Stories

Nicola Olyslagers Interview

We recently sat down with the incredible Nicola Olyslagers (née McDermott), our local high jump champion! Nicola trains at Mingara Regional Athletics Centre regularly with her coach Matt Horsnell. Nicola won the silver medal in Tokyo and is heading to...

Brad Woodward Interview

We recently interviewed local Central Coast athlete, Bradley Woodward who is currently in Paris ready for the games! Brad has swum at Mingara since he was a baby and we couldn't be prouder of him! Good luck Brad, we can't...
blood donation

It’s National Blood Donor Week 2024!

Every year over 1.5 million Australian's roll up their sleeves and make a blood donation.   Blood donation is a life-saving act that can have a huge impact on the lives of others. Just 1 blood donation can save up...
hot cross buns

Make your own Hot Cross Buns

Who doesn’t love Hot Cross Buns at Easter?!   Hot Cross Buns, those delightful, spiced treats adorned with a symbolic cross, hold a cherished place in Easter celebrations around the globe. But have you ever wondered where the tradition came...
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Make homemade Easter Eggs

Get crafty this Easter season! Easter is just a hop around the corner. That means friends, family, and of course, Easter eggs! Now, don’t roll your eyes at the thought of those expensive little treats just yet. It is possible...

Everything you need to know about Bonsai Open 2024

The fourth Bonsai Open will be hosted by Central Coast Bonsai on Saturday 6 April (9am-5pm) and Sunday 7  April (10am-4pm) 2024 at Mingara. Growing bonsai is a delightful hobby that involves horticultural knowledge, an artistic bent and a good deal...

Winemakers Dinner

On Thursday 23 March 2023 we hosted an exclusive winemakers dinner, featuring Tyrrell's. Some of our Members were spoilt with a delicious 4 course dinner, paired with a selection of Tyrrell's wine. Check out the photos from the night below…...

OzHarvest

OzHarvest is Australia's leading food rescue organisation. They help save food from going to waste by giving it to community groups, charities and people in need. Over 7.6 million tonnes of food goes to waste in Australia each year. That...

Meet Tori

Our Events Coordinator Tori is a superstar. Tori not only assists with organising and booking events but she helps run the floor at our events too. When Tori is booking an event for you, you can be certain she can...

Central Coast Kids in Need

Rhonda and Lorraine run Central Coast Kids in Need and are two of the most generous and caring ladies you can ever meet. Most families with very sick children have to travel to Sydney or Newcastle for long-term care, leaving at...

Ryan’s Story

An environmental crusader, a great mate, a surfer and a ‘gun’ bartender If you’re a regular to Hadley’s you’ll have seen Ryan’s smiling face behind the bar, carrying on with his team-mates and laughing with customers. He’s a one-of-a-kind kinda guy. Ryan’s...

Daniel’s Story

A huge personality, ready to create fun for everyone Daniel brings the fun to Mingara. You can see him bringing fun at Car and Cash, Bingo and our Members’ Jackpot promotion. Daniel is all about experiences and gives a lot of himself to his customers,...

AJ’s Story

A passion for coffee, a beer creator and a flavour scientist AJ is our hero of coffee at The Roasted Berry. Coffee is his second nature and he’s very good at crafting the perfect cup. AJ also works hard in the...
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