Northern Beaches Community Shows It Cares For Palliative Care
(L-R) New Manly MP James Griffin with Liz Hing, Chair of the Northern Suburbs Cancer Action Network, and Wakehurst MP and NSW Minister for Health Brad Hazzard at the Northern Beaches launch of the ‘I Care For Palliative Care’ campaign on May 16 at Dee Why RSL. Cancer Council NSW is calling on the NSW Minister for Health to end the shortage of palliative care by funding 10 additional specialist palliative doctors; 129 palliative care nurses; and culturally appropriate palliative care for Aboriginal people.
Celebrating seven years of inviting art lovers to connect and collect, the Pittwater Artists Trail launches their 2017 - 2018 season with a group exhibition this June long weekend at the Newport Community Centre. Featuring works from established and emerging artists both known and new to the Trail, the exhibition will showcase works in an array of media from pastels, paints and eco-dyed fabrics, to jewellery, sculpture and mosaics.
Meet and mingle with the artists on opening night from 6-8pm Friday 9th June, with the exhibition continuing over the weekend 10am - 4pm Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th June and 10am - 3pm Monday 12th.
There will be music, food and market stalls to enjoy over the weekend as well.
Peruse the artist profiles at www.pittwaterartiststrail.com.au and follow the Trail on facebook.com/pittwaterartiststrail andinstagram.com/pittwaterartiststrail
“Great Australians” Trivia Night
hosted by Zonta Club of Northern Beaches Inc.
on Saturday 22 July
Zonta Club of Northern Beaches Inc will host the annual fundraising Zonta Trivia Night on 22 July this year. The evening is in the Pittwater Memorial Hall, Pittwater Road, Mona Vale, 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start.
This year Famous Australians is our theme. Guests may choose to dress according to the theme or just come as you are! There will be some ‘best dressed’ awards. Questions will be broad and general in nature with some notable inclusions regarding famous Australians.
Zonta Club of Northern Beaches is part of the worldwide service organisation Zonta International. Our local club supports women in need on the Northern Beaches by giving education grants to women, assisting high school students to stay at school, supporting the local Womens’ Refuge and Manly Womens’ Shelter amongst other projects.
This is a fun evening and all proceeds will support our Club’s local support programs. BYO glass, drinks and nibbles, tea, coffee and biscuits will be available. Gather your friends and enjoy this relaxing evening while supporting your local community.
Bookings are essential. The cost is $20 per person payable at the door. To book call Tricia on 0414 568 414 or by email to zontanb@gmail.com You may book a table of 10 or we will seat you with others. We look forward to seeing you there.
Pittwater Offshore Newsletter Update 15/5/2017
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Friends Of Narrabeen Lagoon Catchment May 2017 Forum
Aboriginal Heritage Information
Caring for Country
7pm Monday May 29, 2017
Coastal Environment Centre
Pelican Path, Lake Park Road, Narrabeen
Book now— email@narrabeenlagoon.org.au
Come and hear about the work young Aboriginal people are doing to improve the environment. Larissa and her team will show slides and tell us about bush regeneration and site conservation works they are doing.
An Aboriginal elder will tell us about the significance of some of the Aboriginal carvings in the catchment.
RESPECT NEEDED
We hope caring people will help to spread the word about the importance of respect for the work being done by the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council and show interest in the training and work experience being
undertaken by young Aboriginal people.
You could show your interest and respect by bringing a friend to the forum on May 29.
The Coastal Environment Centre is adjacent to the Narrabeen Caravan Park near where Narrabeen Lagoon joins the sea. Entry is free but we ask for a donation to cover expenses.
Make sure you get a ticket preferably by emailing Judith Bennett email@narrabeenlagoon.org.au or by phoning Judith on 9905 2135 or text 0402 974 105
The Aboriginal team erected two signs recently. One sign is near the Moon Rock area along the Slippery Dip Trail in Belrose and the other one is on Red Hill.
There is information about flora and fauna as well as about Aboriginal heritage. It is difficult to read the wording from the photograph but it is all on our website …
narrabeenlagoon.org.au/Activities/MLALC landcare.htm
The wording includes the following …
Land is fundamental to the wellbeing of Aboriginal people. Aboriginal cultural heritage is viewed as the total ways of living built up by Aboriginal people for thousands of generations. Cultural heritage has been passed from one generation to the next, given by reason of birth and connection.
This land also contains unique and ecologically significant habitats including rare, low growing, hanging swamps and heaths with emergent mallee eucalypts and endangered ridge-top forests on clay rich soils.
We welcome you. In welcoming you we ask that you walk, sit, watch, listen and hear respectfully this unbroken story, the story that values and sustains the ancient heart of the Land.
Larissa Cooper with one of the signs erected recently
Pet of the Week
Heather
AGE/SEX: 9 years / F
BREED: Lab X Staffy
Heather is a sweet gentle lady. She loves pats from volunteers and walks well on lead. She came from the pound with a huge mammary tumour. Fortunately this was benign. She has also had a dental, needing 10 teeth extracted. Heather would do best in a quiet home where she can continue to gain confidence and trust. She is very treat motivated. She has a smooth coat and weighs 26kg.
Help Heather recover- Visit Everydayhero 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
NSW Green Global Awards Nominations Open
by NSW Government
Do you have a history of working towards and achieving change that is good for the environment, the community and business?
The Office of Environment and Heritage is calling for nominations of individuals and organisations that show exceptional environmental and sustainability leadership.
The Green Globe Awards are NSW's biggest sustainability awards, with 10 award categories covering a range of resource, business, community and individual sustainability initiatives.
An independent judging panel reviews nominations against three key criteria:
- leadership and innovation
- engagement and partnership
- outcomes and benefits.
The 2016 Green Globe Awards had a cumulative audience of nearly 1.2 million people. Among the winners were a world-first portable solar system, Australia's first and largest community solar project and a family-owned northern rivers macadamia producer.
Chuck Bradley: InstrumentalOpens This Week
26 May 2017: MAG&M
Iconic Australian rock musicians from the 60s, 70s and 80s and ‘now’ have inspired the latest exhibition at Manly Art Gallery & Museum.
Instrumental features vivid photographic studies of the instruments of some of Australia’s most influential and celebrated rock musicians, as well as stories which illuminate the connection between the musicians and their ‘tools of the trade’.
Exhibition curator Ross Heathcote said the exhibition has been an energetic collaboration involving the work of acclaimed American-born and Scotland Island-based still life photographer Chuck Bradley.
“This promises to be a real treat not just for music fans, but also people who just love compelling photography, and a unique angle on a slice of our popular culture.
“Chuck and I made a ‘hit list’ of prominent rock musicians and we have worked with them to identify instruments that have significant meaning to them. The requisite, we feel, is ‘musician + instrument + time’. And it seems that these relationships produce worn ‘patinas’ and fascinating stories.
Musicians include Iva Davies, Jimmy Barnes, Col Joye, Rob Hirst of Midnight Oil, Archie Roach, Reg Mombassa, Tim Farriss and Kirk Pengilly from INXS and Amanda Brown from the 80s sensation the Go-Betweens.” Chuck has developed a signature photographic style, and his exquisitely lit and detailed images bring the instruments ‘to life’- they generate an irrepressible visual narrative of their own. For most of us, music is such a significant part of our cultural life; for Instrumental we have interviewed each musician, and our discussions about their instruments open up into ‘glimpses’ into musical careers, passion for sound and the ‘feel’ of instruments, people and places, and even some rich social history.
Chuck said “People know and recognise these iconic instruments, and associate them with the musicians, and with memorable sounds and events…but they never get to see the instruments up close. These are like revealing portraits of the instruments themselves.
At times I combine the instruments in the image with ephemera from the careers of their owners. The process has involved taking a portable photographic studio to homes and rehearsal rooms and recording studios. We have met some great people who have been so generous and enthusiastic on this project.
Chuck Bradley - Jimmy Little's Guitar
The exhibition runs from 26 May to 9 July.
Exhibition opening: Thur 1 Jun 2017, 6 - 8pm
Exhibition opened by Damien Lovelock, Australian musician, sports broadcaster and writer. Lead singer-songwriter for the hard rock band The Celibate Rifles.
Art Talk + Walk, Sun 4 Jun, 2pm
A special treat with photographer Chuck Bradley in conversation with Ross Heathcote on Sunday 4 June at 2pm.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum
1 West Esplanade & Commonwealth Parade, Manly
Phone: (02) 9976 1420
Avalon Craft Cottage At Warriewood Square
The Avalon Craft Cottage will be at Warriewood Square, for one week, from Monday 5th June to Sunday 11th June.
The stall will be situated be right outside K-Mart, and open all week during normal business hours, closing at 4pm on the Sunday.As always, beautiful hand-crafted gift items, hand crafted Australian timber work; colourful silk scarves; hand-knitted woollens; scarves, bed socks,
ladies jumpers, baby jackets & booties, and gorgeous baby shawls; handmade greeting cards; jewellery ; hand towels, tea towels …. and so much more.
Check our Facebook page for photos of new items and please LIKE & SHARE our page with your friends.
Maureen Darcy Smith.
The next meeting of the Avalon Beach Historical Society will be held on TUESDAY, 13 JUNE in the Avalon Beach Bowling Club in Bowling Green Lane at 8pm.
‘HOUSES, WEEKENDERS, SHEDS & CASTLES’
Over many years we have had some remarkable buildings constructed in the area which have served as residences.
From the humble corrugated iron water tank of the 1930s with 3 holes (2 windows and a door!) cut into one end – to the mighty ‘Finisterre’, occupying the end of Stokes Point and which changed hands for $20 million 15 years ago. There have all served in their own way to shelter their occupants.
We have assembled a compilation of photographs of many of these dwellings from our archives and we think you will enjoy the result along with the stories which accompany some of them.
In many cases we are able to show how they looked originally compared to how they look now. Some have changed and some haven’t and sadly in some cases they don’t exist anymore!
Some have had poems written to and about them by their architect and builder and some have been painted as subjects by artists.
We know you’re going to enjoy this evening so come along (bring a friend if you wish) and stay for supper and a chat afterwards.
With the cool change of winter headed our way, 13 June maybe a little chilly but the temperature inside the bowling club is normally very sympathetic.
Geoff Searl
President Avalon Beach Historical Society
At: abhs.org.au
World Ocean Day Palm Beach Event
Monday, June 05, 2017 at 06:00 PM
WHERE The Pacific Club
30 Ocean Rd, Palm Beach
Rob Stokes MP, Palm Beach SLSC, the Save Our Marine Life partnership, and Jason Falinksi MP, invite you to celebrate World Oceans Day (it's technically on Thursday, but who's counting).
Special guest speaker, Valerie Taylor AM, will share her stories as ocean explorer and filmmaker before a special screening of The Last Sea Treasure, an exploration of the Coral Sea – the cradle to the Great Barrier Reef and one of the last places on Earth where ocean giants still thrive.
Volunteers from the Palm Beach Surf Life Saving Club will be manning the cash bar, so stick around, mingle, and have a drink at the end.
Let me know below if you can make it. Tickets are FREE but please book today as seats are limited.
Please note: you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive a confirmation email then there was a glitch in the system and we will sort it out ASAP - just call my office (8484 0300), or shoot me an email (jason.falinski.mp@aph.gov.au)
I will see you there!
Jason Falinski
MP for Mackellar
The purpose of www.westpittwater.com.au - is best defined by the vision of the West Pittwater Community Association.
To be a supportive community, encouraging and promoting civic pride, interest in community affairs and goodwill amongst residents.
To protect local fauna and flora and generally preserve West Pittwater and its environs.
To secure essential facilities including public wharves and reserves and to protect private and public property.
To speak with one voice and represent the interests of the Western Foreshore community when in discussion with Pittwater Council and other relevant government bodies. The WPCA website provides a forum for the better realisation of these objectives. Visit: www.westpittwater.com.au
Mona Vale Hospital Auxiliary Stalls 2017
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
Click on logo above to visit their website.
Sydney Wildlife: May 2017
A Week In The Life Of A Wildlife Rescuer - Part 2
To celebrate Sydney Wildlife's 20-Year Anniversary, I was asked to recount a typical week in the life of wildlife rescuing. It took so long that we had to break it into 2 parts!
For those of you who missed Part 1 of "A Week in the Life of a Wildlife Rescuer" in our April edition: the first 3 days of the week comprised of darting a wallaby to remove plastic from around its neck; rescuing a tawny frogmouth with a broken leg and then a concussed lorikeet; a visit to Waratah Park to drop off some ringtail possums; an attempt to manipulate a faecal impaction from a very uncomfortable diamond python and grappling with a grumpy tiger snake...
Come Thursday and our sweet diamond python still hasn’t been able to expel whatever is clogging her cloaca… Many soaking baths haven’t shifted the mass so it’s off to one of our wonderful veterinarians who give of their time for free. Dr Andrew at Dee Why Vet takes a close look and decides to take x-rays. A large white sphere shows up. Oh, no - we hope she hasn’t swallowed a golf ball…
Whilst we are poring over the radiographs, Dr Andrew has lubricated the cloaca and begun physically manipulating the area as gently as possible. He has oodles of patience and doesn’t rush her at all. And sure enough, out pops a large white oval shape. And then another large white oval shape. And another. Not golf balls. But eggs! The poor girl has dystocia (she’s been egg-bound)! She must’ve dropped a clutch of eggs but the last 3 were abnormally large and she was unable to expel them. Well, I can guarantee she feels 100% better. She even looks thankful! Dr Andrew gives her some anti-inflammatories and some pain relief and we are on our way again.
Poor diamond python looking very sorry for herself :(
Turned out to be dystocia (egg-binding) not faecal impaction!
Transforming Everyday Australian's Into Lifesavers
By Surf Life Saving NSW
We offer public first aid certification and CPR courses all over NSW that will empower you with vital lifesaving skills. You could help save the life of someone close to you one day. Whether you’re looking for individual training, for a family member, a community group or your entire office, we can provide the right training solution for you. You can book online a course near you or if you would rather speak directly with someone, give us a call through our public training hotline on 1300 766 257.
All training provided is Nationally recognised (RTO ID: 90394) and WorkCover Approved.
For onsite bookings please fill in our online enquiry form here. or follow the links for each course below and select your date and click on that.
*Discounted rates available for active Surf Club members - please contact the Academy Business Officer - Public Courses directly on 02 9471 8099.
USI (Unique Student Identifier) Requirements
Please be aware that from 1 January 2016, any person undertaking nationally recognised training with Surf Life Saving NSW must provide a valid USI (Unique Student Identifier) upon enrolment.
If students do not yet have a USI, they can apply for one directly at www.usi.gov.au/create-your-usi. This is a quick and straightforward process that only takes a few minutes and should be done prior to attending training. Forgotten USI’s can also be retrieved from this webpage. Further information about the USI scheme can be found at www.usi.gov.au/about.
Combined Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management - June 3rd, 2017
$80.00
The Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management combined course delivers the essential principles, skills and knowledge in the first aid management of asthma and anaphylaxis including the use of the adrenaline auto-injector (e.g. Epi-pen). This course is approved by the Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) to meet the asthma management training requirements of child care workers.
At: Belrose on:
$65.00
The Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course delivers the essential principles, skills and knowledge to maintain or restore breathing and circulation in an adult, child or infant. The course content is based on the policies and standards of the Australian Resuscitation Council.
At: Ballina, Belrose, Blacktown, Broadmeadow, Cabramatta, Campbelltown, Canberra, Caringbah, Castle Hill, Coogee, Gosford, Hawkesbury, Hornsby, North Sydney, Pambula, Parramatta, Penrith, Port Macquarie, Sutherland, Sydney CBD, Tuggerah, West Ryde, Wollongong
At Belrose on:
Sat 3 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Wed 14 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 17 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 24 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Thu 29 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 22 Jul 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
$99.00
EOFY Special Price*
*Offer ends 30 June 2017
This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to manage emergency first aid situations and deliver competent emergency care until the arrival of professional medical support. Once completed, participants will obtain a first aid certificate that is valid for three years. The Provide First Aid course is nationally recognised WorkCover approved training.
At: Ballina, Belrose, Blacktown, Broadmeadow, Cabramatta, Campbelltown, Canberra, Caringbah, Castle Hill, Coogee, Gosford, Hawkesbury, Hornsby, North Sydney, Pambula, Parramatta, Penrith, Port Macquarie, Sutherland, Sydney CBD, Tuggerah, West Ryde, Wollongong
At Belrose on:
Sat 3 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Wed 14 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 17 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 24 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Thu 29 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 22 Jul 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
$99.00
EOFY Special Price*
*Offer ends 30 June 2017
This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to manage emergency first aid situations and deliver competent emergency care until the arrival of professional medical support. Once completed, participants will obtain a first aid certificate that is valid for three years. The Provide First Aid course is nationally recognised WorkCover approved training.
Participants must hold a current first aid certificate on the training day to qualify for the update course. If the certificate has expired the participant must attend a Provide First Aid Full course.
Ballina, Belrose, Blacktown, Broadmeadow, Cabramatta, Campbelltown, Canberra, Caringbah, Castle Hill, Coogee, Gosford, Hawkesbury, Hornsby, North Sydney, Pambula, Parramatta, Penrith, Port Macquarie, Sutherland, Sydney CBD, Tuggerah, West Ryde, Wollongong
At Belrose on:
Sat 3 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Wed 14 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 17 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 24 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Thu 29 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 22 Jul 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
$180.00
This course is ideal for those who work in the education and child care industry, as well as parents and carers of young children. The Education and Care First Aid course is nationally recognised WorkCover approved training, and has been endorsed by ACECQA as satisfying all education requirements for first aid, anaphylaxis management and emergency asthma training.
At: Belrose, Blacktown, Cabramatta, Campbelltown, Canberra, Caringbah, Coogee, Pambula, Port Macquarie, Sutherland, Sydney CBD, Tuggerah, West Ryde
At Belrose:
Sat 17 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
$180.00
The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to provide an advanced first aid response, including management of the incident and other first aiders until the arrival of medical or other assistance.
At Belrose: Mon 5 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
$150.00
The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills, knowledge and application of oxygen, airway management de-vices, and automated external defibrillators during resuscitation, and to administer oxygen to conscious and unconscious breathing causalities.
At Belrose:
Tue 6 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
$180.00
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish, maintain and facilitate the provision of appropriate first aid in the workplace. The unit applies to workers in nominated occupational first aid or management roles.
At Belrose: Wed 7 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
$450.00
3 Day Course starting on the booking date
This skill set provides a set of skills to establish, maintain and facilitate the provision of appropriate first aid in a workplace environment, including the skills to provide an emergency first aid response in the event of an emergency.
This skill set meets industry requirements to perform the role and responsibilities required of an Occupational First Aider.
At Belrose: Mon 5 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Pittwater Offshore Newsletter Update 15/5/2017
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To contact Julian: editor@scotlandisland.org.au
Lifeline May Book Fair
Our new location at St Augustine's Federal Parade, Brookvale!Friday 19 - Sunday 21 May 2017
Friday 4pm–9pm
Saturday 9am–5pm
Sunday 9am–2pm
Plenty of street parking * (some conditions may apply)
Friends Of Narrabeen Lagoon Catchment May 2017 Forum
Aboriginal Heritage Information
Caring for Country
7pm Monday May 29, 2017
Coastal Environment Centre
Pelican Path, Lake Park Road, Narrabeen
Book now— email@narrabeenlagoon.org.au
Come and hear about the work young Aboriginal people are doing to improve the environment. Larissa and her team will show slides and tell us about bush regeneration and site conservation works they are doing.
An Aboriginal elder will tell us about the significance of some of the Aboriginal carvings in the catchment.
RESPECT NEEDED
We hope caring people will help to spread the word about the importance of respect for the work being done by the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council and show interest in the training and work experience being
undertaken by young Aboriginal people.
You could show your interest and respect by bringing a friend to the forum on May 29.
The Coastal Environment Centre is adjacent to the Narrabeen Caravan Park near where Narrabeen Lagoon joins the sea. Entry is free but we ask for a donation to cover expenses.
Make sure you get a ticket preferably by emailing Judith Bennett email@narrabeenlagoon.org.au or by phoning Judith on 9905 2135 or text 0402 974 105
The Aboriginal team erected two signs recently. One sign is near the Moon Rock area along the Slippery Dip Trail in Belrose and the other one is on Red Hill.
There is information about flora and fauna as well as about Aboriginal heritage. It is difficult to read the wording from the photograph but it is all on our website …
narrabeenlagoon.org.au/Activities/MLALC landcare.htm
The wording includes the following …
Land is fundamental to the wellbeing of Aboriginal people. Aboriginal cultural heritage is viewed as the total ways of living built up by Aboriginal people for thousands of generations. Cultural heritage has been passed from one generation to the next, given by reason of birth and connection.
This land also contains unique and ecologically significant habitats including rare, low growing, hanging swamps and heaths with emergent mallee eucalypts and endangered ridge-top forests on clay rich soils.
We welcome you. In welcoming you we ask that you walk, sit, watch, listen and hear respectfully this unbroken story, the story that values and sustains the ancient heart of the Land.
Larissa Cooper with one of the signs erected recently
Pet of the Week
Marilyn
AGE/SEX: 8 weeks / F
BREED: Cattle X
Marilyn and Munroe were abandoned pups. We have not seen Mum or Dad but they look mostly like cattle dogs. They are social happy dogs who have lots of energy and enjoy playing with similar aged pups. They suit an active family committed to the demands of a working breed dog and would suit families with older children. She comes with puppy vaccinations, wormed, heartworm free, with desexing and microchipped. Her adoption cost is $600.
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
Tuesdays
11am-5pm @ sewcraft cook
Unit 20/14 Polo Ave Mona Vale
Boomerang Bags is a bag-share initiative involving the installation of a number of ‘Boomerang Bag’ boxes throughout any given business district, shopping centre, street or market. Each box is stocked with re-useable bags for customers to borrow if they have forgotten to bring their own.
Unlike the traditional purchase-and-keep approach, Boomerang Bags are free, and local community members are responsible for returning the bags once they’re no longer required. The availability of free re-useable bags reduces the reliance of local businesses to supply bags to all customers, and encourages a mentality of re-use among local communities, thereby reducing the amount of plastic bag material entering our landfills and waterways.
So who makes the Boomerang Bags? Well, you do! Boomerang Bags are made by local communities for local communities, and are sewn from recycled and donated materials.
Get in touch if you'd like to donate materials, join us making bags, or implement Boomerang Bags in your own local area!
Successful Lake Jindabyne Initiative
Lake Jindabyne Junior SLSC is in better shape with much need resources thanks to the combined efforts of five Sydney Northern Beaches surf clubs.North Steyne, Queenscliff, South Curl Curl, North Palm Beach and Newport SLSCs came to the party with various donations, including nipper boards, new safety rash vests, fibreglass and soft top rescue boards, older style Ambu Manikins, face masks, a Bennett racing technology Malibu board, beach relay batons and an IRB hull and floor in good working order.
Newport stalwart Gary Cook took it upon himself to organise, coordinate and collect the donations and, with the terrific support of Newport club member Greg Randall, all items were transported to the Yabbies gear storage area. Greg made three trips to Lake Jindabyne.
Lake Jindabyne President Duane Burke and club captain Marty Firle were very appreciate of Gary's efforts and particularly those generous SNB clubs.
''We are a small club and don't have much sponsorship so to receive all these donations was just fantastic,'' Marty said.
''To receive nine rescue boards has made life so much easier for us.
''The IRB will be good, too. I still need to work out how we can get a motor and trailer. At the moment it is out of the weather and in my shed.''
In text: Gary Cook organised SNB clubs to support Lake Jindabyne Junior SLSC - SLS SNB Report AJG pic.
Warriewood Beach Clean
I love this bloke; he's at Warriewood pretty much every day doing his own private beach clean!!!
Photo and insight courtesy
Brendan Donohoe
World Ocean Day Palm Beach Event
Monday, June 05, 2017 at 06:00 PM
WHERE
The Pacific Club
30 Ocean Rd
Palm Beach
Rob Stokes MP, Palm Beach SLSC, the Save Our Marine Life partnership, and Jason Falinksi MP, invite you to celebrate World Oceans Day (it's technically on Thursday, but who's counting).
Special guest speaker, Valerie Taylor AM, will share her stories as ocean explorer and filmmaker before a special screening of The Last Sea Treasure, an exploration of the Coral Sea – the cradle to the Great Barrier Reef and one of the last places on Earth where ocean giants still thrive.
Volunteers from the Palm Beach Surf Life Saving Club will be manning the cash bar, so stick around, mingle, and have a drink at the end.
Let me know below if you can make it. Tickets are FREE but please book today as seats are limited.
Please note: you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive a confirmation email then there was a glitch in the system and we will sort it out ASAP - just call my office (8484 0300), or shoot me an email (jason.falinski.mp@aph.gov.au)
I will see you there!
Jason Falinski
MP for Mackellar
Transforming Everyday Australian's Into Lifesavers
By Surf Life Saving NSW
We offer public first aid certification and CPR courses all over NSW that will empower you with vital lifesaving skills. You could help save the life of someone close to you one day. Whether you’re looking for individual training, for a family member, a community group or your entire office, we can provide the right training solution for you. You can book online a course near you or if you would rather speak directly with someone, give us a call through our public training hotline on 1300 766 257.
All training provided is Nationally recognised (RTO ID: 90394) and WorkCover Approved.
For onsite bookings please fill in our online enquiry form here. or follow the links for each course below and select your date and click on that.
*Discounted rates available for active Surf Club members - please contact the Academy Business Officer - Public Courses directly on 02 9471 8099.
USI (Unique Student Identifier) Requirements
Please be aware that from 1 January 2016, any person undertaking nationally recognised training with Surf Life Saving NSW must provide a valid USI (Unique Student Identifier) upon enrolment.
If students do not yet have a USI, they can apply for one directly at www.usi.gov.au/create-your-usi. This is a quick and straightforward process that only takes a few minutes and should be done prior to attending training. Forgotten USI’s can also be retrieved from this webpage. Further information about the USI scheme can be found at www.usi.gov.au/about.
Combined Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management - June 3rd, 2017
$80.00
The Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management combined course delivers the essential principles, skills and knowledge in the first aid management of asthma and anaphylaxis including the use of the adrenaline auto-injector (e.g. Epi-pen). This course is approved by the Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) to meet the asthma management training requirements of child care workers.
At: Belrose on:
$65.00
The Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course delivers the essential principles, skills and knowledge to maintain or restore breathing and circulation in an adult, child or infant. The course content is based on the policies and standards of the Australian Resuscitation Council.
At: Ballina, Belrose, Blacktown, Broadmeadow, Cabramatta, Campbelltown, Canberra, Caringbah, Castle Hill, Coogee, Gosford, Hawkesbury, Hornsby, North Sydney, Pambula, Parramatta, Penrith, Port Macquarie, Sutherland, Sydney CBD, Tuggerah, West Ryde, Wollongong
At Belrose on:
Fri 26 May 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 3 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Wed 14 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 17 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 24 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Thu 29 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 22 Jul 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
$99.00
EOFY Special Price*
*Offer ends 30 June 2017
This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to manage emergency first aid situations and deliver competent emergency care until the arrival of professional medical support. Once completed, participants will obtain a first aid certificate that is valid for three years. The Provide First Aid course is nationally recognised WorkCover approved training.
At: Ballina, Belrose, Blacktown, Broadmeadow, Cabramatta, Campbelltown, Canberra, Caringbah, Castle Hill, Coogee, Gosford, Hawkesbury, Hornsby, North Sydney, Pambula, Parramatta, Penrith, Port Macquarie, Sutherland, Sydney CBD, Tuggerah, West Ryde, Wollongong
At Belrose on:
Fri 26 May 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 3 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Wed 14 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 17 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 24 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Thu 29 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 22 Jul 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
$99.00
EOFY Special Price*
*Offer ends 30 June 2017
This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to manage emergency first aid situations and deliver competent emergency care until the arrival of professional medical support. Once completed, participants will obtain a first aid certificate that is valid for three years. The Provide First Aid course is nationally recognised WorkCover approved training.
Participants must hold a current first aid certificate on the training day to qualify for the update course. If the certificate has expired the participant must attend a Provide First Aid Full course.
Ballina, Belrose, Blacktown, Broadmeadow, Cabramatta, Campbelltown, Canberra, Caringbah, Castle Hill, Coogee, Gosford, Hawkesbury, Hornsby, North Sydney, Pambula, Parramatta, Penrith, Port Macquarie, Sutherland, Sydney CBD, Tuggerah, West Ryde, Wollongong
At Belrose on:
Fri 26 May 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 3 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Wed 14 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 17 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 24 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Thu 29 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 22 Jul 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
$180.00
This course is ideal for those who work in the education and child care industry, as well as parents and carers of young children. The Education and Care First Aid course is nationally recognised WorkCover approved training, and has been endorsed by ACECQA as satisfying all education requirements for first aid, anaphylaxis management and emergency asthma training.
At: Belrose, Blacktown, Cabramatta, Campbelltown, Canberra, Caringbah, Coogee, Pambula, Port Macquarie, Sutherland, Sydney CBD, Tuggerah, West Ryde
At Belrose:
Fri 26 May 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 17 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
$180.00
The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to provide an advanced first aid response, including management of the incident and other first aiders until the arrival of medical or other assistance.
At Belrose: Mon 5 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
$150.00
The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills, knowledge and application of oxygen, airway management de-vices, and automated external defibrillators during resuscitation, and to administer oxygen to conscious and unconscious breathing causalities.
At Belrose:
Tue 6 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
$180.00
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish, maintain and facilitate the provision of appropriate first aid in the workplace. The unit applies to workers in nominated occupational first aid or management roles.
At Belrose: Wed 7 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
$450.00
3 Day Course starting on the booking date
This skill set provides a set of skills to establish, maintain and facilitate the provision of appropriate first aid in a workplace environment, including the skills to provide an emergency first aid response in the event of an emergency.
This skill set meets industry requirements to perform the role and responsibilities required of an Occupational First Aider.
At Belrose: Mon 5 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
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Mona Vale Hospital Auxiliary Stalls 2017
May:
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
Friends Of Bungan Beach Restoration
Bungan Beach's superb backdrop of bushland is being cared for by donations from the Pittwater Environmental Foundation (PEF) and the determination and hard work of local people who love this wonderful place. Volunteers and contractors remove weeds and plant native plants where natural regeneration is unlikely because of dense weeds for many years.
Can you lend a hand to Friends of Bungan? go tohttp://www.friendsofbungan.org.au/about-us/
Bushcare in Pittwater
For further information or to confirm the meeting details for below groups, please contact Council's Bushcare Officer on 9970 1367
BUSHCARE SCHEDULES
Where we work Which day What time
Avalon
Angophora Reserve 3rd Sunday 8:30 - 11:30am
Avalon Dunes 1st Sunday 8:30 - 11:30am
Avalon Golf Course 2nd Wednesday 3 - 5:30pm
Careel Creek 4th Saturday 8:30 - 11:30am
Toongari Reserve 3rd Saturday 9 - 12noon (8 - 11am in summer)
Bangalley Headland 2nd Sunday 9 to 12noon
Bayview
Winnererremy Bay 4th Sunday 9 to 12noon
Bilgola
North Bilgola Beach 3rd Monday 9 - 12noon
Algona Reserve 1st Saturday 9 - 12noon
Plateau Park 1st Friday 8:30 - 11:30am
Church Point
Browns Bay Reserve 1st Tuesday 9 - 12noon
McCarrs Creek Reserve Contact Bushcare Officer To be confirmed
Clareville
Old Wharf Reserve 3rd Saturday 8 - 11am
Elanora
Kundibah Reserve 4th Sunday 8:30 - 11:30am
Mona Vale
Mona Vale Beach Basin 1st Saturday 8 - 11am
Mona Vale Dunes 2nd Saturday+3rd Thursday 8:30 - 11:30am
Newport
Bungan Beach 4th Sunday 9 - 12noon
Crescent Reserve 3rd Sunday 9 - 12noon
North Newport Beach 4th Saturday 8:30 - 11:30am
Porter Reserve 2nd Saturday 8 - 11am
North Narrabeen
Irrawong Reserve 3rd Saturday 2 - 5pm
Palm Beach
North Palm Beach Dunes 3rd Saturday 9 - 12noon
Scotland Island
Catherine Park 2nd Sunday 10 - 12:30pm
Elizabeth Park 1st Saturday 9 - 12 noon
Pathilda Reserve 3rd Saturday 9 - 12 noon
Warriewood
Warriewood Wetlands 1st Sunday 8:30 - 11:30am
Whale Beach
Norma Park 1st Friday 9 - 12noon
Western Foreshores
Coopers Point, Elvina Bay 2nd Sunday 10 - 1pm
Rocky Point, Elvina Bay 1st Monday 9 - 12noon
Where we work Which day What time
Avalon
Angophora Reserve 3rd Sunday 8:30 - 11:30am
Avalon Dunes 1st Sunday 8:30 - 11:30am
Avalon Golf Course 2nd Wednesday 3 - 5:30pm
Careel Creek 4th Saturday 8:30 - 11:30am
Toongari Reserve 3rd Saturday 9 - 12noon (8 - 11am in summer)
Bangalley Headland 2nd Sunday 9 to 12noon
Bayview
Winnererremy Bay 4th Sunday 9 to 12noon
Bilgola
North Bilgola Beach 3rd Monday 9 - 12noon
Algona Reserve 1st Saturday 9 - 12noon
Plateau Park 1st Friday 8:30 - 11:30am
Church Point
Browns Bay Reserve 1st Tuesday 9 - 12noon
McCarrs Creek Reserve Contact Bushcare Officer To be confirmed
Clareville
Old Wharf Reserve 3rd Saturday 8 - 11am
Elanora
Kundibah Reserve 4th Sunday 8:30 - 11:30am
Mona Vale
Mona Vale Beach Basin 1st Saturday 8 - 11am
Mona Vale Dunes 2nd Saturday+3rd Thursday 8:30 - 11:30am
Newport
Bungan Beach 4th Sunday 9 - 12noon
Crescent Reserve 3rd Sunday 9 - 12noon
North Newport Beach 4th Saturday 8:30 - 11:30am
Porter Reserve 2nd Saturday 8 - 11am
North Narrabeen
Irrawong Reserve 3rd Saturday 2 - 5pm
Palm Beach
North Palm Beach Dunes 3rd Saturday 9 - 12noon
Scotland Island
Catherine Park 2nd Sunday 10 - 12:30pm
Elizabeth Park 1st Saturday 9 - 12 noon
Pathilda Reserve 3rd Saturday 9 - 12 noon
Warriewood
Warriewood Wetlands 1st Sunday 8:30 - 11:30am
Whale Beach
Norma Park 1st Friday 9 - 12noon
Western Foreshores
Coopers Point, Elvina Bay 2nd Sunday 10 - 1pm
Rocky Point, Elvina Bay 1st Monday 9 - 12noon
Sea Turtle Around Pittwater
C/- Pittwater Offshore Newsletter
Seen Last Tuesday at Towlers Bay, mid morning.
Boat users are asked to be on the lookout for a large turtle that is in our area at the moment, it would be a shame to run over it.
Pittwater Offshore Newsletter Update 15/5/2017
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To contact Julian: editor@scotlandisland.org.au
Call Out For Poets - ‘Spirit Of The Land’
Submissions are invited on the subject of the ‘Spirit of the Land’, the 3rd in a series of the popular Manly Art Gallery & Museum poetry readings. Twenty poems will be chosen by event curator Les Wicks for live-reading by the authors who will each receive $50.
The Gallery will be hosting an exhibition on the theme LAND (3 November – 3 December) with selected works by artists who have drawn inspiration from the theme ‘LAND’… as a noun, a verb, a place, an idea, a possibility, a presence, a contested space. Landscape, headland, wasteland, landfill, landmine, landform, landed, etc. The exhibition supports and connects this region’s contemporary artists with the gallery, providing a valuable opportunity to showcase their work and to challenge their art practice through their diverse responses.
Selected poems will have explored this theme. Please advise in which suburb you live.
Submissions to be emailed to meusepress@hotmail.com by 5pm Fri 29 Sept 2017.
The selected poets will perform their works on Sunday 5 November, 2 - 4pm
Manly Art Gallery & Museum & Museum, West Esplanade Reserve, Manly
At the reading, there will also be an open mic section.
Cost: gold coin donation (refreshments served)
Contact: artgallery@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au or 9976 1421
Invitation To Community Forum: Protecting Pittwater - Where To From Here?
The forced amalgamation of Pittwater Council was just the beginning of massive changes proposed for our area.
We’ve already seen plans for 3,400 new homes at Ingleside, a new height limit of six-storeys for the redevelopment of Mona Vale (currently on hold) and trees cut down in Mona Vale Park for a B-Line bus stop.
However, there’s so much more that we don’t know about:
- What impact will the new government body - the Greater Sydney Planning Commission – have on Pittwater?
- How will development approvals be carried out?
- Are our Crown Lands, tree canopies and open spaces safe?
- How can we recover our local Pittwater Council?
- What is the best way forward to protect this special place for future generations?
These are some of the questions we urgently need answered.
PROTECTING PITTWATER - Where To From Here?
Pittwater RSL
82 Mona Vale Road, Mona Vale
Tuesday 16th May
7pm-9pm
Speakers
Bob Grace - former Pittwater Councillor
Corinne Fisher - founding convenor Better Planning Network
David Shoebridge - NSW Greens MLC
Friends Of Narrabeen Lagoon Catchment May 2017 Forum
Aboriginal Heritage Information
Caring for Country
7pm Monday May 29, 2017
Coastal Environment Centre
Pelican Path, Lake Park Road, Narrabeen
Book now— email@narrabeenlagoon.org.au
Come and hear about the work young Aboriginal people are doing to improve the environment. Larissa and her team will show slides and tell us about bush regeneration and site conservation works they are doing.
An Aboriginal elder will tell us about the significance of some of the Aboriginal carvings in the catchment.
RESPECT NEEDED
We hope caring people will help to spread the word about the importance of respect for the work being done by the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council and show interest in the training and work experience being
undertaken by young Aboriginal people.
You could show your interest and respect by bringing a friend to the forum on May 29.
The Coastal Environment Centre is adjacent to the Narrabeen Caravan Park near where Narrabeen Lagoon joins the sea. Entry is free but we ask for a donation to cover expenses.
Make sure you get a ticket preferably by emailing Judith Bennett email@narrabeenlagoon.org.au or by phoning Judith on 9905 2135 or text 0402 974 105
The Aboriginal team erected two signs recently. One sign is near the Moon Rock area along the Slippery Dip Trail in Belrose and the other one is on Red Hill.
There is information about flora and fauna as well as about Aboriginal heritage. It is difficult to read the wording from the photograph but it is all on our website …
narrabeenlagoon.org.au/Activities/MLALC landcare.htm
The wording includes the following …
Land is fundamental to the wellbeing of Aboriginal people. Aboriginal cultural heritage is viewed as the total ways of living built up by Aboriginal people for thousands of generations. Cultural heritage has been passed from one generation to the next, given by reason of birth and connection.
This land also contains unique and ecologically significant habitats including rare, low growing, hanging swamps and heaths with emergent mallee eucalypts and endangered ridge-top forests on clay rich soils.
We welcome you. In welcoming you we ask that you walk, sit, watch, listen and hear respectfully this unbroken story, the story that values and sustains the ancient heart of the Land.
Larissa Cooper with one of the signs erected recently
Surf Safety Vital For New Migrants
Friday May 12th, 2017 - By Surf Life Saving NSW
Surf lifesavers treated new arrivals to Australia with a hands-on beach safety experience at Sydney’s Tamarama Surf Life Saving Club on Thursday.
Students from City East Community College took a keen interest in learning about their local coastal environment, identifying rips, swimming between the flags and safety on rock platforms.
The club’s inaugural Beach Safety Day, delivered in partnership with the City East Community College in Bondi Junction and Surf Life Saving NSW, included 67 new migrants from countries including China, Russia, Iraq, Vietnam, Thailand, Japan, Hungary and India.
On hand to deliver this important information were local surf lifesavers along with Department of Primary Industries and recreational fishing representatives who gave the students some practical advice on how to stay safe at the beach or on rock platforms. Support was also provided by the Illawarra Blackspot program staff.
The initiative is one of many delivered by Surf Life Saving which aims to reduce the number of drownings and educate the community about how to stay safe on the coast.
Surf Life Saving NSW Community Education Project Officer Joanne Massey says acquiring basic surf safety skills is vital for people who have recently arrived in Australia.
“The program we have in place with the City East Community College allows new migrants to come down to coastal locations and learn about water and beach safety. They can see first-hand some of the dangers on our beaches by going through the program with volunteer lifesavers,” Ms Massey said.
“As the participants’ English skills are usually weak, we focus on teaching them five key safety messages and if they have fun while doing it then it’s a bonus.”
City East Community College Teacher Edwina Hart says the day delivered some very positive outcomes and they look forward to holding similar familiarisation days in the future.
“We’re so grateful for Surf Life Saving to have hosted this program because it’s paramount for our students who are all newly arrived migrants and refugees. Many of them come from landlocked countries so to have the practical experience where they’re learning about beach safety is really important.”
“We teach them a small amount of beach safety within our settlement program but to get this first-hand experience at one of their local beaches and from surf lifesavers is amazing.”
Similar days are earmarked to run for additional groups later in the year to ensure that everyone in the community can fully enjoy Sydney’s beach lifestyle, irrespective of their background.
RAHS Autumn Book Fair
The Royal Australian Historical Society (RAHS) is hosting an Autumn Book Fair held at History House over three days from Tuesday 16 to Thursday 18 May. Visit during the hours of 11am and 3pm and browse a large selection of new and pre-loved history books in the historic reception rooms.If attendees purchase a copy of Dr Lesley Muir’s recently published Shady Acres: Politicians, Developers and Sydney’s Public Transport Scandals 1872-1895, they will receive the ‘Time Traveller’s Trail’ of Macquarie Street, Sydney – a series of 12 images of this historic precinct from the mid-late 19th Century (while stocks last).
Shady Acres is an investigation into political corruption, developer donations and the impact of powerful lobby groups on the design and construction of Sydney’s metropolitan railway and tramway network in the 19th century. To purchase ‘Shady Acres’ online click here.
The RAHS will also be giving away a set of four posters of historical images from the RAHS library (while stocks last) for each customer, so get in early. All money raised will go towards the RAHS library fund.
When: Tuesday 16 to Thursday 18 May, 11am to 3pm
Where: History House, 133 Macquarie Street, Sydney
Cost: Free
Contact: admin@rahs.org.au
Speaker Connect
The History Council of NSW is expanding its popular Speaker Connect program to take place throughout the year.
We aim to organise one talk each month to connect emerging and established history professionals with community and local government organisations across New South Wales.
Whether an exciting and thought provoking talk about Australian history, or a professional development workshop geared toward the practice of history, our Speaker Connect program will give both organisations and individuals the chance to further their professional skills and raise the profile of history.
Apply here or contact us at admin@historycouncilnsw.org.au.
Lifeline May Book Fair
Our new location at St Augustine's Federal Parade, Brookvale!Friday 19 - Sunday 21 May 2017
Friday 4pm–9pm
Saturday 9am–5pm
Sunday 9am–2pm
Plenty of street parking * (some conditions may apply)
Charity Golf Day 2017
N E W D A T E!
Friday 19th May 2017
Bayview Golf Club
After a postponement due to recent heavy rains, our Golf Day is back on track on a new date.If you've already registered, we'll be in touch with you directly. If you'd like to sign up, we'd love to have you join us. For all the details, see below.
Join us at beautiful Bayview Golf Club for a morning of golf and fun with lunch to follow.
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:
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
Transforming Everyday Australian's Into Lifesavers
By Surf Life Saving NSW
We offer public first aid certification and CPR courses all over NSW that will empower you with vital lifesaving skills. You could help save the life of someone close to you one day. Whether you’re looking for individual training, for a family member, a community group or your entire office, we can provide the right training solution for you. You can book online a course near you or if you would rather speak directly with someone, give us a call through our public training hotline on 1300 766 257.
All training provided is Nationally recognised (RTO ID: 90394) and WorkCover Approved.
For onsite bookings please fill in our online enquiry form here. or follow the links for each course below and select your date and click on that.
*Discounted rates available for active Surf Club members - please contact the Academy Business Officer - Public Courses directly on 02 9471 8099.
USI (Unique Student Identifier) Requirements
Please be aware that from 1 January 2016, any person undertaking nationally recognised training with Surf Life Saving NSW must provide a valid USI (Unique Student Identifier) upon enrolment.
If students do not yet have a USI, they can apply for one directly at www.usi.gov.au/create-your-usi. This is a quick and straightforward process that only takes a few minutes and should be done prior to attending training. Forgotten USI’s can also be retrieved from this webpage. Further information about the USI scheme can be found at www.usi.gov.au/about.
Combined Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management - June 3rd, 2017
$80.00
The Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management combined course delivers the essential principles, skills and knowledge in the first aid management of asthma and anaphylaxis including the use of the adrenaline auto-injector (e.g. Epi-pen). This course is approved by the Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) to meet the asthma management training requirements of child care workers.
At: Belrose on:
$65.00
The Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course delivers the essential principles, skills and knowledge to maintain or restore breathing and circulation in an adult, child or infant. The course content is based on the policies and standards of the Australian Resuscitation Council.
At: Ballina, Belrose, Blacktown, Broadmeadow, Cabramatta, Campbelltown, Canberra, Caringbah, Castle Hill, Coogee, Gosford, Hawkesbury, Hornsby, North Sydney, Pambula, Parramatta, Penrith, Port Macquarie, Sutherland, Sydney CBD, Tuggerah, West Ryde, Wollongong
At Belrose on:
Wed 10 May 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Wed 17 May 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 20 May 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Fri 26 May 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 3 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Wed 14 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 17 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 24 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Thu 29 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 22 Jul 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
$99.00
EOFY Special Price*
*Offer ends 30 June 2017
This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to manage emergency first aid situations and deliver competent emergency care until the arrival of professional medical support. Once completed, participants will obtain a first aid certificate that is valid for three years. The Provide First Aid course is nationally recognised WorkCover approved training.
At: Ballina, Belrose, Blacktown, Broadmeadow, Cabramatta, Campbelltown, Canberra, Caringbah, Castle Hill, Coogee, Gosford, Hawkesbury, Hornsby, North Sydney, Pambula, Parramatta, Penrith, Port Macquarie, Sutherland, Sydney CBD, Tuggerah, West Ryde, Wollongong
At Belrose on:
Wed 10 May 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Wed 17 May 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 20 May 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Fri 26 May 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 3 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Wed 14 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 17 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 24 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Thu 29 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 22 Jul 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
$99.00
EOFY Special Price*
*Offer ends 30 June 2017
This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to manage emergency first aid situations and deliver competent emergency care until the arrival of professional medical support. Once completed, participants will obtain a first aid certificate that is valid for three years. The Provide First Aid course is nationally recognised WorkCover approved training.
Participants must hold a current first aid certificate on the training day to qualify for the update course. If the certificate has expired the participant must attend a Provide First Aid Full course.
Ballina, Belrose, Blacktown, Broadmeadow, Cabramatta, Campbelltown, Canberra, Caringbah, Castle Hill, Coogee, Gosford, Hawkesbury, Hornsby, North Sydney, Pambula, Parramatta, Penrith, Port Macquarie, Sutherland, Sydney CBD, Tuggerah, West Ryde, Wollongong
At Belrose on:
Wed 10 May 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Wed 17 May 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 20 May 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Fri 26 May 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 3 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Wed 14 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 17 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 24 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Thu 29 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 22 Jul 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
$180.00
This course is ideal for those who work in the education and child care industry, as well as parents and carers of young children. The Education and Care First Aid course is nationally recognised WorkCover approved training, and has been endorsed by ACECQA as satisfying all education requirements for first aid, anaphylaxis management and emergency asthma training.
At: Belrose, Blacktown, Cabramatta, Campbelltown, Canberra, Caringbah, Coogee, Pambula, Port Macquarie, Sutherland, Sydney CBD, Tuggerah, West Ryde
At Belrose:
Wed 10 May 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Fri 26 May 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 17 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
$180.00
The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to provide an advanced first aid response, including management of the incident and other first aiders until the arrival of medical or other assistance.
At Belrose: Mon 5 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
$150.00
The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills, knowledge and application of oxygen, airway management de-vices, and automated external defibrillators during resuscitation, and to administer oxygen to conscious and unconscious breathing causalities.
At Belrose:
Fri 12 May 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 13 May 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Tue 6 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
$180.00
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish, maintain and facilitate the provision of appropriate first aid in the workplace. The unit applies to workers in nominated occupational first aid or management roles.
At Belrose: Wed 7 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
$450.00
3 Day Course starting on the booking date
This skill set provides a set of skills to establish, maintain and facilitate the provision of appropriate first aid in a workplace environment, including the skills to provide an emergency first aid response in the event of an emergency.
This skill set meets industry requirements to perform the role and responsibilities required of an Occupational First Aider.
At Belrose: Mon 5 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Pet of the Week
Munroe
AGE/SEX: 7 weeks / F
BREED: Cattle X
Marilyn and Munroe were abandoned pups. We have not seen Mum or Dad but they look mostly like cattle dogs. They are social happy dogs who have lots of energy and enjoy playing with similar aged pups. They suit an active family committed to the demands of a working breed dog and would suit families with older children. She comes with puppy vaccinations, wormed, heartworm free, with desexing and microchipped. Her adoption cost is $600.
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
Click on logo above to visit their website.
Mona Vale Hospital Auxiliary Stalls 2017
May:
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
Friends Of Bungan Beach Restoration
Bungan Beach's superb backdrop of bushland is being cared for by donations from the Pittwater Environmental Foundation (PEF) and the determination and hard work of local people who love this wonderful place. Volunteers and contractors remove weeds and plant native plants where natural regeneration is unlikely because of dense weeds for many years.
Can you lend a hand to Friends of Bungan? go tohttp://www.friendsofbungan.org.au/about-us/
Pittwater Offshore Newsletter Update 1/5/2017
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To contact Julian: editor@scotlandisland.org.au
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
Speaker: Dick Persson AM
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/
Invitation To Community Forum: PROTECTING PITTWATER - Where To From Here?
The forced amalgamation of Pittwater Council was just the beginning of massive changes proposed for our area.
We’ve already seen plans for 3,400 new homes at Ingleside, a new height limit of six-storeys for the redevelopment of Mona Vale (currently on hold) and trees cut down in Mona Vale Park for a B-Line bus stop.
However, there’s so much more that we don’t know about:
- What impact will the new government body - the Greater Sydney Planning Commission – have on Pittwater?
- How will development approvals be carried out?
- Are our Crown Lands, tree canopies and open spaces safe?
- How can we recover our local Pittwater Council?
- What is the best way forward to protect this special place for future generations?
These are some of the questions we urgently need answered.
PROTECTING PITTWATER - Where To From Here?
Pittwater RSL
82 Mona Vale Road, Mona Vale
Tuesday 16th May
7pm-9pm
Speakers
Bob Grace - former Pittwater Councillor
Corinne Fisher - founding convenor Better Planning Network
David Shoebridge - NSW Greens MLC
Wear Orange Wednesday
On WOW Day, Wednesday 10 May 2017, wear orange and take the time to say thanks to our State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers.
The NSW SES and NRMA Insurance will be painting NSW orange on 10 May 2017 to show their support of NSW SES volunteers.
More than 9000 dedicated SES volunteers in NSW give their personal time to respond to emergencies across the state, 24 hours a day.
Schools, shops, towns and workplaces across NSW will be joining the fun and showing their support by decorating their spaces orange.
Get involved, take a selfie and upload to your social media account with the hashtag #thankyouSES
NSW SES is a volunteer-based organisation that provides emergency assistance to the people of NSW 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. It is the approximately 9,000 volunteers across the state that make this possible.We are the lead agency for flood, storm and tsunami in NSW. We manage responses to these emergencies and help communities prepare through planning and education. We often support other emergency services in a variety of emergency response roles. We also provide specialist capabilities including general land rescue, vertical rescue, road-crash rescue, driver reviver and alpine search and rescue.
NSW SES Volunteers come from all walks of life, bringing with them many different skills, interests and backgrounds. They are united by the purpose of supporting their communities in times of need.
Pittwater Mens Probus Club May 2017 Speaker
Tuesday 9th May 2017 at 11AMThe Secrets of Warren Buffet
Paul Tieck will talk about the “Wizard of Omaha”, the legendary investor Warren Buffett. Paul took a special trip to Nebraska to hear the great man present his annual report.
Five Minute Speaker
John Harston. His topic is William Armstrong (Later Lord Armstrong) an outstanding Engineer across the disciplines of Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Structural Engineering despite being trained as a lawyer.
Pittwater Mens Probus
Our Probus club is an association for active members of the community, and for those no longer working full time, to join together in clubs for a new lease of life.
Its basic purpose is to advance intellectual and cultural interests amongst adult persons; to provide regular opportunities to progress healthy minds and active bodies through social interaction and activities, expand interests and to enjoy the fellowship of new friends.
Our club membership is for men only, however partners are welcome at our social events and activities including our monthly guest presentation following each meeting.
Visitors Welcome
Monthly Meetings
Our monthly meetings are followed by a guest presentation that will interest our members. Meetings conclude at 12noon followed by an optional lunch at the Golf Club. Partners are invited to attend the presentations.
Find out more here: probus.pittwater.org.au
Wellness4Roki
Sunday May 21: At Avalon Beach SLSC
We are on an incredible healing journey with Roki. So many wonderful therapies are paving his way to recovery, so many people offer up their skills and time to help heal our boy. We can’t think of a better way than to share some of these healing therapies with the community in a Wellness Day and at the same time raise some much needed funds for Roki’s ongoing therapies at home and overseas.
We have booked both rooms in the beautiful Avalon Surf Life Saving Club on Sunday May 21, one room will run Yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi classes and the bigger room will have all the wellness therapists offering their skills under one roof. This wonderful day will not be possible without the help of the many talented wellness therapists & teachers. Please have a look at the list of wonderful people below who have all offered their time and skills to help our boy.
Spoil yourself, your loved ones and come in join us in a wonderful community event to support our boy on his journey to wellness. Book someone special a session or class for Mother’s Day.
Bookings will be taken at the door if there are any left to fill. Please note when booking online there is a long list of tickets as each time slot has a ticket. Take your time and scroll to the one you think will help you.
Roki thanks you!
List of practitioners on the day:
1. Yoga: Denby Sheather.
2. Naturopathy: Jane Miles
3. Kinesiology: Emma Sternberg
4. Reflexology: Jackie Skinner
5. Chiropractic: Dr Samuel Garner
6. Chiropractic: Jason Whealing
7. Crystal Healing: Terri Lovell
8. Astrology Reading: Simone Sutton
9. Acupuncture: Rachel Pavitt-Rumery
10. Kinesiology: Robyn Smith
11. Remedial Massage: Joy Wyton
13. Yoga & Pilates: Tracy Turner
14. Yoga: Helen Storey
16. Kids yoga & Kitarnist for Denby’s classes: Maria Sleight
18. Facials: Dianah Chorlton
21) Juniper organic facials: Jayne Shepherd
Newport Breakers News
4 WINS!Glorious Sunshine shone on our club as waves of Newport players put on 4 wins for MO DAY and Glassie's retirement.
Results were:
1sts (Clark Cup) : won 20- 17
2nds (Farrant Cup) : won 40 -21
Colts (Nicholson Cup) : won 43 - 0
3rds (Campbell Cup) : won 31 - 7
So it was a hugely successful day for our remembrance of Moape Ravuvu, culminating in a Fijian Feast up at the clubhouse.
Glassie had a great final game and it was good to have MO's brother play for us too.
The support team of strappers, bar staff, cooks and ground preparers put on a legendary effort - you know who they all are.
Just one sadness - a soft tissue lower back injury to Nick De Klerk - hope you are better soon mate - and also Trent Matthes who broke his ankle at Epping.
Next Events (more home games coming up)...
Hawkesbury Valley join us on 13th May for "Back to Breakers Day" which is when we will have reunions of past Premiership winning teams.
Training is now in full swing
Training is at 6.30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Come and enjoy it!
Just turn up or you can also register your interest in playing by emailing Matt at registrar@newportrugby.com.au
2017 Newport Breakers Player Registration
Newport Breakers 2017 Player Registrations are also open.
2017 is gearing up to be a massive year for the Breakers with 4 teams representing this club with over 54 years of proud rugby history.
Matt Wellings is the Club Registrar for 2017. You can register your interest in playing by emailing Matt at registrar@newportrugby.com.au.
More information on registrations for 2017 can be found on the 2017 PLAYER REGISTRATION page.
Newport Breakers Rugby Club 2017 Fixtures and Events Calendar
The Newport Breakers fixtures and events for 2017 have been locked in.
This is going to be an exciting season with plenty of home games; as well as away games close to home.
Lets show all our opposition in 2017 that a home match at Porters Reserve IS the best game day experience anywhere in Sydney by getting down to support the Blue and White. Also let's show the opposition that our supporters DO travel and follow us to away games as well.
So you know what's coming up you can add all of the Newport Breakers Events for 2017 to your own calendar by downloading this file: Newport Breakers 2017 Season Calendar
2017 Who we will play and where
CLUB HOMEGROUND ADDRESS
Barker Old Boys Turramurra Eastern Rd,Turramurra
Brothers Roseville Chase Oval Cardigan St, Roseville Chase
Epping Somerville Oval Blaxland Rd, Epping
Hawkesbury Valley McQuade Park Tebbutt St, Windsor
Newport Porter Reserve Burke St, Newport
Old Ignatians Rude Park Blaxland Rd, Ryde
Redfield Old Boys Redfield College 855 Old Northern Rd, Dural
St Ives Hassall Park Mona Vale Rd, St Ives
Kick off times throughout the season (until the last round on Aug 12) are as follows...
3rd Grade (Campbell Cup) - 11.40 am
Colts (Nicholson Cup) - 12.45 pm
2nd Grade (Farrant Cup) - 2.00 pm
1st Grade (Clark Cup) - 3.15 pm
Our Coach for 2017
Adrian Langford (Piggy) will be our Club Coach in 2017 assisted by Teri Lee. He is a long term member of the club, having played over 250 games and has coached at least 3 teams to winning premierships.
Find out more at: www.newportrugby.com.au
Friends Of Narrabeen Lagoon Catchment May 2017 Forum
Aboriginal Heritage Information
Caring for Country
7pm Monday May 29, 2017
Coastal Environment Centre
Pelican Path, Lake Park Road, Narrabeen
Book now— email@narrabeenlagoon.org.au
Come and hear about the work young Aboriginal people are doing to improve the environment. Larissa and her team will show slides and tell us about bush regeneration and site conservation works they are doing.
An Aboriginal elder will tell us about the significance of some of the Aboriginal carvings in the catchment.
RESPECT NEEDED
We hope caring people will help to spread the word about the importance of respect for the work being done by the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council and show interest in the training and work experience being
undertaken by young Aboriginal people.
You could show your interest and respect by bringing a friend to the forum on May 29.
The Coastal Environment Centre is adjacent to the Narrabeen Caravan Park near where Narrabeen Lagoon joins the sea. Entry is free but we ask for a donation to cover expenses.
Make sure you get a ticket preferably by emailing Judith Bennett email@narrabeenlagoon.org.au or by phoning Judith on 9905 2135 or text 0402 974 105
The Aboriginal team erected two signs recently. One sign is near the Moon Rock area along the Slippery Dip Trail in Belrose and the other one is on Red Hill.
There is information about flora and fauna as well as about Aboriginal heritage. It is difficult to read the wording from the photograph but it is all on our website …
narrabeenlagoon.org.au/Activities/MLALC landcare.htm
The wording includes the following …
Land is fundamental to the wellbeing of Aboriginal people. Aboriginal cultural heritage is viewed as the total ways of living built up by Aboriginal people for thousands of generations. Cultural heritage has been passed from one generation to the next, given by reason of birth and connection.
This land also contains unique and ecologically significant habitats including rare, low growing, hanging swamps and heaths with emergent mallee eucalypts and endangered ridge-top forests on clay rich soils.
We welcome you. In welcoming you we ask that you walk, sit, watch, listen and hear respectfully this unbroken story, the story that values and sustains the ancient heart of the Land.
Larissa Cooper with one of the signs erected recently
RAHS Autumn Book Fair
The Royal Australian Historical Society (RAHS) is hosting an Autumn Book Fair held at History House over three days from Tuesday 16 to Thursday 18 May. Visit during the hours of 11am and 3pm and browse a large selection of new and pre-loved history books in the historic reception rooms.If attendees purchase a copy of Dr Lesley Muir’s recently published Shady Acres: Politicians, Developers and Sydney’s Public Transport Scandals 1872-1895, they will receive the ‘Time Traveller’s Trail’ of Macquarie Street, Sydney – a series of 12 images of this historic precinct from the mid-late 19th Century (while stocks last).
Shady Acres is an investigation into political corruption, developer donations and the impact of powerful lobby groups on the design and construction of Sydney’s metropolitan railway and tramway network in the 19th century. To purchase ‘Shady Acres’ online click here.
The RAHS will also be giving away a set of four posters of historical images from the RAHS library (while stocks last) for each customer, so get in early. All money raised will go towards the RAHS library fund.
When: Tuesday 16 to Thursday 18 May, 11am to 3pm
Where: History House, 133 Macquarie Street, Sydney
Cost: Free
Contact: admin@rahs.org.au
Speaker Connect
The History Council of NSW is expanding its popular Speaker Connect program to take place throughout the year.
We aim to organise one talk each month to connect emerging and established history professionals with community and local government organisations across New South Wales.
Whether an exciting and thought provoking talk about Australian history, or a professional development workshop geared toward the practice of history, our Speaker Connect program will give both organisations and individuals the chance to further their professional skills and raise the profile of history.
Apply here or contact us at admin@historycouncilnsw.org.au.
Energy Locals For 100% Carbon Neutral Plans
From Surf Life Saving NSW
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Charity Golf Day 2017
N E W D A T E!
Friday 19th May 2017
Bayview Golf Club
After a postponement due to recent heavy rains, our Golf Day is back on track on a new date.If you've already registered, we'll be in touch with you directly. If you'd like to sign up, we'd love to have you join us. For all the details, see below.
Join us at beautiful Bayview Golf Club for a morning of golf and fun with lunch to follow.
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:
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
2017 Pittwater Artists Trail
GROUP LAUNCH EXHIBITION: FRIDAY 9th TO MONDAY 12th JUNE
The Pittwater Artists Trail launches their year with a dynamic group exhibition at the Newport Community Centre. Come join us for opening night on Friday evening 9th June from 6-8pm. The exhibition continues daily 10-4 through to Monday 12th June 10-3pm.
This year’s exciting selection of artists introduces many new faces to the 2017 Trail, each inspired by the Pittwater environment, resources and community. Artistic expression among the group delivers diverse mediums that include metalsmithing, jewellery, textiles, ceramics, sculpture, mosaics, illustration, painting, pastels, glass and mixed media.
The June long weekend exhibition will introduce you to this wonderful scope of work that continues its commercial success among clients of local, metropolitan and outer Sydney regions. Opening night will feature live music and opportunities to meet the new and diverse artists as well as discover what some of the seasoned Trail artists have been up to.
Tabitha Higgins, jeweller explains, “For me, the highlight of the Artist Trail is networking and sharing energy with many artists in our group exhibition. The launch exhibition for the new trail line up is an opportunity for visitors looking to discover local artists and to find a wide variety of unique and distinctive work that reflects this wonderful region”.
The open-studio artist trail follows in October 2017 and March 2018 where visitors will be fascinated by the processes behind each artist’s creations and the evolution of their design and production with access to the artists most current works and developments available for sale.
For more information on the 2017 Artist Trail and participating artists visit the website at www.pittwaterartiststrail.com.au
Watch out for new brochures which will be available from popular cafes, businesses and libraries along the northern beaches who help sponsor this project now in its seventh year.
The purpose of www.westpittwater.com.au - is best defined by the vision of the West Pittwater Community Association.
To be a supportive community, encouraging and promoting civic pride, interest in community affairs and goodwill amongst residents.
To protect local fauna and flora and generally preserve West Pittwater and its environs.
To secure essential facilities including public wharves and reserves and to protect private and public property.
To speak with one voice and represent the interests of the Western Foreshore community when in discussion with Pittwater Council and other relevant government bodies. The WPCA website provides a forum for the better realisation of these objectives. Visit: www.westpittwater.com.au
Sydney Wildlife: May 2017
A Week In The Life Of A Wildlife Rescuer - Part 2
To celebrate Sydney Wildlife's 20-Year Anniversary, I was asked to recount a typical week in the life of wildlife rescuing. It took so long that we had to break it into 2 parts!
For those of you who missed Part 1 of "A Week in the Life of a Wildlife Rescuer" in our April edition: the first 3 days of the week comprised of darting a wallaby to remove plastic from around its neck; rescuing a tawny frogmouth with a broken leg and then a concussed lorikeet; a visit to Waratah Park to drop off some ringtail possums; an attempt to manipulate a faecal impaction from a very uncomfortable diamond python and grappling with a grumpy tiger snake...
Come Thursday and our sweet diamond python still hasn’t been able to expel whatever is clogging her cloaca… Many soaking baths haven’t shifted the mass so it’s off to one of our wonderful veterinarians who give of their time for free. Dr Andrew at Dee Why Vet takes a close look and decides to take x-rays. A large white sphere shows up. Oh, no - we hope she hasn’t swallowed a golf ball…
Whilst we are poring over the radiographs, Dr Andrew has lubricated the cloaca and begun physically manipulating the area as gently as possible. He has oodles of patience and doesn’t rush her at all. And sure enough, out pops a large white oval shape. And then another large white oval shape. And another. Not golf balls. But eggs! The poor girl has dystocia (she’s been egg-bound)! She must’ve dropped a clutch of eggs but the last 3 were abnormally large and she was unable to expel them. Well, I can guarantee she feels 100% better. She even looks thankful! Dr Andrew gives her some anti-inflammatories and some pain relief and we are on our way again.
Poor diamond python looking very sorry for herself :(
Turned out to be dystocia (egg-binding) not faecal impaction!
Later that week she is released back to her glorious home in the bush:
From there it’s off to a Fundraising Meeting with Joan - our Pre-Release Facility Manager. We have been madly raising funds to buy a Mobile Wildlife Clinic. The idea behind the Sydney Wildlife Mobile Clinic is to provide first-class treatment to our injured and sick wildlife. The clinic is to be staffed by veterinarians who are experienced at treating wildlife and who can provide hands-on training for veterinary students. The van is to provide first aid and emergency medical treatment for injured animals and is to be deployed to areas where natural disasters have occurred.
So today we’re on a reconnaissance mission to check out a few venues for our next big fundraiser. First port of call is to grab two coffees (NOT in takeaway cups, but in our environmentally-friendly ‘keep cups’) and then scout around for a great but inexpensive location. We visit a few venues in Terrey Hills and Newport but we feel they may not be central enough to any non-Northern Beaches attendees. So it’s back to the drawing board. Dr David Ward (our head veterinarian for the Mobile Clinic) has suggested we contact the International College of Management in Manly. We pop it onto our 'To Do' list for the next meeting.
We then contact our wonderful graphic designer - Laurie Sword - who is doing all the marketing work for us Pro Bono. She has designed this amazing concept photo of the van for us:
We then pop back to Joan’s place to finish applying for some Community Grants and to feed her critters, one of whom is this adorable wombat joey, Mulan:
Joan Reid with her little wombat joey, Mulan.
When Friday rolls around, it’s time for Nash the tiger snake to have another injection and to have his mouth cleaned out. So, it’s time to chase each other around the room again ha ha :D He surprises me by being a complete angel and not giving me a hard time. Straight in the tube for his injection and subcutaneous fluids and then onto the mouth treatment. He’s so good for his treatment that I reward him with some unrestricted ‘sun-time’ outside under my watchful gaze:
Nash the tiger snake enjoying his time in the sun on the warm tiles.
When Nash has had his fill of sunshine, it’s time to pack up all our educational brochures and habitat decor for a talk at a local school. As part of our Sydney Wildlife charter, we are committed to educating the public about the needs of our wildlife and the importance of habitat protection. Our Community Education coordinator, Eira Battaglia, does talks all over the Northern Beaches - to schools, to age-care facilities, to TAFEs and even to Scout gatherings. She’s amazing and very enthusiastic! As part of our education plan, we often collaborate with the wonderful folks at the Coastal Environment Centre (CEC) in Narrabeen. Today’s talk has been organised by the dedicated team at the CEC and they have invited us to join them to talk about how the general public can do more to protect habitat for our wildlife.
Eira Battaglia educational talk
The CEC team have organised the kids into groups. The first group are invited to build a “Bee Hotel” with Tim the Bee-Man. It’s so much fun and the kids learn about the invaluable job that our bees perform through pollination. The second group are being coached by Dave about how to do small things in their own backyard to provide habitat for little birds, blue-tongue lizards and other visiting critters. The third group are gathered in the hall and we (Sydney Wildlife) are giving a talk on the right and wrong things to do when bush-walking. Ably assisted by the passionate Kate Murray - one of our newest members - we re-enact a bush-walk that was done incorrectly. The ‘naughty’ bushwalker rumbles through the bush talking loudly on their mobile-phone, throws their litter on the ground, moves pieces of bark and logs around without thinking and throws rocks into the adjacent lake. The children are asked to identify aspects of the person’s behaviour that could be problematic. As always, they are always spot-on! At the end of the presentation, the kids are able to identify many of our local wildlife species and the type of habitat that they require. They are also well-versed on the correct behaviour to undertake whilst bush-walking. It’s very important to get kids to connect with nature and fall in love with wildlife because they will only grow up wanting to protect something that they love.
During the talk, a call comes through about a snake in a toilet. This ought to be easy, so I pop up to Avalon expecting to scoop a little slithery critter out of a toilet bowl, give it a wash and pop it back in the bush. Riiiiiiiiiiight….
Instead of being in the toilet-bowl, the sweet little green tree snake has sought refuge from the family’s cat in the pedestal of the toilet. The only access to the snake is through a tiny 20c piece-sized hole in the bottom part of the toilet which is - obviously - fused to the toilet floor… Sigh.
This photo was taken through the tiny hole...
The lady's dad makes an excellent suggestion - build a tunnel from the hole into a box which will make capture much easier.
While we are running about gathering vacuum-cleaner hose, bedding for the box and tape, the little critter sneaks out, climbs the towel-rail and plops herself into a reusable shopping-bag hanging off the end of the towel-rail... Well that's what I call gift-wrapping yourself for the snake-catcher :)
With Friday almost over, there's just enough time to pick up the kids from school, collect foliage for the animals in care, feed them all and get some sleep before the weekend.
Who knows what the weekend will bring...!?!
Joan's and I at our most recent fundraiser.
The glamour of wildlife rescue... Post-clambering-under-a-house to look for the source of a random scratching sound...
Previously: A Week In The Life Of A Sydney Wildlife Volunteer by Lynleigh Greig
By Lynleigh Grieg
Sydney Wildlife
New Director Of SLS At SLS Sydney Northern Beaches Branch
Glenn Tolan knows he has big shoes to fill in his new role as Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches Director of Lifesaving. Glenn replaces Geoff Raper who served in that role for four years.
''Hopefully I raised the bar from where it was when I came on board,'' Geoff said.
''I would like to think I improved things on the beach, patrolling hopefully and that we are here for a specific purpose. We are here to protect the beach going public.
''We need to be proud of the red and yellow uniform. I have always said we are volunteers but we need to do the job properly.''
Glenn has been involved in surf life saving for 10 seasons, first with Narrabeen Beach SLSC and then with Mona Vale SLSC.
''I was keen to continue the good work that Geoff had done,'' Glenn said.
''I have a keen awareness of brand and what I have seen through the teaching and through my role as a Duty Officer, we can do more with increasing surf lifesaving's brand awareness through people wearing the correct uniform and through actually performing and looking the part on the beach.
''I have a background in change management and I was keen to help surf lifesaving with the potential changes that might be coming up over the next couple of seasons with the Northern Beaches Council amalgamation.''
Glenn is a Patrol Captain at Mona Vale, Jetski operator, Duty Officer, facilitator for beach management and a facilitator for the Silver Medallion Aquatic Search and Rescue.
Picture: New man in the job ... Glenn Tolan (left) with Geoff Raper at the Branch Annual General Meeting last night (Tuesday May 2nd, 2017).
By Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches
Lifeline May Book Fair
Our new location at St Augustine's Federal Parade, Brookvale!Friday 19 - Sunday 21 May 2017
Friday 4pm–9pm
Saturday 9am–5pm
Sunday 9am–2pm
Plenty of street parking * (some conditions may apply)
Event Staff For Surfing NSW
Surfing NSW manage many events over the calendar year along the NSW coastline. We are currently in the process of looking for additional event staff in a number of roles. If you are interested in getting involved click the link below and fill out this survey:
Find out more about Surfing NSW at: www.surfingaustralia.com/states/nsw
‘Canapés For A Cause’ At Newport Surf Club
Newport SLSC’s first annual Pittwater Friends of Soibada fundraising event
Newport Surf Life Saving Club has just introduced an annual scholarship programme for two young Bronze Medallion Trainers & Assessors to travel to East Timor with the Pittwater Friends of Soibada in mid-July. Soibada is a remote village in the mountains of East Timor.
Congratulations to our inaugural winners: Jessica Menzies and Lauren Budd. Jess and Lauren will be teaching members of the Soibada community how to apply First Aid and perform CPR. We hope they will enjoy the experience so much that it inspires other young members of our club to become Trainers & Assessors and follow in Lauren and Jess's footsteps.
We are asking you to round up your friends and join us for an evening of canapes, drinks and entertainment on Saturday, 8 July. All funds raised will go towards providing first aid equipment for the Soibada village.
Date: Saturday, 8 July 2017
Time: 6:00 pm
Cost: to be advised
Venue: Newport Surf Life Saving Club, Barrenjoey Road, Newport
Website: www.pittwaterfriendsofsoibada.org.au
Courtesy Newport SLSC Newsletter – Jan Proudfoot Editor.
Transforming Everyday Australian's Into Lifesavers
By Surf Life Saving NSW
We offer public first aid certification and CPR courses all over NSW that will empower you with vital lifesaving skills. You could help save the life of someone close to you one day. Whether you’re looking for individual training, for a family member, a community group or your entire office, we can provide the right training solution for you. You can book online a course near you or if you would rather speak directly with someone, give us a call through our public training hotline on 1300 766 257.
All training provided is Nationally recognised (RTO ID: 90394) and WorkCover Approved.
For onsite bookings please fill in our online enquiry form here. or follow the links for each course below and select your date and click on that.
*Discounted rates available for active Surf Club members - please contact the Academy Business Officer - Public Courses directly on 02 9471 8099.
USI (Unique Student Identifier) Requirements
Please be aware that from 1 January 2016, any person undertaking nationally recognised training with Surf Life Saving NSW must provide a valid USI (Unique Student Identifier) upon enrolment.
If students do not yet have a USI, they can apply for one directly at www.usi.gov.au/create-your-usi. This is a quick and straightforward process that only takes a few minutes and should be done prior to attending training. Forgotten USI’s can also be retrieved from this webpage. Further information about the USI scheme can be found at www.usi.gov.au/about.
Combined Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management - June 3rd, 2017
$80.00
The Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management combined course delivers the essential principles, skills and knowledge in the first aid management of asthma and anaphylaxis including the use of the adrenaline auto-injector (e.g. Epi-pen). This course is approved by the Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) to meet the asthma management training requirements of child care workers.
At: Belrose on:
$65.00
The Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course delivers the essential principles, skills and knowledge to maintain or restore breathing and circulation in an adult, child or infant. The course content is based on the policies and standards of the Australian Resuscitation Council.
At: Ballina, Belrose, Blacktown, Broadmeadow, Cabramatta, Campbelltown, Canberra, Caringbah, Castle Hill, Coogee, Gosford, Hawkesbury, Hornsby, North Sydney, Pambula, Parramatta, Penrith, Port Macquarie, Sutherland, Sydney CBD, Tuggerah, West Ryde, Wollongong
At Belrose on:
Wed 10 May 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Wed 17 May 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 20 May 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Fri 26 May 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 3 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Wed 14 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 17 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 24 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Thu 29 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 22 Jul 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
$99.00
EOFY Special Price*
*Offer ends 30 June 2017
This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to manage emergency first aid situations and deliver competent emergency care until the arrival of professional medical support. Once completed, participants will obtain a first aid certificate that is valid for three years. The Provide First Aid course is nationally recognised WorkCover approved training.
At: Ballina, Belrose, Blacktown, Broadmeadow, Cabramatta, Campbelltown, Canberra, Caringbah, Castle Hill, Coogee, Gosford, Hawkesbury, Hornsby, North Sydney, Pambula, Parramatta, Penrith, Port Macquarie, Sutherland, Sydney CBD, Tuggerah, West Ryde, Wollongong
At Belrose on:
Wed 10 May 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Wed 17 May 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 20 May 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Fri 26 May 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 3 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Wed 14 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 17 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 24 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Thu 29 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 22 Jul 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
$99.00
EOFY Special Price*
*Offer ends 30 June 2017
This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to manage emergency first aid situations and deliver competent emergency care until the arrival of professional medical support. Once completed, participants will obtain a first aid certificate that is valid for three years. The Provide First Aid course is nationally recognised WorkCover approved training.
Participants must hold a current first aid certificate on the training day to qualify for the update course. If the certificate has expired the participant must attend a Provide First Aid Full course.
Ballina, Belrose, Blacktown, Broadmeadow, Cabramatta, Campbelltown, Canberra, Caringbah, Castle Hill, Coogee, Gosford, Hawkesbury, Hornsby, North Sydney, Pambula, Parramatta, Penrith, Port Macquarie, Sutherland, Sydney CBD, Tuggerah, West Ryde, Wollongong
At Belrose on:
Wed 10 May 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Wed 17 May 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 20 May 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Fri 26 May 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 3 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Wed 14 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 17 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 24 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Thu 29 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 22 Jul 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
$180.00
This course is ideal for those who work in the education and child care industry, as well as parents and carers of young children. The Education and Care First Aid course is nationally recognised WorkCover approved training, and has been endorsed by ACECQA as satisfying all education requirements for first aid, anaphylaxis management and emergency asthma training.
At: Belrose, Blacktown, Cabramatta, Campbelltown, Canberra, Caringbah, Coogee, Pambula, Port Macquarie, Sutherland, Sydney CBD, Tuggerah, West Ryde
At Belrose:
Wed 10 May 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Fri 26 May 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 17 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
$180.00
The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to provide an advanced first aid response, including management of the incident and other first aiders until the arrival of medical or other assistance.
At Belrose: Mon 5 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
$150.00
The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills, knowledge and application of oxygen, airway management de-vices, and automated external defibrillators during resuscitation, and to administer oxygen to conscious and unconscious breathing causalities.
At Belrose:
Fri 12 May 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Sat 13 May 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
Tue 6 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
$180.00
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish, maintain and facilitate the provision of appropriate first aid in the workplace. The unit applies to workers in nominated occupational first aid or management roles.
At Belrose: Wed 7 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
$450.00
3 Day Course starting on the booking date
This skill set provides a set of skills to establish, maintain and facilitate the provision of appropriate first aid in a workplace environment, including the skills to provide an emergency first aid response in the event of an emergency.
This skill set meets industry requirements to perform the role and responsibilities required of an Occupational First Aider.
At Belrose: Mon 5 Jun 2017 - Surf Life Saving NSW HQ
2017 Eco Schools Grants Program Open For Applications
Media release: 26 April 2017
Educators and school communities are once again encouraged to apply for an Eco Schools Grant to ignite and nurture their students’ passion to learn about the environment.
Eighty grants of $3,500 each are now available under the NSW Environmental Trust Eco Schools Grants program, which has supported a variety of environmental projects in schools from waste management to worm farms for nearly 20 years.
Office of Environment and Heritage Executive Director Ian Hunter said the grants help provide curriculum-based environmental education for children and the program proudly funded its 1000th project last year.
“Eco Schools Grants recognise the important work of educators in environmental conservation projects and I encourage schools to apply for one of the eighty grants,” Mr Hunter said.
“Research shows that when young people develop an appreciation of the environment early on it influences their behaviours later in life.
“Schools are uniquely placed to teach students about sustainability, why it’s important to take care of our environment and what good environmental citizenship looks like,” Mr Hunter said.
Teachers from Bonnyrigg High School in Sydney’s west used their Eco Schools Grant to bring history and science to life through environmental education with a medieval food garden.
“Students learned about garden functionality, soil health and sustainable living. Science students also used the plants to study photosynthesis and helped their school create a resource to facilitate hands-on learning for years to come,” Mr Hunter said.
“Grants this year will be offered to student-focused environmental management projects, including water and energy conservation, recycling, bush regeneration, habitat improvement and food gardens.
“Schools are also encouraged to develop projects for students with special needs,” Mr Hunter said.
Interested schools in NSW are encouraged to register on the Sustainable Schools NSW website and grant applications can be submitted until Monday 19 June, 2017.
All registered schools in NSW can apply for funding for new projects or a separate additional stage of a previous project. Schools currently delivering an existing Eco Schools Grant funded project are not eligible.
For more information visit: www.environment.nsw.gov.au/grants/schools.htm
Photo - Bonnyrigg Highschool Eco Schools Grants Garden
Educators and school communities are once again encouraged to apply for an Eco Schools Grant to ignite and nurture their students’ passion to learn about the environment. Photo Courtesy OEH
Pet of the Week
Felix
AGE/SEX: 5 years / M
BREED: Foxy X Italian Greyhound?
Felix is a relaxed easy going boy. He is very social with other dogs and easy to handle. Felix is a great ball player. Felix came with little hair on his body. With antibiotics, creams, medicated washes and eye ointments Felix now has hair regrowth and he is looking great! He is a very affectionate dog and loves to snuggle in the bed. He has a smooth coat and weighs 6.3kg. 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
2017 CJ McAlister Winter Longboard Festival
Join us for the 30th Snowy McAlister Winter Longboarding Festival
10th - 12th June 2017
Manly Beach, NSW (Carlton Street, Beach side)
!!PLEASE READ!!
First division - $65.00, Additional divisions - $50.00
Maximum 3 divisions per competitor
* Fees must accompany your entry form
Divisions this year:
-Open Men’s
-Open Log
-Open Women’s
-Old Mal
-Juniors (Under 18)
-Junior Log (Under 18)
-Over 35
-Over 45
-Over 55
-Over 50 Log
Please make out cheques to: Manly Malibu Club, 27 Claudare Street, Collaroy Plateau NSW 2097
Bank transfer EFT details: BSB: 633-000 A/C 145285441 (Preferred method of payment)
In the description line of the EFT, please add your first initial and last name.
Entries close FRIDAY 26th May 2017
Enter online at: HERE
Charles Justin ‘Snowy’ McAlister is the ‘father of Australian surfing’ who nurtured the sport for over 70 years. Snowy saw it all…. Changing surfboard riding styles, progressive board shapes, the birth and development of competitive surfing and the growth of surfing from fad to mainstream support.
In 1915, he witnessed the legendary Duke Kahanamokus display of surfriding at Sydneys Freshwater Creek. Inspired by the Hawaiians grace and style on the board, the young Sydneysider threw himself headlong into the sport of surfing.
He soon developed a strong affiliation with the ocean and joined the manly R&R team in 1920 which won titles in 1924, 1825 and 1926. He also became a member of the Freshwater Lifesaving Club a year later.
During this time he participated in surfboard riding exhibitions at the Newcastle Surf Carnival up until 1936. His payment of these exhibitions was a gift voucher worth 10 shillings and sixpence, the equivalent of three weeks wages.
In 1924 he built his own hollow timber surfboard, 12 feet long, 2 wide and 3 inches thick with a solid nose for a cost of 2 pounds. With great enthusiasm he embarked on a career as a competitive boarder, holding the National Surfboard Riding Champion title for four consecutive year beginning in the late 1920’s.
With the sudden popularity of the sport along Australia’s eastern beaches it soon became apparent that more scope was required for competitions. With this in mind Snowy began to erect signs on the beaches around Manly advertising surfboard rallies. These rallies were nomadic relying on available swell and attracted a small crowd of 12 to 15 surfers. The meetings marked the beginning of a surfing competition structure which has produced more World Champions than any other country.
In 1962 Snow became a founding member of the Australian Surfriders Association, an organisation that today is the recognized governing body of surfing in this country. Snow was known for his active interest in our young surfers and was a visitor to most surfing events in Sydney. It was snow who often accompanied budding professionals to the airport to see them off overseas on the World Tour.
He was also a founder of the Australian Surfski Association and was an avid surfski rider in his later years.
The 1920’s saw Snowy throw himself into competitive surfing where he held the National Surfboard Riding Champion title for four consecutive years. Following his success and the ever growing popularity of surfing along Australia’s East Coast he constructed surf rallies at Manly beach attracting a small crowd of 12 to 15 surfers. This first meeting marked the beginning of a competitive surfing structure which today attracts over 200 professional surfers each June.
Find out more at: https://snowymcalisterfestival.com
Click on logo above to visit their website.
Mona Vale Hospital Auxiliary Stalls 2017
May:
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
Friends Of Bungan Beach Restoration
Bungan Beach's superb backdrop of bushland is being cared for by donations from the Pittwater Environmental Foundation (PEF) and the determination and hard work of local people who love this wonderful place. Volunteers and contractors remove weeds and plant native plants where natural regeneration is unlikely because of dense weeds for many years.
Can you lend a hand to Friends of Bungan? go tohttp://www.friendsofbungan.org.au/about-us/
Bushcare in Pittwater
For further information or to confirm the meeting details for below groups, please contact Council's Bushcare Officer on 9970 1367
BUSHCARE SCHEDULES
Where we work Which day What time
Avalon
Angophora Reserve 3rd Sunday 8:30 - 11:30am
Avalon Dunes 1st Sunday 8:30 - 11:30am
Avalon Golf Course 2nd Wednesday 3 - 5:30pm
Careel Creek 4th Saturday 8:30 - 11:30am
Toongari Reserve 3rd Saturday 9 - 12noon (8 - 11am in summer)
Bangalley Headland 2nd Sunday 9 to 12noon
Bayview
Winnererremy Bay 4th Sunday 9 to 12noon
Bilgola
North Bilgola Beach 3rd Monday 9 - 12noon
Algona Reserve 1st Saturday 9 - 12noon
Plateau Park 1st Friday 8:30 - 11:30am
Church Point
Browns Bay Reserve 1st Tuesday 9 - 12noon
McCarrs Creek Reserve Contact Bushcare Officer To be confirmed
Clareville
Old Wharf Reserve 3rd Saturday 8 - 11am
Elanora
Kundibah Reserve 4th Sunday 8:30 - 11:30am
Mona Vale
Mona Vale Beach Basin 1st Saturday 8 - 11am
Mona Vale Dunes 2nd Saturday+3rd Thursday 8:30 - 11:30am
Newport
Bungan Beach 4th Sunday 9 - 12noon
Crescent Reserve 3rd Sunday 9 - 12noon
North Newport Beach 4th Saturday 8:30 - 11:30am
Porter Reserve 2nd Saturday 8 - 11am
North Narrabeen
Irrawong Reserve 3rd Saturday 2 - 5pm
Palm Beach
North Palm Beach Dunes 3rd Saturday 9 - 12noon
Scotland Island
Catherine Park 2nd Sunday 10 - 12:30pm
Elizabeth Park 1st Saturday 9 - 12 noon
Pathilda Reserve 3rd Saturday 9 - 12 noon
Warriewood
Warriewood Wetlands 1st Sunday 8:30 - 11:30am
Whale Beach
Norma Park 1st Friday 9 - 12noon
Western Foreshores
Coopers Point, Elvina Bay 2nd Sunday 10 - 1pm
Rocky Point, Elvina Bay 1st Monday 9 - 12noon
Where we work Which day What time
Avalon
Angophora Reserve 3rd Sunday 8:30 - 11:30am
Avalon Dunes 1st Sunday 8:30 - 11:30am
Avalon Golf Course 2nd Wednesday 3 - 5:30pm
Careel Creek 4th Saturday 8:30 - 11:30am
Toongari Reserve 3rd Saturday 9 - 12noon (8 - 11am in summer)
Bangalley Headland 2nd Sunday 9 to 12noon
Bayview
Winnererremy Bay 4th Sunday 9 to 12noon
Bilgola
North Bilgola Beach 3rd Monday 9 - 12noon
Algona Reserve 1st Saturday 9 - 12noon
Plateau Park 1st Friday 8:30 - 11:30am
Church Point
Browns Bay Reserve 1st Tuesday 9 - 12noon
McCarrs Creek Reserve Contact Bushcare Officer To be confirmed
Clareville
Old Wharf Reserve 3rd Saturday 8 - 11am
Elanora
Kundibah Reserve 4th Sunday 8:30 - 11:30am
Mona Vale
Mona Vale Beach Basin 1st Saturday 8 - 11am
Mona Vale Dunes 2nd Saturday+3rd Thursday 8:30 - 11:30am
Newport
Bungan Beach 4th Sunday 9 - 12noon
Crescent Reserve 3rd Sunday 9 - 12noon
North Newport Beach 4th Saturday 8:30 - 11:30am
Porter Reserve 2nd Saturday 8 - 11am
North Narrabeen
Irrawong Reserve 3rd Saturday 2 - 5pm
Palm Beach
North Palm Beach Dunes 3rd Saturday 9 - 12noon
Scotland Island
Catherine Park 2nd Sunday 10 - 12:30pm
Elizabeth Park 1st Saturday 9 - 12 noon
Pathilda Reserve 3rd Saturday 9 - 12 noon
Warriewood
Warriewood Wetlands 1st Sunday 8:30 - 11:30am
Whale Beach
Norma Park 1st Friday 9 - 12noon
Western Foreshores
Coopers Point, Elvina Bay 2nd Sunday 10 - 1pm
Rocky Point, Elvina Bay 1st Monday 9 - 12noon
60th Anniversary Of Club Palm Beach
Club Palm Beach is going to celebrate the 1957 opening, its 60th anniversary and we would like to get as many people from the past and present as possible to join us in a reunion here at the Club. This includes old friends, relatives, neighbours, local sports clubs, sailing mates, students from local schools, campers from the old camping ground near the Golf course, EVERYONE!
Leading up to the reunion we want to hear your old stories & share your photos from the good old days. Stories from the camping grounds, for example some families lived at the camping grounds while their family homes were built. John Oliver was one, he says the camping ground was a community in itself. Other campers such as the Trainor family loved the camping community so much they moved permanently to Palm Beach.
Camping at Palm Beach - photo courtesy National Library of Australia
Palm Beach RSL started off as a shed, it was originally built in Lucinda Park, Nabilla Rd Palm Beach. The shed, built from weather board by Dick Martin, Jack Martin and Fred Verrills, was then moved to Barrenjoey Rd, the current Club site, sitting approximately where the bistro dinner room is now. The land purchased in Barrenjoey Rd was instigated by Carl Gow. The little Club traded there from the very early 50's until the current Club opened in December 1957. The original shed was removed by Peter Verrills and Bill Martin then transported by Bill's semi-trailer to Wisemans Ferry and there it was used as a cabin for the Verrills family & friends for their water skiing holidays. In the early days the Cub (shed)l opened daily at 4pm and operated on an honour system, any purchases were fixed up on pay day.
The Club as it is today was built by R. Martin & Sons. It was opened on the 14th December 1957. The president at the time of the opening was Alf Curtis and the secretary was Ron Vance. Some of the early committee members were Harold Richardson, Ken Wardrop, Fred Verrills, Jack Martin, Bill McTaggart, Ron Vance, Jack Henman, Brian Oxenham and Chic Whitchard. Some old local family names were the Gonsalves, Martins, and Goddards. There was a big variety of local businesses including the chemist, butcher, bakers, doctors and the fruit and veg shop.
Apparently there were two garages as well. To Peter Verrills' recollection, the Palm Beach bottle shop is the only shop still operating as it was when opened. The original owners were the Goddard's.
Lola was their daughter who married Jack Martin.
We would love to hear all the history on the ferry service, fishing charter boats, builder's ship wrights etc... before it is all lost.
Please start posting any stories, pictures or memories to our Facebook page - Club Palm Beach. Save the date and come down and join us and tell us a bit about it. We can't wait to see what you have in store for us!
This is a great time to catch up with that old Palm Beach friend of yours - you always say you will but never seem to get the chance.
John Sinclair
Club Palm Beach Secretary - Manager
New Season for Sailability Pittwater
Sailability Pittwater is a volunteer organisation which provides sailing for people with a disability. Our main recreational sailing activities are at Rowland Reserve, Bayview, and we run competitive sailing for people with a disability out of RPAYC Newport.
We are currently looking for new volunteers for our Saturday morning program at Rowland Reserve and Tuesdays at RPA. Visit our website for more information at www.sailability.org/au/pittwater or call John on 9982 5656