Cessnock School of Arts Celebrates 100 Years with New Exhibition Published on 19 April 2024 The Cessnock School of Arts building has been a prominent landmark in the community since its opening in 1924. This year, the building is celebrating its centenary and to honour its rich history, a unique exhibition has been organised to showcase its many stories. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Literacy Evening on Offer with Local Author Cathryn Hein Published on 08 April 2024 Cessnock City Library is proud to host an evening with popular Australian romance author Cathryn Hein as she discusses her latest novel, ‘The Grazier’s Son’.The event will take place this Thursday 11 April, from 6pm-7pm, where Cathryn alongside fellow author Paula Beavan will provide a night filled with literary discussion and insights into the world of romance novels. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Big Book Sale returns to Cessnock Library Published on 15 March 2024 Cessnock City Library is excited to announce the return of its hugely popular annual book sale, offering local residents the chance to grab amazing bargains on ex-library resources. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Cessnock City Council presents our 2024 Seniors Festival Published on 29 February 2024 The upcoming Cessnock Local Government Area’s Seniors Festival, presented by Cessnock City Council, is set to begin on the 11 March and run until the 24 March. The wider community is invited to attend the festival, which encompasses an incredible line up of events and activities, designed to celebrate, inspire, entertain, and connect seniors from across the region. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Meet the Author: Maureen Hamilton Published on 16 February 2024 Cessnock City Council invites the community to attend a captivating evening with local author Maureen Hamilton, as she shares her unforgettable journey along the Camino. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Talking History: Cessnock Library unveils exciting heritage program Published on 02 February 2024 Cessnock City Council is proud to launch a dynamic heritage program beginning in March. Talking History 2024 includes three exciting exhibitions, history tours at pubs, the ever-popular history walks, and even a behind-the-scenes tour of the local studies collection in the basement of Cessnock City Library. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Join your Local Library for your chance to win Published on 12 January 2024 Local residents can go into the running for a $100 Performance Arts Culture Cessnock gift voucher, as part of the 2024 Cessnock City Library Membership Drive. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Media Releases
Winners of Responsible Pet Ownership Sticker Design Competition Published on 01 December 2023 Cessnock City Council has announced the five (5) winners of our Responsible Pet Ownership sticker design competition at Maybury Peace Park Weston. Local students from Kindergarten through to Year 6 in the Cessnock Local Government Area had the opportunity to show off their artistic skills, with the chance to have their artwork featured on Council’s Ranger vehicles. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration, Media Releases
Cessnock City & Newcastle Writers Festival Present Wendy Harmer Published on 17 November 2023 Cessnock City Council, in collaboration with the 2024 Newcastle Writers Festival, is thrilled to present an evening with renowned Australian entertainer, author, broadcaster, prolific journalist, and stage performer, Wendy Harmer, to speak about her latest published memoir titled ‘In Lies My Mirror Told Me’. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Meet Bestselling Author Tea Cooper at Cessnock Library Event Published on 16 November 2023 Cessnock City Council is inviting members of the community to attend an exciting event with bestselling Australian author Tea Cooper at Cessnock City Library on Saturday 18 November, 11am-12pm. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases