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Issue #31 20 Mar - 2 Apr 2014
NO SHADE, NO SEATS, NOT ON!
This picture is typical of the state
of bus-stops around Stockton, with
regular users faced with inadequate
provisions whilst waiting for the bus.
The Portside Local conducted a sweep
of all bus stops from Fern Bay to the
Ferry Wharf and discovered that less
than a quarter provide any seating and
all but two provide any type of shelter
from the sun or rain.
When it is provided, the seating is
aged and uncomfortable and, without
hand rails navigating them can be a
challenge for the elderly and frail.
School children using the service
are frequently seen sitting on the
pavement or on the guttering whilst
the aged are often seen clinging to the
polls as a way to steady themselves
whilst waiting for the bus.
Although the service is generally ontime, the Portside raises the question
of responsibility by the Council and
the bus company to provide a degree
of dignity and safety for Public
Transport users.
One 70 year old resident (who
wished to remain anonymous) told
the Portside that even though she
has a restricted licence, she can’t
use her car locally because no fuel
is available. Instead she is reliant on
the bus service, but only uses it when
absolutely necessary because she is
afraid of falling over whilst “trying
to juggle my bags, umbrella (to shade
from the sun) and standing on the
uneven ground.”
Newcastle Council were asked to
comment on just where responsibility
lies, however at the time of printing,
no response had been received.
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Editor and Publisher:
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Next deadline 29 March 2014
Ed’s 2 cents
I agree with Newcastle
Council favouring changes to
the development regulations
and allowing “high-rise” into
the cityscape as a means to
build residential and business
numbers.
As a city girl in the 70’s I
remember the deserted ghost
town that Sydney would
become once all the 9 to 5’ers
had left for their suburban
residences.
It was a sad sight and one that
did not befit the beauty of the
city. I see Newcastle as very
much the same.
What I can’t agree with however
is Council’s skewed view of who
should be able to make a return
on their property investment.
Having spoken at length to
council about the possibility of
residential block subdivision as
a means for retiring or retired
residents to capitalise on their
property (through selling a
portion) and adopt the trend of
Council bits
building a secondary dwelling
(which is outlined in the State
Environmental
Planning
Policy as being no larger than
60sqm with no more the 60%
of a block to be covered with
buildings) to live in, a council
representative said that they
cannot allow blocks under
600 to be subdivided due to
infrastructure concerns.
This is despite their being no
defined ‘limit’ on how many
units a developer can squeeze
into an apartment block and a
lack of clarity on just how the
increased numbers of people
projected to be using Newcastle
City on a daily basis will travel
in and out or where they will
park.
As the old saying goes, if it is
good enough for the goose,
it should be good enough for
the gander. But then again
there seems to be a lot of geese
flocking around city hall lately.
- Ed ;-)
LOCAL TO GO INTERACTIVE
TO CELEBRATE START OF
3rd YEAR!
It has been two years since
the Local turned out its first
publication in March 2012. At
that time it was the Stockton
Local and a year later it
branched out to become the
Portside Local encompassing
all of the suburbs around the
Port.
With an original circulation
run of 2200, the paper has
doubled in size since then
and is now poised for a third
growth period. From next
issue, readers and residents
will be able to submit their
own stories, ideas and photos
via our Facebook page.
Although a Facebook page
is not new, the Portside will
be embracing the idea of
collaborative
community
journalism, with stories “most
liked” leading up to print day,
not only being reproduced in
hard-copy but also receiving
prizes in the form of vouchers
to use in local businesses.
In another improvement, the
Portside will (from the next
issue) also be offering schools
an opportunity to fundraise
through our ‘schools page’
program. This initiative will
offer students the opportunity
to not only gain skills in
communication and the kudos
of seeing their name in print,
but will also raise money for
their school via fortnightly
donations from the Portside
for most popular stories each
fortnight.
All the details will be made
available in the next issue, so
if you are a budding journo,
are a Facebook fanatic or
a member of a local P&C,
be sure to check out the
information and facts box that
will feature in the issue to be
circulated on 3rd of April.
If you are a local business
and would like to receive
free advertising in return
for vouchers, please send
an email to portsidelocal@
hotmail.com.
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Lord Mayor Jeff McCloy
welcomed the announcement of
$5.6 million funding from the
NSW Government’ to allow for
the completion of the Bathers
Way shared pathway from
Nobbys to Newcastle Baths
and Newcastle Baths to Zaara
Street and cliff stabilisation
works Nobbys to Newcastle
Beach
Of the project Mr McCloy
said
“Improving
coastal
infrastructure, access and
connectivity is crucial to
showcasing our beaches as
on for the great feature of
Newcastle.” adding that
“We will continue to work
with the State and Federal
Governments to identify and
secure funding opportunities
for the remainder of the project
including the rehabilitation
of Newcastle Ocean Baths
and the rehabilitation of
Newcastle Beach Pavilion
and reconnection with Hunter
Street.”
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CLUB ACTIVITIES
Mon & Fri
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BE QUICK TO HAVE
YOUR SAY
The public have until Friday
21st March to have their
say on the Newcastle Local
Environmental Plan (LEP)
and until Friday 4 April 2014
to comment on Development
Control Plan (DCP).
The public is being invited to
comment on amended planning
controls that council say will
“help shape the Newcastle city
centre and which highlight how
transport infrastructure can
support urban renewal.”
The proposed amendments
to the LEP and DCP were
developed following feedback
received during community
consultation period on the
Newcastle Urban Renewal
Strategy in 2013.
“The
community
raised
concerns in June last year
around transport in the
Newcastle CBD, so the plan for
urban renewal has been based
around the plans for the new
light rail link interchange from
Wickham to the beach, which
are progressing” a council
media release said.
You can have your say at www.
newcastle.nsw.gov.au/council/
community_consultation
WED 7pm
Thurs night
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News, Views and More
ST. PETER’S PRIMARY…MORE THAN A GREAT EDUCATION!
Last week St. Peter’s Primary
School, Stockton joined with
more than 615 Catholic Schools
throughout NSW and ACT in
celebrating Catholic Schools
Week.
The theme for 2014 is ‘more
than a great education’ and
St. Peter’s Primary definitely
offers a variety of activities and
educational initiatives, which
were showcased on their Open
Day.
On Thursday, 13th March, St.
Peter’s held an Open Day in
which classrooms were open,
a liturgy was celebrated, lunch
was shared and an activity
afternoon was held.
The day was filled with colour
and excitement as students
were given the opportunity to
showcase their school work,
their classrooms and the whole
school to the wider community.
They were joined in their
celebration by many parents,
grandparents, aunts, uncles
and family friends, and they
would also like to recognise
the members of the Parish
community that also came
along to play part in the day.
It is always wonderful to see
all the people who have a stake
in a child’s education coming
together and celebrating all that
they achieve!
St. Peter’s Primary now
has enrolments open for
Kindergarten to Year 6 students
for the 2015 school year.
Please contact the school on
49281861 for an enrolment
package, or drop in for a visit
at any time!
- Pictured below left the
colourful decorations used to
celebrate at St Peter’s Primary
Stockton.
TACLOBAN TARGET ALMOST REACHED
Readers of the Portside will know of
Ronnie Watts courageous effors to
raise $10,000 for victims of Typhoon
Haiyan and we are pleased to report
that after his latest fundraiser, he is
just $350 short of the target.
Holding a social bowls day at the
Croatia club earlier this month,
Ronnie pushed towards his goal
courtesy of donation (by Orica) of
a Orica Green-EDGE jersey which
sold to the highest bidder for $535
(pictured right).
Ronnie will fly out of Oz on 29th
March for the mountain biking
trip across 7 Philippines islands
and through rice terraces and rural
villages.
Ronnie reports to the Portside that
the cycling route has been changed
a few times because of cancelled/
changed flights, local info on
militia strongholds, and reports of
landslides, but says “we’re all back on
track!.” You can still donate at http://
personalchallenge.gofundraise.com.
au/page/TourDeTacloban
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS RECORD CHANGE.
THE Catholic Schools OfficeDiocese of Maitland &
Newcastle has launched a book
titled “Our Catholic Schools:
A Decade Of Growth and
Change”. The book records the
co-operative undertaking by
the Catholic Schools Office,
schools, parishes and diocese,
particularly over the last ten
years, highlighting construction
and maintenance work funded
through Building the Education
Revolution, Australian and
NSW Government
grants
and the Diocesan Family and
School Building Levy. You can view the full book as an
online, interactive ebook or you
can download a PDF version
from their website: http://www.
mn.catholic.edu.au
Many witnessed the arrival
of the largest Cruise Ship to
ever enter Newcastle Harbour
on 9th March, but what many
may not know are the logistics
required to keep the 2,850
guests fed, watered and happy
on the Celebrity Solstice.
13,000 meals a day are
prepared, with approximately
18 truckloads of local produce
supplied for each cruise.
It takes a total of 162 chefs to
feed the guests and 1,426 beds
are made, twice a day. 240
dozen eggs, 8,814 kilograms
of meat and 750 kilograms of
fresh vegetables are consumed
NOW THAT’S SERIOUS SHIP
daily on-board.
In addition to the daily
machinations, the ship boasts
some serious stats.
Standing upright on her bow,
Celebrity Solstice would be
8 metres taller than Sydney’s
Centrepoint tower (309 metres)
At 2,130 square metres, the real
grass Lawn Club is a third of
the size of a football field and
employs two full-time lawn
keepers
Celebrity Solstice is the
industry’s first ship to use
solar energy and is fitted with
277 solar panels – enough to
power all of the ship’s guest
elevators – or more than 7,000
LED lights. In total there is a
contingent of 1,255 staff.
- Pictured below left, the
Celebrity Solstice dwarfed
everything in the Harbour.
Photo courtesy of Chris Smith
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News, Views and More
TAKING IT TO THE STREETS
Novocastrians had plenty to say
during the March in March on
the 16th of this month.
Estimates
are
that
approximately 3000 people to
took to the streets of Newcastle
to express their dissatisfaction
with Tony Abbotts government,
but the sheer breadth and
diversity of both speakers and
placards demonstrated that this
demonstration was about much
more.
With so many feeling compelled
to have a say about the things
that matter most to them, at one
point the march stretched all the
way from east end of Hunter
Street mall down to the Civic
Theatre.
The March was one of over 30
Call For Submissions
The Newcastle Coal Infrastructure
Group (NCIG) believes that companies
have a responsibility to contribute to
the communities in which they operate.
NCIG is living up to this responsibility
through its Community Support Program.
Just as the people of the Newcastle
community who work at NCIG contribute
to the success of the organisation, NCIG
wants to make a contribution to the future
success and prosperity of Newcastle.
The primary objective of the program
is to ensure that funding is available for
community projects and services which
provide benefits to the Newcastle area and
in particular the Mayfield, Warabrook, Fern
Bay and Stockton communities.
Application Forms
& Guidelines
the wool Green and Red joined
all the colours of our national
rainbow and shone a light on
the pot of gold that we should
all hold dear in this country;
our right to say our piece, the
responsibility of leaders to listen
to our concerns, the role of the
government to enact policies
that reflect the needs and wants
of the people they represent and
the duty of media to accurately
report on the happenings in our
towns and cities.
You can read more on the march
and future plans at https://www.
facebook.com/marchinmarch.
- story by Fiona Britten with
pictures by Chris Smith
HISTORIC TROUGH RESTORED
Community
Support Program
The program aims to meet one or
more of the following objectives:
• Promote community involvement;
• Enhance broad social interaction
with local community;
• Promote sporting activity;
• Implement community-generated
environmental programs to
improve the environment of the
area.
Applications (CLOSING SOON)
Applications will be assessed on a
six monthly basis with this round of
applications closing on
Monday 31 March 2014
Application forms and guidelines are available
from the NCIG website www.ncig.com.au or
by emailing ncig@fordcomm.com.au
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organised around the country
with estimates of over 100,000
people joining together to
support the basic values of
democracy and a right to voice
concerns and opinions.
Whilst issues ranged from
asylum seekers, development
concerns, pollution, detachment
of the wealthy from everyday
living pressures, same sex
marriage and job protection, the
post event story was the way
Main Stream Media largely
ignored or reported on it in a
dismissive way.
A
surprising
approach
considering the march attracted
a wider audience than the ‘usual
anti-government
suspects’.
This was a day when dyed in
Local
Over 18 months ago, this historic horse watering trough was side swiped and damaged by a
bus. Located outside the Stockton Firestation on the corner of Douglas and Hereford Streets,
Newcastle Council has undertaken a restoration and returned the historic item to it’s former
glory. Believed to be one of only two left in Newcastle with the other in Darby Street Cooks Hill.
The cost of the repair was $5000, which Council state was kept to a minimum as they were able
to salvage all of the existing parts.
History and Interest
CALL OUT
AS THE
Will be celebrated on Friday 21 March and there are a series of
STOCKTON events happening around Newcastle for everyone to enjoy.
Spokesperson IAN RHODES says Harmony Day is a day of
BOWLO
cultural respect for everyone who calls Australia home – from the
PREPARES traditional owners of this land to those who have come from many
countries around the world.
FOR
“The message of Harmony Day is Everyone Belongs so we have
CENTENARY put together a broad range of activities and events that are going to
HARMONY DAY
In August 2014, the Stockton
Bowling Club will celebrate
it’s 100 year centenary and
your help is needed.
To commemeorate, the bowlo
will be compiling a glossy
magazine showcasing stories,
pictures and memories of the
clubs transition from inception
through to today.
If you have a tale to tell,
have memorabillia to show
or pictures to share, then the
bowlo needs you.
As one of the oldest bowling
clubs to be established in
Newcastle, this is your
opportunity to help record the
history of a vital part of the
Ports culture.
For more information contact
the Bowling Club on Club:
(02) 4920 1999 or email
admin@stocktonbowlo.com.
Alternatively you can share
your stories on their facebook
page at www.facebook.com/
StocktonBowlo.
appeal to a diverse range of people.”
To celebrate, Newcastle Art Gallery is hosting a tea house tasting
presented by Madame Mo’s Dumpling House on Friday 21 March
from 6pm to 8pm. The event is inspired by the tea set pieces on
display in the current exhibition Blue+White. The event is $20 per
person and bookings are essential, call 4974 5100.
Newcastle Museum and ICON School of Make Up have organised
a special Harmony Day beauty make over. There will be award
winning hair and make up artists on hand, so book a time slot now
for between 3 and 5pm, Friday 21 March. Call 4974 1400 for all
the details.
Workplaces throughout the Hunter can also get involved in ‘A
Taste of Harmony’. This is a free and delicious way to celebrate our
workplaces’ cultural diversity. Just register your workplace, choose
a day and time that suits in the week of 17 to 23 March, and tell
your workmates to bring a plate of food to share.
CUSTOMER SAFETY REMINDER
SYDNEY, Australia – 17 March 2014 – Samsung Electronics
Australia is encouraging customers to check the model details
of their Samsung washing machine, to determine if their model
is impacted by the voluntary product safety recall initiated on
the 30 April 2013.
Six top loader washing machines are affected - the model
numbers are as follows:
SW75V9WIP/XSA
SW65V9WIP/XSA
SW70SPWIP/XSA
SW80SPWIP/XSA
WA85GWGIP/XSA
WA85GWWIP/XSA
Samsung have dentified a potentially hazardous issue affecting
these six models that can cause electrical smoking and/or, in
some cases, fire when the machine machines are used. If you
own, rent, or know someone that may have one of these affected
machines, Samsung encourage you to contact them as soon as
possible for a FREE in-home safety check and service which
will fix the product safety issue. Contact Samsung's Product
Safety Hotline on 1800 239 655 or email wm.samsung@
samsung.com to arrange a FREE in-home service with a
technician.
HAYASHI-HA SHITO-RYU KARATE
(Okinawan Kobudo)
At STOCKTON UNITING CHURCH
HALL
15 Mitchell Street, Stockton
Mon & Thurs 4pm to 5.pm – Children (5 to 9yrs)
5.00pm to 6.30pm – (10yrs to Adult)
QUALIFIED INSTRUCTOR / AKF MEMBER SHIHAN 8TH DAN
All enquiries to Koh Beng Soon (Ben)
Mob: 0412 243 900
DO YOU KNOW THESE OLD SALTS?
After publishing a photo in the last issue of the Portside Local to promote the Old Salts Day on 29th
March, Alyson Gearing of the Club was pleased to report that Eugene (Jimma) Bailey came down
and identified the skiff as Vendetta and her crew George, Eugene, Mark Bailey and sheethand
David Callen. The boat was being christened by Mrs Gwen Bailey in 1965 and it went on to win
the 1966 Club Championship. To help the club identify even more of their history, they are looking
for any information on the picture below, particularly the names of the spectators watching the
activities from the windows of the old club.
Alyson asks all readers to “make sure you’ve contacted your old (and not so old) crew mates and
encourage them to come down, catch up and have a laugh.” It is sure to be a great day.
Level Five, 45 Hunter Street, NEWCASTLE
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5 YEARS OF RENEWAL
Renew Newcastle is celebrating five years of empty space activation with Renew Rewind, a
photographic exhibition featuring the best images from our archives.
In their 5 years, the program has given life to 59 otherwise empty properties by supporting 138 arts,
creative and community projects – and counting!
The photos demonstrate that with tiny (or often, non-existent) budgets and a lot of heart and hard
work, project participants perform minor miracles to make empty spaces come alive with creativity.
Renew Newcastle invites all to join them for the exhibition opening to toast the artists, volunteers
and community members who have offered their blood, sweat and tears to clean up and activate
otherwise empty buildings and help be apart of Newcastle CBD’s renewal.
The opening night will be on Friday 28 March, 6-9pm and will coincide with the Newcastle Night
Markets. The exhibition will run from 28 March – 10 May at The Emporium, 185 Hunter Street,
Newcastle and will be open
Wed 10-4, Thu 10-5, Fri 10-5,
Sat 10-4 (till 8pm on 2nd & 4th
Fri of the month). Closed Public
Holidays.
Organisers are looking for
volunteers to help set up for the
opening. If you can help them out,
contact them via their website
link http://renewnewcastle.org/
news/post/renew-volunteeropportunities
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ST PADDYS ON THE PENINSULA
Peter Byrne is well known for
his lead role in the Neil Diamond
tribute show however on Thursday
13th March, he (and a band of
exceptionally talented musicians)
entertained around a 100 strong
audience at the Stockton Bowling
Club in his off-shoot show
“Legends of Ireland”.
Peter began his career singing in
pubs in his birthplace of Dublin
and after Peter set out for Australia
he soon began performing around
Sydney.
On the night of the Bowlo
show, Peter entertained with hits
demonstrating a wide repertoire
from Lady in Red, Mustang Sally,
Don’t pay the Ferry man, Browneyed girl & Danny Boy.
As usual the Bowlo put on
a great night, with the entire
entertainment area decorated in
Paddy’s Day colours.
The night was even attended by a
real life Leprechaun and of course
resident Irishmen and Manager
Gordon Laffan got into the spirits
of things.
Win a Sharp
40’ LED TV
The finals were held on March 19th (the day this paper went to
print) so why not pop into the bowlo over the weekend to see
how we went..
“Your Host on the Coast” is “ The little Club that Roared”!
RAFFLES
WED & FRI
6:30pm
loads
of prizes
HUNTER LIFE EDUCATION CASH HOUSIE
AT THE BOWLO!!
MONDAY MORNINGS 10AM
17 Cash Games and 15 Club Bingo!!
Think! About your Choices.
If gambling is a problem then call
1800 858 858
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SAT 29th March
SUNDAYS
@ 12pm
CHOOK RAFFLE
Lifestyle and Entertainment
20th March - 2nd April
Friday 21st March
- The Hedonists & others @ the Great Northern
- The Novos @ Stockton Bowling Club
- Anna Milat et al @ the Lass O’Gowrie
- Twin Lakes @ the Cambridge Hotel
Saturday 22nd March
- Summerland Kings @ Stockton RSL
- Mick n Josh @ the Wickham Park Hotel
- DJ Symon @ Stockton Bowling Club
- The Pornskas @ the Lass O’gowrie
- Holly Who @ the Cambridge Hotel
- Vanderaa @ the Great Northern Hotel
Sunday 23rd March
- Mark Wood @ the Wickham Park Hotel
- Dynamite Duo @ Stockton Bowling Club
- Beergarden music @ the Lass O’Gowrie
- Antics @ the Cambridge
Friday 28th March
- Redline @ Stockton Bowling Club
- Tommy 9 Fingers Benefit @ the Wicko Park Hotel
- Twelve Foot Ninja @ the Cambridge
- Timmy Coffey @ The Brewery
YOGA DEMONSTRATION FOR ALL
On Sunday 23rd an Ashtanga Yoga demonstration
will be held as part of the Harry’s House
fundraiser activities at the Port Hunter 16ft
Sailing Skiff Club, Stockton. The demonstration,
organised by Universal Wellbeing, is designed to
introduce people to Ashtanga, which translates as
“Flow Yoga”.
Universal Wellbeing is run by Stephanie Rowlatt
and regular classes are now being held at the
Surfside Church Hall in Forfar Street, Stockton.
Stephanie originally took up yoga herself, 15
years ago, as an alternative to medication to deal
with high anxiety. The treatment was so effective
that she says “after practicing for around 6
months I was able to deal with my anxiety and
panic attacks without the use of any medication
at all.”
Despite knowing of the benefits of yoga,
Stephanie says that many people don’t go to
classes as they feel they are not flexible enough.
Acknowledging this, Universal Wellbeing holds
a ‘practice and pay class’. These classes are a
pay by donation arrangement where students
place money into a box for the class and pay
what they can afford. Stephanie says that “this
is a perfect class for people to come and try, to
see if Ashtanga Yoga suits them and their needs”
adding that the practice classes are “a great and
rewarding thing to experience and to see students
after a few months of practice saying they never
thought they would be able to do certain poses
and now all of a sudden they can.”
The benefits of yoga are vast and students can
expect to experience a noticeable improvement
in cardio fitness, muscle tone and strength.
Ashtanga Yoga is widely recognized as being a
perfect activity to choose for those with back,
knee and joint complaints as it is low impact
and works on stretching and strengthening at the
same time .
“On a deeper level yoga students also experience
a calmer, clearer mind, and find that it helps
with clear and concise decision making. Yoga
also exercises the internal organs such as the
lungs through deep breathing, the digestive
system through twisting and stretching and some
students that have been practicing regularly for
a number of years report that they feel and look
younger then they really are ( this can’t be a bad
thing )” said Stephanie.
For more information on class times, view their
facebook page - Universal Wellbeing.
Saturday 29th March
- Be Bopa Lula @ Stockton RSL
- DJ Symon @ Stockton Bowling Club
- Driver 8 @ the General Washington Hotel
- DJ Ules @ The Brewery
Sunday 30th March
- Defaced @ Stockton Bowling Club
- Helen & Friends @ the Wickham Park Hotel
- Ultamaidam Crew @ The Brewery
HANDMADE SOY CANDLES
from $5
to $20
Plain &
decorative
glassware
THE CIRCUS IS COMING
The Great Moscow Circus will be in the Hunter region for the next month with it appearing at the
Maitland Showground from 26th March through to 6 April and then at the Tafe Oval in Tighes
Hill from 9 -27th April.
The latest tour has received some mixed reviews, but by all accounts it appears to be a flashback
to the days of great family entertainment. Gone of course are the animal acts of old, with lions,
tigers and bears replaced by acrobats, stunt bikes and some Cirque du Soleil style cabaret.
For those who think that a true circus has to have some kind of animal representation there is
a sole act performed by Charles Knie who has what is described by the circus website as “a
beautiful horse act working with a story and brilliant tricks featuring Cinto the Palomino.”
In total there are 20 acts from Russia and around the world with the nostalgia of being served at
the candy counter by performers harking back to the days when clown spun the fairy floss.
The show lasts for 2 hours and although it is a lot pricier than an afternoon at the movies, the
show offers a unique opportunity for all the family or just the young at heart. This is a truly
international event and tickets are now on sale. A VIP ringside seat (Individual chairs absolute
front row of Ringside) will be $62 for adults, $42 for children. A Reserve tickets (Individual
chairs facing the ring in an Elevated position) are Adult $45 Child $30, whilst the B Reserve seats
(Individual chairs to the side in an Elevated position with limited seats only available 1 hour prior
to show time) are priced at Adult $25 and Child $16. Booking fees are additional. VIP and A
Reserve tickets can be booked online at http://www.moscowcircus.com.au
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VIEW CLUB
NEWS
The last meeting of the VIEW
club on the 12th March
was well attended when
Robin McLean from the
Commonwealth Government
spoke on retirement and aged
care.Our outing to Fingal Bay
was very good and every one
enjoyed the day.On the 26th
March we will be visiting
Wescott hospital, so meet at
the entrance at 10.15 a.m. for a
guided tour followed by lunch
at the Boatrowers hotel at your
own expense.
Our outing for April will be
to Buttai Barn for a Scottish
Day with morning tea,
piper,highland dancing and
entertainment and a two course
lunch.Cost is $40.00 plus
$10.00 bus fare.Bus to leave
R.S.L.at 9.15a.m.on Monday
14th April.Deposit of $10.00
due on 26th March which can
be paid on the Wescott Day.
Our next meeting will be held
on Wednesday 9th April at
10.00a.m.at the R.S.L.So hope
to see everbody there.
Margaret Walmsley
Publicity officer
TAX RETURNS
14 DAY REFUNDS
Pay up front for
reduced rate or fees
can be deducted from
your refund.
Eftpos and credit card
MARK WALMSLEY
B Comm A.C.A
Chartered Accountant
4920 1311
16 Dunbar Street
Stockton
TAX RETURNS FROM $95
SPECIALISING IN SMALL BUSINESS.
ESTABLISHED IN STOCKTON
SINCE 1994.
STOCKTON SENIOR CITIZENS.
On Saturday 22nd March we are having our “Trash and
Treasure”. Doors will be open at 8.30am. Come along and
have a look, we have some wonderful bargains and treasures for
everyone.
Just a reminder, that our hall is now available for Hire. We have
a fully serviceable kitchen, a stage if required plus amenities.
We are offering very reasonable rates. For further inquiries
regarding hire, please contact. Diane ph 49283053, Paul phone.
49201888, Fay ph 49284330.
- Publicity Officer Fay Lentini.
NEW CREDIT RULES IMPACT ALL
On March 12, the way your
credit history is managed
changed forever and for those of
us used to paying on reminder
notices, the change comes with
more than just a late fee. From
now on, if you make a payment
on your bills just 5 days late, a
black mark will be recorded on
your credit rating.
The professional arguments are
FLU CLINIC
Dr M A HAMIDI
STOCKTON MEDICAL CENTRE
18, MITCHELL STREET,
STOCKTON NSW 2295
Dr Mike Hamidi wishes to advise
his patients that Flu Vaccine 2014
Formulation is now available
and very strongly recommended.
Dr Hamidi will conduct the Flu Clinic
from 3.00 PM to 3.30 PM daily ,
Monday to Friday.
No appointments are necessary
for Flu Clinic.
that this will enable people who
have a good payment history
(that is they pay the bill/debt
before the due date) to receive
better recognition for their good
money management, however
recent figures show that as
many as 15% of household bills
are paid past the due date.
There has been some media
reporting on the changes, yet
research conducted by Veda
(a credit reporting agency)
indicates that many people do
not know that the new rules
have allowed a retrospective
review of your history dating
all the way back to December
2012. The data collected on
each person for every amount
due is extensive and includes:
the date your payments were
due, whether or not you made
the payments on time (partial
payment are considered to be a
non payment) and the dates you
made any missed payments.
As nothing can be done to change
your past habits, it is imperative
that you do your best to take
charge of your bills and debts
for the future. Moneyhound.
com recommends that everyone
should “Try to conduct all your
accounts properly and ensure
everything is paid on time. Set
up direct debits if you find it
easier than remembering to
make payments. If you also
have a credit card, use it wisely.
Pay off the balance in full every
month so you never incur any
interest charges. That way
you’ll build up a perfect track
record of payments.”
This approach to money
management may well work
for those who receive a salary
or wages, but for small business
that invoices for their services
and then rely on creditors to pay
on time, it has the potential to
ruin their credit rating forever,
demonstrating another way in
which small business owners
and their unique set of needs
and the importance they add
to local communities are not
valued in Australia.
- Ed.
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A nneFLrance
adyFUNERALS
Incorporating
Jonah Bevan
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
Sport
STOCKTON
TENNIS CLUB
Well,
15
enthusiastic
members played in the regular
Saturday afternoon Open
Social day on 15th. March
and everyone certainly got
their 5 bucks worth. This
is what it is all about; good
competitive tennis, but still
, friendly and competitive [
also the food treats supplied
by Maureen Price and Dianne
Oliver were quickly gobbled
up]. Our bestest player ever,
Geoff Smith, returned from
6 weeks in Narooma , but
Jan could not make it ; she
apparently needs a week or
two to recover from all that
intensive nappy changing ! [
Jan and Geoff were visiting
their second daughter who
has recently presented them
with ANOTHER grandchild]
Welcome
back
Smiths!
Tuesday Men’s Group had a
young female visitor last week
! Ivy Hopkins ; John’s mum
from Mayfield; stayed for a
cuppa and cake and a chat to
the players. Usually, Tuesday
Men’s is a MALE ONLY
preserve, but an exception
was made for Ivy, as she was
so nice and gave us some tips
on our play; she is 89 and
played in her youth and she is
welcome to visit anytime that
she wishes. Good on you Ivy.
The Autumn night competition
is through to the 3rd round,
with team #3 Pam Wagner and
Adam Clements leading in the
1 division from tied #2 and
#4 teams Chris Grainger/John
Nuttall and Laurie Moody and
James Noland. In 2 division
#15 Ian Shorland and John
Hopkins leads joint teams
#12 Kathryn Gill and Dennis
Gill and #19 Carol Nixon and
Jonathon Naude.
Anybody can win at this
stage.
UP THE RUFF
NELSON BAY/
CHARLESTOWN
At Nelson Bay on 23/02/2014,
Nifty (shifty) Nev. Gray (the
“Wolf man”) showed little
respect when playing with
the handicapper winning the
stableford event with 43 points
from Nathan Beagley (40
points c/b). Ball winners were
Larry Treharne (40), Wazza
(38) and Graham Dingle 36
c/b). NTPs went to Mal Potter
and ACE while Leam Brown
(20) took the Bradman.
Ryan Ward took the honours
at Charlestown on 9/03/2014
with 44 points. Larry Treharne
was runner up when his 40
points were judged better than
the fox’s who took home a
ball. Other ball winners were L
Moody and Steve Berlin. The
Fox and Ryan were closest
to the pins with the longest
drives going to Dutchy and
Hammo. The Bradman went
to newcomer Liam Kelly with
19 points.
Everything is on track for the
Qld now all we need is your
money in the bank by end of
April
STOCKTON
MENS BOWLING
CLUB
Mid-Week
Pennants
commenced on Wed. 26th Feb.
No3 Grade played Lambton
at home and recorded wins
on all 3 rinks and a Master
Board score of 68-37 shots
up and 6 Competition points.
Rick Clark’s team, Mick
Rowan, Ian Griffiths, Jock
Macpherson led the way with
a 27-8 shots win on their rink.
No.5 Grade played Maitland
City away and also won on
all 3 rinks, Master Board 7254 shots up, 6 Competition
points, Skippers, Paul Taylor
(25-24), Gil McNaughton,
(25-12), Trevor Jones, (2218). Round 2, 5th March,
No.3 Grade played Lowlands
at home and a good win by
Paul Croucher’s team (23-11)
covered close losses on the
other rinks to claim the Master
Board by 59-51 shots up,
Match points 4-2. No5 Grade
had a bye. Round 3, 12th
March No.3 Grade travelled
to Lemon Tree Passage, not a
good day, all rinks lost,Master
Board 44-80 shots down,
match points 0. No.5 Grade
played Hexham at home and
recorded a big win, 91-43
shots up, Match points 6-0.
A good start to the
Sat. Pennant Competition for
us with 7 wins from 8 games
played to date. Round 1, 8th
March, No.2 Grade played
Burwood Colliery away,
Master Board 66-50 shots up,
Match points 5-1.
No.3 Grade played
Mayfield West
at home Master
Board 63-61 shots
up, Match points
5-1. No.5 grade
played Soldiers
Point away, hard
to win up there,
we played well
to win overall by
70-59 shots up and
Match points 5-1.
No.s 6&7 Grades
had byes. Round
2, Sat. 15th March, No2 Grade
played Charlestown at home
and a good win by 74-50
shots overall and 5-1 Match
points. No.3 Grade played
Belmont away and found
the going tough, 1 rink up,
2 rinks down, Master Board
52-66 shots down, match
points 1-5. No.5 Grade played
Raymond Terrace at home
all teams combined well to
claim the Master Board in a
tight match by 60-55 shots up,
Match points 5-1. No.5 Grade
played Soldiers Point away
and wins on all 3 rinks was
recorded, master Board 69-49
shots up, match points 6-0. Gil
McNaughton’s team 28-14
shots win. No.7 Grade played
Raymond Terrace at home
on our No.3 grass green and
handled the conditions well
to record wins on all 3 rinks,
Master Board 75-44 shots up
match points 6-0.
The Club Pairs is down
to the Qtr. Finals stage ,
results, played on Sun.16th
March:
D.Mehan/S.Mehan
23 def R.hadley/P.Wilson
11,
M.Rowan/P.Croucher
21 def M.Davis/G.Freeman
12, N.Crittenden/T.Jones 19
def B.Clements/A.Clements
18, B.Hitchcock/T.Baker 21
def P.Taylor/T.Barnett 16.
I must check my source of
information as I,m told that
Tom Barnett was again “Man
of the match”
A date for the Final of the
Club Fours has yet to be
advised. Jack High PO.
STOCKTON RSL
SOCIAL BOWLS
Our trip to Halekulani on Sun.
9th March was well attended
with 32 members making the
trip including new members,
Cyril Churchill, Eric West,
Eric Liedlmair and Doreen
Buchanan. Gil McNaughton,
a past member made a guest
appearance, we may be able
to entice him back to the RSL
Bowls Club as he had such a
wonderful time at Halekulani.
We also had two visitors from
Lemon Tree Passage Club,
Connie Keasey and Brian
Bourke who also made the trip
with us. Connie is well known
in Ladies bowling circles.
New Secretary, Rod See
handed out a questionnaire
to obtain feedback on the
operation of our Club, he
would like to have as many
members as possible reply,
forms are available from Rod.
He also distributed credit card
size programs which are more
convenient to keep in your
wallet.
The weather was
almost perfect a little warm
if anything, the greens were
good and the company very
friendly. We were served a
lovely lunch and proceeded
to play our bowls where the
locals proved too good for us
winning overall by 205 to 160
shots. Lucky winners at bowls
were, Chris Parker, Robyn
Hern and Jock Macpherson.
Gary Ferguson‘s team was
the lucky winning Stockton
team. Chris Catalov and John
Cunningham won prizes in the
Halekulani raffle.
Following the
presentations and farewells
it was back on the coach at
5:00pm for our trip home.
Winners of the raffle on the
way home were Russ Evans,
Cyril Churchill, Tim Taylor
and Eric Liedlmair. We were
treated to some wonderful
old sing along music with
everyone on the coach joining
in, well, almost everyone.
Following our vote
of thanks to our long suffering
coach driver, Chris Parker,
he informed us that this year
will be 25 years that he has
been driving us to our bowls
destinations. A tribute to his
dedication and patience, he
joins in our bowls games
and also provides some
entertainment on the coach,
even though some of the
audience suggests he needs
some new material.
Next game is a home game
against Rathmines on Sunday
13th April, dress is uniform
and the entry sheet is on the
notice board at the Bowling
Club. Wrong Bias PO (temp.)
PORT HUNTER
16FT SKIFF
SAILING CLUB
RESULTS Sat 8 March:
Juniors Flying Ants: Psc
1 Conditions Apply (J
Plumsted/L Nash)
2 Ice
Magic (M Dingle/E Hayden)
3 The Hunter (S Anderson/E
Fitzgerald) Scr 1 Conditions
Apply 2 Scorpion (J & I Pace)
3 Phantom X (E Gearing/L
Cole) 16’Skiffs: Psc: 1
Silver Bullet (P Kershaw/T
Anderson/W Anderson) 2
Kilos (J Jordan/A Johnson/G
Roberson) 3 Oi (A Gore/G
Alterator/D Pace) Scr: 1 Kilos
2 Silver Bullet 3 Oi MG14s:
Psc/Scr 1 Spellbound (A & E
Gearing) 2 Crikey (B Rigby/I
Pace) Catamarans: 1 White
Bait (K Cragg)
Sat 15 March: Juniors
Flying
Ants
Fwdhand
Trophy 1 Conditions Apply
(J Plumsted/L Nash) 2 Let
Loose (G Rigby/Z Dingle) 3
The Hunter (S Anderson/E
Fitzgerald) Scr 1 Conditions
Apply 2 Let Loose 3 Scorpion
(J & I Pace) 16’Skiffs: Ellis
Davis Trophy: Scr/Psc: 1
Kilos (D Croft/A Johnson/G
Roberson) 2 Silver Bullet
(P Kershaw/T Anderson/W
Anderson) 3 Old Red (G
Sheldon/G Jordan/C Hunter)
MG14s: Psc 1 Crikey (P
Rothwell/I Pace) 2 Crikey (B
Rigby/E Rigby) 3 Spellbound
(A & E Gearing) Scr: 1 Beat
Route 2 Spellbound 3 Crikey
Cataramans: 1 White Bait (K
Cragg) 2 Blue Top (J Jordan)
3 Ducatty (C Wilson)
If you want to share your
sports club info,
contact
portsidelocal@hotmail.com
for details
See back page for details
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Trades & Services
HANDYMAN
Landscaping
ATC Handyman
Maintenance
Services. Painting/
concreting
lawnmowing/
gardens
& much more
STOCKTON BASED
Neil Crawford
Electrician
CLOTHES LINES
Rob Mowle
Quality work at
reasonable prices
Domestic &
Commercial
Ph: 4928 2628
Mob: 0418 664 307
Lic 74587c
DOMESTIC • COMMERCIAL
P power
P upgrades
P data
P testing
P lights
P repairs
P phones
P local
P
P
P
rewires
additions
TV points
4920 1494
Lic No 173898C
Since 1990
GYPROCKER
TILER
ALL ASPECTS OF WALL
AND FLOOR TILING
FROM MODERN TO
HERITAGE
Waterproofing / Bathrooms
Floors / Splashbacks/ Decks
QUALITY WORK.
STOCKTON LOCAL
TERRY 0411 963 195
Lic # 245807C
PH. 0488242884
Lic no 101876.
Mobile: 0447 769 830
• Security Doors
• Sliding Doors
• Window Grilles
• Fly Screens - Repairs &
Remeshes.
Factory Direct
for your
Best Price.
Hunter Valley
Security Doors
Fullerton Cove
4965 1330
PAINTING
John Hams
Painting Services
For all your painting jobs
Prompt and Reliable
Quality Work
Obligation Free Quotes
Fully Insured
4928 3339
0400 411 864
Lic 167445C
LAWN MOWING / GARDENING
PRUNING
COMPETITIVE RATES
INSURED
CALL FOR A QUOTE
0416 284 013 or 0434 845 312
Let me show you the inside
tricks for selection criteria and
interviews.
email
portsidelocal@hotmail.com
for more information
PLUMBER
UPHOLSTERY
BRETT
WRIGHT
IVANS UPHOLSTERY
Cushions, Lounge suites,
Dining & Kitchen chairs,
Tractor, Motorbike, Caravan &
Boat seats restored & recovered.
Woodwork restoration,
Antique & Cane inserts.
Commercial work.
All uphostery supplies: Vinyls,
Fabrics, Leathers & Foams.
78 Fullerton Cove Road
4928 4174 or 0414 676 217
Lic 8422
Gas fitting
Draining
General Plumbing
Polypipe welding
LPG Compliance Plates
Ph: 4928 3317
or 0403 718 444
LIC: 228589C
PAINTER & DECORATOR
Qualified tradesman,
Interior/Exterior work,
fully insured, new work,
repaints & restoration,
competitive affordable rates
Phone Kristy Lic 185269C
HUNTER SHORES GARDEN
CENTRE
Ph: 02 4965 0635
LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES
PLANTS
GARDEN PRODUCTS
417 FULLERTON COVE ROAD.
FULLERTON COVE
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BUILDER
extensions, renovations
timber decks
pergolas
& general maintenance.
Ph: Butchie 0415 683 742
Robert 0423 691 099
Cheryl 4920 1700
225 Dunbar St. Lic 147618
LAWN MOWING
LOCALS FOR LAWN MOWING
John and Melissa Hailstone
WANT A NEW JOB?
Thinking about starting the
New Year with a new job ?
Professional Pest Solutions
Stockton based
Fully Insured
Garage Door
Installation & Repairs
Mitch Hancock
PAINT & DECO SECURITY DOORS
At Last ... a reliable,
safe and quality service.
Airdri Distributors
Plastering, Painting &
42 Brown Road,
Property
Maintenance
Broadmeadow NSW 2292
Fay, Andrew & Steve
No Job to small
Brown
Hills Quality Clothes Lines
• Installation • Repairs •
Lic No:65913C
Sales & Spares
Phone Les :
T: (02) 4969 6537
0412442999
M. 0415 980 048
PEST CONTROL
BRIEN TAYLORS
COAST TO COUNTRY BUILDING SERVICES
GARAGE DOORS
Specialising in quality
Gold Lic 7827c
PLUMBING
Ph: 4920 1921 or 0417 240 417
Lic 138270
Greg Gilchrist
Your Local Blokes
Gardening
Tree Lopping
Rubbish removal
INSURED
Mob 0427 281 285
Qualified Horticulturalist
Ph 4928 3000
For all renovations, Extensions,
Repairs, Maintenance.
Owner builders, Domestic,
Commercial.
Quality work with over 40 years
experience. We do small jobs.
GARAGE DOORS
• Paving • Turfing •
Planting • Consulting •
Sprinkler Systems
• All Aspects
• Free Quotes
Terry - 0400 923 899
D&S MOXEY PLUMBING
PLUMBING & DRAINAGE
NATURAL & LPG
GAS FITTING
LAWN MOWING
AUTOMOTIVE
JACK GEM
AUTOMOTIVES
for all your servicing
and repairs. Regos, tyres
& wheel alignments. Free
pick & delivery service.
6/581 Maitland Road
Mayfield West Ph 4960 9003
Not easy to find but worth the visit
turn off Maitland Road at
Super Cheap Auto.
ROOFING
Damien Mowle
Roofing
Lic No 196067C
Metal Roofing &
Guttering
No Job Too small
Ph 0400 493 433
GLAZIER
F&C GLASS
Glass & mirrors cut to size
SHOWER SCREEN
SPECIALISTS
GLASS FEATURE WALLS
FACTORY DIRECT PRICING
PH 4969 1388
e: sales@fandcglass.com.au
SEWING
LEIGHS SEWING SERVICE
CLOTHING REPAIRS &
ALTERATIONS
PH: 0423 235 241
Professional quality guaranteed
FREE PICK UP &
DELIVERY
TO YOUR DOOR
Fittings available if required.
CALM DOG BOARDING KENNELS
Dog vacations, holidays for
canines. We care for your
pets needs.
545 Fullerton Cove Road
Fullerton Cove
Contact “Aunty Veronica” on
Phone: 4965 0056
calmdog@bigpond.com
Sudoku
Trades & Services
SOLUTION
Carpenter / Handyman
Kevs Carpentry
Home Maintenance
Service
Lic # R80175
49281231
0427971231
Quality Local Builder
BLN180793C
Decks Pagolas, Extensions & All Reno's
Bathrooms / Kitchens, Repairs &
Maintenance, Interior or exterior .
Insurance work
for a prompt quote ring
Jack & Cath
0467 777 637 or 0420 386 792
the barside....
Notices
LOST/REWARD
Light blue shoulder bag and green
shopping bag containing folders and
diary from Pt Hunter Sailing Club (near
boat ramp). Reward for return or any
information would be much appreciated.
Phone Alyson 0429 721985
For the Irish in all of us!
A turkey is chatting with a bull.
"I would love to be able to get to the top of that tree," sighs the
turkey, "but I just haven't got the energy."
"Well, why don't you nibble on some of my droppings?"
replies the bull. "They're packed with nutrients."
The turkey pecks at a lump of dung and finds that it actually
gives him enough strength to reach the first branch of the tree.
The next day, after eating some more dung,
he reaches the second branch.
Finally after a week, there he is proudly perched
at the top of the tree.
Unfortunately he is spotted by a farmer,
who shoots him out of the tree.
Moral of the story: Bullshit might get you to the top, but it
won't keep you there.
There now follows a list of inventions. They were the
brainchildren of the Kerry man who was history's unluckiest
producer of lemonade. Over the years he came up with 4-up,
5-up, 6-up and then stopped! And if that isn't bad enough,
look at other things he produced:
An inflatable dartboard, a chocolate kettle
a soluble life-raft , a self-righting aspirin ,
and a solar-powered torch
KAYAK
3 metre sit on top SQUID Fishing kayak,
complete with wheels, net, knife, tackle
container, lead anchor, Rod Holders.
Two water tight compartments 2 x rods,
2 x reels (Pfluger XT supremes 10 Ball
Bearings each. Valued at $600)
TOTAL PACKAGE $600
Not negotiable. Huge Bargain
Contact Mark Bailey
4928 2823 or 4928 2268
Neck pain - Back pain - Headaches
Stress relief - Sports injuries,
Chronic & long term pain
Remedial Massage Qualified Therapist
Health Fund rebates available
0432 796 209
Lana's Nail & Beauty
0423 655 683
Mobile Beauty Therapist
Stocking NIMUE for facial range and retail
Monday 9-3, Tuesday 9-7, Wednesday 9-7,
Thursday 9-6, Friday 9-6,
Saturday 9-4
Mini Manicure with OPI Gel Polish $40
keep up to date on facebook
for my current specials
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ChiBall Method, Stretch and Mobility Classes
Personal Wellness. Hicaps Now Available.
Fully Qualified and Insured Health Fund Rebates
48 Fullerton St Stockton
THE BOATROWERS HOTEL STOCKTON
MONDAY & TUESDAYS
FRIDAYS
PASTA & GARLIC BREAD $12
RIBS & WINGS $12.90
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS
SCHNITZEL $9.90 & Members Draw
THURSDAY NIGHTS
STEAK NIGHT $12.90
&
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Raffles from 6pm & Members Draw
SATURDAYS
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Chook raffle 11am - 1pm
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BENNETT TO
BOUNCE BACK
Chad “Hollywood” Bennett
had to withdraw from his
fight
against
Thailand’s
Decha Kokietgym after being
diagnosed with pyelonephritis,
a condition that affects the
kidneys.
The
rigorous
pre-fight
preparation required to meet
the weight division which
included a morning in and
out of a sauna may have
contributed to the condition.
Chad says he didn’t know
anything was wrong until he
blacked out whilst driving
on the day before the fight.
Despite withdrawing from
the Mundine-Clottey fight
on April 2, Chad is showing
the spirit that has seen him
awarded as a two-time WBF
welterweight
champion,
planning to jump back in the
ring against Tony Fernandez
at Wests New Lambton on
May 2. The Portside wishes
Chad all the best on both his
NEWCASTLE’S OWN AMAZING RACE
The inaugural PULSE Amazing Race promises to be a fun
filled, exciting event aimed at raising funds for Hunter Medical
Research Institute (HMRI). Teams of up to 4 people are invited
to complete a range of mental and physical challenges and to
solve clues allowing them to make their way around checkpoints
in Newcastle. The first team to complete the final challenge and
cross the finish line wins! The Race will be held on Sunday 30th
March starting at Nesca Park.
The route is approximately 9km long and it is anticipated to take
around 3-4 hours to complete. Participants can walk, jog or run
the route however travel by car, bus, bike, skateboard, hover
board, scooter and roller blades is not permitted.
Each team will be provided with a small satchel backpack at
registration, which will be used to carry items collected along
the route. Teams will be provided with water stations at 3
locations along the course. The Cost is $160 per team of 4 and all
participants will receive lunch from the BBQ at the race’s final
destination. Drinks will be available for purchase at the race’s
final destination.
STOCKTON JUNIOR CRICKET CLUB
PRESENTATION DAY
SUNDAY 6TH APRIL AT STOCKTON POOL
10.30AM FOR AN 11AM START
PIZZAS/DRINKS/LOLLIES ETC
ALL PLAYERS AND THEIR FAMILIES
MOST WELCOME
Real
Food Real Good!
Freshly battered seafood cooked in light & crispy batter
using high quality cholesterol free oil (sunflower & cottonseed)
All day dine in breakfast with scrumptious free range farm eggs & award winning coffee
BEST VALUE FAMILY MEAL DEALS
COCKTAIL FISH PACK
10 cocktail fish, large chips, lemon & tartare $16.00
FAMILY BITE PACK
Prawn cutlets, calamari rings, cocktail fish, seafood sticks,
large chips, lemon & tartare $22.00
MEGA CHIP PACK
Mega Chips + 1.25litre Saxby softdrink $10.00
DINE IN & TAKEAWAY 4928 2992
Open 7 days and for Dinner on Thurs, Fri & Sat nights Located next to IGA - Phone orders welcome.
BUSINESS FOR SALE Ph: 0421 827 282
Tide times
Cnr Mitchell & Hunter Sts Stockton Ph 49281145 Fax 49283534
@ the TUB
MON - THURS
SCHOONERS
JUST
$3.50
GREAT PRICES
AWESOME VIEWS
6:30pm
Prizes
FRIDAYS
Lingerie Girl
3:30 - 5:30pm
CRICKET RAFFLE 7pm - LOADS OF PRIZES
SATURDAY
$3.50
Schooners
2 - 3pm
FREE RAFFLES & SOCCER CLUB RAFFLE 7PM
SATURDAY
29Th MARCH
DRIVER 8
Live &
kicking
from
8:30 pm
4920 1001
MONDAY NIGHT $15 RIBS
Tijuana Tuesday Mexican Food
Margaritas & Coronas
Sourced from the Bureau of Meterology. The tide heights are in metres above Prediction Datum, red for low water and blue for high
water. The times stated are Australian Eastern Standard Time (24 hour clock).
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homes and business in the Port Hunter suburbs and is dedicated to building community and
supporting local business. The deadline for the next issue is 29th March 2014
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WEDNESDAY $10 PIZZA OR PASTA
THURSDAY $12.00 CHICKEN
SCHNITZEL (includes sauce!)