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Meals on Wheels chief speaks to Rotary club

Chief executive of Meals on Wheels Central Coast Mr Dennis Taylor has spoken to the Rotary Club of Umina about the work of his organisation in the region.Rotary member Mr Tom O’Connor introduced Mr Taylor,…


New president at Umina CWA

The Umina Beach branch of the Country Women’s Association has a new president following its annual meeting.She is Ms Rikki McIntosh.Born in Holland, Ms McIntosh grew up in Umina from the age of eight.She later…


Two groups receive share of $1000 donation

Two not-for-profit organisations have each received a share of $1000 donated by a Woy Woy business.Brisbane Water Historical Society and Coast Shelter received $500 each on Friday, October 23. The donation was made by Woy…


Lions club plans its regular sale of Christmas cakes

The Woy Woy Peninsula Lions Club is planning its regular sale of Christmas cakes and puddings, despite many of its activities being curtailed by coronavirus restrictions.The club plans to make the cakes and puddings available…


Association changes safety plan to allow people in hall

The Pearl Beach Progress Association has taken advantage of changed government regulations to allow more people in its hall.Community centres and halls were allowed to have 30 people at a hall from October 23, provided…


Ettalong Diggers directors positions are filled

Two directors positions have been filled following elections at the Ettalong Diggers RSL club annual general meeting, held on October 25.One of the three-year board positions was filled by existing director, Mr Michael Duffy, and…


Ettalong business expands despite pandemic

An Ettalong business is expanding and moving to new premises, despite the coronavirus pandemic.Accom Holidays principal Mr Stephen Brooks said his business had expanded its operation on the Peninsula “due to a continuing demand by…


James wins Pride of Workmanship award

James Halliday-Jones is this year’s recipient of the Rotary Club of Woy Woy Pride of Workmanship Award. A couple of years ago, Mr Halliday-Jones joined a local family-run oyster farming and commercial fisher business which…


Kiosk windows smashed by bottles and rocks

A kiosk at Umina has had its windows broken, after bottles and rocks were smashed against it.“The park was littered with broken glass from empty bourbon and vodka cruiser bottles being thrown at our shutters…


Ferries diverted

The Palm Beach Ferry was diverted to Patonga due to rough weather last Monday and Tuesday, October 26 and 27.Ferry operator Fantasea Palm Beach Ferries issued a timetable with nine trips from Palm Beach to…