Torch relay attracts 100

More than 100 Peninsula residents and school children participated in the Getup National Climate Torch Relay on August 21.

The Climate Torch Relay passed through Woy Woy, Umina and Ettalong, highlighting to participants and onlookers the need for action on climate change.

Gosford City Climate Torch coordinator Mr Mark Ellis said it was great to see so much interest in the important environmental issue.

"So many people came up to us during the relay to ask what the torch was all about," Mr Ellis said.

"When they found out it was for the promotion of climate change, they were extremely happy to see something was being done to highlight the important issue.

"It was also great to see the local schools get involved in the relay, which signified the handing over of environmental concerns for climate change to future generations.

"The children at Woy Woy Public School were able to hold a relay run around their oval, involving students from the school."

Mr Ellis said the Climate Change forum at Woy Woy Environment Centre was also well attended on August 20, with Cr Chris Holstein there to discuss what local governments can do to combat climate change.

Clare Graham, 28 Aug 2008