COMMUNITY & EVENTS PAGE 7 Book Recommendations Shelf Life Looking for your next page-turner? The Sentinel’s curated book recommendations make finding the perfect read a breeze – for adults and kids alike! The Secret Scripture by Sebastian Barry – Reviewed by Anne Higgins An Irish writer, Sebastian Barry is a great storyteller. This novel is set in a Mental Hospital where Roseanne McNulty is nearing her 100th birthday and due to a redevelopment is being assessed for placement elsewhere. She has spend most of her adult life in the institution due to her labelling as an adulteress. Through her hidden journals and her discussions with her psychiatrist Dr Grene her story emerges which is at once shocking and yet beautiful. With central themes of truth, reliability, memory and old age it has been recently been made into a movie starring Vanessa Redgrave and Eric Bana. “Kissed by the moon”by Alison Lester – Reviewed By Anne Fisher “Kissed by the moon” is a delightful board book for young children written and illustrated by Australian, Alison Lester. This calming bedtime story is part poem, part lullaby. It gently celebrates a baby’s wonder at our beautiful world. It is set in the outdoors - by a beach, garden, orchard, bush and farm throughout the day in various weather conditions - snow, sunshine and rain. The illustrations are magical and reflect the text ending the story with a child being cuddled in a scene by a peaceful sea. “May you grow sleepy at sunset, sing to the stars and drift into dreams”. A book to share regularly. Brought to you by “Books & More,” 232 Dowling St, Dungog. Explore our $5 book collection and support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Contact Anne Higgins at 0403 029 181. The Tooth Whisperer Horse Dentist Brad Whalan EqDT www.thetoothwhisperer.com.au CLARENCE TOWN 0417 245 244 Clarence Town Op Shop & Treasure Centre Shop, Save & Stay Warm With the Winter now upon us, do come in and check out our Winter clothes. We have some lovely warm jackets for only $10.00. At the moment we are having a ‘fill-a-bag’ for only $15.00. We also have available, Clarence Town School clothes, Wool, Crochet Cotton, Martial Arts belts and uniforms. We are open every Wednesday from 8.30am to noon although the doors may be shut to keep out the Winter wind. Thank you to all our volunteers who brave the wind, rain and cold to come and help each week. Your dedication and loyalty is appreciated so much. Our Treasure Centre has a great range of household items and bric-a-brac, and there are always specials available. See you soon and do stay warm and dry. Follow us on Facebook: @OP SHOP Anglican Church Clarence Town to stay updated on our latest deals! Gillian Finch 4994 9168 / 0477 326 142 St. John’s Anglican Church, Cnr of Grey & Queen Sts Open Tuesdays from 9am and the last Saturday of every month 8am–12pm PLUS ENJOY MORNING TEA & AN AMAZING LUNCH Please join us to... MEET NEW PEOPLE GET CREATIVE WITH RELAXED CRAFTING PLAY CARDS SORT & SELL 2ND HAND CLOTHING CLARENCE TOWN SENIOR CITIZENS CENTRE 126 Prince St, Clarence Town For more details contact: Owen Giggins 0409 603 995
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