Ladies Day comes to Tuggerah

of one of them.

“It’s 2005 and Royal Ascot is coming to York – and so the decision is made.”

With tickets secured after some difficulties, the women set off for the races in their fanciest clothes and as the champagne begins to flow, so do the secrets each of them is carrying.

Long-time audience favourite Ruth Jordon plays Pearl, who is set for retirement but has a few secrets.

Rebecca Sharples plays single mum Jan, whose daughter is set to leave for university, and Sara McDonald plays the out-there Shelley who is desperate to become famous and find a millionaire.

Jordon’s daughter Isabella O’Brien plays Linda, the youngest of the group, who is mothered by the other three. Completing the cast are James Chambers, Cameron Oxley and Gavin Fryer.

“This is a beautiful story about these women’s lives and their trust for each other,” de Vries said.

“We learn of their secret desires as our initial perception of each of the women changes.”

A veteran performer with the group, de Vries said she was initially a little overwhelmed to

Place Maker program set for The Entrance

The Entrance town centre, foreshore and surrounds will be buzzing with activities featuring a series of public art and activations from April 7-16 during this year’s Place Maker program.

Central Coast Council is coorganising the event, which is focused on creating connections through art.

Numerous local creatives will share and lead stories, songs, photography and interviews about their personal and shared responses to the recent local flooding in the region.

Council Unit Manager Community and Culture, Glenn

Cannard, said a sense of belonging was at the very heart of the Central Coast, and Place Maker at The Entrance would feature consecutive events over the Easter holiday to celebrate the natural beauty of the region, and the resilience and fortitude of the community after the rain.