Art trail was ‘well received’
The Pearl Beach arts trail held over the October long weekend was well-received, according to one of the organisers, Ms Cecile Ferguson.The Pearl Beach art and craft group organised the trail which had 20 artisans…
October 2020
Art gallery returns to regular hours
An Ettalong art gallery has returned to regular opening hours and has launched a new art exhibition, New Beginnings. Art Studios Cooperative director Ms Leasha Craig said the Bay Gallery had experienced lockdown and shortened…
College delivered football course online
Brisbane Water Secondary College’s Umina campus has successfully delivered its football elective online and at home this year, according to campus football coordinator Mr Mark Dixon.The soccer program offered entry level refereeing and coaching courses…
Breakfast club to run four days a week
The breakfast club at Ettalong Beach Public School will run four days a week this term, according to principal Ms Lynn Balfour.“Breakfast Club will now run Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays,” she said. “The increase…
Band practice resumes
Umina Beach Public School has resumed its band practice.The Concert Band rehearsed last Monday, October 12, and the Training Band on Tuesday.Tutorials will be on at usual times, and all Covid-safe procedures followed.Social media, 10…
Mobile dental clinic expected at Ettalong next month
A mobile dental clinic is expected to provide free check-ups for Ettalong Public School students during November and December.The dental van includes portable dental equipment to provide students with dental check-ups, teeth cleans and dental…
Jemma Smith to compete with Newport
Umina Beach Surf Life Saving Club’s medal-winning surfer Jemma Smith has decided to move to the Newport club to pursue her competition career.Umina club president Mr Stephen Scahill said the club was proud of Jemma’s…
Plans for ‘spot’ skatepark in Woy Woy or Ettalong
Plans for a new “spot” skatepark at Woy Woy or Ettalong are included Central Coast Council’s skatepark plan currently on exhibition for public comment.The exact location of the new Peninsula skatepark, which could be eight…
Lachlan helps save Port Jackson sharks
Surf life saver Lachlan Franz of Killcare has helped save a group of Port Jackson sharks stuck in a rock pool at Killcare Beach on Sunday, October 4.While on patrol with a friend, 16-year-old Lachlan…
Umina United takes over-45s title
A Umina United Eagles over-45 men’s soccer team has been named champion of its division, after it won 13 out of their 14 games this season.The club’s M45D team manager Mr Phil Wearmouth said he…