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Spring issue 1

Club Old Bar What’s new at Club Old Bar

Shirley Ann's RecipesMmmmmm!

CLUBS NSW CLUB OF THE YEAR2006 2005 2004 2002

Ph 02 6553 7224www.cluboldbar.com.au

Old Bar FestivalWhat's happening

this year?

Local Produce..Where to find it, Organic produce &

Markets galore!

Fishing Meet Mark ..

Fish, tackle bait, the lot!

Spring GardeningWhat to plant now.. Worm Farming

Manning PointRelax, eat, fish or play

New Menu Club Old Bar

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Feature...The Old Bar Festival

welcome to

Locally Me - meet a local ....4 Lyn Heher

Meet a local business .........5 Berry Farm

Locally garden ....................6 Kids Worm Farm Spring Veggies - what to plant Greenpatch

Locally food .......................8 Martine’s Shirley Ann’s Recipes Club Old Bar Manning Valley Tomatoes Go Vita

Meet a local business .......15 Lauders Real Estate

OLd BAR FESTiVAL .....16

Meet a local business .......18 Soul Warrior Yoga Sunne Printing

Local markets ...................20

Boating & fishing ...............22 Meet Mark - fishing & boating guru

Community club ...............23 Taree Old Bar Surf Club

Manning Point ..................24 Come & visit Manning Point Manning Point Bowling Club

Holiday stuff .....................26 Mid North Coast

Community guide .............28

Local services & products ...28

Meet a local business .......30 LJ Hooker Old Bar

con-tents

i’d like to introduce myself - Tracey or Trace

for short. Yep, i am a local of Old Bar and i

absolutely love this area - the Mid North Coast.

This magazine has been a dream of mine for

sometime and now its finally here. i wanted

something different, something to be proud of

and something which is local - local info, local

produce, locally designed and locally printed.

Most importantly is our community, i love

the idea of walking into the butchers and he

knows my name, also the real estate, the

bakery, everywhere...

i want to show off this area! Help support our

community and buy local..

NEXT SUMMER EdiTiON COMiNG SOON! Have you got an interesting story or interested in advertising locally? Look out for a Summer Edition in december.

Contact [email protected] or call 0419 462 316

Trace x

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Go to page 30Front page:

Seafood Chowder, Club Old Bar

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AJourney to here...A much needed lifestyle change led

me to beautiful Forster. I then met

my soul mate Stephen in the Great

Lakes Seed Savers Group and now

I share his piece of paradise up in

the Caparra Valley with our growing

family.

Why this area?It’s sheer beauty. Whether it is

the amazing ocean water or the

perfectly shaped mountain, its just

so beautiful. How lucky are we all

to live surrounded by such amazing

natural beauty.

Favorite place?My fairy garden down by the creek

on our property. I’m just a big fairy

at heart and its such a magical

place to be. Not too many people

don’t enjoy a visit to my fairy

garden, big or small.

Favorite food?Food grown on our farm. There is

something deeply gratifying about

growing your own food and growing

it organically is a must. Oh and

potatoes in their jackets with a pile

of yummy topping... Oh yes and my

cookies and cream cheese cake.

So wickedly delicious!

Favorite Eat-out food?It’s got to be Bent on Food in

Wingham - fantastic local and tasty

food. You have to try the vegetarian

dishes on the menu! Mmmmmmm!

Who inspires you?My husband Stephen. His love of

nature, energy and enthusiasm

always inspires me to get motivated

and to live simply. The Manning

Valley Little Sunflowers Steiner

inspired playgroup - just being a

part of the mothers group inspires

me as a mother and as a child care

worker.

What's happening now?My childcare career is on hold as

I am a full time mum to our son

Indigo. I’m also pregnant with our

third child, due mid September. We

sadly lost our precious beautiful

daughter, Daisy in 2009. I want

to spend as much time with our

children before they grow up. I

have so much I want to teach them

about our beautiful world and

about life.

Where in 20 years?Still happily married to Stephen and

watch our children grow into adults

and inspiring them to fulfill their

hopes and dreams with love and

compassion. Plenty of gardening

and of course playing in my fairy

garden.. I refuse to grow up.

Final say....Happiness is a choice and I choose

to be happy, happy, by living simply

and truly being grateful, it always

turns what I have into enough!

A truly inspirational person, Lyn Heher grew up in the

outer suburbs of Sydney and moved to the twin towns

of Albury-Wodonga as a teenager and slowly made

her way to a little cottage not too far from Wingham.

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" I'm just a big fairy at heart "

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Local producersBerry Farm Old Bar

Beautiful Home

For over 5 years Ron and Chris

from the Old Bar Berry Farm

have been producing quality

home grown berries for lovers

of berries. The little known farm,

not far from Old Bar has a wide

variety of berries. Strawberries

and Raspberries seem to be

the favorites, with Young Berries

(cross between a blackberry and

raspberry), Boysenberry and

Silvan Blackberries.

Most of the berries are ready to

be harvested in the Spring and

generally produce right through

the summer. All of the berries are

delivered to local businesses as

well as jams and honey gathered

from 30 bee hives on the farm.

Your can buy your berries, honey

and jam direct from the farm -

keep an eye on their sign on the

corner of Half Chain and Old

Bar Roads to see if you can pick

some up on your way home.

HINT: Check out the Strawberry Trifle recipe on page 12

Grown Berries

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Spring Veggies & HerbsHmmmm.. What to plant? Here’s a guide for the best veggies and herbs in our local area..

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VEggiEs

AsparagusHarvest from 2 years

BeetrootHarvest from Jan

Beans climbing & bushHarvest from Nov

Capsicum & ChilliHarvest from Jan

CarrotHarvest from Feb

CornHarvest from Feb

CucumberHarvest from Jan

EggplantHarvest from Jan

LettuceHarvest from Jan

OkraHarvest from Dec

PotatoHarvest from March

PumpkinHarvest from Feb

squash

TomatoHarvest from Dec

RockmelonHarvest from Dec

WatermelonHarvest from Jan

ZucchiniHarvest from Nov

HERBs

BasilHarvest from Jan

ChivesHarvest from Jan

CorianderHarvest from Dec

DillHarvest from Jan

MarjoramHarvest from Feb

MintHarvest from Jan

OreganoHarvest from Dec

ParsleyHarvest from Dec

RocketHarvest from Nov

sageHarvest from following year

shallots Harvest from Jan

Thyme Harvest from Feb

Some harvesting may vary depending on seeds, seedlings and climate. Speak to your local nursery or seed provider for more details.

Happy planting!!

Kids love being outdoors and getting their hands dirty (much to mum and dad’s disgust). Worm farms are a great way of introducing your kids to gardening. They are low maintenance, inexpensive and easy to make. Not only are you recycling your kitchen waste, you are creating some fantastic fertiliser for your garden.

By feeding your worms food scraps (no dairy or meat), garden waste and even left over shredded paper, they will produce castings (or worm poo) which is rich in nutrients.

There are a couple of ways to use the castingsFirstly the liquid which is drained through the worm farm can be mixed 1-10 (1 part worm juice and 10 parts water). Pour it on and give all your plants a feed.

Secondly you can use the ready made castings. Grab a few handfuls and mix it together in a full bucket of water and pure directly on. Your plants will love it!

worms!

A foam box is a great start! Stack them on top of each other to make the layers.

7www.greenpatchseeds.com.au

Over 650 Varieties

Come & visit

Graeme & Jan Young at the Old Bar Festival

May All Your Thumbs Be Green

Established in 1993, greenpatch Organic seeds supplies and distributes seeds, plants, organic garden products and books Australia wide. Seeds and plants are also available in bulk quantities for larger gardens, sprouting enthusiasts and commercial growers.

With over 350 varieties of Heritage Seeds and over 250 varieties of culinary herbs, useful and edible plants, Greenpatch Organic Seeds is well placed to provide the home gardener with resources to establish a vegetable, herb and kitchen garden.

Soil preparation is the most IMPORTANT job to grow successful plants. Prepare a loose friable garden soil to a depth of at least 25cm.

The fertility of the soil can be improved by adding organic matter like compost, well-rotted animal manures and organic fertilisers. The addition of lime to acid soils will help bring the ph to around 6-6.5 favourable to the majority of vegetables, herbs and flowers. Mulching is beneficial for weed control and retaining moisture.

When sowing in containers or seed trays, minimum depth of 6cm is required. Sow seeds direct in the garden or in a seed tray. Small seed needs to be covered very lightly and larger seeds, double the thickness of the seed.

A warm, sheltered position is ideal. At least half a day of full sun, for optimum growth. Keep the soil moist but not wet.

The main objective with raising seeds is to have a fine tilled soil that is well drained, then sowing depth, soil moisture, warm sheltered position.

The garden bed or seed tray can be covered with shade cloth or vege net to reduce the drying out of the soil until seeds have germinated.

Once the seedlings have grown to a height (5cm) they can be separated and planted in the garden. Water well, fertilise as required and enjoy the abundance!

Greenpatch is open to the public 5 days a week at 109 Old Bar Road, Glenthorne or at our ‘Open Day’ 21st October. We can assist with all your garden enquiries. For a free catalogue phone (02) 65514240. Workshops coming up: ‘Organic Vege gardening’ - 13th October and ‘growing Herbs’ - 27th October.

Seeds are also available from Gnomes Landscapes, Go Vita Taree, Graeme & Jan Young, Nature’s Care Nursery, Taree Produce, Wingham Nursery & Florist.

Food From Your Garden!

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cafés

Hmmm i think i can hear something...

A grumbling sound, oh that’s just your

stomach asking for some fantastic local

food. The Mid North Coast has a huge range

of exotic and traditional food on offer.

Many of these restaurants and cafés are

keeping things home grown and buying

locally grown fresh food. Keeping it local

has a huge range of benefits for their

business and for the people gorging

themselves on their favorite menu selection.

Not only does it reduce the transport costs

of shipping food to distant locations, it is

the environmental impact which is most

important - keeping carbon emissions as low

as possible.

Chefs and cooks are keeping on their

toes with menus in-line with seasonal fruit

and veg. There is also a high demand for

more organic and homemade delicacies

by consumers, as well as strict dietary

requirements such as gluten, nuts and dairy

free meals.

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Proudly supplying local QUALITY meat.

Shop 4/50 Old Bar Road, Old Bar

Ph 6553 7578

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A local and family owned café and restaurant, MARTINE’S is situated in the heart of Old Bar, in easy walking distance to the beach.

It’s pretty difficult to walk past the café when the coffee grinder is working its magic with a wide range of freshly roasted coffee, teas and a variety of fresh fruit smoothies.

Expect a warm welcome from Martine and John, who love to have a catch up with what’s happening around town. With a background in coffee shops, commercial cooking,

motelling and a passion for cooking, Martine brings more than 20 years, experience into the café and

restaurant and now with Chef Tristan, they make a terrific team.

Tristan has an extensive cooking background, beginning back at Tag’s Restaurant, with his apprenticeship and staying on for more than 8 years. Then tripping overseas to try functions and events catering and returning to settle back into Old Bar.

Being a local chef, Tristan knows the importance of purchasing local produce and recently has branched out into homemade marmalades and chutneys.

During the evenings, live music (mainly weekends) can be heard drifting down the main street and the light hum of people chattering and laughing. Mauritian curries are Martine’s specialty, a variety of other meals are also available such as pasta and pizza.

Functions and events are catered for, large or small groups with some specialty

canapés on offer, see left mmmm!. For bookings phone 6553 3188 or drop into 2-3/43 Old Bar Road, Old Bar.

Martine’s is a great place to sit, relax and chillout - take in some of the wonderful atmosphere.

martine’s cafe & restaurant - phone 6553 3188

FOOd,

marmalademade from local ingredients

Tristan's

See ya there sometime!

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1 punnet of local strawberries

250g jam mini rolls

400g peaches with syrup

90g Raspberry Jelly crystals

2 cups of custard

300g cream

½ tsp vanilla essence

2 tsp icing sugar

1 punnet of local cherry tomatoes

Fresh basil leaves, chopped fine

2 garlic cloves, crushed

1 French stick

50g greek fetta cheese crumbled

Parsley to garnish

Cut mini jam rolls into 1cm thick 1. wheels & place around the bottom of each glass.

Drain peach juice and spoon 2. syrup over rolls (you can use sweet sherry as well).

Boil kettle, 3. make a cup of tea and dissolve jelly crystals as per packet. Drink your tea while this sets in the fridge. Cut into cubes and lay on top of rolls.

Wipe cream with icing sugar and 4. vanilla essence.

Place peaches (cut into small 5. pieces), then custard, some extra strawberries and then pipe the cream on top and garnish with a strawberry and kiwi fruit.

Kids love making this recipe. It can be made the day before and the flavour will soak right through to the top!! YUM!

Cut cherry tomatoes into quarters 1. Drain off extra fluid

Combine tomatoes, basil, garlic 2. and fetta

Cut french stick in 13. ½ thick pieces and grill both sides until golden brown and put aside.

Put topping on toasted french 4. stick pieces and garnish with a basil leaf.

Serve immediately with a sprinkle 5. of cracked pepper and parsley! YUM!

local recipe bookLook out for local produce to include in your recipes - fresh is best!!

We extensively support the local community and clubs.

2007 & 2011 NsW Liquor store of the Year

We have an extensive selection of wines, beers and spirits - the best on the Mid North Coast.

We stock a range of Organically grown wines & Preservative Free Wines that suit those people with Sulphur dioxide intolerance plus gluten Free Beer.

Expert advice and quotes for any special functions weddings etc.

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shirley ann'sOLD BAR CELLARSoldbarcellars.com.au

49 Old Bar Road, Old Bar 2430

65537328

mini trifles with strawberries

Makes 6+ small glasses

Old Bar Cellars recommend

local wine Bago Sparkling Rosé

Old Bar Cellars recommend local wine

Cassegrain Chardonnay

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Have you got a great recipe you just NEED to share? Email it to [email protected] and a photo and we will put it in

Shirley Ann’s Favorite Recipes - in the next issue!

2 chicken breasts from your local butcher - trimmed

2 rashers of bacon - trimmed

2 gloves garlic

1 small brown onion

1 large cos lettuce

1 french stick or crusty bread

1 avocado

3 Manning Valley Free Range Eggs

Anchovies

Parmesan cheese

Good quality caesar dressing

Bunch of parsley

Salt & pepper

Gently pull off the leaves of 1. the cos lettuce and place standing up around the edge of each large bowl. Roughly tear remaining lettuce and place in the middle. Cut avocado into slices.

Cut bread into squares and 2. lightly drizzle with olive oil and cook in moderate oven until brown - set aside.

Put eggs on to boil3.

Heat a few teaspoons of oil 4. and cook onion, garlic and bacon then chicken. Season with salt and pepper.

Once cooked - allow to 5. cool slightly then place the chicken, onion, garlic and bacon together.

Once cooked - cut eggs 6. into quarters and lay on top of chicken, then anchovies and avocado slices. Drizzle caesar dressing over the top.

Top with parmesan, 7. croutons & parsley

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Serves 4+

warm Caesar s;alad with chicken

Old Bar Cellars recommend local wine

Cassegrain Verdelho

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CLUBS NSW CLUB OF THE YEAR2006 2005 2004 2002

Ph 02 6553 7224www.cluboldbar.com.au

Real Chefs, Real Food at an Award Winning Club

Club Old BarClub Old Bar has introduced a new menu with a fresh look and a combination of new tastes and old time favourites. Our head chef Greg Riding’s signature dish, Seafood Chowder in a house baked cob (see the front cover) is a must to try or perhaps the Hoisin Duck Stirfry, another popular dish on the menu.

The team at Club Old Bar are passionate about great food and our cooking philosophy is based on the idea that using quality fresh seasonal ingredients and enhancing their natural flavours produces fresh modern and delicious food.

The Club has also designed specialised dietary menus tailored for the gluten free and celiacs without sacrificing taste. Vegetarian meals are also very popular with the

pumpkin and feta salad, a great “hit”. All of the meals are prepared fresh by a great team to serve their absolute best.

The Club has also introduced an attractive and affordable menu for the youngsters as well as access to treats including milkshakes from the Coffee Shop. “Nipper bags” for the kids containing a colouring book and pencils are not only a great hit with the kids but also the parents who are able to relax and enjoy a quiet drink or a meal while the kids are entertained.

Check out www.cluboldbar.com.au for the latest entertaining and dining guide or keep up todate with what’s happening on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

new MENu

See ya at the Club!

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Manning ValleyTomatoes

Manning ValleyTOMaTOes

Deb Creighton from

Manning Valley Tomatoes has

turned a broken down nursery into

a productive tomato farm. The

40 acre farm situated not far from

Old Bar was originally a highly

productive wholesale nursery

called Allots, growing mainly

indoor plants and employing

around 20 employees during the

eighties. From 2004 Manning

Valley Tomatoes has slowly

repaired some of the original

greenhouses to grow tomatoes

and other produce all year round.

Deb has a passion for gardening

and also grows a variety of fruit

and veggies. Cucumbers,

spinach, strawberries and

Asian greens which are

supplied at the FARm

gATE. Some produce

makes it to our plates via

local cafés, restaurants

and markets. ALL LOCAL!

So don’t drive past without

picking up home grown

veggies.

428 Old Bar Rd, Old Bar

02 6553 6700

freshly grownlocal produce

Next time you take a trip to Old Bar, pick up a bag of some fresh tomatoes on your way past!

Yum!

14 govita.com.au

36-38 Pulteney St, Taree

6551 2614Shop 49 Manning Mall, Taree

6551 4890

Shop 117A, Stockland Shopping Centre,

Breese Parade, Forster

6554 8152

Local & Produce in BULK

Organic

W ith such a high demand for more organic and locally supplied produce, go Vita has expanded to a new premises in Taree to fill bigger shelves with a wider range of products.

Being able to supply product in bulk is one of the reasons for the move, as well as needing extra space for hundreds of new lines. Steph & Blue about are about to celebrate 10 years years of local business, starting out with one store in Taree, and expanding to include Forster as well.

Buying in bulk benefits consumers and the environment by cutting out packaging & reducing prices. “You don’t have to buy large amounts, you just scoop out what you need. We also encourage our customers to bring in their own containers, but we have bags here for people to use as well” said Steph.

The local and organic produce is very reasonably priced. “Keeping an eye on seasonal fruit and vege is also the key to keeping consumer costs down.”

Steph is passionate about buying local, organic fresh produce and is always on the lookout for more suppliers. The local and organic produce has a smart labelling system so it is easy to spot the organic and local fresh food.

Not only is there fantastic food, but a huge range of vitamins and natural skin care products as well as aromatherapy and sports nutrition. Also become a Member, its FREE, and receive great regular discounts.(Oh you have to try the Organic Chai Tea too!!)

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LAUDERSReal Estate

Local & Produce in BULK

Organic

phone 6553 7700laudersrealestate.com.au

Trust the buying, selling or leasing of your valuable

property to the agents with a proven reputation in

Old Bar & surrounding areas.

Lauders Real Estate Old Bar office is the longest

established real estate office in Old Bar and one of the

oldest real estate firms in the Manning Valley and

Taree district.

If you are looking for an agent to sell your home, manage

your rental property, or looking to buy or rent a property

in the Old Bar, Wallabi Point and surrounding areas,

make Lauders Real Estate Old Bar your choice of

agent. You will find our friendly team approachable,

helpful, confidential, experienced and the local market

specialist.

Call into the office and meet

Bob Cameron and the experienced team

at 52 Old Bar Road, Old Bar.

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featureIt’s coming into its 7th year and the Old Bar Festival is becoming a very important part of Old Bar’s history - it’s no longer a few market stalls...

The Old Bar Festival has seen its fair share of ups and downs in the past few years. In 2008 it battled severe weather and last year an unfortunate plane accident into the ferris wheel, many locals thought it was the end of the festival.

Well this year it’s back and stronger than ever. Expecting over 17,000 visitors this year. The Kombis are back for their Australian record attempt and more mega market stalls with a huge variety of things to see. Classic cars and gourmet food and wine. Expect more rides for the kids, music and art shows.

The festival is more than just markets and ferris wheels... A great deal of community is going on ‘behind the scenes’. A small bunch of dedicated locals have come together to put Old Bar on the map. So much time is spent with locals dedicating their time for this fantastic event and the rewards of seeing the flow of Kombis coming down the main street, to the laughter (and screams) from kids having fun on the joy rides.

Not only does the festival promote Old Bar as a great place to visit - but a great place to stay and live.

Look out for “DORA The Exporer” this year and a bunch of other entertainment. Keep up-to-date with events by visiting www.oldbarbeachfestival.com.au

Old Bar Beach Festivalfeature

see ya there!

yipee!

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kombis aussie record this year?

classic cars

rides, rides & more rides!

music & art exhibitions

gourmet food

skating

entertainment

& soooo much more..!!

October Long weekend!!

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For a confidential counselling session, call Valda @ Future Focussed Counselling.

To book in for kids or adult yoga classes call Fiona @ Soul Warrior Yoga

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Soul Focussed Therapy Group is hav-ing an Open Day on the 13 October. Come along to our yoga workshops and displays. A fun day for everyone.

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FOOD for your garden

Worm Juice

castings

Tubs of worms •to start your worm farm from $6

Plants & herbs• ph 6553 5843

Visiting your local Market is a great way of

getting out of the house and seeing what’s on

offer in your local area.

From fruit and vege, to jewelry and ice creams,

you can find just about anything. Also the people

you can meet, so many farmers and local artists

who have a passion for growing and creating.

Organic coffee and brick-a-brack, freshly

squeezed orange juice from freshly

picked oranges!

Spring is also a very active time for gardening,

flowers are blossoming and its time to plant

those spring veggies - see page 6 for planting

tips. Also visit www.gtcc.nsw.gov.au/Calendar

and select the markets page to find out more

about your local market.

Local Markets & Produce

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Which is your favorite Market? Tell us and we will publish it the next issue. Contact [email protected]


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OLD BAR MARKETS4th Sunday of the month 7am to 1pmNear Tennis court, Old Bar Rd

TAREE - THE HUB 3rd Saturday of the monthTaree Showground, Muldoon Street

NABIAC FARMERS MARKETSLast Saturday of the month8am - 12noonNabiac Showground

WINGHAM FARMERS MARKETSFirst Saturday of the month8am - 12noonWingham Showground

KRAMBACH HALL MARKETS3rd Sunday of the month 9am to 1pm Krambach School of Arts Hall

GLOUCESTER FARMERS MARKETS2nd Saturday of the month 8am - 12noonCnr denison St & Billabong Ln

BLACKHEAD BAZAAR1st Sunday of the month 8.30 to 1pm Wylie Breckenridge Park Blackhead Beach

FORSTER TOWN MARKETS2nd Sunday of the month 8am to 2pm.Forster Town Park, Head Street

FORSTER FARMERS MARKETS3rd Saturday of the month 8am to 12noon. Forster Visitor Centre Grounds, Little Street

TUNCURRY MARKETS4th Saturday of the month 7am to 1pm. John Wright Park

PACIFIC PALMS MARKETSLast Sunday of the month9am to 1pmPacific Palms Community Centre The Lakesway

Local Markets

Market GuideSATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY

Weekend

1Wingham Farmers Markets Blackhead Bazaar

Town Head Markets

Weekend

2

Gloucester Farmers

Markets

Johns River Markets

Forster Town Markets

Burrell Creek MarketsTown Head

Markets

Weekend

3

Taree HUB

Forster Farmers MarketsKrambach Hall Markets

Town Head Markets

Weekend

4Tuncurry Markets Old Bar Markets

Town Head Markets

Last

WeekendNabiac Farmers Markets

Pacific Palms Markets

Bobin MarketsTown Head

Markets

TOWN HEAD MARKETSEvery Monday8am to 1pmTown Head, Bucketts Way, Taree South

jOHNS RIVER MARKETS2nd Saturday of the month 8am - 2pmJohns River Community Hall & Recreation Reserve

BOBIN COMMUNITY MARKETSLast Sunday of the month 10am - 2pmBobin Hall, Bulga Road

BURRELL CREEK MARKETS2nd Sunday of the month 9am - 1pmBurrell Creek Hall

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Note: All weather dependant and can change at anytime

Is Your local market not listed? Email details to: [email protected]


FishingIt’s Spring - you beauty! The weather is warming up, so it’s time to go into the back yard and see if you can find your boat. It’s time to go FISHING!!

We are so lucky living in this beautiful area - Wallabi Point, Old Bar, the Manning River, the “Islands” and Manning Point. So many places to fish, so little time! Beaches, estuaries, lagoons, headlands, river entrances and ocean and so many ways to fish these areas - in boats , in kayaks, in waders or just wetting a line with the kids at your favourite local jetty. We are definitely blessed!

Whiting, Jewfish, Flathead, Bream, Tailor, Snapper, Black Fish, Gar Fish, Mullet, Teraglin, Morwong, Drummer, Bass, Perch, Marlin, Tuna , Crabs, Prawns - too many species to name in this short article! Also a great variety of ways to fish for these species - bait, soft plastics, lures, fly - whatever your preference our local area can provide all this and more!

So what’s been happening on the local fishing front? The Jewfish (Mulloway) were thick on the beach right through Summer and into Winter - taking Beach Worms, big Squid, Tailor or Salmon slabs and even whole Tailor. Tailor had a go this year too - they’ve been quiet over the last few seasons - I heard of fish up to that three kilo mark - very good fish. The “rock-hoppers” have also caught some very good Drummer.

The river has been fishing consistently for Bream, Flathead, Jewfish and Black Fish and continues to look good for the rest of the season - since the Fisherie’s restocking program a few years ago the Jewfish population has increased dramatically. The Whiting should be around soon - hopefully a bit thicker than last year!

The Mud Crabs had a “cracker” of a season in the river - the biggest I saw at the bait shop was just on 3kgs, with crabs to 2kgs not uncommon!

The dredge is up and running and is currently undertaking works near Charlies Island and Mud Bishops - they have also completed the “Taj Mahal”of toilet blocks at Farquhar - the jetty has also been completed - making life much easier for “day trippers” and campers. Good to see at least one government body investing in our local area.

Don’t forget about the new life jacket regulations when you’re on the river - check the Waterways web site if you’re unsure.

Well, that’s it for the Fishing Page first edition - congratulations to Trace and the magazine team for their efforts - I better go before J.G. hits me with a 10% Carbon Tax for letting off too much hot air!

Don’t Forget The Bungs!MarkBohnock Bait & Tackle - 6553 7532

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Surf Life Saving Club

Community CLUB

Since 1928, the Taree Old Bar Surf Life Saving Club has be saving lives on Old Bar Beach.

In 1927 after drownings in the area, a meeting was called to form a surf club to provide trained rescuers to prevent further tragedies occurring.

This meeting failed and subsequently in 1928, a further meeting with the help of Vic Rushby, formed the Taree Old Bar Surf Life Saving Club.

Today the Club has a strong following with many patrolling, Nippers and associate members.

Free use of surf Club gym•Learn surf skills•Learn 1st Aid•Free ongoing Training•Use of surf Club gear (Boards etc) •Compete in various carnivals•

Meeting new people and being •involved in various social activitiesgiving something back to the •community by having safer beachesKeeping fit and active•All the family can join•

Taree Old Bar Surf Club love being involved in the community and having a great time.

www.tareeoldbarsurfclub.com.au

Advantages of being an Active Member (Patrolling Member)

GET ACTIVE!

Country Gold Medalists - The Old Bar Black Sheep, competing at Australian Titles on the Gold Coast, 2012


Bowling Clubmanning point

Tuesdays Ladies Bowls 9.30am

Wednesdays Mens ‘Mufti” Bowls 10.00am

saturdays Jackpot Bowls 1.00pm

sundays Social Mixed Bowls 10.00am

Wednesday Nights $12 Roast & Dessert

Thursday Lunch & Dinner $10 Schnitzel

Friday & saturdays Chef’s Special

sunday Lunch & Dinner $12 Pasta & Garlic Bread

Thursday & saturday Nights HAPPY HOUR! 5.00 - 6.00pm

Friday Nights Meat Raffles Drawn at 6.30pm

good beer!good CHEER!LawnBowls

The Brighton Bistro Club

Events

Ph 6553 2646E. [email protected]

Manning Street, Manning Point

NSW 2430

Open Wed - Sun12-2pm & 6-8pm

Quiet and pristine, Manning Point is the perfect spot

to sit and relax. A sleepy little town where locals stop

in the middle of the road and chat for half an hour

before they move on. You could say Manning Point is

undiscovered and untouched, located on the entrance

of the Manning River, Manning Point is both a river and

beach town with beautiful views.

The local General Store has everything you need from

a postage stamp to a bottle shop. The hamburgers are

the best around and you can sit and enjoy a coffee or

grab a take away and head to the park with the kids.

The local park has a great BBQ area with lots of picnic

tables (under cover) and a playground for the kids.

A boat ramp is directly

across from the general

store (which also sells bait).

The Waterbird Restaurant is right on the water and has

stunning views of the river. The meals are fantastic - you

won’t leave this place disappointed or with an empty

stomach!

Plenty of places to stay... Two holiday parks, holiday

accommodation units and houses are available all

year round and the local Manning Point Bowling Club

is great for a game of bowls and a delicious meal, all

within walking distance.

fishing /swimming /food

manning point

Take Away•Ice & Bait•Fuel•Groceries•Souvenirs •Newsagency•LP gas refills•Fishing Tackle•

Liquor•Post Office•LPG gas swap•Eftpos & ATM•Pizzas •(from 3.30pm)

Eftpos & ATM•

$16.00 LUNCH

SPECIALS

manning pointGENERAL STORE

East's Ocean ShoresHOLIDAY PARk

Everything you need & a bit more!!Multi-Award WinnerManning Valley Chamber

of Commerce

Open 7 daysFrom 8am

Phone6553 2665

Phone6553 2624

Email: [email protected] www.oceancaravanpark.com.au

Breakfast Wed - SunDinner Fri & SatFor bookings6553 2888

E:[email protected]

Located 330km north of Sydney, only 50 minutes south of Port Macquarie and 20 minutes from Taree, East’s Ocean Shores Holiday Park is a fantastic choice of Caravan or Holiday Park on the Mid North Coast of NSW with such features as a large resort style pool and jumping pillow for kids. We are the closest park to the centre of Manning Point. The bowling club is right next door.

www.mpbc.net.au

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Bowling Clubmanning point

Tuesdays Ladies Bowls 9.30am

Wednesdays Mens ‘Mufti” Bowls 10.00am

saturdays Jackpot Bowls 1.00pm

sundays Social Mixed Bowls 10.00am

Wednesday Nights $12 Roast & Dessert

Thursday Lunch & Dinner $10 Schnitzel

Friday & saturdays Chef’s Special

sunday Lunch & Dinner $12 Pasta & Garlic Bread

Thursday & saturday Nights HAPPY HOUR! 5.00 - 6.00pm

Friday Nights Meat Raffles Drawn at 6.30pm

good beer!good CHEER!LawnBowls

The Brighton Bistro Club

Events

Ph 6553 2646E. [email protected]

Manning Street, Manning Point

NSW 2430

Open Wed - Sun12-2pm & 6-8pm

www.mpbc.net.au


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so you love it here?

Thought about relocating?

Need more info?

Check out www.gtcc.nsw.gov.au

Country on the water, you’ll love this place

2 x 3 Bedroom beautiful Apartments on river.

Love water - choose pool, beach or river.

Boat ramp, BBQ, kids park, garage.

91 Main Street, Manning Point

0407 590 009www.stayz.com.au/83660

Relax

ith the warmer months upon us and

Christmas fast approaching, now is the time

to think about holidays at the beach. The

Mid North Coast has a lot to offer by way of

accommodation and sites to see.

Old Bar has a local caravan park, various

bed and breakfasts, a historical beachside

guesthouse and even a Resort. Day trips

around the area can also uncover some

hidden treasures. Look out for the Artisans

Retreat at Mondrook, Skirmish Down Under

- for a thrill and for a bush walk try historic

Wingham Brush.

Check out www.manningvalley.info for

more attractions or visit the Manning Valley

Visitor Information Centre, 21 Manning River

Drive, Taree North.

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A-framesFrom $240 + gst (single sided) 600 x 900

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Community guideSeptember 2012

Event Location Date & Time Web

Pet Exbo - Bobin Markets Bobin Hall, Bulga Road30 Sept

9am - 3pmwww.facebook.com/ bobin.market

Old Bar Beach Festival Old Bar 30 Sept - 1 Oct oldbarfestival.com.au

Team JamVictoria & Manning St,

Taree30 Sept - 1 Oct gtcc.nsw.gov.au

October 2012Wingham Akoostik Music Festival Wingham - Central Park 20 - 21 Oct akoostik.com.au

Greenpatch Open Day109 Old Bar Road,

Old Bar21 Oct www.greenpatchseeds.com.au

Yoga Warrior Open Day 72 Wynter St, Taree 13 Oct yogawarrior.com.au

November 2012Saltwater Malibu Surf Classic Old Bar TBA 1 - 30 Nov saltwatermalibuclub.com.au

December 2012Harrington Carols

Harrington -

Oxley ReserveDate TBA gtcc.nsw.gov.au

Taree Carols in the ParkTaree -

Fotheringham ParkDate TBA gtcc.nsw.gov.au

Wingham Community Christmas

Carols in the ParkWingham Central Park Date TBA gtcc.nsw.gov.au

Wingham Christmas Street Carnival Wingham Central Park Date TBA gtcc.nsw.gov.au

NEW YEARs EVE FiREWORKs

Blackhead -

Whylie Breckenride Park31 Dec gtcc.nsw.gov.au

Taree -

Queen Elizabeth Park -

Foreshore

31 Dec gtcc.nsw.gov.au

January 2013Harrington Festival featuring

John Gollan FireworksHarrington 1 - 2 Jan 2013 www.manningriverfestival.com.au

Saltwater Freshwater Festival Taree 26 Jan 2013 saltwaterfreshwaterfestival.com.au

Note: These dates are subject to change at anytime.

Have you got a community event?

Send details to [email protected]


Local Products

Local Services

$68+gst68x28mm Full colour

Brighton Oysters

Chris Wheelerm 0448 506 944p 02 6553 2900

1455 Manning Point RoadMitchells Island NSW 2430

Oysters

Painter Kitchens

Plumber & Drainer

Nursery

Your business

Electrician

P&N Collison Electrical Contractors0419 44 9376 • 6553 3235

Lic. No. 100844C

Lic No. 208174C

Landscaping

irrigation Systems · retaining Walls · garden Design · Mini Loader & Trencher · pergolas & gazebos · Balustrades & Deck Construction

· Fencing · paving · Turfing · Weed & pest Management

The Clean, efficient way to

Clear your drains

Water Jetting SpecialistP. 6557 4572 M. 0439 735 758

e. [email protected] No. L10455

Steve WatsonDomestic & Commercial Painter

6553 7106

LA KITCHENS& JOINERY

Pty Ltd

• New Kitchens

• Laundries

• Vanities

• Re-Furbs

• TV Units

• Small Jobs

Ph. 0411 493 221

Family Owned & Operated

Lic No. 3428C

FOOD for your garden

Worm Juice

castingsTubs of worms •to start your worm farm from $6

Plants & herbs• ph 6553 5843

w yw orrie

produce&Garden

Nature’s CareNursery

70 Whitbread st, Taree 6552 8848

Quality bulk garden blends, mulches & manures, huge range of trees, shrubs, seedlings, fruit trees & more

Community guide


10 Lewis Street

URGENT SALE REQUIRED!

Modern Architect designed home in a spectacular beach front location. This home has been a successful holiday rental and would make an ideal investment Or sea change.

Absolute beach front

Architect designed

Four bedrooms, two bathrooms

Modern inside and out

Owner very motivated to sell

Auction 15 September at 1.00pm

Venue Club Old Bar

Contact Paul Saundercock 0402 844 762

4 12OLD BAR

LJ Hooker Old Bar Beach

6553 7133

Price $510,000 Contact Paul Saundercock 0402 844 762

LJ Hooker Old Bar Beach LJ Hooker Old Bar Beach


6553 7133 6553 7133

6553 7133


Venue Club Old Bar

Contact Adam Stevenson 0407 607 967

9 Lewis Street

SOMETHING DIFFERENT, YOU’LL LOVE IT!

Comfortable bedrooms

Spacious tiled living areas

Large balcony boasting ocean views

High exposed ceilings

Air conditioning and wood fire

Cobble stone driveway

Private courtyard

Landscaped gardens

Garaging and workshop area

Beach access within view of front yard

17 Coronation Street

A FINE HOME IN A FINE STREET!

Executive style four bedroom home

Master with ensuite

Large open style living area

Rural outlook from rear deck

Downstairs rumpus with bathroom

Under house storage

Double remote garage with internal access

23 Marine Drive

LIFE BY THE BEACH!

Located on the Wallabi Point headland with ocean views, this home features:

Four bedroom double storey home

Double drive through garage with internal access

Two bathrooms

Front and rear balcony

Good size rear yard

4 2 2

23 2 24 3OLD BAR OLD BAR

WALLABI POINT


Venue Club Old Bar


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Cafés / Restaurants

Club Old Bar 6553 7224 Manning Point General Store 6553 2665

Flow Cafe 6557 4224 The Waterbird Restaurant 6553 2888

Martine’s Café & Restaurant 6553 3188

Gardening

Greenpatch Organic Seeds 6551 4240 wyworrie Produce 6553 5848

Nature’s Care Nursery 6552 8848

Local Food/Wine & Produce

Old Bar Beach Quality Meats 6553 7578 Manning Valley Free Range Eggs 6551 3455

Go Vita - Taree 6551 2614 Manning Valley Tomatoes 6553 6700

- Manning Mall Taree 65514890 Old Bar Cellars 6553 7328

- Forster 6554 8152 Brighton Oysters 0448 506 944

Real Estate

Lauders Real Estate 6553 7700 LJ Hooker Old Bar 6553 7133

General Business

Studio & SIgns 6557 4103 Sunne Printing Services 6552 1388

Soul Warrior Yoga 0407 070 674 Steve Watson Painting 6553 7106

Saltwater Earthmoving 0427 303 022 LA Kitchens 0411 493 221

Manning River Marine 6551 7256 EGS Landscaping 0427 556 496

Fab Art 6553 7708 P & Electrical 0419 449 376

Collison Accounting P/L 6553 3235

Accommodation

Pines Riverside Apartments 0407 590 009 Easts Ocean Shores Holiday Park 6553 2624

Scotts Creek Riverfront 0407 590 009

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10 Lewis Street

URGENT SALE REQUIRED!

Modern Architect designed home in a spectacular beach front location. This home has been a successful holiday rental and would make an ideal investment Or sea change.

Absolute beach front

Architect designed

Four bedrooms, two bathrooms

Modern inside and out

Owner very motivated to sell


Venue Club Old Bar


4 12OLD BAR


6553 7133

Price $510,000 Contact Paul Saundercock 0402 844 762

LJ Hooker Old Bar Beach LJ Hooker Old Bar Beach


6553 7133 6553 7133

6553 7133


Venue Club Old Bar

Contact Adam Stevenson 0407 607 967

9 Lewis Street

SOMETHING DIFFERENT, YOU’LL LOVE IT!

Comfortable bedrooms

Spacious tiled living areas

Large balcony boasting ocean views

High exposed ceilings

Air conditioning and wood fire

Cobble stone driveway

Private courtyard

Landscaped gardens

Garaging and workshop area

Beach access within view of front yard

17 Coronation Street

A FINE HOME IN A FINE STREET!

Executive style four bedroom home

Master with ensuite

Large open style living area

Rural outlook from rear deck

Downstairs rumpus with bathroom

Under house storage

Double remote garage with internal access

23 Marine Drive

LIFE BY THE BEACH!

Located on the Wallabi Point headland with ocean views, this home features:

Four bedroom double storey home

Double drive through garage with internal access

Two bathrooms

Front and rear balcony

Good size rear yard

4 2 2

23 2 24 3OLD BAR OLD BAR

WALLABI POINT


Venue Club Old Bar


All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided and interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries. Residential | Commercial | Rural| Finance

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