October 2020

‘Memory player’ headsets donated for Dementia Week

The Rotary Clubs of Woy Woy and Umina Beach have presented 50 “memory player” headsets for residents in dementia units at a local aged care home.Peninsula Villages chief executive Shane Neaves said the headsets, presented…


Rotary clubs hear about preparing for ageing

Preparing for ageing was the topic of a light-hearted presentation given by paediatric psychologist Dr John Irvine of Pearl Beach to a combined meeting of the Rotary Clubs of Umina Beach and of Woy Woy.The…


Dog show raises $355 for mental health

Australian Rotary Health will receive a $355 donation from the Rotary Club of Brisbane Water after the club held its inaugural dog show.The $355 donation will be made to the organisation which supports research into…


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…