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Specialist in skin cancer You often find it best to deal with a specialist, and it’s no different for the checks, diagnosis, treatment and management of skin cancer. Doctor Patrick Brennan heads Skin Cancer Associates in Albany Street and is the only doctor on the Coffs Coast who specialises solely in skin cancer treatment – unlike other doctors, who combine skin cancer diagnosis with general practice or wound management. Aiming to promote early detection, Dr Brennan encourages all locals to have regular skin checks, to maximise the successful treatment of any developing skin cancers. “Our services are bulk billed to pensioners and health care cards, and no referral is necessary. Simply phone the clinic to make an appointment. Regular skin checks are the best way to keep an eye on your skin, and if caught early enough, skin cancer can be treatable.” With 16 years’ experience in skin cancer, a post graduate masters degree in skin cancer medicine and an advanced certificate in dermoscopy (the study of moles through specialised imaging), Dr Brennan is highly experienced in diagnosing and treating skin cancer; he is also able to perform skin surgery of any kind. “We can perform the entire procedure right here in the clinic,” adds Dr Brennan. “From diagnosis to surgery, you have the same doctor the whole time, and there is no need to travel.”
Seniors Club online Birch, Carroll & Coyle Coffs Harbour SENIORS CLUB ONLINE is perfect for those 60 and over who LOVE THE MOVIES! Members receive $8* movie tickets, special screenings, points rewards and more. PLUS, join before March 31 to go into the draw to win a trip to London. The Prize is for two and includes airfares and seven nights’ accommodation*. It is a perfect time to become a member, as Birch, Carroll & Coyle are screening some of this year’s most highly regarded films in the midst of the movie awards season. Relive the bygone era of the silent film with The Artist (PG) released February 23, or enjoy an all star cast in the Cold War espionage film, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (MA15+), released March 8. There will be an exclusive Seniors Club Online Screening of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (PG) on Tuesday 13 March. All members’ tickets are just $8 each and include a FREE morning tea from 10am, with the film commencing at 10.30am. Collect your Seniors Club Online Membership Card from the Cinema Box Office today, and enjoy FREE membership for life.
The Sawtell Bowling and Recreation Club Ltd recently received a Community Savers Grant from the NSW Government’s Office of Environment and Heritage to carry out energy and water upgrades. The upgrade program included: • an energy and water audit • installation of new refrigeration equipment to the coolroom, replacing old, inefficient equipment • repairing display doors to coolroom, to reduce heat gains • installing efficient lighting to main lounge areas • placing motion sensors to men’s and ladies’ toilets to ensure lights are switched off when not required • application of a high-tech heat reflective coating to the roof to reduce air conditioning costs by up to 30%, • installation of voltage regulation equipment to lighting circuits to reduce electricity use by 15% - 20% • installation of a 10,000 L rainwater harvesting system for toilet flushing • fitting timers to hot water systems to eliminate standing losses after hours Work was completed in December 2011. The upgrades will save approximately 49,000 kwh of electricity per annum, or 18% of the total annual use. This equates to an annual saving of up to $15,000 per annum on current tariffs. Water upgrades will save approximately 195 kL of water per annum. Sawtell Bowling Club would like to thank the Office of Environment and Heritage for funding the project.
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