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A MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR What an exciting time this is for our community with so much happening especially in regards to the development of our great city! With over $464 MILLION worth of development applications submitted for the Gosford CBD in August alone, this is certain proof that people believe in what Gosford has to offer and that it certainly can become a leading regional city. There are also plenty of great events happening over the coming months so make sure you get behind everything that makes our region so great!

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Contents Regular Sections Message from the Editor

Central Coast Tourism Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s On

People of Interest with Amelia Grose

Features Live From Five

Simply Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Vine

Monkey Mania

Food Revolution Day Central Coast

Gosford is on the Move

Courage and Sacrifice

The Coast Sessions

Love For All Seasons (Sarah Tolmie)

Monologue Drama Auditions

Be a Part of Something Grand

Skateboarders Night of Champions

Local Business Bakers Delight Gosford

Boulevarde Burgers

Instep Footwear

Big Small Business

Specsavers Gosford

Purpose = Success (Alan Strudwick)

Spring Clean Your Marketing

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LIVE FROM FIVE On Friday 3 October, Kibble Park became home to the inaugural Live From Five, a gourmet food and wine event. Nestled in the heart of Gosford CBD, Kibble Park was an activated hub of live entertainment, fresh food and wine. Commencing at 5:00pm, Live From Five is ideal for those who work in the CBD and are looking for that T.G.I.F. occasion.

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Liam Burrows, Laycock St Theatre Wed 1 Marina Prior, Laycock St Theatre Thur 2 Glenworth Valley Kids Club Sat 4 & Sun 5 Bell Shakespeare - Henry V, Laycock St Theatre Fri 10 & Sat 11 Second Hand Saturday, Gosford LGA Sat 11 Mariners v Newcastle Jets, Central Coast Stadium Sat 11 Bobby Fox - The Fantastic Mr Fox, Lizotte’s Kincumber Sat 11 Thirsty Merc - AAA Tour, Lizotte’s Kincumber Thur 16 Mariners v Wellington Phoenix, Central Coast Stadium Sat 18 Mangrove Mountain Country Fair Sat 18 The Stampede Sydney, Glenworth Valley Sat 18 The Phantom of the Opera, Laycock St Thtr Sat 18 Oct - Sat 15 Nov Woytopia Festival, Woywoy South PS Sun 19 Bouddi at Bells, Bells at Killcare Sun 19 ChromeFest Ball, Mingara Recreation Centre Fri 24 Oct ChromeFest, The Entrance Fri 24 - Sun 26 CC7’s Rugby League, Wyong Rugby Leagues Club Fri 24 - Sun 26 Trick or Treat + Midday Monster Mash!, Gosford City Sat 25 High Tea, Forest of Tranquility Sun 26 Green Point Centre: Disco Night Fri 31

With live music, street performers, an eclectic mix of gourmet foods and boutique wines operating until 8:00pm, Live From Five is the perfect meeting location for friends, family and coworkers to gather and unwind. Live From Five is a new initiative of GBID, and will also be held on the first Friday of November and December. Finish the week and start your weekend at Live From Five At our next event on Nov 7 at 5:00pm at Kibble Park. CGM ad 91x136.5_GBID 9/09/14 2:31 PM Page 1

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People of

INTEREST with Amelia Grose

Photojournalist Amelia Grose goes out and about meeting the people of the Central Coast.

Meet Ruby Mac - She’s 5 Ruby has donated her hair to the ‘Variety’s Princess Charlotte Alopecia Program’ to have them make it into a wig. She had recently seen Turia Pitt on the cover of a magazine who had been caught in a bushfire and her mum spoke with her about the consequences of severe burns, including permanent hair loss. This reminded her of a friend who has cancer and was going through chemo – as a result, she has lost all of her hair. After she processed this, in an instant she said to her mum, “Mum, ring Grandma. We’re cutting off my hair & giving it to a wig maker.” We are so proud of you Ruby. To donate your hair visit www.princesscharlottealopecia.com

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Simply D’VINE

“The great thing is that we have the ability to make a positive difference to someone in everything that we do”

I know we must be doing something right when a new bride takes the time to send the most complimentary heart-felt letter of thanks, the very next day after her wedding!” Says Julia Barnes, General Manager of Somersby based catering company The D’Vine Group. “It warms my heart and makes me so proud every time.” Such letters of thanks are testimony to The D’Vine Group’s passion for providing innovative gourmet catering and the highest level of customer service possible. But before the first canapé is even served, Julia and her team work closely with their clients to ensure every detail is meticulously catered for. Menus are carefully planned using fresh seasonal produce sourced locally whenever possible, special dietary and religious requirements are handled with ease and the bride and groom invited to sample their menu at a “tasting” held in The D’Vine Group’s beautiful designer showroom at Gindurra Park Wedding & Event Centre. The whole experience gives the bride & groom peace of mind knowing their special 6

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day will be stress free and truly memorable for all the right reasons. The D’Vine Group was established by Coast local, Scott Homsey. Scott began his career in the 1980′s as an apprentice at Crowne Plaza Terrigal. Scott contributed to the two award winning restaurants The Brasserie and La Mer. La Mer was awarded Best Fine Dining Restaurant NSW during his time there. Here Scott gained much experience, working with international Chefs and through the friendships that he developed, went on to travel to France to broaden his expertise and gain further insight into the industry. Settling back on the Central Coast, Scott opened his own restaurant at Hardy’s Bay and from restaurant beginnings went on to start catering for private events. Scott’s passion for excellence gained him a great reputation in the industry. The D’Vine Group is a testament to Scott’s desire to provide quality restaurant catering to everyone, no matter where the location. Julia first met Scott when they were both working at the Crowne Plaza

Terrigal. “I was the manager of award winning restaurant La Mer and Scott was the apprentice chef (a fact I often love to remind him of!” says Julia with a laugh. Together they were part of a wonderful team of individuals from all over the world and a General Manager, Walter Imoos, who epitomised the word ‘service’. Julia moved to Gosford with her family when Wyoming was just one big orange orchard and Erina was an even bigger farmer’s garden. They would travel to Gosford every weekend from Sydney where her Dad would sell blocks of land. “I remember we would always stop at Kariong and ‘count’ the lights of Gosford. One of my earliest happy memories of Gosford was a beautiful restaurant called The Orange Tree. It sat hidden in thick wisteria on the old Pizza Hut site at West Gosford. I can still recall everything about that place; from the warm greeting of the Maitre’d, the dark exotic ambience to the little wrapped After Dinner Mints. I think this restaurant was the catalyst for me to pursue a life in hospitality.” Recalls Julia.

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Coming from an Italian heritage, food and family have always been central in her life. As a result she has always associated food with happiness. Travel became a way of experiencing so many different cuisines and cultures. From sharing a cup of tea with a homeless man on the streets of London, to having lunch with a prince in his mansion in Monte Carlo. The privilege to be able to travel and share food with amazing individuals has always been a central theme and one she shares with Scott. The D’Vine Group’s ability to cater remotely has seen them form strong relationships with local tourism venues including Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures and The Australian Reptile Park, providing inbound International tourism operators with a unique Australiana BBQ experience that has recently secured them the Hunter & Central Coast Tourism Award for Excellence in the “Tourism Restaurants & Catering Services” category. These awards recognise local businesses who’ve set the highest

standard in customer service, product and service delivery, sustainability, training and development, operations and business planning. “Winning this award was the culmination of a total team effort over the past 18 months. Our catering crew are our greatest asset and we are so proud of their hard work and total dedication to every detail during our client’s events” Says Julia. The D’Vine team, which includes Operations Manager Francis Kelliher, Executive Chef Markus Allenspach, Sous Chef Christian Gardelli and Apprentice Chef Reece Jackson all come from different corners of the globe, yet share a common vision. They all have been fortunate to have careers and lives surrounded by interesting people, amazing food and memorable travels. Most importantly, they all agree that it is now about sharing and giving back. This is now the catalyst that motivates them in everything they do. “We want to share our knowledge and experience and we do this by engaging every client in a meaningful

way. We share our equipment and resources with local start up businesses to give them a helping hand in establishing their own business. It is our desire to see them succeed and hope that the support we can offer in the early days will ensure their long term success” Says Julia. D’Vine also supports and encourages local staff through traineeships and free training for hospitality students. Their first trainee Amelia now works within the industry, realizing her dream of starting her own Event Management business. It is this influence that makes The D’Vine Group know that their business is ‘successful’. Through supporting charities such as OzHarvest, Coast Shelter, The Variety Club and Camp Quality The D’Vine Group have been able to make a difference in some small way. “The great thing is that we have the ability to make a positive difference to someone in everything that we do and we see this as a real benefit to local businesses and the greater community.” Gosford City Magazine | October / November 2014

TIME TO MONKEY AROUND Monkey Mania provides family entertainment and family togetherness time, complete with wonderful memories. The play equipment is designed for 1-12 year olds, as are the party rooms.

Monkey Mania Central Coast includes an inflatable jumping castle, dedicated toddlers area, a gun/cannon foam ball arena, climbing structure, slides, and kiddies electric go-karts. Monkey Mania have a café serving premium coffee and a large variety of food that includes hamburgers, sandwiches and fruit salad. As well as having the added benefits of free parking and air conditioning.

Monkey Mania Central Coast is located inside the popular Central Coast Leagues Club. The impressive 3 level play structure is sure to keep the kids entertained for hours.

Monkey Mania is your #1 party venue. The centre has 6 uniquely themed party rooms

unlike anything in the world as they have a centerpiece that the children sit on for the party, such as the Undersea room where the children sit on a pirate ship. A Disco room completes the party offering. The themed party rooms include Candyland, Undersea Pirate/Mermaid, Enchanted Fairy, Superhero, Space and Jungle Safari. Packages to suit all families are available. You can call Monkey Mania on (02) 4325 9865/ 4325 9867 or visit monkeymania. com.au .

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amie Oliver is the founder and driving force behind the Food Revolution:- an incentive that has inspired millions around the world. He is, however, just one man and needs all the help he can get to drive this real food movement forward.

The Annual Event; Food Revolution Day on May 16 was celebrated at over 9,100 events in 121 countries, with a live stream on U Tube. Streams of volunteers were sharing their passion from various groups, communities and schools around the World.

Julie Clark from Kincumber is our own Central Coast Ambassador for Jamie Olivers Food Revolution. This is all about inspiring people of all ages to reconnect with food and make better food choices for life. To help children understand where food comes from, how to cook it and how if affects their bodies. Connecting with people in the community, working together with schools, nursing homes, restaurants and local businesses.

Julie, with the help of The Good Guys and the local Woolworths management and staff from both Erina and Umina, chopped, wrapped, laughed, and shouted out to the world in a whirlwind of a day. Together with the children from many Central Coast schools, ignited the Central Coasts participation in the Food Revolution. A huge “ whoo hoo and well done”to all who were involved on the day.

“ We want to inspire change in people’s food habits and to promote the mission for better food and education for everyone”. All around the globe people are working together to make a difference. Julie has a passion for the local community. She has visited planting programs, community gardens and retirement villages, some which boast abundant community gardens with an array of fresh veggies and herbs. Julie has shared cooking classes, recipes and ideas with those who are interested in seasonal cooking. “Communication is the key”Julie says “Its time for all age groups to come together and enjoy all things simple in cooking. Most of us have a favorite recipe that we like to share with our families or friends. It feels great to share what we make and reconnect with where our food comes from.”

With an increased awareness of the worldwide obesity crisis Julie believes that many of our lifestyle diseases may be preventable. Getting back to the basics of wholefood nutrition, encouraging planting programs, children’s educational programs, and with the availability of fresh ingredients for all, we can make those changes. To enable every one in our community to learn how food grows, where it comes from and how to cook it, is a recipe for success. Jamie Oliver is an inspiration to us all! Julie, along with her friend and business associated Amanda Delalat from Organics2you, aim to get the Central Coast on the Worldwide Map. This is a place full of wonderful things to do, places to visit, and healthy culinary delights to enjoy! – They blog, they facebook, they tweet and share all they know with the Central Coast community. The two once Air Hostesses

aim to provide the Central Coast with their culinary delights. No trolleys here just back to basics simple cooking! Want to know where to find us? – Come say hello at one of the many events planned for the Central Coast. Find out what we’re up to and how you can get involved. We are looking for volunteers to help grow, cook and play with food. If you have boundless energy to share or an interest in food and want to make a difference then please come and join our team. With our amazing Coastline, our beautiful beaches, National Parks and close communities we are very lucky to have outdoor lifestyle options. Together, we can show the world that the Central Coast is a place to live, laugh and share all we can offer. With a number of great restaurants, places to visit and relax and a wonderful array of healthy lifestyle cafes, the possibilities are endless. For further information and please contact Julie or Amanda on: T: 0406 973 378 or 0404 087 471 E: foodrevolutioncentralcoast@gmail.com Check out the Food Revolution website: www.foodrevolutionday.com/jamieoliver. org Please like & share on Facebook – Food Revolution – Central Coast See us at CCKDO on 2nd November 2014 Look forward to meeting you all. Yours Julie Gosford City Magazine | October / November 2014

Right: An artist’s impression of a new $157 million development for Mann St, Gosford. Image and design to Dickson Rothschild

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$464 MILLION Worth of development applications lodged for Gosford CBD in August Mayor of Gosford City Lawrie McKinna recently announced that a whopping $464 million worth of development applications were received in August this year for the Gosford CBD area alone. Mayor McKinna said that 22 applications were lodged with Council last month for the CBD, including a $157 million proposal for a mixed used development right in the heart of Mann Street. “This latest influx of applications is proof that rejuvenating Gosford is no longer just a pipe dream,” Mayor McKinna said. “We’ve always been confident about the town centre’s amazing potential as well as certain that there was plenty of interest from potential investors. “We just needed to put the right incentives in place to get the applications rolling through the door. “Even still, receiving almost $500 million worth of applications in a month has definitely topped all our expectations. “These applications include everything from new retail, commercial, restaurant and residential development all along Mann Street through to new medical and childcare developments in Showground Road. Chief Executive Officer Paul Anderson said it was no secret the flood of recent applications had coincided with a number of key announcements and

incentives that Council has been right behind over the past two years to drive development in the CBD. “Business and investor confidence in our city is now at an all time high after two years of highlighting what the area has to offer and making it easier for our customers to do business with us,” Mr Anderson added. “This year we’ve also extended another incentive for CBD development that offers a bonus 30 per cent increase in floor space and building height to eligible applicants. “Plus, last month we had the federal treasurer stand in our city and commit to start work next year on a purpose-built Australian Tax Office agency employing 600 people in Gosford. “This all comes on the back of state and federal government, and community support for many of our other key proposals like the performing arts centre, Kibbleplex and a reinvigorated Gosford waterfront. “Now we need to look closely at all these applications and others to see whether we can get the cranes in the sky over Gosford and start building the worldclass city the Central Coast deserves,” Mr Anderson said. Gosford City Council Media Release 2nd September 2014

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ness “Busi estor nv and i ence in d fi con ty is now i c e r ou all tim n a t a high”

A Massive Vote of Confidence for Gosford Gosford is about to become the City of the Future with the most ambitious development project to hit Gosford in over a decade with a development application lodged with Gosford Council for a 28-storey mixed use development on the corner of Mann and Donnison Streets in Gosford (old Union Hotel site) on Thursday 28th August. To be known as Mariners Plaza and developed by Gosford City Development Pty Ltd the project, with an estimated value of $190 million, it will comprise two residential towers above a podium containing a hotel, licensed pub, retail spaces and supermarket. Significantly the project will deliver a brand new premium hotel with function rooms, gym and pool deck with associated restaurants and bar. It will comprise 134 rooms over 7 levels and provide underground parking for 135 cars. It is up to us to show our support and make this happen. Support Gosford Council and support our community and support our future City GOSFORD. Tell us what you think?

IS ON THE MOVE! PLACEMAKING

AESTHETICS VERSES COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - By Gabby Bowles -

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Until recently, I had generally associated the term PLACEMAKING with the ‘tarting-up’ of a dingy public space in an attempt to fix it. Dull corners within a city given a make over to create a more vibrant space in the hope it would engage people and activate a problem area. Warm and fuzzy as that idea was, I was cynical in believing that improving public spaces was as simple as a coat of paint or some public art. Last week I was fortunate enough to attend a presentation by experienced and global ‘PLACEMAKER’ Ethan Kent, the vice president of Project for Public Spaces. Ethan’s presentation covered a number of facets of good Placemaking, from governance aspects to community contributions to private enterprise involvement. This really got me thinking about Gosford and some of our Placemaking to date.

IGUANAS NOW OPEN IGUANA Joe’s at Gosford reopened their doors on September 14 as a tapas bar and function centre - and with a new name. The iconic bar and restaurant was sold in 2009 and has remained empty and idle ever since. Owner Paul Saad has announced the bar will reopen under the guidance of Jason Khoury who has bought the business and renamed it Three Ways Tapas Bar at Iguana Wharf. The former bar area has been transformed and renovated with timber flooring, an elegant cocktail bar and a massive wood fire pizza oven. Two other areas will be known as The Quarters and available for functions and corporate events. Mr Khoury and his wife Amanda have spent several years cleaning up the site, renovating and sourcing top staff including the pizza chef from Hugos pizza bars at Kings Cross and Bondi. “We will have a full English and Spanish tapas bar which Gosford really needs,” Mr Khoury said.

The idea is that Placemaking, is more than just the aesthetics and physical elements around us. We have had a few projects over the years which that haven’t quite hit the mark in regards to Placemaking, despite a huge amount of effort from those involved. But I believe this is changing! I am interested how things may have turned out differently if we turned the design process on its head and designed based on community desire in the way of outcomes (what we want from a public space), rather than a focus on tangible or aesthetic elements? We need to ask the questions like; Would the community like entertainment? An ‘Entertaining’ space. Would the community like to relax? A ‘Relaxing’ space. Would the community like activity? An ‘Active’ space. For a space to be designed primarily to meet visual objectives can be quite challenging but is certainly doable, however, there is a strong need for us to reconsider designing spaces around the idea of community outcomes in order to engage the wider community. This is where community buy-in (the commitment of stakeholders to decision making) becomes important. There is plenty of evidence to support that when a community achieves buy-in, great and wonderful things are possible. I think we are starting to see that in our city now. We are in the act of a massive Placemaking project and most of us don’t even know it. Most of us will always have an opinion of what we like (or don’t like) visually, but the very fact that more and more of us within the community have become committed to creating a space that ‘FEELS’ better, means we now have the ability to make that happen. With so much development and progress proposed for our City this is not a time to become complacent or negative but to actively ‘buyin’ in become part of the project. Great spaces make you feel something positive. That is why they become special to us. So consider your ‘Outcomes’ for Gosford and please share #Great4Gosford on Twitter and post to Gosford City Magazine or Councilor Gabby Bowles on Facebook. Gosford City Magazine | October / November 2014

SEASONS FOR GROWTH®

COURAGE & SACRIFICE Remembering the Fallen

Each year, the 29th September holds a special significance for Police throughout Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa and the Solomon Islands. It is a day for police to pause to honour officers whose lives have been cut short while performing their duty as a police officer. This important day is also a time to remember police officers who have lost their lives through illness or other circumstances. Every September 29 we pause and honour the lives and the memory of many very fine men and women – indeed over 250 in all, each members of the New South Wales Police Force, each of whom in selflessly dedicating their service to the people of New South Wales, lost their lives in the execution of their official duty. Significantly, we also come together to commemorate their invaluable dedication and commitment, their unquestioned devotion to duty, their unstinting loyalty

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and, most importantly, the ultimate sacrifice that they each made in serving our community – and last but by no means least, to pray for them. Our late police officer colleagues lived to make a difference in this great State of New South Wales and they sadly, died as they lived – defending our way of life and safeguarding the peace. The time and place of their passing separate us from them. What strongly unites these police colleagues of yesterday and those of today is, of course, our common bond, namely our solemn Oath of Office as a police officer.

women who sacrificed their tomorrow so that we might live in peace and security today.

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It should be said that whilst we are the richer for their service, we are very much the poorer for their passing. May we also honour today the wives, husbands, partners and other family members of our fallen colleagues for the support which they “Lifting provided to them during their respective career in policing.

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It is the love and support provided by the spouse or partner and indeed, other family members of a police officer which quite often and sadly, goes unrecognised within our community.

Helping children develop new life skills tobound understand and manage their grief But equally as important, we are by the common values of ethical and diligent It is fitting therefore that on National Police and due to family changes. service, of courage and commitment and loss Remembrance Day we also pay a special of sacrifice in serving our community. So it is without question, to the end they were thoroughly true to their sacred Oath of Office as a professional police officer.

tribute to the families of all of our departed police colleagues for the support which they unreservedly provided during the police career of their respective loved one.

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The first CD in the compilation features an array of local Aussie icons including Natalie Imbruglia, Air Supply, Alex Lloyd, Liam Burrows, Adam Harvey and Billy Field. The album is the culmination of an extensive project by Innov8Central Music which included a competition phase which saw more than 150 hopefuls enter for a chance to win one of 16 coveted places on the final album. Innov8Central Music then partnered with some of Australia’s most recognised names in the music industry to create a double album that truly recognises the talent and musical skill within our region. All production elements for the project were carried out right here on the Central Coast, from engaging the talent of

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The Coast Sessions is a double compilation album combining the talents of local established artists and well-known names alongside 16 very talented up and coming singers, songwriters and musicians who won their place on the album during the competition phase of the project.

producers and graphic designer’s right through to the final pressing and promotion of the album. Innov8Central Music Chairman David Bacon said, “We are thrilled to see The Coast Sessions on shelves and are excited to have created an album showcasing the local talent we have here, or that has come from the Coast. “The album, which was officially launched on Saturday 12 July at Lizotte’s, went off with a bang. With eleven of the 16 up and coming artists who won a spot to feature on the album performing. It was truly amazing to see and hear the variety and depth of talent of the artists appearing on the album,” continued David. “Given The Coast Sessions initiative is all about cultivating and supporting original music in our region, it was humbling to see the enthusiastic welcome the artists received at the launch as they took to the stage”. Local Scottish cultural enthusiast Douglas McFarland declares that the City of Gosford Pipe Band will march down Mann St once again, calling for the reformation of the Gosford City Pipe Band. The reformation of the Gosford City Pipe Band is being led by the late John McFarland’s son Douglas McFarland, a local Scottish cultural enthusiast who also runs his family business in Gosford McFarland’s Down Under the Kilt. “Pipe Bands increase cultural activity, they are an excellent outlet for youth looking for an activity with stability, excitement, challenges an opportunities. Areas with Pipe Bands are often areas with high community engagement”, said Douglas McFarland.

The Coast Sessions album is now available for purchase. Pick up a copy on iTunes, at www.coastsessions.com.au, at local Sanity stores or download the album online via CD Baby at www.cdbaby.com.

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“For a Pipe Band to be based out of Gosford builds on the momentum of Gosford moving forward as a progressive, cultural and entertaining City. It is a sell point to locals and visitors alike and forms part of the cultural fabric that makes Gosford a destination”, he added. Involvement in a pipe band is a cultural and musical education unit that transforms traditional music into popular works comprised of pipers, bass drummers and snare drummers. For more information find us on Facebook or contact Douglas McFarland on 0437 677 166. Media Release: Dosh Public Relations

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“FRESH IS BEST”

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BURGERS while travelling ho doesn’t like the smell of fresh bread. the sacrifices HOTwas DOGS FINEDINER John Lambert owner of Bakers Delight made to quality Take awayGosford or grabhas a booth and settle in the Imperial Centre for turn &speedy CHIPS in to enjoy 1950s style food. FISHover customers smelling the bread as classic soon they enter or profit. the shopping centre each day. For some time here’s nothing that quite compares to a COFFEE had been Thomemade, flame grilled hamburger – hedetermined to seasoned just right, on a lightly toasted bun,ICECREAM

John is originally from Lake Macquarie, single and moved to the Central Coast 7 years ago. John’s background in baking stems back as far back at the age of 15 working with his sauce, fresh lettuceAfter and tomato and of Uncle who taught him themustard, basic skills of bread making. course, pickle. leaving school John moved into aafull time position baking with Bakers Delight Franchisee Glen such & DebaKershaw for a days, however, Finding burger these period of 10 years. This, John says, is how he perfected can be difficult. The pressurehisto produce a quick skills of bread making. The Kershaw’s were the owners of feed often compromises the final product. the Bakers Delight store in the Imperial Centre and when Its no surprise that the team at Gnostic Mana they decided to sell their business in May this year John Cafe and Gnostic Mana love a decent jumped at the opportunity. This was his firstMini experience as owner/manager of a franchise business which he says away meal, a meal. And why should a take has been a very exciting venture for him. His mornings classic burger, hot dog or fish and chips be any begin very early at 1am to have fresh bread ready for the exception? customers by 9am and finishes at 1 or 2pm each day.

bring home his ideas on how to produce quality burgers without cutting corners on Jake Holstein produce or taste. “We’ve teamed up with local suppliers – Edwards Family Butchery and the Bakehouse Bakery all within 200 metres of us – to put the focus back on top quality ingredients.” says Jake. 8408 while travelling “We4341 make all own patties, pickles, sauces, scalSo, when the former Tucker Shack on the Shop 4, 18 The Boulevarde Woy Woywas the sacrifices John has entered into various bread shows and has been lops, batters and schnitzel so we can make sure Boulevarde in Woy Woy went on the market, awarded several awards. Some of the shows have as many bestand tastesettle every time. made to quality how could they resist? a the booth as 160 entries of which John’s achievement is 4th Place, Take away or grabof speedy turn oil “We also go the extra mile for using Rice Bran Drawing on his experience from time spent in being Top 5 bakers in the state. His staff are very capablein to enjoy classic 1950s style food. over or profit. and friendly and will helpCanada, customers with their bakery in our fryers which is free from cholesterol and Jake setallabout creating Boulevarde Take away orcompares grab booth requirements. Forsettle some here’s nothing quite to a mealand trans fats. A takeaaway doesn’t havetime to Burgers (with a little help from the rest of the that in to enjoy classic 1950s style food. he had been homemade, flame grilled hamburger – compromise healthy eating.” Mana team). John’s interests include music and he was also in a band. He to seasoned just right, on aBoulevarde lightly toasted bun,is opendetermined plays football (soccer) in hisNorth spare America time and also Tuesday flame to Sunlovesupports their burgers. Whether There’s nothing that quite Burgers compares to a homemade, local business & community events. He is involved with bring home his mustard, sauce, fresh lettuce and tomato and of day, right you’re in the States or Canada, finding a burger grilled hamburger – opposite the Gnostic Mana cafe on the “Walk in the Park” charity organisation which is a supportcourse, & on how to a pickle. Boulevarde Woy toasted Woy. bun,ideas isn’t hard. But something that bugged Jake seasoned just right, on ain lightly mustard, research program for Parkinson’s disease. produce quality Finding such a burger these days, however, sauce, fresh lettuce and tomato and of course, a pickle. 26 He is looking forward toGthe development of Gosford’s can be difficult. The pressure to produce a quick burgers without Finding such a burger these days, however, can be difficult. future and excited about the Imperial Centre’s corners on feed often compromises the final product. The pressure to produce a quick feed often cutting compromises refurbishment . the final Its no surprise thatproduct. the team at Gnostic Mana produce or taste. Bakers Delight is located on Level 2 of the centre adjacentCafe to and Gnostic “We’ve Mana a decent Its no Mini surprise thatlove the team at Gnostic Mana Cafe and teamed up w Woolworths Supermarket and like they say “Fresh is Best” Gnostic Mini Mana love a decent meal. And why should a Edwards Family Butche meal. And why should a take away meal, a take away meal, a classic burger, hot dog or fish and chips Bakery all within 200 m classic burger, hot dog or fish and chips be any be any exception? focus back on top quali exception? So, when the former Tucker Shack on the Boulevarde in make all own pa So, when the Tucker Shack on how the could they“We Woyformer Woy went on the market, resist? lops, batters and schnit Boulevarde in Woy Woy went on the market, Drawing on his experience from time spent in Canada, Jake how could they resist? set about creating Boulevarde Burgers (withofa the littlebest helptaste every t from the rest of the Mana team). “We also go the extra Drawing on his experience from time spent in in our in fryers Canada, JakeNorth set about creating Boulevarde America love their burgers. Whether you’re the which is fre States or Canada, finding burger isn’t hard.trans But something fats. A take away m Burgers (with a little help from the arest of the bugged Jake while travelling was the sacrifices made to compromise healthy ea Mana team).that quality for speedy turn over or profit. Boulevarde Burgers is North America love their burgers. Whether For some time he had been determined to bring home his day, right opposite the G you’re in theideas States or Canada, finding a burger on how to produce quality burgers without cutting Boulevarde in Woy Woy isn’t hard. But something that bugged Jake corners on produce or taste.

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“We’ve teamed up with local suppliers – Edwards Family Butchery and the Bakehouse Bakery all within 200 metres of us – to put the focus back on top quality ingredients.” says Jake. “We make all own patties, pickles, sauces, scallops, batters and schnitzel so we can make sure of the best taste every time. “We also go the extra mile using Rice Bran oil in our fryers which is free from cholesterol and trans fats. A take away meal doesn’t have to compromise healthy eating.” Boulevarde Burgers is open Tuesday to Sun- day, right opposite the Gnostic Mana cafe on the Boulevarde in Woy Woy. Gosford City Magazine | October / November 2014

With Sarah Tolmie

Love

for all seasons If there are seasons to fall in love, for me it is Spring and Summer. It’s all about hot beach holidays and watermelon; social celebrations and champagne; music and mangoes. It is the season of sensual pleasures. It is easy to feel the love in summer – the days are longer and warmer and people are much more social. It is also a time of dreaming as the year draws to a close and we begin to think expansively about the future unfolding, about what we want for work, study, play ….and love…for the next year ahead. And it is no surprise this is the wedding season too! I fell in love with my husband over one magic summer. We still refer to it as our summer of love. Falling in love is the most amazing thing, isn’t it? That rush of infatuation and giddy pleasure. It is a magic bubble but one that inevitably has to pop. Just as Summer makes way for Autumn, so too the ‘falling in love’ phase is replaced by the growing and deepening of the ‘real love’. Or, there is that other familiar scenario, waking up from the dream, disillusioned, unable to progress to what is required for ‘real loving’ and we ‘fall out of love’, only to repeat the cycle again. There is nothing wrong with that, albeit painful at the time. I do recognise the wisdom in kissing a few frogs before you find your prince. However, without a realistic understanding of the nature of love in relationships, people can find themselves in a chronic cycle of falling in and out of love. Our lives and our loves follow the seasons and experience cycles of creation and growth, birth and blossom, death and rebirth. These are natural rhythms and the ebb and flow of energy and focus. We need to know how to nourish and nurture love; how to allow the space for love

to grow; and how to transition through the changes – for example, to ‘tough out a winter’ – and re-emerge, renewed, stronger and more in love. Our deepest longing in life is to be loved. However, the art of loving and relationships is not something we are consciously taught and, in fact, it is something many people are confused about. We largely behave and act unconsciously in love and relationships. We acquire our understanding of it through modeling our parents and families and through our social and cultural influences and experience. But what if what you learnt wasn’t healthy or safe? Without a doubt the number one cause of most love and relationship pains and dysfunctions is a lack of self-love and selfworth. Our capacity to give and receive love starts with loving ourselves. You can’t give what you don’t have. If you are not feeling loved or lovable, it is hard to love others. This requires self –knowledge and a desire to consciously choose and create what you want. Sometimes love is all around but for lack of being aware, so many people fail to notice its existence. Love is not a thing you acquire, it is not even an emotion; it is a way of being in the world. It is always available to you. Make this your summer of love. Open your heart, mind and senses to love. Love is experienced through words, touch, sights and sounds, tastes and smells, actions and thoughts. Be love, do love, see love, think love and say love. Enjoy the summer warmth; feel the salt and sand on your body; eat summer fruits; dance to the summer sounds; smell the flowers, tell yourself and others what you love. Lay the foundation of love this summer to last you through all the seasons. Much love, Sarah Sarah Tolmie is a life & love coach, therapist, consultant and holistic celebrant assisting individuals, couples and families to celebrate, navigate, heal and grow through all their life & love events, changes, challenges and losses. Her practice focuses on love, marriage & family relationships; success, health & wellness; grief and loss, including illness, dying, end-of-life and after death care. You can visit her at www.sarahtolmie. com.au and receive her Daily Love updates on her Facebook page at Life & Love Coaching.

A MONOLOGUE AND DRAMA SCHOOL ADMISSION AUDITIONS These master classes are designed for all ages to prepare you professionally and artistically for when you are required to perform a monologue for an audition. These fantastic workshops for actors who are just starting their careers or for those that have not had a lot of TV and Film audition experience. This workshop demystifies the audition process and empowers the actor with knowledge and skills so they can approach their auditions with professionalism, confidence and without fear. Held in the contemporary Youth Arts Warehouse professional theatre venue, this will give you experience from an expert in the field with over 25 years experience. Presented by: Martin Ashley Jones Martin is a Central Coast actor who has trained and worked in Australia in Theatre, TV and New Media. Martin has just returned from living in London, Europe and LA where he worked professionally for over 5 years in Film, Theatre, TV drama and New Media. Martin brings with him a wealth of experience in on camera acting technique and the on camera auditioning process. Martin continues to work both in Australia and LA. Components of the process covered in these classes are: * Selection * Analysis * Preparation * Character development * Strong choices * Applying personalisation to the text * Performance * Taking direction Monologue Audition over 2 days Saturday 11th October 2014 & Saturday 18th October 2014 12 Attendees any age - 3 hrs. per day. Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Cost: $100.00 Location: The Youth Arts Warehouse, 123 Donnison Street Gosford

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SKATEBOARDERS NIGHT OF WORLD CHAMPIONS Two of the world’s greatest skateboard stars along with two Australian champions, are heading to Gosford to stage a spectacular performance on Friday evening 14th November at the SLAMFACTORY, Tuggerah. The line-up includes dual world champion , Eddie”El Gato” Elguera from Palm Springs , California. Eddie tours the world doing skateboard demonstrations with his close friend , superstar, Tony Hawk. He will be visiting Australia to perform at the Stand Tall High schools event in Sydney on 13th November. (www.standtallevent.com). World female 14 years champion POPPY STARR OLSEN , from Bondi, will also be skating along with two of Australia’s leading young skaters. It’s a free fun event open to the youth of the Central Coast, jointly staged by Liberty Family church and the Slamfactory. (www.slamfactory.com.au) The evening kicks off at 6pm with a free sausage sizzle , and the skating starts at 630 pm with live commentary and DJ. Drinks will be on sale at the Slamfactory and no alcohol will be permitted. More details : www.libertyfamilychurch.org.au

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limbs from wearing the wrong shoes.” Trish has seen many changes on the Central Coast over the years. She has played squash and netball extensively, raised two daughters who are now married and have their own businesses locally and is grandmother to 3 beautiful children. Trish believes the most significant change she has seen is the increase in population and housing. She is an avid supporter of Gosford and is excited and optimistic about the city’s future. “The start of the refurbishment works at Imperial Centre is just the beginning” says Trish. “there are so many exciting plans in store for the city and I am just glad to be a part of it.” Instep Footwear is located on the ground floor of Imperial Shopping Centre and it is business as usual throughout the refurbishment period.

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SPOTLIGHT ON EDGAR & BEVERLY ADAMS In this edition we shine a special light on Edgar and Beverley Adams, founders of Adams Business Publications and perhaps the region’s most enduring power couple. Their prime publication the Central Coast Business Review has undoubtedly been the region’s most assertive voice of business for the last three decades. It would be hard to imagine a significant development in the region that has not been subject to the steely eye and hard hitting editorials of the CCBR. From the regional airport, the stadium, university campuses and schools, local highways, major sub divisions and the NBN all have been shaped by the advocacy and critic of the Adams’ informed views and opinions. Indeed everyone in business and political life on the Central Coast knows of the Central Coast Business Review, particularly it’s influence on regional development and direction. Most public figures open the monthly magazine with a mix of fear and excitement, never quiet sure if they will be praised or clinically torn apart in the famous editorial column. It could be said Edgar and Beverley have an acute smell for a red herring, born out by years of family experience in Australia’s fishing industry. Edgar having managed significant fish import, export, production and retail operations across the country in his early days before they moved to the Central Coast. In 1971 Edgar took on the top accounting job at the Gosford farmers cooperative, which at the time was a hugely significant operation and the region’s largest source of external income. He also did a major stint for the famous Old Sydney Town operation keeping it afloat for several years before he saw the writing on the wall.

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Edgar was a trained accountant, though sees himself primarily as a salesman, confidently acknowledging the fact that Beverley controls the books and has kept their boat afloat over their many years in business together. Beverley says she never saw any point in pulling her punches when it came to managing business or her husbands ambitions and many business ventures. Though it wasn’t until 1990 that they started the Central Coast Business Review, back then as an iconic blue and white masthead. It quickly gained a reputation as an optimistic and honest publication that always had the region’s interests at heart. The CCBR’s editorials didn’t ever shy away from giving local politicians a serve of informed opinion, something that has made adversaries of some powerful figures over the years. No one has however questioned this couple’s motivations and goodwill. This regional goodwill is published each year since 1995 in the Central Coast Business Prospectus. They are always extremely proud of this high gloss, high quality publication that has graced the management desks and boardrooms of investors across the nation and across the world. Perhaps this is what earned both of them seats at the table of influential economic committees and policy groups from both sides of politics. Power brokers of all sorts work out sooner or later to connect with Edgar and Beverley and take on board their long term view and straight shooting advice. Always impeccably dressed, a habit both developed while working from home as a way to delineate their professional and home lives. Now that delineation is more physical, as they took their business address

to the equally well dressed Platinum building in Erina 10 years ago. Yet they both still always look a million dollars and arguably lead the counter offensive to the more typical Central Coast attire. Well known in their local neighbourhood for their active lifestyles Edgar and Beverley can be seen most mornings out for a power walk around Terrigal lagoon or in the gym or on the golf course, Beverley has had a golfing handicap most amateurs would only dream of. The fairways and greens have been Beverley’s cherished pastime, she often cites golf as her salvation from the rigours of business and family life. To many long term friends Edgar and Beverley embody the genuinely generous family spirit that the Central Coast is built on. Both are long term members of Rotary and have been deeply involved in numerous community projects in fields of education, culture and sport. Though it is always family that they come back to, their children and grand children are their pride and joy. They talk warmly of their funny and honest family conversations, a trait that undoubtedly flows through to their approach to business and life. Never ones to stand still, they are now working on expanding their publications’ reach with more innovative new digital offerings. The Central Coast was very fortunate the day that this enduring power couple decided to call the Central Coast home. The region would undoubtedly be immeasurably poorer had they decided to shine their light elsewhere.

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SPECSAVERS GOSFORD REVEALS NEW DESIGNER COLLECTIONS AND NEW-LOOK STORE

Specsavers Gosford has welcomed a myriad of new international designers in store including Fineform, Cheap Monday, Quiksilver Tech and Replay. Fineform is the latest, exceptionally light range to join the Ultralight collection, adding to the wide range of premium technical products already available in store. Swedish fashion label, Cheap Monday, has also created a number of edgy styles of glasses, available in store now. Quiksilver Tech, an incredibly durable new range for men and Replay, a range that features on trend styles from the Italian experts in smart casualwear, are additional brands that have joined the store’s designer selection this month. Specsavers Gosford store partners,

Douglas White and Anthony Siviter, who have more than 25 years of optical experience between them, say they are thrilled to offer these top tier designer ranges to their customers. “At Specsavers Gosford, we pride ourselves on providing high quality eyewear that is affordable to everyone. The new ranges are adding to our already impressive designer offerings such as Alex Perry and Collette Dinnigan, and ensuring we have something for everyone” says Douglas. Specsavers Gosford also revealed a freshly re-designed store earlier this year. Anthony says, “Following the renovation we have two optometry rooms fitted out with the most advanced optometry equipment, adding to our five dispense desks for fitting customers with our designer frames. The revamp has been a welcome change to our customers who are reaping the benefits of world class products and equipment.”

Specsavers Gosford has raised more than $1,700 for local charity, Camp Breakaway and The Fred Hollows Foundation through the Specsavers Community Program. The Program donates a portion of all glasses sales to these two charities, out of the store partners’ own pockets. Specsavers Gosford also offers free Digital Retinal Photography with every standard eye exam. Anthony, who is completing a PhD in Macular Research says, “Digital Retinal Photography is a powerful tool that allows me to screen for abnormalities and track changes over time, assisting with the early detection of diseases including diabetes, macular degeneration and glaucoma.” You can come in and see the new designer ranges and the revitalised new Specsavers Gosford at Imperial Shopping Centre, Mann Street or call 02 4325 3444. Visit www. specsavers.com.au for more information.

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Most companies spend a lot of time creating and developing ‘Vision’ and ‘Mission’ statements. Although these are necessary, many miss another major component necessary for success in Business. The Purpose.

- It should be something people know — that fits naturally. -It should answer the question as to who the Business is, and why the Business exists - It should communicate to all staff and customers easily.

Major Companies today all have identified and clear Purpose for their Business.

What to do when you have your Business Purpose

Ikea, Virgin, BMW, Google are just some of the many Companies around the world that have spent the time to develop their Business Purpose in order to achieve success. Purpose impacts success and impacts it ‘with significance’. It goes beyond the ‘balance sheet’. It goes beyond the accumulation of things, titles and accolades. It goes beyond just fulfilling and completing tasks. I believe purpose carries significance. Significance that motivates staff, inspires customers, instils passion, brings back reason for the Business, inspires dreams, changes industries, injects meaning back into your work day. Purpose clarifies your Business priorities. Finding and clarifying the Purpose for your Business can help you to move with greater focus and clarity every day of the life of the Business. It can propel you into achieving success daily rather than waiting until you achieve your vision in the future. Setting clear intentions and developing and refining your Business purpose can make it much easier to navigate towards achieve your Business goals. It is a major key for success.

a). Write your Business Purpose down in strategic places. You want people to be able to ‘see’ it… often b). Communicate to those who are key stakeholders. - Staff - Customers c). Align your Business decisions with your Business Purpose.

I can’t tell you how thrilled I am that winter is finally gone and Spring has sprung. I love spring for so many reasons. I love shaking off the winter blues, I love the warmer weather and sunshine and the feeling of change and renewed motivation that is everywhere! And of course I love a good spring clean, especially a Marketing spring clean… Spring is a great time to revisit your business development and marketing plans you made at the start of 2014. Is it time to declutter? Review what’s working and what’s not. Be honest here, what projects aren’t panning out as you’d hoped? It might be time to trash them and channel your resources into new business development, a new product offering or a new service.

Spring is a time of rebirth. You might be thinking it’s time for a hairstyle change, a spray tan and a new dress. It’s a great excuse to go shopping! Can the same be said for your business marketing? Is it time for a brand refresh? Maybe your website needs a redesign. Spring means change, so think about a new strategy to replace something you eliminated during your declutter. Is it time to finally start your business blog? Every business is different and will require a different marketing spring clean. I highly recommend you speak to a consultant who can help you review your business development and revise your marketing strategy to help you get the most out of your renewed spring time motivation and help you get the best possible start to the new year. Jody Sharpe specialises in Branding & Digital Marketing Strategies for local Small Businesses. For more details, email jody@sharpedesignsolutions.com.au.

d). Create Strategies around your Business Purpose -Strategies are driven by purpose and are well-defined and unwavering Examples of Company Purpose are “To organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful,” Google “To create a better everyday life for the many people.” IKEA “Virgin believes in making a difference.” Virgin Global Group of Companies “To enable people to experience the joy of driving” BMW “A sense of purpose is increasing recognised as essential for business and personal success” … London Business School So what is your Business Purpose going to be?? About Alan

Foundation Truths for identifying After moving back to Australia recently, after 5 years in the USA, Alan has your Business Purpose - It should provide a motivation for all staff. - It should give a reason for what the Business is doing. - It should give a clear direction. - It should confirm the values of the Business.

purposely based himself on the Central Coast in order to strategically be of benefit to the Business Community. Quantum Strategies www.quantum-strategies-inc.com E: alan@quantum-strategies-inc.com M: 0448 885 811

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