What’s On- Your weekend in the Upper Hunter

ITS all about cinema and circus in the Upper Hunter this weekend, with the matinee thriller ‘The Courier’ starring Benedict Cumberbatch screening in Scone and the Hudson Circus performing at the Muswellbrook Showground.

Scone Films is hosting an afternoon of M rated intrigue and cold war espionage on Sunday, June 20, at a pop-up community cinema located on the corner of Oxford Road and Cooper Street, Scone.

Doors will open at 2pm and afternoon tea will be available to purchase for $5 before the film is screened at 2.30pm.

Families can settle in for a two-hour traditional style Circus with a modern twist featuring daredevils, hilarious clowns and animal acts.

Tickets range from $15 to $40 for children and $25 to $60 for adults, with family packages also available.

NSW Dine and Discovery vouchers can be used to purchase tickets however, they are only accepted at face-to-face sales at the Muswellbrook Showground Box Office.

The Scone Tennis Camp also starts on Monday, with daily sessions available for kids aged between four and fourteen.

The camp is run by Tennis Club Australia professional Chris Harden and also includes a mix of cricket, soccer and t-ball drills to help develop hand-eye coordination.

Sessions cost $15 per day or $74 for the week for ages four to five and $20 per day or $100 for the week for those aged six to 14.

Interested participants are asked to contact Chris on 0400 331 553.

Friday

What:  Hudson Circus;

When: Friday, June 18 at 7pm;

Where: Muswellbrook Showground, corner of New England Highway and Rutherford Road, Muswellbrook.

What: Kevin Spencer on the guitar live at the Royal;

When: Friday, June 18 at 7:30pm;

Where: Royal Hotel Motel, 119 Kelly Street, Scone.

Saturday

What: The Veteran Corps Incorporated (TVCI) Baerami Bash 2021;

When: Saturday, June 19 from 10am until late;

Where: Baerami Creek, Corner of Baerami Creek Road and Hungerford Road.

What: Auction Farm Clearning Sale including: New Holland Tractor, new Silvan Slasher, Zerro 60″ cut Diesel Husqvarna PZ29 Ride on mower, grader blade, 40 hp International Tractor, Fiat 190 75 hp tractor, cattle grids, irrigation fittings, feed bins, fire Fighter, shipping container, “Stoney Creek” Camper Trailer (2018 build) with 8 mths rego, mini Shetland Ponies and much much more;

When: Saturday, June 19 starting at 10am;

Where: 145 Depot Road Merriwa.

What: Northern Workshop Markets at Willow Tree: Arts and Craft, gifts and local products are on offer. 

When: Saturday, June 19 from 8am to 2pm;

Where: Northern end of Willow Tree.

What:  Hudson Circus;

When: Saturday, June 19 at 12pm, 4pm and 7pm;

Where: Muswellbrook Showground, corner of New England Highway and Rutherford Road, Muswellbrook.

Sunday

What: The Courier (M), starring Benedict Cumberbatch: Afternoon Tea available beforehand;

When: Sunday, June 20 at 2pm for 2:30pm screening;

Where:  Scone Films pop up community cinema, Corner of Oxford Road and Cooper Street Scone.

What: Muswellbrook Ceramic Group open day with RAKU and Obvara firing;

When: Sunday, June 20 from 8am;

Where: Muswellbrook Pothouse, Lower Brook Street, Muswellbrook.

What: Sunday Roast;

When: Sunday, June 13 from 5pm; 

Where: White Hart Hotel, 46 Mayne Street, Murrurundi.

What:  Hudson Circus;

When: Sunday, June 20 at 11am;

Where: Muswellbrook Showground, corner of New England Highway and Rutherford Road, Muswellbrook.

Monday

What: Scone Tennis Camp: For ages 4 to 5 ($15 per day or $74 for week) and ages 6 to 14 ($20 per day or $100 for week);

When: Monday, June 21 to Friday, June 25. Sessions run from 9am to 10am for 4-5 age group and 9am to 12pm for 6-14 age group;

Where: Scone Tennis Courts, 54-80 St Aubins/Aberdeen Street, Scone.