Garden Competition is on again
Central Coast Council has once again allocated funding for the 2018 Wyong District Garden Competition. “This will be the committee’s 45th Garden Competition in what was the old Wyong Shire,”…
Out & About
Ghost the Musical to be performed at East Gosford
Palm Trees Studio is bringing the stage production of 1990 romantic thriller, Ghost, to Gosford in June. “I’m sure that scene with, Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze, became the inspiration…
1,000 years of service recognised
The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) honoured Central Coast District members for their longstanding commitment and thanked volunteers from all agencies and organisations for their continued dedication towards both…
Volunteering Expo at Erina
Volunteering Central Coast is conducting its annual Expo for people interested in volunteering, on May 30, at the Erina Centre, Erina Fair. With the aim of providing information on volunteering…
Potters celebrate 50 years with three exhibitions
The Central Coast Potters’ Society turned 50 in 2018, and Society member, Ms Denise Gonzales, has reflected on where it all began. “Much clay has passed through many hands since…
Rotary told of African water campaign
The Rotary Club of Umina Beach has been visited by members from the Rotary Club of Nairobi-Lavington to discuss the Beyond Water campaign. Mr and Ms Peter and Sharon Crean…
Book promotes library resources and programs
As part of Central Coast Library Week, the second Parker the Platypus book, Parker Visits the Library, will be launched. The book aims to be a fun and engaging story…
Suicide fund raiser
A Woy Woy gym is raising funds for Suicide Prevention Australia through Tread Together 24 Hour Treadmill Challenge taking place on from May 25-26. Anytime Fitness Woy Woy is taking…
Cabaret Circus visits Mingara
After a stellar season at the Spiegel Big Top at Gosford waterfront, Infamous, the adults only, cabaret-style circus production, is headed to the grounds of Mingara Recreation Club from May…
State JP Conference to be held at Mingara
All Justices of the Peace on the Central Coast are invited to attend the 3pm session of the NSW Justices Association State Conference, held at Mingara Recreation Club, Tumbi Umbi,…
Red Shield Appeal officially opened
Australian Rugby League player, Mr Nathan Hindmarsh, was keynote speaker at the Central Coast Red Shield Appeal official opening breakfast, held at Mingara Recreation Club, on May 4. Mr Hindmarsh,…
NSW Fire and Rescue Open Day
NSW Fire and Rescue will host their state-wide Open Day on May 19. Stations across NSW will open to the public, who can drop in to meet their local fire…
Nominations open for Local Hero Awards
Nominations are now open for the National Day of Thanks, Local Hero Awards. The Local Hero Awards are a way to present the values of honour, respect, thankfulness and gratitude…
Special memorial service at Wamberal on Mothers’ Day
Central Coast Council will be holding a special memorial service on May 12, at Wamberal Cemetery, to honour mums who have passed on. “Mothers’ Day is a day to recognise…
Comicon 2018 was bigger and better
Regional Youth Support Services’ (RYSS) most heroic fundraising event of the year, Central Coast Comicon, returned to Gosford Showground on May 5 to the delight of comic book fans, cosplayers…
I Got Rhythm II jazz workshop at Gosford
The I Got Rhythm II jazz workshop will take place on Sunday, May 12, at Robert Knox Hall, Gosford. Following 2017 I Got Rhythm I workshop, the Jazz Trio of…
Mother’s Day flower sale
Broken Bay Scout Group will be holding its annual Mother’s Day flower sale on May 12, at the Ettalong Scout Hall in Picnic Pde. The group members hold this event…
Trivia night raises $8000
More than $8000 and a food chest have been donated to Coast Shelter as a result of a Charity Trivia Night at Everglades Country Club. “The Club donated the room…
Peninsula artists make Archibald submissions
Two Peninsula artists have submitted works to this year’s coveted Archibald Portrait Prize. A portrait of actor Mr David Wenham by Mr Jordan Richardson of Killcare Heights has made it…
Market run by children for children
Bouddi Kids Create Market, the first local market run by children for children, was held at Killcare Surf Life Saving Club on April 29. The market offered hand-made goods and…