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Above: Morehead Street residents, Steve and Tina Hopes, were more than pleased to hear that Roads and Maritime Services has heeded community concerns regarding the extra traffic and pedestrian safety issues that allowing a right turn from Newcastle Road would have created.
Earlier this year when Roads & Maritime Services (RMS) advertised proposed changes to traffic flow on Newcastle Road at Lambton, local residents Tina and Steve Hopes were quick to act. As residents of Morehead Street they could see that the proposed right hand turn for eastbound traffic off Newcastle Road would lead to a big increase in traffic on Morehead Street which would then flow to other local streets including the busy pedestrian areas around Elder Street. “We attended the public consultation session that RMS held at the school in May and expressed our concerns. We weren’t alone either. Other residents we’ve spoken to agreed that Morehead Street was just not able to handle an increase in traffic like this, especially given there’s a stop sign at the bottom of the hill at the intersection of Morehead and Elder Streets” Mr Hopes said. In a recent community update letterboxed to local residents, RMS advised that the proposed right hand turns into Morehead Street from Newcastle Road in both directions would not proceed. The only improvements to proceed at Morehead Street now will be the construction of two further pedestrian crossings so the intersection will have four-way pedestrian crossings. (cont’d p2)
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(from p1) Further east down Newcastle Road the notorious Lloyd Road intersection will benefit from new traffic lights and pedestrian crossings. All traffic out of Lloyd Road onto Newcastle Road will be left turn only, removing the dangerous right hand turn across fast-moving traffic. All up these traffic and pedestrian improvements at the two intersections will cost $2 million with work expected to commence mid 2015. Further information can be found on the RMS website at http://www.rms. nsw.gov.au/projects. In last month’s edition Lambton Local published a Lambton-New Lambton Honour Roll of those who fought and died in the First World War. Inadvertently, the name of Charles Alfred Gibbs was left off that list. Charles’ family came to Lambton in the mid 1800’s and still live locally. Aged 22, Charles enlisted in ‘Newcastle’s Own’ 35th Battalion on 11th November 1915, coincidentally, the date that three years later would become Armistice Day. Private Gibbs embarked from Sydney 1st May 1916, fought on the western front and was killed in action on 6th March 1917. He is buried at Cite Bonjean Military Cemetery in France. Lest We Forget
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Above: Nuatali Nelmes was elected as Newcastle Lord Mayor in November, triggering another byelection, this time for the Ward 3 councillor position she will be vacating.
Thanks to the collective decision of Newcastle residents to elect Nuatali Nelmes as Lord Mayor last month, residents of Lambton and surrounding areas look set to head back to the polling booths, most probably in February. Ms Nelmes was a councillor in Ward 3, and as the next full local government election is still more than 18 months away, a replacement councillor will need to be elected. Voter turnout at the mayoral byelection was less than 77%. According to the Electoral Commission this is lower than the typical turnout for a full election but a relatively high figure for a byelection. Across the Newcastle area 26,500 people can each expect a $55 fine in the mail for not fronting a polling place. That’s more than $1.4 million generated by plain old voter apathy! Let’s look now at the numbers in the
three Lambton area polling booths alone and how we could help the local schools and community groups that hold stalls there. Using the Electoral Commission figures, as many as 1,900 registered voters in Lambton didn’t vote and presumably are happy to pay $55 to the authorities. Now if these 1,900 good people can find their way to a polling place next election day, get their name marked off the roll (they don’t even have to make a formal vote if they choose not to), they could each spend $20 on cakes and sausage sizzles or just make a donation if they are watching their waistline and help raise $38,000 in only one day for our hard-working community groups. They will have saved themselves $35 each, be supporting the community and feel better about the democratic process. Now that has to be the best argument ever for compulsory voting!
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Lambton residents will be spoilt for choice again this year when it comes to Carols by Candlelight. To get the festive season underway on Saturday 6th December the Anglican Parishes of Lambton, New Lambton, Kotara South and Anew will again combine to offer this great community event held in the grounds of St John the Baptist Church in Morehead Street. The gates will open at 5pm with the Lions Club providing a sausage sizzle and a coffee cart providing hot beverages, soft drinks and water. As usual battery operated candles will be sold for $2. A number of local schools, community groups, local singers and a local dance school will each perform items during the evening. A full nativity play will be staged and rumoured has it St Nicholas will pay a visit during the evening. “This will be the fourth consecutive year we have held these carols for the community around us. It is such a joy to be able to put the event on and herald the beginning of the festive season” said Rev’d Canon Maree Armstrong of Lambton Parish. “We hope that as many local families as possible can come along, enjoy the event and share in the spirit that surrounds the Christmas season.” Rev’d Maree added.
Churches are staging Carols for all A couple of weeks later we can all pack a picnic basket and head to Lambton Park on Sunday 21st December to celebrate Carols in the Park with Hunter Bible Church (HBC). There’ll be a big fair atmosphere from 5pm onwards, with all your favourite carols, and even some great new ones. Carols will kick off at 7pm. “Hunter Bible Church is pleased to put on the Carols free for the community, all because we reckon the news about Jesus’ birth, life and death and resurrection is worth celebrating.” said Dave Moore from HBC. There will be stalls and activities from 5pm, everything from jumping castles to balloon animals and all types of food. Some are free, and others may carry a ride-fee. Stalls will be run by local businesses as part of the community event. Part of their fees go to covering the cost of hiring the park and the generators needed to power the stalls. HBC are really excited to be able to bring Colin Buchanan to Lambton this year. Colin is an Australian performer who’s appeared on Play School and performed all around Australia. He’ll perform a
special part of the night just for the kids. To make a night of it you might like to bring a picnic rug and chairs. It would also be worth bringing some money for rides, food and drinks. You can help make the carols atmosphere by bringing glow-sticks or battery-operated candles (please no open flames). When you arrive there’ll be ushers who can provide you with a carols pack and booklet with all the songs in it. The night will end with fireworks at around 9pm.
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Guerilla knitters tell their yarn
Lambton’s yarn bombers or guerilla knitters are (L to R) Jeena York holding Iona McAuley, Lillian Harding, Jasmine Stuart, Cathy Stuart and Alexa Stuart. Yarn-bombing is a worldwide phenomenon where everyday public objects are made less sterile and given some colour with knitting and crocheting. See other examples from around the world by going to: http://www.boredpanda.com/tag/yarn-bombing/
Last month, in a Lambton Local exclusive, we exposed the handiwork of a group of local yarn bombers and asked if they would like to tell us their story of graffiti knitting. They have come forward and extended an open invitation to the community to help them complete the ‘dressing’ of the bridge in Lambton Park between the Bowling Club and the swimming centre. “When one of our neighbours Jeena suggested yarn bombing my daughters and I didn’t quite understand what was involved at first. It wasn’t long however before the girls saw the fun in it and were knitting away madly” said Cathy Stuart one of the mums involved. “The responses from passers-by when we’ve been working at the bridge has been great” said Jeena York. “One woman asked ‘What’s all this in aid of?’ When I explained it was a bit of fun adding colour to an otherwise drab object she thought it was a fantastic idea and said she would return with her own contribution, which in time she did.” Jeena added. With the bridge only about 50% ‘dressed’ so far there’s plenty of space for others to get knitting!
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A Christmas message from the Rev Maree Armstrong of the Anglican Parish of Lambton
“Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?” Above is the title of one of my favourite films of all time. I was only a teenager when it was released. When showed for the first time it was radical, and controversial. Maybe it still is. It is a film about our attitudes to each other and how we treat those among us. This was a film about racism and who we consider to be the right guests to have in our homes! We spend a lot of time and money getting ready for guests, especially at Christmas time. The house needs to be cleaned, the food prepared, the gifts chosen very carefully. Lights on the house and lights on the tree and well it all has to be colour coordinated, of course! We want our homes to be welcoming. And at Christmas our homes need to be ready and open to all who come to visit. So I pause and reflect on this holy season. The season of Christmas. What kind of home welcomes the son of God, whose birth we all celebrate on the 25th December? In many of our homes he is a guest. Many welcome him and love him and many do not. I believe and celebrate that God was actually born as a human baby and grew to show us the way to behave
and love and have relationships, and how to have a relationship with Him, who I believe is ‘the Creator of all things’. The birth of Jesus opens the door to a wonderful relationship with our God. I wonder what kind of a welcome he will receive this Christmas? In our homes, in our neighbourhood, in our businesses and in our schools. Will we feel at ease with the fact that this is the celebration of a birth, the birth of God in our midst? Will we welcome the Christ to our kitchen table, in our shopping, in our conversations? Will we think “Well it`s all about the presents, the food, the drink! Christmas is only for the kids!”? I hear many say “I’ll be glad when its all over!” worst of all, it’s often called `the silly season!`
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Many are frazzled, lonely and tired by the time Christmas Day comes and many will host guests that, truth be told, they don`t really want, relatives that they are estranged with yet feel obliged to have on this day. It can be a day of tension and sadness for many. For me it is much more. It is welcoming many to our homes and our table. To remember what we are really about, what we really believe, what we really celebrate. This Christmas 2014, I think welcoming this guest Christ into our homes will be radical, and controversial it will show our attitudes to each other. How we treat those around us. I pray that we will welcome openly and with grace those who are part of our community this Christmas. May the Son of God, the Christ, be in your home and at your table. Happy and Holy Christmas Reverend Canon Maree Armstrong St John the Baptist, Lambton Anglican Church
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There was no correct entry and therefore no winner of the Lambton Grocer voucher for November. Perhaps we confused everyone when we published the November and the October quiz at the same time. Oops! Above: Last month’s mystery object was the vent on top of the Hunter Water pipe in Lambton Park
This month’s questions are below. You will find some answers within the pages of Lambton Local. For others you may have to look elsewhere... Question 1 What’s another name for guerilla knitting? Question 2 What business is located at the corner of Morehead and Howe Streets? Question 3 What dates will Lambton’s two Carols by Candlelight be held this year? Question 4 What energy drink is on special this month at Lambton Grocer? Question 5 How much will the planned traffic and pedestrian upgrades on the Newcastle Rd intersections cost? Question 6 Which of these is a street in North Lambton. Rodeo Drive, Sunset Boulevarde or 54th Street?
Question 7 Lambton is within which Newcastle Council Ward area? Question 8 Where would you find the object pictured below?
When you have the answers send them in an email to lambtonlocal@gmail.com with ‘Big Quiz’ in the subject line or post them to PO Box 130, Lambton. One correct entry will be drawn from those received up to 12th December and win a $40 open order to use at Lambton Grocer during January.
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Now we are finished planning it is time for action. Go out and start working towards your goals. After the time is up you need to evaluate your goal. ‘Did you achieve the goal?’ If you didn’t achieve your goal you have to be very honest with yourself as to why so you can learn from the experience. Remember everyone who has achieved a lot in their lives has had failures too. Pick yourself up, figure out what stopped you and try again.
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However if you followed all the planning steps you will have achieved your goal. Congratulations. You still need to evaluate where you went right to be able to replicate this for other goals in the future. Then reward yourself. You have worked hard and achieved your goal and that should be celebrated. Depending on the goal choose a reward that fits. One word of warning, do not choose something that will sabotage all the work you have put in. Make sure the reward is something that you will feel good about and is special and unique to you. So go and achieve those goals to make your life everything you want it to be. Until next time love life, dream big and become the inspiration. Love life, dream big and become the inspiration Anne-Marie
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A recipe for the ‘perfect’ family Christmas Take three dysfunctional married couples, a young charismatic novelist, a virginal spinster, an obnoxious bigoted uncle, and an unfulfilled sister, add copious amounts of Christmas ‘cheer’, combine all ingredients and what do you have? You would have Season’s Greetings by Alan Ayckbourn, the current production from Newcastle Theatre Company (NTC) in De Vitre Street Lambton. This is a play about the family Christmas you pray you will never have but you can never be quite sure that you won’t.
Above: The cast of Season’s Greetings: at front Belinda (Tracy Ebbetts), Clive (Alex Jacobs) on the stairs (L to R) Bernard (Patrick Campbell), Eddie (Ben Martin), Rachel (Heidi Bush), Uncle Harvey (Michael Smythe), Pattie (Pearl Nunn), Phyllis (Sandra Monk) and Neville (Brian Randell). The play is set over Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day in an average middle class English suburb. They will have the Christmas you hope you never have...
The jokes are continuous as these exquisitely drawn English middle class characters reveal their worst traits. The laughter is so infectious you have to be careful not to miss something. This wonderful play, co-directed by Howard Rawlinson and Janet Nelson, is sure to put you in a fabulous mood just in time for the festive season. Christmas party bookings attract some very favourable ticket prices, so get a group together and enquire. This NTC season runs from Saturdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm from 6th to 20th December with Matiness performances Sunday 7th and Saturday 13th at 2.00 p.m. The NTC box office is open Monday to Friday 3-6 pm or you can book online at www. newcastletheatrecompany.com.au
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Preschool and high school work together for
(If you think you’ve seen part of this story before, you’re right. Last month the gremlins had their way and only half the story appeared, so here we have republished the story in full) For more than 45 years Jesmond Community Preschool, has been providing enriched learning environments and excellent educational outcomes for its pre-schoolers. The preschool, located in the grounds of Callaghan Senior College, has always had a strong association with both the high school and Heaton Public School, which is on site also. Preschool Director Haylee Davis approached the College’s Construction teacher Clint Johns earlier this year and asked if they would help the preschool out with the construction of a Bali hut. “The Construction students at Callaghan College worked with the preschool to bring our vision of improving our playground come true. It was the vision of two of our preschool educators, Shari Sharkey and Tracy Baker to create a Bali-styled relaxation area where the children could rest and take some quite time. The students worked with the preschool teachers and children to come up with a basic idea and began measuring and constructing our
Callaghan College construction students, Jesmond Community Preschoolers and staff celebrated the completion of the project with a barbecue
Bali hut.” Haylee said. As the weeks progressed the high school students and Mr Johns dreamt of an even bigger project and began building a large river bed with a running stream for the children to play with, a pathway and even a car track and car shed. “The high school students engaged really well with the children and showed terrific respect. Every day the preschoolers would run to the end of the playground to see if the ‘big kids’, as they called them, were there.” Haylee added.
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Above: Preseschoolers in the newly built Bali hut at Jesmond Community Preschool. Below: Preschool educator Shari Sharkey joined with preschoolers to give a big wave thanking Callaghan College students for the extensive improvements to their outdoor area.
“The children created some great friendships with the older students and you could see the admiration they had for them in improving our preschool facilities. “At the end of the building work we held a special barbecue to thank the College, Mr Johns, and of course the students for the fantastic job they did for us!” Haylee said.
Agents for Pride Dry Cleaners same day service available Open: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8am to 5pm Saturday 7.30am to 12 noon Closed Wednesday for fishing!
3/97 Elder Street, PHONE: 4956 2400
down the alleyway next to Newcastle Perm
NETBALL CLUB
2015 REGISTRATION DAYS Wednesday, 28 January from 4.00pm to 8.00pm Saturday, 31 January, from 9.00am to 1.00pm
Contact: Stephanie on 0412 525 900 or Jenny on 0448 891 889 for more details or visit www.westleaguesnetballclub.com for information, calendar of events and registration forms. Lambton Local > December 2014 > Page 19
What’s new at Lambton Library this month?
The 52 Storey Treehouse by Andy Griffiths
Granny Grommet and Me by Dianne Wolfer
In this fourth instalment, the treehouse not only has 13 more storeys, but also a haunted house, a wave machine, a rocket powered carrot launcher, and a Ninja Snail Training Academy – among many other silly and wonderful things! Here’s a book for kids to call their own.
There are no waves in Mogadishu : the true story of an Aussie in the most dangerous city on earth / a story by Greg Blaze.
World Food Program needs an engineer, Greg Blaze is one, and Somalia provides the African backdrop. Often funny, sometimes dark, a compelling account of adventure and challenge working in a war zone.
What a delightful read for a hot summer day. Granny and her friends love to slip on their sun shirts, take up their boards, and hit the waves. But her little granddaughter is not so sure. “There are strange things under the waves” This is a beautiful gentle story which reassurers quietly. It’s also lovely to see the grannies with some ‘get up and go’. Karen Blair’s illustrations add much to the story.
Young children need you. Children in the Newcastle and Central Coast areas need to be cared for by foster carers for a few weeks up to several months. We provide training, 24hr support and a generous allowance. Find out if you can help a child today
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Vet chat Dr Tessa Jongejans Greencross Vets, Lambton
A safe Christmas for our pets
With the festivities that abound during the Christmas season, it is only right that our pets should be part of the celebrations. However, there can be many health risks associated with this time of year - some of the decorations, gifts and yummy treats we humans enjoy can be harmful, or even fatal, to our pets. December and January are very busy times at the clinic for pet’s upset tummies. Rich food like ham offcuts, ham bones, trimmed steak and sausages left over from celebrations are usually the culprits. HGE, obstruction and pancreatitis can result, which are potentially fatal and require medical attention and hospital stays. It is best keep your pet’s diet consistent despite the temptation to share your human treats. Christmas trees, power leads and decorations are very tempting for some pets to chew, so please ensure these items are completely out of their reach. Chocolate seems to be in abundance during Christmas time, however it’s important to keep these out of reach of our pets. Theobromine in chocolate can cause seizures and heart failure. If any is eaten, get your pet to you regular vet (or emergency clinic) where vomiting can be induced. The sooner the chocolate is vomited, the less toxin is absorbed and the better the chances of survival. Christmas is the time of year when parties are in full swing and it is important not to forget about our furry friends. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all the team at Greencross Vets Lambton!
DEADLINES
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> Classifieds bookings close Fri 12 December
> Contributions of news and community group information must be received by Thu 11 December
The January edition of Lambton Local will be distributed to letterboxes from 28 to 31 December. Current and past editions of Lambton Local are available to read online anytime at http://issuu.com/lambtonlocal/
Email: lambtonlocal@gmail.com with any enquiries or phone 0455 210 000. Lambton Local > December 2014 > Page 21
Live @ Lambton this month - music & theatre Bar 121
Thu 4
Jam night featuring Ty
Fri 5
Michael Mills
Sat 6
Full Throttle
Thu 11 Jam night featuring Ty Fri 12
Dave Owen
Sat 13 Jungle Kings Thu 18 Jam night featuring Ty Fri 19
Jack Daniels
Sat 20 Troy Kemp Wed 24 Grayson
Sun 14
Wendy Matthews
Tue 16
Justin Ngariki and the Uptown Girls
Wed 17 The Idea of North Thu 18
Abbasback
Fri 19
Dragon
Sat 20
Fully booked function
Sun 21 The Black Sorrows Tue 23
Billy Otto and the Ottos
Sat 27
Bowie Unzipped
Wed 31 NYE Bash with Soulman featuring Armondo Hurley
Lambton Park Hotel Fri 5
Jack Dawson
Fri 12
Paul Robert Burton
Fri 19
Ty
Lizotte’s Wed 3
Live N Local
Thu 4
Darren Percival
Fri 5
Ian Moss
Sat 6
Ian Moss
Sun 7
Glenn Tilbrook
Mon 8
Lizotte’s School Art Project 2014
Tue 9
Velocity Vocals End of Year Showcase
Newcastle Theatre Co.
Season’s Greetings by Alan Ayckbourn A play about a family Christmas you want to hope you never have..... but you can never be quite certain.....can you? The jokes are continuous as these exquisitely drawn middle class English characters reveal their worst traits. The laughter is so infectious you have to be careful not to miss something!
Northumberland Hotel
Fri 5
Grayson
Sat 6
Trivi-oke
Fri 12
Kenny Jewell
Sat 13
Trivi-oke
Fri 19
Michael Peter
Sat 20
Trivi-oke
The Mark Hotel Thu 4
Trivia with Jim Overend
Fri 5
Daniel Arvidson
Sat 6 The Nick Raschke Duo Sun 7
Steve Edmonds Band
Thu 11 Trivia with Jim Overend Fri 12
Dr Zoom Duo
Sat 13
Matt Semmens
Sun 14 Love that Hat Thu 18 Trivia with Jim Overend Fri 19
Zac and Ben
Sat 20
Phil McKnight
Sat 6
8pm
Sun 7
2pm matinee
Wed 10
8pm
Sun 21 Hornet
Fri 12
8pm
Sat 27
Wed 10 Live N Local
Sat 13
2pm matinee
Wed 31 The Gaudrys
Thu 11
Mick Thomas with Squeezebox Wal
Wed 17
8pm
Fri 12
Diesel
Fri 19
8pm
Sat 13
Diesel
Sat 20
8pm
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Hayden Johns
The information on this page was correct at time of printing. Please check all details with the respective venues.
LAMBTON LOCAL classifieds
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Announcement
william brown Dominic and Michelle Brown would like to introduce a new Lambton local, William, born 21 October 2014, to very happy and proud parents.
NOTICES
Foster carers required Barnardos Australia, now in Newcastle. We are looking for foster carers for siblings 0-12 years, for a few weeks or up to several months. Training, 24 hour support and generous allowance provided. Please call Amber 1800 663 441 KnitTING and Crochet classes Special handmade leather craft and personalised orders. Phone 49297255 or 49575501 after 4pm FUN WAlking group Ladies walking group all ages at Lambton Park on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7am. Call Debbie on 0438800007 or Helen on 0412509248 Many a small thing has been made large by the right kind of advertising. Mark Twain
NOTICES
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Lambton residents group MeetING Be a part of the planning for some exciting and worthwhile initiatives and projects for our local area. Next monthly meeting will be Tuesday 9 December commencing at 5.30pm at Lambton Bowling Club, Karoola Rd. This month the meeting will be followed by dinner at the Club. No RSVP required, but if you would like more info email: lambtonresidents@gmail.com or call Nicola on 0402 949 854 All local residents welcome...
Newcastle Family History Society Inc. Final meeting for this year is Tuesday 2nd December 7pm with our Christmas party at the Mechanics Institute 68 Elder St Lambton. The Family History Library at the same venue will close on Thursday 18th December and reopen Thursday 15th January 2015. Enquiries please phone 4957 8296
Newcastle Diggers Swimming Club Our club swims every Sunday from 8am till 10am at Lambton Pool. The season goes from October until April. New swimmers welcome, all ages catered for. For further information contact Denis on 0414 721822.
WEST LEAGUES NETBALL CLUb registration days Registration days for the 2015 season are Wednesday 28/1/15 4-8pm
 & Saturday 31/1/15, 9am-1pm. Contact Stephanie 0412 525 900, Jenny 0448 891 889 for more details or www. westleaguesnetballclub.com
For sale DOOR- NEW LEADLIGHT 840 x 2040 solid timber $280 ono Phone 4957 4191
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You‛re invited to Elder Street Pharmacy‛s
VIP CHRISTMAS NIGHTS Thursday 4th December and 18th December 5pm to 6:30pm As a VIP customer you and a friend are welcome to attend our Christmas shopping event and benet from… 20% off all giftware Complimentary gift wrapping Lucky door prizes Champagne, soft drinks and nibbles Come along and enjoy a night of fun and Christmas spirit.
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Omron Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor
$89.95
117 Elder St, Lambton
Your friendly pharmacists Daniel Kebriti and Ashleigh Moore
Phone 4957 3630
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