Lunch celebrates volunteers

About 200 volunteers were honoured for their service to the Peninsula with a celebratory lunch at Ettalong Bowling Club on December 15.

During the year, Ettalong Bowling Club donated over $100,000 in cash to local organisations, along with many more thousands through in kind donations.

Event organiser Ms Vicki de Carle said: "This lunch also sent an important reminder of the role of clubs in our community.

"In addition to the financial assistance to local groups, our local clubs provide a range of sporting activities and give our community a place to gather and have affordable meals and entertainment.

"Our clubs provide air-conditioned, safe and comfortable cafes, restaurants and meeting places that can be enjoyed by all ages," she said.

Local groups that were represented included Peninsula Community Centre, Umina PCYC, Woy Woy Stroke Recovery Group, Rotary, Surf and Water Polo clubs, Riding for the Disabled, Peninsula Village, RSL, Umina Beach Men's Shed and Hospital Art Australia.

"Of course, there are many more organisations, groups and volunteers that we hope to include in future years as this event grows," Ms de Carle said.

"Volunteers in our community come from all walks of life and vary in ages from the very young to our elderly."

Media release, 15 Dec 2016

Vicki de Carle, St Huberts Island