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November 1, 2016

Newsletter for Offshore Residents of Pittwater, Australia - Volume 17, Issue 940

SIRA

NEWS

Notice of Annual General Meeting

Notice is given that the Annual General Meeting

of the Scotland Island Residents’ Association

will be held on Sunday, November 13, 2016 at 10:30 am

Scotland Island Community Hall

IMPORTANT: Nominations for the Committee, including office bearer positions should be submitted online between before Sunday 6 November, 11 am. Click here to read the rules and how to submit your nomination.

The Ordinary Business of the meeting will be:

To confirm the Minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting and of any General Meeting held since that meeting
To receive the Annual Report of the Association during the preceding year
Updates from Subcommittees and Working Groups
Results of the SIRA Survey 2016
Short demonstration of an online SIRA Water booking system.
Motions by notice and from the floor
To elect Officer Bearers and Ordinary Committee Members of the Association

Please RSVP (click here) to make registration at the AGM quicker and easier!

Church Point Ferry Service News

Melbourne Cup Day at the Fire shed

Tuesday 1st. November at 2pm

Annual Lovett Bay Fire Shed Dinner

Saturday 12th of November.

We have decided that a little anticipation is a wonderful thing...

..so we have changed the date of the Annual Lovett Bay Fire Shed Dinner to Saturday 12th of November.

The date has changed but not the spectacle. So do come and join us, as there will lashings of fun and laughter served up at the long tables under the stars.

Bring friends or bring yourself and meet new neighbours to this once–a–year (some say once in a lifetime) special dinner for our community.

Date: Saturday 12th November (not the 5th as previously posted)
Time: 6:00pm
Where: Lovett Bay Fire Shed
Adults: $25 per head

All proceeds go to the West Pittwater RFS.

ps: Fire Shed dinners are a volunteer community event. As such any help you can give with setting up and cleaning up would be very much appreciated.

The West Pittwater RFS would like to stress that all Fire Brigade Dinners are no dog events - so please leave pets at home for the evening.

Spring into Summer Ball

12 November - Royal Motor Yacht Club, Newport

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LITERARY LUNCH

WITH CATHERINE BERRY

Thursday 10 November 12-1:30pm

Join us to hear Catherine Berry talk about her book, But You are in France, Madame.

If you are passionate about France and the French language, if you love living just a bit like the French, or if you have ever wanted to pack up your family and put down roots in another country then you will enjoy hearing her story.

Mona Vale Library
Cost: $8 adult $6 concession
Light lunch included
Signed copies of her book available for sale
Bookings 9970 1600

SKETCH CLUB

Saturday 19 November, 12-2pm

Expert or beginner - join us for a drawing class in the library. Bring along your own paper/charcoal etc. and concentrate on capturing what you see before you! A great way to keep your drawing skills alive.

Mona Vale Library
Free
Bookings 9970 1600

Peninsula Music Club Presents

'From Paris to Buenos Aires'

Friday 4th November 8pm

2017 HSC Success Workshop for Parents and

Students

Northern Beaches Council is holding a workshop to help parents and students prepare for the 2017 HSC at Mona Vale Library on 3 November.

Presenter and educational consultant, Jennifer Michalski, said students often do not realise that the marks for the HSC begin now, in Term 4, when the first assessment tasks are completed.

"The more information parents and students have, the better prepared they are for the challenging HSC year.

"Parents and students are often confused by a multitude of opinions and ideas and this workshop will give clarity and answer important questions," said Ms Michalski.

The workshop will help families prepare by ensuring they understand the cycle of the HSC year, how the final mark is calculated and the pitfalls and things they need to watch out for.

"If it is at the beginning of the assessment program, in Term 4, or at the end, all marks are equal.

"Students need to understand they should start early and overcome any thought that it can be all done at the end.

"They need to work consistently throughout the four terms and continue to live a balanced life while enjoying their final senior year of schooling.

"For parents, remaining positive and doing what will assist their HSC student to achieve their best is a challenge, and lines of communication need to be open," Ms Michalski said.

Ms Michalski has managed and supported HSC students for more than 15 years, and has executive management and teaching experience across the public and independent sectors.

Surviving the 2017 HSC for Parents and Students
Thursday 3 November, 6.30 - 7.30pm
Free
Bookings essential on 9970 1600.

Almost Summer Sessions - Music at Mona Vale

Summer is almost here and so is Almost Summer Sessions, a band night by and for young people on 4 November.

Almost Summer Sessions is an initiative of some of the area's emerging young changemakers and Northern Beaches Council.

The line-up includes some of the best young bands on the Northern Beaches - Black Iguana, After Hours, Down for Tomorrow and more with musical styles as diverse as jazz, alternative, indie pop and punk rock.

"We were delighted when a group of passionate young people proposed a local band night for young people that will not only be a great night out but showcases our local talent," said Suzi Pawley, Council's Youth and Families Coordinator.

"This is a wonderful opportunity to provide an all ages, alcohol and drug free event for young people to enjoy music and a BBQ, catch up with friends and meet new people outside the school environment.

"It's great to be able to work with these young people and help them organise the event from the ground up.

"That includes everything from organisation and promotion to stage management and front-of-house duties," said Ms Pawley.

Almost Summer Sessions is proudly supported by Mona Vale Music.

Almost Summer Sessions

Friday 4 November, 6-10pm
Mona Vale Memorial Hall
Entry only $5.25 presales/$10 at the door, includes BBQ and a non-alcoholic drink
All ages, alcohol and drug free

Presales: almostsummer.eventbrite.com.au

Nominations called for Northern Beaches 2017

Australia Day Awards

Northern Beaches Council is inviting the local Community to nominate deserving people for its five 2017 Australia Day Awards.

Categories are

Citizen of the Year
Young Citizen of the Year (16 to 26 years)
Community Event of the Year
Sportsperson of the Year
Outstanding Community Service Award

The awards aim to acknowledge outstanding achievements during the past year and/or contributions to the Northern Beaches community over a number of years.

The prestigious awards will be presented as part of Northern Beaches Council's Australia Day celebrations on Thursday, 26 January 2017.

Australia Day is the largest event in Australia, with millions of people across the country, including two million in New South Wales, participating in the celebrations.

Northern Beaches Council's Australia Day Community Awards celebrate and acknowledge what has been accomplished in our community on the very day Australians come together to consider our past and present as a nation - and to reflect on our community achievements with pride.

The category of Sportsperson of the Year reflects the Northern Beaches' distinctive sporting history and the high representation of sports played and enjoyed in our local area.

The Community Event of the Year and Outstanding Community Service Award are presented with the selflessness of volunteers in mind, especially those who give their time to create events that support and assist those in need.

The Northern Beaches Australia Day Awards recognise outstanding contributions made by local residents and groups in the Northern Beaches local government area in:

Community Service
Conservation
Education
Environment
Visual and/or Performing Arts
Culture, or
Sport

Nominees for the Citizen of the Year must be 26 years or older on Australia Day 2017, the Sportsperson of the Year Awards nominees must be 16 years or older on Australia Day 2017; and the Young Citizen of the Year Award nominees must be under 26 years of age on Australia Day 2017.

If you wish to nominate someone who you believe is deserving of an Australia Day Community Award, you can download a nomination form and nomination guidelines/criteria from warringah.nsw.gov.au

Nomination forms need to be emailed to events@warringah.nsw.gov.au by 5pm Monday 28 November 2016.

For further information contact Northern Beaches Council Events Team on 9942 2603.

Music afternoon for Young Musicians

Sunday, 4 December 2016

The Co-Op Club Presents

November 2016 Bookings

Church Point Cafe - Artists play between 3:30 - 6:30pm

Sun Nov 6: Rebecca Johnson band :

Rebecca Johnson band return as a Co-Op Club favourite. Rebecca is a seasoned, kick ass bass player and she sings great as well! Joining her is her funky drummer husband Con Settineri and James Vertley on guitar. Together they whip up versions of songs by Bob Marley, Prince, Stevie Wonder & Macy Gray that will have the whole joint jumping.

Sun Nov 13: Glenn Cardier & The Sideshow :

Glenn Cardier & The Sideshow are a rock solid staple of the Australian music scene. Enthralling audiences around the country with their original, captivating blend of rock & blues, which will include Byron Bay Blues fest in 2017. But before that they’ll be joining us at the Co-Op Club, playing songs from a rich tapestry of music from a number of albums released over the years. Glenn Cardier is a powerful frontman &The Sideshow features Jeremy Edwards on guitar, Dave Fester drums & the one and only Mick Malouf on bass.

Sun Nov 20: Rob Woolf Trio :

Rob Woolf Trio have collectively played with a who’s who of Australian artists from Diesel to Jimmy Barnes, hip hop artist Phrase to Silverchair & Guy Sebastian, and are collectively members of the best loved Australian reggae outfit King Tide who will be joining us at the Co-Op Club on Sun Dec 11. All that aside, as a trio, it is with a more bare bones approach that they will share with us music from Jamaica, New Orleans and great blues & soul from Memphis & Chicago. On top of it all is Rob’s singing that will blow you away with his sweet, tough falsetto, making you believe you have stumbled across a back water bar in the deep south of the USA.

Sun Nov 27: Backsliders :
Tix $20. Bookings essential!

Backsliders featuring founding member Dom Turner Guitars & vocals, Rob Hirst (Midnight Oil) drums and vocals & the prodigious Joe Glover (son of ABC radio broadcaster Richard Glover) on harmonica return to the Co-Op Club. Their latest album Heathen Songbook has been described as …”an album that both shimmers & grinds – something truly special yet again…” so no doubt we’ll be in for a treat when they join us for their third gig at the Co-Op Club. As Rhythms Magazine wrote in 2015 ...” A Backsliders show is like no other. Far from the Mississippi Delta, they took us to the water’s edge till we felt the riverbed beneath our feet..” Tix $20. Bookings essential

Music is every Sunday between 3.30 - 6.30pm
1860 Pittwater Rd Church Point – bookings 9999 2793
www.facebook.com/thecoopclubchurchpoint
www.waterfrontstore.com.au

EARTH - Four Elements

Thursday, November 17, 2016 - 6:00pm to Sunday, November 27, 2016 - 4:00pm

Earth is the first exhibition of the series, Four Elements responding to: earth, water, air, fire.

This exhibition presents the work of over 20 artists responding to earth as inspiration and subject matter. These works include sculpture, installation, painting and photography exploring the physicality and spirituality of what we consider terra firma.

Opening night Thursday 17 November 6-8pm

The gallery will be open daily from 10am-4pm and closed on Monday 21 November

Comedy Night Video Highlights

The Comedy Night in the Community Hall on Friday and Saturday, 21 and 22 October, was a great success.

Here are some images and video highlights (and lowlights) at the links below

More Images by Jon Duhig - at Offshore Photo Gallery - https://goo.gl/photos/Bd3QLbdw8gCvj5JH7

The evening was a fundraiser for our much loved Island Kindy. If you enjoy the videos, please consider making a small donation direct to the Kindy bank account at BSB 032 196 account 233039.

Note: NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN

Many thanks to Boyd, Jon and their helpers for spending the time preparing these and making them available...

Seeking Accommodation

Hello,

I've been the live-in caretaker of a beautiful property in Lovett Bay for 15 years.

The place was listed for sale on Monday and suddenly attracted multiple offers above asking - surprising everyone and meaning I now need to find another place by early December.

I'm seeking a similar scenario ideally - just a one or two room self-contained space where I can spend a night or two writing each week. Most of the time it will be me visiting alone to work - but sometimes my partner and baby will also stay to lap up a little of the peace only Pittwater people know. The other 5 days a week we'll almost invariably be working in town, so it's a very low-impact rental.

I began my life here with 5 years in Elvina Bay, prior to my decade and a half in Lovett, so I've an affinity with the Western Shores - however any suggestions on the Island, McCarrs Creek or even as far north as Coasters or Mackerel would be most welcome.

I have excellent references from my prior landlords and can be relied upon to care for places in the absence of others, as well as afford quiet and privacy to owners or other tenants when they are present.

Having to find a place relatively urgently at this time of the year is a daunting prospect, so please don't hesitate to get in touch if you've any suggestion.

Folks who might have a secure shed or spare room are also urged to make contact as, in a worst-case scenario (if I can't find a suitable place to stay within this brief window), I may be obliged to put my books, records, chair and desk into storage. If that is necessary I'd rather pay a fellow local resident than lug everything to the mainland only to have to bring it back down the track.

Feel free to drop me a line on 0417663332 - or email jackofthis@gmail.com

Thanks very much,
Simon

Plant Sale

Dolly found

I fell into the water around Tennis wharf. I have had a good wash and I feel fine, but I miss my best friend and want to go home.

Can you help me?

Please call Di on 0417 425 085

The Local Guide

Community Information

Scotland Island Web Site

www.scotlandisland.org.au

What's On Event Calendar

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) - www.westpittwater.com.au

Scotland Island Emergency Non-potable Water

Agreement for Sale of Non-potable Water
SIRA Membership Application
Emergency Non-potable Water Guidelines
General Information, Map & Contacts

http://www.scotlandisland.org.au/community/emergency-water/

Scotland Island & Offshore Children's Services (SIOCS)
Long Day Care at The Scotland Island Kindy,
Catherine Park, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
8.00am - 6.00pm
Before & After School Care
8.00am till walked to school ferry - collected from school ferry till 6.00pm
Vacation Care, Parents Group on Mondays
Hire the Kindy for Birthday Parties
Please call 0431 125 142/02 9979 7856 or email SIOCSdirector@gmail.com
http://www.scotlandisland.org.au/community/the-kindy/

Scotland Island Community Hall Bookings: Barbara Labram M: 0473008339 or hall@sira.org.au

Pittwater Online News - http://www.pittwateronlinenews.com

Tick Fact Sheet

TUG Waitlist (Tennis User Group) - Application Form

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 - 0414 994 092

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

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

Dru Yoga - Tuesday 9.00 to 10.30 Tuesday morning - Phone Katya on 0414 187 916

Dynamic Yoga Saturdays from 9am - 10.30am. Nadine 0402 752465 / nadineomara@gmail.com
http://www.consciouslifeyoga.com.au/

Nia dance fitness classes Fridays 9am - Mandy Loveday 0411 345 389
mindfulmovementpractice@gmail.com

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

Scotland Island Players - contact Bob 0414 994 092 or Kez on 0414 994 094

Catherine Park Bush Care Group, 2nd Sunday @ 9.30am, Sharon Kinnison @ 9997 6017

Elizabeth Park Bush Care Group, 1st Saturday @ 9 am, Bob Bolton @ 0414 994 092

Island Thinking Group - Roy Baker, 9999 6891, roybaker99@yahoo.com

Government Organisations

Pittwater Council - 9970 1111 -

Contact http://www.pittwater.nsw.gov.au/council/contact_us
Web site click here

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
Sydney Buses: Information.	Sydney Ferries: Information	City Rail: Timetables & Information.	Country Link Rail: Timetable

Weather

Pittwater Weather
Scotland Island Tides, Moon phases, Sun rise & set
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
Mackerl 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

Join SIRA

You can now join the Scotland Island Residents’ Association through the online Self-Service Portal at sira.org.au

Alternatively, there are offline methods of joining, read more here or contact secretary@sira.org.au

Join West Pittwater Community Association

To 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.

The Island website is at www.scotlandisland.org.au

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