ANIMALS AND WILDLIFE
Gulgong and District Avicultural Society
Interested in breeding and keeping birds? Like to become an exhibitor at shows? Want to learn more about how to care, feed and look after your birds? Intending to build an aviary? Then why not come along and talk to people with a like interest and learn or teach us.. Contact Ed Hasaart 63720656 or 63741348
Mudgee & District Kennel and Obedience Club
Mudgee and District Kennel and Obedience Club is an all breeds dog club affiliated with the NSW Canine Council Club. New members are always welcome.Meetings are held on the 2nd Monday bi-monthly starting in March.Contact E Hall on 6373 2213.
RSPCA
Mudgee and District RSPCA is a self-funded branch of RSPCA NSW, operated solely by volunteers. All branch activities are co-ordinated from the homes of the voluntary Management Committee. Meetings are held at 5:45pm on the 4th Monday of each month. Contact Malcolm Robinson on 6372 3538.
Rylstone Kandos & District Dog Club
Rylstone Kandos & District Dog Club is an all breeds dog club affiliated with Dogs NSW. A weekend of Championship Shows is held on the last weekend in July each year at the Rylstone Showgrounds. Membership is open to any dog lover and/or owner. Contact Sarah Gaffikin: 0429 419964
Wildlife Carers
Wildlife Carers have volunteers in Mudgee, Lithgow, Dunedoo, Rylstone, and Coolah who rescue and rehabilitate native Australian animals. If you find an injured or orphaned animal, please call 0408 966 228 to find out how to care for the animal or to have it cared for by a trained volunteer.
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ARTS
Gulgong Arts Council
Gulgong Arts Council: Meets second Saturday of each month at 2pm at the Gulgong RSL Club. Contact: Helen Oakley 6374 1445 or Mrs Rhonda Jinks 6374 2347.
Mudgee Arts Council: Meets second Monday of each month at 5:30pm. Email: mudgeearts@gmail.com or jnovak@hwy.com.au
Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society (ADFAS)
The Association of Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Societies promotes education in, and the study of the decorative and fine arts, by offering high quality monthly lectures on diverse topics within the arts. ADFAS Mudgee provides a yearly programme of illustrated lectures given by overseas and Australian lecturers chosen for their communication skills and expert knowledge in their fields. Lectures are held at the Cudgegong Valley Primary School at 6.30pm sharp. Contact: 02 6372 3365.
Mudgee Coin, Note and Stamp Club
Mudgee Coin, Note and Stamp Club Inc. meets every first Sunday of the month at 10.30am in room 1 at Club Mudgee, 99 Mortimer St, Mudgee. All welcome. Phone Ed 63735324.
Creative Friends
We are a friendship group which meets every Wednesday at 9.30 - 2ish at Frontline Christian Church, Burrundulla Avenue, Mudgee. Some crafts we do are scrapbooking, quilting, dressmaking, quilting and knitting. Contact Judi Paxton on 63721526.
Crochet classes
Every Thursday morning 10am-1pm at Gulgong RSL. Learn to crochet or share your knowledge. Everybody welcome. Free.
Cudgegong Camera Club
The Cudgegong Camera Club meets on the first Tuesday of every month (except January) upstairs at Club Mudgee, 7pm. Members swap ideas, learn new techniques, show and view work by members and guest presenters and take part in exhibitions. Field trips allow members to experiment with techniques and get advice from photographers. Contact: Ellen on 0408 265 781.
Mudgee Embroiderers’ Group
Meets every second and last Tuesday of the month, 10am-4pm, Presbyterian Church Hall Mortimer Street, Mudgee.
Gulgong Music and Dramatic Society
Gulgong MADS presents several performances a year in the Opera House. The Gulgong Prince of Wales Eisteddfod was started by the Gulgong Musical and Dramatic Society. Meetings are held BI Monthly with the AGM held in March. Contact Gerald Rowles on 6374 2199.
Gulgong Prince of Wales Eisteddfod
The Gulgong Prince of Wales Eisteddfod 2013 for dance, speech and music will be held from May 5 to May 31. A Gala Concert will be held at Gulgong Prince of Wales Opera House at 7pm on Friday 31st May . Contact Rona Pepper: gulgongeist@hotmail.com or phone 02 6374 2603.
Gulgong Opera House Film Society
Meets at the Gulgong Prince of Wales Opera House at 7:30pm to discuss film and cinema. Metings are held bi-monthly at the Opera House. Contact Albert on 6375 9290 or call 6374 2199.
Mudgee Performing Arts Society Inc. (MPAS)
Meets on the second Tuesday of each month, 7.30pm. Contact: 0427 721 244 or email: sanheath@hwy.com.au
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BUSHWALKING
Mudgee Bushwalking Club & Bike Riders
The Mudgee Bushwalking Club & Bike Riders aims to do either a walk or cycle every fortnight during the cooler months of the year. In our off season, members go camping as a group or plan future events.
The Club is affiliated with the Confederation of Bushwalking Clubs and as such all the members from (from Mudgee, Kandos, Rylstone, Gulgong) are covered by insurance. Registered visitors to the walks or cycle events are also covered by insurance and the club welcomes newcomers. Registration is $25 per new member with a yearly renewal of $20. Information about future walks or joining the club please contact the secretary Johanna Mitchell on 63721062 or visit the website: http://www.kangaroopawandpelican.info/pages/mudgeebushwalkers.htm. Mudgee Bushwalking Club & Bike Riders, PO BOX 1070, MUDGEE NSW 2850
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BUSINESS
Mudgee Chamber of Commerce
If you are a local business in Mudgee, come along and join up.?We provide?educational, networking and other benefits for members and represent the local business community with media comment and formal support on issues. The?greater our membership, the stronger we can represent you. The committee meets on the first Tuesday of each month at Club Mudgee, Mudgee at 6pm. Visit - www.mudgeebusiness.com.au for more information.
Rylstone Kandos Business & Tourism
Rylstone Kandos Business & Tourism (RKB&T) provides a forum for business and other groups in the Rylstone-Kandos area to promote local business and tourism potential; and acts as a conduit in dealings with Mid-Western regional Council, Mudgee Region Tourism Incorporated and other bodies.
Meetings are held at 6pm on third Wednesday each month (AGM in August).
Contact: PO Box 119, Kandos NSW 2848 - Telephone 02 63796902 - Email: terryosul01@optusnet.com.au - Website: http:/www.rylstone.com
NSW Farmer's Association
The NSW Farmers' Association is the representative voice of farmers in NSW.
We are a dedicated team of Policy Analysts, Industrial Relations specialists and people with years of experience in rural communities. We work together to ensure the best possible results for farmers, rural and regional communities. Meetings are held several times a year. Phone 6373 5211 or email jmpurtle@westnet.com.au.
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CANCER SUPPORT
Mudgee Breast Cancer Support Group
The Mudgee Breast Cancer support group meets on the second Monday of each month, 10am-2pm at the Education Room, Mudgee Community Heath Centre, corner of Mears and Church Street. Members meet to gather information and provide practical support. The group can help with living with cancer, enjoying life after cancer, coping with cancer treatment and information about health services. Contact Diana Thomas, McGrath Breast Care Nurse, Mudgee Community Health Centre, 6378 6217.
Mudgee Cancer Support and Friends
Anyone whose life has been touched by cancer is welcome to share a cuppa on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 2pm. We share support, friendship and understanding. Contact Alison Hughes on 6372 4457 or email alisonleehughes@bigpond.com.au.
Can Assist -Mudgee and Districts Branch
Can Assist is a grass roots, community based charity dedicated solely to supporting country people affected by cancer and their families. Rural Can Assist Branches can provide financial assistance for local people affected by cancer. This assistance can help with costs such as travel and accommodation for treatment, wigs, prosthetics, pharmaceutical bills and in some cases general financial assistance. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month at 6pm. Phone 0457 876 796 for information.
Look Good, Feel Better
The Local Branch of “Look Good Feel Better” is a volunteer run program to help women dealing with the side effects of treatments for cancer. Workshops are held several times a year, which are a fun morning with volunteers from the local beauty industry, including Make-up Artists, Beauty Therapists and Hairdressers. Ladies will leave the workshops feeling much better about their appearance after learning how to apply make-up and head care in the form of wigs and scarves and turbans. These workshops are free and the ladies receive a beautiful bag full of Make-Up and skin care products. If you are interested in helping as a volunteer of attending a work shop contact Marg Ottley 0400426568 or Diana Thomas McGrath Breast Care Nurse 63786271.
Mudgee Wig Library
The Mudgee Wig Library is now up and running, which is a service to help with ladies dealing with hair loss from medical treatments. The Library had a good range of styles and colours and are free to borrow. If you require more information on the Mudgee Wig Library, contact Karen Cutrupi on 0418418986.
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CARD GROUPS
Mudgee Bridge Club
Mudgee Bridge Club, meets Mondays at 12.30pm and Wednesdays at 6.30pm at the Mudgee Bowling Club. New members welcome. Contact S Capper 6372 7467 or J Keightley 6372 2218.
Canasta Club
The community Canasta Club meets at the squash courts at the Mudgee Golf Club every Thursday from 1-5pm. All card players are welcome, regardless of experience. The club also invites other card clubs (bridge, solo and five hundred) to share the venue at the Mudgee Golf Club. Contact Roy Maxwell on 63723992 or Beryl Smith on 6372 3168,
PALS Card Party
Pioneer House Auxiliary Ladies (PALS) Card Party dates for 2013 are May 10, July 19, September 13 and November 8 at the Lions Drive Caravan Park at 1.30pm. Admission is $5 which includes afternoon tea provided by the PALS committee. Money raised goes to PALS.
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COMMUNITY GROUPS
Amateur Astronomy Group
Meets every second Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm at St John’s Anglican Church. New members are always welcome to attend. Call 6373 4886 for more information.
Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels has been helping frail older people and younger people with disabilities and their carers stay in their homes where most are happiest is at the heart of the matter by delivering meals straight to their door.
Mudgee Meals on Wheels: Runs seven days a week. Contact Margaret O’Keefe on 6378 2714.
Rylstone Kandos Meals and Wheels: Operates Monday to Friday from 10 am to 2pm. Contact 6379 0745.
The Leisure Group -Mudgee Baptist Church
The Leisure Group meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from 10am to midday. Arts and craft activities, carpet bowls and board games. Everyone is welcome.
Probus
Probus is a club for retired or semi-retired men and women who are interested in expanding their interests and enjoying the fellowship of new friends.
Mudgee Probus meets on the first Thursday of each month at Mudgee Bowling Club, 12 Burrundulla Avenue, Mudgee. The meeting commences at 10am followed by a guest Speaker and then morning tea.
During the year there are also several planned outings which include theatre, overnight trips and tours.
If you wish to know more, please contact, Kevin on 6372 3383 or Bruce on 6372 2253.
Mudgee Veteran Golfers Association
All members invited to join in the fun the third Tuesday of each month at Mudgee Golf Course. Support your club and have an enjoyable golfing day out with lunch provided and prizes galore. Meetings held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Contact President Bill Bleechmore at bleech@hwy.com.au.
Country Women's Association of NSW
Country Women's Association of New South Wales branches meet monthly to take on of local initiatives, from be it fundraising for medical research, lobbying for better services for local families or helping out in times of emergency, as well as handicraft and cookery skills. The CWA not only provides an opportunity for local women to share experiences and skills in cooking and handicrafts but also brings people together in friendship to solve problems that affect women and their families.
Cassilis Branch: Meets second Monday of each month at 1pm, Cassilis Community Hall. Secretary Barbara Schultz 6375 0433
Dunedoo Branch: Meets third Thursday of each month, 10.00am, Dunedoo Bowling Club. Secretary Patricia Anderson 6375 1078
Grattai Branch: Meets third Wednesday of each month, Grattai CWA Hall, 10am. Secretary Maureen Brumwell 6373 3302
Gulgong Branch: Meets third Friday of each month, CWA Hall, Herbert Street, 1pm. Secretary Sue Nicholls 6374 2860
Ilford-Running Stream Branch: Meets third Wednesday of each month, 10.30am, at Running Street Hall or Ilford Hall (alternating). Secretary Jenny Nott 6337 7532
Kandos Branch: Meets last Tuesday of each month, 1.30pm at CWA Rooms, Jacques Street, Kandos. Secretary Ivy Tomlinson 6379 4380
Mudgee Day Branch: Meets first Friday of the month, 2pm, CWA Rooms, 48 Market Street, Mudgee. Secretary Margaret Bauerhuit 6372 2121
Mudgee Evening Branch: Meets second Monday of each month, 6pm, CWA Rooms, 48 Market Street, Mudgee. Secretary Katie Dicker 0421 457 854
Munghorn Branch: Meets third Wednesday of each month, 10.30am in members’ homes. Secretary Lynne Robinson 6373 3779
Rylstone Branch:?Meets first Friday of each month, 10am, CWA Rooms, Cudgegong Street, Rylstone. Secretary Margaret Baxter 6379 7664.
VIEW Club
VIEW stands for Voice, Interests and Education of Women. VIEW encourages women to have fun while supporting the Smith Family in their Learning For Life program which provides financial and other support to disadvantaged Australian children to enable them to realize their potential through education. Mudgee View Club meets for a luncheon, usually followed by a guest speaker or entertainment, on the first Friday of the month at the Mudgee Bowling Club. New members are welcome. Contact Marie on 6372 3192.
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DISABILITY SERVICES
Autism Spectrum Disorder Education and Support Group
Parents, Carers and Grandparents of a child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder are invited to attend a free Education and Support Group at Mudgee Community Health Centre. The group meets on the third Wednesday of each month from 10am – 12pm. All Parents, Carers and Grandparents of a child with an ASD are welcome to come along to hear from Guest Speakers, and talk with others. Unfortunately child care is not available. Please contact us to discuss options if you are unable to make alternative arrangements for your children. For more information please contact Catherine Bourke ph: 6378 6236.
Better start for Children with Disability
The Better Start for Children with Disability Initiative: Children who are eligible for the program can access funding of up to $12,000 (maximum of $6,000 per financial year) for a range of early intervention services. Children must register before the age of 6 to be eligible. For more information call the Carer Line at 1800 242 636 for visit us at www.carersnsw.org.au
Disability Information Advocacy Service (DIAS) Inc.
Disability Information and Advocacy Service (DIAS) Inc., is an independent information and advocacy service for people with disability aged 0-65 years, their families and carers. DIAS is committed to working with clients and the community to achieve the principles of the NSW Disabilities Services Act and the NSW Disabilities Service Standards. DIAS provides a free service in your community. To make an appointment please phone Sue or Tracy on 6332 2100 or email; admin@dias.net.au
Mudgee Disability SupportService
Mudgee Disability Support Service aims to maximise life's opportunities for persons with an Intellectual disability by providing support, training and guided assistance for them to meet their individual goals and aspirations. Meetings are held on the 4th Monday of every month. Phone 6372 3848 for information or email mdss@internode.on.net
Riding for the Disabled Association Mudgee
Mudgee Riding For The Disabled meets on the second Monday of the month at Club Mudgee, at 6.30 p.m. All members, volunteers, and interested people are invited to attend. President: Sandy Walker 0428636215.
Lifeskills Plus Inc.
(www.lifeskillsplus.com.au)
Uses a person centred approach with people who have disabilities and their families’ to allow them opportunities to achieve their individual goals. This is done in a positive and interactive environment through provision of Respite Care, Day Programs, Transition to Work, Community Participation, Life Choices, Out of School Hours support, Teenage Group, Supported Living, and Leaving Care.Contact Carolyn Peek, CEO, 24 Perry Street, P.O. Box 710 Mudgee , ph 63726440, fax. 0263726516
Southside Skills Centre
Providing skills development programs for individuals to maximize their opportunities for employment and community participation. Contact Sonya Pym, DSM 8/13 Oporto Road, PO. Box 710, Mudgee. Phone 63723336, Fax 0263729330.
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EDUCATION
Gulgong Pre-school
Gulgong Pre-School provides accessible, affordable and quality education in a caring and supportive environment for the overall development of Pre-School children aged 3 to 5 years. For further information please contact 73 741 475.
Mudgee Playgroup
Mudgee Playgroup operates Monday to Friday from 10am to 12 noon at the Mudgee Playgroup Hall, corner Madeira Road and Atkinson Street. Fun and friendship for parents and their children. For more information email mudgeeplaygroup@gmail.com or just turn up, you'll be most welcome.
U3A
The University of the Third Age offers older people low-cost educational opportunities in a pleasant social setting. There are no formal entry requirements, no examinations and no awards. U3A subjects span science, art, history, social games, computing, ballroom dancing and line dancing, crafts, books, music and philosophy. New members may enrol at any time. Contact: Robert Waller 6372 9919.
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ENVIRONMENT
Mudgee District Environment Group Inc
Mudgee District Environment Group Inc promotes conservation in New South Wales and elsewhere and works to combat global warming. Contact: Ian McAdam, PO Box 114, Mudgee, 63 729 745.
Rylstone District Environment Society (RDES)
RDES is the local environment group for Rylstone, Kandos and the surrounding villages and localities. We get together to share information and organise talks about local environmental issues, and we’ve successfully applied for funding for local projects, e.g. planting native vegetation. New members are welcome. As our land, water and clean air are now under greater pressure than ever before, come and join us working to protect the natural environment. We meet on the second Tuesday of each month. For more information please visit www.envirorylstone.org.au
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GARDENING
Mudgee & District Garden Club
The Mudgee & District Garden club welcomes new members to join monthly get-togethers and the occasional bus trip. Non-members are welcome to attend twice before joining. The club meets from 2pm-4pm on the first Sunday of each month. Call 6372 2047 for information or email peterwindeyer@winsoft.net.au
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HEALTH AND FAMILY
Australian Breastfeeding Association
The ABA is a voluntary organisation established in 1964 to encourage and support mothers who wish to breastfeed their babies and to promote skilled and loving mothering while creating in the community an awareness of the importance of human milk. Local mums can access the support of ABA by calling the helpline (1800 686 2686), ringing local counsellors and/or to come to our group meetings. The group meets fortnightly, alternating between Tuesday and Thursday. Contact 6372 1634.
Mudgee Baby Loss Peer Support Group
Every life is precious. Mudgee Baby Loss Peer Support Group provides friendship and support to families who have experienced the loss of a child. Meetings are held at 10.30am on the 2nd Friday of every month at the Lawson?Park BBQ area. All parents of family members who have experienced the loss of a child from conception to adulthood are encouraged to come along. Contact Emma on 0467 376 338 or email jordemlole@hotmail.com
Carer Line
Carer Line is a free telephone information and support service specifically for and about carers that provides access to information, emotional support and referrals to a range of services for carers. Call 1 800 242 636 Monday to Friday 9 – 5”
Dementia Carers Group
The Mudgee Dementia Carers Group is a support group for family carers of people with dementia and carers' friends. The group meets monthly at the CWA Rooms, 48a Market Street, Mudgee. Contact: 1800 288 300 (free call) or contact Ruth Gobbitt on 6372 8071 or Megan Harrison on 6372 8072.
Diabetes Support Group
People with diabetes, their partners, carers and friends are invited to attend meetings of the Mudgee Support Group of the Australian Diabetes Council. The group meets at 10.30am on the fourth Friday of February, May, August and November at the Community Health Centre, Mudgee Hospital (Corner of Meares and Lewis Streets). guest speakers provide information about diabetes management and Australian Diabetes Council services and events. Contact Julie Consadine on 6378 6236 for information.
Guglong Red Cross
Meets every second month (meetings in June, August, October and December) on the second Tuesday of the month. Meetings are at 2pm at the Gulgong RSL Club. President Helen Oakley can be contacted on 6374 1445.
Kanandah Auxillary
Meets on the second Monday of each month at 21 Douro?Street with the AGM held in August. Contact 6374 4227 for information.
Mudgee Hospital Auxiliary
The Mudgee Hospital Auxiliary meets on the second Wednesday of each month. New members are always welcome. Inquiries please phone 6372 9222.
Parkinsons Support Group
The Parkinsons Support Group meets on the second Wednesday of the month at the OneLife Christian Outreach Centre (opposite St Matthew's Central School, Mudgee) at 2pm. Parkinsons sufferers, carers and interested people welcome. Contact 6373 3168 or 0488 733 168.
Pioneer House Ladies Auxiliary (PALS)
PALS meets on the first Monday of each month at Pioneer House. New members are welcome. All money raised is spend on the care and comfort of residents of Pioneer House. Contact president Barbara Smith 6372 6800.
Vision Impaired People (VIP) Friendship Group (VIP)
VIP supports those going through transitional stages of sight loss, as well as their families and friends. The group offers personal support and connects visually impaired people to organisations and equipment that can assist them through life. VIP meets at 10am on the second Wednesday of each month at Mudgee Business Services, Town Hall Arcade in Byron Place. Morning tea provided. Members with no transport can be picked up and dropped off by sighted volunteers. Contact: Mary Lovett on 6373 1293 or mlovett@tadaust.org.au. VIP are members of the western area 'Blind Citizens Australia' ( BCA ).
Leukaemia Foundation Patient & Carer Support Group
Leukaemia Foundation Patient & Carer Support Group and Blood Cancer Education Sessions are held bimonthly in Mudgee. The next occurs in November. For more information please phone Michelle 0412 706 785.
The Leukaemia Foundation can assist people with leukaemia and blood -related diseases with safe transport to and from hospital treatments and access to fully furnished 'home away from home' accommodation for regional families required to relocate to the city, as well as emotional support, advocacy, educational programs to help people live with their disease.
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HISTORICAL SOCIETIES / MUSEUMS
Coolah Historical Society
Meets the first Saturday of every month at 10am at the Rural Fire Depot, Coolah.
Dunedoo Historical Society
Meets the second Saturday of every month at the Westpac Building, Dunedoo.
Rylstone and District Historical society
Meetings are held every two months at the Bridge View Inn. 7pm start in winter, 7:30 pm start during the warmer months. Phone 02 6379 1840 or email rylstonehistory@westnet.com.au.
Mudgee Historical Society Inc
Meets third Monday each month at 7.30 (8pm daylight saving)at 126 Market Street, Mudgee. Tel: 02 6372 3365.
Mudgee Museum
Mudgee Museum at 126 Market Street, is open 10am to 3pm Monday to Friday, 2pm to 5pm Saturday and 10am to 5pm Sunday. Admission: $5 non concession, $4 concession, $2 school students. Volunteers are needed for manning the roster, family research and maintenance. Call between 9am and noon Tuesday. Phone 6372 7395.
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LITERARY GROUPS
Gulgong Arts Council Writing Group
Meets at the Uniting Church Hall on Medley Street, Gulgong at 9:30am. Contact Beryl Haley 02 6374 1471 for meeting days.
Henry Lawson Society of NSW
The Henry Lawson Society meets on the third Monday of each month at the Henry Lawson Centre, 147 Mayne Street, Gulgong, at 7pm, to discuss the running of the centre, research enquiries and the annual Henry Lawson Literary Awards. Contact: 6374 1944.
Mudgee Valley Writers Inc
Mudgee Valley Writers Inc meet second Tuesday each month at Club Mudgee (upstairs) between noon and 3pm. New members welcome. An interest in the written word is all that is required. The group is affiliated with the Fellowship of Australian Writers. Contact: Colleen O'Sullivan 63796902.
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MEN'S SHEDS
Gulgong
The Gulgong Men's Shed is located on Holtermann Street. All members are welcome to attend and interact with others to learn new skills. For more information, please contact Dennis Halden on 6374 2243.
Mudgee
The Mudgee Men's Shed at the Australian Rural Education Centre (AREC) is open between 9-3pm every Monday and Wednesday. Please fell free to drop in and see what projects are happening in the shed and how you can get involved. For more information, please contact the Mudgee Men's Shed on 6372 2788 during these times.
Kandos/Rylstone
The Kandos/Rylstone Men's Shed is located next to the Railway Station at Kandos, and is currently open every Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 9am to about 1pm. All members are welcome to attend and interact with others to learn new skills in woodworking and Metalwork. Learning workshops will still be run on a needs basis, and a talkfest is the most popular pastime at the present. Contact Fred Hoy (secretary) if you require any information. 63794005.
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MUSIC AND DANCE
Cudgegong Adult Choir
The Cudgegong Adult Choir meets every week during school terms from 5-6.30pm in the Anglican Church Hall. There are no auditions and people are welcome to come and try for a week or two before they join. The fee is $50 per term, with some concessions. About 45 members perform a wide-ranging repertoire including Bach, Verdi, folk songs, African and Gospel. Since the choir formed about 18 months ago, singers performed at concerts in Mudgee, Dubbo and Gulgong, gigs, markets and social get togethers. Contact: Mary Mitchell on 6372 0155, mob 0431 991 743 or gjmitchell@bigpond.com.
Cudgegong Valley/Edith Parsons Physical Culture
Physi is a combination of dance, ballet, and exercise routines. If you picture synchronized swimming without the water & nose plugs, that is the basic idea of Physical Culture. It is a unique but competitive sport for girls & ladies from the ages of 5 and onwards.Classes are every Wednesday at Mudgee Public School Hall from 4pm onwards depending on age groups. Email info@physicalculture.net.au for information.
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PONY CLUBS
Mudgee Pony Club
Rallies are held at the Mudgee Showground on the second Sunday of each month. Contact president Kim Wilson on 0427 733 931 or Jillian Mealing on 0401 449 157.
Rylstone & District Pony Club
Meets monthly at Rylstone Showgrounds. Contact Secretary Tim McDiarmid, 02 63794532, or Senior Instructor: Lyn Richardson 02 6379728
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SERVICE CLUBS
Mudgee/North West Legacy
Legacy's volunteers, known as Legatees, are dedicated to the welfare of the families of deceased ex-service personnel, making sure they receive relevant advice and support. Legacy receives no direct government funding, so relies on public donations, with our main fundraising day being Badge Day on the first Friday in September. "Keeping the promise of care". Contact our office on 6370 8600 or 133 Market Street, Mudgee
Mudgee Lions Club
The members of Mudgee Lions Club are involved in manning ticket gates, car parking at venues, monthly markets, meals on wheels, breakfast club, BBQs/catering, assisting disabled members of the community with access equipment, youth development, sight related activities, and social activities Lions members meet every 2nd Thursday of the month at the Mudgee Bowling Club. Contact 6372 1998 or 6372 3633.
Rotary
Rotary is a worldwide organization of business, professional and community leaders. Clubs are non-political, non-religious, and open to all cultures, races and creeds. Richly rewarding, Rotary International gives you the opportunity to 'pay it forward' and to have a positive impact wherever you choose.
Rotary Club of Mudgee -Meets every Tuesday at 6:30pm at Club Mudgee. AGM is held in December. Contact 6372 7670.
Rotary Club of Mudgee Sunrise - Members meet every Friday at 7:15am at Parklands Resort AGM is held in December.
Rotary Club of Rylstone/Kandos - Meets every Tuesday at 6:30pm. Contact 6379 4319
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SHOW SOCIETIES
Gulgong Show Society Inc
Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month. Call 6374 2689 or email gulgongshow@bigpond.com
Mudgee Show Society Inc
Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of every month at 7pm. Call 6372 4099.
Rylstone Kandos Show Society Inc
The Rylstone Kandos Show is held on the last Saturday of February at the Rylstone Showground. Call 6379 7718 or email rylkanss@bigpond.com
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SUPPORT SERVICES
Alcoholics Anonymous
AA offers group help for alcoholics. AA meets every Tuesday and Saturday at 8pm at the Salvation Army Hall, Perry Street Mudgee.
Gamblers Anonymous
Group help for compulsive gamblers. Meets every Wednesday at the Salvation Army Hall, 23 Perry Street, Mudgee, at 6.30pm.
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VOLUNTEER RESCUE SERVICES
Gulgong
Gulgong VRA meets fortnightly behind the Gulgong Police Station (Holterman Street entrance) at 7.30pm. Anyone interested in becoming a member or having a look at what we do is welcome. Contact Secretary/data administrator Janelle Dollisson JP 0408 323 414 (Secretary/Data Administrator). Website: www.rescue.org.au
Mudgee
Mudgee Rescue Squad (VRA) meets for training on alternate Mondays, 7pm start. Contact 6372 6588 or mudgee@rescue.org.au. Anyone interested in becoming a member can contact secretary Garry Dollison on 0438 723710.
Rylstone-Kandos and District Volunteer Search adn Rescue
Meetings are held at 7.30pm on the first Wednesday of each month at the Rescue Complex, Cox Street, Rylstone. Phone 6379 1133 or email rylstonekandos@rescue.org.au
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WALKING GROUPS
Mudgee Moovers Walking Group
Mudgee Moovers Walking Group
Meets Tuesdays and Fridays. 7am -8am. Graded to all levels of fitness. Supportive staff. Contact Mudgee Health service, Physio Department: 6378 6297.
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YOUTH SERVICES
Police and Community Youth Club (PCYC)
At Mudgee PCYC we get young people active in life: We work with young people to develop their skills, character and leadership:?We reduce and prevent crime by and against young people. Contact manager Railene Doherty 6372 1367, visit the centre at 50 Market Street, Mudgee, or go to www.pcycnsw.org.au for more information.
Startline Cruisers
Startline offers training for learner drivers from the age of 12 years and up. Participants learn how to drive properly, change tyres, stop, start, park and more. Contact Tony Riley for more information on 0457 253 294.
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Community and not-for-profit groups which would like to be included in the community directory should email details to editor.mguardian@ruralpress.com or contact The Mudgee Guardian office in Perry Street on 6372 1455.
