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Train fares rise Train fares from Woy Woy have risen by an average of two per cent from July 1, after a submission made by the State Rail Authority to the independent regulatory pricing tribunal was accepted.

A single fare from Woy Woy to the city rose from $7.80 to $8, and return fare from $15.60 to $16.

Weekly tickets rose from $45

to $46.

A statement released by the tribunal noted that the authority had delivered service improvements over the last year and that performance was generally good.

"The tribunal notes CityRail's improvements in on-time running over the past year, with the most recent information indicating it is achieving its targets," tribunal chairman Dr Thomas Parry said.

Press release, June 24

State provides new Nambus Commuters at Woy Woy station

CAPS future uncertain Umina's Child Abuse Prevention Service (CAPS) will stay open an extra week, closing this Friday if last minute efforts to secure State Government funding are unsuccessful.

Service organisers said they had approached Member for Peats, Ms Marie Andrews, who was attempting to locate a source of funding for the service.

The centre has been operating for the last 14 years providing support for families in crisis in the Umina area.

The centre, run from a house owned by Gosford Council, runs courses on parenting, coping skills, and child development.

Centre coordinator Ms Carolyn Goddard said that she has been saddened by the prospect of

closing the service.

"There aren't a lot of other places for people to just ring up and have a chat," she said.

"There's nowhere else for our clients to come and have a laugh or have a shoulder to cry on," she said.

Despite funding from Convoy for kids, Community Chest and Rotary, Ms Goddard said that without the State Government funding it was not possible to keep the centre open.

State Government funds paid for a co-ordinator two days a week and volunteers kept the centre open an extra three days.

Some of the volunteers at the centre had been there for the last 14 years.

Ms Goddard said that over the years the volunteers had turned the centre into a family home,

where people could be accepted and not judged.

As an on-going support service, the centre had some clients since its inception in 1988, others for short periods during times of trouble.

Ms Goddard estimated that up to 400 people had been helped by service in the last year.

"Now our clients will have to look further afield," she said.

The nearest CAPS centre is now at Wyong, which Ms Goddard said was "extremely busy" and probably too far for clients to travel.

She said that clients could still ring the phone service run from Ashfield on 1800 688 009 or utilise other government services.

Alison Branley & Jonathan Reichard, June 25

Child care centre for Killcare A new multi-purpose child care cent re, cost ing $300,000, is to be built at Killcare Heights on land don at ed by G o sf ord Council.

Minister Assisting the Premier for the Central Coast, Mr John Della Bosca, has announced the $300,000 State allocation for the centre.

“The centre will incorporate Walsingham Preschool and

provide facilities to assist children and families who require early intervention services,” Mr Della Bosca said.

“The centre is designed to meet community needs and to support families with young children."

Mr Della Bosca said the Department of Community Services’ $300,000 allocation would relocate Walsingham Preschool from Pretty Beach and incorporate it into the brand new

child care centre to be built at Killcare Heights.

“Research has shown that quality child care reduces the likelihood of children experiencing difficulties when starting school.

“Quality child care also means parents receive a high level of care for their children in a safe, healthy and learning environment,” said Mr Della Bosca.

Press release, June 27

Everglades

The State Government has provided a State Transit bus to replace the current Penin sula-based "Nambus".

Minister for Transport, Mr Carl Scully, officially handed over the bus to the Vietnam Veterans' Federation of Australia Inc to assist "its valued outreach project to the wider community".

Mr Scully said the bus would visit schools throughout the Central Coast of NSW, the Hunter Region and the Central West.

"The Vietnam Veteran's Federation is an organisation that gives up their time willingly and voluntarily to educate children on Australia's role in the Vietnam War," Mr Scully said.

"The donation of this bus will ensure that the Federation can carry on with its mobile outreach project."

Mr Scully praised Labor Member for Peats, Ms Marie Andrews, for her tireless work in getting the bus for the veterans.

Ms Andrews said she was pleased to be able to assist the Gosford City sub-branch of the Vietnam Veterans' Federation in the "Nambus" program.

"The Nambus program is a great way for high school kids to learn about this significant episode in Australia's history and the sacrifices of our servicemen and women," Ms Andrews said.

"The Nambus program has been in operation since 1993 and services more than 80 schools throughout regional NSW." Th e Vie tn am Vet era ns ' Nambus Committee was also congratulated by the Federal

Liberal Member for Robertson, Mr Jim Lloyd.

“One of the first projects I undertook when first elected in 1996 was to secure a vehicle and ongoing funding to fit out the Nambus Mobile Museum,” Mr Lloyd said.

“It took some time to secure Government support for this type of project and it was only the determination of the original Vietnam Veterans’ Nambus Committee that secured the $25,000 Federal grant in August 1997,” Mr Lloyd said.

“In September 2000, the Federal Government provided an additional $13,000 for a generator, video unit, sound system and lighting, all of which will be transferred to the new bus,” Mr Lloyd said.

The Mobile Museum has been an outstanding success travelling to hundreds of locations throughout NSW. On one occasion, it was even the focal point of a display at Parliament House, Canberra, where many Federal Members had an opportunity to inspect the museum.

“As well as being a valuable education facility, the Nambus has been of great assistance to the Vietnam Veterans,” Mr Lloyd said.

“I welcome the fact that the State Government has now taken over responsibility of funding this important project and am pleased that the Federal Government was able to play a pivotal role in the establishment of the Nambus,” Mr Lloyd said.

Media releases, June 13 and 21

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As a community member asking difficult questions of the State and Local government and its representatives, this has my attention.

As it happens, I was reading up on defamation actions and it seems that councils can't sue for defamation.

To quote The Law Handbook, Redfern Legal Services Edition 8, Defamation Act: "Government organisations such as local councils and Aboriginal land councils cannot sue, although individual members of these

organisations may sue to clear their own reputations if the defamatory statement points to them in particular."

I must ask the question why ratepayers' monies are to be spent pursuing avenues that are not open to council.

There is no question that council can support the cost of action defended by councillors but a pro-active investigation sounds like a witch-hunt, and that would be a different matter where ratepayers' monies are concerned.

E James, Umina

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Man faces charges over yacht theft A 33-year-old man from Lake Munmorah appeared in Raymond Terrace Local Court at Port Stephens on June 20 charged with the theft of a $700,000 yacht from Booker Bay Marina on Friday, June 14.

The vessel, belonging to residents of Point Clare, was spotted by Water Police attached to Brisbane Waters LAC and the Volunteer Coastal Patrol about midday on June 19 at Port Stephens.

Port Stephens Water Police

Booker Bay marina

were contacted and attended the public jetty at Shoal Bay where the boat was moored.

The man was arrested and taken to Maitland Police Station where he was charged with larceny, taking and driving a conveyance without the consent of the owner, possession of a prohibited drug and possession of equipment used for administering a prohibited drug.

He was refused bail pending his court appearance.

Contribution plan increase Developer "section 94" fees will increase by around 20 per cent under an amendment proposed for the Peninsula's contribution plan.

The plan lists council “open space” purchases and recreatonal facilities to be funded from the fees.

The contribution, which is paid by developers of new buildings on the basis of expected occupancy, will increase from $2556 to $3047 per person.

"The total open space contribution rate for a medium density development consisting of, for example, three medium size units is $10,224," Gosford Council was told.

"Under the amended contribution plan, the same development would pay a total contribution of $12,498."

The amendment to the plan would also reduce the amount of open space purchased and increase the amount spent on "embellishments".

It abandons the existing formula of 2.83 hectares (seven

acres) per 1000 people and moves to a "needs-based" approach, "which takes into account factors such as population characteristics, and expressed needs, demands and preferences of residents".

The council was told that the open space allocation had been arbitrarily selected by town planners in England in the 1940s.

"It has no relevance to the demographic differences between communities and their recreation needs and preferences."

The amendment identifies needs associated with increases in population, in medium density housing, in numbers of older people and of young families, as well as increases in low income households and unemployed, retirees and part-time workers.

The needs of those who commute and who do not have a car were also noted.

The amendment maps out a new works program for the Peninsula.

The program includes a beach observation tower, a fishing platform at Woy Woy bridge and

Guest speaker for OWN A 15-year-old student at Gosford High School, Madeline Dickey, will speak to the Woy Woy Older Women’s Network (OWN) on the topic of "Leaving Home" on Wednesday, July 3.

The meeting will deal with the trauma encountered when a member of a family makes a decision to leave home.

Madeline spoke on

International Women’s Day about the problems women face globally, and also addressed Gosford Council on the same topic.

The OWN looks forward to Madeline’s suggestions on solving problems associated with leaving home.

The meeting will be held at Woy Woy Leagues Club at 10:45am and everyone is welcome to attend.

Heather McKenzie, June 27

Plant place

an upgrade to Blackwall Point boat ramp.

It includes upgrades to seven playgrounds in local parks and provides for the purchase of land for the new Woy Woy aquatic centre.

There is also purchase of land and improvements to sports fields and local parks.

It includes the reconstruction of the Umina tidal rock pool, an additional BMX track and an additional skate facility.

It also includes a foreshore pedestrian cycleway at Woy Woy, improvement to Blackwall Mountain walking tracks and picnic and barbecue facilities integrated with the foreshore works.

Bremens

Council agenda SF.026, June 25

Peninsula Prestige

Press release, June 20

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Poor example set by bank I taught for some years in an area that had, at the time, the highest per capita debt in Australia.

I am consequently a little over sensitive to the problems of debt.

The problems caused by people living beyond their means m anifested itself all too graphically in the disturbed behaviour of children whose

parents were under the pressure of repayments (often repayments for things that were more “wants” rather than “needs”).

I was therefore appalled by the window display of our local ANZ bank in Woy Woy, a window full of delightful paintings by kindergarten aged kids.

At first glance, it looked marvellous, here is a bank fostering the creativity of children,

but then I read the text.

The bank had given the topic “what would you buy with a loan from the ANZ”.

Not, "what I would do if I saved a million dollars".

I hope to see in the bank as a sequel exhibition, a similar group of paintings, with the title “what I will have to do to repay my debt, plus interest, to the ANZ bank”.

Robin Norling, Patonga

CBD work keeps Umina residents awake As residents impacted by construction noise within the Umina CBD, particularly in the early hours of the morning, we have been endeavouring to have this totally unsatisfactory situation addressed by the council, especially as the works will probably extend until after Christmas.

Unbeknown to most people, the council is not and cannot be the regulatory authority for its

own construction noise.

This task falls upon the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA).

The EPA has recently spoken to the council with the view to amending work practices to have regard to the amenity of the surrounding residences.

Unfortunately, while the shopkeepers are at home asleep, the residents are awake due to the noise.

For this project to proceed, it needs a bit of give and take.

Hot Shot

Unfortunately, all is being taken from the residents.

Despite undertakings, it is not working and therefore we consider all construction work should stop at midnight if not before and approved practices implemented before this time.

Should you also be experiencing inconvenience and discomfort or wish to complain, the following contact numbers are provided.

EPA after hours complaint line manned by inspectors who are aware of the project and will assist, on 131 555.

Mr Geoff Bent, Gosford Council, on 4325 8118.

Mr Les Kirwin, Gosford Council, on 4325 8436.

Mr Stephen Glen, Director of Engineering Operations, on 4325 8222.

Alternatively I would be willing to discuss any issues or assist on 0418 647 581.

Chris Oliver, Umina

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One of the "sling shot" trees

Trees turned into sling shots Has anybody else noticed that the trees of the Peninsula are being transformed into eyesores?

Just take a look at the nature strip trees of Blackwall Rd and North Burge Rd, for example.

At the hands of arborists contracted out by Energy Australia, an over-zealous lot even according to the EA employee I spoke to, we have

formations like the "sling shots" of North Burge Rd. Seeing that would make you think twice before planting a tree out the front of your house.

There is no telling what these heavy-handed "tree surgeons" will turn it into.

Residents should be encouraged to plant trees.

Someone should stop this "uglification" of the Peninsula.

Michelle Cairns, Woy Woy

Community now has a focal point In just two months, the new community centre facility at Woy Woy has opened its doors to a growing number of organisations and enabled existing services to better meet the needs of the community.

The centre’s management reports children’s services in particular are thriving, as are sporting groups who now have a state of the art home base.

Incense Ability

One of the biggest boosts to the community facilities has been the meeting rooms which have provided a regular venue for support groups, the Disability Network, and even Council’s own Community Development Branch.

The community now has a fantastic auditorium for parties and functions, and indeed an excellent venue for public meetings.

At a cost of $3.5 million by Gosford Council on behalf of residents, the Community Centre and Little Theatre offer a large range of community uses.

With all this activity, you could be excused for thinking there is hardly room to move.

However, the centre can cater to many more.

The Peninsula community now has a focal point for its many needs.

Cr Robert Bell, Mayor

Shelley

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Holstein to chair Milligan committee Cr Chris Holstein has been appointed to chair a Spike Milligan Recognition and Celebration Committee.

The committee will provide advice to Gosford Council on appropriate community-based ways of recognising the life, art practice and connection with the Central Coast of the late Spike Milligan.

Sir Terrance Allan "Spike" Milligan who made his name through the BBC radio program, the Goon Show, died on February 27 aged 83.

Gosford Council sought expressions of interest in the establishment of a Spike Milligan comedy festival earlier this year.

This resulted in 20 submissions being received, according to a staff report to Gosford Council.

"Expressions of interest in membership of the committee represent a range of interests including Milligan associates and fans, leaders of the arts and culture community on the Central Coast, community members and the entertainment industry," the report stated.

"The individuals could be expected to reflect the opinions of a variety of stakeholders.

"Given Spike Milligan’s association with Woy Woy, it would be important to have people from that immediate area on the committee."

Expressions of interest came from Peninsula residents Mr John Scholes and Ms Lisa Bluthal, both of Umina Beach, Ms Kerrie Jarvis and Mr Wane Jarvis both of Killcare and Mr Vincent Serventy of Pearl Beach

represe nting the W ildlife Preservation Society Australia.

Other expressions of interest came from 14 others as well as Spike's brother, Mr Desmond Milligan, of Eastwood.

"The participation of people with a creative perspective would be an important component of the committee," the report stated.

Three of the applicants were members of the arts advisory group, Fusion.

In addition, members of Fusion represented various artistic networks on the Central Coast, and would be able to identify possible connections with existing events, organisations and infrastructure, upon which to build new events.

According to the council report, s uc h a g ro u p ha d th e background knowledge and expertise to develop options that, in addition to achieving the stated objective of celebrating the life of Spike Milligan, could open up significant cultural development opportunities.

It was recommended that all who expressed interest be invited to participate in an initial advisory process.

Following its formation, the committee may recommend the appointment of additional members of the group to provide specialist advice on specific options under consideration.

The committee will be convened by the Director of Community Services, Mr Phil Nowland.

The committee is expected to provide a report to Council by November 30.

Council agenda CS.027 June 25

Drainage work to start Construction of stormwater drainage at Veron Rd, Umina, is scheduled to begin in July The work is expected to take 16 weeks and will involve the relocation of 102 metres of sewer

Bill Lough

line and the installation of 112 metres of box culverts.

Five tenders for the construction of the stormwater drainage were received by council and considered based on financial capacity and resources, previous performance and experience, price, occupational health and safety, quality of work and environmental protection.

Zanil Pty Ltd had its tender accepted.

The company has successfully completed several projects for council in the last 12 months including the Riviera Catchment drainage Stage 2 contract at Terrigal.

Council agenda FS.095, June 25

Older Women's Networks meet at Fisherman's Wharf, Woy Woy

Older women's groups gather Older Women’s Networks (OWN) from Newcastle, Gosford, Wyong, Sydney and Woy Woy took over Fisherman’s Wharf on Friday, June 21, to discuss organisational problems within the networks and to

generally exchange ideas.

"There were 33 women in attendance, all having fun, forming friendships, enjoying the surroundings and the food," according to one of the organizers, Ms Heat her McKenzie.

"The one-off gathering was deemed a success by all who attended and Woy Woy OWN has been invited to attend a similar meeting in Newcastle," she said.

Letter, June 27

Minister to review housing plans Planning Minister Dr Andrew Refshauge has told the local Save Our Suburbs group he will give "close consideration" to Housing Department plans for Woy Woy. Save Our Suburbs had raised the concerns of residents about the Housing Department proposal to remove five recently renovated homes in Nambucca Dr and Grafton Ave at Woy Woy, and replace them with duplexes.

"Residents had objected to the proposal on several grounds including the fundamental inconsistencies in the process," s aid Sa ve O ur S ub ur b s spokesman Mr Bryan Ellis.

He said the recently-adopted “character statements” for the Peninsula prohibit the development of extensive “duplexes” in areas that are predominantly detached houses.

Planning Minister Refshauge had responded that he had initiated further inquiries and was giving the matter his “close consideration”, he said.

“Residents should write to the Minister at GPO Box 3451, Sydney NSW 1043, and raise their concerns.

H & R BLOCK

“Now is the best chance that we will ever have to ensure that a l l n e w d e ve l o p m e n t i s compatible with the neighbourhood and doesn’t add to the infrastructure problems that we already have on the Coast,“ said Mr Ellis.

Save Our Suburbs expects to have the Minister’s detailed response for residents to read and discuss at the next SOS meeting on Saturday, July 13, at the South Woy Woy Community Hall, Woy Woy Rd, at 3pm.

ITP

AGMO

Bryan Ellis, June 26

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Health

Computer funding Woy Woy After Hours M edical Service has received a Federal grant of $49,530 to "implement an information management solution".

The grant will fund the computerising of patient's medical records, allowing information to be quickly passed back to their regular treating doctor.

Member for Robertson Mr Jim Lloyd welcomed the announcement by the Federal Minister for Health and Ageing, Senator Kay Patterson, that funding would be provided to facilitate the development of an improved medical service for the residents of the Peninsula.

Mr Lloyd said: “This funding will provide people with greatly improved access to affordable, high quality after-hours services.

"Most patients who receive after-hour treatment do not have the opportunity to be treated by their regular doctor and it is vital that doctors have immediate access to the patient's medical records ensuring improved

patient health outcomes.

“The After Hours Primary Medical Care (AHPMC) Development Grants Program will complement existing health services, enhance cooperative arrangements with health care providers and improve services to the community,” Mr Lloyd said.

“It is encouraging to see the Commonwealth's commitment to primary health care for the community, demonstrated at a local level in Woy Woy,” Mr Lloyd said.

“This program is further testament to this Government's commitment to improving the quality of after hours primary medical care services for all Australians,” Mr Lloyd said.

The AHPMC Development Grants Program is a key feature of the Commonwealth Government's AHPMC Strategy, worth $43.4 million over four years, which aims to improve both the range of health care services and after hours service provision for providers and communities across Australia.

Press release, June 25

Breast

Mobile breast clinic visits A mobile breast cancer screening service is visiting the Peninsula for the first time.

The mobile screening van will be situated in Chambers Place near Woy Woy Oval, during the month of July and will provide free mammograms for women over 50.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, with one in 11 developing the disease during their lifetime.

Although the cause still remains unknown, the biggest risk factor is increasing age.

"Breast screening every two years is currently the most effective way to detect breast cancer early," according to Ms Amy Jones from BreastScreen Northern Sydney and Lower Central Coast.

"A mammogram can pick up a cancer as small as a grain of rice - long before you or your doctor could feel it," she said.

"The mobile service at Woy

Woy has a trained all-female staff who will make the experience as comfortable as possible."

The service is expected to be popular due to the convenient location, so bookings are essential.

Appointments can be made by calling 4324 6722.

Screening is available throughout the week and on Saturday mornings.

Media release, June 17

Hospital benefits from volunteers Woy Woy Hospital is one of four public hospitals on the Central Coast to benefit from the work of the Veteran Volunteer Health Force.

The group of volunteers is drawn from ex-service organisations on the Central Coast, to provide a service to veterans and war widows while they are in hospital, and to help with their transition from hospital to home.

The program was set up with a grant from the Department of Veterans' Affairs, and will further develop the social and welfare s u p po r t p r og r am a l rea d y provided for veterans and war widows in hospital.

The volunteers provide support of an informal nature, and they will work with the hospital staff to pass on information that will

benefit the veteran's or widow's recovery and discharge.

The aim of this program is to provide a service that will benefit the veterans and widows, and give them or their carers or family valuable information that will assist with the transition between hospital and home.

It will provide a follow up service in the form of a phone call to keep in touch with the veteran or widow to see if there are any problems that may need attention after going home from hospital.

By providing this information and service, the turn around time for return to hospital will be extended.

The volunteers are provided with guidelines, and given support from the hospital ward staff and social workers.

A communication and referral network is already in place,

through the veteran liaison nurse Marie Vrolyk.

For any further information please contact the project officer Patsy Edwards on 4323 2311 or mobile 0402 414 389 or Marie Vrolyk on 4320 2580.

Press release, June 21

Judi Weaver

Health centre holds activities Several activities are being held at the Peninsula Women’s Health Centre at Woy Woy in July.

Sessions will be run for women exploring issues such as Body Image, Meditation and relaxation, Family law and Intuition.

Understanding Family Law will run on July 3, Guided Meditation

for Relaxation and Healing on July 23, Body Image on July 24, and Using Your Intuition will run on July 30.

All groups run from 10am to 12 noon and the cost is a gold coin donation.

Phone 4342 5905 for details and bookings.

School newsletter, June 20

Denture Clinic

Umina Mall Skin Cancer

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Demolition prosecution fails Gosford Council's prosecution for the unauthorised demolition of the Ferry Master's Cottage at Wagstaffe has failed.

The Land and Environment Court found that the prosecution was made under the wrong section of the act.

It found that the prosecution should have been made under a different section of the act, which the judge said had been breached.

A prosecution under this section of the act cannot be made now, as the time limit for such a prosecution had expired.

Following the court decision, Gosford Council issued a press release about the matter: "The Ferry Master's Cottage at Wagstaffe was demolished in 2001.

"Council considered that the cottage was a heritage item that warranted preservation and that the demolition required development consent.

"Council prosecuted the owner of the land and the person who carried out the demolition for a breach of the act.

"Council believed that the offence was carrying out work without consent.

"The hearing of the prosecution was in the Land and Environment Court on June 25, before Mr Justice Lloyd.

"An unexpected decision was made on a question of law to acquit the defendants of the charges.

"The defendants argued that they had no case to answer because demolition of a dwelling is exempt development or prohibited development.

"The charges showed no offence because the prosecution was brought under s76A of the act being the carrying out of development without consent.

"The Court said the charge should be under s76B for carrying out prohibited development.

"Council's barrister successfully argued that the wording of the planning ordinance was clear.

"He argued that the demolition of dwellings and retaining walls were not development exempted from the need for Council's consent, as were heritage items identified in the instruments.

"The barrister unsuccessfully argued that demolition of the cottage was permissible with consent.

"Surprisingly, the Court ruled that demolition of a dwelling is not exempt development under the relevant provisions of the Council's planning ordinance, but because the ordinance prohibits demolition of a dwelling in the Residential 2(a) zone, Council did not have the power to consent to the demolition of the dwelling and therefore the defendants did not commit the offence for which they had been charged.

"The Court effectively ruled that the demolition was prohibited, and so unlawful, but because Council could not permit the demolition, the way the illegal act was prosecuted was incorrect and so the charges were dismissed.

"His Honour commented that the Defendants had breached s76B of the Act in that they had carried out prohibited development but held that there was no case to answer because the development they carried out was not development, to which Council had the power to consent, which was the offence with which they were charged under s76A. "The following orders were made: Charges dismissed; the prosecutor to pay the costs of the defendants; the exhibits be returned.

"No fresh prosecutions under s76B of the Act for carrying out prohibited development can be commenced because the time limits for such a prosecution is only 6 months from the date of the offence."

Press release, June 28

The Palm Beach ferry

Holiday ferry rides Palm Beach Ferries is promoting its services from Ettalong and Wagstaffe to Palm Beach as school holidays activities for sightseeing on local waterways.

Palm Beach is on the Barrenjoey Headland and is the northern tip of the Sydney metropolitan area..

It faces the Southern Pacific Ocean on the East and Pittwater on the west and it together with West Head form the southern part of the mouth of the Hawkesbury River The ferry service from Ettalong departs eight times a day during the week and six times a day on weekends and public holidays.

There are already many people using the service both ways.

Waiting for visitors at Palm Beach is an RSL Club, cafes, Palm Beach itself (or Summer Bay as depicted on the hit TV soap Home and Away), a

national park, Barrenjoey Lighthouse, picnic areas, sea planes, restaurants, specialist shops and water taxis.

For anyone wanting to travel further afield, buses service the

area linking to Mona Vale, Manly and ultimately Sydney.

Bus times are available on the transport info line 131 500.

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Palm RST House feature ad

Ferry

Cec Bucello, June 27

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Arts and Entertainment

Author's first book launched Pearl Beach based freelance journalist, Mr Stephen Lacey, has recently had his first book launched.

Titled The Tin Moon, the book is centred around life in Point Clare in 1969 as seen through the eyes and recollections of a naughty 10-year-old boy.

For all of us who grew up in Australia around that time, it brings back memories of how

people looked at things then, how relatively primitive things were and how small-minded people could be.

For those of us that are too young to remember or grew up elsewhere, the book serves as a study of life at the time and could be of great interest and assistance to anyone wanting to know what it was really like then.

The book, whilst being a time

capsule of the period, is also very funny.

The Tin Moon has been published by international publishers Simon and Schuster and has original cover artwork by Reg Mombassa.

Of local interest are the many references throughout to well known spots on the Central Coast, particularly in surrounding areas of Gosford and Woy Woy. Cec Bucello, June 11

Little Theatre season coming up Woy Woy Little Theatre will put on a season of "The Dresser", written by Ronald Harwood and directed by John Hickey, later in the year.

The Dresser is a drama set backstage in an English provincial theatre during the blitz in World War 2.

The two central characters are Sir, the last of the great but dying

breed of English actor-managers, and Norman, his dresser, a failed actor.

The play takes place backstage during an air raid where we also meet the other members of his company who have their own fears, foibles and agendas.

The cast is Terry Lay as Sir, John Scholes as Norman (the dresser), Joan Dalgleish as Her

All in One

Ladyship, Jill Maclean as Madge Samantha Ellery as Irene.

Other roles will be played by Alan Bird, James Moore, John Scealy and Peter Dougherty.

The play will run Fridays at 8pm August 30, September 6 and 13, Saturdays at 8pm August 31, September 7 and 14 and Sundays at 2pm September 1, 8 and 15.

Ticket prices are $16 adult, $12 concession and $5 child up to 15 years.

Bookings may be made at Olympic General Store, Blackwall Rd, Woy Woy, or by phone on 4341 4067.

Woy Woy Little Theatre has moved to Peninsula Theatre, corner McMasters and Ocean Beach Rds, Woy Woy The car park next to Peninsula Theatre is completed and available for parking.

Press release, June 11

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The cover of Peninsula author Stephen Lacey's first book, The Tin Moon

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Dining

Hartcher welcomes ferry resumption Gosford MP Mr Chris Hartcher has welcomed the news that Saratoga to Davistown ferry would re sum e s erv i ce s on October 1.

The site of the new Subway store at Deepwater Plaza

Subway store for Woy Woy A Subway store will open on the Peninsula during late July, offering both eat in and take-away service.

Franchisee and owner Caterina Gleeson said: "All our bread, cookies and muffins are made fresh daily on the premises.

"We will also be serving fresh espresso coffee and there will also be a large variety of cold drinks available."

Corner Table

The restaurant will be situated in Deepwater Plaza and have seats for 30, both indoors and out.

The store will be open 8am to 8pm seven days per week.

Subway Woy Woy will also be offering local businesses a “faxthrough” order service, where orders can be placed by 11am for sandwiches to be made for pick

up at the specified times.

"We are looking forward to serving the people of the Peninsula, and hope that Subway will become a part of the community’s every day lifestyle."

There are more than 16,500 Subway stores in over 75 countries.

Mr Hartcher said it had been a long hard battle to get the service up and running again and the people of Davistown would welcome its return.

"Since the initial public meeting held in October 2001, which 400 p e o p l e a t t e n d e d a t th e Davistown RSL club, the demand for the return of the service has grown," he said.

"I was very disappointed, as were many local residents, when negotiations stalled in March this year and it looked like the ferry service was doomed."

Mr Hartcher said he was delighted that his representations to the State Government to restore the service had finally paid off.

He said he understood that the new service would be extended to Wagstaffe.

"I congratulate Palm Beach Ferries and I have no doubt that the service will be a huge success."

Media release, June 14

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Press release, June 19

Gnostic Anthony’s

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Travellers Net Cafe

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What’s on in and around the Peninsula

Compiled by Winsome Smith Following is a comprehensive listing of events planned for the Peninsula over the next four weeks.

To have information about your group's events and activities included, let us know by fax, email, or post, or drop in to our office.

Contact details and deadline date are shown on page two.

DAILY EVENTS Visitor Information Centre, Watersedge Gifts and Souvenirs, 1822 The Boulevard, Woy Woy. Enq: 4341 2888 Woy Woy Pelican Feeding, 3pm Pelican Park, Fishermans Wharf.

WEEKLY EVENTS EVERY FRIDAY Old Wags Bridge Club, Wagstaffe Hall each Friday except 4th 130pm Enq 4360 1820 or 4360 1612 Woy Woy Leagues Club, free entertainment, Players Lounge 5.30pm.

Men’s 18 hole Golf event, Everglades Country Club.

Active over 50s classes, Aquafitness, Woy Woy Pool, 9:30am.

Enq: 4341 4150 Active Over 50’s Exercise Class Ettalong Progress Hall 9.15am Enq 4342 9252 Ettalong Senior Citizens Centre Line Dancing– 9am; Bridge– 12 noon; Painting– 9am Enq: 4341 3222.

Peninsula Pastimes Ettalong Baptist Church, Barrenjoey Rd. 10 am, (in school terms), $1.50 incl.

Morning tea. Creche Enq 4323 2493 Grocery Grab Game Show, Ettalong Memorial Club, 1.30pm Enq: 4341 1166 Brisbane Water Bridge Club Ocean Beach Surf Club. 12.30pm Enq. 4341 0721 14+ yrs Boxing/sparring (gym) 5.30pm PCYC Enq 4344 7851 Alcoholics Anonymous Woy Woy Group 6pm at John the Baptist Hall, Cnr Victoria St & Blackwall Rd., Woy Woy Enq Phillip 4342 7303 Silk Painting Sue Saunders, Ettalong Beach Arts & Crafts Centre 1.30pm – 3.30pm Enq Penny Riley 4360 1673 EVERY SATURDAY Free bike tours every Saturday.

2pm Ettalong Bike Shop, your bike or hire a bike. All fitness levels catered for. Enq: 4341 3906 Cash Housie St Mary's Hall, Ocean View Rd Ettalong 7.30pm – 10.15pm Free Tea and Coffee. Cash Prizes Enq: 4369 0626.

Social Bingo Progress Hall, Woy Woy Rd at 12 noon

Snooker Ettalong War Memorial Club at 8.30am Enq 43417307 Cabaret dance & floor show, 8pm free, Everglades Country Club, Dunban Road, Woy Woy Dance Club Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club at 1pm Enq: 4341 2156 Classic Night Spot – over 30’s, free 8pm, Live band plus Dj, Woy Woy Leagues Club Men’s 18 hole golf event; Men’s triples bowls 1pm; Everglades Country Club.

Old Time & New Vogue Dancing; 1pm, Pat Walsh organist, Ettalong Beach Memorial Club Enq: 4341 2156 Dancing Mod, Seq Dancing 2pm, Ettalong Senior Citizens Club, Enq: 4341 3222 Brusbane Water Bridge Club, Woy Woy Leagues Club 12.30pm, Ocean Beach Surf Club Enq: 4341 0721 Patonga Bakehouse Gallery. Every Weekend 10.00 am— 4.00 pm EVERY SUNDAY Junior Snooker Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club at 9am Coast Community Church Services 9am and 5pm Enq 4360 1448 Patonga Bakehouse Gallery.

Every Weekend 10.00 am— 4.00 pm Children's entertainment Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club 11.30am Clowns, jumping castle, disco, $2.

Children must be chaperoned.

Free Jazz or duos 4pm, Players Lounge, Woy Woy Leagues Club.

Mixed and men’s 18 hole golf; men’s bowls pairs-9.30am; mixed triples bowls-1pm; Everglades Country Club.

Champagne Breakfast, 9am, Game Show 10am, Ettalong Memorial Club, Enq: 4341 1166 Blue Swimmers Male only swimming club Pearl Beach Rock Pool. 9am EVERY MONDAY Old and Bold Snooker Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club at 10am Enq 4341 7307 Yoga Wagstagffe Hall 9.30 am Enq 4360 1854 Bowls Ettalong Memorial Club at 1.30pm Enq 4344 1358 Outreach Crisis Recovery Group 7.30pm Rear Hall, Anglican Church 151 Blackwall Rd W oy W oy.

Addiction, dependency & crisis help.

Enq: 4325 3608.

Free Punters Choice Race Game, Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club, 12.30pm, Enq: 4341 1166 Free Bingo Woy Woy Leagues Club 11am.

Mahjong Pearl Beach Progress Hall, 3pm Enq: 4341 1243 Aquafitness, Active over 50s classes, Woy Woy Pool, 1.15pm. Enq: 4341 4150

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Gentle Exercise, Ettalong Fitness City, 10.30am & 11.30am, Enq: 4341 3370; Ettalong Senior Citizens Centre, 1pm, Enq: 4341 3222.

Strength Training 11.30am Fitness City Ettalong Beach Club Enq 4343 0130 Ettalong Senior Citizens Centre activities; Dancing-9am; Indoor Bowls-9am Mahjong-1pm; Fitness 1pm Enq: 4341 3222.

Boxing/fitness training, 3.45pmU14, 4.30pm 5.45pm-14yrs+,Tae Kwon Do 7pm Circuit Boxing (girls) PCYC, Enq: 4344 7851 Child and Parents Support Service (CAPS), coffee and chat, 10am, 50 Neera Rd, Umina 24 hour Enq: 4343 1911 Brisbane Water Bridge Club Ocean Beach Surf Club. 12.30pm Enq. 4341 0721 Fairhaven Cash Housie Umina Beach Bowling Club, Melbourne Ave., Umina 7.30pm Enq: 4325 3608 Bingo Umina Beach Bowling Club Melbourne Ave., Umina 11am Enq 4341 2618 Evening Bowls Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club at 6pm Enq 4341 9656 Card Club 500 1pm Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club Enq 4341 1166 EVERY TUESDAY Boxing/fitness training U/14 yrs 4.30pm 5.30pm 14+ boxing/fitness (gym) PCYC Enq 4344 7851 Free Bingo, Woy Woy Leagues Club 11am.

Ettalong Pelicans Masters Swimming Club Woy Woy Indoor Heated Pool, 7.45pm Enq: 4360 1220 Ladies Golf, 18 hole stableford, 8am; Ladies outdoor bowls, 9.30am; Everglades Country Club.

Active over 50s classes, Gentle Exercise, Ettalong Fitness City, 8am, Enq: 4341 3370.

Ettalong Senior Citizens Centre activities; Ladies Indoor Bowls-9am; Handicraft-9am; Cards-12.30pm; Tai Chi-9am.Enq: 4341 3222.

Have-a-chat meeting 10am, Discussion Group, 11am, Rumikin or cards, 1pm, School for Seniors, Peninsula Community Centre. Enq: 4341 9333, Judo, Seniors/Women, 6.30pm $3 Enq: 4342 4121.

Car Club Euchre 7.30pm Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club 4341 1166 Chess Club Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club 1pm Enq 4341 1166 Alcoholics Anonymous Woy Woy Group 6pm John the Baptist Church Hall, Cnr Victoria St & Blackwall Rd Enq Julie 4379 1132 Tai-Chi classes Wagstaffe Hall 12pm except school holidays Enq 4360 2705 Rotary Club of Woy Woy 6pm Everglades Country Club, Dunban Rd., Woy Woy

EVERY WEDNESDAY Table Tennis Ettalong Memorial Club at 7.30pm Enq 4341 9263 Bridge Ocean Beach Surf Club.

9.30am and 7.30pm Enq 43410721 Social Bingo Progress Hall, Woy Woy Rd at 12 noon.

Peninsula Choir rehearse 7.30pm St Andrews Hall Umina. Men welcome Pearl Beach Play Group 10am Pearl Beach Progress Hall Enq: 4342 7182 Brisbane Waters Scrabble Club, Woy Woy Meals on Wheels Hall, 6pm - 10pm New players welcome.Enq: 4341 9929 Men’s 18 hole golf event; Men’s triples bowls, 1pm. Everglades Country Club.

Dancelot Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club at 7pm Enq 4341 1166 Active over 50s classes, Gentle Exercise, Ettalong Fitness City, 8.00am, Enq: 4341 3370, Ettalong Progress Hall, 9am, Enq: 4385 2080; Ettalong Senior Citizens Centre, 1pm.

Enq: 4341 3222; Woy Woy Bowling Club, 10am, Enq: 4341 7598.

Ettalong Senior Citizens Centre activities; Indoor Bowls-9am;Fitness 1pm Leatherwork-9am; Table Tennis-9am; Bridge– 12 noon.

Scrabble 1pm Enq: 4341 3222.

Darts competition, Ettalong Memorial Bowling Club, 7pm Enq: 4341 0087 Oil Painting, 9am Multi-craft needlework 10am, School for Seniors, Peninsula Community Centre, Enq: 4341 9333 Ladies BJP School of Physical Culture, 8.30pm, $3.50, Peninsula Community Centre, Enq: 4342 3747.

Playgroup 10am Boxing/fitness training, 4.30pm U14, 7pm circuit boxing (girls) PCYC, Enq 4344 7851 Mega Raffle, Ettalong Memorial Club, 2.30pm, Enq: 4341 1166 Leatherwork Classes Ettalong Senior Citizens Centre Enq 4341 3222 Bowls Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club 10am Enq 4341 5293 St Johns Ambulance meets at Umina PCYC Osborne Ave from 79pm. Enquiries phone 4341 3341 Killcare Wagstaffe Playgroup at Wagstaffe Community Hall every Wed morning in school terms. 9.30 – 12pm Enq 4360 2065 4360 2757 EVERY THURSDAY Senior Snooker Ettalong BeachWar Memorial Club at 8.30am Enq 4341 7307 Fitness Wagstaffe Hall 9.30 am Over 60’s welcome Enq 4360 1971 Drumming – Bouddi Women’s Drumming 1.45 – 3.00 91 The Scenic Rd $5. Enq 0408 794 083 Scrabble Progress Hall, Woy Woy Rd 12.30pm.

Gala Day Everglades Country Club, Dunban Rd Woy Woy

Kincumber Ritz

Tai Chi, Pearl Beach Progress hall, 9.30am Enq: 4341 1243 Ettalong Pelicans Masters Swimming Club Woy Woy Indoor Heated Pool, 7.45pm Enq: 4360 1220 Free morning brunch, 11am, Woy Woy Leagues Club.

Ladies 18 hole golf event; Everglades Country Club.

Active over 50s classes, Ballroom Dancing, 10am. Ettalong Beach Bowling Club Enq: 4340 1057, Gentle Exercise, Ettalong Fitness City, 10.30am & 12 noon, Enq: 4341 3370.

Gentle Exercise Senior Cits Centre, Broken Bay Rd, 1pm Enq 43413222 Ettalong Senior Citizens Centre Activities; Dancing-9am; Indoor Bowls-9am; Table Tennis-12.30pm; Fabric Painting-9am; Cards 12 noon. Enq: 4341 3222 Australiana, 10.30am, School for Seniors, Peninsula Saturday June 29 Community Centre, Enq: 4341 9333, Judo seniors/women $3, 6.30pm, Enq: 4342 4121 Female Boxfit class, 9.30am: (child minding): 10.30am Tap Dancing, 5.30pm 14+ Boxing/fitness 7.15pm: Circuit Boxing PCYC, Enq: 4344 7851 Bingo Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club, 10.30am, Enq: 4341 1166 Brisbane Water Bridge Club Ocean Beach Surf Club. 12.30pm Enq. 4341 0721 Bridge Ocean Beach Surf Club.

12.30pm Enq 4341 0721 Line Dancing Umina Beach Bowling Club, Melbourne Ave., Umina 9.30am. Enq 4341 2618 PCYC Doubles Pool Comp 5pm 14+ boxing/fitness (gym) 5.30pm.

Girls boxing class 7pm.

Card Club Euchre 1pm Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club Enq 4341 1166 Card Group Ettalong Senior Citizens Centre Enq 4341 3222 Killcare Wagstaffe Playgroup at Wagstaffe Community Hall every Wed morning in school terms. 9.30 – 12pm Enq 4360 2065 4360 2757 EVENT CALENDAR Tuesday July 2 Library Bookmobile, Killcare Heights. Every 2nd Tue. Cnr Scenic Rd & Beach Drv 10.35am; Wagstaffe Community Hall 11am Buffalo Primo Lodge No 9 Tue) Umina Community Hall 7pm Mobile breast cancer screening (July 2 – July 26) , Chambers Place near Woy Woy Oval. Bookings essential 4342 6722 For an interpreter Phone 13 14 50 Wednesday July 3 Woy Woy Older Women’s Network 10.15am (1st Wed) Woy Woy Leagues Club. Enq: 4343 1079 Killcare Wagstaff Rural Fire Brigade The Shed, Stanley St, Killcare 7.30pm Enq 4360 2161 CWA Woy Woy Branch Social Day (1st Wed)) 10am Handicrafts 1pm meeting The Boulevards, Woy Woy Enq 4344 5192, 4341 6533 Seniors’ shopping day, Deepwater Plaza (1st Wed). Enq: 4341 4206 Thursday July 4 South Woy Woy Progress Assoc.

(1st Thur) 7pm. Progress Hall, Woy Woy Road.

Library Bookmobile Daleys Point, Peridon Village. Every 2nd Thurs 10.15am Peridon Retirement Village Hall 10.30am.Empire Bay Opposite Post Office & bottle shop 11am Near park & local shop Bensville local shop 11am Friday July 5 Legacy Ladies Ettalong Memorial Club at 8.30am (1st Fri) Enq 4341 3492 Free first release movie, 8pm (1st Fri) Everglades Country Club Ballroom supper dances, 7.30pm, Ettalong, all ages. Professional teachers available. (1st Fri) Enq: 4344

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What's on Event Calendar Friday July 5 Legacy Ladies Ettalong Memorial Club at 8.30am (1st Fri) Enq 4341 3492 Free first release movie, 8pm (1st Fri) Everglades Country Club Ballroom supper dances, 7.30pm, Ettalong, all ages. Professional teachers available. (1st Fri) Enq: 4344 5432 Bus trip, (1st Fri), School for Seniors, Peninsula Community Centre Enq: 4341 9333 W hole W omen W orkshop Peninsula Women’s Health Centre Fridays May 17 to July 5 Bookings 4342 5905 Saturday July 6 Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade’s Produce Stall Killcare cellars (1st Sat each month) Monday July 8 RSL Womens Auxiliary Ettalong Memorial Club (2nd Mon) 9am Pretty Beach Wagstaffe Progress Association Inc Wagstaffe Hall (2nd Mon) 7.30pm Enq 4360 1546 or 4360 1546 Killcare Heights Garden Club (2nd Mon) 10.30am Enq 4344 4520 or 4360 1631 Central Coast Business & Professional Women’s Assoc. dinner meeting. (2nd Mon) 7pm for 7.30pm Central Coast Leagues Club. Enq 4341 1844 Tuesday July 9 Toastmasters Ettalong Memorial Club (2nd Tue) at 7pm Enq 4341 6842 Umina T.P.I. Ettalong Memorial Club (2nd Tue) at 1pm Enq 4341 4644 Combined Pensioners Association meeting, games, dancing, afternoon tea (2nd & 4th Tuesdays) Ettalong Senior Citizens Centre 1pm. Enq 4341 3222 Madness & Melodies, Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club, 10.30am.

(2nd Tues) Enq: 4344 1124.

Pearl Beach Craft Group, 1.30pm, Progress Hall (2nd Tues) Enq: 4342 1459 Stroke Recovery Group, 11.30am, (2nd Tues), Meals on Wheels Auditorium.

Killcare Surf Life Saving Club (2nd Tue) 7pm Enq 4360 1966 Ettalong Beach Toastmasters 7.30pm (2nd Tues). Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club. Enq: 4344 1124.

Paint out, Brisk St, Patonga (Patonga Creek side).9-9.30am Take painting materials, morning tea and lunch Enq 4328 2292

Red Cross, Umina Beach Branch monthly meeting 1.30pm. Umina Uniting Church Hall, Ocean Beach Rd., Umina Woy Woy Community Aged Care Auxiliary meeting (2nd Wed) 10am Aged Care Complex, Kathleen St., Woy Woy Enq 4341 1588 Endeavour View Club Woy Woy Leagues Club, 10.30am (2nd Wed).

Kids Drama & Discovery classes at Umina PCYC 4pm – 5pm children from 5 to 16. Enq 4344 7851 Library Bookmobile Every 2nd Wed. Patonga Near Community Hall 9.45 am. Pearl Beach Near Community Hall 10.55 am/ Umina Nursing Home, Arras Ave., 11.40 am Thursday July 11 Outsiders Club Ettalong Memorial Club (2nd Thur) at 9am Friday July 12 RSL Sub Branch Ettalong Memorial Club (2nd Fri) at 2.30pm Saturday July 13 Pretty Beach Bushcare Group Pretty Beach end Araluen Track (2nd Sat) 8am Save Our Suburbs (2nd Sat) Meeting 3pm Woy Woy South Community Hall, Woy Woy Rd., & Pier St. Enq 4342 2251 The Ex-Navalmens’ Association, Central Coast sub-section meeting, (2nd Sat) Woy Woy Leagues Club 10am.

Sunday July 14 Buffalo Lodge Woy Woy No 381 (2nd & 4th Sun) Umina Community Hall 11am Buffalo Lodge Gosford No 63 (2nd & 4th Sun) 1pm Umina Community Hall Monday July 15 War Widows Ettalong Memorial Club (3rd Mon) 11am Woy Woy Peninsula Arthritis Branch (3rd Tue) Meals on Wheels Hall) 10am Enq 4342 1790 Tuesday July 16 Library Bookmobile, Killcare Heights. Every 2nd Tue. Cnr Scenic Rd & Beach Drv 10.35am; Wagstaffe Community Hall 11am Buffalo Lodge Knights Chapter No 9 (3rd Tue) Umina Community Hall 7pm Thursday July 18 Seniors Social Games (3rd Thur) Presbyterian Church Hall, 120 Blackwall Rd., Woy Woy. 9.30am – 12n. Enq 4342 5061 Library Bookmobile Daleys Point, Peridon Village. Every 2nd Thurs 10.15am Peridon Retirement Village Hall 10.30am.Empire Bay Opposite Post Office & bottle shop 11am Near park & local shop Bensville local shop 11am

Wednesday July 10

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Spinning and weaving on show Women of the Peninsula area will be participating in the Central Coast Handweavers and Spinner Guilds annual exhibition and sale of goods at the cottage Russell Drysdale St, East Gosford, from Tuesday to Sunday, July 2 to 7.

The exhibition will have both handicrafts on display and for sale and will run from 9am to 3pm each day.

There will be demonstrations of felting, spinning and weaving.

Morning tea and lunches will be available.

Janet Smith of Woy Woy has been a member of the guild for five years, taking up the craft at age 75.

"I was originally a knitter," she said.

In previous years, she had exhibited a mottled brown sleeveless jumper and given demonstrations on how to spin.

"This year, I'm in the kitchen

Patonga

helping with refreshments."

Jenny Campbell of Umina has been a member of the guild for the last 12 years.

In previous years, she has hand spun yarn, weaved, dyed and entered garments.

"It's not only spinning and weaving at the exhibition. It's all sorts of wool craft," she said.

This year Lorna Birk of Daleys Point will be putting three scarves and a cap up for sale.

She also crafted the travel rug that is up for auction.

"It's nothing outstanding but

what I usually do," she said.

Ms Birk has been a member of the guild since 1982 and has spun wool, mohair and alpaca in previous years.

"We put on an exhibition every year," she said.

She said that she hoped there would be a good turnout of people to the exhibition this year.

"Spinning and weaving is not a popular craft at this present time," she said.

Alison Branley, June 25

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Business awards nominations open

Annie turns 100 Over 70 family and friends gathered at the Peninsula Village Retirement Village, Arras Ave, Umina, on Thursday, June 20, to celebrate Annie Leggett’s 100th birthday.

The staff, with balloons and ribbons decorated the recreation room.

On a special table, pride of place went to the message from Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. A birthday cake flanked it, along with a display of 100 carnations in an arrangement, together with floral tributes from her family and friends.

Anne, as she was known, had been a florist for most of her life and only withdrew from active work with her beloved flowers, about two years ago.

She was born in Mortlake in Sydney in 1902, and with her twin brother, Edward, was the last of seven children of Samuel and Jessie Lee. Her father was a nurseryman and florist and she was his constant companion from childhood.

Samuel was a member of Concord Municipal Council and served as mayor for two terms in 1923-1924.

During this period, she acted as the Lady Mayoress as her mother was too shy to accompany Samuel to official engagements.

She married Ernest Henry Leggett in 1927 in Concord.

Their two sons Donald and Eric were small children when the Great Depression occurred.

It was not until the second World War was commencing, that Anne and Ern were able to build next to her parents in Concord.

She was still undertaking floral work and “her brides”, as they are collectively known, were dominant in the congratulatory messages that poured in for her birthday.

Anne lost Ern in 1967, but stayed on in the home of Concord until 1994 when she decided at the age of 92, that she would like to be closer to her sons.

She has been a resident of the hostel section of the Peninsula

Nominations have opened for the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce 2002 Business Awards.

Annie Leggett speaking at her 100th birthday party Village since that time.

At the birthday party, a buffet luncheon was prepared and served by the staff.

Anne’s eldest son Don, who acted as master of ceremonies, called on Terri Parker, the general m anager of the Peninsula Homes to speak on behalf of the residents and staff of the village.

Terri said that Anne was the first resident of the hostel section to attain 100 years.

All other achievers had been nursing home patients.

Anne’s younger son, Eric, then shared the family memories of some aspects of his mother’s long life and her love and guidance to them, before the toast was proposed and honoured.

Anne took this opportunity to thank all for their presence and assistance and talked of some of

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her life and times before cutting the cake and having photographs taken.

Among the many cards and messages from family and f r ie nds th er e we r e al so congratulatory wishes from the Governor General of Australia, the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition, the Member for Robertson, the NSW State Governor, the NSW Premier, the Leaders of the Opposition in the NSW Upper and Lower Houses and the Member for Peats.

Donald and Eric Leggett, June 24

Australia Day The Woy Woy Peninsula Au s t r a l i a Day subcommittee has met and decided to once again undertake the task of presenting an Australia Day event.

"This has become the biggest single event held on the Peninsula and is of great benefit t o t he c om m un it y, ". sai d spokesman Mr Cec Bucello.

"Next year, it will include a number of surprises and innovations to interest people of all ages and tastes."

It will be held on January 26 from 8am at Woy Woy. A l l s t al l h ol d e r s a n d community groups are invited to contact the committee as soon as possible to register their interest in being involved.

Volunteers to help on the day are also required.

Contact the committee by e m a i l a t mail@pennews.zzn.com or phone 4342 2070.

Email, June 26

Nomination forms have been delivered to businesses on the Peninsula, council libraries and Woy Woy council office.

Any business can be nominated.

Customers who nominate businesses go in the running to win a Captain Cook Sydney Harbour luncheon cruise.

Nomination forms can be sent to APP Events at PO Box 967, Gosford 2250, or put in the business awards boxes inside Ettalong Beach Post Office and the Ettalong Beach Memorial Club.

Businesses will also receive an assessment form to return to the judging panel to consider finalists.

An independent judging panel will include sponsor representatives and phantom shoppers.

The Chamber executive and Mainstreet coordinator will not be on the judging panel.

Nominations close on July 5 at 5pm.

Assessment forms have to be returned by Tuesday, July 25.

The finalists in each category will be notified by letter and be presented with a finalist plaque.

The winners of each category, as well as Business of the Year, will be announced at the Gala Award Night on Friday, August 9, at the Ettalong Beach Memorial Club.

Dinner will be provided by Lizottes on Ettalong Beach with

wine from Bimbadgen Estate.

The night begins at 7pm in the auditorium with a complimentary glass of champagne followed by a three-course dinner and the awards ceremony.

Tickets are $65 and bookings can be made through Ettalong Beach Memorial Club.

Businesses can be nominated for excellence in courtesy, customer service, public image, contribution to the district, marketing and store window presentation.

Categories will also be divided based on number of employees.

Three finalists from each category will be chosen, each winner announced at the gala night will be presented with a trophy.

All finalists will go into the draw to win a five-night Gold Coast Holiday, including airfares, donated by Tony Arico at Travelworld Deepwater Plaza Woy Woy and Travelworld Im perial shopping centre Gosford.

The finalist drawn will need to be in attendance to claim this prize.

Business of the year will be announced at the awards night and will receive a $500 Gift voucher from Retravision UminaWoy Woy and an advertising package plus a trophy.

The awards are open to all businesses on the Peninsula from Patonga Beach to Woy Woy. For further information, contact APP Events on 4320 3081 or Mainstreet office during office hours on 4342 7510.

Press release, June 6

Population projection Gosford Council has projected a population increase of 10.5 per cent on the Peninsula over the next 10 years.

It is estimated the Peninsula's population in 2011 will be 37,527.

The council has predicted an "ultimate population" in 2035 for the Peninsula of 44,651, an increase of 31.5 per cent on the 2001 population of 33,964.

The figures were included in amendments proposed to the Peninsula Open Space and Recreation Contributions Plan 31C. They also show a population increase of 13 per cent, from 29,981, over the last 10 years.

Woy Woy, with a population of 12,727, is expected to grow 10.9 per cent in the next decade, compared to a five per cent growth in the last 10 years.

Umina (16,731) is expected to grow eight per cent, compared to 18.8 per cent in the last decade.

Ettalong (4506) is expected to grow 18.4 per cent, compared to 19.5 per cent.

The figures were based on existing planning zones and "has been derived from development

take-up rates both current and future, current and future occupancy of units and also d i sp l ac em en t of e xi s t in g population through redevelopment".

The Council has revised its expected average occupancy rates down from three people in a dwelling, sized larger than 110 square metres, to 2.5 people.

A dwelling of between 70 and 110 square metres would be expected to house two people and a 70 square metre dwelling was expected to house 1.5 people.

A medium density allotment was expected to house 3.5 people.

Census figures from 1981 to 1996 showed a population increase of 14.7 per cent (4027).

"Detailed analysis of these figures indicated that there was a loss of people living in the central spine of the Peninsula, and also from the Woy Woy and Ettalong beachfronts.

"Gains in population were experienced in the medium density areas in Woy Woy and Ettalong and in the new release area in western parts of Umina.

Council agenda SF.026, June 25

2 July 2002 – Peninsula News – Page 13

Education

Rugrats prize packages to win Peninsula News has five "Rugrats Around the World" prize packages to give away, celebrating the launch of a new educational book series featuring the Rugrats cartoon characters.

The new publication for 4-10 year olds is available from Peninsula newsagents from June 26.

The series is packed with activities such as map reading, quizzes and puzzles as well as stickers and colouring in.

For instance, in the section on amazing animals, Rugrats Round the World tells readers how parrots talk.

Children can find out about the most famous buildings in the world, learn about the famous

rivers, mountains deserts and forests and find out about the foods people in other countries eat.

Each prize package has the first three parts of the series, winners will be among the first in the country to see parts two and three, which have previously only been released in the UK and are not yet available in Australia.

To enter just write the names of two Rugrats characters, along with your name, address and telephone number on the back of an envelope and send it to "Rugrats competition", Peninsula News, PO Box 532, Woy Woy 2256.

Entries will be drawn July 9.

Winners will be notified by telephone.

Press release, June 19

New IT teacher appointed Mr John Maxwell, a local with long-term connections to Brisbane Water Secondary College, has replaced Mr M ichael Cowling as an information technology vocational education and training (VET) teacher at the school.

Mr Maxwell was appointed following Mr Cowling receiving a long awaited transfer to West Wallsend High School.

He comes with high recommendations from other local schools where he has worked in recent times and with a wealth of experience from his previous position with the ABC. Subsequent to his appointment, the school is currently investigating the

possibility of offering a new VET course next year in the entertainment industries area, as Mr Maxwell's ABC experience places him as highly qualified to teach such a course.

Many students seem interested in this field, and it offers ties to many other current courses at the school such as drama, dance, music and sport.

In related news, the new skills centre at the school is being accessed regularly by the information technology VET groups.

The school is looking forward to completion of the cabling to connect all classrooms and computer rooms to the rest of the school in the near future.

School newsletter, June 14

Drummers win at Eisteddfod Mitchell Brown and David Jenkins of Woy Woy campus of Brisbane Water Secondary College took out first and second place in the drummer competition at the recent Gosford Eisteddfod.

The school's Open Dance Group were selected in the Show of Excellence in the coming Central Coast Dance festival.

The school now has at least one dance group in every program of the festival.

Clown class on red nose day

Ms Herdman has organised and developed dance in the school.

Ms Faulkner has organised an excursion for year 10 and 11 music students for next term.

The students will go to a recording studio for three days to learn how to record a music CD. They will perform their own music and will have their own CDs by the end of the three days.

School newsletter, June 7

Amanda Benson's Drama and Discovery group held their "clown day" class on humour at the PCYC in Umina to coincide with Red Nose Day on Monday, June 17.

“We thought it would be good

way to have some fun and a giggle,” Amanda said.

“The kids looked spectacular.

“You can tell by the pictures how excited they were to dress up and how much fun they had.

"Their parents really did a fantastic job of making up costumes and helping with face

painting.

"If you didn’t know better you would have thought you were at the circus."

The clown parade to circus music was capped off with a few classic clown gags.

Amanda Benson, June 19

Front yard blitz at Woy Woy South Woy Woy South Public School is one of 158 New South Wales schools that will benefit from a statewide "front yard blitz", according to Member for Peats, Ms Marie Andrews.

Ms Andrews said the school had been allocated $40,000 to carry out a variety of works that would improve the school for students, staff, parents and visitors.

The money could be spent in a number of areas such as improving signage and front fencing, better pedestrian access to administration offices and upgrading school entry foyers.

Low maintenance landscaping could also be done and rubbish bins could be moved away from main car and pedestrian entry points.

“Better school surroundings will create stronger school identities,” Ms Andrews said.

A total of $4.8 million is being spent under the Access and Amenity Program.

The Access and Amenity Program is part of a four year $1.1 billion package to upgrade our public schools announced in March last year.

Work being done under the program can include areas such as: • Fencing and school identification – clearly displaying the school name at the front entrance, replacing weldmesh fencing with better

quality fences along the main school frontage.

• Pedestrian access to school administration – providing clearly defined pathways, with appropriate low maintenance landscaping.

• Front entry – covering front porches and providing a welcoming entry.

• Front entry (internal) – upgrading paint, carpet and lighting to provide a welcoming aspect.

• Providing visitor chairs and tables.

“Details of what work will be carried out at Woy Woy South Public School will be decided

after consultation with the school community,” Ms Andrews said.

In February this year, the NSW Government announced that an extra $70 million would be spent in a massive “school yard blitz”.

It is seeing 3000 basic building and renovation projects – including painting, fencing, toilets and roofs – already are being carried out at 1520 NSW government schools.

“The NSW Government is building, renovating and renewing NSW schools and TAFEs,” Ms Andrews said.

“W e are making public education better for everyone.”

Press release, June 20

Kip Mc Grath

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Sport

Hewsons win pairs competition The final of the Everglades Men's Bowling Club pairs' competition has been played, with Glen and Ted Hewson defeating Justin Kinross and Alan Maier.

The game saw top bowls played by both teams.

This was a continuation of the form displayed during the whole tournament.

The semi-finals were played in the right spirit and saw good wins to Justin Kinross and Alan Maier who defeated Len Langston and Frank Pengelly and Ted and Glen Hewson defeated George Pope and Sam Bailey.

In the semi-finals of the minor

singles, Eric Jackson proved too strong for Jon Gibbon.

In the other semi, John Wharton showed good form to down Brian Selwood.

The club's prestige tournament, The Frank Kemp Memorial Triples, gets under way on July 4 with six games to be played over two days.

Once again entries have been received from top bowlers throughout the zone as well as other entries from further afield.

A full complement of entries was received prior to the closing date and a number of reserve teams have been nominated.

Barry O’Connor, June 26

Basketball training Woy Woy Public School will compete in the boys' under12 basketball competition at Niagara Park Youth Club on Friday afternoons.

The competition will prepare senior students for an upcoming

competition on the Peninsula that will commence once new facilities have been completed.

The competition will provide an opportunity for the team to develop their skills and talents.

School newsletter, June 19

Intense training Two instructors from the Ett along Beach BJP Physical Culture Club, Debra Lee and Cheryle Lovatt, underwent two days' intense training in Sydney recently.

Physical Culture or as it is

Members of the Brown family, from rear left, Mark, Keith, Steve and Shane in front.

Brown day at Blue Swimmers It was a "Brown" day at the Blue Swimmers when four members from the one family were in attendance for the Sunday morning swim.

Keith Brown (life member and former president), sons Steve (current president) Mark (former secretary) and grandson Shane (2001 junior clubman of the year) were among the 70 members who recorded the biggest attendance of the season.

On Sunday, June 2, there were 70 swimmers swimming in water at a temperature of 15 degrees.

There were 14 30m heats and the winners were G Narvo, I

Lindsay, G Mortlock, G Tangye, Z Wilkins, K Gordon, D Hillard, P Barnes, B Foley, J Henderson, J Burraston, S Brown, F Holmes and A Moffitt.

In the 30m finals, three races were held.

The winners were I Lindsay, D Hillard and A Moffitt.

In the 60m heats, there were 9 races.

The winners were P Barnes, D Keenan, C WaIsh, J Swinfield, P Pearce, T Millgate, S Brown, M Ball and G Narvo.

In the 60m finals there were two races won by D Keenan and T MiIlgate.

On Sunday June 9, there were 57 Swimmers in the

water at a temperature of 15 degrees.

Heats over 30 m were held, the winners of the 11 races were P Murphy, F Holmes, D Hillard, M Norquay, P Pearce, P Morgan, J Quinnell, C Moore, J Pearce, R Grimmond and B Smith.

The 30 m finals were held with Peter Pearce, Jamel Pearce and F Holmes the winners.

In the 60 m heats, 8 races were run and the winners were G Cole, L Lindsay, J Quinnell, A Walsh, M Hayes, Shane Brown, G Robertson and R Grimmond.

There were two 60 m Finals and the winners were G CoIe and Shane Brown.

Press release, June 10

better known, "physie", is a form of exercise and dance for girls and women.

Classes are held at Ettalong on Monday and Thursday afternoons and evenings.

For further information, phone 4342 3121.

Email, June 12

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Women bowlers celebrate 45 years Everglades Women’s Bowling Club celebrated their 45th Birthday on June 4 with president Norma Weir welcoming special guests from the Central Coast District, Mrs B. Brown (President) Mrs I Campbell (Secretary) Mrs J Cox (Treasurer) and Patron Mrs Betty Warburton.

Also official guests from several clubs, the men’s club and greenkeepers attended.

Bowls were played in perfect conditions.

The cake made by Goldie Edwards was cut by the district president, president and patron.

Defending champion Audrey Tucker has again won the Major

Singles, with Merle Thomson runner-up.

An exciting gam e was delivered by both players in very cold and damp conditions. The score was 31 – 25.

This win is Audrey’s fourth singles championship with Everglades.

The lady bowlers made cakes and slices to be sold for "Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea" and raised $458 in a couple of hours.

They also made a donation of $100.

Central Coast District, with five of the team from Everglades, played against Nepean District.

Unfortunately wet weather set in with 14 ends played and Nepean was declared the winner.

The team of Gwen Hewson (skip) Sue O’Conner, Clare Gerrard and Gai Jackson came third in the State Carnival after a play-off for this position with St Johns Park.

They only lost by one game out of 10 and it was Willow Fong’s team who reached the final.

There were 176 teams from all over the state playing.

The number one pennant team had to play-off the Zone at Kahibah, near Charlestown, but even though they put all they could into the game, Raymond Terrace handled the lightning fast greens better and also had local knowledge.

Iris Bate, June 26

Sport

Placings in cross-country Brisbane Water Secondary College's Umina and Woy Woy campuses competed at the zone cross-country carnival held at Adcock Park, Gosford, on Monday, June 3.

Christie Coombes (left) and Joanna Mann. (horizontal)

Local girls in titlewinning team Two Peninsula girls are part of a team which recently won the State Country Basketball tournament.

Christie Coombes and Joanna Mann, both of Umina, were part of the victorious Gosford City Rebels under14 women's side, who played in first division at Maitland over the Queen's Birthday long weekend.

They played a total of seven games, five in their pool, one semi-final against Coffs Harbour and the final against Illawarra, winning every game.

They now go on to play at the nationals in Maitland in October.

This is the first basketball team on the Coast to make it through to nationals.

Julie Rathbone, June 19

This was the first competition with the combined Umina and Woy Woy campuses.

The college achieved placings in many age groups and the following students will represent the college at the regional level: Holly Spearin (12yrs), Nathaniel Tiko (13yrs), Paul Steel (13yrs), Sally Whatnall (13yrs), Keira Pride (15yrs), Zane Kuening (15yrs), Chris Paterson (16yrs).

School newsletter, June 18

Competing in zone meet Woy Woy South Public School had 17 students selected in the Woy Woy Zone Cross Country Team competing in the Sydney North Regional Carnival at Munmorah on June 11.

Several students received placings at the event, Renee Mainwaring won the 10 years girls, Sharna Jones placed sixth in the nine years girls, and David Mainwaring placed 10th in the 12 years boys.

Renee Mainwaring and Sharna Jones will now compete at the NSW Carnival at Eastern creek later this year.

School newsletter, June 19

Sarah gets sponsorship Soccer match Sarah Walkley from Woy Woy has received sponsorship of $1000 to help her compete at the World Junior At hletics Championships in Jamaica on July 16 to 21.

The grant came from the Central Coast Regional Organisation of Councils, as part of a program to help Central Coast residents become

involved in sporting and cultural activities on the Central Coast.

The organisation, which comprises representatives of Gosford and Wyong Councils, sponsors Central Coast residents participating in cultural and sporting events at a regional, state and national level.

Press release, June 14

The Woy Woy South Public School’s knockout soccer team defeated Empire Bay Public School at Umina Oval on Thursday June 6.

A half time lead of 2-0 was extended to a 3-0 victory after a well fought second half.

David Mainwaring and Tom Franklin scored the match goals.

School newsletter, June 19

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Pantomimes to be performed during holidays The Peninsula Dance and Theatre School will be holding r e g u l a r p e rf o rm a n ce s o f pantomimes of The Little Mermaid and Alice in Wonderland at the Peninsula Theatre during school holidays.

The performances aimed at children aged three to nine years will be interactive, with upbeat music, audience participation, singing, dancing, fun and games.

The performances will run from July 15 to 20 and should be fun for the whole family.

The Little Mermaid will be performed each morning at 10am and Alice in Wonderland every afternoon at 3pm.

Tickets are $10 and the performances run for approximately one hour.

Afterwards the audience will be able to meet and greet performers.

Mostly girls, the performers, aged from 15-17, have recently returned from touring the theme parks on Queensland's Gold Coast in April this year.

Principal of the Peninsula Dance and Theatre School, Angela Denman, has written the original script of the pantomimes her pupils will be performing. " It is such an opportunity that the dance school can offer paid work for

The cast of Alice in Wonderland students, and has done so for the last 10 years," she said.

"We have now incorporated our professional company, Dance City Theatricals, into the dance school, giving all our students the opportunity to go that one step further."

Peninsula Dance and Theatre School has been established for 17 years, and operates from the Peninsula Community Centre at Woy Woy. Students are able to take classes in classical ballet, jazz, tap, musical

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theatre and drama.

The drama students gained first place in the 12 and under Plays at the Central Coast Drama Eisteddfod in early June.

The July School Holidays will also see the professional side of the school performing "The Hairy Fairies" at the Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club on Friday, July 12, at 2pm.

With enquiries, phone 4342 1382.

Press release, June 25