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Ben’s Caps for Cancer Ben Allen was symptom free when a golf ball-sized lump was detected in his chest through an unrelated x-ray in December. The nine year old was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive soft tissue cancer known as epithelioid sarcoma. As Ben’s chemotherapy began, his mum Claire of New Lambton knew he may be worried about the hair loss it would entail. “Family and friends had asked what they could do to help so I suggested we could present Ben with a new cap each day during his treatment” Ms Allen said. People shared this simple request, who then shared it with their friends. Before too long Ben had built a collection of well over 500 caps, many of them signed by local and international sports stars. “Hardly a day passes without more caps arriving. It’s been a tangible reminder of how big a team of
supporters Ben has behind him for his recovery” Ms Allen said. To see Ben’s evergrowing cap collection search ‘Ben’s Caps for Cancer’ on Facebook. You can also donate there to Hunter New England Kids Health.
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Memorial gates at former RSL preserved As you drive along Lambton Rd New Lambton you cannot help but notice the adaptive reuse of what was previously the Lambton-New Lambton RSL Bowling Club site. The bowling green area is now occupied by six two-storey villa units, whilst the former clubhouse has been rebuilt in large part and refitted as an early education centre. A condition of the sale of the RSL Club site was that the war memorial gates at the front of the property, which are on the Register of War Memorials in NSW, were to be preserved and maintained. Lambton-New Lambton RSL Sub Branch vice president Grahame Hall told Lambton & New Lambton Local recently that the Sub Branch was “Really pleased with how the developer and
(L to R) Grahame Hall, vice president of the RSL Sub Branch, Shari Oldham, centre manager of Go Kindy New Lambton and Aaron Mosely, construction manager for Mavid Group at the memorial gate builder have incorporated the gates into the design of the childcare centre. It’s a very important part of continuing to
honour the sacrifice made by so many local men and women who served in the World Wars” Mr Hall said.
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Award winners all around Lisa Macklin of Dalton Partners New Lambton recently won the Agent of the Year in the RateMyAgent 2016 Agent of the Year Awards. The awards, which are the largest real estate awards in Australia, recognise those agents
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and agencies that have ranked highest based on customer reviews and feedback. “I’m delighted to be named the Agent of the Year for New Lambton,” said Ms Macklin. “This award recognises the hard work of my team and the dedication we have to the local property market. We’re thrilled so many of our customers appreciate our work and have rated us using the RateMyAgent site. To be voted number one by your customers is a real testament to the service we provide.” The RateMyAgent Agent of the Year Awards compare over 26,000 agents and agencies across the country. They highlight the leading real estate agents and agencies in each suburb, city and state across Australia, and on a national level.
Laurel Leddy receiving her award from Sonia Hornery MP Laurel Leddy, proprietor of Wakett’s TV & Aerial Services was presented with a 2017 NSW Seniors Local Achievement Award by Sonia Hornery MP Member for Wallsend during Seniors Week celebrations recently. The award was for Community Service, especially her work with the Our Time ladies group.
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Lambton-New Lambton R.S.L Sub Branch will host the following ANZAC Day services in and around the local area on Tuesday 25th April. 7:00 am Morning Service at New Lambton Park Memorial Gates (between Wests carpark and Harker Oval) 7:50 am Hot Breakfast served at Lambton Bowling Club, Karoola Rd, Lambton. Cost $12 9:00 am Short Service at Memorial Gates in Lambton Park on Morehead Street 9:45 am Wreath Laying and Last Post at Lambton Memorial Swimming Centre, Durham Rd Lambton 10:00 am March from Swimming Centre to Lambton Bowling Club 10:45 am Main Service at Lambton Bowling Club All interested community members are invited to attend any of these services and events.
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Lambton Residents Group will hold a community working bee at the garden beds adjacent to the War Memorial gates in Lambton Park from 10am to 12 noon on Sunday 9th April. The timing of the working bee, one fortnight out from ANZAC Day, will ensure that the gardens are tidy for the memorial service that Lambton-New Lambton RSL sub-Branch holds at the gates on ANZAC Day morning. Interested community members are invited to come along and contribute to the working bee. It will generally be light weeding and garden tidying (the heavy work was done previously). For further information email Lambton Residents Group at lambtonresidents@gmail.com or phone Tammy Russell 4956 2241.
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This month’s quiz questions are below. You’ll find the answers within the pages of Lambton & New Lambton Local... Question 1 Who presented Mrs Laurel Leddy with a Seniors Local Achievement Award recently? Question 2 What business will you find at 2/6 Alma Rd New Lambton? Question 3 What is Ben Allen collecting? Question 4 What type of business now operates from the former LambtonNew Lambton RSL Club site? Question 5 What flavour Twinkies are on special this month at Lambton Grocer? Question 6 In what year did Lambton Colliery cease operating? Question 7 Where did audiologist Katrina
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University study seeks volunteers Can diabetes be prevented without weight loss?
Could omega-3 fatty acids help to prevent type 2 diabetes even without weight loss? That’s what researchers at the University of Newcastle would like to find out. The number of people in Australia developing type 2 diabetes is growing, despite the fact that up to 60% of cases are preventable. One of the risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes is being overweight or obese – with 63% of Australians falling in this category, most people are at some risk of
developing the disease. However not everyone who is obese will develop type 2 diabetes, and this is what Ms Kylie Abbott’s PhD is investigating. “Insulin is needed to turn the glucose in our blood into energy. Insulin resistance occurs when our cells can’t respond properly to insulin, and is a precursor to developing type 2 diabetes” says Ms Abbott. “We know that one of the links between obesity and insulin resistance is inflammation in our fat cells. The omega-3 fatty acids have really powerful anti-inflammatory actions in the body, including in our fat cells. Removing this inflammation could help the cell respond better to insulin, reducing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes”. This research builds on the team’s previous discovery, where overweight/obese Australians with a higher “Omega-3 Index” – a measure of omega-3 status – had
the lowest prevalence of type 2 diabetes. “Now we would like to find out whether improving someone’s Omega-3 Index improves their body’s response to insulin. This can be measured using a simple fasting blood test”. Ms Abbott is currently looking for 80 non-diabetic, overweight or obese volunteers, to participate in a clinical trial. Volunteers will be asked to take 2 capsules each day for 12 weeks, which contain either fish or corn oil, and donate a small blood sample at the start and the end of the trial. You might be eligible to participate if you are aged between 18-70, with a BMI between 25-45kg/m2 and a waist circumference is above 88cm (for females) or 102cm (for males), and you don’t normally eat a lot of oily fish (< 2 serves each week). If you are interested in learning more about the study, please contact Ms Abbott on 4921 5638, or by emailing kylie.abbott@uon.edu.au
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Katrina helps hundreds to hear Katrina Skirka from ihear Hearing Clinic in New Lambton, travelled to Vietnam recently, to help treat more than 1,600 locals in desperate need of better hearing health. Katrina was part of a multi-skilled Starkey Hearing Foundation (SHF) team, made up of clinicians and volunteers from the AustraliaPacific region. Arriving in Hanoi was a huge culture shock compared to life in Australia for Katrina. She marvelled at the sights as the group travelled to their first mission destination. “I drunk the sights in! There were whole families with small children travelling on the one motorbike, smartly-dressed women in high heels and skirts on bikes, a florist shop on a bike and many more sights. The only road rule it seemed was to honk when approaching.” Katrina told Lambton & New Lambton Local. At the first mission site, Hanoi’s An Viet Hospital, the team began setting up and training their volunteers. Katrina and a fellow audiologist, Michael, screened people with otoscopes as they came in, noting what they saw in code form by marking patients’ hands with Texta. “I attended to a 100-year-old frail lady, half my size, suffering massive eardrum perforations. We sat her on the ground floor, as the stairs were impractical for her.” The team took ear impression for 337 patients in the tiny Hanoi hospital on the first day. “I was impressed by the calm, brave, trusting, and accepting nature of the Vietnamese,” Katrina said. For many of these patients, it was the first time they had ever sought treatment.
Audiologist Katrina Skirka attends to a young patient in Vietnam “I saw it on the faces of the wideeyed little children who wandered silently into the clinic room alone to have their impressions taken. Little children of primary school age with no speech. I saw it on the faces of the adults in pain, with no eardrums. I saw it in the well-behaved, silent wall-to-wall crowds waiting patiently without complaint for often long periods for our services.” From Hanoi it was on to Danang’s ‘Village of Hope’. Whilst setting up there a very frail elderly lady wandered in, a day early, hoping to be seen. “She opened her mouth and there looked to be blood oozing from it, but she was just chewing betel nut! This lady received individual service from about ten of our staff, who were just fascinated by her story!” On the last mission day in Ho Chi Minh City, the team saw nearly
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600 patients, mostly children, and literally exhausted their supplies of impression material due to the demand. “These peaceful people were so grateful to be helped. It was our privilege and honour to be the people helping them.” “We came to do a job and we are here to serve these people, so we happily put their needs above our own. The Vietnamese have taught me the importance of kindness, generosity, not sweating the small stuff, and to be grateful for the privileged lives we lead. It would be my privilege to return someday to these wonderful people.” Katrina looks forward now to Phase Two of the SHF mission, where the team will see the same patients again, this time to fit them with free hearing aids, allowing them to develop speech and improve their education.
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That was then, this is now
History under our feet
The growth of our city means that former collieries are eventually obliterated by urban development, and it becomes difficult to find any trace of their former existence. Sometimes however, evidence of the old mines can be found, quite literally, under our feet. Last year I was walking over Lewis Oval in New Lambton at dusk, when I noticed a slight dip in the level of the ground. I wondered, could this possibly be due to subsidence related to the former Lambton colliery? A September 1944 aerial photograph held by Newcastle Library shows that the mine was located at this site. The mine closed in 1936 and much of the surface infrastructure was removed by 1944. The large double storey building in the centre of the photograph housed the colliery’s machinery workshop on the lower floor, and a sawmilling plant on the upper floor. The building got a new lease of life in 1947 when Leonora Glass Industries began operations there.
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The railway also continued to be used after the mine’s closure, as noted in a 1942 newspaper article, “Coal was being hauled by motor-trucks from Cardiff for loading onto the coal waggons near the site of the old colliery screens.” Carting of coal from the site ceased in 1963, the area was developed for housing, and Lewis Oval constructed over the filled in railway cutting. Sixty years on, a slight subsidence of the railway in-fill causes water to collect in the depression. In the right conditions, the grass grows slightly greener, and in some of the modern Google Earth photos, the position of the old railway can still be discerned in a green horizontal line just north of the cricket pitch. So if ever you find yourself defending the boundary at Lewis Oval, and you notice the outfield seems a little bumpy, you might just be experiencing an enduring impression of our coal mining history. You can view these photos and more details at www. lachlanwetherall.com
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Above: The Lambton Colliery site in September 1944. Newcastle Region Library. Below: The Lambton colliery site in 2016. The path of the former rail line can be faintly seen running across Lewis Oval. Google Earth
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PROPERTY
Matters with Lisa Macklin of Dalton Partners Real Estate, New Lambton
Simple tips can improve your home’s value Before selling, there are a number of quick fixed to help you maximise the appeal (and selling price!) of your residence. Some of these tips are more costly than others. But all of them help to create a great first impression and maximise your return. De-clutter : Make your property appear light, spacious and welcoming by decluttering throughout. This means removing or minimising knick-knacks, ornaments, photos and even furniture – freeing up space for buyers to imagine their life in your home.
Clean slate: A sparkling clean home indicates that a property is loved and valued. Less-than- fresh bathrooms, kitchens and floors create an on-the-nose impression that is hard to shift, so ensure that your whole residence is spick –n-span. Garden makeover: A neat garden creates a good impression, particularly ins spring. Mow lawns, weed and mulch carefully before planting your garden beds with colourful flowers. Remove any weeds and dead plants. Time poor? Call in the gardeners! Fresh paint: Nothing says fresh and new like a coat of paint. Think neutral colour palettes to suit all potential purchasers. Bring in painters, or DIY with care. Styling and home staging: In today’s competitive market, many sellers are choosing professional property staging to assist in achieving a successful sale. Properties need to present beautifully in print, online and in person in order to achieve the best price in the shortest possible time. If required call in the experts or speak to your agent for their professional opinion on getting your property market fit.
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Coughs and colds very common The recent cold snap may have you thinking about winter, and coughs and colds that often accompany the change in seasons. Coughs and colds are very common. Each year, adults can develop between two and four colds and children between five and ten. With our increasingly busy lives, we are often seeking a treatment for coughs and colds and the first stop is usually the pharmacy.
Cough treatments will not cure a cough; but they may help relieve the cough symptoms. Treatment depends on the symptoms and the type of cough. If you have a dry, non-productive cough, a treatment that sooths the throat and/or suppresses (stops) the cough may help. If the cough is chesty and productive, a cough treatment that will help break up the mucus making it easier to cough may provide relief. A cough medicine that suppresses a cough is not suitable for a chesty cough. Colds are caused by viruses. There are no medicines that can cure a cold. Some medicines such as cough suppressants, expectorants and mucolytics, antihistamines, pain relievers and decongestants may ease the symptoms of colds and flu. Antibiotics do not work against viral infections and so are not useful for treating colds. You can get more detailed information on coughs and colds from the Self Care Fact Cards titled Coughs and Colds and flu, available from pharmacies providing the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s Self Care health information, or ask Piggotts!
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At Lambton High School, we are fortunate to undertake a number of programs using Family Occupation and Education Index funding. These include the formation of Head Teacher Transition and Wellbeing positions, participation in Quality Teaching Rounds with the University of Newcastle, establishment of a Science Technology Engineering Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) Lab, improvements to the Tiered Learning Theatre, parent learning groups and student assistance. In the arts, Lily Blakemore’s and Natasha Taumoepea’s HSC works are soon to be seen in the following ARTEXPRESS exhibitions across NSW. Lily’s prints Pushing the Boundaries will be exhibited at Tamworth Regional Gallery, Campbelltown Arts Centre and Grafton Regional Gallery, while Natasha’s drawings Still Presence will be exhibited at Moree Plains Gallery. More recently Elaine Wang’;s HSC artworks were selected for First Class 16. The exhibition continues the tradition of showcasing the most outstanding work produced by Hunter and Central Coast HSC Visual Arts students from the previous year. The exhibition will be held at Lake Macquarie Art Gallery from the 17 March – 30 April 2017. Gwen Devoy, Hannah Fennell and Jessica Dempsey have been accepted in the 2017 Dobell Drawing School at the National Art School. These Year 11 students will be given an opportunity to engage in an intensive drawing experience. While, Willem Bergquist, Emil Ngo, Joseph Anderson, Yana Kaneva and Mia Read-Jones have been accepted into the University of Newcastle’s High Achievers Program at Merewether High for Fine Arts (Introduction to 2D Studies). In school sport, we recently held a very successful Athletics Carnival at Glendale Centre with excellent participation numbers and weather on show. And in the representative arena, Jemma Wilson and Emily Parkes finished first in the Women’s Championship Pair at the NSWCHS Rowing Championships. Jemma also finished third in the U17 Women’s Singles. Martin Rosser - Principal
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Matters by Chris Stevens CPA Partner at GC Accountants, Lambton
Help your kids avoid to debt spiral
If you’re a parent concerned about the spending habits of your son or daughter, you’re not alone. Here are some simple suggestions to help your loved ones take back control and stay out of debt. When you’re young and living life to the full, it can be tempting to see your credit card as a bottomless well of money. And faced with higher living costs than previous generations – not to mention the lure of online shopping – many young people find themselves spending beyond their means on a regular basis. Here are some top tips for the millennials in your life so they can avoid the debt spiral. Tip 1. Spend wisely. It may sound obvious, but the easiest way to stay out of debt is to avoid spending beyond your means in the first place. For many people, the biggest threat is the impulse purchases they make on their credit cards. Tip 2. Make a repayment plan. The more credit cards your kids have, the more they could end up paying in fees and interest. Instead, they might be better off consolidating their debts onto a single low-interest card so it’s easier to focus on paying it off Tip 3. Draw up a budget. Young people (or anyone, really) can also avoid a debt spiral if they look closely at their regular income and expenses then make a realistic budget they can stick to. By adding up their outgoing costs, including things like rent, bills and
student fees, they’ll know exactly how much they have left over each week or month to spend on themselves Tip 4. Put money aside. For some people, the slide into debt can begin when unexpected costs crop up – like car repairs or medical expenses. Even if your child is managing their finances okay on a day-to-day basis, they should also try to have enough money set aside to cope with an emergency Tip 5. Talk about money issues. It can be tough to get your kids to open up about their financial situation, but it’s even harder watching them slide further into debt. Remember, money matters are often highly personal, so it’s important to approach the debt topic with sensitivity. If your child is having trouble managing their money, the best thing you can do is help them find a solution. 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
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MIND
Matters by Dr Stuart Edser
Principal Psychologist at Newcastle Psychology & Health
Neuropsychotherapy In the vast field of Medicine, the second half of the twentieth century ushered in the era of the brain. The burgeoning discipline of neuroscience grew with the advent of new imaging techniques such as CT, PET and MRI scans. FMRI, or functional MRI, is the tool of the neuroscientist whereby an individual’s brain can be scanned while performing some task, enabling the researcher to view in real-time exactly which parts of the brain are being used and the networks involved. These extraordinary break-throughs have slowly made their way into the counselling room so that
today, appropriately trained psychologists can use the knowledge of neuroscience to assist them in the practice of counselling and psychotherapy. Key to this new knowledge is the phenomenon of neuroplasticity. This refers to the brain’s ability to change. When necessary, the human brain can bypass a certain area and create different neural networks. You will know for example that some stroke sufferers unable to walk, can, with much repetition, learn to walk again. Their brain effectively bypasses the dead cells and creates new pathways for the motor cortex to enable walking. The same process can happen with everyday problems and even with mental illness. A thorough understanding of the brain’s architecture as well as its biological and chemical mechanisms can give the clinician a good indication of exactly what is going on in a client’s brain causing them to feel stuck or trapped in an unhelpful pattern. The clinician can recognise different neural systems that are operating that keep the person unhappy, anxious, addicted or stressed. The client can be shown through these systems so that he or she can make changes and put strategies in place to foster wellness and health. Clinical neuropsychotherapy is the exciting next stage in the counselling journey. Stuart Edser
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VET Chat by Dr Fiona Wallace of New Lambton Veterinary Clinic
Veterinary physiotherapy and adjunctive care Physiotherapy in veterinary care has long been a neglected issue and has not kept up with the huge advances we vets have made in recent years in veterinary orthopaedic procedures. At New Lambton Vets, not only have we secured the assistance one day a week of Dr Kathy Cornack of Newcastle Holistic Veterinary Services, but Liv and Carlie, our long time nurses, have recently attended a course in Canine Rehabilitation hosted by the group Dogs in Motion, aimed at the rehabilitation of patients after major orthopaedic surgery and also the care of geriatric patients. Dr Kathy works with laser and acupuncture as well as traditional physiotherapy procedures. She obtains a complete history of the patient including previous lifestyle, exercise and fitness and any other health issues. She factors in the home environment and also the owner’s ability to perform exercises and the time and budget available. The patient is assessed for pain level, areas of muscle wastage which indicate long term lack of use of a limb, swollen or inflamed areas, ranges of motion, strength and any lameness. Medications and nutriceuticals are reviewed before the treatments are commenced.
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Treatment modalities include thermal therapy (hot/cold), massage and stretching. Lifestyle and management modifications are often crucial to success. Laser therapy is a non-invasive procedure that uses light to stimulate cell regeneration and increase blood circulation. Dogs tolerate the laser treatment well, and we have seen some remarkable improvements in patients is just a few weeks. Laser therapy can treat acute and chronic injuries, sprains and strains, arthritis, swelling due to back disc problems, and muscular-skeletal abnormalities. It also helps to regenerate nerve tissue after surgery. Acupuncture is used to stimulate the release of the body’s own pain relieving and anti-inflammatory substances. It improves tissue blood flow, oxygenation, and removal of metabolic wastes and toxins. Visits for alternative therapy for your dog usually start weekly, but then drop back as required, usually to twice or three times a year for ongoing maintenance and support. If you think that your pet would benefit from some physio, laser or acupuncture please let us know.
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LAW
Matters by Ronnie Wall of Wall Legal, New Lambton
What is Capacity?
We all make decisions for ourselves in our everyday lives, be it big decisions or small. Whilst there is no single legal meaning of mental capacity in NSW, generally, to have mental capacity means that we understand the information given to us, we weigh up that information when making a decision and we retain the information long enough to make the decision. It also means that we can clearly communicate our decisions to others. The law requires that we must have mental capacity when making certain decisions in our lives for those decisions to be considered valid. This includes when you are making a Will, giving consent for medical
or other treatment, or appointing a trusted person to become our decision maker when we can no longer do it for ourselves. We are often asked to assist a family when a loved one has an illness or injury. If this illness or injury causes their loved one to lose their capacity, meaning that they no longer understand information given to them, or they cannot understand or communicate their wishes, then unfortunately it is too late. A Solicitor must make a legal assessment of a person from whom they are taking instructions. This means that they assess the persons’ decision-making ability, not the decisions they make. For protection, we always recommend that a person have a valid Will, despite how little assets they may have. We also recommend an enduring Power of Attorney and enduring Guardianship. This means that should a person lose capacity in the future, their interests are protected as they have already appointed someone they trust to make decisions for them. Of course we hope these documents are put away safely and not required however, the true importance of them is highlighted during a family’s greatest time of need. Disclaimer: This article is merely for information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice and should not be treated as such. The Department of Fair Trading NSW is the appropriate Body to instigate consumer complaint matters.
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FITNESS
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•Fit in some extra exercise Chocolate has a lot of calories so if you want to eat it you must work it off. •It is ok to indulge Being fit and healthy is not about denying yourself but about enjoying unhealthy foods in moderation especially on special occasions. These simple tips will help you have a regret free Easter. Remember to enjoy the company of family and friends instead of focusing on chocolate and you will have a healthier and happier Easter. So, until next month, Love life, dream big and become the inspiration Anne-Marie Adams
If you are trying to stay healthy over Easter it can be a challenge. I thought I would put together some simple tips that will help you stay on track. •Have a strategy Easter eggs get delivered to the shops to be put on display after Boxing Day. This leaves us with a few months of temptation before Easter is actually here. Avoid the aisles where the Easter Eggs are as much as possible and doing your grocery shopping on a full stomach always helps. •Buy Gifts See if people can buy you small gifts instead of giving you chocolate. For years, I have given my niece things like Easter colouring books, mugs, funky pens etc instead of giving her heaps of chocolate. These gifts you can buy at around the same price as the bigger Easter Egg packs and the person receiving it will get so much more joy out of it. •Eat wholegrain Easter buns These are a healthier alternative. Personally, I do not eat any Easter Buns except on Easter Sunday. This makes them much more enjoyable and special as I only eat them once a year.
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Chat by Dr Jeff Regnis
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Early preparation key prior to overseas travel
With all the the excitement of planning an overseas holiday or business trip it is easy to forget to seek early and appropriate travel medicine advice. Firstly it is important to have enough of your regular prescribed medications to last the duration of your trip. Your GP can organise a script to pick up multiple repeats prior to travel if required. Prescriptions written by your local doctor in Australia have no validity overseas. I would also recommended that you check that you regular immunisations are up-to-date, and it is
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HEALTH
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Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a frequently used term to describe pain in the sole of the foot, but what does plantar fasciitis really mean and what causes it? Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It is brought on when the plantar fascia, a thick fibrous band that originates in the foot’s heel and travels the length of the sole to insert at the base of the toes, develops micro-tearing or becomes inflamed. This is often after being strained, stretched or directly injured. The plantar fascia is an integral component of the foot. It functions as an arch stabilizer, shock absorber and aids in properly distributing body weight along the foot when you are walking. Pain from plantar fasciitis usually develops gradually, with most individuals complaining of pain in the heel or medial (inner) arch of the foot that is worse with the first few steps of the day or after periods of inactivity. The pain will sometimes disappear with activity or when the foot is warmed up. Risk factors of plantar fasciitis: ●Flat footed or high arches: Both types of arches can put the plantar fascia under stretch and strain leading to micro-tearing or inflammation of the fascia. ●Occupation: Employment that requires walking or standing on hard floor surfaces for long periods can also put additional strain on the plantar fascia. ●Overweight: Carrying those extra kilos puts the plantar fascia under extra stretch and strain. ●Activity: Plantar fasciitis can be considered an overuse injury in athletic types when the constant activity puts extra strain on the plantar fascia and structures of the foot. Example: Runners and ballet dancers. The good news with plantar fasciitis is that it typically responds very well to a course of Acupuncture treatment! Ryan Samuels - Registered Acupuncturist & Chinese Herbalist
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Local & Live entertainment this month Blackbutt Hotel
Sat 1
Phase III
Fri 7
Mark Wells
Fri 21
Troy Kemp
Sat 22
Dean Kyrwood Duo
Fri 28
Jamie Martens
Sat 29
GenR8
Sat 8
Shivoo
Sat 15
Hornet
Fri 21
The Good Times
Fri 7
Crawfish Stew
Sat 22
Captain Risky
Fri 21
Bandditts
Fri 28
Buzzbomb
Fri 28
Ryan Daley
Sat 29
Band of Birds
Sat 1
Redline Duo
Duke of Wellington Hotel Fri 7
Brien McVernon
Hotel Jesmond
Sat 8 Eugene Hideaway Bridges
Sun 9
Amber Lawrence & Catherine Britt (lunch)
Lambton Park Hotel Sat 1
Whistle Dixie
Fri 7
Aqwa Duo
Thu 13 Tim Rossington Fri 21
Hayden Johns
Fri 28 Jade Lee Wright Duo
Lizotteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sat 1
Wed 19 Dan Baird & The Homemade Sin Thu 20 8 Ball Aitken Fri 21
Bob Evans
Sat 22
Ian Moss
Sun 23 Ian Moss (lunch)
Soul & Cirque
Sun 2 The Grigoryan Brothers (lunch) Sat 8
Jungle Kings Duo
Sat 15
Greg Bryce Duo
Wed 5
Live N Local
Fri 7
Diamond -The Show
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Local & Live entertainment this month Wed 26 Live N Local
Thu 27 Whistle Dixie Fri 28
Mike McClellan
Northumberland Hotel
Wed 5 Jam Night with Ian Papworth & Kerry Miller Fri 7
Mick Boogard
The Marble Bar Every Tuesday and Thursday 4.00pm - 5.30pm
Wed 12 Jam Night with Ian Papworth & Kerry Miller
Angamus - violin and piano duo
Wed 19 Jam Night with Ian Papworth & Kerry Miller
Sat 1
Dr Zoom Duo
Fri 7
Cruzers
Sat 8
Greg Bryce and The Bad Bad Things
Fri 14
Gen R-8
Sat 15
Rubber Bullet
Fri 21
The Soul Trio
Sat 22
Phonic Trio
Fri 28 Sat 29
Snape Trilogy The Rumour Trio
Fri 21 Sat 29
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Wed 26 Jam Night with Ian Papworth & Kerry Miller Fri 28
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Sat 8
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Sat 22
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Fri 28
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Local Community Group Notices 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. 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 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. 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 49521292.
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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 you leadership and confidence will grow.
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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 April at 7.30 pm at the Lambton Mechanics Institute 68 Elder St Lambton. Guest speakers are Ken and Maree Shilling and the topic is the society’s latest publication ‘Remembrance, Newcastle’s First World War Memorials.’ Enquiries phone 49578296 All members and interested visitors are welcome. For more information contact 49578296. 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. www.jeec.org.au 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. Notices may be edited or omitted due to space limitations.
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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
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