Paddle club ’ s new clubhouse
Rebecca who have since provided their parents with six grandsons and a granddaughter .
Wayne was a qualified electrician when he was moonlighting as a barman and after the couple relocated to Glossodia in 1980 , they had established their own business – W & K Barry Electrical .
Wayne combined working as a sparky with being a volunteer with Hawkesbury SES where for 11 years he regularly attended road crash rescues , working alongside ambulance officers .
During the course of his work , he learned a great deal about first aid and in 2001 he mentioned to Ted Bowly , a senior ambulance officer , that if he had his time again , he ’ d become an ambo .
“ Wayne was encouraged by Ted to join , and he has created a fulfilling career as a paramedic ,” Kerry said .
Obviously , no trouble in seeking medical attention in the Barry household !
During their down time from looking after the health of others , Kerry and Wayne have the wanderlust . Just like Lucky Starr , the Waynes have been everywhere man – Europe , United Kingdom , Scandinavia and the United States .
“ Last year we bought a caravan , and we intend to get around and see more of our wonderful country ,” Kerry said .
Kerry Barry on her Registered Nurse graduation day at St Vincent ’ s Hospital . An unhappy encounter with a “ nasty ” nurse was the catalyst for Kerry entering the profession .
NB : On May 12 , nurses around the world celebrate International Nurses Day . The day celebrates the anniversary of Florence Nightingale ’ s birthday in 1820 .
Each year , the International Council of Nurses announce a new theme – this year it is : Nurses : A Voice to Lead – Invest in nursing and respect rights to secure global health - focusing on the need to protect , support and invest in the nursing profession to strengthen health systems around the world . Perhaps our politicians should take note of that !
by Greg Martin
Ever been up a creek without a paddle ?
Well , if you head up the Hawkesbury River at Windsor you can be assured of getting not only a paddle but the opportunity to skim over the water in a kayak , Stand Up Paddle Board or as a crew member aboard a dragon boat .
The Windsor Paddle Sports Club will celebrate its silver ( 25 years ) anniversary in November and , fingers crossed , they ’ ll do so in a brand spanking new clubhouse .
Last month , club members and dignitaries gathered in Macquarie Park to witness the State Member for Hawkesbury , Robyn Preston , have the honour of turning the first sod at the construction site .
The whoopee-do new clubhouse will be a far cry from the current “ clubhouse ” – three shipping containers where members park their watercraft .
The bottom storey of the clubhouse will house all the club ’ s watercraft including the 12 metre dragon boats , showers , change-room and toilets .
The top floor will feature a functionmeeting room , kitchen , storerooms , toilet facilities and a verandah which overlooks parkland running down to the river .
Robyn Preston , the State Member for Hawkesbury , turns the first sod on the site of Windsor Paddle Sports Club ’ s new clubhouse . Yep , the blokes just stood aside and let Robyn do the hard yakka ! Photo : Kathryn Johnston .
The clubhouse has been six years in the making , but club members all agree the long wait will be worth it .
The cost of the much-needed facility has been funded by a $ 801,000 State Sport and Recreations grant , a $ 25,000 donation from Hawkesbury Sports Council while the club chipped in another $ 25,000 , raised through raffles and BBQ days at Bunning McGraths Hill .
Each of those mouth-watering sausage sangers you have all enjoyed have contributed greatly to financing the project .
The Windsor Paddles Sports Club has 40 active members but is always on the lookout for new paddlers .
For further information about the club , contact secretary , Clay Norman , on 0414 256 360 .
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