Car boot sale put on hold until next year
Woy Woy Peninsula Lions Club has cancelled its monthly car boot sale and barbecue for the rest of the year.Club president Mr Ian Taylor said the event which was normally held in the car park…
September 2020
Bridge players asked to pre-book sessions
The Brisbane Water Bridge Club is asking players to pre-book their sessions.“Due to Covid-19 physical distancing requirements and to facilitate playing movements, we are requesting all session participants pre-book,” said organiser Ms Tracey Dillon.Players can…
Recognising the unsung heroes
Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch says she is wanting to recognise the unsung heroes, small businesses and community organisations – “those helping others or doing great work”.“If you know one and would like them…
Knitting rugs and quilts for Elsie’s Retreat
Woy Woy branch of the Country Women’s Association has decided to knit rugs and quilts for Elsie’s Retreat, a new palliative care unit opening at Gosford Hospital in March.“We are committed and passionate about supporting…
Association is close to fundraising target for hall upgrade
The Pearl Beach Progress Association has almost met its fundraising target for its hall upgrade project.It has raised $20,490, 85 per cent of the way to its target of $24,000, towards the cost of improvements…
Cake ingredients wanted
The Umina branch of the Country Women’s Association is asking Peninsula residents to donate ingredients for cakes for the annual Mary Mac’s Christmas lunch in December.The branch is responding to a request from organisers at…
School holiday program at PCYC
Umina Beach PCYC has announced it will run a Spring School Holiday Program.The program will cater to children between the ages of five and 12 and will include activities such as gymnastics and archery.There are…
Website for women with disabilities welcomed
A website dedicated to information about women with disabilities has been welcomed by Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch.Made by women, for women, the site includes resources and information for all women with disability over…
Ettalong bakery wins prizes in national competition
An Ettalong bakery has won two prizes in the recent 2020 National Artisan Baking Competition held on August 26.The competition was held in Sydney at the Randwick Racecourse and organised by the Baking Association of…
Vouchers and rebates for energy bills
Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch is encouraging Peninsula residents to take advantage of vouchers and rebates available to help with energy bills.She said a $50 voucher was through the Energy Accounts Payment Assistance Scheme…