Jacqui read History of Art and Theory at the University of Essex before going on to gain an MA in History of Dress from the Courtauld Institute. Formerly an Education Officer at the National Gallery, London, and a tutor and writer for the Open University, she has a wide range of teaching experience. She continues…
The Hunter Writers’ Centre is delighted to announce entries are now open for Australia’s most significant literary award — the Newcastle Poetry Prize. For over 30 years, the Newcastle Poetry Prize has championed Australian poets and their craft. With a generous prize pool sponsored by the University of Newcastle and a first prize of $15,000,…
Singleton will be holding their NAIDOC celebrations on Wednesday, July 5th at the Singleton Showground from 10:00AM -2:00PM. AUH project officers and our Aboriginal Arts Officer, Richie Lawton will be in attendance providing Aboriginal inspired creative activities for the family fun day. Details visit Facebook. On Sunday, July 30th Gomeroi artist Jakeob Watson will be…
The Performing Artists of Dungog are sad to announce they had to postpone our Sea Shanty singalong, but are very fortunate to have Hugh Merrell and Cate Green withe some favourite songs to sing along with or just enjoy. It’s free but there might be a hat. Date: Friday 23 June, 2023 Time: 5.30pm to…
‘Spirit of Place’, based on the book of the same name by Wonnarua elder and former Singleton Citizen of the Year Warren Taggart in collaboration with Carol Carter and Allan Chawner, features photographs of cave shelters, rock engravings and landmarks of significant cultural importance alongside a selection of cultural objects from Uncle Warren’s personal collection.…
11th-12th July 2023 The community of Gresford invites people from across the Upper Hunter region to have their say in an upcoming community engagement initiative aimed at shaping the future of our region. In collaboration with the Gresford community, Dungog Chamber of Commerce, Dungog Council, and Arts Upper Hunter, Rural Aid is proud to bring…
Scone Films presents this film by starring Priyanka Chopra, Sam Heughan and Celine Dion star in this romantic comedy/drama, and features multiple new songs from Dion. A young woman tries to ease the pain of her fiancé’s death by sending romantic texts to his old cell phone number, and forms a connection with the man…
An eclectic mix of soulful blues, jazz and folk (and a sprinkle of world music) a variety hour of acoustic music. 3 performers from different cultural and musical backgrounds – Adeline Peyer will bring her French culture with some traditional songs and Serge Gainsbourg. Miriam Prendeville will her love of heart rending ballads and Allen…
If you need support, Hunter New England Health currently have two drop-in mental health clinics open: Singleton Youth Venue, Corner of Bathurst and Pitt streets, Singleton, from 9am; and Branxton Community Centre, 35 Bowen Street Branxton, from 10am. For members of the public who wish to donate money to support survivors and victims’ families, there’s…
Join Upper Hunter Community Services for NAIDOC Week Celebrations on Thursday 6th July. Places are limited, call 65423555 to secure your place. Ages 8 and over.