FROM THE FARCICAL TO THE RIDICULOUS: Believe it or not - try and figure this one out!...
If I was reading this I would be thinking what a load of crock! But it is actually True!!
I recently listened to a local business owner relaying the newest fine that could be imposed by our government on our an already over governed small business sector.
Now unless you have been in a cave, on expedition, a trip to Mars or looking deep in the sand you have more than likely heard of the upcoming and very controversial and debatable Carbon Dioxide tax (yes dioxide - they don't like to pop in the 'dioxide' bit as it is indicative of a common element that we exhale and live with every day) and the horrific effects it will have on the cost of living. This will commence on 1 July 2012.
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HEADS UP
SHOOT YA POOCH!: While I don't often venture outside the Coast area for listings and reviews, however, this business, the customer service and the rarely mentioned community and animal welfare services are to be admired and therefore, in my books, mentioned.
It is also a fanatstic idea for a gift for those who love their pets.
Memories fill up our lives and you would never let your kids grow up without filling your albums and walls with photos of them.
Photographing pets is not always easy;, that's where Shoot-Ya-Pooch Pet Photography comes in.
Take the pain out of capturing that perfect photo.
Sessions take place on location or in the home, also new in 2012 'mini sessions' see website for details or contact Jenny via email.
REVS REPLACED BY NATIONAL REGISTER: Introduction of Personal Property Securities (PPS)
A new Personal Property Securities (PPS) Register will replace numerous existing asset registers across Australia, including the Register of Encumbered Vehicles (REVS) on Monday 30th January 2012.
REVS will cease operation 5:00pm Friday 27 January 2012.
Ensure you know what this means for you by visiting the PPS website.
Should you have any questions regarding the new National PPS Register please contact by email or phone 1300 007 777 (1300 00PPSR).
IMPORTANT REVS CLOSURE INFORMATION:
All applications to register, vary or cancel an interest on a vehicle or boat received by REVS after close of business Wednesday 25 January 2012 will need to be registered with the PPS Register. REVS NSW will notify all parties regarding applications received after 25 January 2012.
Due to the changeover to the national register, from 26 to 29 January 2012 it will not be possible to:
• register a new security interest
• update existing interests
• search for information about security interests.
Thanks to the Department of Fair Trading for the notice.
FOR THE LOVE OF MUSIC: For the love of Music! events.
This February there will be a range of events for young people to advance their skills, abilities and talents as part of Wyong Shire Council’s For the love of Music! program.
Due to the success of the program over the last two years, Council received an additional $30,000 from the NSW Government ‘Better Futures Program’ to coordinate music events and activities for young people aged 9 to 18.
Council invited community and not-for-profit groups to help them support young people in the design, development and operation of these music events.
Council’s Community and Cultural Development Manager, Julie Vaughan said the aim of the program is to engage young people living in Wyong Shire.
“This program gives young people the opportunity to develop their leadership and decision-making skills as well as giving them invaluable exposure to the music industry,” Ms Vaughan said.
“In partnership with Council, they gain access to a range of support networks and resources and are able to create long lasting community relationships.”
Events will include silent discos, hip hop workshops and competitions, busking opportunities and a workshop for aspiring recording artists.
“We hope we can recreate the success and accomplishments of young people demonstrated last year,” said Ms Vaughan.
“A great example is that of two dedicated youths that produced Youth Tunes 2011. As a result of the experience gained they have been able to set up their own business, Roadcase, which encourages other young people in the music industry.
“This year Youth Roadcase will be running a series of silent discos at four different locations across the shire, while also giving young people the opportunity to develop their performance and production skills.”
For more information take a look at the events page on Council’s website or call Customer Contact on 4350 5555.
For the love of Music! upcoming events and activities
• 3 February – Silent Disco at Colongra Bay Hall Lake Munmorah, 7-10pm
• 4 February – Silent Disco at PCYC Bateau Bay, 7-10pm
• 10 February – Silent Disco at Wyong Memorial Hall, 7-10pm
• 11 February – Silent Disco at Toukley Neighbourhood Centre, 7-10pm
• 18 February – I dance for the love of it at Watanobbi Community Centre from 12pm
• 25 February – Busking out in Summo at Summerland Point, 11am-3pm
• 26 February – Sound Session Live at The Glassdome Coffeehouse, 11am-2:30pm
COMMUNITY SPIRIT FESTIVAL: A wonderful initiative heads up from Tim.
Gosford City Council - Community Spirit which is a part of the Summer in the City Program aimed at bringing life to the heart of our beautiful Gosford LGA (local gov area) that being Kibble Park, the park where The Gosford Library is located.
The redevelopment of the park has made it into a truly beautiful place to be and over the time I have been working with the council and spending time the park, my perspective of the City has completely changed.
The aim of this festival, step by step, is to do just that. Slowly change the public perspective of this beautiful place and breathe life back into its heart. We all know that if the heart is unhealthy its not such a good thing and this is where you and your positive energy comes in!
Please come and support this beautiful initiative on the 4th of February, let all your family and friends know that Gosford is going to come alive at night!
FIXX EVENTS (Avoca markets) will be running the market stalls and I will be the artistic director of the performances on the night. We are going to transform the park into a vibrant village and want you there to be a big part of it.
The Event starts at 5.30pm with market stalls and ends at 9.30pm with a spectacular fully interactive finale.
Some of the night activities include Traditional Aboriginal Smoking Opening Ceremony and Storytelling, Fire twirling, 5 Lands Band performing all night, The Drop with a massive finale, Roller girls, Rhythm Hut Taiko Drums, Madam Wu performance, Chris Taylor solo performance from Taylor and the Makers, The Circle of Live Percussion in the Park and much much more.
MARINE FESTIVAL IN THE PARK : A celebration of all thing marine.
Join us on Activities for children and adults all day!
Come along to the park and have some fun!
Displays * Stalls * Jumping Castle * Music * Raffles * Face Painting * Sausage Sizzle * Entry to Marine Discovery Centre by gold coin donation
Why not stay for Music by the Lagoon 3pm to 5:30pm Performance by the Central Coast Conservatorium Funded by Gosford Council Community and Cultural Development Grants.
No bookings necessary. Sunday the 5th February 2012
11.00am to 3.00pm
Rotary Park, Terrigal Drive, Terrigal (opposite Terrigal Pacific Motel)
FESTIVAL AUSTRALIA PROGRAM ROUND 34: The Festivals Australia program round 34 is now open.
Festivals Australia is an Australian Government program which provides funding for innovative arts projects at regional and remote community festivals.
The program supports new projects which add to the quality and diversity of the arts and cultural programming of festivals.
Festivals provide important opportunities for communities to come together to celebrate and share in artistic and cultural experiences. They also bring economic and social benefits to regions by attracting tourists and stimulating local business.
The Festivals Australia funding round 34 closes on Friday 10 February 2012, for festivals and projects beginning after 1 July 2012.
Guidelines, application forms and information on past projects are available at THE WEBSITE.
If you require any further information, please contact us on 1800 819 461 (free call), or Email
CALLING ALL POETS: The 2012 Henry Kendall Poetry Award
Do you enjoy penning the occasional ode?
Are you harbouring a talent for writing poetry?
If so, now is your chance to release that latent artistry.
Whether you are an established writer or a budding poet – here’s your chance to get the recognition you deserve!
Central Coast Poets Inc. announce the launch of the 2012 Henry Kendall Poetry Award.
This biennial competition is regarded by the literary world as one of Australia’s most prestigious poetry awards. It not only guarantees the winner $500 but also publication in the CCPI’s anthology and from that, who knows, fame and fortune!
This competition attracts entries from established poets to humble first timers and is this year judged by one of Australia’s most respected poets, David Musgrave.
TOUR DE AZURE -MATT FINISH: Live near you in February 2012.
You know those real unsure/indecisive moments you sometimes have with "will I, wont I" and you realise after the fact that you could have missed an extremely memorable occasion? - No; well you are about to if you miss an installment of Matt Finish’s' Tour De Azure at a venue near you in February 2012.
The line-up for Tour De Azure John Prior (drums) Harry Brus (bass guitar) Guy LeCLaire (guitar) and the amazing David Adams on Vocals.
This line-up is similar to the one at Lizottes a few years back that I was privileged (my 'Will I won’t I moment' - raging Storms) enough to attend except for Guy LeClaire on bass on this tour instead of Parrish Mulhoberac.
If you are a Matt FInish fan - this is a must see gig. It's NOT the original line-up, impossible with the passing with Matt Moffitt, and it's not a 'tribute to' band.
John Prior is one of the original members and has carried on the name and the band for years with a fantastic line-up of Australian and or international artists with great success.
Live N Cookin @ Lizottes will host a gig at all three venues so you have ample opportunity to catch one show at least.
I would suggest you book early as this is a Tour that will sell out quickly, especially when the gig is also at Lizottes and a great night of food and entertainment is a given!
TROUBADOUR CENTRAL COAST:
The Troubadour Central Coast is pleased to announce that our next concert will be held on Sunday 19th February, 2012 at 3pm with special guest artist on tour from the United States, George Mann.
Normally held on the 4th Saturday night of the month, February meet has been bought forward for this special concert to fit in with George’s tour dates.
A former union organizer and activist based in New York, George Mann sings songs from the last century of labor and social activism, and his own songs are powerful and funny takes on the state of the nation. His concerts are part sing-along, part history lesson, and he can make you shout for joy, send chills down your spine or bring tears to your eyes in the same set.
George created and produced the “Hail to the Thief!” anti-Bush CD series, which featured such folk legends as Tom Paxton, Utah Phillips, Billy Bragg and Magpie, and his work with veterans, unions and anti-war groups has kept him on the front lines for 20 years. For ten years, George toured and recorded with Julius Margolin, who lived to 93 before passing in 2009, and in 2008 he directed and produced “A Union Man: The Life and Work of Julius Margolin,” a one-hour documentary about Julius.
While maintaining a touring schedule of some 150 gigs each year, he has recently turned his eyes toward the nation's veterans and the effects of two long wars on soldiers and their families. George produced a compilation CD of songs focusing on post-traumatic stress disorder and the cost of war to our military families, “Until You Come Home: Songs for Veterans and Their Kin” and a solo CD, “Songs for Jules and Bruce,” in 2010. His new CD is “Patience in These Times.”
George will be joined on stage by John Broomhall. John was born in the mining town of Broken Hill and his early albums reflect on the working life and landscape of Australia's outback. His songs have been recorded by Alan Scott, Penny Davies and Roger Ilott, Vince Brophy, Wongawilli, The
Loaded Dog, and Gordon Bok, among others. John is currently completing a collection of maritime songs: "Shorelines: Australian Songs of the Sea.”
VENUE: CWA HAll Woy Woy
COST: $11 general admission, $9 Concession. Supper is included.
For more information, visit our website
CENTRAL COAST BRASS
FESTIVAL CHALLENGE:
Your choice will decide their future.
Central Coast Brass Festival Challenge; Sunday 26th February 2012 - 1pm
Mingara Recreation Club
Tickets ONLY available at the Door, doors open at 12:30pm All $10
A not to be missed one of a kind and one show only.
Experience the full entertainment value of brass as bands contest to be the most entertaining band on the coast.
Come along for an afternoon of brilliant brass.
Proudly presented by the Gosford City Brass Band Inc.
CRICKET FUNDRAISER FOR THE McGRATH FOUNDATION:
A McGrath Foundation Backyard Cricket and Nets opening afternoon is on Sunday 26th February at 3pm at Paul Oval, Holgate.
There will be a Backyard Cricket game, a raffle, a chance to try out the nets, a sausage sizzle, fake tattoos and hairspray.
Everyone is welcome and all proceeds got to the McGrath Foundation..
WOY WOY LITTLE THEATRE PRESENTS NATURAL CAUSES: A Black Comedy by Eric Chappell and Directed by Penny Dilworth
Vincent is a professional suicide merchant employed by Exodus, assisting people to “move on”. He is contracted to assist Celia who has wanted a suicide pact with her husband since her wedding day. But things don’t go according to plan and even innocent bystanders and the pot plant are not safe.
Acclaimed as a “highly original comedy thriller, full of mistaken identities, hilarious consequences and great laughs”, Natural Causes will keep you in suspense until it’s side-splitting conclusion.
Performances are at The Peninsula Theatre, cnr Ocean Beach Rd & McMasters Rd Woy Woy.
Tickets: $25 Adults, $22 Concessions, $7 Child (school age).
Bookings: Laycock Street Community Theatre Ph: 43 233 233 Or online
Please note that booking fees apply.
Friday 8pm - Feb 24 March 2 March 9
Saturday 8pm - Feb 25 March 3 March 10
Saturday 2pm - March 10
Sunday 2pm Feb 26 March 4 March 11
Subscriptions are also available for 2012 .
Woy Woy Little Theatre Inc. Celebrating 50 years of Community Theatre on the Peninsula in 2012
CENTRAL COAST HOME, LEISURE AND LIFESTYLE SHOW: PJ Promotions unveil the Central Coast Home, Lifestyle & Leisure Show
PJ Promotions will launch its successful Home Show brand on the Central Coast, with the Central Coast Home, Lifestyle & Leisure Show on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th March, 2012, at Mingara Recreation Club, Tumbi Umbi.
Local businesses with products and services catering to the home, leisure and lifestyle market are urged to book their sites TODAY before the Christmas rush.
Sites are selling fast for what will be the premier home and leisure event of its kind on the Central Coast.
Taking place at Mingara Recreation Club, the Central Coast Home, Lifestyle & Leisure Show will bring together a wide variety of local and national businesses, offering visitors the opportunity to research, learn and buy everything required to build, renovate and embellish their home or enhance their lifestyle.
Thousands of square metres of indoor and outdoor exhibition space will offer visitors the opportunity to visit hundreds of retailers, live cooking demonstrations and tasting's, the Kids Zone, LIVE DIY demonstrations and Celebrity Guest, gardening guru Don Burke, over two action packed days.
PJ Promotions and the Home Show brand is synonymous with providing exhibitors and visitors with a broad range of Australia's largest and most prestigious operators alongside smaller boutique businesses - a one stop shop with exceptional variety and quality.
"Our research shows the Central Coast is a region of huge potential and as the gateway to the Hunter, Mid North Coast and Sydney region, we hope our exhibitors will take advantage of this opportunity and embrace this largely un-tapped market," said Tracy Kearney, PJ Promotions Marketing, Promotions and PR Manager.
"The success of this show will contribute largely to the products and services available under the one roof. From renovation and home building, gardening and great food to RV's, caravans, fishing and camping, there will be something for everyone at the Central Coast Home, Lifestyle & Leisure Show in March," she said.
Indoor and Outdoor sites are on sale and selling fast.
Businesses wishing to align themselves with the event are urged to contact PJ Promotions on 4962 2686 to receive an Exhibitor Prospectus or visit THE WEBSITE
WHAT: Central Coast Home, Lifestyle & Leisure Show
WHEN: Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th March, 2012
WHERE: Mingara Recreation Club, Tumbi Umbi
TIME: 10am till 5pm daily
For further information please contact Eclipse Media, Events and PR on 4961 3200
JUDY COLLINS RETURNS TO AUSTRALIA;: With her new album BOHEMIAN
US legend Judy Collins must have taken a shine to Australia last year, she’s just announced another visit, only her third in a magnificent career that has spanned over 50 years.
The revered and prolific musician, accomplished painter, filmmaker and author brings with her a new album, titled BOHEMIAN.
Released to coincide with the iconic folksinger's 2011 memoir Sweet Judy Blue Eyes, BOHEMIAN finds Judy Collins revisiting the late-'60s California music scene.
Driven by her signature effortless soprano, the album features four new original cuts to add to an already legendary and extensive repertoire; Morocco, Wings of Angels, In the Twilight, and Big Sur, along with seven covers, including Woody Guthrie’s Pastures of Plenty, the lullaby All The Pretty Horses, Pure Imagination from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and Joni Mitchell's Cactus Tree.
JUDY COLLINS ‘BOHEMIAN’ TOUR DATES nearby Tuesday March 6 2012
Live N Cookin' @ Lizottes
Lot 3, Avoca Drive KINCUMBER
Wednesday March 7 2012
Live N Cookin' @ Lizottes
31 Morehead St LAMBTON
SINGING WORKSHOP - KAVISHA MAZZELLA: One of Australia’s best and much loved ARIA award winning singer, songwriter and choral conductor, Kavisha Mazzella, AM, is coming to the Central Coast as part of the Ettalong Beach Festival in March 2011.
She will be leading a workshop for all singers on Saturday 17th March 2012 and will perform publicly the next day.
Kavisha’s workshops are inspiring explorations of songs and harmony and are open to all singers of all ages and talents.
Cost: gold coin donation. Registrations are essential: please book through Jane Becktel at jubilasingers@gmail.com or via her Facebook site at facebook.com/jubilasingers or ring/SMS 0422 005 901.
OPERA IN THE ARBORETUM 2012: Saturday, 24th March, 2012 - 3.00pm to 5.30pm
Proudly introducing our artists for 2012..
Ariya Sawadivong, Soprano,
Milijana Nikolic, Mezzo-Soprano,
Rosario La Spina, Tenor,
David Parkin, Bass
accompanied by
Jem Harding, Pianist
and
The Central Coast Conservatorium Senior String Orchestra.
Don't forget to enter this date in your 2012 diary!
Proceeds to support dedicated Rotary recipients and ROTARY Projects and Charities
Visit - www.opera.pearl-beach.com for artist and ticket information.
Pearl Beach Opera -TICKETS AVAILABLE!
In response to our mail-out ‘Get Ready’, the feedback has been so positive to the extent that some of our customers expressed a wish to buy their tickets early (last year's event being close to a sell out) and some asked could they procure them in time to give as Christmas presents!
So, in response, we are pleased to advise a special pre-Christmas release of tickets.
They will be available from the 1st December by:
Calling this telephone number, 4341 6004
Or by filling in the order form on our website
MORRIS MINOR CAR CLUB SHOW: Morris Minors arriving at Memorial Park, The ENtrance on the 25th March 2012 from 10am. There should be about 20 or so cars including a Morris Minor Police car!
come and see what Grandpa and Grandma drove when they were younger...
BLUESFEST 2012: Update 25th November 2011 Check out the 2nd announcement line up!!! Crosby Stills & Nash, Donovan, John Hiatt & The Combo, Nick Lowe, Harry Manx, Fabulous Thunderbirds and more Brilliant!!!
Check out this spectacular first announcement line up!
BLUESFEST, Australia’s multi-award winning and internationally renowned Festival, unveils its first artist announcement for the 2012 Festival.
One look at the star studded array of artists confirms that BLUESFEST 2012 is on track to deliver yet another red-hot Festival.
Roger Daltrey Performs The Who’s Tommy & More - Earth Wind & Fire - The Pogues - John Butler Trio - Yes - G3 Featuring Joe Satriani, Steve Vai And Steve Lukather - Buddy Guy - Brian Setzer’s Rockabilly Riot! - Kenny Wayne Shepherd - Jonny Lang - Steve Earle and more!
“This 1st announcement is our big launch for 2012” comments Festival Director Peter Noble, “We certainly have hit our groove with the festival and continue to grow our recognition at home and internationally. BLUESFEST 2012 will include plenty of exclusive performances that are not to be missed. “
This is the first in a series of exciting announcements to come.
This year the Festival leads off with some massive names in Blues, Rock, Country & Progressive Rock, rounded off with some funk magic and guitar wizardry.
The 23rd BLUESFEST will take place between Thursday 5th of April and Monday 9th of April at its permanent festival home at Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm just outside of Byron Bay.
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