Lambton & New Lambton Local - December 2017 by Lambton & New Lambton Local / Hamilton Local

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IGA works move ahead The much anticipated extensions and refurbishment to Ritchies IGA New Lambton have begun. The project has an anticipated completion date of October 2018. The initial stage includes the installation of a new loading dock setup in the northern face of the existing supermarket and associated carpark and driveway works. This work has necessitated the closure of the driveway entry off Russell Road for a period of time Access to the carpark is still available from Victoria Street. On Monday 15 January the IGA carpark will close entirely until the completion of the project later in the year. The supermarket will continue to trade until the new extension structure is built. To speed up construction time, the supermarket will close (continued page 2)

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(from front page) mid-year for approximately 14 weeks to allow for refurbishment works in the existing building. Ritchies IGA will be making alternate arrangements during this closure period to minimise disruption for customers. Details will be provided in the new year surrounding the closure and alternate arrangements. The Liquor store on site will remain open for the duration of the project. In a statement addressed to customers NSW State Manager for Ritchies David Scally said “When the store re-opens, this will be no ordinary run of the mill upgraded supermarket. “Without doubt, you will be staggered with the transformation and the high quality of the offer. This will be Newcastle’s most unique supermarket, with an exceptional range of products.” Mr Scally said. “We appreciate your assistance during these works and look forward to providing the local community with a new look IGA store in the near future.”

Thank you and Happy Christmas

EXCLUSIVE: Santa was recently spotted flying low over Lambton Park rotunda. Please report any further sightings to us here at the Local

I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has contributed to Lambton & New Lambton Local this year. It has been a pleasure to work with our advertisers, contributors and letterbox deliverers to bring our suburbs a community newspaper they can call their own. Thanks for your continued support. Thanks also to our readers for the fantastic feedback we receive regularly. There is a very special community spirit in and around our local area and we are honoured to be able to report on it each month. The next issue of Lambton & New Lambton Local will be in your letterbox in late December or early in the new year. To keep up with local news and events across the Christmas new year period or anytime please like and follow us on Facebook (search @ lambtonlocal). Wishing everyone a safe, relaxing and peaceful Christmas and new year. Mark Brooker - publisher

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Waste collection and recycling at Christmas

Newcastle residents can drop off excess household recyclables, such as wine, soft drink bottles and wrapping paper at the Summerhill Waste Management Centre free of charge between 18th December and 7th January. To qualify for free drop-off, cardboard packaging must be separated from other recyclables. Your load cannot contain non-recyclable items such as soft plastics and styrofoam. Proof a residence in Newcastle LGA is required. All normal weekly bin collections between Monday 25th and Friday 29th December will occur one day later. For example, if your normal collection is on a Thursday morning it will occur on Wednesday morning during Christmas week only.

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Christmas spirit catching on bus

The interior of ‘The Christmas Bus’. The team of Newcastle Buses drivers involved look forward to bringing Christmas cheer to young and old again this year

When Newcastle Buses driver Margaret Pannell decorated her bus with a few bits of tinsel and played a cassette of Christmas carols during her work day back in 1997 she was just trying to bring some festive spirit to her passengers. Since then the Christmas Bus has delighted many thousands of passengers and raised much needed donations for local charity. The Christmas Bus idea has grown to become an annual institution, much loved by young and old. Many local families make a point of finding out when the Christmas Bus will be running on their local route and make an outing of it. Other, unsuspecting passengers, can’t help but smile when a bus fully decorated inside and out swings around the corner and takes them on their journey. The Christmas Bus will again run on a number of regular routes in and around the Lambton and New Lambton area until Christmas Day. To see the full timetable of when the Christmas Bus will be at a bus stop near you go to www.thechristmasbus. com.au or like The Christmas Bus (Newcastle Buses) page on Facebook.

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The Quiz

Congratulations to Victoria Munro of Durham Rd, Lambton who was last month’s quiz winner. Your $40 Lambton Grocer voucher has been posted to you Victoria. Last month’s mystery photo was outside the General Roberts Hotel at New Lambton. You’ll find the answers to this month’s question within this issue. Question 1 What time on Sunday 10th December does Five Senses Twilight Market commence? Question 2 The Park and Ride service from McDonald Jones Stadium is free until what date in January? Question 3 Which church is hosting Christmas Carols in Lambton Park? Question 4 In which year did the Christmas Bus first operate? Question 5 What brand of bulk lollies are on special this month at Lambton Grocer? Question 6 Where is the location pictured below?

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Christmas comes to Lambton Park

Organisers Hunter Bible Church estimate that more than 6000 people attended last year’s Christmas Carols in Lambton Park. The free event concludes with a fireworks display around 9pm

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On Sunday December 17, Lambton Park will turn into a Christmas spectacular once again as thousands of locals come together for “Christmas Carols in Lambton Park”. An army of volunteers from Hunter Bible Church are putting on the event, which includes a fireworks display at the end of the night. Over the past few years Carols in Lambton Park has grown enormously, with over 6000 people attending last year. A host of stalls and activities are organised to kick-off from 5pm, with jumping castles, facepainting and a fire engine. There will be a variety of food vendors set up as well as some local arts and crafts stalls. There’s no entry fee for the event, instead Hunter Bible Church puts on the night for the local community to come and enjoy together at no cost. Pastor Pete Witt, who will be hosting the night says, “We’re just really excited to serve the community in this way. It’s a special time of year to gather with family and friends, and we think Jesus is worth making a big deal of. The band and performers look forward to it, and we really hope everyone who comes has a great night.” To find out more and to download the carols booklet visit lambtoncarols.com.au

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Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes at the launch of the new park and ride service The new park and ride shuttle service from New Lambton to the city and return has proven to be very popular since its inception in early November. Newcastle Council initiated the scheme to alleviate some of the traffic and parking congestion in the CBD. Buses run on weekdays from McDonald Jones Stadium every 15 minutes from 7am to 9am, with stops designed to deliver you within a few minutes walk of anywhere in the CBD. The return trip from the CBD to the stadium runs every 15 minutes from 4.30pm to 6.30pm. Stops include Marketown, Civic Park, Hunter Street Mall (near Perkins St), Customs House and Honeysuckle Drive (near Hunter Water). The Honeysuckle Drive stop is inbound on mornings only. The service is free until 25 January 2018 after which date a small fare will be charged. To register for the park and ride service go to newcastle.nsw.gov.au/parkandride or call Newcastle City Council on 4974 2000. You will be issued with a park and ride voucher to display on your dashboard.

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Who has this month’s

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QUALITY MEATS If the letterbox pictured above is yours, you’ve won a $30 open order from Jarrett’s Quality Meats in Elder Street Lambton. To claim your prize simply call in to the shop and show some ID with your address on it to the team at Jarrett’s Quality Meats. You had better hurry though. The prize must be claimed by Monday 11 December or you will miss out. Last month’s prize was claimed by the lucky residents of 6 Dan Close, Lambton.

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Pups in the Park

Local residents are invited to bring their dog along to Lambton Park on Saturday 16th December between 8am and 1pm for some canine Christmas fun. There will be plenty of giveaways, food and market stalls and information about how to be a

great dog owner. You can even snap a photo of your pup with Santa. There is even a prize for the best dressed dog! Newcastle City Council rangers will be on hand to provide free microchipping. This will be available to residents of

Newcastle LGA only (please bring proof of address) Litters of pups and breeding dogs are not eligible for free microchipping. For more information go to www. newcastle.nsw.gov.au

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Win for Adam’s Family Meats When Adam Grogan of Adam’s Family Meats was told his business was a finalist in the Local Business Awards he was grateful his customers had thought to nominate his New Lambton business. Knowing the quality of the competition with so many other butchers from around Newcastle and the Hunter nominated Adam says his jaw dropped when he was announced as Winner of the Outstanding Butcher category at the gala awards event. You could say Adam knows his trade, having worked in, managed and operated butcher shops in New Lambton since 1995. “I’ve learnt that apart from fresh, quality products their are two special ingredients to success in retail butchery; great staff and great customers” Adam told Lambton & New Lambton Local. Adam’s Family Meats stocks all your traditional butcher’s fare as well as Adam’s own double smoked bacon, double smoked ham and delicious cabanossi and chilli cheese cabanossi cooked and smoked on the premises. They also offer a catering service for your parties and events. Free weekday home delivery to the local area is available for all orders over $30.

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Adam and Tanya Grogan at the 2017 Hunter Local Business Awards at Belmont 16’s where they received the Outstanding Butcher award

Win a 4 Burner BBQ! TO CELEBRATE WINNING OUTSTANDING BUTCHER IN THE HUNTER LOCAL BUSINESS AWARDS, WE ARE GIVING AWAY A BBQ PACK VALUED AT OVER $1,000, JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS! SIMPLY GO TO @ADAMSFAMILYMEATS2305 & LIKE THE BBQ GIVEAWAY POST

PRIZE INCLUDES • 4 BURNER BEEFMASTER BBQ PLUS • BBQ COVER • BARBECUE ACCESSORY PACK PLUS • $50 BBQ MEAT PACK • 4 STUBBIE HOLDERS Winner will be randomly drawn on Monday 11/12/17

WE’RE TAKING ORDERS NOW FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS HAM AND OTHER CHRISTMAS MEAT NEEDS... DON’T MISS OUT! WE CAN CATER FOR YOUR NEXT PARTY SO YOU CAN SPEND MORE TIME WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND LESS TIME IN THE KITCHEN! ORDERS CLOSE ON TUESDAY 12TH DEC FOR PICK UP ON 16TH DEC.

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ANYTHING ELECTRICAL! Safe, friendly, Family fun at Toy Run Toy Run will be held on Sunday 3 December to raise funds for disadvantaged families and provide tidy and on time Newcastle toys for kids that would otherwise go without this PH: 0467 682 017

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Christmas. The Bikers for Kids Newcastle Toy Run is an annual community fundraising event celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Riders will assemble at Stockton for a 10am departure ride to a Community Fun Day at Wickham Park. For more infortmation go to www.newcastletoyrun. com.au

We love kid’s feet! The experienced, friendly and caring podiatrists at Lambton Foot Clinic are more than happy to help your kids with any foot woes:

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Podiatry Clinic • 92 Elder Street • Lambton • Phone 4952 6910 • www.lambtonfootclinic.com.au • Page 20 > Lambton & New Lambton Local > December 2017

Lambton

High Notes Mr Rosser’s farewell message to the school community I would like to inform the school community that I was successful in my application for the role Director, Educational Leadership, and will officially commence in Term 2 2018. I will continue to relieve in the Director position until this time, and Mr Riley will relieve as Principal of Lambton High School I have been fortunate to work with a highly motivated executive, teaching and office staff who have been the backbone in our transformational change in quality teaching and learning systems. In recent years, the Quality Teaching Rounds, AITSL Walk-throughs and Innovation Projects have opened up the classroom, and we frequently share our professional practice within faculties and across the school. This researched, 21st century teaching and learning approach has supported the Lambton Learning Ladder and inquiry-based learning strategies. I believe the school is heading in the right direction, and I would like to thank the staff for being so open to change. Schools are complex places with increased reporting accountabilities and expectations. Teaching and learning is our core business and it has remained at the forefront of all of my actions and decisions. We have been able to cater well for the individual learning needs of students, and have provided students the opportunity to excel in their areas of strength through the introduction of acceleration courses.

individualised, personal, dedicated and committed approach of our teaching staff has fostered this achievement. Committing and self-managing over 1 million dollars in building works and physical learning environment improvements. These include the refurbishment of classrooms and access to technology in all rooms; MPC audio-visual, sound and lighting upgrades; installation of the CAPA Studio and STEAM laboratory; establishment of a senior study; half-court basketball surfaces and grounds improvements. In leading the school, I have always placed an emphasis on students achieving their personal best and ensured support for a holistic educational experience, giving them an opportunity to participate in academic learning, creative and performing arts, sport, cultural, environmental and leadership programs. I am sure Lambton High will continue to be a success in the future.

Martin Rosser

Volunteers needed!

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Pride in Plastic Police Pride Dry Cleaning is the first business to partner with a new pilot environment program that diverts soft plastics from landfill to be recycled into useful products for schools, councils, businesses and community groups. The Islington-based business is participating in the Plastic Police program, an initiative set up by local business waste consultant Samantha Cross from Cross Connections Consulting. Pride’s is now a community collection point for scrunchable plastic which cannot be recycled in yellow recycling bins, including plastic dry-cleaning covers. Pride’s owner, Jennie Lyons, is urging other businesses to join with Plastic Police. She says she has been looking for something like this for several years. “As part of our goal to be an ecofriendly dry cleaner, we already recycle water and other materials, as well as reducing our energy and chemical use,” Mrs Lyons says. “Until we can find a better way of protecting cleaned garments I have been looking for ways to deal with the impact of the plastic covers our industry uses,” she says. “If our small business is recycling a bale a fortnight, imagine how much plastic from other dry

Samantha Cross of Cross Connections Consulting and Jennie Lyons of Pride Dry Cleaning with a bale of recyclable scrunchable plastic cleaners and other businesses is going to landfill.” Ms Cross says Plastic Police is a more than just a recycling program. It is a community engagement program to close the loop on wasted resources. She wants to engage schools, businesses and councils, as part of a regional pilot program to demonstrate the Hunter has been able to tackle this plastic waste issue. The pilot will explore, trial and develop local end markets for products that can be made from collected materials. “Our aim is to turn as much of this material back into useful products, to avoid material ending up in landfills or being shipped overseas to be recycled,” Mrs Cross says.

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“We want to get communities, including businesses and Councils, playing a role in purchasing or incorporating products made from reprocessed and recycled materials to ensure local end demand.” Mrs Lyons wants to help reduce the impact of plastic beyond her business. “We are happy to accept dry cleaning plastic and any other clean scrunchable soft plastics from anyone, not just our customers, at our Maitland Road Islington store.” To find out more about Plastic Police visit www. crossconnections.com.au/plasticpolice-partnerships/

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A Mint solution for growing business One of the region’s most established professional business centres opened the doors of its expanded and rebranded centre last month. NineWays Business Centre was established in 1999 and today provides professional serviced offices and business support services to many business from its Maryville premises. Under the direction of Emma Knight the centre has expanded its premises and rebranded as Mint Business Centre. Mint Business Centre features more than 500 sq. metres of professional serviced offices, 300 sq.metres of warehouse facilities and meeting / training room areas as well as business support services that are staffed by a team of highly professional Business Facilitators. Director Emma Knight said “Increased demand for services and spaces led to the expansion and the opportunity to freshen

Mint Business Centre at Portside Crescent, Maryville the brand to better reflect its 2017 offering.” “Our clients are local, national and international companies working across diverse professions and industries.” “They include shipping, mining, manufacturing, civil infrastructure and professional and financial services. Many of which were looking for opportunities to expand or use additional business

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That was then, this is now Welsh Congregational Church, Dickson St

In Minmi in 1864, after a period of torrential rain, a fissure opened beside Back Creek. The contents of the creek poured in, and the colliery below flooded. All the miners managed to escape, but the pit was closed for months afterwards. Forced to look elsewhere for employment, a group of Welsh miners moved from Minmi to work the newly opened colliery in Lambton. The men belonged to the Welsh Congregational Church, under the leadership of Rev Evan Lewis. They soon erected a simple wood slab church on De Vitre St. The uncertainty of mining meant that most buildings in Lambton at that time were of a similar primitive and temporary character.

In 1868 however, the Welsh miners expressed a confidence in Lambton below, to match their assurance in God above. They decided that a new building, worthy of its great purpose, should be built of stone. They were granted permission to use a quarry on Newcastle Rd nearby, and the men bound themselves “one to another” in an oath, that they would erect a new building in Dickson St, by their own hands, free of charge. At the 50th anniversary celebrations in 1918 it was remembered that “Some of the men quarried the stone, others wheeled it to the site, and many, after their shift ended at the pit for the day, put in several hours in building the edifice. One of the workers was Mr. J. Parry, who, though then a

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coalminer, had originally been a stonemason.” Above the front porch, an engraving in Welsh reads “Bethel capel annibynol adeiladwyd, A.D. 1868” which translates to “Bethel Independent Chapel, built A.D. 1868” The building ceased to be used as a place of worship in 1977, when the Congregationalists merged with the Uniting Church. Next year will be the 150th anniversary of the stone building, which stands today as an enduring legacy of the faith of those Welsh miners, even in troubled times past. You can view these photos and more details at www. lachlanwetherall.com

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PROPERTY

Matters with Lisa Macklin of Dalton Partners Real Estate, New Lambton

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a rush by home buyers and renters wanting to get accommodation organised for a fresh start in the following calendar year due to changes in schooling, family or business matters. This may mean finalising a purchase, putting a property up for sale or going to open homes in the hunt for the perfect place to lease. Our records show a peak in enquiries over this period from people relocating to our region, and these people are eager for information and the need to know “what’s coming up” in terms of new rentals and homes entering the marketplace. This said, now is the ideal time to get ahead of the game and raise your awareness around what your home is currently worth by booking a property appraisal and listing your home in anticipation of the 2018 rush. At Daltons New Lambton, we have prepared simple strategies that will enable you to take full advantage of the Christmas break, help you get all those odd jobs completed and have your home ready to hit the property market in the New Year. In return, you will be rewarded by selling or renting your home at a premium time and achieving maximum results.

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LAW

Matters by Ronnie Wall of Wall Legal, New Lambton

Buying or selling property at auction In the current fast paced property market, many people wishing to sell their property are opting to sell by Auction. The advantage of this is that you have all potential buyers together to bid against each other. This may have a positive impact on the sale price. The seller will set a minimum price that they will accept. This is referred to as the reserve price. Once the hammer falls, the highest bidder will be the successful buyer and must sign a Contract and pay a deposit on the spot. The successful buyer will not have a cooling-

off period and therefore, it is imperative that purchasers looking to buy a property at Auction do their homework beforehand. If the bids do not meet the seller’s reserve price, the property may be passed in, or withdrawn from auction. The highest bidder then gets first right to negotiate with the seller. If you are looking to buy a property at Auction it is always a good idea to do your research. Once you have decided on the type of property you want, look at similar properties in the area to gauge recent sale prices. Usually the Real Estate Agent will have a pest and building inspection available for you to view, and a strata records inspection if the property is Strata Title. It is also important that you have the Contract reviewed by a Solicitor or Conveyancer prior to the Auction to make sure there are no hidden pitfalls. Your finance must be fully approved (not merely pre-approved) and your lender should confirm the maximum amount you can borrow. You must know exactly what your maximum purchase price is, and don’t be swayed by emotion during the Auction to go beyond your maximum. You have to be certain before the Auction that the property is what you really want and can afford, because you won’t have any opportunity to change your mind once the hammer falls…

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WELLBEING

Matters by Lee Clements of Sensom Health & Wellbeing

Pain - it’s a pain

Pain can be a source of mental and physical anguish for some people, and the perception of it can differ from individual to individual. How we manage it can be the making or breaking of us. Pain can manifest in many forms. For example it can be the ‘physical’ pain of injuries, illness, or the ‘mental’ pain of loss. It can be short term (acute) and long term (chronic). It can be visible on the ‘outside’, and invisible on the ‘inside’, and because we are often adept at hiding it, not always seen by others. People may imagine your physical ‘pain’ if you have broken your leg, identify with your anguish of being ‘injured’ but be unaware of the mental torment you may be experiencing. It is when pain is internalized that it can be become problematic for many people.

The frustration of not being heard, acknowledged, your ‘internal’ pain not being recognized, or the insensitive ‘it’s all in your head’ can bring feelings of sadness and depression. If you are in pain now, how are you managing it? Perhaps you are under the care of your GP, Psychologist, Chiropractor, Physiotherapist, Massage therapist, Acupuncturist or other allied health professional. Perhaps a combination of helpers and support people? It’s important that you do find the right support when pain is in your life. I see many people in my health and wellbeing studio who are in pain, both physically and psychologically, but who have made a decision to manage it. Some come in to try Yoga for the first time because they have heard it will help them. Some join a meditation course to seek the support they need. Others are finding that the sensory isolation therapy afforded to them by floating in our pods is incredibly helpful in providing ‘release’. The important thing is that they have recognized that pain needn’t be a permanent state. By reaching that understanding they have started the journey to reduce and manage pain in their lives. On behalf of the Sensom team, we wish all readers of The Local a very happy Christmas and may the new year bring you joy and peace.

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MIND

Matters by Dr Stuart Edser

Principal Psychologist at Newcastle Psychology & Health

A big year draws to a close

many, though not all, to want to get married and have societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s affirmation and congratulations. Over 75% of Australians get married in civil ceremonies, so extending the privilege to same sex couples is a lovely and very humane thing to do. After all, almost everyone knows someone who is gay; a sister or brother, an uncle or aunt, a friend, a work colleague, and we know such people are not second-class citizens. But on a sad note, because the survey evaluated the lives of LGBTIQ Australians, we know it certainly took a toll on their community. We wish the LGBTIQ community a special time of peace and happiness over Christmas. The other big issue that ends the year is the pitiful plight of refugees and asylum seekers on Manus Island. No matter your politics, we cannot help but be moved by the dismal prospect of genuine refugees fleeing persecution and then being locked up for years. The Australian Psychological Society has stated that the injury to the mental health of refugees is significant and may be long-lasting in many. I hope Australia can move through this period of detention centres and never visit it again.

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Perimenopausal and menopausal hot flushes and night sweats are issues we frequently treat at Poke Acupuncture. With estimates suggesting that 30 - 50% of perimenopausal women suffer from hot flushes it is no surprise that many are now seeking acupuncture and Chinese herbal Medicine treatment for their symptoms. Hot flushes occur when blood vessels in the skin of the neck and head dilate larger than normal, allowing more blood to transition to these areas. This phenomenon creates a sudden feeling of heat, visible redness and blotching that is most intense in the head, neck and chest. Hot flushes can come on quickly and can last from 1 5 minutes. They can range in severity from a sense of warmth to a feeling of being consumed by fire from the inside out. Their frequency can vary widely, with some women experiencing just a few over the span of a week, with others experiencing 10 or more during the day, plus more at night. Hot flushes are not the only thing these women are dealing with. Clinically a number of perimenopausal women often report experiencing additional symptoms of moodiness, night sweats, sleep disturbance and difficulty concentrating. The exact medical cause of hot flushes is not completely understood, but it is commonly understood to be associated with fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone. Other hormonal fluctuations may also play a role in causing hot flushes. High levels of FSH (follicle stimulating hormone), surges of LH (luteinizing hormone), increases in cortisol and stress hormones have all been linked to hot flushes. Acupuncture and Chinese herbal Medicine have been used for thousands of years in the East and now more recently in the West as a clinically proven form of hot flushes treatment and hormone regulation. Lani Stokes - Registered Acupuncturist & Herbalist

MONEY

Matters by Chris Stevens CPA Partner at GC Accountants, Lambton

Will you be financially prepared this Christmas?

a certain amount, or to do Secret Santa, in order to keep costs down. 4. Credit card spending. From now until Christmas, make additional weekly payments onto your credit card so you’re not caught out, as many people are, with an unmanageable credit card debt once you roll into January. 5. New year goal. Figure out what you wish for in the New Year and start taking steps towards that goal right now. Whether it is a fitness goal, a new skill, a bucket list item or something as simple as a reunion with an old friend, make sure at least a small part of the Christmas period is about you by planning for and achieving something special. GC Accountants Pty Ltd ABN 46108440768 are authorised representatives of Count Financial Limited ABN 19 001 974 625, AFSL 227232. Lending services are authorised by Finconnect (Australia) Pty Ltd, Australian Credit Licence No. 385888

With Christmas just around the corner, here are five tips to help plan ahead and avoid a financial hangover on New Year’s Day. Think back to last Christmas and consider where the extra expenses came from. Was it petrol for the drive to the holiday destination? Gifts for new children in the extended family? Wine for the constant gatherings? And don’t forget the taxi fares for the journeys home from nights out. 1. Figure out a budget. What exactly are you going to spend on gifts, food, drink, accommodation, airfares, fuel, cabs etc.? Be realistic and even pessimistic. If you over-prepare then you’ll end up with a surplus, which is a great result. 2. Christmas saver. Consider opening a new account which you can put a weekly amount into over the next few months in order to cover most, if not all, of your Christmas expenses. Even better, if you have a mortgage account, consider putting the extra money into the redraw section – that way you could save some mortgage interest during the final quarter of the year. 3. Gifts. Figure out what you are happy to spend on each person and ensure you stick to it. Give yourself time to think about gifts, working out exactly what each person will receive, to keep your shopping trips short and avoid extra purchases. And negotiate with family members to stick below

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VET Chat by Dr Fiona Wallace of New Lambton Veterinary Clinic

The Christmas puppy Merry Christmas! I wonder how many families are considering a Christmas puppy this year? In many ways school holidays are a great time to start a puppy up, with family at home on a break and children needing diversion….but remember, like anything else, a little bit of planning goes a long way! First, consider the breed. It’s hard not to want that same dog that your family always had when you were

a kid, but consider – if you are a runner, no matter how much you admire Aussie bull dogs they will only slow you down. If you have (or are planning) small children, loyal as they are, working dogs are likely to get bored and frustrated with a life structured around sleep times and play group! Have a look at Dogzonline, go down to Hillsborough on a Sunday morning and chat to a few of the dog owners there, but above all become informed and thoughtful about this important decision. Next, prepare for your pup. Where will he sleep? What will he eat? How will you cater for him when you are all out? Are there any areas (or all) of the house where he will not be allowed to go? Discuss and decide now so that all of the family are on the same page and a consistent message is delivered to the pup as soon as he arrives. Finally, commit to training from day one. At New Lambton Vets we consider Puppy Pre-school a nonnegotiable, as it is the first step in owning a relaxed socialised pup, it is a forum to ask all those niggly questions (eg is this normal puppy behaviour or is my pup a total lunatic??!!), and it provides cutting edge information about leadership, canine body language, environmental enrichment and much more. Best of all for us, we get a chance to meet and get to know your pup!

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HEALTH Matters with Sara Knight of The Gut Clinic

Staying healthy in the holidays

With the holidays fast approaching, we can allow our thoughts to turn from work and deadlines to socialising, food and drinks, and hopefully relaxation. This time of year can also be a time of unhealthy eating, high stress and limited exercise. All of which can wreak havoc on our gut and mind if we’re not careful. Here are a few tips to make the most of the holiday season while maintaining a balance between temptation and healthy practices. 1) Stay hydrated. And not the wine variety of hydration. Aim for at least 2 litres of water daily plus extra when drinking alcohol (say, one glass of water for every glass of alcohol), when out in the sun and exercising. 2) Eat in moderation. Be mindful of what and how much you are eating. Canapes and buffets can be hard to resist so enjoy them. But do so slowly and in small portions and stop when you are full. Keep to your healthy eating practices as much as possible. Don’t slide just because it’s Christmas. 3) Quality sleep. If you consistently wake feeling tired, you’re most likely not getting enough quality sleep. The average is 8 hours each night, although this differs for each person. A good routine before bed can help you get a restful and restorative night’s sleep. 4) Keep to your routine. Stick to your exercise and relaxation routines as much as possible. Your body needs this self-care, especially during the busy holiday season. Although our mindset is to enjoy the holidays (i.e. splurge) and get back on track in the new year, some planning, self-control and self-care can mean a more balanced and healthy holiday season. And less work, and for many, pain and discomfort, in the new year. From my family to yours, may your Christmas and New Year’s be full of peace, love and well deserved health.

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TRAVEL Matters by Ian and Sue Roberts of Memorable Destination www.memorabledestination.com

The question of sustainable tourism

A debate over the sustainability of mass tourism is continuing in parts of Europe. It may be unpopular to some, but there’s concern that the welcome money and jobs brought by tourism might eventually be at risk unless issues such as overcrowding are managed now. Politics aside, there is an argument being mounted that the mixing of traditional cultures and environments with today’s massive cruise ships and tourist coaches needs to be handled carefully. Recently, we were fortunate enough to spend time in a traditional Lattari Mountain village in southern Italy, where the culture and environment appeared to have changed little for a long time. However, a short distance away, on the Amalfi Coast, we saw a big cruise ship sitting off Atrani; an almost never-ending line of coaches crawling along the narrow coast road; and crowds of people bustling in the restaurants of Amalfi. At Ravello, the picturesque Piazza Vescovado seemed to have been largely converted into a reception area and photographic backdrop for international weddings. And, anyone who has been to the Greek island of Santorini, the Italian isle of Capri, or even particularly fragile Venice will attest to the scale of cruise ship movements in these areas. No one appears to be denying that Europe’s economies need the income and employment provided by this type of tourism. That’s a given. The question seems to be whether this income can be sustained without action to protect the very culture, environment and attractions that draw people in the first place. For travel tips and information, follow Ian and Sue Roberts online at www.memorabledestination.com

PHARMACY

Matters by Brett Plumb Pharmacist at Piggott’s Pharmacy Lambton

What’s Shingles?

Shingles is a viral infection caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox (varicella-zoster virus). Shingles can only develop in a person who has already had chickenpox (varicella). After an episode of chickenpox, the virus does not completely clear, and some particles lie dormant in nerve roots near the spinal cord. They cause no harm, or signs and symptoms, but can re-activate later to cause shingles (herpes zoster). The majority of the Australian population is at risk of developing shingles, as over 97% of Australian adults over 30 years of age are exposed to the chickenpox virus. Approximately 150,000 new cases of shingles occur every year in the general population in Australia. It is estimated that by the age of 85 years, about half of people will develop shingles. Shingles may occur at any age, but is more common in people over 50 years of age. Fortunately most people only have shingles once. If the varicella-zoster virus reactivates, it travels along the nerve to the skin to cause shingles. Symptoms are commonly pain and a rash. The pain is localised, and can range from mild to severe. The pain may be a constant dull, burning or gnawing pain, or sharp and stabbing pain that comes and goes. The rash typically appears two to three days after the pain begins. The shingles rash can look like chickenpox, but only appears on the area of skin supplied by the affected nerve. New blisters may appear for up to a week and the soft tissues under and around the rash may become swollen due to inflammation caused by the virus. Some people, most often children, have no pain, whereas other people occasionally have pain with no rash. Shingles generally affects only one nerve, on one side of the body. Shingles can also cause a condition called postherpetic neuralgia, in which the affected area of skin

stays painful after the shingles rash has cleared. This problem is uncommon in people under 50 years of age, but the risk increases with age. Shingles can also cause other problems, e.g. shingles of the eye has the potential to damage eyesight. Treatments for shingles include anti-viral medicines, pain-relieving medicines (analgesics) and soothing creams, gels and dressings. Antiviral medicines (e.g. famciclovir, valaciclovir, aciclovir) stop the virus from replicating. Early treatment with antiviral medicines can speed healing, as well as reduce pain and other complications. Antiviral medicines must be prescribed by a doctor, and can only be subsidised on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme for treatment of patients with herpes zoster within 72 hours of the onset of the rash. Pain-relieving medicines such as non-prescription simple analgesics (e.g. paracetamol, ibuprofen) may help to relieve the pain, and you can buy them from a pharmacy. Stronger analgesics (e.g. opioids and medicines for nerve pain) must be prescribed by a doctor. These prescription-only medicines may be required to relieve shingles pain and post-herpetic neuralgia. Vaccine protection is also available. Brett Plumb

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Local & Live entertainment this month Blackbutt Hotel

Sat 2

Captain Risky

Fri 8

Jacinta

Sat 9

Hornet

Fri 15

Ryan Daley

Sat 16

Phase III

Duke of Wellington Hotel Fri 1

Dave Carter

Sat 23

Greg Bryce Duo

Fri 29

Matt Scullion

Sat 30

Iguana Duo

Trancemission

Fri 1

Big Night Out

Fri 8

Ryan Daley

Fri 15

The DuoTones

Fri 22

Crawfish Stew

Fri 29

BANDDITTS

Fri 15

Bobby C

Sat 16

Dean Kyrwood Duo

Fri 22

Roxy

The Church

Tue 5

The Church

Thu 7 Hands Across the Water Fundraiser Fri 8

ABBASBACK

Sat 9

Ian Moss

Fri 8

Ngariki

Fri 15

Nicko

Sun 10 Beccy Cole (lunch) Juzzie Smith (dinner)

Fri 22

Walmo Duo Unplugged

Sat 2

Prestige Inc

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King Shakey + the Perils of Wisdom

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Ian Moss (dinner)

Sat 2

Fri 29

Jamie Martens

Hotel Jesmond

Sat 23 Floyd Vincent & Dave Marsalis

Fri 8

A very Bella Voce Christmas (lunch)

Sun 31 Jackson Broadway

Lambton Park Hotel

Sat 2

Sun 3

Tues 12 Vocal Evolution Wed 13 Uncle Jed Thu 14 Ngarikis Beyond the Beatles - John Lennon Fri 15

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Local & Live entertainment this month Sun 17 The Voice Studio, ASPIRING VOICES - Junior Showcase (lunch)

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Open Mic Jam with Ian Papworth & Kerry Miller

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Sat 23 White & Blues Brothers Rebooted Christmas Fri 29

Oh Boy The Buddy Holly Show

Sat 30 Rumours - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Fri 8

Love That Hat

Sat 9

The Remedy Trio

Fri 15

The Rumour Trio

Sat 16

Mark Wells Duo

Fri 22

Dr Zoom Duo

Sat 23

Misbehave

Fri 29

Deuce

Sat 30

The Smarts

Wed 13 Open Mic Jam with Ian Papworth & Kerry Miller Fri 15

Dean Kyrwood

Wed 20 Open Mic Jam with Ian Papworth & Kerry Miller Fri 22

Micheal Peter

Snake Gully Hotel

Sun 31 The Beatnix

Northumberland Hotel Fri 1

Fri 1

Georgina Grimshaw

Sat 2

Revampt

Fri 8

Bonny Wythes

Sat 9

King Shakey

Fri 15

Dai Pritchard

Fri 22

Kelly Griffith

Wests New Lambton The Marble Bar

Pap & That

Every Tuesday and Thursday: 4pm - 5.30pm (except 26/12)

Sun 31 Rubber Bullet

Angamus - violin and piano duo Fri 1

The Rattle

Sat 2

Cruzers

The Food Court Sun 31 The Duotones

The information on this page was correct at time of printing. Please check all details with the respective venues. Lambton & New Lambton Local > December 2017 > Page 41

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Local Community Group Notices CHILDREN & FAMILIES 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/ LAMBTON-WARATAH SCOUT GROUP If you know a boy or girl who likes camping, canoeing, hiking, science, sports, cooking, singing, music, exploring, or any of dozens of worthwhile activities maybe they should give Scouting a go. Meeting nights are: Joeys 6-7 year olds Mondays 6.15-7.30pm, Cubs 8-10 yo Mondays 6.15 - 7.45pm, Scouts 11-15 yo Thursdays 6.30-8.30pm. Our hall is located at 8 Elder St, Lambton. For more info contact Glenn MacFadyen (Skip) on 0417 421 174 GUYS AND DOLLS PLAYGROUP We meet every Monday of school terms, from 9.30am to 11.30 am, at the Uniting Church, cnr Portland Place and Regent Street, New Lambton. Children from 0-5 years accompanied by a parent, carer or grandparent are welcome to join us for play activities, music, stories and games. We are affiliated with the NSW Playgroup Association. For more details phone Ros on 4952 1292.

MAINLY MUSIC Mainly Music is a music program for 0-5 yr olds and their caregivers. It runs Wednesdays 9:3011:30 am during school terms at the Anglican Church Hall, cnr Oxford & Cromwell Street, New Lambton Cost is $5 per family. Call Beck Bishop 0416149633 for more info.

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 and run entirely by volunteers. We are also seeking new members to join our committee. Contact newcastletoylibrary@gmail.com for more information about joining our enthusiastic team. TIME OUT FOR MUMS Time Out for Mums is a playgroup that meet on Tuesdays 10:00 am – 12 noon at New Lambton Anglican Church Hall. Children (0-5 yrs) engage in supervised activities while the Mums (or grandmothers) enjoy morning tea, crafts, conversation, or just rest in an adjoining room. $5 per visit. Enquiries Denise Rothwell 0408085117

PLAYGROUP IN LAMBTON Every Thursday morning during school term. Lambton Public School Hall 9.30 to 11am. Morning tea is provided and children of all ages welcome. No bookings needed, just pop in. Free. Run by Goodstart Early Learning.

LAMBTON RUG RATS Our playgroup offers kids ages 0-6 an opportunity to learn through play, develop social skills and make friends in a safe and stimulating environment. By attending playgroup, parents and carers can build social networks that support them and their children. St John the Baptist Church 18 Morehead St, Lambton Mondays from 10am - 12pm (school terms only). For more information email Samantha: sammyjo_85@ hotmail.com.au All Welcome

Community groups and organisations are invited to submit notices for publication free of charge. Email your notice to: lambtonlocal@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. Lambton & New Lambton Local > December 2017 > Page 43

Local Community Group Notices 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. 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. WARNERS BAY MENS PROBUS CLUB Meets first Tuesday of every month, 10.00 a.m.--12.00 at Warners Bay Sports Club. We provide fellowship and a wide range of activity groups. For further details please contact the V,.Pres, Ian Aird on 4957 9698

ELERMORE VALE MENS SHED Operates Monday to Friday each week, 8.30am to 12.00 noon, at 127 Croudace Road, Elermore Vale at the rear of the Elermore Vale Community Centre. Shed is closed 3rd Friday of month, due to monthly Wallsend Bunnings BBQ.

COMMUNITY GROUPS LAMBTON RESIDENTS GROUP All residents of Lambton area are welcome to come along to our monthly meeting. You too can be a part of some exciting and worthwhile initiatives and projects for our local area. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month commencing at 5.30pm at Lambton Bowling Club. No RSVP needed. For more information email: lambtonresidents@gmail. com or call Nicola on 0402 949 854. MARCH STREET COMMUNITY GARDENS GROUP Interested in community gardening? March Street Community Gardens Group at 16 March Street Kotara welcomes new members. Experienced gardeners or beginners welcome. See our website www.mscgardens.info or contact Gwen Ph 4952 9655 or Diane Ph 4957 2843.

HOBBIES & INTERESTS NEWCASTLE FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY INC. Was formed in 1983 and is dedicated to family history studies. The society welcomes visitors to their library in the Mechanics Institute Building at 68 Elder Street Lambton which is open each Thursday 1 pm - 3.30 pm and Saturday 10.00am 3.30 pm (except public holidays). The December meeting of the Newcastle Family History Society Inc will be the Christmas Party on Tuesday 5th 7.30pm at Lambton Mechanics Institute 68 Elder St Lambton. The Library will close on Thursday 14 December and reopen on Thursday 18th January 2018. For more information contact 4957 8296.

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Local Community Group Notices RELIGIOUS GROUPS HUNTER BIBLE CHURCH Everyone is welcome to join us at one of our comfortable and engaging Sunday church services. We meet at 10am & 4:30pm every Sunday at Lambton High School. We can’t wait to see you there. More info at www. hunterbiblechurch.org

SENIORS GROUPS NEW LAMBTON/HONEYSUCKLE PROBUS CLUB is a mixed club enjoying monthly meetings with a Guest Speaker and regular monthly outings. The aim of Probus is for retired or semi retired people looking for friendship, fellowship and fun. We meet at the Kotara Bowling Club at 10am on the 4th Friday of each month. Please contact the President, Alvan Cummings on 4948 8839 LAMBTON SENIORS GROUP Offering friendship and support for over 55’s. Meet at the Anglican Church Hall, Morehead St, Lambton every Thursday 9am to 12.30pm for Canasta, or other card and board games. Monthly Coach outing 3rd Tuesday each month. November 21 Wine Tasting Hunter Valley. Ph Don 4952 8590 or Nola on 4952 3685 for further details. New people always welcome NEW LAMBTON SENIOR CITIZENS & PENSIONERS ASSOCIATION Make new friends while enjoying a warm and caring fellowship as well as to partake in the fun games of bingo and chats over a cuppa. Where? The New Lambton Seniors Assocation, located at the New Lambton Community Centre. Contact Ph 4963 4631.

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

SPORTING CLUBS NEWCASTLE DIGGERS SWIMMING CLUB Our club swims every Sunday from 8am till 10am at Lambton Pool. New swimmers welcome, all ages catered for. For further information contact Denis on 0414 721822. LAMBTON PARK TENNIS CLUB The “book and pay online tennis club” is looking for new members - especially lady members. If you are a reasonably competent player come down to the courts on Tuesdays 4-6 pm or Saturday 12-4 pm and play with club members for $5. Court bookings at www.tennis. com.au/lambtonpark or phone 0401 193 411. $12 per hour daytime and $17 per hour nighttime. Refrigerator, electric jug, and microwave available for use by members and court hirers.

SUPPORT GROUPS HOPE FLOATS SUPPORT GROUP Hope Floats is 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. For more information contact Julie on 0410 057 580 or search for ‘Hope Floats’ on Facebook .

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LADIES SLACKS Every colour, size 16, lots from which to choose, excellent condition, some never worn $2 a pair. Ph 4961 2213 or 0412 572 213

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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