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Newsletter
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Offshore Residents
of Pittwater, Australia - Volume 16, Issue 858
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ContentsChurch Point Precinct Parking PermitsParking sticker reminderDon’t forget to get your new parking sticker on your vehicle by 1 September.Parking permits will be required throughout the precinct including Church Point Reserve through to the top of McCarrs Creek Road (above Holport Marina). 2015/2016 Church Point Precinct Parking Application Forms
 Art in the Top Room
Your favourite offshore artists from the successful GONE FISHING GALLERY
will be exhibiting again in the fabulous refurbished TOP ROOM at the
Waterfront Cafe at Church Point from Sunday August 30, throughout the
summer. |
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Local Council Notices |
Imagine the future of Mona Vale
20 Aug 2015Pittwater Council considered the community engagement outcomes from the Mona Vale place planning process at its meeting this week.
Pittwater Mayor Jacqui Townsend said the report that came to Council contained a detailed account of how the community would like to see the future of Mona Vale.
Mayor Townsend said the Imagine Mona Vale – Engagement Summary report highlights feedback from engagement activities undertaken over the last 18 months, in particular the urban talks series earlier this year.
“We were delighted with the level of interest in our urban talks and workshops, with 1,300 community comments received over the engagement period, including input from local businesses and support from the local chamber.
“We had expert panelists and interactive discussions around ‘people & destinations’, ‘retail & economics’, ‘access and linkages’ and ‘urban fabric and the public realm’,” said Mayor Townsend.
“These sessions provided the framework for capturing key ideas about place planning in the context of the future of Mona Vale Town.
“We also saw a number of social ‘activation’ events in the centre which offered the chance for Council staff to interact with community members that perhaps would not usually attend Council’s engagement events.
“These included an outdoor cinema in Village Park, the Mona Vale Long Lunch, art installations, along with a series of pop-ups events offering food, music and temporary bars.
“There is a great opportunity for Mona Vale to take advantage of predicted economic growth and position itself as the peninsula’s vibrant urban town centre - it will be an exciting time for Mona Vale!” added Mayor Townsend.
Place Planning Manager Melinda Hewitt said the community’s feedback will inform the next phase of the place planning process which includes:
• proceeding with a parking & traffic study
• shaping draft planning controls that address the priorities expressed by the community
• identifying innovative housing opportunities
• finalising concepts for Village Park
• developing a program of ‘quick wins’ for the town centre.
To view the document Imagine Mona Vale – Engagement Summary visit http://places.pittwater.nsw.gov.au/
Contact: Media: Community Relations
Phone: 9970 1172 or 9970 1119
HSC study lock-ins
To help Year 12 students with the HSC Studies, Mona Vale Library will be offering PIZZA at study evenings on 30 September, 7 October & 14 October, from 6-9pm (students must be in the library by 6.15pm).It's FREE and no booking is required.
Mona Vale Library will also be opening early from 9am (weekdays only) for HSC students from 12 - 30 October
Spring into the library this September
Visitors of all ages will be kept entertained at Mona Vale Library next month with a host of activities and events planned for September.Fun starts on Tuesday 8 September with the new Interactive Baby Play program, running from 9.30-10am for babies aged 6-12 months. The program will be facilitated by Tammie West from Playgroups NSW.
During History week, residents are invited to take part in a guided walk to discover both European and Indigenous heritage of Angophora Reserve, Avalon.
The free walk will be led by Karen Smith from the Aboriginal Heritage Office on Wednesday 9 September from 10am. Participants are asked to meet at the entrance of Angophora Reserve, Palmgrove Road, Avalon.
To keep young hands and minds busy the library will host a Lego Robotics Workshop for children aged 10 years and over. The event will take place on Saturday 12 September from 10.30am until noon.
Workshop facilitator Mark Boyle, said the session combined Lego® compatibility with Meet Edison robots, which are both affordable and compatible.
There are two events planned during the school holidays. The first being a children’s storytelling with Stefanie Godinho – for children aged three and over.
Stefanie will captivate children with a special storytelling of Lily & the Magic Wall on Wednesday 13 September 10 until 11am. This fun event includes a live appearance from Lily the dog, face painting and cupcakes. Books will be available for purchase, with $1 from every sale going to the International Brothers & Sisters House.
Youngsters aged 10 and over will enjoy the Kids Party Confidential event with comedian Sean Murphy. Murphy shares many humorous anecdotes from kids’ parties and embarrassing tales.
This show dishes the dirt on how to survive festivities for people who can’t drink yet. The kid laugh thinking it’s fiction, parents cry knowing it’s all true and everyone learns how to tie a serious balloon sword! This event is on Wednesday 30 September from 11am.
Details on these and other events at Mona Vale Library
Bookings are essential, please call 9970 1600 and reserve your seat today.
Contact: Community Relations
Phone: 9970 1119, 9970 1114, 9970 1172
HISTORICAL WALK THROUGH ANGOPHORA RESERVE, AVALON
WEDNESDAY 9 SEPTEMBER, 10AM 
Karen Smith from the Aboriginal Heritage Office will lead a walk through Angophora Reserve.
Come along and learn about European and Indigenous history of this significant area.
This walk requires a medium level of fitness.
Meet at the entrance to Angophora Reserve, Palmgrove Road, Avalon.
MONA VALE LIBRARY
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
Call 9970 1600
LITERARY LUNCHEON
WITH JOSHUA YELDHAM
Hear local author and artist Joshua Yeldham discuss his beautiful book, ‘Surrender: a journal for my daughter’, at Mona Vale Library.Yeldham describes his work as “a book of integrated text and images that chronicles my life and my work and the lessons I have learnt along the way”.
Actor Richard Roxburgh praised the book saying: “Welcome to the extraordinary and wonderful world of Joshua Yeldham. I hope you wore sensible shoes”.
MONDAY 14 SEPTEMBER, 12 - 1:30PM
MONA VALE LIBRARY, 1 PARK STREET, MONA VALE
$8 ADULTS $6 CONCESSION
Call 9970 1600
The Co-Op Club Presents: September 2015 Bookings
Church Point Cafe - Artists play between 3-6pm
Artists play between 3-6pmSun Sept 6: Matt Trapnell & The Sly Dogs:
Sun Sept 6: Matt Trapnell & The Sly Dogs are back from their 2 month hiatus as the house band for the Co-Op Club. We look forward to welcoming them back and experiencing their brand of dirty blues, funky grooves & special guests.
Sun Sept 13: LOS PIBES:
Sun Sept 13: LOS PIBES Features three of Australia's most respected and renown Latin musicians, multi-instrumentalists, Enrique Berbis and Steve & Cesar Marin combine intense rhythms and delicate harmonies with tight and exciting arrangements, performed at a world class standard... including over 10 string, wind and percussion instruments. This dynamic trio perform a variety of authentic styles ranging from Son, salsa, rumba, samba, bossa nova, cumbia, bolero, cha cha cha, mariachi, Andean, and much more...
With over 20 years international experience, these musicians have been an integral part of the Australian-Latin music scene, leading and contributing to the best from around the world including, Los Lobos (USA), Dominic Marte (USA), Aloe Blacc (USA), Osvaldo Chacon (Cuba), Maelo Ruiz (Puerto Rico) & Luis Rico (Bolivia).
Playing all the favourite 'classics' plus contemporary hits, get ready to dance your socks off or just sit back and listen to the magic that is Latin American music, played and performed at its finest...
Sun Sept 20: Rebecca Johnson Band:
We’re excited to welcome to the Co-Op Club for the first time 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 Sept 27: The Urban Gypsies Quartet:
The Urban Gypsies Quartet are an instrumental Jazz, Latin, contemporary band featuring nylon string guitars, cello and percussion. They represent an exciting direction in Latin/Jazz mixed with world music influences exploring a wide range of styles and genres from breezy Bossa Novas to fiery improvised virtuosity. Each instrumentalist is a master of his medium and the results are imaginative, mesmerising and highly evocative.
Take yourself out of your comfort zone and don’t miss this amazing band!
"Astonishing versatility and technique, a shimmering high class act!" - Lloyd Bradford - Australian Stage”
Music is every Sunday
between 3-6pm
1860 Pittwater Rd Church Point – bookings 9999 2793
www.facebook.com/thecoopclubchurchpoint
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1860 Pittwater Rd Church Point – bookings 9999 2793
www.facebook.com/thecoopclubchurchpoint
www.waterfrontstore.com.au
Australia's Largest Selling Wine Syndicate
All the Wine that's fit to Drink :)
Greetings Wine LoversSpring is sprung, the grass is riz.....
It does seem to have been a long winter. Selfishly I tend to sip on reds during winter and thus miss out on the wonderful range of white wines that we produce in Australia. So here is my - and your - chance to replenish the stock in your wine rack.
Our next tasting is on SUNDAY October 11th at 3pm at 'Caloola' in Elvina Bay. I know the western shores crowd have been anxiously awaiting a local tasting and of course it will be with much pleasure that we invite islanders, their friends and family to join us.
No tasting notes yet but they will be in your inbox before you can say 'cheers'
Much more detail soon.
For the moment, please circle October 11th 2015.
Best Wishes
Paul
Wanted - Picnic Table
I am looking for a used picnic table that seats six people.Carolyn Andrew 0411221913
For Sale 
2010 Blue Poly
a robust commuter boat, in good condition - for sale for $600.Call Paul
0449882270
Do you recognise these boots?
Do you recognise these boots?
An Aldi bag was accidentally picked up (presumably from Church Point) containing these size 8 ladies boots, a pink & navy blue dress, a dog lead and other items.
To claim them, please contact Kira on 0497 079 619 or email clancassidy@gmail.com
Runabout/Commuter Boat for Sale
Haines Signature 1750 LE 
- 1988 fibreglass hull with 2008 Yamaha F115 four-stroke motor.
- Regularly serviced and antifouled. But could do with some extra TLC
- Registered until July 2016
- Navigation lights etc.
- Auto bilge pump. Usual safety equipment.
$10,000
as is where is. (at the end of my jetty)
or
$12,500
I will have the motor undergo its annual service and have the boat cleaned and antifouled at Pittwater Marine and Slipway, Holmeport.
Give me a call if you’re interested
Martin Didsbury – 99799477 or 0419430929
Wanted: Jetty space to rent!
We've just recently moved to the island and bought a bowrider to get around in - now we just need somewhere to tie up!If you have some jetty space between Bell and Eastern (via Carols) which you'd be prepared to rent out, I'd love to hear from you.
I can be contacted via email on clancassidy@gmail.com or mobile on 0497 079 619.
Kira Cassidy.
Old boat wreck wanted 
Do you have an old boat you want to get rid off
If you have an old (preferably wooden boat) sitting in your backyard that you happily give away for $50 please call me.Aggy
0424209242
Looking for casual work.
I'm a backpacker from Germany and currently live on the Island for the next 12 weeks.Looking for casual work.
Anything from construction work, to wood splitting, please give me a call
Philipp 0404 622 246
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
| Gurdjieff / The Fourth Way - Call John on 9979 5584, Marion on 9979 3993 or Anne on 9999 3478 |
| 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 |
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Sydney Buses: Information. |
Sydney Ferries: Information |
City Rail: Timetables & Information. |
Country Link Rail: Timetable |
Weather
Scotland Island Tides, Moon phases, Sun rise & setLocal 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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