Swing past the community-run ‘River Hub’ on Point Road, Mooney Mooney, formerly Mooney Primary School, and it is commonly abuzz with activity – from children’s playgroups, to soccer games, songwriting classes, creative workshops and sometimes even street parties. And this thriving community hub has even more room in which to grow.
Mooney Mooney and Cheero Point’s demographics are changing, too, with the area’s already diverse community awash with families and their young children, who are embracing the wide range of community activities on offer at The River Hub – many of which are provided free of charge.
Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch MP is delighted to see The River Hub community space, run by Mooney and Cheero Point Progress Association going from strength to strength.
Vidette Findlay is community co-ordinator at the River Hub. She says Spring at The River Hub is as busy and vibrant as ever. At The River Hub this Summer we will have free creative workshops teaching people how to tie-dye and make friendship bracelets. There will also be free drama workshops for adults and children and a garden party in our beautiful community-run garden.
Over Winter, young members of the Mooney/Cheero community took full advantage of sporting facilities at The River Hub. The most popular facilities provided for local kids have been the soccer nets and the basketball hoop, donated by members of the local community.
The Chapel provides a unique space in which to experience music. The Chapel is also providing a space for local musicians to rehearse and record their music.
A self-serve library with no late fees is available at the River Hub inside the former school cottage. Anyone can pop in and help themselves to books by writing it down in the “borrowing book” with their name and email address.
Mooney and Cheero Point Progress Association manages the building and the activities within it. The MCPA meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 7pm. Membership is $5.
Media Release from the Office of Liesl Tesch MP
Member for Gosford
