Forster’s Knit and Knatter are helping Nepal Forster, Tuncurry by NOTA - May 1, 2015May 1, 2015 Great Lakes Council's Forster Library plays host to an independent group called "Knit and Knatter" which on the surface would appear to be a pleasant little social group. But scratch the surface and you find that just a few people can make a big difference in our world and address some real and
Backyard Bushcare Program in Forster Forster, Tuncurry by NOTA - April 23, 2015April 23, 2015 Over 60 people attended Great Lakes Council’s launch of the exciting new Backyard Bushcare Program in Forster on Wednesday 18 March. “It was fantastic to see so much community interest at the launch of this sensational new program to help protect the beautiful natural environment of the Forster area,” said Council’s Manager
Forster Library and Friends of the Great Lakes Library Service Forster, Tuncurry by NOTA - April 23, 2015 Great Lakes Council’s Forster Library and the Friends of the Great Lakes Library Service (FOGLLS) are holding a special event to commemorate that significant period of time. The program will be held on Monday 27 April, starting at 10.30am and features two wonderful guest speakers. Frank Brady, President of the Forster-Tuncurry RSL
Department of Primary Industries with kids at Tuncurry Forster, Tuncurry by NOTA - April 15, 2015 The Department of Primary Industries (DPI) have been running a series of fishing workshops these school holidays to teach the basics of recreational fishing to young fishers. DPI Education Officer Stephen Thurstan said the workshops will teach responsible fishing practices to children whilst providing an enjoyable educational experience. “Fishing workshops are a fun
Fundraising appeal to assist people who are blind or have low vision Forster, Tuncurry by NOTA - April 14, 2015 At any one time over 2,000 Australians are estimated to require support from a Seeing Eye Dog. To help reduce this figure, the Petbarn Foundation and Seeing Eye Dogs Australia (SEDA) are urging the Myall Coast community to get behind a fundraising appeal to assist Australians who are blind or have
Forster’s Fun Run courtesy of Forster Triathlon Club Forster, Tuncurry by NOTA - April 9, 2015April 9, 2015 The tenth anniversary edition of the Gloria Jeans Forster 5km Run for Fun will take place on Sunday 12th April, starting at 7.30am. Once again staged by Forster Triathlon Club, in association with Gloria Jeans Forster, the race will this year featured expanded age groups with more overall prize money. Cash prizes
Petbarn Forster hosting Aqua Fun Days over the holidays Forster, Tuncurry by NOTA - April 1, 2015April 1, 2015 Myall Coast residents with a passion for fish, crustaceans and amphibians are invited to participate in a weekend of fun at Petbarn Forster, which will be hosting Aqua Fun Days on Saturday 11 April and Sunday 12 April. Lyndsay Heaton, Store Manager at Petbarn Forster, says that the fun days will
Author Patricia Brown speaking at Forster Library Forster, Tuncurry by NOTA - March 29, 2015 Great Lakes Council's Forster Library Service will host author Patricia Brown speaking on her book "Recovery" on Tuesday 5 May, starting at 7pm. After the loss of a loved one, some people lose even more. They lose the art of living. They “shut down” because of overwhelming sadness and confusion. They
Business assistance pulls in to Forster and Tea Gardens Forster, Tuncurry Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by NOTA - March 21, 2015March 17, 2015 Local small businesses can take advantage of high quality business assistance with the arrival of the Small Biz Bus. The Bus will be visiting Tea Gardens, Forster and Gloucester giving local small business operators the chance to access personalised advice from business experts on 30, 31 March, and 1 April. NSW Small
Forster Tuncurry Hawks join the Home Town Slow Down campaign Forster, Tuncurry by NOTA - March 17, 2015 Who do you think are the safest drivers, the Forster Tuncurry Hawks or Taree City Bulls team members? Greater Taree City and Great Lakes Councils are set to find out. Forster Tuncurry Hawks players spent some time out from training this week to sign the Home Town Slow Down Road Safety
