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Newsletter for Offshore
Residents of Pittwater, Australia - Volume 22,
Issue 1147
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Contents
Fine Fuel Collection REMINDERFebruary 1 2021 NBN updateScotland Island is getting the gold standard nbn™ fibre to the premises (FTTP) which means each home will have a fibre optic cable run from the street and connected to a small nbn™ utility box (known as a Premises Connection Device) installed on an outside wall of your home.The unique logistics of the island, and the current cabling of each house (some run underground) does not make this job easy. The location and condition of your property’s existing telecommunications connection will determine where the nbn™ fibre optic cable is installed. To get connected here's what you need to know:
or call NBN on 1800 687 626 HAMLET IN THE PARKPerforming Catherine Park, Scotland Island.Saturday 20th February, 4pm to 6:30pm Full details and
tickets on Eventbrite.
Booking link will be live from next Monday 1st Feb. As we're adhering with the current COVID regulations, our audience is limited to 50. We look forward to welcoming you to Hamlet 2021.  Scotland Island 2021 Waste CalendarNote - Bulky Goods Collection starting 8th February Western Foreshore 2021 Waste Calendar  Scotland Island Rural Fire Brigade UpdateBut we all know weather conditions can change quickly (last weekend, and Tuesday is a good reminder!) and so continued diligence is required. There are a number of scenarios that pose fire risks for our island community including ember attack from fires on the mainland - especially in the Ku-ring-gai National Park. Managing these risks requires coordinated effort from the Brigade, including the Community Fire Unit, and residents. Bushfire preparationare some tips to help you prepare and stay prepared for the remainder of the bush fire season:
In the event of a fire
Your Community Fire Unit Sector LeadersScotland Island has been divided into sectors and sectors have Community Fire Unit teams and leaders. Each team has a WhatsApp group they use for staying in touch and sharing information. We encourage all residents to contact their Sector Leader and make sure they are included in one of these groups.Details of Sectors and Sector Leaders are:
Joining the BrigadeIf you are keen to help more then consider joining the Brigade.Joining the Community Fire Unit requires a commitment to 1 day initial training and 1 day training every 3 months. Joining the Brigade as a regular fire fighter requires a commitment to initial training and 1 day training each month. We are starting another initial training program on Sunday 31 January. Regular Brigade members can also join the Community First Response team to assist NSW Ambulance with medical emergencies on the island. For further information contact us at sirfb@sirfb.org.au or call 9999 4404 Pete Lalor Captain Scotland Island Rural Fire Brigade |
| Scotland Island Web Site - www.scotlandisland.org.au | |
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| Scotland Island Residents Facebook Page - click to go to Page | |
| Scotland Island Rural Fire Brigade - 9999 4404 - http://www.sirfb.org.au | |
| 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 Community Hall Bookings: 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 | |
| Church Point Ferries - 0408 296 997 Ferry Timetable click here |
| Pink Water Taxi - 0428 238 190 |
| Pittwater Enterprises - 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 |
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 |
| Sam Thompson - McGrath Estate Agents - SamThompson@mcgrath.com.au |
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 |
| 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 |
| Building
Design and Drafting Services
- Samuela Madej – Murphy ph. 0450331573 email: samuelamadej@gmail.com |
| Qualified Deep Tissue & Swedish Massage - Mona 0490701213 |
| Island Based Cleaner - Uses predominantly Organic & Natural Products - Mona 0490701213 |
| Broken
Bay Barges & Sydney Commercial Diving
Services - Brent Taylor -
0409 269 404 - taylordmarine@gmail.com |
| J&M Property Care
- Jamie - 0488665 685, Michelle - 0402 942 063 - Brochure - michellesala00@gmail.com |
| Nikki Gibson Qualified Bookkeeper and Registered BAS Agent - 0425 227 792 - nikkigibson22@gmail.com |
| Aaron Tree Carpentry & Building - 0406773691 - aarontree.a1@gmail.com |
| Professional Chainsaw Sharpening - Peter - 0410 633 351 - plfishfingers@bigpond.com |
| Plumber - Steve Blackwood - Sewpro Pty Ltd - 0424 224 681 |
Island Classes (Fitness, Dance, Art etc)
| 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 - Emmie Collins on 0405 330 781 |
| 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 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 |
| Mackerel 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 |
Scotland Island website is at www.scotlandisland.org.auJoin 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.Pittwater Offshore Photo Gallery
A Photographic Record of Offshore
Community Events
Updated 1st Jan 2020
- Christmas Eve Dog Race
- Christmas Lunch
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