Local young people entertaining at the carnivale

On the second weekend in August, Wallsend Town celebrates Newcastle’s Biggest Community Carnivale the Wallsend Winter Carnivale, a fun, family day where local children save up for weeks to spend their pocket money on gifts, show bags and rides. The Wallsend Winter Carnivale attracts over 35,000 people, 100 stall holders and over 30 local businesses are open for the day as well. With Newcastles largest outdoor Circus and 2 Stages, Brass Bands in the Rotunda and  Live Entertainment all day it is a great day out to spend with family and friends.

The Wallsend Tourism Accomodation Audit Stage One was launched in March 2011. Priorities from the Audit have been completed with a Wallsend Town  Signage Strategy and Wallsend RV Friendly Town Strategy as well as the Wallsend Investment Prospectus – also available in E Book . The Wallsend Town Business Association will be integrating the outcomes from each of the above  strategies into its 2012 – 2013 Business Plan. For more information email :  info@wallsendtown.com.au

The  Rotary Club of Wallsend / Maryland are an active group of local business and community members from the Wallsend area. They meet on a Tuesday morning at the Lemon Grove Hotel start at 7.00-7.30am until 8.30pm.

They hold Networking Events in partnership with the Wallsend Business Association as well as the Annual Wallsend Community and Business Awards.

Networking events are being planned for 2012.. keep an eye on this page for updates very soon…

Pettigrew Funerals where announced as the overall winners at the Wallsend Community and Business Awards held at Wallsend Diggers in October. Over 50 people attended the event where  local businesses and community members where recognised and congratulated on their contribution to the Wallsend area.

The Wallsend Town Christmas Event was an outstanding success with 64 people in attendance. 

” It is fantastic to see Wallsend Town businesses joining together to catch up with each other or make new contacts ” said Robert Catt President.

Wallsend Town Business Association members where welcomed at the event and presented with their Welcome Pack by the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress, the association totals 27 new members with a number of new members join on the evening as well.

Max McCorkell Vice President gave a brief update on the new pots and plants to adorn the street scape as well as how local businesses can help themselves with Graffiti and Crime with the use of Graffiti Buckets and calling the Police Assistance Hotline.

The event was also attended by Cr Mike Jackson, Cr Bob Cook and representatives from Newcastle City Councils Tourism and Economic Development Team ( Simon McCarthur, Greg Fenwick and Courtney Koning )

Wallsend Diggers RSL Club

Free Live Entertainment in the Lounge Every Friday & Saturday night from 8.30pm. Tickets for monthly concerts are available from 9am on Mondays after each concert. Bonus Points can be used to purchase tickets for Entertainment. www.wallsenddiggers.com.au

Memories Function Centre

Memories Function Centre have been awarded by the Restaurant and Catering Association of NSW:

• 2011 Event Caterer of the Year – Newcastle and Hunter Region
• 2010 Wedding Caterer of the Year – Newcastle and Hunter Region
• 2010 Caterer of the Year – Newcastle and Hunter Region
• 2008 Wedding Caterer of the Year – Australian Nation
• 2008 Wedding Caterer of the Year – New South Wales
• 2008 Wedding Caterer of the Year – Newcastle and Hunter Region

Such prestigious awards reflect the top quality cuisine, professional service, the atmosphere and stunning decor of the function centre.

Memories truly is the premiere function centre and wedding reception venue in the Hunter Region.