Loal Conroy

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Article Vandalism in the Community Garden A pathetic scenario awaited the volunteers for the Community Garden on Wednesday morning, 29.11.23. Vandalism is sad at any level but for the hard working volunteers of this beautiful oasis...
Article 'Mind Your Mate' Community Workshop... Dear North Arm Cove Residents, We value your input! As we strive to enhance community well-being, we're reaching out to gauge interest in hosting a 'Mind Your Mate' community workshop...
Article Vale... Mary Weatherley VALE... Mary Weatherley (aged 92) formerly of Promontory Way, North Arm Cove. Sadly, another of our long time residents passed away on Saturday 18 November. You will recall that her...
Event Coffee in the Cove
Event Coffee in the Cove
Event Coffee in the Cove
Article TERMITES SPAWNING... Termites spawning... Author: Trever Vandenberg ... Over the last few weeks termites have begun to spawn..., not only throughout the non urban area ...as I have seen remnants within the...
Article Ongoing refurbishment to the Community Centre hall Some of you may have noticed how smart the Community Centre is looking of late. The outside painting is almost complete and it has certainly enhanced the appearance. A new...
Article Bequest by Jim and Lal Clayton The Late Jim Clayton , who passed away earlier this year, very generously bequest funding to the North Arm Cove Community Centre. Jim was a fervent supporter and participant to...
Article Garage Sale Trail... Would you like to have your own stall or share with a friend at our Garage Sale? No fee. Sell your household items, toys, books, clothing, plants etc. We will...
Event Garage Sale Trail...
Event NAC Garage Sale
Article Voting in the Referendum... If you are voting in the Referendum on Saturday 14th October at North Arm Cove Community Centre..... Coffee in the Cove will be open for TAKEAWAY barista style coffee, milk...
Article Refurbishment to the Community Centre The Community Centre building has undertaken refurbishment over the last few months with exterior cleaning and painting. The handrails, door frames and grab rails have been painted too - giving...
Article Garage Sale... Would you like a stall at the Garage Sale Trail? There will be a sausage sizzle with many stalls selling household items, toys, books, jams, chutneys, plants, bric-a-brac, clothing... come...
Article Vale... Derek Weatherley Derek Weatherly August 1929 – September 2023 Derek Weatherly was a man who certainly ‘made a difference’ at North Arm Cove. A Master Builder, English-born Derek was an excellent ‘tradie,’...
Article EFTPOS .... For as long as I have lived in this beautiful slice of paradise, I have struggled with mobile / wi-fi signals. Some carriers work better than others and now, with...
Article Barrington Picnic Train Saturday 9 September - 10:50am - 3:20pm Gloucester Railway Station Station St Gloucester NSW 2422 Don't miss the Barrington Picnic Train steam into Gloucester! Travelling along for the ride from...
Article FREE BRICKS FREE BRICKS 90 house bricks free to anyone who would like to make use of them. Please contact : Edward Crawford - 0477 722 566
Article BEAUTIFICATION OF HEROS RESERVE Heros Reserve MidCoast Council have undertaken the beautification of Heros Reserve with the removal of weeds and Bitou bush. Mulch has been spread to deter further weeds plus planting of...
Article Community Centre Exterior Refurbishment Community Centre There has been ongoing renovations / refurbishment to the NAC Community Centre exterior with painting of the pergola / pizza oven area. The remainder of the entire exterior...
Article Applying water sensitive urban design to new development Applying water sensitive urban design to new development When it rains, stormwater flows into our waterways untreated off our urban landscape. Before the land was developed, rain would have soaked...
Article MEALS ON WHEELS... MEALS ON WHEELS is calling for volunteers from the North Arm Cove / Carrington areas. Can you help out in the kitchen for a commitment of four hours or assist...
Article FERAL DEER MANAGEMENT We occasionally see feral deer in our vicinity (and some unfortunate drivers, have encountered a vehicle collision). There was (not sure if there still is) a deer herd along the...
Article FREE CLINIC BUS FREE TRANSPORT FOR MEDICAL WELFARE APPOINTMENTS Medical, Optical, Dental,X-ray, Radiation, PAthology etc. Also visits to patients in hospitals and nursing homes. Carers most welcome. (You do not have to be...
Article OUTSIDE LIBRARY During the refurbishment / repainting of the Community Centre, the outside library book swap has been reduced to one small bookcase. We hope to purchase a new bookcase that will...
Article VOLUNTEERS MEALS ON WHEELS is calling for volunteers from the North Arm Cove / Carrington areas. Can you help out in the kitchen for a commitment of four hours or assist...
Article VALE ... JIM CLAYTON It is with much sadness that we report the passing (7 June) of our dear neighbour and long time resident of NAC... Jim Clayton... who, Bless him, amazingly reached his...
Article COMMUNITY CENTRE REFURBISHMENT A few years ago , the floors in the Main Hall and Coffee in the Cove were sanded and polished to the tune of $8,000. The heavy footfall in Coffee...
Article MEALS ON WHEELS MEALS ON WHEELS is calling for volunteers from the North Arm Cove / Carrington areas. Can you help out in the kitchen for a commitment of four hours or assist...
Article WANTED... spare soccer ball A call to the Community... there has been an old soccer ball left on the Yallarwah playing field for a year or more that has been such fun for visitors... (2 comments)
Article MEALS ON WHEELS MEALS ON WHEELS is calling for volunteers from the North Arm Cove / Carrington areas. Can you help out in the kitchen for a commitment of four hours or assist...
Article Proposed Karuah South Quarry Although the Community Information Session has already passed - the information may be of interest and should anyone have concerns, there are contact details at the base.
Article JIM CLAYTON - 100 NOT OUT! Our very own WW11 wireless op / air gunner veteran and former resident of North Arm Cove (NAC), Jim Clayton, is reaching the milestone of 100 years of age! Jim...
Article SAUSAGE SIZZLE STATE ELECTION and SAUSAGE SIZZLE AT COFFEE IN THE COVE Saturday 25 March - 10am to 1pm Grab a barista coffee or can of soft drink plus a sausage sizzle...
Photograph Submission IWD 8.3.23.
Article INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY International Women's Day - my favourite day in our Community. Am in awe of Kate Washington MP, who spoke on authenticity and accountability (and brought her mother). Paula Lau who...
Article INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY Will still be held on Wednesday 8th March (despite power outage as we have organised a generator to be hard-wired to the Community Centre). Start 10.30am for 11am Still a...
Article HEROS BEACH AND RESERVE - AUSTRALIA DAY 2023 Australia Day 2023 - celebrations were huge crowd pleaser at Heros Beach and Reserve... timing of high tide was perfect as too the weather... with children splashing about in the... (1 comment)
Article CHRISTMAS LIGHTS & PARTY - HEROS BEACH Sunday 18 December at approximately 6 pm All Cove residents are invited to donate lights and attend the third annual Christmas Light Party at Heros Beach. Bring your own food...

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