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Peninsula to host surf championships again The NSW State Surf Life Saving Championships will be held again on the Peninsula in 2015 and 2016. Gosford Council has accepted a proposal from Surf Life Saving NSW for the State Championships to be hosted by Ocean Beach and Umina Beach surf clubs. Organisers told the council that the 2013 and 2014 championship events attracted more 7000 people,

which they claimed represented an $18 million boost to the local economy. A Memorandum of Understanding between Gosford Council and Surf Life Saving NSW was implemented for the 2014 Championships to deliver improved brand exposure and recognition for council as a major supporting partner. Council’s sponsorship included

$65,000 in direct ﬁnancial contributions and $100,000 of inkind support per year, including the provision of ﬂeet vehicles and equipment, event set-up, infrastructure, and staff support from electricians and maintenance staff. This was increased to $70,000 for hosting rights and $100,000 inkind support for the 2015 event. Surf Life Saving NSW has

given an indication of potential investment into infrastructure to assist in the future delivery of the championships at this location. “Consideration of infrastructure such as footpaths and viewing platforms to reduce impact upon dune vegetation, installation of water reﬁll stations at Umina and Ocean Beach Surf Clubs, permanent power installation within the compound areas and

clocks at Umina and Ocean Beach Surf Clubs would be considered beneﬁcial to the conduct of the event and the community outside of championship dates,” stated the report to council by director economic and community development Ms Colleen WorthyJennings. Gosford Council agenda ECO.7, 25 Mar 2014

Business group given another chance The Ettalong Beach Business Group has been given another chance to provide evidence of its capacity to meet council requirements to manage Business Improvement District funding. Gosford Council has suspended funding for the Ettalong Beach Improvement District until the Group provides evidence of its capacity to meet council requirements. A deadline of June 30 has been set for the group to provide the information. The group was previously requested to provide information evidencing its capabilities to meet

requirements by February 1. The organisation lodged a submission by the due date and dealt with a number of issues including committee and membership, ﬁnancials, key performance indicators and future plans, according to a report to council by director economic and community development Ms Colleen Worthy-Jennings. She said that, at the annual meeting in August last year, there were no nominations for the committee and the existing committee agreed to remain in place until an extraordinary annual meeting could be held. “The submission acknowledges the lack of membership and envisages a new drive to increase

membership and form a new committee,” states the report. “The accounts conﬁrm that the principal income came from council and another grant. “The submission indicates council’s $50,000 funding has been expended on ﬂags (mounted on council poles), signage and a website with minor amounts on the Italian Festival and audit fees.” Council’s policy states that Business Improvement Districts should seek other sources of funding as appropriate and implement a plan to become selffunding at the end of the seed funding period. “There has been no information provided to illustrate that this would or could be achieved,” said

Ms Worthy-Jennings. The Ettalong Beach Business Group requested 90 days to provide a business plan and budget for the next 12 months and that council then provide the last $25,000 of the seed funding. Cr Craig Doyle said he was concerned that the group had not met the conditions of council’s previous resolution. “This is not our money to give away. This is the community’s money. “The (council) policy is all about sustainability, about what we can do. “It is vitally important that the transparency of public money be brought forward. “The whole purpose of this is

to seek a genuine result for the community. “I am fully supportive of this group and everything they have done from day one, but if we ignore our own policies, why have them?” said Cr Doyle. Cr Chris Burke disagreed and said that the Ettalong community deserved a chance. “They’re the poor cousins of Umina and Woy Woy.” Cr Bob Ward agreed and said: “I believe they should be given the opportunity to put their plan and budget together over the next three months.” Gosford Council agenda ECO.7, 25 Mar 2014 Kaitlin Watts, 25 Mar 2014

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Rainfall was two thirds of average The Peninsula has received less than two thirds of the monthly average rainfall for March this year, according to ﬁgures supplied by Mr Jim Morrison of Woy Woy. A total of 73.3mm had fallen as of Friday, March 28, 37.9 per cent less than the March average of 118mm. The cumulative total for the year stands at 248.1mm, which is more than one third down on year-to-date average 393mm at the end of March. Temperatures in March ranged from a high of 30.7 degrees recorded on March 16 to a low of 13.6 on March 17, according to local weather website www.peninsulaweather.info. Highest minimum was 21.0 degrees recorded on March 23 and

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from electricians and maintenance staff. This was increased to $70,000 for hosting rights and $100,000 inkind support for the 2015 event. Surf Life Saving NSW has given an indication of potential investment into infrastructure to assist in the future delivery of the championships at this location. “Consideration of infrastructure such as footpaths and viewing platforms to reduce impact upon dune vegetation, installation of water reﬁll stations at Umina and Ocean Beach Surf Clubs, permanent power installation within the compound areas and clocks at Umina and Ocean Beach Surf Clubs would be considered beneﬁcial to the conduct of the event and the community outside of championship dates,” stated the report to council by director economic and community development Ms Colleen WorthyJennings. Gosford Council agenda ECO.7, 25 Mar 2014

Gosford Council has suspended funding for the Ettalong Beach Improvement District until the Group provides evidence of its capacity to meet council requirements. A deadline of June 30 has been set for the group to provide the information. The group was previously requested to provide information evidencing its capabilities to meet

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Ourimbah protest rally well attended ver 200 people attended a rally in Ourimbah on Sunday, March 9, to protest against the proposed four sto storey, 101 unit affordable boarding house de development in Glen Rd.

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Peninsula to host State surf championships again Gosford Council has accepted a proposal from Surf Life Saving NSW for the State Championships to be hosted by Ocean Beach and Umina Beach surf clubs. Organisers told the council that the 2013 and 2014 championship events attracted more 7000 people, which they claimed represented an $18 million boost to the local economy. A Memorandum of Understanding between Gosford Council and Surf Life Saving NSW was implemented for the 2014 Championships to deliver improved brand exposure and recognition for council as a major supporting partner. Council’s sponsorship included $65,000 in direct ﬁnancial contributions and $100,000 of inkind support per year, including the provision of ﬂeet vehicles and equipment, event set-up, infrastructure, and staff support

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he Gosford Waterfront Development Control Plan (DCP) 2014 came into force on Friday, March 21, following approval by the director-general of Planning and Infrastructure.

The DCP builds upon the Gosford Waterfront’s new land use framework and provides detailed controls against which to assess future development applications. It is based, where possible, on Gosford Council’s existing controls and particularly those already approved under the 2013 DCP. It outlines the more detailed planning provisions for the built form such as pedestrian amenity, access and environmental management for future development in the Gosford Waterfront and establishes controls for building setbacks and building separations to ensure high amenity. Key features of the

DCP include enhanced pedestrian connectivity and high quality public domain. According to the DCP, the vision for the Gosford Waterfront is to promote sustainable growth in a manner which will provide a catalyst for the wider revitalisation of the city centre. “The Gosford Waterfront will be a vibrant and active mixed use precinct that will connect the Gosford City Centre to the Brisbane Water foreshore,” states the Plan. “The range of available public amenities and services will attract people of all ages to live in the Gosford Waterfront and Gosford City Centre. “The foreshore edge will be activated and celebrated

with upgraded open space and key public spaces, pedestrian walkways and cycle ways.” The DCP lists a number of envisaged outcomes for the waterfront which are to be considered in the preparation and assessment of development applications including: an attraction for visitors, residents and workers of the Gosford Waterfront to enjoy the natural beauty of the Brisbane Water; high quality architecturally designed buildings providing a clear distinction between public and private domains; high density residential components with high amenity and water views, proximity to employment, services and recreational facilities; a new restaurant

zone based along the existing breakwater; high quality landscape features and embellishments attracting visitors and improving the recreational opportunities for residents and workers of the Gosford Waterfront and surrounds; a network of roads, plazas, public spaces, links and waterside pathways; development sympathetic to any signiﬁcant tree standings and ecologically sensitive environments; potential for new improved boating facilities for a variety boating of activities including public and private moorings; and recognition of the heritage values of the site, while ensuring that future development has due regard to the signiﬁcance of the item. The DCP has outlined a number of controls in order to achieve the intended objectives.

These controls include, but are not limited to: the provision of cultural and recreation facilities in accessible locations; the provision of a major pedestrian crossing across the Central Coast Highway in a central welldesigned location in the vicinity of Baker St and public plaza; compliance of street building alignment and street setbacks; consistent street or public domain frontage heights; a maximum floor plate size for commercial buildings of 2,200m2 and a maximum floor plate depth (excluding balconies) for residential buildings of 20m; minimum floor to ceiling heights of 3.3 metres for commercial office, 3.5 metres for active public uses, such as retail and restaurants, and 2.7 metres for residential; any new public spaces to be designed so that at least

The rally was addressed by Member for ad Th Entrance Mr Chris The Sp Spence, Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton, Senator De Deborah O’Neill, Member for Dobell M M Karen McNamara, Ms representative of the rep developer Ms Katie de Gr Gregory and Resident’s Ac Action Group chairman Mr Greg McGill. Mr Spence, Ms M McNamara and Ms O’ O’Neill spoke of the ne need for appropriate de development in Ouu O Ourimbah to maintain thh present amenity for the res residents. Mayor Cr Eaton ou outlined the planning pro process involved with thi development while this M Gregory conﬁrmed Ms the development ap application had been ret returned to the developer to address the 165 res residents’ objections lod lodged with Wyong Co Council. Mr McGill said the ral was about saving rally Ou Ourimbah.

50% of the open space ace provided has a minimum mum of three hours of sunlight ight between 9am and 3pm on June 21 (Winter Solstice); ce); the maximisation of glazing zing for retail uses, but break eak glazing into sections to o avoid large expanses of of glass; the maintenance nce cee of public access to all outdoor areas at all times; mes; the provision of new pedestrian and cycle links nks between Baker St, Gosford ford City Highway, Dane Dr and Georgiana Tce; and the maintenance of continuous ous pedestrian connections ons around the foreshore. The Gosford Waterfront ront DCP can be found at http:// p:// sw. majorprojects.planning.nsw. gov.au.

“If this four storey boarding house development proceeds, Ourimbah is lost forever,” he said. “In the 150 year plus history of Ourimbah, this represents the largest single threat to our community lifestyle. “Ourimbah is the oldest town on the Central Coast with the post ofﬁce, railway station, public school and World War I monument all heritage listed. “Ourimbah is a country village servicing the surrounding semirural community and should remain that way to maintain the lifestyle which has attracted us to live here in the ﬁrst place. “Surely, the views of the 4,000 residents of Ourimbah must take precedence over one entrepreneurial developer. “Ourimbah will be left with the legacy and eyesore for the next 60

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Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton speaking at the rally

plus years. “This will also set a precedent for more high rise development to follow. “If this development goes ahead, Ourimbah village will be gone forever,” said Mr McGill. A key provision in the Planning Instrument for Affordable Housing is the “Local Character Test” which takes into account such items

as physical impact, noise, overshadowing, overlooking, parking, trafﬁc congestion, surrounding streetscape, and the visual catchment of the building, including colour, style and size. “Objections about these issues will form the basis of the residents’ presentation to the Hunter/Central Coast Joint Regional Planning Panel,” said Mr McGill.

A spokesperson for the residents’ action group Mr Allan Benson said: “This successful rally demonstrates the community concern for the proposed development.” “These are only the ﬁrst steps of what we think, will be a long and drawn out campaign. “We want to assure the community we will be continuing the ﬁght on their behalf.

“We want to thank the residents of Ourimbah for their support and we will be keeping everybody informed of progress in the battle to save Ourimbah from inappropriate development.” Media release, 17 Mar 2014 Allan Benson, Stop Glen Rd Development Resident’s Action Group.

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Hardys Bay Club sells assets The Hardys Bay Club has exchanged contracts for the sale of the land, buildings and ﬁxed assets. The new owners of the property are Bruce and Sandra Murray who have a holiday house at MacMasters Beach and have stressed that their aim is to keep

the club trading. The club will remain as a separate legal entity with a current membership base of around 800. The new owners have plans for renovations for the property and ideas for the restaurant and a greater focus on functions. In the meantime, plans are

underway for Anzac Day with the memorial service at 11am and 2UP beginning at 1pm. A courtesy bus will be available. Please call the club on 4360 1072 for more information. Email, 28 Mar 2014 John Brown, Hardys Bay Club

Award for bravery at Patonga A man who drowned in an attempt to rescue children at Patonga has been recognised with a Bravery Medal from Governor-General Quentin Bryce. Mr Charlton Kable attempted to rescue several children who were swept out to sea at Patonga on the afternoon of January 12 last year. Mr Kable was swimming with several children who were visiting from overseas at Patonga Creek, about 200 metres upstream of Patonga Beach, when they were swept out to sea by a strong tidal current. When the group were about 150 metres from the shore, Mr

Kable grabbed hold of one girl and held her above the water as he attempted to swim them to safety. When he became exhausted, Mr Kable fell below the surface but continued to hold the girl up until he became unconscious. Several men entered the water in a small boat and began rescuing the children. They then noticed the girl who was still hanging onto Mr Kable to keep herself aﬂoat. When they rescued the girl they saw Mr Kable under the water and pulled him into the boat. They attempted to resuscitate Mr Kable but he was unable to be revived.

Ms Bryce said this year marked the 39th anniversary of the Australian honours system, which since its establishment has grown in prestige to represent the highest level of recognition that can be accorded for attainment of outstanding achievement and service in national life. “Today’s announcement of national bravery awards recognises the heroic actions of those amongst us who have placed the safety and lives of others before their own,” Ms Bryce said. Media release, 19 Mar 2014 Susan Fischer, Ofﬁce of the Governor-General

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Dawn service at Woy Woy A dawn service Anzac march will be held at 5:15am from Woy Woy train station to Memorial Park on Friday, April 25, for a 5:30am service. The main march will then commence at 10am from

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Night work on rail underpass Night construction works within the rail corridor were undertaken over the weekend of March 29 to 30 as Gosford Council continues the construction of the Pedestrian-Cycleway

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Another 2400 oppose boarding house Gosford Council has received a further 21 petitions totalling 2423 signatures from local residents opposing the proposed boarding house development at 302 Ocean View Rd, Ettalong. The petitioners said they were concerned that the development was out of character with the seaside village and holiday area; there would be increased trafﬁc

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and congestion, particularly in the area where the ferry arrives and departs in Ferry Rd; safety and security issues of local residents, especially the elderly; more strain on sewage and waste from the proposed 30 room boarding house; a loss of sunlight due to the height of the project and the lack of parking facilities. Gosford Council agenda P.9, 25 Mar 2014

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Marine Rescue active around Peninsula The volunteer on duty at Marine Rescue Central Coast assisted a number of people in the Peninsula area on Sunday, March 16. The crew received a phone call at about 9:20am on Sunday morning form the skipper of a 5.5m runabout just south of the Rip Bridge. He reported an electrical problem and needed a jump-start. Rescue vessel Central Coast 21 with Roger Palmer and his crew, Anthony Porter and John Jarvie, were tasked to assist. They were unable to start the vessel’s motor so it was towed back to the ramp at Gosford. A training session was underway with Ian Morrow as skipper of rescue vessel Central Coast 21 when another call was received at the base from a runabout with three

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around $5 million, if Labor and the Greens vote against the legislation in the Senate,” said Ms Wicks. “My real concern is that we’ll miss out on much-needed funding for Central Coast roads. “I only have to look at my own suburb of East Gosford, or some of

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apparently anchored. The rescue crew ventured into the white water and once close got a towline to the stricken craft with a father and teenage son aboard. They had to abandon their anchor as it could not safely be retrieved. The rescue crew began a tow back to Erina Creek, but this was changed by the boat’s skipper to Gosford to save time and enable the rescue boat to be available for other tasks. The Roads and Maritime Boating Safety Ofﬁcer checked out the problems in Caroline Bay. “The storm passed quickly and the temporary chaos abated, and tranquillity returned to Brisbane Water,” said Mr Cole. Media release, 16 Mar 2014 Ron Cole, Marine Rescue Central Coast

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people on board near St Hubert’s Island Bridge. The ﬁve metre vessel had a mechanical problem and was towed to Lintern St Ramp at Davistown. The training session was just recommenced when a southerly wind and thunderstorm struck Brisbane Water at about 12:30pm. “The base phones were extremely busy with members of the public reporting problems on the water,” said Marine Rescue Central Coast’s Ron Cole. “There were boats adrift in Caroline Bay, a problem at Shelley Beach and the most serious, a runabout in the white water between Lobster Beach and Ocean Beach.” Rescue vessel Central Coast 21 was sent immediately to that area. After a search, they observed a ﬁve metre runabout with two people on board in amongst the waves,

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the roads in Woy Woy, Ettalong or Umina. “People are telling me every day it’s something they would like to see improved. “It’s a lot of work that’s needed on our local roads and streets and I’m concerned that if Labor and The Greens vote against this in the Senate, we will miss out. “I’m calling on the community to petition Labor and The Greens to make sure this can be passed, including Labor Senator Deborah O’Neill, a former Member for Robertson. “The Coalition is determined to deliver the infrastructure the Peninsula needs,” said Ms Wicks. Media release, 27 Mar 2014 Tim Sowden, Ofﬁce of Lucy Wicks MP

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Council endorses coastal processes study Gosford Council has endorsed the Open Coast and Broken Bay Beaches Coastal Processes and Hazard Definition Study. The study assessed the coastal processes and hazards impacting the coastline between Patonga and Forresters Beach. The report will underpin the coastal zone management planning process that is currently being undertaken by council, according to council officers. Hazards examined in the report include beach erosion, shoreline recession, sand drift, coastal inundation, stormwater erosion, slope instability and climate change. A peer review of the final Draft Coastal Processes and Hazard Definition Study by council’s integrated planning staff, development staff and NSW office of environment and heritage staff examined and assessed the coastal processes and hazards that impact the coastline. The council had a duty of care to consider this information in relevant decision making processes, according to director environment and planning Ms Danielle Dickson. The council aimed to “manage the risk while facilitating development” through a revised Coastal Zone Management Plan, she said. A Draft Coastal Zone Management Study is currently being prepared. It would identify and assess available management solutions

The Peninsula Business Awards will be held on Saturday, June 14, as a lead in to the Central Coast Business Excellence Awards and State NSW Business Chamber Awards.

to address coastal risk across the Gosford beaches. “A quality Coastal Zone Management Plan will depend largely on the knowledge, involvement and support of the local community,” she stated in the report. “Accordingly, community consultation and participation is an integral element of the process.” Community information sessions are planned for early April. Council will then workshop management strategies in liaison with affected land owners and the wider community during the exhibition of the Draft Coastal Zone Management Study. The draft Coastal Zone Management Plan is anticipated for completion by June 2014. Gosford Council agenda ENV.15, 25 Mar 2014

“Due to the success of other local Chamber Business Awards in recent years, the Peninsula Chamber has decided to launch the local awards as a pathway for local businesses to compete at both a Regional and State level,” said Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales.

“The local awards will be held on June 14 in a gala event at the Ettalong Beach Club and is an ideal opportunity for local business people to celebrate the strengthening local economy and diversity of businesses. “There will be a range of categories for businesses to enter in a simpliﬁed and streamlined process created from the alliance between the Central Coast Business Excellence Awards and the NSW Business Chamber. “Under the new co-ordinated approach, if a local business wins a category at the local Chamber level, it will automatically qualify as a

A petition with four signatures has been sent to council requesting a three-point turning bay be created in place of the existing bay in Albert St, Wagstaffe.

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Forum Fyffe Lane, and the fourth lane has no name. How can council signpost these lanes, and yet not know that they have names? Furthermore, would it not be a good idea to give them names, for the sake of ambulance drivers etc. who may need to get to someone quickly in an un-named lane? Even if only one had no name

it would be evident to the driver, but with two un-named lanes, and another two that you publish as having no name (Alexander and Fyfe) it is mass confusion. I will be writing to Gosford Council with some suggestions for names. Perhaps they could name one after me, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Barnes Laneâ&#x20AC;?, or perhaps they could hold a competition to ďŹ nd two new names. Email, 26 Mar 2014 Christine Barnes, Umina

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Health

Session about falls prevention Peninsula Village Retirement Centre will host a Falls Prevention Information Session on Tuesday, April 8, from 9:30am. One of the wraps made by the group

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Guest speakers on the day will be Dr Beth Kervin, physiotherapist Kevin Mantell and podiatrist Michael Harmony. The day will begin at 9:30am with a free morning tea followed by a talk at 10am by Dr Kervin about medication and its effects on falls, a talk at 10:30am by Mr Mantell about exercise, strengthening and

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was initially made over 10 years ago. “It’s been over 10 years since we ﬁrst requested the installation, and at last they have arrived,” said Mr Al Morris, a senior member of the Cove Village. “A ‘wombat’ crossing was established some years ago but unfortunately was not built at the right spot, it was halfway up the hill but most people want to cross at the ofﬁce or communal hall where the new lights now are. “Our old folk will not have to use fourth gear on their walkers now in order to beat the speedsters,” he joked. The Cove management is organising a celebration to mark the occasion. Email, 27 Feb 2014 Wendy Whiteman, The Cove Village

Falls Prevention at Peninsula Village Peninsula Village is hos ng a free morning tea and informa on session for members of the community: • Displays of a variety of hip protectors and walking aids • Three guest speakers presen ng topics on medica on and falls preven on, exercises to improve coordina on and strength, and Podiatry (choosing appropriate footwear) Date: Tuesday 8th April 2014 Time: 09.30 - Morning Tea 10.00 - Informa on sessions For further informa on please contact Jill Tunnicliﬀ on 4344 9199

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Health

Petition for crossing Gosford Council has received a petition with 396 signatures from local residents requesting the installation of a pedestrian crossing and speed hump on the corner of Ocean View and Schnapper Rds, Ettalong.

was also large pedestrian activity to and from the cinemas, restaurants, markets and ferry. Petitioners said they were concerned that with this large pedestrian activity, a pedestrian crossing and speed hump would help avoid someone being seriously injured.

The petition stated that there were heavy volumes and speeding trafﬁc in the area and that there

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more for the carer payment. “This increase will help put money back in the pockets of those who need it, and will also have flow-on effects for the local economy. “Another increase will happen in September, in line with growth in the Consumer Price Index or the Pensioner and Beneficiary Living Cost Index, whichever is higher. “The rate is also benchmarked to Male Total Average Weekly Earnings to help the pension keep pace with community living standards,” said Ms Wicks. The rise is driven by the CPI increase of 1.9 per cent for the six months to December 2013. Media release, 28 Mar 2014 Tim Sowden, Office of Lucy Wicks MP

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Education

Principal urges continued support for P and C Umina Public School principal Ms Lyn Davis has urged parents to continue to support the school’s P and C, despite ructions in P and C at the state level. Ms Davis reassured members of the school community that the school’s P and C Association was a “hardworking team”. Ms Davis said the school’s P and C Association support the school, staff and children in a number of ways. “The most obvious way is by

Ice-cream day raises $1300 Umina Public School raised nearly $1300 as a result of its ice cream fundraiser recently. The school will donate the money to the Buy a Bale campaign to assist famers in Northern NSW and Queensland throughout the drought.

“We estimate it will buy approximately 30 huge bales which is a wonderful effort from our school,” said Ms Julia Morgan. “Our Year 6 students assisted in serving and organising the day.” Newsletter, 25 Mar 2014 Lyn Davis, Umina Public School

fundraising and, as you may know, every classroom in the school has been air conditioned because your P and C made funds available for this,” said Ms Davis. “They have also provided an enormous amount of money to supply interactive whiteboards in every classroom. “They also represent parents on the school council and importantly on merit selection panels. “Members of the P and C executive team here at Umina have regular meetings with the principal

where views and concerns are discussed. “Your P and C operates the uniform shop which is a fantastic service to parents. “They run discos for your children at regular intervals over the year and always have the interest of parents and students at heart. “They are a well organised team who work well together for our school,” said Ms Davis. Newsletter, 25 Mar 2014 Lyn Davis, Umina Public School

Umina principal goes on cultural study Umina Public School principal Ms Lyn Davis will join 16 other principals from NSW, Victoria and the ACT on a cultural study tour of South Korea in the April school holidays. “We will visit primary and secondary schools, observe teacher training and also visit many cultural attractions,” said Ms Davis.

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“I will be looking for similarities and differences in the primary school setting. “Things like schools hours, size of school, number of children in a class, uniforms, and days attending school. “In terms of teacher training, I am interested to learn how many years the potential teachers attend university before they are in charge of a class.

“I am also interested in how potential teachers are recruited into teacher training in South Korea. “As you can imagine, I will be looking at the role of the school principal in South Korea. “No doubt I will have much to share when I return to school after the holidays,” said Ms Davis. Newsletter, 25 Mar 2014 Lyn Davis, Umina Public School

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Education

Students visit road safety facility Woy Woy Public School’s Year 5 students visited the Community and Road Education facility at Palmdale on Monday, March 17, to learn about bike safety as part of their personal development curriculum on child safety. The program is run by NSW Police and endeavours to develop the students’ road sense and set the foundation of road safety that they will need throughout their lives. The program began with lessons on reading trafﬁc signs and following rules of the road.

Once students were well equipped with a sound understanding of the rules they were given a license and allowed to ride BMX bikes around simulated roads with trafﬁc lights, roundabouts and pedestrian paths. The police booked students that were breaking the law and took points off their license. Students who survived the afternoon with all their points in tact went into a draw for a BMX bike to be drawn later this term. Year 6 attended the same excursion on Monday, March 24. Newsletter, 18 Mar 14 Kim Whealey, Woy Woy South Public School

Umina selected for Star Struck Umina Public School has been selected to perform in Star Struck this year with 32 Year 6 students to perform a number of dance routines. Star Struck is a performing arts show presented by the NSW Department of Education and Communities. Public school students in the Newcastle, Hunter and Central Coast areas can audition to be involved. “It is a large-scale event that is sure to be an amazing performance experience for our students,” said the school’s coordinating teacher Ms Angela Ainsworth. “This will be the ﬁrst time

for Umina Public School to participate.” Performances will be held on June 13 and 14. Newsletter, 25 Mar 2014 Lyn Davis, Umina Public School

Drive to start school band Empire Bay Public School is undertaking a fundraising drive to raise $15,000 in an attempt to fund a school band. “A school band would give students an opportunity to excel at something,” said patron Mr Geoff Melville. ‘All students need to be good at something. They may not be good at football or running. “Membership in a school band will allow them to make a contribution to their school, make them feel proud. “We believe they deserve that opportunity,” said Mr Melville. The school plans to start the band in week one of term two. “We have formed a working committee of dedicated teachers, parents and interested parties to get this project moving and we are committed,” said Mr Melville. “We are inviting families, people, businesses and organisations to be recognised as a sponsor of the band, a donor or a benefactor. “We need instruments and these can be expensive. “Our plan is to source these instruments at the right price, through the Conservatorium of Music and seek sponsorship for them.

“We see a plaque on each instrument forever, with the family, company or organisation’s name for all to see. “We envisage four levels of support; $1500 for Platinum, $1000 for Gold, $500 for silver and $250 for bronze. “Or people may wish to purchase and or donate an instrument. “Some families with a strong link to the school may wish to make a smaller contribution, for the family name to be remembered. “For a business this donation can be a promotional, tax deductible expense and we plan to recognise the benefactors and sponsors of the Empire Bay School Band with

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Out and About

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Woy Woy Men’s Bowling Club has been competed in a number of events over the past month, with the most recent seeing involvement by the Rotary Club of Umina.

A well-attended annual meeting of Woy Woy Little Theatre saw the retirement from executive roles of John and Barbara Hickey who have been actively involved with the Peninsula theatre group for 51 years. Ms Hickey said the last 12 months had been huge for Woy Woy Little Theatre. “Our little theatre group has been successful in so many achievements this past year as we strive for higher quality productions and, at the same time, building a bigger audience base,” said Barbara. “We have been in talks with NIDA (National Institute of Dramatic Arts) to hold a series of workshops targeted at younger actors as well as others wishing to hone their skills behind the scenes, including direction, set building and more,” said Barbara. The community theatre company is also attracting a number of younger faces.

Rotary Club of Umina exchange students from around the world visited Woy Woy Bowling Club on Sunday, March 23, to try their hand at lawn bowls. “A great time was had with students and hosts enjoying a great afternoon with some lucky students taking home prized trophies and fond memories of the friendly club

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Out and About

Concert focuses on environment The next Troubadour Folk Club concert, to be held on Saturday, April 12, at the Woy Woy CWA Hall from 7pm, will be a themed concert focusing on the land and the local environment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When we feel passionate or upset about something, we sing about it,â&#x20AC;? said club president Mr Michael Fine. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But where are the great songs of our environment? â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the night we sing the songs that express our love for the world we live in, and search for the harmonies we can share to show we care about it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The old adage â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;think globally, act locallyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; has been never been more relevant. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To help us understand the issues in our own still beautiful backyard in the Central Coast, we will be joined by great local troubadour and environmental ambassador, Paul Robert Burton. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Paul is an acclaimed musician with over 30 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

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The Pearl Beach Book Fair will be held on Saturday, April 19, from 9am to 5pm at the Pearl Beach Memorial Hall. The fundraising event is now in its 38th year with all proceeds going toward the memorial hall repairs and upkeep. Book Fair organiser Mr Bill Abbott said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Each year we have been fortunate to receive large numbers of books from members of the community who donate for many reasons including an

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Corner is always popular with small readers excited by what they ďŹ nd,â&#x20AC;? said Mr Abbott. The collectables and bric-abrac tables will also be packed with treasures and pre-loved items. A traditional homemade cake stall and jams will also be available for sale and Pimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cafe will serve refreshments and lunch. Email, 27 Mar 2014 Lynne Lillico, Pearl Beach Progress Association Photo: Bev Lapacek

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Theatre director seeks young actor Woy Woy Little Theatre director Mr John Hickey is still looking for a young man, aged between 17 and 21, to play two parts in the play A Streetcar Named Desire which will be staged in the second half of May. Mr Hickey said that it wouldn’t be necessary for the actor to attend every rehearsal twice a week at this stage but would be required towards the end of rehearsals. “Although these roles are

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Entertainment group looks for members Peninsula women’s entertainment group, The Gals, are looking to recruit new members. “If you have ever tapped, salsa, ballroomed, jived or learnt any style of dance and want to make new friends and revive your talents, The Gals are just who you are looking for,” said coordinator Ms Denise Kelly. “The Gals are a local entertaining identity that have been established for over 20 years and are currently looking for local ladies who have a little spare time. “The Gals perform at senior venues providing an hour of dance and song.

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“The costumes are stylish and colourful with lots of beads and feathers to create a visual delight. “The songs and music are carefully selected to take the audience back in time to the days of the dance ﬂoor,” said Ms Kelly. In preparation for the concerts The Gals practise every Friday morning from 9:30am to 12pm in the Peninsula Community Centre. “The cost is minimal and covers all costume expenses,” said Ms Kelly. For more information, phone Denise on 4382 1297 or 0439 821 297.

small it would provide invaluable experience to whoever is lucky enough to score the roles as he would be working with very experienced actors and would obviously learn from such a hands on experience,” said Mr Hickey. For more information, phone John on 4341 2931. A Streetcar Named Desire will be staged at the Peninsula Theatre from May 16 to June 1.

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Russian memoir launched in Umina Central Coast senior Anya Nielsen launched her first book in Umina on Saturday, March 15. Ms Nielsen said that retiring from the big smoke to the peace and tranquillity of the Central Coast living was the best decision she ever made. She said that her daily strolls along the beaches and waterways inspired her to write about her travels to far flung Russia and beyond. Russian Embers is a travel memoir which was conceived on impulse when Anya accepted an invitation to go on a journey to the other side of the world. It was 1993 and that place was Russia, where her parents were born. Her mother in Moscow and her father in Vladivostok, the location of the Russian Pacific Fleet At the end of her first week while she was in St Petersburg, The White House – Russia’s

Parliament in Moscow, was torched and the outbreak of revolution was imminent. Gorbachov had been deposed by Boris Yeltsin. Before putting pen to paper Anya revisited Russia in 2007, some 14 years later. She said that writing the book was a cathartic experience and an opportunity to live her dream. Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein was present at the launch at the Book Bazaar and said that he was always grateful for the number and diversity of interesting people who live on the Central Coast and Anya has demonstrated that being a senior citizen is an opportunity and not an obstacle. “With so many courses and activity groups on offer in Gosford and throughout the Central Coast, it’s just never too late to do what you always wanted to do,” said Mr Holstein. Media release, 17 Mar 2014 Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford MP

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Concert to be held at Wagstaffe The Bouddi Society will hold a concert on Sunday, April 6, at the Wagstaffe Hall from 2pm. It will feature two young people who have received grants from the Bouddi Arts Foundation. Alexanthe Hull is a 16-yearold singer-songwriter and Arlen Bowling is a jazz saxophonist. Also on the program will be Kincumber couple Chris and Christina Sainsbury. Chris is a composer, guitarist and music teacher whose compositions range from solo guitar works to orchestral works. Christina sings, plays the ﬂute, tin whistle and recorder and is also a nurse and music therapist. Chris was commissioned by the Australian Chamber Orchestra in the 1980s and, more recently, won an open composers competition with the New England Philharmonic Orchestra, Boston USA, where he shared the bill with American composer Gunther Schuller. Chris said that it was always more rewarding working with local musicians here on the Central Coast and, in this regard, he has enjoyed working with the Central Coast Symphony Orchestra and the Central Coast Concertante Ensemble. He is currently engaged in a work for the Central Coast Youth Orchestra commissioned by Conservatorium director Mr Patrick Brennan.

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The selection for the April 6 concert includes works for solo guitar and for guitar and ﬂute, featuring Christina. This time the material is more along the lines of folk and jazz styles. It includes some of his recent Sketches of Provence music, which are simple pieces sketched as mementos while on holiday in

Provence last year. The program also includes a group of French songs by guitarist and singer Les duPont Louis and a bracket by the Loco Voco Acapella Singers. All proceeds of the concert will go to scholarships for local young people. Media release, 24 Mar 2014 David Dufty, The Bouddi Society

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Ettalong Beach Art & Crafts Centre Adult Classes in Patchwork & Quilting, Pottery, Folk Art, Silk Dyeing, Oils, Acrylics, Pastels, Drawing, Watercolour, Silvercraft and Children’s Art & Pottery Mon - Sat 10am - 3pm 4341 8344 info@ebacc.com.au Central Coast Art Society Weekly paint-outs Tues 4369 5860. Workshops 9.30am 1st & 3rd Wed Gosford City Art Centre 4363 1820. Social Meetings 1.30pm 4th Wed for demonstrations publicity@artcentralcoast.asn.au

4325 1420 Point Clare Art & Craft Wed - Adult Art Class Wed & Fri - Adult Crafts Bunka Embroid, Cards, Crotchet, Cross Stitch $3 Point Clare Community Hall 10am - 12noon 4325 5007 Hospital Art Australia Meet every Tue and Fri 9am-2pm - 109 Birdwood Ave, Umina - Painting and Canvas drawing. Volunteers welcome 4341 9920

Bushwalking National Parks Association Central Coast Twice weekly bush walks on the Central Coast and further afield, varying distances and grades of difficulty. Explore, enjoy scenery, fauna, floral, history. Keep fit and make friends. 4389 4423 & 4332 7378

Community Centres Peninsula Community Centre Cnr Ocean Beach Rd & McMasters Rd Woy Woy Activities, programs and support groups for children, teens, adults and seniors including occasional care, playgroups, dance classes, karate, ﬁtness classes, youth services, gambling solutions, internet kiosk and social groups. www.coastcommunityconnections.com.au

4341 9333 Ettalong 50+ Leisure & Learning Centre Mon - Fri - Cards, Computer Lessons, Dancing, Indoor Bowls, Fitness, Handicrafts, Leatherwork, Line Dancing, Painting, Scrabble, Table Tennis, Tai Chi, Yoga, Darts 4341 3222

Community Groups ABC “The Friends” Support group for Public Broadcaster. Aims: Safeguard ABC’s independence, adequate funding, high standards. Meetings through the year + social afternoons Well-known guest speakers www.fabcnsw.org.au

4341 5170 Bridge Duplicate Bridge Mon Tue Thur Fri Sat-12.15pm & Wed 9.15am Brisbane Water Bridge Club

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Central Coast Family History Society Inc. Resources, information & advice to study your family’s history. 1st Sat 1pm Lions Community Hall, 8 Russell Drysdale St, E. Gosford. www.centralcoastfhs.org.au

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Central Coast Tenants’ Advice and Advocacy Service Do you have issues with your landlord or real estate agent? Free telephone advice and advocacy for all tenants and residents in residential parks. 4353 5515 cctaas@hotmail.com

Community Care Services - Central Coast For people with memory loss & their carers. Enjoy a relaxing coffee morning Rocky Point Café - Ettalong Beach Memorial Club 3rd Wed 4324 4244

Central Coast Over 30s Social Group Inc We offer social contact, entertainment events & new friendships for people in their 30’s, 40’s, 50’s & 60’s etc. Our events range from; Live Music, House Parties, Restaurant Nights, BBQ’s/Picnics, Trips Away & lots more. For a FREE calendar call Sharon on 0432 760 272 cco30s@live.com.au

I AM LOST Deep Conversations & systematic exercises for understanding my self & my place in life. - Gurdjieff Society - Ancient and modern knowledge. 6pm 2nd Thu 0425 296 783 www.gurdjieff.org.au

Mingaletta Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Corporation The Mingaletta community centre provides its members and other community groups a meeting place and referal hub for education, health, well-being and cultural programs through consultative services and community programs. Mon-Fri 9am 4pm 6 Sydney Ave Umina 4342 7515 admin@mingaletta.com.au

Peninsula School for Seniors The Community Centre, McMasters Road, Woy Woy Discussions, Rumikin, Craft, History, Walkers, Coach trips Tues, Wed, Thur 4341 7785 4341 2142 Peninsula Village Playgroup Carers, Grandparents, parents & children ‘Intergenerational Playgroup’ Every Tues 10-11.30am Paula Newman - 4344 9199 Probus Club of Umina Friendship, fellowship and fun Advancing intellectual, cultural and social interests for active retirees 55yrs+ Non Political and Non Sectarian - 2nd Wed

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Mary Mac’s Place Providing hot, freshly cooked meals - Mon to Fri 11am-1pm with support, info & referrals 4341 0584

Gosford Musical Society Minstrels Entertain at various venues on the Coast seeking new members Thur Night Laycock St North Gosford 4341 4210

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Seniors Computer Club Central Coast Beginners classes for PC or Mac Mon or Tues. Classes Mon to Fri for most programs - see website. 10am – 12md or 1pm - 3pm Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre. Monthly Meetings with Guest Speaker at Kincumber Hotel 1st Mon 43692530 The Krait Club Community Centre - Cooinda Village, Neptune St, Umina 10.30am For senior members of community. Gentle exercises, quizzes, games, social activities, guest speakers, entertainment and bus trips - 4344 2992 Umina Beach Men’s Shed Inc. Men share a variety of tools, pursue interests and hobbies, Spend time with other men and Learn new skills Darrell 4341 2355 Volunteering Central Coast Refers potential volunteers to community orgs. Support both volunteers and community orgs. Training for volunteers & their managers. 4329 7122 vrc@volunteeringcentralcoast.org.au

Wagstaffe to Killcare Community Protect and preserve the environment & residential nature of the Bouddi Peninsula and to strengthen community bonds 2nd Mon, 7.30pm Wagstaffe Hall - 4360 2945 info@wagstaffetokillcare.org.au

Disabled Services Riding for the Disabled Horse Riding as a therapy for those with intellectual or physical disabilities Volunteers required. No Previous exp necessary School hours only Mon to Sat 4340 0388 stateofﬁce@rdansw.org.au

Environment Peninsula Environment Group Talks, ﬁlms, social events, workshops, renewable energy and recycling projects, organic food buying group www.peg.org.au

Health Groups Alcoholics Anonymous If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s our business. Every Sat - Progress Hall Ronald Ave, Wyoming 8pm 4323 3890 Arthritis NSW 3rd Tues Peninsula Community Centre, Cnr McMasters Rd and Ocean Beach Rd, Woy Woy 4341 5881 Gambling Solutions Gambling help counsellors providing free conﬁdential professional service to gamblers, family and friends Available Woy Woy, Kincumber, Gosford and The Entrance 4344 7992 GROW - Free Weekly 12 Step Mental Health Self Help Group - Helping thousands to recover from mental health challenges for more than 55 years to ﬁnd a GROW group near you call 1800 558 268 or visit www.grow.net.au

GROW Groups meet weekly all year round Meals on Wheels Delivered meals and ﬂexible food options for people with a functional disability

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Overeaters Anonymous (OA) 12-step fellowship for those with eating disorders. No dues, fees, or weigh-ins. Peninsula Corn. Cntr, cnr. Mc Masters Rd & Ocean Beach Rd. Woy Woy, Fri 8pm www.oa.org - 0412 756 446 ParaQuad Specialist healthcare products delivered to your door, for all your continence, wound care and respiratory and nutrition requirements - Professional Clinic Support available 1300 886 601 www.brightsky.com.au

Pink Butterﬂy Breast Cancer Support Group First Sunday 10.00am -12.00 Shop 71 Schnapper Road Ettalong Markets 0428 712 251 Peninsula Village Wellness Centre Offering holistic and complementary therapies including aromatherapy, massage and music therapy 4344 9199 Peninsula Village Meals Delivered daily to your door Nutritious, great for the elderly 4344 9199 Peninsula Village Carer’s Support Group For carers of loved ones with dementia - 1st Wed - 10 to 11.30am Paula 4344 9199 Peninsula Women’s Health Centre Clinic sister; counselling; alternate therapists; groups and community education; drop-in; support for women in crisis; 4342 5905 Wed & Thur 9.30am-3pm 20a McMasters Rd, Woy Woy www.ccwhc.com.au

Prostate Cancer Support Group (Gosford) Meet last Friday Terrigal Uniting Church, 380 Terrigal Drive, Terrigal 9.30am to 12 noon 4367 9600 www.pcfa.org.au

Wellness Group A small group of people with a serious illness to share and support unfolding journeys Free at The Clearing, 2/31 Chambers Place Woy Woy 2nd Mon 9:30am 4341 0464 lizmacnamara@bigpond.com

Soundwaves Men’s acapella 4 part harmony chorus - all ages 7pm Mon Central Coast Leagues Club John 0413 276 698 jbthomson51@gmail.com

Troubadour Central Coast Inc Folk, Traditional & Acoustic Music and Spoken Word Inc Ukulele meets, Concerts and Sessions 4th Sat 7pm CWA Hall Woy Woy 4341 4060 mail.info@troubadour.org.au

Political Group Australian Labor Party Umina Ettalong Branch Political discussions, national, state and local government issues 2nd Mon Umina Beach Bowling Club 7.30 4342 3676 Central Coast Greens Active regarding ecological sustainability, social & economic justice, peace & non-violence, grassroots democracy & gettingGreens elected 3rd Thur, centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au centralcoastgreens@gmail.com

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Sport Deepwater Dragon Boat Club Woy Woy Come try this fantastic sport! Paddling sessions available Sunday mornings & Wednesday afternoons. Adults & juniors over 12 years welcome. First 3 training sessions free. 0414 974 743. deepwaterdragons@hotmail.com

Woy Woy Judo Club Classes for adults, juniors & seniors. Tues & Fri Ettalong 50+ Leisure and Learning Centre 0434 000 170 www.wwjc.org.au

Travel Friendship Force Central Coast Travel in small groups and stay with friends in 370 clubs around the world & host small groups. Deidre 4388 9435 www.friendshipforcecentralcoast.asn.au

Veterans National Malaya Borneo Veterans Association 1st Sat (except Jan) 2pm Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club, 51-52 The Esplanade. 4342 1107 Vietnam Veterans’, Peacekeepers’ and Peacemakers’ Assist all Veterans & families with pension & welfare Mon & Wed 9am-1pm 4344 4760 Cnr Broken Bay Rd & Beach St Ettalong. centralcoastveterans@bigpond.com.

Peninsula Day Branch ALP Meeting 1pm 2nd Mon monthly CWA Hall Woy Woy Federal, State, Local Government and Community matters under caring discussions 4341 9946

Service Groups Lions Club of Woy Woy 1st and 3rd Mon at Everglades Country Club 0439 514 723 Make new friends and have fun while serving your community. Northern Settlement Services Provides socialisation for migrants. Volunteers assist with home visits, shopping and social days. Every Thur Peninsula Community Centre 93 McMasters Rd Woy Woy - 4334 3877 Rotary Club of Kariong/Somersby International service club improve lives of communities in Aust. & o/seas. Fun-ﬁlled activities, fellowship and friendship. Phillip House, 21 Old Mount Penang Rd, Fri 7.15am 4340 4529 kersuebay@philliphouse.com.au

Woy Woy Ettalong Hardy’s Bay RSL Provide help with pensions and welfare etc. Shop 5/382 Oceanview Rd Ettalong. Tues & Thurs 9am to 1pm 4341 2594

Women’s Groups Country Women’s Association Woy Woy Opposite Fisherman’s Wharf Craft & Friendship 1st and 2nd Wed 10am Meetings 4th Wed 10.30am 4324 2621 Country Women’s Association Umina Branch meeting 1st Wed 10am - Craft and Friendship Wed 9am (except 1st Wed) 1st and 3rd Sunday 12.30pm 0438 033 039 - 4344 1070 The Endeavour View Club, Woy Woy Lunch 1st Mon Everglades Country Club 10.30am. Friendship days, 3rd Wed Uniting Church Hall, Picnic Pde Ettalong 10.30am 4342 2283 Gosford RSL Women’s Auxiliary For women over 18 years. Raise money for welfare of veterans and their families RSL Club West Gosford 4th Mon 2pm 4323 7336

Woy Woy Public Hospital Alliance To restore medical services previously available & upgrade to a standard that meets with local needs. 2pm 2nd Sat St Lukes Church Hall, Blackwall Rd Woy Woy 4344 4811

Rotary Club of Umina International service organisation of business leaders improving lives of youth & those in need. Weds. Everglades Country Club

Woy Woy Stroke Recovery Club Peninsula Community Centre 2nd Tues 11.30am Company, up-to-date info, hydrotherapy, bus trips 4341 7177

Rotary Club of Woy Woy International service club improve lives of communities in Aust. & o/seas. Tues 6pm Everglades Country Club. Don Tee 0428 438 535

WOWGIRLS Wave of Wisdom Inc WOWGIRLS Wave of Wisdom connects women and local businesses around a common theme of wellbeing. to share wisdom and explore lifes potential. Regular Powwows, WOW Wisdom gatherings, WOW days and WOW courses check our website for activities.

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Central Coast Potters Society Dedicated to increasing the ceramics knowlede, experience and skills of members and the general public. Running classes, workshops, demonstrations, exhibitions and social events - Annual exhibitions in May and December info@ccpotters.org

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Sport

Local clubs compete in Masters’ surf championships Three surf lifesaving clubs from the Peninsula area competed in the NSW Masters Championships held at Ocean Beach over the weekend of March 15 and 16. Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club placed ninth in the overall point score on 116 points behind winning club Queenscliff on 274 points. Umina Beach Surf Life Saving Club placed 14th on 99 points and Killcare Surf Life Saving Club placed 36th on 27 points. Umina placed second in the 110 years male surf team with a team comprising Scott Henderson, Michael Magurren and Stephen Reid and sixth in the 110 years male board relay with a team made up of Magurren, Gary Matthews and Steven Murphy. Umina took out the 150 years female surf team event thanks to Kerry Armstrong-Smith, Wendy Cook and Fiona Lloyd and placed ﬁfth in the 130 years female ski relay with a team comprising Cook, Armstrong-Smith and Christine Bishop. Armstrong-Smith, Lloyd and Cook also placed third in the 150 years female taplin relay while a second Umina team of Jenni Darwin, Annette Marsh and Vickilynn Swain placed sixth. Marsh, Karen Murphy and Swain also teamed up to place sixth in the 150 years female board relay for Umina. A Umina team of David Bishop, David Gaffney, Shane Lloyd and Harold Marshall placed ﬁfth in the 170 years male beach relay while

the female team of Marsh, Murphy, Swain and Lucy Caller-Williams placed sixth in the 200 years female beach relay. In the 30-34 female board rescue, Armstrong-Smith and Brooke Gee placed fourth for Umina and in the 30-44 years female double ski event, Armstrong-Smith and Bishop secured fourth place. Armstrong-Smith also placed second in the 40-44 female iron woman and fourth in the female single ski in the same age group. Bishop followed in sixth place in the 40-44 female single ski and Cook placed third in the 55-59 female surf race and fifth in the 5559 female rescue tube race. Lloyd placed fourth in the 50-54 female rescue tube race and fifth in the female surf race in the same age group Lloyd and Cook placed fourth in the 50-54 female board race while a second Umina team of Marsh and Swain placed fifth. Swain also placed sixth in the 50-54 female 2km beach run and Jenni Darwin placed sixth in the 40-44 female 2km beach run. Brooke Gee placed third in the 30-34 female surf race for Umina, Sky Marshall placed fourth in the 30-34 female beach flags, and Megan Sharpe placed fourth in the 35-39 female 2km beach run. In the 30-34 age group, Michael Magurren won the male surf race, placed third in the rescue tube race and fourth in the iron man. Stephen Reid placed fifth in the 45-49 male surf race while Gary Matthews placed fifth in the 45-49 male 2km beach run and sixth in

the male board race in the same age group John Rands placed third in the 55-59 male 2km beach run and Brian Dye placed fourth in the 6064 male 1km beach run and fifth in the 60-64 male beach sprint. Killcare placed second in the 140 years female beach relay with a team comprising Natalie Carlyle, Sarah Doak-Stride, Leah Fotofili and Laura Washington and sixth in the 130 years male surf team comprising Bryce Cameron, Malcolm Cooper and Andrew Stevenson. Fotofili placed second in the 35-39 female beach sprint and fellow club member Natalie Carlyle placed sixth. Leah and Natalie also placed second and third respectively in the 35-39 beach flags Phillip Tubby placed second in the 50-54 male beach flags Two Ocean Beach teams competed in the 140 years male beach relay with a team made up of Shane Oakes, Darren Shaw, Jason Tucker and James White winning the event and the second team, comprising Aaron Camp, Mark Davis, Aaron Fitzgerald and Matthew Smithers placing fourth. Umina followed in fifth with a team made up of Simon Darwin, Paul Farmilo, Robert McLeod and Steven Murphy. Ocean Beach placed sixth in the 150 years female surf team thanks to Donna Hannell, Louise Lambeth and Lynn Smith and an Ocean Beach team of Lisa Burns and Lynn Smith placed sixth in the 50-54 female board rescue.

The Peninsula Diary of Events For events in post code areas 2256 and 2257

Wednesday April 2

Tuesday April 15

Trading Tables stall, Umina Uniting Church, 9:30am-12pm Coffee morning and Wrap with Love group, Peninsula Women’s Health Centre, 10am

Pottery workshop for school students, Ettalong Beach Arts and Crafts Centre, 1pm-4pm Aladdin and his Magic Lamp, Ettalong Beach Club, 10:30am and 4:30pm

Saturday April 5 A Coupla Numbers, Patonga Beach Hotel, 7:30pm

Sunday April 6 Troubadour Folk Club concert, Woy Woy CWA Hall, 2pm-4pm Bouddi Society concert, Wagstaffe Hall, 2pm

Tuesday April 8 Falls Prevention Information Session, Peninsula Village Retirement Centre, 9:30am

Saturday April 12 Troubadour Folk Club concert, Woy Woy CWA Hall, 7pm

Wednesday April 16 Pottery workshop for school students, Ettalong Beach Arts and Crafts Centre, 1pm-4pm Peninsula Link Day, Peninsula Community Centre, 10am-2pm

Thursday April 17 Pottery workshop for school students, Ettalong Beach Arts and Crafts Centre, 1pm-4pm

Saturday April 19 Pearl Beach Easter Saturday Book Fair, 9am-5pm, Pearl Beach Memorial Hall Peninsula Easter Art Revue opens, Olive Branch Gallery, Umina, 3pm

Trash ‘n’ Treasure, Wagstaffe Hall

Sunday April 20 Easter Family Service, Ettalong Baptist Church,10am

Tuesday April 22 Pottery workshop for school students, Ettalong Beach Arts and Crafts Centre, 1pm-4pm

Friday April 25 Dawn service Anzac march, Woy Woy train station, 5:15am Anzac dawn service, Memorial Park, 5:30am Anzac Day service, Memorial Park, 10:30am Anzac Day service, Empire Bay Cenotaph, 11am

Monday April 30 Insigniﬁcance auditions, Peninsula Theatre, 7:30pm

If you’ve got something happening on the Peninsula over the next few weeks, let us know about it and we’ll list it here for you, for free. Contact details are on page 2. See the Coast Community News for events in post code areas 2250, 2251 & 2260 and the Wyong Regional Chronicle for events in post code areas 2258, 2259, 2261, 2262 & 2263

Ocean Beach won the 170 years female beach relay with a team comprising Debra Braddish, Lee-Anne Grosvenor, Richelle Ingram and Allison Tucker and placed second in the 200 years male beach relay with a team comprising Emmanuel Padilla, Warren Peters, Darren Peters and Peter Quick. Ocean Beach also placed fourth in the 200 years mixed beach relay with a team of Richard Grimmond, Donna Hannell, Peter Hume and Ken Ross. Lee-Anne Grosvenor placed second in the 40-44 female beach sprint and Laura Washington followed in sixth place. Grosvenor also placed second in the 40-44 female 2km beach run. Debra Braddish won the 50-54 female beach sprint while Donna Hannell placed sixth in the 50-54 female single ski Aaron Fitzgerald placed sixth in the 30-34 male beach sprint and

fourth in the male beach flags while Peter Hume placed third in the 70 years and over beach sprint. Aaron Camp placed sixth in the 30-34 male 2km beach run and James White placed fifth in the 4044 male beach sprint and fifth in the 45-49 male beach flags. Jason Tucker placed fourth in the 40-44 male 2km beach run and Peter Quick placed second in the 60-64 male beach flags, second in the male 1km beach run and fourth in the male beach sprint. Warren Peters won the 50-54 male beach flags and placed third in the 50-54 male beach sprint while Ken Ross placed fifth in the 55-59 male beach sprint. In the 60-64 age group, Lynn Smith placed second in the female iron woman, second in the female board race, third in the female surf race, third in in the female rescue tube race and fourth in the female 1km beach run. Website, 20 Mar 2014 Surf Life Saving NSW

Peninsula directory of services, contacts and support groups

Ambulance, Police, Fire 000 Emergency Ambulance, Police, Fire 000 Police Assistance Line 131 444 Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 Woy Woy Police Station 4379 7399 Energy Australia 13 13 88 Gas Emergency 131 909 Gosford City Council 4325 8222 Marine Rescue NSW Central Coast 4325 7929 SES - Storm and Flood Emergency 132 500

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Organisations Mingaletta 4342 7515 Aboriginal Home Care 4352 1153 Drug & Alcohol rehab 4388 6360

Accommodation Dept. of Housing Gosford 4323 5211 Cassie4Youth 4322 3197 Coast Shelter 4324 7239 Paciﬁc Link Com Housing 4324 7617 Rumbalara Youth Refuge 4325 7555 Samaritans Youth Services 4351 1922 Youth Angle • Woy Woy 4341 8830 Woy Woy Youth Cottage 4341 9027

Horizons (For men with children) 4333 5111 Uniting Care Burnside Gosford 1800 067 967

Health Poisons Information 131 126 Ambulance Text Mobile 106 Ambulance GSM 112 Gosford Hospital 4320 2111 Woy Woy Hospital 4344 8444 Sexual Health @ Gosford Hospital 4320 2114 After Hours GP Help Line 1800 022 222

Legal & Financial Help Financial Counselling Service 4334 2304 Tenants’ Advice and Advocacy Service 4353 5515 Woy Woy Court 4344 0111

Libraries Gosford district: Umina Beach 4304 7333 Woy Woy 4304 7555

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Wildlife Arc 4325 0666 Wires 8977 3333

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Community Centres Peninsula Community Centre 4341 9333 Men’s Shed Cluster Inc 0413 244 484

Counselling Centacare: 4324 6403 Relationship Australia: 1300 364 277 Interrelate: 1800 449 118

Family and Relationships Centacare Gosford 4324 6403 Gosford Family Support Service 4340 1099

Taxi 131 008 Busways 4368 2277 City Rail 131 500

Welfare Services Gosford Family Support 4340 1585 Meals on Wheels 4341 6699 Department of Community Services Gosford 4336 2400 The Salvation Army 4325 5733 Samaritans Emergency Relief 4393 2450 St Vincent De Paul Society HELPLINE 4323 6081

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Sport

Dragon boat club prepares for regatta The Deepwater Dragon Boat Club is currently preparing for its next regatta to be held in Penrith in April.

LAT 33° 51’ S - LONG 151° 14’ E - TIME ZONE - 1000 Times and Heights(m) of high and low waters

Time - Height(m)

Add one hour to the times below when Daylight Saving is in force

MON - 31 0223 - 0.26 0833 - 1.73 1442 - 0.27 2056 - 1.81 THU - 3 0448 - 0.39 1052 - 1.44 1640 - 0.51 2303 - 1.71 SUN - 6 0031 - 1.55 0720 - 0.61 1317 - 1.20 1852 - 0.75 WED - 9 0332 - 1.43 1018 - 0.62 1634 - 1.26 2217 - 0.75 SAT - 12 0003 - 0.61 0608 - 1.54 1228 - 0.48 1843 - 1.52

TUE - 1 0312 - 0.27 0920 - 1.65 1522 - 0.34 2139 - 1.81 FRI - 4 0537 - 0.47 1137 - 1.34 1718 - 0.60 2345 - 1.63 MON - 7 0124 - 1.48 0819 - 0.65 1421 - 1.18 1957 - 0.79 THU - 10 0433 - 1.46 1109 - 0.58 1725 - 1.34 2315 - 0.68 SUN - 13 0045 - 0.54 0648 - 1.56 1301 - 0.44 1917 - 1.61

WED - 2 0400 - 0.32 1006 - 1.54 1601 - 0.42 2221 - 1.77 SAT - 5 0627 - 0.55 1224 - 1.25 1801 - 0.68

The Deepwater Dragon’s race team competes regularly in dragon boat regattas at various locations, having recently competed in the Chinese New Year Dragon Boat Festival at Darling Harbour. The Deepwater Dragon Boat Club began in 2011 and has grown into a successful sporting club. The club offers both social and competitive paddling sessions, three times a week and paddles from the Sea Scouts Hall at Woy Woy. The paddlers can participate

TUE - 8 0226 - 1.44 0921 - 0.65 1531 - 1.20 2109 - 0.79 FRI - 11 0524 - 1.50 1150 - 0.52 1806 - 1.43

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Ettalong 40 min, Rip Bridge 2hrs - Wisemans Ferry 2 hrs 30 min, Koolewong 2 hrs 10 min

In view of the variations caused by local conditions and meteorological effects, these times are approximate and must be considered as a guide only. They are not to be relied on for critical depth calculations for safe navigation. Actual times of High and Low Water may occur before or after the times indicated

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