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Newsletter
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Contents
2016 - No Election Polling Booths on Scotland IslandNearest Election day polling places for the electoral division of MackellarNote:
Election day polling places open at 8am and close at 6pm sharp.
More details can be found here - http://www.aec.gov.au/  REMINDERSCOTLAND ISLAND ANNUALMOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION DAYTo assist vehicle owners with registering their vehicles, in 1995, SIRA negotiated and obtained permission approval from the RMS for the Fire Station to become a registered inspection station. Pink slips are issued annually and are valid until the registration date within the year. Warriewood RMS is aware of this arrangement and will accept renewals with these pink slips.SIRA supports the registration of all motor vehicles on Scotland Island. Residents with unregistered vehicles in use are putting the community at risk through the lack of third party liability cover. Should an accident ever occur that results in injury to the driver, passengers or pedestrians, it would devastate our community. Please be responsible and make your vehicles available for registration. If your vehicle does not pass registration or you are currently the user of an unregistered vehicle, SIRA recommends that it be removed from the Island. INSPECTIONS: SATURDAY, JULY 9, 2016SCOTLAND ISLAND FIRE STATION 9.30AM TO
2.30PM
PLEASE NOTE: BRING: REGO PAPERS PLUS MOTOR VEHICLE COST: $60.00 PER VEHICLE $10.00 S.I.R.F.B. TOTAL: $70.00 This will be a once only inspection - please present vehicles in roadworthy condition Rejection slips will be issued for vehicles not conforming to RMS regulations Scotland
Island Fire
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Young Writers Invited to Open the Doorway
Northern Beaches Council Library is calling on all students to unleash their imagination and write an original story using the theme word ‘Doorway’ for this year’s Young Writers’ Competition.The Young Writers’ Competition has been running for seven years and last year the competition attracted over 400 entries, with the very best entries being included in the eBook, Treehouse.
Students up to and including those in Year 12 are invited to enter the competition with the final date for entries on Wednesday 27 July.
‘For most writers, all it takes to unleash the imagination and allow a story to grow is an idea and a deadline,’ said Northern Beaches Council Administrator, Dick Persson.
‘This has proven to be true of the young writers with judges finding the standard of entries increasing each year.
Entries will be judged according to characterisation, originality, plot and use of language which will be arranged into six different age group categories.
Winners from each category will be presented with an award at a prestigious ceremony and have their stories published in an eBook to be included in the Library collection.
‘A number of the previous winning entries were written by students who had been encouraged by wonderful teachers and librarians in our local schools. I would be delighted to see even more students and schools involved in the competition this year,’ Mr Persson said.
Entry forms with all details are available at warringah.nsw.gov.au/library and in all Northern Beaches Council Library branches.
Northern Beaches Council Young Writers’ Competition 2016
Tuesday 14 June – Wednesday 27 July
Enter online or at any Northern Beaches Council Library branch
Open to students up to Year 12
For more information on the above media release, to arrange any photos or for anything else please contact our team on media@warringah.nsw.gov.au or call 9942 2678.
Contact: Media Team
Phone: 9942 2678.
Fun Day Fridays Enlivens Northern Beaches
The Northern Beaches Council is bringing fun and fitness to Village Park, Mona Vale and Dunbar Park, Avalon every Friday 10am – 4pm, from 1 July to 26 August.Northern Beaches Council General Manager, Mark Ferguson said that Council’s Enliven winter activation program supports active public spaces.
“By providing infrastructure that encourages outdoor activity during winter we are creating vibrancy in our town and village centres.
“This winter the focus is on Fun & Fitness on Fridays with a series of activities to promote health and wellbeing in our community over the coming months – we’re even providing loads of free sports equipment to play with,” added Mr Ferguson.
Together with the active sessions Council’s library staff will host ‘pop up libraries’ in both Village Park, Mona Vale and Dunbar Park, Avalon Beach to promote literacy and reading enjoyment throughout Pittwater.
During the school holidays there is an action packed line-up with demonstrations from the team and coaches at Manly United Football Club and the Warringah Rugby Club, as well as hula hooping and bubble soccer!
Other games and activities on offer include frisbees, giant games and fitness demonstrations.
Grab family and friends, and for those at work - grab your work mates and limber-up at lunchtime!
A wet weather room will be available at the Mona Vale Memorial Hall and at the Avalon Rec Centre (TBA)
For the full Fun Day Fridays program view the website calendar or download the enliven app
Contact: Community Relations
Phone: 9970 1114, 9970 1119
Bark Painting with Chris Tobin
Make up ochre and clay-based paints together to paint the trees outside Mona Vale LibraryDATE: 5th Jul 2016
TIME: 10:30am - 11:30am
Local children are invited to join Aboriginal artist and storyteller Chris Tobin share culture and stories as they make up ochre and clay-based paints together to paint the trees outside Mona Vale Library.
Free event but bookings essential on 9970 1600
Mona Vale Library
9970 1600
KIDS YOGA WORKSHOP on SCOTLAND ISLAND
Friday 15 July, 1pm - 4pm
The Co-Op Club Presents
July 2016 Bookings
Church Point Cafe - Artists play between 3:30 - 6:30pm
Sun July 3: Dog Trumpet:
Dog Trumpet consists of brother's Peter O'Doherty & Reg Mombassa formerly of Mental as Anything. This powerhouse duo of 6 albums and 2 ep's describe their music as roots based psychedelic folk pop. They will join us for the first time at the Co-Op Club on Sun July 3 with a full band consisting of the brothers on guitars, the sublime Bernie Hayes on bass & Ian Sheddon on drums.
Sun July 10: Tabatha Brownrigg:
Tabatha Brownrigg & band features Tabatha Brownrigg on vocals, John Kirk bass & Nigel Harris on keys & trumpet. Together they spin their own delectable spin on classic songs from the soul catalogue that includes recordings from artists such as Roberta Flack, Anne Peebles, Stevie Wonder, Eryka Badhu, Amy Winehouse & more..
Sun July 17: Tina Harrod & The Mad Dogs:
Tina Harrod & The Mad Dogs bring the music from the movie Joe Cocker Mad Dogs & Englishmen to life with Tina's latest incarnation The Mad Dogs. Come and hear them play this amazing music from the acclaimed film where Joe Cocker & legendary piano player and musical director of the project Leon Russell created definitive versions of music from The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Ray Charles, Otis Redding and many more..
Sun July 24: The Urban Gypsy Quartet:
The Urban Gypsy Quartet We welcome back to the Co-Op Club some of Australia's finest Latin/jazz musicians. This instrumental quartet are a contemporary band featuring nylon string guitars, cello & percussion. They represent an exciting direction in Latin Jazz, mixing world music influences with a wide range of styles and genres from breezy Bossa Novas to fiery improvised virtuosity. Each musician is a master of his medium and the results are imaginative, mesmerising & highly evocative.
Sun July 31: Feel The Manouche:
Feel The Manouche were invited to the Havana International Jazz festival last December & the band is George Washingmachine's latest musical adventure. It has a world music feel though it's use of double bass, guitars, accordion, fiddle & vocal helps the band achieve a strong melodic groove that can take on gypsy waltzes, swing jazz & many other flavours of music from our diverse planet. We invite you to sit back and 'Feel The Manouche.'
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
1860 Pittwater Rd Church Point – bookings 9999 2793
www.facebook.com/thecoopclubchurchpoint
www.waterfrontstore.com.au
Nia TERM 3 starts next Wednesday 6 July, 2016
Tuesdays 6-7pm Mona Vale Healthspace, 1789 Pittwater Rd, Mona Vale
Wednesdays 7-8pm Scotland Island Community Hall
Our new routine is a mix of 4 Nia classic routines called "Heartsong". With joy and self-expression at its heart, Nia holisitic dance puts the enjoyment back into keeping fit and healthy.
What to expect in a Nia Class:
Nia is a hybrid of nine different movement techniques – essentially a cross between dance and martial arts – and its core philosophy is to encourage people to feel pleasure when they exercise and condition the body.Nia classes start with the teacher setting a focus and intent for the practice before guiding students through a choreographed routine that builds in energy and aerobic intensity. The class then slows down to finish with yoga-like stretches and breathing. During class, students are encouraged to let their bodies take the lead, vocalise their movements and really make the dance their own.
Nia allows you to move at your own pace. No-one is pushing you to work harder, improve performance or force that stretch further. The movements are simple and repetitive on purpose, designed to relax and condition the body and bring up feelings of inner connection and joy.
Email Mandy mindfulmovementpractice@gmail.com or call mobile 0411 645 389
The Local Guide
Community Information
| Scotland Island Web Site | www.scotlandisland.org.au | |
|
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
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| 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 |
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 |
| 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 | ||
| Dru Yoga - Tuesday 9.00 to 10.30 Tuesday morning - Phone Katya on 0414 187 916 | ||
|
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 |
| Offshore a capella choir – Saturdays at 2:30 pm, SI Community Hall. Call CB on 9997 2035. |
Government Organisations
| Pittwater
Council - 9970 1111 - |
| 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 |
|
Sydney Buses: Information. |
Sydney Ferries: Information |
City Rail: Timetables & Information. |
Country Link Rail: Timetable |
Weather
Pittwater WeatherScotland 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 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 www.westpittwater.com.au, contact Michael Wiener at treasurer@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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