CWA and Marine Rescue present to local Probus Club Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 18, 2022August 18, 2022 Kim Withers, Chairperson of CWA Nelson Bay. RECENTLY Fingal Bay Probus Club members welcomed two guest speakers who impressed members with the incredible achievements of their organisations. One of the speakers Country Women’s Association Nelson Bay branch chairperson Kim Withers explained the work CWA members do to help those who need it most. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au Probus Club member Julia Redlich told News Of The Area, “It was enlightening, of course, we knew already of the wonderful cakes and crafts available at their fetes! “But we weren’t as aware of the good work the CWA does in the wider community,” she said. The other speaker was Colin Couper, Deputy Unit Commander of Nelson Bay Marine Rescue, who presented a detailed talk with splendid illustrations that showed the attendees how much the public owes Marine Rescue volunteers and how justly the unit deserves the many awards it has received for skill and bravery. “How lucky is this area where we live is to have such great organisations who volunteer their time and talents for those who need it?” she said. The Fingal Bay Probus Club meets at 9.30am on the second Monday of each month at the Fingal Bay Sports Club, 100 Rocky Point Road, Fingal Bay. New members and visitors are welcome to learn about Probus and the club’s activities such as barbecues, movies, day trips, morning teas and walks for pleasure. For more information phone Rosamund on 0419 119 216. By Marian SAMPSON Julia Redlich, Kim Withers and Lynn Moffitt with some charming CWA crafts. Colin Couper, Deputy Unit Commander, Marine Rescue, Nelson Bay. President Rex Sneyd thanks Colin for an inspiring talk. Rain stopped the August walk for pleasure, but Trish McClung and Ross Ferrier enjoyed a “chatter club” session at Longboat Café. Rex and Edith Sneyd at Longboat Café.
