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Newsletter for Offshore
Residents of Pittwater, Australia - Volume 19, Issue 1018
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CAN YOU HELP ?Calling all Islanders with skills in journalism, communications, marketing and/or advertisingThe SIRA committee is looking for people with skills in journalism, communications, marketing and/or advertising who are willing to volunteer some time (not a huge amount would be required) and their expertise to help with communications to island residents and the broader community.This would involve occasionally assisting SIRA in providing news updates on community issues, using both social media and traditional outlets. Any help would be truly appreciated. If you are interested, please email Anne Dennis, SIRA Secretary at secretary@sira.org.au  Apologies, the PON had an error in our last SIRA NewsThe complete SIRA News Report was not available to download as indicated.You can download the complete report HERE. Thank you for your recent interest in a space at the Church Point Carpark.We’re pleased to advise round four of the ballot will open on Saturday 31 March and close Thursday 19 April 2018. You will be notified of the ballot outcome week commencing 23 April 2018, with the invoice due Friday 4 May, 2018.Round Four :
Successful applicants that applied for round three will be notified the week commencing 16 April with the invoice due Friday 27 April, 2018. The parking operations team will endeavour to let unsuccessful applicants know earlier, to enable those people to apply in round four if eligible. Please note that the previously advertised price on our website and application form incorrectly stated the price as $4,939 per year + GST, however the correct price is $4,939 per year inclusive of GST. The car park will be open for those with a ‘coupon’ from 1 May 2018, with your Church Point Reserved Parking Space coupon being valid until 30 April 2020. Should works be completed prior to this date permit holders will be able to park their vehicles during this time at no additional cost. Fourth round applications close: Thursday 19 April 2018 Enquiries: parkingoperations@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au Regards Community Engagement Team PMC Concert 6th April 2018Our first concert for 2018 is very special and is on Friday 6 April at 8pm.Jane Rutter “Flute Spirits and the Four Seasons”With Several No. 1 albums and ARIA (Australian Grammy) nominations under her belt, Legendary Australian Flautist Jane Rutter Awarded the prestigious French medal Chevalier des Arts et Lettres in 2016, is a classical trailblazer who has devoted her life to French flute playing. In this fascinating concert Jane plays 12 different solo Gold, Silver, Bamboo, Classical & Ethnic Flutes. Works include Spring: The Four Seasons by Vivaldi, India Ragas, Irish melodies, linking poetry by Rumi, Patrick White and Anais Nin, and pieces by Debussy, Devienne,Vaughan-Williams, Irving Berlin and Ross Edwards.Flute Spirits: mystically connecting the Australian Dreamtime, European Classical music and universal appeal of the flute. 
We hope to see you and if you would like to join as a member the cost is $80.00 a saving of $20.00 if all four concerts are attended, single tickets are $25.00 and sold at the door or bookings can be made on-line at www.peninsulamusicclub.com.au. Please see attached membership form if you wish to join, we will take memberships at the door please bring the completed form and cash or cheque. A sparkling wine supper after the performance is included. Kind regards Terry Mackin PMC Secretary Upcoming TV Show in which Marty featuresTuesday 3 April 8.30pm Some of you may have seen Marty’s face popping up on ABC TV after the 7.30 report. This is a promo for a series called Employable Me which starts on 3 April for 3 weeks. Marty is in the 3rd episode on 17th April at 8.30. Here is a link to Facebook where you can see an ad. https://www.facebook.com/robyn.iredale.3/posts/1578930618888243 He is very excited and we go to a screening on the 28th of his episode. We have heard good things about it. They liked him as he was always laughing and he got a job! Good on you Marty !New service to all off shore residentsA weekly $30 organic F/V box and/or $25 beautiful surprise bouquet of flowers.Boxes will be ready for pickup midday at 19 Wirringulla ave, Elvina South and Bells wharf. For Bells pick up please notify me by text message. deliveries can be organised. Requests for produce very welcome. Contact Rikke for order and pyment details more details Rikke Bukh rikkebukh@yahoo.dk 0419 765 421 Very Professional Tick AdviceSafe Removal of TicksWith thanks to Rohan Walter & Tick Safe rohanwalter747@gmail.com For Sale Leather Lounge SuiteThree piece Demir leather lounge suite.One three seater and two single recliners. Pick up Little Lovett Bay. $150.00 Call Tim 0418 619 700
Moving Sale
4000 Watts Petrol AVR Generator for SaleCummins Portable generator P4500$450.00Ideal for running multiple power tools at once up to a combined 4000 watts and starting up to a 1¾ hp electric motor.
Email julian@muir.net or phone 0407 247 997
Sale Commuter boat
Call Amanda on 0406 654 466 The Local GuideCommunity Information
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| Scotland Island Community Vehicle - 0404 103 700 - Number, Usage & Charges |
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| 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 |
| Waterford Partners Pty Ltd - Therese O'Neill 0424 22 44 12 |
| L.J.Hooker Mona Vale - 9979 8000 http://www.ljhooker.com.au/monavale |
| Murray Bakker – Stone – murraybakker@stonerealestate.com.au – 0449 901 669 |
Services, Clubs & Accommodation
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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 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 |
| Justice of the Peace - Lexie Le Blang 0418399674 or 99992574 |
| Justice of the Peace - Graham Stenner - 0407216405 |
| Justice of the Peace - Carolyn Milani - 0409914699 |
| 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 |
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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 Based Domestic Cleaner - Annie Hurn - 0410 688 008 - annie.hurn8@gmail.com |
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Solicitor - Rachel
Carter - Carter O'Neill Legal - 0406 239 946
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| Blue Toro Mobile Mechanics Northern Beaches - Ben (owner operator) on 0420 851 706 Vehicle servicing and repairs by coming to you... |
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 | |
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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 |
| Catherine Park Bush Care Group, 2nd Sunday @ 9.30am, Sharon Kinnison @ 9997 6017 |
| Island Thinking Group - Roy Baker, 9999 6891, roybaker99@yahoo.com |
Government Organisations
| Northern Beaches Council - 9970 1111 - email pittwater@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au 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 |
| Pittwater Council Cooee! Environmental Newsletter http://www.pittwater.nsw.gov.au/environment/get_involved/cooee_newsletter |
Airlines, Buses and Railways
| Sydney Airport: Arrivals and Departures |
Qantas:
Information |
Jetstar: Information |
Virgin Blue: Information |
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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 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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