Pittwater Offshore Newsletter Update 22/4/2018
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ANZAC Day In Pittwater 2018
Narrabeen RSL
2018 Narrabeen RSL sub-Branch ANZAC March.
The President and Committee Members of the Narrabeen RSL Sub-Branch cordially invite all Narrabeen sub-Branch Members and RSL Club members to participate in the annual ANZAC Sunday March and Wreath Laying Ceremony, on Sunday, 22nd April 2018 (held prior to the actual ANZAC Day on the 25th April)
Participants commence assembling in the car park (adjacent to the Narrabeen Terminus) from 11:00am, and the March will commence from this point at 11:30am sharp. The parade will again be lead by the Manly Warringah Pipe Band and will precede along Pittwater Road to the Narrabeen Cenotaph, at the intersection of Pittwater Road, Ocean Street.
For those sub-Branch Members that may not be able to participate in the March there will be courtesy bus leaving from Narrabeen RSL Club at 10:45 to the Cenotaph.
Pittwater RSL Sub-Branch
ANZAC Sunday March , Sunday April 22nd
The March will commence in Vineyard Street Mona Vale. We will assemble and form up on Vineyard Street at the rear of the Police Station at 12:20pm and commence in March order at 12:30pm. The Commemoration Service and Wreath Laying Ceremony will take place at the Mona Vale War Memorial at 1:00pm.
ANZAC Day Dawn Service, Wednesday 25th April
We will be holding our Dawn Service at 5:40am at the Cenotaph located at the rear of Pittwater RSL Club. The Members will assemble for the March in the undercover Disabled Car Park at 05:20am and the March will commence at 5:30am. Local Military Historian and Sub Branch Member Joe Crumlin OAM will be presenting the ANZAC address. Breakfast will be available to purchase in the Club after the service and again we expect a large turnout this year.
A wet weather alternative has been arranged, please contact Pittwater RSL Club on 9997 3833
Church Point
Community ANZAC Day Service
Church Point Reserve 11 a.m.
Avalon Beach RSL
ANZAC Day 2018 Schedule
5:00am - Club Opens
5:30am - Dawn Service at the Club Cenotaph
6:00am - Gold Coin Donation Breakfast is Served in the Club
11:00am - ANZAC March through Avalon Village, finishing at the Club Cenotaph.
11:20am - Commemorative Service at Club Cenotaph.
12:00pm - Two-Up Begins in the Surf Lounge on Level one of the club.
12:00pm - Bistro 61 Opens for Lunch to Public - Full Menu Serving all day until 8:30pm
12:00pm - VIP Lunch Commences in Dunbar Park Marquee
6:45pm - Mega Meat Raffle is Drawn in Club.
12:00am - Club Closes
The crowd for ANZAC Day at Avalon Beach RSL Club is increasing every year, and this year we are making even further changes to accommodate for all Member's & guests.
This year our VIP Sub-branch Lunch will be held in a marquee in Dunbar Park, so there will be over 100 seats, on the ground floor alone, available for the general public throughout the day to dine.
Palm Beach RSL
ANZAC DAY 2018
Wednesday, 25th April
This is such an important day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand that broadly commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders "who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations" and "the contribution and suffering of all those who have served".
Every year we hold our Commemorative service outside Club Palm Beach, followed by our Anzac Day Luncheon for Members & Guests with of course the later entertainment of TWO-UP.
We encourage everyone - all ages to attend the Commemorative service in the morning & our Luncheon (18+ only).
Schedule
10:30am - Meet at Pittwater Park (next to Palm Beach ferry wharf)
10:45am - March begins from Pittwater Park to Club Palm Beach
11:00am - Commemorative Service outside the Club
12 Noon - Members luncheon with special guest Peter Dean
Club opens to the public after commemorative service
3.00pm - Two-Up
18+ only. Sorry, no children permitted in the Club at any time on this day/night.
Luncheon tickets include all meals, beverages & a hilarious comedy performance by special guest Peter Dean.
Member – $75
Visitor – $85
Tickets available now at reception. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL!
If you wish to make a table please inform when purchasing tickets. !!!Tickets will NOT be sold on the day!!!
Vote For Sonja Elwood!
Okay, everyone - we need your votes!!!
Sonja Elwood - founding member of Sydney Wildlife and environmentalist extraordinaire - and she belongs to Pittwater!
Sonja is one of the most incredible, most dedicated and most extraordinary humans we’ve had the pleasure of meeting. She has saved literally thousands of animals and is that lady who helps you do bushcare and takes you on informative walks and talks.
It’s easy - just click and vote.
PS: Ignore name beside - Lynleigh Grieg is the lady who submitted Sonja for consideration. Vote HERE
Background/Previously:
Excerpt:
To raise awareness of the lack of women in senior STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Maths) positions a photo competition is currently underway with the tag #oglethis. Pittwater's Sonja Elwood has been nominated to be part of this by Lynleigh Greig, regular columnist on rescuing and caring for our local fauna.
As the organisers explain;
'Some calendars might suggest that women spend their time lazing around on over-accessorized cars but we hope to capture the alternative side of life.
Please get involved by posting a photograph of a woman, a mum, or a wild fairy god mother capturing the reality of life or showing off impressive tasks that more accurately portray why women truly are amazing."
Sonja with a nesting box for eastern pygmy possums.
2019 Rugby World Cup With The Friends Of Warringah
Friends of Warringah (FOW) are hosting a tour group for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.
There will be an information night on Wednesday the 25th April at 7:00pm at Rat Park in the Clubhouse. WRC will be supplying snacks and beverages… all are welcome!
Warringah Rugby Club
1472 Pittwater Rd,
North Narrabeen
Visit: warringahrugby.com.au
Bilgola Beach Upgrade 2018
Council has plans to upgrade the landscaping at Bilgola Beach.
The proposed upgrades include:
- Use of synthetic turf
- Renewal of the showers and improvement to the accessible shower
- Removal of koppers logs and replacement with sandstone seat logs
- Retention of existing memorial seats
Have your say
Make a written submission: To the CEO, Northern Beaches Council, 725 Pittwater Road, Dee Why NSW 2099, marked “Bilgola Beach Upgrades 2018”
If you have any questions, please call the Parks and Recreation team on 1300 434 434.
Bilgola Beach Upgrade 2018: Update 11.05 a.m. April 13th from NBC
Council has removed the synthetic turf from the concept planand will instead place natural grass along the beachfront. Other aspects of the proposal currently remain the same, pending the results of the community engagement.
Comments close 13 May 2018
Looking For Nippers For Beach Rubbish Film
Council are seeking local Nippers to be part of a short film to help educate the community on the impact of rubbish on our beach environment. Filming is due to take place in June. Children will be supervised and provided refreshments between shoots.
Contact their Waste teamWasteEducation@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au
or call 0438 649 528 for more information.
Photo by A J Guesdon, 2015
Motor Car Tours To And In Pittwater Show Us The Way This Place Once Was
The above history page, run last Issue, has brought in a few responses of 'thanks' etc. but also - 'you forgot this':
Warriewood Beach, 1960 ; the old surf club in the background. L-R: Butch Mowbray, Jim Bourke, John E Wright , Paul Cunningham, Billy Godden, Frank Broughton (and Billy Godden's old Vauxhall). With thanks to Paul Cunningham!
Which has been added in of course - how could we forget a Warriewood Beach photo we already have that has a brilliant old car AND Warriewood Beach as she once was.
The history page is actually a forerunner/opener for a series on roads and cars and collating these into different focus areas that will also be a celebration of this beautiful area as it gives us everything in the background. So, if it looks like we've missed something, it may turn up in one of the others - plus a bit more of course - just a tad more.
Motor Car Tours To and In Pittwater Show Us the Way This Place Once Was has also brought us a great insight from Ken Lloyd (Savalloyd), a regular Reader and Contributor who now lives in the country and once lived at Narrabeen and had relatives who were long term residents of Bayview.
Ken has sent in a brilliant photo of a gig owned by Mark Foy which a family member borrowed and also a few other insights on fishing his family enjoyed. That runs this week.
Thanks Ken - you're a gem.
Songs For Soibada 2018
Hosted by Pittwater Friends Of Soibada
Saturday, May 19 at 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
at Barrenjoey High school
Tickets; $25 Student, $45 Adult
It will be on again this year - our biggest fundraising event Songs for Soibada! Watch this space to find out more.
Who will be the performers? - We always have outstanding and well known acts!
What will be the raffle prizes? - Even bigger and better than ever before!
Where will the money go? - All funds raised will go towards the Senior High School Project in Soibada!
Pittwater Sporting Clubs Awarded Defibrillator Grants
10 April 2018
Member for Pittwater Rob Stokes today announced NSW Government funding for the introduction of life-saving defibrillators at key local sporting clubs.
The NSW Government’s $4 million Local Sport Defibrillation Program will see more than 2,500 Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) installed at community sporting clubs over the next four years.
Early access to CPR and defibrillation can influence cardiac arrest survival rates by up to 75 percent.
Avalon Beach Bowling and Recreation Club, Mona Vale Bowling Club, Narrabeen Lakes Sailing Club, North Narrabeen Surf Life Saving Club, Palm Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Pittwater Aquatic Club, South Narrabeen Surf Life Saving Club and Whale Beach Surf Life Saving Club are amongst this round’s 430 successful applicants across NSW.
“Pittwater is a sporting paradise and I’m delighted several local clubs have been awarded funding under this new program,” Rob Stokes said today.
“The club members responsible for these applications should be commended for their efforts in helping increase their club’s capacity to provide life-saving intervention, not only for fellow club members - but also the wider community.”
The NSW Government program supports up to 50 percent of the defibrillator cost, training and maintenance. The next round of applications will open in mid-2018.
For more information visit: sport.nsw.gov.au/clubs/grants/defibrillator
Please Help: Contribute To Significant Trees Register For Our Area
Significant trees listings wanted
February 28, 2018: Avalon Preservation Association
The next step in the Avalon Preservation Association's Avalon Cultural Audit is to identify and list significant trees in the area.
Roger Sayers has nominated the Spotted Gums in the reserve opposite Careel Bay Wharf.
Please help us by contributing your pick of significant trees in the area so we can map them and enter into our database.
You can either post a picture/s on the APA Facebook page and identify location of tree/s and species type if known or email us with same at secretary@avalonpreservationassociation.org.au
Our new Avalon Preservation Association Noticeboard is finally installed on corner of Belle Property Building near Herforts Chemist Old Barrenjoey Rd Avalon Beach. Many thanks to Mark Griffin Belle Property for use of wall and Robert Adema for installation.
Gathering For Jervis
Bridget is bringing Jervis home.
Friday, April 27, 2018 – 11:00 am
Lighthouse Cottage 2
Barranjoey Headland
Palm Beach NSW
Family and friends are meeting on the back veranda of the cottage.
The Parks and Wildlife have also opened the Museum in Cottage 1, and will open the tower. There is seating available for 20 at the cottage. The “road” has been upgraded and is easier to manage.
Optional post meeting place: The Dunes Restaurant and Kiosk.
There are picnic tables and BBQ area nearby.
PROGRAM
- Welcome – Bridget
- Valasi (Jervis’ sister)
- Nephews & Other Family Members
- Jervis’ Personal Friends
- Chase Alive Volunteers
- Friends
- Toast by Judy Engall
ALL WELCOME
Please contact Bridget should you need to discuss: Email here
Mona Vale Hospital Auxiliary 2018 Stalls
April
20th: Stall, Foyer Mona Vale Hospital 9am to 3pm
Baking, knitting, sewing, books
May
5th: Stall, Pittwater Place, Mona Vale 9am to 3pm
Sewing, knitting, sewing, books
5th: Bunnings, Narrabeen 8am to 3pm
Sausage Sizzle
11th: Stall: Outside ANZ Bank, Avalon 8am to 4pm
Knitting, sewing, craft, jam
18th: Stall, Foyer Mona Vale Hospital 9am to 3pm
Baking, knitting, sewing, books
June
2nd: Stall, Pittwater Place, Mona Vale 9am to 3pm
Sewing, knitting, craft, books
9th: Bunnings, Narrabeen 8am to 3pm
Sausage Sizzle
15th: Stall, Foyer Mona Vale Hospital 9am to 3pm
Baking, knitting, sewing, books
Pet of the Week
Jenkins
AGE/SEX: 10 years / M
BREED: Maltese X Poodle
Jenkins is a sweet gentle boy who is very social with other dogs. He is easy the pick-up and to groom. He has had a dental with 7 extractions and has gained weight from 6.1kg that he was when he came in. He skin was infected and his coat matted but with medication and medicated baths he is looking so much better. He has a non-shedding coat. 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
Lifesavers Welcome Rock Fishing Announcement
Friday April 13th, 2018: By SLS NSW
Surf Life Saving NSW has welcomed the NSW Government’s announcement of the second stage of the Rock Fishing Safety Act made in Sydney on Friday morning.
Following the completion of a 12-month trial of mandatory lifejackets in the Randwick Local Government Area, coastal councils can now opt-in to make the legislation active in their area.
Surf Life Saving NSW CEO Steven Pearce said today’s announcement is an important step in changing behaviour towards wearing lifejackets and increasing safety around rock fishing.
“As first responders, lifesavers see the devastating impact on families and communities when rock fishing accidents occur,” said Steven Pearce.
“In so many of these incidents, a tragedy could well have been averted if the rock fisher had been wearing a simple flotation device. We support any initiative that will help make the sport of rock fishing safer.”
Rock fishing drownings continue to be a source of frustration for the lifesaving community with rescuers forced to put their lives on the line to save anglers in sometimes treacherous conditions.
In the last fortnight there have been two rock fishing tragedies in NSW waters including the death of a fisherman off Windang Island in the Illawarra and an incident at Middle Head in Sydney on Wednesday where the body of a 65-year-old fisherman was recovered.
The two incidents brings the total number of rock fishing fatalities in NSW in 2017-18 to seven and with two and a half months of the season remaining, there is a real concern that number could rise.
In 2016-17 there were a total of eight rock fishing deaths in NSW.
Since August 2015 there have been 25 coastal drownings attributed directly to rock fishing, largely as a result of people either slipping off exposed platforms or being washed into the sea.
Of these, 10 occurred during autumn or winter with many recreational fishers taking advantage of the conditions at this time of the year.
In almost all of these incidents the fishers were not wearing a flotation device, and the victims were overwhelmingly male.
General Rock Fishing Safety Tips:
- Check the weather, surf conditions and tides before going fishing
- Tell someone where you are going and when you will be back
- Always wear a lifejacket
- Wear appropriate non-slip footwear and light clothing
- Always fish with a friend
- Check the warnings signs for information about the area
- Never turn your back to the water
- Do not try and retrieve anything that has fallen into the water
- Do not jump in if someone falls into the water - wait for assistance or throw an ‘Angel Ring’ or Lifebuoy if there is one nearby
- Additionally boaters are urged to always check conditions prior and to log on with their local Marine Rescue Base via radio or using the MarineRescue App. Visit www.mrnsw.com.au or more information
- Call Triple Zero – Police to report an in-water emergency
The Warriewood-Turimetta Headland - a location of Rock Fisher rescues. A J Guesdon photo, 2018
Avalon Beach Ladies Probus
meets at Club Palm Beach 10am first Tuesday of the month -visitors welcome
Next Meeting Tuesday May 1 our Guest speaker is:
Lucilla Ronai is the Paper Conservator at the Australian National Maritime Museum, the national centre for maritime collections, exhibitions, research and archaeology. Completing her masters in Cultural Materials Conservation in 2014 at the University of Melbourne she began her career at the State Library of Queensland. Acting as the Paper/Exhibition conservator, she worked on the Q ANZAC 100 project, preparing items to be part of a major exhibition.
Upon completion of her contract at the end of 2015, she received the Heritage Council Book and Paper Conservation Internship at the Library of Trinity College Dublin. During this internship she worked on exciting projects including architectural plans of Trinity campus and a 17th century Dutch atlas. This led on to an extension of her contract as a Projects Conservator.
By late 2016, Lucilla relocated back home to Australia to work for the Australian National Maritime Museum, bringing her international experience back home to share.
In 2017, she was awarded the 2017 Nicholas Hadgraft Scholarship which allowed her to attend the Montefiascone Book Conservation Summer School in Italy.
For three intensive weeks, Lucilla and her classmates learned how to bind various historical books from different cultures with a medieval town as their backdrop and an historic seminary as their bookbindery.
Lucilla likes to think cultural heritage conservation, and her role, is saving the world, one piece of paper at a time.
Professional Learning Program 2018: Office Of The Children’s ESafety Commissioner
Safety and Respect Online
This program includes three hours of professional learning through live webinar participation and the completion of a quiz.All teachers, and related staff, who complete the program will receive a summative infographic containing key learnings and a participation certificate.
To participate in Safety and Respect Online, register to attend each of the webinar topics during 2018 listed below.
After participating in all three webinars, you will be able to access a 30 minute quiz to complete the three hours of activity.
Please note that certificates of partial completion will not be provided, for example to teachers who have only participated in one of the three webinars, but personal records may be used to support the PD with any teacher association.
Professional Learning Program: Course Contents
Respect and Online Relationships
By the end of the module teachers will be able to:
- discuss and identify relationships and behaviours that may lead to harm
- identify teaching strategies and policies to encourage respectful online relationships, including:
- personal and social capacity building and
- techniques to assist in managing emotions and building an understanding of online resilience.
2018 dates;
3rd May 2018 - 8.00pm
14th June 2018 - 7.00pm
16th June 2018 - 10.00pm
23rd August 2018 - 8.00pm
6th September 2018 - 7.00pm
17th September 2018 - 10.00pm
Preventing and Managing Cyberbullying
By the end of the module teachers will be able to:
- understand the challenges of cyberbullying in the classroom
- identify a range of evidence-based strategies for preventing and dealing with cyberbullying issues when they occur, including:
- strategies for encouraging helpful bystander behaviour
- the process for reporting issues to the Office of the eSafety Commissioner.
2018 dates;
1st May 2018 - 7.00pm
12th June 2018 - 10.00pm
26th June 2018 - 8.00pm
21st August 2018 - 7.00pm
4th September 2018 - 10.00pm
17th September 2018 - 8.00pm
Developing Lifelong Online Safety Practices
By the end of the module teachers will be able to:
- identify common risks when participating in online environments
- identify teaching strategies to encourage students to develop a personal approach to online safety, including:
- managing device and personal security settings
- managing serious breaches of privacy or security online
2018 dates;
3rd May 2018 - 10.00pm
14th June 201 8- 8.00pm
26th June 2018 - 7.00pm
23rd August 2018 - 10.00pm
4th September 2018 - 8.00pm
17th September 2018 - 7.00pm
Pittwater Offshore Newsletter Update 8/4/2018
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Congratulations!
A huge congratulations to Newport SLSC’s own Kristie Edwards for being selected to represent Australia in the World Junior Athletics Championships being held in Finland this July.
Kristie will compete in the 4x100m relay after achieving an amazing 2nd place in the 100m sprint at the Australian Junior Championships earlier this year.
Kristie has been a member of Newport SLSC since she joined as an U6 Nipper and has been an integral part of the beach teams success at Aussies winning 2 Gold, 2 Silver and 1 Bronze medal, as well as being the runner in the gold medal winning lifesaver relay team in 2016.
Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked To Frozen Pomegranate
06 April 2018
NSW Health is advising consumers who have any imported frozen pomegranate purchased from Coles supermarkets in their freezer to not consume the product.
Late today NSW Health identified that seven locally acquired cases of hepatitis A had all consumed the imported product from the supermarket. Genetic testing available to date on some of the cases has identified a unique strain of hepatitis A.
NSW Health is working with other States and Territories to determine if they also have locally acquired cases of hepatitis A with this strain - genotype 1B.
Director of Communicable Diseases at NSW Health, Dr Vicky Sheppeard said NSW Health is working with the NSW Food Authority to confirm if the infection can be definitively linked to the Coles product.
“Symptoms of hepatitis A take from 15 to 50 days to develop. It is caused by a virus that spreads in contaminated food or through poor hygiene,” Dr Sheppeard said.
“Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, fever and yellowing of the skin, dark urine and pale stools.
“In most people the symptoms resolve after a few weeks with supportive treatment, mainly rest and fluids.
“People who have eaten frozen pomegranate from Coles should consult their local doctor as early as possible should symptoms appear.
“Those who have consumed the product in the past two weeks may benefit from hepatitis A vaccination, if not already protected. If you are unsure if you have been vaccinated in the past it is safe to be revaccinated. Please check with your doctor.”
NSW Food Authority CEO Lisa Szabo said the Authority is working with Coles, NSW Health and other State and Commonwealth agencies to minimise the risk to consumers.
“This outbreak appears to be linked to imported frozen product. Fresh pomegranate has not been implicated, nor have Australian grown frozen pomegranate products,” Dr Szabo said.
Those affected by the current outbreak are based in Sydney, the Central Coast and Wollongong.
So far this year there have been nine locally acquired cases of hepatitis A in NSW.
For more information on hepatitis A go to:
NS 14 State Championships Easter Weekend
Three days of very hard work for 18 to 20 volunteer BYRA members. The praise from the participants was not just for the races which were very professionally run by James and his crew, but for all aspects of the weekend including our Junior Squad who helped both in the kitchen and as ‘retrievers’ pulling the dollies up to the ebbing water for the return of the boats. A big thanks to Gavin who had the headache of Traffic.
The Food and Beverage was also commended. The F & B volunteers had it very hard shifts starting at 7am and going through till 6pm each day.
The event was a great success and a superb indication of what goes on at BYRA in its sailing and through its members. Thanks to all who helped.
For more photos of the event go towww.facebook.com/pg/BYRAsailingClub
For those of you that competed we have a number of pictures of BYRA NS14 fleet .If you would like a copy get in touch.
Peter Loft Marathon Race 2018: May 6th Fundraiser
BYRA's annual Peter Loft Marathon Race takes place annually on the first Sunday in May. This is a great event and sailors from all clubs are welcome. All race fees benefit the Peter Loft Foundation.
This year the Peter Loft Marathon Race Will take place on May 6th from 8am to 4pm
Peter Loft, a talented young sailor and member of BYRA was tragically killed in a plane accident in 1990. He appears on BYRA's honour board multiple times. In the 1986-87 season, Peter was the Manly Junior National Champion. The following season Peter switched to the 420 and proceeded to become the 420 National Champion that year and the next.
In Peter's honour, the Peter Loft Foundation was set up to help young sailors compete in national and international sailing regattas. Since the 1990s the marathon race has become an institution on Pittwater, and thousands of dollars have been passed on to the foundation.
One of the most popular aspects of the race is the Le Mans start. Competitors line up on the beach beside the clubhouse and, on the dropping of the BYRA flag, sprint to their boats to begin. Clearly this gives the less-old sailors an advantage, but history shows that experience soon wins out.
After the race, please join us for prize-giving and a barbeque dinner on the BYRA deck. Refreshments will also be available.
The Bayview Yacht Racing Association (BYRA) is a sailing club based on Pittwater. We specialise in dinghy sailing and offer learn to sail courses and racing for Lasers, Spirals, Flying Elevens, Manly Juniors, Optimists and other classes. We also offer twilight racing on Pittwater for keel boats.
Visit: www.byra.org.au - Profile
Mona Vale Hospital Auxiliary 2018 Stalls
April
14th: Bunnings, Narrabeen 8am to 3pm
Sausage Sizzle
20th: Stall, Foyer Mona Vale Hospital 9am to 3pm
Baking, knitting, sewing, books
May
5th: Stall, Pittwater Place, Mona Vale 9am to 3pm
Sewing, knitting, sewing, books
5th: Bunnings, Narrabeen 8am to 3pm
Sausage Sizzle
11th: Stall: Outside ANZ Bank, Avalon 8am to 4pm
Knitting, sewing, craft, jam
18th: Stall, Foyer Mona Vale Hospital 9am to 3pm
Baking, knitting, sewing, books
June
2nd: Stall, Pittwater Place, Mona Vale 9am to 3pm
Sewing, knitting, craft, books
9th: Bunnings, Narrabeen 8am to 3pm
Sausage Sizzle
15th: Stall, Foyer Mona Vale Hospital 9am to 3pm
Baking, knitting, sewing, books
Gathering For Jervis
Bridget is bringing Jervis home.
Friends and Family are gathering at Barrenjoey Lighthouse, Cottage 2, on Friday April 27th. An informal celebration will take place from 11 a.m.
ALL WELCOME
Please contact Bridget should you need to discuss: Email here
Avalon Beach Ladies Probus
meets at Club Palm Beach 10am first Tuesday of the month -visitors welcome
Next Meeting Tuesday May 1 our Guest speaker is:
Lucilla Ronai is the Paper Conservator at the Australian National Maritime Museum, the national centre for maritime collections, exhibitions, research and archaeology. Completing her masters in Cultural Materials Conservation in 2014 at the University of Melbourne she began her career at the State Library of Queensland. Acting as the Paper/Exhibition conservator, she worked on the Q ANZAC 100 project, preparing items to be part of a major exhibition.
Upon completion of her contract at the end of 2015, she received the Heritage Council Book and Paper Conservation Internship at the Library of Trinity College Dublin. During this internship she worked on exciting projects including architectural plans of Trinity campus and a 17th century Dutch atlas. This led on to an extension of her contract as a Projects Conservator.
By late 2016, Lucilla relocated back home to Australia to work for the Australian National Maritime Museum, bringing her international experience back home to share.
In 2017, she was awarded the 2017 Nicholas Hadgraft Scholarship which allowed her to attend the Montefiascone Book Conservation Summer School in Italy.
For three intensive weeks, Lucilla and her classmates learned how to bind various historical books from different cultures with a medieval town as their backdrop and an historic seminary as their bookbindery.
Lucilla likes to think cultural heritage conservation, and her role, is saving the world, one piece of paper at a time.
Nexba Racing Withdraws From Osaka Cup
Friday April 6th, 2018
Due to the extreme weather in Gladstone today we were unable to depart and return to our position in the race within the prescribed time. Cyclone Iris (and our response to it) has put us in a unique and irrevocable position. As a result we have made a difficult and painful decision to withdraw from the race.
Thanks to all of you for the fantastic support. Thanks also to SYC, ORCV and the race committee for running a fantastic event so far under challenging circumstances.
Our best wishes go to the other competitors for a safe passage to Japan.
John & David
Notice to Competitors 6
ISSUED 5th April 2018 14:00 AEST
Supplement to Sailing Instructions version 1.20 (published 20 th February 2018) and previous Notices to Competitors 1-5.
Safety Warning and Exclusion zone removal
As Cyclone Iris has now been downgraded, the exclusion zone referred to in NTC No 5 is removed as of 5th April 2018 14:00 AEST.
Restart for competitors who have suspended racing due to Cyclone Iris (NTC5 Option 2)
The start instructions in NTC5 shall be replaced as follows.
Competitors shall not leave their safe haven before 1000 AEST 6th April 2018, and shall have left by 1200 AEST 6th April 2018. Competitors shall return to their suspended racing Latitude irrespective of Longitude. Competitors shall make every effort to recommence racing as soon as practically possible.
They shall record the position (Latitude and Longitude) and the GPS time (AEST) at which they recommence racing and communicate that to the Race Director within 15 minutes of recommencing.
We remind competitors of the need to log any provisioning (incl quantities) and include this as part of their written post race declaration along with details of any outside assistance received in accordance with the Outside Assistance document posted on the event web site.
Notice to Competitors 5
April 2, 2018
Safety Warning
Due to significant concerns about the forecast track and potential strength of the reformed cyclone Iris off the coast of Townsville, we require that you make appropriate plans to ensure your safety. In
accordance with SI 3.3 we instruct that you choose one of the following options.
Option 1
Upon reaching latitude 22S remain east of longitude 155E until the race committee advises otherwise
Option 2
Irrespective of your longitude, do not sail further north than Latitude 23S until the race committee advises otherwise. Competitors should choose a position that suits them tactically (Latitude and Longitude) and record a GPS time (AEST) should they suspend racing, communicating that position and time to the Race Director.
Communication skeds must continue at all times. You may choose an
anchorage or a mainland marina at your discretion and should you require assistance to find a safe haven, please contact the Race Director.
Records
In order to protect the integrity of the race, competitors may elect to replace any fuel used to travel to/from safe haven and any provisions used while racing is suspended, but must not take on any
additional provisions or seek any external assistance. Competitors must log any provisioning (incl quantities) and include this as part of their written post race declaration.
Our intention is to continue racing as long as it is safe to do so. Competitors may need to suspend racing, after which time they will need to return to their recorded suspended position and record a
GPS time (AEST) for recommending racing, again communicating that position and time to the Race Director. Results of the race will be based on elapsed racing time.
We have not taken this decision lightly, but our clear priority is competitor safety. Should competitors feel these instructions are injurious to their competitive status, redress remains an option. Should competitors choose a mainland port, there may be some customs implications which we are looking into.
Competitors must immediately acknowledge receipt of the Email notification.
Fleet Status Details
April 7, 2018
Most of fleet who suspended racing due to severe weather (Tropical Cyclone Iris) have departed their chosen safe harbour. Some have already reached their suspension Latitude and are racing again. Others are still on route to their suspension Latitude or are making plans to restart. We have been asked for details about the suspension, they are as follows.
Competitors who didn’t stop racing:
- Allegro
- Bartolome
- Chinese Whisper
- Morning Star
- The Edge
Blue Water Tracks has resumed racing after suspending in Sydney for now thruster repairs and TC Iris. Unfortunately the repairs required outside assistance so they will accept an appropriate time penalty from the International Jury.
Competitors who suspended racing due to TC Iris and have restarted:
- Elektra 51h 28m sheltered Gold Coast after suspending at Latitude 27 56
- Force Eleven 82h 31m sheltered Gold Coast after suspending at Latitude 28 33
- Kraken 88h 07m sheltered Gold Coast after suspending at Latitude 27 46
- Matrix Reloaded 53h 17m sheltered Bundaberg after suspending at Latitude 24 05
- Maverick 85h 11m sheltered Gold Coast after suspending at Latitude 27 56
- Mister Lucky 86h 53m sheltered Gold Coast after suspending at Latitude 27 45
- Red Jacket 88h 16m sheltered Gold Coast after suspending at Latitude 26 36
- Runaway 72h 13m sheltered Bundaberg after suspending at Latitude 24 31
- Spirit of Downunder 68h 55m sheltered Gold Coast after suspending at Latitude 27 55
- Surfdude 67h 45m sheltered Gold Coast after suspending at Latitude 27 56
Matrix Reloaded were able to repair their mast track which was damaged after they suspended racing due to TC Iris. The crew made the repairs themselves and did not require any outside assistance.
Competitors who suspended racing due to TC Iris and have yet to restart:
- Lord Jiminy sheltered Gold Coast after suspending at Latitude 27 16 (returned to investigate/repair autohelm)
- Nexba sheltered at Gladstone after suspending at Latitude 23 37 (restart pending)
- Utopia 2001 sheltered Gold Coast after suspending at latitude 27 55 (undergoing repairs to batteries and refrigeration using Outside Assistance, so they will accept an appropriate time penalty from the International Jury)
Pittwater Mens Probus Club April Speaker
Tuesday 10th April 2018 at 11AMJay Claren “The Bombing of Hamburg”
Probus Club member, Jay (Jurgen) Claren, who was born in Kiel, Germany (just south of the Danish border) in 1938 was raised in Hamburg, Germany. Jay will talk about his boyhood in Nazi Germany during World War II and in particular the bombing of Hamburg.
Jay will give us his side to the story of WWII, in particular as a boy enduring the destruction of the city of Hamburg by the Allies in Nazi Germany.
Ladies and visitors welcome
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 12noon followed by an optional lunch at the Golf Club. Partners are invited to attend the presentations.
Pittwater Mens Probus Meetings
10am 2nd Tuesday every Month
Venue: Mona Vale Golf Club
Guests welcome at 10.30am
Visit: probus.pittwater.org.au
Elanora Players April 2018 Production
'PRIVATE LIVES'
AN INTIMATE COMEDY
written by Noel Coward
directed by Sarah Lovesy
Private Lives is set in France in 2018 and its plot is intimate, funny and sensuous. Elyot and Sibyl are newlyweds and are on their honeymoon. Coincidently, Amanda and Victor are honeymooning right next door to their suite with an adjoining patio.
Nothing too strange about this except that Amanda and Elyot used to be married to each other a few years back. Now Amanda and Elyot find the moonlight and their nearness irresistible and all their romantic feelings for each other come flooding back and ‘Crazy Love’ ensues!
CAST (in order of appearance)
Lela Keighley as Sibyl Chase
Dan Ferris as Elyot Chase
Michael McCrann as Victor Prynne
Karen Pattinson as Amanda Prynne
Iwona Abramowicz as Louise
CREW & OFFSTAGE
Stage/Production Manager: Sue Whittaker
Lighting Operator: TBC
Sound Operator: TBC
Bookings Manager: Margot Beckett
Front of House Manager: Chris Richardson
Publicity Team: Tracey Keene, Ron Mitchell,
Sandra Muscat-Bowers and Karen Pattinson
PERFORMANCES:
Fri 20 April @ 8.00pm - SOLD OUT
Sat 21 April @ 3.00pm - SOLD OUT & 8.00pm
Sun 22 April @ 11.00am & 3.00pm - both SOLD OUT
Thu 26 April @ 8.00pm
Fri 27 April @ 8.00pm
Sat 28 April @ 3.00pm & 8.00pm
* Fri 20th Apr - Opening Night - complimentary drinks/nibbles following the show and an opportunity to mingle with the cast
TICKETS: $25, $22 concession, $20 groups (10+)
BOOKINGS: T: 9979 9694
Pet of the Week
Brandy
AGE/SEX: 6 years / F
BREED: Staffy X Beagle
Brandy is a gentle easy to handle girl. She has been social with the dogs she has met. She came from the pound with a mammary tumour which we have removed. Brandy is CHILD TOLERANT but not really interested in playing with kids. She is not that interested in treats. Her main focus is squeakies. She walks nicely on loose lead ignoring cars but barks at some dogs in a friendly manner. She loves to jog or run. Volunteers say "excellent walker, calm dog". She has a short coat and weighs about 16kg. 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
Please Help: Contribute To Significant Trees Register For Our Area
Significant trees listings wanted
February 28, 2018: Avalon Preservation Association
The next step in the Avalon Preservation Association's Avalon Cultural Audit is to identify and list significant trees in the area.
Roger Sayers has nominated the Spotted Gums in the reserve opposite Careel Bay Wharf.
Please help us by contributing your pick of significant trees in the area so we can map them and enter into our database.
You can either post a picture/s on the APA Facebook page and identify location of tree/s and species type if known or email us with same at secretary@avalonpreservationassociation.org.au
Our new Avalon Preservation Association Noticeboard is finally installed on corner of Belle Property Building near Herforts Chemist Old Barrenjoey Rd Avalon Beach. Many thanks to Mark Griffin Belle Property for use of wall and Robert Adema for installation.
Pittwater Offshore Newsletter Update 1/4/2018
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To contact Julian: editor@scotlandisland.org.au
Daylight Saving Ends April 1st
It's no joke - Daylight Saving means we wound back our clocks at 2 a.m. this morning - so if you think you're late, late for a very important date, you're probably not.Relax, exhale, turn your clock back an hour, and have another go!
Scotland Island Rural Fire Brigade AGM
At our March 2018 AGM we reflected on the successful year we have had, discussed our objectives for the coming year, elected our new Brigade Leadership Team and announced our Member of the Year and Community First Responder of the Year.
Congratulations to our Member of the Year - Annette Ritchie and our Community First Responder of the Year - Sharon Kinnison.
Our Brigade Leadership Team for the coming year is:
Peter Lalor (Captain)
Ian White (Senior Deputy Captain & CFR Leader)
Craig Laslett (Deputy Captain and Boat Officer)
Stewart Hasell (Deputy Captain, CFU Leader and Community Safety Officer)
Graeme Crayford (President)
Geoff Bullock (Secretary)
Lara Hasell (Treasurer)
Nick Cross (Training Officer)
Andy Lamond (Equipment Officer)
Kylie Bennetts (First Aid Officer)
Annette Ritchie (Station Officer & Social Secretary)
Find out more at: www.sirfb.org.au
Gathering For Jervis
Bridget is bringing Jervis home.
Friends and Family are gathering at Barrenjoey Lighthouse, Cottage 2, on Friday April 27th. An informal celebration will take place from 11 a.m.
ALL WELCOME
Please contact Bridget should you need to discuss: Email here
Project Update: Church Point Carpark And Boardwalk
Tuesday, 27 March 2018: NBC
The major works at Church Point are progressing well with the first stage of the boardwalk open and the completion of the carpark currently planned for early May.
Once open the carpark will provide an additional 133 car parking spaces in the precinct. With the entrance and exit ramps to the top level and the timber façade almost complete, the community can now get a real sense of what the finished project will look like.
Parking spaces on the top level are available to reserve for a two year period through a staged ballot system, with priority given to offshore residents. Visit the terms and conditions page to establish your eligibility. Pay and display parking will also be available on the lower deck from 6am to 6pm. Church Point Parking Permit holders are exempt from fees and can also park overnight on the lower level.
The next work within this area includes a project to improve pedestrian safety and reinvigorate the foreshore by extending the boardwalk around the General Store. Council is currently tendering for this stage, due to begin construction mid-year.
We are also planning to commence reconstruction of the cargo wharf at the same time as the boardwalk to improve user safety and functionality for both private and commercial uses.
The full project - carpark, boardwalk and cargo wharf - is on track to be open for community use before the end of 2018, providing a much improved precinct for both residents and visitors to enjoy.
BYRA News
NS14 State Championships At BYRA Easter 2018
Friday 30 March to Monday 2 April.
Entry closes 1 March 2018 for those wishing to order shirts.
Monday 2 April is a reserve DAY for if the scheduled races have not been completed by Sunday. Saturday social function is a spit roast at BYRA being organized by the Association. The NS14 is an Australian designed sailing dinghy, intended for competitive family sailing. It has a simple rig, is light enough to be lifted from a trailer into the water by 3 persons of average strength, requires only reasonable fitness to sail, and is affordable by the private sailor.
April 8th Portuguese Beach Picnic
It wont be long now until our annual visit to Portuguese Beach between Longnose and the Basin.
For new members it is a time when all three dinghy clubs, Avalon, RPA and BYRA, get together at the end of the racing season to mingle in day clothes without their wetsuits on.Some of us sail there, some take the club launches some even hike there! There are the inter-club sports challenges, the egg hurling/catching contest, the tug of war, the hessian sack race and of course the Lace Monitor spotting pastime. I'll give more details of times and transport nearer the date.
Peter Loft Marathon Race 2018: May 6th Fundraiser
BYRA's annual Peter Loft Marathon Race takes place annually on the first Sunday in May. This is a great event and sailors from all clubs are welcome. All race fees benefit the Peter Loft Foundation.
This year the Peter Loft Marathon Race Will take place on May 6th from 8am to 4pm
Peter Loft, a talented young sailor and member of BYRA was tragically killed in a plane accident in 1990. He appears on BYRA's honour board multiple times. In the 1986-87 season, Peter was the Manly Junior National Champion. The following season Peter switched to the 420 and proceeded to become the 420 National Champion that year and the next.
In Peter's honour, the Peter Loft Foundation was set up to help young sailors compete in national and international sailing regattas. Since the 1990s the marathon race has become an institution on Pittwater, and thousands of dollars have been passed on to the foundation.
One of the most popular aspects of the race is the Le Mans start. Competitors line up on the beach beside the clubhouse and, on the dropping of the BYRA flag, sprint to their boats to begin. Clearly this gives the less-old sailors an advantage, but history shows that experience soon wins out.
After the race, please join us for prize-giving and a barbeque dinner on the BYRA deck. Refreshments will also be available.
The Bayview Yacht Racing Association (BYRA) is a sailing club based on Pittwater. We specialise in dinghy sailing and offer learn to sail courses and racing for Lasers, Spirals, Flying Elevens, Manly Juniors, Optimists and other classes. We also offer twilight racing on Pittwater for keel boats.
Visit: www.byra.org.au - Profile
Pet of the Week
Pearl
AGE/SEX: 9 months / F
BREED: Staffy X
Pearl is a very active girl who still needs a lot of training on lead but she certainly likes to jog. Out walking she walks at a good pace and enjoys being patted by volunteers. She would suit a family with older children as she is a bit mouthy and jumpy when excited. She is very energetic out on walks and chases cars and lunges at other dogs. She has a short coat and weighs about 12kg. 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
Paintback Collection Event: Johnson Bros Mitre 10 Mona Vale
Saturday, April 7 at 8 AM - 4 PM
73 Bassett St, Mona Vale
The problem of unwanted paint & packaging has been solved.
Trade painters and householders are invited to dispose of unwanted paint and packaging responsibly at the following collection event.
Mona Vale Collection Event
Date: April 7, 2018
Time: 8am to 4pm
Location: Johnson Bros Mitre 10, 73 Bassett Street Mona Vale, NSW 2103
Drop off is FREE
For more info on Paintback go to paintback.com.au.
Paintback accepts up to 100 litres per visit, secured in containers of 20 litres or less.
Please Help: Contribute To Significant Trees Register For Our Area
Significant trees listings wanted
February 28, 2018: Avalon Preservation Association
The next step in the Avalon Preservation Association's Avalon Cultural Audit is to identify and list significant trees in the area.
Roger Sayers has nominated the Spotted Gums in the reserve opposite Careel Bay Wharf.
Please help us by contributing your pick of significant trees in the area so we can map them and enter into our database.
You can either post a picture/s on the APA Facebook page and identify location of tree/s and species type if known or email us with same at secretary@avalonpreservationassociation.org.au
Our new Avalon Preservation Association Noticeboard is finally installed on corner of Belle Property Building near Herforts Chemist Old Barrenjoey Rd Avalon Beach. Many thanks to Mark Griffin Belle Property for use of wall and Robert Adema for installation.
Getting To The Sydney Royal Easter Show From Mona Vale
Sydney Olympic Park Major Event Buses will run each day during the 12-day Sydney Royal Easter Show.
Services start running between 07:00 and 07:30, depending on the route, each day. Services run every 15 to 25 minutes and more frequently during peak times and begin arriving at the precinct from around 08:45 each morning until 17:30 in the evening.
Return services start running from Olympic Park at around 12:45, with the last bus on each route leaving the precinct at 23:00 each night of the Show.
Note: scheduled wheelchair accessible buses will travel on each route. Find the closest stop to you using the Major Event Bus interactive map.
Route To / from SOP (Forest Coach Lines)
1A Warriewood via Dee Why
1B Warriewood via Mona Vale
You can also view:
• Sydney Olympic Park major event bus routes map (pdf 940KB)
Travel to the Royal Easter Show
All pre-purchased ShowLink tickets include return public transport for your trip to the Royal Easter Show on any one day.
You can pre-purchase your ShowLink ticket on the Sydney Royal Easter Show website. ShowLink tickets are not sold at train stations, ferry wharves or on buses.
Travel public transport with ShowLink tickets
Present your ShowLink ticket for travel on:
- Train services (bounded by Bomaderry (Nowra), Goulburn, Bathurst and Dungog stations)
- Sydney Olympic Park major event buses
- Regular bus services
- Sydney Ferries services
- Light rail services.
Keep your ShowLink ticket for your return trip home as you will need to present your ShowLink ticket or have a valid ticket when travelling on public transport.
IMPORTANT TICKET INFORMATION
ShowLink tickets are not available for purchase on-board transport services or at train stations. ShowLink tickets are only available at selected Woolworths outlets or online via Ticketmaster. Alternatively, you can purchase your ShowLink ticket at the Sydney Showground ticket booths located at the entry gates to the Show, however we strongly encourage you to pre-purchase your ticket where possible as there will be queues.
Remember to keep your ShowLink ticket safe for your return trip home as you will need to present your ShowLink ticket or have a valid ticket when travelling on public transport.
Single day, two-day or Twilight (after 4pm entry) ShowLink tickets are available. For more information on all the available ticketing options, seeTicket types. For more information on the terms and conditions that apply to ShowLink tickets on public transport, visit transportnsw.info. Please note there are no exchanges, refunds or cancellations on purchased ShowLink tickets.
Early Bird ShowLink: Available online until 22 March 2018
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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 email manager@avalongolfcourse.com.au or call 9918 2606
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
IMPORTANT NOTICE !
Due to the predicted strong winds and high seas, we have unfortunately had to postpone ALL ocean swim events this Sunday 14th Jan. The new date for all Avalon Beach SLSC swims including the AROUND THE BENDS swim is set for Sunday APRIL 8th.
We hope to see you then !
The Pittwater Swims Series with Avalon Beach SLSC hosting their round of swims includes the third ‘destination swim’ in the Pittwater Swim Series, the ‘Around the Bends Challenge’ which sees swimmers leave Newport and swim to Avalon. The inaugural Around the Bends Challenge was held last year in brilliant conditions.
Then follows Avalon's 1km swim, starts at 10.00am and the 1.5kms. at 10.30am.
Mona Vale Hospital Auxiliary 2018 Stalls
April
7th: Stall, Pittwater Place, Mona Vale 9am to 3pm
Sewing, knitting, craft, books
14th: Bunnings, Narrabeen 8am to 3pm
Sausage Sizzle
20th: Stall, Foyer Mona Vale Hospital 9am to 3pm
Baking, knitting, sewing, books
May
5th: Stall, Pittwater Place, Mona Vale 9am to 3pm
Sewing, knitting, sewing, books
5th: Bunnings, Narrabeen 8am to 3pm
Sausage Sizzle
11th: Stall: Outside ANZ Bank, Avalon 8am to 4pm
Knitting, sewing, craft, jam
18th: Stall, Foyer Mona Vale Hospital 9am to 3pm
Baking, knitting, sewing, books
June
2nd: Stall, Pittwater Place, Mona Vale 9am to 3pm
Sewing, knitting, craft, books
9th: Bunnings, Narrabeen 8am to 3pm
Sausage Sizzle
15th: Stall, Foyer Mona Vale Hospital 9am to 3pm
Baking, knitting, sewing, books
Snake Babies
Cute little wrigglers have been turning up in odd places and getting themselves into tricky predicaments in the last few weeks.
January to March is when many little local snakes are born or hatched and they scarper off in different directions trying not to get eaten by kookaburras, magpies and other predators.
Human babies have a mum and dad to teach them about the world and the types of places they should avoid. Snake babies, however, are born independent and there is no parental involvement. But sometimes I think they could benefit from some some advice from mum and dad snake...
They certainly seem to have a knack for finding trouble! Most commonly: they fall into pools, they choose to curl up in stinky shoes, they find sticky traps and get horribly stuck, they forget to stay hidden and get pounced on by domestic pets and they often shimmy under doors and find themselves in offices, shops and homes by mistake!
This baby green tree snake slithered across a box and got stuck to the packaging tape
We used olive oil to gently dissolve the adhesive and she was freed fairly quickly. We bathed her in warm water and gave her fluids before releasing her.
This baby whip snake slithered into the open and was grabbed by a cat. She had to have a warm Betadine bath and a course of antibiotic injections to counteract the toxins present in a cat’s mouth.
Photo by S. Woodley
This little baby tiger snake was chasing a lizard and found himself in someone’s bathroom by mistake. He was relocated to nearby bushland.
This baby red-bellied black snake fell into a tank of contaminated water and ended up with giardiasis. She felt too sick to eat so we had to force-feed her until the flagellate-combating medication kicked in.
Reproduction
As mentioned before, they can either hatch from an egg or be live-born, depending on the species.
Green tree snakes, golden-crowned snakes, eastern brown snakes and pythons are ovoviviparous (egg-layers) whilst marsh snakes, death adders and red-bellied black snakes are viviparous (live bearers).
Egg-layers will deposit their eggs in a suitable site (usually in soil and only shallow as they obviously can’t dig). The eggs are left to incubate and hatch on their own. The exception being pythons. Female pythons will stay with and brood their pile of eggs (which adhere to each other in a mound) and will even use a warming technique called ‘shivering thermogenesis’ to warm her eggs. She uses rapid muscle twitching to raise her own body temperature as she coils protectively around her egg-mound.
This photo shows diamond pythons hatching from their mound of eggs:
Golden-crowned snakes hatching from eggs that were rescued from a construction site. Photo by L. Nettheim
Some commonly-heard snake fears/questions:
“I have seen a snake in my backyard. Will there be a nest of snakes nearby?” Australian snakes are generally loners and only interact during breeding season. You won’t find nests of snakes together in our area.
“I found a baby snake. Will Mum and Dad snake be close-by?” As mentioned above, the babies are born independent and there is no parental involvement.
“I want to go bush-walking but am afraid of snakes. Will they hide under a bush and bite my feet as I walk past?” Snakes are fearful of humans and avoid interactions with us. They will tend to stay hidden or move off as a human approaches. They will only react if they are under threat from a human and will then defend themselves.
“I don’t like snakes because they are slimy”. Snake-skin is very dry. Their scales may look shiny in the sun but they are not slimy at all.
Neonate or young snakes can look quite different to how they will eventually turn out. These photos show young eastern brown snakes (Pseudonaja textilis) - one has quite obvious banding and the other has a black head. This colouration fades with growth.
Photo courtesy of P. Saffery
Photo by N. Wedlock
What to do if you find a young snake:
- Don’t panic
- Remove pets, children and screaming spouses
- Ring Sydney Wildlife 9413 4300 or Wires 1300 094 737 or a snake catching company
- Keep an eye on the snake so that the catcher can easily locate its whereabouts
Snakes are a very important part of our environment and the food chain. They are protected under the Wildlife Act 1972 and it is illegal to harm a snake. An offence carries hefty fines and even jail-time.
Be kind to snakes - they really are amazing animals
By Lynleigh Greig, Sydney Wildlife
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
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
Click on logo above to visit their website.