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Newsletter
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Offshore Residents
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SIRA COMMITTEE MEETING WHEN: SUNDAY MAY 18 WHERE: COMMUNITY HALL TIME: 10.00AM – 12.00PM All SIRA members are welcome to observe the meeting. An Open Discussion Session will follow between 12.00pm – 12.30pm Please see draft SIRA Committee Minutes from the previous meeting held April 6 here: LINK Islanders and
Exislanders Picnic
Where-McCarr's Creek Reserve Date- 18/5/14 Starting Time- 11.45 ExIslander, Marion Deprado along with John Travers and Paul Kinnison are organizing Islanders that have moved off, and current long time Islanders, to have a casual picnic. John Travers has promised some good stories! You will need to bring a plate of food, a bottle and a chair. Anyone that grew up on the Island is especially encouraged to come (Luke, Tashie, Colin, Jake, Blackwood and Mulholland boys etc, etc). If the weather is bad it will be moved to the Newport Arms. Marion 99992934 John 99975867 Paul 99976017 Winter is
coming…..So here's what we need!
in CATHERINE PARK, SCOTLAND ISLANDStoke the heart(h) of our community on SUNDAY JUNE 22 10am – Sunset at the WINTER WARMER SOLSTICE FESTIVAL GAMES STALLS MUSIC FOOD CAFÉ RECYCLED / UPCYCLED TREASURE WORKSHOPS COMMUNITY DISPLAYS  Click the flyer to load PDF file The Co-Op Club Proudly Presents Sun June 1: Tina Harrod & band  Award winning vocalist & writer Tina Harrod will be playing some sweet, funky, soulful music from her own albums and from some of her favourite artists. Featuring Hamish Stuart on drums, Alex Hewetson bass & Gavin Ahearn on keys. …”Harrod gives you goosebumps...it’s as if she’s singing about the last night of life..” John Shand SMH  Sun June 8: Brendan Gallagher Brendan Gallagher's a unique musical incarnation…singer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, composer, performer & troubadour of the world with the band Karma County over 6 albums. Brendan’s career spans over 30 years & he has played on recordings for artists from David Bowie to Kylie Minogue and produced many albums including Jimmy Little’s instant classic Messenger. At The Co-Op on 8th June he'll be exploring new songs and old with drum legend Rob Souter (Dynamic Hepnotics, Slim Dusty) and young WA guitarist Doug Nairn. Brendan Gallagher is a fine musician but what’s clear from his latest album Wine Island is his surpassing skill in the studio..pretty much single handedly crafting an album that is as good as anything you’ll hear this year.. ..Jeff Glorfeld – SMH Sun June 15: The Sly Dogs  Scotland Island locals and the Co-Op Club house band return to give you your monthly dose of rockin soul blues…a great way to end your weekend and start your week. Sun June 22: Rachel & The Stickmen are also a band from Scotland Island. Their musical palette ranges from electric to acoustic, Tom Waits to contemporary pop. Sun June 29: Kate Lush & band  Add to her devastating voice great original material and an outstanding band and you have a Sunday afternoon not to be missed. Think soul infused rock, Memphis blues with a dash of Susan Tedeschi.. Artists play between 3-6pm Free entry Children Welcome 1860 Pittwater Rd Church Point Ph: 9999 2793 for bookings www.facebook.com/thecoopclubchurchpoint Annual Salvation Army Red Shield Doorknock Appeal The Annual Salvation Army Red Shield Doorknock Appeal is coming up on the weekend of 24th & 25th May, 2014 and I need lots of enthusiastic helpers to help me collect on the Island & Bays. This is a great
opportunity for everyone (young, old and in-between) to get involved and
particularly for
families to enjoy some healthy exercise together, while making a real
difference to the lives of those less
fortunate.
If you won't be home on the weekend of 24/25th May, you can always drop a donation into my mailbox this week or next when you're passing through (PO Box 566 at Church Point in an envelope marked with your name and address for a tax receipt), or pop your spare change (and maybe even a bit more) in the Salvos bucket on the ferry. Every little bit counts and all donations (big or small) will be greatly appreciated.  Please give me a hand and together we'll contribute to transforming the lives of over 1 million Australians this year. Looking forward to hearing from you. Cheers, Jenny Frazer Ph: 99994460 Mob: 0410533728 Email: jenny_frazer@hotmail.com Room For Rent Good sized room for rent with built in wardrobe in a gorgeous house on Scotland Island. The room comes with a double bed but it’s fine if you have your own. $200 per week + a share in water expenses & quarterly electricity bill. Please call Tina on 0400 015 939 if you’re interested. Berth to Rent Berth for rent situated at Quays Mariner at a reduced rate. Contact Wayne on 0438510333
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 To Contribute If you would like to contribute to this newsletter it's easy!. Send an e-mail to the editor (editor@scotlandisland.org.au) or by clicking here. Type your contribution (100 words or so would be fine) and assuming it is of general interest to the community, does not include matter of a political nature and is not offensive, it will appear next month. Subscription Information To get on and off this newsletter, click here or got to: http://www.scotlandisland.org.au/signup . To change your address, click the 'modify' link at the bottom of this newsletter or send an email to the editor@scotlandisland.org.au Follow the PON
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Scotland Island Residents Association (SIRA), or
the Western
Pittwater Community Association (WPCA)
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