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Decision on three-storey development deferred Gosford Council will consider a development application for a mixed use three-storey development on the corner of West St and Rickard St, Umina, at its next meeting on Tuesday, August 26.

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It was deferred from the August 12 meeting pending a site inspection by councillors. The application for the development, valued at around $1.6 million, includes commercial units, car parking, an 88 place childcare centre and residential apartments. The proposal would require the demolition of the existing dwelling and commercial car yard. The development site comprises both commercial and residential zoned land. According to the report to council by the department of governance and planning, the building has been designed so that most of the enclosed floor area was situated on the commercial zoned part of the site, providing a “low impact development interface” with the existing adjoining residential development. “As a result, strict compliance with the applicable development standards of the Gosford Planning Scheme Ordinance relating to floor space ratio is not achieved and the applicant has sought variation to the applicable floor space ratio control under the provisions of SEPP 1 – Development Standards.” The report also stated that the application had considered amenity impacts to surrounding

An artist’s impression of the proposed development and (inset) an aerial view of the location of the proposed development

residents in the 2(b) residential zone in Rickard St including overshadowing impact, visual bulk, height and scale, loss of privacy and potential noise impact and internal impacts. Council staff considered the impacts to be “within reasonable

limits”. The provision of car parking on site was also non-compliant with a shortfall of 12 spaces. “Such deﬁciencies may be catered for within council’s public facility, subject to monetary contribution,” according to the

staff report. Sixteen submissions were received in response to the application detailing concerns including with overshadowing, loss of privacy, ﬂoor space ratio, waste management, asbestos removal, waste storage, trafﬁc

impact, zone interface design, building bulk and scale; impact on street and pedestrians, noise impact, setback, air quality, onsite parking and height. Gosford Council agenda GOV.28, 12 Aug 2014

Chamber opposes traffic lights in Umina The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has called for a review of the decision by Gosford Council to install trafﬁc lights at the intersection of Ocean Beach Rd and Wellington St. Peninsula Chamber president Mr Matthew Wales said: “The existing roundabout works very efﬁciently and the decision by

council to spend $455,000 on a new signalised intersection is quite bafﬂing. “Although the trafﬁc lights will be paid for through a new Contribution Plan for the Umina Beach town centre, the Chamber would prefer to see those funds spent on civic improvements such as footpath upgrading or the development of the new civic square.

“Our concern is that a new signalised intersection would cause extensive queuing towards the West St roundabout and create problems at the Osborne Ave intersection. “Elimination of the existing roundabout would also prevent north bound trafﬁc being able to return along Ocean Beach Rd to access McDonalds which is already prevented

from undertaking a right hand movement due to the central median strip. “This was a condition of consent imposed by council. “We understand that the Umina Beach Transport Management Strategy seeks to plan for the future but the Chamber is questioning the necessity for signiﬁcant expenditure on trafﬁc facilities that would appear to be

unwarranted. “The Chamber is a big subscriber to the adage ‘if it ain’t broke don’t ﬁx it’ so let’s not radically change the dynamics of a town centre that has grown very successfully without the need for trafﬁc lights,” said Mr Wales. Media release, 13 Aug 2014 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

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Almost three times average rain for August A total of 137.5mm of rain has fallen on the Peninsula this month as of Friday, August 22, according to Mr Jim Morrison of Woy Woy. This is already almost three times the average rainfall for the month of 46mm and the highest August rainfall in 10 years. The previous highest August reading was 129.5mm in 2007. The month’s high rainfall follows two months in which the Peninsula received its lowest monthly totals in 10 years, with June receiving 84.4mm and July just 17.7mm. Despite the good rainfall this month, the total so far this year of 680.5mm, remains more than a quarter below the average of 939mm at the end of August. Temperatures on the Peninsula so far this month have ranged from

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Gosford Council will consider a development application for a mixed use three-storey development on the corner of West St and Rickard St, Umina, at its next meeting on Tuesday, August 26. It was deferred from the August 12 meeting pending a site inspection by councillors. The application for the development, valued at around $1.6 million, includes commercial units, car parking, an 88 place childcare centre and residential apartments. The proposal would require the demolition of the existing dwelling and commercial car yard. The development site comprises both commercial and residential zoned land. According to the report to council by the department of governance and planning, the building has been designed so that most of the enclosed floor area was situated on the commercial zoned part of the site, providing a “low impact development interface” with the existing adjoining residential development. “As a result, strict compliance with the applicable development standards of the Gosford Planning Scheme Ordinance relating to floor space ratio is not achieved and the applicant has sought variation to the applicable floor space ratio control under the provisions of SEPP 1 – Development Standards.” The report also stated that the application had considered amenity impacts to surrounding

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Rear view of the Performing Arts Centre

$10 million Performing Arts Centre ofﬁcially opened entral Coast Grammar School celebrated the opening of its new Performing Arts Centre with an ofﬁcial opening function, followed by a Variety Gala Performance, on Friday, August 15.

“Creative learners are confident learners and the performing arts offer a unique and dynamic platform for creativity and self-expression,” said Central Coast Grammar School Headmaster Mr Bill Low. “Our professional facility will allow us to build bridges to the broader arts community on the Coast and host large cultural events,” said Mr Low. The $10 million Performing Arts Centre, partially funded by

donations from the school and local community, features a 750 seat acoustically designed, tiered theatre; large stage; orchestra pit; sound and lighting box; foyers to seat 250 people restaurant style or accommodate 750 people - including an alfresco foyer; catering kitchen; seven learning spaces including a computer lab, a keyboard lab and a spacious drama studio; additional large orchestra rehearsal room, connected by a recording studio to a

medium rehearsal room; 10 music tutorial studios; instrument store; box office and manager’s office and; staff accommodation. “Central Coast Grammar School has had a strong Performing Arts program since its inception,” said Central Coast Grammar School chairman Mr Ken Jolly. “This wonderful new facility will enable students and teachers to reach even greater heights. “The School partnered

with nationally acclaimed local artist Neale Joseph to create a series of original artworks to inspire warmth and creativity amongst learners, visitors and performers. “At 44 square metres in total, three enormous

artworks connect the facility to our coastal landscape and are amongst some of the largest oil paintings we know of in Australia.” Neale Joseph said: “I hope when students and visitors see my artworks

With the Development Ap Application for stage on ready to be lodged one wi with Wyong Council for the 15 hectare theme par park, Australia-China Th Theme Park Pty Ltd have dev developed a nine minute vid animation giving video people their ﬁrst view of pe the ambitious project. Due to open in stages from fro 2016, if approved, the theme park will have 12 main sections – h hav including the Meridian innc Gate, Thanksgiving Ga Temple, Zheng He’s Te Treasure Ship, Arts and Tre Crafts Workshop, Spring Cr Festival Square, Panda Fe Paradise and more. Pa “It is incredibly exciting for this to get ex to the stage of lodging a Development Application De and an to see the sheer scale of the project,” said Mayor Ma Cr Doug Eaton. “I’ve truly never seen anything like this before any – it’s going to blow people away when they pe watch wa the video and get a sense of how big and imaginative this concept im really rea is and what it can do in terms of tourism for our ou Shire. “The developers have long lon been telling us that this thi Theme Park will be up there with the Opera House and Sydney Ho Harbour Bridge in terms Ha of tourist attractions and I’ve I’v got to hand it to them

they will feel uplifted and encouraged to express themselves creatively.” Media release, 12 Aug 2014 Christine Hodgkinson, Central Coast Grammar School

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– it’s absolutely in that category. “You certainly don’t see an investment of $500 million in a tourism project very often,” said mayor Cr Eaton. The park, to be called Chappypie China Time, aims to integrate Chinese ‘culture, nature and spirit’. People enter via The Red Gate and through to the Forbidden City, with a ﬂying golden dragon winding its way through the park. A variety of entertainment, cultural, accommodation and retail areas are included, such as a history of calligraphy, panda paradise, a theatre for traditional drama and musical performances, Chinese landscape gardens and a panorama of Chinese history. Other features include: small laneways leading off the main square to various arts and handicraft displays, Chinese food and teahouses; a river

inbound tourism to NSW will almost double by 2020, becoming NSW’s largest international market in terms of visitor arrivals, visitor nights and expenditure. “In terms of tourism and economic development, this represents an incredible boost for Wyong Shire and the Central Coast”, said the mayor. “It will definitely create jobs and have flow on benefits to local retailers and the hospitality sector. “Wyong is perfectly placed to capitalise on this investment. “We are only an hour from Sydney and Newcastle and have long been a tourist destination for those who love the lakes and Coast. “I think what you see today is just the beginning. Artists’ impressions of Chinese Cultural Theme Park “Wyong Shire is now With Chinese tourism set to become the theme flows around the park been steadily increasing with traditional dragon in the past few years, with growing by an average park centre of NSW,” boats passing under 700,000 tourists spending of 20% each year, said mayor C Eaton. bridges and willow trees; over $4 billion in 2012, Destination NSW’s China Media release, 4 Aug 2014 a giant ship is both a according to a report by Tourism Strategy predicts Wyong Council media that the value of Chinese ride and a celebration of Tourism Australia. shared maritime history between Australia and China, and there is the temple and residential area to be built first. Council sold the land, which is adjacent to the Warnervale Airport, to the Australia-China Theme Park Pty Ltd in 2012 for $10 million. “The mayor of Wyong Shire Council was by early opportunity to ember for investigated willing to back us when no one else would,” said Independent clear my name.” S w a n s e a the “In the meantime, Australia-China Theme Garry Commission Park CEO Mr Bruce Edwards has Against Corruption I have decided to stand aside from the Zhong. announced his (ICAC). “The mayor Mr Edwards has Parliamentary Liberal decision to stand Party. understands Chinese aside from the now joined fellow “I have informed the culture and the need P a r l i a m e n t a r y Central Coast Liberal Premier of my decision for local government Liberal Party MPs Chris Spence, and he has accepted it.” involvement in terms f o l l o w i n g Darren Webber and of attracting Chinese Chris Hartcher on the Media statement, allegations he investment and now the crossbench. 14 Aug 2014 is involved in results are in for everyone Gerald Cowen, office of Mr Edwards said: p r o c e e d i n g s “I look forward to an to see.” Garry Edwards MP In-bound Chinese currently being tourism to Australia has

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Council seeks flood study feedback

Umina resident Martin McInnes is one of the first people in the country to sign up to NBN Co’s customer pilot of fast broadband via Fibre to the Node technology. Mr McInnes, a small business owner, has been able to reach download speeds of up to 96 mbps and upload speeds of up to 30 mbps. He said this has helped him to reduce the time it takes to perform daily work tasks and open up his business to international clients. NBN Co is currently trialling Fibre to the Node technology in Umina “to roll out the National Broadband Network quicker, more efficiently and cheaper for all Australians”. The technology marries fibre optic cables with Telstra’s copper lines in a streetside node cabinet to deliver broadband to homes and businesses. NBN Co has also announced plans to build more than 300 additional nodes within Woy Woy and Warner in Queensland. CEO Mr Bill Morrow said: “These initiatives are key components in progressing NBN Co’s move to a mix of broadband technologies which will help us scale-up the NBN rollout across the country. “The early results and real

Gosford Council is currently seeking feedback from the community on its draft Brisbane Water Foreshore Floodplain Risk Management Study which is currently on public exhibition.

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customer experiences such as Mr McInnes’s demonstrate that existing technologies such as the copper network are capable of playing a vital role in delivering the NBN quicker, more efﬁciently and cheaper for all Australians. “Our plans to build more than 300 additional nodes on top of our construction trial with Telstra will see us benchmark industry best practices as we gear up for widescale deployment of the FTTN technology.” Mr McInnes said: “Since connecting to my Telstra NBN service, the faster download times have helped me save 10 to 15 minutes off my daily work schedule.”

“This roughly gives me an extra day off each month which I’m planning to use to pick up my passion for skydiving again – something that my previous workload prevented me from doing. “The NBN is also bringing us closer to the opportunities of other Australian inner cities. “I’m already seeing exciting prospects for my business such as taking on new clients in areas outside of the Central Coast now that I have the bandwidth to support high deﬁnition video conferencing applications.” Media release, 22 Aug 2014 Nick Creevey, n2n communications

Council’s director of governance and planning Ms Danielle Dickson said the study was an important part of council’s efforts to tackle the flood threats facing residents near the foreshore. “Brisbane Water has a unique layout and is close to the ocean, and many residents live in its lowlying foreshore areas,” Ms Dickson said. “It’s crucial that we get the right measures in place to minimise the emotional and economic losses that our community could suffer from a flood in this area. “Through our study we’ve identified and assessed a number of options to manage coastal inundation threats from storm surges, like that experienced in 1974, and longer-term issues posed by climate change. “The key options include amending planning requirements, improving emergency responses

and boosting the community’s understanding of flood risks. “Our residents now have the chance to find out more about the potential impacts of coastal flooding around Brisbane Water and have their say on these options that are being looked at to deal with it. “I would like to assure the community that we have carefully considered the effect these options might have on property values or insurance premiums, and other development issues, as part of the study,” said Ms Dickson. “We’re very keen to hear from the community about the study’s options and any other relevant issues.” A public information session will be held at the Peninsula Community Centre on Thursday, September 18, from 2:30pm to 5:30pm. “The exhibition period has been extended to three months to give residents a better chance to review the study and discuss any concerns with our staff, especially those residents living near the foreshore,” Ms Dickson said. Media release, 19 Aug 2014 Danielle Dickson, Gosford Council

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Bureaucratic bungle means owner keeps house intact A bureaucratic bungle by Gosford Council has meant that an Empire Bay landowner has avoided having to demolish part of his house that was built across a restricted area.

The Small Biz Bus to visit Woy Woy

Small business bus at Woy Woy Small businesses on the Peninsula can take advantage of business assistance with the arrival of the Small Biz Bus in Woy Woy on Wednesday, September 10. The bus will be parked on Blackwall Rd opposite the Police station from 9am to 3pm giving local small business operators the chance to access personalised advice from business experts. “The Small Biz Bus supports small businesses in NSW by providing no cost advice at a location convenient to them,” said NSW Minister for Small Business, Mr Andrew Stoner. “I encourage all small business operators to visit the bus when it’s in town for quality face-to-face personalised advice,” he said.

Central Coast Business Enterprise Centre manager Ms Debbie Carroll said: “Having the Small Biz Bus in Woy Woy is an excellent opportunity for local businesses to receive expert advice on starting or growing your business.” “We encourage all business owners to take advantage of the service at no cost to them,” said Ms Carroll. To book an appointment on the bus or to speak to your local Small Biz Connect advisor, call the Central Coast Business Enterprise Centre on 1300 134 359 or visit www.smallbusiness. nsw.gov.au/hop-on-the-small-bizbus. Media release, 20 Aug 2014 Natalie-Eve Gambell, Small Business Commissioner’s Ofﬁce

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The council will now modify the restriction so the house is no longer contained within it. The council had previously approved a house to be built outside the restricted area in a 30m by 33m building envelope. At the council meeting on August 12, council staff reported that the owner of the property

had development consent for a dwelling on this part of the property in Palmers Lane approved in 2001, with the application indicating that the dwelling would sit within the unrestricted area with an approximate three metre clearance of the restricted. A survey report showed that the house was actually longer than what was approved. The front of the dwelling was clear of the restricted area by about three metres as approved, but the rear of the dwelling, including a garage, encroached onto the area by 2.8 metres. Because the Council had issued

a building certificate for the house on April 24, it was prevented from issuing an order to demolish part of the dwelling. Council was told that it had the option to consent to the modification of the restriction with the owner being responsible for council’s costs, or to not consent to the modification and be unable to order demolition. The council meeting decided to agree to modify the restriction, providing the applicant pay an administration fee of $610 and cover council’s legal costs. Gosford Council agenda GOV.44, 12 Aug 2014

Council plan is now a strategy Gosford Council will rename its Umina Beach Transport Management and Accessibility Plan as the Umina Beach Transport Management and Accessibility Strategy. According to the report to council by the department of governance and planning, extensive community consultation was undertaken with community suggestions incorporated into the final strategy and master plan investigations. The strategy aimed to: ensure that “movement systems support the development of the centre’s economic, environmental, social and cultural roles; ensure the integration of movement systems within the centre; manage the transport impacts of development; assist in the

reduction in the reliance on the private car; and maximise the use of public transport, walking and cycling”. Money to implement the strategy is yet to be found and

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Commended for bravery A Umina resident has been awarded a Commendation for Brave Conduct by the Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove. On the evening of March last year, Mr James Stirling helped disarm and restrain a woman who was threatening herself and others with a knife in Woy Woy. Mr Stirling, an ambulance ofﬁcer, and a colleague attended the offender’s home after she had threatened self-harm. When they arrived, the woman ordered them inside and, threatening them with a large knife, forced them to lock the door. Mr Stirling discreetly activated his radio duress alarm.

He then followed the woman’s instructions to phone a nearby police station requesting a particular police ofﬁcer to attend, all the while attempting to calm the woman and his colleague. A policeman, who arrived at the scene, managed to surprise the woman by quickly entering the room and spraying her with capsicum spray. Mr Stirling struck her with a coffee table, causing her to drop the knife and fall to the ground. He then assisted in restraining her until she was arrested. For his actions, Mr Stirling is commended for brave conduct. Media release, 13 Aug 2014 Susan Fischer, Ofﬁce of the Governor-General

Seven projects funded Seven Peninsula projects were among the 37 that received funding as part of the Gosford Local Government Area Club Grants presented on Friday, August 8, at Ettalong Diggers. They were Brisbane Water Secondary College, Mary Mac’s Centacare project, Umina Koala Kids Playgroup to be used for equipment replacement and hall hire assistance, Woy Woy Stroke Recovery Club, Mingaletta

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation, Umina Beach Men’s Shed Inc. and Woy Woy Community Aged Care to be used for an electric lifter. Club Grants Committee convenor Ms Joy Allan said with over 100 requests received for funding, it was difﬁcult to decide who to allocate funds. Media release, 31 Jul 2014 Email, 7 Aug 2014 Joy Allan, LGA Club Grants Committee

Pedestrian problems reported at level crossing Five incidents have been reported at Woy Woy level crossing where pedestrians have failed to follow safety signals. Only two other level crossings, at Hamilton and Bellambi, had more reported incident with eight each. According to ﬁgures released by NSW Train Link, the majority of incidents are caused by pedestrians not following the safety signals. “The dangers of illegally crossing a rail line are obvious,” said NSW Train Link chief executive Mr Rob Mason. “An accident between a pedestrian and a train at a level crossing can be catastrophic with both pedestrians and motorists killed each year. “It takes up to 570 metres for a passenger train travelling at 100km/h to stop - that’s the length of more than three football ﬁelds. “A train cannot simply swerve to miss a pedestrian on a level crossing, so the consequences can be deadly. “Research shows that 57 per cent of collisions involve motorists who live within 10 kilometres of a

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Pearl Beach lagoon plan is adopted The Pearl Beach Lagoon Coastal Zone Management Plan has been adopted by Gosford Council. The plan includes nine “management actions” including preparing a vegetation and access master plan, rehabilitating habitats within creek lines of catchments and investigating options for removing material from the bed of the lagoon. Information will be provided to the community, a training program will be conducted for council and contractor works staff, and the lagoon will be included in council’s Lagoon Opening Policy and Procedure The stormwater system will see “quality improvement measures”. Compliance of construction activities will be improved, and options to modify the weir will be investigated. According to the report to council by the department governance and planning, the plan was based on a review of the available information and consultation with interested stakeholders and was designed to guide the best use of the limited resources available. “The Pearl Beach Lagoon Condition Study and Community Uses Report underpins the Coastal Zone Management

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Volunteers remove litter from Pelican Island Seven volunteers from Response Training Gosford removed litter from the inside bay foreshore of Pelican Island on Thursday, August 7. Brisbane Waters Foreshore Program Clean4Shore coordinator Mr Graham Johnston said the group from Response Training was fantastic. “The group cleaned 100 metres of the foreshore. “The low tide made landings difﬁcult, but the terrain was userfriendly as plenty of small litter presented on the tidal marks,” said Mr Johnston. “This area was extensively cleaned 12 months ago, however, small oyster baskets were consistently found on the foreshore. “Around 70 of these baskets were found in the area that we cleaned, and plenty still remain. “A number of larger oyster items

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Creativity and culture wanted, not just commerce The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, and its president Mr Matthew Wales, should review their stance on and opposition to public art. I talked to a broad cross section of fellow residents while photographing a number of public art projects on the Peninsula to gauge the extent of the problem identified by Mr Wales. The response was overwhelming. People described the work as bringing Woy Woy and Umina Beach shopping centres to life and making them even more enjoyable places to shop in and to visit. “What about graffiti?” I asked them. “We hate all that tagging,” they said “but that’s completely different”.

Forum Letters to the editor should be sent to: Peninsula News PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 or mail@peninsulanews.asn.au See Page 2 for contribution conditions So, while there does seem to be support for graffiti-busting initiatives for tagging, there seems to be widespread and enthusiastic support for public art. Mr Wales seems to dislike both. I telephoned Mr Wales about these issues after reading his

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report published on the front page of the Peninsula News (August 11). In this, Mr Wales explained that one of his core problems with the Umina public art on both Coopers wall and the Ocean Beach General Store was that “it did not express the essence of Umina”. He also expressed similar views in regard to the public art in Woy Woy. In both cases, he stated, such art has led to an “explosion” of tagging and graffiti in general. After driving around the area extensively over the weekend and talking to people on the street, I could find no evidence of such an explosion. In Woy Woy, there’s the mural by the butchers showing local personalities and the mural on the wall of the organic fruit and veg store showing their produce. In Umina Beach, the Coopers wall mural features books (the public library, Ruby’s and Book Bazaar), craft materials (Coopers), a ballerina (Dancin’ Mates), a body boarder and lots of cold blue refreshing water. When asked his personal opinion on all of this artwork, Mr Wales sent the following message by text: “Personally I would not want to see any further public art in Umina Beach town centre.” “If the Coopers wall or the Ocean Beach general store is an example of what is going to continue then I would not be interested.” So we would ask Mr Wales, what is your real problem? We don’t just want more commerce on the Coast we want more creativity and culture too. Mr Wales would do well to listen.

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Forum process waste. Why did the council launch its ‘Open for Business’ campaign in April 2013 when it is obvious that it is incapable of managing waste? It is only a mere 16 years before the Woy Woy landﬁll site is at capacity. What then? What are the health implications? There was a report prepared on the environmental status of Correa Bay which found that sedimentation has caused inﬁlling up to two metres. How much of this sediment has been eroded from the neglected Bulls Hill quarry site? Letter, 12 Aug 2014 Norman Harris, Umina

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Public art is nicer Could Mr Matthew Wales please elucidate on The Grafﬁti Buster Campaign operated by Great Lakes Council for 10 years? I think the colourful public art projects on the Peninsula are a lot nicer to look at than a wall of

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Health

Raising money for brain cancer research A fundraiser and trivia night will be held on Saturday, September 20, at Ettalong Diggers to raise money for brain cancer research. A Night to Remember will be held from 5:30pm in memory of Taylor Robins, who was 14 when she lost her battle with brain cancer. The evening, which will include rafﬂes, prizes, games, an auction and entertainment, will be hosted by 2GO radio personality Paddy Gerrard. Taylor was diagnosed with an aggressive grade three brain tumour in 2011 at the age of 12. Over the next two years she

underwent a number of surgeries and procedures, as well as radiation and chemotherapy treatments. Taylor lost her battle with the disease on March 1, last year. Taylor’s mother Katrina Robins described the latter stages of Taylor’s time in hospital as an “emotional battleﬁeld”. Despite being the leading cause of cancer death for people under the age of 39, brain cancer remains one of the most under-studied of all cancers. Last year A Night to Remember raised $25,000, with all proceeds going to The Children’s Hospital at Westmead Brain Cancer Research

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Free hearing checks at community centre Coast Community Connections will host free hearing checks by Australian Hearing, at the Peninsula Community Centre on Monday, August 25, between 9:30am and 12:30pm. Currently, one in six Australians have some form of hearing loss and with an ageing population, this statistic is predicted to increase to one in four people by 2050. Coast Community Connections CEO Mr Andrew Tuck said the likelihood of experiencing hearing loss increases as we age with about 60 per cent of people aged over 60 experiencing some form of hearing loss. “Because age-related hearing loss occurs gradually, it’s common for people to be unaware that their hearing is diminishing. “Common indicators of hearing loss include difﬁculty understanding people unless they are facing you, missing the doorbell or telephone ringing and difﬁculty following conversations in

noisy places.” The free hearing checks on Monday, August 25, at the Peninsula Community Centre are offered to any local adults. Checks will be conducted by Australian Hearing experts and take about ﬁve minutes to complete. “We are pleased to be able to host such an important health initiative at our Centre and urge all local residents to come down on the day and get their hearing checked,” said Mr Tuck. “Maintaining good hearing is important for leading a healthy and happy life and it’s a good idea to take early action, look after your hearing health, and get your hearing checked regularly,” he said. Appointments for the checks on the day can be made in advance by calling Australian Hearing on 131 797 or the Peninsula Community Centre on 4341 9333. Media release, 12 Aug 2014 Katey Small, Brilliant Logic

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Walkathon aims to raise $20,000 for cystic fibrosis Umina residents Craig and Danielle Sheehan will host a walkathon on Saturday, October 11, in an effort to raise $20,000 for the Cystic Fibrosis Clinic at The Children’s Hospital at

Westmead. The walk will begin from 9:30am at Lions Park, Woy Woy, and will follow a 10 kilometre walking loop along the Brisbane Water waterfront. Craig and Danielle’s four-year-

old daughter Ruby is one of the many children living with cystic ﬁbrosis who use the services at the Westmead Clinic. They said they wanted to actively contribute to helping the clinic, which receives minimal government funding, to provide the best possible care. Danielle said: “Even though we are raising funds for a big Sydney hospital, this event has a real community feel about it. “Cystic ﬁbrosis has touched

so many people in one way or another and local participants and businesses have really supported us in our goal of raising awareness and funds for this disease.” Participants can register as casual walkers or participate in one of the endurance categories. “Craig will be starting at 4am to walk 65 kilometres,” she said. Cystic ﬁbrosis is a genetic disease that affects all organs of the body, clogging them with thick, sticky mucus.

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Fundraiser for cancer sufferer A Hat and Tequila Fundraiser event will be held on Saturday, September 13, at Ettalong Memorial Bowling Club to raise money for local woman Pamela Kirby who is currently battling cancer. The fundraiser, which will kick off at 6:30pm, is being held to help Pamela with her dream of creating a cookbook full of recipes for her home-baked sweets. The cookbook will also feature personal details and photos from Pamela’s cancer journey. Ms Kirby said she wanted to inspire others affected by cancer and show them that you can be empowered to ﬁght the battle. Funds will also go toward the Bill Walsh Laboratory, which works

toward a cure for cancer. Over the past four years, Ms Kirby of Ettalong has overcome three different cancers. Most recently she was diagnosed with a brain tumour in May and has also just begun treatment for reoccurring spots on her lung. The fundraiser, a women’s night out, will feature a 60s duo band, rafﬂes, a fashion parade, candle demonstrations and an auction with new labelled clothing and jewellery. Tickets to the event are $30 per person which includes tequila tasters as well as savoury and sweet platters. Email, 8 Aug 2014 Pamela Kirby, Ettalong

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Education

Ettalong four receive awards Four members of the Ettalong Public School community received awards at the Central Coast Awards of Appreciation ceremony held at Northlakes High School on Tuesday, August 12. Ms Lynn Balfour, Ms Sam Harrison, Ms Jenny Jackson and

An 18-year-old girl has arrived from Belgium on a 12-month exchange program with the Rotary Club of Umina Beach. She will attend school at the Brisbane Water Secondary College, Senior Campus at Woy Woy. Clara Delfosse arrived from Belgium on Thursday, July 31, and will be home hosted by four Central

Coast families during her stay. The Rotary Club hosted a party on Wednesday, August 13, to celebrate Clara’s 18th birthday. The party was attended by around 40 people from Rotary District and Youth Committee as well as host parents and students from Brisbane Water Secondary College. Media release, 14 Aug 2014 Geoff Melville, Rotary Club of Umina Beach

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principal Mr Colin Wallis all received awards for their contribution to public education in general and to Ettalong Public School. Ms Balfour received her award for her support of the school community, Ms Harrison for her work with environmental education, sport and the Student

Staff from Umina Public School attended a professional learning day on Saturday, August 16, that focused on brain-based learning. Umina Public School principal

Ms Lyn Davis said, as a result of the learning day, teachers would be implementing a wide variety of new teaching strategies in their classrooms. “Also on the agenda was a workshop on student emotional

well-being where a tool for observing students behaviour was demonstrated,” said Ms Davis. “This tool will be adapted for Umina Public School use in the future,” she said. Newsletter, 19 Aug 2014 Lyn Davis, Umina Public School

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Education

Woy Woy South starts Leapfrog program A meeting for the parents of children starting kindergarten next year will be held at Woy Woy South Public School on Friday, September 5, from 9:30am. “Starting ‘Big School’ can be both a very daunting and exciting time,” said Woy Woy South Public School principal Ms Kim Whealey. “It is important for parents to attend this meeting. “Information about procedures for starting school and the transition to school program, called Leapfrog, will be discussed.” Following the initial meeting,

the Leapfrog program will be held every Friday for a period of eight weeks with the ﬁrst session commencing on Friday, October 10. “Parents are to attend the ﬁrst four weeks of the program and the children attend the full eight-week program,” said Ms Whealey. “During the Leapfrog program, the current Kindergarten teachers will supervise your child. “While the children are busily involved in a variety of fun activities with the teachers, parents will stay in the hall and be provided with information about what to

expect when their child starts Kindergarten. “Parents will also meet some of the school staff who may be involved with their child. “The parent sessions also give you a great opportunity to meet other parents before the children start school,” said Ms Whealey. Parents are encouraged to leave their pre-schoolers at home while at the meeting. Morning tea will be provided. For more information, contact the school ofﬁce on 4341 1899. Media release, 19 Aug 2014 Katie Silvia, Woy Woy South Public School

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Ettalong Public School is participating in Music Count Us In, a program which has more than 500,000 participating students from more than 2100 schools nationwide. It involves every student learning a song and, on October 30 at 12:30pm, every participating school in Australia will perform the song in their schools. “We would love to have parents join us on the day to perform with us,” said teacher Ms Katie Walker.

required over both days and the rules of the sports being played. “After many meetings and long hours put in behind the scenes, I am proud to state that the college students represented the school in the best way possible,” said Mr Rae. Over 1000 students from Ettalong, Point Clare, Woy Woy and Woy Woy South Primary Schools were involved across the two days. Soccer, league, tag, netball and AFL were played across ﬁve venues on the Peninsula, with a total of 163 teams competing.

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Out and About

New courses at arts and crafts centre Ettalong Beach Arts and Crafts Centre is offering new courses and workshops to be run throughout September to November. Centre committee member Ms Gwynneth Weir said that the centre was continuing to thrive, now offering even more courses to the community. “The very popular Silver Crafting course has been running during the day for many years and, in response to the demand, this course will also be offered in the evening beginning in term four.” “Students of all standards enjoy the course and even complete beginners discover they are able to create high quality jewellery and other silver items.” Ms Weir said she believed that an evening course would appeal especially to people who, due to commitments, were unable to attend during the day. A one-day workshop on Making

Organza Flowers is being offered on Saturday, September 6. “These ﬂowers have many uses including adornments for head bands, fascinators and hats,” said Ms Weir. The centre is also offering a one-day Silk Painting workshop on Sunday, October 19, where students will have the opportunity to learn the basic techniques for creating their own hand-painted silk scarves and other items. Ettalong Beach Arts and Crafts Centre will also hold its Annual Exhibition and Sale of Work on the weekend of November 15 and 16 at the Peninsula Community Centre. “This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever, and will provide an excellent opportunity for Christmas shopping,” said Ms Weir. Email, 21 Aug 2014 Gwynneth Weir, Ettalong Beach Arts and Crafts Centre

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Choir raises money for Mary Mac’s Place Local choir the Frantastics raised $620 for Mary Mac’s Place in Woy Woy in a performance on Monday, August 18, at Legacy House in Gosford.

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Choir director Ms Fran Kendall said: “Our recent performance attracted and delighted a very large audience. “The last performance was so popular that I drove home and the convenor of Westside Legacy rang to book us for next year.” The choir rehearses every Monday from 12:30pm to 3pm at the Walter Baker Hall in Woy Woy. “The full choir has about 60 enthusiastic members,” said Ms Kendall. “We aim for variety, alternating whole choir numbers with solos, duos, short melodrama and sextets, many of which are skits and parodies.

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Out and About

Theatre accepts 10 plays for Flash Festival Woy Woy Little Theatre has accepted 10 plays for its inaugural Flash Festival in October. The plays are: Allies in the Alley by Debra Hely; Audrey’s Visit by Roger Grierson; Change Comes in a Flash by Simon Tonkin; First Encounter by Penny Dilworth; Inspiration by Margaret McGowan; Ladies Day by Joan Dalgleish; Last Supper by John Fraser; Left Out To Dry by Aidan Elley; The Smiling Exhibitionist by Frank Hatherley; and The Thunder In The Mirror by Amber Cameron and Jaime Shields. Little Theatre president Ms

Retreat for trauma survivors A retreat for women survivors of childhood traumas will be held in Pretty Beach from September 7 to 12. The retreat format has been run in a variety of locations over the past 12 to 13 years. The aim of the retreat is to allow women who have dealt with childhood trauma to ﬁnd personal freedom. Those who attend will gain this ability through daily workshops with assistance in acceptance and support within a community that is trauma aware, safely connecting with their emotions with a gradual release and understanding how the brain works in order to change the effects of trauma as well as gain strategies to manage trauma symptoms if they arise in the future. The retreat is facilitated by Australian Counselling Association staff member Ms Barb ShearerJones and Ms Vera Grassecker and has support from the Umina Rotary Club. For more information, phone Sue on 0438 944 597. Email, 5 Aug 2014 Sue Peters, Recovery Retreats

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Christine Vale said the response from local writers was excellent. “Many of those writers who submitted plays attended our Writers’ Workshop earlier this year. “It was a close run race,” said Ms Vale who said the next step is to assign directors to the 10 plays. “We have sent out a call for interested directors to read and select one of the 10 plays they’d like to direct and we also hope to get some contenders from the Woy Woy Little Theatre Directors’ Workshop held over the weekend of August 23 and 24. “Then there is the audition process on Monday and

Wednesday evenings on September 1 and 3 from 7:30pm at the Peninsula Theatre at Woy Woy. “A call for expressions of interest by Central Coast actors has already gone out, but as there are numerous characters created for the 10 plays, actors may need to double up,” said Ms Vale. The 10 plays, each between ﬁve and 15 minutes in length, will be presented at Woy Woy Little Theatre’s inaugural Flash Festival on October 10, 11 and 12. Media release, 18 Aug 2014 David Wicks, Woy Woy Little Theatre

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Young mothers’ playgroup starts local parents,” said Coast Community Connections CEO Mr Andrew Tuck. “It will provide an environment where their little ones can also play together and form strong bonds,” said Mr Tuck. With the group established last month, Mr Tuck said the Centre was encouraging other local young mums to join the playgroup or even come by for one of the afternoon sessions. There is no need for new mums to register. Anyone interested is encouraged to attend and will receive a welcome gift and an opportunity to form connections with other young mums. For more information, contact Kylie Collins on 0401 799 030 or kylie.collins@hopeuc.com.

A new Young Mums and Bubs playgroup has started at the Peninsula Community Centre, providing mothers under the age of 23 with opportunities to meet with others. Supported by Hope Unlimited Church, this group was created to provide local mothers with opportunities to meet with people of a similar age, allowing them to develop a reliable support network. The playgroup is held at the Peninsula Community Centre on the ﬁrst and third Tuesday of each month between 1:30pm and 3:30pm and afternoon tea is provided. “We are really excited to be offering this new playgroup to the Centre timetable as we see a signiﬁcant gap in the access for support programs and friendship building opportunities for young

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Fundraising party for Woytopia provided. The event will be held from 5:30pm to 10:30pm with entertainment from 6:30pm. Tickets are $50 per person. Contact Zainem on zainem1@ gmail.com to book. The Woytopia sustainable living festival itself will be held on Sunday, October 19, at Woy Woy South Public School.

The Peninsula Environment Group will hold a fundraising party night on Saturday, September 20, for its Woytopia Festival. The event will be held at the new Jasmine Greens cafe in the Umina Recreational Precinct and includes an auction, stand-up comedy from Gemma Garner, an appearance from special guest HG Nelson and music. Finger food and drinks will be

Email, 13 Aug 2014 Mark Mann, Peninsula Environment Group

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The day will raise money to buy new sailing boats and safety equipment for its learn-to-sail program and water activities. First Woy Woy Sea Scouts group leader Ms KylieAnn Scott said: “Now that spring is on its way, it’s a great time to de-clutter your bookshelves and help get kids out on boats.” The Sea Scouts’ sailing and water activities program offers opportunities for children to learn to sail, canoe, or operate a power boat, as well as develop their leadership skills and conﬁdence. “We have seen children who are almost terriﬁed of going out on the water who really come to enjoy sailing,” said Ms Scott. “Overcoming fear is a vital stepping stone to developing resilience which will carry these children through life’s many challenges. “But to do this, we need more boats and safety equipment.” Supported by the Rotary Club of Woy Woy, the Books for Boats sale will be held at the Scout Hall

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Council receives Federal funding Gosford Council will receive more than $10.3 million this ďŹ nancial year from the Federal Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Financial Assistance Grant program. This ďŹ rst quarterly payment for 2014-15 has now been made. Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been listening to residents and businesses in suburbs including Umina, Kariong, Empire Bay and Point Clare recently, and one of the key issues they raise has been a need for better infrastructure, such as local roads. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m delighted that the Government has delivered on this

$10.3 million in grant funding to help Gosford Council build projects to make the Central Coast thrive. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Councils are free to spend this untied grant funding according to local priorities, including for infrastructure, health, recreation, environment, employment and roads projects. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am looking forward to seeing our local council target local priorities with this funding, along with additional funding provided by the Federal Government under the Roads to Recovery, Black Spot and Bridges Renewal programs.â&#x20AC;? Media release, 18 Aug 2014 Tim Sowden, OfďŹ ce of Lucy Wicks MP Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales

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Ferries disrupted Ferry travellers may have experienced some disruption on August 18 and 19 due to adverse weather and sea conditions. The Palm Beach - Wagstaffe â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ettalong service was diverted to Patonga on Monday, August 18, and Tuesday, August 19. Conditions were assessed frequently and once deemed safe the service returned to normal

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The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is celebrating its win as Local Chamber of the Year at the Central Coast Business Excellence Awards at the Crown Plaza, Terrigal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are really quite proud to have received the Local Chamber of the Year Award,â&#x20AC;? said Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our members have worked very hard over the last 12 months

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Animal Care Animal Welfare League Animal Welfare League assists pet owners with an ongoing subsidised dog desexing program as well as giving aid to sick and injured animals. Meetings 2nd Wednesday of each month, Spike Milligan Room of Woy Woy Library 12 noon. Debra 4344 4435 awlcentralcoast@optusnet.com.au

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Art 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

Directory - Not for proﬁt Community Organisations bees - Day & night groups 4325 4743 www.centralcoasthsguild.org.au

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

4324 5164 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

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

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 Peninsula Community Centre 93 McMasters Rd.Woy Woy www.brisbane-water.bridge-club.org

Cash Housie 50 Games every Sat night Peninsula Community Centre, McMasters Rd, Woy Woy, 7.30pm. Proceeds to Woy Woy Catholic Parish. wwcphousie@hotmail.com

Central Coast Handweavers, Spinners and Textile Arts Guild Spinning, weaving, patchwork, quilting, felting & other ﬁbre & fabric crafts Workshops & community quilting

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 0428 461 188 cco30s@live.com.au

Central Coast 50+ Singles Social Group Invites Ladies & Gents 50s to 70s etc for dinner, dancing - BBQs & Socialising each weekend. Our friendly group can be contacted for our monthly programme 4344 5556 0432 110 841 50pssg@gmail.com I AM LOST Deep Conversations & systematic exercises for understanding my self & my place in life. - Gurdjieff Society Ancient and modern knowledge. Thurs evening fortnightly 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

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 4342 9606 Volunteering Central Coast Refers potential volunteers to community orgs. Support both volunteers and community orgs. Training for volunteers & their managers. 4329 7122 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 Environmental projects, (incl. Woytopia), Woy Woy community garden, social events, workshops, organic food buying group www.peg.org.au

Health Groups Al-Anon If someone’s drinking is causing you problems... Al-Anon can help Ph: 4344 6939 1300 252 666 Meetings Saturday 2pm Woy Woy Hospital Ocean Beach Road 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

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Peninsula School for Seniors The Community Centre, McMasters Road, Woy Woy Discussions, Rumikin, Craft, History, Walkers, Coach trips Tues, Wed, Thur 4341 5984 and 4341 0800 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 10am, Everglades Club uminabeach@probusclubs.com.au

Probus Club of Woy Woy Friendship, Fellowship, and social ﬁnctions for active retirees. 1st Wed - 10am Everglades Country Club 4341 9195 Seniors Computer Club Central Coast Beginners classes for PC or

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

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

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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

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Better Hearing Australia Central Coast Hearing loss management Support and educational group 7 groups across the coast Providing practical experience and confidence Learn the benefits to hearing aids Better hearing Australia Central Coast 4321 0275 www.centralcoast. betterhearingaustralia.org.au 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

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

Schizophrenia and Bipolar Fellowship Experiencing Schizophrenia/ Bipolar/Mental Health Issues. Their family carers and friends come together to support and learn from one another. 1st Thur - 1pm Room 3 Uniting Church Donnison St Gosford 4344 7989 or 4369 2214 Woy Woy Well Well Wellness Group A small group of people with a serious illness to share and support unfolding journeys Free at The Clearing, Fortnightly Mon 9:30am 4341 0464 lizmacnamara@bigpond.com

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

Marine Central Coast Rescue Unit Marine Education Courses. Radio Licences, Boat Safety & Boat Licence & PWC Licence Tests, Navigation, Seamanship and Meteorology. 4325 7929 www.vmrcc.org.au

general public. Running classes, workshops, demonstrations, exhibitions and social events - Annual exhibitions in May and December info@ccpotters.org

Music Gosford Musical Society Minstrels Entertain at various venues on the Coast seeking new members Thur Night Laycock St North Gosford 4341 4210 Soundwaves Men’s acapella 4 part harmony chorus - all ages 7pm Mon Central Coast Leagues Club John 0413 276 698

4324 5343 Central Coast Lapidary Club Minerals & Gems Learn silverwork, Cabochons, Faceting, Enamelling, Stone Fieldtrips & fossicking Weekly Workshops Tues, Thurs, & occasionally - Sat 9-2.30pm - Thurs 7-10pm 10 Ourimbah Creek Rd Ourimbah 4362 2246

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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

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.

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Australian Labor Party Umina Ettalong Branch Political discussions, national, state and local government issues 2nd Mon Umina Beach Bowling Club 7.30 4342 3676

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

Australian Labor Party Ourimbah/ Narara Branch Discussion/action community issues - 3 levels of Government Niagara Park Primary School 7.30pm 1st Mon each month 0410 309 494 kyle.macgregor@hotmail.com

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

Australian Labor Party Woy Woy Branch Discuss policies of fairness and support our communuity views and interests Everglades Country Club 7.30pm on the 2nd Mon each month 0412 517 520 belindaneal@bigpond.com 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

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

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

0409 245 861 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

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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.

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 Endeavour/Woy Woy VIEW Club Lunch 1st Monday, Everglades Country Club, 10.30am Friendship Day 3rd Wednesday, Ettalong Diggers, 11am 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 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. www.wowgirls.com.au info@wowgirls.com.au

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Sport

Tiny waves for Malibu contest The tiny waves were on offer for the Ocean Beach Malibu Club’s June contest held at Ocean Beach. These gave the lightweights a distinct advantage, suiting the junior members who then took full advantage of the conditions to outpoint some seasoned competitors.

The 2013 NSW cadet champion Tom Payne was victorious over Mark Williams and Jack Edwards in the ﬁrst heat. Two more youngsters claimed the ﬁrst and second places in heat two, Lachlan Mackay winning from Wylie Gill with Mike Martin in third place. Another junior, Gus O’Malley

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won the third heat from Angus Mackay and Ben Scully-Hawkins while Bryce Williams placed ahead of Gavin Edwards and Hayden Wellington in heat four. Heat ﬁve saw Matt Sing winning from John O’Malley and Craig Coulton while in the ﬁnal heat of the day Hayden Emery was the winner ahead of Garry Halliday and Richard McClelland. With an incoming tide swallowing up what little swell was on offer, a vote was conducted which resulted in the second round being cancelled and round one points doubled. Two surfers from the Ocean Beach Malibu Club will compete for Australian titles at the Australian Surf Festival to be held in the Coffs Harbour region over August. Mark Williams will compete in the Over 50s High Performance and Kai Ellice-Flint will take on both the Open High Performance and Open Logger divisions. Media release, 19 Jul 2014 Craig Coulton, Ocean Beach Malibu Club Photo: Tony Gilbert

Wylie Gill, 13, performs a drop knee cut back

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

Monday August 25

Tuesday September 2

Free Hearing checks by Australian Hearing, Peninsula Community Centre, 9:30am12:30pm

Central Coast Art Society Paint Out, Woy Woy waterfront Market Morning, Umina Uniting Church, 9:30am-12pm

Wednesday August 27

Saturday September 6

Umina Beach PCYC annual meeting, Umina Beach PCYC, 5:30pm

Bays Community Group Kids’ Disco, Bays Community Hal, 2pm-4pm Big Yellow Moon Band gig, Hardys Bay Club, 7:30pm Australian Comedy Festival, Ettalong Diggers Making Organza Flowers workshop, Ettalong Beach Arts and Crafts Centre, 12pm-4pm The New Empire Ballroom Ragtime Dance Orchestra, Everglades Country Club, 3pm

Friday August 29 Hearing Awareness Week Expo, Anglican Church, Gosford, 9:30am

Saturday August 30 Spring Fair, Ettalong Public School, 9am-3pm

Sunday August 31 Wildﬂowers of Bombi Moor, Bouddi National Park, 9:30am2pm

Monday September 1

Wednesday September 10 Free Hearing check by Australian Hearing, Ettalong IGA, 9am-5pm Small Biz Bus, Blackwall Rd, Woy Woy, 9am-3pm

Women’s Association garage sale, Umina CWA Hall, 7:30pm12pm Hat and Tequila Fundraiser event, Ettalong Memorial Bowling Club, 6:30pm Books for Boats sale, Firsts Woy Woy Sea Scout hall, Woy Woy, 8am-3pm

Sunday September 14 Books for Boats sale, Firsts Woy Woy Sea Scout hall, Woy Woy, 8am-3pm

Wednesday September 17 Free Hearing check by Australian Hearing, Priceline, Woy Woy, 9:30am-12:30pm

Thursday September 18 Flood information seminar, Peninsula Community Centre, 2:30pm-5:30pm

Saturday September 20

Bambara for National Park Woytopia Fundraising Party, peaceful community action, Jasmine Greens Park Kiosk, Member for Gosford Chris Umina, 5:30pm-10:30pm Holstein’s ofﬁce, Woy Woy, 4pm- Saturday September 13 A Night to Remember, Ettalong Umina Beach Country Diggers, 5:30pm 5:30pm 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

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) 4351 5008 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 1300 094 737

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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

Free fitness classes at Umina

Robert named assessor of the year Robert Powell from Umina Surf Life Saving Club has been named the NSW Assessor of the Year at this year’s annual Surf Life Saving NSW Awards of Excellence held on Saturday, August 16. According to Surf Life Saving NSW member service manager Ms Kate Higginbotham, Robert is an exceptional assessor who has assessed at over 15 awards and 20 skills maintenance sessions this season. “He is a highly experienced lifesaver and educator, and willingly mentors new assessors of surf lifesaving,” said Ms Higginbotham. “He was a member of the Surf Life Saving NSW Think Tank in April and has assisted in resource development at branch and

national levels. “He oversees the training and assessing of all new trainers and assessors on the Central Coast in his role as Manager of Education. “He is an active participant in community education programs and is highly regarded by his fellow assessors,” she said. Surf Life Saving Central Coast also took out the top award, winning Branch of the Year. More than 280 of surf life saving’s most outstanding lifesavers, athletes, coaches and administrators gathered to celebrate the contribution of volunteers and clubs from across NSW at the 2014 Surf Life Saving Awards of Excellence. Media release, 18 Aug 2014 Matt Miller, Surf Life Saving NSW 2014

A program of free ﬁtness classes for people of all ages has started at Umina.

Charity day raises $866 The August Charity Bowls Day held at Woy Woy Bowling Club raised $866 for Central Coast Kids in Need, bringing the total raised this year to $8900. “The rain nearly beat us but the die-hards still turned up and we even managed to get on the green for a couple of hours,” said Charity Bowls Day coordinator Mr Ken Dixon. Central Coast Kids in Need

raises money to assist families who have seriously ill children with accommodation while their children receive treatment. Mr Dixon said: “Big winners were Rob Brennan, Marion, Bob Willis, Julie Bath, Margaret Burns, Mark Fenton, Georgina Malyon, Barbara Azzopardi, Troy Nichols, Railway Ray and Margaret Burns. “Meat trays were won by Floss Irvine, Julie Bath, Marion and Bob Willis.” The next Charity bowls days will

be held on Sunday, September 21, and Friday, October 19. Email, 18 Aug 2014 Ken Dixon, Woy Woy Bowling Club

Live Life Get Active has established similar free programs in many areas around the country. The camps include boxing, cross training and yoga, in addition to lifestyle and nutritional education. Director of Live Life Get Active, former Commonwealth Games gold medallist Ms Jane Flemming said the program was designed to help everyone to achieve their fitness goals. “We wanted to remove all the barriers to leading a fitter, healthier and happier life. “Cost is always a barrier, so making the program free was really important. “We also wanted to have a diverse program of activities to encourage people to continue to stay active, get outside and enjoy local parks and playgrounds. “Most importantly, we’ve designed this program for everyone; no matter what their motivation or fitness level. “We want to get you moving, have fun and feel a whole lot

better,” said Ms Flemming. Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna said council was happy to support such a positive program. “Healthy living and keeping active is really important and when the opportunity came up to bring Life Live Get Active to Gosford City it was a no brainer,” said mayor Cr McKinna. “Offering great programs that cater for all skill and fitness levels, and that are absolutely free, can only be a positive thing for our community to get involved in. “I would encourage anyone looking to make a change, or who would like to continue to improve their fitness, to come along and give Live Life Get Active a go,” he said. The camps launched on Monday, August 18, and run during weekdays throughout the year, breaking for school holidays. Sessions are approximately 45 minutes long and will be run by certified and insured personal trainers from the local area. Media release, 11 Aug 2014 Lawrie McKinna, Gosford Council media

The winning team of Leslie Swales, Pat Neal, Elaine Manning and Debra Moore

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 - 25 0204 - 0.35 0805 - 1.39 1351 - 0.43 2010 - 1.66 THU - 28 0335 - 0.33 0945 - 1.47 1543 - 0.43 2153 - 1.56 SUN - 31 0517 - 0.44 1144 - 1.48 1758 - 0.53 2356 - 1.32 WED - 3 0159 - 1.19 0753 - 0.55 1434 - 1.50 2122 - 0.52 SAT - 6 0531 - 1.35 1117 - 0.39 1748 - 1.78

TUE - 26 0234 - 0.33 0838 - 1.42 1428 - 0.41 2044 - 1.65 FRI - 29 0407 - 0.36 1022 - 1.48 1624 - 0.45 2230 - 1.49 MON - 1 0600 - 0.48 1231 - 1.47 1856 - 0.56 THU - 4 0315 - 1.19 0904 - 0.54 1545 - 1.57 2231 - 0.43 SUN - 7 0024 - 0.20 0626 - 1.46 1215 - 0.29 1842 - 1.86

WED - 27 0304 - 0.32 0911 - 1.45 1504 - 0.41 2118 - 1.61 SAT - 30 0441 - 0.39 1100 - 1.49 1708 - 0.49 2311 - 1.41 TUE - 2 0051 - 1.24 0650 - 0.53 1329 - 1.47 2005 - 0.56 FRI - 5 0430 - 1.25 1015 - 0.48 1649 - 1.67 2331 - 0.31 MON - 8 0113 - 0.11 0716 - 1.57 1311 - 0.21 1933 - 1.90

APPROX. TIME LAG AFTER FORT DENISON 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

Major fours championship Umina Beach Women’s Bowling Club held its Major Fours Championship ﬁnals on Friday, August 1. Leslie Swales, Pat Neal, Elaine Manning and Debra Moore played Ruth Pearson, Carol Boyd, Carol Dickson and Nancy Brigden. “The morning started out a nice sunny day but progressed to a

very windy black cloudy day,” said Umina Beach Women’s Bowling Club publicity ofﬁcer Ms Eve Phillips. At the 13th end, Ruth’s team were behind by four points with Leslie’s team on 11. Ruth’s team fought back winning one point each end until the 18th end. The score was 12-11 with Ruth’s

team in front. The 19th end saw Ruth facing ﬁve down. When Ruth pulled it back to one up, Leslie scored one point which made the score 12 all. From then on Leslie’s team proceeded to win the game 17-12. Email, 13 Aug 2-014 Eve Phillips, Umina Beach Women’s Bowling Club

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