Annual exhibition at Peninsula Village

The Peninsula Village Retirement Centre will hold its annual Art and Craft Exhibition from September 26 to 28.

The retirement centre will also host a country fair on Saturday, September 27, from 9am.

"The annual exhibition and Country Fair are wonderful opportunities for the community to raise money for the residents of Peninsula Village and to have a fun day out with the family," honorary fundraiser Ms Jayne Mote said.

"There will be a number of wonderful artwork on display at the art exhibition and fun activities on offer at the country fair."

The country fair will feature a car boot sale, vintage cars, a drumming display, the Peninsula Dance School, nursery farm, massages, Devonshire teas, sausage sizzle, cake decorating competition, lucky dips and games.

The official opening of the exhibition will take place on Friday, September 26, from 7pm.

The exhibition will continue over the last weekend in September from 9am to 4pm on Saturday and 9am to 3pm on Sunday.

Entry to the exhibition on Saturday and Sunday is by gold coin donation and $25 for the opening night.

"Peninsula Village Art and Craft Exhibition this year will be professionally judged and prizes awarded for the $1000 Open Art prize, Traditional, Watercolour, Local Artist, Viewer's Choice and Young Adult," Ms Mote said.

"The Open Art Prize will be in the name of Don Leggett OAM whose inspiration, together with a team of dedicated like-minded people, commenced building the village some 33 years ago.

"The newest wing - for hostel care residents was opened three years ago and carries the name Don Leggett House."

A free workshop with guest artist Suzanne Sommer will also be available on September 27, at 1pm.

Bookings for the workshop are essential.

The village is located at 91 Pozieres Ave, Umina.

For bookings and information phone Paula Newman on 4344 9199.

Press release, 9 Sep 2008 Jayne Mote, Peninsula Village