Pittwater Offshore Newsletter Update 8/10/2017
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Kay Cottee Inducted Into The Australian Sailing Hall Of Fame
October 28, 2017Kay Cottee AO, the first woman to perform a single-handed, non-stop and unassisted circumnavigation of the world is to be inducted into the Australian Sailing Hall of Fame (ASHOF). In its inaugural year, the ASHOF will induct seven of Australia’s greatest sailing individuals and teams this Friday, 3 November in Sydney.
An initiative of Australian Sailing in partnership with the Australian National Maritime Museum, the ASHOF was established to recognize the greats of Australian Sailing. According to the highly regarded Selection Panel, Cottee has achieved at the highest level in our sport.
“Kay Cottee AO inspired generations of female sailors when she became the first woman to sail unassisted, non-stop around the globe via both hemispheres,” said the Selection Panel in announcing her induction. “To this day, Cottee remains an inspiration to people of all generations across the globe.”
Born in 1954, Cottee circumnavigated the globe in her 37 foot (11 m) yacht Blackmores First Lady in 1988. Her extraordinary feat was made even more remarkable by the fact that she completed it at a time when modern GPS was in its infancy.
Cottee’s circumnavigation was eastbound from Sydney, Australia and took her around the five great capes in the southern ocean. Departing Sydney she headed south of New Zealand, across the Pacific Ocean, around infamous Cape Horn and then north to cross the equator and round St Peter and St Paul Rocks in the North Atlantic.
Dressed up for a half way celebration on 27 February 1988 - rounding Sao Pedro and Sao Paolo Rocks
From there Kay headed south again and rounded the Cape of Good Hope before crossing the Indian and Great Southern Oceans on her way home around the southern tip of Tasmania. She then turned north for the final long run up the east coast of Australia to Sydney.
Cottee spent more than six months alone at sea. She started out on November 29, 1987, and after sailing for 189 days, 0 hours and 32 minutes she finished on June 5, 1988. Her voyage saw her log 22,100 miles at an average speed of 116.93 miles per day. The voyage was completed without touching land, and without any form of outside aid apart from radio contact.
Cottee's numerous records include:- the first woman to complete a singlehanded nonstop circumnavigation;
- the first woman to circumnavigate nonstop west to east, south of the five southernmost capes;
- the fastest time for a solo circumnavigation by a woman;
- the fastest speed (average speed 4.87 miles per hour during her round-the-world voyage) for a solo circumnavigation by a woman;
- the longest period alone at sea by a woman; and the greatest nonstop distance covered by a solo woman.
During the voyage, her yacht overturned off the coast of southern Africa in 100-knot winds and 70-foot seas. She was washed overboard and saved only by the two safety lines that harnessed her to the boat. Having just missed a collision with a tanker, she recalls in her book:
'My life flashed before my eyes for the second time in an hour as I was washed just over the top of the leeward safety railing before my harness lines pulled me up short. I held my breath under the water until my lungs felt they would burst, willing my lovely to right herself and praying that the two harness lines did not give way. She took her time, but true to form gracefully rose once again, this time with me dangling over the side.'
Cottee relied on the mechanical Fleming wind vane that corrected to a course charted with sextant and compass, with help from a satellite navigation system. Satellite navigation was in its infancy at that time and offered nothing like the coverage and precision we all take for granted from Global Positioning Systems (GPS) today.
Cottee and her major sponsor, Blackmores used the voyage to raise more than $1 million for the Reverend Ted Noffs' Life Education Program. Cottee also undertook an 18-month national schools tour, speaking to over 40,000 senior high school students, inspiring them with her message that you can achieve your dreams if you work steadily towards them.
Kay Cottee’s boat, Blackmore’s First Lady is currently on display at the Australian National Maritime Museum, fitted out as if on voyage complete with Kay’s favourite food, navigation tools and more. To find out more about the boat, visit: http://arhv.anmm.gov.au/objects/132738
Part of Blackmore’s First Lady Information Cabinet at Warriewood
Seven Hall of Famers will be inducted into the Australian Sailing Hall of Fame this Friday, 3 November 2017 at the Hyatt Regency, Sydney.
About the Australian Sailing Hall of FameThe Australian Sailing Hall of Fame (ASHoF) was established in 2017 by Australian Sailing in collaboration with the Australian National Maritime Museum.
This important initiative was established to recognize the greats of the sport of sailing – those who have inspired many and contributed so much to make the sport what it is today. Sailing has a long and wonderful history in Australia, and has been responsible for some of the most iconic sporting moments the country has ever seen. Recognising those who have been part of this history and acknowledging their contribution is at the heart of the Australian Sailing Hall of Fame.
Nominations were considered by a highly regarded Selection Panel, which was chaired by David Tillett AM. Mr Tillett has served as Chairman of the Jury at numerous Olympic games and America’s Cup events, in addition to serving on the World Sailing Council and Australian Sailing Board. He was joined on the Selection Panel by Amanda Lulham, Michael Spies, Greg Johns, David Staley, Matthew Allen (representing the Australian Sailing Board) and Kevin Sumption (representing the Australian National Maritime Museum).
The Australian Sailing Hall of Fame will recognize those with the highest achievements in the sport. The ASHoF acknowledges exceptional performance and contribution at the highest level, by an individual or a team, both past and present, and covers all disciplines of the sport.
October 28, 2017
Kay Cottee AO, the first woman to perform a single-handed, non-stop and unassisted circumnavigation of the world is to be inducted into the Australian Sailing Hall of Fame (ASHOF). In its inaugural year, the ASHOF will induct seven of Australia’s greatest sailing individuals and teams this Friday, 3 November in Sydney.
An initiative of Australian Sailing in partnership with the Australian National Maritime Museum, the ASHOF was established to recognize the greats of Australian Sailing. According to the highly regarded Selection Panel, Cottee has achieved at the highest level in our sport.
“Kay Cottee AO inspired generations of female sailors when she became the first woman to sail unassisted, non-stop around the globe via both hemispheres,” said the Selection Panel in announcing her induction. “To this day, Cottee remains an inspiration to people of all generations across the globe.”
Born in 1954, Cottee circumnavigated the globe in her 37 foot (11 m) yacht Blackmores First Lady in 1988. Her extraordinary feat was made even more remarkable by the fact that she completed it at a time when modern GPS was in its infancy.
Cottee’s circumnavigation was eastbound from Sydney, Australia and took her around the five great capes in the southern ocean. Departing Sydney she headed south of New Zealand, across the Pacific Ocean, around infamous Cape Horn and then north to cross the equator and round St Peter and St Paul Rocks in the North Atlantic.
Dressed up for a half way celebration on 27 February 1988 - rounding Sao Pedro and Sao Paolo Rocks
From there Kay headed south again and rounded the Cape of Good Hope before crossing the Indian and Great Southern Oceans on her way home around the southern tip of Tasmania. She then turned north for the final long run up the east coast of Australia to Sydney.
Cottee spent more than six months alone at sea. She started out on November 29, 1987, and after sailing for 189 days, 0 hours and 32 minutes she finished on June 5, 1988. Her voyage saw her log 22,100 miles at an average speed of 116.93 miles per day. The voyage was completed without touching land, and without any form of outside aid apart from radio contact.
Cottee's numerous records include:
- the first woman to complete a singlehanded nonstop circumnavigation;
- the first woman to circumnavigate nonstop west to east, south of the five southernmost capes;
- the fastest time for a solo circumnavigation by a woman;
- the fastest speed (average speed 4.87 miles per hour during her round-the-world voyage) for a solo circumnavigation by a woman;
- the longest period alone at sea by a woman; and the greatest nonstop distance covered by a solo woman.
During the voyage, her yacht overturned off the coast of southern Africa in 100-knot winds and 70-foot seas. She was washed overboard and saved only by the two safety lines that harnessed her to the boat. Having just missed a collision with a tanker, she recalls in her book:
'My life flashed before my eyes for the second time in an hour as I was washed just over the top of the leeward safety railing before my harness lines pulled me up short. I held my breath under the water until my lungs felt they would burst, willing my lovely to right herself and praying that the two harness lines did not give way. She took her time, but true to form gracefully rose once again, this time with me dangling over the side.'
Cottee relied on the mechanical Fleming wind vane that corrected to a course charted with sextant and compass, with help from a satellite navigation system. Satellite navigation was in its infancy at that time and offered nothing like the coverage and precision we all take for granted from Global Positioning Systems (GPS) today.
Cottee and her major sponsor, Blackmores used the voyage to raise more than $1 million for the Reverend Ted Noffs' Life Education Program. Cottee also undertook an 18-month national schools tour, speaking to over 40,000 senior high school students, inspiring them with her message that you can achieve your dreams if you work steadily towards them.
Kay Cottee’s boat, Blackmore’s First Lady is currently on display at the Australian National Maritime Museum, fitted out as if on voyage complete with Kay’s favourite food, navigation tools and more. To find out more about the boat, visit: http://arhv.anmm.gov.au/objects/132738
Part of Blackmore’s First Lady Information Cabinet at Warriewood
Seven Hall of Famers will be inducted into the Australian Sailing Hall of Fame this Friday, 3 November 2017 at the Hyatt Regency, Sydney.
About the Australian Sailing Hall of Fame
The Australian Sailing Hall of Fame (ASHoF) was established in 2017 by Australian Sailing in collaboration with the Australian National Maritime Museum.
This important initiative was established to recognize the greats of the sport of sailing – those who have inspired many and contributed so much to make the sport what it is today. Sailing has a long and wonderful history in Australia, and has been responsible for some of the most iconic sporting moments the country has ever seen. Recognising those who have been part of this history and acknowledging their contribution is at the heart of the Australian Sailing Hall of Fame.
Nominations were considered by a highly regarded Selection Panel, which was chaired by David Tillett AM. Mr Tillett has served as Chairman of the Jury at numerous Olympic games and America’s Cup events, in addition to serving on the World Sailing Council and Australian Sailing Board. He was joined on the Selection Panel by Amanda Lulham, Michael Spies, Greg Johns, David Staley, Matthew Allen (representing the Australian Sailing Board) and Kevin Sumption (representing the Australian National Maritime Museum).
The Australian Sailing Hall of Fame will recognize those with the highest achievements in the sport. The ASHoF acknowledges exceptional performance and contribution at the highest level, by an individual or a team, both past and present, and covers all disciplines of the sport.
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Newport Sculpture Trailblazers Now Lights Up Newport Beach
The Newport Sculpture Trailblazers opened with some great events yesterday (Saturday 28th October) including the live painting of Newport legends, the Carroll brothers.
Today (Sunday) join multi form artist Tamsin Salehian on Porters Reserve Oval Newport Sunday 29th October as she creates a huge sand mandala Digital Paths on the centre of the oval from 10am-1pm. There will be smaller stencils to make mini mandalas around the big one for any children/families who are feeling inspired to help!
The Newport Sculpture Trailblazers 2017: runs from October 27th to November 13th - more details on what's on where and when in link.
Co founder Patsy Clayton-Fry, surfer and writer Nick Carroll, painter Christina Ambrose-Keyes and curator Christine Simpson
Mike Kitching - Finalist Woollahra Sculpture Prize 2017
For Multiple 1
ARTIST STATEMENT
The reverence created by the aesthetics of modern technology. My interest has always been in the creativity and combination of art and science, to see the meaning in the world around us. On July 4th 2005, a NASA rocket was programmed to collide with a comet passing between the earth and the sun. In the spectrum of light passing through the ejected debris generated by the collision, scientists identified the presence of the four elements that could have evolved into living entities. This scientific voyage corroborated the ancient belief that life came from the stars.
Courtesy of Berkeley Editions Fine Art
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Mike Kitching was born in Hull, England, migrating to Australia in 1952. He comes from a family of builders going back to 1722 in Yorkshire, including his father who was also a military trained engineer who built an oil refinery in Hull and was deployed to North Africa. After the family migrated to Australia, his father also helped to build Kurnell Oil Refinery in Botany Bay, so the combination of art/science and building/technology come very naturally to him.
Mike describes his art as "the reverence I give to the meaning of life". He has been a finalist in the Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize a number of times, and his works are held in numerous galleries, both nationally and internationally as well as private and public collections. Solo exhibitions include a number at Barry Stern Galleries and his awards include the Blake Prize for Religious Art, the Manly Art Prize, Taffs Prize for Painting and the Arthur Phillip Sculpture Prize.
Conservatives for Conservation, together with Clear Sky Solar Investments have the pleasure of inviting you to the event:
“Rob Stokes MP and Jason Falinski MP with Clear Sky Solar Investments”
Hosted by Hon. Rob Stokes and Jason Falinski MP
Date: Wednesday, 8th November 2017
Time: 6pm for 6.30pm start – 8pm
Place: Mona Vale Gold Club, Golf Avenue, Mona Vale
Cost: $50
Drinks and canapes included
Come and join us to learn about how individuals can invest in renewable projects in their local communities and be part of the clean energy experience.
Tremendous thank you to our partners – Community Power Agency and Clear Sky Solar Investments!
We look forward to seeing you on the night!
Zonta Annual Dinner
Very many thanks to Dr Marian Baird AO for a most interesting address at our Zonta Annual Dinner. It was interesting to hear her career, her research and the trends in the workforce over time.
Many thanks also to everyone who came along and to the businesses and individuals who donated raffle prizes, as well as the hard working ZCNB organising committee. A very enjoyable evening.
Zonta Club Northern Beaches
Bernardine ZCNB and Dr Marian Baird AO
Chartered 1975
Located Northern beaches of Sydney
Meets 4th Monday for dinner
Mona Vale Hospital Auxiliary 2017 Fashion Parade
The MVHA Fashion Show this year was a success!
Thanks go to Donna Lou Fashions, the four lovely models, the ladies who served morning tea, the ladies who baked the delicious cakes for the morning tea, the raffle ticket sellers, the ladies on the door collecting the entrance fee and everybody that came along and supported this event.
The 2017 Fashion Parade at Newport Bowling Club is the last.
Thanks to Newport Bowling Club for supporting us for many years and to all the models and the ladies who have attended over the years.
The four lovely models
Next event - Melbourne Cup Day at Lyn Smith's home on Tuesday 7th November, BYO and bring a plate. There will be lots of fun including a sweep, fashion show and possibly a speaker this year. So dig out your fancy hat, dress up and have fun.
Because we have Melbourne Cup Day on the first Tuesday in November our monthly meeting will be on the second Tuesday 14th November at Pittwater RSL at 10.30am.
Our membership comprises of volunteers of all ages who work in a voluntary capacity to raise funds which are used to purchase equipment for Mona Vale Hospital.
Our active team of volunteers help in the Assessment and Rehabilitation Unit and also the new Beachside Rehabilitation Unit, staff the Hospital kiosk, run raffles, stalls, fashion parades, sausage sizzles and other fund raising activities as they present to the committee. Many of our members knit, crochet, sew and bake goods for sale on stalls.
If you feel you would like to contribute to your community by becoming a member of the Auxiliary please join us for a meeting on the first Tuesday of the month at Pittwater RSL Club
New ideas and new friends are always welcome.
Membership is $5.00 per financial year
Website: www.monavalehospitalauxiliary.org
Pet of the Week
Oliver
AGE/SEX: 3 years / M
BREED: Cattle X
Oliver is a sweet natured dog who loves pats and cuddles from volunteers. He is certainly a low energy cattle dog. He walks quietly on loose lead if there are no distractions however has not had much experience walking on lead. Being a cattle dog he is a fast learner but it appears no-one has invested any time into teaching him anything apart from "sit". Oliver would suit a family with teenagers but not small children. He has a short coat and weighs 22.6kg. He comes desexed, C5 vaccinated, heartworm free and microchipped. Also included for the love and health of our dogs is a free Health and Wellness Voucher with our DR Vet. His adoption cost is $400.
For further details or to meet all dogs at DoggieRescue call 9486 3133 or email monika@DoggieRescue.com. Visit www.DoggieRescue.com to see all our dogs. www.facebook.com/doggierescue
Newport Festival 2017
Sunday 26th of Nov 2017The Newport Festival has been running for over 40 years in one form or another. This makes this annual event one of (if not) the longest running and most popular street festivals in Sydney.
The festival historically, brings in around 25,000 visitors on the day and is a great opportunity to showcase local retailer’s and visiting stallholder’s products, as well as brilliant entertainment both on the stages and roving around the suburb on the day.
If you want to find out more information on the event and how you can be involved, please visit www.newportbeachfestival.com.au
Notice Of Race Available And Entries Open For Sail Sydney 2017
Woollahra Sailing Club will host the 23rd edition of Sail Sydney from December 11-17 with the support of Drummoyne Sailing Club, Middle Harbour Yacht Club and Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron.
Sail Sydney is shaping up to attract more than 300 local, national and international competitors across 23 classes.Olympic Classes will compete for the first four days of the regatta with Australian Sailing Team and Squad Crews set to try to tame Sydney Harbour. Under the recently announced Trans-Tasman Project with Australian Sailing and Yachting New Zealand, Sail Sydney is now positioned to attract the best Olympic Class sailors in the southern hemisphere.
Invited Classes will take the reins from December 15 which will include; 29er, 420, Nacra 15, Pacer, Laser 4.7, Optimist Open, Intermediate and Green Fleet, Bic Techno (Ripper League and Ripper Races), RS:X Men and Women, Elliot, Sabot 1 Up, Open Bic, Manly Juniors, Flying 11 and Tasar.
For more information on Sail Sydney visit the websitewww.sailsydney.org.au.
Follow Sail Sydney on Facebook and share your Sail Sydney journey on social media by using the hashtag #SailSydney2017.
Urgently Seeking Sponsors!
Carols at the Beach is a special Christmas event for the Pittwater Community, raising funds for Avalon Beach Surf Life Saving Club. Avalon Beach SLSC has hosted Carols at the Beach since 2014. We are urgently seeking sponsors for this year’s event.Carols at the Beach is our premium community event of the year and provides an excellent opportunity for businesses to promote themselves and their corporate citizenship while giving back to the community through a highly visible, high profile, local occasion. The event receives wide coverage on social media and in the local press.
The night has been an outstanding success on every occasion, and is growing every year. The event is typically attended by 3000 - 5000 people. This year, Carols will be on December 9 and will again feature the incredible Jubilation choir, who play the following week at Carols in the Domain. It is wonderful night where families, friends and neighbours from Pittwater and beyond come together to celebrate the spirit of Christmas by singing in Carols into the night.
Carols at the Beach brings together the entire Northern Beaches Community to celebrate Christmas and ensures a peaceful, fun evening for all ages. It features a visit by Santa, a diverse market style food fair and a spectacular fireworks display over the ocean.
Importantly, this event supports The Avalon Surf Life Saving Club. Funds will be used to purchase much needed surf rescue and training equipment.
In order to conduct a free public event such as this, we rely on support from the local business community in addition to our large team of volunteers from Avalon Beach SLSC.
Please contact us at sponsorship.avalonbeachslsc@gmail.com if you can help.
Koalas Spotted In Dharug National Park
October 25th, 2017: NSW OE&H
Koalas have been spotted in Dharug National Park on the Central Coast for the first time in decades.
Two koalas were recorded on night-vision cameras in Dharug National Park in August and September 2017.
This time of year marks the koala mating season, which starts in August and ends in February.
Mating season is a time of increased movement for koalas, as they leave their trees and disperse, running the risk of crossing paths with cars and dogs.
If you see a koala in the wild, report the sighting to the local NPWS office on 4320 4200.
Report injured koalas to WIRES or Wildlife ARC.
NSW Government Koala conservation projects across the state will receive another $800,000 as part of this year’s NSW Government budget.
Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) taken by motion camera Dharug National Park Photo: OEH
Connecting The Northern Beaches - Comment On Online Map
Thanks to an interactive mapping tool, the community can now see the works being delivered to connect the Northern Beaches, including 36km of coastal walkways and cycleways stretching from Manly to Palm Beach.
Northern Beaches Council Mayor Michael Regan said the map is a one-stop shop for information on how Council is delivering the $22.3 millionConnected Communities program.
“As we progressively connect the Northern Beaches through walkways and cycleways linked to B-Line transport hubs and services, this map helps the community connect in an online space.
“We want to give residents a clear overview of planned works as well as the opportunity to make comment,” Mr Regan said.
The Social PinPoint map provides the community with an opportunity to view the overall program in one location and can be zoomed in to identify individual projects.
Clicking on map pinpoints brings up details about that project and shows whether work is current or proposed. It also gives users the opportunity to learn more or have their say.
The map will be regularly updated as works progress on the program, which forms part of Council’s $32.6 million Connecting Northern Beaches infrastructure investment partnership with the NSW Government.
Support Warwick!
RPAYC Club Member, Sailor, Volunteer, Photographer, Warwick Crossman's photograph of a Waszp dinghy in action helmed by Tom Brewer on Pittwater has been selected in the top 80 of images submitted for this years Mirabad Yacht Racing sailing photography competition. The People's Choice Award is based on facebook likes.
The gallery is incredible and we are certain you all would be interested in seeing the talent and amazing images and support Warrick to reach #1.
About the shot
Tom Brewer (NB Sailsports) headed out on Pittwater late in the afternoon for a training session prior to the NSW WASZP Championships and I was driving their RIB. The sun was low on the horizon and there was a lot of glare, but the bigger problem was trying to frame the shot while also driving a boat. I’d photographed foiling Moths before and found it quite challenging to convey any sense of speed because they’re so slippery through the water. On this afternoon the low angle of the sun and a bit of chop produced an image that captured the moment nicely.
Camera:
Canon 7D Mark 11, Canon 70-200 L F2.8 (@75mm), ISO 100, F8, 1/250
Photographer Bio
Born in Australia and living on Sydney’s northern beaches, Warwick has raced dinghies, sports boats and one design yachts competitively for most of his life. When his two children also started sailing many tears ago he became actively involved in website design and administration for class associations, which led to an interest in sailing photography and ultimately the launch of Dinghy Fever Photography.
He tries to keep his photography fairly simple by getting in very close and only uses medium length lenses to capture the action. Since 2004 Warwick has regularly photographed regattas around Australia and had many images published in a number of Australian sailing magazines and websites.
Mona Vale Hospital Auxiliary Stalls 2017
October:
October 24th: 10.30 am Fashion Parade, Newport Bowling Club, Palm Road, Newport
November:
November 4th: 9am to 3pm Stall, Pittwater Place, Mona Vale Knitting, sewing, craft
November 11th: 9am to 3pm Bunnings, Narrabeen Sausage sizzle
December:
December 8th: 8am to 4pm Stall, outside ANZ Bank, Avalon Parade, Avalon Sewing, knitting, craft, jam.
December 9th, 8am to 3pm Bunnings Narrabeen, sausage sizzle
Pasadena Progress?
Church Point residents report that the gentleman who owns the Pasadena has workmen working on it - he has said to them council have not offered to buy it, and he's going to refurbish it.
We'll follow up on this by hopefully talking to the owners ourselves ASAP.
Pittwater Paddle 2017
The NBI Pittwater Paddle is on again this year, and we’d love you to join in the fun!
The Pittwater Paddle is NBI’s main fundraising event for the year,
and we’d like to ask you to register for the event and to raise funds for us,
so that we can continue to support children with additional needs, and their families.
The Pittwater Paddle is on Sunday 12 November and we’ve added a
second event this year so that more people can join in the fun on the day.
The Pittwater Paddle:
An 8.4km paddling event for elite or recreational paddlers (aged 12 years and older).
The NEW Pittwater Family Paddle:
A shorter 3.6km paddling event for families and less experienced paddlers (aged 12 years and older).
You can register as an individual or compete as a team in a multi-seated craft.
If paddling isn’t your thing, simply come along and show your support on the day – there will be food and entertainment available on-shore.
Avalon Beach Market Day 2017
Sunday, November 19 at 9 AM - 4 PM
The main streets of Avalon Beach village and Dunbar Park come alive with amazing music, a fantastic array of market stalls selling fashion, jewellery and crafts as well as gourmet food stalls. For the kids there is face painting and carnival rides
STALLHOLDER APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN - APPLY HERE!!!
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Sydney Wildlife Critter Of The Month: The Long Hop To Freedom
It was a chilly day in August last year when we received a call from Scott to attend to a fatally-ill female swamp wallaby who was having trouble hopping and could hardly stand. She had cataracts in both eyes and could barely see. She was also carrying a joey.
The mother wallaby was sedated for transportation to a veterinarian. Her cute little joey was a very curious critter and kept peering out of the pouch to see what was happening. Dr Ward examined the mum but she was already moribund and he decided to extract the joey before the situation became too stressful for them both. The joey was a tiny furless 300g boy. He was in good health and after a quick examination, Dr Ward popped him into a fleecy pouch to stay warm. Before the mum passed away, we allowed her to ‘say goodbye’ to her joey. It was a very moving moment for all of us. We promised her that we would take good care of her baby. And then she slipped away.
Cassius with Dr Ward after being extracted from his mum’s pouch.
A touching goodbye :(
The tiny boy tried to box his way out of his new artificial pouch and he put up his dukes whenever we looked in on him. So a friend suggested we call him Cassius (Clay) aka Mohammed Ali.
Cassius was quite the character from the start. He did what joeys are meant to do - drink milk, grow fur, venture from the pouch - but he tried to do all these things in a mad hurry. He was trying to stand and hop long before his time! He never seemed to sleep. Was always looking out of his pouch and desperate not to miss out on anything. FOMO could’ve been his middle name! FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) was almost the death of him. He tried to follow me up the stairs one day - long before he was hopping ably. And he fell… We rushed him straight to the vet, fearing that he may have fractured something but the x-rays were clear. Phew! Then - instead of staying in his heated pouch like a normal wallaby joey - he kept venturing out to find everyone and ended up getting pneumonia. Sigh. Back to the vet.
Cassius and his little play-mate, Xena.
Cassius inspecting the Christmas Tree.
Cuddles from his big brother.
5 months from the date of his rescue he had grown from 300g to 3kg. It was time for Cassius to graduate to 'Big School' aka The Sydney Wildlife Rehabilitation Facility.
Our Rehab Facility is also known as Waratah Park. It is where “Skippy the Bush Kangaroo” was filmed many years ago. (Our lovely Facility Manager, Joan Reid, was granted permission from the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council - MLALC - to utilise a section of Waratah Park for wildlife rehabilitation. The first thing she did was build a big fenced area for a macropod yard. The word macropod is derived from Greek and literally means ‘big foot’. Kangaroos, wallabies and wallaroos are all examples of macropods. In addition to the macropod yard, Joan also organised for the volunteers to build a ‘rubber room’. The rubber attached to the walls allows the joeys or injured macropods to jump around without injuring themselves.)
In contrast to the chilly day when Cassius was rescued, the day of his ‘soft release’ was sizzling! I think it was close to 38 degrees. Joan had the sprinklers on for all the animals and one of our members - Nicole Wedlock - captured a gorgeous photo of Cassius dripping in water from the sprinklers. It was quite weird to leave him there. I felt a bit like we’d abandoned him but we knew it was time for him to become a proper wallaby. In preparation for his release back to the wild, Cassius would need to become dehumanised. This meant reducing his contact with humans and allowing him the chance to experience storms, rain, parasites, fending for himself around other wallabies etc.
Scott ‘soft releasing’ Cassius at Waratah Park.
Nicole Wedlock’s gorgeous photo of Cassius in the sprinkler.
Well, luckily he integrated quite well with the others and quickly settled down to life as a big boy.
Cass-cass spent almost 8 months in the Rehab Facility. The wonderful volunteers that keep the facility running like clockwork make sure that all the animals are fed, clean and safe. They are always careful not to interact with the joeys that are being dehumanised and keep their visits limited to once a day. When Cassius reached 7kg and was entirely independent, it was time to go back to his site of rescue and be a wild wallaby.
14 months from the day he was rescued, he was captured, sedated and transported to his release site. The day was cool and the gentle rain added to the beauty of the very picturesque setting where Scott could keep an eye on him from afar.
We released him from the transportation bag and waited for the sedative to wear off. He blinked his eyes at the new surrounds and then gently hopped off.
Freedom.
Finally.
Course For A Cause At Avalon
Just beyond the Bilgola Bends as you are about to enter the Avalon Village, nestled in behind a strip of nature that separates it from the often busy Barrenjoey Road – you have the Royal Avalon Golf Course.
Not only 9 holes of golf open to the public every day of the year, with no membership required but also one of the best located venues available for hire on the Northern Beaches, or even Sydney!
Recently we have begun a program called “Course for a Cause”. The initiative is designed to help local charities by offering free use of our facilities to raise money and/or awareness for a worthy cause.
Do you have a cause close to your heart?
Nominate your charity to become part of this program by calling 9918 2606 or emailing manager@avalongolfcourse.com.au
If you don’t want to play golf, but are still after a venue for your function, the clubhouse is available for extended hours. So with plenty of parking on sight, the time of day shouldn’t be a problem when promoting your personal cause.
If you don’t have a charity, but are still looking for somewhere to party, the clubhouse can be hired to celebrate all kinds of occasions.
The bar is available and serving some of your favourite beer and wine, or take advantage of our BYO option.
Day time events can always incorporate games to raise some extra money with the practice putting green beside the clubhouse being utilised for competitions or a bit of fun for the kids.
If you are interested in our Course for a Cause initiative OR would just like to hire Avalon Golf Course and clubhouse for a function, please emailmanager@avalongolfcourse.com.au or call 9918 2606
New Funding For Anzac Community Projects
15 September 2017
Member for Pittwater Rob Stokes today announced new funding is available to help communities protect and repair local war memorials and support projects which commemorate the service of current and former NSW service men and women.
$175,000 is available through the Community War Memorials Fund (CWMF) and the Anzac Community Grants Program (ACGP).
The CWMF provides grants of up to $10,000 for local war memorial projects, including conservation works and protection.
The ACGP provides grants of up to $2,000 to schools, community and veterans groups to educate the community on the service and sacrifice of military personnel, support activities benefiting veterans, and engage with the community.
“Our war memorials are lasting tributes to those in our community who have served and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice,” Rob Stokes said today.
“These stories echo down generations, through families and through communities.
“The Centenary of Anzac is an important reminder of the freedom with which we have been bequeathed.
“CWMF and ACGP funds assist community members and organisations in caring for local memorials and provide an opportunity to honour and support our veterans – young and old,” Rob Stokes said.
Applications for both grant programs are open until Remembrance Day, Saturday 11 November 2017. For more information, please visit:www.veteransnsw.smartygrants.com.au or
The Palmy Old Mal Old Log Rally 2017
Saturday, November 11 at 6 AM - 5 PMPalm Beach
Hosted by Palm Beach Longboarders
Entries close 3rd November 2017
First in best dressed Entry Fee $60 Open & over 50. Juniors & second events $40.
Entry Options:
1. Cheques and detached entry form to: Palm Beach Longboarders Inc. PO BOX 525 Avalon NSW 2107
2. Email Entry Form and EFT Payment Details to:peter.fodor@bigpond.com
3. Photo/SMS to 0419 466 955 (photo must be clear and capture the whole form!)
Entry form below - simply click on and 'save as'
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Click on logo above to visit their website.
Pittwater Offshore Newsletter Update 8/10/2017
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To contact Julian: editor@scotlandisland.org.au
Support Warwick!
RPAYC Club Member, Sailor, Volunteer, Photographer, Warwick Crossman's photograph of a Waszp dinghy in action helmed by Tom Brewer on Pittwater has been selected in the top 80 of images submitted for this years Mirabad Yacht Racing sailing photography competition. The People's Choice Award is based on facebook likes.
The gallery is incredible and we are certain you all would be interested in seeing the talent and amazing images and support Warrick to reach #1.
About the shot
Tom Brewer (NB Sailsports) headed out on Pittwater late in the afternoon for a training session prior to the NSW WASZP Championships and I was driving their RIB. The sun was low on the horizon and there was a lot of glare, but the bigger problem was trying to frame the shot while also driving a boat. I’d photographed foiling Moths before and found it quite challenging to convey any sense of speed because they’re so slippery through the water. On this afternoon the low angle of the sun and a bit of chop produced an image that captured the moment nicely.
Camera:
Canon 7D Mark 11, Canon 70-200 L F2.8 (@75mm), ISO 100, F8, 1/250
Photographer Bio
Born in Australia and living on Sydney’s northern beaches, Warwick has raced dinghies, sports boats and one design yachts competitively for most of his life. When his two children also started sailing many tears ago he became actively involved in website design and administration for class associations, which led to an interest in sailing photography and ultimately the launch of Dinghy Fever Photography.
He tries to keep his photography fairly simple by getting in very close and only uses medium length lenses to capture the action. Since 2004 Warwick has regularly photographed regattas around Australia and had many images published in a number of Australian sailing magazines and websites.
Boathouse Expansion
October 17: The Boathouse Palm Beach
We are excited to announce The Patonga Beach Hotel has joined The Boathouse Group.
The Patonga Beach Hotel will continue trading as normal over Summer 2017/18, while a rebranding and small renovation is planned for Autumn 2018, after getting to know the venue and the local community.
Sign up to receive news + updates here:http://www.theboathousegroup.com.au/#sign-up-section
Tinnie Party At Modus Operandi For Sea Shepherd
In celebration of the mighty TIN, Modus Operandi Brewing gathered 5 of the finest Australian breweries On Saturday October 21st (Balter Brewing, Batch Brewing, Green Beacon Brewing, Feral Brewing & Pirate Life Brewing) for a day of live music, live art installations, bountiful amounts of grub, awesome raffle prizes and of course - some awesome beer in TINS!
At the end of the day all proceeds from the raffles and a big juicy cheque from all of the breweries were handed over to Sea Shepherd in celebration of the TIN and the light touch it has on this great world we live in.
Photo: resident Sea Shepherd volunteers at Modus Operandi at Mona Vale yesterday - photo courtesy Jools Farrell
Reminder: Hoaxers Are About
Julie Hegarty would like to remind you all there are a lot of fake scammers sending texts to your phones and email addresses - especially lately.
NEVER click on a link claiming to be from your bank (or a bank you don't even bank with!) and NEVER provide personal details to people you don't know.
If a bank or other such institution contacts you they will always tell you to log on and change, but will never leave a link!!
If they're cold calling you state 'please take me off your call list' and then simply hang up. If they call back, report them to Scamwatch.
If they're sending you an email hit 'phishing scam' and help stop them in their dastardly tracks.
Newport Festival 2017
Sunday 26th of Nov 2017The Newport Festival has been running for over 40 years in one form or another. This makes this annual event one of (if not) the longest running and most popular street festivals in Sydney.
The festival historically, brings in around 25,000 visitors on the day and is a great opportunity to showcase local retailer’s and visiting stallholder’s products, as well as brilliant entertainment both on the stages and roving around the suburb on the day.
If you want to find out more information on the event and how you can be involved, please visit www.newportbeachfestival.com.au
Urgently Seeking Sponsors!
Carols at the Beach is a special Christmas event for the Pittwater Community, raising funds for Avalon Beach Surf Life Saving Club. Avalon Beach SLSC has hosted Carols at the Beach since 2014. We are urgently seeking sponsors for this year’s event.Carols at the Beach is our premium community event of the year and provides an excellent opportunity for businesses to promote themselves and their corporate citizenship while giving back to the community through a highly visible, high profile, local occasion. The event receives wide coverage on social media and in the local press.
The night has been an outstanding success on every occasion, and is growing every year. The event is typically attended by 3000 - 5000 people. This year, Carols will be on December 9 and will again feature the incredible Jubilation choir, who play the following week at Carols in the Domain. It is wonderful night where families, friends and neighbours from Pittwater and beyond come together to celebrate the spirit of Christmas by singing in Carols into the night.
Carols at the Beach brings together the entire Northern Beaches Community to celebrate Christmas and ensures a peaceful, fun evening for all ages. It features a visit by Santa, a diverse market style food fair and a spectacular fireworks display over the ocean.
Importantly, this event supports The Avalon Surf Life Saving Club. Funds will be used to purchase much needed surf rescue and training equipment.
In order to conduct a free public event such as this, we rely on support from the local business community in addition to our large team of volunteers from Avalon Beach SLSC.
Please contact us at sponsorship.avalonbeachslsc@gmail.com if you can help.
Community Photos Sought For Brookvale
As the new Brookvale Community Health Centre nears completion, there’s an opportunity to contribute to the centre’s permanent art collection.
NSW Health staff and the broader community are being asked to submit photos of the natural beauty of the Northern Beaches and its community.
Northern Beaches Health Service redevelopment community lead Heather Gough said: “We’d like to see what you find inspiring about living on the Northern Beaches.
“Our new five-storey purpose built centre will need some creative flair, and we thought it was a great chance for our staff and residents to be involved with the finishing touches.
“We hope to see a range of unique images of the Northern Beaches.
It’s such a beautiful place to live and work. We are also hoping those involved with a range of community groups including Headspace, Bushlink and Cerebral Palsy Alliance will take part.
Photographic images suitable for large scale printing must be emailed to Karen@kbart.com.au by November 5, 2017.
RPAYC 150 Yrs Celebration Concludes With Fireworks At The Garden Party
What a great day was had by all on Sunday October 15th at the Club's final celebrations for it's 150th birthday. Beginning with the Sesquicentenary Dash race, followed by great food back at the Club (huge thanks to Head Chef, Hayden, and his team!), live music, race presentation, Member photo, bagpipes, speeches and finishing with the sky exploding with fireworks!
The following Honorary Members where inducted into the club at the Sesquicentenary Gala Dinner:
David Forbes
Jason Waterhouse
Alyse Saxby
Nina Curtis
Daniel Fitzgibbon
Liesel Tesch
John Anderson
Thank you to everyone involved in making our Sesquicentenary year such a success.
The Sesquicentenary Race saw close to 50 yachts and centreboard boats compete.
Division 1: 1st Gezebelle (Allen Storman), 2nd Bushranger (Gerry Hatton), 3rd Club Marine (Brent McKinnon)
Division 2: 1st Isolde (P Helm & L Procter), 2nd Starlight (Julien Noakes), 3rd Haupia (David Kennedy)
Division 3: See Centreboard Results here
Our new sheep guarding the clubs entrance, as they did back in 1867
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MVHA 2017 Fashion Parade
The Mona Vale Hospital Auxiliary will be having their annual fashion parade on Tuesday, 24th Octoberat Newport Bowling Club, cnr Palm and Barrenjoey Roads. Morning tea is at 10.30am followed by a Donna Lou Affordable Fashions parade.
Proceeds will go towards providing medical equipment for the hospital and rehabilitation centres. There is a $10 entry fee and there are raffles and lucky door prizes.
All welcome.
More info: 9979 5115
Pasadena Progress?
Church Point residents report that the gentleman who owns the Pasadena has workmen working on it - he has said to them council have not offered to buy it, and he's going to refurbish it.
We'll follow up on this by hopefully talking to the owners ourselves ASAP.
Pittwater Paddle 2017
The NBI Pittwater Paddle is on again this year, and we’d love you to join in the fun!
The Pittwater Paddle is NBI’s main fundraising event for the year,
and we’d like to ask you to register for the event and to raise funds for us,
so that we can continue to support children with additional needs, and their families.
The Pittwater Paddle is on Sunday 12 November and we’ve added a
second event this year so that more people can join in the fun on the day.
The Pittwater Paddle:
An 8.4km paddling event for elite or recreational paddlers (aged 12 years and older).
The NEW Pittwater Family Paddle:
A shorter 3.6km paddling event for families and less experienced paddlers (aged 12 years and older).
You can register as an individual or compete as a team in a multi-seated craft.
If paddling isn’t your thing, simply come along and show your support on the day – there will be food and entertainment available on-shore.
Dr Marian Baird To Speak At Zonta Annual Dinner – ‘Women, Work And Family’
The Zonta Club of Northern Beaches, with the Mackellar Girls ZClub, is pleased to announce their “Women, Work & Family” Annual Dinner will be held this year on Thursday 26th October in the Oaks Room, Dee Why RSL, 6.45pm for 7.00pm.
Join us and be inspired by our guest speaker Dr Marian Baird, one of Australia’s leading researchers on women and work, and a committed advocate for improving policies affecting women in the workplace.
Professor Marian Baird (PhD) is Chair of the Discipline of Work and Organisational Studies in the University of Sydney Business School and Professor of Gender and Employment Relations.Professor Baird is Director of the Women♀Work Research Group. She is a Fellow of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia, a Fellow of the University of Sydney Senate and a member of the Women's College Council.
Professor Baird is Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Industrial Relationsand is on the editorial board of the Australian Bulletin of Labour. She is also President of the Industrial Relations Society of New South Wales.
Research: Marian is one of Australia's leading researchers in the fields of women, work and family. Her most recent book is a collaborative undertaking with eminent scholars from the University of Sydney and the region on Women, Work and Care in the Asia-Pacific. She has received a number of Australian Research Council and federal and state government grants to study maternity and parental leave, flexibility for working parents, women and the global financial crisis, mature age workers and low paid workers, gender equitable organisational change and work and family in regional Australia. Marian has also been commissioned by business, not-for-profits and unions to undertake workplace and policy research related to women’s workforce engagement. She is widely published in Australia and internationally.
Ticket prices: Early bird $65, after 10th October $70, School Students $50. Come by yourself, bring a friend or make up a table of 10.
Seating will be arranged. Please book by 13 October.
For enquiries and to book please contact Julia on 0419 122 987 or Lyn on 430 437 881 or email zontacnbdinner@gmail.com
The dinner will raise funds to support Zonta projects for local women in need on the Northern Beaches.
Avalon Beach Market Day 2017
Sunday, November 19 at 9 AM - 4 PM
The main streets of Avalon Beach village and Dunbar Park come alive with amazing music, a fantastic array of market stalls selling fashion, jewellery and crafts as well as gourmet food stalls. For the kids there is face painting and carnival rides
STALLHOLDER APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN - APPLY HERE!!!
Sydney Wildlife Critter Of The Month: The Long Hop To Freedom
It was a chilly day in August last year when we received a call from Scott to attend to a fatally-ill female swamp wallaby who was having trouble hopping and could hardly stand. She had cataracts in both eyes and could barely see. She was also carrying a joey.The mother wallaby was sedated for transportation to a veterinarian. Her cute little joey was a very curious critter and kept peering out of the pouch to see what was happening. Dr Ward examined the mum but she was already moribund and he decided to extract the joey before the situation became too stressful for them both. The joey was a tiny furless 300g boy. He was in good health and after a quick examination, Dr Ward popped him into a fleecy pouch to stay warm. Before the mum passed away, we allowed her to ‘say goodbye’ to her joey. It was a very moving moment for all of us. We promised her that we would take good care of her baby. And then she slipped away.
Cassius with Dr Ward after being extracted from his mum’s pouch.
A touching goodbye :(
The tiny boy tried to box his way out of his new artificial pouch and he put up his dukes whenever we looked in on him. So a friend suggested we call him Cassius (Clay) aka Mohammed Ali.
Cassius was quite the character from the start. He did what joeys are meant to do - drink milk, grow fur, venture from the pouch - but he tried to do all these things in a mad hurry. He was trying to stand and hop long before his time! He never seemed to sleep. Was always looking out of his pouch and desperate not to miss out on anything. FOMO could’ve been his middle name! FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) was almost the death of him. He tried to follow me up the stairs one day - long before he was hopping ably. And he fell… We rushed him straight to the vet, fearing that he may have fractured something but the x-rays were clear. Phew! Then - instead of staying in his heated pouch like a normal wallaby joey - he kept venturing out to find everyone and ended up getting pneumonia. Sigh. Back to the vet.
Cassius and his little play-mate, Xena.
Cassius inspecting the Christmas Tree.
Cuddles from his big brother.
5 months from the date of his rescue he had grown from 300g to 3kg. It was time for Cassius to graduate to 'Big School' aka The Sydney Wildlife Rehabilitation Facility.
Our Rehab Facility is also known as Waratah Park. It is where “Skippy the Bush Kangaroo” was filmed many years ago. (Our lovely Facility Manager, Joan Reid, was granted permission from the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council - MLALC - to utilise a section of Waratah Park for wildlife rehabilitation. The first thing she did was build a big fenced area for a macropod yard. The word macropod is derived from Greek and literally means ‘big foot’. Kangaroos, wallabies and wallaroos are all examples of macropods. In addition to the macropod yard, Joan also organised for the volunteers to build a ‘rubber room’. The rubber attached to the walls allows the joeys or injured macropods to jump around without injuring themselves.)
In contrast to the chilly day when Cassius was rescued, the day of his ‘soft release’ was sizzling! I think it was close to 38 degrees. Joan had the sprinklers on for all the animals and one of our members - Nicole Wedlock - captured a gorgeous photo of Cassius dripping in water from the sprinklers. It was quite weird to leave him there. I felt a bit like we’d abandoned him but we knew it was time for him to become a proper wallaby. In preparation for his release back to the wild, Cassius would need to become dehumanised. This meant reducing his contact with humans and allowing him the chance to experience storms, rain, parasites, fending for himself around other wallabies etc.
Scott ‘soft releasing’ Cassius at Waratah Park.
Nicole Wedlock’s gorgeous photo of Cassius in the sprinkler.
Well, luckily he integrated quite well with the others and quickly settled down to life as a big boy.
Cass-cass spent almost 8 months in the Rehab Facility. The wonderful volunteers that keep the facility running like clockwork make sure that all the animals are fed, clean and safe. They are always careful not to interact with the joeys that are being dehumanised and keep their visits limited to once a day. When Cassius reached 7kg and was entirely independent, it was time to go back to his site of rescue and be a wild wallaby.
14 months from the day he was rescued, he was captured, sedated and transported to his release site. The day was cool and the gentle rain added to the beauty of the very picturesque setting where Scott could keep an eye on him from afar.
We released him from the transportation bag and waited for the sedative to wear off. He blinked his eyes at the new surrounds and then gently hopped off.
Freedom.
Finally.
Mona Vale Hospital Auxiliary Stalls 2017
October:
October 24th: 10.30 am Fashion Parade, Newport Bowling Club, Palm Road, Newport
November:
November 4th: 9am to 3pm Stall, Pittwater Place, Mona Vale Knitting, sewing, craft
November 11th: 9am to 3pm Bunnings, Narrabeen Sausage sizzle
December:
8am to 4pm
Red Cross Shop Newport
The Newport Red Cross shop desperately needs your quality, discarded clothing items. Now that spring is almost springing, perhaps you are all set to 'declutter' your offshore abode. But what to do with all those gems that are no longer you. Well donate them of course. The Red Cross shop at Newport is very excited to receive your cast offs. We also take small household items but alas, no electrical or furniture.
Did you know that all profits from Red Cross shops stay in Australia? Profits from Red Cross shops support worthy programmes like providing breakfast for school kids, Telecross - a daily call to elderly people in need of contact, youth services, disaster relief, mental health services and much, much more.
Should you need assistance please feel free to call me or just leave your items in our boat. We live on the northern side of Lovett Bay between Now and Zen and Therese and John. The house is called 'Foreshore' and our boat is a Stabicraft for purposes of identification!
Don't hesitate to call in to the Newport Red Cross shop with your donations - close to Woolworths petrol station at 334 Barrenjoey Rd Newport or call Lesley Scott to help with donations - 0410 687864
Queensland State Title Up For Grabs At Club Marine Pittwater To Paradise
October 18. 2017
This year’s Club Marine Pittwater to Paradise Regatta will now crown a new Queensland state champion. At the conclusion of the Club Marine Pittwater to Paradise (Pittwater to Gold Coast) race, a four-day regatta off the Gold Coast beaches, the Bartercard Sail Paradise Regatta, will now host the Queensland IRC Yachting Championships.
The title will be open to all competitors, Nationwide.
The host club for the regatta, the Southport Yacht Club, are excited about adding the state title to their annual premier regatta.
Southport Yacht Club Vice Commodore Ray McMahon said yesterday "we are ecstatic about adding the official state title to our regatta. It’s an exciting regatta that will now crown an official state champion".
The Club Marine Pittwater to Paradise Regatta will attract yachts from Queensland, New South Wales and New Zealand. It is the largest sailing regatta annual held on the Gold Coast.
Ray McMahon went on to say, "it will have a real 'State of Origin' feel with the traditional New South Wales v Queensland rivalry. The NSW teams are very formidable but once they cross into our waters we won't be giving them any favour. Plus add in the New Zealand contingent and its 'game on'. We WON'T be letting a visiting boat take our state title home”.
The Queensland boats will no doubt be doing some extra training to ensure the other states don't embarrass them by winning their state title.
The Club Marine Pittwater to Paradise and Bartercard Sail Paradise regatta’s will now include the Sports Boats National Titles and the Queensland IRC Yachting Championships for larger yachts.
The race from Pittwater (Sydney) to the Gold Coast commences on January 2nd with the local regatta from January 6-9, 2018.
It will be an amazing sight in January, giving the community the opportunity to watch the competing yachts in close proximity off the Gold Coast beaches.
For further information, or to lodge entries, go to:
Bartercard Sail Paradise, Southport Yacht Club: www.sailparadise.com.au
Club Marine Pittwater to Paradise, Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club:www.pittwatertoparadise.com.au
Additional information can also be obtained from Southport Yacht Club Marketing Manager, Bronwen Hemmings viaMarketing.Manager@southportyachtclub.com.au or 07 5591 3500
For the whole month Pittwater RSL are turning PINK to raise funds and support for the McGrath Foundation. Their goal is to raise enough money to fund another breast care nurse, who provide much-needed support to those going through the breast cancer journey, as well as their families and communities. Throughout the whole month Pittwater RSL have been putting on a number of fabulous fund-raising events so that you can get involved with helping them reach their target of 50 thousand dollars.
September 28th saw the launch of Pink October with Tracy Bevan, Ambassador for the McGrath Foundation, attending.
On Thursday October 5th the Pittwater RSL Senior's Day Club donned the colour pink and held a raffle raising funds.
On Monday October 9 the Pittwater Camera Club, one of Pittwater RSL's wonderful sub-clubs showed they're supporting Pink October by holding a pink-themed photography competition with stunning results! Congrats to the winner, Trisha.
On Tuesday October 10 Pittwater RSL hosted the Pink Barefoot Bowls comp with over 30 teams donning their very best pink gear to contrast with those lovely greens.
On Saturday October 14th Australia's premier Fleetwood Mac Experience - Running In The Shadows, played on stage with 20% of the ticket price going into the fundraising.
The next Pittwater RSL Pink October event to support the McGrath Foundation:
Wednesday 25 October, 7.30am: Business Networking Breakfast
Hosted by the McGrath Foundation's Ben Hirschfield (Corporate Partnerships Director) and Pittwater RSL CEO Jason Manning, this is an opportunity to network with other local businesses over a fabulous breakfast in Glasshouse at Pittwater RSL.
We'll be discussing how your business can make an impact through charity partnerships, and how social responsbility isn't just about giving, it's great
for your business and it builds a stronger community.
Tickets $50pp Available at reception OR click here to purchase online
From The Pages Of The Past: Newport In 1913
THE NEWPORT HOTEL.
The old Newport Hotel, one of the best known hostelries in the Pittwater district, is to be demolished. Messrs Eaton and Bates are the architects for a large two-story brick hotel to be erected on the site of the present old building. The main frontage will be 100ft by 85ft. There will be a large public dining room, two private dining rooms, public and private bars, with large cellars under the parlours, office, and private quarters, kitchen, laundries, pantries, and other rooms. There will be 20 bedrooms, also sitting rooms, bath-rooms, linen cupboards, and lounges, and 10ft verandahs and balconies all round.
THE NEWPORT HOTEL. (1913, May 20). The Sydney Morning Herald(NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 6. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article15421845
Newport Arms Hotel, Image No.: a1470006h, courtesy State Library of NSW
UNLICENSED LIQOUR.
NEWPORT BOARDING HOUSEKEEPER FINED.
At the Manly Police Court this morning, Minnie Scott (proprietress of a boarding house at Newport) and Harry Wright (a waiter) appeared on a charge of selling liquor, not being holders of a licence. Senior-constable Rodgers and Constables Thornley and Vindon stated that, in plain clothes, they arrived at Miss Scott's on Saturday, August 2 and in the evening Wright purchased a bottle of stout from the hotel for them. On the following Sunday they asked for and were supplied with two bottles of lager beer. Thornley’s bill, when settling up, came to 13s 6d — 8s for meals and bed, and 5s 6d for beer and wine he had bad. The police and prominent residents said the establishment was conducted in a splendid manner.
Minnie Scott said she and her mother had carried on the boardinghouse for 27 years. She did not keep beer on the premises for sale. The guests purchased the beer on Saturday night and notices appeared to every room to the effect that orders for Sunday beer must be given by 9 on the previous night. The two bottles which she sold to the policemen had been bought to a guest, and not consumed. Harry Wright testified that beer was not sold at Scott's. He purchased liquor from the hotel when asked to do so by guests. The, magistrate (Mr. Love) thought both charges proved and fined the defendants £30 each, with 6s coils; In default two months. UNLICENSED LIQUOR. (1913, August 15).Evening News (Sydney, NSW : 1869 - 1931), p. 4. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article114777643
Above: Scott's' guest house at Newport (NSW) 31/12/1908 Pic No 18526_a024_000031, Below: Tables at Scotts Guest House, Newport (NSW) Pic No: 18526_a024_000106 All dated 31/12/1908 and from the State Records of NSW
Court Forfeits ‘Borrowed’ Boat Used For Illegal Fishing
October 18, 2017 NSW DPI
A 46-year-old man from Fairfield and a 37-year-old man from Dee Why, found in possession of more than the permitted quantity of deep sea fish species, have had the boat they were using forfeited to the State.
NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Director of Fisheries Compliance, Patrick Tully said fisheries officers spotted the men in the Parramatta River near Kissing Point; when approached the men told the officers they had been fishing offshore at Browns Mountain and had caught a lawful amount of fish.
“Fisheries officers searched the boat and found over 250kg of fish on board, much of it hidden in concealed compartments under the deck,” Mr Tully said.
“A total of 17 Gemfish weighing 75kg, 13 Blue Eye Trevalla weighing 165kg and other fish weighing 10kg were found in the boat.
“Officers seized the boat, motors, trailer, fish and fishing gear on the spot. The men were each charged with possessing more than the legal limit of fish in circumstances of aggravation.”
The two men appeared before the Downing Centre on 25 September 2017 and entered guilty pleas.
The boat, valued at over $35,000 and owned by another man who wasn’t present at the time of the offences, was forfeited by the Court and the men received $20,000 in fines.
There is a daily bag limit of 5 deep sea species per person and only two can be Gemfish. Other deep sea species include Hapuka, Banded Rock Cod, Bass Groper and Blue Eye Trevalla.
A boat limit of 10 Gemfish applies, if more than 5 anglers are fishing from the same boat.
“Illegal fishing risks the sustainability of the resource for legitimate recreational and commercial fisheries and presents serious food safety issues,” Mr Tully said.
“People found illegally fishing can expect severe consequences.”
Anyone with information on suspected illegal fishing activity is urged to contact their local Fisheries office, call the Fishers Watch phone line on 1800 043 536 or report illegal fishing activities online atwww.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fishing/compliance/report-illegal-activity
Course For A Cause At Avalon
Just beyond the Bilgola Bends as you are about to enter the Avalon Village, nestled in behind a strip of nature that separates it from the often busy Barrenjoey Road – you have the Royal Avalon Golf Course.
Not only 9 holes of golf open to the public every day of the year, with no membership required but also one of the best located venues available for hire on the Northern Beaches, or even Sydney!
Recently we have begun a program called “Course for a Cause”. The initiative is designed to help local charities by offering free use of our facilities to raise money and/or awareness for a worthy cause.
Do you have a cause close to your heart?
Nominate your charity to become part of this program by calling 9918 2606 or emailing manager@avalongolfcourse.com.au
If you don’t want to play golf, but are still after a venue for your function, the clubhouse is available for extended hours. So with plenty of parking on sight, the time of day shouldn’t be a problem when promoting your personal cause.
If you don’t have a charity, but are still looking for somewhere to party, the clubhouse can be hired to celebrate all kinds of occasions.
The bar is available and serving some of your favourite beer and wine, or take advantage of our BYO option.
Day time events can always incorporate games to raise some extra money with the practice putting green beside the clubhouse being utilised for competitions or a bit of fun for the kids.
If you are interested in our Course for a Cause initiative OR would just like to hire Avalon Golf Course and clubhouse for a function, please emailmanager@avalongolfcourse.com.au or call 9918 2606
Pet of the Week
Marcus
AGE/SEX: 7 years / M
BREED: English Staffy X
Marcus is a sweet obedient dog. He is friendly and so easy to handle. He just wants to hang around and be with you. Marcus loves kids and toys and is such a well mannered dog. Marcus came from the pound with a ruptured cruciate ligament which we had repaired. He walks on loose lead, ignoring dogs & cars. He walks at a good pace and enjoys pats from volunteers. He knows "sit". He has a smooth coat and weighs 16.9kg. He comes desexed, C5 vaccinated, heartworm free and microchipped. Also included for the love and health of our dogs is a free Health and Wellness Voucher with our DR Vet. His adoption cost is $400.
For further details or to meet all dogs at DoggieRescue call 9486 3133 or email monika@DoggieRescue.com. Visit www.DoggieRescue.com to see all our dogs. www.facebook.com/doggierescue
New Funding For Anzac Community Projects
15 September 2017
Member for Pittwater Rob Stokes today announced new funding is available to help communities protect and repair local war memorials and support projects which commemorate the service of current and former NSW service men and women.
$175,000 is available through the Community War Memorials Fund (CWMF) and the Anzac Community Grants Program (ACGP).
The CWMF provides grants of up to $10,000 for local war memorial projects, including conservation works and protection.
The ACGP provides grants of up to $2,000 to schools, community and veterans groups to educate the community on the service and sacrifice of military personnel, support activities benefiting veterans, and engage with the community.
“Our war memorials are lasting tributes to those in our community who have served and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice,” Rob Stokes said today.
“These stories echo down generations, through families and through communities.
“The Centenary of Anzac is an important reminder of the freedom with which we have been bequeathed.
“CWMF and ACGP funds assist community members and organisations in caring for local memorials and provide an opportunity to honour and support our veterans – young and old,” Rob Stokes said.
Applications for both grant programs are open until Remembrance Day, Saturday 11 November 2017. For more information, please visit:www.veteransnsw.smartygrants.com.au or
Pittwater Offshore Newsletter Update 8/10/2017
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For the whole month Pittwater RSL are turning PINK to raise funds and support for the McGrath Foundation. Their goal is to raise enough money to fund another breast care nurse, who provide much-needed support to those going through the breast cancer journey, as well as their families and communities. Throughout the whole month Pittwater RSL have been putting on a number of fabulous fund-raising events so that you can get involved with helping them reach their target of 50 thousand dollars.
September 28th saw the launch of Pink October with Tracy Bevan, Ambassador for the McGrath Foundation, attending.
On Thursday October 5th the Pittwater RSL Senior's Day Club donned the colour pink and held a raffle raising funds.
On Monday October 9 the Pittwater Camera Club, one of Pittwater RSL's wonderful sub-clubs showed they're supporting Pink October by holding a pink-themed photography competition with stunning results! Congrats to the winner, Trisha.
On Tuesday October 10 Pittwater RSL hosted the Pink Barefoot Bowls comp with over 30 teams donning their very best pink gear to contrast with those lovely greens.
On Saturday October 14th Australia's premier Fleetwood Mac Experience - Running In The Shadows, played on stage with 20% of the ticket price going into the fundraising.
The next Pittwater RSL Pink October event to support the McGrath Foundation:
Wednesday 25 October, 7.30am: Business Networking Breakfast
Hosted by the McGrath Foundation's Ben Hirschfield (Corporate Partnerships Director) and Pittwater RSL CEO Jason Manning, this is an opportunity to network with other local businesses over a fabulous breakfast in Glasshouse at Pittwater RSL.
We'll be discussing how your business can make an impact through charity partnerships, and how social responsbility isn't just about giving, it's great
for your business and it builds a stronger community.
Tickets $50pp Available at reception OR click here to purchase online
Urgently Seeking Sponsors!
Carols at the Beach is a special Christmas event for the Pittwater Community, raising funds for Avalon Beach Surf Life Saving Club. Avalon Beach SLSC has hosted Carols at the Beach since 2014. We are urgently seeking sponsors for this year’s event.Carols at the Beach is our premium community event of the year and provides an excellent opportunity for businesses to promote themselves and their corporate citizenship while giving back to the community through a highly visible, high profile, local occasion. The event receives wide coverage on social media and in the local press.
The night has been an outstanding success on every occasion, and is growing every year. The event is typically attended by 3000 - 5000 people. This year, Carols will be on December 9 and will again feature the incredible Jubilation choir, who play the following week at Carols in the Domain. It is wonderful night where families, friends and neighbours from Pittwater and beyond come together to celebrate the spirit of Christmas by singing in Carols into the night.
Carols at the Beach brings together the entire Northern Beaches Community to celebrate Christmas and ensures a peaceful, fun evening for all ages. It features a visit by Santa, a diverse market style food fair and a spectacular fireworks display over the ocean.
Importantly, this event supports The Avalon Surf Life Saving Club. Funds will be used to purchase much needed surf rescue and training equipment.
In order to conduct a free public event such as this, we rely on support from the local business community in addition to our large team of volunteers from Avalon Beach SLSC.
Please contact us at sponsorship.avalonbeachslsc@gmail.com if you can help.
Do you have clothes taking up closet space?
Are they too good to simply throw away?
Then why not swap them?
Swapping is great for the environment and will give you a great new look.
Avalon Community Garden is hosting a clothing swap on 22 October at the Barrenjoey High School hall (Tasman Rd gates.)
Drop your clothes off at 10:30, chill with some cool music and morning tea, or take a stroll through the Garden until 11:00 when doors open.
Entry is $15 which allows you to swap up to 5 items, so come and find some great deals and a whole new wardrobe!
For further information phone 0418 482 481
Avalon Community Garden is hosting the event at Barrenjoey High School Hall, 10:30 for a 11am start!
Get there early for the best deals!
Grand Opening Of DOGUE Avalon
The new DOGUE Avalon boutique at Avalon held its official opening on Saturday 14th of October, featuring an afternoon of fun festivities and mingling with like-minded friends, as well as product discounts and grooming specials throughout the day so you could experience the DOGUE difference!
There were also prizes for the Best Dressed Pups at the party.
The team at DOGUE Avalon have a true passion for canine care and understanding each customers’ unique needs.
Monique and Keeva, the dedicated retail professionals, will indulge your canine and cater for their every whim. From advising on the best nutrition to the latest walk-wear trends, they will find the ‘must-have’ item for your pampered pooch. Experienced canine stylists, Ami and Taylor, are extremely gentle with our 4-legged clients. Ami and Taylor ensure each client leaves the salon with the pawfect new ‘do’.
The DOGUE Avalon Beach Team
With up-to-the-minute doggy retail and a spa-like experience, the fun never ends for each customer who visits the team at DOGUE Avalon.
Find out more and book your dogue in at:
The Dogue Avalon team were also raising funds for the 'Save Our Shelter' campaign throughout the opening event.
The Save Our Shelter campaign began in July 2017 after the largest animal care facility in Northern Sydney (at Ingleside - formerly known as The Animal Welfare League NSW) closed its doors permanently.
The campaign was started by a group of dedicated, professional animal carers, who want to raise awareness and much needed funds to open a new rehoming facility, which is almost non-existent in the Northern Sydney region. Most recently, the Save Our Shelter campaign successfully launched S.A.F.E. Rehoming Inc.
For more information, please visit saveourshelter.com.au.
On October 12th SAFE Rehoming became an officially a registered charity which means they'll be able to go further in their efforts to save animals.
Pasadena Progress?
Church Point residents report that the gentleman who owns the Pasadena has workmen working on it - he has said to them council have not offered to buy it, and he's going to refurbish it.
We'll follow up on this by hopefully talking to the owners ourselves ASAP.
Pittwater Paddle 2017
The NBI Pittwater Paddle is on again this year, and we’d love you to join in the fun!
The Pittwater Paddle is NBI’s main fundraising event for the year,
and we’d like to ask you to register for the event and to raise funds for us,
so that we can continue to support children with additional needs, and their families.
The Pittwater Paddle is on Sunday 12 November and we’ve added a
second event this year so that more people can join in the fun on the day.
The Pittwater Paddle:
An 8.4km paddling event for elite or recreational paddlers (aged 12 years and older).
The NEW Pittwater Family Paddle:
A shorter 3.6km paddling event for families and less experienced paddlers (aged 12 years and older).
You can register as an individual or compete as a team in a multi-seated craft.
If paddling isn’t your thing, simply come along and show your support on the day – there will be food and entertainment available on-shore.
Dr Marian Baird To Speak At Zonta Annual Dinner – ‘Women, Work And Family’
The Zonta Club of Northern Beaches, with the Mackellar Girls ZClub, is pleased to announce their “Women, Work & Family” Annual Dinner will be held this year on Thursday 26th October in the Oaks Room, Dee Why RSL, 6.45pm for 7.00pm.
Join us and be inspired by our guest speaker Dr Marian Baird, one of Australia’s leading researchers on women and work, and a committed advocate for improving policies affecting women in the workplace.
Professor Marian Baird (PhD) is Chair of the Discipline of Work and Organisational Studies in the University of Sydney Business School and Professor of Gender and Employment Relations.Professor Baird is Director of the Women♀Work Research Group. She is a Fellow of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia, a Fellow of the University of Sydney Senate and a member of the Women's College Council.
Professor Baird is Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Industrial Relationsand is on the editorial board of the Australian Bulletin of Labour. She is also President of the Industrial Relations Society of New South Wales.
Research: Marian is one of Australia's leading researchers in the fields of women, work and family. Her most recent book is a collaborative undertaking with eminent scholars from the University of Sydney and the region on Women, Work and Care in the Asia-Pacific. She has received a number of Australian Research Council and federal and state government grants to study maternity and parental leave, flexibility for working parents, women and the global financial crisis, mature age workers and low paid workers, gender equitable organisational change and work and family in regional Australia. Marian has also been commissioned by business, not-for-profits and unions to undertake workplace and policy research related to women’s workforce engagement. She is widely published in Australia and internationally.
Ticket prices: Early bird $65, after 10th October $70, School Students $50. Come by yourself, bring a friend or make up a table of 10.
Seating will be arranged. Please book by 13 October.
For enquiries and to book please contact Julia on 0419 122 987 or Lyn on 430 437 881 or email zontacnbdinner@gmail.com
The dinner will raise funds to support Zonta projects for local women in need on the Northern Beaches.
Avalon Beach Market Day 2017
Sunday, November 19 at 9 AM - 4 PM
The main streets of Avalon Beach village and Dunbar Park come alive with amazing music, a fantastic array of market stalls selling fashion, jewellery and crafts as well as gourmet food stalls. For the kids there is face painting and carnival rides
STALLHOLDER APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN - APPLY HERE!!!
Sydney Wildlife Critter Of The Month: The Long Hop To Freedom
It was a chilly day in August last year when we received a call from Scott to attend to a fatally-ill female swamp wallaby who was having trouble hopping and could hardly stand. She had cataracts in both eyes and could barely see. She was also carrying a joey.The mother wallaby was sedated for transportation to a veterinarian. Her cute little joey was a very curious critter and kept peering out of the pouch to see what was happening. Dr Ward examined the mum but she was already moribund and he decided to extract the joey before the situation became too stressful for them both. The joey was a tiny furless 300g boy. He was in good health and after a quick examination, Dr Ward popped him into a fleecy pouch to stay warm. Before the mum passed away, we allowed her to ‘say goodbye’ to her joey. It was a very moving moment for all of us. We promised her that we would take good care of her baby. And then she slipped away.
Cassius with Dr Ward after being extracted from his mum’s pouch.
A touching goodbye :(
The tiny boy tried to box his way out of his new artificial pouch and he put up his dukes whenever we looked in on him. So a friend suggested we call him Cassius (Clay) aka Mohammed Ali.
Cassius was quite the character from the start. He did what joeys are meant to do - drink milk, grow fur, venture from the pouch - but he tried to do all these things in a mad hurry. He was trying to stand and hop long before his time! He never seemed to sleep. Was always looking out of his pouch and desperate not to miss out on anything. FOMO could’ve been his middle name! FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) was almost the death of him. He tried to follow me up the stairs one day - long before he was hopping ably. And he fell… We rushed him straight to the vet, fearing that he may have fractured something but the x-rays were clear. Phew! Then - instead of staying in his heated pouch like a normal wallaby joey - he kept venturing out to find everyone and ended up getting pneumonia. Sigh. Back to the vet.
Cassius and his little play-mate, Xena.
Cassius inspecting the Christmas Tree.
Cuddles from his big brother.
5 months from the date of his rescue he had grown from 300g to 3kg. It was time for Cassius to graduate to 'Big School' aka The Sydney Wildlife Rehabilitation Facility.
Our Rehab Facility is also known as Waratah Park. It is where “Skippy the Bush Kangaroo” was filmed many years ago. (Our lovely Facility Manager, Joan Reid, was granted permission from the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council - MLALC - to utilise a section of Waratah Park for wildlife rehabilitation. The first thing she did was build a big fenced area for a macropod yard. The word macropod is derived from Greek and literally means ‘big foot’. Kangaroos, wallabies and wallaroos are all examples of macropods. In addition to the macropod yard, Joan also organised for the volunteers to build a ‘rubber room’. The rubber attached to the walls allows the joeys or injured macropods to jump around without injuring themselves.)
In contrast to the chilly day when Cassius was rescued, the day of his ‘soft release’ was sizzling! I think it was close to 38 degrees. Joan had the sprinklers on for all the animals and one of our members - Nicole Wedlock - captured a gorgeous photo of Cassius dripping in water from the sprinklers. It was quite weird to leave him there. I felt a bit like we’d abandoned him but we knew it was time for him to become a proper wallaby. In preparation for his release back to the wild, Cassius would need to become dehumanised. This meant reducing his contact with humans and allowing him the chance to experience storms, rain, parasites, fending for himself around other wallabies etc.
Scott ‘soft releasing’ Cassius at Waratah Park.
Nicole Wedlock’s gorgeous photo of Cassius in the sprinkler.
Well, luckily he integrated quite well with the others and quickly settled down to life as a big boy.
Cass-cass spent almost 8 months in the Rehab Facility. The wonderful volunteers that keep the facility running like clockwork make sure that all the animals are fed, clean and safe. They are always careful not to interact with the joeys that are being dehumanised and keep their visits limited to once a day. When Cassius reached 7kg and was entirely independent, it was time to go back to his site of rescue and be a wild wallaby.
14 months from the day he was rescued, he was captured, sedated and transported to his release site. The day was cool and the gentle rain added to the beauty of the very picturesque setting where Scott could keep an eye on him from afar.
We released him from the transportation bag and waited for the sedative to wear off. He blinked his eyes at the new surrounds and then gently hopped off.
Freedom.
Finally.
Mona Vale Hospital Auxiliary Stalls 2017
October:
October 14th: 8am to 3pm Bunnings, Narrabeen Sausage sizzle
October 20th: 9am to 3pm Stall, foyer Mona Vale Hospital Baking, knitting, craft, books, sewing
October 24th: 10.30 am Fashion Parade, Newport Bowling Club, Palm Road, Newport
November:
November 4th: 9am to 3pm Stall, Pittwater Place, Mona Vale Knitting, sewing, craft
November 11th: 9am to 3pm Bunnings, Narrabeen Sausage sizzle
December:
8am to 4pm
Pittwater Artists Trail October 2017
Open Studios Weekend: 14th and 15th
18 Artists across 11 studios are welcoming visitors - glass, painting, ceramics, jewellery, textile art, sculpture.
Colours of the Kimberley’ miniature watercolour on Yupo paper - By Vicki Ratcliff
"Having spent the winter months on a road trip exploring the Kimberley and the Centre I am totally inspired by the colours and majesty of our beautiful country." - Vicki
Go to our website www.pittwaterartiststrail.com.au to download the Trail guide.
Please note Tabitha Higgins studio will not be open in October.
President Of Ireland To Give An Address At UNSW On The Ethics Of Remembering
October 10, 2017: by Wendy Frew UNSW
President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, will visit UNSW Sydney next week to deliver a keynote address entitled “Sharing the tasks of ethical remembering – Ireland and Australia”.
President Higgins wants to deepen Ireland’s long-standing bilateral ties with Australia. Credit: Maxwells Dublin.
In the first State visit to Australia by an Irish president since Mary McAleese’s visit in 1998, President Michael D. Higgins will focus on deepening and expanding Ireland’s long-standing bilateral ties with Australia and highlighting aspects of the two countries’ shared history.
The President’s visit comes a month after Australian Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove visited Ireland, the first Australian governor-general to tour Ireland since Sir William Deane in 1999.
President Higgins, who took office in 2011, was the first Irish head of state to visit the UK where, in 2014, he addressed both houses of the UK Parliament.
A passionate political voice, a poet and writer, academic and statesman, human rights advocate, promoter of inclusive citizenship and champion of creativity within Irish society, President Higgins has previously served at almost every level of public life in Ireland, including as Ireland’s first Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht.
His address is open to UNSW staff and students, and members of the public.
What: Keynote address by the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins
When: Thursday, 19 October 2017, 3.30pm
Where: Leighton Hall, UNSW John Niland Scientia Building
MVHA 2017 Fashion Parade
The Mona Vale Hospital Auxiliary will be having their annual fashion parade on Tuesday, 24th Octoberat Newport Bowling Club, cnr Palm and Barrenjoey Roads. Morning tea is at 10.30am followed by a Donna Lou Affordable Fashions parade.
Proceeds will go towards providing medical equipment for the hospital and rehabilitation centres. There is a $10 entry fee and there are raffles and lucky door prizes.
All welcome.
More info: 9979 5115
Course For A Cause At Avalon
Just beyond the Bilgola Bends as you are about to enter the Avalon Village, nestled in behind a strip of nature that separates it from the often busy Barrenjoey Road – you have the Royal Avalon Golf Course.
Not only 9 holes of golf open to the public every day of the year, with no membership required but also one of the best located venues available for hire on the Northern Beaches, or even Sydney!
Recently we have begun a program called “Course for a Cause”. The initiative is designed to help local charities by offering free use of our facilities to raise money and/or awareness for a worthy cause.
Do you have a cause close to your heart?
Nominate your charity to become part of this program by calling 9918 2606 or emailing manager@avalongolfcourse.com.au
If you don’t want to play golf, but are still after a venue for your function, the clubhouse is available for extended hours. So with plenty of parking on sight, the time of day shouldn’t be a problem when promoting your personal cause.
If you don’t have a charity, but are still looking for somewhere to party, the clubhouse can be hired to celebrate all kinds of occasions.
The bar is available and serving some of your favourite beer and wine, or take advantage of our BYO option.
Day time events can always incorporate games to raise some extra money with the practice putting green beside the clubhouse being utilised for competitions or a bit of fun for the kids.
If you are interested in our Course for a Cause initiative OR would just like to hire Avalon Golf Course and clubhouse for a function, please emailmanager@avalongolfcourse.com.au or call 9918 2606
Pet of the Week
Coco
AGE/SEX: 5 years / F
BREED: Cattle X Lab
Coco is a very sensitive, gentle, affectionate dog who keeps to herself when around other dogs. She is currently getting the hang of walking on lead. She stills pulls a little but ignores cars and generally ignores other dogs. She enjoys pats and cuddles from volunteers. She also enjoys jogging and knows "sit". She has a short coat and weighs 21.9kg. She comes desexed, C5 vaccinated, heartworm free and microchipped. Also included for the love and health of our dogs is a free Health and Wellness Voucher with our DR Vet. Her adoption cost is $450.
For further details or to meet all dogs at DoggieRescue call 9486 3133 or email monika@DoggieRescue.com. Visit www.DoggieRescue.com to see all our dogs. www.facebook.com/doggierescue
Red Cross Shop Newport
The Newport Red Cross shop desperately needs your quality, discarded clothing items. Now that spring is almost springing, perhaps you are all set to 'declutter' your offshore abode. But what to do with all those gems that are no longer you. Well donate them of course. The Red Cross shop at Newport is very excited to receive your cast offs. We also take small household items but alas, no electrical or furniture.
Did you know that all profits from Red Cross shops stay in Australia? Profits from Red Cross shops support worthy programmes like providing breakfast for school kids, Telecross - a daily call to elderly people in need of contact, youth services, disaster relief, mental health services and much, much more.
Should you need assistance please feel free to call me or just leave your items in our boat. We live on the northern side of Lovett Bay between Now and Zen and Therese and John. The house is called 'Foreshore' and our boat is a Stabicraft for purposes of identification!
Don't hesitate to call in to the Newport Red Cross shop with your donations - close to Woolworths petrol station at 334 Barrenjoey Rd Newport or call Lesley Scott to help with donations - 0410 687864
New Funding For Anzac Community Projects
15 September 2017
Member for Pittwater Rob Stokes today announced new funding is available to help communities protect and repair local war memorials and support projects which commemorate the service of current and former NSW service men and women.
$175,000 is available through the Community War Memorials Fund (CWMF) and the Anzac Community Grants Program (ACGP).
The CWMF provides grants of up to $10,000 for local war memorial projects, including conservation works and protection.
The ACGP provides grants of up to $2,000 to schools, community and veterans groups to educate the community on the service and sacrifice of military personnel, support activities benefiting veterans, and engage with the community.
“Our war memorials are lasting tributes to those in our community who have served and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice,” Rob Stokes said today.
“These stories echo down generations, through families and through communities.
“The Centenary of Anzac is an important reminder of the freedom with which we have been bequeathed.
“CWMF and ACGP funds assist community members and organisations in caring for local memorials and provide an opportunity to honour and support our veterans – young and old,” Rob Stokes said.
Applications for both grant programs are open until Remembrance Day, Saturday 11 November 2017. For more information, please visit:www.veteransnsw.smartygrants.com.au or
The Palmy Old Mal Old Log Rally 2017
Saturday, November 11 at 6 AM - 5 PMPalm Beach
Hosted by Palm Beach Longboarders
Entries close 3rd November 2017
First in best dressed Entry Fee $60 Open & over 50. Juniors & second events $40.
Entry Options:
1. Cheques and detached entry form to: Palm Beach Longboarders Inc. PO BOX 525 Avalon NSW 2107
2. Email Entry Form and EFT Payment Details to:peter.fodor@bigpond.com
3. Photo/SMS to 0419 466 955 (photo must be clear and capture the whole form!)
Entry form below - simply click on and 'save as'
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Get down to your local surf club on Sunday 15 October to be part of our annual Surf Club Open Day.
Want to be a part of Surf Life Saving? Our members don’t just patrol the beach, your local surf club has a role for everyone and plays a much bigger part in the local community than you might think.
There are dozens of roles that you can take on in your local Surf Life Saving Club which will see you making a difference to the safety of our beaches and make you feel part of the Surf Life Saving family. See examples of roles below:
- putting on the red and yellow and patrolling the beach;
- helping train up our Nippers into Lifesavers;
- officiating at sport events;
- training up your fellow members;
- supporting the governance of the Club;
- fundraising or running the barbeque;
- jumping onto the radio to aid in communications;
- running social events for members;
- undertaking skilled project work within the club; or
- filling one of the other dozens of roles available within Surf Life Saving.
Participating clubs will host a range of activities, including lifesaving demonstrations, clubhouse tours, barbecues and displays.
Some will also offer people the chance to try out a range of beach activities and rescue scenarios first hand to give them a genuine feel for the challenges and excitement of surf lifesaving.
Information on how to join your local Surf Life Saving Club will also be available on the day.
Find Your Registered Local Club:
Pittwater Offshore Newsletter Update 8/10/2017
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Pittwater Offshore Newsletter Update 8/10/2017
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To contact Julian: editor@scotlandisland.org.au
Frenchs Forest Road And Naree Road Traffic Changes
Pittwater Artists Trail October 2017
Open Studios Weekend: 14th and 15th18 Artists across 11 studios are welcoming visitors - glass, painting, ceramics, jewellery, textile art, sculpture.
Colours of the Kimberley’ miniature watercolour on Yupo paper - By Vicki Ratcliff
"Having spent the winter months on a road trip exploring the Kimberley and the Centre I am totally inspired by the colours and majesty of our beautiful country." - Vicki
Go to our website www.pittwaterartiststrail.com.au to download the Trail guide.
Please note Tabitha Higgins studio will not be open in October.
Open Studios Weekend: 14th and 15th
18 Artists across 11 studios are welcoming visitors - glass, painting, ceramics, jewellery, textile art, sculpture.
Colours of the Kimberley’ miniature watercolour on Yupo paper - By Vicki Ratcliff
"Having spent the winter months on a road trip exploring the Kimberley and the Centre I am totally inspired by the colours and majesty of our beautiful country." - Vicki
Go to our website www.pittwaterartiststrail.com.au to download the Trail guide.
Please note Tabitha Higgins studio will not be open in October.
Newport Bowling Club Introduces Barefoot Bowling
Newport Bowling Club Breakfast Bowling. From October 15th Sunday mornings 9.00 to 12.00. $10 includes an egg and bacon roll.
Beginners welcome, bowls are supplied. Club is also available for barefoot and corporate bowls.Palm Road, Newport.For further information, call 9999 1661 or 0402 126 109
The Newport Bowling Club is situated on the beautiful Barrenjoey Peninsula, the most northerly point of the Northern Beaches area of Sydney, Australia. The Club is located on the corner of Barrenjoey and Palm Roads, Newport. Visitors are very welcome, whether local, from within the state, interstate or overseas.
Find out more by visiting: www.newportbowlingclub.com.au
Newport Bowling Club Breakfast Bowling.
From October 15th Sunday mornings 9.00 to 12.00.
$10 includes an egg and bacon roll.
Beginners welcome, bowls are supplied. Club is also available for barefoot and corporate bowls.
Palm Road, Newport.
For further information, call 9999 1661 or 0402 126 109
The Newport Bowling Club is situated on the beautiful Barrenjoey Peninsula, the most northerly point of the Northern Beaches area of Sydney, Australia. The Club is located on the corner of Barrenjoey and Palm Roads, Newport. Visitors are very welcome, whether local, from within the state, interstate or overseas.
Find out more by visiting: www.newportbowlingclub.com.au
MVHA 2017 Fashion Parade
The Mona Vale Hospital Auxiliary will be having their annual fashion parade on Tuesday, 24th Octoberat Newport Bowling Club, cnr Palm and Barrenjoey Roads.
Morning tea is at 10.30am followed by a Donna Lou Affordable Fashions parade.
Proceeds will go towards providing medical equipment for the hospital and rehabilitation centres. There is a $10 entry fee and there are raffles and lucky door prizes. All welcome. More info: 9979 5115
The Mona Vale Hospital Auxiliary will be having their annual fashion parade on Tuesday, 24th Octoberat Newport Bowling Club, cnr Palm and Barrenjoey Roads. Morning tea is at 10.30am followed by a Donna Lou Affordable Fashions parade.
Proceeds will go towards providing medical equipment for the hospital and rehabilitation centres. There is a $10 entry fee and there are raffles and lucky door prizes.
All welcome.
More info: 9979 5115
Fancy A Trip To Cootamundra?
Seeking Accommodation
Avalon Craft Cottage At Warriewood
Give Waste The Boot At The Avalon Car Boot Sale
Start Of The Bushfire Danger Period – Fire Permits Required
Given recent weather conditions, the lack of rain and a number of Total Fire Bans, the risk of bushfire in our community is already quite high. In fact, we’ve had a number of bushfires in the local area already.
However, the 1st October marks the start of the official Bushfire Danger Period which will run through until at least 31st March.
During this period residents wishing to do hazard reduction or pile burns will require a Fire Permit as well as a Hazard Reduction Certificate.Fire Permits are valid for a period of 21 days.
They are automatically suspended during Total Fire Bans and periods when the Bushfire danger is rated Very High or above. Before issuing a Fire Permit, the Permit Issuing Officer will need to be convinced that appropriate plans are in place for supervising the fire, containing the fire and extinguishing the fire.
You are also still required to notify neighbours and the Rural Fire Service at least 24 hours before you plan to do the burn and before you light the fire.
Other conditions may also be imposed when the Permit is issued.You should read the Before You Light That Fire document which is available on the RFS web site.
If you need a Hazard Reduction Certificate this can be arranged by contacting the Northern Beaches Fire Control Centre on (02) 9450 3000.
When you have the Hazard Reduction Certificate you can obtain a Fire Permit by contacting the Scotland Island Brigade on 9999 4404 (or the West Pittwater Brigade for offshore residents on 9997 3795) or the Northern Beaches Fire Control Centre.
Courtesy Scotland Island Fire Brigade
Avalon Bilgola Amateur Swimming Club Season 2017-18
Do you have clothes taking up closet space? Are they too good to simply throw away? Then why not swap them? Swapping is great for the environment and will give you a great new look.
Avalon Community Garden is hosting a clothing swap on 22 October at the Barrenjoey High School hall (Tasman Rd gates.)
Drop your clothes off at 10:30, chill with some cool music and morning tea, or take a stroll through the Garden until 11:00 when doors open.
Entry is $15 which allows you to swap up to 5 items, so come and find some great deals and a whole new wardrobe!
For further information phone 0418 482 481Avalon Community Garden is hosting the event at Barrenjoey High School Hall, 10:30 for a 11am start!Get there early for the best deals!
Do you have clothes taking up closet space?
Are they too good to simply throw away?
Then why not swap them?
Swapping is great for the environment and will give you a great new look.
Avalon Community Garden is hosting a clothing swap on 22 October at the Barrenjoey High School hall (Tasman Rd gates.)
Drop your clothes off at 10:30, chill with some cool music and morning tea, or take a stroll through the Garden until 11:00 when doors open.
Entry is $15 which allows you to swap up to 5 items, so come and find some great deals and a whole new wardrobe!
For further information phone 0418 482 481
Avalon Community Garden is hosting the event at Barrenjoey High School Hall, 10:30 for a 11am start!
Get there early for the best deals!
Planning Proposal - 9, 11, 12 & 13 Fern Creek Road, Warriewood
Barefoot Bowls For Breast Cancer
Tuesday, October 10 at 2 PM - 6 PMHosted by Pittwater RSLPittwater RSL82 Mona Vale Rd Mona ValeOnce again our wonderful men and women bowlers are turning the greens pink to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer. Last year we raised nearly $20,000 for Pink Ribbon, and this year we hope to do the same for the McGrath Foundation.
We want you to join us! Put a team of four together, ask your boss for the afternoon off and join us for a fun afternoon of food, drinks and social bowls. There's no experience or equipment necessary, just come along in your thongs or bare feet, and make sure you wear pink!
Tickets are $30pp with all proceeds going to the McGrath Foundation. Tickets include a BBQ and finger food, and drinks will just set you back a gold coin donation if you want to make an afternoon of it...
Bookings are essential so please call us on 9997 3833 to register your team of four. If you can't get four people together just let our staff know when booking and they'll fill your team out with a couple of friendly bowlers from our club.
Tuesday, October 10 at 2 PM - 6 PM
Hosted by Pittwater RSL
Pittwater RSL
82 Mona Vale Rd Mona Vale
Once again our wonderful men and women bowlers are turning the greens pink to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer. Last year we raised nearly $20,000 for Pink Ribbon, and this year we hope to do the same for the McGrath Foundation.
We want you to join us! Put a team of four together, ask your boss for the afternoon off and join us for a fun afternoon of food, drinks and social bowls. There's no experience or equipment necessary, just come along in your thongs or bare feet, and make sure you wear pink!
Tickets are $30pp with all proceeds going to the McGrath Foundation. Tickets include a BBQ and finger food, and drinks will just set you back a gold coin donation if you want to make an afternoon of it...
Bookings are essential so please call us on 9997 3833 to register your team of four. If you can't get four people together just let our staff know when booking and they'll fill your team out with a couple of friendly bowlers from our club.
Narrabeen Lagoon Clean Up - 2101 Community Page Initiative
Free National Parks Vehicle Entry On 8 October
Pittwater Paddle 2017
The NBI Pittwater Paddle is on again this year, and we’d love you to join in the fun!
The Pittwater Paddle is NBI’s main fundraising event for the year,and we’d like to ask you to register for the event and to raise funds for us,so that we can continue to support children with additional needs, and their families.
The Pittwater Paddle is on Sunday 12 November and we’ve added asecond event this year so that more people can join in the fun on the day.
The Pittwater Paddle:An 8.4km paddling event for elite or recreational paddlers (aged 12 years and older).
The NEW Pittwater Family Paddle:A shorter 3.6km paddling event for families and less experienced paddlers (aged 12 years and older).
You can register as an individual or compete as a team in a multi-seated craft.
If paddling isn’t your thing, simply come along and show your support on the day – there will be food and entertainment available on-shore.
The NBI Pittwater Paddle is on again this year, and we’d love you to join in the fun!
The Pittwater Paddle is NBI’s main fundraising event for the year,
and we’d like to ask you to register for the event and to raise funds for us,
so that we can continue to support children with additional needs, and their families.
The Pittwater Paddle is on Sunday 12 November and we’ve added a
second event this year so that more people can join in the fun on the day.
The Pittwater Paddle:
An 8.4km paddling event for elite or recreational paddlers (aged 12 years and older).
The NEW Pittwater Family Paddle:
A shorter 3.6km paddling event for families and less experienced paddlers (aged 12 years and older).
You can register as an individual or compete as a team in a multi-seated craft.
If paddling isn’t your thing, simply come along and show your support on the day – there will be food and entertainment available on-shore.
Funds For New Netball Courts In Avalon Beach
Pittwater Mens Probus Club October 2017 Speaker
Tuesday 10th October 2017 at 11AMBattle of the Coral Sea
Retired Lieutenant Colonel Peter Sweeney RFD will talk about the Battle of the Coral Sea. It was 75 years in May this year that American warships aided by Australia turned the Pacific War around by preventing the Japanese from invading Port Moresby in this historic battle off the coast of Queensland.
Pittwater Mens Probus Meetings10am 2nd Tuesday every MonthVenue: Mona Vale Golf Club
Pittwater Mens ProbusOur Probus club is an association for active members of the community, and for those no longer working full time, to join together in clubs for a new lease of life.
Its basic purpose is to advance intellectual and cultural interests amongst adult persons; to provide regular opportunities to progress healthy minds and active bodies through social interaction and activities, expand interests and to enjoy the fellowship of new friends.
Our club membership is for men only, however partners are welcome at our social events and activities including our monthly guest presentation following each meeting.Visitors Welcome
Monthly MeetingsOur monthly meetings are followed by a guest presentation that will interest our members. Meetings conclude at 12 noon followed by an optional lunch at the Golf Club. Partners are invited to attend the presentations.
GolfOur golfing group plays every second Friday of the month at Palm Beach.
Investment GroupProbus Members may participate in our Investment group. This meets each month to discuss financial investments that are interesting for our members.
More details here: probus.pittwater.org.au
Tuesday 10th October 2017 at 11AMBattle of the Coral Sea
Retired Lieutenant Colonel Peter Sweeney RFD will talk about the Battle of the Coral Sea. It was 75 years in May this year that American warships aided by Australia turned the Pacific War around by preventing the Japanese from invading Port Moresby in this historic battle off the coast of Queensland.
Pittwater Mens Probus Meetings
10am 2nd Tuesday every Month
Venue: Mona Vale Golf Club
Pittwater Mens Probus
Our Probus club is an association for active members of the community, and for those no longer working full time, to join together in clubs for a new lease of life.
Its basic purpose is to advance intellectual and cultural interests amongst adult persons; to provide regular opportunities to progress healthy minds and active bodies through social interaction and activities, expand interests and to enjoy the fellowship of new friends.
Our club membership is for men only, however partners are welcome at our social events and activities including our monthly guest presentation following each meeting.
Visitors Welcome
Monthly Meetings
Our monthly meetings are followed by a guest presentation that will interest our members. Meetings conclude at 12 noon followed by an optional lunch at the Golf Club. Partners are invited to attend the presentations.
Golf
Our golfing group plays every second Friday of the month at Palm Beach.
Investment Group
Probus Members may participate in our Investment group. This meets each month to discuss financial investments that are interesting for our members.
More details here: probus.pittwater.org.au
Planning Proposal - 66 Bardo Road And 2-4 Nooal Street Newport
Join SIRA
1945 Bus To Narrabeen
Curl Curl North Public School Redevelopment
Draft Brookvale Structure Plan On Public Exhibition
NSW To Host World Polo Championship For The First Time
Reliable Mobile Services On Central Coast Trains A Step Closer
Harbour Trust Invites Community Feedback On Interpretation Strategy For Headland Park
Dr Marian Baird To Speak At Zonta Annual Dinner – ‘Women, Work And Family’
The Zonta Club of Northern Beaches, with the Mackellar Girls ZClub, is pleased to announce their “Women, Work & Family” Annual Dinner will be held this year on Thursday 26th October in the Oaks Room, Dee Why RSL, 6.45pm for 7.00pm.
Join us and be inspired by our guest speaker Dr Marian Baird, one of Australia’s leading researchers on women and work, and a committed advocate for improving policies affecting women in the workplace.
Professor Marian Baird (PhD) is Chair of the Discipline of Work and Organisational Studies in the University of Sydney Business School and Professor of Gender and Employment Relations.
Professor Baird is Director of the Women♀Work Research Group. She is a Fellow of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia, a Fellow of the University of Sydney Senate and a member of the Women's College Council.
Professor Baird is Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Industrial Relationsand is on the editorial board of the Australian Bulletin of Labour. She is also President of the Industrial Relations Society of New South Wales.
Research: Marian is one of Australia's leading researchers in the fields of women, work and family. Her most recent book is a collaborative undertaking with eminent scholars from the University of Sydney and the region on Women, Work and Care in the Asia-Pacific. She has received a number of Australian Research Council and federal and state government grants to study maternity and parental leave, flexibility for working parents, women and the global financial crisis, mature age workers and low paid workers, gender equitable organisational change and work and family in regional Australia. Marian has also been commissioned by business, not-for-profits and unions to undertake workplace and policy research related to women’s workforce engagement. She is widely published in Australia and internationally.
Ticket prices: Early bird $65, after 10th October $70, School Students $50. Come by yourself, bring a friend or make up a table of 10. Seating will be arranged. Please book by 13 October.
For enquiries and to book please contact Julia on 0419 122 987 or Lyn on 430 437 881 or email zontacnbdinner@gmail.com
The dinner will raise funds to support Zonta projects for local women in need on the Northern Beaches.
The Zonta Club of Northern Beaches, with the Mackellar Girls ZClub, is pleased to announce their “Women, Work & Family” Annual Dinner will be held this year on Thursday 26th October in the Oaks Room, Dee Why RSL, 6.45pm for 7.00pm.
Join us and be inspired by our guest speaker Dr Marian Baird, one of Australia’s leading researchers on women and work, and a committed advocate for improving policies affecting women in the workplace.
Professor Marian Baird (PhD) is Chair of the Discipline of Work and Organisational Studies in the University of Sydney Business School and Professor of Gender and Employment Relations.Professor Baird is Director of the Women♀Work Research Group. She is a Fellow of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia, a Fellow of the University of Sydney Senate and a member of the Women's College Council.
Professor Baird is Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Industrial Relationsand is on the editorial board of the Australian Bulletin of Labour. She is also President of the Industrial Relations Society of New South Wales.
Research: Marian is one of Australia's leading researchers in the fields of women, work and family. Her most recent book is a collaborative undertaking with eminent scholars from the University of Sydney and the region on Women, Work and Care in the Asia-Pacific. She has received a number of Australian Research Council and federal and state government grants to study maternity and parental leave, flexibility for working parents, women and the global financial crisis, mature age workers and low paid workers, gender equitable organisational change and work and family in regional Australia. Marian has also been commissioned by business, not-for-profits and unions to undertake workplace and policy research related to women’s workforce engagement. She is widely published in Australia and internationally.
Ticket prices: Early bird $65, after 10th October $70, School Students $50. Come by yourself, bring a friend or make up a table of 10.
Seating will be arranged. Please book by 13 October.
For enquiries and to book please contact Julia on 0419 122 987 or Lyn on 430 437 881 or email zontacnbdinner@gmail.com
The dinner will raise funds to support Zonta projects for local women in need on the Northern Beaches.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage In New South Wales: Public Consultation
Avalon Beach Market Day 2017
Sunday, November 19 at 9 AM - 4 PM
The main streets of Avalon Beach village and Dunbar Park come alive with amazing music, a fantastic array of market stalls selling fashion, jewellery and crafts as well as gourmet food stalls. For the kids there is face painting and carnival rides
STALLHOLDER APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN - APPLY HERE!!!
Sunday, November 19 at 9 AM - 4 PM
The main streets of Avalon Beach village and Dunbar Park come alive with amazing music, a fantastic array of market stalls selling fashion, jewellery and crafts as well as gourmet food stalls. For the kids there is face painting and carnival rides
STALLHOLDER APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN - APPLY HERE!!!
Pesticide Notification
Come To The Star-Studded Event Of The Year!
Have you ever wanted to drink cocktails on the balcony of the Cardinal’s Palace whilst chatting with Animal Planet’s Snake Boss, Julia Baker?
Animal Planet’s Snake Boss, Julia Baker
Have you ever wanted to hang out with the devilishly mischievous Real Housewives of Sydney stars - Lisa Oldfield and Athena Levendi?
Lisa Oldfield and Athena Levendi (lady at far left is our own Lynleigh)
Have you ever had a hankering to listen to the spellbinding voice of award-winning soprano, Phoebe Humphreys, of Opera Australia whilst sipping on a Lemon Lime and ‘Critters’?
Phoebe Humphreys - award winning Soprano at Opera Australia
Or wished for the opportunity to bid on a dinner cooked by the one-and-only David Oldfield who has trained under world-renowned chef, Marco Pierre White?
Or dreamt of being the winning bidder of a one-of-a-kind skateboard signed and painted by Johnny Depp?
Well, if any or all of this sounds like a truly spectacular and exciting evening, don’t miss out on your chance to buy a ticket to the Go Wild Gala - hosted by Sydney Wildlife and MC’d by Channel 7’s Sydney director of news, Jason Morrison!
Why are all these amazing celebrities helping Sydney Wildlife?Well, we are frantically raising funds to buy and custom-fit a van which will become a Mobile Clinic for treating injured, sick and orphaned wildlife.The van will be stationed in different parts of Sydney every week to assist with wildlife in distress.
It may also be deployed to areas affected by natural disasters such as bushfires, floods and soaring temperatures causing heat-stress events.
The van will be staffed by veterinarians who offer to volunteer their time to help our wildlife. It may be a wonderful training centre for our veterinary students and a huge asset to our community.
All these wonderful celebrities believe in our pioneering vision and are willing to donate their time and celebrity status to bring our vision to life.
What is Sydney Wildlife?We are a 100% volunteer-run organisation dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing any sick, injured or orphaned Australian native wildlife.We receive no Government funding and we need YOU to help us!
Why do our wildlife need help?
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The biggest danger our wildlife face is a lack of interest in their welfare.In addition - habitat loss, vehicle strike, disease, predation and injury from introduced species, dealing with man-made obstacles such as netting, litter and fences and natural disasters are among the many perils they face daily.
How far are we with our goal?
The cost of the van, the custom fit-out, the medical equipment and medications needed to get the Mobile Clinic on the road we estimate to be around the $200K mark.So far we have raised $72K.
Yes, it’s an ambitious project.Yes, it’s a pioneering project.Yes’ it’s a first.
But, in the wise words of veterinarian Dr Karin Lourens:“There is a first for everything.Sometimes it’s the only way to make history.”
The purpose of www.westpittwater.com.au - is best defined by the vision of the West Pittwater Community Association.
To be a supportive community, encouraging and promoting civic pride, interest in community affairs and goodwill amongst residents.
To protect local fauna and flora and generally preserve West Pittwater and its environs.
To secure essential facilities including public wharves and reserves and to protect private and public property.
To speak with one voice and represent the interests of the Western Foreshore community when in discussion with Pittwater Council and other relevant government bodies. The WPCA website provides a forum for the better realisation of these objectives. Visit: www.westpittwater.com.au
Have you ever wanted to drink cocktails on the balcony of the Cardinal’s Palace whilst chatting with Animal Planet’s Snake Boss, Julia Baker?
Animal Planet’s Snake Boss, Julia Baker
Have you ever wanted to hang out with the devilishly mischievous Real Housewives of Sydney stars - Lisa Oldfield and Athena Levendi?
Lisa Oldfield and Athena Levendi (lady at far left is our own Lynleigh)
Have you ever had a hankering to listen to the spellbinding voice of award-winning soprano, Phoebe Humphreys, of Opera Australia whilst sipping on a Lemon Lime and ‘Critters’?
Phoebe Humphreys - award winning Soprano at Opera Australia
Or wished for the opportunity to bid on a dinner cooked by the one-and-only David Oldfield who has trained under world-renowned chef, Marco Pierre White?
Or dreamt of being the winning bidder of a one-of-a-kind skateboard signed and painted by Johnny Depp?
Well, if any or all of this sounds like a truly spectacular and exciting evening, don’t miss out on your chance to buy a ticket to the Go Wild Gala - hosted by Sydney Wildlife and MC’d by Channel 7’s Sydney director of news, Jason Morrison!
Why are all these amazing celebrities helping Sydney Wildlife?
Well, we are frantically raising funds to buy and custom-fit a van which will become a Mobile Clinic for treating injured, sick and orphaned wildlife.
The van will be stationed in different parts of Sydney every week to assist with wildlife in distress.
It may also be deployed to areas affected by natural disasters such as bushfires, floods and soaring temperatures causing heat-stress events.
The van will be staffed by veterinarians who offer to volunteer their time to help our wildlife. It may be a wonderful training centre for our veterinary students and a huge asset to our community.
All these wonderful celebrities believe in our pioneering vision and are willing to donate their time and celebrity status to bring our vision to life.
What is Sydney Wildlife?
We are a 100% volunteer-run organisation dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing any sick, injured or orphaned Australian native wildlife.
We receive no Government funding and we need YOU to help us!
Why do our wildlife need help?
The biggest danger our wildlife face is a lack of interest in their welfare.
In addition - habitat loss, vehicle strike, disease, predation and injury from introduced species, dealing with man-made obstacles such as netting, litter and fences and natural disasters are among the many perils they face daily.
How far are we with our goal?
The cost of the van, the custom fit-out, the medical equipment and medications needed to get the Mobile Clinic on the road we estimate to be around the $200K mark.
So far we have raised $72K.
Yes, it’s an ambitious project.
Yes, it’s a pioneering project.
Yes’ it’s a first.
But, in the wise words of veterinarian Dr Karin Lourens:
“There is a first for everything.
Sometimes it’s the only way to make history.”
The purpose of www.westpittwater.com.au - is best defined by the vision of the West Pittwater Community Association.
To be a supportive community, encouraging and promoting civic pride, interest in community affairs and goodwill amongst residents.
To protect local fauna and flora and generally preserve West Pittwater and its environs.
To secure essential facilities including public wharves and reserves and to protect private and public property.
To speak with one voice and represent the interests of the Western Foreshore community when in discussion with Pittwater Council and other relevant government bodies. The WPCA website provides a forum for the better realisation of these objectives. Visit: www.westpittwater.com.au
Apply For A Liveable Communities Grant
Red Cross Shop Newport
The Newport Red Cross shop desperately needs your quality, discarded clothing items. Now that spring is almost springing, perhaps you are all set to 'declutter' your offshore abode. But what to do with all those gems that are no longer you. Well donate them of course. The Red Cross shop at Newport is very excited to receive your cast offs. We also take small household items but alas, no electrical or furniture.
Did you know that all profits from Red Cross shops stay in Australia? Profits from Red Cross shops support worthy programmes like providing breakfast for school kids, Telecross - a daily call to elderly people in need of contact, youth services, disaster relief, mental health services and much, much more.
Should you need assistance please feel free to call me or just leave your items in our boat. We live on the northern side of Lovett Bay between Now and Zen and Therese and John. The house is called 'Foreshore' and our boat is a Stabicraft for purposes of identification!
Don't hesitate to call in to the Newport Red Cross shop with your donations - close to Woolworths petrol station at 334 Barrenjoey Rd Newport or call Lesley Scott to help with donations - 0410 687864
The Newport Red Cross shop desperately needs your quality, discarded clothing items. Now that spring is almost springing, perhaps you are all set to 'declutter' your offshore abode. But what to do with all those gems that are no longer you. Well donate them of course. The Red Cross shop at Newport is very excited to receive your cast offs. We also take small household items but alas, no electrical or furniture.
Did you know that all profits from Red Cross shops stay in Australia? Profits from Red Cross shops support worthy programmes like providing breakfast for school kids, Telecross - a daily call to elderly people in need of contact, youth services, disaster relief, mental health services and much, much more.
Should you need assistance please feel free to call me or just leave your items in our boat. We live on the northern side of Lovett Bay between Now and Zen and Therese and John. The house is called 'Foreshore' and our boat is a Stabicraft for purposes of identification!
Don't hesitate to call in to the Newport Red Cross shop with your donations - close to Woolworths petrol station at 334 Barrenjoey Rd Newport or call Lesley Scott to help with donations - 0410 687864
New Funding For Anzac Community Projects
15 September 2017Member for Pittwater Rob Stokes today announced new funding is available to help communities protect and repair local war memorials and support projects which commemorate the service of current and former NSW service men and women.
$175,000 is available through the Community War Memorials Fund (CWMF) and the Anzac Community Grants Program (ACGP).
The CWMF provides grants of up to $10,000 for local war memorial projects, including conservation works and protection.
The ACGP provides grants of up to $2,000 to schools, community and veterans groups to educate the community on the service and sacrifice of military personnel, support activities benefiting veterans, and engage with the community.
“Our war memorials are lasting tributes to those in our community who have served and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice,” Rob Stokes said today.
“These stories echo down generations, through families and through communities.
“The Centenary of Anzac is an important reminder of the freedom with which we have been bequeathed.
“CWMF and ACGP funds assist community members and organisations in caring for local memorials and provide an opportunity to honour and support our veterans – young and old,” Rob Stokes said.
Applications for both grant programs are open until Remembrance Day, Saturday 11 November 2017. For more information, please visit:www.veteransnsw.smartygrants.com.au or
15 September 2017
Member for Pittwater Rob Stokes today announced new funding is available to help communities protect and repair local war memorials and support projects which commemorate the service of current and former NSW service men and women.
$175,000 is available through the Community War Memorials Fund (CWMF) and the Anzac Community Grants Program (ACGP).
The CWMF provides grants of up to $10,000 for local war memorial projects, including conservation works and protection.
The ACGP provides grants of up to $2,000 to schools, community and veterans groups to educate the community on the service and sacrifice of military personnel, support activities benefiting veterans, and engage with the community.
“Our war memorials are lasting tributes to those in our community who have served and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice,” Rob Stokes said today.
“These stories echo down generations, through families and through communities.
“The Centenary of Anzac is an important reminder of the freedom with which we have been bequeathed.
“CWMF and ACGP funds assist community members and organisations in caring for local memorials and provide an opportunity to honour and support our veterans – young and old,” Rob Stokes said.
Applications for both grant programs are open until Remembrance Day, Saturday 11 November 2017. For more information, please visit:www.veteransnsw.smartygrants.com.au or
Community Invited To Pregnancy And Infant Loss Remembrance Evening
Monday September 18, 2017Frenchs Forest Bushland Cemetery invites the community to its third annual Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Evening on Sunday, 15 October.This poignant and important event, which commences at 6.15pm, aims to build awareness of the sudden or unexpected death of babies and young children and will also support those who have lost a baby.
The program for the service also includes commemorations for the International Wave of Light, where participants are encouraged to light a candle, forming a continuous chain of light spanning the globe for a 24-hour period to honour and remember lost babies.
“We hold this service to help unite families and the community whose lives have been affected by the death of a baby or young child,” Northern Cemeteries Chief Executive Officer Pauline Tritton said. “We hope it will help comfort those present and help them remember their beautiful children.
“We are honoured to be hosting the service and we welcome families and the wider community to attend.”
A light supper will be served after the service, which will last approximately one hour.
The service is taking place at Frenchs Forest Bushland Cemetery, 1 Hakea Avenue, Davidson.
RSVPs should be emailed to Elissa Rogers ate.rogers@northerncemeteries.com.au or by calling 0413 135 403.
Frenchs Forest Bushland Cemetery is one of five cemeteries managed Northern Cemeteries, a not-for-profit organisation committed to caring for the community in all its diversity.For more information, visit www.northerncemeteries.com.au
Monday September 18, 2017
Frenchs Forest Bushland Cemetery invites the community to its third annual Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Evening on Sunday, 15 October.
This poignant and important event, which commences at 6.15pm, aims to build awareness of the sudden or unexpected death of babies and young children and will also support those who have lost a baby.
The program for the service also includes commemorations for the International Wave of Light, where participants are encouraged to light a candle, forming a continuous chain of light spanning the globe for a 24-hour period to honour and remember lost babies.
“We hold this service to help unite families and the community whose lives have been affected by the death of a baby or young child,” Northern Cemeteries Chief Executive Officer Pauline Tritton said. “We hope it will help comfort those present and help them remember their beautiful children.
“We are honoured to be hosting the service and we welcome families and the wider community to attend.”
A light supper will be served after the service, which will last approximately one hour.
The service is taking place at Frenchs Forest Bushland Cemetery, 1 Hakea Avenue, Davidson.
RSVPs should be emailed to Elissa Rogers ate.rogers@northerncemeteries.com.au or by calling 0413 135 403.
Frenchs Forest Bushland Cemetery is one of five cemeteries managed Northern Cemeteries, a not-for-profit organisation committed to caring for the community in all its diversity.
For more information, visit www.northerncemeteries.com.au
The Palmy Old Mal Old Log Rally 2017
Saturday, November 11 at 6 AM - 5 PMPalm BeachHosted by Palm Beach Longboarders
Entries close 3rd November 2017First in best dressed Entry Fee $60 Open & over 50. Juniors & second events $40.
Entry Options: 1. Cheques and detached entry form to: Palm Beach Longboarders Inc. PO BOX 525 Avalon NSW 21072. Email Entry Form and EFT Payment Details to:peter.fodor@bigpond.com3. Photo/SMS to 0419 466 955 (photo must be clear and capture the whole form!)
Entry form below - simply click on and 'save as'
2017 Palmy Old Mal Log Rally Entry Form.pdf
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Get down to your local surf club on Sunday 15 October to be part of our annual Surf Club Open Day.Want to be a part of Surf Life Saving? Our members don’t just patrol the beach, your local surf club has a role for everyone and plays a much bigger part in the local community than you might think.
There are dozens of roles that you can take on in your local Surf Life Saving Club which will see you making a difference to the safety of our beaches and make you feel part of the Surf Life Saving family. See examples of roles below:- putting on the red and yellow and patrolling the beach;
- helping train up our Nippers into Lifesavers;
- officiating at sport events;
- training up your fellow members;
- supporting the governance of the Club;
- fundraising or running the barbeque;
- jumping onto the radio to aid in communications;
- running social events for members;
- undertaking skilled project work within the club; or
- filling one of the other dozens of roles available within Surf Life Saving.
Participating clubs will host a range of activities, including lifesaving demonstrations, clubhouse tours, barbecues and displays.
Some will also offer people the chance to try out a range of beach activities and rescue scenarios first hand to give them a genuine feel for the challenges and excitement of surf lifesaving.
Information on how to join your local Surf Life Saving Club will also be available on the day.
Find Your Registered Local Club:
Saturday, November 11 at 6 AM - 5 PMPalm Beach
Hosted by Palm Beach Longboarders
Entries close 3rd November 2017
First in best dressed Entry Fee $60 Open & over 50. Juniors & second events $40.
Entry Options:
1. Cheques and detached entry form to: Palm Beach Longboarders Inc. PO BOX 525 Avalon NSW 2107
2. Email Entry Form and EFT Payment Details to:peter.fodor@bigpond.com
3. Photo/SMS to 0419 466 955 (photo must be clear and capture the whole form!)
Entry form below - simply click on and 'save as'
| 2017 Palmy Old Mal Log Rally Entry Form.pdf Size : 301.448 Kb Type : pdf |
Get down to your local surf club on Sunday 15 October to be part of our annual Surf Club Open Day.
Want to be a part of Surf Life Saving? Our members don’t just patrol the beach, your local surf club has a role for everyone and plays a much bigger part in the local community than you might think.
There are dozens of roles that you can take on in your local Surf Life Saving Club which will see you making a difference to the safety of our beaches and make you feel part of the Surf Life Saving family. See examples of roles below:
- putting on the red and yellow and patrolling the beach;
- helping train up our Nippers into Lifesavers;
- officiating at sport events;
- training up your fellow members;
- supporting the governance of the Club;
- fundraising or running the barbeque;
- jumping onto the radio to aid in communications;
- running social events for members;
- undertaking skilled project work within the club; or
- filling one of the other dozens of roles available within Surf Life Saving.
Participating clubs will host a range of activities, including lifesaving demonstrations, clubhouse tours, barbecues and displays.
Some will also offer people the chance to try out a range of beach activities and rescue scenarios first hand to give them a genuine feel for the challenges and excitement of surf lifesaving.
Information on how to join your local Surf Life Saving Club will also be available on the day.
Find Your Registered Local Club:
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Breakwater Ball 2017
Pet of the Week
Harmony
AGE/SEX: 4 years / FBREED: English Staffy X
Harmony is an athletic good natured girl. She can get very excited to go out walking and after initial exuberance she walks on loose lead. She is scared of cars and can lunge at some dogs but she is just the best with kids! She loves them! She is very food focussed and easy to train. She needs an active strong family to do some basic training with her. She has had litters in her life. She has a smooth coat and weighs 19kg. She comes desexed, C5 vaccinated, heartworm free and microchipped. Also included for the love and health of our dogs is a free Health and Wellness Voucher with our DR Vet. Her adoption cost is $450.
For further details or to meet all dogs at DoggieRescue call 9486 3133 or email monika@DoggieRescue.com. Visit www.DoggieRescue.com to see all our dogs. www.facebook.com/doggierescue
Pet of the Week
Harmony
AGE/SEX: 4 years / F
BREED: English Staffy X
Harmony is an athletic good natured girl. She can get very excited to go out walking and after initial exuberance she walks on loose lead. She is scared of cars and can lunge at some dogs but she is just the best with kids! She loves them! She is very food focussed and easy to train. She needs an active strong family to do some basic training with her. She has had litters in her life. She has a smooth coat and weighs 19kg. She comes desexed, C5 vaccinated, heartworm free and microchipped. Also included for the love and health of our dogs is a free Health and Wellness Voucher with our DR Vet. Her adoption cost is $450.
For further details or to meet all dogs at DoggieRescue call 9486 3133 or email monika@DoggieRescue.com. Visit www.DoggieRescue.com to see all our dogs. www.facebook.com/doggierescue
Northern Beaches Veterans And Community Day
When: Sunday 12th November 2017
Where: Dunbar Park Avalon Beach 10am – 4pm
The Inaugural Northern Beaches Veterans and Community Day will be held on 12 November 2017 in Dunbar Park Avalon Beach. This new event evolved due to the success of the Avalon Military Tattoo over the last 10 years, the enhanced relationship between local RSL sub-Branches and the community, and to carry on the legacy of past Avalon RSL Sub Branch President CDRE Graham Sloper AM RAN (Rtd).
Awareness of veteran’s issues is increasing within the community, and the ANZAC Spirit is flourishing on the Northern Beaches. Crowds at ceremonies have been increasing steadily in recent years. This will be an opportunity for the younger generations to learn more about past and current conflicts and to meet veterans and serving members of the Australian Defence Force.
Our mission is to instil a greater awareness and enduring compassion for veterans and the community in general.
Our objectives are: • Highlight concerns for veterans and the community;• Create an opportunity for interaction;• Acknowledge service and sacrifice;• Create harmony;• Reflect on history;• Enhance awareness of Defence career opportunities;• Address veterans issues of reintegration into civilian society, homelessness and suicide; • Profile veterans success stories
This will be a free of charge, non-profit event with participation on a voluntary basis. Any funds raised will be donated to Veterans Organisations and primarily the Veterans Centre Sydney Northern Beaches. There will be an emphasis on youth activities and careers. The primary market is the geographical area from Narrabeen to Palm Beach.
It is intended that local schools and community groups will have an arena to showcase their talents through music, drama and artwork with an Australian veterans theme. Over the coming months these groups will have the opportunity for input to shape the programme for the day. There will be a children’s art exhibition, a quilting display, ANZAC biscuit baking competition and many interactive displays and activities. Veterans Support Agencies are welcome to have a display and marquee in the park. There will be a stage with live music and performances throughout the day.
For further information, to book a stall or offer sponsorship, or VOLUNTEER to help, please contact the coordinators Lynn Murphy on 9883 9815 and Tamara Sloper Harding on 9883 9814 or email subbranch@avalonrsl.com.au.
Mark Ferguson President Palm Beach RSL Sub-BranchChairman Northern Beaches Veterans and Community Day CommitteeA collaboration between Avalon, Palm Beach & Pittwater RSL Sub-branches.
When: Sunday 12th November 2017
Where: Dunbar Park Avalon Beach 10am – 4pm
The Inaugural Northern Beaches Veterans and Community Day will be held on 12 November 2017 in Dunbar Park Avalon Beach. This new event evolved due to the success of the Avalon Military Tattoo over the last 10 years, the enhanced relationship between local RSL sub-Branches and the community, and to carry on the legacy of past Avalon RSL Sub Branch President CDRE Graham Sloper AM RAN (Rtd).
Awareness of veteran’s issues is increasing within the community, and the ANZAC Spirit is flourishing on the Northern Beaches. Crowds at ceremonies have been increasing steadily in recent years. This will be an opportunity for the younger generations to learn more about past and current conflicts and to meet veterans and serving members of the Australian Defence Force.
Our mission is to instil a greater awareness and enduring compassion for veterans and the community in general.
Our objectives are:
• Highlight concerns for veterans and the community;
• Create an opportunity for interaction;
• Acknowledge service and sacrifice;
• Create harmony;
• Reflect on history;
• Enhance awareness of Defence career opportunities;
• Address veterans issues of reintegration into civilian society, homelessness and suicide;
• Profile veterans success stories
This will be a free of charge, non-profit event with participation on a voluntary basis. Any funds raised will be donated to Veterans Organisations and primarily the Veterans Centre Sydney Northern Beaches. There will be an emphasis on youth activities and careers. The primary market is the geographical area from Narrabeen to Palm Beach.
It is intended that local schools and community groups will have an arena to showcase their talents through music, drama and artwork with an Australian veterans theme. Over the coming months these groups will have the opportunity for input to shape the programme for the day. There will be a children’s art exhibition, a quilting display, ANZAC biscuit baking competition and many interactive displays and activities. Veterans Support Agencies are welcome to have a display and marquee in the park. There will be a stage with live music and performances throughout the day.
For further information, to book a stall or offer sponsorship, or VOLUNTEER to help, please contact the coordinators Lynn Murphy on 9883 9815 and Tamara Sloper Harding on 9883 9814 or email subbranch@avalonrsl.com.au.
Mark Ferguson
President Palm Beach RSL Sub-Branch
Chairman Northern Beaches Veterans and Community Day Committee
A collaboration between Avalon, Palm Beach & Pittwater RSL Sub-branches.
2017 Mosman Art Prize
Mona Vale Hospital Auxiliary Stalls 2017
New Season for Sailability Pittwater
Sailability Pittwater is a volunteer organisation which provides sailing for people with a disability. Our main recreational sailing activities are at Rowland Reserve, Bayview, and we run competitive sailing for people with a disability out of RPAYC Newport. We are currently looking for new volunteers for our Saturday morning program at Rowland Reserve and Tuesdays at RPA. For more information at www.sailability.org/au/pittwater or call John on 9982 5656
Click on logo above to visit their website.
New Season for Sailability Pittwater
Sailability Pittwater is a volunteer organisation which provides sailing for people with a disability. Our main recreational sailing activities are at Rowland Reserve, Bayview, and we run competitive sailing for people with a disability out of RPAYC Newport. We are currently looking for new volunteers for our Saturday morning program at Rowland Reserve and Tuesdays at RPA. For more information at www.sailability.org/au/pittwater or call John on 9982 5656
Click on logo above to visit their website.
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Oils In The Alice: The Great Circle 2017 World Tour
Midnight Oil launched the Australian leg of The Great Circle Tour last night in Alice Springs with a special Welcome to Country by Senior Arrente men.
Traditional Owner Benedict Stevens told the crowd of nearly 5000 people, "See these two young men here, just like you to know that Arrente Culture is still really strong.”
Peter Garrett told the crowd
"Here we are in the red heart, so far from being the dead heart, of this mighty mighty continent. We did a sneaky gig at Kintore last night [crowd cheers] - it's so good to be back in this place that was seminal to Midnight Oil back in the early days."
"Back then we toured with the Warrumpi Band, including a gig at Yuendumu [crowd goes wild] - 'Big Name, No Blankets' - and we thought we might play one of their songs for you now [crowd goes apoplectic!] - 'From The Bush'!" - Peter Garrett, Alice Springs, last night.
[and this bloke in the crowd remembers the indefatigable George Rrurrambu Burarrwanga, front man of the Warrumpi Band, departed this life 2007, gone but not forgotten...]
Report and photos courtesy PON Contributor Dick Clarke,
October 2nd, 2017
No Narrabeen Gig listed - The Domain and Wollongong shows sold out but:
OCT21 Hope Estate Winery Hunter Valley Lovedale, NSW - ADDITIONAL TICKETS AVAILABLE: http://frntr.co/MidnightOilHopeEst
Midnight Oil : https://www.facebook.com/midnightoilofficial/
