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Newsletter
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Offshore Residents
of Pittwater, Australia - Volume 17, Issue 883
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ContentsYour
Kindy
Needs YOU
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New Offshore Waste Calendars NOW available ONLINE |
If you do not receive a copy they will be available at Customer Service, Mona Vale or contact:
Tanya Leishman
Environmental Compliance Education Officer
tanya_leishman@pittwater.nsw.gov.au
You can also email cassgye@spin.net.au for Scotland Island and melinda@padster.com.au for Western Pittwater who will be holding some spares
Update on NSW Government announcement regarding local government amalgamations
Dear Community Member,
Proposal for Pittwater and northern Warringah Council
This morning the State Government outlined their plans to reduce the number of metropolitan Sydney councils from 43 down to 25. As part of this process the NSW Government proposed that Pittwater Council merge with northern suburbs of Warringah Council to form a new council. These suburbs include Narrabeen, Collaroy, Collaroy Plateau, Wheeler Heights, Cromer, Oxford Falls, Duffy’s Forest, Terry Hills, Belrose, Davidson, French’s Forest, Forestville and Killarney Heights.For full details about this go to:
https://www.councilboundaryreview.nsw.gov.au/summary-sheets/pittwater-and-warringah-councils
Whilst our community’s first preference is to stand alone, we welcome the Government’s support of our merger preference, to create two more equally balanced and specialised councils which will effectively deliver services and infrastructure whilst retaining local character and identity.
It is important to note that the Government has reconsidered the issue of population size and now recognises that a community of approximately 150 000 has strategic capacity to deliver high quality services whilst remaining connected to our communities. The Government has committed $10 million dollars towards merger costs and an additional $10 million for community infrastructure for a newly merged entity.
Comprehensive detail is provided about the benefits of the local government reform and merger impact analysis which can be found at:
HERE
Process for creating new Councils
The NSW Government identified a 10 step process to create new Councils which includes:- Appointment of delegates to examine merger proposals
- Creation of Local Government Boundaries Commission
- Communities to have their say during a public consultation process for merger proposals, including submissions and public hearings
- Delegates to examine proposals and submissions and provide a report to the Minister for Local Government and the Boundaries Commission
- Boundaries Commission to provide comment on the Delegates’ reports to the Minister for Local Government
- Minister will consider reports from Delegates and the Boundaries Commission and make decisions for each proposal
- Minister may/may not recommend to the Governor that the prosed merger be implemented
Local Government elections
The NSW Government suggested it is likely that local government elections may be delayed until March 2017.Informing our community
It remains a priority for Council to inform you about the process ahead. In addition to regular communication please continue to access our website, subscribe to our e-newsletter or follow us on Facebook and Twitter to receive updates as they are announced.Kind regards
Mark Ferguson
GENERAL MANAGER
Jane Mulroney
Manager – Community Engagement & Corporate Strategy
P: 9970 1108
M: 0417 499 557
The Co-Op Club Presents
January 2016 Bookings
Church Point Cafe - Artists play between 3:30 - 6:30pm
Sun Jan 3: Liza Ohlback :
Liza Ohlback and her band play a ‘Sophisticated’ mix of blues, influenced by Liza’s love of jazz, soul and gospel music. Her last Album ‘Trouble Goin’ Down’ won 3 ‘Australian Blues Chain’ awards in 2013 and her new single ‘Gonna be a Bad Day’ released in May, has already received rave reviews and has been picked up by radio all over Australia
Sun Jan 10: Rick Melick & band :
In a career that spans 4 decades Rick Melick has spent the last six years traveling the world with US blues rock artist Joe Bonamassa. With Joe and others including Eric Clapton, John Denver, B.B King, John Hiatt, Paul Rodgers and Beth Hart, he has performed at every major festival in the world from The North Sea Jazz and Montreaux Jazz festivals to W.O.M.A.D and the East Coast Blues & Roots festival and has worked in some of the worlds great theatres and arena stages. On Jan 10 at the Co-OP Club Rick joins us with his powerful band playing soul music in their own unique way.
Sun Jan 17: Matt Trapnell & The Sly Dogs :
Matt Trapnell & The Sly Dogs are one of the most popular bands that play at the Co-Op Club. Come and join us for their brand of dirty, soulful blues with the fantastic Matt Trapnell on guitar, harmonica & voice with special guests.
Sun Jan 24: Rebecca Johnson band :
We’re excited to welcome back to the Co-Op Club bass player & vocalist Rebecca Johnson & her funky band featuring Con Settineri on drums & Mark Johns on guitar. Rebecca is renowned for her bass playing and has been compared to Mark King from Level 42 & Flea from The Red Hot Chili Peppers. She has toured extensively with artists such as Richard Clapton, Margaret Urlich, Ian Moss & many more. Their funky repertoire consists of classics from Stevie Wonder to Bob Marley, Prince & Macy Gray.
Sun Jan 31: Tina Harrod :
Tina Harrod singer, songwriter & co-founder of the Co-Op Club, Tina Harrod & band featuring Hamish Stuart on drums, Matt McMahon piano & Mick Malouf bass will play music from across 4 of Tina’s albums plus some sizzling versions of Bob Dylan, Traffic, Nina Simone, Ricki Lee Jones & Steely Dan.
Music is every Sunday
between 3.30 - 6.30pm
1860 Pittwater Rd Church Point – bookings 9999 2793
www.facebook.com/thecoopclubchurchpoint
www.waterfrontstore.com.au
1860 Pittwater Rd Church Point – bookings 9999 2793
www.facebook.com/thecoopclubchurchpoint
www.waterfrontstore.com.au
Lost iPhone
Has anyone found a iPhone 6 in a red leather case, lost last night. no battery left on it.Please call
Mark Solomon
0417280362
For Sale 
Small 3 drawer, 'timber-look' filing cabinet $50
Unit is lockable and on castors for easy moving around. Stylish, lockable and in great condition.Bottom drawer suitable for hanging files.
Location: Elvina Bay
Phone: David 0474 297 919
Free Bromeliads
Doing a spot of gardening in this beautiful holiday weather ?Are you looking for easy to grow plants which are drought resistant ?
I have quite a few bromeliads. Some with attractive leaves and all with lovely flowers.
I live just above the fire station, the house with the dunny out the front.
Give me a call if you are interested in some of these hardy plants.
Annette
0410 007 501
Sea Kayak for Sale
19 ft Pro Kayak
$700.00 OnoContact Steve 0423 099 766
Free Printer 
I have a small black and white laser printer that works fine.It is a Brother HL-2142.
I live near Carols Wharf.
If you want the printer please just give me a call to arrange pick up.
Therese
0418640910
Island Car for Sale
TOYOTA RAV 4
1997 (3 DOOR) 
MANUAL 5SP 2.0i
CRUISER PACK
4 WHEEL DRIVE
ABS BRAKES
CENTRAL LOCKING
POWER STEERING
METALIC SILVER
SUNROOF
RADIO & CD PLAYER
AIR CONDITIONER
SPARE WHEEL
4 SEATER
155660 KM
REGO JULY 2015
GOOD SERVICE HISTORY
4 WHEEL DRIVE
ABS BRAKES
CENTRAL LOCKING
POWER STEERING
METALIC SILVER
SUNROOF
RADIO & CD PLAYER
AIR CONDITIONER
SPARE WHEEL
4 SEATER
155660 KM
REGO JULY 2015
GOOD SERVICE HISTORY
$3,000 onco
PHONE: Sandy 0415058922
Wanted
POLYCRAFT COMMUTER BOAT WANTED
Hi, we just purchased a house on the island and looking for a Polycraft commuter boat (still have my L plates on!)Centre or side console in good condition with late model 4 stroke motor preferred. Some clears and/or bimini would be good too.
Please contact Meredith 0402 121 184
SHORT TERM ACCOMODATION WANTED
(approx 8 weeks till end of February)Hi, we have just purchased a waterfront property on the Island and are looking for approx 8 week’s furnished accommodation / rental until settlement is complete. Could be a 1 bedroom flat or whole house, though would prefer something on the waterfront if possible.
Mature, friendly, fastidious couple with excellent references from Offshore residents available on request.
Available to move in anytime from now.
Please call Richard or Meredith Rasdall
Ph: 0414 560 505
richard@rashmedia.com.a
The Local Guide
Community Information
| Scotland Island Web Site | www.scotlandisland.org.au | |
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click to go to the Calendar | |
| Scotland Island Residents Facebook Page | click to go to Page | |
| Scotland Island Community Vehicle - 0404 103 700 | Number, Usage & Charges | |
| Scotland Island Rural Fire Brigade - 9999 4404 | http://www.sirfb.org.au | |
| West Pittwater Rural Fire Brigade - 9997-3795 | www.westpittwater.rfsa.org.au | |
| Offshore Photo Gallery | offshore gallery |
| Scotland
Island Residents Association
(SIRA) Membership details - click
here for details |
| West Pittwater Community Association (WPCA) - http://www.wpca.org.au |
Scotland
Island Emergency Non-potable water
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| Scotland
Island Children's Centre - (SIOCS - Scotland Island
& Offshore Children's Services) Catherine Park (Long Day Care Service) 7.30am - 5.30pm (Tues, Weds, Thurs & Friday) Other services include: School Holiday Programme / Facility & Equipment Hire For information call 02 9979 7856 or email: siocs@comcen.com.au |
| Scotland Island Community Hall Bookings: http://www.scotlandisland.org.au/community/community-hall/ |
| Pittwater Online News - http://www.pittwateronlinenews.com |
| Tick Fact Sheet |
Transport
| Scotland Island Community Vehicle - 0404 103 700 - Number, Usage & Charges | |
| Church Point Ferries - 0408 296 997 Ferry Timetable click here |
| Pink
Water Taxi - 0428 238 190 |
| Pittwater
Offshore Services - Contact Tim Byrne on 0416 003 205 |
| Broken Bay Lighterage & Mooring Services - Barges - Scotland Island - Toby/Dave - 0418 649 158 |
| Manly Warringah Cabs - 02 9972 5600 |
| Palm Beach Cruises - 02 9997 4815 |
Real Estate
| PMC Hill - 9999 4902 http://www.pmchill.com.au/ |
| Tanya Mottl at Residential Real Estate Agents – 9999 4499 www.residentialagents.com.au |
| L.J.Hooker Mona Vale - 9979 8000 http://www.ljhooker.com.au/monavale |
Services, Clubs & Accommodation
| Scotland
Island
Traders - On-line shopping
from your computer through www.g2u.com.au
-delivered to your door Scotland Island by Scotland Island Traders
- Graeme Richmond - Mobile: 0419 460 331 email scotlandislandtraders@gmail.com |
| Justice of the Peace - Bob Bolton - 9999 4092 |
| Justice of the Peace - Paul Purvis - 9979 9667 |
| Justice of the Peace - Bob Mitchell (Mackerel Beach) - 0419 745 628 |
| Justice of the Peace - Tony Hendel - 0419 242723 |
| Justice of the Peace
- - Andy
Derijk - Elvina Bay 0418 613 890 |
| Pittwater Community Arts Inc. - Enquiries Lorrie Morgan 9997 8079 lorriemay@bigpond.com |
| Peninsula Music Club - enquiries Janice Tuynman - 99991937 - jt@swift dsl.com.au |
| Woody Point Yacht Club - http://www.wpyc.com.au commodore@wpyc.com.au |
| Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club - 02 9997 1022 http://www.rpayc.com.au/ |
| Royal Motor Yacht Club - http://www.royalmotor.com.au/ 02 9997 5511 |
| Scotland Island Lodge - Bed & Breakfast - 02 9979 3301 or http://www.scotlandislandlodge.com.au |
| Pittwater
Youth Hostel - (02) 9999 5748 (8-11 am and 5-8 pm) http://www.yha.com.au/hostels/nsw/sydney-surrounds/pittwater/ |
| Handy Service - "No job too small" - Call Alan 0447 775 541 |
| Electrician Wayne on Scotland Island 0418 229 277 - offshore community sparky - www.sparky.com.au |
| David Walsh - Graphic Design - Custom Made Sculpture - 0404 239 212 - ital2@optusnet.com.au |
| Dog Wash & Grooming Call Jenni: 0450 444 100 or Email: jena50@hotmail.com |
| Pittwater ECO Floor Sanding - LUCIO: 0425 376 986 pittwaterecofloorsanding@gmail.com |
| Free Pump Outs for Boats - Council with RMS installed a pump out at Careel Bay wharf |
Island Classes (Fitness, Dance, Art etc)
| Pilates, Meditation and Group Fitness with Patrice - 0406 483 036 patrice.corrie@gmail.com |
| Art Classes- drawing and painting in oils, acrylics and mixed media- Marion 0431 457 431 |
| @ Nathalie's Table - Cooking Classes - Nathalie - 9999 4449 |
| Dru Yoga - Tuesday 9.00 to 10.30 Tuesday morning - Phone Katya on 0414 187 916 |
| Dynamic
Yoga - Tuesday PM.
& Saturday AM. Phone Nadine 0402 752465 nadineomara@gmail.com |
| Tai Chi & Qi Gong classes – Friday 10-11 am. Chris 0416221040 or chris@syntivityaustralia.com |
Groups
| Green Group For Catherine Park - Run by SIOCS - Emmie Collins on 0405 330 781 |
| WOW - Women on Water - meets 4 times a year - Jenny Frazer 0410533728 / 99994460. |
| Parents & Kids Groups Playgroup - Run by SIOCS - email Emma trysemz@tpg.com.au |
| Scotland Island Players - contact Bob or Kez on 9999 4092 |
| Catherine Park Bush Care Group, 2nd Sunday @ 9.30am, Sharon Kinnison @ 9997 6017 |
| Elizabeth Park Bush Care Group, 1st Saturday @ 9 am, Bob Bolton @ 9999 4092 |
| Island Thinking Group - Roy Baker, 9999 6891, roybaker99@yahoo.com |
| Offshore a capella choir – Saturdays at 2:30 pm, SI Community Hall. Call CB on 9997 2035. |
Government Organisations
| Pittwater Council - 9970 1111 - email pittwater_council@pittwater.nsw.gov.au Web site click here |
| Member for Mackellar Bronwyn Bishop, email clicking here or Bronwyn.Bishop.MP@aph.gov.au |
| Member for Pittwater Rob Stokes, email pittwater@parliament.nsw.gov.au |
Airlines, Buses and Railways
| Sydney Airport: Arrivals and Departures |
Qantas: Information |
Jetstar: Information |
Virgin Blue: Information |
|
Sydney Buses: Information. |
Sydney Ferries: Information |
City Rail: Timetables & Information. |
Country Link Rail: Timetable |
Weather
Pittwater WeatherScotland Island Tides, Moon phases, Sun rise & set
Local Weather Forecast
Radar weather for Sydney (128k circle)
Emergency Contact Numbers
and reviewing recordings| ALL EMERGENCIES (Police - Fire - Ambulance) | 000 |
| Police Assistance Line & Information | 13 1444 or 9281 0000 |
| Broken Bay Water Police | 9910 7899 or 0412 162 093 |
| Marine
Rescue Broken
Bay - Weekend |
(02)
9999 3554 -
(02) 8411 1121 |
| Marine
Rescue Broken
Bay - VHF Radio channel |
VHF
Radio Channel: VHF 16 27MHz Radio Channel: 86 or 88 |
| Scotland Island Rural Fire Service | 9999 4404 |
| Elvina Bay Rural
Fire Service |
9997 3795 |
| Lovett Bay Rural
Fire Service |
9979 1612 |
| Mackerl Beach Rural
Fire Service |
9974 1162 |
| Headquarters Terrey
Hills |
9450 3000 |
| NSW Fire Service General Information 9265 2999 | 9265 2999 |
| Rural Fire Service General information | 9450 3000 |
| State Emergency Service, Warringah/Pittwater SES | 13 25 00 9486 3399 |
| National Parks & Wildlife Service: 000, general information | 9457 9322 |
| Dept of Community Services: general information | 9977 6011 |
| Sydney Water | 132 090 |
| Energy Australia | 131 388, (ah) 131 909 |
Join SIRAYou can now join the Scotland Island Residents’ Association through the online Self-Service Portal at sira.org.auAlternatively, there are offline methods of joining, read more here or contact secretary@sira.org.au |
Join WPCATo join the Western Pittwater Community Association www.wpca.org.au, contact Michael Wiener attreasurer@wpca.org.au |
Archived Newsletters
A complete set of past electronic newsletters since May 2000 can be found and read at https://ymlp.com/archive_gesgjgm.php or by clicking here or by visiting the Mona Vale Library.The Island website is at www.scotlandisland.org.au
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