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…
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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…
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…
Grace gains early entry to Australian Institute of Music
Year 12 music student Grace Mitchell at Brisbane Water Secondary College has received an early entry into the Australian Institute of Music. Her Bachelor of Music (Classical) studies will move her closer to following her…
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…
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…
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…
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…