Large crowd at Woy Woy dawn service in warm weather
The Anzac Dawn Service at Woy Woy Memorial Park was well attended.
More than 800 candles were supplied by the Rotary Club of Woy Woy and "were snapped up very quickly by the crowd", according to club president Ms Julie Jones.
"It was a beautiful morning, quite warm compared to some we have had in the past.
"It certainly seemed be a much bigger crowd than last year."
The service was attended by rowers in a Umina Surf Life Saving Club surf boat and Central Coast Marine Rescue in the Woy Woy Channel.
Marine Rescue radio operators and boat crew, with the crew using the spot light to light up the flags during the service.
Members who came to the morning service and participated in the march.
The Rotary club provided tea, coffee and Anzac biscuits to those attending.
"We served 100 cups of tea and coffee," said Ms Jones.
"It was very touching at the coffee stand when a veteran getting his cup of coffee, thanked us so much for being there.
"We in turn thanked him so much for his service."
Following the service, a complimentary breakfast was served at Ettalong Diggers.
"It was great to see our dining and terrace full, returning to pre-Covid years," said Diggers marketing manager Ms Kim Cole.
"We are very grateful for our RSL Womens Auxillary who served bacon, scrambled eggs, roasted tomatoes and fresh bread rolls to 430 guests.
"As always, it's wonderful to see so many attendees adorned in medals, especially young children wearing them so proudly, and embracing this special day."
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Social media, 25 Apr 2023
Julie Jones, Rotary Woy Woy
Umina Surf Life Saving Club
Marine Rescue Central Coast
Kim Cole, Ettalong Diggers