splendid of 

the acreage extending’ – until she says ‘stop’. Thank you 

Lindsay and Cherie for sharing your garden with us. We 

had a wonderful afternoon. 

The next meeting ia at 1 pm May 07 at Graeme and Anne 

Kinnear’s. Proceed up Narone Creek road turning left into 

Craft Road (on the Wild Edge Retreat road). Turn left after 

1.1Km. The flags will show the turns. Consider 4WD 

pooling if it has been wet. 

Maggie Brown 

Right: Directions to Graeme and Anne Kinnear’s 

APRIL GARDEN GROUP 

2.4KM along Narone Creek Road, turn left into Craft 

Road and continue for approx. 1Km. Turn left at the sign for 

Bakers Arm, continue down to the valley floor, across the bridge 

and take the track up the hill (about 2Km). The property is 

signposted “The Beild, 205 Narone Creek Road”. House about 

100m beyond the sign on the right hand fork.” 


TRADES AND BUSINESS 

The following pages contain advertising of local 

businesses and service providers in the Wollombi Valley, 

who without their support, Our Own News would not have 

the funds to be published. 

Giving our support back to these businesses, especially in 

the economic climate we are facing, is vital for the growth 

and sustainability of our Valley. It would be very sad 

indeed if the business owners, tradespeople, and 

providores gradually started moving their business and 

perhaps even their families away from the valley. 

While it may seem, in some way idealistic, lets get behind 

our locals who operate these businesses and use the 

directory as a reference, who knows, you might find a 

business or service that you weren’t aware operated from 

Wollombi Valley and use the service or recommend them to 

others! 

Jacqui, OON Co-ordinator 

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE CHURCH 

IN THE VALLEY 

23 March Mass 

APRIL 2012 

St Michael’s Wollombi, 6pm 

25 March Holy Eucharist 

St John’s Wollombi, 10am 

22 April Third Sunday of Easter; Holy Eucharist 

St John’s Wollombi, 10am 

25 April Anzac Day Dawn Service Anzac Park, 

5.30am followed by Breakfast at the 

Wollombi Tavern 

25 April St Mark’s Day; Patronal Festival of the 

Laguna Anglican Church 

27th April Mass for the Fourth Sunday of Easter 

St Michael's 6pm 

28 April Fourth Sunday of Easter; Holy Eucharist 

Anglican Place to be decided, 6pm 

29 April Fourth Sunday of Easter; Experimental 

Worship Anglican Place to be decided, 

10am 

29 April Wollombi Valley Parish invited to Parish 

Picnic for Kurri Kurri Parish 

Pilates Mat Classes - Wollombi Hall Wed 10am, and 10am, 

last Saturday monthly, Call Nicole 0419 611 476 

Dynamic Yoga—Wollombi Hall commencing 27th Feb 6.30 - 

7.30pm. www.yogawithprem.com 

Vinyasa Yoga with Kylie—Wollombi Hall Saturdays 

8:30am. Contact 0411 205 947 


Diary & Events 

Crafty Yarns 

10am 3rd & 5th Monday monthly. Shea’s at Wollombi, 

Wollombi 500 Card Group 

7pm last Monday in the month. Wollombi Tennis Clubhouse 

Wollombi Tennis & Croquet & 500 Card Club 

Tennis Thursdays 5.30pm Sundays 8.30am 

Croquet Wednesdays & Sundays 10am 

500 Card Club—Last Monday each month 7pm Tennis Club 

Garden Group 

1st Monday monthly. Contact Sandy McIntyre 4998 3345 

Laguna Fire Brigade 

4pm in winter: 5pm in summer 1st Saturday even months, 

Laguna Fire Station 

Laguna Market Day 

9.30am-1pm. 3rd Sunday, monthly. Old Northern Trading Post, 

Laguna 

Laguna P&C 

1stThursday of the month at 9:30am. Laguna Public School 

Meditation and spiritual development class 

10am Friday every week. cost $5 Ph:4998 1475 Black Crow 

Playgroup (for all kids 5 and under) 

10am every Tues, during school term, Rec Ground, Wollombi 

Stitch ‘N Bitch 

11am 1st Saturday monthly from Feb at Shea’s Cafe Wollombi 

St Johns Anglican Church Services, Wollombi 

10am 2nd &4th Sundays, 5 th Sunday Ring (02) 4998 8343 

St Marks Anglican Church Services 

10am 1st and 3rd Sundays, St Marks, Laguna 

St Michaels Church Services Wollombi 

Mass 6pm, on 2nd and 4th Friday of the month, St Michaels, 

Toastmasters 

Every Monday 6.45pm - 9pm. Cessnock Supporters Club 

Contact Black Crow 4998 1475 

Theology in the Pub 

4-6pm Second Sunday monthly during Daylight Saving. 

2-4pm other months. The Trading Post, Laguna 

Wollombi Cattle Sales 

1pm 2nd Saturday monthly, Wollombi Sale Yards Wollombi 

Chamber of Commerce 

6pm 2nd Monday of the month see www.wollombivalley.com for 

venue or T: 4998 3322 

Wollombi Community Garden: 

3rd Thursday of the Month from 11.30 at Wollombi School 

Office 

Wollombi Fire Brigade Training: 

2pm, 3rd Saturday monthly, Wollombi Fire Shed Meetings: 

4pm, following training in even months 

Wollombi Museum 

6pm summer - 5pm winter, 1st Wednesday monthly except 

January, Wollombi Cultural Centre 

Wollombi P&C 

3rd Thursday of the month 9am School Office. No meeting in 

April and AGM in March 

Wollombi Tidy Valleys 

lpm Winter, 4pm Summer, 2nd Tuesday monthly, Wollombi 

Tennis Club rooms. Enquiries 49983227 

Wollombi Valley Arts Council 

2pm, 1st Sunday monthly, Wollombi Cultural Centre 

Wollombi Valley Landcare 

3rd Saturday even months Contact Jane Mowatt 4998 8158 

Wollombi Valley Pre-school 

9.45am-3.15pm, Wed & Thurs at Wollombi Comm. Cottage 

Wollombi Valley Pony Club 

Every 3 weeks contact President Simone 4998 8214 for details 

Wollombi Valley Progress Association 

10am, last Saturday monthly, Wollombi Hall 

Zumba—call Emma on 0448 805 352 or visit my facebook 

page Zumba with Emma , for class times 


Local accommodation 

Bellbird 

Tabitha Hill Cottage 02 4990 5091 

Laguna 

Apptrak Stud 02 4998 8412 

Arcadian Retreat 02 4998 8085 

Laguna Cottages 02 4998 3219 

Watagan Retreat 0411 195 042 

Wombat Bottoms 02 9498 4372 

Millfield 

Bellbird Cottages 02 4998 1705 

Millbrook Estate 02 4998 1155 

Vicar’s House 02 4998 1336 

Wollombi 

Avoca House 02 4998 3233 

Capers Guesthouse 02 4998 3211 

Cedar Creek Cottages 02 4998 1576 

Cody’s Cottages 02 4998 3256 

Grays Inn 02 4998 3483 

Guesthouse Mulla Villa 02 4998 3254 

Mystwood Cabins 02 4998 3234 

Somewhere Unique 02 4998 3257 

The Bungalow 02 4998 3220 

Undercliff Settlers Cottage 02 4998 3322 

Wild Edge Retreat 02 4998 3304 

Wollombi Barn Stay 02 4998 3221 

Wollombi Brook Cottage 02 4998 3209 

Wollombi Cottage 02 4998 3483 

Restaurants, pubs and food stores 

Laguna Old Northern Trading Post 02 4998 8244 

Millfield General Store 02 4998 1263 

Cafe Wollombi 02 4998 3220 

Panino Restaurant 02 49983403 

Shea’s at Wollombi 02 4998 3137 

Wollombi General Store 02 4998 3230 

Wollombi Tavern 02 4998 3261 



8 ‘til late 7 days! HOME MADE MEALS ALL HOURS 

Winebar, cafe, general store, fuel, gas 

Friday May 11: Band Jam Night – Chef Janine 

Friday May 18 : Dennis Boys Band – Chef Janine 

KAZAS CURIOS NOW OPEN —SUNDAY FROM 9am 

PH: (02) 4998 1829 

Mob: 0407 067 567 

Fax: (02) 4998 8789 


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Wombat Lawncare 

Eats Grass and Leaves 

Call Glenn on 4998 8150 or 0419 195 501 

� Ride-on mowing for large areas 

� Lawnmowing 

� Brushcutting 

� Weed poisoning 

� Owner operated 

� Fully insured 

� 12 years local experience 

In and out, no mucking about! 




CONCRETOR 

TONY O’DONOHUE - Lic: R93306 

SHEDS, CARPORTS, DRIVEWAYS ETC 

NO JOB TOO SMALL 

3 TONNE TIPPER TRUCK HIRE 

PH: 4998 3307 

Mob: 0417 983307 

Martin Tansley 

Lic.no.217793c 

Carpenter Joiner, Owner Builder Projects 

Additions, New work, Timber decks 

Safety Inspections 

Repairs & Replacements, Re-staining 

30 years experience 

Ph.4998 8786 

www.alltimberrepairs.com.au 


Stonework 

WOllOMBI STONEMASONRY SERVICES 

www.kenfletcher.com.au 

49981664 0418 456245 


Proudly offering a full range of real estate 

services to our local community for over 

25 years. Our friendly team have the 

knowledge, expertise and experience to help 

you achieve the best results with the sale or 

purchase of your next property. 

PH: 4998 3219 

www.contactus@wollombirealestate.com.au 

Local Agent for 

Bushman’s Water Tanks 

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NEW RELEASE 

2007 Methode Champenoise 

Traditional French style 

Locals’ discount for May, 

20% discount for case of 6 bottles. 

$177 now $141 

Just in time for Mothers Day! 

Remember your locals discount 

-10% on single bottles and 20% by the case 

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Bryony’s Every 

Dog GroomING 

Our price increase will start from 1.2.12 

Every Dog caters for clips for all breeds. A full 

clip also includes a bath with quality shampoos, 

blow dry, nails cut, ears cleaned and plucked if 

necessary. 

Small dogs up to 10Kgs. $50 

Dogs to 20Kgs $60 

Clips for larger breeds: 

Border Collies $70 Cocker Spaniels $70 

Golden Retrievers $80 Standard Poodles $80 

Airdale Terriers $80 

Standard sized Labradoodles $80 

Dog of the 

Month, 

Stella 

Bookings for Saturdays are being taken from 4.1.12. 

Call Bryony on: 0413 673 475 



Rural Products & Services 

Activate the natural and 

beneficial biology in your soils 

� TM Agricultural - Soil Activator 

� TM Lawn & Garden - Soil Enhancement 

(from Best Environmental Technologies Pty Ltd) 

Soil & Water Testing 

(through the accredited laboratories of Hortus Technical Services Pty Ltd) 

Water Tanks & Farm Products 

(Clark Tanks - Australian Water Systems Pty Ltd t/as) 

Price includes free delivery, plumbing fittings & 

installation of fittings 

Planwise Pty Ltd 

(ABN 41 053 512 146) 

Wollombi NSW 2325 

Contact: John Marchant 

Phone: (02) 9999 6212 Fax: (02) 9999 6312 

Mobile: 0428 428 666 

Email: consult@planwise.com.au

May 2012 - Wollombi Valley Online

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