Learning Centre’s 1st Birthday

The Central Coast Lifetime Learning Centre recently turned one. The facility, which hosts the Community and Road Education Scheme (CARES), has had approximately 3,000 people through its doors since it was opened on 21 August 2007.

Dedicated police officers who work at centre have taught the road safety program to more than 1,800 students from 54 schools.

The Centre is also used by community groups and organisations to hold meetings and workshops.

Council’s Road Safety Officer, Kirsty Taylor said it was great to see this unique facility being enjoyed by so many people.

For information about using the Central Coast Lifetime Learning Centre or a school visit for the CARES program, visit www.wyong.nsw.gov.au or phone (02) 4362 8340.

Driving Workshops

Are you the parent of a learner driver, or have you been driving for many years and want to freshen up your skills?

Together with Gosford City Council, Wyong Shire Council is holding a Helping Learner Drivers Become Safer Drivers Workshop and a Safer Seniors Drivers Workshop.

The workshops will be held on Wednesday, 10 September at the Central Coast Lifetime Learning Centre, Palmdale. The seniors workshop will begin at 9:30am and parents of learner drivers workshop at 6:30pm.

Parents of learner drivers will learn about supervising learners, completing the learner driver log book and the benefits of on-road driving experiences.

The seniors workshop will cover safe driving tips, advice on crash involvement, pedestrian safety and road rules.

Bookings are essential for both workshops and can be made by phoning (02) 4325 8808.

Sports Equipment Grants

Council is inviting local not-for-profit organisations to apply for funding as part of The Sports Equipment and Recreational Grant Program.

Applicants must demonstrate how the sports equipment will increase participation in sport, recreation and leisure activities.

Applications must be sent in by 4.30pm Friday, 31 October 2008 and must be made using the Sports Equipment and Recreational Grant Application Form which can found here. To collect a hard copy application form visit Council’s Civic Centre, Hely Street, Wyong.
For more information phone (02) 4350 5565.

History Week at the library

Learn about preserving local heritage and celebrate History Week at Tuggerah Library.

The library is hosting President of the Wyong District Museum and Historical Society, Phil Morley, who will speak about the importance of collecting and preserving local historical items.

Mr Morley will discuss history in newspapers, photographs and other documents.
Attendees can also speak to another member of the Society about how to be involved in the organisations’ activities.

The History Week presentation will be held at Tuggerah Library on Wednesday, 10 September from 10:30am. Bookings are essential and can be made by phoning the library on (02) 4353 5666.

Page last updated: 01/09/2008