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Newsletter for Offshore
Residents of Pittwater, Australia - Volume 21,
Issue 1102
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Contents
Water Booking PaymentsAs announced on several occasions, SIRA is no longer accepting standalone EFT payments for water purchases. Any transfer made will be bounced back to your account.There are several online payment options available, including payment with credit cards. To save yourself the hassle of having to enter your credit card details again and again, you can elect to ‘save your credit card details’ by ticking the box for this on the payment form. You credit card details will be stored with Stripe, our card payment provider. Do you want to continue to pay from your bank account? No problem, there are 2 options:
Colin President, SIRA Changed Parking at Church Point from 7am Monday 3rd Feb.Please be aware of the restrictions to parking that will be coming into effect in the old carpark at Church Point due to the Ausgrid Power Reliability Project. These restrictions will start at 7am on Monday (3rd February). Please ensure your car is not located in the southern end of the carpark from the Pittwater Rd entry.This applies to both Pittwater Rd. rows and waterfront rows of the car park.During the initial phase, the entry to the carpark will also be closed. After this initial phase (whilst equipment is being brought into the site's compound), the entrance will be reopened.SIRA has made a representation to Ausgrid to again reiterate our request that the NBN cable be also pulled through the new conduit at the same time. This would mean that NBN Co. are not required to restrict the carpark for a second occasion later to pull their cable through. Ausgrid have said they will investigate this. Complete Project Update - HERE  NOTIFICATION to stakeholdersFox Baiting using 1080 Poison in NPWS - GSB reserves for six monthly period1 Feb 2020 - 31 July 2020Please see attached notification of continuous and ongoing fox control using 1080 POISON with ground baits and canid pest ejectors (CPE's) in Sydney Harbour National Park, Garigal National Park, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, and Lane Cove National Park. As part of this program, baiting also occurs on North Head Sanctuary managed by Sydney Harbour FederationTrust and the Australian Institute of Police Management facility at North Head. 
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This email provides notification for the 6 monthly period of 1 February 2020 - 31 July 2020. Warning signs are displayed at park entrances to notify the public of 1080 baiting.
NPWS Sydney North Area (Middle Head) office: 8968 6300 NPWS Sydney North Area (Forestville) office: 9451 3479 NPWS North West Sydney Area (Lane Cove NP) office: 8448 0400 NPWS after-hours Duty officer service: 8579 0537 North Head Sanctuary, Manly (Harbour Trust lands): 8969 2128 Please feel free forward this email notification to others Regards Steve Parker Pest Officer Greater Sydney Branch NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service PO Box 4070 Pitt Town NSW 2756 M 0447 212 652 Rainwater Tanks and Bush FireUseful information regarding rainwater tanks - bush fires and ash Click
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Scotland Island Recreation ClubFebruary Timetable Click
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PROFILE OF QUENTIN WILLMANCoordinator of Thursday Afternoon Table Tennis (4.30-6.30pm) Quentin has lived on the island with his family for nine years and is in Year 9 at Pittwater High School. He loves tinkering with boats, coaching sailing at Avalon Sailing Club and working at The Quays Marina on the weekends. He will be very happy to welcome new players on Thursday afternoons in the Community Hall. The Co-Op Club PresentsFebruary 2020 BookingsChurch Point Cafe - Artists play between 3:30 - 6:30pmSunday 2nd FEB: JOY YATES & DAVE MACRAE TRIO  The Co-Op Club welcomes the return of our very own internationally acclaimed Jazz legends. Joy has worked and toured with an incredible Who’s Who list of artist’s such as Van Morrison, Neil Sedaka, Cat Stevens, Chaka Khan, Randy Crawford, Gladys Knight, Ronnie Scott, Cleo Laine, Andrew Lloyd Weber to name only a few. Dave MacRae has had an equally prestigious musical journey having shared the stage with all time Jazz greats Buddy Rich, Chet Baker, Annie Ross and many more. With virtuoso upright bassist Gary Holgate and distinguished drummer Hamish Stuart you will be treated to the best jazz and blues you will hear anywhere in the Southern Hemisphere. With a lifetime of working at the uppermost echelon’s here and internationally, both David and Joy present sublime original works, as well as illuminating and reshaping our favorite classics Sunday 9nd FEB: True Bluesman Eugene Hideaway Bridges  Tickets · $30
Pay at event
He is clearly an international bluesman with a burning passion to keep the history and the music of soul and the blues alive. Eugene lists his three biggest influences as his father “Hideaway” Slim, BB King and Sam Cooke.Don’t miss out!!! Tickets will sell very quickly for this event. Sunday 16th FEB: Moussa Diakite and Wassado  A very special afternoon with WASSADO - Moussa Diakite was part of Mali's generation of pioneering musicians in the 1970s and ‘80s, composing and performing music heavily influenced by the Wassoulou styles of his homelands in southwestern Mali. Moussa joined the ‘Super Rail Band de Bamako’ as it's lead guitarist in 1979, also playing with the legendary Toumani Diabate's ‘Yanga Orchestre’ and eventually joined world music star Salif Keita from 1987-1992. Since moving to Sydney in 1992, Moussa has inspired the Australian African music scene. Most recently he has been in Mali recording an album of his music in collaboration with some of West Africa’s finest, due for release later this year. Join us for a special performance of Moussa’s 100% dance guitar band WASSADO also featuring: Ben Kidson – drums, Nemo Lynn bass & Len Samperi guitar. Sunday 23rd FEB: The fabulous House Band - The NLB  The NLB are back! Fronted by Narelle Lewis. This band puts Narelle in the spotlight with her soulful R&B gospel blues voice covering some of her favourite artist, from Bill Withers to Beth Hart. Narelle is backed by Andrew Snow on guitar and vocals, Jason Smith on bass guitar, Aiden Danser on the Nord/keys, and Chuck Bradley in the engine room. No doubt tables will fill quickly, so grab yours & join us for a fabulous afternoon of great music! The
Waterfront
Café’s Co-Op Club presents the finest live music North
side of the bridge from 3.30pm every Sunday. Come and
immerse yourself in some wonderful music by the waters
edge with great friends, your favourite beverage, some
wonderful music and a huge range of delicious menu
specials.
1860 Pittwater Rd Church Point – bookings 99796633 www.facebook.com/thecoopclubchurchpoint www.waterfrontstore.com.au Holiday Rental Wanted for NEXT Christmas(yes Christmas, I know!)We are looking to rent a house over Christmas 2020 for my family so that they may spend Christmas with us.We are needing a house that sleeps minimum 6 adults and 3 children - preferable close to the water from 24th Dec for 5-7 nights. Please contact me via nadineomara@gmail.com or 0402 752465 FREE BBQ It can be moved as one unit, or dissembled for easy transport. Currently on the island – vehicle accessible. Call or text Boyd on 0417 991 499 or boydatt@bigpond.com The Local GuideCommunity Information
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| Scotland Island Community Vehicle - 0404 103 700 - Number, Usage & Charges |
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| 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 |
Real Estate
| PMC Hill - 9999 4902 http://www.pmchill.com.au/ |
| John Gavagna at Residential Real Estate Agents – 9999 4499 www.residentialagents.com.au |
| Waterford Partners Pty Ltd - Therese O'Neill 0424 22 44 12 |
| L.J.Hooker Mona Vale - 9979 8000 http://www.ljhooker.com.au/monavale |
| Murray Bakker – Stone – murraybakker@stonerealestate.com.au – 0449 901 669 |
| Mark Allan -
www.waterfrontpropertysles.com.au
- 0419 777 500 |
Services, Clubs & Accommodation
| 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 |
| Justice of the Peace - Lexie Le Blang 0418399674 or 99992574 |
| Justice of the Peace - Graham Stenner - 0407216405 |
| Justice of the Peace - Carolyn Milani - 0409914699 |
| 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 |
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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 |
| Free Pump Outs for Boats - Council with RMS installed a pump out at Careel Bay wharf |
| Top water purification system installed for offshore homes: Call Juliette 0418349448 |
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Solicitor - Rachel
Carter - Carter O'Neill Legal - 0406 239 946
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| Island Based Domestic Cleaner - Kath - 0405097424 - kathando@yahoo.com |
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Building
Design and Drafting Services
- Samuela Madej – Murphy ph. 0450331573 email: samuelamadej@gmail.com |
| Architect / Drafting / 3D sketches / Council submissions services - Sabrina Phillips, NSW Architect 0426223407 - sabrinaaphillips@gmail.com |
| Qualified Deep Tissue & Swedish Massage - Mona 0490701213 |
| Island Based Cleaner - Uses predominantly Organic & Natural Products - Mona 0490701213 |
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Broken
Bay Barges & Sydney Commercial Diving
Services - Brent Taylor -
0409 269 404 - taylordmarine@gmail.com |
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J&M
Property Care - Jamie - 0488665 685,
Michelle - 0402 942 063 - Brochure
- michellesala00@gmail.com |
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 | |
| Dru Yoga - Tuesday 9.00 to 10.30 Tuesday morning - Phone Katya on 0414 187 916 | |
| Outdoor Circuit Training Classes on Scotland Island - Lowri Dwyer - 0450 201 650 - lowri_89@icloud.com - https://www.facebook.com/lowri.dwyer/ | |
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Groups
| Green Group For Catherine Park - Run by SIOCS - Emmie Collins on 0405 330 781 |
| Parents & Kids Groups Playgroup - Run by SIOCS - email Emma trysemz@tpg.com.au |
| Catherine Park Bush Care Group, 2nd Sunday @ 9.30am, Sharon Kinnison @ 9997 6017 |
| Island Thinking Group - Roy Baker, 9999 6891, roybaker99@yahoo.com |
Government Organisations
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Northern
Beaches Council - 9970 1111 -
email pittwater@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au
Web site click
here Northern Beaches eNewsletter - Sign up for the Northern Beaches Council monthly e-newsletter Northern Beaches Have your Say - https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/council/have-your-say |
| Member for Mackellar Jason George Falinski, email clicking here or jason.falinski.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
Pittwater WeatherScotland Island Tides, Moon phases, Sunrise & Sunset
Local Weather Forecast
Radar weather for Sydney (128k circle)
Emergency Contact Numbers
| 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 |
| Mackerel Beach Rural Fire Service | 9974 1162 |
| Rural Fire Service 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 |
Scotland Island website is at www.scotlandisland.org.auJoin 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 West Pittwater Community AssociationTo join the Western Pittwater Community Association http://www.westpittwater.com.au/Contact/join-the-wpca |
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.Pittwater Offshore Photo Gallery
A
Photographic Record of Offshore Community Events
Updated
1st Jan 2020
- Christmas Eve Dog Race
- Christmas Lunch
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