Author talk
John Willing
Come and hear John Willing speak about his new book, A Clutch of Speckled Eggs, full of stories inspired by his years as a teacher throughout regional NSW, especially at small schools. Tuesday, December 7. 11am. Blayney Library. Please RSVP by calling the library on 6368 2581. NSW Public Health Orders apply; please wear a mask.
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Christmas carols
Sing with joy
The annual Blayney Christmas carols night will be hosted by the Blayney Anglican Church this year. Come join the festivities. Friday, December 10, 7pm. 88 Adelaide Street. Phone 0418 176 852 for further details.
Art workshops
Book now
Brush & Giggle are running two workshops at the Platform Arts Hub. Learn how to paint hydrangeas in a vase or a cow. Everything you need is supplied, just BYO drink and nibbles of choice and enjoy a couple hours of laughs and relaxation. No experience needed. Saturday, 11 December. Bookings essential. Visit platformartshub.com/events.
Bike show
Millthorpe
If you have a hankering for two-wheeled travel, the Millthorpe Bike Show will be held at Station Square, Millthorpe Railway Station. All bikes and riders are welcome. Saturday, December 11. 9am to 2pm. The Orange Classic & Caffe Racer motorcycle club will be holding a Salvation Army Christmas toy run, finishing at the show. Contact Nigel on 0467 879 083 or Peter on 0400 594 200 for information about the run.
Local government elections
This weekend
Voting in the Blayney local government elections will take place on Saturday, December 4.
Market stalls
Coming up
The Blayney Twilight Christmas Market will feature local producers of quality, handcrafted goods. Thursday, December 9. 5pm to 8pm. Platform Arts Hub.
Twilight shopping
Christmas prep
Get ready for a festive night of shopping in two local communities. Stores will be keeping their doors open until 8pm giving you more time to shop and get ready for Christmas. Shop for everything from homewares, clothing, jewellery and accessories, to pots, plants, candles, beauty products, hats, games and kid's clothing - whatever it is you need. Scheduled for Blayney on Thursday, December 9 and Millthorpe on Saturday, December 11.
Christmas lights
Annual competition
Blayney Shire Council will host the annual Bright Lights of Blayney Shire Christmas decorations, but this year with a twist. With council elections in process, the community is being asked to help with the judging. This will be done online with entrants submitting photos when registering. Voting will be open online from December 13 to 20. First, second and third prizes will be determined by the number of votes. A map of entries will be published on December 6 and updated in the lead up to Christmas. Entries close Monday, December 13 at 9am.
Craft Cuppa 'n' Chat
Returning
The post-lockdown Craft Cuppa 'n' Chat group will meet again with regular and new participants more than welcome. Bring along anything you've finished during lockdown to show others - there might even be a craft "catwalk" to show off the talent. Every Tuesday from 10am to 1pm ... except on the first Tuesday of each month. 10am to 1pm. Millthorpe CWA Hall, 21 Pym Street. $2.50. Contact Gwen on 0409 711 244 for further enquiries.
