Beach lifeguards resume weekday patrols
Gosford Council’s Lifeguard Season began on September 21, just in time for the school holidays. During the spring and summer months, council provides professional lifeguard services on weekdays at Wamberal,…
Out & About
Locals to volunteer with Performers Without Borders
Terrigal residents and Switch-a-RooCircus performers, Ms Rachel Peters and Mr Andy Long will be volunteering with charity organisation Performers Without Borders (PWB) on a four month circus tour of Nicaragua….
‘How to age well’ community forum in Gosford
The Soroptimist Club Brisbane Water Inc will host a community forum on ‘how to age well’ at the Central Coast Leagues Club Parkview Room on October 13. Soroptimist International Inc….
Conservatorium now has a specially made harpsichord
The Central Coast Conservatorium and Central Coast Symphony Orchestra have purchased a Sydney-made harpsichord that was featured at Charmian and Friends in Chamber Music on August 22 and 23. Funds…
War time romance survives over 70 years
Tarragal Glen Retirement Village residents Mr and Mrs Bill and Clare Park celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary recently. For the couple, their chance meeting is still a vivid memory. Ms…
Burns Park enyoying a new lease of life
Giant chess games in Burns Park have proved a great success as part of an initiative to reclaim the green spaces of Gosford and make them a safe place to…
Holgate gardens win in multiple categories
The winners of the 2015 Gosford City Garden Competition were announced at an award ceremony held at Erina Centre, Erina Fair, on Thursday, September 17 with gardens open to the…
Old-fashioned country fair a great day out
This year’s fun-filled Mangrove Mountain and Districts Country Fair is only a few weeks away It will be held on Saturday, October 17 at the corner of Wisemans Ferry Rd…
Beware of swooping magpies
The Backyard Buddies program, run by Australia’s Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife, is preparing for magpie breeding season and the subsequent risk of ‘swooping’, which is already being experienced…
Sawtell a good example for Avoca
A successful community campaign to save a cinema in the state’s north has given renewed hope to members of the Avoca community who want the Avoca Beach Picture Theatre to…
Neighbourhood Centre supporter’s afternoon and premier screenings
Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre is holding a supporter’s afternoon tea to showcase the freshly-painted centre and preview two completed film projects. The afternoon tea will be held at the centre on…
Grandma Moses Art entries on display
Over 165 entries were received for this year’s Grandma Moses Art Exhibition. This year’s exhibition will be held at the Gosford’s 50+ Leisure and Learning Centre from Tuesday, September 15…
Jazz guitar legend returns to Gosford
George Golla just wanted to hit the road and play to celebrate his 80th birthday, and particularly play at one of his favourite venues, the Central Coast Conservatorium. The jazz…
Iconic personalities to reveal all as an inspiration to others
Five ‘amazing’ Australians will share their stories at Laycock Street Community Theatre on Thursday, September 24 at an event called ‘Turn a Set Back into a Comeback’. The event is…
Town Crier to compete in World Championships
This year marks Mr Stephen Clarke’s 25th as the Gosford Town Crier and he is hoping to top off the anniversary by winning the World Town Crier Tournament in Central…
Glenworth Valley selected for Australia’s Bear Grylls Survival Academy
Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures has been chosen as the home of the Bear Grylls Survival Academy in Australia. “It’s very exciting for us to be able to offer the new…
Blues festival planned
A new blues music one day festival and barbecue set for March 2016 will aim to satisfy blues music lovers and families of the Central Coast, Sydney and Newcastle. To…
City of Gosford Pipe Band needs uniforms and equipment
A year after being reformed, the City of Gosford Pipe Band is now in the process of putting band members in uniform and purchasing equipment for parades. In October 2014,…
Fortnightly jazz at The Reviver Bar
The Reviver Bar in Mann St Gosford now hosts jazz every Thursday from 6:30pm, every second week featuring the 1960s Soul Jazz of Dr Dorian Mode. Dorian Mode is a…
International speaker at Erina
Gosford Council hosted two free sessions on Thursday, August 20 at The Hub in Erina with renowned author and trainer Mr Cormac Russell. They are part of an ongoing series…