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Newsletter
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Offshore Residents
of Pittwater, Australia - Volume 17, Issue 900
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Contents
Daylight SavingSunday 3 April 2016 - Daylight Saving Time EndsWhen local daylight time is about to reachSunday, 3 April 2016, 3:00:00 AM clocks are turned
backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 3 April 2016, 2:00:00 AM local standard time instead Sunrise and sunset will be
about 1 hour earlier on 3 Apr 2016 than the day before.
There will be more light in the morning. Change Your ClockChange Your Smoke Alarm Battery!At the end of daylight saving in each year, change your smoke alarm battery with a long life battery when you change your clock. House fires occur more frequently during the winter months, and making sure you go in to winter with a working smoke alarm makes good sense.If you have a hard-wired smoke alarm, these still have a battery as a back up and the battery needs to be changed as well. Find the Your Home Fire Safety brochure in the Fire Safety page of the Publications section. Smoke alarms don't last forever!Smoke alarms have a lifespan of about 10 years. After that, you should replace them.Most smoke alarms have a use-by date printed on them. If your alarm is still beeping after you have changed its battery, it should be replaced with a photo-electric model. Old smoke alarms can be safely thrown out with household rubbish.  Scotland Island Vegetation CollectionMonday 4th AprilRegular Vegetation Collection Guidelines Still Apply:
 click to load flyer Church Point Ferry Service NoticeNewport Athletics Carnival Ferry TimesIn order to get the kids to school by 7.00am, we would need to drop them at Newport at 6.40 am. This should ensure that they are not late for the buses.Pick up from; Bells Wharf 6.15
Tennis Wharf 6.20 Eastern Wharf 6.25 Carols Wharf 6.30 We would request a nominal fee of $2.00 per child. Any adult is welcome to catch the ferry at the normal fare. Please feel free to give me a call to discuss or pass my details onto the teacher organising the event. Penny Gleen Church Point Ferry Service Reduce your carbon footprint - Catch the Ferry www.churchpointferryservice.com penny@churchpointferryservice.com 0433 038 408  COMEDY NIGHT – expressions of interestOn a scale of 1 to 10, how amusing are you?I’m looking for people are really quite funny, to take part in a Comedy Night.Aiming for June, no firm date yet. The night will be a series of sketches, possibly loosely linked by a theme, possibly not. There is space for two ways to participate – create and deliver your own piece, or take part in someone else’s (depending on need).Are you interested? Text or email myself or Lizzie Brand. Petra Godfrey 0404 867 768 petragee@tesco.net Lizzie Brand 0424 341 458 lizziebrand@outlook.com Scotland Island Fire
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Notices |
Savour the flavours of Pittwater's Food and Wine Fair
Foodies and wine-lovers can start packing the picnic rug in preparation for the 2016 Pittwater Food and Wine Fair.Now in its seventh year, the Food and Wine Fair will once again take place at picturesque Winnererremy Bay in Mona Vale, next to the children’s playground and Flying Fox Café on Sunday 1 May from 10am-4pm.
Residents and visitors are encouraged to ride their bikes, walk, or take public transport to the Fair. Pittwater Council is providing plenty of bike racks and a courtesy shuttle bus which will be on a constant loop from Winnererremy bay to the Mona Vale bus stop on Pittwater Road throughout the day.
Come along and sample fine Australian wines from boutique and classic wine makers, enjoy tasty gourmet foods while tapping your toes to some fabulous live reggae from Revolution Incorporated and others.
Mayor Jacqui Townsend reiterates “there will be something for everyone at this year’s fair, with an amazing variety of wines and food, cooking demonstrations of paella, pickles and preserves, and delicious deserts, as well as eco-stalls, a volunteer’s expo, children’s entertainment and live music!”
“You can pick up useful tips on living sustainably and protecting our environment, as well as collecting a free native plant,” said Cr Townsend.
“The expo will profile a variety of volunteering opportunities including community transport, community service groups, accessibility and disability services,” she said.
Recyclable/reusable wine ’glasses’ will be sold on the day from the Council stall for $5. These ‘glasses’ will be required to buy wine tastings from the wineries.
Attendees are also encouraged to bring drink bottles on the day which they can fill up at the water stations provided by Sydney Water.
Winnererremy Bay Reserve is located at Mona Street, Mona Vale.
For more information visit www.pittwater.nsw.gov.au/foodandwinefair
Contact: Media contact:
Phone: Community Relations: 9970 1172 or 9970 1119
People of Pittwater say no to mega council
As another council merger is considered, Pittwater residents spoke out at the first of three public inquiry meetings at Mona Vale to reaffirm their opposition to Warringah’s mega council proposal.Of more than 70 speakers, almost 80% spoke against the proposal to merge Pittwater with Manly and Warringah with losing voice, community connectedness, and areas of environmental sensitivity being under threat by over development the major concerns voiced to the independent delegate, Mr Richard Pearson.
Residents, businesses, sporting groups, community organisations and councillors spoke passionately about their areas with the majority stating a mega council is too big, too removed and too bureaucratic.
A broad cross-section of the community including business chambers, surf life saving clubs, environmental groups, councillors and residents voiced their concerns about council mergers and in particular the scale and bulk of one really big council.
There were concerns about the homogeneous approach to planning and the lack of recognition of cultural and demographic differences that characterise the more metropolitan south to open space and bushland of the north.
The proposal’s omission of any references to Mona Vale Hospital as a major health facility and any commercial assets north of Dee Why were also highlighted by speakers.
This is the second proposal the Pittwater community is now being asked to comment on – this time from Warringah Council to merge Pittwater with Manly and Warringah.
Pittwater Mayor Jacqueline Townsend said it was inspiring to hear about the strong connection and love the people of Pittwater have for their area.
“Local government reform is about value for the community, not just financial savings. Value comes from connection, voice, being local, responsive and independent, as well as good financial management. The issue is about balance and how reform can be achieved while not creating a large bureaucratic agency that is disconnected to its people. Pittwater wants a proposal where size and scale work to retain a closeness and connectedness to the community and the environment.
“Pittwater is financially sustainable, met all the NSW Government financial benchmarks and continues to work with our SHOROC partners for financial efficiencies. Amalgamation into one large council is not necessary for this to happen.
“The financial benefits of both the NSW Government’s proposal for two councils for the SHOROC region and Warringah Council’s mega council proposal are very similar and both will yield strong financial results. The government estimated its proposal would mean a community benefit of $121 million over 20 years – a benefit of 1.77% of annual operating revenue compared to 1.98% of one council.
“The real difference is in community voice, representation and engagement. Our residents told us they don’t want a centralised bureaucracy making planning and budgeting decisions away from the community.
“We are a council supportive of reform but not when it will negatively impact our community. Even local government expert Professor Dollery has said that SHOROC two council model is ‘the most sensible and economically responsible for the region possible’. Let's work together to create a council linking areas of similar character, culture and density with appropriate levels of representation and community connectedness,” Mayor Townsend said.
Submissions on this new proposal can be made at www.councilboundaryreview.nsw.gov.au; or Council Boundary Review, GPO Box 5341 Sydney NSW 2001 by Friday 8 April.
Contact: Community Relations
Phone: 9970 1119, 9970 1172, 9970 1114
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Library School Holiday Activities |
FREE FUN FOR KIDS
Special Story time
TUESDAY 12 APRIL , 10 - 11AM
MONA VALE LIBRARY, 1 PARK STREET
Calling all pre-schoolers!
Meet local authors Beck and Matt Stanton, who will read their new book
‘Did you take the B from my _ook?’.
Bookings not essential 99701600.
FREE FUN FOR KIDS 
Wild About Whales
WEDNESDAY 13 APRIL , 10:30 - 11:30AM
MONA VALE LIBRARY, 1 PARK STREET
$5.00 CHILDREN 4-12 YEARS
Meet local authors Beck and Matt Stanton, who will read their new book
‘Did you take the B from my _ook?’.
Bookings essential 99701600 !
FREE FUN FOR KIDS 
LEGO Robotics
SUNDAY 17 APRIL , 2 - 3PM
MONA VALE LIBRARY, 1 PARK STREET
CHILDREN 10 YEARS and OVER
Meet local authors Beck and Matt Stanton, who will read their new book
‘Did you take the B from my _ook?’.
Bookings essential 99701600 !
FREE FUN FOR KIDS 
Craft with Robyn
TUESDAY 19APRIL & THURSDAY 21 APRIL , 10AM- NOON2
MONA VALE LIBRARY, 1 PARK STREET
KINDY - 12 YEARS
Bookings NOT essential 99701600 !
The Co-Op Club Presents
April 2016 Bookings
Church Point Cafe - Artists play between 3:30 - 6:30pm
Sun April 3: Chich & The Soul Messengers
Chich & The Soul Messengers are the 'soul revivalists' and they're bringing their soul & blues revue to the Co-Op Club on Sun April 3. The boys will be showcasing their critically acclaimed tunes from their 2015 EP 'Dirty Soul' which rose to #14 on the Australian Blues & Roots charts, alongside new takes on classics from soul greats like Bill Withers, Donny Hathaway & Curtis Mayfield. They also have a new album being released this year to watch out for.
Sun April 10: Green Limousine :
Green Limousine is a great new band specializing in soulful rock, funk & blues. They deliver some of the best grooves in town from the likes of Ray Charles, Greg Allman, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Neville Brothers, Tim Buckley and much more. The band features John Spense on guitar (Fargone Beauties) & Co-Op Club and Top Room favourite, Rick Melick on piano, (Joe Bonnamassa, John Hiatt, Dragon) along with Ian Lees on bass, (Moving Pictures, Chasin The Train) and Bill Handley drums. (Stone Parade, Blues Delux)
Sun April 17: Liza Ohlback :
Liza Ohlback is back at the Co-Op Club after having an absolute crazy 2015 where she starred in the fantastic stage show "PEARL" the Janis Joplin Story that took her on a crazy journey around Australia. We look forward to hearing some new material from her 2nd album "Give You Hell" which she released in Nov last year. Liza always brings with her a fantastic band with hubby Greg Ohlback on drums.
Sun April 24: The Sly Dogs :
The Sly Dogs are back with their very own brand of swampy blues, pop & funky soul featuring Matt Trapnell on guitar, vocals & harmonica along with guest vocalist, the fabulous Narelle Lewis.
Music is every Sunday
between 3.30 - 6.30pm
1860 Pittwater Rd Church Point – bookings 9999 2793
www.facebook.com/thecoopclubchurchpoint
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1860 Pittwater Rd Church Point – bookings 9999 2793
www.facebook.com/thecoopclubchurchpoint
www.waterfrontstore.com.au
For
Sale 
Honda Civic 2009 Sports - $13,500
- 2 Litre - 5 Speed Manual
- One Owner
- Sunroof
- Leather Seats
- Alloy Wheels
- Rego to Jan 2017
Boat for Sale
Stacer 489 easy rider run about (2008)
- Yamaha 4 stroke 70 HP motor with Alloy prop (2013). 233 Hours on motor
- Full custom made bimini with strataglass clears and sumbrella canvas (2013)
- NAVMAN VHF7000 Radio
- NAVMAN Fish 4431 Fish finder / depth etc
- Full Yamaha instrumentation.
- Carpeted
- Anchor and chain (hardly used) in bow locker
- Seats 5 with room for extra in bow (removable seats)
- Marine ply floor section fitted (ideal for fishing platform entry / exit
- Safety gear included (life jackets, fire extinguisher, paddles etc)
- In built fuel tank.
- 11 months rego.
- Has been regularly serviced and antifouled (receipts can be provided).
- Could do with a paint touch up.
$16000 ono.
Owners must sell as we have departed the island.All genuine offers considered
Peter (0428644976)
Clean Fill Available
CLEAN FILL AVAILABLEUp to 35 cubic metres in bags are available for delivery.
Please ring or txt Toni 043108279
Moving Boxes Wanted
Contact Amanda on 0406 654 466or email aghamilton11@gmail.com
The Local Guide
Community Information
| Scotland Island Web Site | www.scotlandisland.org.au | |
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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 Children's Centre - (SIOCS - Scotland Island
& Offshore Children's Services) Catherine Park (Long Day Care Service) 7.30am - 5.30pm (Tues, Weds, Thurs & Friday) Other services include: School Holiday Programme / Facility & Equipment Hire For information call 02 9979 7856 or email: siocs@comcen.com.au |
| 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 | |||
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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 |
| 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 - email pittwater_council@pittwater.nsw.gov.au Web site click here |
| 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 |
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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 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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