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Contents 8 C.ex Group
22 Management Team
Plan 25
CEO
3 Club News with John Rafferty John Rafferty
4 Events in Focus
5 Celebrations at C.ex Group Executive Assistant
6 Membership Renewals Sheree Soderlund

Eat CFO
John Ryan
8 The Brasserie Daily Lunch Menu
9 What’s Cooking Operations Manager
12 Mexican Buffet/Mother’s Day Jeff Cox
16 - 17 Dine and Drink
Building Services Manager
See Bob Dempsey

7 Win a Cashcade Marketing Manager
20 It’s Showtime Shona Hunter
21 Live at C.ex Group
22 Fast Love/ Julia Morris Entertainment Manager
23 Dr Feelgood David Ellis
24 Marina Prior & David Hobson
25 Kasey Chambers Community Relations Manager
28 What’s happening @ Sarah Pryor
C.ex Urunga
29 What’s happening @ Systems Manager
C.ex Woolgoolga Matthew Benfield
35 Live Guide
Human Resource Manager
Travel Karen Curnow

26-27 Quadrant Travel and Journeys Work Health Safety Manager
Debbie Baldwin
Community
Sales and Events Manager
10 It’s our Community Melanie Swindells
30 Returned and Services League
Payroll/HR/Membership Manager
Dallas Oxford

The C.ex Group is made up of three
clubs including; C.ex Coffs, C.ex
Woolgoolga and C.ex Urunga.

At the C.ex Group we care about
our community. We pride ourself
on our community involvement and
support, and are always looking
for new opportunities to assist local
organisations and charities.

Editorial Enquiries
[email protected]

If you would like to hold an event at any
of our three venues, please contact our
events team on 6652 3888.

Please direct other enquiries to 6652
3888 or [email protected].

Published by
Daily Press Group

All reasonable care has been taken
to ensure that the information in this
magazine is correct at the time of
printing. The information may change
from time to time without notice which
may be out of our control.

THINK!
About your choices.
Call gambling help 1800 858 858
www.gamblinghelp.nsw.gov.au
C.ex Group supports the Responsible
Service of Alcohol.

Visit us on Facebook
facebook.com/cexgroup

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Message

from the CEO

| John Rafferty

We recently held our annual C.ex Champion Awards night for The centenary of ANZAC continues in 2018, marking 100
our staff with a cocktail presentation event in Ribeye on Vernon. years since Australia’s involvement in the first World War. The
The C.ex Champion Awards are designed to recognise staff significance of ANZAC Day will once again be demonstrated on
for their great service, their volunteering efforts with our the Coffs Coast with this year’s ANZAC Day commemorations
C.ex Community Crew and for consistently going above and taking place on Wednesday 25 April. The Dawn Service will
beyond to provide excellent customer service to our members commence at 5.20am with our ANZAC breakfast to follow. The
and  guests. main service will commence at 9.30am including the traditional
march, followed by two-up in the Vista Lounge from 2pm. We
It was with great pleasure that we recognised 40 staff for their will once again be hosting ANZAC Day luncheons at C.ex Coffs
contributions throughout the year with gift cards and travel and C.ex Urunga with all ex-service personnel entitled to a free
vouchers. Bradley Frankland, being the overall winner for the ticket; however you must book in advance.
year received the accolade of C.ex Staff Champion as well
as a $5000 travel voucher. Following Brad was Anne-Maree Membership renewals will commence in May and members
Arthur in second place and Carolyn Roelofs in third. I would will receive notification of this in addition to a special offer
like to personally congratulate all members of our team for the via mail. Members who re-join prior to June 30 2018 can take
superior level of customer service they deliver and thank our advantage of a buy one get on free voucher for use at selected
members and guests for their feedback assisting in the success C.ex Group dining outlets. We also provide the option to renew
of the program. your membership through our website and offer great deals in
our multiyear membership options.
We will soon begin construction of our new café and alfresco
areas after receiving DA approval for the project. Cutler’s Don’t forget to spoil your mum this Mother’s Day on Sunday
Coffee Shop will be temporarily replaced with an exciting new 13 May by taking advantage of our numerous dining specials
outlet ‘PLANK’ which will see a converted shipping container available at all three venues. We have some great shows
located on our external deck area. PLANK will provide coffee coming up at C.ex Coffs – the perfect gift for a great night out!
shop style food and beverages as well as daily specials in a
relaxed setting. We aim to ensure there is as little disruption On Wednesday 27 June we will hold our C.ex Community Crew
to members as possible during the renovations and anticipate Sleep Out at C.ex Coffs International Stadium and I urge
a pleasing new look for the club following competition of business and community leaders to participate with me and
the  works. raise some much needed funds for the different groups we
support. Last year’s sleep out raised over $60,000 for local
On May 26, we will hold the grand final prize draw for our organisations, and it would be great to see others get behind
Win a Cashcade up to $250,000 promotion, where we look this great initiative.
forward to rewarding a member with a minimum cash amount
of $15,000. To enter simply make a purchase of $10 or more at John Rafferty
any C.ex Group food or beverage outlet to gain an entry into
the weekly draws, please check your club for further details. C.ex Group

Image by: Annette Brauer, C.ex Coffs Camera Club

April 2018 - May 2018 cex.com.au 3

EVENTS

with Sales and Events Manager, Melanie Swindells

If you would like information on planning an event, please use the following contact details
Telephone - 6691 9289 | Email - [email protected]

Wow, how quickly has the April/May Xcite come around?! We are Did you know?!
now well into Autumn with Easter, ANZAC Day and Mother’s Day all
rolling around! The Events Team has been super busy over the last Your wedding ring goes on the left ring
few months with The Harbour Club, International Women’s Day finger, because it is the only finer with a
Breakfast, Touch Football Australia, Harmony in Health Expo, North
Coast Academy of Sport and many more events. We certainly have vein that connects to the heart. Aww!
been kept on our toes!

ANZAC Day is always an important day for the C.ex Group. It is our
time to pay our respects and commemorate the Diggers who have
fought for our freedom. Not only do we remember those past, but
also those serving today. If you cannot make it to one of our services,
please take a quiet moment to reflect on our service personnel, both
past and present. Our thoughts go out to the family and friends who
are remembering their loved ones not only on ANZAC Day, but each
day of the year.

The C.ex Coffs Annual Art Display and Competition is on again this
year and is proving to be even bigger and better than last year’s
successful event. The 2018 display encompasses over 150 artworks
by local artists using a diverse range of mediums including acrylic,
watercolour, graphite, sculpture and textiles. The display is open
to the public from Thursday 12 – Monday 16 April. A presentation
to announce winners of the competition will be held on Monday
16 April from 6pm. The event is proudly supported by Sawtell Art
Group and Coffs Harbour Creative Arts. For further information and
entry forms, please visit cex.com.au.

TIPS On your RSVP cards for a Book your hair and Having trouble with
TRICKS wedding or event, include makeup trial the day guests RSVPing? Set
a line for a requested song. before a big event. Not the return date for two
This way you will know what only will you get more weeks prior to when
your guests want to hear, bang for your buck, you you actually need it.
and they will get excited can see how your hair
when their songs comes on, and makeup looks in Your guests will
ensuring the dance floor is never know.
photographs!
never empty!

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at C.ex Coffs

C.ex COFFS IS THE PEREFECT VENUE
FOR YOUR NEXT CELEBRATION!

Whether you are celebrating a special
Birthday, Engagement, Reunion,

Anniversary or just need an excuse for
a get-together, we have you covered!
With various room options seating up
to 700 guests, an impressive array of

catering and beverage options and
access to the best local suppliers,
you can be assured your guests will

celebrate in style.
Our dedicated Events Team will assist
with every detail to ensure your event

is perfectly organised.
CONTACT OUR TEAM TODAY

6652 3888
[email protected]

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Renew your membership before Saturday 30 June to validate
your buy one get one free voucher to use at any of our food outlets*.
Use your Star Rewards card to receive discounts on food and beverage

purchases and earn points when you drink & dine.

The more you use your card the more
you’ll be rewarded!

C.ex GROUP MEMBERS AUTOMATICALLY QUALIFY TO RECEIVE THE
PRIVILEGES OF THE C.ex STAR REWARDS PROGRAM.

IT’S OUR WAY OF THANKING YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED LOYALTY!
*See voucher for terms and conditions

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WEDNESDAY
BARREL OPENS 12PM, CLOSES 2PM

DRAWN PRIOR TO 3PM

SATURDAY
BARREL OPENS 6.30PM, CLOSES 8.30PM

DRAWN PRIOR TO 9.30PM

C.ex WOOLGOOLGA

WEDNESDAY
BARREL OPENS 3.30PM, CLOSES 5.30PM

DRAWN PRIOR TO 6.30PM

SATURDAY
BARREL OPENS 5.30PM, CLOSES 7.30PM

DRAWN PRIOR TO 8.30PM

C.ex URUNGA

WEDNESDAY
BARREL OPENS 5PM, CLOSES 7PM

DRAWN PRIOR TO8 PM

GRAND PRIZE DRAW NIGHT
Barrel opens at 5pm and closes at
7pm for the draw prior to 7.30pm

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Lunch Menu

April May

MEMBERS $9.90 NON-MEMBERS $10.90 MEMBERS $9.90 NON-MEMBERS $10.90

Beef Schnitzel with chips, fresh garden salad and gravy Pie of the day served with chips and fresh garden salad or creamy
Chinese orange chicken served with steamed rice mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables
Pie of the day served with chips and fresh garden salad or Chicken korma served with steamed rice and poppadum
creamy mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables Crispy battered whiting fillet served with chips, fresh garden salad
Crumbed hoki fillets served with chips, fresh garden salad and tartare sauce
and tartare sauce Chickpea patties served with Greek salad and tzatziki
Vegetable lasagne served with chips and fresh garden salad Sweet & sour pork served with steamed rice
Baked potato chilli con carne served with coleslaw GF Panko crumbed prawns served with chips, fresh garden salad and
tartare

MEMBERS $13.90 NON-MEMBERS $14.90 MEMBERS $13.90 NON-MEMBERS $14.90

250g T-bone served with chips, fresh garden salad and Grilled hoki fillet served with garlic prawns, chips and fresh
mushroom sauce ( GF without chips and sauce) garden salad
Lamb roast served with baked vegetables, mint jelly and gravy 230g sirloin served with chips, fresh garden salad and pepper
sauce ( GF without chips)
( GF without gravy)

= denotes Chef’s recommendations GF = gluten free = healthy option = vegetarian MeDmebsesresrt5s0c

Weekend Special Non-Members $1

Purchase any meal from the lunch menu and add a standard drink for just $3 extra Bread RollNMoenm-M$b1ee.2rms0b$e1rs

*Terms and conditions apply, available for lunch service only. Gluten free gravy available upon request.
All items may contain traces of eggs, nuts, gluten and seafood as these products are used in our kitchen.

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What’s
Cooking

with Head Chef, Greg Watkins

Spoil mum this Mother’s Day at any of our May will bring a variety of entertainment to
three clubs! Join us in The Brasserie at C.ex C.ex Coffs; including Dr Feel Good, Marina
Coffs for a delightful Sunday lunch, C.ex Prior & David Hobson as well as a number
Woolgoolga is offering a free dessert and of tribute shows. Our Brasserie, Coffee Shop
drink for mum with any main meal, and and Ribeye on Vernon are open to cater for
C.ex Urunga is celebrating with a generous members and guests attending  shows.
roast carvery buffet!

A Beef & Ribs Buffet will be held in Urunga The Ribeye on Vernon Bar Lounge
on the first Saturday of May, offering a is the perfect place to wait for show
delicious assortment of pork & beef ribs, doors to open. Located on the first
prawns, crabs, seafood chowder, salads, floor next to the Auditorium, they offer
desserts and more! Bookings are essential, cocktails, beer, wines, soft drinks and
don’t miss out on this feast! a generous variety of bar snacks in a
relaxing environment. The Bar Lounge
This April marks the last year of the 100-year is open from 6pm until late Thursday,
Anniversary of ANZAC commemorations,
our ANZAC Day breakfast will be on again Friday & Saturday nights.
at 6am, with the annual luncheon beginning
from 12pm.

Walter’s
Bistro

You can simply taste the years of expertise Celebrating ‘real food’ is an integral core
and experience under Walter Hui’s belt value at Walter’s Bistro. Creating their
when you dine at Walter’s Bistro. Walter’s delicious inspired products from scratch
esteemed skills have earned him many including laksa paste, schnitzels and spring
accolades, including a bronze medal at rolls is ingrained into everyday practice
the 6th Annual World Championship of and encouraged wherever possible.
Chinese Cuisine, in Beijing. Located at
C.ex Woolgoolga, Walter’s Bistro provides Regular customers have named Walter’s
a well-rounded menu specialising in Pad Thai the best in the area. The ‘Drunken
Asian  Cuisine. Bull in a China Shop’ is certainly a club
favourite served on a sizzling plate. Further,
Walter’s Bistro prides itself on utilising fresh the Stewed Lamb Shanks, BBQ Duck and
produce, providing a diverse menu staying Honey Prawn are all crowd favourites that
true to the Asian dishes he produces. Walter never fail to impress.
does not substitute on quality and insists on
using authentic ingredients as envisaged. RWeaseltrever'syBouirsttraobtloedaaty 6691 9287

CEn.egxaCgoemmmenutnity

with Sarah Pryor, Community Relations Manager It’s Our Community

If you would like assistance with your community project, please use the following contact details
Telephone - 6691 9251 | Email - [email protected] | Follow us on Facebook facebook.com/cexgroup

C.ex Group Tertiary Education Scholarship International Women's Day

The 2018 C.ex Group Tertiary Education Scholarship recipient C.ex Group was delighted to sponsor the 2018 International
Women’s Day breakfast held at C.ex Coffs on Wednesday
was recently announced, with the accolade being awarded 8 March. The breakfast, hosted by Zonta International,
BPW and BWN included inspirational keynote speaker,
to Vanessa Eagles of Moonee Beach. Vanessa completed her Augusta Supple who spoke of her journey from Coffs
Harbour to performance on the international stage.
secondary schooling at Coffs Harbour High School before
The 2018 Coffs Coast Woman of the Year award was
continuing her studies at the University of Queensland, also announced, with Gumbaynggirr elder Aunty Bea
Ballangarry acknowledged as the recipient. Aunty Bea
commencing a Bachelor of Communication/Bachelor of Arts. is an inspirational mentor to women of all ages in Coffs
Harbour and is a founder of the community initiative,
Vanessa has always been involved with the community in WOW Women Of the World Coffs Harbour.

numerous areas including volunteering her time towards the As a leader Aunty Bea is incredibly generous with sharing
and passing on her knowledge to future elders – a very
Coffs Harbour Dance Eisteddfod, Cancer Council and the RSL worthy recipient.

Sub Branch. Vanessa was a founding

member of a school initiative that

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and well-being.

Image: Don Hunt

Clean Up Australia

The C.ex Community Crew joined forces with local
volunteers and residents in a bid to clean up the
Coffs Coast as part of the national Clean Up Australia
Campaign. The C.ex Community Crew collected 6
large bags of waste weighing a total of 34kg from
the Coffs Creek and Fitzroy Park area on Tuesday
27 February. This greatly contributed to the removal
of thousands of tonnes of rubbish from Australia’s
parks, waterways, beaches, sporting fields and
roadways during the Clean Up Australia campaign.

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Coffs TRI Images: Nashyspix

On the weekend of March 3 & 4 the Coffs Harbour
Jetty Foreshore was buzzing with energy as 1200
athletes gathered to participate in the 2018
bcu Coffs TRI. The event offered multiple race
categories for all ages and fitness levels, with the
kid’s and enticer events taking place on Saturday
3 and the Olympic distance event on Sunday
4  March.

We were delighted to be a major sponsor of the
event for the fifth consecutive year and joined
in on the action, entering three teams and an
individual in the Olympic distance team event.
The C.ex Community Crew volunteers were on
hand to cheer on their colleagues and assist with
refuelling stations throughout the run leg. The
event attracted a record number of competitors
ranging from 4 to an impressive 80 years of age
and raised funds for local charities operating on
the Coffs Coast.

CSl.eexepCooumt m20u1n8ity Crew

Save the Date

The 2018 C.ex Community Crew Sleep Out will be
held at C.ex Coffs International Stadium on
Wednesday 27 June.
The event now in its fifth year, aims to build

awareness and raise funds for local charities working
to reduce the number of homeless people or
people at risk of homelessness who reside on
the Coffs Coast.

To date, the C.ex Community Crew Sleep Out has
raised $149,165.38 for local social welfare charities

and service providers.
If you are interested in participating
or sponsoring the event, please contact

Sarah Pryor on 026691 9251 or
[email protected]

April 2018 - May 2018 cex.com.au 11

FRIDAY 20 & Texan BBQ Ribs
SATURDAY 21 APRIL Buffalo Wings

M $36.90 | NM $39.90 in BBQ Sauce

*Add $2 per person for walk-ups on the night. Kids aged 5 - 11 pay Chicken Twisters
age price e.g. 5 year old - $5, 9 year old - $9. Kids U4 - free with Dipping Sauces
Whole Jacket Potato

w/ sour cream and butter

Potato Salad
Garden Salad
BBQ Corn on the Cob
Soft Shell Taco,
MEXICAN FIBESTuA rritos & Nachos

PLUS
Guacamole, Salsa (Hot & Mild),
Cheese, Beans & Sour Cream

Make your own nachos
AND soft/hard shell tacos

with a wide range of fillings
including chicken, beef and beans

$5 $7.5Coronas STuenqruiislea

Mother’s Day
SUNDAY 13 M AY

C.ex Coffs

MOTHER’S DAY @ THE BRASSERIE
11.30AM - 2PM, 5.30PM - 9PM

For more information visit our website
or contact the club on 6652 3888

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4 - 15 APRIL ‘18 KERRY PIKE

C.ex Woolgoolga

Thursday 5 April
3pm - 6pm
$FREE

C.ex Urunga

Sunday 15 April
3pm - 5pm
$FREE

PURCHASE A
MUG OF COFFEE
OR TEA FOR THE
PRICE OF A CUP*

*Available at C.ex Woolgoolga and C.ex Urunga only

NSW Seniors Festival is the LARGEST FESTIVAL for seniors in the Southern Hemisphere. HALF DURING
NSW Seniors Festival is designed to thank, celebrate and recognise seniors for the role they play and SENIORS
the contributions they make to the NSW community. There is plenty of activities again this year over PRICE FESTIVAL ‘18

the C.ex Group of clubs. *PET’s Not Included

Friday 6 April Wednesday 11 April Thursay 12 April
to Monday 16 April
Bernadette Fisher The Howie Brothers
Entertainment Lounge 2PM | $FREE Art Display & Competition

2PM | $FREE PLUS...

SENIORS FIRST

AID AWARENESS

C.ex Woolgoolga C.ex Coffs
Wednesday 11 April Friday 13 April
2pm | $FREE
4pm | $FREE

Thursday 12 April - Monday 16 April, 2018

Open for viewing to the public during these hours:
Thursday 12 - Sunday 15, 10am - 8pm | Monday 16, 10am - 5pm

Local artists will be displaying a wide variety of fantastic
artworks many of which will be available for purchase.

Award presentation to be held on Monday 16 April, 6pm.
Contact Lauren on 6691 9260 for more information.

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mandarin and peach blossom. The wine shows all the hallmarks of its
palate is luscious with layers of
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strawberry. The finish is elegant with tropical fruit and citrus.
with crisp floral freshness, lingering
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SAUVIGNON BLANC to full bodied wine shows soft warm
characters and finishes with rich fruit
The nose has a combination of flavours and soft mouth filling tannins.
gooseberry & fresh garden herbs,
underpinned with steely minerality. MEMBER
The palate is linear & long, chalky $7 glass | $32 bottle
acidity, generous fruit & mineral NON MEMBER
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$7.50 glass | $30 bottle

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$8.50 glass | $32 bottle

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Autumn Racing Carnival COFFS HARBOUR’S
PLATINUM TAB
The Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival is underway and will be highlighted by
the ‘The Championships’ at Randwick in April. OPEN DAILY
FROM 10AM TO LATE
Racing NSW and the Australian Turf Club have revamped the Sydney 3 STAFFED TERMINALS
autumn carnival over recent years, which has seen the introduction of ‘The
Championships’, which will see more than $18 million in prizemoney over two 5 EBTS
feature race days at Randwick Racecourse. PLENTY OF SEATING

There will be ten ‘Championship’ races which make up ‘The Championships’ LARGE SCREENS
held across two consecutive Saturdays in early April, with a total of eight
Group 1 events attracting the best gallopers from Australia and worldwide. THSEADVAETE!
State of Origin 1
The first day of ‘The Championships’ is on Saturday 7 April, where the $3
million Group 1 Doncaster Mile is the feature race of the day. The $2.5 million WE6DNJUENSDEAY
Group 1 TJ Smith Stakes and $2 million Group 1 ATC Australian Derby combine
alongside the Doncaster for a superb day of racing.

The $4 million Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes is now the richest race of the
Sydney Autumn Carnival, and the richest weight-for-age race in the country.
It takes place on the second day of ‘The Championships’ on Saturday 14 April.

Three more Group $1million dollar races will also be held alongside the
Queen Elizabeth Stakes on the second day of ‘The Championships’, including
the Queen Of The Turf Stakes, the Sydney Cup and the Australian Oaks.

Don’t miss a moment of the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival and don’t miss
out on putting your bets on with 3 manned terminals and 5 EBTs available in
Coffs Harbour’s only Platinum TAB at C.ex Coffs. Check out our impressive
TAB Sports wall with all races live on big screens as well as live odds for each
region. There is also a dedicated outdoor TAB area with its own EBT and
multiple viewing and live odds screens.

Think! About your choices. Call gambling help 1800 858 858 www.gamblinghelp.nsw.gov.au

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Cutler’s Coffee Shop is great for a quick snack, coffee or cake. braTshseerie
Serving homemade cakes, scones, sandwiches and daily lunch specials.
The Brasserie offers modern and contemporary Australian
Open daily from 10.00am until late. cuisine, open seven days for lunch and dinner with daily Chef’s

READY TO GO – TAKE AWAY recommendations.

Choose from Cutlers’ selection of fresh takeaway sandwiches, wraps, hot Trading Hours Seven days a week
snacks, cakes, scones and coffee. Lunch 11.45am – 2.00pm
Dinner 5.30pm – 9.00pm

For bookings please call 6652 3888.
However, we do not take bookings on Friday and Saturday nights.

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M$8.90 Little Diggers Kids
all day, | NM $9.90 REWARDS PASSBOOK
every day THIS BOOK BELONGS TO Passbook yet?

THIS BOOK BELROENGWS TAORDS PASSBOOK Receive a free toy, ice cream,
soft drink or kids meal

every time you dine at The
Brasserie.

*Terms and Conditions apply,
see staff for details.

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Our take on American BBQ style cuisine which includes locally sourced daiTnnhndufeorSrsradaOltuanupnydre,dcnFhFarryiiddfaaoyyr
produce, slow cooked meats, quality cuts, marinated ribs, gourmet sides

and house made flavoursome sauces.

Served in a relaxed atmosphere every Friday from 12pm and Thursday,
Friday and Saturday from 6pm, level 1, C.ex Coffs.

For bookings please call 6652 3888

Authentic Asian cuisine every day for lunch and dinner. THE
Great lunchtime specials every day with takeaway options available.
Shank Inn
Western meals also available including great steaks!
NEW MENU
Trading Hours
Sunday – Wednesday Trading Hours Wednesday – Saturday
Lunch 12.00pm – 2.00pm Lunch 12.00pm – 2.00pm
Dinner 6.00pm – 8.00pm Dinner 5.30pm - 8.30pm
Thursday – Saturday
Lunch 11.30am – 2.00pm Sunday - Tuesday closed – snacks available from the bar.
Dinner 5.30pm – 8.30pm Lunch Specials

For bookings please contact 6691 9287. From $10.90 Wednesday – Saturday
Lunch Special - Members $9.90 | Non-Members $10.90
For bookings contact 6655 6161
Open seven days, selection of Asian and Western meals.

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C.ex Coffs is a proud sponsor of the
Coffs Harbour Show Society Inc.

M O N DAY T U E S DAY W E D N E S DAY

CLUB BINGO 10am CLUB BINGO 10am CLUB BINGO 10am
HEARTMOVERS 10.30am BOAMBEE PRIMARY TEXAS HOLD ‘EM EAST
COFFS LATIN RHYTHMS 6.00pm SCHOOL BINGO 7pm COAST POKER 6.00pm
CAMERA CLUB 7pm ESPORTS 7pm
2nd Monday of month F R I DAY
CLASSIC CAR CLUB 7pm S AT U R DAY
1st Monday of month CLUB BINGO 10am
MAHJONG 1pm HOLIDAY COAST
T H U R S DAY FREE SENIORS SHOW 2pm BOOTSCOOTERS 12pm
1st Friday of month SUPER SATURDAY
FAMOUS FACES 10am RAFFLES* 5.30pm RAFFLES* 5.30pm
HEARTMOVERS 10.30am TEXAS HOLD ‘EM EAST
RAFFLES* 6pm COAST POKER 7pm S U N DAY
CLUB BINGO 7pm
TRIGGER TRIVIA 7.30pm BONUS FREE RAFFLES from 12pm
RAFFLES from 4.30pm

*Tickets on sale 3pm

*Raffle tickets on sale from 5pm

M O N DAY T U E S DAY W E D N E S DAY

LINE DANCING CHOOK RUN 9-HOLE COMP URUNGA BRIDGE CLUB 12.30pm
From 2.00pm (Beginners) All Day $8 Weather permitting Visitors welcome
From 3.00pm (Main class) Golf Croquet &Association 9.30am MONSTER MEAT RAFFLES 5.30pm
CLUB BINGO 11.00am Plus bonus club cash draws
F R I DAY Golf Croquet & Association 1pm PICK A CARD PROMOTION 6pm

CLUB BINGO 10.30am S AT U R DAY DAILY FROM 2PM XXXX GOLD
Fun for the whole family ALL YEAR ROUND SIX PACK FOR
MONSTER MEAT RAFFLES 6.30pm TAB TIPPING COMP 11am $10 PER PERSON
FREE Trivia $2 Entry JUST $12
GOLF CROQUET 9.30am FOR BOOKINGS CONTACT 6655 6161
Golf Croquet & Association 1pm
Wi-Fi now available at C.ex Urunga
S U N DAY Ask staff for details

SILLY SUNDAYS from 12pm
Plus bonus club cash to be won

M O N DAY W E D N E S DAY T H U R S DAY

CLUB BINGO 11am HAPPY HUMP DAY GIVEAWAY 5pm FRENZY 12pm
Club Cash and EFT Prizes to be won CLUB BINGO 6.30pm Plenty of prizes to be won
– fun for the whole family Club Cash and EFT Prizes to be won MEAT RAFFLES 6pm
– fun for the whole family TEXAS HOLD ‘EM EAST COAST
F R I DAY POKER 6.30PM
S AT U R DAY
CLUB BINGO 11am S U N DAY
Club Cash and EFT Prizes to be won SATURDAY GIVEAWAY 2.30pm
– fun for the whole family SATURDAY RAFFLE 6pm SILLY SUNDAY GIVEAWAY 4.30pm
MONSTER MEAT RAFFLES 6pm 20 prizes to be won

*Raffles drawn from 7pm, except Sunday drawn at 6.45pm

SATURDAY 5 MAY, 8PM WEDNESDAY 16 MAY, 8PM FRIDAY 18 MAY, 8PM

FAST LOVE DR FEELGOOD JULIA MORRIS
18+ EVENT
‘A TRIBUTE TO GEORGE MICHAEL’ $46 ‘LIFT AND SEPARATE GOLDEN JUBILEE TOUR’
18+ EVENT
Members $50 | Non-Members $55 THURSDAY 24 MAY, 8PM
Members $49.90 | Non-Members $54.90
SATURDAY 19 MAY, 8PM
FRIDAY 8 JUNE, 8PM

MDAARVIINDAHPORBISOORN& KASEY CHAMBERS ALEX WILLIAMSON
‘THE 2 OF US’ UP CLOSE & PERSONAL ‘SO WRONG ITS WRONG’
$ 59 Adults $45 | Child $25 18+ EVENT

FRIDAY 29 JUNE, 8PM Adults $37.5 | Student/Concession $29.90

DIESEL (SOLO) JOIN US FOR A DRINK ANZAC
’30 YEAR THANG’ WHILE YOU WAIT FOR THE DAY
$40
SHOW DOORS TO OPEN WEDNESDAY APRIL 25

Ribeye on Vernon Bar Lounge Lest we forget
Level one, next to the Auditorium

Open from 6pm
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays

Live at C.ex Group

with Dave Ellis, Entertainment Manager

The BON JOVI Show Sixties Invasion

Saturday 16 June Saturday 19 May
$FREE show | 8.00pm $FREE show | 8.00pm

Bon Jovi, is without doubt one of the biggest super groups in Imagine - England in the 60s! It all started from a night club
music history with hits spanning 3 decades since 1984, they are called, ‘The Cavern Club’.
Grammy Award winners and in 2010, were inducted into the
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They have sold over 120 million It started as a wine cellar converted into a night club in Liverpool,
Albums worldwide have produced 13 Albums with some 25 the birthplace of the greatest British acts to ever come out of
singles charting. In 2010 they completed their 10th world tour England during the Mersey Beat era. The shock waves were
performing in 30 counties across the globe. felt all around the world and it would spark a music revolution!

“Living on a Prayer” the Bon Jovi Show a brilliant homage to the The Sixties Invasion show re-creates the look and the feel
superstar stadium rockers from New Jersey. of many legendary acts such as The Beatles, Gerry & The
Pacemakers, The Searchers, Dusty Springfield, The Rolling
All the hits and favourite album tracks faithfully reproduced in a Stones, Herman’s Hermits, The Hollies, The Kinks & The Who.
dynamite show full of high octane rock anthems including Bad
Medicine, Dead or Alive, You Give Love a Bad Name, Blaze of This group has been dubbed as the most Authentic 60s tribute
Glory and arguably the greatest rock anthem of all time, Living in Australia.... The Sixties Invasion show brings back many
on a Prayer. wonderful memories for people that lived through the era and
have the younger generation participating as if they were part
A fantastic stage show, all the searing vocals, mind blowing of it.
guitar solos, fabulous harmonies and unmistakeable punchy
rhythms are all featured in this show, executed by outstanding
musicians dedicated to bringing the punter the true Bon Jovi
experience.

SenifoesrtsivWal eek Dave’s Pick
Wednesday 11 April
THE HOWIE BROTHERS Julia Morris
$FREE SHOW | 2PM
‘LIFT & SEPARATE GOLDEN JUBILEE TOUR’
Friday 13 April
FRIDAY 18 MAY
SENIORS FIRST AID AWARENESS Members $49.90 | Non-Members $54.90
$FREE SESSION | 2PM
18+ Event

After a sell-out tour of capital cities in 2017, Australia’s
First Lady of Comedy, award-winning stand-up, actress,
TV presenter, two-time reality show winner, author,
corporate comedian, corporate entertainer, event MC,
general show-off, retired good time Gosford girl and
reluctant mother of two! Julia Morris is bringing a special
50th Anniversary version of her show ‘Lift & Separate’ to

Coffs Harbour! Guaranteed to be a night full of laughs!

Fast Love

A tribute to George Michael

05SATURDAY MEMBERS $50.00
MAY NON-MEMBERS $55.00
8pm

Get ready for a tribute to the late global superstar, putting
the Boom Boom into your heart in the all new production–
Fastlove: A Tribute to George Michael.

The show is packed with crowd pleasing anthems, from
Wham! classics of the ‘new pop’ revival to the chart-topping
success of the eighties album ‘Faith’. All the awesome tunes
of the nineties & noughties including the irresistible Flawless.

This is a spellbinding experience you don’t want to miss,
you’ll be getting up (to get down) to all your favourite songs:
Careless Whisper, Freedom, Faith, Father Figure, One More
Try, Outside, Jesus To A Child, I Want Your Sex, Kissing A Fool,
and many more.

Relive the passion, the flare, and the unique sensitivity of
George Michael in this incredible tribute concert direct from
the UK. As the great man said: you gotta have faith... So,
book your tickets now!

Julia Morris

18FRIDAY MEMBERS $49.90
MAY NON-MEMBERS $54.90
8pm | 18+ Event

Julia Morris returns to the stage with her brand new,
one woman show, ‘Lift and Separate Golden Jubilee
Tour’.

As a woman in her extreme 30s, Julia will deliver her
signature full tilt, high octane stand up storytelling,
leading directly to what Julia calls ‘hurty tummy
laughter’. It’s trying to make sense of day to day life
while trying to actually Lift and Separate.

It’s a delicious and raucous romp through the last 2
years, complete with a dissension into general madness
and finding her way back.

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Dr Feelgood
‘Milk & Alcohol’ tour

16WEDNESDAY COST $46.00
MAY General Admission Standing
8pm | 18+ Event

Formed on Canvey Island in Essex in the early 1970s, Dr. Feelgood
remains one of the most popular and exciting live rhythm and
blues acts in the world. The raw and uncompromising style of their
performance resulted in the album ‘Stupidity’ that immediately went
to the number one position in the U.K. charts.

Dr. Feelgood has also enjoyed global success with a string of hit
singles including Roxette, Back in the Night, Milk and Alcohol, Down
at the Doctors, She Does it Right, Going Back Home and See You
Later Alligator - which gave the group their first gold record.

The last album to feature Lee Brilleaux - Down at the Doctors, was
recorded live at the Dr. Feelgood Music Bar on Canvey Island, (now
the site of the Oysterfleet Hotel) just two months before he died.

The current line-up features the rhythm section Kevin Morris on
drums and Phil Mitchell on bass (both 33 years), Steve Walwyn on
guitar (26 years), and Robert Kane (formerly of The Animals) the
most recent addition – joining in 1999.

Julien Temple’s film Oil City Confidential released on February 2
2010 tells the story of the bands formative years featuring the Wilko
Johnson era.

May 2011 saw the digitally remastered re-release of Chessmasters
originally released in 2000 on EMI Records… the band’s tribute to
the Chess label, home to many of the finest blues artists of the 20th
century and the first Dr Feelgood album to feature Robert on vocals.

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Marina Prior &
David Hobson

‘The 2 of Us’ Up Close & Personal

19SATURDAY COST $59.00

MAY 8DPoMn'StHmOiWss this rare event!

Tenor and Soprano powerhouse legends of Opera and Musical
Theatre performing together on stage - David Hobson & Marina
Prior join together in their own show ‘The 2 Of Us’ in an ‘up close and
personal’ mode.

Accompanied by renowned pianist David Cameron, in a two-
hour intimate performance, Marina and David will perform their
classics from productions such as The Phantom of the Opera, Les
Miserables, Hello Dolly, West Side Story, Guys and Dolls, Chitty Chitty
Bang Bang and La Boheme as well as favourites from their award-
winning  albums.

David Hobson is one of Australia’s best-known operatic tenors,
musical theatre performers and recording artists. He has sung many
roles for Opera Australia, performed lead roles in musical theatre,
sung for the Queen, featured at the AFL Grand Final, Carols by
Candlelight, Spicks and Specks, Dancing with the Stars, It Takes Two
and has been a presenter on Foxtel’s Arts Channel, Studio.

Marina Prior is regarded as Australia’s leading lady of musical
theatre. She is best known for her lead role in The Phantom of the
Opera. She has also performed with international stars including
Richard Harris and Jose Carreras. She is well known for her Carols by
Candlelight performance each year and has most recently been seen
on the ABC TV series The Divorce. In 2006, Marina was honoured
with an induction into Australia’s 100 Entertainers of the Century.

30 YEAR THANG

DIESEL

FTRICIDKAEYTS2$94J0U|N8EPM SHOW

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Kasey Chambers

& The Fireside Disciples

24THURSDAY ADULTS $45.00
MAY CHILD U18 YEARS $25.00
8pm Event

Join Kasey Chambers by the “Campfire” “Campfire is an album I have wanted
for a musical journey through the to make my whole life and represents
stories of places, people, cultures the connection I’ve had to the different
and sounds that have inspired one of lands and cultures throughout my life
Australia’s most revered performers. that have influenced me the most. I
have taken all of those experiences
Be part of this intimate acoustic and put them into songs and sounds
experience enjoying songs new and for Campfire. Join us for a very special
old that have shaped Kasey’s rich and evening of music and stories of the
unique life travelling thru the vast lands places, people, cultures and sounds
of Australia, American and Africa. that I would like to share with you all
Playing songs from her new album around my Campfire.”
‘Campfire’ (Out April 27) and all her
much-loved songs from way back to “Everyone sing ‘round the campfire...
the The Captain and Barricades and where the song of the Curlew awaits....
Brickwalls days up until now. And dance with me under the
moonlight until the morning breaks”
Don’t miss a very special evening of
music and stories with Kasey and the
Fireside Disciples.

[GCLLEUEB] Thursday 19
April
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Kids Ukulele Class
Here’sAPtRhIeLLAincte-ivuiptifeosrour with Stephanie
from UKO ONO
Pre-register your children for any of these activities by calling
6652 3888 or dropping into reception at C.ex Coffs 2pm | $FREE

*Limited to 20 kids, Ukuleles Supplied

Monday 23
April

Comedy Circus
Stunt Show

11am | $FREE

Friday 27
April

Kids Plaster Fun

2.00pm | $FREE

Around the Globe

Travel tales with Kerry Moss from Quadrant Travel and Journeys

ICELAND
& GREENLAND

Volcanos, Icebergs,Waterfalls

Start Date: Wednesday 18 July
Countries: Greenland, Iceland
Duration: 12 days

Tour Highlights

New for 2018 is the Nordic nation of
Iceland – a country of volcanoes, geysers,
hot springs and lava fields. But it’s not
just rugged and dramatic landscapes, it’s
also about the creativity and resilience
of the Icelandic people who can trace
their ancestry back to Norsemen from
Scandinavia and Celts from the British Isles.
Visit all the major natural sights in Iceland
then travel to the Danish territory of
Greenland for four days to experience the
natural beauty of its valleys, mountains,
crystal clear water and its icebergs!
A real adventure!

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QUEENSLAND
WINTER ESCAPE

Start Date: Saturday 9 June
Countries: Australia
Duration: 15 days

Tour Highlights

When the southern states are in the
middle of winter this tour offers a
great chance to escape the cold and
explore the western towns and historic
regions of Queensland.Visit large-scale
cattle properties and a diverse range
of agricultural enterprises, as well as
horticultural properties on the Atherton
Tablelands, in Far North Queensland.

See how Queensland’s primary industries
operate and visit renowned natural
attractions such as spectacular Carnarvon
Gorge. Lastly, relax in the northern
tropical city of Cairns and have the option
to visit either the Great Barrier Reef or
Daintree Rainforest.

Quadrant Travel

02 6651 1555 | www.quadrantaustralia.com
facebook.com/quadranttravel

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WHAT’S HAPPENING
@ C.ex Urunga

C.ex Urunga

Mother’s Anzac Day

DAYPlus SCHEDULE
scghlMaposooussnmtoemfrrehioxcofseutoiasvfepetswdbareiinenerk,or MAY 13 2018
6.30AM
Spoil mum this Mother’s Day with a
roast carvery, salads, side dishes & desserts Dawn Service at Cenotaph

MEMBER $24.90 U12 $9.90 U4 $FREE 7.00AM
NON-MEMBER $26.90 U12 $11.90 U4 $FREE
ANZAC day breakfast at C.ex Urunga
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL for Ex-Service personnel

10.45AM

Congregate outside Spar Supermarket
for march at 11am

11.15AM

Cenotaph Service

11.30AM

Club opens for normal trade

12.30PM

ANZAC Day Luncheon
$24.90 for roast lunch and dessert
(Ex-Service Personnel $Free)

2.00PM

2-up

Lest we forget

INCLUDING A SELECTION
OF PRAWNS, CRABS, FISH,

CALAMARI, SEAFOOD
CHOWDER, PORK & BEEF
RIBS, HOT BUTTERED CORN,
ASSORTED SALADS, DELICIOUS

DESSERTS AND MORE

TO RESERVE A TABLE CONTACT
THE CLUB ON 6655 6161

BOOKINGS
ESSENTIAL

M $45.90 U12 $13.90 U4 FREE
M $48.90 U12 $15.90 U4 FREE

Shank Inn Closed

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WHAT’S HAPPENING
@ C.ex Woolgoolga

C.ex Woolgoolga

MoSthpeerc’siaDl!ay HAPPY
HUMP DAY
S U N DAY 1 3 M AY
Giveaway
Purchase a main meal* off the menu and
receive a free drink** Every Wednesday
5pm – 630pm
PLUS a complimentary dessert for Mum!
15foprrigzreasbusp
*Does not apply to the Lunch Special Menu
**Middy of tap beer, glass of cask wine, schooner of Post-mix or Simply purchase food and beverage during the
promotion times to receive entries
a Cup tea/CoffeeAvailable C.ex Woolgoolga Only
PLUS TOP 5 ON THE JACKPOD LEADERBOARD as at 5pm WEDNESDAY
PLUS SWIPE YOUR MEMBERS CARD FOR A CHANCE RECEIVE SIX (6) BONUS HAPPY HUMP-DAY ENTRIES
TO WIN A LUCKY DOOR PRIZE PAMPER PACK FROM
WOOLGOOLGA AMCAL CHEMIST. MEMBERS, RECEIVE A
FREE ENTRY WHEN YOU SWIPE YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD
THROUGH OUR REWARD CENTRE - $120 PRIZE VALUE.

Have you been
to C.ex Woolgoolga
lately?

Come and check out our new look bar and deck area
PLUS the best TAB on the Northern Beaches!

April 2018 - May 2018 cex.com.au 29

Returned and Services
League of Australia

The RSL Sub Branch AGM was held on 24 February 2018. There Tickets for the ANZAC Day Luncheon can be obtained from C.ex
was no election as the Executive were voted in for a three-year Coffs reception. Veterans, Ex-Service Personnel and War Widows
term with positions including: are free of charge. The cost for partners and others is $26.90.
The luncheon consists of two courses and refreshments with
President: Jason Prewett entertainment from special guest Kerry O’Keefe, who is sure to
Snr. Vice: Barry Blanchette be  entertaining.
Jnr. Vice: Robert Payne
Secretary: Alan Jervis Straight after the luncheon we will once again run the two-up at
Treasurer: Diane Fisher C.ex Coffs where we hope to enjoy the comradeship ANZAC Day
brings.
Preparations are well under way for this year’s ANZAC Day
Commemorations, being the 100th Anniversary of the Battle of I look forward to seeing you at our 2018 ANZAC Day
Villers-Bretonneux, as we remember Australia’s involvement commemorations.
during this  time.
Regards,
Timings for 2018 ANZAC Day
Jason Prewett

President, RSL Sub Branch

Dawn Service Form Up 5.20am Jason Prewett
Dawn Service Begins 5.30am
All are invited to the breakfast which will be served
after the Dawn Service at approximately 6.00am
Main Service Form Up in Park Avenue 8.30am

March Steps Off 9.00am
Main Service at Cenotaph 9.30am

Ceremony Concludes 10.30am

Image by: Greg Ireland

RSL Sub-Branch Office Hours THE RSL SUB-BRANCH BUS
IS AVAILABLE FOR HIRE
Mon 10.00am - 12.00pm
Thu 1.00pm - 4.00pm Hire fee $70/day | Per kilometre charge 70c/kilometre
Bus will be picked up with full tank of fuel,
Phone: 6691 9233 during office hours to be returned with full tank please

The Urunga Sub-branch meetings are held at C.ex Urunga Contact the sub-branch on 6691 9233 for bookings during
on the third Monday of each month. office hours or 0456 370 778 after hours

Employee Buzz! Our February staff Champions Anne Maree Arthur is no stranger to

30 cex.com.au April 2018 - May 2018 are no strangers to giving great our C.ex Champions leaderboard

customer service with both team with this being her third time on it in

members excelling in this area! 2017/2018. Anne Maree is an asset

to C.ex Group and epitomises what

When Natalie Smith joined the C.ex it means to give great customer

Group team we knew we had a service. Her attention to detail in our

keeper, she interacts amazingly with events department is outstanding,

our customers and they love her for and our event clients certainly

it. She works at both C.ex Coffs and appreciated her efforts.

C.ex Urunga and is an exemplary

team member. She received the Congratulations on this well-

award for February because of deserved award ladies, keep up the

her cheerful and friendly manner good work.

with diners at The Shank Inn, C.ex

Urunga.

A2N0ZA18C Day
with President, David Doyle

More than 46,000 men died on the Western Front, 134,000 were our country people closer together
wounded or taken prisoner, The Great War had taken its toll on to cheer on their local teams.
society. Many a “Digger” returning home had lost a brother, a
father, a cousin, an uncle or just a mate that he ‘joined up’ with. To raise money, they would sell
They all said it would be a life of adventure. They all thought, raffle tickets every weekend and
or so it seemed at the time, a fight for King and Country it was then use it to pay for the hardware
the right thing to do. It would be over in a short time and we will to get on and complete the job at
be able to catch up with some of the relatives in the “Old Dart’’. hand. The Memorial Baths were
How wrong would it be? the next on their agenda and as these
were a more expensive item it would
The government who sent them said that they would be cared sometimes take a little longer to complete. The
for on their return, but alas it failed to honour their side of the lifesavers were another avenue they went down and early on
agreement. Most of our troops were gassed during WW1 with Surf Lifesaving Clubs were always supported by the Diggers
a poison called Mustard Gas. It was used many times by the (the march past at surf carnivals were always led by veterans).
Germans on the Western Front to maim and kill our troops and Our Diggers gave us our freedom by fighting for it, which
to a degree it was successful, but also for those who did survive enabled us to worship the church of our choice, vote for the
this ordeal they came home with the unknown side effects of person who we elected could be the better politician, freedom
gassing and of course they had to prove to the government of speech, they also brought home and gave us values so that
doctors that is what had happened to them. The Repatriation we could get on and enjoy life as it should be. We certainly do
Department were not sympathetic to the Diggers. have a debt of gratitude that we owe to the veteran because he
set the bar high.
The Diggers decided that they needed an organisation that
could fight for their rights and so the RSL was formed (Returned This ANZAC Day, have a look around your village, your town or
Soldiers and Sailors League, we did not have an Airforce at this suburb and remember that he or she laid down their life for us
time as it was the Army Flying Corps). It was this organisation so that we would become better people for it and on the 11th
that formed in the small towns and villages wherever a handful hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, Remembrance Day 2018
of veterans had settled down after discharge from their active will be 100 years since the cessation of WW1. Say a little prayer
service. They would hold their meetings anywhere it was for all of our veterans with a “thank you mate” because it could
convenient, the local pub or home-garage workshop. Even have been your grandad, father, brother, uncle or cousin that
though we had lost all those young men, jobs were scarce and paid the supreme sacrifice.
unemployment slow, they decided that if the town needed This ANZAC Day also spare a thought for all of our Defence
to have a place where they could meet, they would build it, Force personnel who are currently serving overseas and wish
so began the Memorial Halls that you see spread around them all a speedy and safe return to the people who love and
those towns and villages. miss them dearly.

Sport was an important part of a Diggers’ life and so they were Please join with us as we remember 104 years since the
often given a piece of land that needed many hours of hard beginning of WW1 and that this year we will celebrate 100
labour. They turned it into the sports ground memorial park with years since Remembrance Day on 11 November 1918. Our Dawn
its white picket fence around from wood donated by the local Service is a very moving ceremony, one which you will enjoy
timber mill. Cricket, AFL, rugby and junior athletics were some with your family and then please join us for a gun fire breakfast
of the more common games played on these ovals. Because after at C.ex Coffs.
these ovals and memorial parks were built in almost every town
weekend competitions were common events, and this bought David Doyle OAM

Benefits may vary between clubs, check full list of club activities.

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SPORTS CALENDAR

C.ex Coffs C.ex Urunga C.ex Woolgoolga
BOWLS PROGRAM GOLF PROGRAM BOWLS PROGRAM

MONDAY MONDAY MONDAY
All Day Roll Ups 7.00am Men’s Veterans 1.30pm Carpet bowls
comp
TUESDAY 11.15am Lady Swingers TUESDAY
9.00am Ladies’ social bowls 9-hole comp 9.00am Women’s social
Names down by 8.30am 12.30pm Social golf bowls
1.00pm Men’s social bowls
WEDNESDAY TUESDAY
1.00pm Men’s social bowls All Day Social golf WEDNESDAY
All Day Chook Run $8 9.30am Men’s Triples
THURSDAY
9.00am Ladies’ social bowls WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
9.00am Ladies’ 18-hole 9.00am Women’s social
SATURDAY comp bowls
10.00am Roll Ups 12.30pm Social golf 1.30pm Carpet bowls
1.00pm Men’s social bowls (before 8.45am
or after 12.30pm) FRIDAY
Coffs Men’s Bowls Office 10.00am Roll Ups
6691 9218 THURSDAY 12.00pm
Coffs Women’s Club 7.00am Medley Single Jackpot mixed pairs
6691 9218 Stableford comp (men’s, ladies or mixed)
Free lessons available at arranged times 18 holes
Contact Carmel Tapper on 6651 7914 2.30pm Social golf SATURDAY
10.00am Roll Ups
FRIDAY 12.00pm Roll Ups
9.00am Ladies’ golf
18 hole comp Coaching & Bowls Lessons
12.30pm Social golf Please phone the club on 66541307 to
organise an appointment with one of our
SATURDAY accredited coaches
7.00am Members’ golf
comp 18 holes Woolgoolga Men’s & Ladies’
3.00pm Social golf Bowls Office
6691 9239
SUNDAY
All Day Social Golf

GOLF MEMBERSHIP REVERTSTO PRO
RATA RATE - $130 UNTIL 30 JUNE

For C.ex Urunga Course availability and cart bookings please contact the club on (02) 6655 6161

SAVE THE DATE Head PGA Professional ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE DAY
SUNDAY 20 MAY - Matt Allan
PGA Professional Retail sales bags, balls, buggies,
PRESENTS 3 PGA PROFESSIONALS ON - Brandon Connor vouchers and more...
HAND FROM 9AM TIL 1PM With special guest PGA Professional - Peter Pearce
IMPROVE YOUR Regripping - get your clubs
GOLF DAY 9.30AM - 10AM regripped and measured up
- FREE KIDS GOLF CLINIC (bookings essential)
@ C.ex Urunga Golf Club Bring the kids / grandkids get them started in GOLF properly on the day
Equipment supplied
DON’T MISS OUT
9.30 - 1PM BOOK NOW LIMITED
- "IMPROVE YOUR GOLF” SESSIONS
(bookings essential) SPOTS AVAILABLE
Need help with your golf game?
Advice on equipment? BOOK BY PHONE OR EMAIL
Or just interested in how to get started in golf? (02)66523266
EASY just book a one on one session with a PGA PRO
Just $25/session [email protected]

32 cex.com.au April 2018 - May 2018

Players test out the new ninth
green at C.ex Urunga

C.ex Vets
Open Golf Day

An outstanding success!

Visitors from Mid North Coast golf clubs and further Best score on the day was recorded by C.ex Urunga
afield enjoyed an 18-hole stableford event hosted member Peter Harper with 43 points. Prizes were well
by C.ex Urunga Golf Club and run by Urunga Veteran spread among visiting club members and others from
Golfers assisted by the Mid North Coast Veterans Golf Urunga. Nearest the Pin prizes were also presented.
Association on 19 February.
It was a great day made even better by the BBQ offered
The Urunga course was packed with visitors from with Bellingen Councillor, Garry Carter as our chef. He
Bellingen, Dorrigo, Coffs Harbour, Bonville, Sawtell, was ably assisted by two wonderful volunteers, Sharon
Woolgoolga, Macksville, Toronto and others. and Keeley from the C.ex Community Crew. Their
cheerful demeanour overcame the woes of even those
With a superb day and the course in excellent condition, whose golf scores failed to reach their expectations.
good scores were the norm and sponsorship by the C.ex
Group meant the prize list extended beyond 4 prizes per Veteran golfers were extremely complimentary about
grade over A, B and C grades plus a few balls. Every course conditions and are grateful to the C.ex Group for
player who scored 30 points or more received a ball not only sponsoring this major day but also providing the
and over half the field walked off with a new ball of assistance of the C.ex Community Crew.
their  choice.

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the 2nd Monday of every month
at C.ex Coffs from 7pm.

Images by: Annette Brauer, Krys Robinson and Barry McCulloch

Intra Club Report

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C.ex Coffs Women’s Bowling Club has made a great start to The Final of the premier event on the Men’s Bowls Calendar
2018 with The Club Fours Championship being played and – the C.ex Men’s Singles Championship was played out
won by the team consisting of Karen Dunn, Chris Irvine, Beryl on Saturday, 17 February 2018 between Rod Hiscock and
Foster and Pat Garner. The runners-up were Joan Griffin, Graham Tindall.
Colleen Gill, Margaret Engel and Di De La Cruz.
It was Rod’s second Singles Final and Graham’s first and
Winners: front row (l-r) Karen Dunn, Chris Irvine, Beryl both were eager for the game to commence.
Foster & Pat Garner Three games in this year’s Championship were decided by
Runners-up: back row (l-r) Joan Griffin, Colleen Gill, one point (31-30) showing the closeness of the contestant’s
Margaret Engel, Di De La Cruz abilities.
Graham showed the benefit of 3 days of competitive
Their Annual Gala Day, saw the greens filled with bowlers bowling leading up to the Final, in representing in the Zone 7
from Park Beach, Sawtell, Scotts Head, Woolgoolga, Urunga, RSL Country Championships, by getting off to a flying start.
Nambucca, Macksville and our District Representatives
joining with teams from C.ex Coffs bowlers. A fun day of Rod had an easier route to the Final, with some good wins
bowls was followed by an enjoyable luncheon together. along the way, but took awhile to get into his rhythm.
At one stage Graham led 22-8 and looked to be heading
The next Club Event will be the Under 8 yrs 3 Bowl Triples for an easy win. To his credit Rod started to find his form
Carnival. This will be held on April 16, with entries closing on and scored 12 points over the next 7 ends to bridge the gap
April 9 (or when filled). All enquiries to Judy Bishop on 0428 to 25-19. Unfortunately for Rod, Graham lifted again to run
112 773 or email [email protected] out the eventual winner with 31-22. Congratulations to both
players on a hard-fought Final. Graham is the fifth different
Anyone wishing to come and enjoy our happy crew of winner of the Club Singles in the last 5 years, showing that
bowlers can contact us on 6651 7914 Carmel Tapper, Email: anyone in the Club can win on their day.
[email protected] or check out our Facebook
page: C.ex Coffs Women’s Bowling Club. On 7 April the C.ex Coffs teams will play the C.ex Woolgoolga
teams for the Annual C.ex Challenge Shield.
The game will be at C.ex Coffs commencing at 1:00 pm,
and spectators are more than welcome. The Coffs boys are
determined to win back the shield which was narrowly won
by Woolgoolga last year! This game also acts as a trial from
which the pennant teams are selected.

The 2018 Zone
Pennant Competition
will commence on
Saturday, 28 April 2018
with C.ex Coffs fielding
sides in Grade 5 and
Grade 7.

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APRIL 2018 MAY 2018

06 VENUS 2 DUO 04 JOHN CURTIN
13 LIVING PROOF 11 CONSPIRACY
20 THE SHUFFLE BOYS 18 RAY RIDER
27 WHO’S CHARLIE DUO 25 KERRY PIKE

07 JOHNNY AND THE 05 HEKYL & JIVE
EASY RIDERS 12 BEACH BOYZ
19 SIXTIES INVASION
14 THORAZOO 26 NIGHTMOVES
21 THE COUNTRY
SUPERSTARS TRIBUTE

SHOW

28 CHRIS ANTHONY &
MIDNIGHT DRIFTERS

APRIL 2018 MAY 2018

07 LONG GONE DADDYS 12 CONSPIRACY
28 LIVING PROOF 26 FAKE GNUS

• LEST WE FORGET •

ANZAC DAY
WEDNESDAY 25 APRIL, 2018
5.20AM / Dawn Service commences at the Cenotaph (Vernon St)
6.00AM / ANZAC Day Breakfast, C.ex Coffs Auditorium
9.30AM / Service commences at the Cenotaph
10.00AM / Approximately 10am, Club opens for normal trade
10.30AM / Free childrens lunch in the Entertainment Lounge
(for children that have marched)
12.00PM / ANZAC Day Luncheon with special guest Kerry O’Keefe
($26.90 | Ex-service personnel $FREE)
2.00PM / Two Up commences on the Vista Lounge
5.00PM / Flag lowering at Cenotaph

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