INSIDE INTOUCH

Twenty years , six Paralympics , three Games medals and countless race wins all around the world . It ’ s a pretty impressive resume for any athlete and their coach , but for Merewether couple Christie and Andrew Dawes , theirs is not just a sporting success story but also a tale of love . We spoke to this dynamic duo about the rigours of training , their lives and who the future champions might be .

It may have been his first year of retirement , but former Newcastle Knights player Clint Newton has been far from just sitting idly on the sidelines in 2016 . We speak to Clint about his ever growing list of off-the-field roles and responsibilities , fatherhood and of course his upcoming wedding to long-term partner Carly early in the New Year .

There ’ s nothing like the festive season for bringing families and friends together and there ’ s no doubt that every family celebrates this special time in different ways with quirky family traditions and of course the great turkey versus ham debate . We caught up with a few of our local identities in this issue to find out what ’ s on their tables and around their tree ’ s this Christmas – you might be surprised !

2016 has been a massive year for the intouch magazine family – but also a fun one ! We ’ ve enjoyed sourcing interesting local stories and identities , uncovering hidden gems and covering some amazing events each month across our print magazine , interactive digital magazine , fabulous website ( have you checked it out ?) and social media pages .

Thank you for embracing intouch magazine as your own because without you – our fabulous readers – we would not have had such an amazing year .

From our families to yours – we wish you a very merry and restful Christmas and a happy and prosperous 2017 . See you in February !

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Features

5 Fun and The Games in 2017 13 Clint Newton Life , Love and Giving Back 16 Christmas My Way 20 Josh Pyke and Bob Evans Together Again 24 Epic Road Trip for the Drone Guy 26 What ’ s On this Summer in Newcastle 28 Holiday Gift Guide 40 Big School ’ s a Breeze for Brave Kids 42 A Warm Welcome In Sofia ’ s Kitchen 46 Sustainable Sophistication for Iconic Harbourside Restaurant 50 The Dynamic Dawes Duo

Regulars

8 What ’ s on Guide 23 At Home 27 Travel 30 Fashion + Beauty 32 Health + Wellbeing 36 Education + Training 38 Family + Community

41 Eat // Sip // Savour 47 On Your Doorstep 52 Motoring 53 Lifestyle

If they can get some intervention early in their lives , so they know what to do about it and have the tools and confidence to be able to use them , then they develop pathways to support them being able to manage it .

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The holiday season is all about celebrating for all kids ( big and small ) and what better way to enjoy the holiday season than with a dip at one of our area ’ s pristine beaches . Thanks to young James for getting into the Christmas Spirit ( and getting his toes wet ) for us . All in the name of a joyous cover shot ! Happy Holidays !

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