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Penelope Shaw

Penelope Shaw is a freelance writer for the New England Times. With a background in English Literature, she will always have a special place in her heart for anything to do with books or live performance. In her free time she loves the outdoors, spending time with her family, reading and exercising.

Posted inArmidale, Local festivals and shows

Armidale Ute Show rolls back into the showgrounds for 2024

blankby Penelope ShawFebruary 15, 2024

A now popular highlight of the Armidale Show, the Armidale Ute Show is back again for 2024.

Posted inArts

Attention local students: 2024 Myall Creek Massacre Writing and Song Competition now open

blankby Penelope ShawFebruary 15, 2024

Local students are invited to enter the 2024 Myall Creek Massacre Thoughts ‘n’ Dreams Art, Writing and Song Competition

Posted inLocal festivals and shows, Tamworth

The Wharf Review brings Pride in Prejudice to the Capitol Theatre

blankby Penelope ShawJanuary 22, 2024

If you’re looking for a night of hilarity and laughing about our world’s current state of political affairs sounds like your thing, then look no further than The Wharf Review’s Pride in Prejudice.

Posted inAwards, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth

The best in Country Music to be honoured at the 2024 Tamworth Songwriters Association Awards

blankby Penelope ShawJanuary 20, 2024

The TSA Salute and Awards night will have a change of venue for 2024, taking place at Moonshiners Honky Tonk Bar on January 23.

Posted inInverell

Inverell set to splash into summer with water slide extravaganza

blankby Penelope ShawJanuary 10, 2024

Inverell is in for a cool treat this summer with 5 days of water slide fun planned from 17-21 January.

Posted inArmidale, Local festivals and shows

New England Wedding Showcase to help couples say yes to their dream local wedding

blankby Penelope ShawJanuary 10, 2024

The first ever New England Wedding Showcase will be held at the Armidale Showgrounds on Sunday 4 February 2024.

Posted inAgriculture, Animals, Glen Innes, Training and courses

Herefords Northern NSW Youth Camp brings their best in show to Glen Innes again

blankby Penelope ShawJanuary 10, 2024

Herefords Northern NSW Youth Group will once again hold their Youth Camp in Glen Innes this weekend.

Posted inLocal festivals and shows, Nundle

Nundle Rocks set for revival in 2024

blankby Penelope ShawJanuary 9, 2024

Alternative Country Music festival Nundle Rocks is on again in the Nundle School of Arts Memorial Hall across the Australia Day Long weekend.

Posted inArmidale, What's on

Meet local author and academic Sophie Masson at her latest book launch event

blankby Penelope ShawNovember 7, 2023

Local UNE academic and prolific professional author Sophie Masson will launch her latest book at Café Patisserie in Armidale this Saturday 11 November.

Posted inArmidale, Social issues and services

Armidale’s Tiny Town Childcare forced to close its doors

blankby Penelope ShawNovember 6, 2023

Armidale childcare centre Tiny Town Childcare will be forced to close its doors this Wednesday after reportedly failing to meet Federal Government Accreditation Standards.

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