Wauchope Chamber

February Networking Breakfast
2023-02-08 07:15 (Australia/Sydney) | Wauchope Art Gallery, 62 Cameron St, Wauchope, NSW, 2446, Australia
Please join us at the Wauchope Art Gallery on Wednesday the 8th of February from 7.15am for a networking breakfast!
We will be celebrating the 1 year anniversary of Wauchope Art Gallery as well as listening to award-winning educator, life-coach and entrepreneur, Andrew Lord!
You wont want to miss this! Breakfast refreshments will be provided.
Book your tickets today!

Optus Outdoor Movie Night!
2023-01-25 18:00 - 20:30 | Rocks Ferry Reserve, Wauchope, Rocks Ferry Road, Wauchope, NSW, 2446, Australia
FREE OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT! ðŸŽ¥

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How does a free movie and ice cream sound overlooking the stunning Hastings River?! If you think it sounds pretty good, then come and join us on Wednesday, 25th January at Rocks Ferry Reserve, Wauchope commencing 6pm!

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We have joined forces with Optus to bring Wauchope this great event, just before school goes back! Just bring a blanket or chair.

Please assist us to host a sustainable event by bringing reusable drink and food containers and taking home any recyclable items for disposal in your yellow recycle bin.

Movie screened will be Matilda The Musical (2022). See you there!

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ðŸ“…Wednesday, 25th January 2023

â±Commencing at 6.00pm

ðŸ“Rocks Ferry Reserve, Wauchope

Christmas on the Green
2022-12-21 17:30 | Wauchope Country Club, King St, Wauchope, NSW, 2446, Australia
Join Wauchope Country Club for the Annual Christmas on the Green.
Fun for the whole family!!
Bring a picnic blanket or some chairs and enjoy the evening together.

Visit from Santa
Bedford Fire Engine
Face painting
Kids play activities
Christmas Carols
Sausage sizzle
Bar & food specials
Gold coin donation per attraction.

Artist Choice Exhibition
2022-12-20 - 2023-01-14 | Wauchope Art Gallery, 62 Cameron St, Wauchope, NSW, 2446, Australia
Artists from the Hastings region are invited to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for an â€œArtistâ€™s Choiceâ€ Exhibition which will be on display in December at the Wauchope Art Gallery, 62 Cameron St Wauchope.
The Exhibition aims to showcase local Artists best / favourite works. The works must be available to display in the Gallery during the Exhibition period.
Artwork of all kinds can be submitted whether it be 2D or 3D, as long as it can fit through the Gallery doors!

Artists can find out more and submit their EOI here:Â https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ArtistsChoiceEOI

Expression of Interest closes 7th December 2022!

Carols at the Beach
2022-12-18 17:30 | Wauchope-Bonny Hills Surf Life Saving Club, 6 Beach Street,, Bonny Hills, NSW, Australia
Carols at the beach!
Where: Wauchope-Bonny Hills Surf Life Saving Club
When: 18 December 2022 at 5.30pm

Wauchope and Hinterland Christmas in the CBD
2022-12-15 17:00 - 20:00 | NSW
Head to the Wauchope CBD on Thursday 15th December 2022, 5-8pm for a night of all things Christmas!

Get your Christmas shopping done!
Grab a meal or drink with family and friends at one of our fabulous food outlets
Activities for the kids
Dress up in your Christmas bling
Live music around town

More information coming soon…
GO TO THE EVENT PAGE HEREÂ

TAFE Aboriginal Artist Exhibition
2022-12-13 - 2022-12-17 | Wauchope Art Gallery, 62 Cameron St, Wauchope, NSW, 2446, Australia
Details coming soon!

Wauchope Chamber AGM & Christmas Party
2022-12-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Wauchope Art Gallery, 62 Cameron St, Wauchope, NSW, 2446, Australia
Please join us on the 7th of December 2022 at Wauchope Art Gallery for the Wauchope Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s AGM and Christmas party!
From 6.00pm for a 6.30pm start, the AGM will commence which will be followed by an opportunity to network with community members and catch up before the Christmas break.
Tickets are $25 for members and $30 for non members.
Food will be provided as well as 2 complimentary drinks.
Please bring a gift to the value of $10 for kris kringle!
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING NOTICE:
Members are advised the Wauchope Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting will be held at 6.30pm on Wednesday 7th December 2022 at Wauchope Art Gallery, 62 Cameron Street, Wauchope NSW 2446.Nominations by Members for a position on the Executive Committee need to be completed using the Committee Nomination form below and received by the Chamber by 6.30pm Wednesday 30 November 2022 via email to wauchopechamber@gmail.com or received by post to PO BOX 270, WAUCHOPE NSW 2446.
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WCCI AGM AGENDA YR2022

Beechwood Community Christmas Event
2022-12-02 15:00 - 21:00 | Beechwood Recreation Reserve, Bellangry Road, Beechwood, Australia
Beechwood P&C are hosting a community connection event – bringing our community together after more than two years of being apart.
This event is for everyone – free entry, free entertainment, food vans to purchase from, children’s entertainment and activities, and more.
Beechwood Public School will be providing a performance at 6pm and there’s likely to be a jolly man in red show up too.
We are also on the look out for people who would like to come on board and support our community at this event.
Any community groups who would like to participate in some way, please get in touch with them – they want this event to support all community members!

Annual Combined Networks Christmas Party
2022-12-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Hello Sailor, Port Macquarie, Australia
Please join for our Annual Combined Business Networks Christmas Party.Â You are invited to come along for the last event of the year as we celebrate with our wonderful and resilient local business community.Â Bring along cash or your card to purchase raffle tickets on the evening.Â Â Proceeds from the raffles and a percentage of the ticket cost will go directory to one of our amazing local charities, Make a Difference Port Macquarie.
When:Â Thursday, 1 December 2022 from 6pm to 8pm
Where:Â Hello Sailor, Port Marina, Port Macquarie
Cost:Â Â $35 for everyoneÂ (includes welcome drink, canapesÂ and presentation).
The combined business networks are:

#LoveLocal Festival
2022-11-19 14:00 - 18:00 | Bain Park, High St, Wauchope, NSW, 2446, Australia
An exciting new festival is coming to Wauchope that will celebrate and promote our amazing local businesses!
Come along to Bain Park in the Wauchope CBD for a fun filled afternoon of food, drinks, trade stalls, music, demonstrations and so much more!
There are so many local businesses selling, creating and promoting amazing things that are ready to be discovered at #LoveLocal Festival!
Support your local businesses and mark the 19th of November 2022 in your calendar!

Are you a local business? Get your trade site at #LoveLocal Festival!
We are on the look out for local businesses who wish to be involved and have a stall at the festival. You can have a retail store selling your products, do a live demonstration, have a display area or bring your food truck!
Businesses of all types and sizes are encouraged to be involved!
This is a great way to promote your business and connect with the local community.
Sign up now!
Go to the Event website

Small Business Month Luncheon
2022-11-19 12:00 - 14:00 | Bain Park, High St, Wauchope, NSW, 2446, Australia
In celebration of Small Business Month, the Wauchope Chamber of Commerce are holding a free Small Business Luncheon in Bain Park, Wauchope.
Business members from across the region are invited to the ticketed luncheon to develop their networks and learn more about how we can work together and strengthen our local community. During the luncheon there will be guest speakers providing insight and information around doing business in NSW.
The luncheon is free to attend and optional sponsorship and promotional opportunities are also available.
Book your tickets today!!

Following the luncheon, we will be opening the park to the public for our exciting new #LoveLocal Festival. The festival will incorporate trade stalls from numerous local businesses from various business sectors.
If you are also interested in having a trade stall at #LoveLocal Festival, please click here to register your expression of interest and for more information visit: https://wauchopechamber.com.au/love-local-festival/

Three Women from the Bush Exhibition
2022-11-16 - 2022-12-10 | Wauchope Art Gallery, 62 Cameron St, Wauchope, NSW, 2446, Australia
Three Women from the Bush â€“ Friends, Artists, Activists
Visit Wauchope Gallery from November 16th until December 10th to view this great exhibition.
Recent works by Hastings artists Jacky Beckhurst, Jo Davidson and Colleen Werner will be on display including drawings, paintings, prints and textiles.
All artists are long term residents of the Upper Hastings, these three friends, artists and activists have been inspired by our beautiful country and each other for the last 35 years, be it through the Bagnoo print making workshop run by artist Tarpie Watts, exhibitions at the Glasshouse in Port Macquarie and Blue Poles Byabarra, workshops for Wauchope Arts and Aquasculpture or years of teaching art at TAFE.
Jacky Beckhurst, Jo Davidson and Colleen Werner have witnessed and endured first hand the ravages of drought, fire, floods and the pandemic, as neighbours whole heartedly committed to the preservation and protection of our Land. Their art speaks of this dedication and love of Country, and a clear choice to live amongst and experience the natural world.
Please join the artists at the official opening on Sat 19th November from 11am-1.00pm with Councillor Lisa Intemann officially opening the exhibition at 11am.
Visit the Gallery on 19th of November, 26th of November, 3rd of December and 10th of December to meet the artists!

Wauchope Chamber November Discussion Forum
2022-11-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Wauchope Country Club, King St, Wauchope, NSW, 2446, Australia
The local business community is invited to be part of a discussion forum with local police representatives in a special free Wauchope Chamber networking evening.
Come along to Wauchope Chambers November Discussion Forum on Tuesday 8 November 2022 from 6.00pm at the Wauchope Country Club (downstairs function area).
We will be joined by local police from the NSW Police Force who will have a discussion with local businesses and give an insight into current issues in our local area as well as answering any questions the community may have.

Business Incubator Program - Series 3
2022-10-19 18:00 - 2022-11-23 20:00 | Wauchope Art Gallery and Business Centre, 62 Cameron St, Wauchope, NSW, 2446, Australia
Business Incubator Program
We all have an idea of where we want our business or business idea to go, and now is the time to have those burning questions answered and move your business forward!Participants will attend workshops, mentoring sessions and be provided tasks & activities as part of the program. On average it is expected the commitment is approx 2-3 hours per week.The program will be based at the Wauchope Business Centre and Art Gallery at 62 Cameron St Wauchope NSW 2446.
Find out more details about the workshops dates and mentoring here
Register via the form below!
(having trouble with the form in this window? – click here to go to the form in a new page)

Wauchope Chamber Networking Night, Tues 11th Oct 2022
2022-10-11 17:30 - 19:30 | Wauchope Art Gallery, 62 Cameron St, Wauchope, NSW, 2446, Australia
Come along to the October Networking night with Wauchope Chamber on Tuesday 11th October 2022.
Meet and mingle to the backdrop of the local Art Exhibition “The Self Expressionists” at the Wauchope Art Gallery, 62 Cameron St Wauchope.
The night will be full of excitement with Guest Speakers from Billabong Zoo and the region’s newest attraction, Wildnets!
During the evening we will be thanking our 2022 Wauchope and Hinterland Business Awards Sponsors for their support and sharing updates on the upcoming #LoveLocal Festival and the Business Incubator Program.
Ticket includes a complimentary drink and refreshments.

Please rsvp by Monday 10th October 2022!

MOTOFEST Wauchope
2022-09-17 | Wauchope Showground, 93A High St,, Wauchope, NSW, 2446, Australia
Join MotoFest Wauchope on Sat 17th September 2022, for the 6th Anniversary Celebration of our Motorcycle Friendly Town of Wauchope!
With a raft of activities and entertainment this family friendly event is not to be missed.
MOTORCYCLE FRIENDLY TOWN
Wauchope is the gateway to a long stretch of winding road heading West through the mountains of the Great Dividing Range. The Oxley Hwy from Wauchope to Walcha is well known & is a must ride location.
A motorcycle friendly town is one which universally welcomes & embraces motorcyclists. This includes businesses & the wider communityâ€¦ And Wauchope is proud to be acknowledged as the first Motorcycle Friendly Town in NSW!

MOTOFEST Exhibition - Wauchope Art Gallery
2022-09-13 - 2022-09-24 | Wauchope Art Gallery, 62 Cameron St, Wauchope, NSW, 2446, Australia
The annual MOTOFEST event is on again on Saturday 17 September 2022 at the Wauchope Showground, for the 6th Anniversary Celebration of our Motorcycle Friendly Town of Wauchope!

In collaboration with MOTOFEST, Wauchope Art Gallery will be showcasing an exhibition all things motorcycles! This will include 2D and 3D art, sculptures and many more exciting displays! This is not to be missed!

Drop into the Wauchope Art Gallery between 13 September and 24 September to view this unique exhibition!

Patchwork Treasures Exhibition - Wauchope Art Gallery
2022-09-08 - 2022-09-10 | Wauchope Art Gallery, 62 Cameron St, Wauchope, NSW, 2446, Australia
After a disappointing cancellation of the Wauchope Patchwork Quilters Quilt Show in 2021 due to COVID, the Quilters are back with a new format!
Instead of in just one location as it had been in the past, the quilts will be displayed outside shops and in a number of venues: halls, churches, Wauchope Art Gallery, the Department Store, to name a few. Wauchope Patchwork Quilters see this as a chance to showcase, not just their quilts but the town of Wauchope.
Tickets ($10) are available to be purchased at 3 locations:
> Outside the Department Store in High Street
> Outside the Wauchope Art Gallery in Cameron Street
> In Bain Park off High Street
For your $10 entry fee you will receive a purple wrist band, which will give you access to all six display venues over the three days. You will also receive a â€œgoodiesâ€ bag where you will find a map showing the locations of the display venues, cafes, public toilets. parking etc, a copy of â€˜Discoverâ€™ magazine, a discount voucher for use in the Department Store, a free ticket in the mega raffle ($5), an entry form for the free guessing competition to be run in the Creative Hub and an entry wrist band.
Please come down to the Wauchope Art Gallery to view the Wauchope Patchwork Quilters â€œPatchwork Treasuresâ€ Exhibition!
Patchwork Treasuresâ€ Exhibition will be at the Wauchope Art Gallery from 7 September 2022 until 10 September 2022.

Wauchope & Hinterland Business Awards Gala Dinner
2022-08-27 18:00 - 23:00 | Wauchope RSL Club, Cnr Young &, Cameron St,, Wauchope, NSW, 2446, Australia
Join the celebration of local business at the Wauchope and Hinterland Business Awards Gala Dinner!

ART IN THE PARK, Sun 12 June 10am,-2pm
2022-06-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Bain Park, High St, Wauchope, NSW, 2446, Australia
As part of the Creative Wauchope Festival we are holding a little â€˜doâ€™ in Bain Park Wauchope on Sunday 12th June 2022 in Bain Park from 10am to 2pm.
There will be a community mural project led by local Artist Jo Davidson, where everyone can take part in bringing the mural to life.Â Come down and enjoy a casual day in the park with live music, stalls, demos and creative workshops.
Artists, Makers and other creatives can Book a stall, demo or hold a workshop on the day â€“ Register here!

Culinary Canvas Progressive Dinner & Art Auction
2022-06-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Wauchope Art Gallery, 62 Cameron St, Wauchope, NSW, 2446, Australia
CULINARY CANVAS Progressive Dinner & Art Auction, Sat 11 June 6pm
3 COURSES | 3 VENUES | LIVE ENTERTAINMENT | ART AUCTION | LIMITED TICKETS
Wander Wauchope from 6pm Sat 11 June 2022 as you savour the flavours of your 3-course Progressive Dinner. Your Dinner venues will be showcasing creativity through music or art at each stop.
Arrive at your final destination by 8.15pm for coffee & dessert at the Wauchope Art Gallery, where you can take in the Salon des Refuses Exhibition and make your final bids in the Art Auction!

WORKPLACE UPDATE SEMINAR PORT MACQUARIE WEDNESDAY 8 JUNE 2022
2022-06-08 08:30 - 10:30 | The Westport Club
Are you crystal clear on your legal responsibility as an employer or manager?
The ground has shifted. In the past 2 years, a number of landmark court decisions have sent shockwaves through the industrial relations landscape. Business is grappling with uncertainty and the risk of getting it wrong.
In this workplace update seminar, award winning law @rm, Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors (ABLA) will present the essential, â€˜need-to-knowâ€™ workplace update.
Whether youâ€™re running operations, overseeing HR, or managing people, this event is your workplace compliance â€˜health checkâ€™ for 2022.

Event Details
Date: Wednesday 8 June 2022
Time: 8:30 am – 10:30 am
Venue: The Westport Club
25 Buller Street, Port Macquarie
Cost: $25.00 (incl GST)
RSVP: 1 June 2022
Register here:
https://cvent.me/xvvDWZ

Salon des Refuses Exhibition @Wauchope Art Gallery
2022-06-02 10:00 - 2022-06-26 15:00 | Wauchope Art Gallery, 62 Cameron St, Wauchope, NSW, 2446, Australia
The June Exhibition at the Wauchope Art Gallery celebrates refused artworks that have been rejected from a Public Exhibition in the last five years.
So what is Salon des RefusÃ©s, I hear you say?â€¦
Letâ€™s go back to 1863â€¦
Originating in 1667 the word â€˜Salonâ€™ refers to an official exhibition of art sponsored by the French government. Moving forward to 1863 there was protest by artists whose work had been rejected by the official Salon. Emperor Napoleon III ordered a special exhibition for the refused artworks which included works from Manet, CÃ©zanne, Camille Pissarro, and Whistler.
The Exhibition known as the Salon des RefusÃ©s (French: Salon of the Refused) was a turning point in the history of art and paved the way for new artistic styles to come into recognition. Empowered artists began to arrange their own exhibitions and the importance of Art dealers grew.

Meet the Candidates for Lyne - Wauchope Chamber Evening
2022-05-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Wauchope Country Club, King St, Wauchope, NSW, 2446, Australia
Come along to the Meet the Candidates evening to learn more about our local candidates and what they feel are the important issues for business.
The evening will commence from 6pm with each attending candidate providing a brief introduction, followed by a question and answer session.
Registrations are essential. Attendees are asked to provide any questions they may have for candidates in their registration. This information will be used to prepare questions for the candidates to respond to on the night.
RSVP’S Essential – Register for free via the link below.
REGISTER HERE!

Fire and Rescue NSW Station 492 Wauchopeï»¿ OPEN DAY
2022-05-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Fire and Rescue NSW Station 492 Wauchope, 18-20 Young St Wauchope, Wauchope, NSW, 2446, Australia
OPEN DAY 2022
Come and meet your local firefighters and learn about home fire safety at the Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Open Day on Saturday, 14 May 2022.
Many fire stations across NSW will be throwing open their doors between 10.00 am and 2.00 pm to showcase FRNSWâ€™s broad capabilities.
Children will be able to see a fire truck, demonstrations and firefighting equipment whilst the grown-ups will be able to find out more about home fire safety.
Fire Station Open Day
Saturday, 14 May 2022
10am – 2pm

For Earthâ€™s Sake Art Exhibition
2022-04-29 - 2022-05-01 | Wauchope Art Gallery, 62 Cameron St, Wauchope, NSW, 2446, Australia
Climate Change Australia (CCA) is holding an art exhibition of works by local artists from the Hastings & Mid North Coast. The theme of the exhibition is â€˜What Climate Change Means to Meâ€™ and will feature the participating artistsâ€™ representation of, or response to, our changing climate.
Youâ€™re all invited:
Dates: Friday 29th April, Saturday 30th April, Sunday 1st May
Time: 10am â€“ 4pm each day
Where: Wauchope Art Gallery, 62 Cameron Street, Wauchope
Who: everyone is welcome â€“ bring your family & friends
Cost: gold coin donation
Come along and check out the artwork â€“ and then vote for your favourite piece.
Why not make a day of it and have coffee/lunch at one of the several cafes in Wauchope?

29 Apr – 01 May, 2022
Â 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Â Gold coin donation
Wauchope Art Gallery
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Â flmosborn@gmail.com
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Community Panel Discussion - Climate. "A Sensible Approach to Climate: What does our community think?"
2022-04-28 18:00 - 20:00 | St Columba Anglican School Chapel, 3 Iona Ave,, Port Macquarie, NSW, 2444, Australia
This public forum is an opportunity to explore the ample common ground and areas of disagreementÂ on this important issue, practicingÂ respectful climate change discussion as a constructive basis for moving forward as we move forward.Â OurÂ Panelists are localsÂ from diverse political leanings and walks of life, bringing in different perspectives, concerns, and solutions.
WHO? Â Â Â
MC:Â Ross Cargill,Â Managing Director of Men and Women at Work.
PanelÂ Facilitator:Â Jane Evans,Â Adjunct Senior Lecturer at CSU.Â
Panelists:

Â Â Leslie Williams – Port Macquarie State Member of Parliament
Â Â Â DrÂ Gordon Burch – Former SCAS Chairman, Comboyne community groups.
Â Â Â Â Â Â Theresa Cochrane â€“ Proud young Dunghutti Gumbaynggirr woman studying environmental science and management at CSU
Â Â Â DrÂ Angela Frimberger – PM Chamber of Commerce, Deputy ChairÂ VeterinariansÂ for Climate Action
Â Â Â Â Â Â Peter Johnson â€“ Board Member of Eco-Tourism Australia, owner Diamond Waters Eco Resort, Camden Haven
Â Â Â Â Â Â Georgia Ritchie â€“ Medical Oncologist at MNCLHD Cancer Institute
Â Â Â Â Â Â Brian Tierney â€“ Long-time local developer and active community member

Why now?Â Community members may be aware that Port Macquarie-Â HastingsÂ Council has recently rescinded its previous Climate Emergency Declaration. However, fewer people know that Council is moving toward revoking Council’s general Climate Policy. Â This prompted several Councillors (Sheppard, Lipovac, Edwards and Intemann)Â to organise a respectful and fact-basedÂ community discussion on climate in the local context, as a basis forÂ constructive action into the future. (**Please note that this is not a â€˜Councilâ€™ event. Rather, these Councillors consider this issue is of sufficient community interest that this event is organised independently.**)
Questions with Notice from the Audience: Please emailÂ pmhdiscussionpanel@gmail.comÂ for consideration of your questions.

PrussingArt Paint & Sip â€“ MAKING WAVES
2022-04-26 18:00 - 21:00 | Wauchope Art Gallery, 62 Cameron St, Wauchope, NSW, 2446, Australia
PrussingArt Paint & Sip â€“ MAKING WAVES
date change: Tuesday 26 April 6- 9 pmÂ at the Wauchope Art Gallery

A step by step instruction paint and sip class covering:

Come and sit amongst the Prussingart exhibition in the beautiful new Wauchope Gallery.
A step by step paint and sip class covering: drawing construction,brush, finger, and secret palette knife techniques.

All art materials and aprons included, cost per head/ticket is $55.
(This is an adult class suitable for kids over 10 with adult supervision. )

Paint & Sip Tickets

Wauchope Show
2022-04-22 - 2022-04-23 | Wauchope Showground, 93A High St,, Wauchope, NSW, 2446, Australia
