April      Casey Billing from Destiny Haven

They will be selling chocolates, jams, jewellery etc.  These are made at their Clarencetown Centre - a place for women who have been abused, have addictions etc. Please support their work by buying items.

May      Noel Burns from Stockton Lifesaving Club who will talk about CPR and the use of a defibrillator

June      Dr John Ward, who will speak about the Hunter Ageing Alliance

July       Bob Cook President of Newcastle Industrial Heritage Association. He spoke to us last year about  maritime issues and Fortress Australia .  This time he will talk about maritime issues.  We also hope to organise an morning tea  on William  Fourth in Newcastle Harbour later in the year. This is a one and a half hour cruise costing $30 , including morning tea. They take place on the first Sunday of the month.

August             Speaker from Hunter Wildlife Rescue

September     Noel Burns from Stockton Surf Lifesaving Club

October          “Show and Tell”. We are asking for a few volunteers (members to speak on or show their

talented work (e.g. craft) or if you have a story to tell about a prized possession)

 November      Viv Allanson CEO of Maroba Aged Care

December       Christmas Lunch at Wests City. Details later