A Call for Creative Ideas

WHEN it comes to things to do there is plenty of local sport, but Council wants to know what artistic and cultural activities the community would like.

Lee Watts, councillor of the Upper Hunter Shire Council said now is the time to put forward ideas for what people would like to see in their town.

Lee Watts, Jenny Brown and Tash Taffe with Big Blue at the Scone Council office.

“We often have people say that they want more activities, especially for young people, so now is the time to talk about what cultural and artistic activities people would like to have access to,” said Cr Watts.

“If you’d like to see video making workshops, an exhibition, a festival; we have a writing festival here that is gaining momentum, what else might be a good idea?” she questioned.

The Upper Hunter Shire Council will host a series of workshops in Murrurundi, Scone and Merriwa to develop a cultural plan and shape Council’s priorities for investment during the next ten years.

Jenny Brown, an artist and cultural consultant will be facilitating the workshops with writer Dr Ann Finegan who developed the Kandos Cementa Festival.

“We want to hear about plans to preserve existing halls and theatres, build new ones, host creative workshops, festivals and exhibitions or promote what’s already happening around your town,” said Miss Brown.

“Culture means different things to everyone,” she said.

“We want to capture what culture means to the Upper Hunter, create a plan that reflects this and the aspirations of the people that live here,” Jenny Brown said.

The workshops will be held at:

• Council offices, 40 Vennacher St, Merriwa on Tuesday, July 26 from 9am to 12 noon,
• Scone Administration Centre, 135 Liverpool St, on Tuesday, July 26 from 2pm to 5pm
• Murrurundi  Library, 47 Mayne St Wednesday, July 27 from 9am to 12 noon.