Lambton Local June 2014 edition

June 2014

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Local intersections get green light for upgrade Local drivers and pedestrians will benefit from improved safety and traffic flow when Roads & Maritime Services (RMS) upgrades two of the area’s busiest intersections later this year.

The proposal includes installing traffic lights and pedestrian crossings at the Lloyd Road intersection, and providing right

David Harvey of Waratah and Kathy and Hannah Mills of Lambton discuss the proposed changes with RMS staff at the Information session on 13th May

turn access into Morehead Street for east and westbound traffic on Newcastle Road.

For pedestrians the benefits will include safer access to bus stops, local businesses and residences.

Feedback to the proposed upgrades was sought by RMS via a letterboxed Community Update and an Information Session attended by around 30 members of the public on 13th May at St John’s Primary School.

Ray Williams MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Transport and Roads, on behalf of RMS, thanked community members for attending the Information Session in a media release. He also confirmed that feedback to the proposal will be considered when finalising the

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Community feedback has been received and will be considered in finalising the design of the intersectioms design of the intersections. The community will be kept informed as the project progresses.

Further information on the proposal can be found on the RMS website at rms.nsw.gov.au/ roadprojects.

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The Mattsons after the renaming of Green No.1 On Sunday 5 May more than 200 members and guests were on hand at Lambton Bowling Club to celebrate the opening of the Club’s new solar power system and the renaming of Green No1 after the Club’s newest benefactors.

To save on energy costs and contribute to a cleaner environment the Club last year embarked on an ambitious plan to have a 30kW Mono-Crystalline Solar system consisting of 120 panels installed on the Club’s roof.

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Thumbs Up Thumbs Down Thumbs Up to the hard-working outdoor staff that do such a great job with Lambton Park day in and day out. Don’t mind paying Council rates when I see them going towards that.....

Thumbs Up to locals buying locally. Your support means everything to local businesses.

Thumbs Down to motorists speeding up Morehead St to make the green light at Newcastle Rd. Please take more care....

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donation keeps greens in the black

Towards the end of the planning and design of the solar system, unbeknownst to the Board of Directors, Phil Mattson and his wife Kathy approached the Club with a donation of $50,000. This was enough to pay for the solar system in full!

Phil and Kathy have been stalwart supporters of Lambton Bowling Club for many years. Phil has been on the Board of Directors for 13 years, the last two years as President. He has also been part of some of the Club’s memorable bowling successes including the Grade-2 3x3’s in 2013. Kathy too has enjoyed success in her fair share of club and invitational events over the years.

“This generous gift will save our Club more than $900 in electricity bills each and every month. Over the life expectancy of the solar system, we estimate the Club will save over $270,000” said Christopher Holstein, General Manager.

“This once in a hundred years gift puts the Club in a great position as we move into our second century of operation. It is fitting that the Board of Directors has decided to rename the Club’s No1 Green, ‘The Phil & Kathy Mattson Green’.Their generosity has ensured that our Club will be around well into the future.” Mr Holstein added.

A chaffeured limousine, a glass of bubbly and a kiss marked a very special occasion for Phil and Kathy Mattson and Lambton Bowling Club on Sunday 5 May

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In the name of her father: Millie Ward-Price of Lambton has a simple message for us all: “Do something today that your future self will thank you for”.

“Whether it’s having that mole or lump checked that you’ve been putting off, or making a change for the better with your lifestyle, there’s no time like now to make a difference.” Said Millie. And making a difference is exactly what Millie is doing.

Millie’s father Richard was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in early 2012.

He underwent chemotherapy and radiotherapy almost immediately, with the hope of remission, and this was soon followed by surgery. With backgrounds in nursing, both Millie Richard’s Honour team members (L to R) Leigh Tickle, Pete Dedman and her mother were aware that the and Millie Ward-Price stretch before a training run at Lambton Park. survival rate for pancreatic cancer The team will run the City 2 Surf raising funds for cancer research. sufferers in Australia is only 5%

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Millie honours Richard after 5 years. What’s worst is this statistic has not improved in the last 40 years.

Richard lost his brave and dignified battle with the disease in August last year. Millie knows his fight was helped by the special bond Richard formed with his grandson, Millie’s first son Cooper, who was born in October 2012.

Pancreatic cancer has a low profile in the Australian media. Awareness has been lifted in recent months with the untimely death of two of the country’s bestknown newsmen, Peter Harvey and Ian Ross. These two Channel 9 identities were featured recently on an ‘A Current Affair’ report in which Millie was also interviewed.

Since losing her Dad, Millie has kept herself busy with friends and family planning a variety of fundraising activities, which she has called ‘Richard’s Honour’ in support of the Australian Cancer Research Foundation. “I’m doing what I can to work towards the ultimate goal that maybe one day no one needs to hear the words ‘You have cancer’. A number of my friends have suffered losses similar to mine, so I am dedicating these fundraising efforts not only to Dad but to my friends and the loved ones they’ve lost” Millie said.

‘Richard’s Honour’ has entered a Gold Charity team in this year’s Sun-Herald City 2 Surf. Held on Sunday 10 August, almost a year to the day since Richard’s passing, Millie will be joined on the 14km run from Sydney’s CBD to Bondi Beach by her friend and neighbour Leigh Tickle, her partner Jesse Dedman, Jesse’s father Pete Dedman and Lambton Local publisher Mark Brooker.

“Running 14km won’t be easy, but it’ll be nothing compared to what cancer sufferers and their families have to endure” the team all agreed. The fundraising goal for the Richard’s Honour City 2 Surf team is $5000.

You can support the fundraising efforts of these runners by going to the team’s fundraising page at https://city2surf2014.everydayhero.com/au/richardshonour . A barefoot bowls and sausage sizzle fundraiser is being held by the “Richard’s Honour” team at Heaton Birmingham Gardens Bowling Club at Jesmond on Sunday 22 June. The team has also organised a huge raffle with the support of many local businesses. Tickets are now on sale from team members or contact Millie on 0413 067918 or Leigh

on 0422 320731 for further details on any of these events or for raffle tickets.

You can keep up to date with all the fundraising efforts by liking the Richard’s Honour Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/RichardsHonour.

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Dear Lambton Local...

More bins for park says proud Lambtonite

I just wanted to congratulate you on your great little community newspaper. I’ve lived in Lambton for 34 years and absolutely love it. The people, the shops, the park, the pool. Lambton has everything.

My husband and I walk everyday around Lambton Park. It’s such a fabulous park.

However we often pick up rubbish left from the weekends, bottles, papers and the like. The bins are always overflowing with rubbish by Monday, so people just throw their rubbish on the ground. There is one bin in front of Lambton Pool

and two bins along the rose gardens, and also a bin in the playground area. There are no bins however from Lambton Library right around to the pool.

They really need to add a few more bins around the top of Harry Edwards Oval and another around the other side of the Pool as well as one near the bus stop on Howe Street.

People become lazy and don’t bother to take their rubbish with them. They would rather discretely drop their rubbish on the ground when no one’s looking. When we

pick up the rubbish we come across we have to carry it to the next bin, which can be a fair distance away, only to find it’s overflowing also.

Perhaps Lambton can petition for the council to add more bins and also finish off the cement path in Elder Street.

Lambton is such a wonderful community.

I’m a proud Lambtonite. Keep up the good work. We look forward to the next edition.

Angela Smith Illalung Road, Lambton

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Thank you for the publicity for the Newcastle Family History Society, which was included in the Lambton Local. Congratulations on the launch. Society members that have had the chance to read a copy, have expressed positive comments and the Society wishes you very success.

The Back to Basics family history course was a success on the day, and the Lambton Local brought some local residents to the library, for which we say ‘thank you’.

Heather Ling - Secretary, N.F.H.S. Inc Elder Street, Lambton Letters to “Dear Lambton Local” are welcome. If your letter is relevant to Lambton Local’s readership it will be published. Please keep your letters brief . 150-200 words is ideal and gives everyone a chance to have a say. Please include your contact phone number in case clarification and verification is necessary. Thanks to this month’s correspondents for your kind words regarding the first issue of Lambton Local. Now go forth and tell the local businesses you saw their advertisement and buy from them whenever you can!

$13k for the kids I wish to thank the Lambton community and local businesses for their generous support of our fundraising efforts for the Variety Bash.

The AHA3 Car team of myself, Anthony and Garry have really enjoyed the opportunity to help Variety the Children’s Charity raise much needed funds for the purchase of special equipment for needy kids.

Through the raffles held at Bar 121 over three consecutive Fridays in May and other fundraising efforts we raised $12,858 A huge thank you to the many businesses that provided support and donated prizes for the raffles but in particular Bede from Jarrett’s Quality Meats for his generosity in donating all the meat trays.

Brett McGovern Licensee, Bar 121 Elder St, Lambton

Local returns after 40 years

Feeling part of a great community

Congratulations on your initiative in publishing Lambton Local.

I agree with your comment that we are lucky to live in this community. I was raised in Lambton, and after 40 years out of the area, I have returned to live here. It is enjoyable to read about the area and the services and resources available.

I look forward to reading future issues, hope that the venture is a very successful one and that it succeeds in being an important contributor to the Lambton sense of community.

Julie Keating Hill Street, North Lambton

I just wanted to drop you a quick line just to say how enjoyable it was to read the newsletter over the weekend.

I live in North Lambton and received it on Saturday. I was very interested in the articles and am looking forward to the next edition. Just wanted to say well done and keep up the great work.

Reading it made me feel more part of the great community that we live in better known as Lambton!

I like the idea of being more aware of the history and issues that make up Lambton.

Wishing you all the success in the future.

Kira Finlay Bunn Street, North Lambton

Flying saucers in Lambton Park? Now there’s a story

How many times has someone said to you “No news is good news?” Well that old saying has been shown to be inaccurate with the introduction of our own fantastic vehicle the Lambton Local.

What a great surprise it was when I went to the letterbox recently to see this great new Lambton news magazine. It was delivered into our letterbox, not thrown into the gutter like some others that rarely you get to be able to read dry.

Everyone in our household from the kids to the oldies thought it was brilliant and asked me to pass on my congratulations to the team of the Lambton Local on your great publication.

As I grew up in Lambton, I will have plenty of stories for you in the coming editions including the night in the 1950’s that the flying saucer landed in Lambton Park or how Cobb & Co. Coaches used to stay overnight in Lambton.

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What’s new this month at Lambton Library?

Ronan’s Echo

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Kissed by the Moon

by Alison Lester

This delightful picture book has been shortlisted in this year’s Children’s Book Week awards, and no wonder! Reading as a tender lullaby, Alison Lester’s warm illustrations capture the wishes of a parent for her child. A beautiful read-aloud for the very young.

In 1916 twin brothers Denny and Connor Ronan are eager to get to the war before it’s all over; Bridie O’Malley, their childhood friend and the woman they both love, watches them leave, understanding too late that war is about more than heroes and handsome boys in uniform. Nearly a century on from the disastrous battle of Fromelles, Kat Kelso, Bridie’s great granddaughter, is on site in France identifying the recovered bodies of lost Australian soldiers. The discovery of her own relative amongst the dead men brings Kat, her mother Fiona and great-aunt Hattie, far more questions than answers. The wounds of love and war have devastating consequences that ripple across time.

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Did you know that Lambton library also holds DVD’s for loan?

One of my favourite movies for 2014 has just arrived at the Library. Philomena is the story of a mother’s search for her son. Warm, witty and heart wrenching the movie features a powerful performance by Judy Dench, Philomena is not to be missed.

Coal, Lambton’s greatest enterprise

Lambton has long since ceased to owe its existence to the coal mining industry. The mines, large and small, have disappeared and the passage of time will eventually erase such memory as remains in the minds of some of the older inhabitants. But while the suburb exists it will perpetuate the name of its original and greatest enterprise, the Lambton Colliery.

The significance of this colliery is described in W.H.Shaw’s The Newcastle Directory 1880-1881 during the colliery’s heyday in the nineteenth century.

“In consequence of the colliery, having worked more regularly than any other, this is one of the most prosperous of the mining townships. It is distance six miles from Newcastle, and dates from the opening of the Lambton Colliery in 1863. ...

The colliery is the property of the Scottish Mining Company, and is connected with the Great Northern Railway by a private line, about 1 1/2 miles in length. The seam of coal which is about 8 foot 6 inches thick and of superior quality, has a gradual dip to the south. The coal is drawn from two tunnels, and the average output is about 1,000 tons per day of nine hours.

The company employs about 400 miners, 40 topmen and about 30 labourers and 60 boys below, with 40 horses. The ventilating furnace is one of the largest in the district, and the machinery &c., is of the very best description. Two new and powerful stationary engines have been erected during the past year for the purpose of drawing the coal from the furthest extremities of the mine.”

A group of Lambton coalminers at the entrance to the travelling tunnel, 1897. Photo courtesy of Ed Tonks Extract reproduced from “The Story of Lambton - a suburb of Newcastle NSW” with the kind permission of Newcastle Family History Society Inc. “The Story of Lambton” can be purchased as a book or CD from the Society’s library at 68 Elder Street.

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Where have I seen that before?

Each month Lambton Local gives you a chance to win a shopping voucher from a local business.

All you have to do is tell us where you would find the object pictured on the right. This one is a bit more obscure than last month’s. Not that it’s hidden from view. It’s quite visible if you’re in the right street in Lambton Local’s distribution area. If you’ve never been up this street you’ve probably never seen it.

Send your entries by email to: lambtonlocal@gmail. com with ‘Where Have I Seen That Before’ as the subject line or post to: ‘Where Have I Seen That Before’ Lambton Local PO Box 130 Lambton 2299.

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One correct entry will be drawn at random from the entries received by 16 June. Winner will be contacted and their name published in the July edition.

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Where would you find this structure? Tell us for a chance to win a $20 open order Last month’s winner was Karlee Hubble who told us that the ‘W.T.Dent Mayor’ wrought iron feature can be found in the roof of the Lambton Park Rotunda, overhead and to the left when you are at the top of the stairs. Karlee even sent us photographic proof!

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Live @ Lambton this month - music & theatre Bar 121

Thu 5

Jam night featuring Ty

Fri 6

Dan Southward

Sat 7

Hornet

Sat 28

Sat 7

The Audreys

Sun 29 Jeff Lang album launch

Sun 8

50 Years of The Who

Tue 10

UniMusic

Fri 13 Diesel – Live album recording

Thu 19 Jam night featuring Ty

Sat 14 Diesel – Live album recording

Bobby C

Sat 21 Flying Mare Jade Wright

Steve Edmonds Band

Fri 6

The Rattle

Sat 7

Dave Carter

Sun 8

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Fri 13

Millstone

Sat 14

Dan Beazley

Sat 21

Sat 28 Incognito

Luke O’Shea /

Fri 27

Grand Theft Audio

Sat 28

Bobby C

Sun 29 Love That Hat

Alison Forbes & Damian Howard Sat 7

Oversteer

Sun15

Sun 8

Lambton Jamboree

Sat 14

Ash Mountain

Mon 16 Whitebridge High

School Showcase

Sun 15 Road To Arlie -Battle

of the Bands Sat 21

Dai Pritchard Band

Wed 18 Live N Local Thu 19 Casey Donovan Lloyd Cole

Sun 22 Road To Arlie- Battle

of the Bands

Sat 21

Proud Mary Creedence Tribute

Fri 27

Bob Corbett & Friends

Sun 22 Melanie

Sat 28

Karaoke

Tue 24 Merewether High

School

Lizotte’s Wed 4

Live N Local

Thu 5

Steve Poltz

Newcastle Theatre Co.

Wagons

Fri 20

Sun 29 Road To Arlie- Battle

of the Bands

Daniel Arvidson

Sun 22 Hornet

Lambton Park Hotel Fri 6

Sun 1

Sun 15 Love That Hat Fri 20 Capulets

Thu 26 Jam night featuring Ty Fri 27

Abbasback

The Mark Hotel

Thu 12 The Foreday Riders

Thomas Lawson

Sat 14 Defaced Fri 20

Tim Freedman

Wed 11 Mojo Juju

Thu 12 Jam night featuring Ty Fri 13

Fri 6

Wed 25 Live N Local Thu 26 Australian Burlesque

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Fri 27

James Morrison Motown Show

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Sun 22 2pm Wed 25 8pm Sat 28

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Mick Boogard

Fri 20

The Harbour Master

Fri 27

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The information on this page was current at time of printing. Please check all details with respective venues.

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Vet chat

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Senior Pets and Arthritis

As we have all noticed, the weather is getting colder and our furry friends will be feeling it too!

Especially the older ones, and as they age, our pets are susceptible to a number of conditions, one of the most painful is arthritis. Arthritis affects the cartilage lining of the joints, which results in pain and inflammation. The symptoms include difficultly rising, stiffness, trouble going up stairs and showing a reluctance to exercise.

Fortunately there are many ways you can help!

These include providing a warm soft bed and protecting them from the cold, keeping your pet at a healthy weight and doing gentle low impact exercise (e.g. walking and swimming).

In the clinic we offer treatments like supplementation through special food, powder or treats. Pentosan injections can help suppress joint inflammation and promote the regeneration of cartilage both of which will reduce pain for your pet.

Anti-inflammatory medication can also be given on recommendation of your vet.

Senior pets often require a little extra TLC, especially over winter. The Healthy Pets Program can make it more affordable for you to care for your pet. If you have any concerns or questions feel free to contact our team on 49578960.

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Friendship and variety key to Lambton Seniors’ success Lambton Seniors Group has been meeting since 1981, originally in the Uniting Church Hall in De Vitre Street, but now meets in the Anglican Church Hall in Morehead St, Lambton every Thursday with it’s aim being to offer friendship and activity for the over 55’s.

Having nearly 60 members in the group, they are able to enjoy a monthly coach trip with Hunter Valley Coach Services, travelling to the many interesting areas of our Valley and the Central Coast.

These trips always include a morning tea break and a tasty lunch at a local eatery. Trips are conducted every third Tuesday of the month.

Every Thursday from 8.30 am to 12 noon we play canasta, usually having 4 to 6 tables of players.

Each player draws for a table prior

to play so that we have a variation of partners, which allows for a friendly and relaxed atmosphere but still allows for some of the natural competitive spirit to come out. Those who are new to cards or who have played in their earlier years find they pick up the game very easily with a little coaching from existing members, and with a welcome break for morning tea or coffee, new friends are quickly made.

Carpet bowls are played in the afternoon starting at around 12.30, finishing around 3 pm with some of the card players staying on and others arriving just for bowls. Again teams are drawn so that variety and styles of play compete in a friendly manner.

There are usually 2 “greens” and coaching is gladly given to those new to the game.

Every second Thursday of the month is given up for the monthly meeting when members gather to have morning tea, pay for their coach trip and catch up on chat, attend the short meeting which is then followed by a guest speaker or other entertainment.

The group also have “special occasion” luncheons and of course there is always a Christmas Dinner in December.

The Club would love to see new members come and enjoy the amenities of the group. Joining fees are low at only $5 and charges are also kept to a minimum for canasta, bowls and coach trips.

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Getting started to a healthier, happier life

By Anne-Marie Adams, owner/personal trainer at Inspirational Group & Fitness Training

Health and fitness is the foundation that your whole life is built upon. If you do not look after yourself it affects every part of your life. Below are some tips to help you get started on your health and fitness journey.

Don’t become overwhelmed Start simple: eat healthy nutritious foods and start doing some exercise.

Enjoy your food and exercise Find healthy food that you enjoy to eat and exercise that will make you feel energized and empowered.

It is about consistency and building habits Incorporate one new healthy habit once a month. That’s 12 new healthy habits a year.

Nothing is perfect If you fall off the band wagon, acknowledge why it happened, learn from your mistake and try again tomorrow.

Don’t compare yourself to anyone else Work towards doing the right thing and achieving YOUR best body Goal setting is key Your goals and the reason why must be important to you if you want to achieve them.

Don’t let the number on the scale define you It is just a number. Ask yourself ‘do I feel stronger, healthier, have more energy?’ Listen to your body, it will tell you if you are on the right track.

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Out and about The AHA3 Team of Shack, Pato and Brett ready to set off on their Variety Bash from Bar 121 on Sunday 18 May

Hana and Erin Ginters of Bar Beach spoilt their Mum Elizabeth with a picnic in Lambton Park on Mother’s Day

DEADLINES

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> Advertising bookings will close Monday 16 June > Advertising copy & layout must be finalised by Tuesday 17 June > Community Classifieds will close Tuesday 17 June

> Contributions of news items and community group news must be received by Wednesday 18 June The July edition of Lambton Local will be distributed to letterboxes from 27 to 30 June.

Lambton Local is also available to read online at http://issuu.com/lambtonlocal/docs/july2014_ edition from around the same time.

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Katrina and Riley Brooker of Lambton enjoyed the MG Car Club Hunter Region Euro Motor Fest held in Lambton Park on Sunday 4 May

Out and about Fire & Rescue NSW Lambton 357 Open Day Saturday 17 May

Clockwise from top: Bernie Cinders of NSW Fire & Rescue welcomes Anna and Callie Brinkley of Wallsend to the Open Day. Ryan Foate of New Lambton operates the fire hose with the help of Retained Firefighter Matt O’Malley of Lambton.

Cody Short of Lambton, in the driver’s seat of the Fire Station truck

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What’s all the fuss about social media?

By Glenda Kociszewski, Lambton resident and administration consultant, AdminInk We hear this all the time: “This video has gone viral on social media” or “This picture has been shared on social media.”

A large proportion of the population uses social media for a variety of reasons. It may be to stay in contact with family or friends, it may be to promote their business or to let the community know what is happening.

This is all fine, but what is social media? According to the Oxford Dictionary social media is “websites or applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in that social networking.”

Basically social media is a way to communicate with family, friends, colleagues, businesses, with local worldwide communities.

It is where people share messages, photos, videos, stories and much more, with people and businesses they know and with those they may not know but would like to. These people or businesses then have the opportunity to communicate back.

It is two way communication method that does not need the telephone, just the internet.

Social media is a great way to connect, or reconnect with family and friends, former work colleagues locally and overseas.

By joining a social media network can help keep you up to date with current affairs both locally and worldwide.

You can create photo albums and

share these photos with family and selected friends or even videos, or music.

You might like to join an interest group, and support the work they are doing. You might like to create your own group if one is not available. If you need advice you can contact family and friends through the social network saving on time and phone calls.

On the other hand you may be able to help others with problems or issues.

Most people like to feel they are wanted, needed and connected at the end of the day. Joining a social network can help you create your own circle of friends. Before you know it, you’ll belong.

You’ll soon wonder how you ever lived without it!

FREE COMMUNITY

CLASSIFIEDS “Doing business without advertising is like winking at a girl in the dark.

You know what you are doing, but nobody else does.”

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LAMBTON LOCAL CLASSIFIEDS

Placing your Lambton Local classified is easy! Email lambtonlocal@gmail.com or post the form on page 18 to PO 130 Lambton 2299 by 15th of the month. Be sure to include your contact details for verification purposes. See conditions below.

FOR SALE

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION Dresses, 2 of, never used, Colour white. Size 10 for $40, Size 12 for $50. Ph 0431412551

GREETINGS

LOST & FOUND

NOTICES

HAVE YOU SEEN

LAMBTON SENIORS GROUP Friendship and support for the over 55’s meets at the Anglican Church Hall, Morehead St, Lambton every Thursday 8.30am for canasta or other card and board games, carpet bowls from 12.30.

Monthly coach trips. Special occasion luncheons. Ph Des on 4952 6572 or Nola on 4952 3685 for further details.

‘KITTY’?

REWARD OFFERED

HAPPY 22nd BIRTHDAY Edward Brooker for 2nd June. We hope the year ahead brings you all your heart’s desires. Love from Dad, Kat, William & Riley xoxox HAPPY 5th ANNIVERSARY for 6th June to my darling wife Katrina. Here’s to at least 55 more years together. All my love, now and forever...................Mark

YOGA

You Ought to Give it A go…

Private lessons in the comfort of your home. Qualified teacher catering to the beginner or more advanced Phone Helen 0422 325507

INFO WANTED Wanted any information or memorabilia from two local bakeries, W. Baker (Elder Street) and A.E. Shoesmith (Young Road). I am researching early family bakeries of Newcastle and any help that readers can offer would be appreciated. Call Graham Ph 9428 2521.

PLANNING A GARAGE SALE?

Advertise for free in Lambton Local and you can be sure the locals will know about it!

No one reaches more households in Lambton than Lambton Local.

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WANTED TO BUY

Last seen around midday on Saturday 22nd February. Kitty is a friendly female cat with grey medium length hair and no tail. She is also microchipped. A reward is offered for her return.

The Team at Greencross Vets Lambton sorely miss her! If you have any information on her whereabouts please contact the vet clinic on 4957 8960 or Michaela on 0466 955 758

FREE COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS

These classifieds are provided as a community service for local residents to advertise goods for sale, garage sales, public announcements, birthday greetings, lost & founds etc. A limit of two 6 line advertisements or one 6 line advertisement with a photo per household per edition applies. The publisher reserves the right not to publish any advertisement considered inappropriate or not in the spirit of the offer. Businesses, groups and associations, are welcome to place advertisements at a cost of $16.50 for up to 6 lines of text per edition or $27.50 for up to 12 lines of text per edition.

OFFICE FILING CABINET One or two drawer, in reasonable condition. Will pay up to $40 Call Mark 0455 210 000

WORK WANTED

Do you spend your weekends doing housework, shopping, running errands or walking the dogs? Let me do it for you during the week! References provided.

Phone Helen on 0422 325507

ELECTRONIC & COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN Experienced in: • Business equipment including point of sales.

• Setup both wireless & wired networks.

• Configuring routers & gateways.

• Installations of operating systems and software Email: gizzacromarty@gmail.com Lambton Local > June 2014 > Page 19

Do you use Lambton‛s Pharmacy?

If not, here‛s why you should… ✓ Elder Street Pharmacy has been an icon in Lambton for close to 50 years ✓ Serving the Lambton community with health care is both an honour and a privilege.

✓ We are a compounding pharmacy specialising in natural hormone troches.

Ring us for a price. ✓ We also provide free blood pressure checks and blood sugar testing in store in seconds.

✓ Pharmacy may have changed over the ✓ We pack medicines weekly in Webster years but Elder Street Pharmacy packs. Try this service for free! continues to provide remarkable service in medicine supply and health information. ✓ Leave your scripts on le with us. We‛ll let ✓ We provide a speedy prescription you know when they are ready for pick up. service at discount pharmacy prices. ✓ We deliver prescriptions to your door for ✓ If you are paying less on a prescription item elsewhere we will price match. ✓ We provide free medicine reviews.

free. It‛s the least we can do.

✓ Bring your old medicines back to us for safe disposal.

Panamax 100 Tabs

Magnesium 50 Tabs

$2.95

$9.95

Herbals from

$12.95

Super Krill Oil 30 Caps

$29.95

117 Elder St, Lambton • Phone 4957 3630 Page 20 > Lambton Local > June 2014

Your friendly pharmacists Ian Gillard and Ashleigh Moore