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MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE WAGSTAFFE TO KILLCARE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION INC
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No 146 March 2015
STANLEY STREET PARK UPGRADE
Gosford City Council recently completed the installation of new equipment at Stanley
Street Park, Killcare. The Association is very pleased to have been involved with the
project, having made available the necessary funds to purchase the swing set while
Gosford City Council provided the geo-climber.
MARCH AT
HARDY’S BAY CLUB
Friday 6 March @7pm:
Familiar Ground
Saturday 7 March @ 7pm:
Club Party! Live music from the Moving Stills
Sunday 8 March @ 3pm:
Jam led by Bob Jackson
TRASH ‘N’ TREASURE - Easter Saturday 4 April
Tuesday 17 March from 3pm:
St Patrick’s Day (see below)
Trash ‘n’ Treasure is fast approaching. Please keep hold of anything you think
might be of interest to someone else, that you might otherwise have thrown or
given away.
Friday 20 March @7pm:
Frecko & Frecko
We accept all manner of things but please NO clothes, large heavy furniture,
beds or books with discoloured paper (must be white!) (classics excepted).
Friday 13 March @ 7pm:
Good Times She Wrote
Saturday 21 March @7pm:
Rewind
Sunday 22 March @11 am:
Ukulele Workshop
@3pm: Ben Woodham Jam Session
Friday 27 March @7pm:
Daxton Monaghan
Saturday 28 March @7pm:
The Moods, Wine & Food Pairing
night (see below)
Special Events:
Tuesday 17 March from 3pm:
St Patrick’s Day party - live Irish music
from John Currie & Ben Woodham,
Irish food, Guinness and green cocktails. Dress in green to enter lucky Irish
Dip!
Sunday 22 March 11am:
Ukulele workshop with Dennis Aubrey.
Suitable for absolute beginners. $25.
Contact Dennis Aubrey on 0408452464
or [email protected]
Saturday 28 March 7pm:
Wine & Food pairing event in Bistro 14.
Three course wine and food pairing
with specially selected menu & four
glasses of wine, as well as guided tasting. $75 per head.
Book your table today on 4360 2014 or
[email protected]
Every Friday:
Meat raffle & Jag the Joker
If anyone has some garage space they could lend us leading up to the event so we
can start collecting, please let us know. Drop-offs accepted on Thursday from
5pm — 9pm and Good Friday. It is always a fun event with all money raised going back into the local community. To book a pick-up ring Ian on 4360 2945.
GREEK NIGHT TAVERNA AT WAGSTAFFE
The recent Taverna in the park at
Wagstaffe Hall was a huge success.
Friends from the Central Coast
Greek Community joined many
locals, filling the park on a beautiful
afternoon, celebrating together with
music and dancing; sharing food,
wine, laughter and conversation in
a spirit of generosity and joy of life.
Donella Waters gave a warm
“Welcome to Country” to some 300
revellers, reminding us how fortunate we are to be in such a beautiful corner of Australia. Greek band “Out of the Blue” played
through the whole afternoon, inspiring us to leap to our feet and join the line out into the
square. Even the most reticent of dancers found it irresistible!
Warm thanks go especially to our Greek friends who contributed so much to the Taverna experience by bringing trays of home-made baklava and dolmades to share. Special tributes go
to the Band and to those who led the dancing, encouraging others to ‘have a go’.
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WTKCA WEBSITE: www.wagstaffetokillcare.org.au
March 2015
Reception Survey Results
A big thankyou to all who took the trouble to complete our survey –– a good 10% of all Bouddi properties.
Response rates from areas of worst reception were, as might be expected, substantially greater.
We are putting the results before our local federal member, the Minister for Communications and the
principal mobile service providers.
Those of you who have ongoing problems with mobile reception are encouraged to report those problems in
the first instance to your provider’s complaint service (e.g.Telstra 132 200, Optus 133 937, Vodafone 1555 or
1300 650 410). If you consider their response unsatisfactory email details to the Telecommunications
Industry Ombudsman at [email protected] or visit their website www.tio.com.au
Maps illustrating responses street by street may be viewed in the WTKCA noticeboard at Wagstaffe Hall.
The survey identifies areas of poor reception throughout the peninsula, worst being Grandview Crescent/
Patricia Place/Beach Drive.
Ian Bull
Killcare Wagstaffe Trust - Photo Competition
KWT is running a photographic competition with this year’s theme being SANDSTONE. There are many subjects from
around our beautiful peninsular to choose from. Entries close Sunday 29 March (NOT 5 April advised in last Talking
Turkey). All photos will be displayed at the Maitland Bay Centre over Easter.
Find entry form and full details on the KWT website: www.killcarewagstaffetrust.org.au
GREEK NIGHT TAVERNA AT WAGSTAFFE (cont.)
We were delighted too, to have Jacques Kitchen on hand to provide Mediterranean delights for hungry residents, guests and visitors. A highly collaborative team including Ken and Jennifer,
Ruth and Julie, Albie, Sarah, Helen and Bronwyn, brought energy, ideas and skill (not to mention fun) to putting it altogether.
Rob Payne provided the sound system and others helped with the
tables and chairs.
We are most appreciative of the financial contributions received
on the day which almost covered our costs. Our thanks too, to
Roger Hayward and WTKCA for support with the facilities and
to Wagstaffe Store for umbrellas and for “spreading the word”.
Warmth, generosity and inclusiveness are at the heart of a rich
community and none more so than at Wagstaffe. Let’s build on these qualities with renewed appreciation for the value of cul-
tural diversity and contribution.
Virginia Henderson
BUSHCARE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The bushcare group who work along the 'dogtrack',
resumed in early February after their Christmas break to
find an explosion of new weeds, including the dreaded
'torpedo' grass.
Consequently, the regular team of six needs more assistance to win the fight against this horror weed. Even one
extra pair of hands could make a big difference to the
task.
Just one or two hours every Monday afternoon starting
from 2.00pm is required - you'll find the group about half
way along the track. Come along, have a chat, and
hopefully join in. Long sleeves, long trousers, hat &
water needed but tools are supplied.
For more information: Phone Robyn 4360 1709
Volunteers Needed to work in Centre
Volunteers are required for the Maitland Bay Centre.
The centre is open every weekend from 11:00 am to
3:00 pm. Last year the centre attracted over 3500 visitors. Volunteers provide information on local national
parks, sell booklets and meet and greet visitors to the
area. Training is provided by NPWS staff.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at the
centre please contact Deb Holloman on 4320 4224 or
[email protected]
or Grahame 4360 2178
WTKCA WEBSITE: www.wagstaffetokillcare.org.au
March 2015
Claire Fermo resides in Wagstaffe and is
interested in relocating her business.
She is looking for someone who is interested in renting a space for her to work
in locally as she has outgrown her little
office at home. It could be a large spare
room, office space or even a shed. See
Claire’s details on left.
WAGGY UNPLUGGED!
A great night of music on
SATURDAY 11th APRIL
LET’S TALK! ……giving a voice to women in our community.
Here is an opportunity for those who have been affected by Breast Cancer,
whether in the past or recently diagnosed, to find their voice.
Would you like to join a group of breast cancer survivors hoping to meet regularly, tell stories, give support and to share a positive outlook as you move
though this glitch in your life?
7.30 – 10.30 pm
at Wagstaffe Hall
Featured artists: Joe Kalou, (vocal and
guitar) — listen to his music on youtube
and soundcloud
and Loco Voco (acapella group).
Also performing: Omid and Salar
(piano/guitar/violin)
traditional Iranian music and more
and Les and Narelle (French music).
$10 entry—tickets available at the door
Tables provided – BYO drinks and
nibbles
For further information contact
Narelle on 4360 2204 or email:
[email protected]
Importantly, we don’t want to be defined by our BC status, but by the poten-‐
tial to become stronger as a result of it and, hopefully, assist each other as
well as those who may need help in the future.
By the way, the first get together demonstrated that humour is one of our
best assets!
Noelene Brasche
Contact Noelene: 4360 1484 Marianne: 0401 750 915
“Exciting New Venue for Easter PhoTTex"
The popular PhoTTex Photographic Group has acquired the function centre at
the Killcare Surf Lifesaving Club to showcase their biggest and best exhibition
yet!
The exhibition will run uninterrupted from Friday 3rd April to Monday 6th
April and the added space will allow for a far greater range of their wonderful
photography to be displayed. All members have been hard at work to ensure
there will be a variety of new works on show and every taste will be catered for.
Relative newcomers to the group, Andrew Noonan and Barbara Scott, are now
able to spread out and really showcase their skills. The very talented Dale
Montgomery has diversified in her photography recently and has a number of
new and exciting works on display. Jeremy Linton-Man has his beautiful local
landscapes as well as his popular views of the old Killcare Peninsula. Brendon
and Jude Weston also have some new and exciting ideas and concepts which
will be on display for the first time, not to mention their first Limited Edition!
The PhoTTex group wishes to thank the Gibsons of Horizons Restaurant for
their very kind support.
“GALLERY OF 6” PHOTO EXHIBITION AND SALE
EASTER WEEKEND – SATURDAY 3RD APRIL TILL MONDAY 5TH APRIL, 2015 OPENING … Saturday 9.00 - 5.00 ...
Sunday 12.00 - 5.00 ...
Half Tides Rock
Community Choir
Monday 9.00 – 3.00
Gallery of 6 wishes to remind you all of our Photo Exhibition and Sale to be held at the Community Church, Araluen Drive, Hardys Bay over the Easter Long Weekend. A collection of
local, national and international works will be on display. All works are for sale, including
prints and greeting cards.
The display will include works from photographers, Doreen Ambridge, Jan Brown, Ingrid
Jakobsen, Fiona Lambell, David Lyon and Patricia Smith. These include nature, landscapes/
seascapes and creative works. “GALLERY OF 6” look forward to seeing you during the
Easter weekend. Enquiries: Phone 4360 1260
Choir will resume on
Tuesday, 5 May
For more details
contact
Narelle
on
4360 2204
WTKCA WEBSITE: www.wagstaffetokillcare.org.au
MARCH AT THE HALL
For bookings call 0459 152 642
*Monday
9.30-11.00 Yoga with Gai 4360 1854
3.30-4.30 Karate with Greg Van
Borssum [email protected]
6.00-7.00 Pilates 4384 5005
March 16th 7.30pm WTKCA meeting
*Tuesday
9.15 & 11.30 Tai-Chi with
Alain Bianchini 0422 795 365
1.30—4.00 Knit & Chat (2nd and 4th)
4.30—6.00 Karate with Greg (see above)
WTKCA CONTACTS
President:
Peta Colebatch
Vice President:
Ian Bull 0419 833 945
Secretary:
Helen Ferguson
Treasurer:
Graeme Anderson
Membership Secretary:
Alex Sharp
Hall Bookings:
Roger Hayward 0459 152 642
Public Officer: Fay Gunther
*Wednesday
3.30-4.30 Karate with Greg (see above)
6.00-7.00 pm Clinical Pilates with Jo
Frize 4360 2707
7.00- 8.00 pm Labor Party Jim MacFadyen (first Wednesday of
the month) March 4
Newsletter: Helen Ferguson
[email protected]
(Please note: PDFs not accepted)
Webmaster: Bill Gregor
www.wagstaffetokillcare.org.au
*Thursday
9.15-10.15 Clinical Pilates —
Jo Frize 4360 2707
5.15 - 6.15 Karate with Greg (see above)
What's on at HBCC each week this month:
7.30-8.30 Adult Karate with Greg
9.30-11.30 Yoga with Laurie Jones
1.30-4.30 pm Old Wags Bridge Group
4360 1612
(except 4th Friday)
4th Friday March 27
1.30-5.00 South Bouddi Friendship
Group
Ken Yates - 4360 2332
GOSFORD CITY LIBRARY
MOBILE VAN
NOW: Only Wagstaffe
on each ‘Green Bin Week’ Wednesday
10.30am - 11.15am
USE IT or WE WILL LOSE IT
The service for 2015 began on February 11
And visits Wagstaffe fortnightly.
One way of remembering: the van comes in
the same week as the green bin goes out.
Knit 2 Chat Too
Knitting for
WRAP WITH LOVE
Resumes at
Wagstaffe Hall
on Tuesday 10th March 1.30-4 and then
on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month
until October. Google Wrap with Love for
lots of information and patterns We look
forward to your company.
For more information contact
Helen Reid 43602926
CLINICAL PILATES
2.00-5.00 Mahjong 4360 2178
*Friday
March 2015
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Playgroup Wednesdays 10.30
Friday Club starts 10.30
Sunday church 9.30
Special events:
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Easter Fri 3 & Sun 5 April
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ANZAC service Sun 26 April
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Mothers Day service 10 May
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Church Office: 43601293
● Hall hire: Terry 4360 1492
Stephen Hinks M:0439 744 657
Is your posture causing you pain?
Would you like to join a safe, research
based exercise program
taught by an osteopath, with over 20
years experience?
New clinical Pilates programs are starting in 2015 at Wagstaffe and Hardys
Bay. Evenings and morning classes
available.
To book your initial assessment where
you will learn the basics, please call
Jo Frize 43602707.
The Association has a proud history of promoting everything good about the unique character of the Bouddi Peninsula – the
environment, the village character and the sense of community. Please consider joining us by completing the form below.
Current Members will be advised when renewals are due.
New Members only: By signing this form you agree to uphold the Association’s Aims and Objectives [refer to the website
www.wagstaffetokillcare.org.au for further information] (1) Complete this form
(2) Enclose payment of $5 per household [includes
joining fee] (3) List members of household aged 18 years or older covered by this application
(4) Sign this form and return to WTKCA Membership Secretary PO BOX 4069 WAGSTAFFE 2257.
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