Central Coast iMag - March/April 2014

Central Coast FREE Information Guide

MARCH/APRIL ISSUE

Sculpture on the Greens Page 20

2014 NAB

Central Coast Italian Festival is on again! Page 35

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Serving Lebanese mezze spread, meat and vegetarian banquets cooked on traditional charcoal BBQ and honeyed pastries.

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Global Creatures presents

Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom the Musical Directed by Baz Luhrmann Global Premiere Sydney Lyric from 25 March, 2014 STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL will tango, sashay and bogo pogo its way onto the Sydney Lyric Theatre stage from 12 April 2014 thanks to the original creative team behind the classic 1992 film, including director and co-writer Baz Luhrmann, set and costume designer Catherine Martin, choreographer John “Cha Cha” O’Connell and cowriter Craig Pearce.

STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL is the inspiring story of a championship ballroom dancer who defies all the rules to follow his heart. This uplifting and courageous tale originated as a stage play that Baz Luhrmann devised with a group of students at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) back in 1984.

Strictly Ballroom the movie went on to become one of the most successful Australian films of all time, earning more than $80 million at the box office.

In this brand new theatrical production, STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL will bring this iconic story to life on stage.

It will feature break-into-song numbers created from original classics from the film, Love is in the Air, Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps, and Time After Time as well as newly composed songs. www.strictlyballroomthemusical.com 4

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Venue: Sydney Lyric, The Star Dates: Previews from Tuesday 25 March, 2014. Opening Night Saturday 12 April Performance Times: Tuesday at 7pm; Wednesday at 1pm & 8pm Thursday at 8pm; Friday at 8pm Saturday at 2pm & 8pm; Sunday at 3pm Prices: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Evenings, tickets $60 - $135 Wednesday Matinee, tickets $55 - $125 Friday, Saturday & Sunday, tickets $70 - $145 Bookings: Ticketmaster.com.au or 1300 795 267 Groups 20+ and School Groups 20+ call 02 8240 2290 Premium Tickets, VIP and Hotel Packages – call 1300 4 SHOWS or showbiz.com.au/ strictlyballroom

OPERA IN THE ARBORETUM Pearl Beach – 29 March If you think that our last opera was excellent, wait and see what we have lined up for next year. After being unavailable the last time, Opera Australia has released the wonderful baritone José Carbó.

José, who is currently performing in La Traviata at the Opera House, will be topping the bill. He is among Australia’s top baritones and has some great arias planned to perform for you. Soprano Jacqueline Marbardi, who this year had the title role in Tosca and will sing Amelia in Un ballo in maschera in Melbourne, will sing for the first time in the Arboretum, as will Soprano Taryn Fiebig.

Taryn has performed in Los Angeles and in London. This year she will sing Musetta (La Bohème), Oscar (Un ballo in maschera) and The Woodbird (Der Ring des Nibelungen) for Opera Australia. Henry Choo, one of Australia’s finest lyric tenors will complete the line-up of performers.

Henry has recently sung in The Pearlfishers and The Merry Widow for Opera Australia. He has also appeared in Handel’s Messiah in Queenstown.

The ever popular Jem Harding will entertain you on the piano plus guest artist for 2014, classical guitarist Giuseppe Zangari and the event would not be the same if we did not have those super young musicians, The Central Coast Chamber Orchestra performing for us under the baton of Patrick Brennan. (See ad for booking/ticket details) This is a charity event where money raised will go to Rotary’s Polio Eradication Program, needy organizations & other rotary projects.

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Welcome to the Central Coast in autumn

MARCH/APRIL

From the Editor As it always is a very special time on the Coast we have made it easier for you to take your iMag with you or download it.

Now you will be able to find that special place or thing you want to do a whole lot quicker.

I have so many wonderful delights for you to sample; firstly we congratulate Little Creek Cheese for winning more GOLD at the Sydney Royal 2014. I am so in love with the Cheese made by this wonderful family, especially their new Block Cheddars. Chilli and the Onion are my favourite, you have to go and try the whole range to choose yours.

While you are at The Dairy visiting Little Creek Cheese call in to the new Luka Chocolateria, the Coffee is worth the trip and offcourse so is the Chocolate, the best handmade chocolate you will

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find. The Factory has a viewing window so you can watch it being made; certainly you will get no fresher delights than this.

Opera in The Arboretum at Pearl Beach is here again on the 29th March, see page 5 for details.

A wonderful day listening to great music in a beautiful bush setting with friends should be enjoyed by all. Get there nice and early, take a chair, bottle of good wine and a picnic. You will then join us for years. Promise, you will love it.

Spent a lovely Saturday at Avoca, saw a film at the Cinema and then lunch at CafĂŠ Camino. If you are a lover of PORK RIBS this is where you need to come. Cooked slowly for 6 hours, the meat separates from the bone with ease. Absolutely delicious. As are the potatoes with the garlic tomato sauce. We shared as it is a BIG serve.

I must wish you a very happy March and a very happy Easter.

Enjoy looking through your new iMag and please let our advertisers know where you found them.

© Byron Knight Photography

Contents

TOWNS Wyong to Yarramalong, & Spencer.................................................... 12 - 19 The Entrance.............................................. 22 - 25

That's Entertainment 4-5 iGallery 25 Regional Map 32 & 33 Markets 38 - 39 What’s On 40 - 43 Where to go 44 - 49 Food Worth Travelling For 52 - 53 Your Good Health & Wellbeing 54 - 58 Interiors & Exteriors 60 - 64 EMERGENCY Nos Gosford Hospital 4320 2111 Woy Woy Hospital 4343 8444 Wyong Hospital 4394 8000 Police, Ambulance, Fire 000 Poisons Information 13 11 26 RTA 131 7000 24 hour Emergency Vet Services Coast & Valleys Veterinary Hospital Dr Keith C Phillips 02 4355 4704 Jim’s Pest Control 0412 004 879 LOST OR STOLEN CREDIT CARDS Amex 1800 230 100 Diners 1800 33 1199 Mastercard 1800 120 113 Visa 1800 805 341 TRANSPORT Central Coast Taxis 13 10 08 Transport info line Timetables 13 15 00

Avoca Beach................................................ 26 - 27

Find us on Facebook

Ettalong & Woy Woy............................... 28 - 35

Wheelchair Access

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Easter Holiday Fun! Meet the Easter Bunny’s Helper

Gosford City Council is running a FREE Easter Holiday Program. Visit the Gosford Regional Art Gallery in the April school holidays for some COSS Family Nature Club fun.

COSS Family Nature Club guides will be available for interested families free of charge.

If you would like a guide or have any questions about COSS Family Nature Club please email familynatureclub@gosford.nsw.gov.au or call (02) 4325 8222

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Cornucopia of Autumn Events As Autumn begins, an exciting and diverse season of events take place around the Coast. Sounds of music flow throughout March with Gina Jefferies headlining the Country Music Festival at The Entrance on the weekend of 8 & 9. On Saturday 15 March the brand new, boutique Mountain Sounds Festival takes place at Mt Penang Parklands showcasing Australian music, art and culture.

Action packed sporting events also take place in March. Spectators are welcome to watch all the action of the NSW Surf Life Saving Championships at Umina and Ocean Beaches over the first three weekends in March. On Friday 14, the Central Coast Stadium will come alive with the Manly v Souths NRL Match. During March Central Coast Mariners will play their last home games of the season vying for a spot in the A League finals.

In April, the live theatre production, Convict Footprints, returns for two weekends (5, 6, 12 & 13) at the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Old Great North Road in Dharug National Park with two daily performances, 11 am and 4 pm.

Keep up to date with Easter, ANZAC and School Holiday ideas, and to download discount vouchers, go to www.visitcentralcoast.com.au or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Kariong: The Avenue, Mt Penang Parklands Gosford: 200 Mann Street The Entrance: Marine Parade

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Creating the perfect chocolate...

Visit The Luka Chocolate Factory and Chocolateria at the Wyong Milk Factory newly opened in February and take this opportunity to see how premium quality handcrafted chocolate is made.

Luka handcrafted chocolate is made from fresh chocolate and all chocolate products sold at the retail shop are made by the company, using traditional methods and metal moulds dating from 1910 to 1940 - a time when the chocolate industry was just starting to grow in Europe.

A window observatory area will be available for viewing the chocolate making process from start to finish, with specially organised chocolate demos every day! The finest chocolate made right before your eyes is available to sample for free.

After seeing the chocolate demonstrations and learning about chocolate you might like to enjoy a traditionally made hot chocolate (French style, thick Italian style, spicy hot chocolate) from the Chocolateria. French crepes and desserts will be available as well.

Luka Handcrafted Chocolates have relocated their current chocolate manufacturing operations to the historic Wyong Milk Factory. The heritage ambience and cultural context of the site complements the chocolate factory and retail shop and will include the Australian Artisan Chocolate School which will provide Chocolate Making Classes for adults and children, Chocolate theme parties and

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special events, Indulgence Packages and a Two day intensive Chocolatier course with two nights local accommodation.

You can also arrange for a premium collection of handcrafted chocolates in beautiful packaging which will make a perfect corporate gift for a client or staff reward, conference or event gift. A customized choice of chocolates is available in 25 and 36-piece gift boxes. Luka Chocolates have an extensive range of chocolates to choose from - from exquisite truffles and classic belgium selection to Australian flavours and contemporary fusion pieces.

Luka Chocolate Boutique Wyong 10/141-155 Alison Road, Wyong Trading hours: Wed-Sun, 10 am–4 pm

Luka Chocolate Factory & Chocolateria

We provide a fascinating insight into the world of chocolate.

You can see the whole process of fine chocolate making through the specially designed factory observation window. here in Australia, and to let us take you on a journey both into • Extended range of premium handcrafted chocolates (recipe book includes more than 150 recipes) • Viewing window / display to see our chocolates being made • Talks about chocolate making by our chocolatiers

• Chocolateria serving delicious chocolate desserts with gourmet coffee and artisan eskimo • Free Wi-Fi on site

Luka Chocolate Factory and Chocolateria 141 Alison Road Wyong Milk Factory / Wyong NSW 2259

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From Wyong to Yarramalong and Spencer

The Central Coast’s beautiful hinterland to explore Just minutes outside the Wyong township you enter another world of quiet, peaceful farmland and bush settings which continues through Wyong Creek to the Yarramalong Valley.

Stop in at the Pioneer Diary and sample the award winning locally made Little Creek Cheese Factory cheeses, or munch on some delightful morsels from Luka’s handmade Belgian chocolates.

Continue onto the Yarramalong Valley where you’ll find all sorts of activities, from 12

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horseriding to lovely day walks through the magnificent scenery.

In the Yarramalong Valley, be sure to take the kids to experience the magic of mazes at Amazement to give their minds and bodies a workout. There’s maze activity games, sporting activities, family fun races with sacks and egg and spoon, and of course, the animal farm. Enjoy the mini kids bike track and explore the enchanted forest covering this 16 acre property.

For a real adventure experience, be sure to visit the award winning eco-tourism hot spot, Treetop Adventure Park, where kids and adults alike can ‘monkey around’!

TreeTop Adventure Park ups the potential for excitement in a natural setting. It offers a unique combination of adventurous fun for all age groups. This is a magnificent way to hang out in the tree tops come rain or shine!

They have specialized courses for kids from

Central Coast Carriages, Fernbank Farm

What to See & Do

Spencer Village Store

Sample locally made cheese at Little Creek Cheese Factory.

Luka Chocolate Chocolateria for luxurious handcrafted chocolates.

Visit the Award Winning Koorinya Park Gardens for a picnic or as the venue for that special event.

Visit Amazement for a fantastic day out for the entire family!

Experience the tranquil Karma Spa Health & Beauty Sanctuary for holistic beauty treatments.

Spencer is a pleasant drive - less than one hour - from the Central Coast.

The Spencer Village Store is a scenic and serene location right on the river with shaded seating on their private wharf.

Known as the biggest little shop on the Hawkesbury, Spencer Village Store offers hot food, espresso, ice cream, bait, tackle, fishing licences, liquor, ice and general groceries.

A welcome rest for the hungry traveller!

Visitor Information Centre Telephone: 1300 132 975 info@centralcoasttourism.com.au www.visitcentralcoast.com.au

age three and over.

For people who want more of a challenge they have developed the Extreme Adventure! This puts you on the courses at night with only a headlamp to light your journey. Join the possums and owls in the treetops if you dare and feel the wind in your face as you fly through the dark night.

This is an experience to challenge the senses, a great team building exercise and a night out that won’t be forgotten Accommodation in this area ranges from camping sites and rustic cabins to country resorts and retreats.

Go to www.visitcentralcoast.com.au or http://yarramalongvalley.com.au/ for more details.

Spencer Village Store "The biggest little shop on the Hawkesbury"

A scenic and serene location right on the river with shaded seating on our private wharf for 24, as well as waterside seating for 50 people.

Open 7 days a week, excluding Good Friday and Christmas day.

Opening hours: Tuesday 9am – 12pm, Wednesday to Monday 8am – 5pm.

4666 Wisemans Ferry Road SPENCER Ph : 4377 1123 Fax : 4377 1488 svs2@bigpond.com www.centralcoastimag.com.au

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A Ceremony performed by a “Professional”

GALLERY

Gail Brigden Celebrant 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE CENTRAL COAST SYDNEY/HUNTER VALLEY

ABIA AWARDS for excellence

Robyn Pedley, One, 110cm x 180cm

Contemporary original collections by local and national artists 11 Alison Road, Wyong Ph: 0490 061 949 Mon, Wed & Fri 10.30am - 3pm, Thu 10.30am - 6pm, Sat 10.30am - 1pm. Closed Tue & Sun.

“I believe a great celebrant will have two qualities that separate them from the rest. They need to have passion for what they do, and they need to care about the role they play. A great celebrant makes all the difference to the success of your day, and is the facilitator, nurturing ideas and encouraging couples, so together we can create a ceremony that accurately depicts you and your love for each other.”

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Mobile: 0414 615 233 Email: gailbrigden@hotmail.com

Alberts Café & Takeaway Alberts big breakfast is on the Menu all day every-day and is probably the best value on the Coast!

Koorinya Park

Gardens

AWARD WINNING GARDENS Cover Charge applies

Perfect for Weddings • Magnificent Ocean Views Coach Tours and groups welcome Conveniences, undercover area, etc Bookings or to view please ring Beryl or Barbara Collins (02) 4376 1220 Also available

Professional, Personalised Ceremonies Gail D Hart C.M.C, Civil Marriage Celebrant Ph: (02) 4390 3396 Mob: 0419 265 286

336 Forest Road, KULNURA Ph: 02 4376 1220 berylnbarb@bigpond.com

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For just $13.95 you get eggs, bacon, sausage, tomatoes mushrooms, toast and a glass of orange juice!

Simple food lovingly prepared and served with a smile.

Open 7 days: Mon-Sat 6.30-5pm, Sun 6.30-2.30pm.

4 Railway Square Wyong. Just near Wyong Railway Station.

Internet Café, Lazumba Coffee, a selection of Teas, light meals and home made treats.

SHOP 4 Railway Square, Wyong Ph 4355 1510

Open 7 days Mon - Sat 6.30am - 5pm, Sun 6.30am - 2.30pm

Weddings at Fernbank Farm

Photos: Bride on couch; horses and carriage; evening on lake: courtesy Neville Prosser Photography www.nevilleprosser.com Bridal party lake reflections: courtesy Julie Delisser Photography

Exquisite wedding venue Fernbank is a unique and exquisite wedding venue located in the Yarramalong Valley.

Accommodation on site is available, along with beautiful ceremony and reception options.

Enquire now at: fernbankfarm@bigpond.com or visit www.fernbankfarmstay.com.au

Fernbank Farm - Heaven on Earth

Fernbank Farm is a very popular choice for brides, and the latest addition to the Fernbank offering is the beautiful marquees which have been imported from India.

Their unique shape and style are very different to the normal marquees available through other companies, and the beautiful chandelier creates an absolutely stunning feature in the marquee.

The high quality canvas used in their manufacture keeps the marquee cool and totally waterproof ensuring complete comfort.

Fernbank Farm has a large collection of vintage theming equipment and can style your wedding from start to finish making it very easy for you.

If you would like to enquire about a wedding, Fernbank Farm can be contacted on 0414 541901 or via their website at www.fernbankfarmstay.com www.centralcoastimag.com.au

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Dip. Musculoskeletal Therapy (M.S.T.) Dip. Bowen Therapy Dip. Remedial Massage

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when you have either the Phyt’s Anti-Aging ($129) or Moisture Boost ($149), Dr. Spiller Collagen Regen ($120) or Herbal Aktiv Phyto Mini Peel ($199)

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• Remedial • Sports • Oncology • Pregnancy • Myofacial Release Therapy • Myopractic Bowen Therapy • Trigger Point Therapy • Manual Lymphatic Drainage

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Yoga & Pilates classes starting NOW!!

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Just up from Jerry ’s famous one-stop café.

Open 8am to 5 pm (closed every Tu es day) Saturday 8am to 4pm 0419 994 817 or 0429 990 912

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Something Anything...

Colourful and eclectic Something Anything, true to name has an eclectic mix of different, unique gifts, old and new, art and sculptures from various locations around the world and local artists.

There is also a beautiful range of quality outdoor dining furniture and quirky outdoor ornaments. We are always looking for new stock to make your visit an enjoyable experience, whether you just want to come and browse or to find that special gift.

Situated directly behind Jerrys Gourmet Kitchen (Kulnura One Stop) where you can enjoy great coffee and good food.

Homewares • Gifts Art • Collectables Summer Opening Hours: Open Wednesday - Friday 9.30am-4.30pm.

Sat, Sun & all public holidays 9.30am-5pm.

1154 George Downes Drive Kulnura NSW 2250

Phone 02 4376 1266

March only closed Wed & Thurs

The way cheese should taste 4 GOLD MEDALS!

• Handmade gourmet cheese factory & outlet • Open for viewings and tastings 7 days a week.

• Suitable for vegetarians.

B.B.Q Cheese 4 Gold 3 Silver Medals Salad Cheese with Garlic & Dill Gold, Silver, Bronze Medals

Building 12, Old Wyong Dairy 141 – 155 Alison Road, Wyong NSW Ph: 4353 CHEESE (4353 2433) www.centralcoastimag.com.au

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Getting Creative with Lighting

Specialists in painted finishes on kitchens and furniture Complete home decorating service

Deborah Buckley Artisan In association with Daorah Enterprises www.daorah.com.au

Friday & Sunday 10am - 4pm Saturday 10am - 5pm at Yarramalong Showroom or by appointment Mob: 0438 534 954 Email: deborah@deborahbuckleyartisan.com.au

Showroom: 1629A Yarramalong Rd, Yarramalong. Ph: 4356 1958 Factory: Unit 1/ 111 Gavenlock Road, Tuggerah NSW 2259. Ph: 4353 4954 18

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Lighting is an important part of design in your home. It is a design tool, used in even the most mundane design scheme can stir emotion, set a mood, create atmosphere, offer direction, highlight a space or object.

General lighting is used to illuminate a room.

Feature is used to direct light to a space or object.

Task lighting is used for performing tasks, eg cooking reading a book etc. Then there is decorative lighting, which is as suggested a decorative piece eg chandeliers, wall sconces, lamps, lighting pieces that provide an artistic angle. Come visit my shop get inspired with pieces we have in stock or let me know what your needs are and I can find the perfect piece for you.

Deborah Buckley Artisan Showroom: 1629A Yarramalong Rd, Yarramalong. Ph: 4356 1958

THE OLD TIN SHED

Restaurant Now Open at Yarramalong Store

The Old Tin Shed is open every Friday and Saturday evening from 5pm until 9.15pm.

Bush Poetry recital every Friday night!

We welcome our new chef who has prepared an authentic Italian menu with beautiful sauces over veal or chicken, delicious pasta dishes as well as fillet steak, lobster, BBQ octopus, sizzling garlic prawns and much more. There is a choice of desserts for only $10.

Kids menu is available - all meals $10 each includes Drink and Ice cream.

We also offer catering for Weddings, Anniversaries, Conferences, Parties and Lunches.

For Bookings and any Further Details please contact us on 4356 1222 The Old Tin Shed - 1625 Yarramalong Rd, Yarramalong NSW 2259 paddyandclover@blue1000.com.au www.centralcoastimag.com.au

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SCULPTURE ON THE GREENS 4 April to 24 May 2014 This major cultural event will be opening from 5.30 pm, 4 April 3014 with a Gala event to show case the 60 new works that will be on display in the beautiful grounds of Koohinda Waters Golf and Spa Resort, near Wyong.

The exhibition is proudly supporting many sculptors from over Australia ( and hopefully one international sculptor ). Last years event was very successful, with the Mayor of Wyong Shire, Doug Eaton, declaring the event as the ‘FLAGSHIP’ art event for the Central Coast.

The event is not for profit, and run by a passionate team of local Sculptors with a vision to bring high quality sculpture to the Central Coast, enriching and celebrating the diversity in our community.

We are seeking sponsors, volunteers and community, who would like to support this worthy and important cultural event for the Central Coast, to make it bigger and better this year.

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Innovations include • ‘Mentorship Program for an emerging Artist’ - 3 months at our studio creating a work for the exhibition,’ • Sculpture Workshops for the Public’ ring us for details, • ‘3D drawing Workshops at local 5 Primary Schools, with their images show in the Wyong Council Foyer’ during the event Several local High Schools on the Central Coast will have a mentorship program and an opportunity to exhibit at the event and much more. Please be involved in this worthwhile event.

For more information contact Col Henry Sculptor and Director Sculpture on the Greens Inc. Ph 0448512788. www.sculptureonthegreens.net.au

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The Entrance

Always something to do at The Entrance The waterfront park hosts a range of free family entertainment at the open air Sails Stage and there are also a range of special events and festivals and fresh locally farmed produce is available at the seaside Farmers Markets on the first and third Saturday.

Take your lunch and stop along the way at one of the picnic and barbeque areas scattered round Tuggerah Lakes. Hire a bike and ride the 12 km cycleway. Or hire a catamaran or small powered boat for a family outing with fishing licenses available from The Entrance Visitor Information Centre.

A wide range of accommodation to suit every budget is available in the region from campsites, cabin parks by the beach, lakeside motels, waterfront apartments, unique B&B’s, beach houses or fully serviced private cabins.

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The Carousel This historic icon has charmed and delighted young and old at The Entrance since 1930.

It has seen a number of owners since its arrival in Australia from France in the early 1900s and is now part of the National Trust classified Haas Family carnival, a family that has 400 years of carnival ancestry.

The carousel, which was built in the late 1800s in Germany, was originally ‘powered’ by a pony but was converted to steam at the turn of the century. It remained steam driven until the 1950s when an old chev. engine was installed, and was converted to electricity in the 1970s. Its reed pipe organ, operated by bellows, remained in commission until 1950. Music is now supplied by tape, although the organ front has been restored.

The carousel has pride of place on The Entrance waterfront where it is visited by not only today’s children, but by the parents, grandparents and great-grandparents of those children.

What to See & Do The Pelican Feeding in The Entrance Memorial Park is a highlight of any visit. Daily at 3.30pm The Entrance Heritage Walk is one of the best on the Central Coast and visitors will also enjoy the Coast to Lake Walk.

Vera’s Watergarden is a children’s water playground opposite the Pelican Feeding area Visitor Information Centre Marine Parade, The Entrance, 2261 Phone: (02) 4334 4213 www.theentrance.org info@theentrancetourism.com.au

Have fun with us and ride the historic carousel icon of The Entrance Near the Sails Stage The Waterfront, The Entrance

Children’s birthday parties a specialty

Ph: 0414 581 001 For unique, affordable gifts

Toowoon Bay Gallery 35 years of pleasure bringing you the works of Australian artists, potters and glassmakers.

Open: Wed to Sun 10am-4.30pm (7 days in school/public holidays)

179 Bay Road, Toowoon Bay 2261

Ph/Fax: 4332 6023

(heading north on The Entrance Rd, turn right into Pacific St at the Long Jetty Hotel. At the end of Pacific St turn left the gallery is only 50m up the road)

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"Many of our customers comment that we are like a museum and they are taken back to their childhood at their mother's or grand-mother's home. Everyone has a story and we are privileged to hear many personal memoirs from people who enjoy taking a trip down memory lane...our name couldn't be more fitting!"

When you visit Memory Lane you will find a wonderful eclectic range of vintage and second hand wares.

Open 7 days from 10am - 3pm (5pm on weekends and holidays).

23-25 Coral Street, The Entrance (just up from the pelican feeding area at the roundabout and diagonally opposite The Humble Pie) Ph: (02) 43323779

Memory Lane Recycled Furniture & Collectables, Retro, Vintage, Antiques Shop 1 23-25 Coral Street, The Entrance 2261 Phone: 02 4332 3779 or 0432 365 827 OPEN Weekdays 10am - 3pm Weekends 10am - 5pm

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Ken’s Humble Pie & Profiterole Shop Open for 2 years now, the word is out that Ken’s Humble Pie & Profiterole Shop in Coral Street, The Entrance is the place to go for the BEST pies and world class profiteroles on the Central Coast.

The owner, Ken Shearim is very well known on the coast, having started his first business here in 1976. His past ventures include: Ken’s Pie Shop Toukley • Ken’s Pie Shop Wyong • Wyong Plaza Hot Bread Shop • Legends Bakery Wyong • Pie In The Sky Bakery Erina • Time After Thyme Restaurant Bateau Bay The products on the premises are all prepared and baked every day using only the best ingredients. The popular lamb pies start as whole legs of Lamb baked with onion, garlic and rosemary, then diced and cooked in stock with herbs and seasoning. Some other popular varieties are Chunky Beef, Chicken Mornay, Honey Chili Duck and Prawn Mornay. Three pies come with REAL potato mash on top, Mince, Smoked fish and Sausages (known as Bangers and mash).

They also make 3 types of family pies each day, Chunky Beef, Mince & Chicken Mornay.

All other choices may be made to order.

Open 7 days from 7am. Shop 6 & 7 Coral Street, The Entrance. Ph: 4333 4548

Jacqui's Art Gallery

Robyn Fisher

This great little boutique gallery is located opposite Edgewater Park in Buff Point (near Budgewoi). Here you will find artwork by 5 resident local artists all highly proficient in their chosen field. Paintings in various styles, mediums and subjects adorn the walls of two exhibiting rooms and a gallery courtyard.

Woodwork, silkwork, handpainted porcelain, and lots more are also on display.

Hire the Gallery - for the artist(s) keen on holding their own exhibition. Next available vacancies are in July and November 2014. Very reasonable hire rates and flexible options are offered.

Diary: Feb 19th - March 16th, Jacqui Stringer & Brian Stringer March 18th - April 1st, Exhibition by Judy Rodgers and Robyn Fisher OPEN DAILY 10am - 3pm

April 5th - June 30th Resident Artists Brian Stringer, Margaret Towler, June Williamson, Robyn Hughes and Jacqui Stringer 219 Buff Point Avenue, Buff Point, NSW 2262 OPEN: 10am3pm Wed, Fri and the first 2 weekends of the month (Hours change when hired out) ENTRY: Free.

For further information Contact Jacqui Stringer P: 43992898 M: 0414650092 www.jacquisartgallery.com (our new website)

Judy Rodgers

Sandra Smith

Located at the Federation Gallery and Information Centre, Wallarah Road, Gorokan, just before Toukley Bridge, is the showcase of the Wyong Shire Art scene. On display are paintings in oil, acrylics, watercolour and pastel, along with porcelain, hand-painted silk, craft work, jewellery, and original cards.

All artwork is by the Society’s local members and are for sale at reasonable prices. Come in and meet the artists.

General meetings will be held on Monday 3rd March and 7th April, at 10am.

March 17th: Scratchboarding Workshop at 9am with celebrated artist, Elva Hill.

March 31st: Bi Monthly, changeover - replacing all artwork, craft etc, in the Gallery. Please come in and see all the new work.

April 14th: Chinese Brushwork workshop called Four Seasons with Stephen Cassettari from 10am to 3pm.

April 15th - 27th: Exhibition at Shorethyme Restaurant showing the work of about 20 of our Artists, with an opening night on Tues 15th April. We also have a great Raffle of a Noeline Millar Painting.

Our Academy Painting mornings are held every Wednesday, from 9am to 12 noon supervised by Peter Tassell, anyone welcome to attend and enjoy your painting with others.

The Art and Information Centre is open Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 4pm. On Saturday and Sunday, from 10am to 1pm.

The entry is free, a donation is welcome. For more details call the Gallery on 4392 4666 or visit the website: www.toukleyartgallery.com.au

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Toukley and District Art Society

JACQUI’S JACQUI’S || ART ART || GALLERY GALLERY

Supporting Local Artists

219 Buff Point Avenue, Buff Point P: (02) 43992898 M: 0414650092 Tony Ditcham

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Avoca Beach

Cafes, Creations and Culture Avoca Beach is a jewel on the Central Coast and continues to grow each month in both business and entertainment.

Mojito Joes Bar, Avoca Beach Seafood’s with new owners Ben and Sabina, Café Camino.

Coast Fine Foods, Becker and Co Café, Stonefox Roasters, Summer Summa Boutique and Kahveh Café all thrive in this bustling seaside location. Iconic business such as the Avoca Hotel, Treetops Resort, Ludo’s Bakery, Avoca Palms Resort and The Point café offer world class service and products.

Avoca Beach award winning businesses

Market DATES: Heazlett Sunday 23rd March Park Sunday 27th April Foreshore

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include Aquafun on Avoca Lagoon with their water activities, Avoca Beach Butchery is multiple category award winner for their gourmet sausages, Avoca Beachside Markets at Heazlett Park and Avoca Beach Picture Theatre has won best regional cinema in Australia numerous times.

Avoca Beach has fantastic beaches, waterfront lagoon picnic areas, rock pools and is a great family friendly town.

Be sure to visit the Village area for fabulous international food menus or grab some takeaway of mouth-watering fish and chips, burgers, wraps or Avoca Bakery’s famous pies and head on down to the beach.

Whether you watch a live band at the many venues around Avoca Beach, do some shopping at the markets, boutiques, village shops or antique store, Avoca Beach is a destination that does not disappoint!

What to See & Do Avoca Lake is a peaceful stillwater retreat with pleasant walks and picnic areas.

Captain Cook Lookout has the best views along the coast.

Visit the Avoca Art Gallery along Avoca Drive Visitor Information Centre The Avoca Beach Picture Theatre will assist with all visitor information with maps and information readily available.

Centrally located at 69 Avoca Drive, it is an ideal place to stop and enjoy the history of the theatre as well.

Open daily. Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday. Ph: 4382 1777

CafĂŠ Camino Established by local Rodger Macready, CafĂŠ Camino is the happening place to be.

Local international musician Casey Chambers performs regularly to a delighted crowd. Cover charge includes Casey and friends, and a choice of two tapas, pork ribs or paella.

Thursday Night is Paella Night, the outdoor pizza oven is fired up on Sunday afternoons, and their famous Pork Ribs and freshly prepared tapas are on offer anytime. You can sit indoors amongst the eclectic mix of vintage Spanish furniture, books and art, or relax outside and catch the evening breeze under the twinkling fairy lights. Just magic.

A range of cold Spanish beers, wines and jugs of Sangria is a perfect accompaniment to the rustic, hearty fare and friendly ambience.

The Camino is great for functions, group bookings and celebrations. Open Wednesday to Sundays 11am till late. Booking essential.

Ring Rodger 0414 850 368.

Enjoy the unique cameraderie of the Camino, sharing simple meals: Tapas, Paella and Pork Ribs with good coffee and great conversation.

Opening Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 10am to 4pm Dinner from 6pm till late

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Ettalong Beach, Woy Woy & Kincumber Ettalong Beach Foreshore Reserve Redevelopment On the 21 December 2013 a large area of the Ettalong Beach Foreshore Reserve was reopened to the public. The $5.2 redevelopment included a new sandstone seawall, the upgrade of park and stormwater infrastructure, a Beach Facilities Building, the renourishment of Ettalong Beach.

Completion of the shared cycleway/footpath from Picnic Parade to the Ferry Wharf and the construction of the new amenities building at Ferry Road in 2012 were also completed with the funding.

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needs of the local community.

The upgraded park includes two new playgrounds, barbeques, picnic settings, bench seats, a shared cycleway/footpath, a drinking fountain, fitness equipment and a dinghy launch.

Improved access and a greater area for passive recreation were achieved through the realignment of the car park and reclamation of a section of the foreshore.

The redevelopment had a $2 million dollar funding contribution from the Federal Government, $300,000 from the NSW Government’s Metropolitan Greenspace Program and just over $83,000 from the NSW Office of Environment & Heritage, and $2.79 million from Gosford City Council.

What to See & Do Ettalong to Palm Beach Ferry travelling daily Ettalong Markets open weekends and all public holidays at Ettalong Beach Tourist Resort Cinema Paradiso 6 screens at Ettalong Beach Tourist Resort Spend a day on the water hire a Boat from Anderson’s Marina & Boat Hire Enjoy Cakes baked daily as well as great Tea or Coffee at Hatters Visit Goddess by the Sea for some great shopping in town You will always be entertained at Woy Woy Little Theatre with regular plays, auditions and play readings

CASH

BINGO Every Saturday Night 7.30pm (selling from 6.30pm) At Peninsula Community Centre 93 McMasters Road, Woy Woy

50 Games all prizes $100 and $150 and chance of winning $2,000 Jackpot

(reverts to $1,000 if not won within calls)

Cost: 4 all night $32, 6 all night $48 (see at session for full details) Proceeds to Woy Woy Catholic Parish

Prizes subject to ticket sales G-line (NSW) is a FREE helpline offering crisis counselling for people affected by gambling problems, call 1800 633 635

HOMEWARES - GIFTS KIDS & BABIES SECTION LADIES FASHION & ACCESSORIES 203 Memorial Ave Ettalong Beach NSW 2257 Ph: (02) 4341 4229 goddessbythesea@bigpond.com

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High Tea at Hatters

I-INVITE YOU

“the designs you want to show off”

At I-Inviteyou we love to create unique designs that you well love to show off we cater for all kinds of occasions:

• Weddings • Birthdays • Christenings • Cooperate And anything else you need an invitation for.

Our elegant range of invitations are designed and assembled so everything is done for you and you have nothing to worry about it.

Treat yourself to the best high tea on the Central Coast. Silver tea pots and porcelain cups, 20 different teas and a bottomless pot will allow you to sip a wide range in the two hours you are with us. A coffee option is available for those die-hard coffee fans.

The high tea fare includes a range of sweet and savoury morsels including scones, jam and cream, gourmet sandwiches, sweet and savoury tarts, petite cupcakes, macarons, and more. India, our cook, is always presenting new and exciting flavours, so you will never experience the same high tea twice. Our high teas are prepared for you by us on premises from locally sourced produce, so 48 hours notice is required for high tea bookings. *The earlier the better for weekend bookings.

We offer out of hours high tea parties for birthdays, bridal and baby showers etc. So please feel free to enquire for that next special occasion.

For those looking for a more casual experience, Hatters offers a range of tantalising treats and healthy light lunches, as well as expertly brewed coffee from Glee one of the Coast’s premiere roasters for walk in patrons.

Hatters has a lovely shaded outdoor garden area with lawn and a blackboard for the kids to play. Dogs are always welcome as well.

www.I-Inviteyou.com.au

Phone: 0434 766 385 Email: jeanine@I-InviteYou.com.au

Beautiful Beverages and Tantalising Treats

Specialising in High Tea Tues - Fri 9.30am-4pm, Sat & Sun 10am-4pm 281 Ocean View Rd Ettalong Beach Please phone for bookings: 4344 5525 www.hattersteahouse.com.au

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Andersons Boatshed

cutlery, drinks and we can look after the rest.

The boats are pet friendly and wheelchair access is good.

Andersons offers a variety of boats for hire, half cabin, open boats, aluminium boats with canopy and the BBQ boats.

Bring the family or friends along for a great day out, you don’t need a boat licence all the boats are very easy to operate, hire fee includes the boat, fuel, map and full instructions.

Andersons also offer unique BBQ boats which can carry up to 12 people, these are the best way to get out on the water with your group. They include electric start motors with steering wheel, along with toilet facilities and BBQ.

Open 8 -5 every day (plus extended hours during summer holiday period through until sunset).

3a Petit Street, Booker Bay. Ph 43 413219. www.andersonsmarina.com.au

Go fishing and cook your BBQ. Great for Birthday parties or any type of group function. Hires are available from a couple of hours through to the full day every day all year round, just bring your food to cook,

BBQ BOATS

Perfect for Birthday Parties Can carry up to 12 people.

With toilet facilities!

3A Petit St Booker Bay

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Open 7 Days Half Cabin, Open & Aluminium Boats Bait & Fishing Gear available at Kiosk Explore the Brisbane Waters

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Woy Woy Little Theatre

The highly anticipated Woy Woy Little Theatre production of Tennessee Williams’ Pulitzer Prize winning play “A Streetcar Named Desire” opens at the Peninsula Theatre in Woy Woy on Friday night May 16 for a three weekend season.

The story opens as faded Southern belle Blanche DuBois comes to visit her sister, Stella, in a seedy section of New Orleans.

Stella’s husband Stanley suspects Blanche of holding out on his wife’s inheritance money.

On the fringes of sanity, Blanche soon discovers that she cannot outrun her past and the stage is set for her final, brutal confrontation with her brother-in-law.

Stanley Kowalski is played by newcomer Xavier Ryan who recently moved to the coast after 20 odd years acting in Melbourne.

“Straight and Narrow” When the play “Straight and Narrow” was first presented on the London West End, theatre critics went overboard with their praise.

This “funny, touching, clever comedy” (Sunday Mail) is about three siblings, their partners and a domineering mother.

The central couple are partners Bob and Jeff whose relationship is in crisis. Meanwhile Nona’s husband Arthur has run off with a younger woman.

The third couple’s marriage is under a cloud as their fifth child is on its way while demanding mother Vera is totally confused.

A cast of seven bring this production to life Gerard Dunning, Will Burke, Helen Herridge, Trevor Doyle, Christine Cherry and John Lusty while well-known character actress Joan Dalgleish is having a lot of fun with the role of the meddling mother Vera.

Front: Xavier Ryan and Kellie Martin, Rear: Christine Vale and Graham Vale

“STREETCAR” on track for Woy Woy Little Theatre:

His pregnant wife in the play, Stella, is played by another WWLT newcomer Kellie Martin while her sister Blanche is played by award winning actor Christine Vale.

Tennessee Williams’ “A Streetcar Named Desire” is one of the most acclaimed plays of all time. First staged in 1948, Streetcar is a classic drama that is regularly revised professionally.

For tickets, book on line (woywoylt.com.au) or on the phone 4344 4737 (leave your name and number – a volunteer will get back to you).

“I love characters like Vera,” said Joan. “You can have so much fun in creating this interfering domineering soul and it turns out that mother has a secret of two of her own” laughed Joan.

Book on line (woywoylt.com.au) - by phone on 4344 4737 - or in person at the Peninsula Theatre Box Office one hour before the show.

WWLT shows are no longer booked through the Laycock Street Theatre website.

Pictured are Gerard Dunning, Will Burke and Joan Dalgleish in Woy Woy Little Theatre’s latest comedy, “Straight and Narrow”.

Woy Woy Little Theatre Cnr McMasters and Ocean Beach Road, WoyWoy. Ph: 4344 4737 www.woywoylt.com.au

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2014 NAB Central Coast Italian Festival Vino • Birra Cuisine • Coffee Traditional Folk Dancing Music & Song Comedy Cars • Fashion Film • Merchandise Travel & Language Masquerade party on Saturday night and more!

MAJOR SPONSORS: National Australia Bank Campbells Home Hardware Italian Made Social Motoring Club

26th & 27th April 10am - 4pm

Join us to celebrate all things Italian!

Ettalong Beach Tourist Resort Complex 189 Ocean View Road Ettalong Beach

Tel: 02 4341 1999

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Greater Toukley

Š R A Stanley Landscape Photography www.rastanley.com.au

Unspoiled coastal area The Greater Toukley area extends from the Toukley Bridge to the Norah Head Lighthouse and incorporates Toukley, Canton Beach, West Toukley, East Toukley, Noraville and Norah Head.

The Greater Toukley area is a very special place, an unspoiled coastal area located 1 hour drive north of Sydney on the beautiful Central Coast.

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the lakes, by the sea and near the trees.

Surrounded by water on three sides with Tuggerah Lake to the South, Budgewoi Lake to the North and the ocean to the East.

The area is a waterfront haven for fishermen, boating enthusiasts, windsurfers, jet skiers, divers, surfers and beach lovers.

The North Wyrrabalong National Park is located within 5kms of the Toukley CBD on the North Entrance Peninsula between the townships of Norah Head and the North Entrance.

A network of walking tracks help you explore the varied landscape of the park. The ocean side is mostly coastal dunes with beach access which leads to popular unpatrolled surfing and fishing areas.

On the western side there is a lovely strip of red gum forest, open scrubland, wetlands and the last significant littoral (coastal) rainforest on the Central Coast.

What to See & Do Tour Norah Head Lighthouse.

Bookings Ph 1300 132 975

Lighthouse

Enjoy some Retail Therapy in Toukley, East Toukley and Norah Head.

Lighthouse Tower tours Breathtaking ocean views Heritage listed accommodation

Visit the Federation Art Gallery at Toukley Bridge. Ph 4392 4666 Play a round of golf at Toukley Golf Club. Ph 4396 5811 Visit the Federation Art Gallery at Toukley Bridge. Ph 4392 4666

Visitor Information Centre Telephone: 4397 1711 www.greatertoukley.org

An ideal place to hold a wedding ceremony or small conference.

40 Bush Road Norah Head 1300 132 975 www.norahheadlighthouse.com.au

Here’s a taste of things to come at The Sporties.... lunch Newly Opened special Lucky Star From S Bistro – home of $ .50 the $8.50 lunch!

Choose from a great range of traditional bistro favourites along with authentic Asian delights. $20 Buy in poker tournament every sunday FROM 4PM Raffles every Wed, Fri and Sun with great prizes to be won.

Members Happy Hour Sunday to Friday 5pm - 6pm and extended Saturday 2pm - 5pm Karaoke last Fri of Every Month FREE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Every Saturday Night SATURDAY BAND NIGHT: 1st Saturday of Every Month Solo Acts: Every other Saturday Night Solo Acts: Every Sunday Afternoon in the Beer Garden

Beer Garden, Bowling & Tennis, Lucky Star Bistro, Function Facilities, Entertainment

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Lucky Star Bistro Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner serving Modern Australian and Asian Cuisine with daily $8.50 lunch specials.

Bowling/Tennis

Roll-Up for a social game of bowls for $6 or have a hit of tennis on one of our two tennis courts from $6 (equipment available).

Victoria Street, Norah Head NSW P: 02 4396 6477 RCroker@norahheadsports.com

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Markets Guide Avoca Beachside Market 4th Sunday of the month. 9am – 2pm. Heazlett Park, Avoca Beach. www.fixxevents.com.au or 0416 097 707.

Central Coast Craft Sale Art Studios at Gosford Regional Gallery, 36 Webb St. East Gosford. 2nd Saturday of the month (excluding January) 9.30am until 4pm.

We support The Children's Medical Research Institute. Ph: 4323 3698.

Davistown RSL Charity Markets 19 Murna Rd, Davistown. Large all-weather undercover market held the 3rd Sunday of each month (except October) from 9am-2pm. Ph: Sue at Fairhaven 0407 757 866.

Ettalong Markets Under cover. Open every weekend. Baby and Kids market first Sunday of every month. 189 Ocean View Rd, Ettalong Beach. You can get here by ferry, train and bus. Ph: 43 425 451.

Over 40 stall holders including handmade, handcrafted, home grown and home baked. · Original Designs - kids/baby goods and accessories, jewellery, candles, ladies clothing, home decor, garden items and more. · Kid’s activities - Zorb Balls, Face Painting, Jumping Castle and free Reptile Show. · Live Music. · Food - BBQ - Light Refreshments.

15th March

9am – 2pm

Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School

Cnr Henry Parry Drive and Glennie Street Wyoming

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Fairhaven’s Op Shop & Re-use Centre 209 Brisbane Water Drive, Point Clare Open Monday to Friday 10am-3pm and Saturdays 10am-2pm. One of the cheapest Op Shops on the Coast! Sue 0407 757 866 Gosford City Markets 2nd Saturday of the month. 8am -1pm, Kibble Park Gosford. Ph 4322 7726 or info@gosfordcity. com.au.

Kincumber Markets Kincumber Uniting Church Car Boot Sale. Cnr Killuna Rd & Avoca Drive. Held on the first Sat of the month from 7am to 12noon. Contact 43681351 or 43695939. Op Shop open Wed to Fri 10am-2pm, Sat 10-12noon.

Kulnura Pioneer Country Markets Inc. Every 3rd Saturday monthly from 8am to 1pm opposite the Kulnura General Store. Cnr of George Downes Drive and Greta Rd, Kulnura.

Upcoming dates: Saturday 16th Nov, 21st Dec, 18th Jan, 15th Feb, 15th Mar, 19th April, 17th May, 21st June. If you would like to have a stall contact Wendi Bertens on 0404 360 174.

Niagara Park Market Day Niagara Park Shopping Centre Samaritans OP-SHOP 4328 5788 2nd Saturday of month. 9am - 2.30pm.

Shelly Beach Markets INDOOR monthly market. The Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, The Entrance Campus (Central Coast Hwy, Shelly Beach) on the LAST SATURDAY of the month, from 8am - 2pm.

Contact Sarah 0424 940 614.

Terrigal Market Day Anglican Church Holy Trinity Market day. 3rd Saturday of month 10am-1pm. 92 Serpentine Road Terrigal. You will also find our OP Shop open Tues to Fri 9am to 4pm. Ph 43 651280.

Terrigal Lions Club Car Boot Sale Terrigal Lagoon Reserve. Cnr Willoughby Rd & Terrigal Dr. 1st Sun of month. 9am -1pm. Ph: 0448649522 Gates open for vendors at 6.30am.

The Entrance Waterfront Markets Waterfront Plaza, The Entrance. Sat 9am-4pm.

Ph 43335377.

The Entrance Lions Club Markets The Entrance Cinema Car Park, Bayview Avenue. Sundays 8:30am - 12:30pm.

The Olive Tree Market The Junction Public School. First Saturday of the month 9am - 3pm. Closed January.

Toukley Sunday Market Coles car park - Yarralla Rd, 7am - 1pm. Variety of stalls. Run every Sunday (weather permitting) Enquiries - 0416280589.

Bateau Bay Anglican Church Monthly Trash & Treasure Market Brooke Ave. Stall Holders welcome. Contact Steve 4396 8948.

Wyee Markets Held the 2nd saturday of each month in the grounds of Bethshan ministries, cnr Forest Rd and Wyee Rd Wyee from 8.30 to 1pm. 80 Plus stalls. Stall holder fees are donated back to the Bethshan Aged Care Facility at Wyee. Contact details Michael 43571840.

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At The Junction Public School – From 9am to 3pm

March 1st& April 5th With new Stalls!

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Avoca Beachside Markets The Central Coast ‘s Multiple Award Winning Premier Arts and Musicians Market. 4th Sunday every month 9am-2pm Heazlett Park Foreshore Avoca. 110+ handmade, vintage and emerging artists, live music all day from Fairplay Entertainment on the Lizottes Live Stage.

Waterfront fresh produce market, kids art zones and paddle boats.

Come see what the buzz is all about ! www.fixxevents.com.au

8am to 1pm in Kibble Park, Gosford Rain, hail or shine!

For all stall enquiries phone: 43227726 or email: info@gosfordcity.com.au Proudly brought to you by

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What's on March / April Longitude/Latitude: Stephen Copland Until 30 March Gosford Regional Gallery.

4325 0056

Baby & Kids Market Sun 2 March Scholastic Sports Stadium, Terrigal. Ph: 1300 55 44 76

Green Point Christian School Wed 5 March Lizotte’s Kincumber. 4368 2017

Kooindah Waters Wedding Expo Sun 2 March Mecure Kooindah Waters, Wyong. 4355 5777

Handmade & Boutique Markets Wed 5 March to Sat 8 March

4+1 = 1+4 Until 30 March Gosford Regional Gallery.

4325 0056

Football: Mariners V Sydney Sat 1 March

Erina Fair Shopping Centre.

0411 490 593

Easy Street Hot Rods Fri 28 Feb - Sun 2 March Show N Shine, Toukley.

4397 1711

Central Coast Stadium.

Tickets: 132 849

Recycled Chic Market Sun 2 March

Alfresco Flicks Sat 1 March

Terrigal Scout Hall, Terrigal.

0407 245 592

Despicable Me 2, Kibble Park, Gosford. 4322 7726

Nate Butler, Leisi Edmonds & Friends Sun 2 March

The Entrance Farmers Markets Sat 1 March

Lizotte’s Kincumber. 4368 2017

Steve Kilbey And Mark Gable - Discover Australia Thu 6 March Lizotte’s Kincumber. 4368 2017

BJ Howes Race Day Thu 6 March Wyong Race Club. 4352 1083

Simply The Best Fri 7 March A Tina Turner Tribute, Lizotte’s Kincumber. 4368 2017

Memorial Park Ph: 4930 5156

Parissa Bouas CD Launch & George Washingmachine Sat 1 March Lizotte’s Kincumber. 4368 2017

NSW Surf Life Saving Championships Sat 1 & Sun 2 March Ocean & Umina Beaches. 9471 8000

5 Lands Art Trail Sat 1 & Sun 2 March Various Locations. Info: www.5landsarttrail.com

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Cooking School Wed 5 March Bells at Killcare. Ph 4349 7000

Everything Old Is New Again Wed 5 March Morning Melodies Presents Neil Hanson, Laycock St Theatre.

4323 3233

Country Music Festival Sat 8 - Sun 9 March Memorial Park, The Entrance.

4334 4213

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NSW Surf Life Saving Championships Sat 8 & Sun 9 March Ocean & Umina Beaches. 9471 8000

Gosford City Markets Sat 8 March Kibble Park, Gosford. 4322 7726

Ian Moss Sat 8 March

Live & Local Wed 12 March Lizotte’s Kincumber. 4368 2017

The Grigoryan Brothers Duos Thu 13 March Lizotte’s Kincumber: 43682017

Football: Mariners V Newcastle Jets Sat 15 March Central Coast Stadium. Tickets: 132 849

The Crowdies Show Sat 15 March Lizotte’s Kincumber. 4368 2017

Umina Bunnies RLFC Twilight Meeting Fri 14 March

Charity Markets Sun 16 March

Lizotte’s Kincumber. 4368 2017

Gosford Race Club. 4325 0461

Davistown RSL. 0407 757 866

Wyee Markets Sat 8

NRL: Manly V Souths Fri 14 March

Summer City Rumble Sun 16 March

Contact: 4357 1840

Lazy Sunday Lunch Sun 9 March With Harmony James & Special Guest Jacob Funnell, Lizotte’s Kincumber. Ph: 4368 2017

Macquarie Shores Markets Doyalson Sun 9 March macquarieshoresmarkets@ gmail.com

Central Coast Stadium.

Tickets: 132 849

Memorial Park, The Entrance.

4333 5377

The Bondi Cigars Fri 14 March

Bandaluzia SHOW Sun 16 March

Lizotte’s Kincumber. 4368 2017

Lizotte’s Kincumber. 4368 2017

NSW Surf Life Saving Championships Sat 15 & Sun 16 March

Free Seniors Concert Tue 18 March

Ocean & Umina Beaches. 9471 8000

Vov Dylan - Australia’s Andrew Rieu Tribute, Mingara.

4349 7799

The Entrance Farmers Markets Sat 15 March

Northlakes Toukley Rotary Club Race Day Tue 18 March

Memorial Park The Entrance.

4930 5156

LIVE & LOCAL Wed 19 March

Mountain Sounds Festival Sat 15 March

Lizotte’s Kincumber. 4368 2017

Mt Penang Parklands, Kariong.

0431 307 567

Peninsula Waterfront Art Market Sun 9 March

Lizotte’s Kincumber. 4368 2017

The New Musical, Laycock St Theatre. 4323 3233

Grill the Chef Mon 10 March

Douglas Holleley: Veronica 22 March to 16 April

Steve Hodges (fishface), Tuggerah. Ph: 0410843383

Bobbie P Gallery, Wyong.

0490 061 949

Damien Leith Fri 21 March Crazy For You Fri 7 to Sat 22 March

Woy Woy. Ph: 0416 162 067

Colours Of Summer Until 12 March

Wyong Race Club. 4352 1083

Central Coast Filipino Fiesta Sat 15 March Mingara. 4349 7799

accuracy of the information, services or quality of the businesses & events listed.

Gosford Regional Gallery, East Gosford. Ph: 4325 0056

Fairhaven Markets Sat 22 March Impact Centre, Erina.

4323 3566

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What's on March / April Brian’s Groovy Jazz and Seafood Night Sat 22 March

Handmade Craft Markets Sun 30 March

Paul Kelly and the Portraits Sat 5 April to 18 May

Lizotte’s Kincumber. 4368 2017

Terrigal High School, Terrigal.

0411 490 593

Gosford Regional Gallery. 4325 0056

Shelley Beach Markets Sun 30 March

The Entrance Farmers Markets Sat 5 April

Avoca Beachside Markets Sun 23 March Avoca Beach. 0416 923 655

Ms Murphy Sun 30 March Lizotte’s Kincumber. 4368 2017

Cooking School Wed 2 April Bells at Killcare. Ph 4349 7000

LIVE & LOCAL Wed 2 April Lizotte’s Kincumber. 4368 2017

Lazy Sunday Lunch With Ross The Boss Wilson Sun 23 March

Sally Seltmann - Hey Daydreamer Tour Thu, 3 April

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Lior - Scattered Reflections Tour Tue 25 March

Halley & Mellowes Race Day Thu 3 April

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Wyong Race Club. 4352 1083

Dewayne Everettsmith Fri 28 March

Central Coast Stadium. Tickets: 132 849

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Convict Footprints Sat 5 & Sun 6 April UNESCO Listed Dharug National Park. Facebook/ ConvictFootprints

Gosford Guineas Race Day Sun 6 April Gosford Race Club. 4325 0461

‘GOATS’ Family Festival Sun 6 April San Remo. 02 4390 7888

Grill the Chef Mon 7 April

Pearl Beach. Ph: 4341 6004

Football: Marchiners V Western Sydney Sat 29 March

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Opera In The Arboretum Sat 29 March

Laycock St Theatre. 4323 3233

Mental As Anything Sat 5 April

Tim Rogers ( You Am I) Sun 6 April

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1984 By George Orwell Sat 29 March

Memorial Park The Entrance.

4930 5156

Sculpture on the Greens Fri 4 April - Sat 24 May Mecure Kooindah Waters.

0448 512 788 Backsliders Tour Fri 4 April Lizotte’s Kincumber. 4368 2017

Moving House Sat 5 April to 18 May Gosford Regional Gallery. 4325 0056

Damian Heads (pony/ woodland/ready steady cook) Tuggerah. 0410843383

LIVE & LOCAL Wed 9 April Lizotte’s Kincumber. 4368 2017

Karl Broadie & Katie Brianna Thu 10 April A Special Night Of Alt-Country Goodness, Lizotte’s Kincumber.

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Disclaimer: Central Coast Tourism has made every effort to provide accurate information, however, we cannot guarantee ongoing

Dragon – The Trilogy Concert Tour Fri 11 April Laycock St Theatre. 4323 3233

LIVE & LOCAL Wed 16 April

The Cyril B. Bunter Band Sat 26 April

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Jon English

Racing @ Wyong Thu 17 April

Fri 11 April

Wyong Race Club. 4352 1083

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Wyee Markets Sat 12 April

Mark Wilkinson - Where The Rivers Run Thu 17 April

Wyee. 4357 1840

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Gosford City Markets Sat 12 April

Gerd Schmidt Air, Light and Water Sat 19 April- 21 May

Kibble Park, Gosford.4322 7726

Looking Through A Glass Onion Sat 12 April Laycock St Theatre. 4323 3233

Johnny Cash - In Solitary Daniel Thompson Sat 12 April Lizotte’s Kincumber. 4368 2017

Convict Footprints Sat 12 & Sun 13 April UNESCO Listed Dharug National Park. Facebook/ ConvictFootprints

Gosford Regional Gallery. 4325 0056

The Entrance Farmers Markets Sat 19 April Memorial Park The Entrance.

4930 5156

Info: www.pearlbeach.net.au

Charity Markets Sun 20 April Davistown RSL. 0407 757 866

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KT Tunstall Thu 24 April

Wyong Race Club. 4393 1576

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Macquarie Shores Markets DOYALSON Sun 9 April

Singo’s Wholesale Meats ANZAC Race Day Fri 25 April

macquarieshoresmarkets@ gmail.com

Peninsula Waterfront Art Market WOY WOY Sun 13 April Ph: 0416 162 067

Laycock St Theatre. 4323 3233

Easter Saturday Book FaiR PEARL BEACH Sat 19 April

James Reyne - A Crawl To Now Sun 20 April

Annual Charity Quilt Show Sat 12 & Sun 13 April

Calendar Girls Sat 26 & Sun 27 April

Ettalong Beach. 4341 1999.

Lazy Sunday Lunch With 1927 Sun 27 April Lizotte’s Kincumber. 4368 2017

Avoca Beachside Markets Sun 27 April Avoca Beach. 0416 923 655

Gosford Race Club. 4325 0461

Fairhaven Markets Sat 25 April Impact Centre, Erina. 4323 3566

accuracy of the information, services or quality of the businesses & events listed.

Central Coast Italian Festival Sat 26 & Sun 27 April

Shelly Beach Markets Sun 27 April Shelly Beach

Live & Local Wed 30 April Lizotte’s Kincumber. 4368 2017

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involved in the program at your Conservatorium.

What's on at the Central Coast Conservatorium March Central Coast Conservatorium is back in full swing with lessons happening in all programs from the Children’s Music Program, which has classes running in Gosford and Woy Woy to the Musical Theatre Course for school students to adults. You don’t have to book weekly lessons to become

The Conservatorium will host a free class for beginner string students so they can get a feel for the cello and violin before committing to one-toone lessons. The String Pops! classes are aimed at students around 7 to 10 years old and will run from 4.30pm to 5.15pm on Thursdays at the Conservatorium Gosford Campus to the end of term. Registrations are essential so please phone the office on 4324 7477 to notify them.

On March 1st, from 12pm to 1pm, drum tutor and Taiko enthusiast Sean Steele will host a percussion party in The Garage at the Conservatorium. A free event where students involved in their School Band program can come along and try out some different percussion instruments. For more details and to register, please phone the Conservatorium.

WHAT’S ON IN MARCH at YOUR CONSERVATORIUM

Dance/Tango

Popular string orchestra Concertante Ensemble with special guests Maggie Ferguson (violin/ bandoneon) and Frances Carreon (piano) perform authentic tango music from Argentina.

Sunday March 9th 2.30pm Greenway Memorial Chapel, Avoca Dv, Green Point, &

Sunday March 16th 2.30pm Toukley Senior Citizens, Hargraves St, Toukley

SIPCA

Sydney International Piano Competition of Australia winner Avan Yu performs works by Beethoven, Debussy, Chopin.

An exciting performance not to be missed.

Saturday March 22nd 3pm Avoca Beach Picture Theatre Avoca Dv, Avoca Beach Tickets: 4382 1777

Three & Under

The Art of Jazz Guitar

Australia’s finest exponents of living music, Ensemble Offspring, present a music workshop at 12pm, followed by a concert at 2.30pm featuring Lamorna Nightingale (flute); Claire Edwardes (percussion); & Jason Noble (clarinet).

Thursday March 20th 8pm

Robert Knox Hall, Central Coast Conservatorium, 45 Mann St, Gosford

with guitar legends George Golla, Guy Strazz & John Conley (bass)

Robert Knox Hall, Conservatorium 45 Mann St, Gosford

Sunday March 23rd 2.30pm

Opera in the Arboretum Pearl Beach

featuring Central Coast Chamber Orchestra, Giuseppe Zangari (guitar)

TICKETS: 4324 7477

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Saturday March 29th @ 3pm Ph: 4342 8183 www.opera.pearl-beach.com

On March 10th from 9am to 3pm, HSC Music Examiner, Mentor and teacher Pamela Benton will host a workshop at the Conservatorium for students in Year 11 and 12 who are studying music for their HSC. Pamela will give you tips on how to maximise your outcomes using her strategies for solo and ensemble preparation, composition, and how to prepare for written and practical exams and Viva Voce. The cost is $50 per student with proof of registration. Register at www. centralcoastconservatorium. com.au/concerts/hscworkshop.

Ensemble Offspring are a trio of musicians known for their ‘living music’. They will present a concert in the Robert Knox Hall on Sunday March 23rd at 2.30pm, featuring Lamorna Nightingale (flute), Claire Edwardes (percussion) and Jason Noble (clarinet). The ensemble will also present

a workshop for musicians of all ages and levels from 12pm to 1.30pm. You can participate as an audience member, a performer, an improviser and a composer, and each participant will take away a piece of music which they have written.

The compositions featured in the workshop are perfect for the mandatory topics in stages 5 and 6 of the NSW music curriculum! The cost is just $15 for students (primary, high school and Conservatorium students) to attend the workshop and includes free entry to the concert. Or just come to the concert at 2.30pm.

Phone the Conservatorium for more details on 4324 7477.

April Term three is just around the corner and enrolments are open now.

There are classes for young and old, ensembles for beginners to advanced, and musicianship and music appreciation courses for those who would like to understand better the music they’re listening to.

If you’ve ever wanted to understand how music works, wanted to read music and never got the chance to learn or wanted to play a musical instrument, Central Coast Conservatorium is offering a Music Foundations Course, including an introduction to music theory and basic keyboard skills. It’s a perfect introduction to music for those who have always wanted to learn! We also hope to run an Introduction to Improvisation course in Term 3.

This class is to introduce students to improvisation: using their imagination to create music on their instrument as they perform.

The styles of music covered include contemporary popular music, blues, jazz and Latin music.

Students need to have at least 4 years experience on their instrument. Classes are conducted in a fun & friendly atmosphere. Enquiries are welcome.

Enrolments are also open for primary school students wanting to join our Super Band. Super Band, or the Central Coast Primary Wind Ensemble (CCPWE) is an extension program for student musicians playing woodwind, brass or percussion in their school band programs across the Central Coast region.

Anyone wanting to audition should contact the Conservatorium on 4324 7477 for rehearsals on Tuesday evenings from 5pm to 7pm.

More information is available on our website at www.centralcoastconservatorium.com.au

WHAT’S ON IN APRIL at YOUR CONSERVATORIUM

Premier Ensembles Concert

Featuring our top students in our premier ensembles including Central Coast Youth Orchestra, Central Coast Chamber Orchestra (as seen in Opera in the Arboretum), Central Coast Primary Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Wind Orchestra, Katandra Voices (our High School choir) and the Central Coast Children’s Choir.

COME SEE WHAT WE DO, WITH OUR BEST STUDENTS SHOWCASED IN THIS PREMIER ENSEMBLES CONCERT

Friday April 11th @ 7.00pm Gosford Anglican Church 3 Mann Street, Gosford Adults: $15, Students & Children $7 TICKETS: 4324 7477

Central Coast Symphony Orchestra

“PERCUSSION CONCERTO” with Claire Edwardes

Claire Edwardes is recognised throughout the world as one of the outstanding percussionists of her generation.

Sunday April 6th @ 2.30pm

Laycock Street Community Theatre North Gosford TICKETS: 43 233 233

TICKETS: 4324 7477

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RAINFOREST DAY AND TWILIGHT WALKS at the Forest of Tranquility in Ourimbah Come and experience the day time of the rainforest (10am-4pm) and now the twilight (6pm-9pm). An enchanting hour between day and night when creatures stir from slumber and venture out to play. Night walks now available Saturdays only with bookings.

Book a special Saturday Night Tipi Full Moon stay in a surviving Rainforest with our ECO guide walk n talk tour.

Take a Bush Foods and Medicine trail, enter the Bangalow Palms and the Oxygen Bar with Tree Massage trails that will re-energise you.

Come for an adventure and learn about all the different animals that come out to play and their different seasons.

The sounds and animals are different as they all share the rainforest and call it home.We have about 200 species of plants and 120 species of birds to see or hear and heaps of other things TOO!!

Our Fireflies are underground until spring. Our Frogs are singing along with musician Ladybird & Forest Friends.

We welcome you to come and enjoy our Tranquility & Music Melting Pots around the campfire.

Visit our Permaculture Design, Zero Waste, Education, Tourism & Sculpture venue available for groups and workshops and school excursion bookings.

Throughout the year we have many events: see our BLOG http://forestoftranquility.blogspot. com.au/ for more details about our School Holiday Learnscapes and Eco Events.

We hope to see you soon at 390 Ourimbah Creek Road Ourimbah 43621855 www.forestoftranquility.com or email for our free enewsleaf: events@tranquility.com

Overnight

Tipis Forest of Tranquility OVERNIGHT TWILIGHT WALKS NATURE SOUNDS MUSIC MELTING POT Group Bookings & Retreats 2,4 & 8 Person Tipis Meditation - Permaculture Yoga & Artisan Workshops Available for Bookings email: tipis@forestoftranquility.com 390 Ourimbah Creek Road Ourimbah Ph: 4362 1855 (5km M1 Freeway - 1/2hr Hornsby)

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MARINE RESCUE CENTRAL COAST

Monitor the Weather on your Marine Radio

Tune into Channel 16 (VHF) or Channel 88 (27 MHz) and listen for upcoming weather and weather updates.

Pay particular attention to any warnings or changes to wind or weather conditions you weren’t expecting.

The Marine Rescue shore station broadcasting the weather will indicate the radio channel to be used for the weather details, usually VHF 67 and 27 MHz 86. If you switch channels, remember to go back to the calling Channel 16 (VHF) and or Channel 88 (27 MHz) and keep listening in case someone nearby needs help.

Henry Kendall Cottage

Historical Museum houses 19th & 20th century memorabilia, Slab Shed, Machinery Shed,Wash-house, 2 seater Dunny, BBQ picnic, Local history.

Open 10am to 3pm Wed/Sat/Sun. Entry fee $4 adult, conc. & children $3.

Owned & maintained by all volunteer BWHS Inc.

25-27 Henry Kendall St West Gosford.

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You can call the Marine Rescue radio base at any time to get current weather information. The Bureau of Meteorology sends the marine forecast to every MR base whenever it is updated. The operators on duty often talk to boaties about the conditions they are experiencing so they are aware of local conditions. Many bases also have a local weather station so they are a good source of weather information that will help keep you safe on the water.

Volunteer Bob Knowles ‘on the job’ at the Marine Rescue Base at Point Clare

An important duty for any skipper is monitoring the weather not only before you go boating but also while you’re out on the water to ensure the safety of your passengers. An important monitoring tool is your marine radio.

Quartoseptcentennial Gala Day at Henry Kendall Cottage Celebrating the 175th anniversary of Henry Kendall Cottage on Saturday April 5th 10.30am till 3pm (rain hail or shine) FREE entry.

Tour the Cottage, Museum and picturesque grounds and discover the fascinating stories of Henry Kendall, the Fagan family, Garnet Adcock and the legendary Bungaree.

Highlights on the day include History Talks, the Wheeze & Suck Band, Machinery Club, Lacemakers, Wood-Turners, bush poets, art-in the garden , book-launch, mystery items, raffles, great local catering and fun activities for the kids.

For further info: www.henrykendallcottage.org.au

Largest 18 Hole Mini Golf, Putt Putt Course in the State!

Mini Golf at Mingara offers 18 holes of mini golf fun.

Designed around native gardens, rocky scenery and flowing waterfalls, this course is a challenge the whole family will enjoy and is fun for all ages.

Mini Golf at Mingara offers fun all round. Take the Tiara Challenge where the loser of each hole has to wear a Tiara till someone else loses, then pass it on. Bring your camera with you, we have some hilarious photos from this challenge.

Come test your skills today we are here to look after you.

Mini Golf is a privately owned business with it’s own entrance and car park. You do not need to go into the Club.

Situated at the back of the Club you turn into the car park where the Gym is and go around the back towards the main street there you will see a small sign with an arrow, just follow that.

WE ARE OPEN 7 DAYS THROUGH THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS For more information visit www.minigolf-mingara. com.au or find us on facebook. We look forward to meeting you!

Boomerang Bike Hire High quality Bike Hire for roads, cycle paths and tracks comes to the Central Coast as Boomerang Bike Hire (BBH). Town/Cruiser Bikes, Tandems, Folding, Mountain, Tricycles for adults and fun quirky Youths’ Bikes. Hire for 1, 2, or 4 hours, daily, weekend or weekly - Individuals or Groups. All Bikes come with a helmet and handle bar bag with lock.

How to get your bikes: • Find one of our Agents in your area.

• Directly from Boomerang Bikes, we deliver to your location • We can meet you at any location to start your ride or a tour Conditions: All riders need to be over 18 years old or have an adult sign the waiver form. Photo ID plus credit card details are required for security.

Visit www.boomerangbikehire.com.au for bookings, information, enquiries or your nearest Agent. Alternatively, call Rod on 0414 848284 Becoming a Agent: Visit the website www. boomerangbikehire.com.au for all details on how to become an agent for Boomerang Bike Hire.

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Banjos Bushland Retreat

BANJOS The Ultimate Escape A Multi Award Winning Magical Retreat ... hugged by bush and wildlife!

• Offering just 3 luxury 4½ Star lodges (2 - 24 guests) • Exclusive recreational facilities • High energy activities to total relaxation • Come and enjoy our wonderful retreat & fabulous wildlife!

Summer Hill Road,Vacy 2421 Ph: (02) 9403 3388

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In keeping with our high standard at Banjos we have been busy giving our lodges a facelift...

New curtains, bedspreads and cushions in many bedrooms and kitchen benches upgraded to Caesar Stone in two lodges.

Being an Advanced Eco Tourism retreat we are very conscious of the environment and regularly refurbish furniture. The dining and coffee tables now look as good as new and most are 17 years old!

The exterior of all four buildings have been re-painted and are looking fabulous!

Tourism Awards success... we have added another 3 awards to our list, including Business of the Year 2013 - Hunter Business Excellence.

Banjos is our ‘labour of love’ - we enjoy welcoming new and past guests to this special retreat!

Contact us for some ‘Old fashioned service’ Ph: (02) 9403 3388 www.banjosretreat.com.au

When you visit Tocal Homestead it’s hard to imagine days gone by.

Tales of architects and graziers, bushrangers, businessmen, social reform and philanthropy are woven through the highs and lows of life on this unique property.

Open Sat, Sun & public holidays March to November: 10am - 3pm Tocal Road, Paterson Ph 4939 8901 w/days • Ph 4939 8939 w/ends

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Food worth travelling for

Bamboo Buddha Gallery

Take a nice drive into the countryside …. yet only 10 mins from Erina Fair. Float in through the big balinese doors … relax … find your special spot in our subtropical garden setting...friendly service, delicious vegetarian fare cooked with love, organic coffee, cakes and treats to further indulge you in such a joyful, relaxing environment.

Take some time to just be you in a pet friendly environment, connect with special friends and family.

Come in today.

Seacoast Fishing The freshest seafood on the Coast... Our commercial

fishing business has been operating from Kincumber for the past 9 years and we have the freshest fish in town, straight from the boat to our shop, which is located 400m from the scenic road roundabout towards Macmasters Beach.

Our catch consists of Snapper, Ocean Jackets, Bream trevally, mullet (which is the catch of the month!) and Lobsters. We also have local Oysters, school prawns and a variety of frozen products As the weather cools and the westly winds start, our mullet season begins in April and May. This is when the big mullet schools come out of our estuaries and travel to the sea.

Mullet has the best omega 3 oil content, which is so good for us, flavour is strong, but a great fish to eat (our favourite). Fresh is Best!

Open Thurs, Fri 11am - 6pm and Sat 9am - 6pm.

Patanga Street, Kincumber Ph: 43686160

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Dog Friendly Cafe Vegetarian cuisine Organic Coffee • Gifts A relaxing sanctuary Open 7 Days 9am to 3pm 221 Wattle Tree Road, Holgate Ph 4365 5810 www.bamboobuddha.com.au

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Seacoast Fishing Fresh local

fish & lobsters oysters & prawns

straight from the ocean plus...

Open Thursdays & Fridays 12.30 - 6pm Saturday 9am to 6pm Sunday if available all week school holidays

Cnr Scenic Rd & Patanga St Kincumber Tel: 4368 6160

Recipe of the Month

Cumin Peppercorn & Paprika Crusted Beef Steaks Ingredients 1.2kgs Beef Rump 2kgs Eggplant 3 cloves of Garlic crushed ½ bunch of Shallots ½ bunch Parsley

3 Lemon Juiced Crust 4 tbs Cumin Seeds 2 tbs black peppercorn 3 tbs Paprika ground

1: Dry roast Cumin & peppercorns until darker in colour, then mix with paprika and set aside into a bowl.

2: Slice beef thinly to about 1cm thick, coat with spice mix and place coated beef onto a plate.

3: Place eggplant on an open flame using the gas stove and char the skin. Then place the eggplant in a stainless steel bowl, cover with cling wrap for about 2-3minutes.

4: Finely chop parsley and shallots, combine with the lemon juice and add oil to taste.

5: Peel eggplants under cold water to remove all skin.

6: Toss salad with parsley, garlic, shallots and lemon juice.

7: Place your seasoned steak on the grill and cook to your liking.

Discover your ‘inner Italian’ ...as you explore the distinctive arts, language and personality of the only civilization that could have coined the term sprezzatura effortless genius!

At Via Vianti! our innovative cuisine is the natural 'entrée' to one of the worls's great cultures.

The Italian Restuarant Azzuro Blu Wharf, 12 The Entrance Road, The Entrance. www.theitalianrestaurant.com.au

RESTAURANT

Delicious pasta, a variety of traditional pizzas & Italian dishes •HENS & BUCKS PARTIES•BIRTHDAY PARTIES •CHEF TABLES•CORPORATE COOKING EVENTS •WINE & BEER EVALUATION NIGHTS

Experience the best authentic and traditional Italian cuisine on NSW Central Coast.

Eat in or Take away Lunch from 12pm to 3pm Wednesday – Sunday Dinner from 5pm Wednesday – Saturday

Azzuro Blu Wharf 12 The Entrance Road The Entrance • Ph 4333 8885 www.facebook.com/the italian restaurant www.theitalianrestaurant.com.au

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Good Health & Wellbeing

The

Aloha Gallery

Centre for Healing and Well-Being

March Events at The Aloha Gallery at Bamboo Buddha Cafe 221 Wattle Tree Rd, Holgate thealohagallery@gmail.com www.thealohagallery.com.au Ph: Susan Buckland on 0425 222 036 or Valentina Earthealer on 0425 249 259 Visit us on Facebook/TheAlohaGallery

MARCH WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES MON 9.30 –10.30 TUES 9.30 –10.30

WED 9.15 – 10.15

10.30 –12.00

3.30 –4.15 THU 9.30 –10.30

11.00 - 12.00

12.30 – 1.30

3.30 – 4.15 FR 9.15 – 10.30

11.00 – 5.00

SAT March 15

March 22

SUN 9.00 –10.30

11.00 - 12.00

3.00 - 4.30

Gentle Hatha Yoga | Ron Terry Yoga Bond Play Group Heidi & Merrin Kundalini Yoga | Rut Frohlich Mish’s Yoga | Mish Kid’s meditation, 4-12yrs | Valentina Yoga Bond for Mums and Bubs, 6weeks-1year| Term 1 Yoga Bond Play Group with Heidi & Merrin | Term 1 Kid’s Yoga - Merrin from Yoga Bond Kid’s meditation, 4-12yrs | Valentina Kundalini Yoga | Rut Frohlich Body Bliss Massage, Pregnancy Massage with Jo-Anne Barron M: 0419 977 529 W: www.spiritofhealth.com.au *Health fund rebates available Full Moon Kundalini Meditation 6-8PM 11 – 2 Yogic living for the seasons: Kundalini yoga and Ayurvedic science: Living with the seasons Shambhala Hatha Yoga | Josephine Gentle Yoga | Ron Terry Gentle Meditation & Healing with Valentina - clarity lists, crystals & fire ceremony

NB: please park in Manor Close and use rear entrance for afternoon classes if café closed. Check website for up to date calls and workshop information

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UPCOMING WORKSHOPS/SPECIAL EVENTS March 15: 6-8 PM Kundalini Full Moon Meditation Siri Mukta Yoga Bee March 22: 11-2 PM Yogic living for the seasons: Kundalini and Ayurveda Combining the sister sciences of Yoga and Ayurveda, this workshop will provide you with fun and delicious ways to avoid cold, flus and blues this autumn. The first in a seasonal series to maximise your physical and mental health all year long. $45/ each or bring a friend: $80 for two people. Contact Rut on 0408 218 443 We have a range of wonderul therapists offering …

CRYSTAL REIKI | 1hr $70 | bundle of three $165 | Valentina Earthealer M: 0425 249 259 AKASHIC SOUL READING AND HEALING |Tues – Fri 2hrs $165 | Valentina Earthealer M: 0425 249 259 QUANTUM HO’OPONOPONO |1hr $60 | bundle of three $150 | Valentina Earthealer M: 0425 249 259 BOWEN TECHNIQUE | $80 Beverley Cox M: 0414 857 725 MASSAGE: Jo-Anne Barron M: 0419 977 529 available Fri – Sun | $90 1hr | health fund rebates | hydrolic table Rachel Crowhurst M: 0417 868 664 available Mon-Fri $70 1 hr. Hot stone massage $95 1.5hr Thais Santos M: 0406 612 513 $70 1hr available Thurs pm, Fri, Sat & Sun Melissa Grace – Ka Huna massage on Mondays M: 0468 342 973 | $80 1hr Josephine Doyle – massage and reiki by apt M: 0418 999 768 | $70 1hr RECONNECTIVE HEALING & THE RECONNNECTION Ayesha M: 0424 345 107 AROMA TOUCH TECHNIQUE: $80 Rut Frohlich 0408 218 443 ABORIGINAL HEALING w HOLOGRAPHIC KINETICS | Samantha Hoogenboom M: 0479028055 | 2hrs$120 Aloha! March brings the beginnings of seasonal change, and as cooler weather approaches and the days grow shorter, our seasonal routines should begin to reflect these changes. While in Australia these changes can all occur in one day, small simple and incremental changes can make a big difference in our ability to enjoy and embrace the changes as they occur.

If you have light, love, laughter, new skills, happiness and a passion to share this with likeminded people, contact us to book the Aloha Gallery for your workshop or session.

Whats On In April As this goes to press, we are preparing workshops including • Ayurvedic therapies, • Connecting with Crystals, • Who am I really: Exploring the self through art • Yoga for Mums and Bubs • School Holiday workshops • and of course our amazing array of massage, reicki and sound healing therapies, yoga classes, full moon meditations etc etc.

It will be a busy time, so please check out the website www.thealohagallery.com for an up to date timetable. Remember all of our therapists are available for private bookings and consultations!

HARJINDER KAUR and RUT FROHLICH ...as taught by Yogi Bhajan

SATURDAY 22nd March, 11-2pm AUTUMN $50 or bring a friend and only pay $80 for both of you

Bookings: RUT HARJINDER www.kundalini-yoga.com.au infokundaliniyoga@gmail.com 0408 218 443 Connect on Facebook: Kundalini Yoga | Kundalini Jewellery

Valentina explains...

“What the ….

Is a Crystal Grid?”

Manifestation, Magic and Mayhem! It’s all in there in your crystal grid as send Love and Light to yourself and/or others, re-invigorating healing and abundance in all areas of your life. As you activate and direct crystals for vibrational (or energetic) clearance be prepared for change … that’s where the mayhem can come in! You may find after a week or so you have the feeling of enhanced inner guidance … a renewed confidence in your own abilities to navigate every area of your life.

Clear a small area for your crystal grid that you can keep just for you – I have one on the dresser in my bedroom and one in my healing room for clients. In the middle place a picture of yourself and/or a friend you wish to help; write something positive on the back. You could also write down goals on a piece of paper. Place your central crystal on top of the papers/ pictures – the central crystal is traditionally an amethyst pyramid but you could also use a single pointed crystal, a double terminated crystal, a cluster or a crystal ball.

To read the rest of this article click ‘articles’ tab at www.valentinaearthealer.com

Valentina’s Meditations CD EFFERVESCENCE COLLECTION now available for purchase on itunes and cd baby. This quality guided meditations CD is for children, teenagers and adults.

Valentina’s peaceful and inherently beautiful voice naturally relaxes; taking you on a healing journey connecting you to nature. Simple, calming, easy to follow.

Type ‘Valentina Meditation’ into itunes or cdbaby.com (for mp3s)

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Good Health & Wellbeing

Karma Spa

Health &Beauty Sanctuary Wyong – your journey starts here.

Karma Spa, a tranquil holistic beauty spa tucked away in the heart of Wyong, is a secret that needs to be told. We offer a total sensory journey to satisfy the ardent hedonist that yearns to be pampered. We use a range of pure, natural and organic products from Australia, New Zealand, France & Germany, and guarantee you will feel complete revitalised when you walk out the door.

Our Specialist Beauty treatments include Facials, Microdermabrasion, Herbal Aktiv Peels, Sugar Waxing, Mani’s & Pedi’s, ST. Tropez Tanning. All designed to encourage relaxation and enhance your visual appearance.

We have now opened the KarmaSpa Relaxation Clinic. It’s only a 2 minute walk from the beauty salon, situated KarmaSpa Relaxation Clinic 102 Pacific Highway, Wyong 2 minutes’ walk from the beauty salon

above shops, and we offer Yoga, Meditation, Deep Relaxation, Pilates, Remedial & Sports Massage, Bowen & Myfascial, Pregnancy Oncology Massage, Lymphatic Drainage, Hot Stone Massage, Reiki, Reflexology, Crystal Healing, Auricular Therapy , Australian Bushflower Essence Therapy, Ear candling, Tarot & Psychic Readings.

All our Therapists are highly trained and experienced.

Health fund rebates are available on all Remedial & Reflexology treatments.

Please call us on 43 51 0777 for appointments and visit our website for up to date information & prices.

KarmaSpa Health & Beauty Sanctuary 2 Alison Road, Wyong Quality Beauty & Holistic Treatments

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The Mystic Earth Shop has been founded by Carlos De Sousa whose mission is to create a place that caters for all kinds of needs and interests.

The Mystic Earth Shop features key therapists who are well known in their field of practice.

Carlos aims to provide a location where people can find wellness, health, therapy, beauty, and above all a mystical experience.

Crystals, Gift Ware, Jewellery, Books, Cds, Herbs, Teas, Incense, Oils Psychic Medium, Master Tarot Clairvoyant, Master Astrologer, Reiki healing, Crystal Light Bed Therapy, Energy Current Meditation, Yoga, various other types of Meditation Psychotherapy & Holistic counselling, Herbal Medicine and Naturopathy, Nutritionist, Massage, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Workshops.

Corner of Donnison Street and Mortimer Lane (near the Gosford library and Kibble Park)

Ph 4323 1545

www.themysticearthshop.com

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Good Health & Wellbeing

The Bubble Bar

T

he Bubble Bar has a beautiful range of handmade soaps, milk baths, bath bombs, bath salts, lip balms, shaving creams, vapor rub & body butters.

All of our products bases are totally 100% natural; we use all natural essential oils & the highest quality skin safe fragrance oils.

Our Goats Milk range is great for dry sensitive skin, Eczema, Dermatitis, mature skin, it is perfect for babies and children. It is rich in protein and very nourishing, suitable for every skin types. I have over 160 different fragrances catering for men and women.

Our glycerine range is perfect for drawing moisture to the skin, great for normal to dry skin types, it will leave your skin feeling silky smooth.

Our range of products cater for all the mums, dads, boys and girls, we have something for

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everyone whether you are wanting to take time out and relax in the tub, or maybe you are in need of a pick me up.

We even have fun products to encourage the little ones to take a bath.

We also make up beautiful gift packs for any occasion.

Our product range is so good for your skin, they are made with all natural ingredients, with no added nasties, and you will really notice how nourishing they are on even the most sensitive skin.

Don’t just take my word; why not try them for yourself. Your skin will thank you!

You can purchase from “The Bubble Bar” online www.thebubblebar.com.au or visit our new shop at 2/58 Tenth Ave Budgewoi (Just behind Coles) or phone 02 4399 1196 for special orders and assistance

All natural vegan formula is alcohol, paraben, sulphate and preservative free.

Absorbs excess oil and lifts hair roots to increase volume.

Covers fine and thinning hair so it appears fuller.

Conceals grey hair and re-growth, non-aerosol, refreshes hair - great for after the gym.

MAKE-UP FOR YOUR HAIR !!!

Pure powder formula in five colours with special applicator brush.

Great for travelling interstate or overseas; no water or blow dryer required.

Visit www.ambianceaustralia.com.au for further information and a demonstration video For more information, contact Landmark Agencies Australia T: 0430 241 521 E: info@ambianceaustralia.com.au

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Penrose

Autumn Checklist

• Time for planting Spring bulbs and winter flowers.

• Huge range of Pansies, Polyanthus and more.

• Plant Bulbs in pots of any shape and size.

• Winter veggies available now.

• Time to order Spring Blossom and fruiting trees.

Fish Ponds and water Bowls Tropical and Coldwater fish Koi Carp from Small to Jumbo Sensational plants for Aquariums and ponds Pump and Filtration Experts Great Carparking

Located in a the heart of Erin

224 The Entrance Road Erina

Fax 43677919

4367 7909 www.penrosegarden.com

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Specialists in painted finishes on kitchens and furniture Complete home decorating service

Deborah Buckley Artisan For all of your hardware requirements, especially those in need of a more traditional style, we have now become suppliers of the Traditional Hardware Company Products.

Please visit the Tradco website for more information and to view the entire range at www.tradco.com.au For orders, you can either visit us at Tuggerah or take a drive to my shop at Yarramalong.

Phone: (02) 4353 4954 or email: sales@daorah.com.au

Friday & Sunday 10am - 4pm, Saturday 10am - 5pm at Yarramalong Showroom or by appointment Showroom: 1629A Yarramalong Rd, Yarramalong. Ph: 4356 1958 Factory: Unit 1/ 111 Gavenlock Road, Tuggerah NSW 2259. Ph: 4353 4954 www.centralcoastimag.com.au

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Creating a

Lifestyle Kitchen not just a

SEE IT

ERINA 4365-1599 330 Central Coast Highway (Near Modern Tiles & F2)

www.planitkitchens.com.au

• Largest showroom on the Central Coast • Award winning designs • Latest finishes, design, vanities, laundries, storage • Visualise with 3D computer generated designs

PLAN IT

sales@planitkitchens.com.au Fax 4365 5684 Lic 81123C • In-house colour & design specialists • Free design & quote service • Designing kitchens from Newcastle to Sydney • Complete job management

LOVE IT • Fully licensed & insured for home owners warranty • Enjoy the confidence of a 7 year written guarantee • Locally owned & manufactured since 1990 • Licensed trade professionals

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Eco Diva Designs for Real sized Women Eco Diva is a nationally recognised label that has a Clearance Outlet in Kincumber Industrial Estate.

Come in and see our wide range of 100% Silk Kaftans and Kimonos in stunning designs and beautiful colours.

As we move into Autumn we will be showcasing our Autumn/Winter range designed from a winter weight Modal which is SO incredibly soft, comfy and warm and we have a brand new colourful range of wool scarves/shawls.

We also have available the versatile trans-seasonal weight Modal that can be worn all year round.

Eco Diva designs for real sized women and cater for all ages and all sizes 8-24 with elegant relaxed styles and just the right amount of glamour.

Ruby is one half of the Eco Diva business partnership and the designer. “I think there are two things that set us apart” she comments “the first is our desire and commitment to make a quality ECO range comfortable, affordable and elegant, I think we have achieved that. Secondly is our free styling service we offer to all our customers. Women who have previously found shopping a depressing experience really enjoy the Eco Diva shopping experience because I design styles that compliment all shapes and sizes. Now we are in the process of making it entirely Australian made which not only lessens our carbon footprint but keeps jobs in Australia. We have been extremely well supported since opening up our Kincumber outlet and I would like to take this opportunity to thank our extremely loyal and lovely clientele for helping us to put the word out.”

Take advantage of our huge discounts, as some items have been reduced upto 70%. We offer exciting incentives for group bookings, please call and enquire.

OPEN Mon- Fri 9.30-4.30 Sat 10 - 4 (02) 4368 2949 Unit 1/11-13 Cochrone St Kincumber

F U R NITURE • HOME DE COR • GIFTS

456 The Esplanade Wa r n e r s B a y N S W 2 2 8 2 Ph. 02 4948 1444 E: magnoliagallery@bigpond.com

www.m agn oliagaller y.com .au NEW SHIPMENT OF LACQUER ART JUST ARRIVED

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Up to 70% OFF Designs for real sized women Colour, elegance and simplicity of design.

Winter & Summer designs • 100% silk kimonos and kaftans • All natural fibres silk and modal • All sizing 8 - 24 relaxed styles Unit 1/11-13 Cochrone St Kincumber (opp Lou Lous Café) Mon - Fri 9.30am - 4.30pm Saturday 10am - 4pm

(02) 4368 2949

www.ecodiva.com.au