Securing Mona Vale Hospital’s Long-Term Future
23 March 2017
Member for Pittwater Rob Stokes today announced the next stage in the transformation of Mona Vale Hospital to ensure it continues to provide high-quality health services into the future.
More than 20 health care providers have responded to a Registration of Interest (ROI) process for additional health services to be co-located at Mona Vale Hospital.
These additional services would be provided alongside a range of existing and new health services including 24/7 Urgent Care, medical imaging, pathology, pharmacy, inpatient rehabilitation and assessment, inpatient geriatric evaluation and management, inpatient palliative care and a diversity of community health services.
“The interest received from experienced health operators has exceeded our expectations,” Rob Stokes said today.
“I’m particularly excited by the diversity of health services being proposed – especially from local operators.
“We’re now looking at the potential for a broader range of sub-acute and complementary health services to be provided at Mona Vale Hospital than ever before. This includes everything from General Practice through to medical specialists.
“This process is a really important part of the ongoing work to modernise Mona Vale Hospital and continue introducing new infrastructure and services,” Rob Stokes said.
Acute services will transfer to the new state-of-the-art Northern Beaches Hospital at Frenchs Forest when it opens in late 2018. In December 2016 the NSW Government announced the launch of the Registration of Interest process for additional health services at Mona Vale Hospital to complement the recent additions to the campus.
All land will remain in public ownership and the Northern Sydney Local Health District will continue to manage the Mona Vale Hospital campus.
The ROI responses will now be carefully assessed by a panel of representatives from the Northern Sydney Local Health District and NSW Health Infrastructure. Recommendations to the Minister for Health regarding which operators will be asked for more detailed proposals will be made in coming months.
Minister for Health Brad Hazzard said: “All of us on the beaches will soon benefit from a wider range of health services. It’s great that the government’s vision is fast becoming a reality.
“Delivering a new world-class hospital at Frenchs Forest and investing in new buildings and services at Mona Vale Hospital will see both hospitals working together to provide the best possible healthcare choices for our growing community.
“The strong response to the Registration of Interest process is very encouraging and will help secure Mona Vale Hospital’s role into the future,” Mr Hazzard said.
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Pittwater Online's Issue 308, published Sunday April 9, 2017, will contain all Events Notices for Easter 2017, and include ANZAC Day 2017 Commemoration Services listings.Issue 309 will be published Sunday April 23rd.
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Our first meeting of the year will be held on Tuesday, 11 April and as usual will be held in the Avalon Beach Bowling Club in Bowling Green Lane.
This year for the first time we have decided to schedule our meeting dates for the year – simply, they will be held on the second Tuesday of the months of April, June, September and December.
GOVERNOR PHILLIP AND WEST HEAD BEACH
The prevailing view among historians and writers has long been that Governor Phillip most likely spent his first night in Pittwater at Resolute Beach. In fact there is strong evidence to suggest that West Head Beach is where Phillip, in March 1788, first set foot on land in Pittwater, made first contact with local aborigines on land and camped for two nights.
Geoff and member Roger Sayers have spent a good deal of time at the latter site and, as Phillip would have, approached it by water on several occasions. Recent photographic evidence, along with pertinent documents eg. Lieu. Bradley’s journal and Phillip’s diary, provide for compelling discussion.
The completed document including photographs, have been submitted for publication in the June issue of ‘History’, the magazine of our parent body, the Royal Australian Historical Society.
We would like to present to the meeting our finished work including an accompanying photographic essay on the big screen in the Avalon “Bowlo”.
Geoff Searl
President, Avalon Beach Historical Society
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ANZAC Day 2017
Narrabeen RSL
The President and Members of the Narrabeen RSL Sub-Branch will hold their annual ANZAC Sunday March and Wreath Laying Ceremony on Sunday, 23rd April 2017.
Participants are to assemble in the car park at Narrabeen Terminus (Berry Reserve) from 11:00am, and the march will commence at 11:30am sharp.
The parade will be led by the Warringah Pipe Band and proceed south along Pittwater Road to the Narrabeen Memorial Cenotaph, at the intersection of Pittwater Road and Ocean Street. A Wreath Laying ceremony and ANZAC Service will be held at the Cenotaph.
The general community is invited to come along and watch the ANZAC march along Pittwater Road from 11:30 and attend the Wreath Laying ceremony and ANZAC Service at the Cenotaph.
John West - Secretary
Narrabeen RSL sub-Branch.
Pittwater RSL
Sunday April 23rd: Muster at Vineyard Street 12.30 p.m.
1.00 p.m. March to Mona Vale Cenotaph for Commemoration Service.
ANZAC Sunday March & Luncheon. This ceremony traditionally takes place on the Sunday prior to ANZAC Day, with a service being held at Village Park in Mona Vale, followed by Luncheon in the Club's Auditorium.
April 25th:Spend your ANZAC Day at Pittwater RSL - the 5.45am memorial service will be followed by hot bacon and egg rolls for only $5. Breakfast tickets are on sale now from the club reception desk.
Don't forget two-up at 12pm!
Church Point
Community ANZAC Day Service
Church Point Reserve 11 a.m.
Avalon Beach RSL
5:30am
Dawn Service at Dunbar Park
11:00am
ANZAC March starts from Avalon Public School
11:20am
Commemoration Service at Club Cenotaph.
12:00pm
Two-Up begins in the Surf Lounge on Level One - NEW EARLIER START TIME.
Club Palm Beach
10:30 a.m. Muster at Palm Beach Ferry Wharf
11.00 a.m. ANZAC Day Commemoration Service at Palm Beach Cenotaph (outside Club Palm Beach)
Anzac Day Tickets NOW AVAILABLE!!
Available from reception - all members purchasing tickets must be financial & show membership card to staff member.
Sub-Branch Members - FOC
Members - $75 Visitors - $85
12 Noon - Luncheon will commence with a performance from special guest Grant Galea.
1:00pm - Club opens to the public
3:00pm - TWO-UP (3pm - 7pm only)
Tickets will NOT be sold on the day, so get in early to avoid missing out on this event.
Avalon Boomerang Bags
Avalon Boomerang Bags Boxes have been launched onto our streets for over 8 months now and I thought it might be a good time to review a few things.
Firstly, Avalon Boomerang Bags works like a bag library, just like our lovely Avalon (book) Library, only for reusable bags.
It would be great if we ALL remembered our reusable shopping bags ALL the time, but we don't.
So if you forget yours :
find a Boomerang Bags Box (locations listed below) and
grab your "Borrow and Bring Back" Boomerang Bags.
Do your shopping without needing plastic bags.
Don't forget to pop some bags back in the box when you get a chance so the library doesn't run out.
That's why they're called Boomerang bags....they Boomerang Back.
If you love the bags so much , you would like to keep some, you are welcome to purchase some of our "Bought to Support" Boomerang Bags, contact us for details.
Boomerang Bag Boxes are currently located at:
Avalon Organics
Hertfords Chemist
Beach General
Avalon Fresh
Johnson Bros Mitre 10
Avalon Village Meats
and Organic Avenues at Bilgola Plateau.
For those of you that would like to get more involved with this great community initiative making it free and easy to rid Avalon of single use plastic bags and protect our environment there are lots of ways to help.
Perhaps you can join us at a workshop:
Tuesdays 11am-5pm
Sew craft cook
20/14 Polo Ave
Mona Vale
follow us on facebook
instagram: @avalonboomerangbags
or email us on: boomerangbagsavalon@hotmail.com
Palm Beach & Whale Beach Association Inc. 2017 AGM
Notice of the 99th Annual General Meeting
on Tuesday 9th May, 2017 at 7.00 pm at Club Palm Beach
Preliminary AGENDAWelcome by the President: Dr. Richard West
Apologies
Confirmation of the minutes of the 2016 AGM
These minutes have been previously approved by the Committee
Business arising from the minutes
Treasurer’s report: Doug Maher, and the tabling for signature of the Annual Statement to Department of Community Affairs by the Public Officer.
President’s Report
Election of Office Bearers
An updated Agenda will be issued closer to the date.
Website: http://www.pbwba.org.au/
Cliff Side Fun Run
On April 9, 2017
About The Fun RunThis event is run by the AVAAL 4 Life Foundation in collaboration with the Mona Vale Surf Life Saving Club.
To raise much needed funds to directly support of our foundations activities in Mental Health and to support Breast Cancer with our corporate support of the National Breast Cancer Foundation's and their goal of Zero deaths to breast cancer by 2030.
We would like to invite you to come join our annual community based charity Cliff Side Fun Run (or walk), held on Sydney’s Stunning Northern Beaches.
Starting beside the beach at Long Reef, the course takes you up and around the picturesque ocean front taking in Sydney’s most iconic Cliff Side track with the 10k course featuring not 1 but 2 Headlands.
There are two Fun Runs on the same day. A 10km run for a great challenge, and a 3km family friendly course - PLUS an amazing Family Festival.
Our events attract all walks of life: young and old, fit or not, from near and far.
Become a Cliffside Sponsor
We would like to invite you to join us as a sponsor of the annual community based charity Cliff Side Fun Run – Contact Us. info@avaalgroup.com
Find out more and sign up at: cliffsidefunrun.com.au
Charity Golf Day 2017
Friday, March 31 at 7:30 AM - 3 PMBayview Golf Club
1825 Pittwater Rd, Mona Vale
Join us at beautiful Bayview Golf Club for a morning of golf and fun with lunch to follow. All proceeds go to the projects of Rotary Club of Upper Northern Beaches. We support the Palliative Care Centre at Mona Vale Hospital and other local and international causes.
SPONSORS WANTED!
Support us with a hole sponsorship at $1,500. You’ll get:
- Sign at the hole and on our sponsor board during lunch acknowledging your support
- Four registrations for golf and lunch
- Gift bags and post-match drinks for your players
Other sponsorship levels are also available - each with its benefit to you!
To sign up as a sponsor, call Simon on 0402 037 032.or Patrick 0405 457 950
Golf experience optional! A great day out for men and women of all skill levels!
Format: 4- ball Ambrose / Shotgun start
Teams of four: Register your own team or join one of ours
Golf + Lunch package: $150 per person includes:
- 18 holes golf (Ambrose format)
- Morning tea
- Snack/drinks cart
- Gift bag
- Two course lunch
Golf only: $100
Lunch only: $60
To register: Download our PDF registration form here and send it to us with your payment before March 23rd.
Hand your completed form and payment details to an UNB Rotary club member OR drop it at Bayview Golf Club reception during business hours
OR post it to: The Rotary Club of Upper Northern Beaches, P.O. Box 321, Mona Vale N.S.W. 1660
OR scan it and send it as an email attachment to: golfday@rotaryuppernorthernbeaches.org
For more details, email Simon at golfday@rotaryuppernorthernbeaches.org
Mona Vale Hospital Auxiliary Stalls 2017
April:
1st - Stall, Pittwater Place, Mona Vale: Sewing, knitting craft 9am to 3pm
8th - Bunnings Narrabeen: Sausage sizzle 8am to 3pm
21st - Stall foyer Mona Vale Hospital: Baking, knitting, craft, books, sewing 9am to 3pm
May:
6th - Stall, Pittwater Place, Mona Vale: Sewing, knitting, craft 9am to 3pm
12th - Mother’s Day stall outside ANZ Bank, Avalon Parade, Avalon. Knitting, crafts, sewing. 8am to 4pm
13th - Bunnings Narrabeen: Sausage sizzle 8am to 3pm
19th - Stall foyer Mona Vale Hospital: Baking, knitting, craft, books, sewing 9am to 3pm
June:
3rd - Stall, Pittwater Place, Mona Vale: Sewing, knitting, craft 9am to 3pm
10th - Bunnings Narrabeen: Sausage sizzle 8am to 3pm
16th - Stall foyer Mona Vale Hospital: Baking, knitting, craft, books, sewing 9am to 3pm
Strokes That Matter
In April 2017 a group of 12 paddlers from Newport Surf Club will paddle on surf skis from mainland Australia to Tasmania across the infamous Bass Strait – a journey of over 300 km’s through one of the world’s harshest ocean crossingsThe group includes some of Australia’s best ocean paddlers, a Nutri Grain Ironman, 8 multiple Australian Gold Medal winning surf lifesavers , and a couple of old blokes.
The Group are paddling for a cause very close to their heart ….. water safety and drowning prevention … in the hope to raise awareness to stop the needless loss of life.
Through a fund established with the Newport Surf Club called “Strokes That Matter” – they are looking to raise $30k to establish and implement a number of programs to specifically target drowning prevention and surf awareness.
100% of all funds raised will go directly to executing programs established within the existing and proven framework of Surf Life Saving Australia;
The fund has the following key goals for 2017 /2018:
- Implement an educational program for delivery in NSW Schools
- Deliver programs via Nutri Grain athletes at NSW schools
- Utilise media coverage of Bass Strait Crossing and other social media to increase access to educational forums
- Conduct surf and water safety awareness clinics at beaches across NSW in conjunction with other surf clubs
- Conduct surf and water safety awareness clinics at waterways and public meeting places
- Participate with other organisations in initiatives that directly target drowning prevention
NEWPORT SURF CLUBProviding beach patrol and rescue services to Newport Beach for over 100 years, the Newport Surf Club is community focused and a hub of community activity.
As a custodian of the beach, the club has a proud history of actively teaching nippers through to adults, vital surf skills and provides a vibrant surf sports program that is ranked No 3 in Australia. In addition, its leadership, development and community service programs and activities play a vital part in developing future generations of Australian's.
Barefoot Bowling Social Event
By Avalon Palm Beach Business Chamber Inc.
Date: Friday 31 March 2016
Time: 4.30pm - the game starts at 5pm
Members and their family are invited to enjoy a fun game of barefoot bowl at the Avalon Beach Bowling Club.Cost: Members: $10 for adults / $5 for children Non members: $20 for adults / $5 for kids
Includes: BBQ dinner & salads, bowls and first drink on arrival
Please email us if you have any dietary requirements.
Book your tickets here
Lifeline Northern Beaches Classic
The “Lifeline Northern Beaches Classic” is a tag team surfing competition, a charity fundraising event supporting Lifeline Northern Beaches. Sunday 30 April 2017.Teams consist of 4 surfers per team. Each team commits to running their own fundraising campaign and reaching a fundraising goal of $5,000 per team.
This is a fundraising competition just as much a surfing competition!
Every team will be rewarded with a legend surfer to join their team on the day. The team who raises the most funds at the end of the campaign gets first pick from the pool of pro/ legend surfers on the day. Second place fundraisers get second pick, and so on in order of the fundraising results.
Trophies are presented to the winning fundraising team, and the winning surfing team on the day.
The 2017 Lifeline Classic - a fundraising surf tag competition event, will be held at Dee Why Beach on 30th April.
Get involved or support a team at:
Local Teams On Board:
Living Ocean
Living Ocean is proud to sponsor a group of amazing young surfers who have put together a team to raise awareness of youth mental health issues for Lifeline Northern Beaches.
Suicide and depression is a major concern for all our ocean loving tribe, especially when we are blessed to be living on an amazing planet.
The Lifeline Northern beaches Classic is a tag team surf event held on 30 April 2017. Support the team and donate today. All funds go directly to Lifeline on the page link below.
Avalon Beach Surf Life Saving Club
Avalon Beach Surf Life Saving Club and our team of junior life savers have created this page because we want to make a difference. Having been touched by youth suicide in our local community, we have been inspired to raise funds for the support services available through Lifeline. We hope we are also able to raise awareness of the work Lifeline do and encourage others to reach out and talk to someone as a way to promoting positive mental health. All funds go directly to Lifeline on the page link below.
Volunteer Drivers Needed To Help Our Elders Get Out And About
01 March 2017
Easylink, a local not-for-profit organisation, is calling for new volunteer bus drivers to help meet growing demand from community elders and people with a disability for their community transport service.Serving the northern beaches for 32 years, Easylink relies on over 60 passionate volunteer drivers to help people who have difficulty using public or private transport get out on social outings with their affordable, door-to-door service.
Rod Smith, a volunteer driver at Easylink said, “Some of our customers are so challenged mobility-wise they’d be isolated if it weren’t for us.
“When I retired two years ago, I knew I had a small window of opportunity to do something for the community, and volunteering at Easylink is rewarding and gives me the social interaction I miss from work.
“I really get a buzz when, after a few of my jokes, I see customers interacting and enjoying themselves!
“I take people on our social outings, so I’ve been to great places such as historic houses, the Blue Mountains, Mount Tomah Botanic Gardens and the Sydney Mounted Police stables.
Volunteer drivers need a C-class licence for Easylink’s cars or a Light Rigid licence to drive their minibuses.
Easylink also welcomes other volunteers, from bus assistants to office staff.
Formerly Manly Warringah Pittwater Community Transport, Easylink has evolved into an organisation with a 20 vehicle fleet, serving over 2000 northern beaches residents with door-to-door transport and care, and public transport travel training.
People interested in volunteering should call Pat Lang, Administration Manager on 9919 0700 or visit easylink.com.au.
Easylink volunteers at 2016 Christmas party - Peter Wilson, Yvonne Vodanov, Diane Hunter, Gaye McLindin, Laurelei Moore, Carolyn Rolfe and Rod Smith
Petition: Keep Maternity Services In Mona Vale!
As many of you may know both Manly and Mona Vale hospitals are due to be closed towards the end of 2018 and replaced by the large hospital currently under construction in Frenchs Forest. This means losing both the maternity units from our local hospitals as all services are transferred to the new site, creating a gap in maternity services and further limiting local women’s choices regarding where they choose to give birth.
This petition seeks to provide a platform for our voices to finally be heard. It has long been proven by countless research studies that midwifery-led continuity of care models for low-risk women SHOULD be the gold standard of maternity care. Why should women accept any less? As a community, we want to see a midwifery-led freestanding birth centre that provides continuity of midwifery care and CHOICE for families on the Northern Beaches.
We are concerned that the commute to the new hospital in Frenchs Forest will put women at risk due to travel time during peak traffic and the flooding that occurs during heavy rain on the main access route to the new hospital. Studies have already proven that the closure of maternity units across Australia has been significantly associated with increased 'birth before arrival' (BBA) rates. The distribution of studies undertaken has not been limited to rural and remote areas, but includes large urban populations. Given the high risk of adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes associated with BBA, it is time to stand up against the closure of units.
A birth centre that is based at Mona Vale Hospital, centrally located on the beaches would allow women with low risk pregnancies the option of Midwifery Continuity of Care which research also shows to be cost-saving. In 2012 a multimillion-dollar investment was made to upgrade and modernise the Mona Vale maternity unit. The investment has been made in the right location already. We therefore propose that the Northern Beaches Health Service Redevelopment (Mona Vale Hospital site) be the ideal location for such a service.
This is such an important issue! It is a fundamental human right to have CHOICE when it comes to childbirth.
Both local and regional support is welcome, you may not use this service or live on the beaches but if we rally together for the future we can see this dream become a reality for our daughters, granddaughters and the wider community as a whole.
We need to be heard, but to be heard we need your voices! We need as many voices as possible so that NSW Government take notice. Please,sign and share this petition today and be the change.
Pets of the Week
April
AGE/SEX: 10 years / F
BREED: Aussie Terrier X
April is a quiet gentle girl who came from the pound rather obese at 8.1kg. We have been trimming her down. April has had a life of breeding pups and her tummy and boobies are sagging. That life is now over and she is looking for retirement where she can be spoilt and loved. She is social with other dogs and is very easy to handle. She has a wiry coat. 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 call DoggieRescue on 9486 3133 or email monika@DoggieRescue.com. Visit www.DoggieRescue.com to see all our dogs.www.facebook.com/doggierescue
Our first meeting of the year will be held on Tuesday, 11 April and as usual will be held in the Avalon Beach Bowling Club in Bowling Green Lane.
This year for the first time we have decided to schedule our meeting dates for the year – simply, they will be held on the second Tuesday of the months of April, June, September and December.
GOVERNOR PHILLIP AND WEST HEAD BEACH
The prevailing view among historians and writers has long been that Governor Phillip most likely spent his first night in Pittwater at Resolute Beach. In fact there is strong evidence to suggest that West Head Beach is where Phillip, in March 1788, first set foot on land in Pittwater, made first contact with local aborigines on land and camped for two nights.
Geoff and member Roger Sayers have spent a good deal of time at the latter site and, as Phillip would have, approached it by water on several occasions. Recent photographic evidence, along with pertinent documents eg. Lieu. Bradley’s journal and Phillip’s diary, provide for compelling discussion.
The completed document including photographs, have been submitted for publication in the June issue of ‘History’, the magazine of our parent body, the Royal Australian Historical Society.
We would like to present to the meeting our finished work including an accompanying photographic essay on the big screen in the Avalon “Bowlo”.
Geoff Searl
President, Avalon Beach Historical Society
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Family Outdoor Movie Night Rained Off
Firstly, thank you so much to all of you who bought movie tickets and held on to them for Saturday 18th. We are absolutely devastated that we have to cancel the movie night due to this terrible weather.Thank you so much to all our vendors, sponsors, supporters and volunteers who reshuffled their schedules to accommodate us for a second time.
The cancellation of this movie is a financial blow for Mums for Mums. We rely on the revenue from these events to continue to support families.
So we ask a favour....
We are still running the fabulous raffle and if you were going to come along on Saturday night, maybe buy a few raffle tickets to support us. First prize is worth $1100, with over $2000 worth of prizes in total. You can buy the tickets on line at www.trybooking.com/PDDZ
If you choose to hold on to your movie tickets and have them converted into raffle tickets, you will still go into the lucky door prize draw.
Once again thank you all for your understanding and support.
The Mums for Mums Team
Barefoot Bowling Social Event
By Avalon Palm Beach Business Chamber Inc.
Date: Friday 31 March 2016
Time: 4.30pm - the game starts at 5pm
Members and their family are invited to enjoy a fun game of barefoot bowl at the Avalon Beach Bowling Club.Cost: Members: $10 for adults / $5 for children Non members: $20 for adults / $5 for kids
Includes: BBQ dinner & salads, bowls and first drink on arrival
Please email us if you have any dietary requirements.
Book your tickets here
Lifeline Northern Beaches Classic
The “Lifeline Northern Beaches Classic” is a tag team surfing competition, a charity fundraising event supporting Lifeline Northern Beaches. Sunday 30 April 2017.Teams consist of 4 surfers per team. Each team commits to running their own fundraising campaign and reaching a fundraising goal of $5,000 per team.
This is a fundraising competition just as much a surfing competition!
Every team will be rewarded with a legend surfer to join their team on the day. The team who raises the most funds at the end of the campaign gets first pick from the pool of pro/ legend surfers on the day. Second place fundraisers get second pick, and so on in order of the fundraising results.
Trophies are presented to the winning fundraising team, and the winning surfing team on the day.
The 2017 Lifeline Classic - a fundraising surf tag competition event, will be held at Dee Why Beach on 30th April.
Get involved or support a team at:
Volunteer Drivers Needed To Help Our Elders Get Out And About
01 March 2017
Easylink, a local not-for-profit organisation, is calling for new volunteer bus drivers to help meet growing demand from community elders and people with a disability for their community transport service.Serving the northern beaches for 32 years, Easylink relies on over 60 passionate volunteer drivers to help people who have difficulty using public or private transport get out on social outings with their affordable, door-to-door service.
Rod Smith, a volunteer driver at Easylink said, “Some of our customers are so challenged mobility-wise they’d be isolated if it weren’t for us.
“When I retired two years ago, I knew I had a small window of opportunity to do something for the community, and volunteering at Easylink is rewarding and gives me the social interaction I miss from work.
“I really get a buzz when, after a few of my jokes, I see customers interacting and enjoying themselves!
“I take people on our social outings, so I’ve been to great places such as historic houses, the Blue Mountains, Mount Tomah Botanic Gardens and the Sydney Mounted Police stables.
Volunteer drivers need a C-class licence for Easylink’s cars or a Light Rigid licence to drive their minibuses.
Easylink also welcomes other volunteers, from bus assistants to office staff.
Formerly Manly Warringah Pittwater Community Transport, Easylink has evolved into an organisation with a 20 vehicle fleet, serving over 2000 northern beaches residents with door-to-door transport and care, and public transport travel training.
People interested in volunteering should call Pat Lang, Administration Manager on 9919 0700 or visit easylink.com.au.
Easylink volunteers at 2016 Christmas party - Peter Wilson, Yvonne Vodanov, Diane Hunter, Gaye McLindin, Laurelei Moore, Carolyn Rolfe and Rod Smith
Charity Golf Day 2017
Friday, March 31 at 7:30 AM - 3 PMBayview Golf Club
1825 Pittwater Rd, Mona Vale
Join us at beautiful Bayview Golf Club for a morning of golf and fun with lunch to follow. All proceeds go to the projects of Rotary Club of Upper Northern Beaches. We support the Palliative Care Centre at Mona Vale Hospital and other local and international causes.
SPONSORS WANTED!
Support us with a hole sponsorship at $1,500. You’ll get:
- Sign at the hole and on our sponsor board during lunch acknowledging your support
- Four registrations for golf and lunch
- Gift bags and post-match drinks for your players
Other sponsorship levels are also available - each with its benefit to you!
To sign up as a sponsor, call Simon on 0402 037 032.or Patrick 0405 457 950
Golf experience optional! A great day out for men and women of all skill levels!
Format: 4- ball Ambrose / Shotgun start
Teams of four: Register your own team or join one of ours
Golf + Lunch package: $150 per person includes:
- 18 holes golf (Ambrose format)
- Morning tea
- Snack/drinks cart
- Gift bag
- Two course lunch
Golf only: $100
Lunch only: $60
To register: Download our PDF registration form here and send it to us with your payment before March 23rd.
Hand your completed form and payment details to an UNB Rotary club member OR drop it at Bayview Golf Club reception during business hours
OR post it to: The Rotary Club of Upper Northern Beaches, P.O. Box 321, Mona Vale N.S.W. 1660
OR scan it and send it as an email attachment to: golfday@rotaryuppernorthernbeaches.org
For more details, email Simon at golfday@rotaryuppernorthernbeaches.org
Petition: Keep Maternity Services In Mona Vale!
As many of you may know both Manly and Mona Vale hospitals are due to be closed towards the end of 2018 and replaced by the large hospital currently under construction in Frenchs Forest. This means losing both the maternity units from our local hospitals as all services are transferred to the new site, creating a gap in maternity services and further limiting local women’s choices regarding where they choose to give birth.
This petition seeks to provide a platform for our voices to finally be heard. It has long been proven by countless research studies that midwifery-led continuity of care models for low-risk women SHOULD be the gold standard of maternity care. Why should women accept any less? As a community, we want to see a midwifery-led freestanding birth centre that provides continuity of midwifery care and CHOICE for families on the Northern Beaches.
We are concerned that the commute to the new hospital in Frenchs Forest will put women at risk due to travel time during peak traffic and the flooding that occurs during heavy rain on the main access route to the new hospital. Studies have already proven that the closure of maternity units across Australia has been significantly associated with increased 'birth before arrival' (BBA) rates. The distribution of studies undertaken has not been limited to rural and remote areas, but includes large urban populations. Given the high risk of adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes associated with BBA, it is time to stand up against the closure of units.
A birth centre that is based at Mona Vale Hospital, centrally located on the beaches would allow women with low risk pregnancies the option of Midwifery Continuity of Care which research also shows to be cost-saving. In 2012 a multimillion-dollar investment was made to upgrade and modernise the Mona Vale maternity unit. The investment has been made in the right location already. We therefore propose that the Northern Beaches Health Service Redevelopment (Mona Vale Hospital site) be the ideal location for such a service.
This is such an important issue! It is a fundamental human right to have CHOICE when it comes to childbirth.
Both local and regional support is welcome, you may not use this service or live on the beaches but if we rally together for the future we can see this dream become a reality for our daughters, granddaughters and the wider community as a whole.
We need to be heard, but to be heard we need your voices! We need as many voices as possible so that NSW Government take notice. Please,sign and share this petition today and be the change.
Pets of the Week
Louise Thelma
AGE/SEX: 8 years / F AGE/SEX: 10 years / F
BREED: Chihuahua X BREED: Chihuahua X
Thelma and Louise are a bonded pair who like to cuddle up in the same bed. They may be mother and daughter. They are amazingly active but importantly want to have their humans around. Thelma is particularly clingy. They are sweet natured, easy to handle and both very social with other dogs. They have just had a dental and are feeling so much better for it! Thelma weighs a tiny 1.8kg and Louise weighs 3.3kg.
They come desexed, C5 vaccinated, heartworm free and microchipped. Their adoption cost is $850.
For further details or to meet all dogs at call DoggieRescue on 9486 3133 or email monika@DoggieRescue.com. Visit www.DoggieRescue.com to see all our dogs.www.facebook.com/doggierescue
Easter Break
Pittwater Online's Issue 308, published Sunday April 9, 2017, will contain all Events Notices for Easter 2017, and include ANZAC Day 2017 Commemoration Services listings.Issue 309 will be published Sunday April 23rd.
Please ensure you have any Notices and Events for that fortnight to us by 6 a.m., April 9th, for the 308th Issue Notice to Subscribers.
The office will be attended only part-time until April 20th.
The Editor.
Pittwater Online News.
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Bayview-Church Point Residents Association AGM
Tuesday March 21st
7.00 p.m. for 7.30
At BYRA
1842 Pittwater Rd,
Bayview
Speakers – Hon. Rob Stokes
Dick Persson AM
We invite all adult residents of Bayview and Church Point to become members of the Residents Association.
Whether you are a new member or looking to renew your membership with us, please download the Subscription Form below, complete the details and return to us at either bvcpra@gmail.com or the postal address on the form.
Avalon Boomerang Bags
Avalon Boomerang Bags Boxes have been launched onto our streets for over 8 months now and I thought it might be a good time to review a few things.
Firstly, Avalon Boomerang Bags works like a bag library, just like our lovely Avalon (book) Library, only for reusable bags.
It would be great if we ALL remembered our reusable shopping bags ALL the time, but we don't.
So if you forget yours :
find a Boomerang Bags Box (locations listed below) and
grab your "Borrow and Bring Back" Boomerang Bags.
Do your shopping without needing plastic bags.
Don't forget to pop some bags back in the box when you get a chance so the library doesn't run out.
That's why they're called Boomerang bags....they Boomerang Back.
If you love the bags so much , you would like to keep some, you are welcome to purchase some of our "Bought to Support" Boomerang Bags, contact us for details.
Boomerang Bag Boxes are currently located at:
Avalon Organics
Hertfords Chemist
Beach General
Avalon Fresh
Johnson Bros Mitre 10
Avalon Village Meats
and Organic Avenues at Bilgola Plateau.
For those of you that would like to get more involved with this great community initiative making it free and easy to rid Avalon of single use plastic bags and protect our environment there are lots of ways to help.
Perhaps you can join us at a workshop:
Tuesdays 11am-5pm
Sew craft cook
20/14 Polo Ave
Mona Vale
follow us on facebook
instagram: @avalonboomerangbags
or email us on: boomerangbagsavalon@hotmail.com
Palm Beach & Whale Beach Association Inc. 2017 AGM
Notice of the 99th Annual General Meeting
on Tuesday 9th May, 2017 at 7.00 pm at Club Palm Beach
Preliminary AGENDAWelcome by the President: Dr. Richard West
Apologies
Confirmation of the minutes of the 2016 AGM
These minutes have been previously approved by the Committee
Business arising from the minutes
Treasurer’s report: Doug Maher, and the tabling for signature of the Annual Statement to Department of Community Affairs by the Public Officer.
President’s Report
Election of Office Bearers
An updated Agenda will be issued closer to the date.
Website: http://www.pbwba.org.au/
NBI are delighted to partner with Dr Michael Zilibowitz (Developmental & Behavioural Paediatrician and Sector Director Northern Beaches Child & Family Health Services) to share the ‘WWW’ program, a child led intervention, as a tool for supporting siblings.
When: Friday, 31st March 2017
Time: 10.30am -12.30pm Place: Dalwood Children’s Services 21 Dalwood Ave, Seaforth 2092
Cost: Free
RSVP: Louise on 9970 0500 or louise@nbi.org.au
Refreshments Provided.
Basketball at St Luke's is back again this year, making it the fourth year we have partnered with St Luke's Grammar School in Dee Why.
This fantastic social basketball program runs on a Monday afternoon, for individuals with a disability aged 10-18. No previous basketball experience is necessary – all that you need is enthusiasm and a can do attitude.
Places are limited, so if you are keen, contact David on 9970 0500 ordavidt@nbi.org.au. - Let's shoot some hoops
Cliff Side Fun Run
On April 9, 2017
About The Fun RunThis event is run by the AVAAL 4 Life Foundation in collaboration with the Mona Vale Surf Life Saving Club.
To raise much needed funds to directly support of our foundations activities in Mental Health and to support Breast Cancer with our corporate support of the National Breast Cancer Foundation's and their goal of Zero deaths to breast cancer by 2030.
We would like to invite you to come join our annual community based charity Cliff Side Fun Run (or walk), held on Sydney’s Stunning Northern Beaches.
Starting beside the beach at Long Reef, the course takes you up and around the picturesque ocean front taking in Sydney’s most iconic Cliff Side track with the 10k course featuring not 1 but 2 Headlands.
There are two Fun Runs on the same day. A 10km run for a great challenge, and a 3km family friendly course - PLUS an amazing Family Festival.
Our events attract all walks of life: young and old, fit or not, from near and far.
Become a Cliffside Sponsor
We would like to invite you to join us as a sponsor of the annual community based charity Cliff Side Fun Run – Contact Us. info@avaalgroup.com
Find out more and sign up at: cliffsidefunrun.com.au
Coasts & Ports 2017 is an event that will be of interest to any person with a professional interest in the coastal environments and all aspects of ports both major and minor. The Conference will bring together engineers, planners, scientists and researchers to focus on the technological, scientific, policy, planning and design issues related to our diverse and developing coasts. It will integrate ideas and knowledge among engineers, port and maritime operators, researchers and scientists, local/central government, maritime manufacturers, planners and policy makers and media.
The Conference theme "Working with Nature" reflects the increasing recognition of the need to design and operate projects from a perspective that places the natural environment at the forefront of the project, to benefit the community and nature.
Details at www.coastsandports2017.com.au
Barefoot Bowling Social Event
By Avalon Palm Beach Business Chamber Inc.
Date: Friday 31 March 2016
Time: 4.30pm - the game starts at 5pm
Members and their family are invited to enjoy a fun game of barefoot bowl at the Avalon Beach Bowling Club.Cost: Members: $10 for adults / $5 for children Non members: $20 for adults / $5 for kids
Includes: BBQ dinner & salads, bowls and first drink on arrival
Please email us if you have any dietary requirements.
Book your tickets here
Lifeline Northern Beaches Classic
The “Lifeline Northern Beaches Classic” is a tag team surfing competition, a charity fundraising event supporting Lifeline Northern Beaches. Sunday 30 April 2017.Teams consist of 4 surfers per team. Each team commits to running their own fundraising campaign and reaching a fundraising goal of $5,000 per team.
This is a fundraising competition just as much a surfing competition!
Every team will be rewarded with a legend surfer to join their team on the day. The team who raises the most funds at the end of the campaign gets first pick from the pool of pro/ legend surfers on the day. Second place fundraisers get second pick, and so on in order of the fundraising results.
Trophies are presented to the winning fundraising team, and the winning surfing team on the day.
The 2017 Lifeline Classic - a fundraising surf tag competition event, will be held at Dee Why Beach on 30th April.
Get involved or support a team at:
Deputy General Manager Resigns
Beth Lawsen, a former Manly Council deputy general manager, has resigned from her position after 28 years in local government. Ms Lawsen –– is the seventh of the eight original deputy general managers appointed when the three local councils were forcibly merged to exit.
In a statement at the most recent council meeting Ms Lawsen said she had decided to retire.
Ben Taylor, former SHOROC staff member and then a Pittwater deputy general manager, is the last remaining of the original eight.
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Pittwater Mens Probus Club March 2017 Speaker
Tuesday 14th March 2017 at 11AMJapanese Submarines in Sydney Harbour
Speaker Noel Phelan
Noel Phelan is a volunteer guide at the Sydney Maritime Museum and will speak about the Japanese submarines that invaded Sydney Harbour in 1942.
In the late afternoon of 31 May 1942 three Japanese submarines, I-22, I-24 and I-27, sitting about seven nautical miles (13 kilometres) out from Sydney Harbour, each launched a Type A midget submarine for an attack on shipping in Sydney Harbour.
The Pittwater Mens Probus Club is directed primarily to providing fellowship between members who are compatible with each other, and the opportunity for development of acquaintance.
Probus 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.
The Club is restricted to men, but partners of club members and widows of former members are encouraged to participate in the social activities and attend the monthly meeting presentations.
Find out more here: probus.pittwater.org.au
Bayview Church Point Residents Association AGM
Tuesday March 21st
7.00 p.m. for 7.30
At BYRA
1842 Pittwater Rd,
Bayview
Speakers – Hon. Rob Stokes
Dick Persson AM
We invite all adult residents of Bayview and Church Point to become members of the Residents Association.
Whether you are a new member or looking to renew your membership with us, please download the Subscription Form below, complete the details and return to us at either bvcpra@gmail.com or the postal address on the form.
Join The Scotland Island Singers
Our Own Community A Capella Choir
You might have seen us at the comedy night singing our Carpark Song. We are a small group of people who enjoy singing together. Our leader is Jessica McGowan who has years of musical experience, loves singing, and brings enthusiasm and fun to the group.
What do we sing? One silly song about a carpark! Plus some easy songs like rounds, call and response, and more challenging 3-part harmonies. Our material crosses several genres from world music, gospel, folk, classical… the main criteria is that the songs are enjoyable to sing. Acapella mostly (ie. Unaccompanied). It’s about the joy that comes from blending our voices…. And it’s about having fun.
A choir needs some ‘great’ singers, yes. But it also needs some people who aren’t going to feature or do big impressive solos – it needs some singers to stay in the background and just add bulk to the sound. You don’t have to have a big powerful voice, as long as you’re (mostly) in tune!
Next meeting is the 5th of March from 2.15pm-4.30 pm. Following that, March 12th. We meet at a house on the top of the island. A lift can be arranged if needed.
We always have a break for tea and cake.
Cost- only $10 a week.
For more details, or to get on the mailing list, or join our WhatsApp group, email jessica_mcgowan@yahoo.com.au or call Jessica on 0422 474 279.
Find us on Facebook. www.facebook.com/scotlandislandsingers
CANCELLED
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have to postpone our ABHS meeting scheduled for Tuesday 14th until a later date.
Geoff Searl
President, Avalon Beach Historical Society
Join The Fight Against Foxes
27 February 2017: Media Release - Greater Sydney Local Land Services
Northern Sydney residents are being urged to join the fight against foxes in the lead up to an autumn baiting program in March.
Run by Greater Sydney Local Land Services in partnership with the Sydney North Vertebrate Pest Committee, National Parks and Wildlife Services and other land management agencies, the annual program coincides with fox cubs leaving the den and adults finding a mate for the winter breeding period.
Greater Sydney Biosecurity Manager Graham Wilson said coordinated, large-scale baiting programs had proven most effective in limiting the impacts of foxes in urban areas.
“Past experience has shown foxes are more likely to take baits in autumn but the support and cooperation of local residents is vital to the program’s success.”
Mr Wilson said there were simple things residents could all do to minimise the impact of foxes.
“Foxes are attracted to food scraps and domestic pets like chickens and rabbits. You can help by ensuring compost bins are properly closed, keeping household rubbish in a secure location, feeding domestic pets inside, ensuring food is not left outside and wherever possible, keeping pets inside overnight.
“Pesticide restrictions mean baiting can’t be undertaken on the average suburban block which is why coordinated programs like this are crucial to limiting the damage foxes can cause to native wildlife, infrastructure, livestock and domestic pets,” he said.
“Keeping yards in check by tidying gardens, weeding to reduce fox harbour and housing backyard chickens in secure, fox-proof enclosures rather than free ranging will also help.”
The Northern Sydney baiting program will be in place until the end of March. It is important for residents to keep their domestic pets away from sign-posted bait sites and walk their dogs on a leash during this time.”
The baiting will take place in The Hills Shire, Northern Beaches, North Sydney, Willoughby, Ku-Ring-Gai, Mosman and Hornsby areas.
For further information contact Greater Sydney Local Land Services on 1300 795 299.
Photo: Fox courtesy James Doumtsis Invasive Animals CRC
Mona Vale Hospital Auxiliary Stalls 2017
March:
4th - Stall, Pittwater Place, Mona Vale: Sewing, knitting, craft 9am to 3pm
11th - Bunnings Narrabeen: Sausage sizzle 8am to 3pm
17th - Stall foyer Mona Vale Hospital: Baking, knitting, craft, books, sewing 9am to 3pm
April:
1st - Stall, Pittwater Place, Mona Vale: Sewing, knitting craft 9am to 3pm
8th - Bunnings Narrabeen: Sausage sizzle 8am to 3pm
21st - Stall foyer Mona Vale Hospital: Baking, knitting, craft, books, sewing 9am to 3pm
May:
6th - Stall, Pittwater Place, Mona Vale: Sewing, knitting, craft 9am to 3pm
13th - Bunnings Narrabeen: Sausage sizzle 8am to 3pm
19th - Stall foyer Mona Vale Hospital: Baking, knitting, craft, books, sewing 9am to 3pm
June:
3rd - Stall, Pittwater Place, Mona Vale: Sewing, knitting, craft 9am to 3pm
10th - Bunnings Narrabeen: Sausage sizzle 8am to 3pm
16th - Stall foyer Mona Vale Hospital: Baking, knitting, craft, books, sewing 9am to 3pm
Sydney Wildlife: March 2017 Flames And Fear - A Hands-On Account Of The Carwoola Fires
Being part of the First Response Team was tough. We were the ones combing the blackened wasteland for signs of life. We were seeing first-hand the devastation that fire wreaks on the slow, the weak and the panicked creatures. Burnt-out turtle shells, melted reptiles and charred mammals. Creeks devoid of water and river-banks burnt as black as tar. A sooty face appeared from a hole in the river-bank. A water-dragon. A water-dragon with no water. We heard a thundering noise. A wallaby bounced away in distress, trying to scramble up the ashen river-banks. We noticed that he was favouring one foot and was struggling to get purchase on the rocks. Definitely a candidate for being darted and brought into care.
Our aim was to go out and look for kangaroos and wallabies that were struggling with burns, dart them and bring them in for treatment. We were in small teams of 3 - one darter, and two helpers for shepherding the injured ones from the mob, for carrying sedated kangaroos and for administering first aid. It was instantly apparent that there was no shortage of critters needing treatment.
During the fires, the kangaroo mobs had fled to escape the conflagration but once the fires had died down, they headed back to their usual feeding areas - not realising that the earth was still red-hot. Once they hopped onto the scorching coals, they kept hopping forward in terror and burnt the pads of their feet and the bottom of their tails. These were the victims we were tracking. The joeys fared the worst. With sore feet, they were unable to keep up with their mobs and were straggling - becoming vulnerable to predators.
We darted so many mums with at-heel or at-foot joeys, making sure the mums and their joeys were kept together when transporting them to carers. Once we’d darted them, they were given first aid for the burns and transported to Wildcare's macropod coordinator, Helen, to be triaged and have treatment plans implemented. Helen then assisted in deciding which carers were best suited to care for each animal and she had to decipher which of the animals would be taken for veterinary intervention. Some of the local veterinarians helped to treat the victims.
Dr Howard Ralph of Southern Cross Wildlife Care bore the brunt of the work. He and his team worked every morning until 3am trying to relieve the suffering of the injured and burnt wildlife. There were so many patients! Kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas, possums, reptiles, wombats. They were all given pain relief, plenty of fluids, antibiotics and specific dressings for their burns. Many had to be anaesthetised so that their burns could be properly debrided and dressed. As a charity organisation run purely by volunteers, their costs have escalated enormously as a result of the influx of burn victims. If you admire their work and have a dollar or two to spare, it will be put to exceptionally good use www.southerncrosswildlifecare.org.au
As a member of Sydney Wildlife here on the Northern Beaches, I was honoured to go down to the fire-zone and work alongside members of Wildcare that are nothing short of heroes. These are people whose homes are already overflowing with rescued wildlife and orphaned joeys; people who have jobs and kids and still manage to fit in countless joey feeds and dressing changes; people who willingly put themselves in personal peril by entering the fire-zone and engaging with frightened animals - for one purpose only: to mitigate their suffering. These rescuers don’t have television crews following them. They don’t have publicists crowing about their amazing feats. They don’t earn money for putting their lives on the line. But I would like to bear witness to their dedication, passion and selflessness. These are the people I want my kids to become.
I was only able to assist for 3 days down in Carwoola and then I had to come back to Sydney. I thought that experiencing the fire-zone was the worst feeling.
I was wrong.
Driving away, knowing that there were so many more animals needing my help was by far the worst feeling…
Long after the fires have abated and the camera crews have left, the wildlife will continue to suffer.
By Lynleigh Greig
Sydney Wildlife
Sydney Wildlife
Cindi - one of Wildcare’s brilliant dart-gun operators and wildlife rescuers.
Dr Howard Ralph of Southern Cross Wildlife Care - a living legend and a man of exceptional moral fortitude.
Me assessing the burnt feet of a wallaby that I’d just darted.
Helen - Wildcare’s amazing macropod coordinator and wildlife carer.
Liesl - one of Wildcare’s busiest carers and a beautiful lady.
Wildcare’s lovely Sherri with 2 of her charges. Photo supplied.
Southern Cross Wildlife Care and Wildcare rely on the generosity of its volunteers and donations from members of the public. Donations can be made via the Southern Cross Wildlife Care and Wildcare websites: there a number of ways to donate and its tax deductible!
Wildcare Queanbeyan
Donations can be made by direct credit to:
Commonwealth Bank
Account name: Wildcare Queanbeyan Inc
BSB: 062-593
Account number: 10216803
Reference Surname and “Fire”
Or via PayPal to treasurer@wildcare.com.au
Southern Cross Wildlife Care
Bank Transfer
Commonwealth Bank
BSB 062205
Account No. 10237440 (Mona Vale)
Cheque
donate by cheque to:
Southern Cross Wildlife Care
14 Crescent Rd
Mona Vale, NSW, 2103
For Queanbeyan readers - Please Contact Wildcare on 6299 1966 if you see a native animal in distress or need advice as to how you can support wildlife in your area. Wildcare Queanbeyan Facebook Page
Volunteer Drivers Needed To Help Our Elders Get Out And About
01 March 2017
Easylink, a local not-for-profit organisation, is calling for new volunteer bus drivers to help meet growing demand from community elders and people with a disability for their community transport service.Serving the northern beaches for 32 years, Easylink relies on over 60 passionate volunteer drivers to help people who have difficulty using public or private transport get out on social outings with their affordable, door-to-door service.
Rod Smith, a volunteer driver at Easylink said, “Some of our customers are so challenged mobility-wise they’d be isolated if it weren’t for us.
“When I retired two years ago, I knew I had a small window of opportunity to do something for the community, and volunteering at Easylink is rewarding and gives me the social interaction I miss from work.
“I really get a buzz when, after a few of my jokes, I see customers interacting and enjoying themselves!
“I take people on our social outings, so I’ve been to great places such as historic houses, the Blue Mountains, Mount Tomah Botanic Gardens and the Sydney Mounted Police stables.
Volunteer drivers need a C-class licence for Easylink’s cars or a Light Rigid licence to drive their minibuses.
Easylink also welcomes other volunteers, from bus assistants to office staff.
Formerly Manly Warringah Pittwater Community Transport, Easylink has evolved into an organisation with a 20 vehicle fleet, serving over 2000 northern beaches residents with door-to-door transport and care, and public transport travel training.
People interested in volunteering should call Pat Lang, Administration Manager on 9919 0700 or visit easylink.com.au.
Easylink volunteers at 2016 Christmas party - Peter Wilson, Yvonne Vodanov, Diane Hunter, Gaye McLindin, Laurelei Moore, Carolyn Rolfe and Rod Smith
Cliff Side Fun Run
On April 9, 2017
About The Fun RunThis event is run by the AVAAL 4 Life Foundation in collaboration with the Mona Vale Surf Life Saving Club.
To raise much needed funds to directly support of our foundations activities in Mental Health and to support Breast Cancer with our corporate support of the National Breast Cancer Foundation's and their goal of Zero deaths to breast cancer by 2030.
We would like to invite you to come join our annual community based charity Cliff Side Fun Run (or walk), held on Sydney’s Stunning Northern Beaches.
Starting beside the beach at Long Reef, the course takes you up and around the picturesque ocean front taking in Sydney’s most iconic Cliff Side track with the 10k course featuring not 1 but 2 Headlands.
There are two Fun Runs on the same day. A 10km run for a great challenge, and a 3km family friendly course - PLUS an amazing Family Festival.
Our events attract all walks of life: young and old, fit or not, from near and far.
Become a Cliffside Sponsor
We would like to invite you to join us as a sponsor of the annual community based charity Cliff Side Fun Run – Contact Us. info@avaalgroup.com
Find out more and sign up at: cliffsidefunrun.com.au
Petition: Keep Maternity Services In Mona Vale!
As many of you may know both Manly and Mona Vale hospitals are due to be closed towards the end of 2018 and replaced by the large hospital currently under construction in Frenchs Forest. This means losing both the maternity units from our local hospitals as all services are transferred to the new site, creating a gap in maternity services and further limiting local women’s choices regarding where they choose to give birth.
This petition seeks to provide a platform for our voices to finally be heard. It has long been proven by countless research studies that midwifery-led continuity of care models for low-risk women SHOULD be the gold standard of maternity care. Why should women accept any less? As a community, we want to see a midwifery-led freestanding birth centre that provides continuity of midwifery care and CHOICE for families on the Northern Beaches.
We are concerned that the commute to the new hospital in Frenchs Forest will put women at risk due to travel time during peak traffic and the flooding that occurs during heavy rain on the main access route to the new hospital. Studies have already proven that the closure of maternity units across Australia has been significantly associated with increased 'birth before arrival' (BBA) rates. The distribution of studies undertaken has not been limited to rural and remote areas, but includes large urban populations. Given the high risk of adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes associated with BBA, it is time to stand up against the closure of units.
A birth centre that is based at Mona Vale Hospital, centrally located on the beaches would allow women with low risk pregnancies the option of Midwifery Continuity of Care which research also shows to be cost-saving. In 2012 a multimillion-dollar investment was made to upgrade and modernise the Mona Vale maternity unit. The investment has been made in the right location already. We therefore propose that the Northern Beaches Health Service Redevelopment (Mona Vale Hospital site) be the ideal location for such a service.
This is such an important issue! It is a fundamental human right to have CHOICE when it comes to childbirth.
Both local and regional support is welcome, you may not use this service or live on the beaches but if we rally together for the future we can see this dream become a reality for our daughters, granddaughters and the wider community as a whole.
We need to be heard, but to be heard we need your voices! We need as many voices as possible so that NSW Government take notice. Please,sign and share this petition today and be the change.
Pets of the Week
Brandine Cletus
AGE/SEX: 3 years / F AGE/SEX: 3 years / M
BREED: Jack Russell x BREED: Jack Russell x
Brandine
Cletus
Cletus and Brandine came from the same household and appear to be litter mates. They are a bonded pair who want to stay together. They both have very quiet gentle natures and are somewhat timid. They would do best is a quiet household. Cletus weighs 11.2kg and Brandine weighs 5.3kg. They both have short coats.
They come desexed, C5 vaccinated, heartworm free and microchipped. Their adoption cost is $850.
For further details or to meet all dogs at call DoggieRescue on 9486 3133 or email monika@DoggieRescue.com. Visit www.DoggieRescue.com to see all our dogs.www.facebook.com/doggierescue
Charity Golf Day 2017
Friday, March 31 at 7:30 AM - 3 PMBayview Golf Club
1825 Pittwater Rd, Mona Vale
Join us at beautiful Bayview Golf Club for a morning of golf and fun with lunch to follow. All proceeds go to the projects of Rotary Club of Upper Northern Beaches. We support the Palliative Care Centre at Mona Vale Hospital and other local and international causes.
SPONSORS WANTED!
Support us with a hole sponsorship at $1,500. You’ll get:
- Sign at the hole and on our sponsor board during lunch acknowledging your support
- Four registrations for golf and lunch
- Gift bags and post-match drinks for your players
Other sponsorship levels are also available - each with its benefit to you!
To sign up as a sponsor, call Simon on 0402 037 032.or Patrick 0405 457 950
Golf experience optional! A great day out for men and women of all skill levels!
Format: 4- ball Ambrose / Shotgun start
Teams of four: Register your own team or join one of ours
Golf + Lunch package: $150 per person includes:
- 18 holes golf (Ambrose format)
- Morning tea
- Snack/drinks cart
- Gift bag
- Two course lunch
Golf only: $100
Lunch only: $60
To register: Download our PDF registration form here and send it to us with your payment before March 23rd.
Hand your completed form and payment details to an UNB Rotary club member OR drop it at Bayview Golf Club reception during business hours
OR post it to: The Rotary Club of Upper Northern Beaches, P.O. Box 321, Mona Vale N.S.W. 1660
OR scan it and send it as an email attachment to: golfday@rotaryuppernorthernbeaches.org
For more details, email Simon at golfday@rotaryuppernorthernbeaches.org
Avalon Boomerang Bags 2017
From Tuesday February 7th workshops will be run at:
Sewcraft
Unit 20/14 Polo Ave , Mona Vale.
9.30-2.30
We would like to say a big welcome from Avalon Boomerang Bags to Kate at Sewcraft and a HUGE Thank You for offering us the use of this fabulous space. For those that cannot attend our regular workshops but still want to be involved, get together 2-6 friends and we can run a workshop for you at a mutually convenient time. Or perhaps you would like to donate some nice bright fabric or some thread or help out in other ways behind the scenes.
If you can help call Laurel on 0410 608 315 or reply to this email.
2017 is going to be great, can't wait to see all our baggers again.
Just quick reminder that we are running a bag SHARING program. The bags are called Boomerang Bags because we would like the ones you're not using to Boomerang back into our boxes , so that there are always plenty available for shoppers who may have forgotten their own.
Join us, and let's rid our beautiful coastal suburb of polluting, wild life entangling plastic bags.
Click on logo above to visit their website.
Indian Myna Action Group
Indian or Common Mynas are one of the world's most invasive species, not a cute bird. Many communities in NSW, QLD, ACT and overseas are taking action against these pests, sometimes called flying rats.
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Pittwater Natural Heritage Association set up the Northern Beaches Indian Myna Action Group, as these birds are a common pest in local shopping centres, on private land and in schools and parks. Now a grant from Greater Sydney Local Lands Services has enabled our campaign to take a leap forward, with more publicity and more traps available for people wishing to trap on private land.
These aggressive birds are pests because they breed in great numbers, nesting in hollows in houses and in trees, displacing native birds and animals. They can spread diseases and lice and scavenge in rubbish bins.
Our Myna information is welcomed by cafes that are pestered by birds fouling tables. This term we will deliver a pamphlet to alert schools about Mynas.
See our Facebook page for what we are doing and how people can get involved. For more information contact us on pnhainfo@gmail.com or phone Nick Halkyard on 0416 288 874
Clean Up Australia Day 2017
SUNDAY 5 MARCH
SCHOOLS CLEAN UP DAY 3 MARCH
BUSINESS CLEAN UP DAY 28 FEB
Register or join a site at: www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au
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Coasters Retreat
Meeting Point: The fire brigade shed
Date: March 5th 2017
Start time: 9:00 AM
End time: 11:00 AM
Contact Wilma Taylor - Email: warwiskataylor@yahoo.com
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Avalon Beach
Meeting Point: Avalon Beach SLSC.
Date: March 5th 2017
Start time: 9:00 AM
End time: 10:00 AM
Site Coordinator Details
Guy Williment - Email: gwilliment@live.com.au
Avalon Dunes Careel Creek
Meeting Point: near Avalon Skate Park
Date: March 5th 2017
Start time: 8:00 AM
End time: 11:00 AM
Site Coordinator Details
Marita Macrae - Email: marita.macrae@gmail.com
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Bayview Shore Front
Come For Half An Hour Or As Long As You Can Manage. Plastic Is The Number One Material Caught In The Mangroves, Buried In Mud And Sand And Mixed In With Shore Debris.
Meeting Point: Bayview Baths - in the park to the right of Gibsons Marina
Date: March 5th 2017
Start time: 08:00 AM
End time: 11:00 AM
Site Coordinator Details
Louise Smith - Email: le_gbsmith@optusnet.com.au
2103
Coastal Environment Centre
Representing: Upper Northern Beaches Rotary Club
Meeting Point: Volunteers will meet at the Coastal Environment Centre and work north towards Warriewood SLSC
This Clean Up is a recurring one which takes place yearly.
Next Clean Up: March 5th 2017
Date: March 5th 2017
Start time: 9:30 AM
End time: 11:00 AM
Site Coordinator Details
Michael Baxter - Email: mdbax@hotmail.com
2102
Mona Vale Beach
Representing: Blackmores Ltd
Meeting Point: Car park next to Bronze Cafe
Date: March 2nd 2017
Start time: 7:00 AM
End time: 2:00 PM
Site Coordinator Details
Jackie Smiles - Email: jsmiles@blackmores.com.au
2101
Narrabeen Lagoon State Park
Representing: Friends Of Narrabeen Lagoon Catchment
Meeting Point: Berry Reserve
Date: March 5th 2017
Start time: 8:00 AM
End time: 11:00 AM
Site Coordinator Details
Judith Bennett - Email: email@narrabeenlagoon.org.au
Volunteer Drivers Needed To Help Our Elders Get Out And About
01 March 2017
Easylink, a local not-for-profit organisation, is calling for new volunteer bus drivers to help meet growing demand from community elders and people with a disability for their community transport service.Serving the northern beaches for 32 years, Easylink relies on over 60 passionate volunteer drivers to help people who have difficulty using public or private transport get out on social outings with their affordable, door-to-door service.
Rod Smith, a volunteer driver at Easylink said, “Some of our customers are so challenged mobility-wise they’d be isolated if it weren’t for us.
“When I retired two years ago, I knew I had a small window of opportunity to do something for the community, and volunteering at Easylink is rewarding and gives me the social interaction I miss from work.
“I really get a buzz when, after a few of my jokes, I see customers interacting and enjoying themselves!
“I take people on our social outings, so I’ve been to great places such as historic houses, the Blue Mountains, Mount Tomah Botanic Gardens and the Sydney Mounted Police stables.
Volunteer drivers need a C-class licence for Easylink’s cars or a Light Rigid licence to drive their minibuses.
Easylink also welcomes other volunteers, from bus assistants to office staff.
Formerly Manly Warringah Pittwater Community Transport, Easylink has evolved into an organisation with a 20 vehicle fleet, serving over 2000 northern beaches residents with door-to-door transport and care, and public transport travel training.
People interested in volunteering should call Pat Lang, Administration Manager on 9919 0700 or visit easylink.com.au.
Easylink volunteers at 2016 Christmas party - Peter Wilson, Yvonne Vodanov, Diane Hunter, Gaye McLindin, Laurelei Moore, Carolyn Rolfe and Rod Smith
In The Fire Zone Attending To Native Animals
Bayview Church Point Residents Association AGM
Tuesday March 21st7.00 p.m. for 7.30At BYRA1842 Pittwater Rd, Bayview
Speakers – Hon. Rob StokesDick Persson AM
We invite all adult residents of Bayview and Church Point to become members of the Residents Association.
Whether you are a new member or looking to renew your membership with us, please download the Subscription Form below, complete the details and return to us at either bvcpra@gmail.com or the postal address on the form.
Tuesday March 21st
7.00 p.m. for 7.30
At BYRA
1842 Pittwater Rd,
Bayview
Speakers – Hon. Rob Stokes
Dick Persson AM
We invite all adult residents of Bayview and Church Point to become members of the Residents Association.
Whether you are a new member or looking to renew your membership with us, please download the Subscription Form below, complete the details and return to us at either bvcpra@gmail.com or the postal address on the form.
Join The Scotland Island Singers
Our Own Community A Capella Choir
You might have seen us at the comedy night singing our Carpark Song. We are a small group of people who enjoy singing together. Our leader is Jessica McGowan who has years of musical experience, loves singing, and brings enthusiasm and fun to the group.
What do we sing? One silly song about a carpark! Plus some easy songs like rounds, call and response, and more challenging 3-part harmonies. Our material crosses several genres from world music, gospel, folk, classical… the main criteria is that the songs are enjoyable to sing. Acapella mostly (ie. Unaccompanied). It’s about the joy that comes from blending our voices…. And it’s about having fun.
A choir needs some ‘great’ singers, yes. But it also needs some people who aren’t going to feature or do big impressive solos – it needs some singers to stay in the background and just add bulk to the sound. You don’t have to have a big powerful voice, as long as you’re (mostly) in tune!Next meeting is the 5th of March from 2.15pm-4.30 pm. Following that, March 12th. We meet at a house on the top of the island. A lift can be arranged if needed.
We always have a break for tea and cake.
Cost- only $10 a week.
For more details, or to get on the mailing list, or join our WhatsApp group, email jessica_mcgowan@yahoo.com.au or call Jessica on 0422 474 279.
Find us on Facebook. www.facebook.com/scotlandislandsingers
You might have seen us at the comedy night singing our Carpark Song. We are a small group of people who enjoy singing together. Our leader is Jessica McGowan who has years of musical experience, loves singing, and brings enthusiasm and fun to the group.
What do we sing? One silly song about a carpark! Plus some easy songs like rounds, call and response, and more challenging 3-part harmonies. Our material crosses several genres from world music, gospel, folk, classical… the main criteria is that the songs are enjoyable to sing. Acapella mostly (ie. Unaccompanied). It’s about the joy that comes from blending our voices…. And it’s about having fun.
A choir needs some ‘great’ singers, yes. But it also needs some people who aren’t going to feature or do big impressive solos – it needs some singers to stay in the background and just add bulk to the sound. You don’t have to have a big powerful voice, as long as you’re (mostly) in tune!
Next meeting is the 5th of March from 2.15pm-4.30 pm. Following that, March 12th. We meet at a house on the top of the island. A lift can be arranged if needed.
We always have a break for tea and cake.
Cost- only $10 a week.
For more details, or to get on the mailing list, or join our WhatsApp group, email jessica_mcgowan@yahoo.com.au or call Jessica on 0422 474 279.
Find us on Facebook. www.facebook.com/scotlandislandsingers
Avalon Sailing Club In Flying 11 States
Round 2 of the Flying 11 States was hosted by Manly 16 Foot Skiff Club over the weekend of 17th-18th of February, 2017 and was also celebration of the 50th year of the Flying 11's.
Sailing out of Manly adds new challenges for those used to only sailing in the relatively quiet and flat waters of Pittwater. At Manly you add swell coming through Sydney Heads, the Manly ferry steaming around the outside (mostly) of the course and the normal busy Harbour traffic.
It was a challenge that the five Flying 11's from ASC meet head on proved they are up to the task - 1294 “K” (Sarah Rodgers and Albi Gibson Healy), 1295 “Sparta” (Louis and Issy Festa), 1304 “Chill” (Finn Moller and Jonah Nicholson), 1332 “This Way Up” (Zoe Whitlock and Jasmine Bridge) and 1393 “Waverunner” (Harry Parker and David Tulk).
Racing got underway on Saturday in a lumpy swell making for a wet and bumpy ride for competitors and support boats alike. An open fleet with 60 plus boats on the start line made for some challenging starts and it showed that a good start is important in such a large fleet. The wind held in for most of the first 2 races but died to nothing as the second race finished.
The transition fleet, developed especially for sailors new to the class was also assisted by on water coaching and support funded by the Flying 11 Association - a great way to ease into the bigger fleet racing.
As the race committee tried to get race three underway on Saturday some very big black clouds could be seen on the horizon. After a quick check of the radar it was decided that race for the day should be abandoned - a good call as heavy rain, lightening and hail fell just after the sailors made it ashore.
Sunday dawned with clear skies with a fairly consistent breeze and less swell. Race management got three races in and all ASC boats did themselves and the club proud.
Overall results for the states titles in the transition fleet saw ASC take out first and second place - well done to 1295 Sparta (first) and 1304 Chill (second). In the Open fleet 1393 Wave Runner finished 17th, 1332 This Way Up 32nd and 1295 K 54th. All in all a good result and all boats showed plenty of improvement on round 1, with potential for better results in the coming season. Smiles all round from all ASC competitors showed that ASC sailors have the most fun!
As is usual for many of these efforts the ASC parents provided great support on and off water both for our own club sailors and also assisting the F11 association with race management. From transporting boats, manning the pin boat and scribing on the start boat, supplying a support boat or just being there to offer encouragement - it all develops a great club spirit - so thanks to all. Host club Manly did a great job and ensured safe and fun racing for all competitors.
The Flying 11 is an exciting, challenging and well established youth class - but most importantly fun, one good reach with the kite up and kids are addicted! If you are interested in stepping into a Flying 11 contact club captain Ralf Moller or Flying 11 class captain Allan Bridge.
Photos of the event can be seen here
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The 10th Don McLachlan Wet Etchells Regatta will be held at ASC on Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd April 2017. NOR, SI & other details are on the website.
Avalon Sailing ClubFostering, Encouragement, Promotion, Teaching and above all, enjoyment of sailing on the waters of Pittwater
Yachts: Cruising Divison and Racing DivisionCentreboards: Nippas, MJs, Open BICs, Flying 11s, Spirals, Lasers and 29ers
Avalon sailing ClubHudson ParadeAvalon.Find out more by visiting: www.avalonsailingclub.com.au
Round 2 of the Flying 11 States was hosted by Manly 16 Foot Skiff Club over the weekend of 17th-18th of February, 2017 and was also celebration of the 50th year of the Flying 11's.
Sailing out of Manly adds new challenges for those used to only sailing in the relatively quiet and flat waters of Pittwater. At Manly you add swell coming through Sydney Heads, the Manly ferry steaming around the outside (mostly) of the course and the normal busy Harbour traffic.
It was a challenge that the five Flying 11's from ASC meet head on proved they are up to the task - 1294 “K” (Sarah Rodgers and Albi Gibson Healy), 1295 “Sparta” (Louis and Issy Festa), 1304 “Chill” (Finn Moller and Jonah Nicholson), 1332 “This Way Up” (Zoe Whitlock and Jasmine Bridge) and 1393 “Waverunner” (Harry Parker and David Tulk).
Racing got underway on Saturday in a lumpy swell making for a wet and bumpy ride for competitors and support boats alike. An open fleet with 60 plus boats on the start line made for some challenging starts and it showed that a good start is important in such a large fleet. The wind held in for most of the first 2 races but died to nothing as the second race finished.
The transition fleet, developed especially for sailors new to the class was also assisted by on water coaching and support funded by the Flying 11 Association - a great way to ease into the bigger fleet racing.
As the race committee tried to get race three underway on Saturday some very big black clouds could be seen on the horizon. After a quick check of the radar it was decided that race for the day should be abandoned - a good call as heavy rain, lightening and hail fell just after the sailors made it ashore.
Sunday dawned with clear skies with a fairly consistent breeze and less swell. Race management got three races in and all ASC boats did themselves and the club proud.
Overall results for the states titles in the transition fleet saw ASC take out first and second place - well done to 1295 Sparta (first) and 1304 Chill (second). In the Open fleet 1393 Wave Runner finished 17th, 1332 This Way Up 32nd and 1295 K 54th. All in all a good result and all boats showed plenty of improvement on round 1, with potential for better results in the coming season. Smiles all round from all ASC competitors showed that ASC sailors have the most fun!
As is usual for many of these efforts the ASC parents provided great support on and off water both for our own club sailors and also assisting the F11 association with race management. From transporting boats, manning the pin boat and scribing on the start boat, supplying a support boat or just being there to offer encouragement - it all develops a great club spirit - so thanks to all. Host club Manly did a great job and ensured safe and fun racing for all competitors.
The Flying 11 is an exciting, challenging and well established youth class - but most importantly fun, one good reach with the kite up and kids are addicted! If you are interested in stepping into a Flying 11 contact club captain Ralf Moller or Flying 11 class captain Allan Bridge.
Photos of the event can be seen here
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The 10th Don McLachlan Wet Etchells Regatta will be held at ASC on Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd April 2017. NOR, SI & other details are on the website.
Avalon Sailing Club
Fostering, Encouragement, Promotion, Teaching and above all, enjoyment of sailing on the waters of Pittwater
Yachts: Cruising Divison and Racing Division
Centreboards: Nippas, MJs, Open BICs, Flying 11s, Spirals, Lasers and 29ers
Avalon sailing Club
Hudson Parade
Avalon.
Find out more by visiting: www.avalonsailingclub.com.au
Join The Fight Against Foxes
27 February 2017: Media Release - Greater Sydney Local Land ServicesNorthern Sydney residents are being urged to join the fight against foxes in the lead up to an autumn baiting program in March.
Run by Greater Sydney Local Land Services in partnership with the Sydney North Vertebrate Pest Committee, National Parks and Wildlife Services and other land management agencies, the annual program coincides with fox cubs leaving the den and adults finding a mate for the winter breeding period.
Greater Sydney Biosecurity Manager Graham Wilson said coordinated, large-scale baiting programs had proven most effective in limiting the impacts of foxes in urban areas.
“Past experience has shown foxes are more likely to take baits in autumn but the support and cooperation of local residents is vital to the program’s success.”
Mr Wilson said there were simple things residents could all do to minimise the impact of foxes.
“Foxes are attracted to food scraps and domestic pets like chickens and rabbits. You can help by ensuring compost bins are properly closed, keeping household rubbish in a secure location, feeding domestic pets inside, ensuring food is not left outside and wherever possible, keeping pets inside overnight.
“Pesticide restrictions mean baiting can’t be undertaken on the average suburban block which is why coordinated programs like this are crucial to limiting the damage foxes can cause to native wildlife, infrastructure, livestock and domestic pets,” he said.
“Keeping yards in check by tidying gardens, weeding to reduce fox harbour and housing backyard chickens in secure, fox-proof enclosures rather than free ranging will also help.”
The Northern Sydney baiting program will be in place until the end of March. It is important for residents to keep their domestic pets away from sign-posted bait sites and walk their dogs on a leash during this time.”
The baiting will take place in The Hills Shire, Northern Beaches, North Sydney, Willoughby, Ku-Ring-Gai, Mosman and Hornsby areas.
For further information contact Greater Sydney Local Land Services on 1300 795 299.
Photo: Fox courtesy James Doumtsis Invasive Animals CRC
27 February 2017: Media Release - Greater Sydney Local Land Services
Northern Sydney residents are being urged to join the fight against foxes in the lead up to an autumn baiting program in March.
Run by Greater Sydney Local Land Services in partnership with the Sydney North Vertebrate Pest Committee, National Parks and Wildlife Services and other land management agencies, the annual program coincides with fox cubs leaving the den and adults finding a mate for the winter breeding period.
Greater Sydney Biosecurity Manager Graham Wilson said coordinated, large-scale baiting programs had proven most effective in limiting the impacts of foxes in urban areas.
“Past experience has shown foxes are more likely to take baits in autumn but the support and cooperation of local residents is vital to the program’s success.”
Mr Wilson said there were simple things residents could all do to minimise the impact of foxes.
“Foxes are attracted to food scraps and domestic pets like chickens and rabbits. You can help by ensuring compost bins are properly closed, keeping household rubbish in a secure location, feeding domestic pets inside, ensuring food is not left outside and wherever possible, keeping pets inside overnight.
“Pesticide restrictions mean baiting can’t be undertaken on the average suburban block which is why coordinated programs like this are crucial to limiting the damage foxes can cause to native wildlife, infrastructure, livestock and domestic pets,” he said.
“Keeping yards in check by tidying gardens, weeding to reduce fox harbour and housing backyard chickens in secure, fox-proof enclosures rather than free ranging will also help.”
The Northern Sydney baiting program will be in place until the end of March. It is important for residents to keep their domestic pets away from sign-posted bait sites and walk their dogs on a leash during this time.”
The baiting will take place in The Hills Shire, Northern Beaches, North Sydney, Willoughby, Ku-Ring-Gai, Mosman and Hornsby areas.
For further information contact Greater Sydney Local Land Services on 1300 795 299.
Photo: Fox courtesy James Doumtsis Invasive Animals CRC
Introducing Healthy School Canteens
The Big Wave Project (Official Trailer )
By Tim Bonython Productions
Jude Rose - Alchemy Exhibition At Rust
Rust45 Avalon ParadeAvalon
The 'Alchemy' exhibition opened Friday February 4th and is on until March 24th. These are beautiful works well worth a look at. Jude will be adding more work during that time. There are 20 linocuts and several cushion covers and lampshades. Jude is also doing a range of homewares in linocut designs, as well as the framed linocuts. Jude features as our Artist of the Month for March 2017.
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Cactus - Jude Law
Rust
45 Avalon Parade
Avalon
The 'Alchemy' exhibition opened Friday February 4th and is on until March 24th. These are beautiful works well worth a look at. Jude will be adding more work during that time. There are 20 linocuts and several cushion covers and lampshades. Jude is also doing a range of homewares in linocut designs, as well as the framed linocuts. Jude features as our Artist of the Month for March 2017.
Cactus - Jude Law
Development Application (DA) Service Integration
Environmental Planning And Assessment Amendment (EPlanning) Regulation 2017
Donations Of Bodyboards Needed
2017 NSW Premier’s History Awards Now Open
VANUATU SOCCER GIG
Mona Vale Hospital Auxiliary Stalls 2017
Greater Sydney Commission District Dialogues
Live Online
Draft Education And Child Care SEPP
Have Your Say On The Proposed Mona Vale Road West Upgrade
10 FEBRUARY 2017: NSW Roads & Maritime
Community members are asked to provide feedback on the Review of Environmental Factors (REF) and Species Impact Statement (SIS) for the proposed Mona Vale Road West upgrade between Terrey Hills and Ingleside.
A Roads and Maritime Services spokesperson said the NSW Government has proposed to upgrade Mona Vale Road from McCarrs Creek Road in Terrey Hills to Powder Works Road in Ingleside from two to four lanes to reduce congestion, improve safety and meet future traffic demand.
“Mona Vale Road is a key link for motorists accessing the northern beaches with high levels of congestion during peak periods,” the spokesperson said.
“Roads and Maritime Services plans to build additional lanes, widen lanes, shoulders, median separation, and increase the speed limit to 80 km/h.
“Feedback is invited on the REF and the SIS which examine the potential impact of the proposed upgrade to Mona Vale Road West and outline measures to reduce and manage the impact.
“Community members can attend a drop in session on Saturday 18 February between 2pm and 4pm at Terrey Hills Community Hall, where members of the project team will be on hand to answer questions.
“Feedback can be provided by Monday 13 March tomonavaleroad@rms.nsw.gov.au or PO Box 973 Parramatta CBD NSW 2124.
“Following the display of the Review of Environmental Factors (REF) andSpecies Impact Statement (SIS), Roads and Maritime will collate all feedback received and prepare a Submissions Report to respond to matters raised by the community and stakeholders.
“Planning approval for the project is expected to be granted following this process and upon approval, Roads and Maritime will proceed with the detailed design phase of the project.”
For more information visit www.rms.nsw.gov.au/mona-vale-road/mvrwest.html
Next steps
Following the display of the REF and SIS, Roads and Maritime will prepare a submissions report to respond to matters raised by the community and stakeholders during the display.
Upon approval of the project, Roads and Maritime will proceed with the detailed design phase of the project.
Key features
The key features of the Mona Vale Road West upgrade include:
- Widening Mona Vale Road between McCarrs Creek Road and Powder Works Road from two lanes to four lanes with a central concrete safety barrier
- Providing a new traffic signal intersection at Kimbriki Road and Mona Vale Road, including additional dedicated turning lanes and a truck climbing lane
- Relocating the intersection of Mona Vale Road and Tumburra Street to the west by about 40 metres and changing access to left turn in and left turn out only
- Closing the existing intersection at Mona Vale Road and Addison Road to general traffic and restricting access to emergency vehicles only
- Constructing a new local road connection between Bungendore Street and Powder Works Road, using the existing Harvey Road corridor, and extending the new local road east of Addison Road to meet the intersection of Mona Vale Road and Powder Works Road
- Removing bus stops near the intersection of Tumburra Street and re-directing bus services along the new local road connection and Tumburra Street to serve existing and future land uses
- Providing new and improved fauna connections including a 40 metre wide fauna bridge over Mona Vale Road and two fauna underpasses
- Constructing a shared use path on the northern side of Mona Vale Road
- Relocating the access road to the National Baha’i Centre by about 120 metres west along the new road
- Upgrading street lighting for the full length of the project
- Constructing retaining walls and/or sandstone cuttings at various locations along the alignment
- Landscaping over the length of the proposal.
Our first meeting of the year will be held on Tuesday, 14 March and as usual will be held in the Avalon Beach Bowling Club in Bowling Green Lane.
This year for the first time we have decided to schedule our meeting dates for the year – simply, they will be held on the second Tuesday of the months of March, June, September and December.
GOVERNOR PHILLIP AND WEST HEAD BEACH
The prevailing view among historians and writers has long been that Governor Phillip most likely spent his first night in Pittwater at Resolute Beach. In fact there is strong evidence to suggest that West Head Beach is where Phillip, in March 1788, first set foot on land in Pittwater, made first contact with local aborigines on land and camped for two nights.
Geoff and member Roger Sayers have spent a good deal of time at the latter site and, as Phillip would have, approached it by water on several occasions. Recent photographic evidence, along with pertinent documents eg. Lieu. Bradley’s journal and Phillip’s diary, provide for compelling discussion.
The completed document including photographs, have been submitted for publication in the June issue of ‘History’, the magazine of our parent body, the Royal Australian Historical Society.
We would like to present to the meeting our finished work including an accompanying photographic essay on the big screen in the Avalon “Bowlo”.
Geoff Searl
President, Avalon Beach Historical Society
Pittwater Offshore Newsletter Update 1/3/2017
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To contact Julian: editor@scotlandisland.org.au
Cliff Side Fun Run
On April 9, 2017
About The Fun RunThis event is run by the AVAAL 4 Life Foundation in collaboration with the Mona Vale Surf Life Saving Club.
To raise much needed funds to directly support of our foundations activities in Mental Health and to support Breast Cancer with our corporate support of the National Breast Cancer Foundation's and their goal of Zero deaths to breast cancer by 2030.
We would like to invite you to come join our annual community based charity Cliff Side Fun Run (or walk), held on Sydney’s Stunning Northern Beaches.
Starting beside the beach at Long Reef, the course takes you up and around the picturesque ocean front taking in Sydney’s most iconic Cliff Side track with the 10k course featuring not 1 but 2 Headlands.
There are two Fun Runs on the same day. A 10km run for a great challenge, and a 3km family friendly course - PLUS an amazing Family Festival.
Our events attract all walks of life: young and old, fit or not, from near and far.
Become a Cliffside Sponsor
We would like to invite you to join us as a sponsor of the annual community based charity Cliff Side Fun Run – Contact Us. info@avaalgroup.com
Find out more and sign up at: cliffsidefunrun.com.au
Petition: Keep Maternity Services In Mona Vale!
As many of you may know both Manly and Mona Vale hospitals are due to be closed towards the end of 2018 and replaced by the large hospital currently under construction in Frenchs Forest. This means losing both the maternity units from our local hospitals as all services are transferred to the new site, creating a gap in maternity services and further limiting local women’s choices regarding where they choose to give birth.
This petition seeks to provide a platform for our voices to finally be heard. It has long been proven by countless research studies that midwifery-led continuity of care models for low-risk women SHOULD be the gold standard of maternity care. Why should women accept any less? As a community, we want to see a midwifery-led freestanding birth centre that provides continuity of midwifery care and CHOICE for families on the Northern Beaches.
We are concerned that the commute to the new hospital in Frenchs Forest will put women at risk due to travel time during peak traffic and the flooding that occurs during heavy rain on the main access route to the new hospital. Studies have already proven that the closure of maternity units across Australia has been significantly associated with increased 'birth before arrival' (BBA) rates. The distribution of studies undertaken has not been limited to rural and remote areas, but includes large urban populations. Given the high risk of adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes associated with BBA, it is time to stand up against the closure of units.
A birth centre that is based at Mona Vale Hospital, centrally located on the beaches would allow women with low risk pregnancies the option of Midwifery Continuity of Care which research also shows to be cost-saving. In 2012 a multimillion-dollar investment was made to upgrade and modernise the Mona Vale maternity unit. The investment has been made in the right location already. We therefore propose that the Northern Beaches Health Service Redevelopment (Mona Vale Hospital site) be the ideal location for such a service.
This is such an important issue! It is a fundamental human right to have CHOICE when it comes to childbirth.
Both local and regional support is welcome, you may not use this service or live on the beaches but if we rally together for the future we can see this dream become a reality for our daughters, granddaughters and the wider community as a whole.
We need to be heard, but to be heard we need your voices! We need as many voices as possible so that NSW Government take notice. Please,sign and share this petition today and be the change.
Charity Golf Day 2017
Friday, March 31 at 7:30 AM - 3 PMBayview Golf Club
1825 Pittwater Rd, Mona Vale
Join us at beautiful Bayview Golf Club for a morning of golf and fun with lunch to follow. All proceeds go to the projects of Rotary Club of Upper Northern Beaches. We support the Palliative Care Centre at Mona Vale Hospital and other local and international causes.
SPONSORS WANTED!
Support us with a hole sponsorship at $1,500. You’ll get:
- Sign at the hole and on our sponsor board during lunch acknowledging your support
- Four registrations for golf and lunch
- Gift bags and post-match drinks for your players
Other sponsorship levels are also available - each with its benefit to you!
To sign up as a sponsor, call Simon on 0402 037 032.or Patrick 0405 457 950
Golf experience optional! A great day out for men and women of all skill levels!
Format: 4- ball Ambrose / Shotgun start
Teams of four: Register your own team or join one of ours
Golf + Lunch package: $150 per person includes:
- 18 holes golf (Ambrose format)
- Morning tea
- Snack/drinks cart
- Gift bag
- Two course lunch
Golf only: $100
Lunch only: $60
To register: Download our PDF registration form here and send it to us with your payment before March 23rd.
Hand your completed form and payment details to an UNB Rotary club member OR drop it at Bayview Golf Club reception during business hours
OR post it to: The Rotary Club of Upper Northern Beaches, P.O. Box 321, Mona Vale N.S.W. 1660
OR scan it and send it as an email attachment to: golfday@rotaryuppernorthernbeaches.org
For more details, email Simon at golfday@rotaryuppernorthernbeaches.org
Board Collector Surf Swap
Avalon Beach
Sunday 9 April 2017
Boards Bands Beers Burgers
Featuring
- STAB Magazine Filmlyfe Film festival
- Films and Q&A with surfing and shaping legends
- "Show and Shine" 100 Vintage surfboards display
- Pre-1990 surfboards for sale and swap.
- Warung of Knowledge
- Free Vintage appraisals
- "The best of the cutting edge", new surfboards and contemporary shapers
- Photography, art, clothing and accessories stalls
- Micro brewery beers and gourmet food stalls
Calling on collectors the reserve a spot to display and sell their boards and volunteers to be part of the family and help us wrangle surfboards and crowds
If your interested in coming along, having a stall, displaying some boards or volunteering, drop us a line - Email: info@boardcollectorsurfswap.com
Find out more or get involved at: www.boardcollectorsurfswap.com
Pet of the Week
Blitzen
AGE/SEX: 10 years / M
BREED: Irish Terrier X Poodle
Blitzen is an affectionate but somewhat shy boy who is social with other dogs. He loves a cuddle and loves to play with soft toys. He has a low shedding coat and weighs 9.4kg. 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 call DoggieRescue on 9486 3133 or email monika@DoggieRescue.com. Visit www.DoggieRescue.com to see all our dogs.www.facebook.com/doggierescue
Avalon Boomerang Bags 2017
From Tuesday February 7th workshops will be run at:
Sewcraft
Unit 20/14 Polo Ave , Mona Vale.
9.30-2.30
We would like to say a big welcome from Avalon Boomerang Bags to Kate at Sewcraft and a HUGE Thank You for offering us the use of this fabulous space.
For those that cannot attend our regular workshops but still want to be involved, get together 2-6 friends and we can run a workshop for you at a mutually convenient time. Or perhaps you would like to donate some nice bright fabric or some thread or help out in other ways behind the scenes.
If you can help call Laurel on 0410 608 315 or reply to this email.
2017 is going to be great, can't wait to see all our baggers again.
Just quick reminder that we are running a bag SHARING program. The bags are called Boomerang Bags because we would like the ones you're not using to Boomerang back into our boxes , so that there are always plenty available for shoppers who may have forgotten their own.
Join us, and let's rid our beautiful coastal suburb of polluting, wild life entangling plastic bags.
Indian Myna Action Group
Indian or Common Mynas are one of the world's most invasive species, not a cute bird. Many communities in NSW, QLD, ACT and overseas are taking action against these pests, sometimes called flying rats.
Pittwater Natural Heritage Association set up the Northern Beaches Indian Myna Action Group, as these birds are a common pest in local shopping centres, on private land and in schools and parks.
Now a grant from Greater Sydney Local Lands Services has enabled our campaign to take a leap forward, with more publicity and more traps available for people wishing to trap on private land.
These aggressive birds are pests because they breed in great numbers, nesting in hollows in houses and in trees, displacing native birds and animals. They can spread diseases and lice and scavenge in rubbish bins.
Our Myna information is welcomed by cafes that are pestered by birds fouling tables. This term we will deliver a pamphlet to alert schools about Mynas.
See our Facebook page for what we are doing and how people can get involved.
For more information contact us on pnhainfo@gmail.com or phone Nick Halkyard on 0416 288 874