Issue 503

Rotary club makes workmanship award

Woy Woy resident Mr Jim Coyle has received a Pride of Workmanship Award from the Rotary Club of Woy Woy in a surprise ceremony at his workplace.Members of the club visited Narara Valley Nursery and…


Men’s Shed annual meeting

The Umina Beach Men’s Shed will hold its annual general meeting at 10am this morning, Monday, September 21, in Lions Park, Woy Woy.Members have been asked to bring their own chairs, log in, sanitise and…


Library opening hours extended

Woy Woy Library branch is expected to extend its opening hours to Saturdays from September 26.Visitors will be able to visit the library between 9:30am to 12:30pm on Saturdays, as well as 9:30am to 4:30pm…


Recognised with life membership

The Empire Bay Progress Association has recognised the contribution of president Ms Carolen Barnipp with life membership.Secretary Ms Sharon Murray said Ms Barnipp’s nomination presented at the association’s August meeting was endorsed unanimously. “I have…


Book fair postponed until restrictions are eased

The Rotary Club of Woy Woy has postponed its annual book fair planned for the October long weekend.Club member Mr Vic Brown attended a meeting with Umina Beach PCYC manager Mr Paul Sharpe about the…


Peninsula businesses named as awards finalists

More than 30 Peninsula businesses have been named as finalists in the Central Coast Local Business Awards.Winners of all categories will be announced at a gala presentation evening on Monday November 30, 2020.Peninsula restaurants nominated…


Food and wine donated for fundraising raffle

Producers who were to exhibit at a cancelled fundraising food and wine show in Pearl Beach have decided to donate a selection of their goods for a raffle instead.The annual Pearl Beach Food and Wine…


Below average rainfall so far this month

The Peninsula has received just 24.2mm of rain for the month until September 18.This is 64.1 per cent less than the September average of 68mm, according figures provided by Mr Jim Morrison of Umina.The majority…


Raising money while walking the streets

Woy Woy resident Steven Reid has been walking the streets of the Peninsula raising money for the Cerebral Palsy Alliance.He has been participating in “Steptember”, a charity event that challenges people to take 10,000 steps…


Support sought for funding application

Disabled Surfers Association which provides events at Umina Beach is seeking support for a funding application.It is seeking a share in $3000 of “community funding” being offered by a regional bank.Supporters are asked to vote…