Herb expert to present at 2020 Oxford virtual Symposium
Ian ‘Herbie’ Hemphill, the man behind Charmhaven based Herbie’s Spices, will be featured in the 2020 Oxford virtual Symposium on Food and Cookery in July. For almost 40 years, the…
Events
Coast Opera Australia to take Gosford on a magical, musical adventure
The hills might be alive with the sound of music, but they’ll have nothing on Gosford when Coast Opera Australia takes over Central Coast Stadium with its An Afternoon with…
Actors wanted to perform in 12 Angry Men
Youth unemployment program, Eagle Arts Inc., is planning a production of the play, 12 Angry Men. Eagle Arts Coordinator, Gabrielle Worrall, said an announcement about auditions would be made soon,…
Greenaway girls get Coasties moving
Keeping active in lockdown has emerged as one of the great challenges of navigating the dos and don’ts of COVID-19, but one family from Erina is showing the rest of…
Online track for “Different Trains”
The Phoenix Collective will launch a new digital concert series this June. Made up of a consortium of Australian classical musicians and anchored by violinist and founder, Dan Russell, the…
Fifth time lucky for Archibald Prize entrant?
Umina artist Mr Terry Matthews is hoping it will be fifth time lucky when he submits his entry for this year’s Archibald Prize. Mr Matthews has submitted entries for four…
Local families to benefit from new support package for Creative Kids program
In response to COVID-19, the NSW Government is supporting Creative Kids providers pivot from face-to-face classes to online learning. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam…
Online pole dancing takes off in COVID-19
Keeping fit during COVID-19 has been tough but it’s even harder when your go-to work out is pole dancing. Thankfully, Peach Pole Studio has locals covered. Created by veteran performer…
Van Genderen family share their story of life in lockdown
A Forresters Beach family have been featured in the first episode of a new documentary series telling the stories of everyday Australians during COVID-19. Jason van Genderen and his family…
Coastlink’s mothers not forgotten on Mothers’ Day
This Mothers’ Day, one of the Central Coast’s leading providers of disability and aged care services, Coastlink, is finding a new way to connect with its clients and bring joy…
Adopt an Animal promotion launched
The Australian Reptile Park has launched a new Adopt an Animal promotion, with participants to go in a draw to win $5,000. You can adopt some of the Park’s star…
Town Crier to make a solitary proclamation marking VE Day
Friday, May 8, marks the 75th anniversary of VE Day, the day on which the end of the Second World War in Europe was announced. With major public celebrations of…
Community organisations encouraged to apply for a grant
Applications for the 2020 Community Building Partnership Program are now open, and Member for Wyong, David Harris, is encouraging community organisations in his electorate to apply. According to Harris, $300,000…
War veterans uncovered in special parade
An Avoca Beach veteran was honoured with his very own parade when his neighbours turned out in force to celebrate his service on ANZAC Day. Chief Petty Officer Jack Bartlett…
Rhythm and Chill
The Rhythm Hut might not be able to host their usual classes or gigs, but music is still very much alive on Faunce St. The Hut has launched Rhythm and…
Woy Woy Little Theatre goes online
With the Coronavirus social distancing measures causing a temporary halt to the Woy Woy Little Theatre’s in-person practices and performances, the club have turn to Google Meetings video conferencing to…
2020 Bay to Bay Running Festival cancelled
The 2020 Bay to Bay Running Festival has been cancelled. The hugely popular charitable event was due to return for its 17th installment on June 14, and would have seen…
Sculpture appears
For Terrigal residents, a stroll up and down the Skillion is one of the few pleasures afforded to them during shutdown. A popular walk in its own rite, more and…
Two special ANZAC Day performances
Coast Opera Australia will commemorate ANZAC Day with two special performances at Central Coast Stadium. The opera company has arranged for local trumpeter, Tim Rees, to perform the Last Post…
High School Comicon Costume Design Competition announced
While it’s not the program they anticipated, Regional Youth Support Services (RYSS), has served up a host of activities for local youths to enjoy during Youth Week 2020. The RYSS…