Friday 5 December

University of Newcastle’s Christmas Winds Concert

Newcastle Conservatorium Concert Band and Junior Concert Band perform seasonal favourites in conjunction with Valentine Public School Concert Band and Hamilton South Public School Concert Band.

When: Friday, 5 December from 5:00pm

Where: Harold Lobb Concert Hall, The Conservatorium: Corner Auckland & Laman Streets, Newcastle

Tickets: Sold at the door
Saturday 6 December

Anglican Parish of Lambton, New Lambton and Kotara South Carols by Candlelight

When: Saturday, 6 December

Where: Grounds of St John the Baptist Church, 18 Morehead Street, Lambton

Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Saturday 6 December

Newcastle Summer Art Bazaar

Civic Park, Newcastle will be bursting with family-friendly activities all day and night at Summer Art Bazaar on Saturday 6 December 2014 with live entertainment to 9pm. Over 120 stalls with more than 300 local Hunter Arts Network artists selling their original handcrafted goods and Christmas gifts to 8:00pm.

When: Saturday, 6 December

Where: Civic Park

Time: 10:00am – 9:00pm

Saturday, 13 December

beyondblue’s Big Blue Bus Event – ‘Men’s Shed Shindig’

Men’s Sheds from throughout Newcastle and the Hunter are joining together for a free barbecue to raise awareness about men’s health issues.

The morning is also a great opportunity to drop by the bus and pick up free beyondblue information, chat to beyondblue staff, find out about local health services.

When: Saturday, 13 December

Where: Customs House Plaza, Bond Street, Newcastle

Time: 9:00am – 12:00 noon
Saturday 13 December

Merewether Baths Summer Pool Party – Re-opening Event

Newcastle City Council is holding a summer pool party to celebrate the reopening of the iconic Merewether Ocean Baths! Enjoy live music, a barbecue and fun activities for the kids.

When: Saturday 13 December 2014

Time: 4pm to 7pm (official opening at 4.30pm)
Location: Merewether Ocean Baths, Henderson Parade.

Sunday, 14 December

Rally for the Rail

The Rally is hosted by a number of local community groups and unions under the name of ‘Hunter Concerned Citizens’.

There will be a march from Pacific Park to Civic Park, followed by speeches.

Speakers include:

Tim Crakanthorp – State Member for Newcastle

Nuatali Nelmes – Lord Mayor of Newcastle

Daniel Wallace – Newcastle Trades Hall Council

When: Sunday 14 December

Where: Start at Pacific Park, for a march to Civic Park

Time: From 10:30am