Eric Selfie, Forster, part of the Great Lakes Creative Ageing Project Forster, Tuncurry by NOTA - August 5, 2015 BAPTISTCare Kularoo residents enjoyed reminiscing recently as part of the Great Lakes Council Creative Ageing Project. The artistic program encouraged local seniors to focus on a memory and tell a story through a painting, drawing or creative writing. The program culminated in an inspiring exhibition that was held at the Great Lakes
Qualify ride for Camp Quality stops at Bulahdelah on way to Forster FEATURED Forster, Tuncurry by NOTA - August 5, 2015 It was a flurry of activity at Wade Park, Bulahdelah on Saturday 1 August as forty-two Camp Quality riders stopped for a one hour rest on their qualifying ride from Raymond Terrace to Forster. Myall Coast News spoke to Donna George who is the Events Manager of the fundraising ride. “This is
Man charged over hit and run at Darawank after public appeal to assist FEATURED Forster, Tuncurry by NOTA - August 1, 2015August 1, 2015 Police have charged a man over a fail to stop crash at Darawank, just north of Forster Tuncurry, following a public appeal earlier this week. About 4.45pm on Wednesday (29 July 2015), a 29-year-old man was riding his Kawasaki motorcycle north on The Lakes Way when he was struck from behind
Boy 9, approached by man in Forster, Police investigating Forster, Tuncurry by NOTA - July 15, 2015July 15, 2015 Police are appealing for information following a child approach incident in Forster. About 2.30pm yesterday (Thursday 9 July 2015), a nine-year-old boy was walking his dog along Panorama Drive, when a vehicle stopped nearby. The driver called out to the boy, offering him a lift and trying to engage him in conversation,
Melanie Lee at Forster Library with her workshops Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong Forster, Tuncurry by NOTA - July 15, 2015 Forster Library had the privilege of hosting a workshop on Wednesday 8 July by Melanie Lee. Melanie Lee is the author of “A Girl in the World” and co-founder of The Creative Kind. Her workshops focus on encouraging children and adults to imagine, draw, write and create their own stories. During the three hour
The Company of Voices ready to perform in Forster FEATURED Forster, Tuncurry by NOTA - July 1, 2015July 1, 2015 The Company of Voices will awe their audience again at Great Lakes Council’s Forster Library on Monday 10 August from 7pm. Songs of War and Peace is the theme this year and we can be guaranteed of another standout performance by local artists, directed by founder Leigh Vaughan. Tickets are just $15
Library Outreach Services Officer, Meredith Campbell and Foster Study Nights FEATURED Forster, Tuncurry by NOTA - July 1, 2015 Great Lakes Council’s Forster Library will be opening its doors after-hours to provide a safe study environment for HSC students, away from the distractions at home. “Each year we meet with the Student Representative Council and confirm dates that we think will suit. This is the fourth year we’ve offered this service
Libraries in Forster and Tea Gardens exciting holiday fun Forster, Tuncurry Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by NOTA - June 24, 2015June 24, 2015 Great Lakes Libraries in Forster and Tea Gardens will be offering visitors some exotic and exciting holiday activities this July. Enjoy a taste of India at Tea Gardens library on Friday 3rd July 2.30- 3.30pm. This free event aims to stimulate the creative juices with a variety of Indian craft activities. Library
Forster Police raid home and charge man for cannabis possession Forster, Tuncurry by NOTA - June 23, 2015 A 45 year old man will appear at Forster Local Court on the 5 August 2015 in relation to the cultivation and possession of cannabis. Police attended his home in Crawford River and located 23 mature cannabis plants and a quantity of cannabis seeds and leaf. Police will allege the man was
Two charged with possession of Ice in Forster Forster, Tuncurry by NOTA - June 23, 2015 Two teenagers will face court charged with alleged drug supply offences following a vehicle stop in Forster last week. Police from Manning Great Lakes Local Area Command were patrolling Head Street, Forster, when they allegedly observed a white Holden Commodore driving erratically. Police stopped the car and attempted to speak with the