Christmas Carols
BIG SING-ing Christmas Celebrations December 2023 dates
Saturday 9th December
Cambridge Markets at Winnererremy Bay Park (Flying Fox Park), Mona Vale at 11.30 am
Tuesday 12th December
Pittwater Palms Christmas Concert at 5 pm ( this one is not open to the public).
Friday 15th December
Avalon Late Night Shopping (outside LJ Hooker's) from 5.30 pm
Saturday 16th December
Warriewood Shopping Centre at 11 am
Tuesday 19th December
after class busking in Avalon approx. 12 noon (walking through Av singing and then landing in the new pedestrian area near Chill Bar)
Saturday 23rd December
Warriewood Shopping Centre 11 am
About The Big Sing
The Big Sing is for adults who can sing, can't sing, want to sing, have never sung but want to have a go, think they can sing, sing in the shower, love a laugh and a sing, young or old or middle aged and thrive on socialising! We Welcome You!
We meet every Tuesday in the Avalon Recreation Centre but currently in the Annexe which is at the far right corner of Dunbar Park from 9.45-11am. The cost is $15 per session
Our music ranges through older standards to modern soft rock and some big show numbers. Taking different parts (harmonies) is encouraged but the choice is yours. We want you to feel part of a happy team so participation by the teacher and singers is encouraged. It is shown that singing is good for your health.
Samantha Shaw (Sam) is the Musical Director of The Big Sing. About five years ago Sam felt the need to share her many musical skills and talents with the rest of the community and created the community singing group The Big Sing.
Sam is a local resident of Avalon with two young sons and arrived in Australia from the UK in 2008. An extensive profile of Sam and her many talents runs HERE
Find out more at: thebigsing
The Big Sing members practising for upcoming carolling
Samantha Shaw
Avalon Beach Late Night Shopping 2023
IT’S OFFICIAL: The Chamber Elves have been busy and are pleased to announce Late Night Shopping on TWO nights this month: Friday December 15th and Thursday December 21st!
Village wide, all your favourite shops will be open until 8pm with live music, carollers, gift wrappers and celebratory drinks.
Avalon Village retailers Thank you for your support!
Avalon Palm Beach Business Chamber Inc
Lights
Avalon
Elvina avenue Avalon Beach is always a great street to stroll along at this time of year - all the neighbours set up brilliant displays.
Belrose
Colin Cooley has been working for months again this year and it’s finally show time !!!
Take a drive by 36 Childs circuit Belrose to see this unique Synchronised Christmas light display - with handcrafted arches and stars including a 5 metre mega tree with 3600 smart LEDs. Tune your car radio into 99.5 on the FM dial display. Look out for Santa in the top window. NEW snowflake as well.
On: 8–10pm each night. There is a Wishing Well as he is Collecting for the Alannah and Madeline foundation.
Pittwater Christmas Market: Saturday, 9 December 2023 - 10:00 am to 04:00 pm
Winnererremy Bay, Mona St, Mona Vale
Organised by Cambridge Markets, this year's extravaganza vows to surpass all expectations, presenting an expanded array of offerings across Sydney.
Patrons can expect a cornucopia of delights, from handcrafted artisanal goods to delectable culinary treats, perfect for gift-giving or personal indulgence.
The market pulsates with an air of festivity, featuring vibrant stalls showcasing unique wares, merry entertainment, and a jubilant atmosphere that resonates the joy of the holidays. With an aim to create a truly enchanting experience, the Pittwater Christmas Market is an unmissable highlight for anyone seeking the perfect blend of seasonal cheer and delightful discoveries.
The Christmas Rose Story Time with Wendy Blaxland: Tuesday, 12 December 2023 - 10:00 am to 11:00 pm
Join local author Wendy Blaxland as she leads a special story time event to celebrate her picture book, The Christmas Rose.
Join for stories, songs and craft activities. Suitable for ages 3 years to school age.
Free, no bookings required. Books will be available for purchase and signing at the event. Enquiries: 8495 5028
Location: Mona Vale Library 1 Park Street, Mona Vale
Artists and Craftsmen of Pittwater Christmas Exhibition and Sale
- Friday, 15 December 2023 - 10:00 am to 04:00 pm
- Saturday, 16 December 2023 - 09:00 am to 04:00 pm
- Sunday, 17 December 2023 - 09:00 am to 04:00 pm
Give your friends and family something unique this Christmas. The Artists and Craftsmen of Pittwater invite you to their exhibition and sale of with watercolours, acrylics, oils, toys, clothing, homewares and more.
Head to Mona Vale Memorial Hall Friday 15 to Sunday 17 December to discover that perfect pressie.
If you’re looking for a stocking filler, a beautiful piece of art or a last minute gift for someone, you’ll find it here.
Whether your taste is traditional or abstract, ACOP members are showcasing and selling items to love and treasure.
Mona Vale Christmas Market: Village Green 10am to 4pm
The annual Mona Vale Xmas Market 2023 kicks of on Sunday the 17th of December at Village Park…Food, market stalls and live music all day, what a great place to relax, eat, listen to some local music talent and get your last minute Christmas shopping done.
Carols Up The Creek: Lovett Bay Boatshed
Thursday 21 December, 6.30 pm
There will be carols in Lovett Bay again: a sing-along on the shore by Lovett Bay Boatshed where Salvation Creek meets the bay. Come by boat and raft up. Come by ferry or kayak or simply swim. Sing your hearts out: join the Bay Bays, sing alone, or just enjoy the ambiance.
Church Point Ferry Service Christmas Day timetable 2023
We'll be there for you on Christmas Day
On behalf of everyone at the Church Point Ferry Service, we would like to thank all of our customers for their support during the year. We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year.
On Christmas Day we will be operating the following services only. For the rest of the festive season ferries will run as per our regular timetable. For public holidays use the weekend timetable.
Christmas Day Departures:
- Bells wharf: 8.20am
- Church Point: 8.30 am
- Church Point: 9.30 am
- Church Point: 10.30am
- Church Point: 3.30pm
- Church Point: 4.30 pm
- Church Point: 5.30pm
Be safe this holiday season. Think of the Ferry Master as your designated driver.
Palm Beach Golf Club Trading Hours Christmas/New Years 2023-24
new years eve fireworks on the peninsula
Bayview: 9pm and Midnight
The Bayview fireworks are presented by local businesses. There will be two fireworks displays over Bayview at 9pm and midnight. To ensure compliance with fireworks exclusion zone requirements, Rowland Reserve will be closed. Families can enjoy the fireworks from multiple outdoor vantage points around the area.
Alcohol prohibited areas:
- Having opened containers of alcohol at Rowland Reserve is banned between 6am Sunday 31 December to 6am Monday 1 January
- Having opened containers of alcohol at Winnererremy Bay, Mona Vale is banned between 8pm to 8am (daily)
Bayview exclusion zones
Frenchs Forest: 9:00 pm to 9:15 pm
The Frenchs Forest fireworks are presented by the Northern Beaches Council. These take place at at 9pm New Year's Eve. These family fireworks at Lionel Watts Reserve and Frenchs Forest Showground. Families can enjoy the fireworks from Lionel Watts Reserve.
To ensure compliance with fireworks exclusion zone requirements, there will be restricted access to Frenchs Forest Showground on Sunday 31 December. Frenchs Forest Showground will be closed at the following times:
Partial closure in centre of the Showground from 2 - 8pm
Full closure of the Showground for the fireworks display from 8pm
The Showground will be cleaned overnight and reopened to the public by 6am, Monday 1 January.
Alcohol prohibited area: Having opened containers of alcohol at Lionel Watts Reserve is banned between 8pm to 8am (daily). Please note, no glass can be brought onto Lionel Watts Reserve.
Frenchs Forest Exclusion zone
Dee Why: 9:00 pm to 9:15 pm
The Dee Why beach fireworks are presented by the Northern Beaches Council. These take place at 9pm New Year's Eve at The Strand and Ted Jackson Reserve, Dee Why.
Road closures will be in place on Sunday 31 December from 4 -10pm at:
The Strand between Oaks Avenue and Dee Why Parade (please note this section of The Strand is currently one way northbound)
Howard Avenue between Clyde Road and The Strand
Residents can access Howard Avenue via Clyde Road.
Special event clearways will be in place from midday - 10pm on Sunday 31 December at The Strand between Oaks Avenue and Dee Why Parade (western side).
Vehicles left in a signposted clearway will be towed and fees will apply. If your car has been towed, please call the NSW Government Traffic Information Line on 132 701 to find its location.
A one-way system will be operating on Sunday 31 December from Oaks Avenue to Pacific Parade between Monash Parade from 6.30 - 8.50pm. No traffic will be allowed to enter this headland area for the fireworks display from 8.50 - 9.30pm.
Alcohol prohibited area: Having opened containers of alcohol at Ted Jackson Reserve is banned between 8pm to 8am (daily).
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Dee Why exclusion zone
Manly: 9:00 pm to 9:15 pm
The Manly Cove fireworks are presented by local businesses. There will be 9pm fireworks at Manly Cove, East and West Esplanade Reserves.
Road closures will be in place on Sunday 31 December from 5 -10.30pm at:
- West and East Esplanade from Commonwealth Parade to Ashburner Street
- Belgrave Street from Sydney Road to West Esplanade
- West Promenade from Sydney Road to Gilbert Street
- Victoria Parade from Darley Road to East Esplanade
- Wentworth Street from Darley Road to East Esplanade
- Eustace Street from Gilbert Street to West Esplanade
- Gilbert Street from West Promenade to Belgrave Street
Residents can access Wentworth Street and Victoria Parade via Darley Road. Residents can access Upper Gilbert Street via Camera Street.
Special event clearways will be in place on Sunday 31 December at:
- Both sides of West Esplanade and East Esplanade from Commonwealth Parade to Ashburner Street (from 1 - 10pm)
- Both sides of Belgrave Street between Gilbert Street and Raglan Street (from 3 - 10pm)
- Both sides of West Promenade (from 3 - 10pm)
- Corner of Raglan Street and Pittwater Road - western side (from 3 -10pm)
Vehicles left in a signposted clearway will be towed and fees will apply. If your car has been towed, please call the NSW Government Traffic Information Line on 132 701 to find its location.
Alcohol prohibited areas:
- Having opened containers of alcohol at West Esplanade Reserve is banned (24 hrs)
- Having opened containers of alcohol at East Esplanade Reserve is banned between 8pm to 8am (daily)
Manly Cove exclusion zone
The fireworks at Bayview 9pm fireworks display. A brilliant night, and good omen for 2022. Photo: Joe Mills
New Year’s Eve on Sydney Harbour
Sydney New Year’s Eve celebrations are coming back with a bang, with free access to many vantage points around the harbour and ticketing scrapped for all City of Sydney sites.
Restrictions introduced during the pandemic will be dropped, giving more people the opportunity to view and enjoy Sydney’s iconic New Year’s Eve celebrations.
The official New Year’s Eve website – sydneynewyearseve.com – launches today with details of all the City of Sydney’s vantage points, as well as key viewing locations extending from Cockatoo Island to Dover Heights and Manly.
The website includes details about each location’s entry points, opening and closing times, alcohol policy, capacity, food and beverage options and accessibility services. More vantage points, location information road closures and transport details will be added to the website in the coming weeks.
Lord Mayor Clover Moore said the City of Sydney website and resources would help people to make a plan for the big night and explore the many ways to celebrate.
“Sydney New Year’s Eve is an iconic event and a wonderful celebration of our safe, harmonious and vibrant city,” Lord Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore AO said.
“With Covid-restrictions lifted and more parkland access available we anticipate there will be large crowds across the city keen to see the fireworks. I encourage everyone to check out sydneynewyearseve.com and plan ahead.
“Whether you’re watching at home or coming to join us along the foreshore, the event is a great way to reflect on the year past and look with hope to the year ahead. I hope locals and visitors alike enjoy the show!”
While the majority of sites around the harbour will be free, some will be ticketed to manage crowd numbers including the Cahill Expressway (which is balloted), Clark, Goat and Shark islands, Strickland Estate and Bradley’s Head (Mast Precinct, Athol Lawn, Amphitheatre).
Separate paid events around the harbour include Taronga Zoo and the Royal Botanic Garden’s Foundation & Friends NYE Picnic.
Lord Mayor Clover Moore said the City of Sydney had this year committed to an open process for artists, designers, creatives and organisations to share concepts to improve the special event.
“Fireworks are still the most spectacular, economical and egalitarian entertainment the City of Sydney can provide, but we’re always looking for new ideas and technologies to enhance the event and to ensure it remains the premier celebration of New Year’s Eve locally and around the world,” the Lord Mayor said.
For more details visit sydneynewyearseve.com
Image in text: Keith McInnes
Twilight at Taronga 2024
Watch your favourite entertainers perform under the stars as this beautiful backdrop transforms!
Tickets: twilightattaronga.org.au
Did you know that you can select 'Same Day Zoo Entry' as a ticket add on for Twilight at Taronga, where you can enjoy a day at Taronga Zoo Sydney before your concert at a special discounted rate! Explore the wonders of our amazing zoo to the fullest, capped off by your favourite live show set against the backdrop of Sydney Harbour!
Get your ticket add on here: twilightattaronga.org.au/ticket-add-ons
