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Correa Bay may be dredged Correa Bay may be dredged to improve boating access. Gosford Council will investigate the feasibility of doing so after it received a one-for-one grant of $22,500 to undertake a predredging study. The funding was announced by Minister for Natural Resources Lands and Water Mr Kevin Humphries and Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein on Monday, October 27, and coms under phase two of the Rescuing Our Waterways program. “Waterways are the lifeblood of many Central Coast communities,” Mr Humphries said. “The NSW Liberals and Nationals are committed to restoring navigation and the health of key waterways across the State

Memorial Park to have $500,000 seawall repair Gosford Council will spend almost $500,000 to repair the Woy Woy Memorial Park’s seawall in time for next year’s Anzac Centenary. According to the report to council by the department of Community Growth, the seawall that stabilises the Park is failing and requires immediate remediation, involving substructure stabilisation and protection with brick repairs to the superstructure. The project will be carried out in three stages with stage one to comprise of the north side sub structure, stage two of the west side sub structure and superstructure and stage three of the north side superstructure. The proposal involves initially stabilising the existing seawall substructure with a pile supported, concrete footing substructure and

providing new rock scour protection along the entire northern boundary of the Park. Initial works would also involve undertaking repairs to the existing brickwork along the top 500cm of the wall which is to be in public view. An additional 1.8 metre wide elevated timber boardwalk, with timber barrier edge protection, is later intended on the pile supported footing slab. The report states that the new structure would have a design life of 60 years. The proposal is expected to improve public amenity and safety for visitors to the Memorial Park and increase patronage when the elevated boardwalk is constructed. Originally constructed around 90 years ago and unveiled on Anzac Day in 1925, Woy Woy

Memorial Park is of heritage significance and cultural value to the local community, with over 1000 people visiting the park each year on Anzac Day, according to the council report. It was further enhanced in 1932 with the dedication and the formation of the Australian flag landscape element. Over the years, additions have been made including the construction of a wall bordering the park accommodating the names of those who served, and memorials for more recent conflicts. The work for stage one will be carried out by Scape Constructions Pty Ltd from Terrigal. Gosford Council agenda GRO.24, 28 Oct 2014 DA46265/2014, 29 Aug 2014

Petition objects to bowling club proposal A petition signed by 18 Woy Woy residents has been sent to Gosford Council objecting to proposed alterations and additions at Woy Woy Bowling Club. The petitioners said six shops

would need at least 20 parking spaces and by taking one of the bowling greens, bowlers would need to go elsewhere. They said the area was residential and should not become a commercial shopping area.

Council has acknowledged the petition in its quarterly petitions report. Gosford Council agenda GOV.81, 28 Oct 2014

by funding key dredging projects that will in turn support local economies and tourism industries,” he said. Mr Holstein said the funding would allow Gosford Council to undertake pre-dredging feasibility studies. “These waterways are so important to communities throughout the Central Coast and I am extremely pleased to be able to deliver funding for vital work,” said Mr Holstein. Gosford Council general manager Mr Paul Anderson said the community had been asking for a strategy for these local waterways for some time. Media release, 27 Oct 2014 Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford

Parking on nature strips: It’s not a blitz, says council Gosford Council has denied that it has been conducting a blitz on cars parked illegally on nature strips on the Peninsula. “This is not a blitz,” said Gosford Council’s manager of development and compliance Mr Bruce Macnee. “We are trying to change people’s behaviour via education as much as possible, rather than enforcement. “The initiative has been prompted after a number of recent complaints from the community and patrols by council rangers that highlighted the extent of the problem, especially on the Peninsula. “Illegal parking on nature strips is a problem for pedestrians who may put themselves in harm’s way as they try to navigate a safe path across these public areas. “Illegally parked cars can also obstruct the view of other drivers. “We would like to take this opportunity to remind all motorists that they need to be aware of, and take seriously, their responsibilities under the Road Rules, and make sure they park their vehicle legally at all times,” said Mr Macnee. Mr Macnee said nature strips provided space for important council and other infrastructure as well as open space for the community. “The nature strip also acts as a buffer between road vehicles, pedestrians and private property,” said Mr Macnee.

“Whether the edge of a road is kerbed and guttered or not, parking fully or partially on a nature strip or footpath, despite what the intention might be, is illegal under Australian road rules.” Mr Macnee said there were a number of road rules related to parallel parking on a road. “These rules include: if the road has a continuous dividing line or a dividing strip, the driver must position the vehicle at least three metres from the continuous dividing line or dividing strip, unless otherwise indicated by information on or with a parking control sign; if the road does not have a continuous dividing line or a dividing strip, the driver must position the vehicle so there is at least three metres of the road alongside the vehicle that is clear for other vehicles to pass, unless otherwise indicated by information on or with a parking control sign; and importantly, the driver must position the vehicle so the vehicle does not unreasonably obstruct the path of other vehicles. “Again, a driver must not stop on a nature strip adjacent to a length of road unless parking control signs indicate otherwise,” said Mr Macnee. He said more information about these rules and others can be found in the Road Rules 2008 (NSW). Media statement, 3 Oct 2014 Bruce Macnee, Gosford Council

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The cumulative total for the year was 916.9mm, which was 14 per cent below the average figure at the end of October of 1066mm. Spreadsheet, 31 Oct 2014 Jim Morrison, Woy Woy

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would need at least 20 parking spaces and by taking one of the bowling greens, bowlers would need to go elsewhere. They said the area was residential and should not become a commercial shopping area.

Council has acknowledged the petition in its quarterly petitions report. Gosford Council agenda GOV.81, 28 Oct 2014

“This is not a blitz,” said Gosford Council’s manager of development and compliance Mr Bruce Macnee. “We are trying to change people’s behaviour via education as much as possible, rather than enforcement. “The initiative has been prompted after a number of recent complaints from the community and patrols by council rangers that highlighted the extent of the problem, especially on the Peninsula. “Illegal parking on nature strips is a problem for pedestrians who may put themselves in harm’s way as they try to navigate a safe path across these public areas. “Illegally parked cars can also obstruct the view of other drivers. “We would like to take this opportunity to remind all motorists that they need to be aware of, and take seriously, their responsibilities under the Road Rules, and make sure they park their vehicle legally at all times,” said Mr Macnee. Mr Macnee said nature strips provided space for important council and other infrastructure as well as open space for the community. “The nature strip also acts as a buffer between road vehicles, pedestrians and private property,” said Mr Macnee.

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abor candidate for Wyong Mr David Harris joined Cr Lisa Matthews and Cr Ken Greenwald at a meeting of local residents in Mascord Park on Saturday, October 11, to hear concerns about the proposed rezoning of 8000m2 in the Park from RE1 – Public Recreation to R1 – General Residential which would allow building to take place as part of Wyong Shire Council’s Affordable Housing Policy.

rina’s Medicare Local is one of 61 across the country set to close. Senator for NSW Deborah O’Neill said The Abbott Government’s decision was yet another blow to the people of the Central Coast. “Tony Abbott’s decision to close all 61 Medicare Locals around the country – despite promising before the election ‘We are not shutting any Medicare Locals’ – and replace them with 30 new health bureaucracies leaves the future of healthcare in the region under a cloud,” said Senator O’Neill. “The specific health requirements of people on the Coast will be lumped in with those in a new megaregion that will stretch from Gosford to the Queensland border and absorb three Medicare Locals: Central Coast; Hunter; and New England. “Our Medicare Local was just what the name suggested, a local, grassroots organisation geared to the specific healthcare needs of families here. “The impacts of these cuts and mergers will be felt at the community level, particularly by the most vulnerable, and will likely have longer term adverse population health outcomes. “Under this new megaregion, which is about the size of England, it will be one size fits all from Terrigal to the Tweed, and everyone will get a number and stand

in the queue,” Senator O’Neill said. Senator O’Neill said the boundaries for the new Primary Healthcare Networks were released by side-door, with no announcement by the Government and no explanation of the immediate future for local health services, as Medicare Locals are dismantled. “The Blue Mountains, smaller than the Coast, got its own Primary Health Network. “Where were the local Liberals when this carve up happened? “They just aren’t ﬁghting for the Coast. “The uncertainty that comes with this sleight-ofhand approach to public health not only affects

patients who relied on Medicare Locals to direct them to the appropriate treatment in their area but also leaves the 75 Medicare Local staff employed at Erina fearing for their jobs. “It has been estimated that the cost to close Medicare Locals will be more than $200 million. “Thursday’s revelation will create chaos, delays and more costs,” Senator O’Neill said. The discovery of the Primary Health Network boundary plan comes after revelations that the Central Coast would be at the epicentre of a hospital emergency department crisis under the $7 GP Tax. A NSW Bureau of Health Information report revealed the emergency departments

(EDs) at Gosford and Wyong hospitals were stretched – with Gosford recording the worst emergency patient turnaround rate in the state – while a Senate Inquiry has been told hospitals could expect a further surge as patients avoid, or can’t pay, Tony Abbott’s $7 tax to see a GP. With the NSW Government’s own brieﬁng paper, prepared in May, revealing the co-payment had the capacity to ﬂood hospitals with an extra 500,000 ED attendances a year, blow-out ED waiting times and cost an extra $80 million annually, hospitals could be stretched to breaking point. “This is a public health disaster waiting to happen on the Central Coast and

it will be all Tony Abbott’s ott’s doing,” Senator O’Neill said. Member for Robertson tson Ms Lucy Wicks said she was disappointed withh a recent statement made by a Senator for NSW regarding ding Primary Health Networks. s. “As the local Federal deral MP for Robertson, I’ve larly been meeting regularly ealth with doctors, health ents professionals and patients ast,” across the Central Coast,” said Ms Wicks. nting “So it was disappointing m a to read remarks from ales Senator for New South Wales who made a statement, in a ning media release containing typos and inaccuracies that ealth ignored the views of health experts themselves. “The facts are that orks, Primary Health Networks, ntral including on the Central Coast, will work with local health providers and sure stakeholders to ensure local services meet the ople, needs of local people, rting including supporting ices individual general practices ality to encourage high quality services. ocal “It’s about ensuring local etter communities have better tline access to improved frontline hich health services, which oas ast aas sstt doctors across the Coast sue su ue. e tell me is an important issue. alian ann “The Australian Government wants to make sure money is spent on tline improving these frontline services – not wasted on administration. “The Networks are expected to align with pital existing Local Hospital Network boundaries to

ensure effective working relationships, increase care for the communities they serve, and make the most of greater local GP involvement to ensure optimal patient care. “Clinical Councils and Community Advisory Committees will also ensure the needs of patients here on the Coast are put fifirst. rst. “Richard Nankervis, Central Coast NSW Medicare Local CEO, has already said that he is optimistic that there will be strong, collaborative partnerships that benefit benefifit the region as a whole because of this change,” said Ms Wicks. Mr Nankervis said in his response to the announcement that “responding to local health needs here on the Coast remains a top priority”. “We are also committed to working toward continuingg the services we’ve worked keed so hard to develop fo oorr the he for Central Coast co omm mmunity,” m mmu mu m community,” he said. “We look ook oo ookk forward ttoo continuing uinnngg the deliv d eeliv livery liv ve delivery of these the thhe hesse service services es tto the lo loc occal al pop population tiooonn, and to local population, developing d loping nne new iinnovative nnovative programs ogramss aas a pa rtner in partner the new w Primary Health Network.” etwork.”” Medi Media diaa release, dia 2244 Oc Oct 2014 Oct 2 Richa hard ha ard Mehrtens, ard Mehrtens offi offi fficcee ffice Richard of Deborah D orah O’Neill illlll of M eedia d release, elease, Media 27 O Oct 2014 Tim Sowden, of o ffice off ffice ffi offi Lucy Wicks kss MP M

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abo 20 or 30 people about giv given there was short not about the meeting. notice ““To get almost 100 peo shows the concern people ther is for this proposal. there ““Concerns were raised abo the potential loss about of parking for sporting eve in the area as trafﬁc events alre already overﬂows into s surr surrounding residential str st str tre as well as for the streets loos lo oss of open space which loss is well used by local is peo people. ““Residents complained that the area including Ma Mascord Park had been mas master planned and any changes would be

robbing locals of land which was set aside for not just recreation but an important wildlife corridor. “People made it clear that they valued the park and did not want any housing development to occur there – in fact many people said they had moved to the area because of the park and facilities. “A letter calling on the Minister for the Central Coast, Rob Stokes, who is also the Minister for the Environment and Assistant Minister for Planning, to intervene

and prevent this attack on this local park from happening, was signed by those in attendance. “A petition is also being circulated in the area and has more than 300 signatures after only one week,” Mr Harris said The proposal to amend the Wyong Local Environmental Plan 2013 passed at the September 10 council meeting, with only Cr Lisa Matthews and Cr Ken Greenwald voting against the proposal, which was passed seven votes to two.

“It was good to see that our stance in council was well supported by those in attendance today,” said Cr Greenwald. “The Labor councillors support affordable housing, but feel that sites other than our local parks and passive recreational areas should be used.” Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton addressed the meeting to give council’s perspective on the proposed amendment to the Wyong LEP 2013. Cr Matthews said mayor Cr Eaton attended the meeting to give council’s argument for

the move, but those in attendance made it clear to him that they would not wear such a proposal for very good reasons. “If anything, they were more determined after hearing his defence of the move,” she said. Mr Harris said: “This campaign has just started and locals vowed to set up a Facebook page and to talk to their neighbours to make sure they understood what was at stake if this proposal was allowed to move ahead.” “Let’s make this absolutely clear - this is not a campaign against affordable housing, this is a campaign to protect our valuable passive recreational spaces in communities which basically have no backyards and rely on parks like Mascord Park for their open space to walk dogs, ride bikes, run, walk and play. “Make no mistake, if these ‘trial’ sites are approved, then none of our parks are safe from development, this is an issue for all communities across Wyong Shire.” Mr Harris said.

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Comment sought on ferry fares The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal is seeking comment from ferry operators and passengers on proposed new maximum fares to apply next year to private ferries in the Peninsula area,. In recommendations in a draft report released on Monday, October 27, the tribunal is proposing that maximum fares remain at current levels for the Palm Beach to Ettalong and Wagstaffe ferry at $11.20. The proposed new maximum fares for Central Coast Ferries’ Woy Woy to Empire Bay ferry is $7.80, up from $7.50. Operators can choose to set their fare below the maximum fare. Tribunal chairman Dr Peter Boxall said the difference in the proposed changes reflects the efficient costs of each service rather than increasing all fares by the same cost index as has

occurred in previous years. “This year we reviewed each operator’s efficient costs, applying the same model we use for other transport operators to estimate an efficient fare for each ferry operator, and then made draft decisions for each operator based on how the current fares compare to the efficient fare,” Dr Boxall said. “In making our draft decisions we have aimed to balance the impact on ferry operators and their customers, as it is in the long term interest of customers for ferry operators to have sustainable businesses,” he said. A public forum to discuss the draft recommendations will be held at 10am on November 4 at the tribunal’s offices and submissions to the draft report close on November 21. The draft report is available at www.ipart.nsw.gov.au. Media release, 27 Oct 2014 Julie Sheather, IPART

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Woytopia attracts 3000, says organiser Peninsula Environment Group has described its Woytopia Festival held on Sunday, October 19, as a success. More 3000 community members attended the fourth Woytopia Festival held in the grounds of Woy Woy South Public School, according to organiser Mr Mark Mann. The day included music

and dance performances, environmental talks, around 50 stalls run by local community groups and businesses, children’s entertainment and rides. Mr Mann said: “It was great, nice weather and a good turn out.” “There was something for everyone; the talks were on green living and environment issues, organic living and eating.” Mr Mann described the day as

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Transfer facility for Woy Woy tip Gosford Council will spend around $2.6 million to build a new, permanent waste recovery and transfer facility at Woy Woy tip. This new facility aims to reduce

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It is estimated that construction will take 26 weeks with practical completion expected to be achieved by mid-May. Gosford Council agenda CON.18, 28 Oct 2014

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A major item of discussion will be the RePower Shoalhaven community owned solar installation, and plans to use that as the model for the first Central Coast Community Energy Association project with a local Coast club. In the lead up to the annual meeting, the Association will host access to the International Solar Energy Society - Community Power Agency webinar on community renewable energy schemes around the world. The free webinar will be held on Tuesday, November 4, from 4:30pm to 6pm at the Environment Centre. “Shoalhaven’s RePower association has launched its first community owned solar scheme with the Shoalhaven Bowling and Recreation Club,” said Central Coast Community Energy

Association founder and secretary Mr Jo Muller. “There are many similarities between Shoalhaven and here, and we think people on the Central Coast will be interested in investing in something similar. “We will be explaining the model and going through basic costings with Central Coast Community Energy Association members at our annual meeting in November. “We are also working towards identifying local clubs which might be interested in saving thousands of dollars a year in electricity costs. “We will be updating members on the outcome of our NSW Office of Environment and Heritage grant to work with Gosford Council, and the potential for other projects on the Central Coast. “We are seeking interested members of the public who wish to join the Central Coast Community Energy Association and get involved with the community owned renewable movement,” said Muller. Media release, 27 Oct 2014 Kate da Costa, Central Coast Community Energy Association

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Ettalong Beach Reserve officially opened Member for Robertson Ms Lucy has officially opened the Ettalong Beach Reserve Development. “The upgraded park facilities now include a shared cycle footpath, barbecues and picnic settings, bench seats, two new playgrounds and fitness equipment,” Ms Wicks said. “The project works also included the construction of a new seawall and an upgrade of the existing storm water infrastructure.” Gosford Council mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna also attended the official opening on Friday, October 31.

“The Beach Reserve will provide safe, family-friendly facilities including areas for walking, cycling, recreational activities, playgrounds and fishing,” mayor Cr McKinna said. “An estimated 300 to 500 people will use the Reserve for leisure and exercise activities each day.” The project was jointly funded, with the Australian Government contributing $2 million, the NSW Government contributing $383,000 and Gosford Council providing more than $2.6 million Media release, 30 Oct 2014 Tim Sowden, Office of Lucy Wicks MP

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Petition leads to three-year Lone Pine Ave upgrade A petition from five local residents has led to a major road upgrade to be staged over three years. An upgrade to Lone Pine Ave, Umina, has been placed on the Gosford Council’s Capital Works Program. Council received a petition in July signed by five local residents bringing council’s attention to the condition of the road. The petitioners said the road was a major thoroughfare to

local main roads and carried a high volume of traffic. They said it had become dangerous due to wear and tear. The petition said that, when the weather was wet, the road

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became one-way due to flooding on the verges and it was unsafe for pedestrians alighting buses due to the lack of footpaths and potholes. Council has told the petitioners it would repair the road and has advised that due to the associated costs and extent of the work it was proposed to progressively stage the upgrade of Lone Pine Ave over the 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17 financial years. Stage one, to be commenced in 2014-15, will involve installation of road drainage system, road reconstruction, construction of kerb and gutter and footpath paving from Glenn St to Shepard St. Gosford Council agenda GOV.81, 28 Oct 2014

Bourke Rd upgraded Gosford Council closed Bourke Rd, Ettalong, from October 20 to 22 in order to complete major road upgrade works. Bourke Rd, between Trafalgar Ave and Springwood St, was closed to vehicles and pedestrians from 7am to 4.30pm. The road works were scheduled

to be undertaken from October 15 to 17, however, were postponed due to wet weather. Detours were in place along Trafalgar Ave and Springwood St for the duration of the works. Local residents were still able to access their properties but no onstreet parking was available. Media release, 10 Oct 2014 Paul Anderson, Gosford Council

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Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein joined with the Rotary Club of Woy Woy and other volunteers on Sunday, October 26, to remove graffiti around the Peninsula. Rotary club project coordinator Mr John Greenway said: “I am particularly grateful to the many volunteers who joined us for the first time this year and gave up their Sunday to remove graffiti from other people’s property.” “Most of these volunteers had no experience in graffiti removal but by the end of the day, they had learnt new skills, made new friends and done something positive for our community. “This shows a real sense of community spirit.” Club public relations director Mr Graham Taylor said: “Graffiti Removal Day grows bigger each year, and we are looking forward to having more new volunteers next year.” Mr Taylor pointed out that the state-wide Graffiti Removal Day was only part of the solution in the fight against graffiti. “While the day was a success it

The NBN Co is suggesting that residents on the Peninsula should be able to connect to the National Broadband Network through fibre-to-the-node technology within the next 12 months. Announcing a list of localities on and around the Peninsula, NBN Co spokesperson Mr Darren Rudd said: “This means more homes and businesses will able to take advantage of fast and reliable broadband sooner than expected, with these areas previously not earmarked to receive the NBN in the coming 12 months. “The early experiences of consumers and businesses on our trials demonstrate that existing technologies are capable of playing a vital role in delivering the

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Stand up for vital future health funding With the pending introduction of the Abbott Government’s $7 GP tax, a Department of Health report into the potential scheme has cited that as a result of the $7 tax, emergency departments would see an increase of half a million patients across the state of NSW. This would further add to the already clogged and overworked

Forum hospital system. The report has also stated that on the Central Coast itself, our two hospitals, Gosford and Wyong, can both expect a 27 per cent increase in admissions through the emergency department as a direct result of the tax on the sick and unwell. As Abbott and the Liberals rip

almost $50 billion out of future funding to health in this year’s budget, when are our elected Liberal representatives here on the Coast, who haven’t been smeared by allegations of corruption, going to stand up for their constituents and demand Tony Abbott scrap this chaotic idea and restore the vital future health funding? Email, 29 Oct 2014 Jesse Corda, Umina

Fix it before it breaks Once again, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Matthew Wales is against something. Over the past month, it’s been public art that has drawn his wrath. Now, it’s new traffic lights. Yes, new traffic lights. Not some inconsequential matter but something impacting upon road safety. What will Mr Wales be against next month? Dirty cars and unkempt lawns? This raises a rather perplexing question – what exactly is the Chamber of Commerce here for? What else will be on its hit list? Is it not concerned about road safety? The traffic lights in question would be at the junction of Ocean Beach Rd and Wellington St where

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 there already is a fairly recently built roundabout. Therein lies the problem. Traffic driving south down Ocean Beach Rd almost never slows down to allow traffic from Wellington St to turn either left or right.

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It’s as if too many presume the right of way they had before the roundabout’s installation. With Wellington St taking its fair share of traffic from the Coles, the Woolies and the Alfred-Bullion St car parks, it is a major thoroughfare in Umina and takes traffic away from an often congested West St. But Mr Wales sees no problem with current traffic flow and argues that “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it”. He suggests that the proposed lights would create a new problem in building congestion heading north from the West St roundabout and make it more difficult to access McDonalds. I’d suggest that road safety is somehow more important than a Big Mac. Clearly not for the Chamber’s president. I do not think that Mr Wales has tried too often to enter Ocean Beach Rd from Wellington St. The junction is an accident waiting to happen. It’s right to install these new traffic lights now and “fix it before it’s broke”.

I shake my head in disbelief at the so called street function where a selected few shop keepers get the benefit of the function. Surely it is for all Umina shopkeepers, so why wasn’t the whole of West St, from Ocean Beach Rd to Trafalgar Ave, closed off? Having lived in Coffs Harbour, the street function there meant the whole of the main street was closed and buses were rerouted around the block. A couple of years ago, it was said the bus company didn’t have enough warning to reroute the buses.

Forum However, with at least 12 months’ notice this time, I wonder what the excuse was - probably not what you know but who you know. Why patronise fly-by-night street stall holders, who chase events wherever, instead of looking after the small businesses who fight to survive every day. Seriously I didn’t waste my time by going to the street function as I was so disgusted last time. Letter, 20 Oct 2014 Bev King, Woy Woy

Keating sold bank to the wolves John Stagg is a fan of Paul Keating (Peninsula News, August 11). I grant you he was a competent, if somewhat abrasive, Prime Minister and Treasurer, but I can’t forgive him for selling the Commonwealth Bank. As one Labor activist put it, the heart and soul went out of the Labor Party when the Commonwealth was sold.

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Springwood St upgrade to continue Sixty-one residents of Cooinda Village and Springwood St, Umina, have been notified of a progressive upgrade of Springwood St currently in place as part of Gosford Council’s Capital Works Program. Council received a petition in September by residents who wished to draw council’s attention to the dangers that the absence of footpaths and the bad repair of the road along Springwood St posed to residents. According to council’s Quarterly Petitions Repot, upgrading works in place include drainage improvements, kerb and gutter, footpath and new road pavement. The report stated that the upgrading works in Springwood St have been completed from Gallipoli Ave to Beach St and the next stage

of works from Beach St to Ridge St is to be undertaken as part of the 2014-15 Capital Works Program. It is anticipated that these works will commence early next year. Further funding is proposed in future Capital Works Programs to continue the progressive upgrade to West St. The report stated that in relation to pedestrian safety at the intersection of Brittania St and Springwood St, it is advised that the kerb alignment has been designed to channel traffic into Brittania St. “This kerb alignment will require motorists to enter Brittania St at a lower speed and allow greater opportunity for pedestrians to safely cross the road.” A formal pedestrian crossing was not warranted, according to the report.

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Lynne attends MS advocates’ conference Empire Bay resident Ms Lynne Smith travelled to Canberra for the 2014 MS Australia Advocates’ Conference held on October 28 and 29. The two-day event was an opportunity to meet with key policy makers and to discuss the issues currently facing more than 23,000 Australians living with multiple sclerosis. The advocates attended Parliament House on Wednesday, October 29, to meet with politicians and members of the Parliamentary Friends of MS. Ms Smith said the advocacy program was unique and helped to bring about change. “The advocates are a passionate group of people who all know firsthand the challenges of living with MS,” Ms Smith said. “Getting the opportunity to meet with politicians and to share our stories can be really powerful.” Key issues on the agenda were the continued rollout of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, increased medical costs included in the Federal Budget and proposed changes to the welfare

system. Ms Smith said the focus of the event was on promoting practical solutions for Government. “Ultimately we want to promote common sense policies that will help improve the lives of people with MS,” she said. “Research shows that providing support for people with MS early on, can enable them to maintain important parts of their lives like employment, exercise and socialising with family and friends. “It also helps to reduce the burden of the disease on the Australian economy,” she said. The National Advocates Program is an advocacy tool where volunteers who have MS, or care for someone who does, are trained in advocacy and communications and help to raise awareness about MS in the community. One example is where the group has successfully advocated for the introduction of rebates for people with MS to assist with the increased electricity costs incurred by the frequent operation of air conditioning in order to regulate body temperature. Media release, 27 Oct 2014 Lee Davelaar, MS Australia

Dance event planned for people with disabilities Discobility, a dance event for people with a disability, will be held on Saturday, November 22, from 12pm to 4pm. The event offers a free afternoon of entertainment, fun and social activities and is scheduled to coincide with celebrations for International Day of People with a Disability. Discobility will be an all ages event with a diverse range of entertainment and activities provided to suit a range of age groups. It will be held at the Peninsula Community Centre and will include a daytime dance festival, featuring music, DJs, workshops and live entertainment by performers who have a disability. Coast Community Connections CEO Mr Andrew Tuck said: “We are thrilled to be involved in planning a big event for a third year running.” “Discobility is unique in its format with the ideas for entertainment and activities generated from people with a disability, for people with a disability.” He said activities would include the Acoustic Corner, Chill Out Zone and workshops, along with Boogie Central featuring guest

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Rodwell. “There were screams, tears and lots of smiling faces. “It was an extremely proud moment for the choir, their teachers, parents, grandparents and friends.” Students were also congratulated by the adjudicators for their discipline during the performance and their range of dynamics and variation in each song performed.” Newsletter, 29 Oct 2014 Lyn Davis, Umina Public School

Teacher Ms Louise Zammit said the students should be congratulated for their impeccable behaviour and genuine enthusiasm. “The weather was superb and by all accounts they all had a wonderful time,” said Ms Zammit. Student Ruby Heighington said she had “an amazing time” at the camp. “It was the opportunity of a lifetime and one that I will never forget,” said Ruby who attended the camp to complement her drama elective. Aaryn Skinner said the camp

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Grandparents’ day Ettalong Public School’s senior choir and school captains visited the Ettalong Senior Citizens Centre on Thursday, October 23, to celebrate Grandparents Day. They presented the Centre with a plaque, a bunch of crepe paper

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gave him the opportunity to make new friends. “I had to share a cabin with totally random people and it was great,” said Aaryn. “I loved doing all the different activities, like rock climbing, kayaking, bushwalking and archery. “My science elective activities were just as much fun. “My favourite elective activity was when we had to work in groups to build a structure to hold a weight out of a bag of items. “The food at camp was delicious too. “Gifted and Talented camp was the best experience I’ve had all year,” said Aaryn.

flowers and a card. “The choir sang three beautiful songs and Mina and Jamie read a touching poem about what grandparents mean to all of us,” said school principal Mr Colin Wallis. “We were very proud of all the children who, as always, displayed impeccable manners and were a credit to our school.” Newsletter, 28 Oct 2014 Colin Wallis, Ettalong Public School

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Education

Campus presents Wizard of Oz Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus will present its school musical The Wizard of Oz from November 3 to 5 for the 75th anniversary of the novel. The musical is being performed by the College’s Creative and Performing Arts students and teachers. Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tinman and Lion will sing and dance their way through the wondrous Land of Oz.

The musical is based on L. Frank Baum’s classic novel that brought hope, marvel and magic in a land where the dreams that are dared to dream really do come true. Shows will be held at 11am and 6pm from November 3 to 5 in the Umina Campus Movement Studio. Tickets are on sale now at the school’s front office. Email, 30 Oct 2014 Erika Rowe, BWSC Umina

Woy Woy University sign got him thinking The Central Coast Campus Friends association has been told by its patron Mr Bob Puffett that it was a sign on the Woy Woy rail fence about 50 years ago that said Woy Woy University, that got him thinking about postschool education. He was speaking at a dinner at the Ourimbah Campus’s Preview Restaurant on Wednesday, October 22. Mr Puffett, a former Assistant Director General for TAFE NSW, who is known on the Peninsula as president of The Bays Community Group, said he never discovered to what the sign referred or why it was there. He said it made him think about the training needs of the area, something that continues to occupy his mind. “We deserve, need and should have the opportunity to determine our future in relation to educational offerings,” said Mr Puffett. “It is not enough to leave decision-making to the University of Newcastle or Hunter TAFE, or any other provider,” he said. Mr Puffett challenged residents

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Out and About

Empire Bay fair raises $3600 The fourth annual Empire Bay Village Fair raised over $3600 on Saturday, October 18, at the Empire Bay Progress Hall.

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Photographer launches first coffee table book Umina resident Ms Jessica Irwin will launch her first photography coffee table book, Dare To Be You, at Ocean Beach Surf Club, from 5pm on Saturday, November 22. Ms Irwin, who has cerebral palsy, will be joined by fellow sufferer Ms Marlene Katene who wrote inspirational quotes for Ms Irwin’s book. Ms Irwin’s interest in photography began in 2003 when she was given the opportunity to work at Ken Duncan’s Created For

Life studio for six years. She was not only able to work alongside Ken Duncan but also Leo Meir, David Oliver, Peter Eastway and Glenn McKimmin. After studying desktop publishing and completing a diploma in website development, Ms Irwin now works at her own photography and design business Dare2BU. Dare2BU covers landscape photography, portraiture, prepress design and web design. Ms Irwin has also recently commenced work as a graphic designer and is described on her

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Christmas Markets The Pretty Beach Christmas Markets will be held in the grounds of Pretty Beach Public School on Sunday,

The funds raised will be donated to Empire Bay Public School and Empire Bay - Bensville Rural Fire Service, with some set aside for the restorative work on the Empire Bay War Memorial. The fair included a tie-dye workshop with everyone invited to bring their own white cotton t-shirts. Empire Bay Progress Association president Ms Jan Consoli said tie-dye was a fun activity for kids and adults to enjoy and great for people wanting to take home a little memento of their

day at the Empire Bay Village Fair. Other activities including art and craft stalls were on display, along with homemade cakes, jams and pickles raising funds for Boronia Court Aged Care Facility. Children’s activities included face painting and a Kindifarm. “The committee has worked tirelessly to continue the high standard of stalls and entertainment, while maintaining the community feel for the day,” said Ms Consoli. “We just love the members of our community coming out and enjoying the day.”

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Children’s author to give lunch club talk Award winning children’s author Ms Frances Watts will attend an author lunch club event for Umina Public School and St John the Baptist Primary School on Friday, November 14. The aim of the event is to present an author or illustrator to the students at lunchtime once a term. The author talk gives students the chance to hear about the process of writing, illustrating and getting published. Ms Watts lives in Sydney’s inner west and divides her time between writing and editing. She spent nearly 10 years working with some of Australia’s most talented children’s authors and illustrators as a bookseller and editor before beginning her career as a writer. Her first picture book, Kisses for Daddy, illustrated by Mr David Legge, was an Honour Book in the 2006 Children’s Book Council of Australia Awards and has sold hundreds of thousands of copies around the world. Her second picture book with Mr Legge, Parsley Rabbit’s Book about Books, was a Book of the Year recipient in the 2008 CBCA Book of the Year Awards, winning the Eve Pownwall Award for

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Umina violinist Eva Li performed at the Centenary of the Opening of Kincumber School of Arts Hall on Friday, October 3, as part of band Fair Dinkum Bush Band. The band, by special request, played songs that were popular in the early 1900s and World War 1. The songs included Till the Boys Come Home (Keep the home fires burning), Pack up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag, Mademoiselle from Armentieres and It’s a Long

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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.

Directory - Not for profit Community Organisations 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 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 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 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

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Probus Club of Woy Woy Friendship, Fellowship, and social functions for active retirees. 1st Wed - 10am Everglades Country Club 4341 9195

Central Coast Handweavers, Spinners and Textile Arts Guild Spinning, weaving, patchwork, quilting, felting & other fibre & fabric crafts Workshops & community quilting bees - Day & night groups 4325 4743

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 4342 9606 Volunteering Central Coast Refers potential volunteers to community orgs. Support both volunteers and community orgs. Training for volunteers & their managers. 4329 7122 recruit@volcc.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 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 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 a functional disability 4382 9401 Mary Mac’s Place Providing hot, freshly cooked meals - Mon to Fri 11am-1pm with support, info & referrals 4341 0584 marymacs@woywoycatholic.org.au

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 g

Music Brisbane Water Brass Brass Band entertainment for the community playing all types of popular music Rehearsal every Tuesday 7.30pm-10pm 0419 274 012

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 jbthomson51@gmail.com

Tempo Terrific Community Showband Active showband available to play at your community function. Wide ranging repertuore. Always seeking new members, come and join us and have fun with music. Follow us on Facebook Every Monday 5pm to 7pm Kincumber Uniting Church 4382 2462 www.tempoterrific.com tempoterrific@live.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 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

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 Woy Woy Leagues 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

Special Interest 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

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

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.

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

Major-minor pairs MC Peter Fenton, Bill McLean from Woy Woy Rugby Club, former jockey Wayne Harris and Ken Dixon

Lions Club hears from jockey Woy Woy Lions Rugby Club hosted a luncheon at Woy Woy Bowling Club on Thursday, October 23, featuring former champion jockey Wayne Harris as guest speaker. Master of Ceremonies Peter “Fab” Fenton interviewed Wayne and took him through his riding career which started in his home town of Muswellbrook and featured many great achievements

including a win on Jeune in the 1994 Melbourne Cup, a win as an apprentice on Century Miss for Bart Cummings in the 1979 Golden Slipper Stakes and many other big race wins in Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Ireland. Wayne was Australia’s most successful apprentice jockey and rode 558 winners during his career. The many people at the luncheon heard how Wayne overcame setbacks during his

career through illness and bad luck but was still able to bounce back in the saddle. These setbacks included falls from horses, broken limbs and even a brain tumour. Wayne is still linked to the racing industry with media work from Kembla Grange Race Track. He also manages a number of jockeys including champion rider Jim “Pumper” Cassidy. Email, 24 Oct 2014 Ken Dixon, Woy Woy Bowling Club

Woy Woy Women’s Bowling Club held its Major-Minor Pairs Championships recently with the final played on Thursday, October 16.

Champion and Marilyn Jarrett. Runners up were Gail Payne and Janice Beston. Email, 22 Oct 2014 Gaye Scarf, Woy Woy Women’s Bowling Club

The winning team was Barbara

Peninsula directory of services, contacts and support groups

Ambulance, Police, Fire 000 Emergency

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

Monday November 3

Sunday November 9

The Wizard of Oz musical, Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus, 6pm

Armistice Day – War Stories with Discovery Walks, Talks and Tours, Bouddi National Park, 9am-12pm Brisbane Water Brass performance, Everglades Country Club, 2pm

Tuesday November 4 Central Coast Art Society Paint Out, Empire Bay Marina The Wizard of Oz musical, Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus, 6pm

Tuesday November 11 Red Cross Blood Service Mobile, Woy Woy Hospital, 10am-3:30pm

Wednesday November 5

Wednesday November 12

Triple P Parenting Program, Schools as Community Centre, Woy Woy Public School, 10am-12:30pm Market Morning, Umina Uniting Church The Wizard of Oz musical, Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus, 6pm

Triple P Parenting Program, Schools as Community Centre, Woy Woy Public School, 10am-12:30pm Red Cross Blood Service Mobile, Woy Woy Hospital, 1:30pm-7:30pm

Friday November 7 Nicole Alexander author talk, Woy Woy Library, 3:30pm

Saturday November 8 The Rewbies, Patonga Beach Hotel, 8:30pm Norma Dunston’s Reflections exhibition, Patonga 24/7 Gallery

Saturday November 15 Ettalong Beach Arts and Crafts Centre annual exhibition, Peninsula Community Centre, 10am- 4pm Drug dependency information morning, Umina Uniting Church hall, 11am-1pm

Sunday November 16 Ettalong Beach Arts and Crafts Centre annual exhibition, Peninsula Community Centre, 10am- 4pm Getting to Know Bouddi National

Park, Box Head Trail via Flannel Flower track, 8am-12pm

Monday November 17 123 Magic Coaching and Emotion Parenting Program, Schools as Community Centre, Woy Woy Public School, 10am-12pm

Tuesday November 18 Central Coast Community Energy Association’s annual meeting, Woy Woy Environment Centre, 6pm-7:30pm

Thursday November 20 Young, Black and Ready for School information morning, Woy Woy South Public School, 9am12pm Maitland Bay and More with Discovery Walks, Talks and Tours, Bouddi National Park, 8am-12pm

Saturday November 22 Bobby Bruce as Nearly Neil Diamond presenting Beautiful Noise, Ettalong Diggers Pearl Beach Photographers Exhibition, Pearl Beach Memorial Hall, 10am-5pm

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 4321 7215 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

Problems, Habits & Addiction

Animal Rescue

Alcoholics Anonymous 4323 3890 Narcotics Anonymous 4325 0524

Wildlife Arc 4325 0666 Wires 1300 094 737

Transport

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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The Shame File

Ducks Crossing Publications has a very liberal credit policy for advertisers and realises that from time to time, people, businesses and organisations get into financial difficulty and may need assistance and time to get things back on track. However, some people, businesses and organisations take advantage of this generosity they use advertising but simply don’t pay their account after several months and need to be taken to court to do so. From time to time, as necessary, we will name these people, businesses or organisations as a warning to our readers so that they will be wary when dealing with them.

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Woy Woy Football Club (Formally Woy Woy Soccer Club) is holding its 50 year Anniversary on the 05/09/15 and is seeking any information on the history of the club from inauguration until now.

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We will be holding two evenings where you can bring any information, photos, slides or come down and meet us and tell us your stories. The first night will be on 24th November 2014 at Everglades Country Club in the STAR ROOM and another one in late Feb 2015. (Date to be decided) If you can’t make it you can email your information to 50thanniversary@ woywoyfootball.org.au or post it to Woy Woy Football Club PO Box 142, Woy Woy, NSW 2256

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Woy Woy soccer to be celebrated A celebration of 50 years of soccer in Woy Woy will be held in September next year. Information is now being sought on the history of the Woy Woy Soccer Club. The club, which now calls itself the Woy Woy Football Club, will hold two evenings where people can bring any information, photos, slides or tell their stories.

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The first night will be held on November 24 at Everglades Country Club and another will be held in late February. For more information, email 50thanniversary@woywoyfootball. org.au. Email, 28 Oct 2014 Donna Foster, Woy Woy Football Club

Charity day raises $1000 Fifty bowlers participated in the October Charity Bowls Day at Woy Woy Bowling Club and raised $1000 for Central Coast Kids in Need.

Aloha pairs championship Woy Woy Bowling Club was one of the host clubs for the Aloha Barefoot Bowls Pairs Championship held on October 18 and 19.

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MON - 3 0455 - 1.51 1058 - 0.44 1710 - 1.59 2329 - 0.27 THU - 6 0100 - 0.26 0722 - 1.81 1346 - 0.22 1948 - 1.55 SUN - 9 0308 - 0.40 0933 - 1.81 1609 - 0.28 2211 - 1.36 WED - 12 0515 - 0.62 1139 - 1.58 1825 - 0.48 SAT - 15 0226 - 1.22 0806 - 0.74 1416 - 1.36 2101 - 0.55

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This brings the year-to-date total raised by the club to $11,900. Central Coast Kids in Need raises money to assist families who have seriously ill children with prolonged illness. The event saw the Speedykeys Spider Glass won by Frank

‘Suitcase’ Hodges for the first time while John McDonald beat Bobby Irvine in the Lucky Rink Draw. The next Charity Bowls Day will be held on Sunday, November 16. The December event will be held on the second Sunday of the month to avoid the Christmas rush. Email, 20 Oct 2014 Ken Dixon, Woy Woy Bowling Club

With 20 teams contesting, it came down to the Saturday winners, John Fisher and Paul Messham who defeated the Sunday winners Geoff McMahon and Dick Smithers in a closefought battle. The competition was organised by Bowls NSW to encourage people to take up lawn bowls. John and Paul will now play off against several other Central Coast teams to see who wins a Hawaiian holiday in February. Email, 21 Oct 2014 John Orme, Sporties @ Woy Woy

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