Tag: wingham
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CHANGES AT LOCAL CEMETERIES ENSURING PUBLIC SAFETY
MidCoast Council is working to ensure public safety in cemeteries across the region. Starting with Wingham’s Bight Cemetery, headstones will be laid down if they are at risk to visitors. The council acknowledges the monuments are owned by families, and say it is their responsibility to refurbish the headstones. The team will continue to assess…
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DRIVERS ARE FAST AND FURIOUS AT ROUND TWO OF THE KARTING CHAMPIONSHIPS IN WINGHAM
The Manning Valley is hosting round two of the Go Karting Championships this weekend and the competition is looking fast and furious. 93 drivers tried their luck today on the track – aiming to make it into the finals tomorrow.
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BAGPIPES AND TARTANS TODAY IN WINGHAM
It’s all bagpipes and tartans in Wingham this weekend, for the town’s 15th annual Scottish Festival. Hundreds converged on Central Park, for today’s Highland Fair.
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STEER AUCTION RAISING CLOSE TO $5000 FOR THE MARK HUGHS FOUNDATION
More than 500 students got involved at this year’s Wingham Beef Week event. Today’s steer auction raised just under $5000 for the Mark Hughes Foundation.
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HUNDREDS OF CATTLE GOING ON SHOW THIS WEEK AT WINGHAM BEEF WEEK
The 32nd annual Wingham Beef Week is underway in the Manning Valley with more than 500 school students hitting town to take part in the event. Hundreds of cattle will go on show and students can learn all about the beef industry. The ice-cream vendor was one of the main attractions on day two. While…
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LOCAL SINGER SET TO PLAY AT THIS YEAR’S AKOOSTIK FESTIVAL
A young singer from Wingham is set to play at this year’s Akoostik Festival. Hudson Rose will be up on stage with some big names, including Aussie rock star Diesel.
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STEPHEN MICHAEL KING PAINTS MURAL FOR WINGHAM
He’s better known for illustrating dozens of children’s books but today Stephen Michael King was putting the final touches on a massive mural in Wingham. The Manning-based artist choosing to make a blank wall along an alleyway off Isabella Street his latest canvas. He’s included plenty of local touches, while keen young readers will even…
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ORGANISERS ARE READY FOR A JAM PACKED WEEKEND AT THE WINGHAM SHOW
Once again it’s time for one of the biggest events on the Manning Valley calendar. Organisers setting up a jam packed weekend at the annual Wingham Show.
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WHY MIDCOAST COUNCIL REMOVED BIGHT CEMETERY TREES
Last December’s storms are still causing havoc on the mid north coast, this time at a Wingham Cemetery. The MidCoast council has made the decision to remove trees in the area, and the community has mixed emotions.
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ACTS RETURNING THIS YEAR FOR THE WINGHAM AKOOSTIK FESTIVAL
Organisers have given punters a taste of what’s to come at this year’s Wingham Akoostik Festival. Diesel as well as Hat Fitz and Cara will be returning after their performances were washed out last year. The six other acts already confirmed include Blues Arcardia and Mason Rack. The remaining acts will be announced in early…