Three awesome events coming up in the shire

Published on 19 May 2022

Nothing ever happens in Kempsey...we've all heard that but we're here to tell you about a few exciting events coming up that you need to go to!

Meet Australia's most successful Paralympian in person

Join Ellie Cole for a conversation about her experiences with accessible travel

Grab your free spot and hear from 15 time Paralympian Ellie Cole on Thursday 26 May from 4-6pm at the Country Universities Centre at Kempsey Central.

Ellie is the guest speaker for the Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Conference in the Asia Pacific and will tell her inspiring story and experiences travelling the world and representing Australia.

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Let's celebrate our new Kempsey Library and its 40th anniversary!

Come along and celebrate the opening of the newly renovated Kempsey Library on Friday 27 May from 4:30-7:30pm

It's been 40 years since the construction of the current library building in 1982 and after its recent facelift, Kempsey Library is now ready for the next 40!

There'll be entertainment, back to the '80s disco, delicious eats and treats, fun kids' activities, a photo booth, the unveiling of the new tree house name and more. 

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Festival of Small Halls heads to Stuarts Point and Hat Head

Get ready for some of Australia's best talent when Festival of Small Halls visits Stuarts Point Community Hall on Sunday 29 May as part of its resilience tour.

Taking the stage from 3:30pm will be Ash Bell and Sara Tindly as well as emotive troubadour Melanie Horsnell. These performers are touring regions directly impacted by bushfires.

Despite the renovations taking place at the hall, this event will be able to be held here with a temporary and inclusive access created for the event.

The tour will also be stopping at Hat Head on Wednesday 1 June, where local talent Heath Lancaster will perform.

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