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Nelson Bay VIEW Club

About

Nelson Bay VIEW Club was formed in 1967.

Currently, the Club sponsors twelve Smith Family Learning for Life students and is actively involved in fundraising activities to raise donations for The Smith Family programs.

We are always open to new members, so please get in touch today and come and see what it's all about.

Location

When: Meeting Day on the 1st Thursday each month
Time: At 11.00am
Where: Soldiers Point Bowling Club
Address: 118 Soldiers Point Road, SOLDIERS POINT NSW 2317

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Contact

Etta on 0412 056 849

Email: N elsonBay.viewclub@gmail.com

Club News

Meet Our Committee

Members held the Annual General Meeting with several new Members joining the Committee.

National Councillor, Angie, was present to oversee proceedings and to congratulate Members while presenting their badges. Special mention was made of our Treasurer, Karen, who is serving her 10th year on the Committee. Karen, together with past President, Liz, was instrumental in commencing the Bunnings BBQs as a source of revenue when Covid prohibited us from organising our usual social fund-raising events. Five years on and Karen is still the driving force behind the BBQs which are now our principal source of income to fund our Learning for Life students.

February 2026

WE had an excellent turn out for our very first meeting of the year.

Sue had organised our monthly speaker and we were very pleased to welcome Renee French, Waste Education Officer from Port Stephens Council, speaking on the social, financial and environmental importance of recycling.

Christmas 2025 Celebrations

Photos show A Motley Crew. Members of our view club who produced, directed and starred in the wonderful Christmas skit enjoyed by all at our Christmas luncheon.

Smith Family Spring Spectacular (September)

A magnificent Spring Luncheon as a major fund raiser was held by the Nelson Bay VIEW Club on September 26.

106 ladies were treated to complimentary bubbly and juice upon arrival. The ladies were "frocked and feathered" for this very popular annual Spring Luncheon. The Soldiers Point Bowling Club auditorium was the venue, providing a delicious 2 course meal which was enjoyed by all!

Congratulations to the Committee who worked tirelessly for many months in the lead-up to ensure success of this occasion. The tables were beautifully decorated, and Spring was clearly in the air with a Spring floral slideshow projected on the numerous large screens in the auditorium throughout the event.

Our inspirational guest speaker was a local hero, Vicki Haines, who entertained us for 30 minutes on her Australia/Worldwide adventures on her Honda CB500X motorcycle, in her selfless quest to raise much-needed funds for the Yaccabar Centre at Nelsons Bay.

Many thanks to our sponsors and guests for their magnanimous generosity in supporting the Smith Family and allowing the Nelson Bay VIEW Club to continue sponsoring our [at present] 12 Learning-For-Life Students.

Christmas in July 2025

On Thursday July 3, Nelson Bay View Club celebrated our “Christmas in July”.

The members did us proud with many variations of the Christmas spirit from naughty elves, angels and various festive combinations of red and green apparel.

Well done everyone!