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Mangrove Mountain Memorial Club & Golf Course Hallards Road, Central Mangrove (02) 43 731 129 Open 6 days a week for lunch & dinner (closed on Mondays).
"Priceless views, undulating bushland setting with well maintained fairways and greens"
Bar facilities, Poker Machines, TAB, Keno, Foxtel and an ATM as well as the picturesque golf course. Live Music on the 1st Saturday night of the month and the Last Sunday afternoon of the Month.
Ken Duncan Gallery 414 The Entrance Road, Erina Heights, NSW Phone 02 4367 6701 Open daily from 10am www.kenduncan.com
Firefly Bistro Macadamia Nuts, Cold Pressed Extra Virgin Macadamia Oil and our other Macadamia products are also available for sale in the Cafe. Coaches are welcome but pre-booking is essential.
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Bookings 4356 1836 34 Macadamia Lane, Wyong Creek, NSW 2259 www.yarramalongmacadamiafarm.com.au
Music Director Christopher Bowen OAM, The Central Coast Chorale & Chamber Orchestra present
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Welcome to Terrigal Vogue, your fashion destination on the Central Coast that caters for those who desire beauty and the unusual. Our shop is a visual feast of colour and texture with a focus on natural fibre fabrics. Terrigal Vogue offers a variety of exciting and beautiful designer labels from Australia and around the world. We offer a unique collection of hand made jewellery by 2Lyn&Tony and Jinyana.
SUNDAY 12th AUGUST 2012 2.30pm St. Patrick’s Catholic Church,York Street, East Gosford Also included will be moving Afro-American Spirituals
As the owner of the store, Isabella Giammanco with her exquisite taste, hand picks her labels and items for the boutique Terrigal Vogue. The boutique proudly presents imported Italian labels such as Pianurastudio, Twin-set by Simona Barbieri, Joseph Ribkoff, Andiamo, Jump, Linen Laundry, Basler and more exciting labels to come. Indulge with Marino wool collection by Optimum and accessorise with imported Italian and Brazilian Dumond Shoes, as well as stylish Italian bags. Also discover our sexy and seductive lingerie range.
Hush! Somebody’s Callin’ my name Swing Low, Sweet Chariot The Storm is Passing Over Ride the Chariot
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$30 Adult $25 Concession $10 Children 15 and under $70 Family (2 adults + 2 children) Tickets available at the door or from selected members of the Chorale The concert will also feature Chorale soloists
Isabella is also one of few suppliers in Australia to carry Columbian “Butt Lift Jeans”. ELKE HOOK
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For further enquiries Phone 4385 2164 4385 3064 www.centralcoastchorale.org
Shop 19, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Terrigal NSW 2260 phone: 02 4385 5099 Mobile 0403 933 379
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Yarramalong
Cafe & Gift Shop Take a drive through the picturesque Yarramalong valley and enjoy the fresh home baked meals, home made cakes and fine coffee.
You can relax at garden tables while the kids explore the cool cubby house and the cute chickens. Delicious pasta, variety of traditional pizzas & Italian dishes Eat in or Take away Dinner from 5pm Tuesday – Saturday Lunch from 12pm to 3pm Tuesday – Sunday Azzuro Blu Wharf 12 The Entrance Rd, The Entrance Phone 4333 8885 www.theitalianrestaurant.com.au www.facebook.com/the italian restaurant
From April the yarramalong Cafe will also have a great gift shop inside come and have a brows. Bookings taken for big goups and busses 0243561222.
Open 7 days 6.30am to 6.30pm. 1625 Yarramalong Rd YARRAMALONG
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From the Editor August Welcome to the Central Coast in August! Love the Coast in winter; enjoy a delicious meal or just Coffee & Cake by a fire or al fresco in the winter sun. With so many wonderful places to relax over a scrumptious warming meal, it is easy to see why we love to explore this area. Browse through this magazine to discover a wide range of Cafes, Restaurants and Clubs providing excellent food, music and entertainment. You will also find wonderful places to shop. Of course if curling up with a good book is called for, then a visit to the famous Richards Old Bookshop at The Entrance is a must, especially if you are a collector of old books. See page 20. If you need a gift for someone special than Toowoon Bay Gallery is the place to look.
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As always when you look through your iMag you will find so much to do. You'll need to have your diary handy to write down all the wonderful things, especially towards the end of the month when the Yarramalong Spring Festival Starts. I do so love driving through this region and enjoy the scarecrows. There is such a wonderful variety so take your camera with you. Scarecrow spotting can be turned into a fun game driving through Yarramalong and the prize is enjoyment. However you enjoy your August, I thank you for finding it in iMag. Please let our advertisers know when you visit them. Enjoy it all and stay warm.
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Wild flowers will begin to make an appearance during August, so keep your eyes out for the first signs of spring as you enjoy the region’s bushwalks in our magnificent National Parks.
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To Market, to Market on the Coast! The Central Coast is the perfect place to pick up a bargain – so get out there this August and check out and explore the huge range of weekend markets! If you are after high quality fresh produce, head to The Entrance Farmers Markets (first and third Saturday of the month), while locally produced art and craft can be found at Woy Woy Art Market (second Sunday of the month). The Gosford City Markets provide a great community atmosphere (second Saturday of the month). The quarterly Handmade Craft Market is on Sunday 19 August at Terrigal’s Bridgecoast Stadium, while the Ettalong Seaside Markets at the Italian-inspired Ettalong Beach Tourist Resort are open every weekend with market stalls from wall to wall right throughout. For live entertainment and fantastic quality goods you can’t miss the Avoca Beachside Markets on the fourth Sunday of every month at Heazlett Park!
Norah Head Lighthouse becomes a focal point on the weekend of 18-19 August as the International Lighthouse Weekend is celebrated, while a week later on Saturday 25 August, the sports ground at Norah Head becomes a hive of activity for the Scottish community as it hosts the 16th Annual Gathering of the Clans. The Scottish festival is just the start of a huge weekend on the Central Coast – the Crossroads Festival at Green Point showcases some of Australia’s finest string musicians over both Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th, while at The Entrance you can bring your pets out on Sunday 26th for the annual
“Paws and Claws for a Cause Walk”, a fundraiser for the local RSCPA and Animal Welfare Facility. The Central Coast Home Expo will feature at the Central Coast Grammar School on Sunday, with plenty of great ideas to bring your home to life. Check out our website and be sure to follow us on social media for all the latest in what’s on and countless things to do! Phone: 1300 132 975 for more information visit www.visitcentralcoast.com.au
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What's On August Thu 2nd Horse Racing - Wyong Race Club. Enquiries 4352 1083 4th Trivia Night
Thu 2nd to Sat 11th GMS presents Jekyll and Hyde - Laycock St Theatre. Tickets 43 233 233 Thu 2nd,16th & 30th Jiri’s Harlem Swing – Avoca Beach Pizza & Pasta Cafe, 7pm, $7, BYO Fri 3rd to Sun 5th Chrysler Wake Run Weekend - Canton Beach. Enquiries 0409 583 680 Fri 3rd 1927 - The Entrance Leagues Club. Enquiries 4334 3233
16th James Reyne
Sat 4th The Entrance Farmers Markets – Memorial Park. Enquiries 4930 5156 Sat 4th Bondi Cigars - Live at Lizottes, Kincumber. Tickets 4368 2017 Sat 4th Wyong Men’s Shed Trivia Night - Wyong Golf Club. Enquiries 0414 341 010 Sat 4th Donnica Clarke Foundation Gala - The Show Room, Mingara. Tickets 4385 7365 Sun 5th Sneaks 4 Streets - Chittaway Bay to Soldiers Beach. Enquiries 0423 345 869
18th & 19th Lighthouse Weekend
Tue 7th to Tue 14th World Boys Baseball Tournament - East Gosford & Wyong. Accommodation 4343 4444 Wed 8th Bells at Killcare Cooking School Killcare. Enquiries 4349 7000 Fri 10th Horse Racing - Wyong Race Club. Enquiries 4352 1083 Fri 10th Shannon Noll - The Show Room, Mingara. Tickets 4349 7888 Fri 10th Tim Rogers - Live at Lizottes, Kincumber. Tickets 4368 2017
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Fri 10th and Sat 11th Glee Club Concert Memorial Hall, Pearl Beach. Tickets 4344 2319 Sat 11th Gosford City Markets – Kibble Park. Enquiries 4322 7726 Sun 12th Woy Woy Art Markets - Anderson Reserve. Enquiries 0416 162 067 Sun 12th Back to the Tivoli - The Show Room, Mingara. Tickets 4349 7888
2nd, 10th, 16th, 22nd, 26th Horse Racing
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Thu 16th James Reyne - Live at Lizottes, Kincumber. Tickets 4368 2017 Thu 16th Horse Racing – Gosford Race Club. Enquiries 4325 0461 Thu 16th to Sat 18th Diving for Pearls - Laycock St Theatre. Tickets 43 233 233 Fri 17th Ross Wilson - Live at Lizottes, Kincumber. Tickets 4368 2017 Sat 17th and Sun 18th 5 Lands Art Trail - Various Locations. www.5landsarttrail.com Sat 18th Ken Duncan One Day Workshop Crowne Plaza, Terrigal. www.kenduncan.com Sat 18th The Entrance Farmers Markets – Memorial Park. Enquiries 4930 5156 Sat 18th Sydney Balailika Orchestra - Avoca Beach Picture Theatre. Tickets 4382 1677 Sat 18th and Sun 19th International Lighthouse Weekend - Norah Head Lighthouse. www.illw.net Sun 19th Handmade Craft Market - Bridgecoast Stadium, Terrigal. Enquiries 0411 490 593 Wed 22nd Horse Racing - Wyong Race Club. Enquiries 4352 1083 Fri 24th and Sat 25th Ian Moss - Live at Lizottes, Kincumber. Tickets 4368 2017 Sat 25th ‘Roy Orbison Reborn’, the Pretty Woman Tour - Laycock St Theatre. Tickets 43 233 233 Sat 25th Gathering of the Clans - Norah Head. Enquiries 4334 1067 Sun 26th Horse Racing – Gosford Race Club. Enquiries 4325 0461 Sun 26th Central Coast Home Expo - Grammar School, Erina Heights. Enquiries 0405 159 571 Sun 26th Avoca Beachside Markets - Avoca Beach. Enquiries 0416 097 707 Sun 26th Paws & Claws for a Cause Walk - Long Jetty to The Entrance. Enquiries 4333 5377 Sun 26th Glenn Shorrock - Live at Lizottes, Kincumber. Tickets 4368 2017 Thu 30th Children Collide - The Entrance Leagues Club. Enquiries 4334 3233 Fri 31st ‘The Flood’ by Jackie Smith - Laycock St Theatre. Tickets 43 233 233
Rumbalara Reserve Yaruga Lookout and picnic ground Yaruga lookout, picnic ground and amenities block, located at Rumbalara Reserve via Dolly Ave Springfield, have had a major face lift thanks to a successful grant application through the Federally funded Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program and Council’s matched funding. Yaruga lookout is situated within one of Gosford City Council’s, Coastal Open Space System (COSS), bushland reserves and takes in views of East Gosford, Green Point, Brisbane Waters and glimpses of Broken Bay and beyond. There are several bush walks that can be accessed from the lookout and picnic
area. These walks vary in length and ability ranging from short walks that return to the picnic area through to longer walks into the Gosford City centre or through Council’s COSS to Katandra Reserve. The lookout and picnic ground are now completely accessible to all abilities with paving to the viewing platform, picnic facilities, including free electric barbeques, and left and right ambulant unisex amenities.
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Monthly iMag’s Big Birthday Bash It’s hard to believe but Monthly iMag has been serving local communities and visitors across NSW for 20 years now and in that time we have grown to be one of the most recognised brands in the tourism industry in NSW. Each month we are proud to bring you news, events and the very best of what to see, where to go and what to do in your area. Whether you are a local or visiting on a short break or family holiday – your Monthly iMag is always handy to have and easy to use. We have come a long way over the past two decades, now printing
and distributing almost 1 million magazines each year in 7 iMag areas throughout the state and beyond. So there is always a Monthly iMag available wherever you are. Now in our 20th year we are keeping up with the times – expanding our reach into the digital age with a new website, online versions of the magazines and more on the way. We couldn’t have done it without you – our loyal readers and so to celebrate our 20th birthday we are running a huge prize giveaway competition over the next 7 months. There are heaps of amazing must-have prizes to be won. The total prize pool is worth around $9000! All you need to do is log on, tell us how you read your copy of the iMag and you will be automatically entered into the prize draw. How easy is that? We have a fantastic prize to giveaway each month from now until the New Year PLUS! each entrant will be entered into our Grand Prize Draw on December 31st to win a luxury holiday for four in the Hunter Valley courtesy of Adina Vineyard and Broke Fordwich Wine Tourism Association. See the website for our Terms and Conditions. www.monthlyimag.com.au/ prizegiveaway or find us on Facebook. You can also follow the action on Twitter @monthlyimag
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Gosford RSL Club Proud to be a family friendly venue. Mini mania is a great facility, open daily from 9am, which keeps the kids happy while Mum & Dad enjoy a meal together from the café or bistro. The area has also become very popular with play groups & mothers clubs, offering a safe & fun indoor area for the littlies. The jungle themed facility includes a massive ball pit, climbing maze and soft toy area. Mini Mania parties are now available for kids 5 years and under. Held Monday to Friday 10am – 2pm with party food, popper, hat and balloons PLUS they can go crazy in the play area. Only $5 per child. Min 10 children. Contact Reception for bookings 4323 2311. Gosford RSL now offers free Mini membership, which entitles mini members to free monthly gifts and free entry to Sparkles kids disco. This has been very popular with over 800 kids joined so far. Members kids eat free on Thursday nights & Sundays for lunch when dining with mum or dad. Just another reason the kids will love visiting Gosford RSL Club. Visit www.grsl.com.au for more details. 26 central Coast Hwy West Gosford. 4323 2311
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Scarecrow Competition
Wyong to Yarramalong
August 24 – September 9, 2012 This year, the Yarramalong Valley Spring Festival will be bigger and better than ever with some exciting favourites on the calendar of events, plus The Bumble Hill Burn which attracted great interest last year, and we hope will attract even more new visitors and business to the valley. Of course the extremely popular Scarecrow competition will be running. If you would like to enter a scarecrow, please call Di Salmon on 43 56 1502. The crows must be on show by August 24th and the winners will be announced and awarded on September 9th at the Fair – Jack Gear Oval, Linga Longa Road, Yarramalong. Friday 24th and 31st of August there is a GOLF DAY. On Saturday night, August 25th, the Yarramalong Hall are staging Flicks in the Sticks. Bring your own nibblies and wine, and enjoy a great night watching one of the classic movies of all time. The movie title will be announced shortly, and you need to get dressed up in theme! August 25th /26th –The Wyong Creek Hall is staging an Art Show and Wine Tasting. The Art Show will be facilitated by the Tuggerah Lakes Art Society, , and simple Devonshire Teas will be available along with a Wine Tasting by Robert Oatley Wines.
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A Boules Tournament will be played on August 26th at Jack Gear Oval. September 1st – the Yarramalong Fire Brigade will hold a Trivia Night in the Yarramalong Hall. Bring your brain, and get involved in this very vocal night to raise money for our Firies. September 2nd – Wyong Creek Hall will do another Devonshire Tea. This event has proven to be extremely popular, and the gorgeous antique china is a great feature. This year, there will be light lunches, wine tasting and live entertainment, so don’t miss out. September 2nd – (Father’s Day) 9.30 – 3.30 there be a Tennis Day and you can contact Gail Brigden on 4356 1254 to be involved at the Kulnura Courts. All levels welcome. A fun day. Cost is $10. Friday 7th September is the popular Darts Tournament at the Old Yarramalong School. If you are a darts player, give Garry Whitaker a call and register to play as it is a great team night, and the Darts enthusiasts of the Valley hope to make the Darts night a regular social feature each month. This event is being staged by the Yarramalong Darts & Home Brewing
www.centralcoastimag.com.au Club. Phone 0419262024 or gwhitaker@harboursat.com.au. The Festival will culminate on September 9th and the Progress Association will be staging The Bumble Hill Burn. If you are familiar with Bumble Hill, the steep and winding road climbs from 23 metres above sea level to 300 metres above sea level over a 4-5 kilometre distance. There will be a run up the hill starting at 8.30am, and we hope to attract some of New South Wales fittest runners. If you are a runner and would like to participate in this event, you can register online at www.bumblehillburn.com.au. The Burn was a great success last year, and we hope to attract a lot more runners, so start your fitness regime and join the climb. Everybody is welcome, on September 9th to the final event of the Festival – The Spring Fair. All funds raised go towards supporting the heritage community buildings, local school, fire brigade, and the gorgeous old St Barnabas Church. This year, the Fair will be bigger and better than ever with Pinnacle Challenge, Tug O War, School Soccer Tournament, Carriage Rides, Pony Rides, Jumping Castle, Stalls, Antique Fire Truck Display, Cup Cake Icing Display, Reptile Display and a live Band & market stalls. Come and join in the Fun at the Yarramalong Spring Fair, or just enjoy all the Scarecrows on a drive through the Valley for Father’s Day.
Fresh menu. Eat in or takeaway. Delicious Danes coffee. Home made cakes.
Open 7days 6.30am to 6.30pm. 1625 Yarramalong Rd YARRAMALONG ph: 02 4356 1222
The Bumble Hill Burn The Bumble Hill Burn will be conducted on Sunday 9th September. The run will transcend the steep hill known as Bumble Hill Road covering a distance of 6.2 kilometres. The elevation is steep with a 23 metre above sea level starting point, and climbing to 300 metres in around 4 kilometres. Not for the faint hearted! The purpose of the run is to attract other communities into the Yarramalong Valley, create a tourist event, and experience a run in a wonderful, breathtaking environment. The climb has been a favourite of cyclists for many years, and last year the athletes ran the climb in super quick time. Another important reason for the run, is to raise money for the “community of buildings” in the Valley, most of which are Heritage, and not funded by the Government or Council. These include the Historic St Barnabas Church, The Yarramalong School, The Yarramalong Hall, The Wyong Creek Hall, The Wyong Creek School, and of course The Yarramalong Progress Association who are responsible for staging the event.
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Little Creek Cheese Little Creek Cheese will be proudly demonstrating their cheeses at the Yarramalong Spring Festival this year which is held on the 9th September, in Jack Gear reserve, Linga Longa Lane Yarramalong. The Yarramalong Spring Festival celebrates all that is Yarramalong and neighbouring suburbs in this season of growth and renewal. They will have their new Thai flavoured fromage on hand to sample and buy. Other cheeses which can be sampled include Yoghurt Cheese Balls (Labna Style) , B.B.Q. cheese (Haloumi Style), as well as marinated Salad Cheese (Fetta Style) and a few favourite flavours of their fromage as well. If you can’t get to the festival on Sunday, don’t worry, the fresh local cheeses can still be sampled at the Old
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Milk Factory in Wyong, along Alison Rd. Don’t forget to like Little Creek Cheese on facebook so you can keep in the loop with new tastes and which markets we will be at next. Building 12 , Old Wyong Dairy 141 – 155 Alison Rd , Wyong NSW 4353 CHEESE (4353 2433)
Saturday 4th August 2012 6.30pm – 10.00pm Wyong Golf Club Pacific Highway, Wyong $15 per person includes nibblies Why not book a table of 10! Sponsor a Round for $100 Promote your business whilst raising funds for our Men’s Shed Project. For more information and bookings, please contact: Sharyn Burgess on 0414 341 010 or sharyn@ wyongneighbourhoodcentre.org.au
Danielle Morrison Studio - Gallery Sadly we will be closed for some major refurbishment for a couple of months!! I will be using this time to paint for a solo show to reopen the gallery in spring. In the mean time I have some of my works hanging at the Yarramalong Macadamia Nut Farm. Beautiful place to pop into for great coffee!! If anyone needs to contact me please don’t hesitate to email me or call. So, thank you for all your support and I will see you in the spring!!!!! 11 Alison Road, Wyong 0400 345 291 danielle.morrison@hotmail.com
Ladies Pamper Day INDULGE IN AN AFTERNOON OF LUXURIOUS PAMPERING!
Health & beauty tips, raffles & lucky door prizes, fashion parade, plus lots more! Watanobbi Community Centre Harrington Close Watanobbi 2259 Saturday 22nd September 2012 2pm – 5pm Ladies $25, Teenage Girls $15. Includes Afternoon Tea & Goodie Bag on arrival RSVP: 10-9-12 Office: 43531750 Mob: 04143410100 ALL PROCEEDS TO WYONG NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE
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Karma Spa Wyong’s very own Health & Beauty Sanctuary Visit our tranquil salon spa tucked away in the heart of Wyong to experience our holistic beauty treatments, body rituals and specialist services. Whether you need an express treatment in your lunch hour, or you want to spend a while being pampered, we offer a total sensory journey with a range of pure, natural and organic products. We guarantee you will feel completely revitalised when you walk out the door. Resident beauty therapists Bonita Burke & Julie Karam are both CIDESCO qualified with over 15 years experience each in the industry, having worked in South Africa, London & Sydney. Besides offering top quality, value for money beauty treatments, we also offer a wide range of specialist treatments including IPL Permanent Hair Reduction & Skin Rejuvination and MicroDermabrasion. Our specialist masseur Scott Buchann offers Remedial, Sports, Pregnancy & Oncology massage (for cancer patients), Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Release Therapy, Lymphatic Drainage and Bowen Therapy. Soon we will be offering many more services including Eyelash Extensions, Glycolic Peels, Botox & Fillers, Teeth Whitening and Alternative Health Therapies. To give everyone an irresistible reason to visit us, we are offering 50% off your first treatment. Offer expires July 31st (excluding specialist massage). Visit www.karmaspa.com.au for all services, prices & specials.
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Award winning gardens. Perfect for a wedding. Or just to wander through, have a picnic and dream.
Beryl M Collins C.M.C. J.P Marriage Celebrant
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Koorinya Park Gardens Viewing by appointment only. Please ring (02) 4376 1220. Koorinya Park Gardens is situated high above the beautiful Yarramalong Valley with magnificent Ocean Views. The three acres of landscaped gardens which have been awarded Wyong Shire and the Central Coast grand champion during the past 30 years of competition make an ideal venue for weddings - namings - reaffirmations - commitments, with a beautiful Bridal Arch, Gazebo, fish pond, conveniences, hot water available, undercover area. Bring your morning tea or lunch if desired. Hot water available. Coach tours and visits arranged by appointment. Please call 43761220 koorinyapark@yarramalongvalley.com.au Beryl M Collins C.M.C. J.P. Marriage Celebrant 336 Forest Road, KULNURA
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It’s Crossroad’s Festival fifth birthday!
Classical Music of North India An inspirational evening of Indian music featuring father and son sarangi players, Santosh and Sangeet Mishra, who will be accompanied on tabla by Bobby Singh. This music has been traditionally handed down from teacher to student for many, many years, and promises to be an evening of uplifting and inspiring music. When: Saturday September 1st. Doors open 7pm for 7.30 start. Where: The Circle of Life, 8 Henry Parry Drive, East Gosford Cost: $25 at the door. Children under 12 years free of charge. More details: contact Gerry on 0416 202 802. Light refreshments available.
The prestigious festival of classical music on the NSW Central Coast celebrates its fifth year in 2012! For the first time, we bring to Australia a prominent international artist, British violist Paul Silverthorne. Paul is a leading international figure in contemporary music, as Principal Viola of the London Symphony and London Sinfonietta. We are excited to join Paul with some of Australia’s leading classical musicians as well as the music community of the Central Coast. Opening the festival is a ravishing program of works for voice, viola and piano, culminating in the gorgeous classic written for this exotic trio combination, Brahms’ Two Songs Op. 91. Silverthorne will be joined by the acclaimed Australian pianist Phillip Shovk as well as rising star of Australian Opera, Victoria Lambourn. On the second Festival morning, I and my good friend Chris Pidcock are joined by New York-based Australian ex-pat violinist Asmira WoodwardPage for a magical all-Bach morning, which will be introduced by Silverthorne to tell the fascinating story behind the music (hint: it involves a Russian Count and a bad case of insomnia!). Back by popular demand is the astonishing young violin sensation Harry Ward, who amazed audiences last year with his depth of musicality and flawless technique.
Harry joins familiar friends to present the concert that I am most excited about - a heart-stopping program of music filled with powerful imagery and exhilarating joy, including this year’s world premiere: a new piece to match Bach’s Brandenburg 6 written by rising star of Australian composers, Londonbased Daniel McCallum. We are also proud to provide listeners with a ‘PreFestival Recital’, a chance to warm up the senses with some piano passion offered by the entrant declared ‘Best Australian Pianist’ for 2012. This concert will also feature famous violin works by Beethoven and Massanet. I am sure you will discover new favourites at this year’s Crossroads, and I, along with this year’s lineup of artists, can’t wait to share the joys of music with you all. 18-26 August Bookings phone 0437 399896 Brochure at www.asa.edu.au/crossroads Glen Donnelly, Artistic Director
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Newman Lois - 'Hibiscus'
In its home at the Federation Gallery and Information Centre, Wallarah Park, Wallarah Rd, Gorokan, just before the Toukley Bridge, is the showcase for the Wyong Shire art scene. On display during August are paintings in oil, acrylics, watercolour and pastel, along with hand-painted porcelain, hand-painted silk, craftwork, jewellery and original cards. All the artwork is by the Society’s members and is for sale. Marijke Greenway will hold a workshop in acrylics on Monday, August 13, from 9:30am. Painting classes are held each Wednesday, from 9am to 12pm, by Peter Tassell for a $5 fee and each Thursday, from 9am to 12pm, by Donna Gilbertson for a $20 fee. All are welcome to attend. Tuesday to Friday 10am to 4pm, Saturday and Sunday: 10am to 1pm. Free entry. Phone 4392 4666 www.toukleyartgallery.com.au
Barry Walsh is a painter, photographer and printmaker who has studied in Italy and France and has exhibited since the early '80's in Europe as well as Australia. Barry has completed 65 corporate and private commissions. His works are held in private and corporate collections in Australia, Brunei, Canada, France, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States, Holland. Studies: 1967-1970 Trained in Signwriting & Commercial Art (Sydney technical College); 1977 Studied Illustration (Randwick Technical College); 1976-1980 Studied Fine Arts (Hornsby Technical College); 19811982 Studied in Italy; 1991 Painting in Italy; 1992 Study Tour France Studied Lithography - Sydney; 1992 Studied Photography (Sydney Technical College).
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Horse riding Lead pony rides Quad biking Abseiling Kayaking Fishing park Camping Just 15 mins from Gosford Cooks Road, Glenworth Valley Open 7 days. Bookings essential www.glenworth.com.au
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Historical Museum houses, 19th & 20th century memorabilia, Slab Shed, Machinery Shed,Washhouse, two seater Dunny, BBQ picnic area, Local history booklets. Open 10am to 3pm Wed/Sat/Sun and all public holidays except Xmas Eve/Xmas Day/Good Friday. Entry fee only $4 per adult, concession & children $3. Owned and maintained by the all volunteer BWHS Inc. 25-27 Henry Kendall St West Gosford. Ph: 4325 2270 fax: 4322 2589 info@henrykendallcottage.org.au www.henrykendallcottage.org.au
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Soldiers Beach © Julie Watson
Greater Toukley The Greater Toukley area extends from the Toukley Bridge to the Norah Head Lighthouse and incorporates Toukley, Canton Beach, West Toukley, East Toukley, Noraville and Norah Head. The Greater Toukley area is a very special place, an unspoiled coastal area located 1 hour drive north of Sydney on the beautiful Central Coast. The Toukley peninsula is situated between the lakes, by the sea and near the trees. Surrounded by water on three sides with Tuggerah Lake to the South, Budgewoi Lake to the North and the ocean to the East. The area is a waterfront haven for fishermen, boating enthusiasts, windsurfers, jet skiers, divers, surfers and beach lovers. The North Wyrrabalong National Park is located within 5 kms of the Toukley CBD and boasts a network of walking trails through the last significant coastal rainforest on the Central Coast. The Greater Toukley area is an expanding residential and holiday resort area where you will enjoy a relaxed, friendly atmosphere perfect to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.
What to See & Do Tour Norah Head Lighthouse. For bookings Ph 1300 132 975 z
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What’s on in Greater Toukley this Month...
Norah Head Bowling & Sports Club
Sunday 5th August Chrysler Wake Run Weekend
Here is a taste of things to come this month at The Sporties...
The Hunter Valley Chrysler Club are proudly hosting the annual Chrysler Wake Run Weekend from 3rd to 5th August to help remember the past and celebrate the future.
Tuesdays... Pasta Night – selection of great pasta meals from $10.00.
The Show & Shine will be held on the foreshore of Tuggerah Lake at Canton Beach in front of Canton Beach Tourist Park on Sunday 5th August. Call Graham on 0409 583 680 or Julie on 0409 454 734 after 5pm for details.
Saturday 25th August 16th Annual Gathering of the Clans Celebrating all things Scottish featuring the Parade of the Tartans, Medieval Fighting Displays, Rock Solid Strong Man Competition, Mass Band Displays, Highland Dancing & Market Stalls. From 10am to 4pm on Saturday 25th August at Norah Head Sports Ground, Bungary Rd, Norah Head. The Ceilidh featuring the Highlander Celtic Rock Band will be held in the evening at Norah Head Sports Club. For Ceilidh tickets or event information please call 4334 1067 or email gotc@optusnet.com.au Every Sunday Toukley Sunday Markets Held in the Coles car park off Yaralla Rd, Toukley from 7am to 1pm. There are over 70 market stalls from craft, plants collectables and bric a brac. For information call 0416 280 589
Wednesdays... Steak Night – selection of six favourite meals including steaks, fish & chicken from only $10.00. Meat, Fruit & Veg Raffles from 6pm. Thursdays... Roast Night – selection of roast meals from $10.00. Sporties Pool Comp – free entry / great prizes to be won! Fridays... Monster Meat Raffle from 6pm. NRL action in our Super Screen. Members Badge Draw from 5.30pm. Saturdays... Entertainment August 4 – Midnight Mojo
HAPPY HOUR 2PM – 5PM Sundays... Variety Raffle from 6pm.
HAPPY HOUR SUN– FRI 5 – 6PM Gathering of the Clans Sat 25 August Free shuttle between Norah Head Sports Ground and the Club. Free live entertainment from 2pm in our family friendly Beer Garden. Lunch Specials in Pello’s Bistro.
• Beer Garden • Bowling/Tennis • Pello's Bistro • Function Facilities • Entertainment
Pello’s Bistro
Coffee & Takeaway, Gourmet Grocer, Art, Music, Inspirational Book Club, Art Classes, Kids Stuff...
Open for lunch and dinner 7 days serving modern Australian Cuisine with daily specials to suit every budget.
What's on...
Bowling/Tennis Roll-Up for a social game of bowls for $5.00 or have a hit of tennis on one of our two tennis courts from $6.00 (equipment available) Victoria Street, Norah Head NSW P: 02 4396 6477 F: 02 4397 1505 E: RCroker@norahheadsports.com
Live Music every Sunday! 1pm(ish) Social Justice Book Club The TWO month challenge Annual Volunteer Trip!!!
7 days, 7:30am - 5pm 8 Bush Street, Norah Head NSW 2263 Phone: (02) 4397 4859 Email: enquiries@rockpoolretreat.com.au
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THE ARK convenience store Take Away Goodies, Groceries, Piaza Doro Coffee, Surf & Skate Gear. We Buy & Sell Surfboards Open 7 Days 8am to 5pm Shop 2/69 Bungary Rd Norah Head 2263 Phone 43973571
Norah Head
Lighthouse
Lighthouse Tower tours Breathtaking ocean views Heritage listed accommodation An ideal place to hold a wedding ceremony or small conference. www.norahheadlighthouse.com.au or call 1300 132 975
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The Entrance © Glen Scarborough
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The Playground of Two Cities A place to relax, recharge and explore, The Entrance is an entertainment venue for the Central Coast region and a holiday destination for those living further afield. Located in Wyong Shire, and within easy distance from Gosford City local government area, The Entrance is pretty seaside town. It is home to welcoming residents, unique flora and fauna and spectacular scenery. A range of holiday accommodation is available to suit every visitor’s budget and lifestyle, from resort hotels, motels and bed and breakfast homestays, to caravan parks and camping sites. If you’re in need of relaxation grab a book to read on the beach, meet a friend for coffee, feed the resident pelicans at 3.30pm daily or let the children splash to their heart’s content in Vera’s Water Garden. Drop a fishing line along the waterfront or hire a boat for a deeper sea fishing or scuba diving experience. Afterwards, unwind with
Richards
our free live entertainment and sip a cocktail and sun goes down. The Entrance’s coastal location offers a showcase for the region’s fresh food, with a fine selection of eateries available. Choose from the alfresco and indoor dining options throughout the town and take in The Entrance’s outstanding view while you eat. Choose from breakfast in the sun at one of the many cafes, a picnic by the lake, enjoy a takeaway snack as you watch the waves roll in at the beach, a refreshing drink in the pub beer garden or an intimate candlelit a la carte dinner at one of the town’s fine restaurants. Avid shoppers will enjoy browsing for hours through The Entrance’s boutique shops, searching for personal mementoes to mark your stay in our town. Take advantage of the many delights at the farmers market which fills Memorial Park on the first and third Saturday of each month which attracts
Old, Modern and Out of Print Books
Bought and Sold • Over 60,000 old, modern and out of print books in 100 categories • Hard Covers and Paperbacks • Books for the collector, reader, student & all the family.
Open 7 Days 9am to 5:00pm 130A The Entrance Road The Entrance 2261 Ph: 4332 2743
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thousands of shoppers. All the facilities and services you need to make your stay comfortable and memorable at The Entrance are available at your disposal. So visit The Entrance for the day, a week, or longer, and allow yourself to relax, recharge and explore! Phone: 1800 335 377 for more information or visit www.theentrance.org
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Toowoon Bay Gallery Established 1977
31 years of pleasure bringing you the works of Australian artists, potters and glassmakers.
Toowoon Bay Gallery for unique, affordable gifts. Open Wed to Sun 10am - 4.30pm
(7 days in school/public holidays)
179 Bay Road, Toowoon Bay 2261
Ph/Fax: 4332 6023
(heading north on The Entrance Rd, turn right into Pacific St at the Long Jetty Hotel. At the end of Pacific St turn left © Kayle Barton the gallery is only 50m up the road)
The Carousel This historic icon has charmed and delighted young and old at The Entrance since 1930. It has seen a number of owners since its arrival in Australia from France in the early 1900s and is now part of the National Trust classified Haas Family carnival, a family that has 400 years of carnival ancestry. The carousel, which was built in the late 1800s in Germany, was originally ‘powered’ by a pony but was converted to steam at the turn of the century. It remained steam driven until the 1950s when an old chev. engine was installed, and was converted to electricity in the 1970s. Its reed pipe organ, operated by bellows, remained in commission until 1950. Music is now supplied by tape, although the organ front has been restored. The carousel has pride of place on The Entrance waterfront where it is visited by not only today’s children, but by the parents, grandparents and great-grandparents of those children.
The Haas Family Carnival
Have fun with us and ride the historic carousel icon of The Entrance
Near the Sails Stage The Waterfront, The Entrance
Paws & Claws for a Cause The annual Paws & Claws for a Cause Community Dog Walk will be held at The Entrance on Sunday 26th August. The event which is in its four year will raise much needed funds for both the RSPCA Central Coast and for the Wyong Shire Animal Care Facility who both work tirelessly to educate pet owners on responsible pet ownership. The walk starts at 10am sharp from Rotary Park, Long Jetty, for the energetic. A shorter walk starts at 10am at the lake end of Archbold Road, Long Jetty. The walk then goes along the picturesque lake foreshore and finishes at Memorial Park, The Entrance where there will be family entertainment with Skyepoint performing, get up and close with Crocodile Encounters, watch the amazing agility and dog obedience demonstrations from The Central Coast Dog Obedience Training Club and plenty of stalls and amusement rides. We will also have a Best Dressed Dog Competition, Best Trick & Cutest Puppy Competition, show bags and merchandise available to purchase on the day. Registration is $8 per dog if you register before the day of the event or you can register on the day for $10 per dog. Registering your dog to go in the walk is easy; your entry form can be posted, emailed, faxed or handed in at The Entrance Town Centre Management Office or any Greater Building Society on the Central Coast. All registration proceeds will go to the RSPCA Central Coast and to the Wyong Shire Animal Care Facility. Stall application forms and Registration forms to enter your dog in the walk are available from The Entrance Town Centre Management office or download a registration form from vwww.theentrance.org. Please phone 4333 5377 for more information.
What's On at The Entrance Saturday 4th August Farmers Market Memorial Park, 8am - 1pm Shawn Lidster Sails Stage, 11am–3pm Sunday 5th August Shiraz Sails Stage, 11am–3pm Saturday 11th August Gemma Sails Stage, 11am-3pm
Saturday 11th Gemma
Sunday 12th August James Paul Sails Stage, 11am–3pm Saturday 18th August Farmers Market Memorial Park, 8am–1pm Rebecca Lloyd Sails Stage, 11am–3pm Sunday 19th August Chris James Sails Stage, 11am–3pm Saturday 25th August About Face Sails Stage, 11am–3pm Sunday 26th August Paws & Claws for a Cause Memorial Park, 10am–2pm
Children’s birthday parties a specialty.
Ph: 0414 581 001
Skyepoint performing live at Paws & Claws for a Cause.
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Ettalong Beach © Val Bridge
Ettalong Beach With its popular and safe beach Ettalong is a family favourite waterfront town overlooking Broken Bay and Lion Island and is 85 km north of Sydney with a population of approximately 4,100. Some of the attractions Ettalong offers include - Dining and Eating Out, Entertainment, Food and Wine, Landmarks and Buildings, Natural Attractions, Shopping, Wineries, Vineyards and Breweries Ettalong beach is situated in the Peninsula Area of the Central Coast with picnic, BBQ and Toilet Facilities available. It is within walking distance to Ettalong Village. The area hosts its own shopping centre with many accommodation outlets including caravan park, small supermarket, Post Office, newsagency, chemist, various restaurants & cafes, fresh bread and cake shops, butchers, fresh fruit and vegetable, local church, primary school, antiques and curios and much, much, more. Major Facilities in Ettalong Beach include a wharf with ferries travelling to Palm Beach and back, plus local trips. There is a twin cinema - including an outdoor cinema located at Ettalong Beach Tourist Resort.
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Ettalong has a village market full of that old world charm and operating weekends and Monday as well as public holidays Ettalong Beach Tourist Resort is a Mediterranean inspired motel and apartment accommodation with its own Roman Baths, Spas, and mini tourist desk. Ettalong Beach Hotel includes TAB, Entertainment Lounge, The Mantra Ettalong Beach Resort offers a unique experience on the Central Coast and provides an exciting array of leisure and entertainment facilities. The local area has many attractions available – coach tours, bushwalking, kayaking, fishing, boat hire, bicycle hire, scenic flights etc. Seaside Village Markets, the largest undercover markets on the Central Coast, is open every weekend. Finally why not explore Brisbane Water National Park, one of the oldest in NSW, where you'll find Aboriginal engravings, wildflowers and great bush walks. A great place to visit and one which you will not regret spending some time.
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What to See & Do Ettalong to Palm Beach Ferries travelling regularly every day z
Catch latest release movies at Cinema Paradiso's 6 screen complex at Ettalong Beach Tourist Resort z
Visit Ettalong Seaside Village Market open weekends & Monday public hols z
Stay at the boutique Motel Paradiso in the Mediterranean inspired Ettalong Beach Tourist Resort or organise a Function in any of their 12 unique, stunning private rooms, courtyards or terraces or phone for a tour! z
Visitor Information Centre Mantra Ettalong Beach Resort 53-54 The Esplanade Ettalong Beach, NSW 2257 Telephone: 02 - 4344 8888 Fax: 02 - 4344 8800 info@centralcoasttourism.com.au www.visitcentralcoast.com.au
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Ettalong Market
The largest undercover market on the Central Coast!
OPEN EVERY SATURDAY, SUNDAY & MONDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY Spend the day discovering clothes, shoes, baby & children’s wear, jewellery, kitchenware, hardware, arts & crafts, antiques, rugs, luggage, plaster fun, fruit & veg, massage and much more with freshly baked breads, cakes and all manner of delectable delights made here on the day!
Jolly Christmas Boutique We stock the biggest collection of Jesters, Santa’s and handmade tree decorations. Shop 35 to 36 Sheryl 0417257417 or Kay 0438307482
Coreana Fashions Smart Ladies Fashions to suit all ages & sizes. Shops 24 to 25
Spirit Connections
Astrological Charts, Tarot & Psychic Readings, Tibetan Singing Bowls, Essential Oils ,CD’s, Books and much more. We also do workshops. Shop 71. Sandy 0428 712 251 Greg 0407 139 353 www.spiritconnections.com.au
Palacinki Café
Homemade Cakes & Scones, Danes Gourmet Coffee. Plus Gluten Free options.
Bavarian Bakehaus Rustic café and mouth-watering baked goods. Holger 0414 407 739. 189 Ocean View Rd, Ettalong Beach, 2257 Phone 1800 724 078 enquiries@ettalongbeachtouristresort.com.au
Coast Luggage
Dick and June Johnson have been part of the Ettalong Markets for 28 years. Being the longest serving tenants they have seen many changes. Recently renovated, the beautiful Cosmopolitan Courtyard right on their doorstep. Selling a large range of products; ladies hand bags, mens and ladies leather wallets leather belts, hats and travel goods. If you are wanting the lastest in fashion scarves they have that too. More recently Dick has added Lawn Bowling Products such as bowling bags, bowling jackets, hats, shoes, lifters and bowls cleaning products. With Dick and June’s 28 years of local retail knowledge their shop has become more of a meeting place, many of the worlds problems have been solved at Coast Luggage. Come and see their beautiful range of products. Shop-73 Ettalong Markets Crn of Ocean Beach Rd and Schnapper Rd.
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Monthly Markets Guide Markets
Avoca Beachside Market 4th Sunday of the month. 9am – 2pm. Heazlett Park, Avoca Beach. www.fixxevents.com.au or 0416 097 707. Budgewoi Markets 1st Saturday of each month Opposite new coles shopping centre at Budgewoi. Enquiries 43909131. Central Coast Craft Sale Art Studios at Gosford Regional Gallery, 36 Webb St. East Gosford. 2nd Saturday of the month (excluding January) 9.30am until 4pm. We support The Children's Medical Research Institute. Enquiries: 43233698. Davistown RSL Charity Markets 19 Murna Road, Davistown Large all-weather undercover market held the 3rd Sunday of each month from 9am-2pm. Enquiries: Sue at Fairhaven 0407757866. Ettalong Markets Under cover. Open every weekend. Baby and Kids market first Sunday of every month. 189 Ocean View Rd, Ettalong Beach. You can get here by ferry, train and bus .Ph: 43 425 451. Gosford City Markets 2nd Saturday of the month. 8am -1pm, Kibble Park Gosford. Ph 4322 7726 or info@gosfordcity.com.au. Kincumber Markets Kincumber Uniting Church Car Boot Sale. Cnr Killuna Rd & Avoca Drive. Held on the first Saturday of the month from 7am to 12 mid day. Contact 43681351 or 43695939. Op Shop Open Wed to Fri 10am to 2pm, Saturday 10 to 12 mid day. Mangrove Mountain Country Markets Community Hall, Cnr Wiseman Ferry Rd & Waratah Rd, Mangrove Mountain Last Sunday each month 9am - 2pm. Enquiries 02 4377 1162. Morisset Mega Markets Off the F3 Freeway, Morisset exit. Open Saturday, Sunday and Public Holiday Mondays. 8.30am to 4.30pm. 3 acres undercover - 100’s of market stalls. www.megamarkets.com.au. Morisset Showground Markets Morriset Showground Ourimbah St 1st Sat/month Ph: 02 4973 2670 8am onwards.
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Niagara Park Market Day Niagara Park Shopping Centre 2nd Saturday of month 9am - 2.30pm. Ourimbah Lisarow RSL Markets Pacific Highway, Ourimbah An all-weather undercover market held the 4th Saturday of each month from 10am-2pm. Enquiries: Sue at Fairhaven 0407757866. Point Clare Markets 209 Brisbane Water Drive, Point Clare Large Outdoor market. Enquiries: Sue at Fairhaven 0407757866. Swansea Markets Quinn Park, Swansea (next to pool) 4th Saturday of month. Wide variety of stalls, 7.30am-12.30pm. Stallholders Phone Val McCarter on 4972 1705. Swansea Main St Markets Pacific Hwy, Swansea, 4th Saturday of month 8.30am - 1pm. Ph: 4945 3292 or 0409 726155. Terrigal Market Day Anglican Church Holy Trinity Market day. Third Saturday of month 9am to1pm. 92 Serpentine Road Terrigal. You will also find our OP Shop open Tues – Fri 9am to 4pm. Contact 43 651115 or 43 651280. Terrigal Lions Club Car Boot Sale Terrigal Lagoon Reserve Cnr Willoughby Rd & Terrigal Dr. 1st Sunday of month. Ph: 0406 500 925 9am -1pm. The Entrance Art & Craft Market Marine Pde, The Entrance, Sundays 9am – 4pm Ph: 4332 3425. The Entrance Lions Club Markets The Entrance Cinema Car Park, Bayview Ave, Sundays 8:30am - 12:30pm. Toukley Sunday Market Coles car park - Yarralla Rd, 7am - 1pm. Variety of stalls. Run every Sunday (weather permitting) Enquiries 0416280589. Wyee Community Markets 2nd Sat each month. Wyee Hall Grounds, Cnr Wyee Rd & Hue Rd, Wyee. Stall Holders welcome. Ph: Janet 02 4357 1852.
Fairhaven
Charity Markets To book a stall or for more details please phone Sue at Fairhaven on 4323 3566 or 0407 757 866 or email sue.chidgey@fairhavenservices.org.au
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Avoca Beachside Markets Avoca Beachside Markets is on every 4th Sunday at Heazlett Park Foreshore. The beautiful waterfront location has had comments such as “beautiful vibe, Byron Bay feel, loads of colour, great areas to relax and top quality food and art “. Featuring live music all day from Lizotte’s, international food area, 80+ handmade local arts and crafts stalls including jewellery, clothing, condiments, homewares and much more. The Garden Basket features fresh produce with local products such as Little Creek Cheese, Batlow Apple Man, Delightfully Fresh Organics, Ludo’s Breads, Margins Mushrooms, Garden 2 Plate and much more. The “Enchanted Craft Circle “continues to grow every month for little souls to hang out while mum and dad shop. Come and see what people have been buzzing about every 4th Sunday each month at Heazlett Park Foreshore 9am-2pm. www.fixxevents. com.au Avoca Beachside Markets – the Coast’s Premier Arts and Musicians Market.
Next Market: Sunday 26th Aug.
The Olive Tree Market The Olive Tree Market is one of Newcastle and The Hunters most unique attractions and the home to over 100 artists & designers. The market is held on the first Saturday of the month and the next market will be held on August 4th at The Junction Public School. Spend a day wondering amongst vibrant stalls, meet the makers and take home goods directly from the hands of the people who make them. Augusts stalls will include: beautiful candles in vintage tea cups & containers by KW Creations, surface designs & homewares by Billie the Kid, vibrant art works by Indigenous Painter Tom Croft, homewares & goodies or kids from Monkie & Bee, Glass Jewelry by Blonde Samurai and printmaking from 4 Leaf Clover. The best way to hear about all things Olive Tree is to sign up for the newsletter - http://eepurl.com/l1NwT. Sign up before the August Market and go into the draw to win a pair of handmade ear-rings from Olive Tree Stallholder Little Owl Trinkets.
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That's Entertainment
MADE IN HEAVEN What have the sacred music of Schubert and the Spirituals of Afro-Americans in common? Drawing on the powerful and ancient liturgies of Catholicism, Schubert composed a great deal of religious music within a short lifetime marked by poverty, lack of success and hardship, whilst the black slaves of America used their powerful music and texts to maintain their sense of humanity and help them cling to the precious idea of freedom and independence within a time of the most unimaginable torment and deprivation. Both Schubert and these slaves bequeathed to the world some of the greatest music ever written.
Eifman Ballet Russia’s most exciting modern ballet company Eifman Ballet will have their Australian premiere season in Sydney & Melbourne in August this year. Eifman Ballet will present two original masterpieces, Anna Karenina and Tchaikovsky that are set to captivate audiences with magnificent choreography from the renowned Boris Eifman, set to the backdrop of Tchaikovsky’s haunting score.
The Central Coast Chorale continues its Eifman Ballet‘s 50 strong company will fine and proud tradition of presenting thrill Australian audiences with their innovative concerts and this concert is powerful and emotional interpretation of Music Director Christopher indeed Bowen , The Chorale & Chamber present aCentral rareCoast opportunity toOrchestra experience these ballets and their world class skills. music which transforms human tragedy Capitol Theatre, 13 Campbell Street, into a triumph of the spirit. Haymarket Sydney Accompanied by a professional orchestra, Wednesday 15 to Sunday 26 August with the addition of an array of fine soloists, Tickets: From $55 to $190 the Central Coast Chorale invites every Ticketmaster 1300 723 038 music-lover on the Coast to a concert www.ticketmaster.com.au featuring ‘Made the heavenly music of Franz Schubert in Heaven’. OAM
Hit after hit tell the story of one of the greatest pop icons the world has ever known. In all, HIStory IIfeatures over twenty songs performed live by Kenny Wizz. Together with a live band of talented musicians, fully choreographed dancers, authentic costumes and the kind of high production values that can only be done justice in a theatre, HIStory II is the recreation of what fans want but can never again see – Michael Jackson LIVE in concert. State Theatre, 49 Market Street, Sydney Friday 24 and Saturday 25 August 8pm Adults: $89.00 | Concession: $79.00 Bookings: 136 100 or www.ticketmaster.com.au www.mjhistoryshow.com
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Sunday 12th August 2012, 2.30pm St Patrick’s Catholic Church, York Street, SUNDAYEast 12th AUGUST 2012 Gosford 2.30pm St. Patrick’s Catholic Church,York Street, East Gosford Tickets: $30 Adult, $25 Senior / Concession / Student, $10 Children 15 and under, Also included will be moving Afro-American Spirituals Hush! Somebody’s Callin’ my name $70 Family (2 + 2). Available at the door Swing Low, Sweet Chariot and from selected members of the Chorale. The Storm is Passing Over Ride the Chariot Further enquiries: Phone 4385 2164 Tickets 4385 3064 or Mob 0403 933 379. $30 Adult $25 Concession $10 Children 15 and under $70 Family (2 adults + 2 children) Tickets available at the door or from selected members of the Chorale
UNITING PRODUCTIONS
The concert will also feature Chorale soloists
Come along to a FREE Staged Play reading 7.30 pm Friday 27th July 2012, Uniting Church Hall, Donnison Street, Gosford. ELKE HOOK
JILL EREM
The Mirror By Clive McCormack. Directed by Mary further enquiries Middleton. Read by Bec Gracia, For Chris Gracia, Phone 4385 2164 4385 3064 Mobile 0403 933 379 MICHAEL JACKSON www.centralcoastchorale.org Amanda Benson, Grahame Rodger. Michael Jackson’s gone, but fans still can’t All Too Short A Date get enough! By John Levack. Read by Amanda Benson Michael Jackson HIStory II, a musical and Grahame Rodger. biography of Michael Jackson and the Everyone is invited to stay to discuss the anticipated follow-up to last year’s sold-out plays (we welcome your comments) and live concert tour HIStory, will be staged for supper and a chat. in theatres across Australia in August/ Play readings are held on the 4th Friday of September 2012 with an exclusive Sydney each month (except December). season on Friday 24 and Saturday 25 August at the State Theatre. For information and/or applications for submission of plays for future readings This musical biography will take fans contact – Uniting Productions at 4324 0324 right back to the Jackson 5 era before or 4384 1532 or simbasmum@live.com.au continuing on a thrilling journey to the www.unitingproductions.org current decade.
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THE NEW EMPIRE BALLROOM RAGTIME DANCE ORCHESTRA The Fabulous Music of the Roaring 20's. Join the New Empire Ballroom Ragtime Dance Orchestra as they take you back to the 1920's. To the era of the Hot Dance Orchestras, The Charleston, The Foxtrot, The Quickstep, The Model T Ford and the Zigfield Follies. This unique 16 piece authentic 1920's Dance Orchestra complete with 2 vocalists and dancers, revives many of the great tunes of the Roaring 20's such as Yes Sir That's My Baby, Singing in the Rain, Aint Misbehavin, You're the Cream in my Coffee, Me and my Shadow, Baby Face and many more! Toukley Senior Citizens Centre Saturday 1st September 2pm Tickets $15. Phone 4396 3896 or at the door. Enquiries 4369 2280.
Simply Sicilian Rockpool Retreat
Tasting on the Coast
Visiting the Central Coast this weekend the best find was definitely the Rockpool Retreat. This busy cafe is in a divine location. We sat on the verandah and immediately noticed the blankets to cover your legs if you feel cold. The staff were caring too and the menu was very reasonable. There is a reason they are so busy. With an extensive menu our food was fresh, delicious beef wraps with salad and the best chips on the coast. The smell of good coffee was delicious whilst our iced coffees drew envious glances. Service is swift and a wonderful singer caroused us as we ate. I recommend this Cafe to anyone who wants to enjoy a leisurely Breakfast, lunch or brunch all of which are served up until 5pm everyday. There is live music on Sundays, a book club, and all sorts of community based activities along with fresh local produce. This Cafe is essential on your 'must do' list and I am sure once you have been it will be on your favourites list. Rockpool Retreat 8 Bush Street Norah Head. 0243974859. Carolyn Sinclair, Retired Chef, Old Courthouse Restaurant, Minmi.
Simply Sicilian Restaurant Pizzeria is well known to its locals for their great service, excellent food and their diversity of tantalising, mouth-watering desserts. Now into their ninth year of operation, restaurant owners Joe and Jenny, together with their fabulous team of staff has had the honour of servicing the local area for almost a decade. Simply Sicilian Restaurant Pizzeria, presents a combination of Southern Italian cuisine mixed with today’s modern ingredients and an assortment of traditional and gourmet pizzas, is their unique way of offering an extensive menu to cater for all. Open Tuesday to Sunday nights, now licensed and offering a dine-in promotion for: 2 courses @$24.90 per person or 3 courses @ $28.90 per person. Only available Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday nights. Plus new Takeaway package meal deals on offer. 268 Main Road, Toukley. Tel: 4396 8651
Seacoast Fishing The freshest seafood on the Coast... On Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, our boys Peter, Mark and Blane bring their daily catch for Sue and staff to sell direct to the public. During the winter months, Snapper, Ocean Jackets, Bream and Trevally are plentiful. We also sell fresh local Oysters and buy in New Zealand Salmon, Ocean Trout and fresh Crystal Bay Prawns or fresh Tigers or Kings, (whatever is best that week). Peter has been fishing for about 27 years and has plenty of experience knowing where to place his traps. Mark is our youngest partner and is very knowledgeable also and Blane is our excellent deckey. During the months of August and September, our boys do a lot of repairs to Spinnaway and trap building ready for the warmer months, which are not far away! Open Thursday & Friday 12.30 to 6pm and Saturday 9 to 6pm. Please call for updated catch info 43686160 Patanga Street, Kincumber
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Coffee on the Coast
Internet CafĂŠ Lazumba Coffee, a selection of Teas, light meals and home made treats. SHOP 4 Railway Square, Wyong Ph 4355 1510 Open 7 days Mon to Sat 6.30am to 5pm Sun 6.30am to 2.30pm
MADE ON-SITE Firefly Bistro
Open Wed to Sun 11am to 3pm Superb Coffee & Teas Homemade treats Light Lunches
Ice Cream Sorbet Yoghurt
Morgan's Coffee
Funky Fudge 105 The Entrance Rd The Entrance
4356 1836 34 Macadamia Lane Wyong Creek
see you soon!
Bombora CafĂŠ & Takeaway A friendly, relaxed and comfortable place to enjoy a delicious meal or quality coffee with family and friends. Located at Norah Head, you will be surrounded by untouched coastal headlands, numerous beaches and swimming spots including the child friendly rock pool. We are open 7 days for breakfast and lunch and have a fabulous dinner menu on Friday and Saturday nights. Bombora is licensed so why not enjoy a quiet drink during happy hour from 4-6pm Friday and Saturday. We have a selection of fresh homemade cakes to compliment a coffee made from Marricho beans. From the team at Bombora, we hope to serve you soon! Corner of Mitchell Street and Bungary Road Norah Head. Phone: 4397 2690.
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A friendly, relaxed and comfortable place to enjoy a delicious meal or quality coffee with family and friends. Open 7 days for breakfast and lunch Dinner on Friday and Saturday nights
High Tea at Hatters Tea House Beautiful Beverages from around the world as well as our Local Glee coffee, freshly baked goodies made inhouse daily will tantalise your taste buds as you join us for the best High Tea on the coast.
Something Special. Something Unique.
Come and join us and you will soon be back again and again. Don’t forget to make your booking so we can spoil you on arrival. 281 Ocean View Road, Ettalong Beach Phone (02) 4344 5525 www.hattersteahouse.com.au
‘A feast for the eyes and the taste buds!” Serving Glee Coffee, T2 Tea & Blackbird Hot Chocolate. Fine art and vintage collections.
Open for breakfast, lunch, coffee and cake or just a browse. Mon - Fri 9am to 4pm. Closed Tuesdays. Sat & Sun 8am to 4pm.
Coffee on the Coast
Our guests return often to tell us that this is the place for them to bring their family and friends, as not only do we serve such a wonderful variety of treats, the atmosphere is not felt anywhere else as it is at Hatters.
104 PACIFIC STREET – TOOWOON BAY 4333 6742 twobirdsgallery.com.au
LooLoo’s Coffee Warehouse Beautiful Beverages & Tantalising Treats
Specialising in High Tea 7 days, 10am - 5pm
281 Ocean View Rd Ettalong Beach 02 4344 5525 www.hattersteahouse.com.au
LooLoo’s Coffee Warehouse has been serving delicious coffee from its discrete Kincumber location for just over 2 years, a fact that surprises many a newcomer when they step through the door. But it's worth the effort seeking out this cosy cafe, especially if you love your coffee. Inside, you'll find staff that are equally as passionate about coffee as you are, and like nothing better in their working day than serving up delicious espresso based drinks to their loyal customers. The house coffee is a classic Napoli style blend: full bodied, low-acid, smooth and rich. Or, for something different, you can opt for one of the delicious single origins, roasted right in the store in their unique 5kg roaster.
For lovers of coffee Unit 12/11 Cochrane Street, Kincumber Industrial Estate, Kincumber
The blend and a variety of single origins are available for purchase, along with the paraphernalia you need to help you enjoy a brew at home. Budding baristas can find everything they need to hone their skills, including books and advice from staff on how to get the most out of their machine. Unit 12/11 Cochrane Street, Kincumber Industrial Estate, Kincumber. Take a drive and enjoy a truly memorable cafe experience.
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Coastal Paradise Revealed
STUNNING IMAGES FROM SEVEN LEADING PHOTOGRAPHERS PLUS AWARD WINNING ENTRANTS
Exhibition Opens 18 August 2012 GALLERIES
414 The Entrance Road, Erina Heights, NSW
Phone 02 4367 6701
Open daily from 10am www.kenduncanphotoawards.com.au www.kenduncan.com
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Award Winning
Wine
Innovative Italian Menu Contemporary Café
MenuSaltimbocca at Café prices
Slow cooked Duck leg with speck and cannellini beans House made Tiramisu
Olives
Shiraz Sangiovese Pinot Grigio
Dine Extra Virgin Olive Oils Tapenades Caramalised Balsamic Fresh Olives Dukkah
492 Lovedale Rd, Lovedale 4930 7473 www.adinavineyard.com.au
When you visit Tocal Homestead it's hard to imagine days gone by. Tales of architects and graziers, bushrangers, businessmen, social reform and philanthropy are woven through the highs and lows of life on this unique property. Open Sat, Sun & public holidays March to November 10am - 3pm Tocal Road, Paterson Ph 4939 8901 w/days Ph 4939 8939 w/ends
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Fun with Wine If you haven’t been to Adina lately you have missed the new release Pinot Grigio. This very popular style is grown at Adina – the vines quite possibly the oldest in Australia. This fresh young wine goes perfectly with Salads, seafood based rice and pasta dishes. On the other hand this Italian variety is a wine you can drink at any time easily. With summer sure to come again you need to be ready with a bottle or two of Adina Pinot Grigio. Still in Lovedale, a visit to St Clements Estate will be well rewarded.
St Clements boasts magnificent views, wood fired pizza and some excellent wines, not least of which is the Premium red. This is an unusual wine being 40% Barbera, 40% Nebbioli and 20% Grenache. Sitting outside St Clements with a great red and wood fired pizza – that’s a pleasant day or night, you might need to rug up if you choose to sit outside. The view is well worth it though. Enjoy the crisp, clear Winter days in the Hunter Valley. Take the time to discover Lovedale – in the next issue I will tell you about a hidden treat you will simply die for! “Wine is the drink of Gods milk for babies and water for beasts.”
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Abba's Back Tribute Show Sat Aug 25th
Dinner & show $43.00, Show only $18.00!
26 Central Coast Hwy West Gosford NSW 2250 02 4323 2311 gosrsl@grsl.com.au www.grsl.com.au
Family bistro open daily lunch & dinner | CafĂŠ daily from 9am Free weekend entertainment | Indoor kids playroom Events centre
Take a break! The 4 star Galaxy Motel is centrally located on the Central Coast and only 1 hours drive north of Sydney, making it the perfect destination for a weekend getaway. Visit www.galaxymotel.com.au for a virtual tour or call 02 4323 1711 26 Central Coast Hwy West Gosford NSW
The Ashwood Motel is now owned & operated by Gosford RSL Club. All rooms will be fully renovated over the coming months, resulting in a quality 3 star motel located just off the F3 highway. The Breakfast Bar is now open daily 5.30-9.30am with our BIG breakfast only $10.00 for club members. 73 Central Coast Hwy West Gosford NSW 4324 6577 www.ashwoodmotel.com.au