Sandy Hollow and Denman is the place to be this Saturday!

Sandy Hollow and Denman is the place to be this Saturday! 

Start your day in Denman to see the Horse Ride head off from the Pony Club Grounds and drop into the Denman Markets. 

Then head out to Sandy Hollow for Motorfest for more great Market & Food Stalls, a Swap Meet, Lawnmower Racing and a Show n Shine of amazing cars bikes and machinery. 

When the day is done, head back to Denman to the Pony Club for the Horse Ride Auction and Wood Chopping demonstration. 

Come on out 😀

Sandy Hollow Motorfest & Swap Meet is back for 2019!

Rev those engines and get ready for the race that stops Sandy Hollow!

If you have a passion for classic's or have restored a classic car or bike to its former glory, we would love to see your pride and joy amongst the line up - There are even prizes to be won!

Food and trade stalls, live band and activities for the kids, it is the perfect day out supporting the Westpac Rescue Helicopter. 

Are you a stall holder and Interested in having a stall at the motorfest contact the FB PAGE and we can send you the details needed.

See you there!

Sandy Hollow Motorfest

Sandy Hollw, NSW, Australia

Saturday 7 September 2019

Sandy Hollow Motorfest

Polish your car now in readiness for the Sandy Hollow Motorfest!

Rail Trail Information Sessions in the Upper Hunter

Merriwa Railway Station

Work has commenced on the preparation of a feasibility study to establish whether it is possible to develop a recreation trail on the disused railway between Merriwa and Sandy Hollow, with a possible extension to Denman.

“Rail trails”(as they are known) have a long history in the USA and the first Australian rail trail was developed in WA over 25 years ago. There are now over 100 rail trails in Australia, built primarily on publicly owned land. They bring numerous benefits to host communities and are a vital piece of community infrastructure. They are designed for “non-motorised” users - cyclists, walkers, runners, parents pushing prams, horse rider, people in wheelchairs. They can also be used for events such as fun runs. One of their key advantages is that they offer safe, flat routes away from dangerous roads – many rail trail users (particularly family groups) are not people who cycle on roads due to traffic. Rail trails traverse a variety of urban and rural landscapes including farms and paddocks, vineyards, forests and wetlands – users appreciate the opportunity to travel through and enjoy this range of landscapes.

The Upper Hunter Shire Council and Muswellbrook Shire Council have commissioned the feasibility study to investigate the practicalities, challenges and potential benefits from developing the trail. The work is in response to the NSW Government’s announcement in 2014 that it had made funding available for the development of rail trails in NSW.

The study has now entered a critical stage with a series of community consultation events to take place in mid August.

The consultants, Mike Halliburton Associates and Transplan Pty Ltd, will host a number of ‘Open Houses’ where members of the community can drop in and discuss the project with the consultants. Representatives of the two Councils – Upper Hunter Shire Council and Muswellbrook Shire Council (which are funding the study) will also be present to discuss the project.

The study is in the process of assessing the works required to develop the rail trail, the costs associated with the construction and the potential economic and other benefits that the trail would bring to the region and users of the trail.

The dates and places for the ‘Open Houses’ are:

• Sandy Hollow – 9.00am - 11.00am - Tuesday August 11th at Sandy Hollow Hall.
• Merriwa – 2.00pm– 7.00pm - Tuesday August 11th at Merriwa RSL Club.
• Denman – 2.00pm– 7.00pm - Wednesday August 12th at Denman Memorial Hall.
The purpose of these sessions is to provide information about the project via a display and one-on-one conversations with the consultants and Council representatives as well as providing an opportunity for community members to ask questions.

Please make a diary note of these sessions! By attending, you have the opportunity to contribute to the future development of the proposed rail trail. Do not miss the chance to have your say.

For further information, please contact Sean Constable on 0265401135.

Things to do This Easter Long Weekend in Muswellbrook and District

MUSWELLBROOK VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE

Many people have time off work over the Easter Long Weekend. The downside is that some businesses and organisations are closed at various times over the weekend.

As a guide for those living in or visiting the Muswellbrook region of NSW Australia, the following are some details about places to visit or contact over Easter.

MUSWELLBROOK VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE:

Open Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Monday 9.00am – 5.00pm
(Closed for lunch 1.00pm – 2.00pm)
Easter Sunday Open 9.00am – 1.00pm
87 Hill Street Muswellbrook 2333
Phone: 65 414 050; Fax: 65 414 051
Email: visitorcentre@muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au
Web: www.muswellbrook.org.au

DENMAN VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE:

Closed all Easter Days
Reopens 10.00am Tuesday 2nd April 2013
Corner Ogilvie and Palace Sts Denman 2328
Phone: 65 47 2799
Email: ctc@denmanonline.com
Web: www.visitdenman.com.au

CRUICKSHANKS WINES :

Open: All Days 9.00am – 5.00pm
5052 Golden Highway Denman
Phone: 65 47 1088
Email: john@cruickshank.com.au
Web: www.cruickshank.com.au

TWO RIVERS WINES:

Closed – Good Friday 29th March
Open all other days 11.00am – 4.00pm
2 Yarrawa Road Denman
Phone: 65 45 2556
Email: sales@tworivers.com.au
Web: www.tworiverswines.com.au

HUNTER BELLE CHEESE:

CLOSED: Good Friday 29th March
Open: All Other Days 9.00am – 4.00pm
75 Aberdeen St (New England Highway) Muswellbrook
Phone: 65 41 5066
Email: info@hunterbellecheese.com.au
Web: www.hunterbellecheese.com.au

DENMAN RSL CLUB:

Closed Good Friday 29th March
Open: All other Days
Saturday 30/3 10.00am – Late
Sunday 31/3 11.00am – Late
Monday 1/4 Midday – Late
Paxton Street Denman
Phone: 65 47 2405
Email: denmanrsl@bigpond.com

MUSWELLBROOK GOLF CLUB/PRO SHOP:

Open: All Days from 10.30am – Close
Thai Restaurant – Contact Golf Club for Opening Hours
Bell Street Muswellbrook
Phone: 65 43 1767
Email: amber@muswellbrookgolfclub.com.au
Web: www.muswellbrookgolfclub.com.au
PRO SHOP: - Open:
Good Friday 7.30am – 6.00pm
Saturday 11.00am Public (Club Comp) till 6.00pm
Sunday 8.00am – 6.00pm
Monday 8.00am – 6.00pm

MUSWELLBROOK FOREST NURSERY:

Closed GOOD FRIDAY 29th March
Open all other days 8.30am – 4.30pm
Charity Sausage Sizzle Easter Saturday PLUS Talks 11.00am & 2.00pm by Pauline (Nursery Manager)
Phone: 65 43 2622
Email: mfn@hlmaus.com.au
Website: www.muswellbrookforestnursery.com.au

MUSWELLBROOK RACE CLUB:

Easter Monday Family Race Day and Silks Market Day
Monday 1st April 2013 GATES OPEN 11.00am
Skellatar Park Racecourse Road Muswellbrook
Phone: 65 411 699
Email: admin@muswellbrookraceclub.com.au
Web: www.muswellbrookraceclub.com.au

MUSWELLBROOK RSL CLUB:

Closed GOOD FRIDAY 29th March
Open All other days 10.00am – 10.00pm
113 Bridge St Muswellbrook
Phone: 65 43 1700
Email: muswellbrookrslfiona@bigpond.com
Web: www.muswellbrookrsl.com.au

MUSWELLBROOK REGIONAL ARTS CENTRE:

Closed through Easter – Reopens Tuesday 2nd. April
Cnr Bridge and William Sts Muswellbrook
Phone: 65 49 3880
Email: arts.centre@muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au
Web: www.muswellbrookartscentre.com.au
CURRENT EXHIBITION:
42nd Muswellbrook Art Prize
24th March – 12th May

MUSWELLBROOK DISTRICT WORKERS CLUB:

Good Friday/Easter Saturday 29th & 30th March Open 1.00pm – 10.00pm
Easter Sunday 30th March Open 11.00am – 8.00pm
Easter Monday 1st April Open 12.00noon – 8.00pm
Restaurant – Contact Club for opening houses
15 – 17 Sydney St., Muswellbrook
Phone: 65 43 2011
Email: Tahlae@muswellbrookworkers.com.au
Web: www.muswellbrookworkers.com.au

ELLAMARA (GIANTS CREEK/SANDY HOLLOW):

Closed Good Friday
Open all other Easter Days 11.00am – 5.00pm
Ellamara – Coffee – Antiques and Old Wares
Golden Highway Giants Creek Via Sandy Hollow
Ph: 65 47 4589
E: ellamara@me.com
W: www.cookbookcollector.com.au

 

LAKE GLENBAWN 

– Wildlife, Big Fish & Swimming & Mucking About in Boats:
Open all Easter Days
Phone: 65 43 7193
Glenbawn Road (via Aberdeen/Scone)

LAKE LIDDELL RECREATION AREA

 – More Mucking About in Boats, Camping, Picnics
Open all Easter Days
10k south of Muswellbrook – turn off the New England Highway
Ph: 65 412 010

COMMUNITY FACILITIES 

– Muswellbrook & Denman:
Administration Centre, Waste Management, Libraries and Swimming Pools
Refer Muswellbrook Shire Council Website
www.muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au
Phone: (02) 65 49 3700 (24 hour service)

www.muswellbrook.org.au to access the ONLINE GET LOST in Upper Hunter Country Brochure

- BBQ and Picnics at the Parks – Simpson Park and Highbrook Park in Muswellbrook; Memorial Park and Hyde in Denman· Skate Park and BMX Track – Arbor Park Denman; Skate Park – Next top Indoor Sports Centre Rutherford Road MuswellbrookMus

Sandy Hollow 150th Anniversary Ball Celebration

Sandy Hollow will celebrate its 150^th with a special Ball in September.  Local and visiting people will don their finest attire and dance the night away at the ball. People are invited to dress up in clothes from any decade and compete for the best dressed title.

Local music  band Kyda Rock will provide the music  during the night whilst people  catch up with old friends and make new ones.

This is an adults only ball which is BYO food, drink and alcohol. The  tea and coffee will be supplied.

The Ball will be held at the Sandy Hollow Community Hall on Friday September 23rd at 7.30pm. Sandy Hollow is in the Upper Hunter,  40 km from Muswellbrok, 154 km from Newcastle and 250 km from Sydney.

Tickets can be bought from the Sandy Hollow Service station in advance, as they can't be purchased at the door. Money raised will be used to maintain the local community hall.