April 1 - 30, 2025: Issue 641

Cirque Du Joy – Reset the Dial: The Women’s Resilience Centre’s Most Critical Fundraising Event

   

The Women’s Resilience Centre is proud to announce Cirque Du Joy – Reset the Dial, during Vivid Sydney for our most important annual fundraising event, taking place this year to support our mission of breaking the devastating cycle of domestic abuse in Australia. With only 1% government funding, we rely entirely on the goodwill of the community and corporate Australia to sustain our work and provide essential support services for women and families recovering from trauma.

Cirque Du Joy is more than just a night out—it is a celebration of joy after the toughest of days, a beacon of hope, and a reminder that recovery is not just about overcoming hardship but also about reclaiming life’s joyful moments. You will hear stories of recovery, resilience and inspiration.

An Unforgettable Night of Joy and Connection

This joy-filled gala will be an unforgettable evening featuring an extraordinary line-up of speakers, performers, and media ambassadors. The night will be hosted by Australia’s leading speaker, Robyn Moore AM, and supported by award-winning journalists Tracey Spicer and Juanita Phillips. We are also honoured to have esteemed Authors and Ambassadors Mike Munro, Tom Carroll, Lisa Mcadams, Stephenie Rodriguez, Daniel Principe and Graeme Cowan lending their voices to this critical cause. 

The Women’s Resilience Centre’s primary mission is resetting and rebuilding lives. They see a future where all women and families impacted by domestic abuse and trauma are supported to recover, build resilience and thrive. 

The evening will open with a breath-taking opening performance by the Indigenous Children’s Dance Group, Dhinawan Yarn and Entertainment setting the tone for a night of celebration, resilience, and community. Circus performers will dazzle guests upon arrival, creating a vibrant atmosphere of wonder and joy.

Why Joy Matters

Joy is a fundamental human right. It is more than just a fleeting emotion—it is a state of mind that fosters resilience, fulfilment, and contentment. In the journey of recovery from domestic abuse and trauma, joy must be reclaimed. Trauma is not just about the bad days lost but also about the good days missed. By celebrating joy, we strengthen social bonds, empower survivors, and restore the wholeness of life.

How to Support the Cause

The Women’s Resilience Centre invites individuals, corporations, and philanthropists to stand with us in resetting the dial on domestic abuse. Last year we supported 507 women in 163 regions of Australia with capability building programs, employment readiness, Financial Resilience, Mentors and a safe centre and shop for support. We rely on this annual event to support our funding.

Cirque Du Joy is an opportunity to contribute to a future where every survivor has access to the support, resources, and community needed to rebuild their lives and helps break the intergenerational cycle of abuse. Stop Domestic Abuse in Australia.

Join us for a night to remember and be a part of a movement that transforms pain into empowerment and despair into joy.

For sponsorships, donations, or ticket inquiries, please contact: Simone Allan Founder and Gala Support Simone@wresilience.org.au

We are a 5- piece band of ladies performing sassy, bawdy blues and jazz from the 1920's, 30's and beyond. With 4-part harmonies, horn lines, dynamite soloists and a red-hot rhythm section: It swings, it drives, it jives, it will knock your socks off!

Tickets go on sale April 13- last time we sold out in just a few days. Visit: https://riverboatpostman.com.au/

Avalon Bowlo Music


Sunday Sundown Session - FREE: Coming up this month:
  • Beyond the Eight - 6th April
  • CrankCase - 13th April
  • Nothing Too Serious - 20th April
  • So What - 27th April
Join us for live jazz music every Wednesday from 7pm!
Coming up this month:
  • Joy Yates - 2nd April
  • Lily Dior - 9th April
  • Dorian Mode - 16th April
  • Ian Cooper - 23rd April
TICKET INFORMATION
Show Times: 7pm - 9.30pm
Club Members - $25 Single Ticket | Guests - $35 Single Ticket

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

The Racquet Club: Elanora Heights

50 Kalang Rd, Elanora Heights NSW 
(Located in Elanora Squash Centre)
Find out more at: www.theracquetbar.com

Music on Fridays - April 2025


SOCIAL DARTS EVERY SATURDAY
From 3pm
Looking for something different to do on a Saturday arvo? Come down and get involved in our new Social Darts Competition every Saturday from 3pm.

Open to players of all levels, this is a fun, relaxed social comp where you can throw some darts and meet some new mates, all while enjoying live sports on the big screen with a cool bevvy in hand!

There will be prizes up for grabs, so why not put your skills to the test. Call 9913 9003 or enquire at the bar to register.

Surfboat Brewery Music: April 2025

Unit 23/14 Jubilee Avenue, Warriewood
New brewery now open in Warriewood! Enjoy a fantastic selection of craft beers brewed on-site, alongside delectable food, cocktails, and a curated wine list. Live Music. Activities include pool and darts. Dog and child friendly.

Jive Bombers return to the Beach Club Collaroy this Sunday April 13th 4.30pm.

Great dance floor, ocean view & food.


BORN JOVI- “A tribute to Bon Jovi, only Bon Jovi does it better.” at  The Sands - Narrabeen

Join us on ANZAC Day eve!
BORN JOVI are returning to the Northern Beaches! We’re live at the Narrabeen Sands Hotel on the eve of ANZAC Day, THURSDAY 24th April to deliver a blistering show that will have you going down in a Blaze Of Glory!
FREE ENTRY!!
See y’all there!

Narrabeen Sands Hotel
1260 Pittwater Rd Narrabeen

ANZAC Day 2025 Commemoration Services

Sunday 13 April:

  • Dee Why RSL – 3pm Commemoration Service, Club Memorial Garden

Forestville RSVL – 2.40pm March to RSL Club followed by service from 3 - 3.40pm

Information: March steps off at 1440 on Sunday 13 April and heads South on Starkey Street to Violet Street then West on Violet Street and Bushland Ave to the RSL Club on Melwood Ave. The march will be led by the Manly Warringah Pipe Band and will include veterans, cadets, guides and scouts, the Davidson Bush Fire Brigade and NSW police escorts.

Information: The Commemoration Service will be held in the carpark of the RSL Club on Sunday 13 April, following the march

Narrabeen RSL Sub-Branch ANZAC Day 2025 Commemoration

Time: 11.30am march from Narrabeen Surf Club to Narrabeen Cenotaph, followed by service.

Date: Sunday April 20

Wednesday 23 April

RSL LifeCare ANZAC Village (The War Vets) – 9.30-10am village march and service

Friday 25 April

Forestville ANZAC Day 2025 Commemoration

Dawn Service

Address: 22 Melwood Avenue, Forestville NSW, Australia View on Google Maps

Time: 5:30 am

Date: Friday 25 April

Information: The Dawn Service will be conducted around the Forestville RSL Club Cenotaph and will be followed by breakfast in the Club for all attendees who wish to participate.

Collaroy RSL sub-Branch ANZAC Day 2025 Commemoration

Address: Collaroy Beach, New South Wales, Australia View on Google Maps

Time: 5:00 pm

Date: Friday 25 April

Information: Sunset Service on the Beach.

RSL LifeCare ANZAC Village (The War Vets) Dawn Service

Date: 6am Veterans Parade Cenotaph

Pittwater RSL sub-Branch ANZAC Day 2025 Commemoration

Date: Friday 25th April Anzac Day 2025 

Address: 82 Mona Vale Rd, Mona Vale

Please join us at the lower cenotaph at 5:20am for the Dawn Service in remembrance and gratitude to honour Anzac Day - Breakfast to follow at 6.30am . ALL WELCOME!

Newport Anzac Day Dawn Service 2025

Time: 5.30 am

Address: Trafalgar Park Cenotaph, Gladstone Street, Newport

This year we are delighted to welcome Brigadier Georgina Whelan to deliver the address at the Newport Anzac Day Dawn Service. 

The community with gather once again under the trees (and the kookaburras) to remember those who have served our wonderful country.

Church Point

On Anzac Day, April 25th, there will be a commemoration service at Thomas Stephens Reserve in Church Point, starting at 10:45 am. All Welcome.

Bilgola

We have an 8.30am for an 8.45am start, Surf Life Saving (SLS) Anzac Day Memorial Service and March Past, outside Bilgola Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC), The Serpentine, Bilgola Beach. Bar open at 1.00pm, with Two-up in the BBQ area. Hosted by Bilgola SLSC.

Avalon Beach RSL sub-Branch ANZAC Day 2025 Commemoration

Avalon Beach RSL sub-Branch

Address: Avalon Beach RSL Club 1 Bowling Green Lane AVALON BEACH NSW 2107

Email: Avalon-BeachSB@rslnsw.org.au

Phone: 02 9883 9815

Dawn Service

Address: Dunbar Park, Old Barrenjoey Road, Avalon Beach NSW, Australia View on Google Maps

Time: 5:30 am

Date: Friday 25 April

Service: 0550 am – Members Assemble 0540 am – Dawn Service Commences This service will be conducted by Commodore Richard Menhinick AM,CSC, RAN, the President of Avalon Beach RSL Sub Branch, assisted by Paul Sinclair, the President of Avalon Beach RSL Club Limited. After the ceremony is complete, please join us veterans in the RSL Club and enjoy an egg and bacon roll for a small donation.

March

Address: Old Barrenjoey Road, Avalon Beach NSW, Australia View on Google Maps

Time: 11:00 am

Date: Friday 25 April

Information: The march will gather at 1030 for an 1100 start out front of Avalon Public School on Old Barrenjoey Rd, it will then turn left onto Avalon Parade and right onto Bowling green Lane. From there those marching will turn into Dunbar Park and disperse into the arranged seating.

Main Service Address: Dunbar Park, Old Barrenjoey Road, Avalon Beach NSW, Australia View on Google Maps

Time: 11:40 am

Date: Friday 25 April

Information: Once the March has concluded, our service will be conducted by Commodore Richard Menhinick AM, CSC, RAN, the President of Avalon Beach RSL Sub-Branch. He will be joined by LCDR Tamara Sloper-Harding, Vice-President of Avalon Beach RSL Sub-Branch and our Guest Speaker, Colonel Brad Robertson CSC, president of the veteran’s charity, Carry On. Once completed, please join our veterans in the RSL Club and enjoy refreshments, lunch and later on Two Up from 1.00pm to 7.00pm in the Surf Lounge on level 1 - if you wish and are 18 or older.

Whale Beach

An ANZAC Day dawn service will be held at Whale Beach at 6am in front of the Surf Club.  Conducted by Palm Beach RSL sub-Branch and Whale Beach SLSC

Palm Beach RSL sub-Branch ANZAC Day 2025 Commemoration

1087 Barrenjoey Road, Palm Beach

March

Time: 10.45am March from Iluka road to Palm Beach RSL, followed by Service.

Date: Friday 25 April

Followed by Veterans Lunch in the club.

Two-Up from 1pm in back paddock.

L’Heure Exquise  - Harp and Saxophone

Experience the enchanting melodies of L’Heure Exquise, an exquisite program featuring the remarkable talents of Lousic Dulbecco, Principal Harpist of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, and Christina Leonard, one of Australia’s leading saxophonists. 
The program weaves a rich musical tapestry: Henri Eccles' Sonata in g minor, Ida Gotkovsky's Éolienne for alto saxophone and harp and Mussorgsky’s hauntingly beautiful The Old Castle from Pictures at an Exhibition, four elegant French songs: Claude Debussy’s Beau soir & Nuit d’étoiles, Gabriel Fauré’s Au bord de l’eau and Reynaldo Hahn’s L’heure exquise  and for a solo harp moment, Gabriel Fauré’s Une châtelaine en sa tour. Australian composers are also represented with Jessica Wells’ Sati and Gerard Brophy’s Constantinopolis. 

An unique and alluring concert performed by two exceptional artists!

When: Sunday 4thh May 2025 at 3:00pm
Where: Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 9 Currie Rd, Forestville
Tickets: Full:$35, Concession:$25, Students:$20, Children under 16 Free
Enquiries: Wyvern Music Forestville Tel: 9416 5234

Wedding Island

Is there anything better than a Scotland Island wedding or a comedy in its Community Hall? In May 2025 we bring you both!
The team who last year brought you 'Secret Island' returns with another hilarious comedy. Once again written by that elusive islander Bogue Anthill, 'Wedding Island' is directed by Elvina Bay resident Sophie Lepowic. 

The cast includes (in order of appearance) May Blackband, Roy Baker, Alix Ah-Pet, Nettie Lodge, Sophie Lepowic, Mara Syngros, Jess McGowan, Larry Woods, Ian White and Lizzie Brand. Stage management is by Gilli Unwin.

'Secret Island' was a sell-out, so don't miss 'Wedding Island'. A nubile couple, seventy rowdy guests and a frisky brush turkey. What could possibly go wrong?

A special ferry will depart from the island (Tennis Court wharf) at the end of the first night's performance (9 May), returning audience members to the mainland (Church Point).



Island Café: Catherine Park, Scotland Island

MAG&M stages Signs in the Sand

Runs until Sunday, 11 May 2025 - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm very day
Manly Art Gallery & Museum’s (MAG&M) is partnering with contemporary artist Anna Madeleine Raupach to create an innovative approach to raising awareness for environmental issues in its latest exhibition Signs in the Sand: Anna Madaleine Raupach’s Climate Sign Archive, opening on 11 March 2025.

Signs in the Sand, an immersive augmented reality (AR) installation, is a continuation of respected artist, Anna Madeleine Raupach’s Climate Sign Project. The exhibition will form part of MAG&M’s program for Climate Action Week (10-16 March).

In mid-February the Collective for Environmental Art & Design (CEAD) Forum is being held, where participants will be asked to create climate action signs for Signs in the Sand. Raupach will digitise these signs, add them to her growing archive and place them virtually in the sand along Manly Cove.  

During the Signs in the Sand exhibition, 11 March to 11 May 2025, visitors can engage with these artworks via a QR code downloaded to their electronic device.

Northern Beaches Mayor, Sue Heins expressed enthusiasm for the premise and personal engagement of the exhibition.

“Signs in the Sand is a powerful example of how art and technology can come together to address urgent environmental issues.

“This exhibition not only highlights the creativity and innovation of our community but also encourages them to reflect on the role we all play in fostering environmental and sustainability awareness and action,” Mayor Heins said.

The exhibition will feature digitised signs from Raupach’s archive, as well as the new signs created during the CEAD (Collective for Environmental Art & Design) Forum in February. These AR installations will be displayed along Manly Cove’s beachfront and within MAG&M, providing an immersive interactive experience for visitors. QR codes placed at MAG&M will link visitors to the project’s AR platform, allowing them to engage with the artwork in a unique and meaningful way.

Signs in the Sand is part of MAG&M’s commitment to presenting art and ideas that drive real-world environmental change through the CEAD program. The exhibition aligns with MAG&M’s mission to inspire interdisciplinary creativity and meaningful dialogue about sustainability.

The exhibition is free and open to the public, making it accessible for everyone to enjoy and participate in this important conversation about the environment.

See first-hand how art and technology can work together towards environmental change.

This exhibition is part of Climate Action Week.  

Weekly curator’s walk-through

Thursday mornings at 11am. 
Please meet in the foyer of Manly Art Gallery & Museum.
FREE - No booking required 

Location: Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade, Manly 

Image courtesy Anna Madeleine Raupach

Humph Hall: Upcoming Events

Humph Hall
85 Allambie Road
Allambie Heights 

Warren Fahey's Bush Ballad's, Folk Songs & City Dities: 2pm, Sunday 1st June, 2025
Tickets: $25 and $15 Concession
2025 marks the 60th year of Warren Fahey’s one-man lifetime campaign to remind Australians of their colonial cultural inheritance. “I am a cultural historian who uses songs, stories, humour and poetry as signposts to our unique history and to pinpoint our changing national identity."

Although the recipient of the Order of Australia, Prime Minister’s Centennial Medal, Australian Recording Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award, the prestigious Don Banks Music Award, and an acknowledged ’national treasure’, Warren prefers to say he is a graduate of the ‘Dingo University of the Outback’.

At Humph Hall Warren will perform an afternoon concert with his long-standing musical partners, Marcus Holden (fiddle, mandolin, guitar, banjo) and Garry Steel (accordion).

We Mavericks: 7pm, Saturday 21st June 2025
Masters in the art of connection, Lindsay Martin (AU) and Victoria Vigenser (NZ) interweave effortless strings, soulful vocals and driving rhythms to form a singular, intense musical voice. The couple have been called contemporary folk, alt-country and acoustic pop, but words don’t capture their unbelievable musical kinship, or the deeply heartfelt way they relate to their audiences. Nominated Best Folk Artist in both AU and NZ, this troubadour duo have an inexplicable appeal that has seen them on a steep and fast rise to countless festival billings throughout NZ, AU, UK and EU tours.

Vincent Cross (US): 7pm, Friday 18th July 2025
Tickets: $25 and $15 Concession
Vincent Cross is an Irish song poet whose critically acclaimed albums draw from various traditional folk idioms and ancient myths. Born in Ireland, raised in Australia, and now residing in New York City, he has performed with renowned artists such as Glen Hansard, Odetta, Damien Rice, and The Pogues’ Ron Kavana.

Festivals include Brooklyn Folk Festival, Galway Fringe Festival (Ireland), Telmarkfestivalen (Norway), The Bitter End (NYC) The Scratcher Sessions (NYC) Monroe's, Galway, Ireland.

Bruce Watson (Vic): 7pm, Friday 25th July, 2025
Tickets: $25 and $15 Concession
Bruce Watson is an icon and longtime favourite of the Australian folk scene. His performances are joyful and thoroughly engaging, with witty lyrics and energetic presentation. He is a masterful craftsman of songs, be they evocative, heart wrenching, or side-splittingly funny.

Bruce has appeared at over 200 folk festivals as well as innumerable folk clubs and other venues across Australia, the UK and NZ. He has received a stack of prestigious songwriting awards and had his songs covered by performers of the calibre of Eric Bogle, Joe Dolce, Greg Champion, and a host of other Australian and international performers. He has been a support act for many high profile international performers.

He has produced eight albums of original songs, and received radio airplay across Australia. He appears on over 20 compilation albums alongside artists such as Yothu Yindi and Christine Anu. He has also published a book of his songs.

Eric Bogle has described him as “the best songwriter I have seen in a long time.” Melbourne folk institution The Boite calls him “An Australian folk hero!”

North Narrabeen Surf Club: Friday Night Raffles

Join us this Friday night for our weekly raffles at the surf club! Meat Trays and the Joker Jackpot. 
Bar opens at 4pm. 
Tickets go on sale from 5.00pm and drawn 6.00pm.
Joker tickets $2.00 each, meat tray tickets $5.00 for five numbers.
And the 4 Knots Cafe is open for dinner from 4.30 pm.
You have to be in it to win it!
Everyone welcome.

Radio Controlled Yachting

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

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


Avalon Beach RSL Fishing Club

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

FISHING COMPETITIONS WILL RECOMMENCE JULY 17-19

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

Palm Beach Golf Club

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

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

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

Palm Beach Golf Club



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

Sydney Northern Beaches Woodturners Inc

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

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

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

Friends of Narrabeen Lagoon Catchment Activities

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

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

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

Newport Bowling Club Introduces Barefoot Bowling

Newport Bowling Club Breakfast Bowling.  
Sunday mornings 9.00 to 12.00.  
$10 includes an egg and bacon roll.

Beginners welcome, bowls are supplied.  Club is also available for barefoot and corporate bowls.
Palm Road, Newport.
For further information, call 9999 1661 or 0402 126 109

The Newport Bowling Club is situated on the beautiful Barrenjoey Peninsula, the most northerly point of the Northern Beaches area of Sydney, Australia. The Club is located on the corner of Barrenjoey and Palm Roads, Newport. Visitors are very welcome, whether local, from within the state, interstate or overseas.

Find out more by visiting: www.newportbowlingclub.com.au

Palm Beach Markets: 

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

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

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

At: Governor Phillip Park, Palm Beach

MWPHS - Manly Warringah Pittwater Historical Society - Established 1924 

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

Ingleside Rider's Group

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

Find out more at: inglesideriders.

Club Palm Beach Social Golf Group

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



Manly Fig    

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

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

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

Event by Australian Boating College Sydney
Where: Newport Royal Motor Yacht Club
Dates; October through December 2024

Are you tired of constantly relying on someone else to drive the boat?

With the Australian Boating College Sydney, you can captain your own adventure and get your Boat or Jet Ski Licence all in ONE DAY.

Our course covers all RMS requirements. It includes:
  • • Boat and/or Jet Ski Licence Theory Session
  • • Multiple Choice Exam
  • • On-Water Practical Training in our dedicated training vessels - yes, you get to drive a boat!
  • • No further tests and NO LOGBOOK REQUIRED!
Complete the course and take the paperwork into Service NSW, pay your licence fee, and away you go with your Boat or Jet ski licence - EASY AS ABC!
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👉 Book online at https://abcboating.com/book/
📱 1800 453 886

Hansa Class Worlds 2025 at RPAYC 

The Notice of Race for the 2025 Hansa Class World and International Championships has been released. The regatta will take place at Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club from March 23rd to 30th 2025. 

The RPAYC and Hansa Worlds look forward to welcoming sailors in the Hansa 2.3, 303 singles and doubles, Liberty and SKUD18 to Pittwater in Sydney, Australia. The NOR can be found on the event website at - https://hansaworlds.org/entry/ 

The Hansa World Class encourage sailors planning to attend to complete the EOI on the same website page.

Narrabeen Swim Academy 

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

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

Surfing Mums & Dads

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

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

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

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

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


Avalon Scottish Country Dancing

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

MANLY ART GALLERY & MUSEUM

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

Pittwater Camera Club - 



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

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

PITTWATER CAMERA CLUB Inc.  - Since 1966

2020 Program

Barrenjoey Lighthouse Tours

Enjoy a Barrenjoey Lighthouse tour any Sunday afternoon. It stands at Sydney's northern-most point. The views of Broken Bay, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park and the mighty Pacific are unforgettable.
When: Tours will run every Sunday from Sunday 15 May 2022 to Sunday 25 June 2023. Tour times: 11am to 11.30am, 12pm to 12.30pm, 1pm to 1.30pm, 2pm to 2.30pm and 3pm to 3.30pm.
Tours will not run on: Christmas Day - Sunday 25 December 2022 or New years Day - Sunday 1 January 2023.
Price: Adult $10 per person. Concession $8 per person. Child $5 per person. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Accompanying adults need to book and pay. 
Bookings: Bookings required. Phone 1300 072 757 or book online at: https://nswparks.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/sales/sales?ev=17683,54324,54344,54348
Meeting point: Barrenjoey Lighthouse. Give yourself at least 40mins to walk from the carpark to the lighthouse before your tour departs.


Mona Vale Library

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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