Central Coast Home & Lifestyle Winter 2021

Escea DS1400

Lane and Grove

Warm up your home this winter

put these above their fireplace, however not every model is designed for this. Each fireplace has its specific clearance for combustible material, therefore it is important they select a model which will accommodate this. • Dimension/Size – In some circumstances, cutting is required to retro fit a fireplace into set space such as an older wood or coal burner. Some customers want to minimize the room that the fireplace takes up, others want to make a statement by making the fireplace the main feature. • Exhaust System – this is called the flue. Gas heaters can be flued horizontally terminating on an external wall or vertically terminating on your roof. They pull air from outside, which is used for combustion and then push the fumes back outside. Wood heaters can only be flued vertically, terminating on your roof and must comply to Australian standards. Both electric and Ethanol heaters do not have to be flued.

T he Sports Hub has launched providing a newcomprehensive online directorywhich showcases the Central Coast’s variety of sport and active recreation opportunities and makes it easy for the community to find something that suits their needs, abilities and interests. This website is part of Activate Central Coast an exciting new initiative developed in partnership between Council, the Office of Sport and Sport Central Coast to encourage our community to participate in sport and active recreation whilst also supporting local sport and active recreation businesses, clubs and associations. Council Director of CommunityandRecreation Services, Julie Vaughan said this initiative will provide a range of benefits for the Central Coast community. “It is well established that an active lifestyle contributes greatly to people’s wellbeing. Besides the physical health benefits, participating in sports and active recreation provides an opportunity for social connections to creating a sense of belonging.“Sports Hub encourages active lifestyles and I encourage our community to jump online and discover a new way to keep fit.” There are already over 100 local sports and active recreation providers participating which cover a wide range of activities including; Aerobics, Athletics, Aussie Rules, Archery, Basketball, Circus, Cricket, Croquet, Cycling, Dancing, Dragon Boating, Floorball, Football, Golf, Lawn Bowls, Martial Arts, Netball, Orienteering, Oztag, Running, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Shooting, Softball, Surfing, Swimming, Tennis, Walking, Water Polo, Yoga A t Abbey, we specialise in a range of high- end Gas, Wood, Ethanol and Electric Fireplaces. Whether it be in-built, freestanding, wall hung or ceiling suspended, we have a fireplace to suit the most discerning customer. Abbey has been established for 22 years and has stores in Brookvale – Sydney, Oak Flats – Wollongong and Tuggerah – Central Coast. Our trained staff can help customers through the selection process by identifying the customer’s requirements, therefore showing them the model(s) that best suit the customer’s home. We also have a number of these fireplaces on display at our show rooms for customers to view. There are many different factors that customer’s need to consider when purchasing a Fireplace: • Heating Capacity – with most customers, it is essential that the fireplace has the

and more. The Sports Hub is a user-friendly site allowing users to quickly search for activities by location and interests and filter by categories such as age group suitability, activities that are accessible and inclusive and providers that accept Active Kids Vouchers. As part of the Activate Central Coast initiative, local sport and active recreation providers will collaborate with Activate Central Coasts’ partners to promote Come and Try Activities and exciting programs and events for the community throughout the year. These will be announced on Sports Hub as details are confirmed. Office of Sport Project Officer, Matt Sawyer said Sports Hub is a game-changer for the Central Coast.“We’ve never had this kind of thing before on the coast. To be able to go to one place to get all the information you need to get active and involved in sport and active recreation is a fantastic initiative and a great example of what we can achieve by working in partnership,” Mr Sawyer said. Whether you’re searching for a small club or group or large association running casual, competitive, indoor, outdoor, land, water, individual or team-based activities on week nights or weekends - The Sports Hub provides a place to find all types of local sport and active recreation providers. Go online to www.sportcentralcoast.org.au/sportshub To register as a sports and capacity to heat the area sufficiently. However, there are some customers who want the look and heat is a secondary consideration, as they will have another heat source such as reverse cycle air conditioning. • Style/Shape – Traditional fireplaces are square and generally have thick fascia’s, modern fireplaces are landscape style with slimline trims. Some models are also frameless. • Media – this is what you see when you look inside a gas or electric fireplace, 9 out of ten fireplaces sold are logs but you can also choose other fuel beds such as stones and crystals. • Number of sides – customers are not restricted to single sided fireplaces anymore! Some models can come in double sided (see through), left or right corner, three sided (Bay) and even 4 sided (Island) • TV’s and Artwork - Customers want to

Phone: 9939 9848 for expert advice

New initiative making it easier to get active

active recreation provider and be part of the Activate Central Coast initiative - visit the online registration page on Sport Central Coasts website.