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Cricket Australia’s handling of the Justin Langer fiasco copped plenty of criticism – and rightly so. Every man and his dog had an opinion on whether the national coach deserved another contract, as well as the respect that comes with the title. That includes local legend Jim Brennan, who’s involvement in the game spans almost eight decades. The long-time player/official was recently honoured by the Newcastle Junior Cricket Association when the nets at Hamilton’s Smith Park were named after him. When asked about the current state of affairs, he didn’t hold back, saying Cricket Australia was “in turmoil”. “It’s disgusting what they did to Justin Langer. They appointed him to do a job after the sandpaper scandal in South Africa,” Jim stated. “He did that and then went on to win a T20 World Cup and the latest Ashes series 4-0. “What more could he do?” And, he gave the current playing group a separate spray as well. “The biggest problem is the guys resented authority and they didn’t like being told what to do,” Jim said.

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“They had too much to say. “It would never have happened years ago.” Read about Jim’s incredible career on page 16. Until next week, keep smiling.

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New pathway links Lake Macquarie to Newcastle Cycling between Lake Macquarie and Newcastle just became a lot easier thanks to the completion of a landmark shared pathway from Speers Point to Glendale. Newcastle Cycleways Movement president Sam Reich says it’s filled in a missing link that connects cyclists to “some very key places in the community”.

“Not only is it providing an essential link, one that we have been barracking for, for a long time, but it is also built to a very high standard,” he said. “The surface is great and the width of the path is very good – we’re thrilled it has been completed.” The 4.6-kilometre track starts at Speers Point Park, running parallel to

University of Newcastle IT services manager Alex Dare commuting to work on the new Speers Point to Glendale shared path.

Cockle Creek before following Lake Road and heading behind homes in Argenton to skirt Waratah Golf Club. It creates an almost wholly off-road 18-kilometre route from Eleebana to the University of Newcastle and a 14.3-kilometre route from Booragul to the university. Mr Reich believes the path will help people find alternatives to travelling places in their car. “There is no way that we can sustainably continue to favour motor vehicle traffic,” he said. “Aside from the environmental impacts, there is simply not enough room, we need alternatives to jumping in the car for every little thing.” He adds the shared path is likely to be very popular within the community. “It’s a very major route that connects Lake Macquarie to the

University of Newcastle – it is already being utilised and it will be utilised more as the word gets around,” he said. Eleebana resident Alex Dare is among the commuters who will use the new shared path to get to work at the university. The 22-kilometre ride now takes him less than an hour, door-to-door. “You used to have to ride along Lake Road, and with not much of a hard shoulder, all the cars and a bit of a dodgy road surface, it was pretty dangerous,” Mr Dare said. “So to be able to come along the back, away from the traffic is fantastic.” Seating and drinking fountains have been installed at intervals for path users, along with interpretive signage. - Elizabeth Symington

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Work to start on ocean baths upgrade next month The long-awaited revitalisation of the Newcastle Ocean Baths is set to begin next month. Stage one works, starting on Monday 14 March, will improve the safety, water quality and accessibility of the much-loved community facility.

Sadly, the baths will be closed for the duration of the project, which is expected to be completed by mid-2023. The $14.5 million first phase is focusing on the pools, lower promenade and pumping system,

The long-awaited revitalisation of the Newcastle Ocean Baths will kick off on 14 March.

addressing key issues identified through detailed community engagement and engineering advice. As part of the upgrade, the iconic bleacher seating will be retained, the boardwalk will be renewed, and a new pump system will be installed that can replace the water of the baths within six hours, significantly improving water quality. The sand floor amenity will also be retained while capping the undulating rock bottom of the pool with concrete to ensure it can continue to be used for walk-based activities, as well as to improve safety. Sand will continue to build up on the floor by the same processes as today with it washing into the pool via ocean waves. Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes said council had liaised with the construction contractor on

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digital process is a lot more comfortable for our patients and gives patients better fitting implants and dentures faster and more affordably.” Over 1,000 images of your teeth are taken in less than one second, using a 3D digital scanner not much larger than your electric toothbrush. The accuracy is impeccable. These images are then transformed into cosmetic implant teeth or dentures in much fewer appointments. And for those patients that can’t stand the gooey impression moulds this is a real game changer in the comfort department. “Because the digital capture process is shorter than the traditional process, patient appointments have been in many

Successful outcomes have greatly improved for implant treatments due to digital implant planning at Affordable Dentures and Implants instances halved making implant and denture treatments more affordable and much more comfortable,” says Svensson. “Successful outcomes have greatly improved for implant treatments due to digital implant planning at Affordable Dentures and Implants.” Digital implant steps are now so amazing. The digital scan is combined with your x-ray and the implant surgeons are able to do a simulated surgery to determine

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Euchre group comes up trumps with new members If the terms “clickers”, “tricks”, “bowers”, “jacks” and “loners”

Kathy Barrett, Shirley Mitchell, George Shephard, Scott Barrett, Betty Slott and Denise Ellis are always happy to welcome new members. Photo: Peter Stoop

sound like a foreign language to you, then perhaps it’s time you joined Shirley Mitchell’s Euchre group. Meeting every Monday night at the Edgeworth Sport and Recreational Club, the enthusiastic outfit with two dozen members say they’d be thrilled to welcome new faces into the flock. For 92-year-old Shirley and her group of card players who boast an age range spanning 40 years, euchre guarantees to “put a smile on your dial”. “We started in 1985,” she says. “Isla Becker and her brother Frank Jones and I used to meet to play. “It was always just for a bit of fun and even though we’ve got a lot of new members, and some have passed, we still have a

great time. There’s always lots of laughs.” The group has been taking tricks for more than three decades. For fellow player Denise Ellis, a relative newcomer who joined the group 10 years ago, Monday nights have come to represent a regular social outlet. “We are just a group of mainly pensioners,” she says. “We get between 16 to 24 players and it’s just an outlet for lovers of cards and fun company. “We don’t have big prizemoney like some of the clubs. We take the card playing seriously but everything else is just for fun.” The euchre group recently welcomed two new players, thanks they say to an advertisement in the Newcastle Weekly.

“Our players come from as far as Waratah, Speers Point, Windale, Cardiff and Teralba,” Denise adds. “And, we all have different experience levels, it doesn’t matter. “We do have small amounts of prizemoney for winners, and also anyone getting dealt four sevens instantly gets prizemoney. “We share a cuppa and a chat at half time. “I’m sure it helps with our mental health as we all have a good laugh.” Shirley Mitchell’s euchre group meets at Edgeworth Sport and Recreational Club on Mondays from 6pm. New members are always welcome. - Rebecca Riddle

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The team at Warners Bay Head to Health is keen to welcome those seeking mental health support during the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo: Peter Stoop

Mental health hubs open in Warners Bay, Cessnock “If your mental health is being impacted because of the COVID-19 pandemic, now is the time to reach out, even if you’ve never felt like this or asked for help before.” That’s the advice from Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network CEO Richard Nankervis as the region welcomes two new Head to Health mental health hubs. Warners Bay and Cessnock are now home to a service offering support to people of all ages experiencing mental health issues as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. There are 12 other hubs throughout NSW and the ACT. The service, operated through a 1800 number, connects people with a trained professional who will make an assessment and then refer on for additional help required. The mental health hubs will provide face-to-face and telehealth counselling to those referred from the 1800 hotline. Mr Nankervis says his team of trained and accredited mental health professionals, including psychologists, councillors and social workers, have worked hard to get the service up and running just four weeks after being announced. The service, he says, is now available to all people in NSW.

“Take the first steps towards finding mental health and wellbeing support that is best for you,” he said. “The sooner you talk about your mental health, the sooner you’ll get the help and support you need to help you move forward and feel stronger.” Head to Health is for anyone of any age, including children, young people and older adults, whose mental health is suffering. Mat McGovern, director of Beam Services who are operating the Head to Health hubs said: “the services we provide at the Head to Health hubs are free, quickly accessible and provide mental health support delivered by experienced and trained teams of mental health professionals. “Our team of qualified mental health professionals will take the time to understand your situation, work with you to provide tailored mental health support for your needs, and help you build some longer-term systems of support,” he said. To access support through the Head to Health service call 1800 595 212, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm. The hubs are not a crisis service and anyone requiring immediate help should call 000. - Rebecca Riddle

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Local cricket legend’s brilliant innings honoured He’s dedicated more than seven decades to the game he loves – as a player, a mentor, an official and an administrator. So, it’s apt Jim Brennan’s involvement in local cricket was last week honoured by the powers-that-be. It comes after a stellar career on the paddock, many years as a representative selector, in excess of 1,500 games as an umpire and, even, duties at the Special Olympics in 2016. And, with proud family members and friends looking on, the Newcastle Junior Cricket Association renamed one of its assets at Hamilton’s Smith Park the Jim Brennan Nets. “We’re delighted to acknowledge his contribution,” Dave Wild said. “It’s certainly well-deserved. “Jim’s volunteered in some

capacity to the game of cricket almost continuously for 72 years. “He’s been in every single role imaginable during that period, too. “It is an amazing achievement.” Brennan started playing cricket in 1947, at the ripe age of eight, with Cooks Hill Primary School under the guidance of sportsmaster Noel McCaffery, eventually making grade with Newcastle City at 14. Six years later, he transferred to Centennial CC in the City and Suburban competition. He was then elected to the committee of that organisation in his first season. “Who would have thought that at eight years of age, I’d still be involved?” Brennan told the Newcastle Weekly. “I haven’t missed a season until

Newcastle cricket legend Jim Brennan at the recently-named nets in his honour at Hamilton’s Smith Park. Photo: Rod Thompson

2021/22 because of a cancer in the leg and a couple of other ailments. “I’m touched by this presentation [today] – it’s a real honour. I’ve never done it for the recognition, however it seems to follow me.” Together with good friend Ron Arendts, they coached a team from the Murray Dwyer Orphanage when it was located at Mayfield West. He continued that mentoring role for many decades at club level as well as with dozens of representative squads over numerous seasons. Not to be outdone, he also stood as a rep selector for more than 40 years. “I just love the game,” Brennan said. “Even when I was six, my nextdoor neighbour – who played grade cricket for Newcastle City – would take me to the ground. Every time the ball went to the boundary, he’d yell ‘righto Jim, go get it’. “I cheated my way into the school side, too,” he added with a laugh. “When I was still in infants, I was actually picked in a primary team. “I don’t think anyone realised how young I was. “However, I thought I’d be right because I was going from infants to primary over the Christmas holidays, when the match was scheduled to be played. “I’m there with my brother, who was in the seniors’ side, and the teacher threw me the ball and said ‘have a bowl’. So, I did what I was

told. The one stump was a block of wood and I knocked it out of the ground. The teacher turned to me and said ‘ok, you’re in’. “I must admit, I had a ‘colourful’ playing career. “As an opening bowler, I earned rep honours, which was terrific. “I also snared six or seven hattricks. But, I don’t have those balls [as souvenirs] because I’d take them off the trophy and play cricket with them. “That’s how much I love the game.” In 1976, Brennan pursued another course, umpiring. He passed his certificate and, amazingly, remains a member of the Newcastle City and Suburban Cricket Umpires Association (NCSCUA) to this day – a total of 46 years. In 2018, he was nominated for, and awarded, the Distinguished Service Award at Parliament House for his dedication to the sport. Twelve months later, he gained Life Membership with NCSCUA. “I’ve been in every role on every committee I’ve been involved with,” Brennan said. “My aim has always been to help the youngsters. “I had assistance along the way. “So, I thought as a player why can’t I give something back to the game. “It’s not that hard when you love it as much as I do. “I honestly feel blessed.” - Rod Thompson

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Voices of Joan Finding courage in the face of adversity is one of the central themes of Janie Gibson’s new play Voices of Joan. After two years of postponement the talented storyteller is ready to share her work with Newcastle audeinces. In this intimate solo performance Janie searches for Joan of Arc’s story in fragments of words throughout history; words spoken at her trial, translated in textbooks, imagined in poetry, and illuminated in drama. Voices of Joan will open at Clyde Street Studios (11C/50 Clyde Street Hamilton North) on Thursday 3 March, with shows running until Saturday 12 March.

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During March Lake Macquarie’s swim centres will be participating in ReachOut Australia’s Laps for Life program. The initiative encourages people to swim a distance of their choosing while raising funds and awareness for young people in Australia living with mental health difficulties in a bid to help prevent youth suicide. Local teams will be based out of each swim centre (Charlestown, Speers Point, Swansea and West Wallsend). Go to lakemac.com.au/Events-directory/Council-events/Laps-for-Life to join a team.

African Violet Society to share tips The Hunter Valley African Violet Society is holding its next monthly meeting on Sunday 27 February at the Cardiff Senior Citizens' Hall (52 Harrison Street) from 1.30pm. Everyone who is interested in growing African violets and would like to find out how easy it is to grow them is invited to the upcoming meeting. There will be a mini show of flowers in all genera, hints on how to grow the plants and ideas for plant regeneration. Visitors and new members are most welcome. For further information, phone John on 0412 380 830.

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Novocastrians invited to celebrate Nowruz

It has been celebrated for more than 3,000 years. It is the time of year in which the sun is divided between the Northern and Southern hemispheres. Recognised by UNESCO as an intangible world heritage event, it is celebrated by more than 100 million people worldwide. It is known as “Nowruz’” or Persian New Year. Stemming from the nation’s Farsi language it essentially means “Now” or new, “Ruz” or day. To mark the occasion the Australian Iranian Community of Newcastle (AICN) are hosting an afternoon of traditional Persian dance, music, poetry, arts and craft, food and culture on Sunday 6 March at Lambton Park. The community is invited to join. The multicultural event will run from noon to 6pm.

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Tea Centre opens new site in Kotara The secret to a good cup of tea is getting the water temperature right, using only fresh water, and knowing how long to let it brew before drinking. According to Hayley Hinton and Louise Fratus if you get these elements right you can be assured of a tea that will give you “a new leaf on life”. The pair are always happy to share all they know about the aromatic drink that can be served hot or cold, in pots or mugs, in cast iron, glass or fine bone china. In fact educating about tea is a role they’ve been honing for a combined 16 years. With her naturopathic background Hayley can share how the intricate processes involved in tea can have endless health benefits, while Louise can name all of the ingredients in her store’s 150 loose leaf tea varieties. The duo are the faces behind The Tea Centre in Kotara. On Tuesday 22 February they opened the doors to the new retail space that will become home to their extensive collection of loose leaf teas, tea pots, mugs, infusers, cosies, tins, scoops, tea towels, flasks and jugs. “It’s an exciting move for us,” Louise told the Newcastle Weekly. “We’ve been in our current store for 15 years, it’ll be a whole new sensation to be in a brand new space. “I wonder how long it will take for the teas to take over the new building smell.” The aroma of more than 150 loose leaf teas has been drawing hundreds of regular customers to the Westfield store since it first opened in 2007. “I think people are quite surprised when they first see the tea

wall,” Louise said. “Most people don’t realise there are so many varieties.” Finding your own blend, says Hayley, can be as ritualistic as the brewing process. “Teas have different antioxidants and different caffeine levels,” she said. “This means the chemical structure for each is unique and therefore the brewing process should be as well. “It’s all got to do with the oxidation process that the plant goes through. “After the leaves have been plucked from the plant they’re left to dry, they’re bruised a bit to start the oxidation, and it depends on how much oxidation or how much time they are left, as to what the end result is. “A green tea has been left for a lot less time than a black tea for example, and oolong is in between.” “As the tea goes through these processes the chemical structure changes and therefore the levels of antioxidants, and health benefits.” - Rebecca Riddle

The Tea Centre Kotara team Hayley Hinton and Louise Fratus are keen to share their love of the brewed beverage from their new store. Photo: Rebecca Riddle

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mixture. Place on a prepared baking tray, and place in the oven for 10 minutes to warm slightly. While the croissant is in the oven, place chocolate into a small saucepan on induction cooktop, level 1 to melt. To assemble, drizzle chocolate over the croissants and sprinkle with remaining hazelnuts. Best served fresh.

¾ (20g) cup rice bubbles Pinch salt ½ (130g) cup roasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped 1/2 (100g) cup dark chocolate Preheat the oven on 160°C fan-forced, line an oven tray with baking paper. In a small bowl, mix hazelnut spread, rice bubbles, salt and half of the hazelnuts. The Tea Centre Kotara opened on Tuesday 22 February. The store features 150 varieties of tea.

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Newcastle plays starring role in 'adventurous' TV series Real people, raw emotion and exciting adventures all for a good cause. That’s the best way to describe Australia’s Adventure All Stars television series. The travel show is so much more than a tool for entertainment as all cast members have raised money and awareness of an important charity – Women’s Community Shelters. And, in 2022, Newcastle is set to play a starring role in an episode of the series. Filming in the city occured last week, the cast and crew visited numerous places throughout the region. From hot air ballooning, skydiving,

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jet boating, surfing, paintballing and more, they’ve experienced the best of what’s on offer in the Hunter Valley. Head of partnerships and communication at Women’s Community Shelters Nat Peacock says being part of the show has been an incredible adventure. “I’ve never been to Newcastle before, so I didn’t realise how beautiful the area was,” she said. “I’ve been really impressed by it. “Hopefully, we can help bring a bit of attention and some more tourism back to the area following COVID-19.” Pre-filming, all cast members were required to raise funds for their spot on the show. “Everybody here has had to amass more than $10,000 in order to take part and that $10,000 will all be added together and given to Women’s Community Shelters to provide more safe beds across our shelter network in Sydney,” Nat said. “That’s what this is all about – it’s about the women and children that

we support and are trying to raise awareness for. “The fact that Adventure All Stars is letting us do it and enjoy amazing activities like this is brilliant.” Sallianne McCLelland, who also advocates for the charity, adds the money will make a big difference. “Fifty dollars covers a night’s accommodation for a woman and child who are in crisis,” she explained. Sallianne says exploring our beautiful region and raising awareness on TV is an added bonus for supporting the organisation. Made up of 10 one-hour episodes, the series from Charity TV Global first premiered on the Seven Network in 2019. The second season featuring Newcastle will be screened across the globe to an audience in 25 countries. It’s described as the ultimate road trip where TV viewers get to experience incredible locations through the eyes of an engaging and socially-conscious cast. - Elizabeth Symington

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The Adventure All Stars at Delta Force Paintball Newcastle. Photo: Peter Stoop

Crowded House dreaming of a Hunter return One of the nation’s greatest bands, Crowded House, will bring their Australian Dreamers Are Waiting Tour to the Hunter this year. The icons announced additional dates and locations last week, with a Bimbadgen Estate show scheduled for Saturday 24 April. Tickets for the concert, which includes support acts Courtney Barnett and The Waifs, go on sale today (24 February) from 11am through Ticketmaster. The tour follows Crowded House’s 2021 New Zealand expedition, during which they played to full houses, rapturous audiences and universal critical acclaim. The group recently unveiled a new line-up, featuring founding members Neil Finn and Nick Seymour, along with producer and keyboardist Mitchell Froom, guitarist and singer

Liam Finn and drummer Elroy Finn. They released their seventh studio album Dreamers Are Waiting last June, featuring the singles Whatever You Want, Playing With Fire, To The Island, and Love Isn’t Hard At All. Crowded House is a long-standing and much-loved vehicle for the songwriting talents of Neil Finn. Formed in Melbourne in 1985 the group went on to global success with hits Don’t Dream It’s Over and Something So Strong. Those songs and many others are still resonating with audiences today; the former, in particular, being one of the most covered tunes of the past 30 years. The band’s first incarnation lasted from 1985 through 1995, produced four studio albums and enjoyed much success worldwide, becoming particularly beloved for

their freewheeling and interactive “live” shows. In 2005 following the tragic death of Paul Hester, Finn and Seymour felt emotionally compelled to bring Crowded House back, to put some more “good history”, as they described it, into the story of the band. Drafting in Matt Sherrod and

long-time touring member Mark Hart, they released the album Time On Earth and toured the world. Crowded House was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2016. Now, Dreamers Are Waiting heralds a further chapter in the Crowded House story. - Rod Thompson

Crowded House frontman Neil Finn. Photo: Getty Images

ARMAGEDDON GOD’S WAR TO BRING 1,000 YEARS OF PEACE The MIDDLE EAST is often the focus of world attention because of land disputes, protests, wars, and terrorist attacks. Now the provocative moves of the Russian army surrounding Ukraine is bringing the threat of war to the area, Europe and the Middle East. What will be the outcome? What does this mean to us? Bible students have long anticipated links between Russia, Iran, Germany and France in a Russian led invasion of the land of Israel. Is Armageddon looming? Read Ezekiel 38; Luke 21; Zechariah 12-14 BIBLE prophecy reveals amazing changes to the entire World that will be implemented by Jesus Christ when He returns to set up the Kingdom of God on Earth (Isaiah 2, Psalm 72). Christ’s reign on Earth will bring about 1000 yrs of peace known as “The Millenium” to Bible students.

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What’s on CIVIC CINEMA: A film version of the popular Kinky Boots Musical will screen at the Civic Theatre on Friday 25 February from 7.30pm. The film follows a feisty drag queen and her attempts to rescue a shoe factory by designing fabulous footwear. Go to civictheatrenewcastle.com.au/what-s-on/all-shows/ civic-cinema-kinky-boots-the-musical for more info. LIVE LANEWAYS: There will be magic, monsters and more to be found at The Levee this weekend, with something exciting hiding in the laneways near Drill Hall Lane. From 6pm to 9pm on Saturday 26 February, residents are invited to explore the area to discover two imaginative and interactive activities for kids. For more information, visit thelevee.com.au. SOCIAL SCRABBLE CLUB: On Saturday 26 February the Social Scrabble Club will host a friendly competition for scrabble enthusiast. It goes from noon until 4pm. Phone Christine on 0407 484 851 or 4952 3001 for more info. INTER CLUB FISHING TOURNAMENT: Port Stephens will be home to the 2022 NSW Game Fishing Association Interclub Tournament with over 100 boats competing at the event from Thursday 24 to Sunday 27 February. Go to portstephens.org. au/events/show/2022-nswgfa-interclub-fishingtournament for further details. POP UP ART SPACE: Young children and their families can enjoy simple art activities guided by friendly art museum educators at the Art Space Pop Up this weekend. On Sunday 27 February it will be at Lake Macquarie’s Museum of Art and Culture, yapang from 12.30pm to 1.30pm. DULLBOYS CARNIVAL: On Sunday 27 February from 11am until 3pm, the Dullboys Carnival will amaze attendees with a live roaming circus, a jumping castle, face painting and more. Entry into the event is free but activities and food will cost extra. Go to dullboys.com.au/ for more information. PORT STEPHENS PRO: The 2022 Gage Roads Port Stephens Pro surfing series is returning to the region from Sunday 27 February until Tuesday 1 March. The

On Saturday 26 February make your way down Drill Hall Lane in Maitland to discover exciting activities.

three-day World Surf League Qualifying Series event will bring more than 150 of the country’s best surfers to Birubi Beach. Go to nswprosurfseries.com/events for more. YOUNG ARCHIE: The 2021 Archibald Prize exhibition will be on display at Maitland Regional Art Gallery until 6 March this year. So, to coincide with this extraordinarily popular show, there will be a Young Archie exhibition at the gallery from 26 February until 3 April, made up of portraits by students from local schools. THE TAP PACK: Picking up where The Rat Pack left off, The Tap Pack conjures up a modern twist to the crooners and artists from the 50s through to the noughties! Featuring songs from Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr to Sheeran, Bublé and Beyonce. The Tap Pack will come to the Cessnock Performing Arts Centre on Tuesday 8 March. Go to cessnockperformingartscentre.com.au/Whats-on/ The-Tap-Pack to book. WONNARUA ELDERS: The Maitland Regional Art Gallery will host an exhibition next month (5 March until 15 May) showcasing the work of an incredible group. The Wonnarua Elders Painting group have been meeting and making art together for several years; this exhibition is an opportunity for all to

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see, share and connect with their creativity. WOODWORKING CLUB: The Lake Macquarie Woodworking Club meets at Marmong Point Community Hall (33A George Street Marmong Point) on Tuesdays from 9am to 2pm. The group is looking for new members to join them. Beginners and experienced woodworkers are welcome to join. Training is available for beginners. For more information, please ring Alison on 0490 110 659. NEWCASTLE DOLL FAIR: The Newcastle Annual Doll Fair will be hosted on Saturday 19 March from 9am until 3.30pm at Lambton High School. Entry for adults is $6, while children can enter for $1. All proceeds go to the John Hunter Children’s Hospital Kids Club and Hunter Animal Rescue. Stall holders from around NSW and interstate will be selling antique and modern dolls and teddy bears, their clothes and accessories. Bring old dolls and bears to be valued. For more information visit newcastledollclub.yolasite.com/doll-fair.php or contact Justine Atkinson on 0402 545 388. To stay up to date with these events, where possible, check their social media pages or website. SEND YOUR FREE ENTERTAINMENT LISTINGS FOR WHAT’S ON TO: editorial@newcastleweekly.com.au

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Growing natives in our area on the coast requires time and testing Although many gardens tend to be smaller than those in times gone by, I find there is still a fondness for growing natives – many of which are too large for current suburban gardens. It would be wonderful living in the Hunter Valley or on a large acreage, some of which do still exist close to the city areas such as Whitebridge.

Grevilleas’ care is minimal, but their flower production is incredible.

I am often asked about the small growing flowering gums, which are being planted. Not by the council, but homeowners who love the brilliant flowers and are prepared to pay the high cost for these grafted gums – their supply is short and certainly the cost is high. One of the advantages of growing native plants is that they do attract birds into the garden. Although I must admit my Radermachia, not native, after it flowers (just finishing) the lorikeets come en masse to open the seed. Sure they make a huge mess, but who cares, their colour and noises of pleasure resound through my garden. Larger natives, eucalypts which many of us grew for privacy and

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shade have proven to be fateful during storms in suburban areas. I personally love Grevilleas, which I have planted in full western sun along my rear fence line – their care is minimal, but their flower production is incredible. My favourites are Robyn Gordon, Sandra Gordon, Misty Pink and Moonlight. Their flower production is continual, providing great flowers for inside. There are many low-growing natives that most gardeners plant not knowing they are native species. One of my favourites is Viola hederacea – its flowering ground cover is excellent, it grows well in shade or morning sun.

One of my favourites is Geraldton Wax, which grows well in this area, however it does dislike heavy rain storms.

This week • Begin to prepare vegetable and flower gardens for autumn planting - dig in poultry manure and leave one week before planting. • Army grub is really damaging lawns - apply an appropriate product and water through to roots. • Citrus leaf miner is decimating citrus - personally, I leave it, cutting off damaged growth allows new growth to flourish, which is then attacked.

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A true Aussie champ, Lleyton attained the height of tennis stardom and world number one status through diligence, tenacity and talent. nothing can change these qualities, although Lleyton’s own priorities will change over time. over the next few months and years, his priorities will include increased focus on wellbeing and on who – and what – he values the most. Some of his personal and work decisions may be unexpected.

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Keep an eye on communications, as you may tend to grab the wrong end of the stick right now and mix-ups are possible. You’ll enjoy a reunion or a trip to an old haunt this weekend. News from a friend, group or organisation may be intense but will steer you in a new direction.

This will be a productive, motivational week, but you must ensure you’re practical, too. This weekend’s stars are ideal for making progress with a favourite project and for romance and socialising. Someone close will express deep feelings midweek; be prepared to listen.

This is a great time to revitalise a personal or business relationship, especially if you were born during September 5-7. It’s also a good time to move into a fresh work schedule and to boost health and wellbeing. Organise something special midweek next week; you’ll be glad you did!

This is an excellent week to invest in yourself and your environment. find time to beautify your domestic circumstances. Spiritual Sagittarians may find this a truly inspiring and uplifting week. deep financial changes are on the way for some, so plan ahead.

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You are likely to begin to experience more stability and security, especially financially, even if a financial mystery or surprise arises first. You’ll enjoy a get-together or a reunion this weekend. meanwhile, a fresh work initiative or project could be ideal, so take the initiative.

You may receive unexpected news from a friend, group or organisation. be prepared to establish common ground. a relationship will be centrestage, and it’s an excellent week to forge fresh agreements with those you care about and prioritise your favourite activities.

You may need to accommodate someone’s unexpected news, and a fresh routine that provides a calmer daily schedule will appeal. Key developments at home with a property or family could lead you somewhere different and exciting, even if you need to make a tough call.

Take heart: some talks, trips and negotiations may be intense, and yet they could set the ball rolling towards a more peaceful life. be proactive with agreements and transactions, as you could make positive changes. a financial or personal matter deserves careful attention.

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be prepared to see matters from someone else’s point of view. You may need to negotiate a fresh agreement. a change in your daily routine, such as your work schedule or your health situation, will merit careful focus, as you’re likely to be entering fresh territory. research if necessary.

This is a good week to gain a more even keel in your personal life, as you are about to turn a key corner regarding current arrangements. You may find communications become intense, although this will signal the chance to get better on track with someone special.

Your inner chatterbox will come out and you may even express ideas you didn’t even know you had! avoid a clash of wills at home or with family, as this will set back relationships you’ve worked hard to improve. Work news could be ideal, but if not, focus on building a solid foundation.

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Antennas

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No job too big or small! FREE quotes! Honest + reliable service!

Phone Daryl 0400 117 867 OR 4920 7526

NW0013

Air Conditioning / Heating

BUILDERS

Sliding Door, Window & Wardrobe Repairs Sliding Door, Window & Wardrobe Repairs

02 4023 7547 02 4023 7547

www.justsliders.com.au www.justsliders.com.au

newcastleweekly.com.au

Contact 0413 017 353 Julie.h@newcastleweekly.com.au

Trades & Services Guide GUTTERING

PAINTING

CARDIFF GUTTERING SPECIALIST

PAINTER HANDYman

Lic No: 18545C

ALL AREAS Also available Colouring & Resealing

0402 923 984 OR 4955 4677

Lic 251316c

RECYCLING

Painting Services

A.M.S. RECYCLING

Prompt • Pristine • Professional

FREE QUOTES

Concrete Recyclers 10 minutes south of Swansea

Interior + exterior painting + decorating

CALL Robert 0449 019 166 Nathan 0431 754 132 Email: HighlyDecorated@yahoo.com Website: highlydecoratedpainting.com

PLUMBING & GASFITTING

475-535 Pacific Hwy Crangan Bay

ROOFING

Dave Knight ALL AREAS Ph/Fax: 4958 1658 Pensioner discounts Lic No. L3569 No job too big or small

0413 753 883

jeffreywalexander@hotmail.com

HOME MAINTENANCE

NW0088

Hot Water Systems | Gas and Electric

Big or small, we do it all!

Lic No: 261305C

QU O TES

24 Hour Service • Blocked Drains • Hot Water Systems • Water Jetter • Drain Camera • Maintenance • Renovations • Diagnostic Expert Licence No L13318

RIGHT AS RAIN ROOFING

CARDIFF

PLUMBING

PLUMBING GAS GUTTERING UNBLOCK SEWERS/STORM WATER DRAINS ALL TYPES OF HOT WATER SYSTEMS REPLACED

Lic L10548

ph. 0448 980 180 or 02 4945 1465

EMAIL: oziwirooﬁ ng@gmail.com

Newcastle

Alexander Handyman Services

Jeff Alexander

FREE

www.oziwi.com.au

Phone Terry Slupik - All areas

4954 0309 • 0414 540 309 To get your business listed in the Trades & Services Guide, Call Julie on 0413 017 353

Lic no 112440c

HANDYMAN

0421 321 458 0416 152 422

• METAL ROOFING SPECIALIST • FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED • NEW GUTTERING INSTALLATION • QUALITY BLUESCOPE STEEL • PROFESSIONAL SERVICE • CUSTOM FOLDED FLASHINGS • LEAF PROTECTION

PHONE BRICE OR MANDY

Call Alan

NW0341

Cherry Plumbing

NW0063

ALL WORK GUARANTEED • FREE QUOTES • ALL AREAS

NW0132

Mob: 0418 686 472

LIC NO. 77284C

• No job to big or too small • Residential and Commercial • Specialising in Home sale Preparation

Tip Fees Material Taken Product range

EPA LIC NO 20100 ABN 36 091 911 821 BEDROCK (NSW) PTY LTD

Plumber • Drainer • Gasfitter Water saver specialists • Taps • Toilets

Pensioner discounts

newcastleweekly.com.au

• • •

ABN 55757066216 Work up to $5000

Dave Knights Plumbing Services

GYPROCKING

Phone 4972 5999 for details on

NW1363

PHONE MICK 0419 977 039

Call Bill 0401 624 029

Keith Minton

experience

• All roof repairs & renewal

• No job too big or small • Quality tradesman

Service guaranteed Ph Shane 4959 6091 Mob 0410 564 044

NW0054

Patch-up specialists.

New Work Renovations Pre Paint Repairs Small jobs

For FREE QUOTE Call Gary 0455111597

NW00651AA

– NO JOB TOO SMALL –

• • • •

Over 30 Years Painting Experience

NW0253

NW1100

MG PLASTERING GYPROCK AND PLASTERING

Residential + commercial Driveway Paths Patios Retaining Walls Whole Homes soft wash

Highly Decorated

GYPROCKING

Qualified in all aspects of

• Quality Work • Pensioner Discounts • Dulux Paint Specialist • Low Rates

RUBBISH REMOVALS

RUBBISH REMOVAL

•All areas •All kinds of rubbish •7 Day Service •All removed •Prompt Reliable Service •In Business 26 years

FREE QUOTES!

0412 510 111 or 4933 5280

NW1293

Call Terry 4954 0309 or 0414 540 309

HIGH PRESSURE WATER CLEANING

NW0058

• Roof replacements • Leak repairs • No job too small • Free quotes - pensioner rates NW0062

Lic L10548

• Repairs or renewal • Leaf & Bird Proofing • Gutter Cleaning • Stormwater drainage

PRESSURE CLEANING

Contact 0413 017 353 Julie.h@newcastleweekly.com.au

Trades & Services Guide

WIN! Book of Love double passes

SEWING MACHINE REPAIRS

PATRICK’S SEWING MACHINE PH 0411 275 032

NW0053

repairs

Repairs to all makes and models Repairs to all overlockers Pick-up and deliver MORE THAN In home service

30 YEARS

EXPERIENCE

TILING

LTITUDE

Serving TH

E HUNTER

Tree Lopping specialists

NW0052

Book of Love is in cinemas on 10 March. Newcastle Weekly has 10 double passes to give away.

WIN! Code 404 DVDs Ever wondered what would happen if you died and were brought back to life using AI? No, me either, but that’s exactly what happens in Code 404.

NW1400-V8

TREE SERVICES

• Free prompt no obligation quotes • Fully Insured • Site cleaned • Reliable service • Hedge Trimming • Wood chipping • Pensioner rebates • Stump grinding

Neil: 4945 8923 or 0438 506 949 Mark: 0424 275 386

John Major (Daniel Mays, Des) had it all: wife, best friend, glittering career in the police force... when his cover was blown and he met an untimely death. One year later, he’s back - part AI and better than ever... or so he’d like to believe. Full of glitches, he’s got to track down the person who shot him, prove himself as a cop so as not to get shut down, save his marriage and his friendship with his partner Roy (Stephen Graham, This is England) to boot. Newcastle Weekly has 10 copies of Season One and Two of Code 404.

BTS TREE SERVICES

WIN! Newcastle Show family passes

---------- Palm & Hedge Trimming Specialist ---------• Stump service • Free quotes • Pensioner discounts • Fully insured • All tree work & pruning • Arborist • Prompt reliable service

40 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE NO JOB TOO SMALL OR LARGE

One hundred and twenty years of competition, culture and connection will come to the fore when the Newcastle Show powered by Greater Bank returns in 2022.

Mobile: 0408 681 866 Phone Ian: 4948 6551

The much-loved extravaganza is set to celebrate its 120th anniversary at the Newcastle Showground on 4, 5 and 6 March.

benny57@bigpond.net.au

To get your business listed in the Trades & Services Guide, Call Julie on 0413 017 353

NW0418-V17

NW0085-V2

Ph Scott: 0402 225 341

Lic No. 177893C

ASK FOR LICENCE TILER, BE SURE Wall & Floor, Bathrooms, All Tiling Repairs, Kitchens, Patios, Large Floor Areas ◆ ALL WORK GUARANTEED ◆ 7 DAYS ◆ NO JOB TOO SMALL ◆ FREE QUOTES

Book of Love follows Henry, an uptight English writer (Sam Claflin) whose novel is a total failure. One bright spot is that the book is a hit in Mexico but when he is invited to the country to promote it, he soon discovers why – the Spanish translator, Maria, played by Echegui, has rewritten his dull book as an erotic novel. The writer is furious, and even more so when his publisher pairs him and the translator on a book tour across Mexico. Opposites attract and, of course, sparks fly in this romantic comedy.

Back on the program will be the familiar and popular showbags, more than 100 high-adrenaline, family and kids’ amusements and games, three days of continuous on-stage and roving entertainment, interactive industry exhibits, BMX, camel and lawn mower races, plenty of motor vehicles, centre ring activities featuring showjumping, woodchop, post splitting and all the traditional components of an agricultural show. Newcastle Weekly has five family passes to give away.

Enter to win

To enter, scan the QR code or visit newcastleweekly.com.au and click on the ‘Entertainment’ tab to ‘Competitions’, find the competition you wish to enter and follow the entry instructions. Entries close 9am Thursday 3 March 2022 and winner drawn same day. One entry per person. Entrants must be aged 18+. newcastleweekly.com.au

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Come along and experience the Hunter Valley’s most iconic wedding venueS. Hunter Valley Gardens Wedding Fair hosts a stunning selection of handpicked local boutique vendors featuring some of the region’s most sought-after wedding suppliers. 7 Ceremony Locations

6 Reception Venues

Amazing Photography Opportunities

Book your ceremony and reception package on the day and receive $2,000 off.

Visit hvg.com.au for details and tickets 02 4998 4000 - BROKE RD POKOLBIN

Admission charges apply. Program subject to change. Some activities may not open in adverse weather conditions and for unscheduled maintenance. Terms and conditions apply.