Book fair postponed until restrictions are eased
The Rotary Club of Woy Woy has postponed its annual book fair planned for the October long weekend.Club member Mr Vic Brown attended a meeting with Umina Beach PCYC manager Mr Paul Sharpe about the…
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Food and wine donated for fundraising raffle
Producers who were to exhibit at a cancelled fundraising food and wine show in Pearl Beach have decided to donate a selection of their goods for a raffle instead.The annual Pearl Beach Food and Wine…
Peninsula businesses named as awards finalists
More than 30 Peninsula businesses have been named as finalists in the Central Coast Local Business Awards.Winners of all categories will be announced at a gala presentation evening on Monday November 30, 2020.Peninsula restaurants nominated…
Below average rainfall so far this month
The Peninsula has received just 24.2mm of rain for the month until September 18.This is 64.1 per cent less than the September average of 68mm, according figures provided by Mr Jim Morrison of Umina.The majority…
Raising money while walking the streets
Woy Woy resident Steven Reid has been walking the streets of the Peninsula raising money for the Cerebral Palsy Alliance.He has been participating in “Steptember”, a charity event that challenges people to take 10,000 steps…
Support sought for funding application
Disabled Surfers Association which provides events at Umina Beach is seeking support for a funding application.It is seeking a share in $3000 of “community funding” being offered by a regional bank.Supporters are asked to vote…
Man and daughter test positive to coronavirus
A Woy Woy man and his daughter, a local school student, have tested positive to coronavirus.The cases are the first in the area for five months, and bring the total number of cases reported in…
Solar panels to shade carpark
Solar panels will be used to provide shade for 103 car parking spaces for shoppers in Woy Woy.Deepwater Plaza centre manager Ms Marcelle Proper said that the canopy would comprise 680 solar photovoltaic panels in…
Council to install soap in at least 12 public toilet blocks
Central Coast Council has resolved to install soap dispensers at all of its public toilets “where possible”.Councillors rejected a staff recommendation that “Council endorse the installation of soap dispensers, vandal guards and signage at the…
Community group welcomes shared zone grant
Umina Community Group has welcomed the announcement of a $325,000 grant to create shared zone providing pedestrians priority in The Esplanade between Ocean Beach Rd and Trafalgar Ave.Community Group director Mr Tony Winch said he…