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Newsletter
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Offshore Residents
of Pittwater, Australia - Volume 14, Issue 744
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Contents
 Notice of Road Opening Thompson Street between Hilda Avenue and Cecil Street This section of road is now open to traffic following a period of closure to allow the surface to cure and harden after recent road and drainage works. All contractors and residents with vehicles of all types are requested that they use this road as a one-way system due to the steep uphill gradient to avoid destabilisation of the road surface. Traffic should travel UP HILDA AVENUE AND DOWN THOMPSON STREET TO CECIL STREET to prolong the longevity of the road. Thank you for your co-operation Special Team I wonder how many of my fellow Islanders are aware of our Special Team ? !! Thursday last my near 90 year old husband began having severe chest pains. With his history of heart problems I never hesitate. 000 Ambulance… as soon as they know it is Scotland Island the wheels are set in motion. The Special Team is called as well as the Para Medics and the Water Police. Usually our Special Team is first to arrive…. Questions, comfort to both of us and then what treatment they can give. I know the Para Medics are always impressed by what our Team has carried out. I can never sing their praises high enough. Thank-you again Special Team . Jan S.H.
Council has sent out a number of Temporary Licence Agreements together with invoices for the use of the Commuter Wharf at Church Point. To date a number of agreements and payments for the use of the Commuter Wharf are still outstanding. Please note that the original agreement has been amended and the insurance clause has been deleted. Those who received the original agreement can cross out this clause, initial and return to Council. This agreement remains a legal document. Please also refer to the Information Sheet recently sent out to residents and published in the Pittwater Offshore Newsletter. (LINK) We wish to advise that Council will be enforcing the non-compliance of the wharf usage in the very near future and failure to display a valid sticker on your boat could result in an infringement being issued. To avoid any problems in this regard, users are reminded to please forward signed temporary licence agreements and payments to Council as a matter of urgency. Enforcement will commence shortly and will be notified through the Pittwater Offshore Newsletter. Should residents have any further queries, please email pittwater_council@pittwater.nsw.gov.au Fun Autumn Holiday Activities for Kids Pittwater Council’s Coastal Environment Centre (CEC) has announced the release of an exciting autumn holiday program for kids. Kids on the Coast offers healthy and fun outdoor activities for 5 to 12 year olds from Monday 15 to Friday 26 April 2013. A new activity includes Underwater Gardens where kids will have the chance to explore the wonderful world of sea plants by viewing them on the rock platform, then examining them under a microscope. Alternatively become a Marine biologist for a day by discovering the fascinating creatures inhabiting our oceans and shores. Or become an Eco ranger by getting involved in fun environmental projects such as bush regeneration and water quality testing. Council’s Natural Environment & Education Manager Mark Beharrell said the program encouraged children to explore beaches, rock platforms, headlands, bushland, wetlands and the Narrabeen Lagoon foreshore. “Kids on the Coast is the ideal school holiday experience. The program gives children the chance to learn about our natural environment in a fun and interactive way,” said Mr Beharrell. Two hour sessions are held from 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm. The cost is $22 per child per session, with full-day sessions available from 10am to 3pm at $55 per child, (for standard activities) which includes supervision between sessions (BYO lunch). The Kids on the Coast program was awarded top prize in the 2011 Northern Beaches Local Business Awards for ‘Outstanding Education Service’. The CEC is located at Pelican Path, Lake Park Road, North Narrabeen, only 300m from the North Narrabeen beach entrance. Book online at www.pittwater.nsw.gov.au/ceckids or for more information call 1300 000 CEC (232). ends Mark Beharrell, Coastal Environment Centre Ph: 9970 1368 Technology Drop in Sessions Mona Vale library will be hosting a number of free technology drop-in sessions on Monday nights throughout the year during school terms. The sessions, being run from 5pm – 6pm will provide insight and answer nagging questions users may have on using iPads, mobile / smart phones and Kindles. The drop-in sessions are suitable for residents of any age. “They’re ideal for people who may have a question about their device and just didn’t know who to ask,” said Council’s event coordinator Sarah Thompson. The drop-in sessions will be run by volunteers from the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, who will be on hand to give expert advice. Mona Vale Library has supported The Duke of Edinburgh program for over five years, and in recent years the number of volunteers from the scheme assisting at the library has grown substantially. Ms Thompson said the idea behind the drop-in technology sessions was to provide accessible learning opportunities to everyone in the Pittwater community. “Previously we’ve run the drop-in days and they were very popular. The one hour sessions provides a quick opportunity for people come along and have their questions answered.” Participants should bring along their devices and their questions to the sessions. Participants should call the library on 9970 1600 to confirm their place at a session. Sarah Thompson on 9970 1608  Pittwater Offshore Directory 2013We would like to thank all our advertisers and all those contributors for their support, patience and hard work. The Pittwater Offshore Directory 2013 will be at the printers next week and we think that the wait will be worthwhile. The presentation and detail is beautiful and we are very proud of our new local manual. The Directory Team. Dinner, music and song at Elvina Bay Saturday 6 April - 6.30 pm We have a great bunch of locals coming to jam including Ron Theissen from Uncanny X-men and Jackie Marshall from the island who will be belting out a few songs. Then Scott will probably play a bit of serious classical and sing a bit of serious opera Colin and Scott's house behind Maritana at the entrance to Elvina Bay - next door to Paul Purvis Jetty tie-up available Lasagne, pastas, salads and dessert $25.00 BYO wine and a glass Proceeds to go to an education centre in Burundi in Africa and to the Elvina Bay fundraising group's Kenyan women project Numbers strictly limited so bookings essential by Wednesday 3 April to: Michelle at michelle.elvina@gmail.com Jazz Supper Flip jazz quartet featuring Rhys Daher (drums), Lachlan Hamilton (sax), Harry Morrison (bass) and William Morrison (guitar) as well as Pittwater High School Senior Stage Band are playing at Harvest restaurant in Newport for a jazz supper on Friday, 5 April from 6 to 10pm.  Tickets at Pittwater High School office, Harvest restaurant Newport or call Karin on 0419 991 267 or karin@kdkmedia.com.au   AUTHOR TALK Francis Birtle. Australian Adventurer By Warren Brown Francis Birtles was a bushman, cyclist, motorist, soldier, sailor, photographer, author and movie maker. He was also one of Australia’s greatest adventurers and one of our most daring rogues! In the late 1920s he became the first person to drive a motor car overland from London to Melbourne with many adventures along the way. Author Talks 2013 Date: Tuesday 9 April 2013 Time: 6.30pm Venue: Mona Vale Library 1 Park Street, Mona Vale Cost: $8.00 Adults $6.00 Concession - Pensioners and Students (passes must be shown) Phone: 9970 1600 Bookings essential! Payment within 3 days of booking Lancaster Men  by Peter Rees Over 10,000 Australians served with Bomber Command, a highly trained band of elite flyers who undertook some of the most dangerous operations of World War II. Stretched to breaking point, nearly 3500 died in the air. Their bravery in extreme circumstances has barely been recognised. Author Talks 2013 Date: Tuesday 30 April 2013 Time: 6.30pm Venue: Mona Vale Library 1 Park Street, Mona Vale Cost: $8.00 Adults $6.00 Concession - Pensioners and Students (passes must be shown) Phone: 9970 1600 Bookings essential! Payment within 3 days of booking Asparagus Out weekend  Everyone is invited to join the “Asparagus Out weekend” working on the mornings of 6 and 7 April at Morning Bay in areas nearby the Pittwater YHA. Offshore persons can meet at the hostel at 8 am. Remember the usual long pants, long sleeve shirt, gardening gloves, insect repellent etc – bush regeneration equipment provided. Morning tea and bbq lunch also provided each day Call Michael or Sarah at the hostel for further information - phone number on attached flyer. Please spread the word to mainlanders that they can stay overnight at the hostel as per the details in the colour flyer. Hope to see you there, Sarah and Michael Free Fish Tank & Stand I have down-sized my fish tank and would like to give the big one away. It is approximately 122 cms long, 35 cms wide and 44 cms high (48" X 14" X 18". The timber stand on which it sits is 127 cms by 40 cms by 63 cms high. It has a full glass top and has no leaks or cracks. It includes pebbles etc, but I would rather not part with the aerator or the brand-new $90 filter, but if you really need them, perhaps we could make an arrangement. On the Island. Liz Braand ebrand@optusnet.com.au Kitchen Chairs Two kitchen chairs. Fish Tank Somehow a largish fish tank landed in my front yard and I'd like to give it to someone. 1120 long 355 high 300 wide It has all sorts of pipes and rocks and gravel and pumpy looking things with it. Not sure what works and what doesn't but it's worth a look if you are in the market. Just pop by and have a look at it. Give me a call if you are interested. Annette Ritchie Come up the hill past the fireshed. Past the John Travers Dunny and into the next driveway on your left. For Sale  Manly Junior - ‘FAST N FURIOUS’ 2742 Dinghy Sports Hull OCT 2002 2 Mains 3 Jibs ( one DEC 2012 TRUFLO) 3 Spinakers ( one MARCH 2012 CHPS) Good Condition $2400.00 Contact: Tracey Rowe 0409 500 544 tracey@traceyrowe.com Two Azul Argon Kayaks  Rudder Steering Adjustable pedals Adjustable Seating Carbon shafted paddles for each kayak Excellent Condition. Recently replaced all adjusters and straps. These are $2,000 kayaks and are perfect for Pittwater. Very stable and fast. Easy to handle. $650 each or $1200 the pair Call Graham Earl on 0419 448 477 Polycraft 4.55 Frontrunner Commuter Boat  50 hp 4-Stroke Suzuki Engine Nav Lights Stainless Steel Engine Guard Bilge Pump Boarding Ladder Lifejackets Ski Hooks Oar / Boat Hook New Bimini Anchor & Ropes Fire Extinguisher / Fire Blanket 50 litre inboard fuel tank Excellent Condition. Regularly serviced to schedule (with records to prove it). $10,000 ono Call Graham Earl on 0419 448 477 The Local Guide Community Information
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Airlines, Buses and Railways
Weather Scotland Island Tides, Moon phases, Sun rise & set Local Weather Forecast Radar weather for Sydney (128k circle) Emergency Contact Numbers
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