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School photos taken individually

Students at Umina Beach Public School will be photographed individually, rather than in class groups “to eliminate the need for students to be in close contact with staff”.The school photographs will be taken this Wednesday,…


Scholarship available for Bays resident

The Bays Community Group has announced an annual scholarship for students who need help with educational projects. The $250 scholarship is currently open for applications from students of all abilities and ages in secondary and…


Excursion to outdoor education camp

Stage 3 students from Pretty Beach Public School attended an outdoor education camp at Mangrove Mountain.Assistant principal Mr Dave Rattray said: “Our students had an absolute ball.” “We climbed on a high ropes course, shot…


Umina surf club hold awards presentation online

Umina Surf Life Saving Club held its annual senior awards presentation online on Saturday, September 12.The awards aim to recognise club members for excellence across lifesaving, education, various surf sports and volunteering, said club president…


Three finals played at Umina on ‘Super Saturday’

Umina Beach Men’s Bowling Club has played three of its finals in a “Super Saturday” competition on September 12.They were the Minor Singles, the Veteran Singles and the Minor Pairs championships, played what club president…


Junior touch accepts registrations

Peninsula Junior Touch association is accepting registrations for the 2020-21 Junior Competition.Competitions are run on Thursday afternoons over the summer period. Registrations are usually taken in August or September, with the competition running for 14…


‘Come and try’ water polo

Woy Woy Wombats water polo club will hold two “come and try” sessions in the next three weeks.The first will be held from 10am to noon on Saturday, September 26.The second will be held from…


Bicycle group holds ‘coffee cruise’ to Woy Woy

The Central Coast Bicycle User Group plans to hold a Gosford-Woy Woy “coffee cruise” this Wednesday, September 23.The 25km ride is scheduled to start on the shared path at Eat Street Cafe near the Gosford…


Netball results

Results of netball games played in the Woy Woy Peninsula Netball Association competition on September 12 were:SENIOR 1: UB Rosellas v 0 PL Lions, 0-0. EE Spirit v BOF, 0-0.SENIOR 2: PL Wildcats v BW…


Soccer results

Results of soccer games played by Peninsula clubs in the week to Sunday, September 13, were:BPL/First: Wyoming v Southern Ettalong, 1-0. Woy Woy v Killarney, 1-5. Avoca v Umina, 2-1.BPL/Reserve: Wyoming v Southern Ettalong, 1-1….