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News Of The Area BAY
Thursday, 15 December 2016
Nelson Bay ~ Salamander Bay ~ Shoal Bay ~ Anna Bay ~ Fingal Bay ~ Taylors Beach ~ Soldiers Point ~ Corlette ~ Boat Harbour
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Sports Page 12
Movember a Good Cause
A new season begins
Santa’s Helpers Hit Golf Course
Page 3 Celebration of Summer In The Pink
Tourism Ambassador Awards
TWO operators of adventure tours on Port Stephens’ famous sand dunes have been recognised by two special awards honouring personal contribution to the region’s tourism industry. The CEO of Sand Dune Adventures, Andrew Smith, and the Marketing Manager of Port Stephens 4WD Tours, Sean Andrews, received the two awards from Destination Port Stephens as part of its annual acknowledgement of high-achieving ambassadors for the Port Stephens visitor economy. Mr Smith won the Robyn Shaw Personal Contribution to Tourism Award, an accolade q Sean Andrews, Marketing Manager of awarded by Port Stephens 4WD Tours. (Right) Andrew Destination Port Stephens Smith, CEO of Sand Dune Adventures.
every year to a passionate individual who has made a major contribution to the local tourism industry. Announcing the award, Destination Port Stephens Marketing Manager, Danny Eather, said Mr Smith displayed unparalleled energy and passion and was devoted to promoting the scenic and cultural assets of Port Stephens’ 32km long and 30m high sand dunes, which formed part of the Worimi Conservation Lands. Accepting the award, Mr Smith said: “This award is really a reflection and recognition of our great team behind Sand Dunes Adventures. It’s a privilege to be part of the Port Stephens tourism industry.” Sand Dune Adventures is a not-for-
q Andrew Smith, CEO of Sand Dune Adventures.
Art At The Bay By Sarah STOKES
HIDDEN away in Cultural Close, next to Wests Diggers at Nelson Bay, is the
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wonderful Port Stephens Community Arts Centre. With over 400 members, mainly from the Bay area, the 35 year old organisation’s
range of talent is aweinspiring. From classes in Painting, Card Making, Bonsai, Pottery, Woodwork, Mosaics
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and many more, there is something for everyone interested in the arts. Mike Francis, Publicity Officer for the Arts Centre,
told News Of The Area, “The building has an interesting and varied history, beginning life as a naval facility, HMAS Assault, during the Second
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