scone.com.auUpper Hunter 2021 ANZAC Day services
THIS year the Scone ANZAC Day Dawn Service will commence at 5:30 am on Sunday, April 25 at the War Memorial at the District Swimming Pool.
The Dawn Service will be at 5.30 am for 6 am. There is a Commemoration service at 11 am followed by a Call to Arms. Then, there will be a march along Guernsey Street to Scone RSL Club following the conclusion of service.
See details of Aberdeen, Cassilis, Gundy, Merriwa and Murrurundi Services below
Due to changing Covid-19 restrictions, police deemed it too difficult to plan crowd control along Kelly Street, resulting in the decision to change the Service and March location to the War Memorial Swimming pool.
Coleen Brown, Secretary of the Scone RSL Branch said RSL members met with local police two months ago to start planning.
“We went into all the issues of trying to control the people up there. The restrictions are changing every day. Unless you have a seated ticketed event, the two square metre rule still applies,” Ms Brown said.
“It’s usually held along the main street but this year we’ll be able to close off Guernsey Street to implement the Covid-safe plan,” she said.
“The War Memorial Swimming pool location worked for Remembrance Day last year, so we’re hoping for the same result on ANZAC Day,” she said.
“Hopefully we can get back to normal next year.”
Under the current Covid-19 restrictions, 150 participants will be allowed at the new designated area event.
Each person participating in either the outdoor ANZAC Day March or service must provide their name, telephone number or email address to the nominated organiser including returned services, official guests, band members and those requiring seating.
Guests who require seating are advised to arrive 15 minutes early as there will be limited seating available on the day.
Covid-19 personnel dressed in green vests will be available to assist on the day. General public participants including school groups will be able to stand outside the designated area on the footpath.
To participate in Scone or Gundy Services, contact Coleen Brown on 0487 450 306. Please note Guernsey Street will be closed during services in Scone.
Covid-19 safe advice:
- Please stay home if you’re feeling unwell, have been in contact with a suspected or confirmed COVID-19 case in the past 14 days, or have returned from overseas;
- Practice physical distancing at all times;
- Face masks are strongly encouraged at all times;
- This event may change or be cancelled at any time under COVID-19 regulations;
- You must leave the site as soon as the event is completed;
- Follow signage and the directives of event staff and NSW Police at all times.
Scone Service details
Where: War Memorial at the Scone & District Swimming Pool, 2/14 Guernsey Street, Scone;
When: 5.30 am for 6 am Dawn Service; Commemoration service at 11 am followed by a Call to Arms. Then, there will be a march along Guernsey Street to Scone RSL Club following the conclusion of service.
Aberdeen Service details
Where: Memorial, Aberdeen RSL auditorium, 23 Moray Street, Aberdeen;
When: 6 am Dawn Service only.
Cassilis Service details
Where: Corner of Branksome and Ancrum Street, Cassilis;
When: 10:45 am March across the bridge to War Memorial Park Gates, followed by a wreath-laying ceremony and refreshments at the Cassilis Bowling Club.
Gundy Service details
Where: Soldiers Memorial Hall, Gundy, 10-12 Duke Street, Gundy;
When: 8:45 am for 9 am Service;
Transport: Bus available from the Scone RSL, departing at 8 am. Contact 0409 153 809 for bookings.
Merriwa Service details
Where: Cenotaph, Merriwa RSL, 120-126 Bettington Street, Merriwa;
When: 5:40 am for Dawn Service followed by breakfast at 7 am. A March from the Merriwa RSL Club to Cenotaph will be held at 10:30 am followed by a Remembrance Service at 10:45 am.
Murrurundi Service details
Where: Memorial Gates outside of the Bowling Club, 131 Mayne Street (New England Highway) Murrurundi;
When: 6 am Dawn Service followed by an assembly at Adelaide Street at 10:45 am for March to Memorial Gates at 11 am and Remembrance Service at 11:30 am.
Tags: ANZAC Day 2021, ANZAC March, Dawn Service, Upper Hunter