NUNDLE

SUNDAY 27 - MONDAY 28.1.2013: Enjoying ourselves so much that we decided to extend our time here - then the rains came! The Tamworth Festival promotors certainly have it right - it is either extremely hot or wet during this timeframe. Had tea at the Peel Inn with fellow Tamworth Country Festival attendees staying at the park and then listened to the evening's entertainment.



VERONICA & PETER

 

NUNDLE/TAMWORTH

SATURDAY 26.1.2013: "STRALIA DAY" - where else to be, but in Nundle! Began our day with breakfast at Nundle Primary School. We followed the running sheet provided and witnessed Australia Day Awards to the local citizens, many speeches, sheep shearing and a trivia quiz. The Australia Day Ambassador arrived and the 'intellects' deliberated long and hard over the person we both recognised. It was finally decided that yes, it was a politician so the debate now moved to Federal or State. As Lyndey Milan (Celebrity Chef) from Kerri-Anne Kennerley's Morning Show and Masterchef was introduced we realised how well we know our politicians - NOT!

 



SHEEP SHEARING

LYNDEY MILAN





"AUSSIE SUPPORTERS"





 

 

 

 

 

 

Evening bus into the Country Music Awards held at the TRECC. Arrived for the final stages of the red carpet, made our way to the bar for a glass of champagne, then to our seats. Not the best, but we enjoyed the evening, with the format of one award, one performance making the night's entertainment flow. Alas, photographs are not marvellous, but proof that we did attend!

 

 



CHRIS E THOMAS,
LYN BOWTELL &
CAMILLE TENAHU

EMCEE - BECCY COLE

LUKE O'SHEA




GEOFF MACK & PETE DANAHY
("I'VE BEEN EVERYWHERE")

CAMILLE & STUIE

TAMWORTH

FRIDAY 25.1.2013: On our arrival in Tamworth we walked into The Atrium shopping mall and listened to David Flower and Caroline Trengove. We then marched toward Peel Street and one of our first encounters was with the McClymonts performing an unscheduled bracket. Next stop Monty, the former weatherman for the Today Show. He now produces travel information in both a written and CD format. Had lunch at the Court House Hotel and listened to the Country Music School of Excellence performers. Yet another excellent day!

THE McCLYMONTS

CAROLE & MONTY

SYBIL & MONTY

PEEL STREET

IAN SMALL (AUTHOR)
STANDING NEXT TO MONTY
ASKED IF WE WANTED HIS PHOTO
- YES! WROTE "KURRAJONGS"

BUSKERS: DUSTY GEE BAND

ANGUS SAFFER- HIERN
COUNTRY MUSIC SCHOOL
OF EXCELLENCE



NUNDLE/TAMWORTH



PARTRIDGE BROTHERS

THURSDAY 24.1.2013: The Leyland pack commenced the day at the Nundle Cafe sipping coffee and listening to the Partridge Brothers. The humans then made their way into Tamworth CBD and again listened to the Peel Street buskers then headed for the Tudor Hotel. In such a small venue they were able to accommodate three separate entertainment areas. Had tea and listened to Rod Dowsett Unplugged. Onto another bus which took us out to the Country Theatre (TRECC) to see the McClymonts. Great seats - great show!

THE McCLYMONTS



ROD DOWSETT

SAT A WHILE WITH SMOKY!



NUNDLE



MAIN ENTERTAINMENT AREA

WED 23.1.2013: We are headed for the DAG Sheep Station. The station is located on 70 acres in the 'Hills of Gold', just outside Nundle. Originally part of 'Wombramurra Station', the DAG still retains the station's original historic Woolshed, Shearers Quarters and Mess Hall. Caught the local bus out to the station for lunch and entertainment. Arrived at 12.00pm and enjoyed a beautiful lunch, with refreshments. Afternoon's entertainers included Rod Williams, Connie Kis Anderson (WA), Bryce Walley & Margie-May (downtown Corlette). Home by 4.00pm after a great day. Again Fossickers Tourist Park provided tea, with entertainment by Evan Platschinda and a young performer Kate Hindle.                                 

  ROD WILLIAMS


Unfortunately we must report that a couple of days ago Shayden finally returned to his "old self" - wonderful, but does mean a whole new level of demand! Carole even managed a rope burn on the foot when Shayden in the excitement of retrieving the ball circled her - mostly impressed!

TAMWORTH

LEYLAND COWGIRL IN TAMWORTH!

MONDAY 21 - TUESDAY 22.1.2013: Tamworth here we come! For over 40 years Tamworth has been the place where country music stars are born and dreams are made. Over 600 buskers line the streets performing live, with Peel Street known as the 'Boulevard of Dreams' where artists such as Keith Urban, Troy Cassar-Daley, Kasey Chambers and Beccy Cole started their careers. In the past buskers have secured their place in Peel Street by approaching the local retailers, but this year they were asked to provide a YouTube clip to the organisers, with the better performers securing a position. The aim was to put the emphasis back on talent identification and development. Visitor numbers for the 2012 festival were estimated at 55,000. Ready and waiting for our 10.00am pick up outside the caravan park. We decided to confine our day to Peel Street - enjoy the buskers and gain a feel for the festival activities. Started with the m-a-n-y markets - so much to buy, then finally made our way to the buskers. We spent our time listening, watching, sitting and walking down Peel Street. Had lunch at the Post Office Hotel and listened to Laurel Calvert & Lou Bradley. We made our way back for the return bus trip at 3.00pm and by the end of the day realised that not only do people return year after year because they enjoy themselves, but it is also due to the fact that you cannot possibly do everything you want to in the available time! Snapshots of our day.................

JOHANNA HEMARA

SELEEN MCALISTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attended another evening concert hosted by the Fossickers Tourist Park. A BBQ tea was supplied for a gold coin donation.

DE BLUNDELL

NUNDLE

SUNDAY 20.1.2013: We exited the car park and made our way back to the cubby hole. Our other next door neighbour jokingly stood guarding the front of his car, whilst Nav guided Poodle Palace safely back into position and with that a calm again descended on the park! The caravan park organised entertainment for the evening.

VIV JENKINSON