Art trail was ‘well received’
The Pearl Beach arts trail held over the October long weekend was well-received, according to one of the organisers, Ms Cecile Ferguson.The Pearl Beach art and craft group organised the trail which had 20 artisans…
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College delivered football course online
Brisbane Water Secondary College’s Umina campus has successfully delivered its football elective online and at home this year, according to campus football coordinator Mr Mark Dixon.The soccer program offered entry level refereeing and coaching courses…
Art gallery returns to regular hours
An Ettalong art gallery has returned to regular opening hours and has launched a new art exhibition, New Beginnings. Art Studios Cooperative director Ms Leasha Craig said the Bay Gallery had experienced lockdown and shortened…
Band practice resumes
Umina Beach Public School has resumed its band practice.The Concert Band rehearsed last Monday, October 12, and the Training Band on Tuesday.Tutorials will be on at usual times, and all Covid-safe procedures followed.Social media, 10…
Breakfast club to run four days a week
The breakfast club at Ettalong Beach Public School will run four days a week this term, according to principal Ms Lynn Balfour.“Breakfast Club will now run Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays,” she said. “The increase…
Jemma Smith to compete with Newport
Umina Beach Surf Life Saving Club’s medal-winning surfer Jemma Smith has decided to move to the Newport club to pursue her competition career.Umina club president Mr Stephen Scahill said the club was proud of Jemma’s…
Mobile dental clinic expected at Ettalong next month
A mobile dental clinic is expected to provide free check-ups for Ettalong Public School students during November and December.The dental van includes portable dental equipment to provide students with dental check-ups, teeth cleans and dental…
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…
Plans for ‘spot’ skatepark in Woy Woy or Ettalong
Plans for a new “spot” skatepark at Woy Woy or Ettalong are included Central Coast Council’s skatepark plan currently on exhibition for public comment.The exact location of the new Peninsula skatepark, which could be eight…
Veteran Pairs bowls finals
Victor Gauci and George Boni are the Umina Beach Men’s Bowling Club’s 2020 Veteran Pairs Champions.They won their match against Larry Johnston and Terry Brown, 19-11.However, the score did not reflect how close the game…