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Can-do goals • Issue No 130 • Newcastle’s favourite community newspaper • March 2025 •

Noah and Zach Whiddon of Lambton are crazy about soccer, and they are chasing down a very special goal.

They are raising funds for some soccer goals. Not for them, but for a school in Malawi.

Malawi, in Africa, is one of the poorest countries in the world with an annual average income of US$480 per year.

When Noah and Zach’s dad Joshua led a St Philip’s Christian College trip to Malawi recently he visited the Girls Shine Lilongwe school.

He was struck by how much the students, in fact all of Malawi, loves playing soccer, and how they lacked resources to buy equipment. continued on page 4

Noah and Zach Whiddon are raising money for soccer goals for a school in Malawi. You can help by adding your 10c cans and bottles to their cause

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with Mark Brooker Publisher of The Local

Letting perfect get in good’s way Perfect is the enemy of good. Or so said French writer and philosopher Voltaire.

Wikipedia interprets it as meaning that achieving absolute perfection may be impossible; one should not let the struggle for perfection stand in the way of appreciating or executing on something that is imperfect but still of value.

I’ve been guilty countless times and in countless ways of not making a start on something because I didn’t have everything at hand; everything that I might eventually need to get it finished perfectly.

The Local is probably the best example from my life. I know I could and should start the writing, design and layout of each monthly issue sooner than I do. To level out the workload across the month.

Over the last not quite 11 years of publishing you could say I have turned doing things at the last possible moment into a fine art.

I could start writing a community news item without having the whole of the story available to me. It might need a photo or it might need a quote from the subject of the piece. I might be waiting to determine which page I will assign it to or how much space it will be allowed. I could make a start, even though some of these variables are unaswered. But I often won’t. I’m waiting for everything to be just right.

Of course I do always get the whole of The Local done eventually. It’s more often than not ‘good’ (I think) but never ‘perfect’.

It gets to the printer on time, just.

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Citizens of 2025 honoured A young Worimi man who completed a 4,500km journey from Western Australia to Newcastle raising funds to improve Indigenous literacy has been selected as Newcastle’s Citizen of the Year 2025.

Bailey Myers received the award at City of Newcastle’s Citizen of the Year ceremony in February for his solo walk in March 2024, which spanned almost six months and raised nearly $16,000 in donations.

Lord Mayor Ross Kerridge praised Bailey’s endurance and strength, saying his efforts have demonstrated true leadership for all communities.

“Mr Myers embodies the values of the Citizen of the Year title. His inspirational walk should be a reminder to us all of the power of resilience, determination, and the impact one person can have in creating positive change,” Cr Kerridge said.

Inspired by his parents who are both teachers, Bailey said supporting the Indigenous Literacy Foundation was an easy choice as providing academic support to First Nations communities, particularly in remote areas is crucial.

“I’m proud to be a Worimi man, and this journey was about more than just the walk, it was about

L to R: Khuslen Batmandakh, Dr. Helen English, Associate Professor Michelle Kelly, Lord Mayor Ross Kerridge, Evelyn Collins and Bailey Myers accept their award at the City of Newcastle Citizen of the Year awards ceremony connecting to Country, honouring my ancestors, and giving back to my community. It’s an honour to be recognised by my peers and it’s something I’ll always be proud of.”

City of Newcastle also recognised other outstanding community members as part of the 2025 Citizen of the Year Awards.

Sixteen-year-old Khuslen Batmandakh was named Young Citizen of the Year for her dedication to improving literacy and community engagement.

After learning that her neighbourhood of Jesmond had

one of the lowest literacy rates in the country, the high school student established the book nook at Jesmond Central shopping centre, providing access to free books for local families.

The Senior Citizen of the Year title was awarded to Evelyn Collins, a clinical nurse deeply committed to the welfare of patients with Parkinson’s disease.

The Community Group of the Year was awarded to The Unforgettables Dementia Choir, a choir dedicated to supporting people living with dementia and their carers.

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continued from front page “When I came home from the trip I told Noah and Zach about a school we visited which had no soccer goals.” Joshua told The Local.

“The boys asked how they could help and I suggested they use the Return and Earn recycling machine and ask local people donate their cans and bottles.

Mr Whiddon said that the response from a post on the local community Facebook page in January and February was amazing.

“People came from everywhere to offer their cans and bottles” he said.

“I’ve got a quote for $1120 for the construction of two soccer goals as well as some netball posts. So far the boys have raised a little over $600 including some very kind donations from local businesses.

“That’s a lot more cans and bottles we’ll need, but I’m sure the community will help the boys hit their goal” He added.

If you can assist by donating cans and bottles just email joshua.whiddon@gmail.com and dad and the boys will call by to collect them from you.

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50 years of fun A local institution celebrates 50 years this year.

The Newcastle Toy Library is a not for profit, volunteer run organisation. Its aim is to provide members with good quality, educational toys at a very low cost each year.

Opened by lord mayor Joy Cummings in 1975, the Toy Library was initially a service for children with disabilities.

Today, 50 years on Newcastle Toy Library services over 300 families with 2000 toys available to borrow.

It operates at the rear of New Lambton Library at 95 Regent Street and is open each Saturday morning from 9:30am to 11:45am.

A 50th birthday celebration took place at the Toy Library in February with a large crowd of current and former volunteers,l families and of course kids on hand to swap stories.

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Seniors, it’s time to shine!

2025 Time to Shine Seniors Festival, a vibrant celebration of our senior community runs from 3-16 March. With more than 65 events across the city, there’s something for everyone - whether you’re looking for entertainment, information, inspiration, or opportunities to connect.

Opening the fortnight of festivities is a free Seniors Festival Expo on Tuesday, 4 March at McDonald Jones Stadium.

From 10am to 1pm, seniors can enjoy light refreshments, live entertainment, and a wealth of information from community organisations dedicated to enhancing their wellbeing.

Festival highlights include a shimmering performance

by Army Band Newcastle,

engaging author talks at Newcastle Library, a captivating Strings and Pipes performance

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Curated by City of Newcastle in collaboration with the Newcastle Seniors Reference Group, the festival is designed to bring people together through engaging activities and enriching experiences. This year, in partnership with Hunter Ageing Alliance, the Festival is enhanced by Shine Central, a one-stop hub of information and interaction located at 111 Beaumont Street, Hamilton, 10am to 2pm weekdays so drop in, have a chat and see what is happening for the 2025 Seniors Festival Newcastle.

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Heartfelt exploration of love, loss and connection at NTC The next production in Newcastle Theatre Company’s Season 2025 is The Father (originally Le Pere in French) written by Florian Zeller.

At the centre of the story is Andre, a vibrant and independent man whose world begins to unravel as he grapples with disorientation

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and confusion about his reality.

His devoted daughter, Anne struggles to care for him. As Andre’s perceptions shift, the audience is drawn into his experience of reality.

The play masterfully intertwines moments of humour and

heartbreak.

The Father is a heartfelt exploration of love, loss and the enduring connections that define us, leaving a lasting impression on all who encounter it.

Playwright Zeller directed the 2020 film The Father, starring Anthony Hopkins as the octogenarian father living with dementia and Olivia Colman as the daughter. It won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, while Hopkins won for Best Actor.

Newcastle Theatre Company’s production of The Father, directed by Aiden Clark and Georgi Lamond, opens on Saturday 22 March at 7.30pm.

Evening performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights until 5 April Matinees performances are at 2pm on Sunday 23, Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 March.

Tickets can be purchased online at newcastletheatrecompany. com.au or by calling 4952 4958.

The Local has a double pass to give away to the winner’s choice of performance of The Father.

To be in the running for the double pass just text the words ‘The Father’, your first and last name, and your preferred performance day/time to 0455 210 000 by Wednesday 19 March.

The winner will be advised by phone and their name published in next month’s issue of The Local.

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The Local Quiz Congratulations to February’s quiz winner, Rebecca Roarty of Kotara. Rebecca has won a $25 voucher to spend at Piggott’s Pharmacy.

Last month’s mystery photo was the former Lambton Post Office on the corner of Dickson and Morehead Sts Lambton.

This month’s quiz questions are below. You’ll find the answers within the pages of this issue except, of course, the mystery photo.

Question 1 - Why could the police not be found when, in 1886, a real estate riot occurred in New Lambton?

Question 2 - Who played the main character in the 2020 Oscar-winning film adaptation of the play The Father?

Question 3 - Who was named City of Newcastle Citizen of the Year recently?

Question 4 - When is the next Art Bazaar being held at Lambton Park?

Question 5 - What is the building, pictured at right?

Send your quiz answers to admin@hunterlocal. com.au with ‘The Local Quiz’ in the subject line or post them to PO Box 130, Jesmond 2299 by Friday 14 March for a chance to win a $25 gift voucher* to spend at any Piggott’s Pharmacy store in Newcastle and the Hunter.

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Seminar explores real estate credit funds

Investors and community members interested in propertybased investment strategies will have the opportunity to learn about real estate credit funds at an upcoming complimentary seminar hosted by Capital Property Funds at Noah’s on the Beach in Newcastle.

At its core, a real estate credit fund is a type of investment where investors pool their money together in a fund, which then provides loans to real estate projects. These loans are secured against the property, meaning if something goes wrong, the property can be sold to recover the investment.

The seminar, to be held on Friday 21 March will explore the

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Local investors at a recent seminar luncheon at Noah’s on the Beach hosted by Capital Property Funds reasons for the growth of private credit in Australia and the high yield opportunities this offers to investors.

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Art Bazaar @ Lambton Park

Art Bazaar returns to Lambton Park from 10am to 3pm on Sunday 30 March.

Art Bazaar is a high quality artisan market, hosted by Hunter Arts Network, that has been held since 2002.

All stallholders are creative makers who have been selected

by Hunter Arts Network because of their unique, handmade, high quality and original work and they are all from the Hunter region.

While wandering the stalls, enjoy live entertainment, food trucks and coffee.

Art Bazaar continues to bring the handmade art community to loyal followers who find gifts or treats for themselves, while meeting the local Hunter makers and artists they are supporting.

Hunter Arts Network is run by a committee of dedicated volunteers who celebrate visual art in all it forms.

dates in 2025 being Sunday 31 August and Sunday 30 November.

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Hey neighbour!

by Georgia Osland

Police work has left Dave Wild with plenty of stories: the good, the bad and the ugly.

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transporting the convicted murderers of Janine Balding in the notorious 1988 homicide case.

At the turn of the millennium, Ex-police officer Dave Wild has Dave would find himself closer seen some things in his time that again to the courts, landing a job as a police prosecutor in “aren’t printable”.

Newcastle.

Reflecting on his long and storied career with the NSW Police Force “I remember my first hearing; that began in the late 1980s, the I was in front of the magistrate North Lambton resident told The and there was no one else in the Local it was hard but rewarding. courtroom but I was shaking, terrified,” he said.

“I tell people stories and I’m sure “It got easier. Experience brings they don’t believe me,” he said. more experience so, in the end, “Everything you saw on the TV it became a lot easier when you shows was pretty much true. But knew what you were looking for. it was a lot of fun.”

“Fraud cases were difficult Born and raised in Newcastle, by their complex nature, but about 400 metres from where anything to do with a child was he lives now, Dave spent 13 years emotional as my kids were quite working various beats in Sydney, young then so it really resonated from Surry Hills to Redfern to with me.”

Kings Cross.

Dave worked on taskforces One interesting job he held was and major crimes, mainly from in prisoner transport, driving Newcastle Police Station, but prisoners to and from court for moved around the court circuit their trials. across Newcastle and the Hunter He distinctly remembers for 12 years before retiring from

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the thin blue line.

“Whilst I enjoyed it, that type of job – for me, anyway – has a shelf life,” he reflected.

“I felt I’d done my bit, and I was ready for something new.”

That something new was sports player management with Country Rugby League, now NSW Rugby League.

These days, life is much quieter for Dave as an experienced sports administrator. He recently started a new role with The Wests Group managing the senior football club, after volunteering with the organisation for 15 years.

“I get a lot out of watching the players progress to the high levels – there’s so much talent coming through the ranks,” he said.

“I just love sport, and being around the players gives me a bit of youth.”

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A real estate riot

The Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners’

reported: THAT WAS Advocate “One of the most disorderly scenes ever witnessed in the county occurred at New Lambton on THEN Saturday, when Mr. J. C. Bonarius, the well-known

This is now

and popular auctioneer, endeavoured to sell the property known as the New Lambton Estate.

“This land has been occupied for the past 16 or 17 years by tenants who have erected houses, and having lived so long on the land, resent any attempt to dispossess them. Accordingly, as soon as the train arrived, it was met by a hooting, roaring crowd, composed of the old leaseholders shouting, “They’re going to sell the roof over our heads!”

with Lachlan Wetherall Navigating the real estate market today can be a battle, but it’s unlikely to be as dangerous as the New Lambton land sale of 1886.

The colliery in this area was established in 1868, with land leased to miners rather than sold outright.

“On the sale being commenced, by their howling and groaning and making ridiculously small bids, they endeavoured to block the proceedings. The crowd then broke into the luncheon tent, seized the provisions and liquors, and threw the furniture outside.

After the mine closed, the owners planned a 474-lot subdivision, to be auctioned on-site on 27 February 1886. To entice bidders, a free special train from Newcastle was laid on, and lunch was to be provided. Things did not go well.

“Five different messengers were despatched for the police, but none could be found, they all being away at the Wallsend races. The meeting had become a complete riotous display, and a number of intending buyers were intimidated and threatened. Mr. Bonarius had nothing left but to withdraw the sale.”

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Selling or leasing with a pool or spa

Do you have a swimming pool or spa and you are thinking of selling or leasing your home?

Your pool or spa must be registered on the NSW Swimming Pool Register. Your Contract for Sale must contain a registration certificate issued from the Register, together with either a valid Certificate of Compliance or a relevant Occupation Certificate or a Certificate of Non-Compliance. An Occupation Certificate must have been issued within the previous three years. If one of these documents is missing from your Contract then your purchaser can rescind the Contract within fourteen (14) days of exchange.

If a Certificate of Non-Compliance is included in the

Contract, the purchaser will take on the obligation to do whatever work is necessary to make the pool compliant and have the pool reinspected to obtain a Certificate of Compliance. This must be done within ninety (90) days from the date of settlement.

A purchaser should review the full Inspection Report outlining the non-compliance prior to committing to this obligation.

If you are thinking of leasing your property and you have a swimming pool or spa, you or your Managing Agent must provide the tenant with a Certificate of Compliance or Occupation Certificate. You cannot use a Certificate of Non-Compliance to rent your property.

The above requirements do not apply to properties within a strata or community scheme if that scheme has more than two (2) lots, or if the Contract for Sale is for an off-the-plan property.

An inspection of your pool or spa can be arranged by contacting your local Council or a Private Certifier.

There is a fee for the inspection. If you aren’t selling or leasing your home, you can still get a Compliance Certificate for your own peace of mind.

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MONEY

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Passive vs active investing

There are essentially two different styles of investing – passive and active. Active is traditionally favoured by a lot of fund managers and your super could well be invested in this manner. It basically means stock picking. The merits of each individual investment are analysed and a decision is made as to whether or not to invest.

Passive investing takes the decision making out of investing. Rather than pick and choose what to buy, the investment manager just invests in every company and essentially tries to replicate

a stockmarket. Investment funds who use this approach are often described as indexed funds as they look to track a particular index, such as the ASX 200.

Active funds tend to have higher fees than passive funds because of the research work involved.

However, active investing offers the potential to outperform and generate really strong returns. By selecting which stocks to buy there is the chance that it picks the winners and avoids the losers.

Whilst active funds can outperform, there is debate as to whether they are actually able to do so consistently over the long term. Warren Buffet famously, in investment circles at least, made a $1 million bet for charity over who could get a better return. By investing in indexed funds or using active fund managers. After eight years the active fund manager admitted defeated. He had a return of 22% vs Warren Buffet’s 85%.

There are pros and cons to both active and passive investing. Do you know which approach your super is using? It might be time to take a look.

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Summer itch

Have you ever noticed how much more your pet itches in the summer? From September through to April we get an influx of pets with itchy, red skin, head shaking from ear infections, and increased shedding as animals lose their winter coats. Many pets will be perfectly fine through cooler months and then develop a ‘seasonal’ itch, and others that have chronic skin allergies will have increased ‘flare ups’ at this time of year.

So why does this happen? There are several reasons. Fleas, ticks, mites, and other external parasites are more active during warmer months, and if your pet is not up to date with their parasite

prevention they can cause discomfort and even severe itching conditions like Flea Allergy Dermatitis, where just one flea bite causes hair loss, redness, and scabbing all through your pets coat.

When the weather is warmer and more humid it creates a better environment for yeasts and bacteria that normally live on your pets skin, causing them to overgrow and turn into an infection (aka dermatitis). This is a common cause of ear infections in dog breeds with small ear canals or floppy ears, especially if they go for a swim to cool down in the hot weather. It is important to clean your pets ears after they get wet in order to prevent these infections. Another condition that is common at this time is ‘hot spots’ – patches of hair loss and red sores that grow quickly as your pet constantly chews at them. These need to be addressed with appropriate medication quickly before they turn into a big problem.

There is also an increased amount of allergens in the air this time of year, with seasonal pollens triggering reactions in allergic dogs. ‘Atopy’ is an increasingly common condition in pets that are reactive to many different allergens in their food and the environment, usually managed with a combination of specialised shampoos, topical treatments, diet and oral medications where necessary.

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of Piggott’s Pharmacies: Blackbutt, Branxton, Hamilton, Huntlee, Lambton and Merewether

Fat and Cholesterol

Our bodies need cholesterol and fats (triglycerides), but having too much cholesterol or fat in our blood can increase our chances of developing high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. High cholesterol and triglyceride levels can be lowered with healthy eating, lifestyle changes and medicines.

Types of fats

Fats occur in our food as polyunsaturated fats, monounsaturated fats, saturated fats and trans fats.

Polyunsaturated fats

They include: • Omega-3 fats – occur mainly in oily fish and fish oils (e.g. salmon, sardines, tuna), some plant and seed oils (e.g. canola, soyabean), walnuts and linseeds (flaxseeds) • Omega-6 fats – occur mainly in fish, plant and seed oils (e.g. canola, sunflower, soybean, sesame), some nuts (e.g. walnuts, peanuts, pecans, brazil nuts, pine nuts) and linseeds.

Monounsaturated fats

Monounsaturated fats occur mainly in fish, plant and seed oils (e.g. olive, canola, sesame), some nuts (e.g. hazelnuts, peanuts, cashews, almonds, macadamias, pecans, pistachios) and avocados.

Saturated fats Saturated fats occur mainly in foods from animals (e.g. milk, cream, cheese, butter, yoghurt, meats), coconut and palm oils, commercially baked products (e.g. pastries, cakes, biscuits, pies, buns) and deepfried fast foods (e.g. chips, crisps).

Trans fats

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deep-fried fast foods made with hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated vegetable fats or oils. Our bodies convert fats from our food into triglycerides and cholesterol. Saturated fats and trans fats increase the level of ‘bad’ cholesterol in our blood.

Polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats reduce the ‘bad cholesterol and increase the ‘good’ cholesterol.

Cholesterol (which is similar to fat) also occurs naturally in foods from animals (e.g. dairy products, meats, egg yolks, shellfish, liver, kidney, brains).

Saturated and trans fats in food increase ‘bad’ cholesterol blood levels more than cholesterol in food does.

Cholesterol and triglycerides

Our bodies need a certain amount of cholesterol to make cell membranes, bile salts, hormones and vitamin D. Our bodies need a certain amount of triglycerides as a source of energy. Some of this cholesterol and triglycerides comes from food and some is produced by the liver. Cholesterol and triglycerides travel in the bloodstream in lipoproteins.

LDL cholesterol

Low-density lipoproteins (LDL) carry cholesterol from the liver to body tissues that need it. Excess LDL cholesterol can build up in the arteries and block blood flow. LDL cholesterol is called ‘bad’ cholesterol.

HDL cholesterol

High-density lipoproteins (HDL) carry cholesterol away from body tissues back to the liver, for removal from the blood. HDL cholesterol is called ‘good’ cholesterol.

Triglycerides

Very low-density lipoproteins (VLDL) carry triglycerides from the liver to body tissues, where they are stored or used for energy. Excess triglycerides build up in body tissues as ‘body fat’. Health problems caused by high blood levels of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides may include heart attack, angina, stroke, high blood pressure, kidney disease and weight gain.

Healthy cholesterol and triglyceride levels

To reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular conditions, the Heart Foundation recommends: • a total cholesterol less than 4mmol/L • a LDL cholesterol blood level less than 2.0 mmol/L (or less than 1.8 mmol/L for people with heart disease) • a HDL cholesterol blood level of 1mmol/L or more (more than 1mmol/L for people with heart disease) • a triglycerides blood level less than 2.0 mmol/L. High LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels are

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usually caused by eating too much food containing saturated and trans fats. Some people have a high LDL cholesterol or triglyceride level even with a healthy diet, as they metabolise fat in a different way.

This can be inherited.

Tests

A blood test can measure blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Ask your doctor for this blood test if you: • are over 45 years old • have a family history of heart disease, diabetes or high cholesterol • have had a heart attack or stroke or have heart disease • have high blood pressure, diabetes or kidney disease • are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander aged 35 years or older • smoke • are overweight • regularly eat high fat foods.

Self care

To lower your LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels: • Eat less saturated and trans fats. Replace foods containing saturated and trans fats with foods containing polyunsaturated and monounsaturated

fats.

• Have a healthy diet. Eat a variety of vegetables, fruits, wholegrain/ wholemeal foods, protein-rich foods (e.g. nuts, lean meats, fish, eggs, beans) and low-fat dairy foods every day. Limit foods high in fat, sugar or salt.

• Use low fat cooking methods. Bake, grill, poach, steam or stir fry instead of shallow or deep frying.

• Exercise at a moderate level for at least 30 minutes on all or most days of the week.

• Keep to a healthy body weight.

• Don’t smoke.

• Limit alcohol intake to no more than 10 standard drinks per week, with no more than four standard drinks on any one day.

• Drink enough water every day to satisfy your thirst and to keep your urine ‘light-coloured’ (unless a doctor advises you not to).

Medicines

If your cholesterol or triglyceride levels remain high even with a healthy diet and regular exercise, your doctor may also recommend regular treatment with a medicine that lowers blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels (e.g. atorvastatin, fluvastatin, pravastatin, rosuvastatin, simvastatin).

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Local Community Group Notices COMMUNITY GROUPS 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 the local area. The group meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Next meeting will be at The Mark Hotel on Wednesday 12 March at 5.30pm. For more information call Angela on 0422 633 737.

HOBBIES & INTERESTS NEWCASTLE ANNUAL DOLL FAIR

Join us Saturday 22 March for our 42nd Newcastle Doll Fair, and the club’s 50th birthday. 9am to 3.30pm at Lambton High School, Young Road Lambton. Stall holders from around NSW and interstate will be selling antique and modern dolls and teddy bears, their clothes and accessories. Bring old dolls and bears to be valued (limit of 2). Adults $6, children $1. Proceeds from this year’s raffle will go to the the John Hunter Children’s Hospital Oncology Unit. For further information contact Justine on 0402 545 388.

EMBROIDERERS’ GUILD NSW NEWCASTLE BRANCH

We are a group of embroiderers who meet every Monday AM and PM at the Church of the Good Shepherd Hall, 101 Joslin Street Kotara. Parking is available on site and in Joslin Street. Our members work on diverse projects and conduct classes. Members have a wealth of knowledge and expertise, which they are willing to share. If you are interested in joining a friendly group of ladies who enjoy various stitching projects, we would love to see you.

For any enquiries, please contact us by email: NewcastleEmbroiderersGuild@gmail.com or the website: https://www.embroiderersguildnsw.org. au/Groups/Newcastle-Branch

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HOBBIES & INTERESTS NEWCASTLE RECORDER PLAYERS We meet on the second Saturday of most months to enjoy playing recorder music together. We welcome new players. Not suitable for absolute beginners. If interested please contact Barry 0421 418 418.

SMOCKING ARTS GUILD OF NSW INC NEWCASTLE GROUP

We are an enthusiastic and friendly group of people who meet each month to share our love of smocking and other crafts. We aim to preserve and foster the art of smocking and related needlework for future generations.

Our group does this by organising group projects, encouraging individual efforts, supporting members to learn new skills, and demonstrating at community events. We meet on the 4th Saturday of the month at Church of the Good Shepherd, Joslin St, Kotara South, at 10am. We welcome new members and visitors.

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SENIORS GROUPS MEREWETHER SEASIDE PROBUS CLUB

Are you new to Newcastle and want to find a new circle of contacts? Have you recently retired and want to broaden your activities? Do you live alone and resolved to get out more in 2025? Or perhaps there are a million and one other reasons for getting out and active in retirement. Joining our Probus club might be for you. Please come as a visitor and talk to people at our club and we can go from there.

We have activities on Thursdays, ranging from book club (not really a book club), club lunch, club meeting with guest speaker and an informal walking group that comes for the walk and stays for the coffee. If you are curious and would like more details, please email Jim at merewetherseasideprobus@gmail.com

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Local Community Group Notices SENIORS GROUPS THE PROBUS CLUB OF SHORTLAND INC.

We are a Combined Club who meets at the beautiful Hunter Wetlands on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 9.30am, for friendship and fellowship with the meeting starting at 10.am.

We are currently looking for people over 55 years who have retired and would like to join us for Coffee Mornings, Outings of day trips and away trips, good Guest Speakers, and a great morning tea at our Meetings, followed by a BBQ on the following day. We have four lunches at the Wetlands per year. If you would like to find out more about this Club, please contact Alan on 49683325 or email westalan@hotmail.com

LADIES PROBUS CLUB OF NEW LAMBTON

Are you recently retired or semi-retired and looking for a friendly group of ladies to share activities and social outings with? Our Club has vacancies for new members. Our monthly activities include active and interesting walks, book club, movies/theatre/shows, day trips, birthday lunches and a monthly meeting with guest speaker on the fourth Monday at Wallsend Diggers Club, Tyrrell Street Wallsend. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of please contact Eileen at eileencampbell46@ yahoo.com.au or on 0428 991 184.

NEWCASTLE LADIES’ PROBUS

This is an invitation to join Newcastle Ladies’ Probus. We meet on the first Wednesday of the

month at 10.30 at Wests Newcastle. We are a friendly group of ladies and we have a variety of activities which include coffee mornings, a walking group, lunches and other outings. Each month we have an interesting guest speaker. For more information contact Margaret 0417 663 064 or Marjorie 0416 191 667

SENIORS GROUPS BEL AIR VIEW CLUB

Are you looking for something new to do this year, then come along to Bel Air View Club and join us for friendship, regular activities and interesting guest speakers at our monthly meetings . View stands for Voice, Interests and Education of Women . Our meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at South Leagues Club in Merewether at 10. 30 am and we warmly welcome guests and new members to join us in supporting the Smith Family’s learning for life programme which assists young disadvantaged Australian school children to create a better future for themselves through education. If you would like any further information , please phone Gillian on 4963 5655

LAMBTON SENIORS GROUP

Interested in playing cards? Canasta is a great social game and is played every Thursday from 9.30 am to 1.30 pm at Club Lambton (the bowling club next to Lambton Pool. You’ll be most welcome and we’ll happily teach you, either from scratch or just refresh your knowledge. Free off street parking. Phone Nola 0421 552 372 or Des 0419 694 096.

NEWCASTLE MEN’S PROBUS CLUB

Newcastle Men’s Probus Club provides great social outings, regular monthly meetings, for Friendship, Fellowship and Fun in retirement. We love to welcome visitors at our meetings. Why not drop into our regular 4th Tuesday of the month meetings at Souths Leagues Club Merewether.

You will be warmly welcomed, enjoy some refreshments and a guest speaker. The meetings start at 9:30am - please arrive by 9:15am so we can meet & greet you. We would love to meet you at our next meeting on Tuesday March 25th.

Contact Brian Prior on 0415 081 610 or www. newcastleprobus.org

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Piggotts Pharmacy are proud to be your local NDIS provider, offering a comprehensive range of services and products including: Assistive products for personal care and household tasks Personal mobility equipment and Consumables tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients Assistance with travel and equipment Assistive equipment for recreation In-home support Vision and hearing equipment

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