Wauchope Chamber

Wauchope Chamber November Discussion Forum
2022-11-08 18:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney) | 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!
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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
Â 0405126704
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

Cancelled - Evening with the Artist - Leanne Prussing
2022-04-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Wauchope Art Gallery, 62 Cameron St, Wauchope, NSW, 2446, Australia
Please note due to unforeseen circumstances this event has been cancelled.
Join us for an â€œEvening with the Artistâ€ as we explore the life and art of Leanne Prussing!
Mark the diary for Thursday 21st April 2022, 6pm at the Wauchope Art Gallery Cameron St Wauchope for a fun evening lead by Curator Vivienne Hazenveld.
Vivienne will lead the interview style discussion with Leanne sharing her life as an artist and even some â€œSecret Artists Businessâ€ as Leanne puts it.
Check out Facebook for the latest on the exhibition, artistâ€™s talks, demonstrations and events;
Wauchope Art Gallery:Â https://www.facebook.com/WauchopeArtGallery/
Prussing Art:Â https://www.facebook.com/prussingart

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PrussingArt Exhibition 1-27 April
2022-04-01 - 2022-04-27 | Wauchope Art Gallery, 62 Cameron St, Wauchope, NSW, 2446, Australia
Tuesday â€“ Saturday 10am-4pm. April 1-27
Wauchope Art Gallery, 62 Cameron St, Wauchope
The PrussingArt Exhibition features a variety of works; local beach scenes in her distinct palette knife style, her popular life-size koala paintings, pieces from the Festival of Sydneyâ€™s Dung Well Flung Exhibition and her impressive Archibald entry of Birpai elder Uncle Bill.
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PrussingArt Events

Â Get Tickets – Evening with the Artist, Thurs 21 April 6pm at the Wauchope Art Gallery

Paint & Sip Tickets – PrussingArt Paint & Sip â€“ MAKING WAVES, Fri 22 April 6-9 pm at the Wauchope Art Gallery

Check out Facebook for the latest on the exhibition, artistâ€™s talks, demonstrations and events;
Wauchope Art Gallery:Â https://www.facebook.com/WauchopeArtGallery/
Prussing Art:Â https://www.facebook.com/prussingart

Wauchope Business Expo 2022
2022-03-21 18:00 - 20:30 | Wauchope RSL Club, Cnr Young &, Cameron St,, Wauchope, NSW, 2446, Australia
The Wauchope Business Expo with Guest MC, Comedian Joel Ozborn is sure to be full of fun as we learn more about local business, and grow our networks.
The Wauchope Business Expo is a FREE NSW Small Business month event showcasing local business and what they do best. Letâ€™s raise awareness of our local business community and the positive impacts of supporting local!
Grab a promo table in your registration, or simply come for the networking and pop up a banner and / or place your business cards on the shared promo tables!
Complimentary food and drinks served on the night and some great conversation about local business!
We canâ€™t wait to see you there!
Note: If you are not yet a Wauchope Chamber Member we can process your membership through the Expo registration form! Easy Peasy!
REGISTER HERE
Have Questions?Â Contact Lisa McPherson 0422 210 824
Email: wauchopechamber@gmail.com | Website:Â www.wauchopechamber.com.au
We canâ€™t wait to see you there!

About the Chamber
The Wauchope Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc (WCCI) is a long-standing business-focused association with a mission to promote and advocate on behalf of its members and the wider business community. We have a friendly and community minded culture and believe in retaining the charm of our regions hinterland balanced with economic growth to foster a thriving local community. As a membership organisation we work to grow our membership to strengthen the work we can do on behalf of local business. Not a Member yet? Why not join today!

Business Incubator Program Commences - sign up now!
2022-02-16 08:00 - 17:00
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!

The Business Incubator Program is open to new and existing businesses from across the Hastings region across Manufacturing, Agribusiness, Creative Industries and Tourism.

Whether you have a business idea, are a start up or simply looking to expand your business knowledge and networks, the incubator program can help you along your business journey.
The first Incubator Series will commence in February 2022 and will run for a short, sharp 6 weeks!

Each week participants will explore one of five key business topics including:
1. Finance,
2. Marketing,
3. People & culture,
4. Risk & resilience,
5. Innovation
The program includes workshops, peer sessions and six mentoring sessions.

Participants will attend workshops both online and in person and take up tasks & activities as part of the program.Â On average it is expected the commitment is approx 2-3 hours per week. The program will be based at the Wauchope Business Hub and Art Gallery at 62 Cameron St Wauchope NSW 2446.

Part of the Hastings Business Stimulus Project. This is Local Economic Recovery project is jointly funded by the Commonwealth and the New South Wales Government under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.

Register here: Business Incubator Application Form

Participants will be expected to attend workshops both online and in person and complete any tasks or activities as part of the program to the best of their ability. On average it is expected the commitment is approx 2 hours per week. The program will be based at the Wauchope Business Hub and Art Gallery at 62 Cameron St Wauchope NSW 2446.

Opening Exhibition "Reflections of the Hinterland"
2022-02-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Wauchope Art Gallery & Business Hub, 62 Cameron St, Wauchope, NSW, 2446, Australia
Join us for the Launch for the Wauchope Art Gallery and Business Hub!

Come along for the Opening Exhibition “Reflections of the Hinterland” as we launch the new Art Gallery and Business Hub in Cameron St Wauchope.

We asked Artists from across the Hastings region to submit works that reflect the Hinterland for them. Enjoy a glimpse of the Hastings Hinterland through the eyes of our local creatives.
The Gallery and Business Hub space was made possible with bushfire recovery funding and provides opportunities for both the promotion of local Artists and also support, networking and promotional opportunities for Hastings Businesses. The Hub will be the base for the Business Incubator Program which is open to both new and existing businesses (taking registrations now) and includes peer group sessions and mentoring.
The Wauchope Chamber are excited to bring this space to the Wauchope CBD and encourage Hastings Businesses to get involved and benefit from what’s on offer.
This event is part of theÂ Hastings Business Stimulus Project. This is Local Economic Recovery project is jointly funded by the Commonwealth and the New South Wales Government under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.
Please note that due to restrictions, tickets are limited, however if there is great interest, we will offer a daytime session on the same
Get your tickets here!

Wauchope Chamber Networking Night
2021-06-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Wauchope Country Club, King St, Wauchope, NSW, 2446, Australia
Details coming soon!
