THERE was excitement in the air as the first edition of the Port Macquarie News Of The Area (NOTA) hit news stands across the region last Friday.
On Friday morning, Port Macquarie Country Women’s Association (CWA) members took a break from serving tea and scones to check out the new publication.
“I enjoyed reading the first edition because there were so many articles about local activities, events and people,” CWA member Pat Banister said.
“It made me feel more connected to our community.
“My husband, Len, also liked the TV program in print for the week.”
CWA President Jill Adams said she enjoyed the “variety of stories”.
On Saturday the weather turned wet and cold, offering a perfect excuse to grab the paper and have coffee at a local cafe, many of which are stocking copies each week.
Port Macquarie was buzzing on Sunday with Ironman action, so Roto House proved a good spot to escape for a while and catch up on local news.
Jess Davidson took a moment from serving customers to have a quick peek before she headed off to play the Preacher in a musical adaptation of Bonnie and Clyde at the Players Theatre.
“I didn’t get a chance to properly read a copy before they all went,” she said.
“So they are popular.
“We may need a double batch next drop.”
Port Macquarie Hastings University of the Third Age (U3A) members were spotted enjoying the paper on Monday afternoon, particularly an article about 92-year-old group member Faye Davis (p14).
“The News Of The Area will help me to stay involved and find out what’s happening in the Port Macquarie area,” U3A member Margaret Myers said.
“It will give me a sense of community, which is very important as we get older so that we can keep in touch and be active mentally and socially.
“A weekly run-down of events and activities will also be very helpful.”
Lily Apostle, from Lily’s Cafe in Horton Street, was pleased to see the News Of The Area in print.
She, like all the businesses and organisations mentioned, stocks copies of the paper each Friday.
By Pauline CAIN
