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Gridlock at hospital for 10 more years, MP warns State Member for Wallsend, Ms Sonia Hornery MP, has warned motorists that traffic gridlock will remain around John Hunter Hospital for a number years to come.

Ms Hornery met with officials from the Roads and Maritime Service (RMS) in mid-May to discuss a number of issues across the electorate, including Stage 5 of the Newcastle Inner City Bypass which will link Rankin Park and Jesmond with a four-lane 3.4km stretch of road.

RMS officials have ruled out constructing a full interchange at the western boundary of John Hunter

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(from page 1) Hospital and opted instead for a half interchange.

This means vehicles entering or leaving the hospital precinct from or to the south will continue to use the Lookout Rd intersection.

It was also confirmed that construction of the final, ‘missing link’ of the Bypass is unlikely to commence for another three to four years.

Following her meeting Ms Hornery pointed to deficiencies in the RMS plan as she sees them.

“It is obvious following my meeting with the RMS that there is going to be a lot of pain for motorists for years to come.

“Construction of Stage 5 is at least three years away and there are no plans to ease congestion in the short term.

“What is concerning is that RMS doesn’t think that the complete interchange is needed for another ten years. But the road is not due to start construction for another three or four years and will take another two years to construct.

“By the time the road is built, the complete interchange at the Hospital will almost be needed according to the very modelling used by the RMS.” Ms Hornery said.

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Heart first-aid on hand at physio clinic Regent Street Physiotherapy at New Lambton has recently purchased a defibrillator or AED (automated external defibrillator).

A defribillator is a machine that uses an electric current to stop dangerous and irregular heart rhythms. The machines have proven to contribute to successful long-term outcomes in first-aid situations.

Now if a patient, staff member or even a passerby should suffer a heart attack the clinic can make this state-of-the-art first aid equipment available.

Craig Boettcher of Regent Street Physiotherapy told Lambton & New Lambton Local of why his business had made the purchase.

“As health professionals we keep our resuscitation qualifications up to date. This includes training in the use of AEDs.

Mel Green of Regent Street Physiotherapy with the Defibrillator or AED “We realised the potential benefits of being able to provide the highest standard of first aid available, not only for our customers and staff but for the wider local community” The machine is fully automatic and recommended for general community use as it provides

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A little murder in De Vitre Street Newcastle Theatre Company’s (NTC) 2017 Season continues in June with the zany comedy A Little Murder Never Hurt Anybody.

The story begins on New Year’s Eve at the Perry mansion. Julia and Matthew seem to have it all, but Matthew wants something more - to be rid of his wife Julia so he can have some real fun.

And so the fun begins - a hilarious match of wits and the witless.

Throw in the Perry’s dim-witted daughter, Bunny and her unwitting fiance Donald, who are trying to plan a wedding in amongst the body count, a clueless detective and the everpresent butler and chaos is bound to ensue.

Is Matthew the culprit or is there a more sinister plot behind the scenes? Did the butler actually do it? Is Bunny as dim as she seems? All questions will be answered in A Little Murder Never Hurt Anybody.

The season opens on Saturday 3rd June and continues Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm until 17th June.

There are matinee performances at 2pm on Sunday 4th and Saturday 10th June.

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Dear Lambton & New Lambton Local

Original roos were not bronze at all it seems

I was so pleased to see the new kangaroos atop the Lambton Park Memorial Gates recently.

I noticed that there was some suggestion that the original statues had been melted down as part of the Second World War effort.

I did a bit of digging and found that although the original statues were intended to be bronze (reference: page 7 Newcastle Herald and Miners’ Advocate, 21/10/1918), they ended up being made of “imitation stone”, as evidenced by a report on vandalism of the statues (reference: The Newcastle Sun, 17/5/1921 page 5, at right) I suspect that a combination of weathering and vandalism resulted in the statues deteriorating to the point of embarrassment, and they were then quietly removed.

So it is a fabulous and fitting achievement that new bronze statues have been erected, just as the original instigators of the memorial intended.

Thanks

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Lunch raises $6k for good causes

More than 70 women attended the 2nd annual ‘Lunch for Humanity’ held recently in the Chaddie’s courtyard in Regent Street New Lambton.

Many local businesses including Dalton Partners, The Duke of Wellington and Lake Group Strata showed their support by donating cash, goods and services to some great causes.

Organisers of the event Karina Lusis of The Wandering Peacock and Lisa Macklin of Dalton Partners were very pleased with the result.

“Last year’s inaugural event raised $3400 for charity. This year we raised $6006!” Karina told Lambton & New Lambton Local. $2500 of that total will be donated to ‘Hair Aid’. Natalie from Chameleon Hair in New Lambton will go to Bali to help teach local

Some of the 70 lunchers in attendance at the Lunch for Humanity in May women the hair-cutting trade so they can earn a living. The other $3506 will go to ‘Inspire Nepal’, to an orphanage that Karina

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Congratulations to last month’s quiz winner Sophie Fullerton of Pearson Street, Lambton. Your $40 Lambton Grocer voucher has been posted to you.

Last month’s mystery photo was the Scout Hall in Elder Street Lambton.

You’ll find the answers to this month’s question within the pages of this issue.

Question 1 How much was raised for charity at the recent Lunch for Humanity?

Question 2 What was Peter Pizer’s profession?

Question 3 What brand of chocolate is on special at Lambton Grocer this month?

Question 4 What trail will Dr Andrew Johnson trek along in August to raise money for indigenous community health?

Question 5 In what year did A.L. Payne purchase his first butchering business?

Question 6 Which stage of the Newcastle Inner City Bypass is yet to be built?

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Dear Lambton & New Lambton Local

Anyone know of Peter Pizer Pharmacist?

Can anyone help me with a photo of Lambton Medical Hall or further information on Peter Pizer and his wife.

I have thrown down this challenge elsewhere on Facebook and people kindly have provided some information, but would love to find out more and particularly get a photograph of his shop, which I am told was a single story sandstone building.

His business was where the older Greater Bank building is and was carried on by his wife after he died. From Trove, I know he was in the local fire brigade and they used to meet at his tank.

Please if you have any knowledge or photos, be kind enough to share.

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That was then, this is now Arthur Lydney Payne

Arthur Lydney Payne was one of Lambton and New Lambton’s most prominent citizens. This month marks 100 years since his death on 15th June 1917.

A L Payne was born at Lydney Park, a property in the Millers Forest area, around 1850. In the 1860s his family moved to Waratah, where the teenage Arthur was employed by the butcher, D. McMichael.

Arthur’s skill and reliability were so evident that he was soon appointed to the management of the business. In 1870, at just 20 years of age, Arthur Payne purchased a butchering business in Regent St New Lambton, and later that year opened another shop in Elder St Lambton. Thus began a family business that maintained a continuous association with the area until 1993.

A L Payne’s efforts were not only directed towards commerce. He served as an alderman on Lambton Council for 19 years, and was four times elected Mayor. He also became renowned for his expertise in herbal medicines, and “patients came to him for advice from all parts of Australia.”

by Lachlan Wetherall

One of the enduring legacies of Arthur Payne to our district is Le Chalet, the elegant house he had built in Elder St Lambton in the early 1900s. In 1911, at the rear of this property, Arthur Payne erected stables and a buggy house, as he was an avid horseman. He maintained a lifelong interest in the sport of show jumping, and won a number of competitions across NSW with horses he had personally trained. Even a month before his death at age 67 he was active, purchasing a “well-known jumper and show horse” from the Maitland horse markets.

After a short illness, A L Payne died at his residence in Elder St Lambton in June 1915. His funeral cortege, travelling from Lambton to Sandgate cemetery was reported as “one of the largest that ever left Lambton”, the size of the gathering being “a fine tribute of respect and esteem in which the deceased gentleman was held.”

You can view these photos and more details at www. lachlanwetherall.com

Although not the original buildings, A L Payne’s former butcher shops in Elder Street Lambton (above left) and Regent Street New Lambton (above right) operate as butcheries to this day and still display his name, and the year his business was first established in the area.

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The slaughterhouse that A L Payne established in the 1870s to supply meat to his butcher shops.

Exact location uncertain. Photo by Ralph Snowball. University of Newcastle, Cultural Collections.

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War declared on food costs A not for profit organisation helping people on a Government Benefit Card reduce their weekly grocery costs has set up shop in Newcastle.

The Food War provides low cost dry groceries, frozen foods, fresh fruit and vegetables, personal care and laundry items as well as free bread daily from its newly leased shop at Hassall Street Hamilton South.

Founder Elsie Cooper told Lambton & New Lambton Local recently that “The idea of Food War was to make it a little easier for people on a limited income to make ends meet.”

“It’s pretty clear that for those on Government Benefits, incomes have not kept pace with the cost of living in recent years. We’re just doing what we can to bridge that gap.” Elsie said.

Food War relies entirely on donated goods and volunteer labour receiving no funding from government, churches or other institutions.

Hamilton is the fourth Food War outlet, joining Beresfield, Cessnock and Raymond Terrace stores

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People who may be interested in volunteering their time at Food War are invited to contact Sarah Cooper, the store manager at Hamilton South on 0478 030 091. Donations of your recycled shopping bags are also welcomed.

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Volunteers help young families to thrive

Locally headquartered not for profit organisation, Home-Start Australia, recently welcomed 11 new volunteers to its ranks.

Home-Start promotes the welfare and development of families with young children under five years by offering a listening ear, friendship and practical help. This support has been shown to help in the prevention of family crisis and breakdown. “Home-Start volunteers are usually parents themselves.

They offer their time freely to support families for a couple of Michelle McDonell, CEO of New Lambton based Home-Start hours each week as they move Austalia (far right) and State Member for Wallsend, Sonia Hornery towards increased confidence MP (at right) welcomed the new volunteers to the home visit and independence� said Michelle program at a recent graduation event McDonell CEO of Home-Start will commence soon. For further 4952 9488 or email: ceo@ Australia Inc. The next six-day Home-Start information about the course call homestartaustralia.org Home-Start Newcastle on Volunteer Preparation Course

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Pim was drawn to food from the time she could reach the kitchen counter and was tutored in cooking at her mother’s side. Her family has been in the restaurant business for generations. They currently own six award winning restaurants in Thailand and one in England.

Pim owned her first restaurant at the age of 19 and owned two thriving eateries before handing them over to her family in Thailand to manage when she immigrated to Australia more 15 year ago. Pim prides herself on achieving the authentic tastes of Thailand using recipes which have been closely guarded family secrets for generations.

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Dr Andrew Johnson of New Lambton Family and Sports Dentists will swap his probe and scaler for walking boots in August.

Andrew is taking part in a 65km trek along the Larapinta Trail in the Northern Territory to raise funds to support equity for indigenous education and health programs.

Organised by the University of Newcastle, the Larapinta Trail Challenge will see 30 volunteer trekkers raise more than $100,000 between them.

100% of the funds raised will go to indigenous student scholarships and community health initiatives.

“My patients, colleagues and friends have been so generous so far. It’s really great to know that people want to support a good cause.” Andrew told Lambton & New Lambton Local.

You too can support Andrew’s fundraising by donating at newcastle.edu.au/andrew-give or call into the dental clinic at 6/71 Regent Street (upstairs), New Lambton.

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Our eyes, the ‘window to the soul’, are one of the body’s most important assets. Maintaining good eye health should be a priority for all. During July, The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) Eye Foundation runs its JulEYE campaign.

JulEYE aims to raise community awareness of eye health issues, as well as funds for research projects into the causes and cures of vision impairment and blindness. The campaign also supports international development projects whose goals are aligned with those of the Eye Foundation.

Doctors, pharmacists and optometrists can help find the cause of red eyes or dry eyes and advise on treatment. Your pharmacist can help you to select the right treatment for minor eye conditions like conjunctivitis and red eye. Some eye drops and ointments can be obtained from a pharmacy without a prescription. Your pharmacist will always refer you to a doctor if they feel a condition requires more attention.

Regular testing from birth encourages good eye health and helps to avoid permanent damage and vision loss.

The RANZCO Eye Foundation encourages testing every two years. Ask relatives about your family’s eye health history, and have your eyes tested, during JulEYE. Your local GP or optometrist can give you a referral to an ophthalmologist for testing Up-to-date advice about eye conditions and treatments is also available from pharmacies providing the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s Self Care Fact Cards. Titles include Glaucoma and Red and Dry Eyes.

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PROPERTY

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

What if your property became vacant today?

If a rental property you owned became vacant today what rent would it realise?

Tenants are better informed today than ever before and are aware of the going rate for certain types

of property in certain locations. This information is readily available to them simply by navigating various internet sites available.

In our experience, properties for which investors increase the rent to above market levels have higher vacancy rates than those for which rents are maintained at or slightly below market levels.

Increasing the rent to above market levels is therefore false economy as it results in a higher turnover of tenants, high vacancy rates and lost income.

By increasing rents to slightly below market rent, your tenant is aware that they are not being “rent gouged” and are therefore more likely to remain in the property. This ensures full occupancy for you and a continuing income stream.

At the end of the day our job is to maximise the income for your investment property. We achieve this by not only increasing rents but also ensuring that you have a steady income stream and lower vacancy rates. Maintaining rents at or slightly below market level achieves both objectives.

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New treatments for Hepatitis C In 2016 new direct- acting antiviral therapies (DAAs) were listed on the PBS for treatment of hepatitis C infection(HCV).

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Following infection with HCV, approximately 25% • Confirming chronic HCV infection

of people spontaneously clear the infection, while • Checking the genotype and viral load. HCV 75% develop chronic infection. More than 200,000 genotype determines the choice of treatment and whether you can be treated by your, or at the John people in Australia have Chronic HCV. Unfortunately some patients with chronic infection Hunter Hospital Clinic.

• Checking for other causes of liver disease as well The work-up prior to initiation of treatment, and the as to check kidney function and a Full Blood count. choice of appropriate treatment, only requires blood Imaging is used to assess liver fibrosis (stiffening) and to exclude cirrhosis. The presence of cirrhosis indicates specialist referral. can develop cirrhosis of the liver or liver cancer.

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Once your HCV genotype and level of liver fibrosis is known, your GP can determine whether you can be treated through your local surgery or specialist referral is required. Either way, the standard course for the DAAs is for 12 weeks (1-4 tabs/day depending on the particular medication).

Generally blood tests will be required before treatment, after 4 weeks of treatment, at the end of treatment and 12 weeks after treatment.

Cure is indicated when no virus can be detected in blood tests 12 weeks following treatment.

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WELLBEING

Matters

by Lee Clements of Sensom Health & Wellbeing

Self-Kindness

What does this mean to you? Do you show yourself the same level of compassion, love and care you show to your family, friends or voluntary community organisation where you may donate your time and energy? Do you even give yourself a second thought?

Research has shown that if we can be kinder to ourselves then we tend to look after ourselves better. We will do things that will help us look after ourselves better rather than punish ourselves or set ourselves targets that are impossible to achieve.

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One of the ways you can support yourself is turn off social media for at least a day per week. It’s very easy to get caught in comparing yourself to others and before you realise, the green-eyed monster has started to creep into your thinking. This can also make you feel stressed.

Try having a tech-free day. When we are being distracted by smart phones, tablets and computers we’re having our attention drawn away from our family, friends and the here and now. Switch off your phone, television, computer and potter around outside in your garden or local park. Perhaps invite a friend over for a cuppa. Talk to your family or friends, do a yoga class or perhaps learn how to meditate. At the end of the day, spend a minute or two taking note of how calm and unrushed you have felt by simply turning off your mobile device for a short period of time.

Set yourself a goal of one day a week of turning off your devices. It may feel uncomfortable at first, but I assure you that you will feel calmer and less stressed.

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Matters

by Chris Stevens CPA Partner at GC Accountants, Lambton

Making the dream purchase a reality

We all know the feeling – there’s a major purchase we want to make, but we’re worried it will break the bank. Whether it’s a luxury car or a hard-earned holiday, that extra expense seems just out of reach.

be worth considering a loan or some other form of financing.

If you’re a homeowner, another financing option might be to unlock the equity in your home. Equity is the difference between the market value of your property and the amount you still owe on your home loan. This effectively allows you to borrow money against the value of your home, using your property as security. The best part is, you don’t necessarily have to use the money for home-related expenses, so you can choose what to spend it on.

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The good news is, there are plenty of alternatives to making an outright purchase upfront. And depending on what you’re in the market for, you might find a practical solution that won’t leave you strapped for cash.

Here are some creative ways you may not have considered to pay for a big-ticket item.

Piece by piece When you see something you love, it’s tempting to think you need it then and there. But if you’ve got a little patience – and the item isn’t a necessity – then a layby option is a great way to make payments more manageable.

If you really don’t want to wait until you’ve paid off the full item, some suppliers offer ‘own now, pay later’ options. This allows you to take home the item immediately and then pay it off in regular instalments.

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LAW

Matters

by Ronnie Wall of Wall Legal, New Lambton

ID verification when dealing with the NSW Land Titles Office

Why do I have to verify who I am?

In July 2016 the NSW Land Titles Office introduced a stringent “Verification of Identity” process in an attempt to reduce the risk of fraud in land transactions.

If you will be involved in any type of land transaction, such as buying, selling, leasing, or even receiving property as a beneficiary of a deceased estate, then you will need to provide evidence ofyour identity.

Who can verify my identity?

During your transaction, a verification of your identity can be carried out in a face-to- face interview with your Solicitor or Conveyancer. If you are unable to attend their office in person then, for a fee, a

verification can be carried out by a third party, such as Australia Post. A verification cannot be carried out by a Real Estate Agent.

What documents are acceptable?

There are several combinations of documents which are acceptable, but all documents must be original.

Acceptable documents include Passport, Drivers Licence or Photo Card issued by Road & Maritime Services, full Birth Certificate (an extract is not acceptable), Medicare or Centrelink or Department of Veterans Affairs Cards. If your name has changed, you will also need to produce your Marriage Certificate or Change of Name Certificate issued by NSW Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages.

Your Solicitor or Conveyancer can give you advice on which documents you will require.

If you are contemplating a land transaction, be proactive and have your original documents ready.

This could avoid the inconvenience of a delay in your settlement if you have to obtain new documents. Be prepared !

Whilst it might seem like more red tape, it is for your protection. If it prevents you being a victim of fraud then it is well worth your time and effort.

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MIND

Matters

by Dr Stuart Edser

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Anxious Modes of Thinking (continued)

As we take a look at the various modes of thinking that anxious people frequently get stuck in, there is perhaps none other more common and more problematic than ‘What if thinking’. What if this happens, what if that happens, what if I go to the party and no-one talks to me, what if I try to get the promotion and I don’t pass the exam? What if? What if?

Let’s look at this insidious type of thought. First,

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Thus, it predicts the future negatively. ‘What if’ this bad thing goes wrong ‘down the track’?

The thing to notice about ‘what if thinking’ is that the disaster referred to off in the future doesn’t actually exist. It’s all fantasised. Negative fantasising to be sure, but fantasy nonetheless. Now, fantasy is not something we can take and engage or do something with. We can only do that with reality.

We have to understand that ‘what if thinking’ is not referring to something that is actually real. One therapist used to bring this home to his clients using the opposite ‘what if’ thought to his clients. “What if I fail the test”? “What if you don’t”? But what if I do”? “But what if you don’t”? This would go on until the client realised that both are not real, that both are fantasy. It is only reality that I can take hold of and do something with. Don’t let ‘what if thinking’ steal away your abilities to live life to the fullest.

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by Anne-Marie Adams

Owner/Personal Trainer at Inspirational Group & Fitness Training

Choosing the right diet for you

As a society, we are becoming unhealthier which leads to health problems and a decreased quality of life. Something is really going wrong here. With a lot of ‘experts’ out there telling us we need to cut out entire food groups as well as all the shake diets and meal plans to choose from no wonder people are confused.

Some simple tips to remember when choosing a diet: If it is too good to be true it is There are a lot of products that help with weight loss but as soon as you go off them you gain the weight back on. Remember these companies are in it to make money so they want to create a dependence on their product so you keep buying it.

If it is not real food than it is not good for you A good rule of thumb is if you can’t understand what the ingredients on the product label are then it isn’t real food and probably not great for you.

Focus on health, not just weight loss I am a big believer in being healthy and not just losing weight. There are many products out there that will help you lose weight but can be detrimental to your long-term health.

Know who to turn to for advice Talk to a dietitian about a personalised meal program.

These people are qualified to be able to do so.

Especially if you have medical conditions that can be affected by your diet it is essential to see the right professional for advice.

Make sure whatever method you choose that it’s not going to do more harm than good. Talk to the right experts after all this is your long-term health which is most valuable and should never be taken for granted.

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VET Chat

by Dr Fiona Wallace of New Lambton Veterinary Clinic

The many benefits of keeping chickens in your backyard I grew up with a close bond to our family chooks, and I have been delighted that recently we have been seeing increasing numbers of local people with a chook or two in their back yards. It is widely argued that the humble chook contributes strongly to world food security and is the key to the end of world hunger

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in areas of the world that have limited resources, as chooks have a low environmental impact, they help with nutrient recycling, and they empower women in these areas.

For these reasons we think that chooks are pretty special, and increasingly veterinary focus both in private practice and in a broad government setting has been on these unique birds.

It is really quite easy to keep chooks as long as you have the right equipment and know what to expect.

Chooks definitely contribute a sense of purpose and calm in the back yard as they roam around chatting quietly together about the best foraging spots, cackle with glee after laying an egg, and keep to a strict timetable with regard to bedtime and wake up time.

Anyone who has kept chooks is in no doubt about the meaning of the term “pecking order”! - and interestingly the other family pets including the cat and the dog are usually if not at the bottom, certainly held at a peaceful distance! There is the joy of the taste of really fresh free range eggs, as well as being the owner of mobile compact little garbage disposal unit/fertilising machines - what’s not to love??

There are local council guidelines with regard to the keeping of chickens, and it is worth making a quick phone call to the Council before you set up your first coop. Suitable chicken coops can be purchased on line or from local produce stores, but as long as the chooks have shelter from the wind, rain and hot sun, with an elevated perch to roost on and enough nesting boxes to go around, it is easy enough to build your own. Bedding is available as straw from the produce store and needs to be changed regularly. It is a good idea to count your flock and lock them up at night to make sure everyone is safe and well and in case of predators such as foxes or even urban cats.

A constant supply of fresh water is of course essential, as well as daily feeds of chicken pellets and household fruit and vege scraps. Shell grit, available from the produce shops, is a necessary source of calcium to keep eggshells strong.

A word of warning – if you happen to own a bee hive it will need to be fenced off from the chooks as they are inclined to forage on the dead bees that surround the hive, which puts them at risk of bee retribution (potentially fatal).

HEALTH

Chat

by Ryan Samuels and Lani Stokes

of Poke Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Centre, Lambton

Treating vertigo with Chinese medicine

20-30 percent of the general population, with the majority of the sufferers being older women. Modern medicine identifies two types of vertigo: Peripheral or Central vertigo depending on the location where the dysfunction is taking place. Peripheral vertigo is linked to problems of the inner ear while Central vertigo is associated with issues stemming from the balance centres of the brain.

Like modern medicine, Chinese Medicine identifies multiple causes of vertigo, and clinically we often see patients dealing with more than one cause at a time.

The most common cause that we see in our practice is lifestyle related, referring to people with a poor diet and eating habits, combined with sustained periods of high stress. These patients usually have a medical diagnosis from their doctor of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), Ménière’s disease or vestibular neuritis.

Although vertigo can be very complex and sometimes a debilitating condition, it does respond very well to a combined approach of Acupuncture and pharmaceutical grade Chinese Herbal Medicines.

While chronic conditions may take a more sustained treatment approach, patients typically begin feeling improvement within the first 2-3 treatments.

Vertigo is a condition where an individual often experiences a loss of balance, spinning sensation or a feeling that the world is swaying or moving around them when it is not. Other symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and ringing in the ears may also be experienced. Patients will report aggravation of their vertigo with different body positions, such as: walking, going from sitting to standing, lying in bed or when moving their head.

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TRAVEL Matters

by Ian and Sue Roberts

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An ace of a hint for long flights

Here’s an interesting tip: travellers are being urged to take a tennis ball on long-haul flights – even if they’re not planning on playing a match at their destination.

We’re yet to try it, but a report out of the UK says running the tennis ball over your skin while flying will help keep blood flowing to the heart.

There’s no denying that long flights can often cause your feet to swell; muscles to tighten and the body to generally feel bloated and gassy.

Sitting motionless for long periods may also increase the risk of deep vein thrombosis, a blood clot in the muscles, And that’s apparently where a tennis ball comes in handy.

The UK report suggests that the ball be rolled over areas of the body that become uncomfortable.

Think about the soles of your feet, the small of the back, the ankles, legs and arms.

By pressing down slightly and moving the ball, you can help increase circulation and soften knots and tight areas.

It all sounds feasible - and we’ll certainly give it a try.

We’ve long been believers in massaging our lower legs during long haul flights - stroking the muscles upwards from the ankles to help boost blood flow.

It’s also important to keep moving your legs, even when waiting in the airport terminal - and we wear compression stockings to put gentle pressure on leg muscles.

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Lambton

High Notes

In April/May, students at Lambton High School were involved in a number of cultural, leadership and community programs.

These include: •inducting our Student Representative Council and Junior AECG; •Abby Manning, Swathy Raveendran and Jasmine Stuart attending the UN youth state conference with the theme of Multiculturalism; •Paige Mannweiler shaving her hair to raise money for The World’s Greatest Shave raising $1276.49; •Jialing Chen and Xiatong Huang receiving Academic Awards at the International Student Awards Ceremony; •Jackson Price and Siobhan Pickard representing the school at the Lambton-New Lambton RSL Sub Branch Anzac Day Service; •our drama students playing a significant role in the 62nd Combined Schools ANZAC Service; and •our Year 7 students and Year 10 Peer Support leaders attending the Great Aussie Bush Camp to undertake activities such as abseiling, giant swing, high ropes and leap of faith, whilst developing friendships and learning about leadership, respect and conflict resolution.

In team sports, Lambton HS Open Girls Water Polo Team successfully defeating Kirrawee HS in the NSWCHS Water Polo Knockout Final winning the match 12-11 after regular time and a penalty shootout, maintaining their status as state champions.

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The 2017 European Study tour was an incredible cultural and learning experience for all involved. The 18-day program included walking the battlefields in Belguim and France; laying a wreath at the Menin Gate Memorial service; experiencing Paris enjoying the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and Champs Elysees; Krakow’s memorial concentration camps Auschwitz and Birkenau; Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate, Holocaust Memorial and Checkpoint Charlie; before finishing to experience the ancient ruins in Rome, Pompeii and Herculaneum.

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Little Locals......JUNIORS in SPORT

Each month we will feature a local junior sports team in this new section called Little Locals.

To kick things off we have the Lambton Jaffas Under 6-1 side.

The team played Adamstown Rosebud at Harry Edwards 4 (Lambton Park) recently.

It was a evenly balanced match with a strong defensive effort from each side.

Both the home and away sides had their opportunities to score in the first half but on each occasion the shot was either repelled or just off target.

At half-time scores were locked at 0-0. It was not until deep into the second half that a flurry of shots on target came from the Jaffas to separate the sides.

Congratulations to both sides on an entertaining game of football played with enthusiasm and sportsmanship.

Photos (clockwise from top of page) Brisan takes on the midfield; Spencer works the ball around the defense; Jack, Brisan and Nate defend their goal; Riley heads up field; Benji takes a goal line kick.

If you would like your local junior sports team featured in Little Locals next month ask your coach or team manager to get in touch with Lambton & New Lambton Local on 0455 210 000 or by email: mark@lambtonlocal.com Lambton & New Lambton Local > June 2017 > Page 39

Local & Live entertainment this month Blackbutt Hotel

Fri 16

T.K.

Wed 7

Live N Local

Fri 2

Ryan Daley

Sat 17

Greg Bryce Duo

Fri 9

Dragon

Fri 23

Bobby C

Sat 3

Misbehave

Sat 24

Dean Kyrwood Duo

Fri 9

Fairy Devils

Fri 30

Michael Hawke

Sat 10

Hornet

Hotel Jesmond Fri 2

Shivoo

Fri 9

Ryan Daley

Fri 16

Bandditts

Fri 23

Crawfish Stew

Fri 30

Michael Mills

Lambton Park Hotel

Fri 16

Viagro

Sat 17

Captain Risky

Fri 23

Fairy Devils

Fri 2

Little Cents

Sat 24

Defaced

Sat 3

Holly Wilson Duo

Fri 30

Silverhair Duo

Fri 9

Duke of Wellington Hotel

Wed 14 Live N Local Thu 15 Taasha Coates

(The Audreys)

Bucko

The Life & Music of Stevie Wright and the Easybeats

Fri 16

Nicko

Sat 17

ABBASBACK

Sat 17

Holly Wilson

Sun 18 Circus Avalon (lunch) Wed 21 Lachlan Kelly, Brock

Carey, Darren Kelly

Roxy

Fri 23

Grant Walmsley Duo

Sat 3

Brien McVernon Duo

Sat 24

Bad Luck Kitty

Fri 9

Dave Carter

Fri 30

Tim Rossington

Lizotte’s Fri 2

Matchbox 20 Tribute

Sat 3

Mick Thomas

Sun 4 Redline

Sun 11 Killer Queen

Fri 16

Fri 2

Sat 10

Sat 10 All our Exes Live in Texas

Thu 22 Paris Grace, RJ

Hemsworth, Sunday

Sidewalk Fri 23

Diesel

Andy Firths Nova Swing Jazz Band (lunch)

Tue 6 Australian Surf Movie Festival

The information on this page was correct at time of printing. Please check all details with the respective venues.

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Local & Live entertainment this month Sat 24

Diesel

Sun 25 Diesel (lunch) Mon 26

Merewether High School Senior Music Performance Showcase

Wed 28 Live N Local Thu 29 Vocal Evolution

presents a tribute to

The Legends Fri 30

Sat 3

Sat 24

Loko

Northumberland Hotel

Sun 25 Anthology

Newcastle Theatre Co.

A Little Murder Never Hurt Anyone

by Ron Bernas 90 DeVitre Street, Lambton

Unlocking the Doors - Doors Tribute

Sat 3

8pm

Sun 4

2pm

Mark Hotel

Wed 7

8pm

Fri 9

8pm

2 Good Reasons

Sat 10

Fri 2

Fri 9

Wed 21 Jam Night with Ian

Papworth & Kerry Miller

2pm & 8pm

Fri 23

Sat 10

Snape Trilogy

8pm

Fri 16

8pm

Wed 28 Jam Night with Ian

Papworth & Kerry Miller

Sat 17

8pm

Fri 30

The Comedy Club presents

Rumours

Sun 11 The V-Dubs Sat 17

Zane Penn Duo

Aaron Hood

Wed 14

Newcastle G & S Players Hornet

Dean Kyrwood

Wed 14 Jam Night with Ian

Papworth & Kerry Miller Fri 16 Alex Lewinski

Tickets available at www. newcastletheatrecompany.com.au

Sun 4

Pap & That

Wed 7 Jam Night with Ian

Papworth & Kerry Miller

by Neil Simon St Matthews Church Hall, Georgetown

Sun 18 Love That Hat Fri 2

6.30pm

Sat 3

6.30pm

Sat 10

6.30pm

Sun 11

2pm & 6.30pm

Fri 16

6.30pm

Sat 17

6.30pm

Adam Gear

Snake Gully Hotel Fri 2

Dai Pritchard

Sat 3 Spank ‘n the Monkey Fri 9 Just Jace Fri 16

Lenny Live

Sat 17

Revampt

Fri 23

Tim Broadway

Sat 24

Oversteer

Fri 30

Bonny Wythes

----------------------------------------Some venues were unable to provide a full list of their live entertainment before this issue went to print.

The information on this page was correct at time of printing. Please check all details with the respective venues.

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NOW OPEN AT 4 HASSALL ST, HAMILTON We have low cost food for people on a Government Benefit Card.

Our selection includes basic food items, fresh fruit and vegetables, personal and laundry items and even food for your pets!

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Local Community Group Notices CHILDREN & FAMILIES 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.

JESMOND EARLY EDUCATION CENTRE Is a not-for-profit, 50 place childcare centre offering care for children 8 weeks old to school age. The centre currently has a limited number of vacancies for 0-2 year olds. Ph 4951 4224 or email: jeeckaren@bigpond.com 56 Mordue Pde, Jesmond. Inspection visits welcome.

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/ JESMOND EARLY EDUCATION CENTRE Is a not-for-profit, 50 place childcare centre offering care for children 8 weeks old to school age. The centre currently has a limited number of vacancies for 0-2 year olds. Ph 4951 4224 or email: jeeckaren@bigpond.com 56 Mordue Pde Jesmond. Inspection welcome. www.jeec.org.au LOLLYPOP’S PLAYGROUP Every Wednesday of school term, 10am-12pm.

Come and join our friendly, welcoming group for toys, games, stories and play. 0-5 year olds, parents, grandparents and carers welcome.

Anglican Church Hall, 18 Morehead St, Lambton. Ph 4957 1073 for more details.

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 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 FAMILY DAY CARE North Lambton. University qualified educator with 15yrs experience providing education and care for children aged 18mo-5yrs. Availability Mon-Thurs, 8am-5pm. Registered with Lake Mac FDC, CCB/CCR available. Contact Angela via ang77h@gmail.com or 0452473644 or search Angelic Angels Family Day Care on Facebook.

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.

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.

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Local Community Group Notices MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS FUNDRAISING GROUP The above group meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 10am TPI house, Wallsend.

Upcoming events include Trivia night 10th June, Movie night 31st August & Fashion parade 27th September. Contact Glenn 0423 764 603 or Sarah 4023 4145 for more details.

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.

KNIT & NATTER Meet new people, make new friends at knit & natter every Monday. Meet at Mayfield Church of Christ, cnr Werribi St & Gregson Avenue at 9.30am. All ladies welcome. Phone Lyn for information. 4952 9324 JANE AUSTEN SOCIETY HUNTER JASHunter meets every couple of months, with a program of speakers to guide our discussions on the life and times and novels of Jane Austen. All are welcome to the meetings, held at the Ethnic Communities Council John Gebhardt Centre, 2a Platt St Waratah, near Waratah Station. The major event for 2017 is the One-Day Conference at the Harbourview Function Centre on Saturday 2 September. With the theme ‘Jane Austen on Stage and Screen’ it is sure to be popular, and pre-booking is required. For information on the Conference and other meetings, contact Margaret at marsget@wix.com.au or 4969 5778.

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.

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 next meeting of the Newcastle Family History Society Inc. will be held on Tuesday 4th June at 2 pm at the Lambton Mechanics Institute 68 Elder St Lambton. Guest speaker will be Susanne Martin and her topic is “Sister Kenny’s work in Newcastle with Polio Victims”. All members and interested visitors are welcome. For more information contact 4957 8296.

SENIORS GROUPS 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 ATTENTION ALL GROUPS Your free community notices should be submitted by 15th of the month by email to: lambtonlocal@ gmail.com or post to PO Box 130 Lambton 2299.

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.

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Local Community Group Notices SENIORS GROUPS NEW LAMBTON SENIOR CITIZENS & PENSIONERS ASSOCIATION Make new friends while enjoying a warm and caring fellowship as well as to partake in the fun games of bingo and chats over a cuppa. Where?

The New Lambton Seniors Assocation, located at the New Lambton Community Centre, 14 Alma Road, New Lambton. Handy to bus stops!

Contact Ph 4963 4631.

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 for canasta, or other card and board games, carpet bowls from 12.30 pm. Ph Don 4952 8590 or Nola on 4952 3685 for further details. New people always welcome.

HUNTER ANIMAL WATCH INC. Pensioner pet owners requiring some financial help to desex their pets, please call Hunter Animal Watch between 10am and 3pm on Mondays or Fridays. Tel: 49 616133, or call into our charity shop at 133 Beaumont Street, Hamilton.

ATTENTION ALL GROUPS Your free community notices should be submitted by 15th of the month by email to: lambtonlocal@ gmail.com or post to PO Box 130 Lambton 2299.

THE LADIES PROBUS CLUB OF NEW LAMBTON Our motto is “Friendship and Fellowship”.

Activities, which are voluntary and at participant’s own cost, include: Monthly Meetings, Birthday Luncheons, Day Trips, Theatre and a Walking Group. Phone Jenny 4952 8753 or Laelia 4951 2939 for further details.

NEW LAMBTON COMMUNITY FRIENDSHIP CLUB We meet every Tuesday 10 am till 2 pm in the Trinity Church Hall corner Regent St and Portland Plc. New Lambton. Come and join other seniors for friendship, cards and musical entertainment as we age we need to get out of our 4 walls and expand our views on life. For more details phone Joy Loas 4952 2664.

CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS LODGE ENTERPRISE NO. 400 UGL OF NSW & ACT Ever considered joining Freemasonry? 2B1ASK1 Contact us at www.lodgeenterprise.com or come to the Masonic Centre corner of St James Rd. and Cromwell St. New Lambton on the 4th Monday of each month (except October and December) between 6.15pm and 7pm or phone 0429 153 901 Freemasonry: “Making good men better” 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: 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.

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Local Community Classifieds...

Placing your Local Community Classified is easy! Email: lambtonlocal@gmail.com 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.

FOR SALE

BEDROOM SUITE Single, baltic pine, quality furniture, side draws, bed head, tall boy, excellent condition. Ph 0423 849 408.

CEDAR BEDS Antique single cedar beds. Two only short four-poster, steel fram beds. Both with spotless innerspring mattresses. Excellent condition $200 the lot. Ph 4952 7474 CROCHET COTTON New crochet cotton, many colours. Also one mens and one womens kilt. Ph 4957 5668 CYMBIDIUM ORCHIDS and other mixed plants. Orchids $15 or best offer. Please phone 4957 2976 EXERCISE WALKER Exercise walker for sale $200. Ph 0414 578 175 SPORTING GOODS Snowboard, skateboards, fish gear. Hamilton North Ph 0416 293 689.

NOTICES

CAR DETAILING $30 car, $40 polish small car, $50 large car. We come to your house.

Call Mark Ph 0432 174 618.

DOMESTIC CLEANING SERVICES Reliable and trustworthy husband and wife team providing general house cleaning services, from $25/hour, using own products.

References available upon request. Ph Jenny 0412 016 073 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

LOUNGE TO GIVEAWAY Older style two seater lounge in excellent condition. Must pick up from Lambton. Ph 0424 061 370

HANDYPERSON REQUIRED Quotes wanted for painting a number of rooms, hanging new internal doors and other odd jobs around our home in Lambton over coming months. We are looking for someone local who is available to tick off a growing list of small carpentry and painting jobs. Not necesarily all jobs need doing at once. If you have a day each week to spare that would be fine. Please call Katrina on Ph 0404 474 261 for further details.

HAVE YOU TRIED OUR FREE LOCAL COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS Remember: “Many a small thing has been made large by the right kind of advertising. Mark Twain 1835-19

ODD JOBS DONE Yard and shed clearouts, rubbish taken away, lawns mowed and tidied, any odd jobs. Reasonable honest rates.

Ph Ian 0432 201 121

VINTAGE CLOTHES New and quality vintage clothes for sale, must sell. New $2, Vintage $1. Buy 3 items, get 1 free. Buy 5 get 2 free. Ph 0403 613 934

FREE

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WALKERS WANTED

Be paid to deliver our local newspaper around your neighbourhoood and stay fit too!

Lambton & New Lambton Local, our monthly community newspaper, is looking for reliable, energetic locals who love walking to join the team that gets our community newspaper into local letterboxes each month.

You must be available to do the deliveries around the end of each month (usually 28th31st). Depending on the area involved it requires 1- 3 hours of walking. Good rates paid per 100 letterboxes.

If you think you’re who we are looking for please email: mark@ lambtonlocal.com or text or phone Mark on 0455 210 000 for more details...

Local Community Classifieds...

NOTICES

IRONING DONE $25 level basket. Drop off to my home (New Lambton) morning, pick up afternoon. Ph Lyn 0432 174 618.

LADIES WALKING GROUP Tuesdays and Thursdays 7am at Lambton Park. Ph Debbie 0438 800 007 or Helen 0412 509 248 LEATHERCRAFT Handmade wallets, purses, belts etc. Classes available 4957 5501 or 0416 324 479 for details

NOTICES

RAFFLE WINNERS Winners of the St John’s Anglican Church Lambton Mother’s Day Raffle are: 1st Prize - Ms V Willett 2nd Prize - Mr D Gough 3rd Prize - Ms E Jones 4th Prize - Ms VE Davies 5th Prize - Mr D Gough

WANTED TO BUY OLD SALT GLAZED CHIMNEY POTS

PET CARE Jill’s Pet Sitting Service. Live in (your home) or daily visits.

Mature, non-smoking lady, police clearance & references. Full time business (5 years) with 30 years experience. Ph 0418 246 384 TOO BUSY TO IRON???

Let me help you. Only $25 per basket, drop off in Lambton, pick up next day. Please call Gai Ph 4009 1846.

NOTICES

LEARN TO MEDITATE

For anyone over 15 Heartfulness, Relaxation & Meditation 8.30am every Sunday at New Lambton Community Centre, 14 Alma Road, New Lambton. Sessions are free of charge. For details ph 0416 193 005 or newcastle@heartfulness. org

TAI CHI Fri 9am (beginners) & 10am All Saints Parish Hall New Lambton

garden pots, edging tiles, sandstone, and things of interest, for my garden area. Cash paid.

Jake Ph 0432 397 321

TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH Call Amanda: 0410 181498 amazingmantis@gmail.com

Got something to sell or something to tell?

Try our FREE Local Community Classifieds

Name _______________________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________ Phone _________________ Email_______________________________________ Write the wording of your advertisement below. (Max. 25 words please) Text: ________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Classification: ________________________________________________________

Complete this form and post it to: Local Classifieds PO Box 130, Lambton 2299 or email: lambtonlocal@gmail.com by 15th of the month. We reserve the right to not publish advertising considered inappropriate or not in the spirit of the free classifieds offer. Private party ads only. For business advertising enquiries please email: lambtonlocal@gmail.com Lambton & New Lambton Local > June 2017 > Page 47

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