- February 2001 -
Volume 2, Issue 12; February 2001
Editorial
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In this Issue:
The Scotland Island Bushcare Group
This group need your help.
By playing an active role in the preservation of Elizabeth Park you
will be protecting this wonderful bushland environment for the future.
The work of the
volunteers will help to complement the bush
regeneration being undertaken by the council contractors. Tools and
materials along with technical advice and support will be supplied by
council. Afternoon teas is provided. Enjoy an afternoon of bush
regeneration with your local community. Please bring hat, gloves,
water and insect repellant. For further information contact the
Bushcare Officer on 9970-1250.
Future dates: March 3rd (Saturday) and April 7th (Saturday)
Pittwater's Tourism and
Community Information Service, located within Mona Vale Library,
urgently needs Volunteers. We only require your services for three
hours each fortnight.
Internet training is now available at Mona Vale Library. One-hour sessions are limited to 3 people, at a cost of just $25 per person or $20 per person for 2 or more (GST inclusive). Using the Web’s Free Email Services Effectively, designed to show you how to use web-based free email services such as Hotmail, will be held on the third Thursday of the month from 3-4pm commencing 15 February. Getting Started on the Internet, designed for those who have little or no experience with the world wide web, will held on the first Monday of the month from 10-11am commencing 5 March. For more information and bookings, please contact Jane on 9997 5422.
Peninsula dog owners can
give themselves and their dogs a holiday by taking advantage of a
"Bali Special" offered by Pittwater Council's Boarding
Kennels. The
"Doggy Bali Holiday Special" offers seven nights boarding
for the cost of only five, with fees ranging from as low as $14 per
night (plus GST). Check-in Monday-Friday is 9am-2pm, Saturday 9am-1pm;
Check-out Monday-Friday is 8am-3pm, Saturday 8am-2.30pm. This
innovative special will be just the thing for those times when dog
owners want a week away themselves, but cannot take their family pet
with them.
Holidaying
pooches will be given three walks a day, as well as other activities
such as ball games and playing with their mates, and large doses of
"TLC" (tender loving care). Dogs
must walk well on a lead, and must be vaccinated, including kennel
cough and monthly heartworm treatment, with a certificate shown on
admission. Fees are payable on admission. The
Doggy Bali Holiday Special excludes all holiday periods, and closes on
31 May 2001. Pittwater Council's Boarding Kennels operate from the
Animal Shelter at Bloodwood Road, Ingleside, Tel: 9986 3746.
For the Good of your Health!
Radio
Northern Beaches (FM Stereo 88.7)
Presents
THE HOSPITAL SHOW Get a stimulating dose of common sense and community
spirit from our recording of the SAVE MONA VALE HOSPITAL RALLY
Recorded at North Narrabeen
recently: Tune in to FM88.7 today at 6pm
Repeated Monday 26/2 at
9.10am and Thursday 1/3 at 6.30pm.
If you weren't there, you'll find it good for the heart and soul. If you were there, enjoy a second dose!
19 Clean Up Australia Day
sites have been registered within Pittwater for the 12th Annual Clean
Up Australia Day, Sunday 4th March. Volunteer supervisors will be at
various locations throughout Pittwater, so why don’t you join them
and bring your friends, family or sporting club to help Pittwater
remain the most beautiful place in the world! Please call 9970 1141
for site details and further information.
As our newsletter continues to grow (now more than 310 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
| Sydney Airport: Arrivals and Departures | Qantas Information |
| Ansett Information | Impulse Airlines and Virgin Blue Airlines |
| NSW Railway Timetables and Information. | Sydney Buses information. |
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