Newcastle New Year’s Eve 2021: Small crowds, but high expectations for a better year in 2022 | Newcastle Herald

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It was a calm sign-off for many years. Warfrode, where thousands of drinkers stood side by side many years ago, was almost empty on Friday afternoon. The morning when about 2000 COVID cases were announced in the area was a refreshing and refreshing night on the waterfront. Jumping castles have collapsed, and sparse trade fair stalls have made small deals from a few passing families heading to Foreshore Park for fireworks. However, the quiet end of a difficult year turned out to be the perfect night for East Maitland’s mother, Shirley Diamond, and her children. “I used to go to Maitland, but I thought I’d come here and change my clothes, so it’s great,” said Diamond. “I found this sensory space. There is nothing for a child with a disability.” (Other years) If someone feels uncomfortable, the other child has to deal with it, but tonight I Have a great time as we get to sit and relax-Zara has fairy cotton candy-and kids can wander while we do it. The enclosed garden, booked by sensual artist and designer Bliss Kavana, is currently reserved annually for four years of operation. “It’s very popular,” said Dr. Kafana. Families can come and go and enjoy the event in a stress-free environment. Warfrod remained largely unmanned as most people survived the heat while listening to live music at the Queens Wharf Hotel or stopped in the shade along the waterfront. “Everyone is here, so no one is here, so I thought I’d get here early,” he said. “We are scared of small children, but we enjoy them,” she said. “I hope it’s over and I can kick COVID in 2022. Two years have passed. I don’t need it anymore. It’s my first time to really go out. I have a mask and I’m vaccinated. We are delighted to have children good night and spend time where we can. With the number of cases exceeding 21,000, the surge in cases will be borne by Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Thursday afternoon at the testing clinic. Occurred after Australia announced changes in how to deal with COVID-19 cases and close contact to mitigate. Ashley Gore and his family came from Sandgate on the unfamiliar New Year’s Eve in Newcastle. “There isn’t much here this year. It was packed here two years ago.” Gore brought his family and partner. Ashley and her children, Aria, Willow, and Kai, longed for a return to normal life. “Everything has to be open,” he said. , The latest news to the community. This is me ■ How to continue to access trusted content:

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It was a calm sign-off for many years. Warfrode, where thousands of drinkers stood side by side many years ago, was almost empty on Friday afternoon.

The morning I saw Approximately 2000 COVID cases have been published in the region It was a refreshing and refreshing night on the waterfront. Jumping castles have collapsed, and sparse trade fair stalls have made small deals from a few passing families heading to Foreshore Park for fireworks.

However, the quiet end of a difficult year turned out to be the perfect night for East Maitland’s mother, Shirley Diamond, and her children.

“I used to go to Maitland, but I thought I’d come here and change my clothes, so it’s great,” said Diamond. “I found this sensory space, and there is nothing for children with disabilities.

“If someone feels uncomfortable (in other years), other kids have to deal with it, but tonight we’re having a great time sitting and relaxing-Zara is a fairy. There are cotton candy-and kids wander while we do it. It’s great. ”

The enclosed garden, booked by sensory artist and designer Bliss Kavana, is currently reserved annually for four years of operation.

“It’s very popular. It’s about laying the groundwork for families to come and go and enjoy the event in a stress-free environment,” said Dr. Cavanagh.

Warfrod remained largely unmanned as most people survived the heat or stopped in the shade along the waterfront during live music at the Queens Wharf Hotel.

Quiet sign-off: East Maitland’s Sharlene Diamond spent a quiet night on the foreshore with her daughter Zarah Dean, 9,. Photo: Marina Neil

“I thought I’d get here early because everyone is here and no one is here,” Diamond said.

Distracted by the state’s recent outbreak of COVID-19, Ms. Diamond said she was worried about her family but hoped that things would get better in the New Year.

“We are scared of small children, but we will enjoy them,” she said. “Hopefully it’s over and you can start COVID in 2022. Two years have passed. You don’t need it anymore. It’s really the first time. I have a mask. I’m vaccinated and Good night for the kids, and happy to be where we can. “

The shocking surge in the case occurred on Thursday afternoon after Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced a change in the way Australia deals with the COVID-19 case and close contact to ease the burden on the laboratory. rice field.

In Warfrode, Ashley Gore and his family came from Sandgate on the unfamiliar Newcastle New Year’s Eve.

“There isn’t much here this year,” he said. “Two years ago, it was packed here.”

Gore was anxious to bring his family, partner Ashley and his children Aria, Willow and Kai back to normal. “Everything must be open,” he said.

“Hopefully, 2022 will be better.”

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