Club Taree - Summer 2016/17 Connect Magazine

CONNECT Club Taree’s community magazine Summer 2016-17

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Contents

club taree CT connect edition 9

2 The President’s Welcome

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CEO’s report

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Livvi’s Place

7 Relay For Life

NYE fireworks

10 Save the date .

11 Scholarship Program 13 OUR COMMUNITY

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CLUB TAREE

Awarded best function centre

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17 summer menu CASH OR CAR? summer recipe ESSENTIALS get in shape for

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23 SUMMER discover your valley

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SUMMER 2016-17 Management Team

Contact Details

Chief Executive Officer

121 Wingham Road Taree NSW 2430

Morgan Stewart

PO Box 40 Taree NSW 2430

Brand and Communications Manager

P 02 6539 4000

Paul Allan

E pallan@clubtaree.com.au

Gaming and Operations Manager

W www.clubtaree.com.au

Chris Bale

#clubtaree

Business Support Manager Michele Hill

Magazine Content

Executive Chef

Paul Allan

Murray Phillips

Brand and Communication Manager

Golf Course Manager

pallan@clubtaree.com.au

Mark Spraggs

Chinese Year of THE ROOSTER

Design and Layout www.wellcreative.com.au

27 PENJING

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TO 29 ESCAPE Hamilton Island

TAREE TOUCH FOOTY

33 MEET

Think! about your choices Call Gambling Help 1800 858 858 www.gamblinghelp.nsw.gov.au

THE TEAM

34 Our Internal Clubs

Club Taree practices the responsible service of alcohol

we value your thoughts Club Taree places value on your experience and perceptions of us. Over the coming months our team will be actively seeking feedback in a variety of ways across all areas of Club Taree.

It might be a quick survey on how your experience was on the course, or how you enjoyed dining with us. It might

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be a questionnaire on our community support, or how we serve our coffee.

Perhaps it will be about our promotions or staff engagement. We invite you to embrace this opportunity to tell us how we are showing up. It will be used to make us even better.

president’s welcome 2016 has been a widely successful year here at Club Taree thanks to the continued hard work of our team, and of course your continued membership, patronage and support. 2017 meets us with excitement and structure, continued foresight along with a well devised strategic plan for the years beyond.

It’s hard to believe this year has nearly gone, and that I am introducing the Summer 16/17 issue of CT Connect.

What will strike you throughout this edition is ‘Community’. Club Taree has never been more community focused, nor have we been more passionate about engaging with the community, and making a difference where we can. You will see highlighted in this edition our total contributions in the 2015/2016 (September – August) into the community through donations, in kind contributions and sponsorships.

We are proud of our commitment to the community through these programs, partnerships and contributions. You’ll find it interesting to read about the Taree Touch Association, an organisation we have sponsored for 9 years, and the difference that our financial support offers to so many families across the Manning Valley whose family members actively participate in this summer sport.

You will also read about the recipients of our annual School Scholarship Program; the success of our recent Club Taree turns Pink campaign; of Livvi’s Place (a community project); the Relay For Life; along with our ongoing commitment to Ronald McDonald House Northern NSW. In partnering with the community we are proud to be the presenting sponsor of Fireworks on the Foreshore for the second year running, and are delighted to be a Platinum Sponsor for Tastefest

on the Manning River in January. I would also like to congratulate the Club Taree Community Team for being recognised as a finalist in this year’s Myall Lakes Community Awards. We are proud of the contribution our staff make to the community and are humbled by their passion and commitment.

You may be aware that Club Taree was named as the Best Function/ Convention Centre Caterer in Regional NSW at the recent NSW Savour Australia, Restaurant and Catering Association Awards for Excellence.

This is further testament to the passion and commitment of our team. I know that their competition was strong, reputable, popular and noteworthy, and for our team here at Club Taree to be recognised above their competitors is indeed an achievement. Club Taree then went on to be one of only seven National Finalists, meaning that our team here is recognised as being in the top seven venues nationwide for the overall function experience that they offer; something that they can be very proud of.

Last edition I mentioned that the Board of Directors and the Executive Leadership Team were away at our annual Strategic Planning Conference.

These two days saw both parties work together to cement a clear path not only for 2017, but well into the years ahead. We look forward to sharing details, events and strategy with you in the coming months as our business

continues to grow into the future.

Thank you all again for participating in our latest Cash or Car promotion, I’m sure you have all seen the difference that this promotion has made throughout Club Taree, and it would be hard to argue that it is not more engaging, rewarding and more exciting that our previous membership based badge draw promotion. We look forward to presenting two premium Cash or Car draws in 2017, and trust that you will continue to embrace this Members promotion.

It is wonderful to know that so many local individuals, businesses, organisations and social groups have chosen to celebrate the festivities of the season here with us at Club Taree.

On behalf of Dot and myself, the Club Taree Board of Directors, Management and our staff I wish you a safe and Happy Christmas season.

We also hope that 2017 brings you good health and happiness. Please travel safe, and enjoy the company of friends and family. Finally I take this opportunity to thank all the staff at Club Taree for their successes, daily commitment and enthusiasm.

We here at Club Taree look forward to engaging with you throughout 2017, and look forward to your continued company and membership.

Kind Regards Geoff Watman President 2

CEO’s report Members, I thank you for your warm welcome to me as your CEO as it’s now been over six months in the leadership role which I am enjoying very much.

2016 Year in review I thank you all for a terrific 2016 to-date and importantly for your continued patronage and loyalty to our Club and community.

We are a member based business and it is important that we continue to talk with you about the changes we are undertaking and our plans for the future. Your Board and I are the trusted guardians of these members and community assets, which is a role that we take very seriously and with great passion and commitment.

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We are experiencing a financially strong year in 2016 with our club generating consistent year on year growth across our all our departments. Importantly I would highlight to you all that we are growing our non-gaming revenue, which is an important metric of income diversity. Our Management mantra’s are that we are the ‘Experience people’ and that ‘Not everyone gambles, but everyone eats and drinks’ By that I mean that our business is geared towards providing you with a quality experience when you visit us. Our fantastic staff enjoy giving you all great customer service and terrific products

so that you can enjoy your experience and come back to us in the future. We are authentic and acknowledge that we are not perfect, but our group goal is to exceed expectations each time we can.

We put our hand up when we don’t, own it and learn from it to do better next time. Continuous improvement is very important to us.

We expect to push through the $10M in revenue mark in 2016 and we have a year to date EBITDA of 21% which reflects back to us that Club Taree is not only one of the stronger performing regional businesses in our state but has financial results which are enviable

delivering improved products and services to Members and Visitors.

These include our food and beverage offers with our new summer menu featuring your club favourites as well as exciting new items such as share platters and freshly created seasonal foods which we believe you will enjoy with friends and family.

Our newest function offer The Secret Garden has opened to great success as people look to us for a space where up to 40 can gather to celebrate life’s events together and enjoy a new level of furniture, fit out and glorious food and beverage offers.

We’ve continued to invest in and grow our assets, not only inside the clubhouse, but very importantly outdoors on our terrific golf course and clubhouse grounds and surrounds in general. We have in my opinion one of the best golf courses available to play and we all continue to enjoy a high level of course presentation that is second to none in our district and the envy of some of our competitors.

Our golf membership is growing and in particular we are focusing on growing Women’s golf and Junior golf. Growth in golf is one of our keys to success and in our strategic plan for the future.

to some of our city counterparts.

We have introduced Member pricing in order to grow membership with great success, but also to grow brand and brand loyalty by making holding a membership a benefit to those who take it up and join Club Taree. We have brought in Members MondayFriday lunch specials which have been warmly received by you all as we look to continue to grow our lunch trade. We appreciate that some of our Members eat their main meal at lunchtime and we look forward to increasing our catering offer to those Members in 2017 and beyond.

Through realistic, robustly discussed and well thought out operational planning we are ready to keep on

As always change will take place and we must be transparent and realistic by appreciating that having a quality range of products and improved services for members does drive increased costs, which like the CPI costs of beer and food items, will be passed onto members through marginally increased prices from time to time.

In order to be sustainable for the future, we can’t allow ourselves to end up in a situation where to use the analogy of promotions for example, that the people taking part in a promotion expect the prizes to get bigger and better, but no one is actually paying more for the price of their tickets. We believe that quality comes at a reasonable price which is regularly reviewed.

Our partnership with our community continues to make us very proud with our Staff and Directors providing over 1800 hours into projects with our partners. The Club Taree Community Team, with the assistance of our members and guests to-date has

Through realistic, robustly discussed and well thought out operational planning we are ready to keep on delivering improved products and services to Members and Visitors. contributed in excess of $80,000 in fundraising to our community through initiatives such as le Tour de Taree, Club Taree Turns Pink and our Make a Difference campaigns. Our team are constantly looking for new ways to engage with and assist the community, and they already have some exciting plans for 2017.

Our Board and Executive Leadership Team have developed a Strategic Plan which is being enacted as we head into 2017 and beyond, with the next five to ten years giving us an exciting opportunity to create a Club for the future. We have plans for the continued growth and development of our Golf Course and the results of our planning and consultation for a Seniors Living and Retail Precinct will be unveiled to Members and Community Stakeholders ahead of our next Annual General Meeting in May 2017.

I offer you and your families my best wishes for a safe, prosperous and harmonious Christmas season and take this opportunity to remind you all that your Club practices the responsible service of alcohol and the responsible conduct of gaming. We have relationships with community support services available for anyone who needs a hand or an ear over this busy and sometimes lonely time of the year should anyone need them for any reason.

As always, my condolences to those Members who have lost loved ones.

Please take care of yourselves and of each other.

Morgan Stewart ACCM, AFAIM, CAHRI Chief Executive Officer Club Taree 4

Over the fundraising period Club Taree and the Club Taree Community Team will be working with ourMembers, Guests and community to help raise funds for this fantastic community project.

livvis place With the help of the local community an all-inclusive Livvi’s Place Playground is truly possible. Here we take a look at the Touched by Olivia Foundation, who are responsible for the project. They have already secured funding through Midcoast Council and there is no doubt you will hear a lot about this project over the next year or two, as the community helps make this project a reality.

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Play is a basic part of every childhood.

Unfortunately, not all children and their families can access all playspaces in Australia.

Some families face a range of barriers that prevent them from having the same experiences as other families in these important community hubs.

Why build a playspace that at least 20% of your community can never use?

1 in 100 children are on the autism spectrum, 20% of Australians have a disability 43% of those aged over 55 having a disability.

But there is a solution – inclusive playspaces.

One of the key roles of local government is deciding how to best spend limited ratepayer funds. Lots of elements go into this process – demand, cost, land availability, grant opportunities and community priorities. An important consideration in this process is how many people in the community will benefit from the new asset.

Building a playspace that the whole community can enjoy is clearly a better decision than building a playspace that automatically excludes 20% to 30% of people.

This is where an inclusive Livvi’s Place playspace comes in.

Designing an inclusive playspace involves thinking about a lot of issues – access, facilities, equipment, location and safety all have to be factored in to the project.

Can someone in a wheelchair move about the space? Is parking available?

Are paths wide enough? Is there an accessible toilet with facilities for changing older children in? Does the equipment feature ramps, low platforms, swings suitable for all ages and abilities? Is it located near transport options? Is there sufficient fencing? Can children of all abilities play together in the same space?

What makes an inclusive playspace?

We’ve surveyed hundreds of locals and have been told what matters to you. Some of the benefits people are seeking include: • so children can play • to have fun • to get outdoors and enjoy the fresh air • to get some exercise for both parents and children, including developing gross motor skills • social benefits, for both parents and children • to have some family time such as picnics, celebrations • to play on equipment and in space that isn’t available at home • to have a change of scenery and get out of the house • to access a free activity Who are we?

In November 2006, John and Justine Perkins lost their 8-month-old baby daughter Olivia to a rare illness. It was a devastating time, and yet this point in John and Justine’s lives brought with it new meaning: a gift with a message—a message to positively enhance the lives of families in a significant way.

Touched by Olivia is a not-for-profit organisation which aims to directly relieve the disability, helplessness and misfortune experienced by many Australians through, among other things, developing and implementing inclusive play spaces and to thereby: • give every Australian the right to play, side by side, without discrimination or prejudice; and • facilitate social and community inclusion for people with disability as well as their families and carers.

The organisation has partnered with councils and developers on over 20 projects across Australia to deliver inclusive playspaces so that ALL families in a local community can enjoy the outdoors and play together.

Ultimately we would like there to be no need for our organisation anymore – we’d like to be redundant. We would be if it became mandatory for all playspaces to be inclusive and follow the Principles of Universal design and the Federal Government’s National Disability Strategy.

Can we do this?

Yes. We have done it before - many times. Touched by Olivia has already delivered 20 inclusive playspaces across Australia. We’ve worked with regional councils and communities and have been fortunate to see the change a truly inclusive playspace can make, in areas like Port Macquarie, Dubbo, Merimbula and Jindabyne.

Midcoast Council is committed and has allocated a location and some funding towards Livvi’s Place Taree.

We’ve received pledges from local Lions Clubs, and have visited hundreds of local students in schools to develop a concept design.

What’s next?

You can help us by pledging your support for inclusive play. Your business or organisation can sponsor an item of equipment. Your family may want to see their name paved into the playspace. Or you may have ideas and want to join the volunteer committee.

Now is the time for you to get involved and make a change in the way people are included in your local community.

Visit our website information.

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www.touchedbyolivia.com.au/taree Because every child needs to play.

At Touched by Olivia we strive to partner with local Councils and developers to put inclusive playspaces into every community in Australia. We are proud to partner with Midcoast Council and the community of Taree to create a truly inclusive playspace for everyone in the region to enjoy.

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relay for life Relay For Life is a fun and moving overnight experience that raises vital funds for the Cancer Council’s research, prevention, information and support services. Relay is a chance for the Taree community to recognise and celebrate local cancer survivors, patients and their carers, to honour and remember loved ones lost to cancer and to raise money to help save lives Club Taree is delighted to be named as the host venue for the 2017 Manning Valley Relay For Life. The event will be hosted here onsite at Club Taree on the back lawn of the Club. We are even more delighted that our very own Club Taree Community Team will be participating in the event and as such in the lead up to the 1’st April Club Taree will have a number of fundraising initiatives in place to help us raise funds for the Cancer Council. We would love to see this event the most successful Relay todate, and as such encourage anyone to get a team together and participate.

Here we catch up with Sarah from the Cancer Council.

What is Relay For Life?

Relay For Life is a chance for communities to recognise and celebrate those who have overcome cancer or are undergoing treatment, as well as the people who care for them.

Relay also provides an opportunity to celebrate the memory of loved ones lost to cancer.

Each Relay For Life event is organised by a local volunteer committee on behalf of Cancer Council. Teams of 10–15, which are headed up by a team captain, get together and fundraise year-round. Everyone then meets at the Relay to celebrate the amazing fundraising achievements of the past year. Teams participate in a relay-style walk or run, challenging themselves to stay on the track overnight. Each event is unique and you can stay for the whole event and camp overnight, enjoy the fun activities and attend the moving ceremonies that make Relay 7

For Life so special.

Put your thinking cap on to plan your team theme, campsite decorations and costumes. It all adds colour to the event. While it’s not compulsory to dress up, many teams do. From superheroes of hope to clowns, pirates and space outfits, dressing in theme is a great way to get your team having fun.

Each person on the team pays a registration fee, which includes a shirt and breakfast in the morning.

There are no age limitations or fitness requirements – Relay For Life is suitable for everyone. To join in the fun, register your team online today.

Why do we Relay?

Thousands of Australians participate in over 200 Relays across Australia each year. Some people Relay in memory of a loved one lost to cancer. Some do it to show how proud they are at having survived cancer. Some do it to show they are strong enough to beat cancer.

And some simply want to be involved

and make a difference. Whatever your reasons, you’ll never forget your first Relay experience!

Relay participants are encouraged to fundraise in the lead up to the event, with all money raised supporting the Cancer Council’s vital research, prevention and support services.

Who can participate?

Everyone! There are no restrictions when it comes to Relay. You don’t have to be over 18 to get involved – anyone can do it!

Relay for Life events also rely on the generosity of volunteers. Check out the difference you can make by volunteering at Relay.

When and where does Relay happen?

The 2017 Manning Valley Relay for Life is being held at Club Taree (121 Wingham Road Taree NSW) on Saturday the 1st and Sunday 2nd April 2016. The Opening Ceremony begins at 10am on the Saturday.

Ceremonies Opening Ceremony: 10am Saturday 1st April 2017 Closing Ceremony: 9:45am Sunday 2nd April 2017 Candlelight Ceremony: 6:45pm Saturday 1st April 2017

Information Session Come and find out what the Relay For Life is all about Wednesday 15 February Club Taree, 121 Wingham Road, Taree NSW, 2430 from 6pm Wednesday 22 March 2017, Club Taree, 121 Wingham Road, Taree NSW, 2430 from 6pm The information sessions allow Relay participants to receive information around the event, ask questions, meet fellow Relay participants and discuss fundraising initiatives.

It all began in...

Relay For Life began in the USA in May 1985 when colorectal surgeon, Dr. Gordy Klatt, wanted to raise awareness of cancer and boost the income of his local cancer charity. He spent a gruelling twenty-four hours circulating a track in Tacoma, Washington, and raised over US$27,000, and showed that one person really can make a difference.

Since then, Relay For Life has become the largest fundraising event for cancer in the world. Celebrated by more than 4 million people in over 20 countries, this inspirational overnight event empowers and unites local communities to fight cancer.

Relay For Life began in Australia in 1999 when the Victorian community of Murrumbeena raised over $75,000 for Cancer Council. Relays are now held in every Australian State and Territory, with more than 134,000 participants raising over $24 million each year. Every dollar raised goes towards funding Cancer Council’s vital research, prevention and support programs, many of which help people in your community every day.

At Cancer Council we believe it’s so important to show you, our supporters, just how vital Relay For Life is in our mission to beat cancer. As a community-funded organisation, we rely on the goodwill of thousands of donors, fundraisers and volunteers to fund our much-needed research and programs. Through the funds raised at Relay For Life, more than 61,000 Australian lives have been saved over the last 20 years. Improvements in cancer prevention and screening mean that less people will hear the words, “you have cancer”. Advances to cancer treatments allow cancer patients to spend more time with their loved ones.

You, our supporters, have played a huge part in this, and by continuing to participate in Relay For Life we will save more lives. Thank you.

Register for the Survivors and Carers lap at your local Relay Relay For Life is a celebration of cancer survivorship, sending a message of hope that people do survive cancer.

We come together each year in over 200 community Relay For Life events around Australia to celebrate cancer survivors and their carers. No one should face cancer alone, so whether

you’re a Survivor or Carer, getting involved in your local Relay For Life can introduce you to others who are facing similar challenges and create opportunities for sharing stories, friendship and hope.

What is the Survivors and Carers lap all about?

The first lap of Relay honours cancer Survivors and Carers who take to the track, proudly wearing coloured sashes. All participants gather around the track to applaud the courage and strength shown by those completing the lap. With motivation levels high, all participants walk the second lap together.

Who can take part?

All cancer Survivors and Carers are welcome to take part in the walk, whether they are part of a team or not. Survivors are those who are now cancer-free or those who are currently undergoing treatment. Carers include those walking with the person they care for and those walking in honour of a loved one lost.

For more information visit www.relayforlife.org.au and search Manning Valley 8

club taree NYE fireworks on the foreshore

We’re proud to once again be the major sponsor for Taree’s New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the Foreshore event!

As one of the largest and most popular family events in our annual calendar, Taree’s New Year’s Eve celebrations are again guaranteed to provide a fabulous platform to ring in the New Year. Set along the length of the 9

magnificent Manning River Foreshore, between Pulteney and Manning Streets, we’d like to invite everyone to come along, spread a picnic blanket and enjoy a fantastic fun-filled evening of festivity.

Kicking off at 5pm, we’ve got an actionpacked program lined up to create the perfect atmosphere with games,

carnival rides, live entertainment and a range of delicious food and beverage stalls. There will be so much to keep the kids entertained well into the night.

The evening will be topped off with a magical fireworks display over the water at 9pm. We hope to see you there!

save the date Christmas on the Course featuring Rhonda Burchmore. Friday 2nd December 7pm.

Join us for a once a year event here at Club Taree, as we say Thank You to our Members and Guests for their support during 2016 with a Special Christmas Event. Support Can Assist Manning Valley, while enjoying a concert usually only forwarded to city dwellers.

Club Taree Ham Raffle.

Wednesday 14th December. 7pm. 100 Hams.

20 whole hams and 80 half hams. Apart from our toy raffle, our ham raffles are the most popular of the year, come along and join in the fun and festivity.

Club Taree Ham Raffle.

Wednesday 21st December.

7pm. 100 Hams.

Monster Toy Raffle.

Sunday 4th December.

3pm. $7000 worth of prizes

20 whole hams and 80 half hams. Apart from our toy raffle, our ham raffles are the most popular of the year, come along and join in the fun and festivity.

Join us for our BIGGEST EVER Toy Raffle, We have gone overboard this year, with more prizes, and better quality than ever. The raffle will be held in the Club Taree Auditorium.

Club Taree Seafood Raffle.

Friday 23rd December.

7pm. $3000 of seafood.

Fishing Club Ham Raffle.

Wednesday 7th December.

7pm. 30 Hams.

The ultimate raffle just in time for Christmas. Celebrate with friends and family this Christmas with fresh local seafood from the Club Taree Seafood Raffle.

30 Hams on offer. Funds raised will be donated to the Taree Women’s Refuge.

Come along and support this much needed organisation, while trying your luck with the raffle.

Please be advised, that Club Taree will not be trading on Christmas Day to allow our staff to enjoy Christmas with their family and friends.

tastefest on the manning Club Taree is delighted to join forces with Tastefest on the Manning as a Platinum Sponsor for the inaugural event on Saturday 14th January 2017.

Club Taree are presenting the Food experience at TasteFest on the Manning, and as such Club Taree will enable Tastefest to showcase the finest selection of local fresh produce, local restaurants and the talents of local chefs, cooks and passionate “foodies” as they present their creations to the general public. Club Taree chose to sponsor the food experience at TasteFest on the Manning because we value the power of food to be the basis of experience, we all remember the first

time we tried something new and loved it.Club Taree will be front and centre at Tastefest on the Manning, offering a range of food experiences, along with our own signature beer, Beeton Brew.

TasteFest on the Manning will showcase the best that the Manning Valley and surrounds has to offer and will include craft beer, food, wine, entertainment, music as well as activities on the river.

Saturday 14th January 2017 Farmers Markets from 9am Tastefest on the Manning from 10am through to 8pm Queen Elizabeth Park – Riverbank Entry through Manning Street 10

The program sees each successful student receive $2000 to assist and aid them with their transition into tertiary studies. The Scholarship is paid in two instalments of $1000, one prior to them commencing their tertiary studies, and one prior to the commencement of their second year of study.

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the

successful

student

is nominated by each of the respective local schools, the main criteria set by Club Taree is that the successful nominee be a student who has: • Upheld the primary values of the school • Displayed a high level of citizenship • Consistently maintained a focused study schedule • Shown a personal commitment to achieving individual and group goals • Has chosen a clear direction for their future studies across a chosen field • Display continued value adherence outside the school 11

Club Taree has always prided itself on the range and levels of support which we afford to the local and regional community. As a community venue we aim to maximise our support through donations, support, in kind contributions, sponsorships, fundraising campaigns and scholarships. The Club Taree Tertiary Scholarship Program is our way of offering support to an individual student at each of the local secondary schools who have been identified by their respective school as meeting (and exceeding) the suitability criteria.

Taree Christian College Baxter Pattison Since attending Taree Christian College Baxter Pattison has been a diligent and dedicated student.

Not only does he apply himself fully to academic pursuits and tasks, he encourages others to always try their best to improve in all areas of life.

In the wider community Baxter has taken part in triathlons and rowing, cycling and hockey where he is also respected for effort and accomplishments. He is humble in his achievements and abilities. Just this year Baxter was also a finalist in the Lion Youth of the Year.

his learning, the respect he displayed toward his teachers and the guidance given to him by his parents.

Perhaps Baxter’s strongest asset is his outstanding personal character where he displays humility, integrity and compassion for others.

Baxter is a fine young man with high values and standards. He has been thinking about and planning for his future for some time; taking the initiative to complete extra work experience opportunities in his own time to help guide his decisions.

Baxter’s short term goal is to undertake a Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering at Newcastle University where he will work diligently to do his best.

At Taree Christian College, Baxter has always upheld the values of the College, respecting staff, visitors and fellow students.

Manning Valley Anglican College

Baxter has fulfilled his duties as Senior Prefect in his later years at the college where he was given the role of building and aspiring others in their academic pursuits. He did this by leading by example in the effort he applies, and also by the attitude he displayed toward

Thomas Freeman Tom has completed his entire schooling at Manning Valley Anglican College, starting in Kindergarten. Throughout his schooling Tom has shown great leadership, winning the Long Tan Award for Leadership in 2015, and

scholarship program holding the school captaincy in 2016.

Tom’s commitment to his studies is highlighted by him being awarded Dux of the College for Year 12.

Tom has represented the College at Hunter Region level in both athletics and swimming .

Overall Tom has upheld the values of Manning Valley Anglican College and can be easily described as a fine young man, and very worthy recipient of the scholarship.

St Clares High School Victoria Hayes Victoria has been a student of St Clares High School for the past three years. Throughout this time Victoria has shown herself to be a highly estimable student who is intelligent, conscientious, self-disciplined and cooperative. Victoria is also known for her positive manner, successful completion of set tasks, willingness to learn and her ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Throughout her schooling Victoria has contributed to the school community through her involvement with the schools Young Vinnies program and in environmental groups. Victoria also supported the school “Sleep Out” charity night which raised funds to assist disadvantaged youth.

Taree High School

Chatham High School

Nimasha Weththasinghe Nimasha has attended Taree High School for the entirety of her high school education. During this time Nimasha has shown that she is an extremely capable, talented young woman with outstanding academic ability and a strong sense of civic, school and community pride.

Jesse Osborn Jesse has proven to be a great role model for younger students and was a very positive influence on their attitudes towards learning.

Nimasha has consistently achieved exceptional results in all her subjects. She is a very driven and goal orientated young woman who is willing to sacrifice and persevere to achieve her ambitions. She was ranked in the top ten students both in Year 11 as well as in Year 12. In Year 12 she was awarded first places in Chemistry, Economics and Physics.

In 2016 she was also awarded the Dr Greening Medical Sciences Award.

Nimasha is a willing participant in extracurricular activities, she has represented the school in basketball, netball and tennis. She has also been a member of the peer support and literacy teams, and volunteered willingly at school events.

Jesse has achieved excellence through hard work and has continuously upheld the primary values of Chatham High School.

Jesse has demonstrated dedication, perseverance, organisational skills and time management skills.

Throughout his schooling Jesse has received various awards such as the Year Advisors Award, Student of the Year Awards, Principals Awards and Academic Excellence Awards. He received Dux of the Year Award in Year 9, Year 10, and Year 11. At the final Year 12 assembly Jesse was the recipient of First in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics Extension 1. He also received a Semper Intrepidi Award for his outstanding work in Mathematics Extension 2.

Jesse has worked industriously to set and achieve personal and collective goals and is highly respected by all members of his cohort as well as teaching and non-teaching staff.

Jesse has also been an active member of the Peer Tutoring program.

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Club Taree Turns Pink Those who visited us in October would be well aware that we ‘turned pink’ for the month to raise funds for the Cancer Councils Pink Ribbon Campaign. We were once again delighted at how our members and guests embraced this initiative and supported the efforts of the Club Taree Community Team.

In 2016 the Club Taree Community Team ran a number of initiatives, and hosted events to raise funds such as the Pink Ribbon High Tea, the Pink Plate, and the Wine Degustation Dinner.

We would like to take the time to thank our internal clubs, our members and guests for their valued contributions.

A special mention must go to the hardwork and passion of our Club Taree Lady Golfers who each year run their Pink Golf Day as part of this program and in 2016 they managed to raise in excess of $4300, a truly amazing amount, that will make a dramatic difference to the Cancer Council and the programs that they fund.

our community Manning Valley Cycle Club Club Taree is delighted to partner with the Manning Valley Cycle Club to improve the safety of the Taree Criterium Track.

The Manning Valley Cycle Club (MVCC) is a long established cycle club which encourages safe cycling for all ages. The Club conducts weekly races either on Police approved road courses at Upper and Central Landsdowne, Wootton Way, Bootawah and Kolodong. Club members also compete in Newcastle and Port Macquarie. The Criterium Track (Crit Track) is utilised for races during the daylight saving months and all year round for training.

We look forward to working with the Manning Valley Cycle Club.

The total amount raised in 2016 was $9276.00. This is our third year of running this initiative and to date the total amount raised by the Club Taree Community Team for the Cancer Council with thanks to their supporters is $33,432.00.

2016 Rotary Schools Spectacular Club Taree is once again in 2016 a Gold Sponsor of the Rotary Manning Schools Spectacular. Funds raised by the Spectacular are used to support programs being taught and funded in our local schools by the Australian Children’s Music Foundation (ACMF) .

The ACMF was founded by Don Spencer to provide musical instruments and programs for disadvantaged and indigenous children in Australia. Initially the program was taken into Juvenile Detension Centres and gradually it has expanded into schools. Some years ago ACMF recognised the substantial numbers of youth in detention centres on the Central Coast of NSW came from the Manning Valley.

For many years ACMF has taken its program to disadvantaged schools 13

throughout Australia, normally one school per community. A decision was taken to carry out an experiment in Taree by taking the program to multiple schools. Currently the program is being taken into Taree High School, Chatham High School, Taree Public School, Chatham Primary School and Manning Gardens School.

our brave service personnel from all branches of the Defence Force.

The online broadcast is watched by thousands of people each week.

Australian War Memorial Last Post Ceremony

Each Ceremony tells the story behind just one of the more than 102,700 names on the bronze panels that line the walls of the Commemorative Area.

It is a testament to the terrible cost of war that it will take nearly 300 years to commemorate every person on the Roll of Honour, and the Memorial is committed to ensuring that each story will eventually be told.

In August Club Taree became a Silver Sponsor of the Australian War Memorial (AWM) Last Post Ceremony in tribute to all of the local service personnel who have given their lives in service to the nation.

Each day hundreds of people attend the Last Post Ceremony at the AWM. It is a very moving and special commemoration of the sacrifice of

Each ceremony follows the same format, but each is a different and very moving occasion, the daily Last Post Ceremony farewells visitors to the Memorial with a tribute to an Australian named on the Roll of Honour.

The 2015/2016 Clubgrants Year.

The Club Grants year has recently closed. Running from the 1st September 2015 through until the 31st August 2016, the 2015/2016 Club Grants year saw Club Taree make donations totalling $153,154.43. The Club Taree Community Team raised an additional $53,538.98. Taking Club Taree’s contribution to the community in the Club Grants Year to an impressive $206,693.41

The organisations we were proud to assist during the last Club Grants year were: • Hunter Region SLSA Helicopter Service (Westpac Rescue Helicopter) • Meals on Wheels • Dundaloo Support Services • Ronald McDonald House Northern NSW • Ronald McDonald Family Retreat • Can Assist Manning Valley • Students of St Clare’s High School, Taree High School, Chatham High School, Manning Valley Anglican College and Taree Christian College through the Tertiary Scholarship Program.

• Australian Children’s Music Foundation • Members of the Community – Fireworks on the Foreshore • Taree and District Netball Association • Samaritans Taree

• Taree Women’s Refuge

• Genetic Alliance Australia

• Cougars Hockey Club

• Stepping On Program

• Youth Frontiers Program

• NSW Police Legacy

• Club Taree Golf

• Manning Great Lakes Early Intervention

• Taree Social Golf • Rotary Club of Taree • Taree Photographic Club • Old Holden’s Club • Taree Historic Motor Club • Quota Club of Taree • Prostate Support Group • Club Taree Community Concert Band • Lower North Coast District Golf Association • Steve Bromhead’s Seniors Concert • YMCA Swimathon • Club Taree Red Rovers • Medical Device Academy • University of Sydney

• Alzheimer’s Australia • Club Taree Women’s Golf • Breast Cancer Support Group • Cancer Council • BreastScreen NSW • Taree Touch Association • Manning Valley Hockey Association • Ronald McDonald Family Retreat Forster The Club Taree Community Team has committed to “Make a Meal” at Ronald McDonald Family Retreat Forster once a month. This initiative will see our Team head out to Forster to host a dinner or lunch for the families.

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Club Taree was announced as the winner of “Best Function/Conference Centre Caterer in Regional NSW”, an achievement of which our whole team should be proud.

This award recognises Club Taree as the state wide leader in the delivery of function services, facilities and catering. Club Taree’s competition for the award were noted for their commitment to quality products and great service.

The NSW Savour Australia, Restaurant and Catering Associations Awards for Excellence were held in Sydney on the 14th September. Members of our Team Lisa, Murray, Kara and Paul were lucky enough to attend on behalf of Club Taree, who were finalists in two categories.

The award is based on lengthy and thorough judging criteria and covers all aspects of the function process from initial contact, to marketing information, websites, package information and design, customer liaison throughout the function process, menu planning, menu costing, function costings, 15

cleanliness, hygiene, staff briefings, meal preparation and presentation, meal delivery, customer service industry skills alliance, overall value for money and customer feedback.

The National Awards were held on the 24th October 2016, with Paul, Lisa, Murray, Lorraine and Gary heading to Sydney to represent Club Taree.

Club Taree was listed as one of only seven nationwide finalists, meaning Club Taree is recognised within the industry as one of the top seven function facilities in the country. Other finalists were QT Canberra, Doltone House Pyrmont, Customs House

Brisbane, Adelaide Oval Function and Events North Adelaide, the Atlantic Group Docklands, and the University of Western Australia. Club Taree is extremely honoured to have been listed as a finalist in the National Awards.

The awards presented by Savour Australia are considered the most dependable and authoritive guide to Australia’s best restaurants and caterers.

Each year on average 1500 entries are received from across Australia. The Awards for Excellence set the national benchmark.

functions @ club taree Club Taree has long been the venue of choice in the Manning Valley, in fact we have held more conferences, functions, weddings and events than any other regional venue in the last 12 years. This is a title that we are extremely proud of and work hard each day to uphold, whether it be through our commitment to offering quality products, or our genuine passion in remaining true to the core principals of hospitality.

Our team is committed to creating an event which meets your budget and requirements, whilt also being committed to ensuring that all events exceed your expectation in product quality and service delivery.

We are delighted to uniquely offer you a variety of venue options for your conference, function, wedding or event here at Club Taree, each option matching your own individual requirements.

Our Functions Coordinator Lisa Ruprecht is passionate, dedicated and defined as a hospitality stalwart and willingly goes beyond the call of duty to ensure that each and every event at Club Taree is perfect.

I love my job, working in this role allows each day to be unique.I delight in ensuring that families celebrate life’s events with joy and without hassle.

The support team that I have around me are amazing, ensuring that the best quality products and that the most professional service standards are delivered to our customers” Lisa Ruprecht – Functions Coordinator

Club Taree hosts all forms of functions and events, and are delighted to offer a range of experience based venues. For more information or to book a function with Club Taree please contact Lisa Ruprecht on Email lruprecht@clubtaree.com.au Phone 02 6539 4000

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welcome,

experience, share, enjoy.

May our table help you enjoy time with friends and family and provide the basis of experiences, conversation, laughter, good times and memories set for a lifetime.

We are genuinely excited to present our Summer menu to you. Dineon19 is open daily from 11.30am.

Reservations are definitely recommended. Please phone 6539 4000

Starters

Paddock to plate

Garlic bread (v) grilled sourdough, garlic parsley butter

New York strip sirloin (gf) house made steak fries, pan fried greens, house made jus, jalapeno and mustard aioli m 34.5 | nm 38

m 7.5 | nm 8.3 Spring bruschetta grilled sourdough, seasoned tomato, Spanish onion, basil infused oil, balsamic reduction, parmesan m 10.5 | nm 11.5 Dineon19 toasted sour dough guacamole, grilled bacon, sautéed mushrooms m 12.5 | nm 13.8

Share plates Lemon and honey roasted lamb Slow roasted, roasted balsamic glazed baby root vegetables & seasonal steamed vegetables with pan gravy Presented for two m38.5 | Nm 42.4 Smoked cheddar and goat’s cheese with fresh strawberries served with pistachio crumb and toasted baguette m 40 | nm 44 Cured meat platter shaved prosciutto, salami, fig chutney, green stuffed olives, brie cheese, lavosh m 45 | nm 49.50 Chicken & prawn skewers marinated chicken breast, sundried tomato pesto, prawn, pilaf rice, side of cilantro and lime mayo m 60 | nm 66 Summer cheese & caramelised nut vintage cheddar, whipped stilton, runny honey, candied walnuts, flat bread m 40 | nm 44

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Pork sirloin stack marinated in garlic and mustard, balsamic glazed baby vegetables, seasonal vegetables, apple and sultana chutney, house pan gravy m 22.9 | nm 24.9 Grilled chicken tenderloins (gf) tomato stock risotto, pan fried mushrooms, spring onion, asparagus m 22.5 | nm 24.5 Oven baked glazed lamb ribs cumin pilaf rice, pan fried vegetables, fried salt & pepper onion rings, chef’s honey lemon reduction m 28.5 | nm 31.4 Char grilled pork chop cous cous, tomato, olives, fetta, marinated roast vegetables, fresh herbs, sautéed garlic mushrooms m 27.5 | nm 29.9 Chimichangas minced beef and pork, refried beans, melted cheese, sour cream, tomato salsa, jalapeno, rocket salad m 22.5 | nm 24.8

Ocean to table Oven baked salmon fillet (gf) melon, prosciutto, roasted cherry tomato, rocket salad, rasberry vinegarette & chimichurri sauce m 27.5 | nm 29.9 Pan seared tuna (gf) new potato, fresh beans, cherry tomato, baby spinach, coconut & dill cream sauce m 26.9 | nm 29.6

Prawn, bacon & asparagus linguini spring onion, house made tomato basil cream sauce, shaved parmesan m 19.5 | nm 21.5 Atlantic cod (gf) pontiac potato, pan fried greens, tomato & avocado salsa m 25.9 | nm 28.5

Club favourites

(Served with either chips & salad or vegetables) Crumb lamb cutlets shallow fried then oven baked, bacon, pan gravy m26.5 | nm 28.9 Chicken breast schnitzel freshly crumbed, pan gravy m 19.8 | nm 21.8 Chicken parmigiana tomato & basil sauce, mozzarella m 22.5 | nm 24.8 Char grilled rump steak perfectly seasoned, chargrilled m 27.8 | nm 30.5 Lambs fry braised in pan gravy, crispy bacon m15.5 | nm 16.9 Half serve roast lamb (Available lunchtime only) slow cooked, gravy, mint jelly m 15.9 | nm 17.5 Hoki fillets beer battered or oven baked with lemon herb butter m 15.5 | nm 17.1

Chef’s sauces

Side dishes

Green peppercorn m 2.5 | nm 2.8

Smashed potato (gf) bacon, olive, parsley & clarified butter m7 | nm 7.7

Mushroom & red wine m 2.5 | nm 2.8 Dianne m 2.5 | nm 2.8 Garlic prawn cream m 6.5 | nm 7.2 House made jus m 2.5 | nm 2.8

Salads Dineon19 summer salad minted melon, cherry tomato, rocket, shaved prosciutto, parmesan crisps m 16.5 | nm 18 Chef’s caesar salad crisp cos lettuce, smoked spec, shaved parmesan, boiled egg, house made croutons, creamy garlic mayonnaise m 15 | nm16.5

Beer battered chips (v) m 3 | nm 3.3 Pan fried greens (v) (gf) with a crunch m 4.5 | nm 5 Seasonal garden salad (v) (gf) m 4.5 | nm 5 Caramelised baby carrots with maple syrup & sesame seeds m 7.5 | nm 8.25 Fried Cauliflower Greek yogurt, freshly grated pecorino m 6.5 | nm 7.2

Fresh herb oven roasted vegetable salad (p) (v) sweet potato, pumpkin, baby carrots, beetroot, asparagus, capsicum, spinach m 15.9 | nm 17.5

Junior meals

Salad additives

Vegetable frittata

Seasoned pork strips

m 9.5 | nm 10.5 (Each served with either chips and salad or vegetables)

m 6 | nm 6.6 Grilled chicken tenderloins (gf) m 6.5 | nm 7.2 Pan-fried garlic beef (gf) m 6.5 | nm 7.2 Pan fried / battered garlic prawns (gf) m 8.5 | nm 9.4

Vegetarian Summer vegetable and fetta frittata (gf) cherry tomato, beetroot, rocket salad m 16.5 | nm 18.1 Chilli extra virgin olive oil linguini baby spinach, flat leaf parsley, roasted tomato, bell pepper, basil pesto, shaved parmesan m 16.5 | nm 18.2

Here at Club Taree our food journey started almost eighteen months ago, when we embraced a new style of dining, spoke of our passion for food and introduced experiences such as The Craft Shop and the Chef’s Table.

Now as we evolve even further we introduce our Food Philosophy.

Battered fish goujions m 9.5 | nm 10.5

Our Food Philosophy.

• We believe that food should feed the soul • We believe that food should be an experience • We believe that food should be shared with friends and family • We believe that food should be a journey • We believe that our food should reflect our passion

Chicken nuggets m 9.5 | nm 10.5

Beef Bolognese mince, tomato basil sauce, shaved parmesan m 10 | nm 11 Chimichanga minced beef and pork, refried beans, melted cheese, sour cream, tomato salsa, rocket salad m 14.5 | nm 16.5 Grilled chicken & bacon linguine house made tomato base sauce, fresh herbs, spring onion m 10 | nm 11 Chicken & prawn skewer vegetable fried pilaf rice m 10 | nm 11

We have once again allowed our dining experiences to evolve, and as such you will notice a few cosmetic and experience changes in both Dineon19 and The Terrace just in time for Summer.

Monday to Friday lunch specials m 12 | nm 15

Monday

Chicken, bacon & mushroom penne garlic cream sauce, shaved parmesan

Tuesday

Beef tortellini house made tomato base sauce, char grilled zucchini, roasted capsicum, toasted sourdough

Wednesday

Moroccan lamb & vegetable skewer cumin rice, roasted bell pepper, Greek yogurt

Thursday

Fried pork strip noodle salad baby spinach, stir fry vegetables, vermicelli, sweet honey dressing

Friday

Crumbed whiting fillets chefs salad, fries, house tartare, lemon 18

cash car OR

Here we go again. The Club Taree Cash or Car Promotion Returns on Wednesday 31st May 2017. One very lucky member will need to choose between $40,000 Cash or a $45,000 Tucson Elite 1.6 Turbo Petrol from Taree Hyundai in what will be our biggest, most engaging member’s only promotion EVER. It all kicks off on Sunday 1st January 2017.

By now we all know how it works. For every $10 you spend in Club Taree on eligible goods and services (there aren’t many that aren’t eligible), you will receive one valid entry ticket.

Remember that credit accumulates, so quite literally for every $10 you spend on eligible goods and services you have a chance to make the ultimate decision between $40,000 in cash or a $45,000 Tucson Elite 1.6 Turbo Petrol.

The promotion will run from Sunday 1st January 2017 through until 6pm on Wednesday 31st May 2017.

their tickets in the entry barrel for a chance to win a weekly prize and lucky number in the final prize draw.

take place at Club Taree on the 31st May 2017 following the drawing of the final 10 finalists.

A weekly winner will be drawn each Wednesday from Wednesday the 4th January at 7pm through until the final draw night on the 31st May 2017 whereby a further 10 final entries will be drawn. This will take the total number of finalist up to 30. Each one of the finalists will instantly win $500 cash and the opportunity to randomly choose their “lucky” number in the final draw.

Entries will be issued until 6pm on Wednesday the 31st May 2017.

Members are responsible for placing

The final draw for the Cash or Car will

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Club Taree may throughout the promotion period issue bonus tickets for certain goods and services.

Full terms and conditions are available at Club Taree Reception, or on our website, www.clubtaree.com.au Authorised under NSW Permit Number LTPS/16/09090

The Hyundai Tucson Elite Strong and beautiful – flowing surfaces, sharp lines and a distinctive chrome framed hexagonal grille create a powerful and lasting impression.

Hyundai is the worlds fastest growing automotive brand. They are obsessed with creating visionary cars that are great to own and fun to drive. They focus on the latest technology, the best safety features, and the highest quality engineering.

In the Tucson, Hyundai has reimagined the SUV, creating an exceptional vehicle that combines sophisticated styling with uncompromised engineering to deliver the highest levels of comfort and driving performance, both in town and out on the road.

As one of Hyundai’s most important models worldwide, the All-New Tucson has been redesigned from the ground up, to create a stronger, wider and more spacious compact SUV. It delivers a truly rewarding drive thanks

Exciting to see and fun to drive, this high quality compact SUV has almost chameleon like qualities. It looks equally at home on the driveway of a 5 star city hotel as it does when generating a cloud of dust while heading down a dirt track, taking you on a weekend escape.

The design of the All-New Tucson achieves an incredibly low drag coefficient, which enhances high speed stability and reduces fuel consumption.

Built on a completely new platform that optimises cabin space, ample head, leg and shoulder room for five adults, in a refined and ergonomically designed interior that features soft touch high quality materials.

Every button, switch and control has been intelligently and intuitively placed.

While the available 10 way electrically adjustable driver seat with lumbar support maximises comfort and reduces fatigue.

The All-New Tucson’s high-tech in-dash touch screen is a lifestyle, multimedia and navigation hub that keeps you switched on and connected with your world, wherever you’re travelling to.

Enjoy the drive.

to its superb level of appointments and exceptional use of innovative technologies.

From first glance the All-New Tucson makes an impressive statement.

Its wide stance and long wheelbase provide the strong proportions of an SUV while the dynamic lines accentuate its sleek profile, giving the sense of constant motion. This unmistakable sense of agility sweeps all the way from the elongated headlamps through to the tail lights.

Taree Auto Group and Taree Hyundai are offering all Club Taree members $1000 worth of accessories on any purchase of a Hyundai Tucson during the promotion period. They are also offering $500 of accessories on ANY Hyundai vehicle during the promotion period. To claim the discount simply show your current Club Taree membership card at the time of enquiry. Terms and Conditions Apply.

For more information on the Hyundai Tucson or any of the Hyundai range contact Tony Cowan - Taree Hyundai 41-43 Victoria Street Taree NSW 2430 Phone 6552 4477 20

summer recipe essentials up with friends and family. It’s a time

Grilled Peach, Onion and Bacon Salad

to enjoy the outdoors with picnics,

1/4 cup mayonnaise

bbq’s, parties and celebrations. We

1/4 cup sour cream

do all however get stuck every year

1/4 cup buttermilk

Its summer – the perfect time to catch

when you ask “What can I bring?” The answer no doubt 80% of the time is “Just bring a salad”, the other 20% is “Just bring a dessert”. Here are our top ideas to keep you party ready and look like a gourmet home chef this summer.

Remember food is made to be shared and enjoyed.

Roasted beetroot and feta salad 4 medium beetroot 50g baby spinach ½ small red onion, thinly sliced 75g feta crumbled ¼ cup walnuts lightly toasted 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard Seasalt flakes 1. Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced.

Wash beetroot. Pat dry. Wrap in foil. Place on a baking tray. Roast for 1 hour or until tender.

Cool for 15 minutes. Meanwhile prepare remaining ingredients. wearing gloves, peel and discard skin from beetroot. Cut beetroot into 2cm pieces.

2. Combine spinach, onion, feta, walnuts and beetroot in a bowl. Toss to combine.

3. Place orange juice, oil and mustard in a screw-top jar. Season with salt and pepper.

Secure lid. Shake to combine. Add to beetroot mixture. Toss to combine. Serve 21

2 tablespoons chopped mint 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 2 tablespoons snipped chives 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar Salt & freshly ground pepper 1 pound thick-sliced bacon 1/4 cup light brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 3 pounds Vidalia or other sweet onions, cut into 1-inch-thick slabs Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing 4 large ripe peaches, cut into 1/2-inch wedges 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise with the sour cream, buttermilk, mint, parsley, chives and vinegar and season with salt and pepper.

Refrigerate.

2. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with baking paper. Arrange the bacon slices on the sheet in a single layer and sprinkle with the brown sugar and cayenne. Bake for about 25 minutes, until caramelised (the bacon will crisp as it cools). Let cool, then cut the bacon into bite-size pieces.

3. Meanwhile, light a grill or preheat a grill pan. Brush the onions with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill over moderate heat, turning occasionally, until softened and browned, 10 minutes. Separate the onions into rings. Brush the peaches with olive oil and grill over moderately high heat until tender, 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

4. In a large bowl, toss the onions with the peaches and bacon. Add the buttermilk dressing and toss to coat. Serve right away.

Broad Bean Salad 1 1/2 cups frozen broad beans 1 cup frozen peas 250g punnet cherry tomatoes, halved 1 bunch watercress, sprigs picked 200g tub cherry bocconcini, drained, torn 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1/2 cup good-quality basil pesto 1. Cook the beans and peas in boiling salted water for 3 minutes. Drain and refresh under cold running water.

2. Remove the tough outer skins from the broad beans, then place in a bowl with the peas, tomatoes, watercress and bocconcini.

Combine the olive oil and balsamic in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Toss the salad with the dressing, drizzle with a little pesto and serve with remaining pesto on the side.

Eton Mess 750g strawberries, quartered, plus extra to serve 110g (½ cup) caster sugar 200 ml thickened cream, lightly whisked 125g crème fraiche 55g (½ cup) pure icing sugar, sieved Scraped seeds of ½ vanilla bean 125g raspberries Meringues 100g eggwhite (about 3 eggs) 100g caster sugar 100g pure icing sugar, sieved

Salad Caprese 4 vine ripened tomatoes 4 bocconcini sliced ¼ cup torn basil leaves Salt and cracked black peper Extra virgin olive oil to serve Balsamic vinegar to serve 1. Slice each tomato from top to bottom into 1cm thick slices. Place on a serving plate and top with the bocconcini and basil leaves.

Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

2. Just before serving, drizzle the salad with oil and vinegar

15g cornflour 1. For meringues, preheat oven to 120°C. Whisk eggwhite and a pinch of salt in an electric mixer until firm peaks form (3-4 minutes). With motor running, gradually add caster sugar and whisk until thick and glossy (2-3 minutes). Sieve icing sugar and cornflour over, fold to combine, then spoon 8cm-diameter mounds onto oven trays lined with baking paper. Bake until meringues lift easily from trays and are crisp but not coloured (45-50 minutes), then turn off oven and cool completely in oven.

2. Meanwhile, toss strawberries and caster sugar in a large bowl to combine, then set aside until juices begin to seep (20 minutes).

3. Whisk cream, crème fraîche, icing sugar and vanilla seeds together in a separate large bowl until soft peaks form. Scatter a quarter of the strawberries in the base of a 3-litre serving bowl, spread with a quarter of the cream mixture, and coarsely crumble a quarter of the meringue over the top. Repeat layering with remaining ingredients.

4. Scatter Eton mess with raspberries and extra strawberries and serve.

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swimwear season

The warm weather is well and truly upon us, and you may have decided that now is the time to whip yourself into shape or further extend your fitness journey, this article will help you survive the Aussie summer heat and stay active for better health.

Six tips for exercising safely during the Australian summer

1. Don’t wait until you feel thirsty to drink water Often people are significantly neglecting their hydration needs and this becomes very important when you combine exercise and hot weather.

Ensure you carry adequate water with you. Avoid so called sports or energy drinks and sugary beverages, as these will do you more harm than good. If you sweat profusely, replace electrolytes with coconut water.

2. Think about timing Avoid training in the middle of the day and in full sunlight, during summer we experience temperatures between 35-40 degrees, be very careful if you decide to train at this time, it may be better to pick a water activity, or an indoor activity that can provided some refuge from extreme heat. Ensure you dress appropriately but ensure you are taking a sun safe approach.

3. Keep an eye out for heat stroke If you start to feel dizzy, faint or nauseous, stop your workout immediately and take steps to cool down. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are your primary concerns, so make sure you stay alert to the warning signs, heat stroke can quickly become a medical emergency so always heed your bodies warnings.

4. Train with friends Not only does it help to increase exercise adherence but it also helps increase the level of safety when exercising in warmer weather. A great example of a fun local free activity is Taree’s parkrun held every Saturday morning for 5km from 8am along our beautiful Manning River.

5. Think about intensity To keep your fitness level up when the temperature is too, do your regular cardio at a slightly slower pace, but add in 30-second speed bursts every three to five minutes. You will be able to continue to maintain your conditioning and burn more calories without having to go all-out the entire time.

6. Connect with a professional If you are new to exercise then check in with your GP before you get started and seek out a professional trainer to help formulate a plan with you. You can then discuss your individual training needs and potential modifications required to suit the time of year and your body. We have a range of male and female trainers available for free consultation at Anytime Fitness Taree.

Sarah Kesby – Anytime Fitness Taree

Strengthen your core for swimwear season Give our basic abdominal training plan a try, you can do this easily without any equipment aside from an exercise mat or a towel, remember though that you really must incorporate a healthy diet and consistency to make the most of your exercise and really see results. Ensure you are drinking plenty of water, eating lots of fresh vegetables and fruits, ensuring you are eating enough protein and limiting high sugar and highly processed foods as much as possible.

Sarah Kesby – Anytime Fitness Taree

Abdominal circuit Complete the circuit 3 to 4 times, allowing 30 to 60 secs between.

Russian twist Laying leg raise Heel touches Modified V sits Plank

30-40 seconds 30-40 seconds 30- 40 seconds 30-40 seconds 30-60 seconds

We all love our region, yet how many of us actually get out and about in our magical part of the world. Here we take a look at the region’s Top Ten things to do as listed by Tourism Manning Valley Find out more at

visitmanningvalley.com.au tourism@visitmanningvalley.com.au facebook.com/visitmanningvalley Visitor Information Centre 21 Manning River Dr, Taree North Ph: 6592 5444 or 1800 182 733

Top10 things to do

Lookouts From the coast to the hinterland, we have some spectacular lookouts! A few of our faves include Brushy Cutting, Apex, Flat Rock, Crowdy Head and Vincent’s.

Sky Dive The Manning Valley has its very own Skydiving NSW Drop Zone where you can jump from 12,000 feet and experience a bird’s-eye view of the Valley.

Ellenborough Falls A trip to the Manning Valley is not complete without a visit to one of the longest single drop waterfalls in the Southern Hemisphere! Why not take in the stunning hinterland scenery and enjoy historical Wingham along Tourist Drive 8.

Beach 4WD For the more adventurous travellers we allow 4WD access to many of our beaches.

Fishing

Mountain biking

With 150 kilometres of navigable waterways, it is not surprising that the Manning Valley is a fisherman’s paradise, with a place to drop a line or experience adventure fishing around every corner.

Get close to nature as you bike the coast or discover 40 kilometres of challenging mountain bike loop tracks, hidden deep within our forests.

National Parks

Cattai Wetlands

The 9 stunning National Parks and Reserves within the Manning Valley are perfectly placed for day-trippers to explore by car, bike or foot. You’ll discover waterfalls, lookouts, walking tracks and the perfect picnic spot!

Don’t forget your camera!

Here you’ll find over 180 species of birds, kangaroos, goannas and more including beautiful black swans!

Wingham Brush A nature reserve with a difference – take a stroll along the gently winding boardwalk, spot the resident endangered flying foxes and stand in awe of the giant Moreton Bay fig trees.

Beaches We have 45 kilometres of pristine coastline to discover, whether you go to the beach to swim, surf, fish, picnic, sunbathe or 4WD, we’ve got all your bases covered.

2017 year of the rooster The Rooster is tenth in the Chinese zodiac. Each year is related to an animal sign according to a 12-year cycle. Years of the Rooster include 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, and 2029.

The Rooster’s Personality People born in a year of the Rooster are very observant, hardworking, resourceful, courageous and talented.

Roosters are very confident about themselves, always active, amusing and popular among the crowd, outspoken, frank, open, honest, and loyal individuals. They like to be the centre of attention and always appear attractive and beautiful.

Roosters are happiest when they are surrounded by others, whether at a party or just a social gathering. They enjoy the spotlight and will exhibit their charm at any occasion.

Roosters expect others to listen to them while they speak, and can become agitated if others don’t.

Vain and boastful, Roosters like to

brag about themselves and their accomplishments.

Their continual seeking of unwavering attention often annoys people around them.

Good health for people born in a year of the Rooster is typical. They don’t get sick very often as they tend to fight illness well. Even when they do become ill, they feel better quickly. Roosters are a little sensitive, and they feel stressed and moody at times.

The Best Careers for Roosters Roosters are more motivated than other animals in the Chinese zodiac, making their careers a priority in their lives. Roosters are hard working, multitalented, and can deal with a variety of jobs.

Good career choices for Roosters are newsreader, sales person, restaurant owner, hairdresser, public relations officer, farmer, athlete, teacher, waiter, journalist, travel writer, dentist, surgeon, soldier, fireman, security guard, and police officer.

Lucky Things for “Roosters” • Lucky numbers: 5, 7, and 8 • Lucky days: the 4th and 26th of any Chinese lunar month • Lucky colours: gold, brown, yellow • Lucky flowers: gladiola, cockscomb • Lucky direction: south, southeast • Lucky months: the 2nd, 5th, and 11th Chinese lunar months.

Things Roosters Should Avoid • Unlucky colour: red • Unlucky numbers: 1, 3, and 9 • Unlucky direction: east • Unlucky months: the 3rd, 9th, and 12th

Club Taree will be celebrating Lunar (Chinese) New Year from the 28th January through until the 10th February. Lunar New Year Celebrations at Club Taree will include Chinese inspired restaurant specials, member engagement with fortune cookies and red envelopes, theming and education. The tribute to Lunar New Year will also feature a spectacular display of Chinese Penjing from the Club Taree Pun-jing and Suiseki Bonsai Club 25

lunar new year Like in many countries around the world, Chinese New Year celebrations in Australia include the following events and activities: • Street festivals featuring arts, entertainment and children’s activities.

• Chinese New Year markets showcasing arts, crafts and food stalls.

• Dancing, music and people wearing colourful costumes to welcome the Chinese New Year.

• Vibrant displays of Chinese lanterns, firecrackers and fireworks.

Many Chinese Australian families spend Chinese New Year gathering together for a festive meal. Children often receive red envelopes with money.

The Chinese New Year celebrations last for 15 days. It’s a busy time filled with festive programs across different communities in Australia.

Chinese people first came to Australia in large numbers during Australia’s Gold Rush in the 1850s and 1860s.

About one-third of the miners were Chinese. Many Chinese-Australian families can trace their settlement in Australia to that time. Monuments and buildings developed by Chinese settlers serve as reminders of the long history of Chinese immigration to Australia.

Chinese New Year’s Day is called Guo Nian in Chinese, which can mean ‘celebrate (a new) year’ or ‘overcome Nian’.

In ancient times, there was a monster named Nian with a long head and sharp horns. It dwelled deep in the sea all year round and only showed up every New Year’s Eve to eat people and livestock in nearby villages.

Therefore, on the day of New Year’s Eve, people would flee to remote mountains to avoid being harmed by the monster.

People had lived in fear of this monster until an old man with white hair and a ruddy complexion visited the village.

He refused to hide in the mountains along with the villagers, but successfully scared away the monster by pasting red papers on doors, burning

bamboo to make a loud cracking sound (precursor to firecrackers), lighting candles in the houses, and wearing red clothes. When the villagers came back, they were surprised to discover that the village had not been destroyed.

After that, every New Year’s Eve, people did as the old man instructed and the monster Nian never showed up again.

This tradition has been continued until the present time and has become an important way to celebrate the arrival of the New Year.

Celebrations traditionally run from the evening preceding the first day, to the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first calendar month. The first day of the New Year falls on the new moon between 21st January and 20th February. In 2017, the first day of the Chinese New Year is on Saturday 28th January.

New Year festival is centuries old and gains significance because of several myths and traditions. Traditionally, the festival was a time to honour deities as well as ancestors. Chinese New Year is celebrated in countries and territories with significant Chinese populations, including Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mauritius, and the Philippines. Chinese New Year is considered a major holiday for the Chinese and has had influence on the lunar new year celebrations of its geographic neighbours.

Within China, regional customs and traditions concerning the celebration of the Chinese New Year vary widely.

Often, the evening preceding Chinese New Year’s Day is an occasion for Chinese families to gather for the annual reunion dinner. It is also traditional for every family to thoroughly cleanse the house, in order to sweep away any ill-fortune and to make way for good incoming luck. Windows and doors will be decorated with red colour paper-cuts and couplets with popular themes of “good fortune” or “happiness”, “wealth”, and “longevity”. Other activities include lighting firecrackers and giving money in red paper envelopes.

Club Taree is once again celebrating Lunar New Year. Many Australians celebrate Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival or the Lunar New Year. It marks the first day of the New Year in the Chinese calendar.

Why Red Envelopes?

During the Chinese New Year period, the married or the elderly give red envelopes to children or unmarried juniors. A red envelope is also called yasui qian.

According to legend, on New Year’s Eve, besides the monster Nian, there was a demon named Sui that came out to terrify sleeping children.

It was said that the children who were touched by the demon would be too scared to cry out loud, get a terrible fever and became mentally unstable.

To keep children safe from being harmed by Sui, parents would light candles and stay up all night.

On one New Year’s Eve, in an official’s family household, the parents gave their child eight coins to play with in order to keep him awake, so as to avoid him being hurt by the demon.

The child wrapped the coins in red paper, opened the packet, rewrapped it, and reopened it until he fell asleep.

Then the parents placed the packet with eight coins under his pillow.

When Sui tried to touch his head, the eight coins emitted a strong light and scared the demon away. The eight coins turned out to be eight fairies.

From then on, giving red envelopes became a way to keep children safe and bring good luck.

In modern times the red envelopes almost always contain money, usually varying from a couple of dollars to several hundred. Per custom, the amount of money in the red envelopes should be of even numbers, as odd numbers are associated with cash given during funerals. The number 8 is considered lucky (for its homophone for “wealth”), and $8 is commonly found in the red envelopes in the US. The number six is also very lucky as it sounds like “smooth” in the sense of having a smooth year. The number four is the worst because its homophone is “death”. Sometimes chocolate coins are found in the red envelopes.

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In the 3rd and 4th centuries it is recorded in legend that the Daoist people were said to have the power to shrink whole landscapes down into small vessels Do you have a fascination for growing bonsai, or have

always wanted to learn more about them? The Club Taree Pun-jing and Suiseki Club meets on the 3rd Sunday of the month at Club Taree.

The Pun-jing and Suiseki Club is always happy to welcome new members, for all inquiries call Gary Tyrie on 02 6556 9128.

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penjing Penjing (literally “tray scenery”) relates to tray landscapes, potted scenery, potted landscapes, or miniature trees and rockery, and is the ancient Chinese art of depicting artistically formed trees, plants, and landscapes in miniature.

Penjing generally fall into one of three categories.

• Tree Penjing - a tree penjing focuses on the depiction of one or more trees and optionally other plants in a container, with the composition’s dominant elements shaped by the creator through trimming, pruning, and wiring.

• Landscape Penjing - a landscape penjing depicts a miniature landscape by carefully selecting and shaping rocks, which are usually placed in a container in contact with water. Small live plants are placed within the composition to complete the depiction.

• Water and Land Penjing - this style of penjing effectively combines the first two, including miniature trees and optionally miniature figures and structures to portray a landscape in detail.

Similar practices exist in other cultures, including the Japanese traditions of bonsai and suiseki as well as the miniature living landscapes of Vietnamese hòn non bộ. Generally speaking, tree penjing specimens differ from bonsai by allowing a wider range of tree shapes (more “wild-looking”) and by planting them in bright-coloured and creatively shaped pots. In contrast, bonsai are more simplified in shape (more “refined” in appearance) with larger-in-proportion trunks, and are planted in unobtrusive, low-sided containers with simple lines and muted colours.

While suiseki depicts living landscapes in containers, like water and land penjing, it does not use miniatures to decorate the living landscape. Hòn non bộ focuses on depicting landscapes of islands and mountains, usually in

contact with water, and decorated with live trees and other plants. Like water and land penjing, hòn non bộ specimens can feature miniature figures, vehicles, and structures. Distinctions among these traditional forms have been blurred by some practitioners outside of Asia, as enthusiasts explore the potential of local plant and pot materials without strict adherence to traditional styling and display guidelines.

Classical Chinese gardens often contain arrangements of miniature trees and rockeries known as penjing.

These creations of carefully pruned trees and rocks are small-scale renditions of natural landscapes.

Their artistic composition captures the spirit of nature and distinguishes them from ordinary potted plants.

often referred to as living sculptures or as three dimensional poetry Using artificially dwarfed trees and shrubs, these arrangements are created in special trays or pots which are placed on ornately carved wooden stands. Often, rocks, miniature ceramic structures (like buildings and bridges), and figurines are added to give the proper scales as part of the natural scenery. These miniatures add to the symbolism of a penjing specimen, by providing a social or historical context in which to interpret the overall penjing design.

These miniature landscapes include trees which are frequently over a hundred years old. Like the plants in the Chinese garden, they have been carefully selected and tended so that they develop into twisted and gnarled shapes reminiscent of their full-size counterparts in the wild. Like the Chinese gardens, these miniature

landscapes are designed to convey landscapes experienced from various viewpoints - a close-up view, a medium range view or a panorama.

As an art form, penjing is an extension of the garden, since it enables an artist to recreate parts of the natural landscape in miniature. Penjing is often used indoors as part of a garden’s overall design, since it reiterates the landscape features found outside. Penjing pots grace pavilions, private studies or living rooms, and public buildings. They are either free-standing elements within the gardens or are placed on furniture such as a table or bookshelf. Sometimes a lattice display stand is built which adds particular prominence to the penjing specimen and exemplifies the interplay between architecture and nature.

Penjing seeks to capture the essence and spirit of nature through contrasts.

Philosophically, it is influenced by the principles of Taoism, specifically the concept of Yin and Yang: the idea of the universe as governed by two primal forces, opposing but complementary.

Some of the contrasting concepts used in penjing include portrayal of “dominance and subordination, emptiness (void) and substance, denseness and sparseness, highness and lowness, largeness and smallness, life and death, dynamics and statics, roughness and meticulousness, firmness and gentleness, lightness and darkness, straightness and curviness, verticality and horizontality and lightness and heaviness.”

Design inspiration is not limited to observation or representation of nature, but is also influenced by Chinese poetry, calligraphy, and other visual arts. Common penjing designs include evocation of dragons and the strokes of well-omened characters. At its highest level, the artistic value of penjing is on par with that of poetry, calligraphy, brush painting and garden art.

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To help celebrate Summer, Club Taree is partnering with Robert Oatley Wines to offer one of our lucky members an amazing Hamilton Island getaway.

Win three nights on Hamilton Island thanks to Robert Oatley Wines and a $500 Travel Voucher thanks to Club Taree. Terms and Conditions Apply.

NSW LTP pending.

Part of the Whitsundays, and in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, Hamilton Island is one of Australia’s most spectacular and sought-after holiday destinations. On a holiday to Hamilton Island, you’ll be surrounded by pristine white beaches, and a kaleidoscope of coral and marine life.

Hamilton Island is a perfect base for exploring the Great Barrier Reef and the world-famous Whitehaven Beach.

There’s plenty to do during a Great Barrier Reef holiday on Hamilton Island. You can enjoy a wide selection of bars and restaurants, year-round cultural exhibitions and performances, an abundance of water sports and activities - and that’s just the start.

For sailing enthusiasts, there’s the Hamilton Island Yacht Club, and for keen golfers, the Hamilton Island Golf Club is the only Australian 18hole championship course on its own island. Plus, with six different levels of accommodation to choose from across the island - ranging from plush, couples’ suites, to family-friendly apartments and holiday homes, a holiday on Hamilton Island really does offer something for everyone.

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escape to hamilton island

Enjoy the ultimate in Australian luxury at Qualia or the boutique Beach Club. Relax in large rooms and enjoy magnificent views in the four-star Reef View Hotel, or enjoy the convenience of our newly renovated, self-contained Palm Bungalows. You can also select from our wide range of holiday homes, which range from comfortable and casual, to jaw-droppingly luxurious.

The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef, and home to the most diverse plant and animal life on the planet - including spectacular coral formations, hundreds of species of fish, turtles, manta rays and even visiting dolphins and whales.

The team at Hamilton Island want you to enjoy your holiday, your way, and as such offer all sorts of options for both relaxation and adventure.

There are over 60 great ways to enjoy Hamilton Island, the Great Barrier Reef and the Whitsundays. Cruise to the Great Barrier Reef and nearby Whitehaven Beach, sail a yacht around the Whitsundays, play a round of golf on one of Australia’s premier courses, snorkel the reef, relax at a spa, or simply lounge by one of the many island pools and do nothing at all.

Hamilton Island, in the heart of the reef, is the perfect base for exploring this magnificent part of the world - and offers a whole range of professional, well-organised tours, activities and excursions. With its tranquil, secluded setting, Hamilton Island is a perfect environment for enjoying some inspiring artistic and cultural performances. From photography workshops to ballet performances, Hamilton Island hosts artistic and cultural events throughout the year.

The History of Hamilton Island From its original settlement by the Ngaro Aboriginal tribe, to its visit by Captain Cook in 1770, and evolution as a tourist destination in the 1970s and 1980s, Hamilton Island has had a long and interesting history. Tourism arrived in the 1920s when galvanised iron huts appeared on some islands and along parts of the coast.

The small, charming coastal village of Airlie Beach appeared on the map in 1936, but it was not until the 1970s that the identity of the Whitsundays moved strongly towards tourism. That was when the first significant yacht charter companies began to operate out of nearby Shute Harbour.

How do you enter?

Simply purchase any participating Robert Oatley Wine products from any of our outlets from 1st December through until the 28th February. Fill in an entry form and place it in the barrel. The winning entrant will be guaranteed a three night stay on Hamilton Island thanks to Robert Oatley Wines, and if the winning entrant is present at the draw on Wednesday 1st March 2017 at 7pm in the Club Taree Members Lounge they will also receive a $500 travel voucher from Club Taree as a contribution to airfares. Full Terms and Conditions are available on our website or at Club Taree Reception.

In the mid-1970s when the high profile Queensland tourism entrepreneur, Keith Williams, was enjoying a cruise through the Whitsundays aboard his motor yacht, he noticed an island on the port side that he’d not seen before. It was Hamilton Island, and what impressed him most was that it had one of the very few north-facing beaches to be found anywhere on the east coast of Australia. He made some inquiries about the island, and within a very short time, he and business associate Bryan Byrt had purchased the grazing lease that gave them ownership of the entire five-square kilometre island.

Sadly, Byrt passed away in 1978, and after that setback, Williams abandoned plans for establishing a grazing property on the island, instead deciding to turn it into an exciting tourist destination. He built a commercial airport, harbour and resort from scratch and by the early 1980s he could lay claim to Hamilton

Island being Australia’s premier tropical island resort destination.

When Keith Williams was in the early stages of the development of his resort, renowned Australian winemaker Bob Oatley was cruising through the islands and just happened to sail past Hamilton Island, ‘I didn’t go ashore, but I could recognise the potential of the island,’ Oatley said. ‘It was the very early days of the development; they were building the airstrip and the harbour at the time, and there was a lot of activity going on. I remember saying “what a great project that is,” never thinking that one day I’d be the owner.’

Bob Oatley and his family purchased Hamilton Island in 2003 and, following an exceptional investment and development program, they now present a world-class destination that promises leisure, lifestyle, adventure and escape in a region of incredible natural beauty.

For the latest information and the best up to the minute specials on a visit to Hamilton Island www.hamiltonisland.com.au 30

The overall aim in a game of Touch Football is for your team to score more touchdowns than your opponents.

This is achieved by placing the ball in your opponents `Touchdown Zone.

Played on a rectangular field 70 metres long by 50 metres wide, a game of Touch Football is played over 45 minutes, divided into two 20 minute periods with a five minute halftime break.

Teams can be made up of up to 14 players with a maximum of six players on the field at any one time; however some competitions do allow 7, so be sure to check before starting. Teams must move the ball down the field toward their `touchdown zone, without passing the ball forward, dropping the ball on the ground or kicking it. Each team has six `touches before they need to handover the ball to their opponents.

When touched an attacker must stop and `roll the ball, unless it is the sixth touch. Defenders are required to be back a minimum of five metres when an attacker rolls the ball or risk being called `offside by the referee. Any infringements will result in either a resent of the count or a turnover.

Information source:

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touchfootball.com.au

taree touch association Club Taree has been the proud major sponsor of the Taree Touch Association for the last 9 years. Summer sees the Taree recreation grounds come alive with afternoon and night time Touch games each Monday and Wednesday. Taree Touch is a family orientated association which carries a tremendous sense of community thanks to the commitment of officials, committee members, the passion and sportsmanship of the competitors and the support and encouragement of parents, partner’s friends and family members.

The game of Touch Football officially started in 1976, with the establishment of the Taree Touch Association in 1979. The location in the early days was Jack Neal Oval on Cowper Street.

The competition saw instant interest, however resources were only able to accommodate Men’s only teams.

The 1980’s saw the development of women’s teams, and during this time Taree had close to 50 Touch Football Teams. Taree was considered a pioneer of Touch Football, with many regional teams, such as Port Macquarie and Forster playing under the Taree banner 31

due to lack of support, resources and infrastructure in their hometowns.

Current President Graham Goodwin notes that both Terry Ryan and Michael McDonald should be considered the innovators of Touch Football in Taree.

2000’s Taree would send on average 10 teams to the State Cup each year, which was held all over the state. At the same time Port Macquarie started hosting the Senior State Cup, to which Taree would send 5 teams.

The senior teams travelled regularly and in 1987 Taree hosted the State Cup which saw in excess of 100 Teams Compete.

For the 2016/2017 Touch season the Taree Touch Association has 34 junior teams and 36 Mixed Teams.

Men’s Senior games are played on a Wednesday night.

The junior competition started in the late 1990’s, and saw Taree send 5 teams to the Junior State Cup in Penrith that same year. The Taree representation at this event soon grew, and in the early

For more information on the Taree Touch Association contact President Graham Goodwin on 0457 826 001 or on email; tareetouch@gmail.com

To help celebrate Summer, Club Taree is proud to present

On Sunday’s between 2pm and 5pm during January, our balcony will come alive with the cruisy sounds of Summer.

Get together with your friends, family and celebrate the great Australian Summer.

Taylor Henderson , Jai Waetford, uar�Diesel and most anPrice, J � i Rick � a d n u S recently Thirsty Merc , entertaining –5p� eac� Fgenerations ro� 2p� of audiences of up to 500 people!

Sunday 8th January 2017

Jackson James

Maturing from musicians, Jackson has dedicated decades, developing his craft and musicality, across multiple genres and instruments. With an emphasis on improvisation and torrents of passion, Jackson’s effortless playing and creativity captivates any audience large or small.

Drawing from influences such as John Mayer, Jack Johnson, Keith Urban, Neil Young and many, many more, Jacksons sound has been compared to those of his mentors however possesses the qualities that defines him as a unique, individual artist and musician.

Sunday 15th January 2017

literally own most genres of music from rock classics to power ballads, Stacey and Brodie intertwine their strengths perfectly to create a seamless, enjoyable and “give us more” style of performance.

Brunette Mischief is the perfect combination of local musical talent.

Sunday 22nd January 2017

Jake Davey Jake Davey is a singer, songwriter and producer based north of Newcastle. His sound, Acoustic Pop/Rock , is inspired by the likes of Boyce Avenue , John Mayer and Ed Sheeran. Jake spends his days working with fellow artists, writing, recording and producing. As well as pursuing his interest in audio and video production. His passion and drive for creating is evident throughout his content.

Jake is thoroughly entertaining, engaging and passionate.

Sunday 29th January 2017

Anyerin Anyerin is a bold and unique artist that stands out among the rest. His voice is striking and compelling, and nothing is out of the reach of his ability as a vocalist. He is a session quality guitarist, able to play skilfully and passionately. But when it all gets put together during his live performances, that’s where the magic happens. He is personal and honest, pulling you into the moment he’s in and carrying you away on the music he creates.

Anyerin is truly one of a kind.

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Brunette Mischief

Local acoustic and rock duo, Brunette Mischief certainly know how to entertain a crowd. They

Jake has found himself supporting industry heavyweights such as

Bucket� of Coron� Coronita� $15:00 Al� da� ever� da�!

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meet the team Jake McLaughlin Jake is a valued member of our kitchen team. Jake is known for his creativity, industry alignment and helping nature. Jake has been with us for many years, and he is always one of the first to put his hand up to help out and about in the community with the Club Taree Community Team. Jake is also known around the Club for his innovative menus and flair with special events. Here we get a little insight into Jake and what he loves Jake, how long have you been at Club Taree?

I came to Club Taree as a kitchen hand in February 2011. In 2012 I was offered an apprenticeship with the Club. I finished my apprenticeship six months early, and am now loving being a member of the kitchen Team.

If you could go to any restaurant in the world – which one would it be? Why? The restaurant at the top of my list at the moment is Dinner by Heston Blumenthal in Melbourne. These days we have all heard of Heston thanks to television, and we all know that his approach to cooking and presentation is much more than just out of the ordinary. Both he and Ashley Palmer Watts have developed a restaurant that pays homage to our “discoveries and fascinations” of history. Heston began his journey with gastronomy in the late 90’s, and it would be amazing to experience this in Melbourne.

Favourite pastime?

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My days off are filled with the outdoors, motorbikes, camping and fishing.

Longer periods of time off are spent travelling.

Favourite Country so far?

Back in August I was lucky enough to “have to” go to New Zealand for a wedding. It is easy to instantly fall in love with NZ. I loved their hospitality, their laid back nature, the picturesque views, the overall cleanliness of the country and of course its food, wine and fresh produce. My favourite stops would have to be Lake Wanaka and the Cardrona Snowfields. Of course you can add Queenstown. We only managed to get our way around the South Island, I’ll head back over one day soon and explore the North Island.

Favourite childhood book, story or author?

I am (Jake). I am (Jake). (Jake) I am.

You do not like them, So you say.

Try them! Try them, And you may.

Try them and you may. I Say. Say! I like green eggs and ham!

I do! I like them, (Jake) I am.

I do so like green eggs and ham!

Thank you! Thank you! (Jake) I am.

As with all Dr Seuss Books, it’s about the lesson to be learnt.

What’s the best thing about your job?

I love being involved in the special events here at Club Taree. I really enjoy the opportunity to experiment with things such as our Degustation dinners.

What is your favourite television show?

Anything with David Attenborough, seriously anything about the Great African Migrations, nature and our planet just continues to fascinate me.

It’s straight to channels 615 and 616 for me.

Internal Clubs Did you know that Club Taree has a fantastic range of Internal Clubs? Each Internal Club offers something different, and may align with one of your special interests, or provide the opportunity for you to learn a new skill, visit a new destination or meet new friends. Each of our Internal Clubs is always excited to welcome new members.

Our Internal Clubs include: • Club Taree Community Concert Band • Club Taree Dance Club • Club Taree Embroiderers • Club Taree Fishing Club • Club Taree Golden Oldies • Club Taree Gourmates • Club Taree Mahjong • Club Taree Men’s Golf • Club Taree Photographic Club • Club Taree Pun-Jing and Suiseki Club

• Club Taree Snooker and Billiards • Club Taree Snooker Golf • Club Taree Social Golf • Club Taree Toastmasters • Club Taree Travel Club • Club Taree Veterans Golf • Club Taree Women’s Golf For more information, meeting times and contact phone numbers on any of these Internal Clubs visit www.clubtaree.com.au

• Club Taree Rock and Roll Club

high tea Here at Club Taree we love creating experiences.

Our High Tea’s feature a range of sweet and savoury treats, along with sparkling wine and tea or coffee. Held in our Members Lounge guests enjoy all the atmosphere of a traditional Hotel Style High Tea. Tickets are available at Club Taree Reception.

Starting at 2.30pm Saturday December 17th 2016 – Special Christmas Themed High Tea, perfect for catching up with friends prior to the festive season.

Saturday 7th January 2017 Saturday 4th February 2017

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