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• Issue No. 10 • A community newspaper for Hamilton • February 2018 •
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(from page 1) dads so more kids can play sport,” NSW Minister for Sport Stuart Ayres said. “We’re helping to ensure families don’t have to stretch their budgets to ensure their kids are active and healthy.” NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet said that the voucher would also assist in lowering the cost of living. “As a parent, I know how important it is to keep your kids physicaly active, but I also know how household costs can add up,” he said. “We want to ease the pressure on families where we can, and our hope is that parents take advantage of this rebate and enrol their children in their preferred sport.” The chosen activity must run for at least eight weeks, and the voucher can only be redeemed once. Vouchers will expire on December 31, however the rebate will be available again in 2019, 2020 and 2021. A list of approved providers, as well as more information, can be found at www.sport.nsw.gov.au. To apply for a voucher visit www.service.nsw.gov. au.
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Dogs in space...have your say Newcastle City Council is asking residents to paws briefly and have their say about dog off-leash areas in the city. A survey is currently available online, seeking opinions on current sites, ideas for new sites and what can be done to improve their amenity. There are currently 17 off-leash areas in the city. The areas closest to Hamilton include Islington Park, Nesca Park, Dixon Park Reserve and West End Park at Adamstown. The survey is open to all members of the community, with Council also keen to hear from residents who may not own dogs but share the same recreation space. “The strategy will consider what is and isn’t working at existing sites, whether all existing off-leash areas are used and required, and the need for any potential new sites for off-leash areas, including some fenced dog parks,” Newcastle Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes said. “The strategy will also consider options to improve responsible dog ownership.”
Four drop-in consultations have already been held, and Council representatives also attended Lambton’s Pups in the Park event in December. The survey can be found at www.mynewcastlevoice. com. It will close on Friday, February 9.
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Locals get heard about Fire Station Following a story published in Hamilton Local in October and numerous submissions by concerned residents the plans to develop the former Hamilton Fire Station site have been scaled back. In response to community concerns the developer has removed one of the six townhouses from the original proposal. The amended plans for the development, on the corner of Belford and Samdon Streets, were released by Council for comment before Christmas. Amanda Hinds, a resident who leads a group of concerned locals, believes that even after the amendments it is an overdevelopment of a relatively small site with heritage considerations. “As we have been saying all along, we aren’t against development as such. We realise the site was purchased for the purposes of medium density infill development. But five three-storey townhouses on this particular block is still too much. Ms Hind’s group has been advised by Newcastle City Council that a Public Voice Presentation session regarding the development will be held on Tuesday 20 February.
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Carnivale - the new flavour of cosmopolitan
A huge program of cosmopolitan activities and performances has been confirmed for the 2018 Beaumont Street Carnivale which will once again showcase Hamilton’s rich multi-cultural community. Supported by Greater Bank the event is expected to attract more than 20,000 people to the suburb on Sunday 11 March. Carnivale will be held along Beaumont Street, between Tudor and Donald Streets, with a new program that features plenty of food, great shopping from Hamilton’s local retailers, more than 80 market stalls, multicultural precincts, showbags, a dedicated kid’s zone and sideshow alley. Three stages will feature live music from around the globe and there will be a grand parade at 1 pm. An array of cooking demonstrations will fill the streets with the aromas of global cuisines and lots of food options from Beaumont Street’s legendary restaurants and cafes. The Chamber will launch the exciting new program for Carnivale at The Beaumont with the support of new owners, Ben and Holly. Chamber members and other guests will get a preview of the event and taste some Carnivale style food and beverages. Carnivale will be held from 10am to 4pm on Sunday 11 March and is made possible with the support of the Greater Bank but also Event Cinemas, Newcastle Racecourse, Hunt Hospitality and New FM and Hamilton Local. Looking forward to seeing you there.
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Smith Park playground revamp Newcastle City Council will build a new playground at Smith Park in Hamilton North, replacing a much smaller play area alongside the Bowling Club. Work on the $150,000 revamp will begin in March. Following consultation with the local community, the playground has been designed to inspire a fresh sense of adventure with two slides, climbing structures, twin swings and a “nest swing” designed to accommodate several riders at once. A new picnic area will also be built to provide shade. The scheduled works follow the opening late last year of new playgrounds in Mayfield West, and
Wallsend, as well as upgrades in Centennial Park, Cooks Hill and other locations. The Lord Mayor Councillor Nuatali Nelmes said each of the new sites reflected a gradual shift away from the sterile playgrounds of the early 2000s. “Kids love that sense of adventure these new playgrounds inspire,” she said. “Safety is always a top priority, but it’s about finding an appropriate balance between keeping children safe and letting them have fun and push their limits a little bit.” Up to five of Newcastle’s 119 playgrounds are included annually in Council’s asset renewal works
program. Playgrounds earmarked for an overhaul are selected and prioritised from a biennial independent audit that assesses their existing condition against current safety standards and guidelines.
An artist’s impression of the new adventure-style playground at Smith Park, Hamilton North. Above: the existing smaller playground it will replace
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Children between six months and five years of age are eligible for a free flu jab this year. The $3.5 million influenza vaccination program offered by the State Government follows last year’s severe flu season. In annoucing the new program Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter Scot MacDonald MLC said “Last year our community, like many in NSW, was hit hard by the flu season” “This announcement means more than 400,000 children across the State are eligible to receive better protection not only for them, but also for their families and the wider community”. “We know how horrendous the flu can be and this is especially hard on the smallest members of the family. “Little kids are also most likely to spread the flu so a free flu jab will not only keep them safe, but will protect others they come into contact with.” Minister for Health Brad Hazzard said NSW childhood vaccination rates had increased by 6.3 per cent since 2010, to 93.9 per cent in 2017. “We already have some of the best childhood vaccination rates in the country and this free flu jab
will go even further to protect our little ones from potentially deadly flu infections,” Mr Hazzard said. Children who have never had a flu vaccination will need two doses, one month apart. The vaccine will cover four strains of influenza virus, two A strains and two B strains, likely to be circulating this winter. Last year there were more than 12,000 confirmed cases of influenza in children under five. Many more are likely to have not been tested. For more information, see www.health.nsw.gov.au/
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Is this a cookbook? Yes, it is. Have I read it from cover to cover? No. Have I made more than one of the fabulous looking recipes from amongst its 350odd pages? No, no I haven’t. Do I pull it out from time to time, just to look at the pictures? Yes, that’s exactly what I do! This book is stunning: it combines beautiful photography, with cooking and travel, which are three of my favourite things! The one recipe I HAVE made, was easy to follow, and delicious! In fact, I’ve made it a few times: Zucchini Fritters with Dill (page 91). Other recipes covered include soups, dips, vegetables, salads, meats, seafood, dumplings, desserts, pickles and even drinks, and each chapter is preceded by an informative look at a region of Turkey, complete with insightful photography of its landscapes, people…and of course the food! Whether you’ve been to Turkey, plan to visit, or just love to cook, this book is well worth having in your collection. And I WILL take on a new, more complicated recipe one day, because there’s some great looking food in here - I’ve just got to stop getting distracted by the pretty pictures! In fact, that can be my New Years resolution! Is there a book you would like to review? Please get in touch with us at Q’s Books email: info@qsbooks. com.au
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Plein air painters to exhibit
A group of ‘plein air’ painters known as The Friday Group will hold an exhibition of their work at the Society of Artists’ newly built extensions in March. En plein air is a French term that describes painting done on location in the outdoors rather than in a studio. The Society of Artists building is the former Ladies Bowling Club at Lambton Park. Opening night is Friday 9 March from 6 pm. The exhibition continues from 9 am to 5 pm on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11. All paintings in the exhibition will be for sale. Other regular activities held at the Society’s rooms are workshops by the best Australian and New Zealand artists, social days and a variety of classes such as portraits, contemporary art, mixed media, Chinese painting, oils and water colour. The Society of Artists always welcomes new members. For more information go to: www. societyofartistsnewcastle.com/ Left: Ron Donkin a member of the ‘Friday Group’ with his painting of the Lambton Park rotunda
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The Quick Quiz
Congratulations to Lynn Friend of Cleary St Hamilton who was the winner of December’s quiz. Last month’s mystery photo was the western wall of the old Hamilton RSL development. This month’s quiz questions are below. The answers can be found within the pages of Hamilton Local. Question 1 Which local park will see its playground upgraded in coming months? Question 2 On what date will Beaumont Street Carnivale be held this year? Question 3 Up to what age are children now eligible for a free flu jab? Question 4 Who was the first mayor of Hamilton? Question 5 What amount per child is the Active Kids Rebate valued at? Question 6 In which local park would you find the bubbler pictured below?
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Humans of Hamilton
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For the amount of knowledge Ruth Cotton has about Hamilton and its history you’d think she’d lived her whole life here. The Hidden Hamilton writer has been a Novocastrian for less than six years though, brought to the city, by way of Sydney and Ballina, to be near her grandchildren at the end of 2012. “One of the issues you have when you move and you’re retired is that you don’t have a job to get you into your networks,” Ruth said. “I just stumbled into this and it was a really lovely way to get into the community.” The community she found was one that shared her interest of local history - at the time the Lost Newcastle Facebook page was gaining momentum, as more and Page 16 > Hamilton Local > February 2018
more locals started sharing pieces of the past. “I started out wanting to satisfy my own curiosity and that resonated with other people’s curiosity,” Ruth explained. “Ignorance is a very good place to start, because you don’t know what you don’t know, and you’re not hung up on thinking you should know certain things.” To say her research escalated quickly would be an understatement. A blog became a book, which became a second book, turned into heritage plaque installations outside historically significant buildings and even led to the development of a walking guide. After all of that - two books, 21 plaques, 10 columns for Hamilton Local and more than 70 blog posts - Ruth has decided to hang up her Hidden Hamilton hat, officially signing off from her blog last month. But that doesn’t mean she’s going anywhere.
For Ruth, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis around 20 years ago and uses a mobility scooter and walking cane to get around town, the care the community has developed for her and Hamilton’s flat topography means she can get most things she needs locally. “Independence is so important to me and I can do most of my shopping here - I can go to the IGA and park my scooter outside and the staff will leave the counter and take my shopping out for me, the butcher too,” she said. “When you live in a community and people get to know you and are generally caring; that gets a really big tick from me. “To me Hamilton is like a country town, there’s continuity in the main businesses here, everything’s here in the main street, I love it because of that.” If you know a ‘Human of Hamilton’ whose story we should tell please email us at info.hamiltonlocal@ gmail.com
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Hidden Hamilton
By Ruth Cotton
Hamilton’s municipal buildings ‘There was not a decent street or footpath in Hamilton; they had creeks and watercourses in every direction.’ So reported the local press, reflecting on the challenges facing Hamilton’s first Municipal Council in 1872. Six newly appointed aldermen had not a minute to waste in addressing the terrible state of roads and footpaths, as well as provide sanitation, garbage disposal, drainage and clean water. George Donald became the first Mayor of Hamilton. First, they needed a place to meet. Alderman David Murray offered his cottage at 70 James Street for a rental of three shillings per week. A few years later, land was acquired at the corner of Beaumont and
James Street for the first Council Chambers, built in 1880. In 1892, a second Municipal Chambers replaced the first. That one didn’t last either. Despite its impressive exterior, the second Chambers was considered insanitary and inadequate. Yet another building – the third – was required by 1919 to accommodate twelve Aldermen and the increasing numbers of staff needed to service Hamilton’s population of 14,000. The Council would not go on to bigger and better things. Success and growth meant others were eyeing off Hamilton’s prosperity. Change was ahead. By 1938, Hamilton Council and ten other municipalities were
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amalgamated into the City of Greater Newcastle. Hamilton Council met for the last time that year. The Council’s building was rented out, like its ground floor shops. Yet another shock was to come. Beaumont Street, Hamilton was the epicentre of the earthquake that struck Newcastle in 1989. The Hamilton Municipal Building sustained great damage. One of Hamilton’s most distinctive landmarks, the W R Alexander clock tower, acquired a dangerous crack. In the substantial reconstruction of the building undertaken by the Newcastle City Council, the tower was rebuilt. The clock faces and mechanisms from the original structure were retained.
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Above: Before the earthquake: Hamilton Municipal Building in 1986, with the popular Hamilton Fruit Mart on the corner (Photograph Percy Sternbeck, courtesy Coalfields Heritage Group) Below Hamilton Municipal Building and clock tower, 2014 (Photograph Craig Smith)
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Name python for VIP Blackbutt tour
Blackbutt Reserve’s two newest residents are getting ready to teach thousands of visitors about the wonderful world of reptiles.
The olive python siblings will be the centrepiece of Blackbutt’s new reptile shows which resume this month following the theft of the reptile collection last year. Newcastle City Council and Blackbutt Reserve have recently launched a competition to name one of the new pythons. The winners will receive a VIP tour of Blackbutt. Entries close on 7 February. Blackbutt coordinator Brad West said it was exciting to see the pythons settling into their new home. “They are a beautiful species. They’re a smooth olive colour but their scales have this iridescent sheen that really sets them apart,” he said. “They’re also very calm Sydney Zoo at Darling Harbour. and inquisitive, when raised properly.” They will join a female central bearded dragon donated The pythons are a month old and already measure about by a private Newcastle reptile keeper, eastern long50cm each. By the end of the year, they will likely reach necked turtles and various other creepy crawlies when 1m, with a maximum length of more than 3m once fully the reptile shows resume. grown. Meanwhile, security measures at Blackbutt Reserve “It’s good to have juvenile snakes because staff can have been enhanced to prevent a repeat September’s break-in, including heavy gauge window grilles, CCTV really build a relationship with them as they grow,” cameras and a back-to-base alarm system. The break-in Mr West said. The snakes were donated to Blackbutt by Wild Life remains under police investigation.
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AGE Matters with Joseph McCarthy CEO of NovaCare Community Services
Fun! What’s life without it?
Just because the years are on the increase, it doesn’t mean our social needs decrease. In fact it’s quite the opposite. Staying connected with our local community is vital to our quality of life, especially as we grow older. Loneliness is a common problem that older people face, particularly when living alone. Studies indicate that regular social interaction leads to happier and more fulfilled lives, which, in turn, means better long-
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term mental, emotional and physical health. It may even reduce the risk of dementia, high blood pressure and depression. You may not have quite as many opportunities to socialise as you did when you were younger and I think we all wonder if you can make new friends and have fun when we are 70, 80, 90 or 100. But I know that you can. Fortunately, there are local organisations like Probus Clubs and churches that link up older people who are living at home. Organised social activity groups are also available. One of the great benefits of these groups is the provision of transport. You could be picked up at your doorstep and taken for a fun outing like a harbour cruise or lunch at a club or restaurant. You then can be dropped back home. If you enjoy craft or would like to learn, why not join a group with similar interests? Maybe you are looking for some gentle exercise that suits your ability like Tai Chi or exercise while sitting down. Find a group you like and connect with similar people. It’s easier than you might think. So have a look at what options are available near you. It will make life more interesting and you never know, maybe you will make some new friends this year!
TAI CHI
Chat with Amanda Heidke of The Tai Chi Centre
I am often asked “What is Tai Chi?” Unfortunately, whilst the question is simple, the subject is far too complex to provide a simple answer. Over the coming months I will endeavour to shed a little light on Tai Chi (Taijiquan). If I was asked “Why is Tai Chi the fastest growing activity in the world today?” I would be able to formulate an answer based on just one aspect, health. Although we in the west have only recently begun to understand the health benefits of this ancient martial art, the Chinese have known about it for hundreds of years. Tai Chi offers a myriad of health benefits. Published in 2013 the Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi
states “cutting-edge research from Harvard Medical School supports the long-standing claims that Tai Chi has a beneficial impact on the health of the heart, bones, nerves and muscles, immune system, and the mind” and who am I to argue with Harvard Medical School. Need more reasons to practise Tai Chi? ...... • Correct body alignment improves and maintains good posture • Improves hand eye and body coordination • Regulates the respiratory system • Improves aerobic capacity • Lubricates the joints • Calms the mind and relieves stress • Weight transference helps the core to regain balance • The range of movements improves flexibility • Builds muscle strength which in turn protects the joints When we practise Tai Chi we relax body and mind and coordinate our breathing with slow flowing movements. We feel calm, strong and in balance which is the reason why Tai Chi is sometimes referred to as “moving meditation.” You don’t need to be a Master, or even particularly fit, you don’t even have to know how Tai Chi helps your health and vitality, you just need to know that it does.
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MIND
Matters by Dr Stuart Edser
Principal Psychologist at Newcastle Psychology & Health
Seeing a psychologist
I am Dr Stuart Edser of Newcastle Psychology & Health at Lambton and I’d like to wish you the very best for 2018. By February, our new year is well apace. We will have new experiences this year, and if history is anything to go by, we’ll probably have some new challenges too. Maybe you have some issues that have been niggling away or causing you distress that you’d finally like to deal with. Psychologists are experts in helping. We are university trained and have to be registered with the Psychology Board of Australia to practise. We are also required to develop our skills in professional development courses every year.
What it’s like to see a psychologist? Well, you don’t have to be ‘mad’ for a start. That’s outdated thinking. But we do all need help from time to time and there’s no shame in asking for it. We sit in comfortable chairs and talk face to face; there’s no lying on couches. Lots of folk struggle with relationships, work, children, sexuality, family, money, anger and the host of complex possibilities that these issues can bring up. Treatment is always evidence-based. And don’t forget, actual mental illness does strike around 1 in 5 Australians every year. Ordinary people can struggle with issues like anxiety, depression, bipolarity, trauma and addictions, among others. Psychologists offer diagnosis, treatment and collaboration with other health professionals like your GP. Psychologists who have expertise in counselling use a variety of different modalities to help people cope or change. It’s not a one size fits all approach. So when you or someone you love needs some expert help, we are here, skilled, experienced and compassionate in our response. No matter what the year ahead holds for you, remember we are a resource you can use to help change your life.
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LAW
Matters by Katherine Guilfoyle of Newcastle Legal
Property division options after separation
One of the most frequent questions asked by family law clients is: “How can I reach a property settlement with my ex?”. There are 4 possible processes. 1: Informal Agreement: You and your ex-partner can decide between yourselves “who gets what”. This type of agreement works best when the pool of assets including superannuation is small and both of you are in agreement. One issue is that it provides you with very little protection if your ex later decides that he or she wants more. 2: Consent Orders: Where you can negotiate with your partner and agree on the division of property Consent Orders are an inexpensive way to have the agreement formally approved by the Court. A Judge or Registrar will review the application setting out the proposed division of property briefly to ensure the terms of settlement are not unreasonable. Usually no Court hearing is required. 3: Binding Financial Agreement (“BFA”): A BFA is a contract between you and your ex on the division of property. Unlike Consent Orders the Court is not involved at all with a BFA. You and your ex are instead each required to have your own lawyer advise you on the proposed division of property. 4: Going to Court: If you and your ex are unable to negotiate a division of property you can ask the Court to make the decision for you based on established principles, subject to the evidence in your particular case. Going to Court is the longest and most expensive process and should be avoided wherever possible for both your sakes. If you have a family law issue seek advice from an experienced family lawyer.
Making Legal Easy FAMILY LAW MATTERS We can assist you through this difficult time by: ➤ advising on the rules that apply to your situation; ➤ explaining the court processes and procedures; ➤ negotiating the best possible outcome for you; ➤ preparing you for family dispute resolution; ➤ if agreement cannot be reached, preparing your court documents; ➤ representing you in court.
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PHARMACY
Matters by Anthony Piggott
of Piggott’s Pharmacies Hamilton & Hamilton South
Types of fat
Our bodies need cholesterol and fats (triglycerides), but having too much cholesterol or fat in our blood can increase our chances of developing high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. High cholesterol and triglyceride levels can be lowered with healthy eating, lifestyle changes and medicines. Types of fats Fats occur in our food as polyunsaturated fats, monounsaturated fats, saturated fats and trans fats. Polyunsaturated fats include: • Omega-3 fats – occur mainly in oily fish and fish oils (e.g. salmon, sardines, tuna), some plant and seed oils (e.g. canola, soyabean),
walnuts and linseeds (flaxseeds) • Omega-6 fats – occur mainly in fish, plant and seed oils (e.g. canola, sunflower, soybean, sesame), some nuts (e.g. walnuts, peanuts, pecans, brazil nuts, pine nuts) and linseeds. Monounsaturated fats Monounsaturated fats occur mainly in fish, plant and seed oils (e.g. olive, canola, sesame), some nuts (e.g. hazelnuts, peanuts, cashews, almonds, macadamias, pecans, pistachios) and avocados. Saturated fats Saturated fats occur mainly in foods from animals (e.g. milk, cream, cheese, butter, yoghurt, meats), coconut and palm oils, commercially baked products (e.g. pastries, cakes, biscuits, pies, buns) and deep-fried fast foods (e.g. chips, crisps). Trans fats Trans fats occur mainly in commercially baked (e.g. pastries, cakes, biscuits, pies, buns) and deepfried fast foods made with hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated vegetable fats or oils. Our bodies convert fats from our food into triglycerides and cholesterol. Saturated fats and trans fats increase the level of ‘bad’ cholesterol in our blood. Polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats reduce the ‘bad cholesterol and increase the ‘good’ cholesterol. Anthony Piggott
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MONEY
Matters by Margaret Glenn CPA of Pritchard Partners
Top tips for a new year
Was one of your resolutions for 2018 to get ahead financially? Here are the top 10 tips that might help. 1. Set and stick to a budget. As easy as it sounds it is one of the hardest things for most people to do. Start with the things that cannot be moved like rent or mortgage repayments, insurances, superannuation and savings, then add in your lifestyle costs.
2. Read your bank statement. Understand what you are earning and where you spend it. 3. Pay bills on time. Organise due date to make sure you pay on time and avoid late fees. 4. Pay more than the minimum on your credit cards. The extra money you pay off will be benefit you later. 5. Look around for a better deal on your credit card 6. Start an emergency fund Try and save at least three months’ of living expenses. 7. Open a Christmas Club account You will be surprised how much even $20 a week can count in December. 8. Shop around for insurance rates and coverage 9. Make superannuation contributions or think about investing in a share portfolio or property as a way of building your retirement income. 10. Talk to the professionals Use people who know money. Get plenty of advice about tax, insurance and superannuation from accountants and financial advisers. Margaret Glenn is a Certified Practicing Accountant and director of Rees Pritchard Pty Limited.
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Local & Live entertainment this month Gallipoli Legion
Ame Noire
Sat 10
Grasshole, plus guests
Wickham Park Hotel
Sun 11 Mark Woods
Fri 2
Milestones
Sun 11 Loose Change
Wed 14 Wolfpack Wednesdays
Sat 3
Ron Knight Duo; DV8
Sun 18 Marriah
Thu 15 Live Bands TBA
Sun 25 Misbehave
Fri 16
Sun 4
John Larder; Leeroy & The Rats
Sun 18 Burden Man
Wed 7
Music Nursery
Wed 21 Khoti Tuhoa (Finland) + Guests
Fri 9
Phil Emmanuel + Bounty Hunters
Sat 10
Sophie Aked Duo; The Years
Sun 4
Vortex
Greenroof
Overdose + Guests
Sat 3
DJ Amos Wellings
Thu 22 Salt & Steel
Sat 10
DJ Johnny Trypas
Fri 23
Sat 17
DJ AK Morris
Sat 24
DJ Amos Wellings
Sun 25 Jen Buxton, Allison Gallagher
Hamilton Station Hotel
The Moody Beaches
Wed 28 Wavevom
Northern Star Hotel
Thu 1
Live Music TBA
Fri 2
Jack Evans
Sat 3
Iron Chic (USA), Hey, Lady!, Good Thanks
Sat 3
John Larder
Fri 9
Mark Wood
Sat 10
Fool On A Stool
Sun 4 Mr. Alford, special guest Wed 7
George Booth
Fri 16
Sophie Aked
Thu 8
The World At A Glance
Sat 17
Tim Rossington
Fri 9
Zeolite, Corroted, SETMEONFIRE,
Fri 23
Brent Murphy
Sat 24
Gareth Jay
Sun 11 Mark Wood; Floyd Vincent & The Temple Dogs Thu 15 Grant Walmsley Freebird Jam Night Fri 16
Viagro
Sat 17
Pap N That; Mason Rack Band
Sun 18 Tim Rossington; Fish Fry + Pow Wow Fri 23
The Porkers + Big On Tangents
Sun 25 Brent Murphy; Catfish Soup
Local venues are most welcome to submit next month’s live entertainment free of charge to Nadia on 0490 701 411 by 15th February. All information here was correct at time of printing. Please confirm details with venue.
YOUR BUSINESS CAN REACH MORE THAN 6,500 LOCAL HOMES EACH AND EVERY MONTH BY ADVERTISING IN HAMILTON LOCAL! Contact Hamilton local, Nadia about the options available to promote your business in Hamilton’s own community newspaper... Phone 0490 701 411 or email adsales.hamiltonlocal@gmail.com
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Local Community Group Notices CHILDREN & FAMILIES NEWCASTLE & HUNTER TOY LIBRARY Newcastle and Hunter Toy Library is calling all ‘kids at heart’ to become regular volunteers to assist with the running of the Toy Library sessions on Saturday mornings. The Toy Library is a terrific service based at New Lambton Library, run entirely by volunteers. We are also seeking new members to join our committee. Contact newcastletoylibrary@gmail.com for information about joining our enthusiastic team. 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/
HOBBIES & INTERESTS ALPHA TOASTMASTERS CLUB Come along to a meeting and learn how you can speak with confidence and improve your communication skills. Meetings are each Monday night at 6 for 6.15pm start Alder Park Sports Club, 132 Bridges Road New Lambton. More details are available at www.alphatoastmasters. org.au Email: enquiries@alphatoastmasters.org. au You’ll be amazed at how your leadership and confidence will grow.
COMMUNITY SERVICES HOPE FLOATS A support group formed by family and friends who are grieving the death of a partner. Our aim is to connect people with this shared experience. Next event is being held at the Cricketers Arms Hotel, Bruce St, Cooks Hill on the 11th February 2018, at 12.30pm. For more information contact Julie on 0410057580.
COMMUNITY SERVICES MEALS ON WHEELS HAMILTON A delicious meal and a friendly face to your door. Meals on Wheels helps make it possible for you to stay independent in your own home. It’s easy, just sit back, relax … and let us cater for you. Our Hamilton branch operates Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Hamilton Meals on Wheels delivers to Hamilton, Broadmeadow, Adamstown (north of Glebe Road), Georgetown and Waratah West. To apply for this service phone the general enquiries line 4957 7079 or the Hamilton Branch 4969 4292 or email: hamilton@mow.net.au NEIGHBOUR AID SOCIAL SUPPORT We offer companionship to those over 65 years, transport to appointments, assistance with shopping, social interaction, activities and lunch at our centres. We also have day bus trips every month. Volunteers also needed to help with transport for the elderly a few hours a fortnight. For more details contact Gayle Grayson on 4960 8248 or 0425 090 670
CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS ROTARY CLUB OF WARATAH Our Rotary Club is keen to welcome all new members and visitors, and encourages “Service above Self” – our Rotary motto. Our primary focus is through service to the local community and our youth. Join us for dinner and meet our active members. Meetings are held each Monday from 6:15pm to 8pm at Memories Function Centre, Harris Street, Wallsend. Contact President Madeleine Atkins on 0447 523 221 or email madeleineatkins@bigpond.com for more information. Community groups and organisations are invited to submit notices for publication free of charge. Email your notice to: info.hamiltonlocal@gmail.com or post to PO Box 130, Lambton by 15th of the month. NOTE: Notices may be edited or omitted due to space limitations.
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Local Community Classifieds...
Placing your Local Community Classified is easy! Email: admin@hunterlocal.com.au or post the details to PO 130 Lambton 2299 by 15th of the month. Be sure to include your name and contact details in case clarification or verification are needed.
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ITEMS FOR SALE Fan, upright, good condition, good working order $35. Entertainment unit, lowline, excellent condition $45. Standard lamp, modern uplighter, many different settings, excellent condition $45. Assorted DVD, VHS videos, vintage records and record collections all in good order, price negotiable. Ph 4957 1625 SAXOPHONE Eb Alto 24CT gold plated King Vol True 11 Zepher and case. Excellent condition $1800 Ph 4957 0352 WASHING MACHINE Hoover twin tub, goes well, good clean condition $80 ono. Other sundries. Ph 4957 0344. WATER BED Queen bamboo water bed, heater, good condition minus bladder. FREE Phone Chris 4952 3001 or 0402 377 468.
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HALLS FOR HIRE LAMBTON & JESMOND Morehead St Lambton, Main Hall and smaller hall called the Green Room, which has separate entrance, kitchen and toilets, off street parking. Also Hall at cnr of Cole and Hill Streets at Jesmond. All available for permanent and casual bookings. Very reasonable rates. Contact Rev Maree Armstrong at St John’s Anglican Church, Lambton. Ph 4957 1073
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Hamilton Local, your monthly community newspaper, is looking for 2 or 3 more reliable, energetic locals who love walking, to join the team that delivers our community newspaper into letterboxes each month. You must be available to do the deliveries around the end of each month (usually 28th-2nd). Depending on the neighbourhood involved it requires just 2 or 3 hours of walking. Good rates paid per 100 letterboxes.
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