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Umina to host women’s network meeting

Umina Beach is set to host its first Central Coast Community and Business Women’s Network meeting on October 28.The event is supported by Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch, who said she could not wait…


Raffle held in lieu of Opera in the Arboretum

A raffle is being run to raise money for the Rotary Club of Woy Woy, in lieu of the club’s annual Opera in the Arboretum cancelled due to coronavirus restrictions.Club president Ms Joan Redmond said…


Ride to Work Day ride

The Central Coast Bicycle Users Group will hold a ride from Woy Woy to Gosford for Ride to Work Day on Wednesday, October 21.It will start near Woy Woy Fishermen’s Wharf in The Boulevarde.The group…


Rotary club plans to start dementia cafe

The Rotary Club of Brisbane Waters plans to start a dementia cafe to create a socially supportive environment for people with dementia. Club president Mr Peter Mote said the club had spoken to the local…


Rotary members celebrate hat day

Members at the Rotary Club of Woy Woy have worn a variety of hats in recognition of October being Mental Health Month.Club president Ms Joan Redmond said the club had celebrated Hat Day a little…


Club hears about Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

Proceeds of sales of Christmas trees by the Rotary Club of Woy Woy have been donated for the past 10 years to Grandparents Raising Grandchildren.Last week, the club had the organisation’s chief executive Ms Amber…


High tea at the arboretum

Pearl Beach Arboretum has hosted 12 people to a “high tea”, which was a prize offered in the Pearl Beach “Auction of Promises” earlier this year to raise money for the alterations to the Pearl…


Raffle raises almost $3000 for Pearl Beach hall

Nearly $3000 was raised over the October long weekend for the renovation and upkeep of the Pearl Beach memorial hall.Pearl Beach Progress Association publicity officer Ms Lynne Lillico said the association was delighted with the…


Almost no rain falls

Almost no rain has fallen this month, according to figures supplied by Mr Jim Morrison of UminaJust 1.6mm was recorded on October 1, and a further 0.1mm on October 8.The average monthly rainfall for October…


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…