- August 2001 -
The newsletter of the Scotland Island Residents Association Volume 2, Issue 18; August 2001
Editorial:
I hope you like the new
masthead and footer. Nice to have a change occasionally... As we continue to
enjoy some of the best winter weather I can remember in many years let us keep
in mind the need for great vigilance in keeping the bush away from our homes
and our gutters cleared of leaves. These dry conditions could easily spark a
fire and winter is no excuse to relax our care in this matter. And try to keep
that tank full, not just for your own domestic use but also in case of a major
fire. The brigade will thank you!
In this Issue:
Learning
music on the Internet
I am currently
running a pilot which investigates the feasibility of teaching guitar (and
ultimately other subjects) on the Internet. Anyone who would like to have
some guitar lessons from a competent tutor without leaving the comfort of
their home can apply for a (free) subscription.
This is not just about downloading some stuff from the net, it is an
actual lesson where the students talk to the teacher live and in real time
and get resources, help and advice when they are online. The system works
via Instant Messaging such as ICQ or AOL Instant Messenger. There is no
cost involved in the setup. Just a few technicalities to solve. This
usually can be done in about 15 minutes.
To start the lessons please send email to mplatt@intercoast.com.au
and you will receive all instructions you need to get playing and
learning. No age and proficiency limits at this stage.
Energy
Smart Meeting
Did you know that the
average household emits around twice as much greenhouse gas as the average
family car - roughly 8 tonnes per year? Join us at the CEC to learn from
energy experts >how to save $100's each year
on your energy bills, and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions - JUST
BY LIVING ENERGY SMART! The
"How To Live Energy Smart" Community Meeting will be held at the
Coastal Environment Centre, Lake Park Road North Narrabeen from 6-8pm on
Thursday, 30 August. Enquiries: Jane Baxter, Tel: 9970 6905.
Its fun, it's informative,
and it's the event of the year for dogs and their owners! There will games and
competitions, stall and exhibitions, people to meet, food to eat, and prizes
galore! So don't miss DOGS DAY OUT - DOG DAY BY
THE BAY - at Rowland Reserve, Bayview, from 10am-3pm, Sunday 9 September.
Enquiries: 9970 1144.
Pittwater Council
are preparing to call for Tenders for the Commercial Boat Hire of non-powered
watercraft in Pittwater. This may be of interest to those of us that are of an
entrepreneurial nature and live on the island. Watch for further information or contact Emily Craig
on 9970 1355.
This newsletter is always sent as an email message -- ALWAYS and to EVERYONE. If you get the newsletter as an attachment then that is being done by your Internet mail provider and/or your mail client. In either case there is nothing we, the sender, can do about it since this mangling of the message happens after it leaves our hands. We are determined not to infect your system with a virus.
The Scotland Island Fair is on again and this year the date is Sunday, 25 November 2001. Start planning your stall/display/activity NOW! The organising committee for the Fair is down to two people and we need help, so if you have any ideas or a little time to help with the planning, please telephone Jenny on 99793777 or email Jabawoc@bigpond.com
Church Point Wharf
Having spent a huge
amount of time designing a wharf that would more successfully meet the
community’s needs and the requirements of the Disability
Discrimination Act, the four Associations presented the results to our three
area Councillors (Patricia Giles, Stuart Burley, Bob Dunbar), plus Lynne
Czinner and Council executives Angus Gordon, Chris Hunt and David Lyall.
The criticisms were minor, mainly aesthetic. The community addressed the
design as needing to fit in with the Church Point precinct – a longer term
line of thinking.
As usual, cost was raised, that is, whether the community preferred design was
more expensive than the council preferred design. Council is carrying out a
cost comparison and the two groups will meet again when these costs have been
assessed
This Sunday the ‘Pub
to Pub’ race is on (DY Hotel to the Newport Arms) – starting at 8.30 am.
The Save Mona Vale Hospital Committee is taking the opportunity to gain good
publicity through assisting in the conduct of the race under the theme ‘Keep
our Hospitals Running’. The ‘Bridget Jones Diary’ night was a great
success. The film was excellent – a lot of fun. And we raised
around $1300.
We have now completed
the major document ‘An Integrated Health Care System for the Northern
Beaches Community’, a draft discussion paper which includes the preferred
Options for the Hospital element of the Health Care system. This will be
launched to a wide range of key people on Thursday 13th September at Manly
Golf Club.
Our research continues
to show that MV Hospital is very near the Transport Centre of the Northern
Beaches (approx. 5 minutes), and will get closer in the years ahead as the
population centre moves North due to greater population density increases in
the Pittwater area. We’ll report following the launch.
As our
newsletter continues to grow (nearly 500 readers) we are including
some links to other nearby organisations and events that may be of interest.
If you would like to contribute, please send a message to the electronic
newsletter's editor.
Local Real Estate Agents:
- Botham Real Estate
- Ferry Wharf Real Estate
- PMC Hill (subscribe to their newsletter here)
Government Organisations:
- Local Pittwater Council, or email them by clicking here.
- State: John Brogden, Member for Pittwater, or email him by clicking here
- Federal: Bronwyn Bishop, Member for Mackellar, or email her by clicking here
Local Transport:
- Buses and Ferries: Sydney Buses and Ferries
- Water Taxi: Pink Water Taxi
- Church Point Ferries (02) 9999-3492
- Scotland Island Community Vehicle 1800-069-592
- Land Taxi Manly Warringah Cabs (02) 9997-9111
Airlines, Buses and Railways
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Sydney Airport: Arrivals and Departures |
Qantas Information |
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Ansett Information |
Virgin Blue Information |
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NSW Railway Timetables and Information. |
Sydney Buses information. |
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