October 2020

Rotary helps Umina surf club through pandemic

The Rotary Club of Woy Woy has donated $1000 to Umina Beach Surf Life Saving Club to help it through the coronavirus pandemic.Surf club president Mr Stephen Scahill said: “This invaluable donation has ensured we…


Breakfast replaced with bacon and egg rolls

The Bays Community Group has replaced its monthly breakfasts with bacon and egg rolls served outside the hall.“Covid restrictions make running our normal monthly breakfasts a non-starter,” said president Ms Gwennyth Wier.“Starting Sunday, September 27,…


Stephen Hinks steps down

Killy Cares president Mr Stephen Hinks has stepped down after six years in the role. He will be succeeded by Ms Cathy Baker.The pair will work together during a handover period till the end of…


Splash area opened at pool complex

A $1 million splash area has opened at the Peninsula Leisure Centre. Called a “water play park” by Central Coast Council, “it combines water-based play and education and has an accessible design to be enjoyed…


New op shop opens in Woy Woy

A new opportunity shop has opened in Woy Woy in time for National Op Shop Week, September 28 to October 4. Kitch ‘N’ Sink takes over the premises previously used by the RSPCA Central Coast…


Retiring after 45 years and 40 years of marriage

When Tony and Ros Page decided to retire recently, Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch was there to say goodbye and express her gratitude for their support for the local community.The Pages have been in…


Empire Bay Dr resurfacing project completed

A $2.8 million resurfacing project has been completed on a 1.7-kilometre section of Empire Bay Dr between Nerang Rd and Wandi Cl. Member for Terrigal Mr Adam Crouch said Transport for NSW had engaged Central…


Chef celebrates 20 years at restaurant

A Pearl Beach restaurant has celebrated the 20-year service of owner Mr Scott Fox as head chef.Mr Fox became joint owner of Pearls on the Beach restaurant, with his wife Melissa, two years after he…


Coronavirus helps Sydney business relocate

A Sydney business which sells skincare, food, homeware, health and pet care products over the internet has relocated to Woy Woy.BuyNatural chief executive Dr Matthew McDougall said the coronavirus pandemic had shown the business no…


Just over half normal monthly rainfall

The Peninsula received just over half its normal rainfall in September.A total of 39.8mm was recorded for the month, according to figures supplied by Mr Jim Morrison of Umina.This was 41.5 per cent less than…