Netball's anniversary noted in speech

The 25th Anniversary of Woy Woy Peninsula Netball Association has received special mention in a recent speech made in State Parliament by Member for Peats Ms Marie Andrews.

To mark the special occasion, a carnival day was held at the netball courts at Lemongrove Reserve on Saturday, February 19.

Many former players travelled long distances to attend.

Australian and Sydney Swifts netball player Ms Megan Anderson took time out of a busy schedule to participate in the carnival's activities.

Ms Anderson commenced her career with Woy Woy Peninsula Netball.

The President of Netball New South Wales Ms Wendy Archer also attended and, during the afternoon, a special presentation of an inscribed vase was made to local resident Ms Margaret Thoms.

Ms Thoms has long been associated with Woy Woy Peninsula netball and is the current treasurer.

Doreen Woods travelled from Gerringong on the South Coast to participate in both the day and evening celebrations, held at Everglades Country Club.

She was active in the 1960s and 70s in ensuring that the Woy Woy Peninsula secured its own netball association.

Ms Woods informed Ms Andrews that she had enlisted the support of the first Member for Peats Mr Keith O'Connell, in obtaining funding in the 1970s of over $60,000 under the Regional Employment Development (RED) Scheme for the construction of an amenities block at Lemongrove Reserve.

Ms Andrews concluded her speech by paying tribute to all those who had been instrumental in setting up the Woy Woy Peninsula Netball Association.

She congratulated them on the festivities organised to celebrate the Association's Silver Anniversary, making special mention of president Ms Sharon Bailey, secretary Ms Joanne King and treasurer Ms Margaret Thoms.

Press release, March 16 Member for Peats Ms Marie Andrews