February 2018/ Issue 66 What’s been happening
In this Issue
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Save the date 2 Achieving their goals Increasing social participation is a As well as social participation, Birthdays 3 big part of what the NDIS set out to Golf provides an excellent way to What’s been happening improve and we share here some of improve physical and mental health. the recent activities that have taken Blake Gibbons and Jake Shelton More news 4 place with some of the Valley Guys! had a great day out at Hydro Golf & Contact us 4 Chris MacGillvray had 2 very Putt Putt in Port Macquarie recently different experiences on a day out and pitted themselves against to RAAF Williamstown and the each other and the water and sand Irukandji Shark Encounter. bunkers.
• 1 • Social Scene - coming up! Cinema under the Stars Friday 16th February - depart VSFL 5pm - return 8pm A night time trip to watch a movie down by the river - bring a blanket or fold- up chair and some insect repellent. Bring your own money to soend at the food and drinks stalls Names in by 2nd February
Ellenborough Falls Saturday 17th February - depart VSFL 9am - return 3pm Come and see the spectacular Falls, take some photos and have lunch in the open air. Bring or buy your own lunch Names in by 2nd February
Mt George Markets Saturday 24th February - depart VSFL 9am - return 3pm Come for trip to the markets and around the Valley. Come prepared, we could end up anywhere! Buy your own lunch Names in by 9th February
Port Macquarie Hydra Golf & Putt Putt Saturday 3rd March -depart VSFL 9am - return 3pm $35 includes a game and lunch Come and have some fun in the sun and enjoy lunch with friends at the local Names in by 16th February
To put your name down for any of these events please call Rhonda on 0427 512605 Check that you have NDIS support for Saturdays in your plan
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Emma Blisset Maddison Steber
Tont Berry Zar Walters
Fraser Pollock Robert Walsh
Esmae Yarnold David Hayward
Kristy-Ann James Glass Hinton Stephen McGann Leslie Walsh Maria Collison Dianne, Gwen & David had a great time Zac Ashley at Rosie’s Vineyard recently. Jacob Sly They got to meet lots of animals and Glen King give them all a cuddle. Tracey Spooner The baby rabbits were the favourite on Trent Doolan this trip! Ann Russell Gwen Webster Troy Unicomb Julie Townsend Lani McMahon Priscilla Field Devils Winner! Elissa Williams Keo Bayes Barry Mills had a great start to Emma Lakeman the year - winning 2 pins - for 4 Sean Moy strikes in a row and for 50 pins Gregory Masters above average. Matthew Williams Anne Knight Congratulations Barry - great achievment! Rachael Dick Katrina Bithrey
Dean Fera Goron Homstrom
Margret Robinson
• 3 • Valley Industries receives funding Valley Industries was one of five companies to receive Federal funding to support projects to create jobs growth in the Manning Valley. “As part of today’s announcement, an expansion of Valley Linen Service will get underway to improve capability and capacity to meet growing demand, generating 15 jobs” Damon Minett, Rob Gander, Dr David Gillespie, Darren Wilson, Trent Jennison, Allison Avery, Mal Shultz, Deanne Minnett and Tony Porello were photographed by Manning River Times as the accouncement was made on Wednesday 31st January.
Mid North Coast Special Olympics Equestrian Programme The 2018 Equestrian Programme will start in May this year. If you are interested contact Sharon Chamberlain on 0400 372767 or sharon. [email protected] for an information pack and registration paperwork which needs to be completed and brought along to the Registration day on Sunday 18th February at Jessie’s Riding Academy, Lake Cathie 9am-12 noon
Valley Skills of Life Valley Cafe Valley Laundrette
Nature’s Care Nursery Work Skills and Joblinks Intalink Therapy Solutions
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