November 2016
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Greater to close Lambton branch
Changes in the way customers are using its branches and online banking, have led to the Greater Bank’s decision to close its Elder Street Lambton branch after Saturday 12th November. Greater Bank’s Head of Marketing and Distribution, Craig Newham, said that Lambton Branch has seen a significant decline in usage. “There are 30 percent fewer transactions conducted through Lambton branch than there were two years ago.” Mr Newham told Lambton Local in a statement. He said nearby branches are proving more popular with customers. “Greater Bank operates six branches within a five kilometre radius of the Lambton branch including New Lambton, Jesmond and a newly opened modern branch at Waratah Shopping Village.” Mr Newham said. (continued on page 2)
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(continued from page 1) “Waratah in particular is proving popular with customers that require the services of a branch. “I’m pleased to say there will be no job losses and branch staff are working with customers to ensure we continue to meet all their banking needs,” Mr Newham said. “Greater Bank will continue to give customers a broad choice of ways to do their banking including branches, online banking, ATMS and mobile lending,” he said. “We need to keep changing and adjusting our banking channels to meet the changing needs of our growing customer base.” Mr Newham added.
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Bush bike vandals cost Council Bike riders have vandalised Newcastle’s most important nature reserve, the Jesmond Bushland in pursuit of their pastime. In recent months major bushland damage has occurred in the Jesmond Park Reserve. The reserve is that area south of Jesmond Park extending up the hill to the edge of the John Hunter Hospital campus. It features a shared walking/cycle path which is in regular daily use by commuters and local walkers. Mountain bike and motor bike riders have deliberately cut down stands of eucalypt trees, destroying habitat hollows and logs, and destroying plant species which are listed as threatened under the NSW state regulation Threatened Species Act. “As a result Newcastle City Council is undertaking bush rehabilitation
A sign on the shared walking/cycle path at the Jesmond Bushland points out the vandalism of the area, which is costing tens of thousands of dollars.” a Council spokesperson said. “The work includes closing duplicate tracks created by bike riders, rehabilitating walking tracks which have been severely
eroded by bike tracks, and removing bike jumps created in sensitive areas of the bushland reserve.” The spokesperson added. The bushland reserve is zoned for ‘Conservation’ and only passive recreational uses are permitted.
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Piggotts Pharmacy now in Lambton From 1st November pharmacy has a new name in Lambton. Brett Plumb and his wife Courtney, who are both pharmacists, have purchased Elder Street Pharmacy together with well-known local pharmacists Anthony and Chris Piggott. “We’re both passionate about pharmacy. The goal of Piggotts Pharmacy Lambton is to help our patients achieve the best possible health outcomes.” Brett told Lambton Local. “We aim to provide exceptional service and to exceed customer expectations every time they come in to our pharmacy. “We take pride in what we do and we feel pharmacy is a way to help people on an everyday basis and an opportunity to become an important and positive part of our customer’s lives. “Between us Courtney and I have 20 year pharmacy experience. I have also provided continuing education to health professionals for a number of different organisations and enjoy reviewing patients’ medications to assist them to better understand their
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Above: husband and wife pharmacists Brett and Courtney Plumb, the new owners of Piggotts Pharmacy Lambton, with their daughters Harriet (3) and Adelaide (18 months) look forward to helping patients achieve the best possible health outcomes. benefits and purpose” Brett added. “We’re community-minded and look forward to Piggotts Pharmacy Lambton being actively involved in the Lambton community through sponsorship and promotion of local clubs and organisations. We’re really looking forward to meeting the people of Lambton and the surrounding suburbs.” Brett said. For Anthony Piggott the opportunity to purchase Lambton’s pharmacy presented a perfect fit with his family’s existing interests. “My father began operating Blackbutt Pharmacy 50 years ago this year.” Anthony said. “Traditional values and strong, lasting links to the local community are what Piggotts Pharmacies are built on. I have known some staff members at our other locations all my life. Our staff truly have become a family to us. “We’ve met with the existing staff from Lambton, who are all wonderful, and have a long history in Lambton. Under the guidance of Brett and Courtney we look forward to the Lambton staff joining the Piggotts Pharmacy family.” Anthony added.
Old name new again at Snake Gully
“They say the customer is always right. And we’ve got customers, especially the long term locals, who’ve never called the pub anything else.” That’s how Brett McGovern, licensee of the newly renamed Snake Gully Hotel feels. “The business has been known as Bar 121 for the nine years that my wife Donna and I have operated it. We inherited the Bar 121 name, and whilst it has served us well, it’s time for a change and we’re ‘going back to the future’ as they say and we’ve renamed it the Snake Gully Hotel.” Brett told Lambton Local.
What’s in a name?
The hotel, on the southwest corner of Elder and Grainger Streets, Lambton has seen a number of name changes over its 136 years of trading... Commercial Hotel 1880 - 1972 Snake Gully Hotel 1972 - 1979 Hotel Amos 1979 - 1982 Snake Gully Hotel 1982 - 2001 Bar 121 2001 - 2016 Snake Gully Hotel 2016 - present (source: ‘No Bar to Time’ published 2015 by Ed Tonks)
Above: this Ralph Snowball photo of the Commercial Hotel was taken between 1889 and 1894. The popular watering hole became known affectionately as the Snake Gully Hotel long before its first official name change in 1972. From the Norm Barney Collection, University of Newcastle.
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Pearl Box fundraiser hits The Mark
Local man Greg Box has raised more than $19,000 for research into rare neurological diseases since founding Pearl Box Inc in honour of his wife Pearl
A huge day of fun and fundraising is planned for Sunday 13th November when the 4th Annual Pearl Box Inc fundraiser is held at The Mark Hotel in Lambton. Pearl Box Inc is the brainchild of local man Greg Box. The aim again this year is to raise funds for research into rare neurological diseases by John Hunter Hospital. Pearl Box Inc has raised in excess of $19,000 for research in a few short years. The event will be at The Mark Hotel with a ‘Back to the Future’ fancy dress theme. The day will kick off with a car boot sale and BBQ breakfast in the hotel carpark from 8-10am. From 10am-2pm, members of the National Music Academy provide entertainment. Best dressed prizes will be awarded from 2pm. Fancy dress categories include 1880’s, 1950’s and 1980’s. Popular local band ‘The Years’
will play from 4pm. Raffles and auctions will go on throughout the afternoon and evening. The restaurant will be open throug the day and there will be lucky door prizes, schooner draws from 12 noon to 3pm and plenty more fun. After last year’s fundraising Greg was able to donate $4,000 to John Hunter Hospital research assist the family of a two year old boy with a rare condition called acute flaccid myelitis. For Greg however the highlight was ensuring Santa could once again visit the nursing home were Pearl has been a resident for more than six years, bringing a moment of joy to more than 100 residents who received an individual gift from the big man in red. For more information on the fundraising event contact Greg on 0425 200 982.
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Picnic to mark rotunda’s birthday
Part of the crowd that gathered at Lambton Park in November 2015 to mark the 125th anniversary of the rotunda’s opening. Join Lambton Residents Group on Saturday 26th November to mark the rotunda’s 126th birthday
It may not be quite as auspicious as the 125th anniversary celebrated last year but Lambton Residents Group will again host a community picnic to celebrate the iconic Lambton Park rotunda and living in Lambton generally. The whole community is invited to come along and join the Residents Group and other locals from 12 noon on Saturday 26th November. There’s no cost to be involved. Bring your family, friends and neighbours and of course your picnic lunch. Lambton Residents Group will provide a birthday cake to share around. For more information go to the Lambton Residents Group Facebook page or email lambtonresidents@gmail.com or call 0455 210 000.
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Local firm on Melbourne Cup winner
The race thats stops a nation has one Lambton-based company busy for most of the year. Sportsink Design is set to expand its involvement with the Melbourne Cup into another decade. Sportsink’s manager Richard Hamment recently announced an exciting new six-year agreement with Victoria Racing Club (VRC) - host of Australia’s iconic sporting event – as the official licensee of promotional party supply products. Sportsink provides official VRC material such as Melbourne Cup carnival display kits which include bar bunting, colour posters, cup and disc cutouts and balloons, as well as sweep books, hampers and bundle packs. And next year it will expand its range to include
Sportsink’s Melbourne Cup brand ambassador Danielle Gillies 30 different Cup promotional products. Mr Hamment says that whilst the Cup takes around three minutes to run, his company’s build-up to the ‘first Tuesday in November’ begins in February.
“We start planning then. Everything has to be approved by the VRC. It’s a true honour and a labour of love to be a part of the history and tradition of the Cup” Mr Hamment added.
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The Big
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Congratulations to last month’s quiz winner, Margaret Jones of Henry Street, Jesmond. Your $40 Lambton Grocer voucher has been posted to you. Last month’s mystery photo (below) was the bustop on Newcastle Rd opposite Jesmond Park
This month’s quiz questions are below. You’ll find the answers within the pages of Lambton Local... Question 1 How much has it cost Newcastle City Council to rehabilitate the Jesmond Bushland reserve after vandalism by recreational bike users? Question 2 Where will the Pearl Box Inc fundraiser be held this year? Question 3 What was the original name of the Snake Gully Hotel? Question 4 How many years ago was the rotunda in Lambton Park opened? Question 5 What is the new name for Elder Street Pharmacy? Question 6 What does Lambton Grocer challenge you to compare?
Question 7 On what date in November will Art Bazaar be held in Lambton Park? Question 8 Where would you find the object 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 Monday 14th November for a chance to win the $40 Lambton Grocer voucher.
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Art Bazaar returns to Lambton
Following a successful debut in 2015 Art Bazaar will again be held at Lambton Park on Sunday 27th November. Surrounded by beautiful parklands and great scenery, Art Bazaar will feature more than sixty Hunterbased artisan stall holders with a huge array of original, handmade, unique and quality products on offer. Newcastle’s essential Christmas Shopping destination also has plenty of free parking, entertainment, fine food, Art in the Park, and all are welcome to participate in the ancient practice of labyrinth walking with a labyrinth designed by Max Greive. Art Bazaar showcases the Hunter’s creative arts community three times a year at a variety of locations and is in intitiative of Hunter Arts Network (HAN), a non-profit group of artisans who
carefully hand pick stallholders to ensure that shoppers have a wide choice of quality handmade products. It is designed to be an affordable opportunity for the public and the creative industries of Newcastle and the Hunter to come together.
The event will be held from 9am to 3pm on the 27th at the Howe and Morehead Streets area of Lambton Park. For more information on Art Bazaar at Lambton Park see opposite page, go to artbazaar. com.au/markets/newcastle-artbazaar
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Novocastrian Quilters 2016 Exhibition
Above: The New Hexagon Millefiore Quilt to be raffled for Riding for the Disabled. Below right: a selection of the handcrafted goods for sale
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Newcastle PCYC at Young Rd Broadmeadow is the venue for the Novocastrian Quilters 2016 Exhibition on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th November. A spectacular exhibition of art works and quilts will be on display across the weekend. Members have been enthusiastically completing their favourite works that will be entered into varied categories such as small wall quilt, hand appliquéd, machine pieced, art quilt, Civil War quilt, bag/cushion and the ‘star’ challenge. Prizes for these categories will be awarded by sponsors. There are two categories for younger sewers in the community, up to 12 years and 13-18 years with entries being anything from a small item to a quilt. Visitors to the exhibition are encouraged to vote for their favourite quilt on display. Admission is $5 (Under 12 free) and light refreshments will be available for purchase. Members have been busy making a variety of excellent quality craft goods and Christmas gifts which will be for sale. Visitors will have the opportunity to purchase fabric and other items from local patchwork shops. This year’s magnificent Exhibition Raffle Quilt created lots of interest at the Sydney Quilt Show. The New Hexagon Millefiore Quilt (above left) is a kaleidoscope of colours and created much excitement when we were hand piecing the fabrics that featured Japanese, Aboriginal, contemporary and traditional prints resulting in a stunning combination. Raffle proceeds will this year be donated to Riding for the Disabled at Raymond Terrace. Over the years Novocastrian Quilters has donated quilts to many local charities. For more information on the Exhibition contact Chris 0249 307 690 or 0456 699 319 or Margaret 0418 250 211.
Local aromatherapy workshops
Wellness Advocate, Caz Wiseman, invites anyone with an interest in maintaining or improving their family’s physical and emotional health and wellbeing to join like-minded locals for her Novermber and Essential Oils workshops at New Lambton Community Centre. The first to be held on Sunday 13th November is titled: ‘Essential Oils: Love & Chocolate’ “This is one of my absolute fave topics - Learning how to live with healthy emotions naturally. It’s amazing that when I do these workshops people walk away with an improved sense of purpose and happiness” Caz told Lambton Local. “Oh, and did I mention chocolate? There’ll be some divine chocolate treats infused with essential oils to try.” Caz added. ‘Essential Oils, The Seven Chakras to Self-Love’ is the topic covered in the 22nd November workshop. “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
Join like-minded locals for Caz Wiseman’s upcoming Essential Oils workshops at New Lambton Community Centre
can unblock underactive or overactive Chakras for improved health and wellbeing.” Caz added. Both these workshops have a $15 entry charge which includes everything you’ll need for a make-and-take offer that you can take home with you. For more information see below or to read about Caz’s journey type http://mynaturoils.earths-gift. com/ into your browser. To reserve your seat at any of Caz’z upcoming events go to www.eventbrite.com. au and search for ‘Newcastle Essential Oils’ events.
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Learn how to live with healthy emotions naturally. People walk away from this workshop with an improved sense of purpose and happiness. Learn how to balance mood, regulate hormones, calm anxiety, manage stress, increase focus, joy and love. We’ll touch on gut health as a determiner of mood. Did I mention chocolate? We’ll have some divine treats infused with essential oils. We will have fun combining chocolate with essential oil flavours like peppermint, spearmint & wild orange. New attendees receive a free wild orange oil just for coming along...but you must RSVP to secure. Bring a friend. $15 entry fee which covers hands on fun, chocolate treats and your choice of rollerball remedy made by you.
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 are 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 evening of fun and inspiration. Your $15 entry fee includes one self love spray of choice - made by your own hands.
Both these events are at New Lambton Community Centre, Alma Rd New Lambton To reserve your seat go to mynaturoils.earths-gift.com or search Newcastle Essential Oils events at eventbrite.com.au You’ll find out plenty more information about Caz Wiseman and her journey with Essential Oils and other upcoming workshops mynaturoils.earths-gift.com
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Christmas joy is Nancy’s business
Like many Nancy Zulumovski has always loved decorating her family’s Christmas tree each year. But this New Lambton Heights mother of two has taken her passion further than most and built a business around it. “It started with our tree at home. Then I was asked by a family member if I’d do one for their hairdressing salon” Nancy said. “Friends and family would comment on the trees I was creating and say what works of art they were. You should do this for others.” And she’s doing just that. Nancy recently started Christmas Tree Couture, specialising in the hire and sale of beautiful deluxe Christmas trees for the home or business settings. “We have a large range of designs and sizes which we can customise to your decor and tastes. We deliver and assemble your tree in your home using only the finest quality decorations many of which are hand-painted. “When it suits you we come back to dismantle your tree. You then have the option to buy it and store it in your home or we store it for you ready for hire again next Chritsmas.” Nancy added. To contact Christmas Tree Couture see details below.
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Lambton then, Lambton now Stoker’s Hotel
by Lachlan Wetherall
Hotels were a significant part of early coal mining townships. Apart from their obvious aspect of a place to consume liquor, hotels provided facilities for visitor accommodation, stabling of horses, a venue for travelling salesmen to hawk their wares, a space for social gatherings, political meetings, and much more. In 1865 John Stoker arrived in Lambton from the NSW goldfields and opened the “Gold Miners’ Arms” hotel, on the north east corner of Elder and Grainger Streets. As well as being one of the first hotels in Lambton, it attained significance in the community due to a substantial addition made in 1869 and reported in the paper … “Mr. Stoker himself is going to extend his premises by building an assembly room sufficiently large to contain 500 people. Such an edifice is very much wanted here, as there is not at present any place in the township (chapels excepted) able to contain 150 persons.” The new large upstairs hall was used regularly for
public meetings of all kinds, such as the nominations for the first council election in 1871, and a coronial inquest into the death of two men at Lambton colliery in 1878. The hall was variously known as “Stoker’s Hall”, “Stoker’s Long Room”, and eventually as “Druids Hall” because the United Ancient Order of Druids used it as their regular meeting place. In 1871 John Stoker changed the hotel’s name to the “Gold Miners’ Home”, a largely irrelevant change, for such was the association between pub and publican that everyone referred to the place as “Stoker’s Hotel” even years after Stoker ceased to run the hotel in 1885. There were a dozen different licensees over the next 30 years including Stoker’s son Edward for a short time. The final licensee, George Malbon, took over in 1915 and changed the name to the “Central Hotel”. Malbon operated the hotel until 1921 when it was closed by the Licences Reduction Board, and the building was subsequently demolished in 1926. You can view these photos and more details at www. lachlanwetherall.com
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Dr Andrew P. Johnso n B.D.S (UNI.SYD) Coralie Rush Denta l Hygienist (UNI.QLD )
Above: Stoker’s Hotel 1884-1885. Photo by Ralph Snowball. Published with permission of University of Newcastle, Cultural Collections. Below left: The site of Stoker’s Hotel today at the corner of Elder and Grainger Streets.
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Israel Christian Identity
The late Christian writer Selwyn Hughes quoted in his marriage course, “Marriage God’s Way”, “If you don’t know who you are, you won’t know who’s you are”. World events coincide with prophecies of God’s word, but did you know that the punishment is first on true Israel before the tares (evil) will be removed in the coming Kingdom of God. Amos 3/1-2 “Hear this word that the Lord hath spoken against you, O children of Israel, against the whole family which I brought up from the land of Egypt, saying, you only have I known of all the families of the earth, therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities.” Read also Psalm 147/19-20 and Matthew 15/24. If you want to learn more from God’s word about your future heritage, email: flint1883@gmail. com. or write to, David McNaughton. PO Box 3313, Glendale 2285 Page 22 > Lambton Local > November 2016
by Anne-Marie Adams, owner/personal trainer at Inspirational Group & Fitness Training
Grocery shopping is one of those everyday tasks you have to do. This makes it really hard when there is so much temptation at the shops and you are trying to eat healthy. Thankfully there are some tips that you can take on to help you stay on track and even save some of your hard earned cash. Eat beforehand Never go grocery shopping on an empty stomach. This is a recipe for disaster. When you are full your mindset is on what you need to get whereas if you are hungry it is all about what you can get to eat. Usually this is when we pick unhealthy foods which can be very tempting when you are starving. Make a list Grocery shops are designed to make you buy. They are set up in a way that makes you want to buy things you don’t need. To solve this problem, make a list and stick to it. Hopefully you are planning out healthy meals so make your list based on that. Then it is simple…….stick to the list when you are at the shops. Avoid certain aisles Notice how the biscuits are all in together, soft drinks and chips, lollies and chocolate. Unless you need something in these aisles (and you shouldn’t) don’t even go down them. This is where the list comes in handy. That way you won’t even see the temptation. Shop the outside On that note, most shops are designed to have fresh food at the outside of the store. Make sure this is where you are spending most of your time. Look at what you are buying Look down into your trolley or basket and the majority should be fresh unprocessed food. If not re evaluate. Grocery shops are designed to get you to buy and most of the time it is not healthy foods. Arm yourself with these tips and you will not only be saving your waistline but also making a saving at the checkout as well. So until next time, Love life, dream big and become the inspiration Anne-Marie
Preparing for life’s plot twists by Chris Stevens B. Fin, M. Acc, CPA Partner at GC Accountants
Are you prepared for life’s unexpected plot twists? It’s impossible to know what’s on the horizon, but with the right personal insurance, at least you can be financially prepared against life’s curve balls. So how do you know which types of cover are right for you? Here are some personal insurance basics to get you started on the road to financial protection. Life insurance: Think of life insurance as a financial safety net for your loved ones. With the right cover in place, your beneficiaries will receive a lump sum payment in the event of your death, so they can keep up with regular expenses, cover any debts and put aside money for the future. If you’re diagnosed with a terminal illness, your insurer may also agree to pay out your insurance early. The level of cover you need depends on the debts you would leave behind (such as a mortgage) and how much your beneficiaries would need to keep up with their ongoing expenses without your income to rely on. Income protection: If your regular earnings suddenly stopped, how long could you manage financially – and what would you have to give up? Income protection insurance regularly pays part of your usual income if you’re unable to work for an extended period due to illness or injury. You can adjust the cost and value of your cover by customising the waiting period, benefit payment period and the portion of your income you want to insure. Premiums for income protection policies that you personally own are generally tax deductible. Trauma insurance: Serious health conditions such as cancer, heart attack,
stroke or blindness impact the lives of millions of Australians. For example, one in two Australian men and one in three women will be diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85, while over 3.7 million Australians are affected by heart disease. Trauma insurance helps cover the costs of treatment and rehabilitation in the event of a critical illness, with a lump sum paid if you’re diagnosed with one of the conditions specified in your policy. TPD insurance: Being faced with a permanent disability can have a far-reaching impact on your lifestyle. With Total and Permanent Disablement (TPD) insurance, you can receive a lump sum to help cover any immediate costs and also your ongoing living expenses if you become disabled and can no longer work. 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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What is a Will kit and will it suit you? by Chris Hill-Smith of Appleton Law, Lambton A Will kit is a pre-printed form to which you add your personal details and select or delete certain alternatives to complete your will. In some circumstances a pre-printed will, provided it has been filled out carefully, is absolutely fine. Where an estate is not complicated and the intended beneficiaries follow along traditional family lines a will kit should normally produce a suitable will for the intending testator. It is important if using a will kit to ensure all details have been entered correctly
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and that all selections have been made with due consideration because otherwise the will may not be valid or the effect of the will may not be as you intended. Having noted that, there are many circumstances and situations that make will kits unsuitable as a testamentary document. Firstly, will kits are drafted in a basic format to include the most common situations. They are not able to provide for less common or unusual situations, for example where there are blended families, where the estate is complex, where there are debt issues to be taken into account or where you have interests in trusts, companies, partnerships or self-managed super funds. Other situations which may not be able to be dealt with effectively or at all by the use of a will kit are where the testator wishes to leave unequal gifts or shares to various dependants, or intends to leave a dependant out of their will all together. If those types of issues relate to you, you should seek the services of a professional will drafter to make sure your wishes are properly and effectively documented. Will kits also do not address debt or taxation issues, including capital gains liabilities or social security implications. In addition, these days a significant proportion of estates are made up by superannuation and/or life insurance benefits. Whether those assets form a part of the estate at all is the first question and then consideration must be given to the ultimate recipients of such benefits because there can be negative taxation consequences for non-dependants and /or the estate. The good news is that it is relatively inexpensive to have a will drafted professionally to take into consideration all of your individual circumstances and issues. Come and see us to discuss your will requirements. 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.
Vet chat
with Dr Lauren Alexander Greencross Vets, Lambton
Is your pet itching?
At most vet clinics spring and summer are the seasons for itchy pets and allergies. Have you ever noticed that your pet scratch’s excessively, licks or chews its paws constantly, over grooms or shakes its head? These can all be signs of skin disease or allergies. These symptoms are not only uncomfortable for your pet but can also be irritating for you as an owner. When we see these pets we often identify scratches to the skin, red inflamed skin, scabs, and hair loss or ear infections. There can be a number of causes of itching and allergies. The most common cause of itching we see is from fleas. Pets often become itchy around the tail base and rump when affected and sometimes even just a couple of fleas can make pets very itchy. If your pet is itching, flea prevention may be recommended. Food allergies or sensitivities are another cause of itching in our pets. A common misconception is that an animal could not be allergic to its food as it has always been fed the same and never had a problem. A large number of food allergies we diagnose are to foods that have been in the pet’s diet for a long time and they have developed an allergy to it. A food allergy is diagnosed through a food allergy trial that is performed with a special prescription diet. Another common cause of allergies in our pets is a condition called atopy. This is an environmental allergy to many things like grasses, pollens and dust, similar to when people have hay fever. We often diagnose atopy after ruling out other causes of itching first as many pets may be allergic to more than one thing. There are some treatments and medications available to manage this condition but unfortunately is a lifelong issue for affected animals. If you have noticed your pet start to itch and scratch with the onset of spring, or perhaps your pet is always itchy, please get in touch with us here at Greencross Vets Lambton. Our vets can discuss with you the likely causes of itching and tailor a diagnostic and treatment plan for you and your pet. For further information and advice simply call in or give us a call on 4957 8960.
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I would like to congratulate our award recipients at our Year 12 Graduation Ceremony.
Sharon Claydon Community Spirit & Leadership Award: It is an award which recognises a student who has demonstrated not only leadership qualities, but has earned the respect of the school, conducts his or her self as a leader and has made a contribution to the school community. The Award recipient is Andrew Gay. Caltex All Rounder Award: The Caltex All Rounder recognises a student for their leadership qualities and commitment across a range of activities; in their studies, on the sports field and for outstanding contribution to the school. The 2016 Caltex All Rounder Award recipient is Lisa Cochrane. The Academic Excellence awards are to recognise the achievement of students across all of their courses. It is an award which acknowledges students that have consistently applied themselves with diligence in their studies and performed at a high academic level: Lachlan Alatise, Timothy Bailey-Coles, Harrison Bendall, Ellie Bright, Kelcee Byrnes, Zarifa Cenna, Tyler Chapman, Jialing Chen, Brandon Colelough, Sacha Currie, Bronte Curry, Therushi De Silva, Andrew Gay, Jemma Gillard, Livana Hamad, Senar Hamad, Adrienne Harvey, Rebekah Hawkins, Annie-Rose Hayward, Zackery Holbrow, Chloe Hopkins, Xiaotong Huang, Amelia Hughes, David Ifield, Isabella Ireland, Grace Jeffrey, Gabrielle Murray, Nhat Anh Nguyen, Violet Perry, Isabella Roope, Jessye Ryan, Liam Schofield, Thomas Siderovski, Elisabeth Weinzerl. Prize in English: Adrienne Harvey Humanities and Social Sciences Prize: Andrew Gay Mathematics Medal: Sacha Currie Science Medal: Senar Hamad Creative and Performing Arts Award: Tyler Chapman Reuben F Scarf Award for Commitment: Jessye Ryan John McCarthy Award for Technology: Grace Jeffrey for excellence in Food Technology Ashley Sands Memorial Award: Nhat Anh Nguyen. Sporting Blues: Timothy Bailey Coles, Harrison Bendall, William Bradley, Jake Bramble, Kelcee Byrnes, Lisa Cochrane, Lachlan Croker, Liam Farmer, Jonathon Hadaway, Adrienne Harvey, Amelia Hughes, David Ifield, Grace Jeffrey , Harrison Little, Jake McGuinness, Jez Murray, Isaac Penfold, Alexandra Rees, Lachlan Rinkin, Bailey Sansom, Joshua Virtue.
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Mind matters
Dr Stuart Edser’s
by Dr Stuart Edser PhD. MAPS. MCCOUNP. MASCH. Principal Psychologist at Newcastle Psychology & Health
Spotlight shone
Over the last months, Newcastle has witnessed the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. For many people, it has been a harrowing experience. But it has also been an experience that was necessary. For too long, these deeds have been kept in secret, kept in the shadows. No longer. The Commission has allowed us to shine the spotlight and to make clear what was before opaque. We saw instances of church men who were perpetrators. We saw instances of clergy ignorance of how to deal with crime. We even saw church hierarchy turning a blind eye. The three worst perpetrators in one local high school were all teachers I saw every day at school and who abused friends of mine. Two are in gaol, the other has died. It has been difficult to watch. And of course, victims were part of the Commission too. Unimaginably brave souls who, despite their shame, disclosed their own stories so that justice might be done, changes made and that no other child should ever go through such brazen villainy again. The victims have my enduring respect. Sadly, it is not uncommon for me to hear these stories from adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Sexual abuse is a powerful insult to the psyche and affects people for years to come in so many areas of their lives: their confidence, their sleep, their relationships, their sexuality, their ability to navigate life with psychological equilibrium. Depression and anxiety is common; so is post-traumatic stress. While we cannot undo the past, lives can be helped and healing can come with the willingness to face the truth and to understand that the shame and guilt, never ever deserved, can be let go.
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Local & Live entertainment this month Blackbutt Hotel
Fri 4
Hornet
Fri 18
Steve Werren
Fri 4
HalloQueen
Sat 19
Trancemission
Sat 5
Fully booked function
Fri 25
Loonatic Fringe
Sun 6
Fully booked function
Sat 26
Bobby C
Mon 7
Jimmy Barnes
Tue 8
Hunter Valley Grammar
Thu 10 Rick Price
Sat 5
Defaced
Fri 11
James Naldo
Sat 12
Captain Risky
Fri 18
Viagro
Fri 11
Ryan Daley
Sat 19
Phase III
Fri 18
Bandditts
Fri 25
Murry Byfield
Fri 25
The New Cool
Sat 26
Bust a Thong
Duke of Wellington Hotel Tue 1
Iguana
Fri 4
Loko
Sat 5
2 Good Reasons
Hotel Jesmond
Lambton Park Hotel Fri 4
Dai Pritchard
Sat 5
Easy Daze
Fri 11
Grant Walmsley Freebird Duo feat. Saralyn
Fri 18
Tim Rossington
Fri 25
Ngariki
Sat 26
TBC
Fri 11
Renee Geyer
Sat 12 An Evening With Groucho Sun 13 The Reynolds & Co Not Quite End of Year Gig (lunch) Wed 16 The Troggs
Lizotte’s
Fri 11 The Sue and Mikey Show Sat 12
Greg Bryce
Tue 1
Whitebridge High School Music Showcase
Wed 2
Live N Local
Thu 3
Whistle Dixie
Thu 17 Phil & Trudy Edgeley & George Washingmachine
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Local & Live entertainment this month Sat 19
Diesel
Sat 12
Northumberland Hotel
Tue 1
Thu 17 Jam Night with Ty and Zane
Mick Boogard
Wed 2 Jam Night with Ian Papworth & Kerry Miller Fri 4 Truman Smith
Sun 20 Lazy Sunday Lunch with The Beatnix Wed 23 The UON Final Recital Showcase Thu 24 Glory Days - The Boss Experience Fri 25
Rat Pack From Vegas
Sat 26
Wendy Matthews Billie and Me
Sun 27 Love That Hat ...plays Electric Light Orchestra Wed 30 Radio Wollombi- by Alan Glover & Bob Philippe
Newcastle Theatre Co.
Aaron Hood
Wed 23 Jam Night with Ian Papworth & Kerry Miller Fri 25 Kenny Jewell Wed 30 Jam Night with Ian Papworth & Kerry Miller
Snake Gully Hotel Thu 3 Jam Night with Ty and Zane Fri 4 Dave Carter
Fri 2 Dec
8pm
Sat 3 Dec
8pm
The Years
Fri 25
Jacinta
Sat 26
Outerphase
Fri 4
Snape Trilogy
Sat 5
Misbehave
Fri 11
Mark Wells Duo
Sat 12
The Rattle
Fri 18
The Smarts
Sat 19
Talk of the Town
Fri 25
Gen-R-8
Sat 26
Phonic Trio
Piano Lounge Every Tue & Thur 4-5.30pm
Angamus
The Starlight Room
A play by Sally Davies Directed by Sally Davies 8pm 2pm 8pm 8pm 2pm & 8pm 2pm 8pm
Sat 19
Marble Bar
Dean Kyrwood
Festive Spirit
Sat 19 Nov Sun 20 Wed 23 Fri 25 Sat 26 Sun 27 Wed 30
Logan
Wests New Lambton
Wed 16 Jam Night with Ian Papworth & Kerry Miller Fri 18
Fri 18
Thu 24 Jam Night with Ty and Zane
Wed 9 Jam Night with Ian Papworth & Kerry Miller Fri 11
CJ and Sam
Fri 18
Sat 5
Sat 19 The Michael Buble Experience
Oversteer
Thu 10 Jam Night with Ty and Zane Fri 11
Lennie Live
Lashes, Legs & Lyrics starring Wayne Rogers
Fri 25 ABBALANCHE Please note that some venues were unable to provide their entertainment listings before going to print with this issue.
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Local Community Group Notices NEIGHBOUR AID SOCIAL SUPPORT We offer companionship to those over 65 years, transport to appointments, assistance with shopping, social interaction, activities and lunch at our centres. We also have day bus trips every month. Volunteers also needed to help with transport for the elderly a few hours a fortnight. For more details contact Gayle Grayson on 4960 8248 or 0425 090 670 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. NEW LAMBTON COMMUNITY FRIENDSHIP CLUB We meet every Tuesday 10 am till 2 pm in the Trinity Church Hall corner Regent St and Portland Plc. New Lambton. Come and join other seniors for friendship, cards and musical entertainment as we age we need to get out of our 4 walls and expand our views on life. For more details ring Joy Loas 4952 2664 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
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. 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 1st November at 7.30 pm in the Mechanics Institute, Elder Street Lambton. Guest Speaker is Brian Roach. His topic is E. C. Merewether 18201893 Bureaucrat, Businessman & Benefactor. All members and interested visitors are welcome. For more information contact 49578296. Community groups and organisations are invited to submit notices for publication. Include general information about your group as well as details of upcoming events. Email your notice to lambtonlocal@gmail.com or post it to PO Box 130, Lambton 2299 by 15th of the month. Notices may be edited or omitted due to space limitations.
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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. LAMBTON RUG RATS Our playgroup offers kids ages 0-6 an opportunity to learn through play, develop social skills and make friends in a safe and stimulating environment. By attending playgroup, parents and carers can build social networks that support them and their children. St John the Baptist Church 18 Morehead St, Lambton Mondays from 10am - 12pm (school terms only). For more information email Samantha: sammyjo_85@hotmail.com.au All Welcome KNIT & NATTER Meet new people, make new friends at knit & natter every Monday. Meet at Mayfield Church of Christ, cnr Werribi St & Gregson Avenue at 9.30am. All ladies welcome. Phone Lyn for information. 49529324 TRUE ISRAEL CHRISTIAN IDENTITY If you are Anglo- Saxon- Celtic, Germanic, Scandinavian and would like to know more about your future heritage in the Gospel of God’s word for his coming Kingdom; email: flint1883@gmail.com or write to David McNaughton. PO Box 3313 Glendale 2285
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HALLS FOR HIRE Main Hall and smaller hall called the Green Room, which has separate entrance, kitchen and toilets, off street parking. Available for permanent and casual bookings. Very reasonable rates. Contact Rev Maree Armstrong at St John’s Anglican Church, Lambton. Ph 4957 1073
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IRONING DONE $25 per level basket. Drop off my home (New Lambton) in morning, pick up afternoon. Ph Lyn 0432 174 618 PET CARE Jill’s Pet Sitting Service. Live in (your home) or daily visits. Mature, reliable lady with references. Full time business (5 years) with 30 years experience. Ph 0418 246 384 SMALL JOBS DONE Trailer repairs, welding, lawn mowing, yard clean ups, small steel fabrications Ph Darren 0421 003 790 “Many a small thing has been made large by the right kind of advertising” -Mark Twain
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