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WHATS ON IN TENTERFIELDFREEISSUE #002

DEC/JAN 2014/15

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TENTERFIELD SHOW, Food, WHATS ON & LOADS MORE

THE CHRISTMAS ISSUE

The Local Mag Dec/Jan 2015

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Welcome back! Yes we made it to our second edition of The LOCAL Mag!

As predicted last time, we are back with a bigger issue jam packed with lots of events and features on some known and not so well known locals.

This month we feature a much loved local legend Aub Gillespie who arrived in style at his gala 94th birthday bash at the recently re-opened ‘Tenterfield Saddler’. Aub was in fine form at his birthday bash, reminiscing, and even having a dance with the ladies.

In our ‘The People you meet’ we caught up with business woman, accountant and mother, Kristen Lovett who talks about life, work and juggling motherhood and career.

You’ll also find in this issue the recipe to the wonderful Christmas cake that’s in

03 Editorial - Welcome to Christmas of the LOCAL mag

04 Local Delights

06 Hair & Beauty

07 Boho Summer

08 Health & Fitness

09 The People you meet – Kristen Lovett

10 Tenterfield Show

11 Saddlery puts on birthday bash for town icon – Aub

12 Calendar of Events

14 Food & Wine

16 The Commercial Hotel

18 Special event - Kraze Maze

19 School of Arts

20 In The Garden

21 Naturally Festive

22 Our Natural Wonders

23 Local Trade Directory

FROM THE EDITORS IN THIS ISSUE

PHONE: 6736 5855www.brennanandsmith.com.au

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We would like to wish our clients a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Our office will be closed between Christmas and New Year

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Seasons Greetings FROM

Doug BassettAccredited Property Law Specialist

Need help with a legal issue?

For advice and assistance in buying or selling a property, drafting a new will or with any legal matter, the experienced team at Clifton Legal can assist.Clifton Legal wishes you the compliments of the season and advise that our office will close Friday 19 December at 5.00pm and re-open Monday 5 January 2015 at 8.30am.

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our Special Hamper up for grabs. The winner will be announced on December 15 on our facebook page. The hamper is an example of some of the wonderful things we have on offer in our own backyard. See page 4 to enter.

We also take a look at recently re-furbished and re-opened Commercial Boutique Hotel. If you haven’t been in, make sure to drop in - the fit out is amazing. See the full story on page 16.

Also, if you still haven’t found the perfect Christmas gift or New Year’s treat for your partner or loved ones, rock on over to Kraze Maze and Café for a country music event that is not to be missed. See page 18 for the full story.

We have lots of events for your consideration in the centre of the magazine, so there’s no excuse for not getting out and enjoying everything that is ‘Tenterfield’.

Lastly, Nicole Brown and I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and thank our advertisers for seeing our vision and the many, many people who have told us how much they love ‘the LOCAL’.

See you next year, Margie Davies.

Front Cover: Christmas PressiesThe Local Mag Concept & Design: Nicky: Brown DesignThe Local Mag Printing & Accounts: Margie: Stanthorpe Print ‘n CopyThe Local Mag Advertising Sales: Ruth: Stanthorpe Print ‘n Copy


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SHOP LOCAL

LOCAL DELIGHTSTENTERFIELD and its surrounds are blessed with many local delicacies to tantalise the tastebuds from Cool Climate wines to fresh produce from the regions paddocks. Take time to experience and sample the many Foodie delights of the Tenterfield and surrounds.

Enjoy some Berry Picking, Preserves, Sauces, Vinegars, Spices & Salad Dressings, Road Side Farm Produce Stalls, Mushrooms, Olives & Olive Oils, Fine Dining, Alfresco Bistros, Brassieres, High Teas, Devonshire Teas, numerous Cafes and Coffee Shops, Restaurants, Markets, Continental Delicacies, Gourmet Cheeses, Gourmet Sausages, even Wood Fired Pizzas.

Much of what we can eat is grown in the New England or Granite Belt region!

This Hamper is an example of some of the wonderful things we have on offer in our own backyard.

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Many thanks to the following businesses for producing their amazing products:

Bald Rock Beef JerkyHuis & Tuin - Homewares, Kristen Lovett Accounting Services, Deetswood Wines, Jamworks, Tenterfield Visitors Centre, Washpool Soaps, Mistral Hill, Grannies,The Spice Trading Company, Tenterfield Bush Honey Robyn Brown for making the bag and Sue Klaasen for baking the Cake.

The winner of the Local Mag’s Christmas Hamper Giveaway will be announced on the 15th December 2014 on our Facebook Page


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HAIR & BEAUTY

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Boho SummerFun fashion for a light and breezy summer day, these bohemian inspired pieces can take you from the beach to a bbq or perfect for a casual Christmas party. Check out some of our local boutiques for some similar styles.

FASHION

We’re not talking about hippie caftans and tunics, flower crowns, or the kind of wears you’d sport at summer music festivals even though these are all good things. The new boho is all about making bohemian-inspired styles wearable for your everyday life, whether you’re going to the office or anywhere else where a flowing maxi dress or fringed crop top may not be appropriate.

By pairing bold, eclectic prints with classic silhouettes and giving structured pieces touches of exotic flair with beaded and dangling embellishments. The results are outfits that convey bohemian sensibilities but that don’t have to be restricted to just a holiday wardrobe.


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HEALTH & FITNESS

TIPS for “Ditching the Exercise Excuses This Summer!”

Get your sweat on this summer when the weather heats up! Your body will thank you for it. Michelle from Jubilant Fitness - www.jubilantfitness.com.au - gives us some tips on how to keep motivated to exercise even when it’s sticky and hot and it’s the last thing you feel like doing.

Muscle up mentally to form habits that enhance your life...80 % of your health and fitness is determined by your habits.

Own up to your personal responsibility!

Motivation problems? Set regular exercise dates with friends and do not jilt the dates! Sign up for a fun run, ocean swim or team sport together. Join a group class.

Uncomfortable in the heat? Exercise very early, or in the cool of the evening. Invest in light stretchy clothing and decent shoes.

It’s a heat wave today! Pools are not only used for swimming! Bodyweight exercises, walking, running, aerobics...

Tenterfield pool opens between 6am and 8am specifically for early morning fitness.

You don’t know how? Have health issues? Lacking motivation? Hire a professional Personal Trainer! Jubilant Fitness takes appointments from 4am until late.

Visitors you have not seen in years have arrived? Choose a place of natural beauty and flood their visual senses. We have the “Creek Walk’, Mount Mackenzie, and national parks for walking, running and cycling. Stop under a shady tree to do a few step ups, bench press-ups and stretch.

Stay hydrated throughout the day.Avoid diuretic drinks like tea, coffee, and manufactured energy drinks.

Try Jubilants Healthy Exercise Refresher: Mix 1 cup coconut water with 1 juiced lemon, 1 cup water, 1 teaspoon honey and a pinch of Himalayan salt. Garnish with mint leaves!


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LM: DO YOU HAVE A RITUAL OR CERTAIN THINGS YOU DO WHEN YOU’VE HAD A REALLY CRAPPY DAY? KL: I try not to get bogged down in negativity or bad experience but do feel that these ‘days’ are given to us to learn something from. I do have a tendency to over think things so I do like to process what it was that made the day crappy but then quickly move on once I establish how I could have done things better LM: SAY YOU WERE ABLE TO TAKE 6 MONTHS OFF WORK… YOU’RE FREE TO DO WHATEVER YOU WANT. MONEY ISN’T A PROB. WOULD YOU TRAVEL? WOULD YOU WORK ON A PERSONAL PROJECT? HOW WOULD YOU SPEND YOUR TIME? KL: I have never had the passion to travel overseas and as my father says ‘why would

you when there is so much to see here’. I would most certainly round up my family and travel Australia. It may only be the coast line, as I’m a little attached to the ocean, but it would be certainly an Australian trip. In that time, I’d struggle to sit still or ‘do nothing’, I would write a blog as I really enjoy writing and never seem to find the time

to do it now. LM: NAME 3 PEOPLE OR BRANDS YOU ADMIRE, AND WHY YOU DIG ‘EM. KL: Richard Branson is my all time life hero and role model. A man that started with nothing, has dyslexia and started as a student operating a magazine from a basement that then turned into the biggest brand of our time in Virgin, is truely inspirational. He has a passion for life and business, a certain rebellion that sees him pursue any quest no matter how insane (Ballooning around the world) and is not afraid of risk. Big Bets, Big Wins! I use his blog, books and all things Branson as an avenue for generating fresh ideas and thought patterns. I also love his respect for his workforce and the relation-ship he has with them and their families. If I were to be stranded on an island (one could only hope it would be Necker Island) I would love to be there with Sir Richard Branson. Pink or Alecia Moore to be more correct, is also another of my idols. She represents great change for me and

We love chatting to people about what they do, where they’ve been, and where they want to go. It’s even more fun being able to share these snippets of their lives. First up is Kristen Lovett, she’s an accountant, Founder and Director of KLAS. She’s a passionate entreprenuer and fitness lover. She’s also a proud Mama to Reagan and Beau and loving wife to Ben. LM: GIVE US THE LOW DOWN ON WHAT YOU DO. WHAT’S YOUR BIG WHY? WHY DO YOU DO WHAT YOU DO? KL: I help time poor business owners redirect their energy to grow and better run their business. KLAS helps you look at your business in a new light and work on how your end picture is going to look. Begin with the end in mind. This brings achievement of goals - which is my WHY LM: WHAT’S THE MOST COMMON MISCONCEPTION PEOPLE HAVE ABOUT WHAT YOU DO? AND HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH IT? KL: That accountants are boring! Our Facebook page is full of life and an illustration of the FUN accountants have. LM: WHAT’S BEEN THE BIGGEST LESSONS YOU’VE LEARNT SINCE YOU’VE BEEN IN BUSINESS? KL: Associate yourself with the people you want to be like, success is contagious and by being with positive enthusiastic and driven people you will ultimately achieve the same. LM: HOW DO YOU SPEND YOUR TIME WHEN YOU’RE NOT WORKING? KL: With my family at our home or exercising. Work does consume allot of my time but for those few hours I’m not working or sleeping this is where you will find me. Sweat beats stress, hands down. LM: WHAT ARE YOU MOST GRATEFUL FOR? KL: My husband and my children. LM: WHAT’S YOUR NUMBER ONE LIFE VALUE THAT YOU STICK TO NO MATTER WHAT? KL: Family comes first! It is so easy to become consumed by career, business and working for clients that family can be overlooked. I am also a big believer in giving. Winston Churchill said ‘We make a living by what we get, But we make a life by what we give’ and I believe this is incredibly true. It is important to remember someone is always less fortunate. By giving, even if it is simply our time, we can make a difference.

THE PEOPLE YOU MEET

“We make a

living by what we

get, But we make

a life by what

we give”Winston Churchill

I feel was a turning point in the current phase I am in in life. She represents power, strength, health and individuality. She is an amazingly strong and influential women and again another that has built a life from nothing to become a world wide success. Although she has been known to fly into situations somewhat uninformed like when she protested for PETA against sheep Mulsing, she usually gets things right and is able to get her point across. Emma Isaacs is my third but equally influential person. She is an extremely successful, young, female entrepreneur and has achieved allot in her 34 years. She has a young family and I often relate to what she is experiencing in life but I also admire her ability to identify a market and take a hold of it. She is the CEO of the largest Women’s network in Australia and a passionate philanthropist. I adore everything about Emma. LM: WHAT’S ONE THING YOU HAVE NOT YET DONE IN YOUR LIFE THAT YOU REALLY WANT TO DO? KL: just one? My Bucket list could fill your whole page. I would like to do the Tour De Cure. I have watched this event over the last few years and feel really compelled to be involved. With the recent inclusion of Lyn and Dick Atkinson, our great friends who recently moved to Ten-terfield and who also lost their grandson Conner to cancer, I suspect it won’t be too far off before I am pedalling next to Dick and dancing on tables with Lyn. I just have a bit of conditioning to do first, particularly on the tail region!


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TENTERFIELD SHOW

138TH TENTERFIELD SHOW Show Pavilion 100 years on - February 6 and 7 2015 marks the 138th Annual Tenterfield Show.March 3rd 1915 the historical Tenterfield Showground pavilion was officially opened. 100 years on the Tenterfield Show Society Committee are preparing to honour this signifigant milestone for Tenterfield.Each section of the pavilion will include classes marking the WW1 era and all Tenterfield and district residents are urged to get behind the hard working Show Committee and enter an item in the show. First time entrants are especially encouraged as the Tenterfield Show is one of the highlights of the Tenterfield calendar and with support from all of Tenterfield we can guarantee the future of the show.

The main pavilion feature planned is a display which will have a background of Red Poppies currently being knitted and crocheted by our wonderful ladies around the district. Memorabilia and antiquities from the 1915-1918 era will be on display including Light Horse photographs, farming, household and handcraft items.

Donations of suitable items are still being sought by the committee. The Tenterfield Historical Society and Tenterfield Railway Museum have generously made available items from their wonderful collections.


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LOCAL LEGEND

Aub Gillespie, 94 years young, is as much a part of Tenterfield’s history as the famous saddlery that put the town on the map.

So it was only natural that the Tenterfield Saddlery and the local townsfolk got together recently in the famous and iconic old building to help Aub celebrate his milestone birthday. Friends and locals gathered around the famous veranda to wish the retiree many happy returns, listen to some of his yarns and enjoy an afternoon of music and dance.

Rebecca Carpenter, who hosted the party on behalf of the Tenterfield Saddlery,

said Aub was as well-loved in the town as the saddlery he still visited almost every week.

“He is such a lovely man and gives his time freely to talk to visitors and give a bit of background about the saddlery and Tenterfield. We thought it would be a nice gesture to throw him a birthday party,” she said.

“People love to hear his stories about the saddlery and town from the old days; and he has hundreds.

“He met his late wife Noreen at a dance and they eventually married. She passed away a while ago but he never remarried. He still talks about her as if she was here. It is quite touching.”

Aub was born in Maclean in the Clarence Valley in 1920, moving to Tenterfield with his family when he was 20 years old. He

soon got a job as a butcher at the old Tenterfield meatworks.

He knew singer Peter Allen when he was a boy, as well as Allen’s grandfather George Woolnough. George was the town’s saddler and the subject of Peter Allen’s famous song, Tenterfield Saddler. It was through this song that the Tenterfield saddlery legend was born.

Aub told guests at the party that, despite having family scattered around the state, he considered Tenterfield his true home and would never consider leaving.

“This is the greatest place on earth,” he said.

Stop in to the saddlery for a look at the memorabilia and it is quite possible you’ll meet Aub on the veranda and he’ll be ready, willing and able to spin you a yarn.

Saddlery puts on a birthday bash

for town icon – AubPictured left, Aub Gillespie and his son at his birthday bash

Another feature of the show is a celebration of the Lighthorseman , Starting from the left is Jim Hamilton and Flash, Bruce Petrie and Darcy, Vince Sherry & Bushranger, Clifford Skinner & Pat all of the JF Thomas Lighthouse Troop.


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calendar of eventsDecember

Tenterfield CarolsStarting at 7:30pm in Bruxner Park. Candles and glow sticks will be available for a gold coin donation. Please bring a chair or blanket. For more information contact Merelyn Gibbins on 0447 387921.

Woodenbong Yowie Country Market & Music Day8am - 3pm at the Woodenbong Public Hall. Wheelchair access, all weather location. Music, children’s playground, art displays, lots of stalls, hot food, refresh-ments, massage, plants & yowie souvenirs. Yowie visits often.

New Years Eve Party8pm at Wallangarra Hall. Back to the 80’s theme. DJ, food and bar available. Adults $5, under 18’s free.

New Years Eve Masquerade Ball8pm ‘til late at the Best Western Henry Parkes, Tenterfield. Music by Little Phoenix . Early Bird tickets $45 available now from Best Western Henry Parkes & Sherelle Fashions. $65 per adult for all night Tapas & Show. $15 per child (super-vised activities for under 12’s) Prizes for Best Dressed! For information call 02 6736 1066. Masquerade Masks at Sherelle Fashions

4th Annual Tenterfield GiftFrom 7.30 to 9.30pm at the Presbyterian Church, Tenterfield. Everyone is invited to celebrate the Christmas story. Carols, a BIG Christmas Tree, Nativity scene & Lights inside the Church, the Christmas story told on a big screen! Free jumping castle, free sausage sizzle, free tea & coffee with home-made Christmas goodies! Good family fun! Contact Jim Seymour on 0415 265 454

Bolivia Music Weekend

Starts Friday evening through to Sunday afternoon. Admission by donation. Free camping. Everyone welcome to enjoy a relaxed weekend of music and fun. BYO food.

WHATS ON

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TENTERFIELD CINEMA/THEATRE

Tenterfield Cinema/Theatre is housed in the historic Sir Henry Parkes School of Arts and runs regular screenings of the latest movies. In addition it hosts a wide variety of live performances both professional and by local amateur groups.

Regular cinema times are:10.30 am & 1.00 pm Tuesday7.00 pm Friday7.30 pm Saturday1.45 pm Sunday

These are subject to change and should be checked on the program

Dont Forget Terrific Tuesday - every Tuesday $8.00 entry!Full Candy Bar stocking all those great treats!visit www.tenterfield.nsw.gov.au for movie times


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weekly events

January

February

Wallangarra Border Railway MarketsThe best little Country Market between QLD & NSW - 8am to 12 Midday. More info 07 4684 3300

Tenterfield ShowFor more information visit the the facebook page Tenterfield Show Society

Deepwater Races10am entry with first of 6 races at 1.30pm, Fashions in the Field and food & drink available, Band / Dance follows after the last race of the dayAbsolutely brilliant day - not to be missed! Phone: 02 6734 5263 for all enquiries

Market in the MountainsRain, Hail or Shine, located in the Stanthorpe Civic Centre.

One of Queensland’s premium undercover markets. Unique handmade gifts. Fresh produce.


One of Queensland’s premium undercover markets. Unique handmade gifts. Fresh produce.


One of Queensland’s premium undercover markets. Unique hand-made gifts. Fresh produce.

Outdoor ConcertGates opening 10.30am at Kraze Maze & Café, Tenterfield. Featuring the band Cashville & Little Phoenix. Music com-mences 12 noon. Great Day out with fully Licenced Bar and food stalls. Tickets available at Clobbers, Kraze Maze & Café and Ballandean Tavern. $30 per ticket. No eskies. For further details phone 0408 256 279 or 0427 361 393.

Tenterfield ShowFor more information visit the the facebook page Tenterfield Show Society

Don’t Forget!! If you have any events you would like to add email us at [email protected] or [email protected] and we would love to include it for you :) for FREE!

WHATS ON

Tuesdays Tenterfield Men’s Shed10am to 2pm at the TAFE Barn. Entry is via Wood Street where parking is available. The Men’s Shed is full of quality tools & bloke stuff. Come along for a chat, brew & all the fun of breaking, making & fixing things. Ring Ian Docherty 0420 30 5003 if you have any questions.Wednesdays Mainly Music ProgramFor Mum’s and Dads with 0-5 year olds 10.00am. At the Salvation Army Hall Cnr Logan and Naas Street, Tenterfield. For more details contact Joel on 0410 693 593 or 6736 1722.Line Dancing LessonsAt Liston Hall every Wednesday night from 6.30pm to raise funds for the Hall.

Thursdays Tenterfield Arts & Crafts SocietyThe Tenterfield Arts & Crafts Society meet every Thursday at the Visitors Information Centre, Rouse Street from 10am – 2pm. Bring lunch. Enquiries phone 6736 3973 or 6736 3709.All in Together Shed10am – 2pm in The Men’s Shed, at the TAFE barn, Wood Street. Men & women join in a spirit of friendship & support, learn a new skill & work on projects. A $2 donation for a cuppa & biscuits is appreciated. Ring Ian Docherty 0420 30 5003 if you have any questions.Tenterfield Petanque (Pe-Tong) Group1.30pm to 5pm in Millbrook Park, Naas Street, Tenterfield. Petanque is a very social game with simple rules and lots of fun. Playing fee is $3. Bring a chair and some afternoon tea.

For further information contact Jan & Warwick Frith 6736 3445 or Robyn & Tom Short 6736 4980.

Mum & Bub Exercise ClassesThink Fit Mum & Bub Exercise Classes. 9am meeting at St Josephs school. Cost $8.Fridays Junior Youth GroupFor primary school aged kids. Gold coin donation. 4.00pm- 5.30pm at the Salvos. For more details contact Joel on 0410 693 593 or 6736 1722.Saturdays Tenterfield Community Gardens2pm-5pm working bees behind Tenterfield TAFE, High St. Everyone welcome to join us in producing fresh produce in a friendly & social setting. Contact Granite Borders Land-care for more information on (02) 6736 3500.


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FOOD & WINE

2¼ cups (375g) sultanas2 cups (340g) coarsely chopped raisins1½ cups (250g) currants125g slivered almonds 250g butter, chopped1 cup (200g) firmly packed brown sugar½ cup (125ml) rum½ cup (125ml) water5 eggs, beaten lightly2 tablespoons apricot jam2 teaspoons finely grated orange rind1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind1¾ cups (260g) plain flour1/3 cup (50g) self-raising flour1 teaspoon ground cinnamon½ teaspoon ground allspice½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda½ cup (80g) blanched almonds, ¼ cup (60ml) rum, extra

Combine fruit, butter, sugar, rum and water in a large saucepan. Stir constantly over heat, without boiling, until the sugar is dissolved. Bring to the boil; reduce heat, simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Transfer mixture to a large bowl; cool to room temperature.

Preheat oven to slow (150°C). Grease a deep 19cm square cake pan or a deep 22cm round cake pan; line the base and sides with 2 layers of brown paper and 2 layers of baking paper, bringing paper 5cm above the edge of the pan.

Add the eggs, jam, rinds & almond slivers to fruit mixture; stir until combined. Stir in sifted dry ingredients. Spread mixture evenly into prepared pan; arrange almonds on top. Bake in a slow oven for about 2 to 2½ hours depending on your oven. (Cover the cake loosely with foil during cooking if it is over-browning).

Brush the extra rum over the top of the hot cake; cover tightly with foil, cool cake in pan.

nans christmas cakeWith it’s mass of dried fruit and breathtaking whiff of rum, the Christmas cake is one of those traditions you either love or hate. We’ve grown to love it in our house, perfect with a cuppa or warmed as a dessert with icecream. Forget making it months ahead, this recipe my mum uses is so quick and easy and it has a depth of flavour like its been whipped up in well advance by an organised domestic goddess


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Christmas isn’t Christmas without bowls full of the queen of the stonefruit.

Tenterfield and the Granite Belt is the perfect place to grow cherries and when the season has been good to the growers you can’t find a better fruit to grace your christmas table. If ever there was a fruit that typified christmas and the

summertime the cherry would be it.

I remember as kids spitting mouthfuls of seeds at siblings and dangling perfect sets of cherries off our ears imagining them to be ruby red drop earrings.

JUICY CHERRY SEASON WHATS IN SEASONFruit

BerriesCherriesGrapesMelons

StonefruitMangoes

Veges asparagus avocado

borlotti beans beans

capsicum celery

cucumber eggplant

green beanslettuce peas

radish snow peas

squash sugar snap peas

sweetcorn tomato

zucchini

FOOD & WINE

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FOOD & WINE

The mystery of Tenterfield’s abandoned Commercial Hotel may never be fully resolved, but locals and visitors alike can once again enjoy the comforts of the 70-year-old building’s original style.

The ‘new’ Commercial Boutique Hotel has re-opened its doors as a wine and tapas bar following a full renovation to revert the building to its original grandeur of the 1940s. The many ‘modernisations’ of the 60s, 70s and 80s have been removed, rediscovering the pub’s original polished wooden floors, vaulted ceilings and decorative cornices.

Taking pride and place at the front of the building is the long, stylish bar specialising in the best available wines and a large assortment of craft beers on tap and in the bottle. The kitchen caters for either a la carte dining, or a sumptuous Spanish tapas menu to be shared among friends.

The 19 pokey hotel rooms have also been demolished and replaced with eight stylish and modern suites,

complete with bathrooms and in some cases baths. It is the perfect place for weary travellers to rest after enjoying a cold drink, meal and coffee downstairs in the dining room.

The hotel, abandoned and empty since 2006, was taken over in August last year by a partnership of the Sibley family – twins Justin and Jodie Sibley, their younger sister Cassandra Dillon and her husband Tim, and the Sibley parents Robert and Colleen. Cassandra and Tim Dillon live on the premises and manage the bar, restaurant and accommodation.

The first thing that struck them was the massive task that lay ahead to get the once glorious building back into shape.

“It was just as it had been when it was abandoned in 2006,” Jodie, the Commercial’s marketing director, said. “There were beer kegs in the cellar still tapped and ready to pour and beds were still made up with folded towels and bars of soap on the ends. We even found an old soup container with soup still in it.”

What was even more daunting was the extent of the renovations that would be needed. The ‘improvements’ over the years had concealed some of the best attributes of the building, such as silky-oak doors with original lead lights, fireplaces, ornate cornices and charming balustrades.

In particular, the suspended ceiling throughout the building simply had to go.

Today the charm has returned, with locals and visitors once again able to stop in for a meal or a night’s accommodation in a style the architects no doubt envisaged during the original construction in 1942.

The Commercial Boutique Hotel is open for lunch and dinner from 10am, Wednesday to Sunday and for weekend breakfasts on Saturday and Sunday.

Wine and dine in 1940s elegance


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FOOD & WINE

Put something different on the Christmas table this year. Smoked Duck, Premier Salami and Kabana from Premier Meats Country Smokehouse. Don’t forget to put in orders for our Traditional Hams

YOUR PARTNER IN CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINING

A MERRY CHRIstmas &happy new year

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A sweet and spicy glaze to compliment a warm and smoky cooked ham, perfect for Christmas Day or just to feed hungry hordes over summer. You can even do this recipe outside in a covered barbeque.

TIP: Use a disposable baking tray for easy cleanup

spiced quince glazed ham Preheat oven to 180C.

Stir 120gm quince paste, 80ml dry white wine, 3 tbsp apple juice, 2 tbsp vinegar and ½ tsp each ground chilli, ground cumin and ground allspice in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until melted and smooth. Add 150ml maple syrup and stir until combined.

Peel back skin from the ham, make sure not to tear the fat. Use a sharp knife to score around the shank, then detach the skin and reserve (use it to cover leftover ham to help prevent it from drying out).

Score the fat (not the flesh) evenly with a small sharp knife, maintaining an even depth all over. You can either score in a crisscross pattern to form diamonds or in parallel lines.

Place ham in a roasting pan, brush with half the quince glaze and roast, brushing occasionally with remaining quince glaze, until sticky, golden and warmed through (1-1½ hours). Rest for 30 minutes before carving.


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ENTERTAINMENT

If you still haven’t found the perfect Christmas gift or New Year’s treat for your partner or loved ones, rock on over to Kraze Maze and Café for a music event that is not to be missed.

A day of outdoor entertainment, food and refreshing drink could be the order of the day to wind up the holiday season. Kraze Maze and Café is hosting its inaugural outdoor music event on January 10, and it is already proving popular with locals and visitors alike.

The event would feature Johnny Cash tribute band Cashville, backed by audience favourite Little Phoenix.

Cashville pays tribute to the legendary Johnny Cash covering his lengthy career across various styles and periods

of music, including the many duets he performed with wife and love of his life June Carter. They have been invited to perform in Nashville, Tennessee (USA) next year and have featured at Woodstock-style festivals and Cooly Rocks on the Gold Coast to name a few.

Die-hard Johnny Cash fans claim that the Johnny Cash Carter Tribute Show presented by Cashville is the best show of its kind and they say they’ve seen them all. You won’t want to miss them, whether you’re a Johnny Cash fan or not. But if you are a fan, you certainly won’t be disappointed.

Playing as a support act to Cashville is Little Phoenix, the little lady with the big voice. Little Phoenix will perform a blend of 60’s, 70’s and rock & roll favourites, including a special tribute to the music of Patsy Cline.

The entertainment kicks off at 10.30am, with a wide variety of food and sumptuous tempters on offer throughout the day until close. All food types will be catered for, including gluten free and vegetarian. The Kraze Maze café is a fully licensed venue and will be offering a selection of wines, champagne, beers, ciders and non-alcoholic drinks.

This is really an event not to be missed, and if you haven’t yet decided what Christmas gift to get your loved one, a ticket to the outdoor concert could be just the thing. A word of advice though. It’s going to be popular so get in early to reserve your spot.

Bookings can be made at Clobbers, Ballandean Tavern and Kraze Maze or by phoning 0427 361 393.

Kraze Maze offers a treat for the holidays


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ENTERTAINMENT

Since 1876 the Tenterfield School of Arts has operated from this site where its buildings have evolved to meet changing needs. For over a century it has been the focus of Tenterfield’s community life, serving as a town reading room and library, public hall, performances and events, recreational venue, cinema, skating rink and now a museum. The Tenterfield School of Arts also played an influential role in the development of the Commonwealth of Australia. For it was here on 24 October 1889 that former NSW Premier, Sir Henry Parkes, made his provocative Tenterfield speech which set in motion the popular movement resulting in the Federation of Australia. This nationally historic site now conserved houses the Sir Henry Parkes Collection, a museum devoted to Federation and the history of the School of Arts. MUSEUM OPENING HOURS10.00am to 4.00pm(closed Christmas Day & Good Friday) CINEMA/THEATRE PROGRAM found on the Tenterfield Shire Council web site and the Tenterfield Cinema and Theatre facebook page. Screenings on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday with extra screenings during the school holidays. Something new for the School of Arts Cinema is our event package for local groups BIRTHDAY PARTIES, CHRISTMAS PARTIES, FUNDRAISERS. Invitation for all local groups to have their own movie event. Choose a movie that is on the program, organize your group to have a fundraiser, social evening or meeting and enjoy a movie at the low cost of $10.00 per person. Your can charge a fee for movie, drinks and eats to raise funds for your group.

INFORMATION & BOOKINGSTelephone: 02 6736 6100Email: [email protected]: www.henryparkestenterfield.com

School of Arts

WHATS COMING UP AT THE SCHOOL OF ARTS :

Swamp Juice - April 6 2015Using shadow puppets made from bits of rubbish, Jeff Achtem presents a gurgling adventure about life in a swamp, with an eye-popping 3D show puppet finale - watch out for the jellyfish!

winner - total theatre awardEdinburrgh Fringe 2011

FLAK - April 21 2015TO BE CONFIRMEDFLAK True stories from the men who flew in Word War II. Written & Performed by Michael VeitchBased on his two best-selling books, Flak and Fly.http://www.flak.net.au/

The One Day of the YearApril 2 2015A classic Australian play of family conflict set against a backdrop of the beery haze and heady, nostalgic sentimentality of Anzac Day, the sacred cow among Australian annual celebrationsWritten by Alan Seymour Directed by Kaye Lopez


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HOUSE & GARDEN

In the Garden - December/January• Prune roses, then feed plant food

• This is optimum growth time so fertilise all garden beds

• Move hanging baskets into spots that are shaded in the afternoon.

• Encourage summer lettuce to grow quickly by watering regulary as this prevents lettuce going to seed.

• Water the garden in the morning while it’s still cool. Plants can absorb maximum moisture at this time of day.

• Pick up and destroy fallen fruit every three days.

• Take cuttings of shrubs such as box, azaleas, geraniums and grevilleas.

• Cut back rampant growth on climbing plants like wisteria, potato creeper and passionfruit.

• Mist indoor plants with water to increase humidity and deter mites and insect pests.

• SEEDS TO SOW: Dwarf Marigold, Stock, Poppies, Violas, Forget Me Not, Herbs, Dwarf Beans, Radishes, Zucchinis

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Ph: 6736 1616 [email protected]

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The only local service to EXCEED the National Quality Standard.

• University trained Early Childhood Teacher.

• Specifically targeted learning program for 3-5year olds.

• Costs of all Educational excursions and visitors to Preschool inclusive of the daily fee - there is

nothing else to pay.

• Diverse range of outdoor and indoor activities in a large and beautifully maintained natural environment.


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NATURALLY FESTIVEHOUSE & GARDEN

Christmas needn’t be full of cheap

tinsel and red and green baubles.

A Scandinavian take on traditional

decorating adds a serene and

stylish touch to this special time of

the year. Annual additions to tree

ornaments can become a family

tradition and they needn’t be

expensive either, natural pinecones

with their tips painted gold, wire or

wooden stars handmade with love

and even paper chains made from

newspaper create something unique

to you and your family. Check out

our local homewares stores for more

items similar to this.

JEWELLERYOLD & NEW

JEWELLERYOLD & NEW

Specializing in: • Antique Jewellery• Estate Jewellery • Art Deco & Collectables • Reproduction Jewellery& much, much more...

“When you call and talk to me you will know

immediately that I can help you.”

Margot Edwina Rees

Ph/Fax 02 67 361 213 or Mobile 0429 727 075www.tenterfieldantiques.com

Come in and Visit and be surprised at what you’ll find at

Margot Edwina Rees Antiques at Tenterfield’s

Peberdy House189 Rouse St (New England Highway), Tenterfield

OPEN 7 DAYSYou’ll find truly unique gifts for a loved one or yourself

FESTIVE SEASON TRADING:Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day


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OUT N ABOUT

If you’ve got family and friends visiting for the holiday season, visit a National Park and show them what makes our region such an incredible place to live.

Bald Rock National Park: rediscover the magic of the largest granite rock in the southern hemisphere. At close to 1300m above sea level, this ‘top of the world’ experience never gets old! The kids will love exploring the collections of granite archways, scattered boulders and

enormous balancing granite stones. Why not camp the night & head to the summit for a sunset or sunrise.

Basket Swamp National Park is well worth a visit. Recommended 4WD access and no facilities, there’s plenty of places to camp, swim and hike. Explore Basket Swamp Falls, pack a picnic and head to Timbarra Lookout for sunset, or visit Woolool Woolloolni Aboriginal Place/Balancing Rock.

Boonoo Boonoo National Park is the perfect spot to head to cool down this summer. With spectacular river & gorge scenery, head to the lookout and watch as the Boonoo Boonoo River falls 210m into the gorge and rainforest below. There are plenty of walking tracks, camping by the river and shady picnic spots, as well as secluded rock pools.

Koreelah National Park hugs the steep slopes below the Acacia Plateau and offers World Heritage listed rainforest to explore. Enjoy easy walking, remote camping and fantastic bird-watching. Take a stroll along the rocky gorge and spend the afternoon swimming in natural pools and spotting wildlife.

Tooloom National Park has the most diverse kangaroo and wallaby popula-tion found anywhere in Australia, and offers visitors a picnic area and two short walking tracks. The Tooloom Lookout has superb scenic views, or walk through the amazing natural environment of lush rainforest, Tooloom Scrub and stranger figs.

Torrington State Recreation Area offers bushwalking, birdwatching, fossicking and 4WDing amongst dry forests, woodlands, scenic rocky outcrops, balancing boulders, gorges, swamps, creeks and wildflowers. See dramatic 360° views of the surrounding table-lands, let your imagination run away on the Mystery Face walk or try your luck fossicking at the creek near Blatherarm campground.

For more information on national parks in the region visit www.tenterfieldtourism.com.au.

OUR NATURAL WONDERSSummer is the perfect time to get back to nature and enjoy bushwalking, camping, swimming, mountain biking, bird watching and fishing. And did you know you can do all this and more in your very own backyard!

Photo: Peter Reid

Photo: David Young


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LOCAL TRADES

Need a local trade? we’ve got them right here for you.If you’re a tradie we have a spot to affordably advertise – just here for you !

BRUCE LYONs MECHANICAL & AIR-CONDITIONING

02 6736 5300Western Boundary Rd, Tenterfield NSW 2372

Scott BatesELECTRICAL

Phone Scott on 0429 013 999email: [email protected]

Specialising in;

New home and shed wiring, Re-wire of old homes

Renovations and Extensions, Smoke alarms, Ceiling fans and Hot water

Safety switches installed, Preventative maintenance

Test tagging, Solar design and installation

Obligation Free Quotes

A.B.N. 91607142106 Lic No: NSW 71247C QLD 75812

We TransportCattle, Sheep, Goats, Wool, General Goods & More

www.wattstransporttenterfield.com.au [email protected]

Please phone Chris on 0439 260 043

LOCALLY OWNED

18 December Starting at 7:30pm in Bruxner Park.(the steps of the Council Chambers) Carol singing, the retelling of Christ’s birth from the Bible, Nativity play. Candles and glow sticks will be available for a gold coin donation. Please bring a chair or blanket. For more information contact. Merelyn Gibbins on 0447 387921.

Carols in Bruxner Park

Open for Dinner Saturday Nights (BYO)Open Mon. to Fri. 8am – 3pm & Weekends/Public Holidays 8am – 4pm (Qld Time)

BYO Café. Available for private functions and takeaways available.Dine under cover on the platform or in the renovated dining rooms.

Wallangarra Markets held on site first Sunday of each month.

WALLANGARRA RAILWAY STATIONMuseum & Café

Conveniently located on the Qld/NSW borderRockwell Street, Wallangarra • Ph 07 4684 3376

OPEN 7 DAYS FOR BREAKFAST & LUNCH

Call for an instant Quote

0411 762 392or Order Online

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We’ve got it all in our own backyard!! Experience spectacular national

parks, cool-climate vineyards and a fascinating and diverse cultural

heritage. Hiking, camping, mountain biking, bird watching, freshwater

fishing and other outdoor adventures are all waiting for you this summer

in New England High Country. And you’ll be delighted when you

rediscover our galleries, museums, food, wine, craft beer and boutique

shopping. You’ll find there’s always something inspirational

going on in Tenterfield.

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