Issue 504

Donation made to community nurses

Community nurses in Woy Woy have received a $3500 donation in recognition of their work on the Peninsula.“This donation is a wonderful acknowledgement of the work the community health nursing teams do and how valuable…


Announced as finalist in regional awards

A local aged care provider has been announced as one of four finalists in the aged care category of the 2020 NSW-ACT Regional Achievement and Community Awards.Peninsula Villages has been named, along with Cowra Retirement…


Arts and crafts centre cancels classes

The Ettalong Beach Arts and Crafts Centre has cancelled its classes for the rest of the year.Club president Mr Peter Mulholland said that, due to ongoing Covid restrictions, there would be no classes for the…


Birds the theme for Bouddi art show

Local artists and exhibitors brought birds to life at The Bouddi Society’s art show held at Wagstaffe over the long weekend. The 30 artists were asked to present a piece on the theme “Birds of…


Art trail to be held at Pearl Beach

The Pearl Beach Art Trail will be held from 10am to 4pm on Saturday, October 3.More than 20 artists will exhibit at 10 homes around Pearl Beach.Paintings, cards, jewellery, handicrafts, ceramics, pottery and sculptures will…



Bookshop is sold to staff member

A local bookshop has been sold to one of its workers.Book Bazaar owner Ms Mandi McIntosh has sold the Umina Beach store to staff member Ms Julie Chessman.She said she wanted to dedicate more time…


New mural for Woy Woy South

A new wall mural is being installed at the front of the Woy Woy South Public School. “We can’t wait to see the finished product,” said principal Mr Matt Barr. SOURCE:Social media, 22 Sep 2020Matt…


Student Parliament asks for more bike racks

A Student Parliament was held at Umina Beach Public School on Wednesday, September 16, according to a report by students in the school newsletter.Two motions were discussed.The first was to have a choice of working…


Students celebrate an Australia Fun Day

Year two students at Umina Beach Public School have celebrated an Australia Fun Day, as part of their geography unit for semester two. Principal Ms Lyn Davis said the students participated in a variety of…