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Issue No 74• A community newspaper for Newcastle’s suburbs • June 2020

Crossing works begin

Councillor Peta Winney-Baartz (right) with Council staff at the intersection of Morehead and Elder Streets in Lambton

Construction works at the corner of Morehead and Elder Streets in Lambton commenced recently. The aim is to improve pedestrian safety and amenity at the important intersection which is adjacent to Lambton Park. The City’s representative on the Newcastle Traffic Committee, Ward 3 Councillor, Peta WinneyBaartz joined with Council staff recently to mark the occasion. “I’m so pleased that these critical upgrades to this very busy intersection..... are now underway,” said Cr WinneyBaartz. “Many locals have contacted me as their Ward Councillor and as City of Newcastle’s (continued on page 5)

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Covidulations!

Give yourself a pat on the back. You did it. Your neighbour did it. We all did it! We stayed at home and the worst of the COVID-19 related restrictions are now behind us it seems. We can once again move about, not quite as freely as we did, but a lot more than we have since late March. The next stage for those who have the wherewithal is to get out and about responsibly, enjoy a meal at the many fine eateries, pubs and cafes in the local area. Time to buy local, eat local, drink local whenever you can. We can all play a part in strengthening local businesses by spending with them. As they get stronger they will become confident in retaining staff. As time goes on they will then employ more people. Many local families will of course feel the impact of COVID-19 long after a vaccine is made available. Jobs could be hard to come by for some time. As demand increases local support services, which were chronically underfunded in sunnier times, will be stretched even further in these tougher times. If you can spare some money or are in a position to volunteer for local social welfare services there’s never been a better time to do so. As I wrote in this column last month there’s no time to be complacent about social distancing and hand hygiene. None of us want to return to those strange days of early April. The next level pain this would cause the local and national economies would be too much for many businesses to survive. Support locally-owned and operated business whenever you can, especially those that support your local community newspaper. Wash your hands and keep your distance!

COVID-19 info pack released A free wellbeing toolkit designed to help people navigate financial, psychological and public health concerns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is now available to the community. City of Newcastle has developed a COVID-19 Wellbeing Information Pack to support the community and local businesses through this challenging time. The 34-page pack includes tips for boosting your immune system, like getting enough sleep and eating well; improving your mental health through mindfulness exercises; looking after your social wellbeing by staying connected with friends and family and more. Lord mayor Nuatali Nelmes said COVID-19 had far-reaching impacts on almost every aspect of our lives, making access to resources like the Wellbeing Information Pack particularly important. “Every one of us has been impacted by the coronavirus and we’re all doing the best we can to keep ourselves and our families safe and healthy,” the lord mayor said. “City of Newcastle’s COVID-19 Wellbeing Information Pack contains useful resources to support the health of our community and connect people to

City of Newcastle’s COVID-19 Wellbeing Information Pack is full of tips designed to support local residents and businesses during the crisis

the services they may need in this challenging time. “We are living through history, so it’s okay to press pause and access the help you need to stay well – physically, mentally, socially and financially.” The information pack links to support services such as Lifeline and Beyond Blue and references trusted news sources whilst providing tips to limit media exposure to reduce stress and anxiety. There are also home workouts for adults and children to try,

particularly for those working from home and home-schooling, while the pack also includes financial resources and a directory of domestic and family violence support services. The COVID-19 Wellbeing Information Pack is available via the City of Newcastle website at www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au/ and will be distributed across the city’s community and business networks. The City’s Emergency Services Relief Guide can also be accessed online.

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Sports clubs funding boost

Hamilton Park Tennis Club President Brian James and State Member for Newcastle Tim Crakanthorp with other Club members Hamilton Park Tennis Club has been served $15,000 to upgrade facility lighting in the latest round of the Local Sport Grant Program. The club joins eight others in the share of almost $50,000 under the 2019/20 round, with grants to fund new equipment, building upgrades and volunteer development. The important funding comes as community sports deal with COVID-19 restrictions. “This is some good news amidst all the uncertainty the COVID-19

pandemic has generated for our local sporting clubs,” Member for Newcastle Tim Crakanthorp said. “Community sports operate on tight budgets which have undoubtedly taken a hit this year, so anything that will support these clubs is very much welcomed.” Hamilton Park Tennis Club President Brian James said the club was very appreciative of the grant, which will enable the switch to LED lighting. “There’s a cost saving for the club,

and there won’t be a warm up time when we switch them on,” he said. “This will go a long way to improving the conditions on the court for our patrons.” Other local sports clubs that received funding in the latest round include Lambton Jaffas FC, Newcastle City Junior Touch Football Association and Newcastle District Softball Association ($5000 to purchase uniforms and equipment for over 55’s and players with disabilities).

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Crossing works

(continued from front page) representative on Traffic Committee, asking that we take action to improve the safety of this important crossing.” “With Lambton Park amongst the most popular parks across the City, I’m very pleased to be taking action on the concerns raised by the community by improving access and safety for local families, park users and businesses along the popular local town centre.” “Construction works include a new, safer raised pedestrian crossing, a new kerb ramp and curb extensions, significantly improved drainage, and upgraded street lighting, signposting and road markings, and are set to be completed by August 2020.” Councillor Winney-Baartz said. These works have commenced more than two years after the issue was first raised by local couple Angela and Rick Smith. The Smiths and many other locals have witnessed several near-misses over the years due to drivers not recognising the ‘Stop’ sign.

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Applications for Community Building Partnerships grants are currently open. Community Building Partnership grants are available annually for community infrastructure projects that deliver positive social, environmental and recreational outcomes. Through the program, the NSW Government ensures funding is available to support organisations that think first-and-foremost about the needs of locals. The Program will see $300,000 be made available for the each state electorate. “I’m encouraging all not-for-profit community organisations with a suitable project that meets the

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Strong take up of City’s COVID-19 support Almost $1 million in household and commercial rate payments have been deferred and substantial rent relief has been extended to small businesses and community organisations under City of Newcastle’s COVID-19 support package. The $965,000 in rate deferrals have been made under 410 separate payment plans set up by both residents and businesses in consultation with the City as part of the $5.5 million Community and Economic Resilience Package adopted by Council in March. Fifty per cent rent reductions on City-owned buildings have eased the total burden on tenants by $28,000 a week, while around $450,000 has been allocated in grants to enable the community sector to support the most vulnerable in our city. Free online training, a $100,000 e-Library expansion and firm commitment to a record capital works program, with an emphasis on local procurement and quick payments, are also part of the package. “In supporting the city, we are focusing on areas where local government has a clear strength and mandate, and it’s pleasing to see the take up has been strong to date,” Newcastle lord mayor Nuatali Nelmes said. “As well as the interest-free rate deferrals for up to 15 months, we have rolled out an $800,000 grants program to boost the community sector and halved rents to provide much-needed relief for small businesses in City-owned buildings. “We understand that every business is suffering enormously right now and have provided as much support as possible as a local council. “Many in in our community are now unemployed and the elderly and those without family may become more vulnerable as they stay isolated, so we will further promote the City’s existing financial hardship policies and support the taskforce of City leaders to map out the local economic recovery.” Council will help small business owners and staff undertake professional development training and accreditation as part of a $500,000 education package. This follows a 213 per cent increase in usage of an online learning package offered through Newcastle Libraries, with 2,291 sessions streamed free of charge in April. The Libraries’ membership has increased by more than 1,000 during the pandemic.

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Free training courses available Thousands of courses are available to Novocastrians to upskill during the COVID-19 pandemic. Newcastle Libraries members can access free of charge more than 8,000 e-learning courses and 13,000 video tutorials on topics such as resume writing, skills for retraining, and how to start a business, via social networking site LinkedIn’s online learning platform, Lynda. Courses will be curated for strategic business development opportunities, including digital literacy for small business, online retail, digital marketing and business transformation. It’s part of City of Newcastle’s $5.5 million COVID-19 Community and Economic Development Resilience Package, under which a raft of support measures aims to foster community connections in the wake of the pandemic. The City has also expanded the libraries’ subscription to online tutoring program Studiosity. For students in Years 3 to 12, Studiosity provides access to free one-to-one tutoring in mathematics, science and English 24/7, year-round, through the Newcastle Library App. This is particularly useful for students who are currently home-schooling or engaging in online learning as a result of the coronavirus. Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes said with COVID-19 changing the way we live, work and play, resulting in more downtime at home for many, City of Newcastle had moved to fill the void with practical, accessible tools for personal and professional development. “We know that the ability to learn and relearn is a critical skill for the 21st Century,” the lord mayor said. “The benefit of these courses is the upskilling of the local workforce during a period of economic downturn, empowering people to learn and improving

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THAT WAS THEN This is now

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Burn off in style

The building in this month’s photo (see facing page), standing starkly before the bare hills of Waratah, is not an elegant home or stylish church. It is a garbage incinerator designed by Walter Burley Griffin, more famously known as the architect of Canberra. After finishing his work on Canberra, Griffin set up an architectural practice with Eric Milton Nichols. In 1929, they began a long running collaboration with the Reverberatory Incinerator and Engineering Company to design stylish buildings to house incinerators, the new fashion in garbage disposal.

Previously, getting rid of rubbish had been a very ad hoc affair. In Newcastle, people would bury or burn it in their backyard, throw it in colliery pitfalls, or dump it in swampy low-lying areas to reclaim land for parks. These dumps were extremely dissatisfactory, being breeding grounds for flies, mosquitos and rats. With a lack of regional consensus on what should be done, in 1930 Waratah Council commissioned an incinerator to be built at the upper end of High St. At the official opening on 1 August 1931 the manufacturer boldly enthused that “Everything was totally destroyed without odour and without fumes of any description.” But the promise of making garbage magically disappear without a puff of smoke proved to be wildly optimistic. Complaints began almost immediately, and escalated as the plant got older and more rubbish was burned. Towards the end of its few years of use the Waratah incinerator was described as “belching forth clouds of greasy smoke, the stench of which is practically unbearable.” The incinerator ceased regular operation in June 1940, and was then only occasionally fired up as a backup to other city facilities. Around 1943 it closed permanently and became a target of vandals. In 1950 Newcastle Council ordered the building to be demolished and the rubble to be used for extending the sea wall at North Stockton.

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Waratah’s incinerator is gone, but a handful of Burley Griffin’s incinerator buildings remain standing in the eastern states, now serving as theatres, cafes, and art galleries. You can view these photos and more details at www. lachlanwetherall.com

The Walter Burley Griffin designed incinerator, at the top end of High Street Waratah, opened in 1931

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HELP with Elaine Abery of Unravelling Red Tape

Making law in a crisis

At times, it may have felt a little like watching ‘The Fast and The Furious’ as governments were responding with numerous law changes during the early days of the Coronavirus pandemic. However, it is important to understand that government was reacting to the crisis and rapidly announcing law changes to help deal with the situation as best they could. Let’s remember, we are all doing our best to navigate a difficult situation. These are known as public policy instruments and include JobKeeper, JobSeeker, and States of

Emergency. Sometimes, the response for one business changed numerous times in the one day. It was hard to follow and, I suspect, even harder for government officials to lead. Legislation and public policy changes that normally take years took just days. It was an exciting time in the world of public policy and I wished I were still inside government, at the heart of driving our governments’ response to help the nation at this difficult time. Now that we have the luxury of better understanding the situation, we are seeing Australian governments release forward planning. That means a few things. First, governments are announcing their responses ahead of time. So, we know what restrictions are likely to lift on which dates. This gives everyone a bit more certainty and helps business and the community to better plan. Second, governments are less likely to change their planned approaches. They have decided which industries can return to work, when, and under what conditions. They are reluctant to change their plans, even when some professions are treated differently from other professions doing almost exactly the same thing. The reasoning is that they want to be able to measure the effectiveness of their changes. We can all be proud of the way that the Australian community has dealt, and is dealing, with this difficult situation.

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Winter dog washing tips

As we enter the winter season, we need to consider the comfort, health and cleanliness of our dogs. Bathing your dog should continue throughout winter. Just like humans, dogs need to be clean to prevent skin problems and odours. Bathing helps to remove excess oils from the dog’s skin and coat as these can lead to doggy smells and poor skin conditions. Dog odours can permeate into our homes, so bathing and having a clean dog helps to prevent the transfer of malodour. Bathing is essential to maintaining the health and hygiene of your dog. Winter grooming is most important. Bathing is essential to keep the dogs coat in good condition. Grooming reduces shedding hair and can help to prevent the coat from matting. If the dog has a longer coat, it will require more maintenance during the winter. Winter is not the time to bath your loved dog outside in the elements. It’s too cold and the wind factor can make it

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GUT HEALTH

Matters with Sara Knight of The Gut Clinic

Fix the day to fix the night

With a change in routine, especially such a significant one as the current pandemic has impacted our lives generally, and for many, our sleep specifically. Poor sleep can mean struggling to fall asleep, waking in the night and not falling back asleep easily or simply not getting the deep restorative sleep each night so needed for mental and physical health. All of which means that you are often more tired in the morning than when you went to bed. Poor sleep makes for long days filled with fatigue, decreased coordination, impaired judgement, poor mental clarity and increased emotional sensitivity. To improve sleep, it is best to start with focusing on the basics of sleep hygiene such as aiming for around 8 hours of sleep each night; going to bed and waking up at the same time, even on the weekends; and sleeping in a cool, dark and quiet room are critical foundational acts for quality sleep. Avoiding screens, stimulating activities and food for 1 to 2 hours before bed are also good practices for restorative sleep. For others, the effort needs to start well before bedtime. The three key daytime activities to promote quality asleep are: • Decreasing stress – stress hormones can decrease our sleep hormones leading to struggling to fall asleep and staying asleep through the night. Meditation is one of the best ways to decrease mental stress. • Getting outside in the sun, preferably 20 minutes in the morning sun is a simple and enjoyable way to reset your circadian rhythm to promote healthy sleep • Exercising, even better if outside, each day is a great way to balance the body’s energy levels for healthy sleep. The lack of certainty and connection together with ever evolving changes means we each need a good night’s sleep, each and every night. We will be more resilient, adaptable and less focused on negativity with consistent restorative sleep each night. A great way to get through these challenging times.

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LAW

Matters by Ronnie Wall of Wall Legal, New Lambton

Retail leases and the coronavirus

The coronavirus pandemic has had a direct and significant effect on many tenants and landlords of retail and commercial properties. The National Cabinet mandated a National Code of Conduct (‘Code’) on 7 April 2020. The Code applies to tenants that are suffering financial hardship resulting directly from the crisis. The Code attempts to balance the interests of both tenants and landlord by sharing the financial risk and cash flow impacts associated with the crisis. The Code imposes a set of ‘good faith’ principles to apply during negotiations to vary the terms of current

leasing arrangements during the crisis period. The overarching aims of the Code include negotiating in good faith, full and honest disclosures, and working towards an outcome that is palatable and workable for both parties. The Code has 14 specific principles which include, but are not limited to, no evictions during the crisis period or during the reasonable subsequent recovery period, tenants must not abandon their lease and instead remain committed to their lease, rent to be reduced by way of a combination of rent deferral and rent waivers, landlords must not draw on tenant’s security deposits due to non-payment of rent, and a freeze on rent increases during the crisis period and reasonable subsequent recovery period. The Code itself is not a perfect solution and there is no one size fits all arrangement that can possibly satisfy all tenant-landlord relationships. The National Cabinet has had to quickly introduce this Code in an effort to provide a framework and invariably it will not be workable for all parties. In the event that the Code fails to satisfy a party’s needs then that party may have the option to pursue the matter through a different legal channel in an effort to find a resolution. Disclaimer: This article is provided for information purposes only. The contents should not be relied on as legal or financial advice

Wall Legal is a small general legal practice offering affordable, personalised service for each individual client, with fixed fees for most matters. ➤ Retail Leases ➤ Sale & Purchase of Business ➤ Enduring Powers of Attorney & Guardianships ➤ Wills & Estates ➤ Conveyancing ➤ Home visits available

9 Alma Road, New Lambton • PHONE: 4957 7055 EMAIL: office@walllegal.com.au • WEB: www.walllegal.com.au Page 22 > The Local > June 2020

VET Chat by Dr Fiona Wallace of New Lambton Veterinary Clinic

Rabbit care

With Dr Monika’s special interest in rabbits (and other “pocket pets”) we have been seeing a few more bunnies over the last few weeks – it’s a good opportunity to revise some bunny husbandry rules. First, diet! Rabbits are “hind gut fermenters” which means that most digestion happens in their large intestines, mainly the caecum. It is important that bunnies eat a lot of fibre in their diet because fibre acts as a food for the micro-organisms in the caecum, and also helps the intestines to be motile. If the intestines stop moving this can be devastating for the bunnies, as they stop eating and become very painful in the tummy as excess gastrointestinal gas is formed due to pH, fermentation, and bacterial population changes.

So..rabbits need hay every day, and as much as they want of it. We recommend grass (timothy) hay instead of legume (lucerne) hay as it is lower in protein and calcium and higher in fibre. High calcium in rabbit diets can cause formation of bladder stones. Note: it is OK to feed lucerne hay to young growing bunnies under 6 months of age, or to rescue bunnies suffering from malnutrition or illness. Rabbits should only be fed a small handful of pellets every day. Feeding rabbit mixes is not recommended as this can encourage them to be selective and only eat the bits they like, leading to an unbalanced diet. You should supplement your bunny’s diet with green leafy vegetables every day. Did you know that bunnies are very social animals and love to be where they have company? It is easy to house train your rabbit, so that he can free range inside. What you can’t do is teach bunnies not to chew on the power cords, pot plants and other household items – so rabbit proof your home before you set your bunny free. As far as veterinary care goes, we recommend desexing both males and females, as it settles them and stops unwanted litters being born. We also recommend vaccination for calicivirus. Unfortunately a vaccine for myxomatosis is not available in Australia, but we can be successful in preventing it by mosquito proofing the rabbit hutch and not allowing the bunnies out at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are at their worst.

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AGE Matters with Joseph McCarthy CEO of NovaCare Community Services

“I hope you like the monster truck!”

Pre-schooler and budding artist Rupert, who loves all things cars and trucks, painted a fabulous monster truck and wrote this note. 96-year old Ian was absolutely thrilled to receive it and proudly put it straight up on his fridge. Rupert and Ian have never met but a magical connection was made through Wall Heart. During Covid-19 distancing, people over 70 are feeling extra isolated and a little bit lonely. So, inspired by Aged Care Wellbeing Consultant, Alexandra Morse’s creation, NovaCare has introduced Wall Heart to the Hunter.

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Wall Heart is a fun, heart-warming way to help fill the lives of older people with love and colour with handdrawn pictures. Gorgeous Wall Heart is now being delivered around the community, thanks to individuals and organisations like KU Childrens’ Services, Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College, Tilly’s Play and Development and more who have contributed their art from the heart. Could you? As a local community organisation, NovaCare is asking you all to get creative and brighten someone’s day. From an older person’s perspective, the benefits are huge. Being socially connected strengthens the immune system, lowers anxiety and depression and builds trust. It’s the simple things that can make a big difference, like a special drawing to put on the fridge. Over the last few months our community has shown that innovation is only restricted by our imagination. We are social creatures and being older doesn’t change that. Let’s reach as many people as we can through this initiative to help combat isolation. NovaCare has over 1,500 older people who are part of our NovaFamily and we will happily distribute your drawings to them. We ask you to please send your original drawings to: Wall Heart, PO Box 240, Carrington NSW 2294. If you are a group or organisation, please talk to Simone or Teresa on 1300 363 654. Thank you!

PHARMACY

Matters by Anthony Piggott

of Piggott’s Pharmacies: Blackbutt, Branxton, Hamilton, Lambton and Merewether

Cold sores

Cold sores are small, blistering sores that occur in or around the mouth. They are caused by the herpes simplex virus. Cold sores are a common infection that can be managed with medicines and other treatments available from a pharmacist. There are two types of the herpes simplex virus, called type 1 and type 2. Cold sores are usually caused by herpes simplex type 1. Herpes simplex type 2 usually causes sores on your genitals (genital herpes). However, both types of herpes simplex can cause cold sores and both types can cause genital herpes. Once you have a herpes simplex virus it stays in your body for life. It may cause a cold sore (or other symptoms) at first, but then it usually lies ‘asleep’ (dormant) in nerve cells. From time to time the virus can ‘wake-up’ (reactivate) and cause a cold sore. Cold sores usually first occur in childhood. They are commonly passed on by skin contact, such as a kiss from a family member who has a cold sore. Triggers for cold sores Some triggers that can re-activate the virus to cause a cold sore are sunlight, dry lips, damage to the lip or skin area, stress, tiredness, hormone changes (e.g. menstruation) and illness (e.g. a cold). Signs and symptoms Most cold sores occur on or next to the lips. Sometimes they occur on the nose, on the chin or in the mouth. A person usually gets their cold sores in the same area each time. There are usually four main stages of a cold sore: • Tingle – a tingling, burning or itching feeling around the lips or nose, starting a few hours to 48 hours before the cold sore appears.

• Blisters – a red, painful lump appears which turns into small, painful, fluid‑filled blisters. The blisters may last a few days. • Weeping – the blisters burst and fluid weeps out. The virus can easily be spread to other people at this stage. • Scab – the cold sore dries up and forms a scab, which can be itchy and painful. If not treated, cold sores usually heal within 7–10 days without leaving a scar. How are cold sores spread? Cold sores spread easily. A person can catch the herpes virus if their skin touches a cold sore, fluid from a cold sore, or saliva from a person who has the virus. A person with a cold sore may transfer the virus to another person or to another part of their own body (e.g. eyes or genitals). Sometimes the herpes virus can be passed on when no sore is present, because the virus may be lying dormant in saliva or the lips. Treatment There are a number of treatments for cold sores. Different stages and symptoms of a cold sore may need different treatments. Ask a Piggott’s Pharmacist or your Doctor for advice.

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Local Community Group Notices

Readers should check with organisers that events/meetings are proceeding as shown here. Social distancing restrictions may require events to be postponed or cancelled. Community groups are encouraged to contact The Local to have their community notice appear next month. Email to: admin@hunterlocal.com.au or post to PO Box 130, Lambton 2299 by 15th June. Notices may be edited or omitted due to space limitations.

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

HOBBIES & INTERESTS

HOME-START FAMILY SERVICES Home-Start is a voluntary service offering support, friendship and practical help to families with at least one child under 5 where the parents are experiencing difficulty in their parenting roles or are under stress. For information about volunteering or Home-Start services ph 4952 9488 or go to: www.homestartaustralia.org/

NEWCASTLE SPINNERS AND WEAVERS GUILD INC. Meets 1st Saturday and 2nd Wednesday of each month at the Masonic Centre, Cromwell Street, New Lambton 10.00am-2.00pm. Beginners very welcome. For more info Ph: 0490 110 542, email info@newcastlespinnersandweavers.org.au

COMMUNITY GROUPS

KNIT & NATTER Meet new people, make new friends at knit & natter every Monday. Meet at Mayfield Church of Christ, cnr Werribi St & Gregson Avenue at 9.30am. All ladies welcome. Phone Lyn for information. 4952 9324

LAMBTON RESIDENTS GROUP All residents of Lambton area are welcome to come along to our monthly meeting. You too can be a part of some exciting and worthwhile initiatives and projects for our local area. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month commencing at 5.00pm at Lambton Bowling Club. No RSVP needed. For more information email: lambtonresidents@gmail. com or call Nicola on 0402 949 854.

COMMUNITY EVENTS THE COMMUNITY KITCHEN MEREWETHER Provides a free 3 course meal each Tuesday at 6pm, from February to December to all who are in need of food and companionship. Orange Sky Laundry provide a washing service and food is available to take away. Merewether Uniting Church Hall 178 Glebe Rd, Merewether. Everyone Welcome. Enquiries 0411 133 679 jennifer.burns51@gmail.com

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EMBROIDERERSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; GUILD NSW INC. NEWCASTLE BRANCH Meets each Monday at New Lambton Community Centre, Cnr Alma Road and Cromwell Street. 9.30am. Visitors and beginners very welcome. Email : newcastleembroiderersguild@gmail.com

SENIORS GROUPS NEW LAMBTON SENIOR CITIZENS & PENSIONERS ASSOCIATION Make new friends while enjoying a warm and caring fellowship as well as to partake in the fun games of bingo and chats over a cuppa. Where? The New Lambton Seniors Assocation, located at the New Lambton Community Centre, 14 Alma Road, New Lambton. Handy to bus stops! Contact Barry Hoare on 4963 4631.

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