November 1 - 30, 2026: Issue 660

RMYC's Timber Boat Festival 2026

Celebrate Craftsmanship, Community and a Great Cause!
Set sail for a weekend of wonder at the Royal Motor Yacht Club Broken Bay, where maritime heritage meets hands-on fun and heartfelt giving. The Timber Boat Festival returns on Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th November 2026, bigger, bolder, and more meaningful than ever!

This year all proceeds from this event will go towards Australian Skin Care Foundation. 
Both Making Waves Foundation & Marine Rescue NSW will also be fundraising across the weekend. 

Whether you're a proud timber boat owner, a lover of classic craftsmanship, or simply seeking a unique day out on the water, this is your invitation to join a vibrant community of boat lovers, artisans, families, and changemakers and the RMYC's support of our community. 

Find out more about ALL on over the weekend at RMYC's Timber Boat Festival 2026, and times for shuttle bus from Newport, and get your tickets at: royalmotor.com.au/pages/timber-boat-festival

Photo: Timber Boats on Pittwater. Pictures: AJG/PON

Avalon Beach SLSC: Lisa Blair + Turning the Tide

This Sunday we have a community screening of Turn the Tide Film Tour along with guest speaker Lisa Blair.

Hope to see you there!

  • Guest Speaker 6:30pm
  • Screening 7pm

Remembrance Day 2026: Pittwater's Services

Remembrance Day 2026 will be honoured this coming Wednesday November 11 with Commemorative Services being hosted by Pittwater RSL at 82 Mona Vale Rd Mona Vale, at Avalon Beach RSL and at Palm Beach RSL.

Pittwater RSL and its Sub Branch has stated:

Join us as we come together to honour the bravery and sacrifice of Australian service personnel who have died or suffered in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations. Arrive 10am | Service 10:20am | Last Post 11am. The Commemorative Service will be held at the lower cenotaph. Let us pause, reflect, and remember those who gave so much for our freedom.

Avalon Beach RSL Commemorative Service details are:

Where: Avalon Beach RSL Club, Bowling Green Lane, Avalon Beach. When: Wednesday 11 November, 10:45am. Starting at 1100, seating from 1045. President, CDRE Richard Menhinick, Rt'd, AM CSC, will lead the Commemoration with the Vice President, LCDR Tamara Sloper-Harding, Rt'd.

Palm Beach RSL:

On Wednesday 11 November, we pause to remember all who have served and those who gave their lives. Join the Palm Beach RSL Sub-Branch for the Remembrance Day Service at 10.45am. Please meet at the Cenotaph. Refreshments will be served afterwards. All members, guests and the community are welcome.

The news service has put together another local insight as a precursor History feature for this Issue (published Sunday October 8), which this year is:

Remembrance Day 2026: Letter from the Trenches of WWI to Students at Mona Vale School March 1 1916 from Ernest Walter Edwards of Warriewood, Narrabeen, Mona Vale, Church Point and Bayview

Warning: the History report discusses post-traumatic stress disorder. If you or someone you know needs help, support is available at Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. If you are an Australian veteran or family of a veteran, you can also call Open Arms, Veterans & Veterans Families Counselling Service, on 1800 011 046.

Hats for Hope

Join us in the Green Room at Avalon Beach RSL Club for Hats for Hope, a Friends of Soibada fundraiser.

Enjoy a joyful evening of friendship, laughter, live music, raffles and prizes, all while helping to support life-changing projects in Soibada, Timor-Leste.

Dress up in your favourite hat and take part in our fun activities, including a hat parade, best-hat competition and hat-themed photo booth.

We are especially grateful to Avalon Beach RSL Club for generously waiving the room hire fees, allowing every possible dollar raised to go directly towards our projects in Soibada.

We currently have a truckload of much-needed donated goods ready to be shipped to the village and need to raise funds for freight costs. We are also preparing for the opening of our new dental clinic, which requires equipment and ongoing support for our dental nurse. In addition, your generosity helps us continue to employ local teachers and support education in the community.

Come along to Avalon Beach RSL Club on 13 November and support sustainable development projects in Pittwater's sister village, Soibada in Timor Leste! It’s going to be a fun night and for once I won’t be the only one in a hat! 

Together, we can make a real difference. Put on your favourite hat, bring your friends, and help us bring hope and opportunity to the people of Soibada.

Wear a Hat. Share Hope. Change Lives.


Tamara Sloper-Harding OAM
Chair, Friends of Soibada

Barrenjoey Annual Trivia Night 2026

Come along and put your trivia skills to the test as we raise much needed funds for AIR CONDITIONING at BARRENJOEY HIGH SCHOOL!
  • Date: Saturday 14th November 2026
  • Time: 6:30pm - 11pm
  • Location: Barrenjoey High School Hall (Over 18's Only)
  • Theme: Hoedown Showdown
  • Dress Code: Wild West
  • Dinner Provided - Delicious and hearty meals to fuel your brain!
  • Tickets: www.trybooking.com/au/event/1645966
Drinks Available for Purchase - Sip and savour as you play! - DJ and Dancing! - Prizes for Best Dressed - Strut your stuff in your best Wild West attire! - Wine Raffle Throughout the Night! - Gather your friends, family, and colleagues for a night of trivia and fun! - 
Don’t miss out on the chance to support a great cause and make unforgettable memories.

Try Sailing Day at Avalon Sailing Club


Ever wanted to try sailing but didn't know where to start ?
Avalon Sailing Club is hosting a try sailing day on Saturday 14th November. We are located in a prime location on Pittwater, and run this event once a year, so make sure to register your interest.

Club members will be on hand to show you around, answer questions and take you for a sail on one of our yachts or dinghies (smaller off beach craft). Adults & children welcome.
  • Saturday November 14
  • Arrive between 10am and 12pm to be allocated to a vessel.
  • Wear sun protective clothing (including hat) on yachts or swimwear/wetsuit/rashie for dinghy sailing
  • Wear shoes (non slip, prefer non black soles) (no thongs)
  • We can supply life jackets
  • Expect to finish by 2pm
Canteen open for tea (complimentary) and snacks. Bring your own lunch.
Change room facilities, including showers, on site.
Club information is on the ASC website.

Meet the suspects... Teen Angel, played by Mia S. 

Effortlessly cool. Mysteriously unbothered by literally everything happening. When chaos breaks out at rehearsal and the director ends up hurt, Teen Angel barely looks up. Is that the calm of someone with nothing to hide, or someone who already knows exactly what happened?
Mia is bringing all the cool to Nathan Clift's whodunnit comedy, our end-of-year production at Northern Beaches Youth Theatre. Come along and decide for yourself.
  • 📍 Warriewood
  • 📅 19 to 28 November
  • 🎟️ $20 adults, $15 concession, $60 family
  • Tickets here

Youth Theatre Support

The NBYT has put out a call this week for donations for the not-for-profit community youth theatre; the Northern Beaches Youth Theatre.

MNYT is a charity, community theatre for the youth of the peninsula aged 12-17. It had been dormant for about 8 years when a passionate group of community members decided to reignite it and it is now headed by local mums and drama teachers, Chantal Harrison and Victoria Lockhart. They both have first-hand experience of the healing nature of the arts and sought to create a safe, inclusive space for young people in the area.


''Like all the arts, we are finding it harder and harder to get funding and derrières on seats.'' Chantal explained

''You can help in any of these ways:
  • ⭐️ Come see our hilarious November show in Warriewood Nov 19th-28th
  • ⭐️Make a donation via the donation link
  • ⭐️Share the donation link with others
  • ⭐️Donate a prize for our raffle: a bottle of wine, cafe voucher, beauty set, whatever you or your favourite business have to offer
Don't miss a great opportunity to support an inclusive community youth theatre creating a safe space for local youth to build community.''

Donate at: HERE
Find out more at: www.nbyt.com.au

Simon Tedeschi & Friends

  • Sat, 21 Nov, 6pm - 8pm AEDT
  • Barrenjoey High School, Avalon Beach
  • Cost: $20-40 Tickets here
Join us for what promises to be an unmissable evening of music and community with Simon Tedeschi and Friends.
Tedeschi (piano) will be accompanied by some of Australia's most exciting musicians, including violinist Ziva Altmann, multi-instrumentalist and composer, Paul Cutlan, and flautist Chloe Chung.

Artist bios:
Simon Tedeschi AM is one of Australia’s leading pianists and a prize-winning writer. He has performed throughout Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, appearing as soloist with all the major Australian orchestras as well as orchestras in the United States and New Zealand.

Tedeschi made his Sydney Opera House debut performing a Mozart concerto at the age of nine. He later spent several years based in the United States, supported by the American Australian Association and the Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust. In 2009 he performed at Carnegie Hall, received the New York Young Jewish Pianist Award, and appeared as soloist with the Colorado, Fort Worth and Illinois Symphony Orchestras.

His awards include Symphony Australia’s Young Performer of the Year, the Creativity Foundation’s Legacy Award (USA), first prize in the keyboard division of the Royal Over-Seas League Competition (UK), and a Centenary of Federation Medal. In 2026, he was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM).

Tedeschi has appeared at major festivals and venues including the Abu Dhabi International Arts Festival, Shanghai Arts Festival, Sydney Festival, Musica Viva, UKARIA Cultural Centre and the Sydney Opera House.

Anneke Ziva Altman (Ziva) is a Sydney-born violinist and graduate of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. In 2001 she moved to Europe to continue her studies firstly with Berent Korfker, Vesko Eshkanazi (Concertmaster of Concertgebouw Orchestra), Shmuel Ashkenasi, founding first violinist of the Vermeer String Quartet. Then later with Prof. Ariadne Daskalakis and the legendary pedagogue Prof. Zakhar Bron, at the Hochschüle für Musik Köln, Germany.

In the United Kingdom she was appointed to the faculty of the world renown Yehudi Menuhin School, where she taught as an assistant teacher alongside Simon Fischer, Maciej Rakowski and Berent Korfker.

She has held full-time orchestral positions in Germany, Lübeck Philharmonic Orchestra and later as a 1st violinist in the Dresdner Philharmonie 20010-2014. She has appeared as a guest 1st violinist with the Royal Danish Opera Orchestra and the Danish Radio Symphony Orchestra.

Since returning to Australia, Ziva has worked with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Australian Opera Orchestra, and has performed chamber music with artists including Charmian Gadd and Randolph Kelly (former Principal Viola of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra).  

Paul Cutlan is a multi-instrumentalist and composer specialising in improvisation, cross-cultural music, jazz and hybrid genres. Recent projects have included the debut of his curated improvisation for thirteen players Pan Demon’s Band, the premier of Towards Affinity by The Metropolitan Orchestra, Sandy Evans’s ‘A Take on John Coltrane’ and Simon Tedeschi’s ‘In our own sweet way - a tribute to Dave Brubeck’, both at UKARIA, and the debut of Cutlan’s work Colour Therapy, commissioned by the Sydney Improvised Music Association. The title track of Cutlan’s String Project's second album Living was a finalist for the 2021 APRA Art Music awards.

Cutlan’s creative versatility has seen him in demand for theatrical productions by Belvoir, Sydney Theatre Company, as well as numerous stage musicals. Cutlan has performed with Tasmanian and Sydney Symphony Orchestras, the Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra, the Australian Chamber Orchestra, Gurrumul, Lou Reed, Bobby Previte, Jim McNeely, and Ólafur Arnalds.

He was composer and musical director for the acclaimed theatre production Birth of the Cool for the 2003 Sydney Festival, with subsequent seasons in Edinburgh and Germany. Other commissioners include Ars Musica Australis, The NOISE string quartet, Divergence Jazz Orchestra and Jenny Eriksson. Cutlan completed his doctorate in 2026, researching cross-cultural hybridity in the music of MARA!.

Chloe Chung is a multi-style flautist (Western flutes/dizi), with 20 years of creative practice spanning performance, teaching and collaboration. Currently featuring as Deputy Flute Chair of The Lion King Australia (2026), she regularly performs with longstanding collaborators including multi-instrumentalist composer Liz Cheung (The Deebeetees – Do Brave Things), oud player Maxeem Georges (Rahil Duo), pianist-composer Pavle Cajic (Dreamscapes – Sidere Duo debut album), and the Sydney Contact Improv community.

Chloe teaches flute as Academic Lecturer of Woodwind at AIM (Australian Institute of Music), and dizi (Chinese bamboo flute) at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music since 2016.

All proceeds go to MSF (Doctors Without Borders).

WPYC's Commodore's Christmas Party 2026

The Quays Marina, Church Point
Saturday 28 November 2026/5:30pm to 10pm
Dress code – Christmas  
Live music – Live music from Kate Lush and Friends
Bookings essential for catering.
Members free, guests $50 per person.
Contact Treasurer DAVE –  woodypyc.treasurer@gmail.com
Free ferry ‘Amelia K’ (AKA The Tin Can) Newport wharf 5:00, Tennis wharf 5:20,
ELVINA BAY 5:25, Bells wharf 5:30, Carols 5:35. Last ferry home 10:30

Palm Beach Sailing Club's Beware the Bullets Regatta 2026

21–22 November 2026. Two days of catamaran racing on Pittwater.
Hosted by Palm Beach Sailing Club, 1 Iluka Road, Palm Beach NSW 2108. Boats launch from Sand Point, on the Pittwater side of Palm Beach.

NOR, details and enter online at: pbsc.org.au/bullets

Narrabeen High School Reunion: 1980's

Were you at Narrabeen High School at any time during the 1980s? We'd love to see you again!
Whether you were there for one year or six, graduated in the 80s, moved away, or were one of our teachers, you're warmly invited!
  • 📅 Sunday 22 November 2026
  • 🕛 12 midday
  • 📍 Pittwater RSL, Mona Vale
No speeches, no formalities, just a relaxed afternoon catching up, sharing memories and discovering where life's adventures have taken us.

And don't worry if you've lost touch with everyone. That's exactly why we're getting together! 😊
🌐 Details and RSVP: www.narrabeen1980s.com


Calling All Stallholders 

The Elanora Heights Village Christmas Market is coming… and we’re looking for some AMAZING local businesses to join us! 
  • When: Sunday 29th November from 3-7:30pm!
  • Where: Kalang Road, Elanora Heights
Are you a small business with something unique to sell?
Based in 2101 or the surrounding area?
Got a gorgeous handmade, creative, festive or foodie business?
Book yourself a stall - STALL FEE: $120

Food trucks needed
If you’re a food truck looking for a fabulous local crowd, we’d LOVE to hear from you!

This is a great opportunity to get your business in front of the local community, meet new customers and spread some Christmas cheer!

Charity of Choice 2026
This year, we’re proud to support the 2101 Surf Life Saving Clubs, giving back to the community that makes our area so special.

Interested in being a stallholder?
Contact Karla at ehvm@gmail.com
Spots are limited, so get in touch and come celebrate Christmas with us!

Racquet Club: Friday Night Live Music

50 Kalang Road, Elanora Heights. Ph: 9913 9003. Website

Why cook when you can feast at the club? 🍴✨
✅ Wed – $20 Chef’s Special
✅ Thurs – $20 Schnitty Night (golden schnitzel, crispy chips, salad + house beer or wine)
✅ Fri – $20 Burger Night (beef, chicken or veg) + live music from 6
🍻 Happy Hour: Wed–Sun, 4–6pm
Bring your mates, the family, or both. Great food, cold drinks, and good vibes every week.


Surfboat Brewery Warriewood 

Come along and get into great songs and good vibes with us, we'd love to see you there!
Surfboat Brewery Warriewood  is at: Unit 23/14 Jubilee Ave, Warriewood.


Hang 10 Distillery Live Music

Unit 48/5 Ponderosa Parade, Warriewood, NSW, 2102
Live Music Saturdays – Bar, Pizza, Craft Spirits & Good Vibes in Warriewood
Opening hours:
  • Thursday - 4 to 9pm | Cellar Door + Bar + Happy Hour 4-7pm on selected drinks.
  • Friday - 12pm to 10pm | Cellar Door + Bar + Happy Hour 3-6pm on selected drinks.
  • Saturday - 12pm to 10pm | Cellar Door + Bar
  • Sunday - 12pm to 6pm | Cellar Door + Bar
       


Next gig: Sunday November 15 2026

Pittwater RSL's Sunday Sounds

Sip & Pickle presents live acoustic music from the Tiki Hut every Sunday, kicking off 1 November. From 2pm to 5pm, the music will carry across the pickleball courts while you make an afternoon of it..

Pair a pizza from Bullet Bites at the Silver Bullet with a Bullet Bubble cocktail can from the bar, find your spot and let the afternoon unfold.
  • 📅 Every Sunday from 1 November
  • ⏰ 2pm–5pm
NOVEMBER LINE UP:
  • Sunday 8 Nov 2026: Vale Acoustic
  • Sunday 15 Nov 2026: Hayley Marshall Duo
  • Sunday 22 Nov 2026: Kyle Hall
  • Sunday 29 Nov 2026: Joseph Trueman
This week we have A & A Duo taking the stage, check out our full line-up here: 

Bar Viente: 

1 Waratah Street Mona Vale - 

Modus Operandi Brewers, Mona Vale 

14 Harkeith Street, Mona Vale: music, food, brewery- beers.


Newport Bowling Club


Mrs. Robertson's Wine Bar

Corner Robertson and Foamcrest roads, Newport
Sunday music from 5.30 pm 



Royal Avalon Clubhouse

Avalon Golf Course - 32 Old Barrenjoey Road, Avalon Beach - enter off the Crescent
Live Music:

Yorkshire Rose

48 Old Barrenjoey Rd, Avalon Beach

Avalon Beach SLSC's Bangalley

Avalon Brewery

30 Rear/26 Avalon Parade, Avalon Beach
We're excited to announce that Avalon Brewery is now open on Thursday's from 4pm.
To make your Thursday evenings even sweeter, we're offering $25 bottomless pizza and drink specials. 
Thanks again for the massive community support we have received over the winter period, we're blown away!

Avalon Bowlo Music

Sunday Sundown Session from 4pm to 7pm  - FREE
  • Sunday 1st November  - ESSENTIALS
  • Sunday 8th November - CRANK CASE
  • Sunday 15th November - NOTHING TOO SERIOUS
  • Sunday 22nd November  LIONEL EXPERIENCE
  • Sunday 29th November BACK BEAT
  • Sunday 6th December CJ RACKETT
  • Sunday 13th December 2 SHOTS
Join us for live jazz music every Wednesday from 7pm!
  • Pat Powell - November 4
  • Joy Yates - November 14
  • Dorian Mode - November 21
  • Meredith O’Reilly - November 28
  • Edo Santini - December 2
  • Marie Montgomery - December 9
  • Dan Barnett (Celebrating Bill Burton’s 94th Birthday) - December 16
TICKET INFORMATION
Show Times: 7pm - 9.30pm
Club Members - $25 Single Ticket | Guests - $35 Single Ticket

TO PRE-PURCHASE TICKETS PLEASE CALL 9918 3231 or VISIT THE CLUB DURING TRADING HOURS.
* All pre-purchased tickets must be purchased by 4:30pm on day of performance. Limited tickets available at the door.    




Coming up at Kimbriki

60s Rockin’ Country Concert

Balgowlah RSL proudly supports the Northern Beaches 60s Rockin’ Country Music Club.
All members and visitors are welcome to a great afternoon of entertainment featuring the “Rockin’ 60s Magic Band” band, along with fantastic artists appearing every month. Dance any style you like, sing-a-long if you know the words, or just sit back and enjoy the entertainment.

BEST VALUE ENTERTAINMENT ON THE NORTHERN BEACHES

2026 DATES
  • November 15
TIME: 1:30pm – 5:30pm
PRICE: $5 Donation to Bear Cottage
WHERE: Seaforth Function Centre | Level 2 
Balgowlah RSL
30/38 Ethel St, Seaforth


Find out who has what on display and where at: www.pittwaterartiststrail.com

Wyvern Music Forestville: Arias and Art Songs

Wyvern Music Forestville is delighted to present Arias and Art Songs, a richly varied programme of song and opera, featuring soprano Sarah Melluish, tenor Jordan Sarkis, and distinguished pianist Alan Hicks.

This special programme brings together the radiance of operatic favourites with the intimacy and poetic depth of art song. Audiences will hear exquisite lieder and mélodies by Schubert, Strauss, Liszt, Rachmaninov, Obradors, Chausson, Copland, and Joseph Marx — including some of Marx’s most sumptuous and rarely‑heard songs — alongside operatic arias and duets by Mozart, Dvořák, Bizet, Donizetti, Gounod, Puccini and Lehar.

Highlights are set to include Dvořák’s luminous Song to the Moon, Puccini’s ardent Che gelida manina, and a selection of Mozart’s elegant and characterful duets. Together, these works trace a wide emotional landscape: from soaring Romantic lyricism to the sparkling drama of Italian opera.

Sarah Melluish (soprano) is an emerging lyric soprano completing her Bachelor of Music at the Sydney Conservatorium, already performing widely across concerts and staged productions. Jordan Sarkis (tenor), a young Australian tenor in his third year at the Sydney Conservatorium, is studying with Andrew Goodwin and building a growing profile in concert and opera.  One of Australia’s leading vocal coaches and collaborative pianists, Alan Hicks (piano) is Discipline Lead – Opera and coordinates Advanced Opera Performance Voice and Repertoire in the Master of Music Studies (Opera Performance) degree at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

Wyvern Music Forestville is presenting this final concert for the 2026 season on Sunday 29th November at 3pm,  Arias and Art Songs,  at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, Forestville. Do join us.


Join the RMYC BB for Marina Christmas Lights.

Watch the marina come alive with Christmas magic as beautifully decorated boats light up A Arm for a festive evening on the waterfront. Gather with family and friends, enjoy live music, explore the displays and soak up the Christmas spirit.
  • Date: Friday, 4 December
  • Time: From 6:00pm
  • Location: Marina A Arm
  • Price: FREE
Enter Your Boat in the Lights
Submit your boat name to be included on the Marina Lights Map and in the competition.

This is a free community event. Register your boat in the competition, book a table for dinner, or simply come along and enjoy the Marina Christmas Lights.

Walk & Talk: Narrabeen

The Belong Club invites anyone to come and participate in the Belong Club Walking Group!

Every Tuesday we walk along the pathway beside the Narrabeen Lagoon, from the Tramshed Arts and Community Centre to Jamieson Park and back. The route is about 1.8km each way, and is estimated to take 45 minutes.

The up and back walk allows for people of any walking speed to participate and enjoy the walk at their own comfortable pace. Walkers often split into smaller groups naturally along the route allowing everyone to go at their preferred pace. The aim here is for everyone to be included and to have an enjoyable walk.

Our meeting spot is to the right of the Tramshed Community Centre, between the basketball court and kids playground.

North Narrabeen Surf Club: Friday Night Raffles

Join us this Friday night for our weekly raffles at the surf club! Meat Trays and the Joker Jackpot. 
Bar opens at 4pm. 
Tickets go on sale from 5.00pm and drawn 6.00pm.
And the 4 Knots Cafe is open for dinner from 4.30 pm.
You have to be in it to win it!
Everyone welcome.


   

Radio Controlled Yachting

The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club
THURSDAYS FROM 09:30-12:30
We sail every Thursday morning.
Meet at the Club for a coffee at 9:00,
Sailing from 9:30 till 11:30.
Bring your Yacht or learn how to kit your own yacht out.
Contact Phil Burgess 0413 200 608

The DragonForce 65 has undergone a major transformation to bring the quality and appearance up the high standard set by its bigger brother the DragonFlite 95, without affecting the competitiveness of previous versions. New tooling for the hull sees an increase in hull strength while retaining the same shape and weight. Key rig fittings, the Gooseneck, Compression Strut, Masthead Fitting and Jib Boom front end fittings have been redesigned for maximum efficiency and easier assembly. The new version 6 now comes with 50 micron Mylar film sails with a clean new style. The improvements don't stop there, the digital rudder servo has been given a 10% boost in torque and improved electronics.


Avalon Beach RSL Fishing Club

We are a friendly like-minded group of fisher-people based at Avalon Beach RSL Club and welcome all new members and encourage juniors to participate.

FISHING COMPETITIONS WILL RECOMMENCE JULY 17-19

Fishing competitions start every third (3rd) Friday of the month at 5:00pm with weigh-in on the Sunday, 2:30pm at Avalon Beach RSL.

Palm Beach Golf Club

Phone: 9974 4079
Visit us to celebrate the relaunch of Palm Beach Golf Club!

We are pleased to announce that the Restaurant & Club will reopen on Tuesday 2nd June. Phillip Martin, former owner and chef of Avalon institution Starfish, has joined our team and will be cooking up a storm. Open the link to see our new menus.

Sit back and enjoy the familiar view of the Pittwater with our new food and drinks menu. Its been a hard year and we've been missing our regulars, so book a table and raise a glass to our health care workers and health officers who guided us during the pandemic. 

Palm Beach Golf Club



Palm Beach Golf Club
2 Beach Road,
Palm Beach
Ph: 9974 4079

Sydney Northern Beaches Woodturners Inc

Sydney Northern Beaches Woodturners - Monthly Demonstration - Wood Turning Demonstration on the third Sunday of the month: 9am-2pm

The aim of our group is to bring together people who are interested in woodturning and to assist new members to participate in the craft of woodturning. At the same time we aim to socialise and have fun. We are active in supporting local community groups and charities. We make cash donations as well as donations of toys and equipment made by our members. Workshop Open every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday between 9 am and 12 noon. 

Cost: $5 for insurance & a cuppa (If you want to join there is a $25 yearly subscription fee). Contact: Jack Butler on 9999 4290 or email: johnbutler@optusnet.com.au . Website: https://sites.google.com/site/woodturner60/

Friends of Narrabeen Lagoon Catchment Activities

Bush Regeneration - Narrabeen Lagoon Catchment  
This is a wonderful way to become connected to nature and contribute to the health of the environment.  Over the weeks and months you can see positive changes as you give native species a better chance to thrive.  Wildlife appreciate the improvement in their habitat.

Belrose area - Thursday mornings 
Belrose area - Weekend mornings by arrangement
Contact: Phone or text Conny Harris on 0432 643 295

Wheeler Creek - Wednesday mornings 9-11am
Contact: Phone or text Judith Bennett on 0402 974 105
Or email: Friends of Narrabeen Lagoon Catchment : email@narrabeenlagoon.org.au

Newport Bowling Club Introduces Barefoot Bowling

Newport Bowling Club Breakfast Bowling.  
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

MoWaNa now in the Tramshed

We provide a free support service by “community guides” with lived experience for local people to come in to chat and be heard, not to be judged.

Mowana Safe Space has found a new home at the Tramshed Arts & Community Centre in Narrabeen.

While our location has changed, everything that matters stays the same— a warm welcome, a listening ear, and a place where you can simply be yourself.

No referrals. No bookings. Just come in whenever you need.

  • 🕔 Open Thursday to Sunday, 5–9pm
  • 📍 1395A Pittwater Rd, Narrabeen

We can’t wait to welcome you into our new space.

Palm Beach Markets: 

4th Sunday of the month, 9am to 3pm.

The Palm Beach Market has been operating since 2008. As Palm Beach is the most northerly part of Sydney, every weekend tourists and locals alike stream north attracted by Palm Beach’s idyllic setting and its ‘destination’ status with the market trading all year round.

The market offers customers a wider choice of products to peruse to add to the current high quality homewares, fashion and jewellery. Buy a loaf of fresh bread, grab some French cheese or take home some famous Pho Bay Vietnamese soup and as always a great coffee. Buskers and Hair Feathers also available.

At: Governor Phillip Park, Palm Beach

MWPHS - Manly Warringah Pittwater Historical Society - Established 1924 

One of the oldest suburban historical societies in Australia, the Manly, Warringah & Pittwater Historical Society has kept the only continuous record of northern beaches achievements, local historical mementoes, documents and research. Membership:  here

Ingleside Rider's Group

Instead of watching, why don't you come and join us? We have mid year membership for just $70 - this gives you access to free club events we hold, priority bookings for our clinics, reduced rates for all events and... you get to join a 'members only (closed) group.' PLUS! access to the grounds whenever takes your fancy!
What's not to like!

Find out more at: inglesideriders.

Club Palm Beach Social Golf Group

If you enjoy a relaxing round of golf and would like to meet some local characters and top it off with the best old school breakfast (kale free) and beverages come and join us 6 30 am Sunday - every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month.



Manly Fig    

We have just published our new website. If it prompts some of you as well & want any of the acts back for a show please let us know. www.themanlyfig.org

Tickets: $30, cash at door
Book reserved table seating via email:
info@TheManlyFig.org, you will be sent confirmation
Where: Seaforth Bowling Club, 39 Kirkwood St, Seaforth 

Time: Starts 8pm Sharp. Ends 11pm.
Doors open 6:50pm for pre-dinner; drinks; table seating. Best arrive before 7:45pm.

Narrabeen Swim Academy 

Narrabeen Swim Academy is up and swimming. 
  • Competitive Squads 
  • Junior Squads 
  • Adult Squads. 
  • Public Swimming Mon - Fri 8am -10am. 
Located at the Sydney Academy of Sport Narrabeen

Please visit www.narrabeenswimacademy.com.au for more details.

Surfing Mums & Dads

Want to join the best Mums (& Dads) group on earth? Surfing Mums Australia is a not for profit organisation with groups across Australia. We take turns surfing and looking after each other’s children. 

The Avalon group meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9.30am and the Palm Beach group meets on Thursdays. The Mona Vale group meets Wednesday 9am, Narrabeen on Wednesday at 9:30 am, Dee Why / Long Reef on Friday 9am, Freshwater on Monday at 9am and Manly on Wednesday at 9am. 

Our surf swap meet ups welcome parents of all levels, whether you’re a total novice or have been riding waves for a lifetime. Meet ups are run by member volunteer coordinators, and take place at a specific beach location at designated weekly times and days – although some groups switch locations depending on the best beach conditions on that given day. Coordinators post updates on each group’s private Facebook page prior to each meetup, so be sure to check for updates before you go. When you arrive, you’ll be paired up with a parent who will be your surf swap partner. Meet ups generally run for two hours, so there’s potential for each parent to have roughly an hour of ocean time, and an hour of child minding – although new parents may like to work up to this time goal slowly. Parents decide between themselves who’ll surf first, and who’s surfing second. The term surfing is open to interpretation here; you can surf, body board, SUP, go for a beach run or do some laps. However you’d like to spend your ocean time is up to you.

We welcome all levels of surfers, from shredders to absolute newbies, any anyone who cares for a little person is welcome to join. 

To join go to surfingmums.com 
Photo: A J Guesdon/PON


Avalon Scottish Country Dancing

Avalon Rec. Centre
Thursday 3pm to 5pm
Most Saturdays 2pm to 4pm
(contact Margot Fenelon 0419 122 455 to confirm Saturday class)
COST:  $5 - first visit free
WHAT TO WEAR: Casual clothes and soft soled shoes

MANLY ART GALLERY & MUSEUM

Free entry Tues-Sun 10am - 5pm Visit: www.manly.nsw.gov.au/attractions/gallery

Pittwater Camera Club - 



Our meetings commence at 7.15 pm for a 7.30 pm start. To find out more, please visit our Website: www.pittwatercameraclub.org

All Meetings are 7.45 for 8pm - 10pm- The Auditorium: Pittwater RSL Club,  Mona Vale Road, Mona Vale 2103 - Family, friends and visitors are all welcome. Proudly Sponsored by Pittwater RSL Club

PITTWATER CAMERA CLUB Inc.  - Since 1966

2020 Program

Barrenjoey Lighthouse Tours

Enjoy a Barrenjoey Lighthouse tour any Sunday afternoon. It stands at Sydney's northern-most point. The views of Broken Bay, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park and the mighty Pacific are unforgettable. 
Bookings: Bookings required. Phone 1300 072 757 or book online at:  https://nswparks.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/sales/sales?ev=17683,54324,54344,54348
Meeting point: Barrenjoey Lighthouse. Give yourself at least 40mins to walk from the carpark to the lighthouse before your tour departs.


Mona Vale Library

Storytime for preschoolers
Held every Wednesday morning at Avalon Library 10:30am - 11am

Avalon Library Storytime is held every Wednesday morning from 10.30am at the Library. Hear stories, listen to music and enjoy craft activities. Sessions run for between 30 and 40 minutes. Suitable for preschoolers, 3 to 5 years of age.
Venue:  59A Old Barrenjoey Road, Avalon (above the Recreation Centre). Cost: Free however bookings are essential. Bookings: Phone:  9918 3013 or email avalonlibrary@ozemail.com.au

Storytime at Mona Vale Library 
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Mornings, 10- 10.45am

Mona Vale Library Storytime is held three mornings per week during school terms. Hear stories, sing songs and enjoy craft activities.  Sessions run for approximately 45 minutes. Suitable for preschoolers, 3 to 5 years of age. Venue:  Mona Vale Library, 1 Park St, Mona Vale. Cost:  Free. No bookings required 

To List your Event email pittwateronlinenews@live.com.au 

NB: Only 100% volunteer clubs and organisations and small businesses that contribute to our community get a free listing. 

NB: please check with all venues to ensure events are going ahead.

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