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SCONE.COM.AU will be implementing a paywall on Wednesday, July 1 to ensure independent regional news remains viable through challenging times and the Scone Neighbourhood Resource Centre will be able to help readers who would prefer to use cash or cheque to subscribe. Local businesses are doing it tough after a long drought and coronavirus and […]
FOLLOWING the Upper Hunter Shire Council’s decision last night to slash budget from Amaroo Park, president of the Scone Neighbourhood Resource Centre, Stephen Watson, said the community group would not be able to build an all-ability playground and will need to return $120,000 in grant funding. Mr Watson said they were shocked the first vote […]
THERE may have only been a handful of people who could stand vigil last night in Scone to remember the victims of family violence, but nearly 1,000 people have viewed online at a time when the Upper Hunter area has seen a spike in domestic violence related referrals. See video of ceremony below. The spike […]
THE current pandemic has brought to light a range of people in our community who have been isolated for some time and the help from the Scone Neighbourhood Resource Centre is set to continue well after self-isolation restrictions are lifted, explained Lee Watts, manager of the Centre. “The food deliveries, pick up shopping or medications, […]
THE Scone Neighbourhood Resource Centre can help our community during self-isolation. If you need support or you can volunteer, phone them: 02 6545 2562. A message from Lee, manager of the Centre:
WHEN the chips are down the Aussie spirit can shine through in caring for our neighbours and many of our neighbours may soon need some support. There are already people in our community in self-isolation as a precautionary measure and many people who are elderly or have an underlying health condition may need help in […]
LEE Watts Manager of the Scone Neighbourhood Resource Centre said, “I want to ensure the community that our service remains open and ready to help the community, however we be postponing our community events including the ‘Morning Bites’ Breakfast van, International Women’s Day on Wednesday 18 March, Harmony Day 21 March and Connect Day 24 […]
WITH school holidays drawing to a close, the Morning Bites Breakfast van is getting ready to serve the first meal of the day to local students. Lee Watts, manager of the Scone Neighbourhood Resource Centre said all students are welcome at the van. “The Breakfast van commenced in 2019 with 23 volunteers preparing and serving […]