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Newsletter for Offshore
Residents of Pittwater, Australia - Volume 20, Issue 1077
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Contents
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It is
that time of year again. Payment for Church Point Parking Permits
is due during August.
The Council does not send personal reminders about this.
A new 2019-20 sticker should be displayed on your car by 1st September to avoid fines.
The cost of a permit this year is $510.
The Council does not send personal reminders about this.
A new 2019-20 sticker should be displayed on your car by 1st September to avoid fines.
The cost of a permit this year is $510.
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COUNCIL BULKY GOODS CLEAN UP
STARTS WEEK BEGINNING MONDAY, 2nd SEPTEMBER
The main points you need to know:
- collection is from the roadside only; do not place materials at public or private wharves or jetties
- up to 3 cubic metres per household
- make sure nails are not protruding from material
- remove doors from items such as fridges and furniture
- put whitegoods and metals in a separate pile
ACCEPTABLE ITEMS
- frames with glass removed (break glass down, wrap in newspaper and put in ordinary garbage)
- paint tins and fuel containers with the lids off and no liquid in them
- manageable quantities of non-branded delivery pallets
- hot water systems (empty)
UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS
- TVs and computers
- building/renovation materials
- car parts, tyres and batteries
- gas bottles and extinguishers
- vegetation
- cardboard and paper
- windows, glass, mirrors
- The waste collection team will greatly appreciate your co-operation
There will be an interruption to supply on Tuesday, 3rd September from 7.30am to 5.30pm to allow Ausgrid to rectify cables that are touching trees.
See the below map of
affected properties.
The locations are:
- Hilda Avenue – road will be blocked at the intersection of Hilda Avenue and Thompson Street to attend to tree half way up the road
- 99 Thompson Street – road will be blocked from Cecil Street to the pole at that property
Any queries, contact: Glen Maldonado 8569 6379
COUNCIL GARDEN ORGANICS ROADSIDE COLLECTION
STARTS WEEK BEGINNING MONDAY, 30th SEPTEMBER
The main points you need to know:
- maximum amount is 2 cubic metres, similar to a small box trailer
- Place garden organics in a hard sided container
- Branches to be max 1.2m long and 75mm thick tied with twine
- Material presented in plastic, nylon or hessian bags, cardboard or foam boxes or untied bundles will not be collected
- Fines apply for illegal dumping
ACCEPTABLE
- grass cuttings
- large branches no wider than 75mm
- cut up palm fronds
- tubers without soil
- twigs
- leaf litter
UNACCEPTABLE
- plastic bags
- general waste
- food scraps / kitchen waste
- painted & treated timber
- soil
- large tree stumps and roots
Council encourages home
composting and worm farming. Food scraps and kitchen waste are 100%
recyclable if treated properly.
100% of the garden organics collected will be recycled at Kimbriki Resource Recovery Centre.
100% of the garden organics collected will be recycled at Kimbriki Resource Recovery Centre.
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SCOTLAND ISLAND |
WESTERN FORESHORE |
Scotland Island Fireshed Dinner
Curry Quiz Night
Saturday 14 September from 6:30
Notes on the Recent Elizabeth Park Hazard Reduction (25th August 2019)
As a recent CFU member (Community Fire Unit) – the blue gear, I volunteered to be involved in the recent hazard reduction at the top of the Island – Elizabeth Park.I was amazed, and impressed, with the organisation required to conduct a safe and effective exercise – the big fire truck with its own tank, 2 support vehicles carrying gear and people, some 1000 metres of 38 and 25 mm hose (to completely surround the fireground, off-take lines with special nozzles at many points, 2 of the major tanks at the top of the island, all to do with safety and managing the ‘burn’ so as to reduce all the ground cover to ash and prevent flare-ups and ensure that the trees did not ignite.
There were about 15 of us – yellow and blue.
If you go for a walk up there you will see the result.
It was hard, concentrated work, especially for the 3 leaders, but very satisfying, and we learnt a lot about safety and fire management.
Then back for some excellent food and a couple of beers.
As we were told, we now have a big safety area which will be valuable in managing a bush fire attack if one occurs during this predicted hot summer fire season.
I thoroughly recommend getting involved in the RFS – either the blue CFU (we stay on the Island and defend it and our homes) or the yellow fire fighters (who will do that and also go off the Island to fight bushfires in other areas).
The RFS has 5 Fire Cabinets dotted around the Island, all containing the gear needed to put out spot fires and defend local areas.
Further courses for the CFU will be organised as required and you can simply contact Peter Lalor (Brigade Captain) by email at sirfb@sirfb.org.au or by phone on 9999 9904.
If you do join up, you will be learning to defend your home and the homes in your area.
Greg Roberts
Community Fire Unit Sector Leader – Tennis Sector
Short Term
Residential Letting Reform
The Department of Planning Industry and Environment has recently
published proposed legislation regarding short term rental
accommodation reform. Have your say on short-term-rental accommodation reforms
We are seeking feedback on
the draft instruments and Regulations that will introduce the
state-wide planning framework and mandatory Code of Conduct for
short-term-rental accommodation (STRA).
One aspect of this which will have an effect on Scotland Island and the Western Foreshores is that this will not be permitted where the renter is not present at the premises and the premises are in a bush fire zone. All of Scotland Island and the Western Foreshores are designated as a bush fire zone.
As escape from our area is easily accomplished by boat this does not seem to be a necessary safety precaution in our particular circumstances. If people would like to comment on this the website has provision for this and the Minister responsible is our own member Mr Ron Stokes but submissions close 11th September.
Fund Raising dinner - Helping Nepalese families rebuild after the Earthquakes in 2015
Waterfront Cafe 11 September
ISLAND DAZE - MUSIC ART COMMUNITY FESTIVAL
Celebrating 50 years
WOODSTOCK MUSIC & ART FAIR
1st,2nd, 3rd November 2019
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Island Daze Artists plan to re-purpose old watercraft
There
is a forest
of old watercraft at Carols wharf that the artists are planning to
repurpose. Old canoes, kayaks , surf boards, row and sailing
boats just hanging around?
The artists would like to create an installation at the Island Daze Festival. Decorating the watercraft as a sculptural event.
We will be placing stickers on the ones that are obviously not being used or are not identified as being owned and then the following weekend they will magically disappear and will reincarnate as art.
Be Warned - Please Label your Watercraft to prevent it being used.
The Co-Op Club Presents
September 2019 Bookings
Church Point Cafe - Artists play between 3:30 - 6:30pm
Sun September 1st: Nothing Too Serious (Fathers Day)
Famous local Party Band from Avalon.. NOTHING TOO SERIOUS will be joining a very happy crowd for Fathers Day at the Co-Op Club. This cool bunch of party cats play a great mix favourite songs from the 70’s onward. Think The Fabulous Thunderbirds meets the Rolling Stones. Lots of Blues, Rock'nRoll and a great mix of dance songs. There are several main vocalists in the band, horn players, percussion, great guitar playing and they bring a whole bunch of fun. It would definitely be wise to book a table in advance. Seriously, don't miss Nothing Too Serious.
Sun September 8th: Backbeat
BACKBEAT!….
hailing from Sydney’s own Northern Beaches, Backbeat have The Co Op
Club hopping with an always surprising and eclectic set list that
ranges from laid back ballads to full tilt rock n roll. Come and join
us for an afternoon of classic tunes, and if you feel like dancing...
Backbeat will rock your socks off! Featuring Jeff Longhurst on Guitar,
John Stone on Keyboard & Guitar, Tim Barber on Bass and Josh Wiles
on drums.September 15th: The Fukers
That's right, quirky crowd favorites The FUKERS will be back with their crazy bunch of Ukuleles to warm up your winter blues. Bring your friends, bring the kids, bring Grandma & Grandpa but most importantly bring your dancing shoes for yet another afternoon of great tunes and madness. Their last few shows here have packed the joint, so make sure to book a table early, you wouldn't want to miss out on the fun!!
September 22nd: Rick Melick and The Self Made Men
Special entertainment with internationally acclaimed Rick Melick. His latest album features some incredible new work which he has now toured, headlining at a number of festivals like Thredbo Blues Festival. Be assured that there will be some fabulous music from this great man on Sunday afternoon!
Rick worked and toured in the U.S. for 6 years with #1 Blues Rock artist Joe Bonamassa which enabled him to play every major festival in the world from North Sea Jazz and Montreaux Jazz Festivals W.O.M.A.D and The East Coast Blues and Roots and to work with incredible artists such as Eric Clapton, John Denver, B.B.King, John Hiatt, Paul Rogers & Beth Hart. He has played live with Larry Carlton, Kenny Loggins, Ian Anderson, Steve Lukather, Ricky Medlocke (Lynard Skynard), Bernie Marsden (Whitesnake), the late blues greats Hubert Sumlin and Bobby Parker,
September 29th: (NLB) Narelle Lewis Band
The Co-Op’s sell out brand spanking new house band The NLB are back! Fronted by Narelle Lewis (former songstress with The Sly Dogz) this band puts Narelle in the spotlight with her soulful R&B gospel blues voice covering some of her favourite artist, from Bill Withers to Beth Hart. Narelle is backed by Jason Crouch on guitar and vocals, Jason Smith on bass guitar, Aiden Danser on the Nord/keys, and Chuck Bradley in the engine room. No doubt tables will fill quickly, so grab yours & join us for a fabulous afternoon of great music!
The Waterfront Café’s Co-Op Club presents the finest live music North side of the bridge from 3.30pm every Sunday. Come and immerse yourself in some wonderful music by the waters edge with great friends, your favourite beverage, some wonderful music and a huge range of delicious menu specials.
1860 Pittwater Rd Church Point – bookings 99796633
www.facebook.com/thecoopclubchurchpoint
www.waterfrontstore.com.au
Apple Tree Therapy Workshop
Having
emotions is what makes us human, sometimes they can bring feelings of
pleasure and at other times tension and anger. This workshop is about
honouring all emotions that flow through us and forming a more intimate
relationship with them.
As the famous Poem ‘The Guest House’ by
Rumi says:
“Welcome and entertain them all,
Treat each guest honourably,
They may be clearing you out for some new delight.”
“Welcome and entertain them all,
Treat each guest honourably,
They may be clearing you out for some new delight.”
This workshop provides a safe and nurturing environment to explore emotions that arise. Your child will gain tools on how they can express their emotions in creative and life enriching ways.
It will provide a beautiful beginning to their life-long relationship with their emotions.
Pittwater Offshore Wine Syndicate
Sunday October 13 from 3-5pm
Pittwater's Only Wine Syndicate Newsletter
All the Wine that's fit to Drink :)
All the Wine that's fit to Drink :)
Greetings
IT'S ON AGAIN
This is the biggy. This is the important one. This means summer is approaching. This means the thirst can be quenched. This means the Christmas holiday season is approaching.
Sunday 13th October 2019 at 3pm is our next tasting. Your editor has no idea about the wines but we really wanted to make sure you put this date in your diary.
We will be in touch as soon as a tasting and price list arrives. Start now on reducing your fluid intake :)
Friends signup HERE
IT'S ON AGAIN
This is the biggy. This is the important one. This means summer is approaching. This means the thirst can be quenched. This means the Christmas holiday season is approaching.
Sunday 13th October 2019 at 3pm is our next tasting. Your editor has no idea about the wines but we really wanted to make sure you put this date in your diary.
We will be in touch as soon as a tasting and price list arrives. Start now on reducing your fluid intake :)
Friends signup HERE
Meat from Merrifield Farm
Hi all,Just wanted to share this one with you. I recently have been a little more conscious of where I source my meat from, and came across this farm (which I have also visited myself and had a farm tour, when attending their butchery and sausage making classes).
https://www.merrifieldfarm.net.au/
I’m a big fan of their membership, and get 5kg of assorted meats (pork, lamb and beef) for $90, which gets delivered once a month. But you can choose larger amounts to accommodate larger families. The way the membership works is that you rate your preferences (1, 2 or 3), and they pull your order together based on those, different each month.
You can also order specific packs from their online shop if that works better for you.
Cheers
Iza
Fully Furnished House for Rent - Scotland Island
3 Bedrooms, 2 living areas,
dining, 2 decks
Fully furnished, well looked after
Great location, close to Cargo, 5 mins to Bells
Water, electricity, Wi-Fi, Netflix included
Fully furnished, well looked after
Great location, close to Cargo, 5 mins to Bells
Water, electricity, Wi-Fi, Netflix included
Available from 1/10 till mid Feb or open to discussion
For more info contact Edita on 0403942825
Free Piano
Max Dreyer. Made in Berlin. Good working order, but needs a tune.Pick up Little Lovett Bay
Must go asap
Contact Tim 0418 619700
Furniture Items for Free
Contact Carolyn Andrew carolynavrilandrew@gmail.com
Fully Furnished Waterfront House to Rent - Elvina Bay
This tidy 2 bedroom fully furnished waterfront House is available to rent for a 12 month lease with a 12 month option .The house has polished floorboards , modern kitchen with all essentials , 2 bath rooms , laundry , carpeted bedrooms , combustion stove , large deck with new bbq , sunny court yard , mains water , big back yard full of wallabies , birds and nature . It also includes a boat spot on a pontoon jetty.
Located close distance to the ferry wharf.
Suit a local couple or a couple who wish to "try before you buy “ or people who need accommodation if doing building renovations to there own home in the area .
This home is a not for pets.
Rent - $750 pw neg
Please feel free to call. Mick 0427043867 to discuss.
The Local Guide
Community Information
| Scotland Island Web Site - www.scotlandisland.org.au | |
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| Scotland Island Residents Facebook Page - click to go to Page | |
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| Scotland Island Rural Fire Brigade - 9999 4404 - http://www.sirfb.org.au | |
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West
Pittwater Rural Fire Brigade http://www.westpittwater.com.au/rural-fire-brigade/WPRFB-contacts - 9997-3795 |
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| 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)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theislandkindy Website: http://scotlandislandkindy.business.site/ |
| Scotland Island Community Hall Bookings: Lucy Gregg M: 0424 233 674 or hall@sira.org.au |
| Pittwater Online News - http://www.pittwateronlinenews.com |
| Tick Fact Sheet |
| TUG Waitlist (Tennis User Group) - Application Form |
Transport
| 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/ |
| John Gavagna 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 |
| Mark Allan - www.waterfrontpropertysles.com.au - 0419 777 500 |
Services, Clubs & Accommodation
| 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 |
| Top water purification system installed for offshore homes: Call Juliette 0418349448 |
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Solicitor - Rachel
Carter - Carter O'Neill Legal - 0406 239 946
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| Island Based Domestic Cleaner - Kath - 0405097424 - kathando@yahoo.com |
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Building Design and
Drafting Services - Samuela Madej – Murphy ph.
0450331573 email: samuelamadej@gmail.com |
| Architect / Drafting / 3D sketches / Council submissions services - Sabrina Phillips, NSW Architect 0426223407 - sabrinaaphillips@gmail.com |
| Qualified Deep Tissue & Swedish Massage - Mona 0490701213 |
| Island Based Cleaner - Uses predominantly Organic & Natural Products - Mona 0490701213 |
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Broken Bay Barges
& Sydney Commercial Diving Services - Brent
Taylor - 0409 269 404 - taylordmarine@gmail.com |
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 | |
| Outdoor Circuit Training Classes on Scotland Island - Lowri Dwyer - 0450 201 650 - lowri_89@icloud.com - https://www.facebook.com/lowri.dwyer/ | |
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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
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Northern Beaches Council - 9970
1111 - email pittwater@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au
Web site click here Northern Beaches eNewsletter - Sign up for the Northern Beaches Council monthly e-newsletter Northern Beaches Have your Say - https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/council/have-your-say |
| 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 |
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, Sunrise & Sunset
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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