Celebrating Our Carers and their contribution to Community Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by NOTA - October 27, 2016 Carers, both paid and unpaid, do an amazing job for people in our community every day. The 16-22nd October was Carers Week, celebrating the 2.8million unsung heroes who give their love and time every day, “Carers make an enormous contribution to our communities as well as our national economy -
Albert Brinsley Sheridan OAM and the meaning of true Community Spirit Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by NOTA - October 26, 2016October 26, 2016 Meeting Salamander Bay resident, Albert Brinsley Sheridan OAM, is life changing. Quick witted, articulate, refined, intelligent,humble and kind are the first words that come to mind when meeting this man. At 99 years of age, Albert has lived a life of Community Service in various positions. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Known as “Bert”,
Nelson Bay Breakwall clean up Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by NOTA - October 26, 2016 When it comes to fishing, bigger is usually better, but that wasn’t the case during a diving tour conducted by the Newcastle Neptunes through a Go Fishing Day grant from the NSW Department of Primary Industries. Part of the day’s activities involved local kids buddying up with experienced divers to collect
Red Back Spider bites send Si Ekins to Hospital Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by NOTA - October 25, 2016October 25, 2016 Director of Fingal Bay parkrun, Si Ekins had no idea he had been bitten not once but twice by red back spiders on his foot whilst he was out chopping wood recently. The day after Mr Ekin had unknowingly been bitten, he completed a 5 kilometre run. It was during this time
Westpac Rescue Helicopter Angel Billy Classic, at Nelson Bay Golf Club Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by NOTA - October 25, 2016October 26, 2016 A Shotgun start is how the 19th Angel Billy Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service Golf fundraiser event will be started on Sunday 6 November. Each participant is allocated a starting tee position and continue through the 27 hole golf course held at Nelson Bay Golf Club. With a 9am hit off the course
World Mental Health Day also is about asking, Are you ok? Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by NOTA - October 20, 2016 Last week, on 10 October, the day was World Mental Health Day. This is a subject we should all be talking about on a regular basis. We should also think about what we would do if when we ask someone, “Are you ok?” and they were to respond with something concerning like,
A Month of Sundays with Soul Food for Port Stephens Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by NOTA - October 20, 2016 There are people who believe that you can expand and connect your consciousness through mindfulness and movement and so with this belief, a team of passionate instructors have come together, uniting with The Change Maker Tribe for a not for profit charity event. This month will see the collaboration of Port
Smart Suits and Fabulous Frocks Nelson Bay Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by NOTA - October 20, 2016 Heralded as the social event of the season, Nelson Bay Rotarians invite you to Broughton’s On The Bay Saturday 29 October 11.30 am. A Rotary long lunch will be held at the beautiful Broughton’s On The Bay, overlooking the sparkling waters of the d’Albora Marina. The event is being called ‘Smart Suits
Salamander Bay Recycling Centre, It’s in the bag Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by NOTA - October 20, 2016 What price do you put on your dignity? What’s In The Bag is an initiative of Share the Dignity, a nationwide volunteer group. The Recycling Centre at Salamander Bay is in its first year as a host for donations for this worthy cause and have a collection point located near the check
Suellen Wilson organises Science club at Anna Bay for children Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by NOTA - October 20, 2016 Science Club has been running in Anna Bay since January this year, helping to educate local youngsters. Originally it began as a vacation activity, but due to demand there are now two weekly sessions. Suellen Wilson runs the club from her exciting learning lab. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE A science teacher