Win a Balloon Flight for Two by Supporting Local this July Published on 28 June 2024 Cessnock City Council has a Balloon flight and champagne breakfast for two to giveaway as part of this month’s Support Local campaign. For the month of July, the campaign will be focussing on the amazing cafes across the Greater Cessnock area, that provide our community their much-needed fuel to start their days. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Gear up for your school formal at clothes swap event Published on 21 June 2024 Cessnock and Maitland City Councils are teaming up to host a free formal clothes swap event from 1 to 2.30pm on Saturday 27 July at Gillieston Heights Community Hub. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Media Releases
NAIDOC Week 2024 Shines Spotlight on Indigenous Culture in Cessnock Published on 14 June 2024 A fantastic program, for everyone to enjoy, has been planned to celebrate NAIDOC Week 2024 in the Cessnock Local Government Area. The annual event, this year running from 7-14 July, is a great opportunity to recognise, enjoy and learn about Indigenous culture within the community. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration, Media Releases
Promoting Responsible Pet Ownership Published on 13 June 2024 Set the date in your calendar; Cessnock City Council is running two free dog and puppy microchipping sessions to help bolster responsible pet ownership within the community. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Got an item that needs to be fixed? Bring it along to the Repair Cafe Published on 04 June 2024 Cessnock City Council is hosting a Repair Café event, where local residents can bring treasured personal items to be fixed by a team of dedicated volunteers, from 10am to 12.30pm on Saturday 15 June 2024 at Kearsley Community Hall. Tagged as: , Environment, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Ukulele workshops on offer at Kurri Kurri Library Published on 20 May 2024 Kurri Kurri Library will host a series of beginner Ukulele workshops, designed to introduce the joy of playing the ukulele to people of all ages. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Local Author set to Unveil Latest Novel at Cessnock City Library Published on 16 May 2024 Cessnock City Library is set to host an evening with local author Paula Beavan as she reveals her latest book, ‘Among the Grey Gums’. The event will take place on Thursday 6 June, from 6pm-7pm, where the author will delve into the inspiration behind her new novel and explore the fascinating historical context that shaped it’s setting. Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Media Releases
Embrace Self-Care with Teen ‘Me Time’ Workshops at Cessnock Library Published on 10 May 2024 Cessnock City Library is hosting a suite of transformative well-being workshops for teenagers, designed to nurture the holistic wellness of young people within the local community. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Seeds to Success: Council Empowers Residents with Seed Saving Know-How Published on 10 May 2024 Cessnock City Council is hosting a free workshop on seed saving, the first workshop of its kind available for local residents. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Discover the Art of Picasso with Author Sue Matynia Published on 03 May 2024 Kurri Kurri Library is looking forward to hosting local Author, Sue Matynia, from 6 to 7pm on Tuesday 14 May as she gives an insightful talk on her book, The Art of Picasso. The book is a unique blend of wellness, self-help, and entertainment that empowers young people to navigate life's challenges. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases