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Facilities - Paterson
John Tucker Park
about: Located beside the Paterson River, John Tucker Park was named after a local identity who donated land in 1939 to expand the existing public park. Facilities include covered picnic tables, barbecues, and play equipment. It is mostly wheelchair friendly.
address: Maitland Road Paterson NSW 2421 Australia
phone: Dungog Shire Council (02) 4992 2212
email: info@visitdungog.com.au
Dungog Shire Council
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Kings Whark Park
about: fishing and picnic spot by the river with a magic view of the rail bridge above. Has public toilets.
address: 36-40 King Street, Paterson, NSW 2421
phone: Dungog Shire Council (02) 4992 2212
email: info@visitdungog.com.au
Dungog Shire Council with assistance from Paterson Rotary Club
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Paterson Sportsground Reserve
about: used for a wide range of sports from golf, rugby league, cricket, netball, tennis and boxing. Local schools also use the Paterson Sportsground Reserve for their various sporting events and environmental education. The multipurpose court is open to all and requires no booking. The oval is booked seasonally by cricket and leagues clubs, general use is open to all as long as it does not conflict with club activities, such as Paterson Primary School. Special events can be booked through Zoltan Lyall or Robert Booth.
address: 80 Webbers Creek Rd, Paterson NSW 2421
phone: Zoltan 0434 698 466
A 355 Committee. Committee Members: The Committee comprises of a representative of each of the 6 user groups + 3 community members. Each representative is contactable through their own club. The Current Executives are: President/Secretary - Zoltan Lyall Vice President - Robert Booth Treasurer - Rachel Maartensz Primary User Groups: - Paterson Golf Club - Paterson Tennis Club - Paterson Netball Club - Paterson Cricket Club - Paterson Boxing Club - Paterson Rugby League Football Club.
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Paterson School of Arts Hall
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about: Available for event hire. Host your next event or wedding in our historic, charming and inviting township.
address: 12 Duke Street, Paterson NSW 2421
email: paterson.soah@gmail.com
A Section 355 Committee. President - Grant L’Green grant@dataphone.com.au Other committee members: A Ellicott, Joanne Clifford., Susan Francis, P Bryden Brown
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Paterson Court House Museum
about: Located in the former Court House (c1860s), the museum holds extensive collections including special displays on Dorothy MacKellar, Rev Rupp (orchids), the Tocal murder of 1874 and the only surviving double-sided Manchester Unity Independent Order of Odd Fellows banner. Opens from 11am - 3pm on Sundays.
address: 29 King Street, Paterson NSW 2421
email: patersonmuseum@gmail.com
Paterson Historical Society Inc.
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Tocal Community Pool
about: An outdoor pool for community (not general public) use. Open sunrise to sunset, 7 days a week during the warmer months (typically September to April). No lifeguard. Season and day passes. All the details are in the terms and condition PDF on their website.
address: 815 Tocal Rd, Paterson NSW 2421
email: tocal.bookings@dpi.nsw.gov.au
phone: 1800 025 520
Facilities - Vacy
Vacy Oval
about: beautiful little oval with white picket fence, new shelter, change rooms, cricket pitch and nets. Plus it's right next to the pub! It's home to cricket, soccer training, major events and informal 6 a side soccer and touch footy in the warmer months. Available for casual use, as long as it in harmony with the activities of these user groups, including the Vacy Public School.
address: 790 Gresford Road, Vacy, NSW 2421
contact: Bookings are through Ian Muncaster at the Vacy General Store
A 355 Committee President - Josh Evans Treasurer Angus Uren And other members
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Vacy School of Arts Hall
about: Built in 1901, a beautiful venue for weddings, school functions, private functions and a meeting place. Price is $15/hr or $110 if over 4 hours. Used regularly by the mobile preschool, and dance class and other groups Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights.
address: 779 Gresford Road, Vacy NSW 2421
phone: For bookings contact Murray Brooker 0427 220 147
a 355 Committee on behalf of Dungog Shire Council President - Leigh Collison
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Clarkes Crossing
about: Walking access to where the Paterson and Allyn rivers meet. Popular spot for swimming and fishing. Riparian regneration zone lovingly managed by community groups and individuals.
address: 790 Gresford Road, Vacy, NSW 2421. Enter via the grass walkway between the Vacy RFS and the Vacy Hunter Valley Lodge. Currently unmarked.
Informally by the community, formally by Dungog Shire Council
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Vacy Community Arts Centre
about: Operating for over 24 years (!) and run entirely by volunteers, this beautiful little shop showcases all manner of arts and craft from talented local artisians. They are open 11am till 3pm Saturday and Sundays. Pop in and take a look, they have the most lovely gifts and it's all handmade!
contact: via Facebook page or visting the store during opening hours
Vacy Community Arts Centre Inc.
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Facilities - Martins Creek
Martins Creek Memorial Hall
about: Martins Creek Memorial Hall is a cheerful setting, available for hire for parties and meetings.
address: 58 Grace Avenue, Martins Creek, 2420
bookings: phone (02) 4938 5001 or 0438 490 613
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a community 355 Committee on behalf of Dungog Shire Council
Facilities - Gresford
Gresford Showground & Camping Grounds
about: Includes excellent horse/cattle facilities, a skatepark, various small buildings and a camping ground. Available for event and user group hire, see website for details. For regular user groups, see management tab.
address: Park St, East Gresford, NSW
phone: 0480 353 969
email: gresfordpark@outlook.com
Gresford Park Land Managers (governed by Crown Land Management Act) Trustees: Nole Brown - President Susan Dylan - Secretary Emma Eldridge - Treasurer Robert Richardson Tim Capp Paul Dooley John Murphy Michael Kealy - ex officio mbr Naomi Kauter - ex officio mbr Regular user groups: Paterson River Pony Club Gresford District Agriculture Society Gresford Campdraft & Rodeo Society Gresford District Tennis Association
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Gresford Community Gallery
about: The Art Gallery features exhibitions, highlighting the Hunter Valley arts creative community and conduct art and craft workshops for children and adults. Opening hours are Saturday & Sunday 10am – 4pm or by appointment.
phone: Robyn Werkhoven (Media Officer) 0417 686 816
email: gallerygresfordcommunity@gmail.com
address: 12 Park Street East Gresford NSW 2311
Robyn Werkhoven, Judy Henry and a team of others!
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Gresford Arboretum
about: A masterpiece of community collaboration, thanks to the passion and efforts of the Paterson Allyn Garden Group, Gresford District Community Group and Gresford District Landcare. Featuring vibrant murals by Christine Pike, showcasing wildlife such as cockatoos, parrots, and eagles, the Arboretum also offers a gazebo, barbecue area, and natural sculptures for children to explore.
address: 12 Park Street, East Gresford NSW 2311
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Formally by the Gresford District Community Group, with heavy involvement from Allyn River Garden group and Gresford District Landcare groups.
Gresford Sportsground
about: Crowned with a magnificent photograph of the town as seen from the clouds, a new spacious clubhouse adorns the oval, cricket pitch and training nets. Casual use is encouraged, in harmony with the activities of the mighty Scorps.
address: 12 Park Street, East Gresford NSW 2311
email: kris@doyleag.com.au
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Run by a 355 Committee President - Kris Doyle
Gresford School of Arts Hall
about: Available for event hire, being a charming spot for weddings, parties, celebrations and meetings.
address: 42 Park St, East Gresford, NSW
phone: (02) 4938 9564 or 0417 280 851
email: kel_merriman@yahoo.com.au
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Run by a 355 Committee President - Rosalie Lawrence Secretary - Kel Merriman Treasurer - Tony Shultz
Gresford Tennis Courts
about: 2 clay courts and 2 non-cushioned hard courts with a touch of character, lights and clubhouse.
ddress: 12 Park Street, East Gresford NSW 2311 (behind the bowling club, access through the showground entrance)
phone: still pending permission to publish. Text 'Tennis' to 0422137655 and the Tennis Association number will be sent to you.
bookings: Book via call/text to the mobile number, pick up the key from Foodworks.
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Gresford District Tennis Association on behalf of the Showground 355 Committee. Committee members:
Major Social Media Communication Channels
These are the major communication channels in our area. There are other 'buy, sell, swap' noticeboards not listed here.
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