Posted on March 21, 2023 by Ken Banks

Easter ‘Taste of the Sea’ Dinner

Blessing of the Fleet is holding a fabulous ‘Taste of the Sea’ Dinner.

The Blessing of the Fleet is holding a fabulous Taste of the Sea Dinner at the Ulladulla Civic Centre on Easter Saturday night, 8^th April, with all proceeds going to help fund the Blessing of the Fleet Festival.

Tickets are $100 including a fabulous Seafood dinner featuring locally caught Tuna, Flathead, South Coast Oysters and Prawns amongst other things.

Local performers Met & Maya will perform live with plenty of music and dancing available. There will also be a presentation from local Fishing experts.

It will be a great night.

Please share this with the Mollymook Ocean Swim group, as I’m sure a number of them would love to know about it and come along.

The attached poster has more information and a link to the Booking site for tickets (tables of 8-10)

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Posted on March 8, 2023 by Ken Banks

Clean Up Australia Day at Mollymook Beach

Pristine Mollymook Beach

‘Clean Up Australia Day’ at Mollymook Beach

GRASS roots environmental group, Treading Lightly, held a successful Clean Up Australia Day event on Sunday around the Mollymook Beach area organized by Moni Mudge of ‘Take 3 for the Sea’ fame.

Moni reports on this years successful ‘Clean Up’. “Just thought I would let you know we had 49 people show up for clean up Australia Day today. We collected 29kgs of non recyclable waste, 30kgs of recyclable waste (almost 70kgs in total) in one hour and just at the south end, north end will be next months Treading Lightly Tidies.

Lots and lots of happy smiling, caring faces, including ocean swimmers and club members, which was wonderful because I miss you all loads. I love our community. Moni x”

Group pic of the helper’s for ‘Clean Up Australia Day’ at Mollymook Beach this past Sunday

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Posted on February 20, 2023February 21, 2023 by Ken Banks

2023 Mollymook Ocean Swim

Annual Mollymook Surf Club Charity Ocean Swim, Saturday April 1, 2023

Mark the date. Plans have been submitted for approval by the Surf Club organizer’s for this years annual Mollymook Ocean Swim to be held on Sat. April 1, 2023.

Vice President, Mick Hendrie provided the following information:

Planned sequence of Events:

6.30 am Check-ins open for all swimmers inside Mollymook Surf Club Hall.
8.00 am Check-ins close for the 500m swim.
8.15 am Safety briefing for the 500m competitors.
8.30 am 500m swim starts at southern end of Mollymook Beach.
8.45 am Welcome to country from local indigenous man Noel Butler.
8.55 am Safety briefing for the 2.2km competitors.
9.00 am check-ins for the 2.2km swim closes.
9.00 am Bus transport to the northern end of beach begins. (Walking the beach to the north end is also an option)
9.30 am 2.2km swim starts at the northern end of Mollymook Beach.
11.45 am The ‘Dash for Cash’ swim starts at the southern end of Mollymook Beach.
12.00 noon is the presentation.
Shortly after the presentation, the bar will open for the remainder of the afternoon.

Entries will open soon on the ‘Ocean Swims.com‘ website: https://oceanswims.com/event/mollymook-ocean-swim/

Mollymook Annual Ocean Swimming

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Posted on February 8, 2023 by Ken Banks

StoryFest Trivia Night

Mollymook Golf Club to Host the StoryFest Trivia Night

Plan a night of fun at the Mollymook Golf Club with all monies raised going to the StoryFest Schools program.

Details are: Thursday 16th March: Arrival 6.30 pm for a 7.00 pm start. See pic below for more information.

StoryFest Trivia Night

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Posted on February 4, 2023February 4, 2023 by Ken Banks

Small Town Provisions

Amazing Lunch Specials at ‘Small Town Provisions’

Guests recently stayed at Mollymook Beach Waterfront during January for three weeks. They loved eating out at our best restaurants, not once, but on many occasions experiencing the BEST that Mollymook Milton Ulladulla offer. They loved Gwylo, Small Town, the Rick Stein Restaurants, the Altar Bar and their surprise was Small Town Provisions. So impressed were they with their accommodation at Mollymook Beach Waterfront, on departure they gave the proprietors, Ken and June a ‘Gift Voucher’ to Small Town Provisions.

Ken and June were amazed, they took these following pics to illustrate the beautiful lunch they enjoyed, accompanied by fine wine at ‘Small Town Provisions’.

Food quality and service; 10/10

Address: 1/49 Wason Street, Milton NSW Web: Small Town Provisions

Salt Paprika Squid. Awesome!

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Posted on January 22, 2023 by Ken Banks

LOOSE DOG ATTACK on Narrawallee Beach

Narrawallee Beach – loose dog attack

UK Tourist injured at Narrawallee Beach

A gentleman from the UK provided the following information in regard to the injuries sustained by his 77 year old wife who was knock over by a dog let loose on Narrawallee Beach on Saturday January 14, 2023.

Russell wrote: “I am emailing you to ask if you could please post a “thank you” which might reach a man who came to our rescue on Narrawallee beach on Saturday January 14th ? We live in the UK and were on holiday at Narrawallee. On Saturday last, January 14th., my wife and I were walking on Narrawallee beach at 07.45. with our son’s dog. A couple emerged from the reserve and released their dog which rushed loose towards our son’s dog and knocked my wife off her feet, landing on her shoulder, with serious injuries. She was in great pain and fainting.

A passer-by named OSSIE who has first-aid training helped her, stayed with her and gave absolutely correct instructions that she must not be moved until an ambulance arrived. He was absolutely marvelous to her and I want to thank him.

She was taken to Milton hospital and severe injuries diagnosed, upper arm smashed with splinters, with instructions to go to a Sydney hospital after 7 days. Yesterday we took her to Sydney’s Northern Beaches hospital where she has had major surgery, the bones pinned together and then plated, and her collar bone repaired, and a warning that she may need a shoulder reconstruction.

My wife is 77 and it is life-changing injuries, for both of us. We cancelled the rest of our holidays and she will need care for a long time.

The couple whose dog attacked her were less than helpful, …….

Please, if you could in some manner publish a “thank you” to “Ossie”. Sincere thanks, Russell.

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Posted on January 9, 2023January 9, 2023 by Ken Banks

Mollymook Beach, a surfing mecca for tourist

Dolphin display at Mollymook Beach

Sydney tourist fall in love with Mollymook.

Tourist from Sydney staying at Mollymook posted their January 2023 review on Google mentioning the “gorgeous view of the ocean where we saw both surfers and dolphins riding the waves”. They enjoyed every minute of their stay, not only the beach but the many other places to visit in the surrounding areas on their trip as well as the fantastic local restaurants.

On departure, they wrote saying; Yes, we will definitely be back!

For an extensive list of things to do in the Mollymook, Milton Ulladulla area, click on the link: Destination Mollymook Milton Ulladulla

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Posted on September 3, 2022September 3, 2022 by Ken Banks

Escape Artfest, September 2022

ARTfest 2022 – Milton Ulladulla Community

ARTfest is a community event that celebrates the vibrant arts community in Milton Ulladulla. Resurrected this year after a two year hiatus due to covid, it also showcases the musical talent and great food and beverage venues we are so lucky to have. With many free and some ticketed events this is the longest ARTfest so far and gives locals and visitors a smorgasbord of arts experiences from which to choose.

The website has all the details and program brochures will be widely available in the coming week.

Web for more details: www.escapeartfest.com

Escape Artfest

Destination Mollymook Milton Ulladulla

Ken B., Mollymook Beach Waterfront: Editor for Mollymook News, Destination Mollymook Milton Ulladulla and Mollymook Ocean Swimmers

Posted on August 31, 2022August 31, 2022 by Ken Banks

Mollymook, Milton, Ulladulla String Orchestra

Inaugural Live Performance: Mollymook, Milton, Ulladulla String Orchestra.

Raymond provides this invitation to the Milton, Ulladulla String Orchestra.

“Save the date: Sunday September 25, 2022 from 3.00pm to 4.00pm at St Martins Anglican Church, Ulladulla the locally formed ‘String Orchestra’ will hold their inaugural live performance”.

It will be followed by a lovely afternoon tea and opportunity to meet members of the orchestra. (A gold coin donation)

Destination Mollymook Milton Ulladulla

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Posted on July 23, 2022July 23, 2022 by Ken Banks

Day 3. Australian IRB Championships at Mollymook

Mollymook SLSC Hosts Day 3 of the Australian IRB Championships.

Day 3 of the Australian IRB Championships were held at Mollymook, today Saturday July 23. Once again we were entertained by some of the best IRB operators in all of Australia.

Today’s program included the qtrs., finals, semi-finals and finals in the:

U23 Female Mass rescue and U23 Male Mass rescue.

Masters Female Mass rescue and Masters Male Mass rescue.

U23 Female Rescue and U23 Male Rescue.

Masters Female Rescue and Masters Male Rescue.

Official results for the Male and Female events are listed on the SLS Australia web page, https://sls.com.au/ and their Facebook site: slsaustralia

A selection of today’s pics are attached, they include a winner with a huge smile. It was another memorable day of V8 racing in the ocean.

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Destination Mollymook Milton Ulladulla

Ken B., Mollymook Beach Waterfront: Editor for Mollymook News, Destination Mollymook Milton Ulladulla and Mollymook Ocean Swimmers

Posted on July 22, 2022July 23, 2022 by Ken Banks

Day 2. Australian IRB Championships at Mollymook

Mollymook SLSC Hosts the Australian IRB Championships.

A majestic day 2 at Mollymook. The sun shone all day, the IRB racing was excellent, semis and finals brought together the best of the best, the competition was outstanding, competitors so skilful, the swell had increased but was manageable with the Mollymook Voluntary 1st Aid Officers on duty throughout the day if needed.

It was a memorable day of racing. Official results for the Open Male and Female events are listed on the SLS Australia web page, https://sls.com.au/ and their Facebook site: slsaustralia

Winners were grinners, in a big way, below are a selection of pics from today’s events.

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Some of the Mollymook Volunteer 1st Aid team.

Destination Mollymook Milton Ulladulla

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Posted on June 25, 2022June 26, 2022 by Ken Banks

Safe Waters Community Care Inc.

Homeless file image

Homeless people in Ulladulla & surrounding areas.

Swimming at the Ulladulla sea pool recently, just before dawn, I saw a couple exiting a 2-man tent. They packed their meagre belongings into an old pram and moved on. This was not the first time I had witnessed this in our local area.

As I reflect, I look back with disappointment that I didn’t reach out and offer some form of assistance.

Speaking with swimming friends, it seems I am not alone in my concern. One shared the story of regularly viewing homeless people appearing at the harbour, as the evening closes in. Others have related their experiences. In each case, the question is: What might we do to make a difference in the lives of these fellow locals?

Earlier this month there was an article in the Milton Ulladulla Times on the work that the ‘Safe Waters’ registered charity is doing for the increasing number of homeless people in our local area’. I consequently made contact with the ‘Safe Waters’ team at their facility in South Street, Ulladulla and got an update on their new ‘Highway Shelter’ nearing completion on the highway just south of the Ex-Servo’s.

I was so encouraged to see the range of local businesses and local people involved in supporting this charity. Some volunteered their time, others provided voluntary work via provision of their trade skills, others were/are giving financially, small and large.

It confirmed for me that the needs in our local community are real, and that the success of ‘Safe Waters’ is dependent on us, members of the local community being involved, however we can.

To this end, I encourage you to check the information (links below) and consider how we may be able to contribute according to our individual circumstances where possible to the work of Safe Waters.

Link to their web site: Safe Waters

The Board of Directors are people of integrity; Link: Board of Directors.

Link to their Achievements since opening.

For transparency, their ‘Charity Accreditation’ and ‘Annual Income/Expenditure’ can be seen on the Government ACNC web site.

Destination Mollymook Milton Ulladulla

Ken B., Mollymook Beach Waterfront: Editor for Mollymook News, Destination Mollymook Milton Ulladulla and Mollymook Ocean Swimmers

Posted on March 7, 2022March 7, 2022 by Ken Banks

Annette Chapman named Local Woman of the year Award

Woman of the year Award

Annette Chapman has been an integral member of the Southern Shoalhaven community for decades.

Her Fire & Rescue service of over 20 years has included prevention and training – conducting home fire safety checks for the elderly and disabled, visits to local organisations to deliver the fire safety message. Her dedication to volunteering with Surf Life Saving as an active patrol member, trainer, assessor and committee stalwart is second to none, her assistance and knowledge continues to ensure Mollymook SLSC is one of the most efficient and successful in NSW. Annette is an outstanding nomination for the South Coast Woman of the Year award and this is a well deserved accolade.

Shelley Hancock our local State Parliament member wrote: Annette Chapman is being celebrated with a Local Woman of the Year Award in recognition of the significant contribution she has made to the South Coast community and congratulated Annette on the honour, acknowledging her hard work for the region with an unflagging passion to make the South Coast a better place.

Minister for Women Bronnie Taylor congratulated the State’s Local Women of the Year Award recipients.

“These women are the backbone of their communities, volunteering their time and energy to make a positive difference,” she said.

“I would like to acknowledge their significant efforts to support their local communities and thank them for all the amazing work they do.”

The Local Woman of the Year Awards are one way the NSW Government celebrates the achievements of women as part of International Women’s Day on March 8 2022.

Annette Chapman (Pic used with permission)

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Posted on March 3, 2019March 3, 2019 by Ken Banks

Clean Up Australia Day – A great success!

Clean Up Australia Day – Mollymook Beach, Collers and the Cemetery

Education Program Manager, Australia wide for ‘Take 3 for the Sea’, Monica Mudge was at Mollymook this morning and expressed her heartfelt gratitude for the number of volunteers who turned up for today’s ‘Clean up Australia Day’ at Mollymook Beach.

The backbone of the Mollymook Beach clean up was and usually is the Mollymook Beach Ocean swim group and their spouses/partners. Today the swimmers commenced their morning swim early to ensure they were ready to start at 8.00 am. They were also joined by some members of the public as well as the ‘Take 3 for the Sea’ surf club nippers led by youngster Julie Armstrong.

With such a large turn out of volunteers, they were able to collect rubbish along the entire length of Mollymook Beach from the north end to the south end, around to Collers Beach, the Golf Club course and parking area, the cemetery and adjoining streets/gutters/path ways.

Rubbish included a bike riding helmet, old discarded building items and some old clothing. Volunteers mentioned that the worst offenders were those leaving their cigarette butts everywhere. Other volunteers mentioned how this year the cemetery was no where near as bad as past years with the amount of plastic flowers blown all over the cemetery. Being so close to the ocean this type of un-managed rubbish which finds its way onto our park lands, beaches and even into the ocean was less than past years and gratitude was expressed towards those that have taken this issue to heart.

Volunteers enjoyed coffee, muffins & freshly baked scones provided gratis by the Mollymook Golf Club at the conclusion of the ‘Clean Up’.

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