On the Coast – Families Issue 97 I December/January 2019 | Page 47

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Central Coast Council run and support
school holiday events across the Coast.
centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/schoolholidays
The magic of Christmas to
light up Kibble Park
Don’t miss that magical moment
when the Christmas Tree’s
twinkling lights are switched on
for the first time, lighting up
Kibble Park and kicking off this
year’s festive season.
Mr and Mrs Claus will also
make a special appearance in
an evening of live music and
Christmas carols, free children’s
craft activities, food trucks and entertainment.
Central Coast Council Unit Manager Community
Partnerships, Glenn Cannard, invited the
community to bring along a picnic rug or chairs
and enjoy the evening of free entertainment and
activities.
“The Lighting of the Christmas Tree is a free
annual event for the community with a range
of arts and crafts, entertainment, food and
Christmas Carols,” Mr Cannard said.
“Kids that are feeling creative can try their skills
on bauble, calico bag or gingerbread cookie
decorating plus have their photo taken with Mr
and Mrs Claus who have made a special trip
down to the Central Coast.
“We invite families, locals and visitors join us in
Kibble Park from 5pm as we celebrate the start of
the magical Christmas season.”
The Lighting of the Christmas Tree will be held
on 30 November 2018 from 5-8.30pm. The event
is proudly presented by Central Coast Council
and Gosford Business Improvement District.
For more information visit
centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/events
Beach safety reminder for
Coasties as season kicks off
With summer nearly upon us, residents and visitors
are reminded of the importance of beach safety
and swimming between the flags across the
Central Coast.
Central Coast Council is encouraging beach goers to
be safe and take care, by following these simple safety tips:
• Only swim at patrolled beaches
• Only swim between the red and yellow flags
• Remember – if the lifeguards can’t see you, they can’t save you
• If you do get into difficulty, remain calm, float and raise your
arm to signal for help.
• Never swim if you’re feeling unwell or have been drinking
alcohol
• Red and yellow flags indicate supervised and patrolled areas
• Black and white flags indicate surf craft exclusion zones
Council lifeguards patrol 15 beach locations from Monday to Friday,
and the Grant McBride Baths at The Entrance, while Surf Life
Saving members patrol 15 beach locations on the weekends and
public holidays.
In non-peak holiday times (29 September – 2 December and 2
February to 29 April) patrol hours across all beach locations are
9am-5pm.
During the summer peak holiday period, from 3 December to
1 February, all locations will operate from 9am-6pm, with the
exception of Umina, Avoca and Terrigal which will operate from
8am - 6pm. An additional patrol is also undertaken during the
Christmas holiday period at Budgewoi Beach from 9am-6pm.
The Grant McBride Baths at The Entrance will also be supervised
from 9am-5pm from 29 September to 29 April and from 7am-12pm
from 30 April to 27 September 2019.
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