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August 18, 2022 |
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Newsletter for the
Offshore Residents of Pittwater, Australia - Volume 23,
Issue 1184
We acknowledge and pay our
respects to the Traditional Custodians of
Pittwater, as well as our Indigenous readers
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ContentsThe Two Catherines PlayCall for actors, production crew and more
ACTORS, PRODUCERS,
DESIGNERS AND STAGE HANDS NEEDED FOR AN EXCITING NEW
PLAY WITH MUSIC
TO BE STAGED OFFSHORE
IN EARLY 2023
The SIRA Recreation Club has been developing a play about two women, both called Catherine, who are important to Scotland Island's history. Workshops were conducted in late 2021, detailing aspects of offshore history. The Recreation Club then engaged a young professional playwright, Jasper Marlow, to develop a light-hearted, engaging script that would appeal to offshore audiences. Script writing is now almost complete and we are looking forward to staging the play in early 2023. Markus Plattner, an islander whom many of you know from his excellent concert earlier this year, has agreed to be Musical Director. He and others will be writing original songs and music for the play. We have already received some wonderful lyrics from another islander and gifted musician, Geoff Bullock. Kay Reaney, a relatively new island resident and director of many events, has agreed to be Director. We are extremely lucky to have these professionals to steer the production of the play. We are now looking for people to fill the following roles:
 Table TennisScotland Island Recreation CentreMost Saturdays throughout the year2 - 3 pm: Introduction to Table Tennis3 - 5 pm: Table Tennis practice Groups meet most Saturdays
and anyone over 12 is welcome. Sessions are supported by
the Scotland Island Recreation Club.
Play from 2 - 3 pm is
intended primarily for those new to table tennis. The
session from 3 - 5 pm is open to everyone, regardless of
your standard of play.
Sessions do not run every Saturday. If you are interested in taking part then it's best to join the table tennis WhatsApp group to receive up-to-date information on who is playing. If you would like to join the group, please email editor@scotlandisland.org.au. Alternatively, you can just turn up and take your chances. Adult players are asked to contribute $5 per player per attendance to defray expenses. The Tuesday Discussion GroupScotland Island Recreation CentreTuesday 23 August, 11 am - 12.30 pmThe Recreation Club runs a discussion group, meeting
each month, from 11 am to 12.30 pm in the Recreation
Centre. Everyone is welcome. Members take it in turn to design a session, choosing material for discussion. This can consist of essays, articles or podcasts, or a combination of all three. The idea is that group members shouldn't be committed to more than a few hours' preparation in terms of listening or reading. The idea is to be open to a wide range of topics and material. In July Michael Doherty led a discussion on the recently introduced prohibition on climbing Uluru, asking whether it is justified and whether it should be extended to other landmarks.
For the August meeting, Tim Turpin will lead a
discussion on our collective sense of nostalgia, and
the extent to which it shapes our national identity,
as well as social and political action. Sarah Churchwell has suggested that Gone with the Wind remains a rallying point for white supremacism. How have the 19th century ballads of AB Paterson and Henry Lawson shaped contemporary Australia? Preparation: Listen to the podcast with Sarah Churchwell, available here. Read some of the poems of Paterson and Lawson, available here. For the really keen, see Sarah Churchwell's book:The Wrath to Come: Gone with the Wind and the Lies America Tells. The group operates via a WhatsApp group, which will be used to distribute further information about this and future discussions.If you would like to be added to the group, please provide your mobile phone number to editor@scotlandisland.org.au. Alternatively, contact Jane Rich (janebalmain@hotmail.com) for more information or to express your interest in participating. International Folk DancingScotland Island Community HallSaturday 27 August, 7 - 9 pm The Recreation Club
asks for $5 per person per attendance to defray
expenses.
Hall Anniversary & Photo ExhibitionScotland Island Community HallSunday 28 August, 10 am - 1 pm The above event will
run concurrently with the island café (see below).
Scotland Island CaféCatherine Park, Scotland IslandSunday 28 August, 10 - 12 noon Live Music Trivia QuizScotland Island Community HallSunday 4 September, 2:00 - 4:30 pm To book tickets,
click here.
Coming
to Scotland Island: a piano tuner
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An
experienced piano / pianola tuner will be visiting
Scotland Island on Friday 9 September. If anyone else
would like their piano tuned on this day, please let me
know and we can book you in.
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