Putty residents have been preparing their properties for the bushfire season. The Bureau of Meteorology’s long range forecast is for a drier than median September to November for most of Australia, with warmer than median days and nights. See rainfall for August below.
Bush Fire Danger Period
1 September to 31 March – Permits required to light a fire
Fire Permit Officers
North: Tim Spooner – 0418 299 377
Central & South: Kenn Mackett – 0401 535 575
More information go to https://puttyalerts.com/lighting-fires/
Call Kenn Mackett for a property fire assessment and advice on preparations. Phone: 0401 535 575.
Putty Rural Fire Brigade News
Hunter Valley RFS crews carried out a number of planned Hazard Reductions in the Singleton area. Residents along Putty Road and Putty Valley Road have also lit fires, but some that appeared safe at first, escaped into bushland.
A large number of fire trucks, including Putty, Broke and Whittingham, a water bombing helicopter, a grader and a bulldozer used to make fire breaks, attended two of these fires which took up to three days to be considered closed.
The most recent fire was at Yengo where a resident had a number of piles burning at the same time and the flames got away from him. Putty and Colo Heights Brigades attended alongside National Parks officers.
You are responsibly for your fire. Although the grass is short it is so dry that a fire will run and can ignite longer stubble and scrub making a runaway fire which could impact on your neighbour’s property.
Before you light your fire, ensure you have adequate containment lines, an adequate water supply available such as a 1000 litre pod and a working pump, both fitted to a trailer and the means of using it. Never leave a fire unattended, especially overnight. Don’t presume the cooler night air will put it out. You might be woken to the sound of a fire crackling on your doorstep.
Truck Training
Putty Brigade crew members, who may not have been familiar with the equipment on our new Category 1 fire truck, attended a training session recently to get them up to speed with
attaching water hoses to the truck, connecting to the bore at the station, filling the water tank on the truck and drafting water from a water source such as a dam. While at the dam they were shown where all the spray points on the truck were located.
Varroa mite emergency response
The beekeepers’ curse, the varroa mite, has moved from the NSW east coast to the Riverina and the Victorian border. Check the current situation here. The Varroa Emergency Response Hotline, accessed via the Exotic Plant Pest Hotline 1800 084 881, is operational Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm.
Events
DETOUR via the PUTTY HALL this Friday 1st September
Menu – OPEN BURGER & CHIPS -Your choice of ~ Beef ~ Grilled Chicken ~ Veggie Patty
Kids – Burger & Chips ~ Pluto Pups & Chips ~ Nuggets & chips
Bar and Kitchen open 5.30pm. ~ NO BYO
Take away and phone orders welcome
Phone: 0488692459
Livestock – Managing Seasonal Conditions
Putty Hall Friday, September 8⋅2:00 – 4:00pm
Local Land Services Livestock Officer and District Vet will talk about the current seasonal conditions affecting our region and livestock production including managing livestock nutrition. Visit the link to learn more. Afternoon tea and refreshments will be provided.
Please register to attend.
Monks of Putty: St Shenouda Monastery every fortnight at Putty Hall
Sunday, 10 September ⋅1:00 – 4:00pm
Workshops for adults and children about health, diet, DIY, gardening and much more, followed by a meal and optional Bible study where we read a Bible passage and discuss its meaning to our life today – for further information on what’s on this week see Putty Valley Chronicles
Putty Fair – Sunday 1 October
Putty Hall 10am – 3pm
Live music: “Goodbye Monday”
Children activities: Jumping Castle, Sparkles the Clown with games and face painting
Stalls: Variety of gifts, Landcare with native tree tube stock and advice
Food: Devonshire teas, scones, tea and barista coffee, Debz Kurbzide Eatz food van
Displays: Art and craft by school children, Fire Brigade
Games, activities and competitions: for children and adults including a raffle
Licensed bar, beer wine and soft drinks
Rockin Route 69 Rock Festival
Friday 29 September 5pm – Monday 2 October 1pm
Grey Gum Cafe, 8679 Putty Rd, Putty
17 very cool live rock bands, a mix of hard rock, heavy metal, punk & Indie Rock, from originals and covers bands with a tribute band as well.
FREE CAMPING ALL WEEKEND!! (Hot showers and toilet block)
Licensed bar and Cafe, Family friendly with kids entertainment, Motorbike show, Burnout pad. Route 69 Slow Race
Facebook event
Rainfall – The Top Place, Putty North
August 2023 – 19mm – to August 30
August 2022 – 56mm
August 10 year average – 43mm
Year to date 2023 – 381mm
Year to date 2022 – 1373mm
YTD 10 year average – 674mm
Putty Alerts 