August 2016
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LRG gets gardening grant
Lambton Residents Group (LRG) received confirmation recently from City of Newcastle council that its application for a ‘Make Your Place’ grant had been successful. Lambton Residents Group is an informal yet active group of people from all walks of life and from throughout the Lambton area. Group members share ideas and work together to make Lambton an even better place for all to enjoy. The ‘Make Your Place’ Community Grant program provides grants of up to $2000 for place making initiatives for local community projects to achieve safe, vibrant and welcoming places. Tammy Russell, co-ordinator of the working bees held by LRG every few months in Lambton Park, said “The group was really pleased to have been successful (with the grant). The idea of the
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Lambton Residents Group members (L to R) Don, Matthew and Ian looking busy at a recent Lambton Park gardens working bee grant is that we can purchase gardening equipment like wheel barrows, rakes, shovels and forks which are dedicated to the gardening bees rather than volunteers having to bring their own tools.”
“Our thanks go to the ‘Make Your Place’ Panel for their support of our idea” Tammy added. For more information regarding Lambton Residents Group email lambtonresidents@gmail.com or phone 0402 949 854.
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Lambton Residents Group is holding a stall selling potted plants at the Elder Street Pop Up shop from 10am - 4pm on Friday 12th and Saturday 13th August. Funds raised will go towards further projects to make Lambton an even better place to live! The group has put out a call for any donations of small to medium sized pots that can be used to propagate cuttings. Or better still, you might have plants already potted that you can donate. If so please call Tammy on 4956 2241. The Pop Up Shop is next door to Simpsons Shoes at 100 Elder Street Lambton.
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Literature on library lawn With the gardens behind our Lambton Library now sporting three beautiful handcrafted benches Nicola Hirschhorn from Lambton Residents Group had the idea of holding regular reading afternoons. “I saw the new benches and thought they needed to be used. These gardens have always been tended so well by Council staff but very few people venture in to enjoy them.” Nicola said. Anyone who loves a story is invited to join Nicola and others on the lawn at Lambton Library, every (dry) Thursday from 3.304.30 pm, and enjoy listening to someone read to them. There is no cost. All ages are welcome. Bring a picnic rug and snacks. Then sit back, relax and listen.
Just some of literature lovers who were at the first ‘Reading on the Lawn’ afternoon in late July The first book to be read is the Australian classic, loved by all ages, The Magic Pudding: Being The Adventures of Bunyip Bluegum and his friends Bill Barnacle and
Sam Sawnoff, written by Norman Lindsay. For more information call Nicola on 0402 949 854 or email lambtonresdients@gmail.com
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‘Love, Love, Love’ follows journey Newcastle Theatre Company’s 2016 season continues in August with a play that tracks the lives the post World War II ‘Baby Boomer’ generation. Love, Love, Love follows the baby boomers from the summer of love to our more recent anxious debtworried days. Kenneth and Sandra fall in love in the heady carefree sixties and begin their adventures with utopian dreams about changing the world. The play evokes the halcyon days of student privilege: free education, free love, rock and roll, smoking pot, drinking, and sit-ins. It charts their lives and dreams over forty years and onto their retirement and explores the compromises made by jobs, marriage, mortgages and children. And the children of the revolution now have to pay for everything. As time passes, Sandra and Kenneth discover that they need a whole lot more than just love! Playright Mike Bartlett shows the audience the comedy when the big dreams curdle and how the
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Thanks! The Lambton Locals City2Surf fundraising team of Ashleigh, Bryan, Elise, Jesse, Katrina, Lee, Leigh, Mark, Millie and Peter would like to thank everyone that supported their fundraising efforts this year. Whether it was buying tickets in our many raffles, Mothers Day flowers, the pie drive, the Trivia Night or all of the above, you have helped us to raise in excess of $11,000 for research into a cure for brain cancer! Thank you We'd also like to thank the following businesses for their generosity: Bar 121 Becs Hair Co. Ducks Bungalow Elder Street Pharmacy Flowers by leigh Fluid Synergy Business Solutions Inspirational Group Fitness & Training Jarrett’s Quality Meats Jim Overend - QuizMasters Kemp Creek Flowers Koko Hairdressing Lambton Bowling Club Lambton Fridge Lambton Grocer Lambton Local Lambton Park Hotel Lynda McPherson, Laura Arnull & Katy Sentas Peter Dedman Plumbing Rebel Sport Charlestown Retro Granny’s B&B Simpsons Shoes StreetFX gym Waketts TV & Aerial Services
Win a family pass to Our Town Model Show
The ever-popular annual Our Town Model Show will be held on the weekend of Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st August at Newcastle Jockey Club (Broadmeadow race track). Our Town Model Show is a scale model exhibition featuring award-winning model cars, boats, aircraft, trains presented by Our Town Scale Modellers Association in conjunction with Our Town H.O. Model Railway Club Inc. Tickets for the event are $10 for adults, $5 for children (free for under 5’s) or $25 for a family pass (2 adults + 3 kids). This year’s event will support the Rural Fire Service, Benwerrin Station. Lambton Local has 8 family passes to the show to give away. To enter send an email with “Model Show Family Pass” as the subject line to lambtonlocal@ gmail.com or post your details including phone number to “Model Show Family Pass” PO Box 130, Lambton 2299 by Monday 15th August. Winners will be advised by email/phone and names published in next month’s edition.
Dear Lambton Local... I was recently looking through past copies of the Lambton Local, and would like to say how much I enjoy reading the magazine and learning about current happenings and news from the past. I also find the advice and hints from regular contributors, especially wise words from Dr Stuart Edser (Mind Matters) and information on legal matters from Chris Hill-Smith (Appleton Law), to be particularly informative. Seasonal advice from our local pharmacist (Danielle) is also varied and useful, and it is great to be reminded of healthy exercise and lifestyle habits from personal trainer, Anne-Marie Adams. These are just some of the things I love about the Lambton Local, and thank you Mark for such a great publication. Louise Evans - Condor Circuit Lambton Letters to the Editor are always welcome (especially those as nice as the one above!) Please send them to lambtonlocal@gmail.com or PO Box 130 Lambton, 2299
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Congratulations to last month’s quiz winner Kathy Gracz of Howe St Lambton. Your $40 Lambton Grocer voucher has been posted to you. Last month’s mystery photo (below) was the stone house at 6466 Howe St, next door to Lambton Park Hotel.
This month’s quiz questions are below. You’ll find the answers within the pages of Lambton Local... Question 1 Which Australian classic is the first story being read at the Lambton Residents Group outdoor reading group at Lambton Library ? Question 2 Who is the principal of Lambton High School? Question 3 Where is the Our Town Model Show on 20th and 21st August being held ? Question 4 When are the Newcastle Firefighters holding their fundraising ball? Question 5 Name the local podiatrist who has just completed her PhD studies? Question 6 Name two of the 16 varieties of
Allen’s lollies on special this month at Lambton Grocer? Question 7 In what year did Lambton Council grant a licence for a motorised omnibus to run between Newcastle and Lambton? Question 8 Where would you find the structure pictured below?
Send your answers in an email to lambtonlocal@gmail.com with ‘Big Quiz’ in the subject line or post them to PO Box 130, Lambton 2299 by Friday 12th August for your chance to win the $40 Lambton Grocer voucher.
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Adding to the science on foot circulation
Peta Tehan from Lambton Foot Clinic recently submitted her PhD thesis
Local podiatrist Peta Tehan from Lambton Foot Clinic recently submitted her PhD which examined identifying circulation problems in people’s feet. “My PhD journey was not a typical one. When I started 5 years ago, my son was just 2 years old and half way through we welcomed our daughter into our family. I certainly wouldn’t recommend having a family in the middle of a PhD, but it certainly was a motivation for me to complete in a timely fashion.” Peta told Lambton Local. “Most PhD students finish their bachelor degree and go straight into a PhD. My journey also differed in that sense as I had a range of clinical experience before embarking into further study. What made me want to complete a PhD was that I was seeing lots of people in my clinic with circulation problems, and I was finding it very difficult to diagnose, and often it was missed.” “Frequently people do not have symptoms and the ramifications can be very serious, with some people losing their legs to circulation problems.” “When I looked at the scientific literature there was not much that I could use to guide me in clinical practice. “The results of my study showed that in people with Diabetes, our little hand held Dopplers do a good job at detecting circulation problems, however this test can be unreliable, so combining that with a toe blood pressure was a good way to diagnose circulation problems.” Peta added.
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Eclectic homewares in Elder St
When Kim Pigott of Lambton saw an opportunity to set up her own retail business in Elder Street recently she jumped at it. And ‘Sobelle Living’ was born. The name comes from “So beautiful” (the french: Belle) as well as combination of Kim’s daughters’ names, Sophie and Isabel. “I’d had a secret ambition for a number of years to create something a little different in retail offerings. I wanted to showcase quality homewares and gifts at affordable prices” Kim told Lambton Local. “I just love Elder Street, the friendliness of the local people.“ Kim added. “Wherever possible I’ve sourced my stock from local artists and designers. I think it’s important to support locals when you can.” “ It’s really an eclectic mix. We’ve got homewares, gifts, kids toys and kids clothes. There’s jewellery as well as some women’s fashion. On Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays we even have fresh cut flowers in stock.” said Kim. Sobelle Living is open Monday to Saturday. You can find the store at 96c Elder Street, next door to Marlin’s Takeaway.
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New hearing clinic transforms lives Hearing is considered by many to be our most vital sense enabling us to process everyday sounds so we can communicate clearly and interact safely in our daily environment – after all, we depend on our hearing 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Yet every day thousands of Australians with hearing loss, struggle through conversations instead of enjoying the rich sounds that life has to offer. Local Audiologist Katrina Skirka from ihear, works to transform lives by providing better hearing for the New Lambton community. “We provide services to look after the hearing needs of a wide range of locals including pension and DVA card holders, retirees, workers and children, making better hearing more convenient and accessible than ever” says Katrina. Hearing loss is far more prevalent in the community than most people realise, with recent studies showing with 1 in 6 Australian’s have a treatable hearing loss, but what may surprise many is that nearly 50% of these are under retirement age. “As the world gets louder, the age of those with hearing loss gets younger. The effect of noise
exposure means we are increasingly seeing people in their 40’s and 50’s coming to us with a hearing problem” Katrina added. In support of Hearing Awareness Week, ihear are offering free hearing checks during August. ihear can be found at 14 Cromwell Street, New Lambton.
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Lambton then, Lambton now The Omnibus
Today we think nothing of hopping into a car for a quick trip into Newcastle CBD, but in 19th century Lambton transport to the city was problematic. In some mining communities such as Wallsend and Waratah, passenger train services were run on the colliery railways, and although Lambton residents agitated for it as early as 1874, no regular passenger service ever ran on the Lambton colliery line. The only option for passenger transport was the horse drawn omnibus. By 1875 there were at least two buses running between Lambton and Waratah, connecting with the Waratah train. These horse drawn buses were notoriously uncomfortable, described at the time as “rickety rattletraps”. They were also unreliable and dangerous, with reports of accidents causing injury and even death all too common. In 1887 an alternative to the horse drawn buses arrived with the opening of the tram line, but in 1922 in response to the government’s failure to run more frequent trams, Lambton council retaliated by granting a licence for a motorised omnibus to run
by Lachlan Wetherall
between Lambton and Newcastle. Soon there began a period of fierce competition between rival motor buses, with a seemingly inordinate amount of time taken up in Lambton council meetings dealing with licence applications, disputes, and complaints about motor buses. One of the local bus operators was Patrick Brothers, who from 1923 ran the ‘Rawhiti’ between Lambton and Newcastle. The 19.6 horsepower ‘Rawhiti’ was licenced to carry 30 passengers and had eight return services each day. However competition in the fledgling motor bus industry proved too much for the ‘Rawhiti’, for in early 1926 it was advertised at a mortgage sale for £60. In the 1930s the State government took a more active role in coordinating and operating bus services, and eventually the government run services took over from the private bus operators. You can view these photos and more details at www. lachlanwetherall.com
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Above: The motor omnibus ‘Rawhiti’, on Reservoir Hill (corner of Newcastle Rd and George St), 1923-1925. Photo supplied by Mr Jack Kennedy (late of Jesmond) Below: Newcastle Buses Route 230, on the Reservoir Hill in 2016.
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New aromatherapy workshops Wellness Advocate, Caz Wiseman, invites anyone with an interest in maintaining or improving their family’s physical and emotional health and well-being to join likeminded locals for her Sunday 14th August and 11th September essential oils workshops at New Lambton Community Centre. ‘‘Essential Oils, The Seven Chakras to Self-Love” is just one of the topics covered in my new workshop series. Caz told Lambton Local. “You’ll learn you how to use essential oils for aromatic dressing to increase your life’s passion and balance. Using Chakras to tap into your energy flows we will also uncover which oils for the seven different Chakras and how by using
essential oils we can unblock underactive or overactive Chakras for improved health and wellbeing.” Caz added. Entry to ‘‘Essential Oils, The Seven Chakras to Self-Love” is only $15 which includes one self love spray of choice, which attendees will make themselves. For the September event Caz will revisit the popular “Essential Oils, Green-living Goddess” workshop. For more information or to read about Caz’s journey type http:// mynaturoils.earths-gift.com/ into your browser. To reserve your seat at upcoming events go to www.eventbrite.com. au and search for ‘Newcastle Essential Oils’ events.
Caz Wiseman of New Lambton Heights invites locals with an interest in clean, green living to join her popular series of essential oils workshops
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Sunday 14th August 2.30-5pm at New Lambton Community Centre, Alma Rd New Lambton As a natural healer in your home it all starts with your inner self love journey. Using Essential oils that are pure and therapeutic we will talk about how to uplift negative emotions, support increased joy and harmony in your life and create powerful blends that you can wear like perfume and without synthetic ingredients. We will show you how to use essential oils for aromatic dressing to increase your life’s passion and balance. Using Chakras to tap into your energy flows we will also uncover which oils for the seven different chakras and how by
using essential oils we can unblock underactive or overactive chakras for improved health and wellbeing. This will be a wonderful afternoon of fun and inspiration. Your $15 entry fee includes one self love spray of choice - made by you. Also, don’t miss our September workshop, Essential Oils - Green Living Goddess on Sunday 11th September 2.30-4.30pm at the same venue. Seats are limited. To reserve yours go search “Newcastle Essential Oils” at Eventbrite.com.au or go to mynaturoils. earths-gift.com
To find out more about my journey with essential oils type www.mynaturoils.earths-gift.com into your browser.
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Winter is upon us by Anne-Marie Adams, owner/personal trainer at Inspirational Group & Fitness Training Ever felt confused about what a healthy diet is? The problem is that there is so much information out there and it is so overwhelming a lot of people don’t even know where to start. Is this shake diet going to be good for me? Do I need to cut out carbs or what about gluten? What about low fat foods, are they full of sugar? It is great people are asking these questions since it means people want to lead healthier lives but so many people don’t get the basics right. Here are four things you can do each week over the next month to get you started towards a healthier diet. Week 1 Drink 2L of water a day Water effects every single cell in your body. If you do not have enough water in your system your body can not function properly. To up your water intake, carry a bottle of water with you at all times or download an app that can help you keep track of water intake.
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Week 2 Eat 5 veggies a day and 1 protein at every meal Vegetables have vitamins and minerals that help the body function properly. Our body also uses protein for many vital processes as well as making us fuller for longer. Week 3 Look at your portion sizes Cut back your portion sizes by a quarter. Then eat slowly and start listening to your body when it is full. If you really aren’t full at the end of your meal eat some extra vegetables to fill you up. Week 4 Start reading labels. Try not to eat packaged foods because the less we have of them the better. If you do buy packaged food look at the ingredients. If you have no idea what the ingredient is then put it back. More than likely it is not good for you. By the end of these 4 weeks you will be starting to feel healthier and have a great place to start from so you can learn more to improve your diet and health further. So until next time Love life, dream big and become the inspiration Anne-Marie
In home demonstrations Flexible business opportunities Cooking classes
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Vet chat
with Dr Lauren Alexander Greencross Vets, Lambton
Dental care at home
In last month’s issue we discussed dental disease and the impact it can have on your pet’s health. This month we will discuss ways in which you can help maintain an excellent oral hygiene status for your furry friend. The number one practice that will help keep teeth clean is brushing. This involves a pet toothbrush or a soft children’s brush and some pet-specific toothpaste. The toothpaste is important as it does not contain fluoride and is flavoured to facilitate the cleaning process. Our staff are more than happy to give you a demonstration to help get you started! We also understand that not all animals are good candidates for brushing, especially cats. So what products are available for dental care? Dental diets: We stock prescription diets that are clinically proven to help reduce plaque and tartar buildup in both dogs and cats. Dental treats: treats such as Greenie’s are specifically designed as a daily treat to help keep teeth clean. These come in different sizes for small and large dogs plus a cat variety. There are also numerous water additives and supplements available to assist in reducing tartar build up. Even with regular brushing and proper diet, some pets will still require a regular scale and polish at the vet. This can be due to them not allowing brushing, unwilling to eat dental diet/ treats, improper dental conformation and some animals preferentially chew on one side of their mouth. A dental scale and polish can do wonders for your pets’ oral hygiene, the same as when we go to the dentist! Cleaning may be required to help correct severe dental disease before brushing and dental diets are instituted and regular cleans can help prevent the requirement for severe dental work such as extractions. If you have any questions regarding dental work, brushing or any of the products mentioned above please do not hesitate to contact us. Don’t forget that during August you can bring your pet in for a FREE dental check. Page 22 > Lambton Local > August 2016
Who should I appoint as the Executor of my will? by Chris Hill-Smith of Appleton Law, Lambton Who should I appoint as the Executor of my will? The choice of an executor for your will is a decision which should be given some thought. Usually the executors chosen will be the persons with the greatest interest in the estate or potentially the largest gift recipients. There may be circumstances where it would not be suitable to appoint those people as your executors. For instance if the major beneficiaries are children, they cannot act as executors while they are minors. If the estate is large or complicated involving companies, trusts or organisations, it would be more appropriate usually to appoint professional executors or the public trustee. There are costs involved of course in appointing such executors. If it is wished that a child be appointed as an executor, it is necessary to also appoint someone else who can act as executor until the child attains the age of majority. Often the executor appointed will be someone the testator trusts and is comfortable that their wishes will be complied with. That person may be a family member or friend and they may not necessarily be a beneficiary under the terms of the will. If you are contemplating appointing a family member or friend as your executor it is wise to speak to them and explain to them the duties they would be required to perform. The duties of an executor can be extensive, including firstly to execute the wishes of the deceased person. That includes gathering together all of the assets of the estate, paying the debts and liabilities of the deceased and distributing the rest of the estate to the beneficiaries named in the will. An executor is usually appointed as the executor and trustee. When the executorial duties are at an end
the person may be required to continue as trustee of the estate and to perform an ongoing role in relation to undistributed assets, managing and investing as necessary until the estate is finally distributed in totality. Generally the role of executor of a will is fiduciary in nature. That is, the duties carried out on a ‘without payment’ basis. However executors can apply to the court for a commission for the ‘pain and trouble’ of acting as the executor. Professional trustees would ensure that a charging cause was incorporated into the will so that they could charge fees for their services. And as is the most usual case, when the appointed executor instructs a solicitor to perform all of the duties of the executor and to administer the estate, the solicitor may charge their fees according to a scale. Disclaimer: The content of this article is provided for information purposes only. The contents do not constitute legal advice and should not be used as such. Formal legal advice should be sought in particular matters.
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Staying hydrated has many benefits
with Danielle Miller, Pharmacist from
Elder Street Pharmacy
With a hint of Spring in the recent warmer weather, it’s a good time to remind ourselves of how important it is to stay hydrated. Drinking enough water is very important to remain healthy
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and hydrated, especially during warmer weather, strenuous exercise and in periods of illness or exhaustion. With our bodies being made up of more than 70% water, it makes sense that so many of our systems need a constant supply of fluids to do their jobs. Some of the benefits of staying hydrated may be-Aids weight lossDrinking sufficient water can help flush excess toxins from your system. Also, we often mistake ‘thirsty’ for ‘hungry’ and eat unnecessary snacks when our body really wants water. -Improve brain functionBeing well hydrated improves blood flow through the body and back to the brain. This can help improve brain functions including memory and concentration. It can also assist mood levels. -Healthy skin-
Drinking water keeps your skin moist, helping maintain elasticity and prevent drying conditions such as dermatitis. While it is important to watch for the signs of dehydration (e.g. dark or little urine, dry mouth, dizziness, lack of tears if crying), it is a far better option to prevent dehydration be ensuring a sufficient intake of water (ie typically 8 glasses a day) or other fluids. This is particularly important if you are in a group considered to be at higher risk of dehydration (eg are pregnant/ breastfeeding, elderly or unwell). So please remember in the coming warmer weather, maintain a health level of hydration, and should you have any questions or concerns about your fluid intake, contact your doctor or pharmacist to discuss what’s best for you.
Borrowing to build wealth by Chris Stevens B. Fin, M. Acc, CPA Partner at GC Accountants
Building wealth can seem like an uphill battle when economic growth and interest rates are low. One way to take advantage of the current low interest rates and boost investment returns is to use a margin loan. A margin loan lets you borrow money to invest in a range of shares or managed funds, within the loan’s approved limit. You can leverage off your existing cash, shares, managed funds (or other assets approved by the lender) as the security, which offers you greater exposure to the investment markets. This can help boost returns because you have more money working for you. Depending on your individual circumstances, gearing can be a tax effective investment strategy because the borrowing costs may be deductible for the purpose of the investment income. However, margin loans will also magnify your losses in a market downturn. To get the most out of a gearing strategy with a margin loan, it is important to understand how the loan works and closely monitor the portfolio to manage the risks. You need to appreciate that a margin loan isn’t suitable for everyone and your financial adviser is best to advise you on this. Borrowing to invest should be a long-term strategy. This way, the market has time to produce the capital gains and investment income needed to provide you with a profit after repaying the margin loan plus interest. You may decide to use any dividends from the shares to pay down your loan as a way of further reducing risk. Margin loans also have tax advantages for investors when the interest expenses exceed the income derived from the investment, as investors can claim a deduction on those expenses. Depending on your individual circumstances, it may be advantageous to pre-pay interest up to 12 months in advance to bring the tax deductions forward. While some loans allow you to capitalise interest payments, that is not advised if you want to limit risk. If you would like more information or would like to discuss this further please do not hesitate to contact myself. GC Accountants Pty Ltd ABN 46108440768 are authorised representatives of Count Financial Limited ABN 19 001 974 625, AFSL 227232. Lending services are authorised by Finconnect (Australia) Pty Ltd, Australian Credit Licence No. 385888.
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by Dr Stuart Edser PhD. MAPS. MCCOUNP. MASCH. Principal Psychologist at Newcastle Psychology & Health
Relationships
What makes a good love relationship? Different people and even different experts will tell you different things. We do know that a good relationship is worth gold and is utterly precious. People don’t realise that sometimes until the relationship is in danger or is already gone. My Rule of Three for relationships has three ideals: healthy, adult and fulfilling. The first thing to say is that these are aspirational; in other words, they are goals. No-one has achieved them perfectly. But where we put some conscious energy into each of these areas, our relationships thrive. A healthy relationship is one where there is equal power, or as close to it as possible. Technically, we say that a large ‘power differential’ between two individuals is less than a healthy ideal. It can cause only one partner to have their needs met, or make one partner feel their life, thoughts, career, desires etc are not as important. This results in resentment. An adult relationship is about being grown-up. It is our ability to say sorry, to forgive, to let things go, to be considerate, to show and declare love and to respect our partner’s personality. It’s putting aside old adolescent views and behaviours; like mindreading, letting your partner put all the energy in, or being selfish. A fulfilling relationship is the pay-off. There has to be a pay-off. I have to feel that I’m better off with this person than without them. When the relationship is right, I feel greater happiness and satisfaction than stress, conflict, and angst. It’s not that the latter doesn’t exist, it’s more that there should be less of it than the good stuff. Where we actively look after our relationship, the greater likelihood that it will be a fulfilling one. - Stuart Edser
Lambton
High Notes The twenty third annual Lambton High School Green Day was celebrated on Friday 24 June with the theme being “My Earth, My Duty”. The aim was to encourage the school community to make a positive change to make the world a better place environmentally. In the lead up to Green Day, many faculties within the school held a competition or activity, which met the requirements of the curriculum, while at the same time promoted an environmental message. The day started with a concert organised by the Music Department and the Student Leadership Body which involved music groups, a
drama video, an environmental game and a highly competitive fashion parade. Other activities involved a barbecue and a green cake stall; Mr Peter Jones from The Wetlands Education Centre brought a renewable energy display and provided garlic bread cooked in a solar cooker; environmental cake decorating competition; thought provoking environmental plays; and a presentation by Tzu Chi Volunteers who showed a video on the effects of plastics on the Earth. They illustrated how their organisation recycles plastic by making clothes which our students modelled. Star Struck 2016 - My Heroes, was an unforgettable experience for all involved, with a 60 piece orchestra, 3500 student dancers and a 450 piece choir in front of the packed out Newcastle Entertainment Centre. Tyler Chapman, Bailey Sansom, Amy Mason, Jayde Corner, Jada Maloney, Jacob Yeomans were all featured vocalists, along with Lachlan
Rinkin, Hayden Pearce, Tom Wilson, Finn Kingston, Chris Holburn and Issac McKinnon featuring in the Student Rock Bands. Chloe Doyle and Tom Wilson were members of the Orchestra, musically directed and conducted by our Head Teacher Creative and Performing Arts Mr. Wilson. We also had a two Drama groups who performed throughout the performance, including a group of Year 8 boys featuring in the Commemorate segment of the show. At school level, Artibald 2016 had a fantastic cross section of portrait artworks from Years 7-11. The competition was judged by Nicole Swilks from The Newcastle Regional Art Gallery, and she was most impressed with the standard and skills on show. Our award recipients are as follows: Overall Winner- Conor Corliss People’s Choice- Clare Corliss
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Local & Live entertainment this month Bar 121
Thu 4 Jam Night with Ty and Zane Fri 5
Dai Pritchard
Sat 6
Witchery
Thu 11 Jam Night with Ty and Zane Fri 12
Jackson Haliday
Sat 13
The Shedmasters
Fri 26
Misbehave
Sat 27
Overload
Duke of Wellington Hotel Fri 5
Mark Wells
Sat 6
The Sue & Mikey Show
Fri 12
Dr Zoom Duo
Sat 13
Bobby C
Thu 18 Jam Night with Ty and Zane
Sat 13
Soul Shakedown - A night of reggae
Fri 19
Tim Rossington
Fri 26
Ngariki
Sat 27
Pat Capocci
Lizotte’s Tue 2
Singleton High School Showcase
Wed 3
Live N Local
Fri 19
Darren Rollingkeys
Thu 4
Macquarie College - The British Invasion
Sat 20
Transmission
Fri 5
Fully booked function
Thu 25 Jam Night with Ty and Zane
Sat 6 Soul Sacrifice-Celebrating Carlos Santana
Fri 26
Just Jace
Sat 27
Rock Oz
Sun 7
Ella Hooper & Gena Rose Bruce Lambton High School Showcase
Blackbutt Hotel Fri 5
Hornet
Fri 19
Loko
Tue 9
Sat 20
Iguana
Wed 10 Josh Pyke
Fri 26
Hornet
Thu 11 Josh Pyke
Sat 27
The Big Bang
Fri 12
The Eagles Show
Hotel Jesmond
Sat 13
One Love - The Music of Bob Marley
Wed 17 Live N Local Fri 5
Phonic Duo
Fri 12
Twinsanity
Fri 19
Kim and Mik
Fri 26
Daley Holiday
Sat 6
WTF
Fri 12
James Naldo
Sat 13
Shivoo
Fri 19
Jacinta
Fri 5
Dane Fitzsimmons
Sat 20
Angel Gear
Fri 12
Audie Franks
Thu 18 Dave Dobbyn
Lambton Park Hotel
The information on this page was correct at time of printing. Please check all details with the respective venues. Page 28 > Lambton Local > August 2016
Local & Live entertainment this month Fri 19
Ed Kuepper
Sat 20
Local Harvest - The Songs of Neil Young
Sun 21 Love That Hat
Wests New Lambton Marble Bar
Sun 21 Corey Harris
Fri 5
Rubber Bullet
Mon 22 Kotara High School Showcase
Sat 6
The Smarts
Tue 23 St Pius Showcase
Fri 12
Greg Bryce & The Bad Bad Things
Wed 24 Live N Local
Sat 13
Mark Wells Duo
Thu 25 Belmont High School Showcase
Fri 19
The Rattle
Sat 20
Rock Factor Trio
Fri 26
Gen-R-8
Sat 27
Snape Trilogy
Fri 26
Damien Leith
Sat 27
Nick Saxon
Mon 29 Avondale School Showcase Tue 30 The Whitlams Wed 31 The Whitlams
Sat 27
Hayden Johns
Sun 28 Steve Edmonds Band
Newcastle Theatre Co.
Directed by Carl Caulfield
Sat 20
Sat 27 Aug
8pm
Sun 28 Aug
2pm
Wed 31 Aug
8pm
Sat 3 Sept
Kim
Sun 7
Hornet
Sat 13
Jake Folbigg
Sun 14 Melbourne Street Sat 20
Holly Wilson
The Starlight Room Sat 6
Fri 2 Sept
Sat 6
Every Tue & Thur 4-5.30pm Angamus
Love, Love, Love A play by Mike Bartlett
The Mark Hotel
Piano Lounge
The McClymonts - ‘10 Years of Hits’ Melinda Schneider does Doris Day
8pm 2pm & 8pm
Wed 7 Sept
8pm
Fri 9 Sept
8pm
Sat 10 Sept
8pm
Northumberland Hotel Fri 5
The Harbourmaster
Fri 12
Great Big Hits
Fri 19
Jim Overend
Fri 26
Adam Gear
Sun 21 Arj Barker Fri 26 Sat 27
29th Newcastle Jazz Festival 29th Newcastle Jazz Festival
Sun 28 29th Newcastle Jazz Festival
The information on this page was correct at time of printing. Please check all details with the respective venues. Lambton Local > August 2016 > Page 29
Local Community Group Notices
LAMBTON RESIDENTS GROUP All residents of Lambton area are welcome to come along to our monthly meeting. You too can be a part of some exciting and worthwhile initiatives and projects for our local area. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month commencing at 5.30pm at Lambton Bowling Club, Karoola Rd. No RSVP needed. If you would like more information you can email: lambtonresidents@gmail.com or call Nicola on 0402 949 854. JESMOND ELECTRONICS CLUB Efforts are being made to reform the Jesmond Electronics Club meeting at Lambton Bowling Club each Monday from 4 to 5 pm. Membership is available to interested members of the community aged 12 years and over. Contact John Murphy, john81913@gmail. com
KNIT & NATTER Meet new people, make new friends at knit & natter on the 2nd & 4th Monday in the month. Meet at Mayfield Church of Christ, cnr Werribi St & Gregson Avenue at 9.30am. All ladies welcome. Phone Lyn for information. 49529324 THE LADIES PROBUS CLUB OF NEW LAMBTON Our motto is “Friendship and fellowship”.Activities, which are voluntary and at participant’s own cost, include: Monthly meetings, birthday luncheons, day trips, theatre, walking, craft, “monthly book club” and canasta groups. Phone Pat 4957 6629 or Laelia 4951 2939 for further details. Page 30 > Lambton Local > August 2016
LAMBTON SENIORS GROUP Offering, friendship and support for over 55’s. We meet at the Anglican Church Hall, Morehead St, Lambton every Thursday 9am for canasta or other card and board games, carpet bowls from 12.30 pm. Monthly coach trip 16.8.16 ‘The Mortel’s Factory’. Special occasion luncheons. Ph Don 4952 8590 or Nola on 4952 3685 for further details. COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS NSW The Newcastle Chapter of The Compassionate Friends NSW Inc is holding a gathering with three speakers for parents, siblings and grandparents who have survived the death of a child or sibling. This will be at the Green Room Wests New Lambton Bowling Club on Friday August 26th from 9am - 5pm. For further information contact Daphne Roper, Chapter Leader on 4952 3691 GUYS AND DOLLS PLAYGROUP We meet every Monday of school terms, from 9.30am to 11.30 am, at the Uniting Church, cnr Portland Place and Regent Street, New Lambton. Children from 0-5 years accompanied by a parent, carer or grandparent are welcome to join us for play activities, music, stories and games. We are affiliated with the NSW Playgroup Association. For more details phone Ros on 49521292.
NEW LAMBTON SENIOR CITIZENS & PENSIONERS Make new friends while enjoying a warm and caring fellowship as well as to partake in the fun games of bingo and chats over a cuppa. Where? The New Lambton Seniors Assocation, located at the New Lambton Community Centre. For more details contact Barry Hoare secretary on 4963 4631 NEWCASTLE FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY INC. Was formed in 1983 and is dedicated to family history studies. The society welcomes visitors to their library in the Mechanics Institute Building at 68 Elder Street Lambton which is open each Thursday 1 pm - 3.30 pm and Saturday 10.00am - 3.30 pm (except public holidays). The next monthly meeting will be held at Tuesday 2nd August at 2pm in the Mechanics Institute, Elder Street Lambton. Guest Speakers: John Gillam and Yvonne Fletcher on “Men in Sheep’s Clothing”. All members and interested visitors are welcome. For more information contact 49578296. LOLLYPOP’S PLAYGROUP Every Wednesday of school term, 10am-12pm. Come and join our friendly, welcoming group for toys, games, stories and play. 0-5 year olds, parents, grandparents and carers welcome. Anglican Church Hall, 18 Morehead St, Lambton. Ph 4957 1073 for more details.
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FOR SALE
CAMPER TRAILER 12 months rego, 2 double beds, 2-way 44L Engel fridge, 2 burner gas stove, 3m x 3m annexe, lots of storage. Very good condition. $6000, Ph 4952 3385 GIRLS FORMAL DRESSES Three white girls formal dresses available. One size 7 and two size 6’s. All in good condition, worn 1-2 times only. All three different styles, embroidery or beading on front with zipper and bow at back. Bolero jacket, size 8 and white heeled shoes, size 1 and 1/2 also available. $30 or less each. Inspection welcome. Call Karen 4023 4285 KARATE GI Two size 00 White Karate Gi’s available. Would fit up to 8year old child. Good worn condition. $15 each. Call Karen 4023 4285
GIVEAWAY
OUTDOOR TABLE Large glass and metal outdoor table. Free. Ph 4957 1747
NOTICES
CAR DETAILING $30 per car. Will come to your home. Ph Mark on 0432 174 618 CLOTHES REPAIRS & ALTERATIONS Mens trousers, womens pants, curtains, hemming etc. Phone Julie on 0413 875 954 IRONING DONE $25 per basket. Drop off to my house (New Lambton) in morning, pick up evening. Ph 0432 174 618 FREE CLASSIFIEDS! Email lambtonlocal@gmail.com your ad by 15th of the month.
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KNITTING AND CROCHET CLASSES Special handmade leather craft and personalised orders. Phone 4929 7255 or 49575501 after 4pm
Lawn & Garden Care
LADIES WALKING GROUP Lambton Park, Tuesday and Thursday 7am Ph Debbie 0438 800 007 or Helen 0412 509 248 LOST BLACK CAT $300 REWARD Trixie is black with medium/ long fluffy hair. No distinctive markings. Not wearing a collar. Missing from Kotara since March. Call Kirsty 0421 550 662 PET CARE Jill’s Pet Sitting Service. Live in (your home) or daily visits. Mature, non-smoker, police clearance and references. Full time professional business. Phone Jill 0418 246 384 PET PORTRAITS Have a memorable portrait of your pet painted by local award winning artist A4 from $100. Phone Michelle 4956 4016
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Phone or SMS us now for a free quote on 0410 566 104
LEARN TO MEDITATE
For anyone over 15 Heartfulness, Relaxation & Meditation 8.30am every Sunday @ New Lambton Community Centre, 14 Alma Road, New Lambton. Sessions are free of charge. For details ph 0416 193 005 or newcastle@heartfulness. org
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