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DAVISTOWN PROGRESS ASSOCIATION

The Association was incorporated in 1988.  The hall which had previously been used as a picture theatre was in bad condition and in need of major repairs.

Fundraising activities by the DPA are regularly held, with the money raised used to ensure the hall is maintained in good condition, for community use.  Public Liability insurance is an ever-increasing cost.

Trash and Treasure Markets have been held annually in January, and Market Days (with stall holders paying a small fee) and these have been popular throughout the year.

The hall is used for activities such as karate, dance, exercises and play group..

It is also the only polling booth in Davistown for Council, State and Federal elections.

During the Davistown Putt Putt Regatta which attracts large crowds to the waterfront, the hall is used by Kincumber Rotary Club for organisational purposes.

The hall can also be hired for a variety of private functions.

The Davistown Progress Association co-ordinates Clean Up Australia(yearly in March) locally with members helping to organise the publicity, volunteers and the transportation of the rubbish to a central pick-up point.

As a lobby group making representations to Gosford Council and other agencies, the DPA plays a very important part in trying to ensure that the issues concerning our community are dealt with effectively.

Meeting Time :-  7.30pm on the 2^nd Wednesday of the month (February to December)

Venue:-The Davistown Progress Association Hall, near Central Wharf

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GENEALOGY

The Central Coast Family History Group Inc was formed in 1981, when a small group began to meet over coffee to exchange ideas regarding research into their family histories. Here is link to their website;

http://www.centralcoastfhs.org.au/

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  INNER WHEEL AUSTRALIA

Objects of Inner Wheel

To promote true friendship

To encourage the ideals of personal service

To foster international understanding

Inner Wheel began in 1924 in Manchester England when a group of wives of Rotarians banded together in friendship and to support their husbands.  Since then it has grown into the second largest International Club in the world and has representation at meetings of the World Health Organisation. Wives and womenfolk of Rotarians, past and present, are eligible for membership and it is of special significance to, and fills a great need for, the widows of Rotarians.

In Australia there are 15 Districts, made up of area clubs, all working together for the benefit of the community and for overseas humanitarian projects.  On the nearby  Central Coast there are very active clubs in Gosford, Gosford North, Terrigal, Toukley and Wyong. International friendships abound and members have formed a very worthwhile association with clubs in Australia and overseas.

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NATIONAL SENIORS

There are now almost 3000 members of the National Seniors Association residing in the area covered by Central Coast Branch.

The Branch postal address is PO Box 1535, Gosford 2250.  Information is available by ringing Peter (4340-5606) or Cliff (4369-2258).

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ROTARY

A number of residents are or have been keen active Rotarians.

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UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE.

 U3A started in Paris in the early 1980’s quickly spreading to London where it developed from a university based form of learning to what it is today here in Gosford – a self-funded, locally based organisation  providing its own leaders/lecturers etc. in a variety of learning situations for older citizens.

A Central Coast branch was established  in 1996 and is now an independent organisation with a large membership. For an annual subscription of $30.00  members can enrol into as many  of the 70 courses on offer each year as they wish. To join contact:

The secretary, U3A Central Coast (NSW) Inc. P.O. Box 1239, Gosford, 2250.

http://centralcoast.u3anet.org.au/

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VIEW CLUB

View Club stands for : VOICE, INTEREST, EDUCATION OF WOMEN.

Membership is for women who like to work for charity

There are a number of our residents who are View Club members, and belong to Endeavour club at Woy Woy, and Kincumber club. The whole purpose is to raise funds for The Smith Family and enjoy themselves in the process.

For more information on the View Club click on the link below;

http://view.org.au/

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WAR WIDOWS GUILD

The Guild is a self-help organisation of unique women who all suffered the loss of their husbands because of war. The Guilds purpose is to enable war widows in NSW to live their lives with dignity and support to meet their ongoing and emerging needs. We emphasise we are compassionate enablers, influencers and advocates, working with others rather than providing all services war widows need.

Monthly meetings are held at Ettalong Beach War memorial Club on the third Monday at 1.00pm and Legacy House 57 Masons Pde. Gosford  on the 4th Monday at 10.30am

Contact the President on 4328-1948 or the Secretary on 4369-1705

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