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Aboriginal woman’s remains repatriated The remains of an aboriginal woman which date before European settlement have been repatriated to Bouddi National Park. The remains were found at Pretty Beach around 50 years ago. They have been brought back to the Central Coast, together with the remains of an aboriginal man found at Shelly Beach, from the Sydney University’s Shellshear Museum as part of a Darkinjung Land Council repatriation program. The remains were laid to rest with traditional cultural practices. The repatriation is a result of Office of Environment and Heritage, National Parks and Wildlife Service, Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council and Guringai Tribal Link working together to identify appropriate sites. The repatriation included undertaking a number of traditions so that the process was carried out in a respectful and culturally meaningful way. Land Council representative Ms Sharon Hodgetts said the ceremonies were conducted with an initiated elder and were an opportunity to afford these ancestors recognition and dignity. “The repatriation includes bringing remains back to their country and undertaking appropriate cultural practices

One of the secret repatriation ceremonies

such as a smoking ceremony,” said Ms Hodgetts. Aboriginal and non-aboriginal staff of Office of Environment and Heritage and National Parks

Call it Correa Bay Rd, say residents Ninety-five residents of Woy Woy Rd, between Rawson

Rd, the proposed new bridge and the intersection at Woy Woy Creek in Woy Woy, have asked that their section of road be renamed Correa Bay Rd. As signatures to a petition, they said they believed the name change would avoid the present confusion with Woy Woy Rd, Kariong, and would better reflect the nature of the road which runs

along the shoreline of Correa Bay. They said it would be more appropriate for a road which will no longer be a major road to Woy Woy and would be clearer for emergency responses and other public services, including for mail delivery. It would create a greater sense of community; and comply with the general principles of the Geographical Names Board NSW. Gosford Council has noted the petition. Gosford Council agenda P.38, 25 Nov 2014

and Wildlife Service worked with Darkinjung to prepare the sites. The remains were found at two different locations on the Central Coast with one set, male, found in

1958 on dunes at Shelly Beach. The remains of a female were found at Pretty Beach, date unknown. The remains were handed to

police and when it was found they were not the result of foul play they were given to the Shellshear Museum at Sydney University. Investigation indicated the Aboriginal remains dated back prior to European contact. Office of Environment and Heritage cultural heritage officer Mr Brad Welsh said it was an ongoing process to work closely with indigenous communities to return remains and artefacts to their ancestral custodians. “The Office is proud to provide support to communities and facilitate the repatriation of ancestral remains and artefacts,” he said. The remains have been laid to rest in their country in Bouddi National Park and Tuggerah Nature Reserve at special, secret places. Up until the late 1940s, aboriginal remains were removed from graves and burial sites, as well as hospitals and prisons. Thousands of remains were sent to museums and scientific institutions throughout Europe and elsewhere. They also formed part of the collections of Australia’s major natural Office of Environment and Heritage history museums established in the mid-19th Century. Media release, 18 Nov 2014 Susan Davis, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

Local districts top renovations list Local districts of Box HeadMacMasters Beach and Umina-Booker Bay-Patonga have been named as two of the top 10 NSW regional areas for renovations in the past year. The Renovation Report issued by the Westpac bank listed the areas as sixth and ninth in the 12 months to August. The areas recorded a total

spend of $6 million and $8 million respectively. “Favourable market conditions across Australia means that many home owners have seen the value of their properties rise,” said Westpac general manager of retail banking Ms Gai McGrath. “As a result, one quarter of Australians have been able to borrow more to extend or improve their home and stay in their preferred location rather than

moving elsewhere. “While the majority (64 per cent) of renovators still finance their home improvements through savings, more than one in four (26 per cent of those aged 1854) are choosing to finance their renovations by increasing or topping up their home loan,” said Ms McGrath. Media release, 24 Nov 2014 Patrice Calopedos, Map and Page

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One third average rainfall The Peninsula has received only one third of its monthly rainfall in November. A total of 43.1mm was recorded last month, compared to the November average of 113mm, according to Mr Jim Morrison of Woy Woy. The 69.9mm deficit was 61.9 per cent less than average. The highest rainfall for the month was 16.5mm, recorded on November 6. The year-to-date rainfall was 960mm which is 18.6 per cent below the cumulative average at the end of November of 1179mm. Spreadsheet, 28 Nov 2014 Jim Morrison, Woy Woy

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such as a smoking ceremony,” said Ms Hodgetts. Aboriginal and non-aboriginal staff of Office of Environment and Heritage and National Parks

Name it Correa Bay Rd, say residents Ninety-five residents of Woy Woy Rd, between Rawson

and Wildlife Service worked with Darkinjung to prepare the sites. The remains were found at two different locations on the Central Coast with one set, male, found in

1958 on dunes at Shelly Beach. The remains of a female were found at Pretty Beach, date unknown. The remains were handed to

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Aboriginal woman’s remains repatriated The remains were found at Pretty Beach around 50 years ago. They have been brought back to the Central Coast, together with the remains of an aboriginal man found at Shelly Beach, from the Sydney University’s Shellshear Museum as part of a Darkinjung Land Council repatriation program. The remains were laid to rest with traditional cultural practices. The repatriation is a result of Office of Environment and Heritage, National Parks and Wildlife Service, Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council and Guringai Tribal Link working together to identify appropriate sites. The repatriation included undertaking a number of traditions so that the process was carried out in a respectful and culturally meaningful way. Land Council representative Ms Sharon Hodgetts said the ceremonies were conducted with an initiated elder and were an opportunity to afford these ancestors recognition and dignity. “The repatriation includes bringing remains back to their country and undertaking appropriate cultural practices

Susie said Laughing Lily and The Magic Tree is for everyone looking to find their heart again and in so doing touch base with that child that lives inside. Susie wrote the story after she found her son that she had given up for adoption many years previously. “The loss of my son through adoption, along with a lack of expression of my own creativity, had left me bereft and plummeting into deeper depression time and time again. “Lily was my saving grace,” said Susie. To win one of the six copies of Laughing Lily and The Magic Tree valued at $27.95, write your name, address and phone number on the back of an envelope and send to Peninsula News Laughing Lily and the Magic Tree competition PO Box 1056, Gosford, NSW, 2250, by the close of business Thursday, December 11. The winners of last edition’s Peninsula News The Island of Doctor Moron competition were Meg Rowan of Woy Woy and Julie Straker, also of Woy Woy.

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The remains of an aboriginal woman which date before European settlement have been repatriated to Bouddi National Park.

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ver 65 people turned out in Gosford on Monday, November 24, to protest the Abbott Government’s recently announced budget cuts to the ABC and SBS. The rapidly organised protest took place outside the ABC 92.5 studios in Gosford at 8am, with approving horn beeps from passing drivers on their way to work. Event organiser Mr Jack Lloyd said he was pleased with the turnout. “To get so many people early on a Monday morning really speaks to the widespread anger at these cuts,” he said. “Tony Abbott said there would be no cuts, and now he is cutting a quarter of a billion dollars.” The assembly was addressed by local Friends of the ABC chapter president Mr Klaas Woldring. “How is it possible that a

mature nation like Australia with good education ends up with this kind of government?” he asked the

crowd. “It is ridiculous that we have a government that is so dishonest, so

opportunistic, and so absolutely incompetent,” said Mr Woldring. The rally was also

ral attended by the Central es Coast Labor candidates ate for the upcoming state election.

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“The ABC keeps us thinking, it is vital for the life of our community,” said Labor candidate for Gosford Ms Kathy Smith. Labor candidate for Terrigal Mr Jeff Sundstrom said: “ABC is a national institution, it’s not just about Bananas in Pyjamas, it’s a vital news source.” “When you cut the ABC, our democracy loses out,” he said. The protest echoes similar rallies held over the weekend in Sydney and Melbourne. Opposition Leader Bill Shorten attended the Melbourne Rally. “Our ABC has always been here for us,” said Mr Shorten. “It is now time for us to be there for the ABC,” he said. Mr Lloyd agreed: “The Central Coast is behind the ABC, and I’m glad we could show that today.” Media release, 24 Nov 2014 14 14 Patrick Norm rm ma an n Norman

ABC Radio safe for now w enator for NSW Deborah O’Neill said she feared the Central Coast Tony Abbott has gone from would once again bear the brunt of the Abbott Government’s telling Australians there cost slashing after ABC managing director Mark Scott revealed would be ‘no cuts to the the region would not be immune from cuts to the national broadcaster. ABC or SBS’ to slashing

Mr Scott told a Senate Estimates Committee hearing he could not guarantee the Central Coast’s vital ABC hub would escape the $254 million funding cuts Tony Abbott

has planned across the organisation . Senator O’Neill said that this was a unique service where commercial radio was just not a viable alternative. “The ABC doesn’t just

provide news, current affairs and entertainment for the people of the Central Coast, it is the community’s go-to network for important safety and emergency information. “In a little over a year,

more than half a billion dollars from our national broadcasters. “The region covered by ABC Central Coast is geographically, culturally and economically distinct from metropolitan Sydney

tltle llee to the south and Newcastle to the north. “It serves an audience of le, more than 300,000 people, ity and it’s time our community hat let Tony Abbott know what ed we think of his twisted tal priority to cut such a vital he information highway on the Coast,” she said. he The launch of the ral new ABC Radio Central

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Fu steam ahead after Full 110 years of planning in Wyong, local dance groups always had to travel to places like Newcastle to perform. “Once The Art House is built, they won’t have to. “Local talent will be able to shine right here, at home. “I encourage everyone to get on board – become a friend of The Art House and spread the word about this amazing facility,” said Mr Horner.

y o n g Council mayor Cr Doug Eaton offificially turned the first sod on construction of The Art House on Tuesday, November 18, with council offificially awarding the tender to an experienced local operator.

North Construction and Building Pty Ltd were successful in the highly tender competitive process as they were able to significantly reduce costs while maintaining the high quality requirements of the design. C o u n c i l ’ s m Commun ity manager Community P art Par Part Pa ar aand nd Partnerships PPlann nnnin n in ning ni ing Ms Ju lie Planning Julie ughan han ann ssaid tthey hey had Vaughan g track tra tr trac raa record a great jor inn bbuildingg ma major project pr pproj r oj roj oje ojec jjec e c ttss such as ec a s the projects C e s ock Cess Ce occk c k Perfo rmi rm m in i nng Cessnock Performing Centr t re, tr re L re akes ess Arts Centre, Lakes SSchool, School chool , Grammar C oastlife o Impact Centree Co Coastlife a nnd Merewether Merewe ew weether wet w e Surff and H oouse. House. “W “We Wee are plea eaaase sse d pleased ave such suc ucchh aann too have eexp xxpp ience d bu ilder experienced builder o n bo rdd and w ith on board with

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construction now con underway The Art und House is definitely Ho on track to open by Chr Christmas next year,” said Ms Vaughan. ““It’s really exciting. ““We have been lob lobbying, planning and des designing for over 10 yea years and now it is full sstea t steam ahead. ““All the design aspects remain the aasp s sam same, from the fly tower to 500 seat tow auditorium, exhibition aud area and studio to the are foy foyer cafe,” said Ms

Vaughan. Mayor Cr Eaton said this was the final step before construction could begin. “I’ve championed this project for 10 years and in less than 400 days it will open,” said mayor Cr Eaton. “This is truly an exciting time for arts in the Shire. “The Art House will be the flagship building for the arts and will not only better accommodate our amazing local groups

but also host touring shows that otherwise would pass us by,” he said. The Art House Ambassador and international dancing star and choreographer, Josh Horner, grew up in Wyong and said he knows firsthand how much local performance groups and the community will benefit from the facility. “I loved performing from a young age and when I was growing up

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Motorcycle escort for Santa The annual Santa Parade in West St, Umina, will this year be held on Saturday, December 20, at 10am.

A sick pelican rescued near Lions Park and taken to Taronga Wildlife Hospital for rehabilitation

Researcher seeks reports of sick water birds Pelican researcher Wendy Gillespie is urging locals to be on the lookout for sick pelicans and other water birds in the Blackwall Bay Woy Woy area. Taronga Zoo’s Australian Registry of Wildlife Health commenced a population health study last year after Ms Gillespie had observed an increasing number of sick water birds in the Peninsula area. Peninsula residents who live or regularly walk, cycle or fish in the area are being asked to contact Wendy as soon as they see any sick water birds, including pelicans, along the foreshore or in the water. “These birds lose function of their legs and often look disoriented with little sight; also often they have a gape but can still fly. “All birds including ibis and ducks with this syndrome need to be taken to Taronga Zoo for the study and, where possible, will be rehabilitated in the Wildlife Hospital,” she said. Birds with this syndrome had also been detected around St

Huberts Island and, as birds drift with the tide, paddle and fly, they may end up in the greater Brisbane Water area. “Dead birds also need to be reported early, as these can be useful for the study. “If anyone has noticed sick or dying birds in their area in the past, this vital information can add to the

Santa will be escorted by the Peninsula branch of the Ulysses motorcycle club which began over three years ago. The club is a social club for motorcycle riders and enthusiasts and has a motto of Grow Old Disgracefully. The Peninsula branch has been active since the beginning, raising funds for charities including Police Legacy, the Arthritis Research Fund, NSW Rural Fire Service and

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Turo Park embellishment to be discussed The “embellishment” of Turo Park, Pretty Beach will be discussed at a meeting at Wagstaffe Community Hall scheduled by Gosford Council for 7pm on Thursday, December 11. The Wagstaffe-Killcare Community Association has embarked on the project to

undertake embellishment works at the Park. The proposed works would be funded by the Wagstaffe-Killcare Community Association. Council officers hope to discuss the proposal with the community on the night. Letter, 26 Nov 2014 Kim Radford, Gosford Council

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“With NSW facing trade skills shortages, and the recent announcement that Australia’s youth unemployment rate has risen to 14 per cent, its highest level since 2001, the Abbott Government’s decision to cancel all future Trade Training Centres is clearly counterproductive,” said Senator O’Neill. “Young people need skills and work experience to get good jobs, particularly in regional areas, and Trade Training Centres mean high school students get to do just that. “By denying the students of the Central Coast these opportunities, the Abbott Government will just make youth unemployment worse, and deprive our young people of a fair shot at getting a job. “The Abbott Government has cancelled the Trade Training Centres program and cut $950 million out of the Budget, enough

to build 650 new centres. “The decision to cancel all future Trade Training Centres comes at the same time as the Abbott Government is pressing ahead with extraordinary and punitive attacks on young people which will make it harder for the next generation to grow their skills, get work and build Australia’s future. “The Budget also cut all three federal youth unemployment

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Sea Scouts acquire inflatable boat First Woy Woy Sea Scouts will launch its newly-acquired 3.6 metre inflatable Highfield observation boat at 11am on Saturday, December 6. The boat, which is powered by a 25 HP Mercury outboard motor, will

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Make Gosford No buses at night like Ettalong How good to see the spectacular development of the Ettalong Beach foreshore with its sympathetic preservation of the natural beauty of the area, while offering a nice balance of unobtrusive facilities to users.

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The Gosford waterfront is just as beautiful and the gateway to our city. This raises the question of why Gosford Council is adopting such a different approach to the development of the Gosford waterfront.

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Brushes with Spike I was interested to read Richard Baxter’s letter about Woy Woy University and that Spike Milligan was responsible. The building was used to house public telephones. Spike was certainly fond of putting Woy Woy down in an amusing manner. His mother Floe was also an amazing and funny lady. She was a regular at Woy Woy Post Office and often spoke about Spike. My first brush with Spike was

Forum at a public meeting at Ettalong to save Rileys Island. He was a keen environmentalist. My second brush was when I was with him at the start of the Newport Yachting Race. They gave him a blunderbuss to fire at the start of the race and it constantly failed to go off. It was like an episode out of the Goon Show. Letter, 20 Nov 2014 Keith Whitfield, Woy Woy

Fair dinkum, an inspiration! What an inspiration to read about the Fairdinkum Bush Band in the Peninsula News and its aim to keep alive Aussie tradition of music, song and dance. Early popular music, bush and work songs, country music, etc. are an integral part of our Australian culture. Sing-a-long songs from World War I right into the ‘60s were

Forum popular here and abroad, from the sing around the piano to the mega groups such as the Black and White Minstrels and Mitch Miller and his chorus. They sang songs that were melodic, simple, nostalgic and relevant to our wonderful past. Letter, 14 Nov 2014 Keith Whitfield, Woy Woy

Broody bantams Congratulations to Nerrida Lewis and her family for raising pacific black ducklings. We used a broody bantam hen to raise rouen ducklings successfully, though the hen was rather perturbed, clucking and ruffling her feathers when the ducklings jumped into the duck pond. Bantam hens are great mothers. We say they can raise anything

Forum from emus to dinosaurs. Letter, 20 Nov 2014 Keith Whitfield, Woy Woy

We could easily lose what attracted us in the first place Both the Daily Telegraph and Mr John Singleton agree that the Central Coast is underrated and overlooked when it comes to infrastructure. They plan to change that. Mr Singleton maintains that the Central Coast is a jewel and one of the most attractive parts of Australia and I agree. However before looking at all the human problems that exist here, it is essential to think just why it is these things. It is surely, due to all of its natural areas, its many national parks, its Coastal Open Spaces (COSS) and its many beautiful beaches. These are what attract people to the area but we tend to forget the impact that people have on these very fragile places. Everything that we do has an impact and what attracts at present can very quickly be lost. Most people for instance do not understand that dogs are not permitted into national parks. This is simply because their faeces are full of phosphorous and our flora has evolved without that. Too much phosphorous can kill many of our native plants. In addition dogs leave a scent which would deter our native animals from coming to that area. Many cats are allowed out at night; others are left in the bush and eventually become feral. Cats of any sort destroy thousands of our native animals every day and night. Plants may not be picked or

Forum taken, simply because they will not set seed and our incredible bio diversity will be destroyed. Many of our native plants have a symbiotic relationship with other plants or fungi and would not survive a transplant. If we are to retain this natural beauty, which attracts us in the first place, as well as improve the infrastructure for us, we must first educate the public, those in power or those with the money,

about these real Australian matters. Australia’s wonderful biodiversity means that everything in the Australian landscape is dependent on something else. If you destroy one thing, it can have a chain effect. Education requires money too and must come first in any planned upgrades; otherwise what attracted in the first place could be lost for ever. Email, 21 Nov 2014 Margaret Lund, Woy Woy Bay

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Red Cross films breakfast club Ettalong Public School’s Breakfast Club was filmed by the Red Cross on Thursday, November 20, for promotional and training purposes. The footage will be used as a training video for other breakfast

clubs throughout the state. School principal Mr Colin Wallis said the filming identified the school’s Breakfast Club as an exemplary centre and highly successful. Newsletter, 25 Nov 2014 Colin Wallis, Ettalong Public School

Canteen wins health award The canteen at Ettalong Public School has been awarded a Central Coast Healthy School Canteen Award. School principal Mr Colin Wallis said the award affirmed that the school’s canteen was a healthy canteen, only supplying quality, nutritious and healthy food for the students.

He said a healthy, well-balanced diet clearly had long term effects on children’s well-being, health and of course their learning. “I would like to acknowledge the dedication and hard work of our canteen manager and her band of volunteers who make this possible,” said Mr Wallis. Newsletter, 18 Nov 2014 Colin Wallis, Ettalong Public School

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Business group raises money for Mary Mac’s Not-for-profit business group Wild Fig Service Alliance has presented a cheque for $10,774 to Mary Mac’s Place at Woy Woy. The funds raised will help the charitable organisation continue to provide meals and assistance to Central Coast locals who are doing it tough. The funds were raised at Wild Fig’s third annual gala ball, which was sponsored by local radio stations and supported by local businesses. Items for auctioning on the night included a signed Central Coast Mariners jersey donated by Mariners captain John Hutchison and an exclusive promotional appearance by three Mariners team members at a business or social event during the 2014-15 season. Opening its doors in 2002, Mary Mac’s Place evolved from an informal arrangement established in 1992 by parishioners of St John the Baptist Church to help vulnerable people on the Peninsula. Today Mary Mac’s Place offers respite, nourishment and a helping hand to more than 1900 homeless and disadvantaged men, women

and children each month. The group receives no government funding and relies on the generosity and goodwill of clubs, businesses, groups and individuals to continue delivering their vital service to the Central Coast community. Mary Mac’s Place project coordinator Ms Christine Burge said: “In the past two years we have experienced a 20 per cent increase in demand for our services, particularly from young people, women and children.” “We are overwhelmed by the generosity of support given to our organisation by Wild Fig. “This money will go a long way to help us continue to help those in our community who need a helping

hand,” said Ms Burge. For the past three years, Wild Fig Service Alliance has donated more than $42,000 to local not-forprofit charities through funds raised at the group’s annual ball. Last year, the recipient of proceeds was The Haven Education Centre and in 2012, proceeds went to Coast Shelter. This year, money raised by Wild Fig for Mary Mac’s totals $13,741. Financial and in-kind support is always welcome to help Mary Mac’s Place continue its vital service. Contact Christine on 4341 0584 for further information. Media release, 20 Nov 2014 Phaedra Pym, A Way With Words

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of care and accommodation, an address they are proud of and an environment that promotes the concept of living life to the full. “So out with the aged care and in with the living. “That’s the philosophy at the new rebranded BlueWave Living. “We want people to know who and where we are and that we are ready to deliver residential aged care. “To do that we need to rebrand ourselves so that we are easy to identify and recall. “We also wanted to identify with where we are, surrounded by beautiful bays and beaches,” said Ms Eddy. The residential aged care facility itself is undergoing major renovations providing new rooms for many residents. “The name change was inspired by the new architectural renders of the front entrance which includes a sweeping large blue wave which will be quite a landmark in Woy Woy,” said Ms Eddy. “The company is still owned by Woy Woy Community Aged Care in Kathleen St, Woy Woy, but will trade as BlueWave Living. “Our status has not changed, we remain a not-for-profit, community organisation and we bring with us our reputation as a residential aged care home of choice,” she said. Media release, 26 Nov 2014 Jennifer Eddy, BlueWave Living

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Couple prepares for Variety fun run Annette Marsh and her partner Kevin Dore, both of Umina, are preparing for the annual Variety Santa Fun Run. The seventh annual fun run is being held on Sunday, December 7, at Darling Harbour’s Palm Grove with every entrant receiving a free Santa suit. This year, masses of Santa Clauses will come to every state in Australia, to raise funds for Variety – the Children’s Charity. It will be Annette and Kevin’s first time participating in the Variety Santa Fun Run. They were encouraged to join by more experienced family members, Annette’s brother Wade Mann, sister Cherilyn and husband Barry Taylor. “My brother, sister and brotherin-law have all done the event before and had a lot of fun,” said Ms Marsh. “So this year, Kevin and I will join them in our Santa suits from Darling Harbour to the Sydney Opera House. “We’re very excited,” said Ms Marsh. Having completed her first half marathon this year, Annette said

she was looking forward to a less serious fun run for a great cause. “I did my first (and last!) half marathon this year, so my partner and I will be walking, jogging and running the Santa Fun Run and treating it as a bit of festive fun,” she said. “We’re delighted to be supporting Variety, it is truly a fantastic charity.” Variety is encouraging all participants to fundraise to help support Aussie kids who are sick, disadvantaged or have special needs, this Christmas and beyond. Variety NSW chief executive officer Ms Tam Johnston said: “Christmas is a time when our thoughts turn, not only to our own families, but to those who are having a tougher time than we are,” said Ms Johnston. “Being part of the Santa Fun Run is a fantastic way to make a difference for Australian children who are sick, disadvantaged or have special needs and their families at this special time of year. To register for the Variety Santa Fun Run visit www. varietysantafunrun.com.au. Media release, 18 Nov 2014 Aimee Meredith, A Little Extra

I was standing and leaning forward over a 4 year old child who was laid out on my clinic assessment table. Mum was observed in my lateral vision. The child’s head was cradled in my hands with clear and bright eyes gazing intently upward and peering directly at my face. Without provocation and with absolute earnestness she simply stated: ‘My what big nostrils you have.’ This brought her mum and I unstuck and for some time we both laughed, and then for the whole day, smiled, as the thought of that moment recurred. What I am stating is that so much joy can come from such a simple and delightful moment. The current understanding of the human brain allows us to know that certain transmitter chemicals are released under the influence of joy, peace, goodwill etc. These neurotransmitters are predominantly released into the frontal lobe on the right side of the brain. The effect of this allows our higher cortical functions to dampen the

effects of our reactive and protective mid-lower brain that is responding to the ‘stressors ‘ in our environment. In a practical sense, the effect of positive feelings drives a normalisation of all systems, most notably the muscle system of the spine. This would normally ‘fire up ‘ into protection and thus, like a series of hydraulic rams, alter normal spinal alignment and cause yet further noxious information to drive yet more spasm and likely, pain. Sounds kind of familiar…doesn’t it? Chiropractors adjust spines and share positive lifestyle advice on a regular basis because stress is the common denominator and is present on a regular basis. The effect of this heightened ‘tone’ of the great muscles of the spine is that they require large amounts of fuel, especially iron, magnesium, glucose, oxygen etc, all carried by your blood, so... this means a significant increase in heart rate, blood pressure and respiration, usually short and shallow. Yet there is more – our gut function and reproductive systems become suppressed and less functional.

Maybe the effects of a decrease in a true sense of joy and the ripple effect of this could be responsible for many diseases and needed technologies that are a direct result of a changed state of body function. To list a few in broad terms cardiovascular disease, respiratory pathologies, GORD (reflux), osteoarthritis, infertility, diabetes and likely, some forms of cancer. The message – As the year 2014 approach’s please be aware that it will likely be ‘same, same’. However, the greatest advice that I can share with you is this: ‘Pain is inevitable (physical & emotional) – misery, an option’ Approximately 2,000 yrs ago, a baby called Jesus came and set the example of how to live a quality life. Whether you are religious or not, please take time to ponder the characteristics of this man, after all – is not this what Christmas is all about? Peace and goodwill to all the wonderful folk of the Peninsula from all of us at The Umina Chiropractic Centre.

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Students make video call to South Korea Year 4 students from Umina Public School met their South Korean e-pals for the first time on Thursday, November 20, via video conference. The students taught each other traditional folk songs, with Umina teaching Jeonnam Haeryong students the meaning of the song Waltzing Matilda before singing the song together. The Umina students were then taught a traditional Korean folk song called Arirang which is

considered the unofficial national anthem of Korea. It has been sung for over 600 years and became popular when Korea was ruled as a colony by Japan in the early 20th century. The two classes then had the opportunity to exchange gifts they had posted to one another. Umina sent over popular Australian children’s books, a boomerang for each student and vegemite along with other items. Newsletter, 25 Nov 2014 Paul Harrigan, Umina Public School

Spelling bee finalist One of the performances at the Deadly Awards ceremony

College hosts Deadly Awards Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus hosted the annual Deadly Awards ceremony on Tuesday, November 19. The ceremony acknowledged Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students across the Central Coastal region for their consistent perseverance and dedication within their schooling institution. The local schools that attended the event comprised Woy Woy

South Public School, Empire Bay Public School, Woy Woy Public School, Ettalong Public School, Umina Public School and Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus. The awards ceremony recognised the outstanding attendance, academic success, sporting achievements and cultural participation demonstrated by the students. The night allowed for community members to collectively appreciate the students’ ongoing commitment while enjoying words from guest speaker Mr Stuart McMinn and cultural performances by students. Media release, 21 Nov 2014 Chloe Mantle and Tylah Blunden, BWSC Woy Woy

Woy Woy South Public School student Alexander Prince represented his school at the Spelling Bee finals at Ultimo on Wednesday, November 5. Alexander made it through a number of rounds before being

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Ettalong Baptist Church and Ettalong Public School Community Carols Joy To The World Joy to the world! The Lord is come; Let earth receive her king. Let every heart prepare him room, And Heaven and nature sing, And Heaven and nature sing, And Heaven and Heaven and nature sing. Joy to the earth! The saviour reigns; Let men their songs employ. While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains, Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat, repeat the sounding joy. He rules the world with truth and grace; And makes the nations prove, The glories of His righteousness, And wonders of His love, And wonders of His love, And wonders, wonders of His love. Words by I. Watts; Music by L. Mason (Public Domain)

O Come All Ye Faithful

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O come all ye faithful, Joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem! Come and behold Him, Born the King of angels!

While shepherds watched their flocks by night, All seated on the ground, The angel of the Lord came down, And glory shone around.

O come, let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord! Sing Choirs of angels, Sing in exultation, Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above! Glory to God, Glory in the highest! O come, let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord! Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, Born this happy morning; Jesus, to Thee be all glory given; Word of the Father Now in flesh appearing!

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Fear not said he for mighty dread, Had seized their troubled mind. Glad tidings of great joy I being, To you and all mankind. To you, in David’s town this day, Is born of David’s line, A saviour who is Christ the Lord, And this shall be the sign. The heavenly Babe you there shall find, To human view displayed, All meanly wrapped in swaddling bands, And in a manger laid. This spake the seraph and forthwith Appeared a shining throng; Of angels praising God, and thus Addressed their joyful song. All glory be to God on high, And to the earth be peace; Good will hence forth from heaven to men Begin and never cease. Words by N Tate and music by G Kirbye (Public Domain)

English words by F. Oakeley; Music by J. Reading (Public Domain)

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Silent night! Holy night! All is calm, all is bright, ‘Round yon Virgin Mother and Child, Holy Infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace.

Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head; The stars in the bright sky, Look down where He lay, The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.

Silent night, Holy night, Shepherds quake at the sight. Glories stream from heaven afar, Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia; Christ the Saviour is born, Christ the Saviour is born. Silent night, Holy night, Son of God, love’s pure light Radiant beams from Thy holy face, With the dawn of redeeming grace Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth, Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth.

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Hark The Herald Angels Sing Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the new born King. Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled”. Joyful all ye nations rise. Join the triumph of the skies. With angelic host proclaim, Christ is born in Bethlehem. Hark the Herald angels sing “Glory to the New Born King”. Hail the heaven born Prince of Peace! Hail the Son of Righteousness! Light and life to all He brings, Risen with healing in His wings. Mild He lays His glory by, Born that man no more may die. Born to raise the sons of earth, Born to give them second birth. Hark the Herald angels sing “Glory to the New Born King”. Words by C. Wesley; Music by Felix Mendelssohn (Public Domain)

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We three kings of Orient are; Bearing gifts we traverse afar. Field and fountain, moor and mountain’ Following yonder star.

Rudolf the red-nose reindeer (reindeer) Had a very shiny nose (like a lolly pop) And if you ever saw it (saw it) You would even say it glows (like a light bulb)

Star of wonder, start so bright, Star of royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to they perfect light.

All of the other reindeer (reindeer) Used to laugh and call him names (like Pinocchio) They wouldn’t let poor Rudolf (Rudolf) Join in any reindeer games (like Monopoly)

Born a King on Bethlehem’s plain, Gold I bring to crown him again, King forever Ceasing never, Over us all to reign. Star of wonder, start so bright, Star of royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to they perfect light. Frankincense to offer have I, Incense owns a deity nigh, Prayer and praising, all men raising, Worship him, God most high

Then one foggy Christmas eve Santa came to say (Ho, Ho, Ho) Rudolf with your nose so bright Won’t you guide my sleigh tonight Then all the other reindeer (reindeer) Cheered and shouted out with glee (yippee) Rudolf the red-nose reindeer (reindeer) You’ll go down in history (page 133)

Jingle Bells Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh Through the fields we go, laughing all the way. Bells on bob-tail ring, making spirits bright What fun it is to ride and sing a sleighing song tonight. Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way, Oh what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh, Jingle bells, jingle bells jingle all the way, Oh what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh. Words and Music by J. Pierpont (Public Domain) (Sing once as Santa arrives. Welcome Santa, then as he and his helpers hand out lollies sing it a couple more times.)

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We Wish You A Merry Christmas We wish you a Merry Christmas, We wish you a Merry Christmas, We wish you a Merry Christmas, And a Happy New Year. Good tidings we bring To you and your Kin, We wish you a Merry Christmas And a Happy New Year. (Traditional)

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Author to launch first book Author Susie O’Donnell will launch her first book Laughing Lily and the Magic Tree at her Umina home on Sunday, December 7, at 1pm. Ms O’Donnell said she returned to the Central Coast 20 years ago with part of her family, but said she knew her family would never be complete until she found her son she had given up for adoption many years before. “I was suffering from a bit of depression through losing my son to adoption and I was doing a lot of meditation and healing trying to get myself out of it,” said Ms O’Donnell. “So I began a journey of trying to understand what had occurred and a journey that would one day hopefully lead to healing. “I was seven-years-old when I first came to the Peninsula. “It was a place of shelter for me, also a place I would learn some harsh lessons. “Sometimes our stories are so raw they can be hard to speak of. “This was the case for me. “Then just when you believe all is lost, the universe opens a door for you to deal with the pain. “When I found my son, I started to paint again. “I found a photograph of myself at the age of four and I ventured to paint this photo. “I felt when I found the photo I needed to reconnect with that child and paint her; I called her Lily (my name is Hebrew for Lily). “As Lily came to life, so did I. “I was able to deal with my grief more comfortably telling my story with the heart of a child. “I had to embrace the child within myself in order to start my healing,” she said. Ms O’Donnell said she finished the painting the night before her birthday about five years ago and woke up the next morning with the story. “I couldn’t figure out what the

Bouddi history stories launched A collection of stories of the history of the Bouddi peninsula, Bouddi Bites, was launched at Wagstaffe Hall on Sunday, November 30.

whole reasoning was behind my painting and on the morning of my birthday the story came into my head. “It was like I was possessed and I literally nearly finished the story that day. “I started painting all the images in my story and there are about 20 paintings which I will have on display at the book launch. “I ventured through the door to my unconscious mind and through meditation I set upon a path of art and creativity. “I was able to deal with my pain through storytelling and art. “I pray each day that in sharing Lily’s story at least one other person may find comfort. “I ask for nothing more. “I hope you can engage with your child within and enjoy Lily’s tale. Ms O’Donnell is now writing a second book about the processes she went through in order to heal, through art, meditation and storytelling. To join Ms O’Donnell in launching Laughing Lily and the Magic Tree, phone 0413 403 510. Media release, 25 Nov 2014 Susie O’Donnell, Umina

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Compiled and edited by Robyn Warburton, Bouddi Bites draws out the humanity of a group of people living in the area. Some years ago, the Bouddi Society held a History Day at Wagstaffe Hall which yielded a phenomenal community response. People flocked to the hall armed with old family photos, stories of their forebears, yellowed newspaper clippings and memories of their childhoods. They milled about exchanging tales, sipping tea and chatting to the historians who were frantically trying to get it all down to record and preserve an account of what had been. This fascination with the heritage of the Bouddi Peninsula spawned a number of publications. The late Jill Baxter’s anthology of reminiscences, Reflections from the Beach and the Bays, was first published in 2000. The History Day itself resulted in the production of a tandem DVD and CD-ROM, The Bouddi Peninsula – Voices and Images from a Colourful Past, an historical

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resource that preserves a film, over 2000 photographs of previous times, 115 stories of family history and profiles of the Peninsula’s artists. This in turn inspired the coffeetable book, The Bouddi Peninsula – a Very Special Place, edited by Lee Casey. Gosford Council local studies librarian Mr Geoffrey Potter said: “The Bouddi community has a long history of creating and publishing

very high-quality and wellresearched local histories.” “In fact the number of histories from your area is quite unprecedented I believe. “It is a credit to your community that it values its heritage so deeply,” said Mr Potter. In retirement from teaching, and with the launch of the Bouddi Society’s History Project, Ms Warburton said she discovered a love of writing local history. She said she loved stories, storytelling and storytellers so was keen to collate and edit stories, mostly written by other people (115 of them), to tell more of the local history. Ms Warburton said Bouddi Bites, a collection of interesting, intriguing and often amusing stories, came together very quickly. She said it was a very spontaneous response to her discovery of material, collected during the Bouddi Society’s History Project, which told stories of people and the place, just waiting to be shared. “There are stories not told before and also ones worth telling again as well as stories about recent history,” said Ms Warburton. Media release, 17 Nov 2014 Phil Donnelly and Robyn Warburton, The Bouddi Society

William McInnes at Woy Woy Library Renowned Australian actor and author William McInnes visited Woy Woy Library on Friday, November 28, and spoke about his new book Holidays. McInnes’ new book details Australia’s love affair with holidays, whether going away or staying at home. It looks nostalgically at holidays of the past and possibilities for the future. McInnes has previously delighted readers with his memoirs A Man’s Got to have a Hobby and That’d be Right as well as his novels Cricket Kings and The Laughing Clown. In his acting career, McInnes has starred in a number of wellknown Australian television series including Sea Change, Blue

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Students have artwork exhibited Students of the Ettalong Beach Arts and Craft Centre childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s art class had their work, titled Fire and Water, displayed at the Ettalong Beach Arts and Craft annual exhibition held at the Peninsula Community Centre over the weekend of November 15 and 16. The students ranged from seven to 13 years old and at the beginning of each class were given 15 minutes of free time to settle into the art of creating. Tutor Ms Belinda Lindhardt said, in this 15 minute period, some of the students created very in depth stories in a circle. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were creating ideas about the sun, planets, earth, the land, the outback and even a periodic table and ancient Greek,â&#x20AC;? said Ms Lindhardt. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Other times they just drew what they wanted in a variety of shapes and patterns in an abstract way. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We discussed the idea of

creating a collective artwork. We had an idea but we werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sure how it would turn out. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This activity teaches the ideas of letting go and allowing students to become part of a vision that is completed over many weeks as opposed to just one lesson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The only requirements were that they had to choose either warm or cool colours to work with at one time and that whatever they created, collage must be used within the framework of a circle. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As our number of circles grew we discussed ideas about our final artwork and which colours and sizes we needed more of and the placement of these on the canvas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It helped them to see the bigger picture and think about composition as to what shapes and colours work with what we have already created. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once we had the circles the students also helped to paint the canvas background in a variety of colours learning to mix paint together and apply it on the canvas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some of them had a lot of

fun with this, smearing the paint around and then re-working it as it dried. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After the circles had been stuck on they all contributed to the details, accentuating the colours and shapes that were already there and adding more. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The completed work is a collaborative artwork that the students were delighted to see displayed in our exhibition,â&#x20AC;? said Ms Lindhardt. Ettalong Beach Arts and Crafts Centre publicity officer Ms Sue Sullivan said most of the students had never had artworks seriously displayed in an exhibition before. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Belinda has led them down a pathway where they can indulge their flights of fancy using the skills gained during the year at the Centre,â&#x20AC;? said Ms Sullivan. The sale of the artworks contributed towards the art supplies at the Ettalong Beach Arts and Crafts Centre. Media release, 24 Nov 2014 Sue Sullivan, Ettalong Beach Arts and Craft Centre

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Six lady knitters gathered on Remembrance Day to create knitted poppies for the next Anzac Day ceremony at Hardys Bay Club

Locals gather to knit poppies A group of locals from Hardys Bay Club and Pretty Beach School have gathered at Wagstaffe Hall on Remembrance Day to

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poppies continued to abound, but favourite ideas on the Bouddi Peninsula so far were that each child at Pretty Beach School and Pretty Beach Pre-School be given one to wear at the school Anzac service and that hundreds be attached to the green shade cloth to adorn the memorial service and the club building at Hardys Bay. Other individuals are taking theirs to Gallipoli, covering wreaths and crosses, and marking some with the names of family members and names from local war memorials involved in the sacrifice of lives in war. “I have enjoyed helping new poppy knitters and acting as liaison between individuals and groups,” said Ms Fraser. Groups knitting include Hardys Bay Community Church, school mothers, the Knit Two Chat Too group at Wagstaffe Hall, MacMasters Beach Surf Club Ladies Social Group, Buttons at St Paul’s Kincumber and St David’s at Avoca. Email, 14 Nov 2014 Helen Fraser, Killcare

Annual exhibition at community centre Ettalong Beach Arts and Craft Centre held its arts and craft annual exhibition and sale over the weekend of November 15 and 16 at the Peninsula Community Centre. Artworks included silks, paintings, pottery, jewellery and patchwork quilts. Two demonstrations were also held, by watercolour tutor Judith Hoste and member Carol Leitch who demonstrated free motion embellishing on hand painted fabric leaves, and free motion lace work on solvy fabric.

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Centre publicity officer Ms Sue Sullivan said visitors to the exhibition were enchanted by the wide variety of artworks in all mediums that had been skilfully crafted by the members throughout the year. “The exhibition spanned a weekend of fun and entertainment enjoyed by all,” said Ms Sullivan. “‘So much to choose from’ was the common theme from visitors during the weekend. “Our cafe supplied light refreshments made to world class standards by our members. “Guests were entertained during the weekend by singers from Mexico and a song and dance group from Hawaii as well as Kyle who is a highly regarded saxophone busker from Umina.” Media release, 24 Nov 2014 Sue Sullivan, Ettalong Beach Arts and Craft Centre

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Artists to visit Norfolk Island “This has been organised through the Norfolk Island Travel Centre and already the week’s schedule has been planned out. “There will be five half days of painting tuition and free time before or after the painting sessions. “Also throughout the week there are special dinners, plus an Island orientation tour,” said Ms Hoste.

Umina artist Ms Judith Hoste will escort a group of artists to Norfolk Island from April 13 to 20 for a week of “en plein-air” painting. The painting tutorial, which will be conducted outdoors, will comprise five days of painting the scenery of Norfolk Island. “This form of painting will really take in the view and scenery,” said Ms Hoste.

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Success at Inside the Square art event The Wagstaffe Inside the Square exhibition was held over the October long weekend with 146 squares on exhibition, all expressing some aspect of the concept “space”. Inside the Square was an art event open to the whole community. Those wanting to participate attended Wagstaffe Hall in August and received their 30cm stretched canvas square. “There was just one rule,” said organising committee member Ms Gillian Perrett. “What you put on your canvas must have the word ‘space’ in the title. “Entrants clearly enjoyed creating their own spaces. “In fact a lot of thinking outside the square was evident. “This was very much a local’s show, and it proved how creative our community is,” she said. Some of the titles on display were Exotic Space Within, Space of Mind, Filling My Space, Space Grace Grit, Parking Space, Space Cadet, Spaced Out, Living Space, Outer Space, Inner Space, Hidden Space and My Dream Space.

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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 4365 4414 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

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

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.

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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

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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Three attend cricket camp Three junior players from Southern Spirit Cricket Club will attend a fiveday Bradman residential cricket camp in Bowral from December 14 to 19. Ollie Jones, Leon Dransfield and Matthew Fitzsimmons will develop their cricket skills during the day and will participate in group discussions on fitness, rules interpretation and match play analysis of an evening.

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Monday December 1 123 Magic Coaching and Emotion Parenting Program, Schools as Community Centre, Woy Woy Public School, 10am12pm Monday Meanderers – End of Year Picnic, Patonga Public Wharf, 10:30am-3:30pm, free Women Gingerbread House making night, Ettalong Baptist Church, 7:15pm-9:15pm

Diggers markets, Ettalong Diggers, 9:30am-2:30pm Laughing Lily and the Magic Tree book launch by author Susie O’Donnell, Umina, 1pm

Sunday January 11

Thursday December 4

Wednesday December 17

Gold Seniors - Pensioner Opal card information session, Peninsula Community Centre, 1pm

The Bays Community Group general meeting, Bays Community Hall

Friday December 5

Santa Parade, West St, Umina, 10am

Sunday December 7 Fairhaven Services’ Ettalong

Friday January 9

Sunday December 14

Christmas Market Morning, Umina Uniting Church, 9:30am1:30pm

The Rockin’ Surf Tour featuring Spy Vs Spy and Gangajang, Ettalong Diggers

Aboriginal Bush Tucker and Tools, Brisbane Water National Park, 10am-12pm Special Waterbugs Detectives, Brisbane Water National Park, 9am-11am

Pretty Beach Christmas Markets, Pretty Beach Public School, 9am-2pm Peninsula Waterfront Christmas Markets, Anderson Reserve, Woy Woy, 9am-3pm

Wednesday December 3

Wednesday January 7

Frantastics Choir performance, Waler Baker Hall, 2pm

Monday December 8

Saturday December 20

Tuesday January 6 Special Sea Creature Treasure Hunt, Brisbane Water National Park, 3pm-5pm

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The camps cater for the elite junior athlete and are designed to progress the skill levels of those with the potential to play the game at the highest standards. Southern Spirit Cricket Club life member Mr Warwick Egan said the best coaches in NSW ran the camps and at the end of the week the boys will have taken a massive step forward in their sport.

Photography Basics: Learning to See 1, Brisbane Water National Park, 9:30am-12:30pm

Thursday January 15 Special Sea Creature Treasure Hunt, Brisbane Water National Park, 9:30am-12pm

Friday January 16 Special Sea Creature Treasure Hunt, Brisbane Water National Park, 11am-1pm

Saturday January 17 Girrakool – Piles Creek Loop Walk, Brisbane Water National Park, 8:45am-2:30pm Beginners Paddle our Parks, Brisbane Water National Park, 9am-4:30pm

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

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Organisations Mingaletta 4342 7515 Aboriginal Home Care 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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Bowls carnival played at Umina The King and Queen of the Central Coast bowls carnival was held at Club Umina from November 8 to 10 in perfect conditions for bowls. Twenty-six teams from the Central Coast, Newcastle and metropolitan areas competed for the $6000 in prize money over the three days. The lead fluctuated between teams and it was only the last games that determined the placings. The King and Queen winners were Judy King and Peter Coombes from Avoca with six wins plus 81. Second place went to Mal

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Sport

Little Stevie Sarayeldin from Peninsula 16s takes on a gentle giant

Elite Mens winners Central Coast Dolphins

Touch competition for charity The Peninsula Touch Association held the second annual Peninsula Touch

Charity Knockout at McEvoy Oval in Umina on Sunday, November 16. Over

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volunteers and spectators attended the event and more $2000 was raised for Camp Breakaway at San Remo and local player Jason Jackson. Teams from Port Macquarie, Newcastle and right across Sydney joined a number of local teams bringing some of NSW’s top players to the event. There were children’s activities including face painting as well as a pass the ball competition and, while rain threatened at the start of the day, the sun came out in the end. The winner of the elite mixed competition was Galaxy Eastern Suburbs and the runner up was University NSW Bullets. The social mixed winner was Te Whanau and runner up was local team Touch Yourself. The winner of the women’s event was Berkeley Vale and runner up was Newcastle. Winner of the Social Men’s was the Central Coast Dolphins and runner up was local team Rippin’ N A Tearin’. Email, 27 Nov 2014 Bill McMahon, Peninsula Touch Knockout

Australia 18s representative Brea Singman who is now playing for Newcastle

Charity day raises $500 The November Charity Bowls Day held at Woy Woy Bowling Club has raised $500 for Central Coast Kids in Need despite poor weather. The yearly total raised to date by the charity days has now reached $12,400. “A wet start to the day didn’t deter our stalwarts who turned up to have a bit of fun and to raise some money for our charity,” said organiser Mr Ken Dixon. “We had 22 bowlers on the green and plenty more in the club

for our raffles and other activities which included a round of trivia. Central Coast Kids in Need raises money to assist families who have seriously ill children with prolonged illness. Mr Dixon said the club was planning to handover the cheque to Central Coast Kids in Need on Sunday, December 14. Email, 24 Nov 2014 Ken Dixon, Woy Woy Bowling Club

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Night of boxing held at Woy Woy Leagues Club Umina PCYCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s night of boxing was held at EastsWoy Woy Leagues Club on Saturday, November 22. Umina PCYC coach Joel Keegan said 20 bouts were held on the night. â&#x20AC;&#x153;PCYC Uminaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Satali TeviFuimaono was at his dominant best, Joel Robinson from the Central Coast Boxing Team showed all why he has a huge future in front of him and Joe Taylor, also from PCYC Umina, was highly impressive in clearly beating his highly regarded South Australian opponent,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The night heated up with a cracker between Joel Robinson and Kosta Antolis of South Australia. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Despite conceding age and

experience, Robinson took it up to his South Australian opponent in the ďŹ rst of the interstate bouts, able to win exchanges at close range where he has great movement and short, well-formed combination punches. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was a credit to the boys at Central Coast Boxing Team, headed up by Steve Mannix, who are bringing along a great stable of boxers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The ďŹ ght of the night was a war between Uminaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Steve Turner and Jagger Altoft that had everyone on their feet by the end. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Altoft, another Central Coast Boxing Team boxer came back well after being shaded in the ďŹ rst round by some nice boxing by the Umina local which saw both boys stand and trade for the ďŹ nal two

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stanzas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In a ďŹ ght you couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really split, the decision went to Altoft in a mighty contest. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The main event was to see Junior World Champ Satali TeviFuimaono ďŹ ght South Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Steven Finey, both Olympic hopefuls for Rio in 2016. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What was expected to be a tough test for the Peninsula star, became a one-sided route as Finey quickly found himself in deep water struggling with the speed and power of Fuimaonoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attack. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As tough as they come, Finey relentlessly pushed forward trying to ďŹ nd an answer to the always evasive, but constantly threatening teenager, who hits with precise combinations from all angles. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a great honour for TeviFuimaono, the win securing him the Nathan Johnson Memorial Trophy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Johnson was a former football coach of young Satali, and guided him into a NSW jumper as a schoolboy footballer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was also a tremendous mentor and coach for all the team at the Umina PCYC, and his father Frank (Junior) Johnson and brother Joel were there on the night to present the trophy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Joe Taylor, another Umina PCYC lad who looks capable of pushing for Olympic honours was brilliant in his ďŹ ght against South Australian gun Terry Nicholas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nicholas has been a major force on the national scene for a number of years, but 19-year-old Taylor looked way too slick and That

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stayed behind a dominant jab for most of the bout, with the odd timely right hand that did slow up the determined Nicholas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A unanimous decision to Taylor and big things on the horizon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jason Fawcett, the twotime Australian Champion, unfortunately had his opponent pull out late due to illness, but was able to do an exhibition with his Academy teammate Josh Fitzpatrick - a National Champion himself. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Both boys are hoping to vie for World Juniors next year in Russia, and were able to put on a show of skills rarely seen by kids their age. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hayley Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keefe, member

of the Umina PCYC Boxing Academy, had her third win over current Australian Champion Jess Messina, in a thriller that might have gone either way. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Keefe just gets better with every trip out, and has had an enormous 2014 winning several titles and has proven to be a real thorn in the side for the tough Messina, who struggled to deal with Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keefeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s movement and boxing skill. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Great to see female boxing at such a high level of skill,â&#x20AC;? said Keegan. Email, 27 Nov 2014 Joel Keegan, Umina PCYC

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New board at bowling club Woy Woy Bowling Club has elected a new board of directors at its annual meeting on Sunday, November 23. Ms Di Elsom was elected as the first female chairperson, replacing Mr Jim Cassidy who had been the club’s chairman for the past 18 months as well as the chair of the Men’s Bowls Committee. Ms Elsom will head a board comprising deputy chairperson Mr Scott Bollom, treasurer Mr Rod Chippindale and directors Ms Gayle Wise, Ms Gaye Scarfe, Mr Greg Elliott and Mr Ray Wise. The club also has a new secretary manager in the form of Mr Kevin Jenkins who replaces Mr Ben King who has been at the helm for the past five years. The Woy Woy Bowling Club is looking for new male and female bowlers to bolster its pennant teams. There are also places for social bowlers. The club will be entering

Peter, Louise and Isobel Lambeth delivering the surf safety message to rural kids

Director Ray Wise and new chairperson Di Elsom

three teams in next year’s Men’s Pennant competition in Grades 5, 6 and 7 and is particularly keen to bolster its Grade 5 ranks. Bowlers wishing to play in the club’s pennant teams should

contact Ken Blake at the club by phoning 4341 7598. Media release, 24 Nov 2014 Ken Dixon, Woy Woy Bowling Club

Bunnies win team jerseys Umina Beach Bunnies Rugby League Football Club has gained some customised team jerseys thanks to the support of the Umina community. During the promotion, drinkers were able to use codes found inside beers carton and allocate them to their favourite football club. Once enough points were accrued, clubs could redeem them for new footy gear. Sue Norton from Umina Beach

Lifesavers take message to bush

Bunnies said the Footy Fund campaign had been a fantastic way to get supporters engaged with the club this year. “We have always been grateful for the ongoing support from our fans that show up every week to cheer on the teams, come rain, hail or shine,” said Ms Norton. “Now their commitment has helped us get our hands on some of the much-needed gear. “Ettalong Diggers were a tremendous help and pushed our points tally up.

“We hope that everyone will continue to cheer on the boys next year when our players will be kitted out in their new uniforms,” said Ms Norton. Tooheys New marketing manager Mr Jonte Goldwater said: “We are proud to continue this support with the Tooheys New Footy Fund campaign and hope to see many more clubs around the state redeem points for muchneeded equipment.

Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club members Peter, Louise and Isobel Lambeth have returned from their third Surf Life Saving NSW Beach to Bush tour. The team from Ocean Beach visited eight schools in Orange, Parkes and Forbes over five days from November 10 to 14 helping to deliver the surf safety message to 2200 bush kids. Surf Life Saving Saving NSW has identified that children who live more than 50kms from the sea are at greater risk of drowning. Eight teams were sent out to cover rural areas of NSW in the lead-up to the summer holidays.

Louise said the Beach to Bush presentation was interactive and fun for the kids. “They learn how to identify a rip, the different types of waves, to swim between the flags, how to signal for help if they get into trouble, to ask a lifesaver for help or advice, to always swim with a friend, sun safety and dangerous sea creatures they may encounter,” said Louise. The program also covers how to stay safe in their own environment; when swimming in pools, dams, creeks, lakes or rivers. Media release, 19 Nov 2014 Louise Lambeth, Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club

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