Local jewellers featured

The works of Australian jewellery champions Annette and Alan Clarke of Woy Woy will feature at the Central Coast Lapidary Club's Gem and Mineral Festival at the Wyong on October 13 and 14.

Annette is a champion enameller, making jewellery and art objects, with fine attention to detail and design.

Alan's championship talents in the field of jewellery are in the faceting of precious stones.

Both are foundation members of the club and have tutored aspiring members.

The public is invited to browse, see the competition pieces and "buy a trifle or two".

There will be demonstrations by other members, "sip and bite", dealers with the raw stones straight from the mines all over Australia, or from their own fossicking, and opals in a vast array of colours.

Events include gem and mineral dealers, club and members sales and competition and popular choice.

The festival will be held at the Memorial Hall, Anzac Av, Wyong, from 10am to 5pm on the Saturday and 10am to 3pm on the Sunday.

Adult entry will cost $2, pensioners $1 and children under 16 are free when accompanied by an adult.

Refreshments will be available.

Flyer, September 25