Plaque for anniversary

Ettalong War Widows Guild will commemorate the club's 50th anniversary with a plaque placed in the memorial park in Woy Woy on Anzac Day this year.

A peace rose is to be planted each side of the plaque for the club, which has been in operation since 1954.

Ettalong Hardys Bay RSL has allowed the dedication to be part of the 10am service on Anzac Day.

"The guild promotes awareness of the special standing that war widows have in our community," said publicity officer Betty Johnston.

"We promote and protect the interests of war widows through advocacy and networking with other organisations.

"Our club provides caring, compassionate friendship and we hope ladies find inspiration to cope with loneliness and isolation through our social activities."

The Ettalong Guild meets at 1pm on the third Monday of each month at Ettalong War Memorial Club.

"If you are a war widow in receipt of the war widows compensation and gold card, but not a member of the guild, you are very welcome to attend our club," she said.

War widows who would like some help or would like to join the club can phone president Joyce on 4342 5445 or secretary Dorothy on 43821897.

Press release, April 2