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MONTHLY MEETINGS
“Fun, friendship and fellowship”
All members and prospective members are welcome to attend the monthly meeting. Come along at 10:30am on the second Thursday of every month to the Nelson Bay Bowling and Recreation Club, Stockton Street, Nelson Bay 2315.
The meeting features updates on activities, morning tea and a guest speaker. Once the formalities are over we retire to the Marlin Restaurant for a convivial lunch.
Vicki Haines, Motorbike Adventurer
July meeting
Vicki gave a lively account of her epic motorbike journey around the world, starting in Nelson Bay and spanning 35 countries. She started with a trip around Australia before shipping the bike to Singapore to tour Asia, Europe and eventually Northern Africa
Paul McFarlane, Head of Security and Operational Resilience, Newcastle Airport
June meeting
Paul presented a very interesting and informative talk about the recent upgrades to the airport and what this means for the future
Steve Gatland, Owner, Travel Wise
May meeting
Steve gave a very interesting presentation of his coach tours, which are many and varied with door-to-door pickup and drop off from your home in Nelson Bay to the boarding stop in Heatherbrae
Previous Speakers
Allyson Clough, Clinical Nurse Consultant (retired): Allyson provided an interesting and informative session on dementia, discussing the various types and symptoms
Community Transport Services: Representatives from several Community transport services spoke about the services that they provide locally
Lisa Clark, Hearing Australia: Lisa discussed the services provided by Hearing Australia which provides expert hearing care to Australians
Soundwaves, Barbershop Choir: an all-male choir from the Central Coast of NSW. They entertained with four-part a cappella harmony in the traditional barbershop style
Deborah Wallace, Detective Superintendent (retired), NSW police: Deborah discussed her incredible 36-year career with NSW Police, including busting criminal bikie gangs with Strike Force Raptor
Peter Ryan, Photographer: Peter provided an excellent presentation of his photographs taken in the Masai Mara Wildlife Park
Bill McClurg, NSW Police (retired): Bill provided a fascinating account of the hunt for and eventual capture of "backpack serial killer" Ivan Milat
David Kelly, Bluehealth at the Bower, and Andrew Mann, Principle Living: David and Andrew outlined aged care options, stressing that everyone’s retirement needs are different and that tailored services are increasingly available
Graeme Rowe, Westpac Helicopter Community Liaison officer: Graeme provided an Interesting history of this community service plus a wealth of facts about the day-to-day running of this important community service
The 5 current Life Members with President Rob Buchanan at the May 2024 meeting where John Townsend was approved as the latest Life Member.
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