A very Happy New Year to all PON subscribers.

Thank you all for your contributions and continued readership.

The year seems to have a flicked by at an alarming rate, but maybe that's just me ? A full year with many events, too much to reflect upon here however there are a couple of things I would like to say.

It seems this last couple of years we have lost some really fine people from this little community, far too many have left us and we are so much the poorer for these losses.

We have seen some great community get together's this year with the Winter Festival, Fireshed and Elvina Bay dinners and the Floating Choir really bringing the community ever closer together. To the organisers behind all these, your efforts and dedication cannot be praised enough. When we do things together as a community, we do them really well !

Your editor is taking a short break and will return in February. In the meantime my great colleague and former editor Paul Purvis will be keeping an eye on the PON emails for me. He will be only putting out important community notices during this time.

Happy New Year and thank you all again.

Julian

Florence Terrace welcomes two new arrivals !!!

To Henry Thomas and to Akira …Welcome.

Both born on the 23rd December.

Jan

Scotland Island Rural Fire Brigade

Christmas Lunch 2014

Some more images here

In its second year, the Goodwill Fire Shed Christmas Lunch was very successful and the food and company was appreciated from all !

Many thanks for the donations from:

Ray Brown
John Prior
Lexie Leblang
Leslie Stevens and Jude James
Leanne McLean
Susan Duncan
Julian Muir
Pink Water Taxi
Kerry Baird

And many thanks for help from:

Amber Ellis for the posters
Jo Smith for the shopping, lugging, preparing food
Kerry Baird for the peeling of 28kg of potatoes/ slicing and helping with the preps.
Keith and Graeme organising and helping setting up
Debra Anne for setting up the beautiful tables
Julian Muir for chauffeuring people around
Raoul Alfaro for all the carving and washing up!

And for all the guests who helped with various other donations, and clearing away and tidying up after the event.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Nathalie Muir

Scotland Island Dog Race 2014

More images at the Offshore Photo Gallery

Daily Telegraph article about The Dog Race with some great images here.

"The Christmas Eve Scotland Island Dog race gets the wag of approval for another year
Every man and his dog was at Church Point on Christmas Eve, with close to 5000 locals braving some chilly December weather for the annual Scotland Island Dog..."

LISA HERBERTSON MANLY DAILY DECEMBER 25, 2014 3:45PM
WWW.DAILYTELEGRAPH.COM.AU

And even more great photos can be seen on the Scotland Island Dog Race Facebook page here

Local Council Notice

Kids on the Coast – school holiday fun!

Kids on the Coast is a fun and educational program with a wide range of activities that teach kids the value of our natural environment. The program is on at the award-winning Coastal Environment Centre (CEC), during the 2015 Summer School Holidays, for boys and girls aged 6-12 years.

There is a range of exciting and fun-filled activities to choose from. Activities run from 10am to 3pm from Monday 12 January to Friday 23 January. The cost is $55 for a full day, which includes morning and afternoon activities, plus supervision over lunch (BYO).

The activities include Reptile Romp, Flying High with Kite, Summer Science, Coastal Art Workshop, Sculpture Workshop and Treasures from the Sea. Each activity is as entertaining and exciting as the next one, with an activity to suit every child.

Be sure to pack them lunch and snacks, a refillable water bottle and a hat. Please dress appropriately (no singlets) and wear sturdy enclosed shoes. Bring a spare pair of wet/waterproof shoes for wet activities.

For bookings and more information call 1 300 000 CEC (232) or visit pittwater.nsw.gov.au/ceckids

Contact: David Lowery
Phone: 9970 1259

Indigenous Walk

Guided bush walk in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park - part of Summerama Coastal Activities program

Date: 18th Jan 2015

Time: 9:30am - 12pm

Details:
A guided bushwalk discovering cultural sites including rock engravings in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.

This tour led by staff from the Coastal Environment Centre and an Indigenous guide offers a great opportunity to lean more about this amazing area.

The walk will give you information on the local flora and their uses as bushtucker and medicines. Look for native animals and their tracks as we explore.

This event is suitable for the whole family!

Meeting place: to be advised on booking

What to bring: sturdy covered shoes, hat, sunscreen, water, camera (optional)

Bookings Essential! -

Online HERE

In person: Coastal Environment Centre, Lake Park Road, North Narrabeen
Phone: 1300 000 232 (Reception - Option 1)

Tai Chi & Qi Gong classes for Scotland Island -2015

Classes resume for our 2015 Summer term on Friday 16 January in the Community Hall (or outside on the grass), from 10.30 -11.30.

Tai Chi and Qi Gong movements combine relaxation with exercise, muscle and joint strengthening and general health building. Balance, flexibility, stronger heart and immune function are benefits from these strong and slow practices.

You do not need forced, high-level action movements to become stronger and healthier. Tai Chi and Qi Gong combine Mindfulness with your breath and movement to make your core energy strong and vital. Come and play with us.

More info contact Chris 0416221040 or chris@syntivityaustralia.co

Friends of Currawong - Midholme Now Open

Midholme restored thanks to major Friends of Currawong donation.

The main homestead on Currawong has undergone substantial conservation work thanks to the generous donation by the late Don Seaton who had been a long time member and supporter of Friends of Currawong.

More details at the Friends of Currawong mail-out HERE

The Co-Op Club Presents:

January 2015 Bookings

Church Point Cafe - Artists play between 3-6pm

Artists play between 3-6pm

Sun Jan 4: Rick Melick & band :

In a career that spans 4 decades Rick Melick has spent the last six years traveling the world with US blues rock artist Joe Bonamassa. With Joe and others including Eric Clapton, John Denver, B.B King, John Hiatt, Paul Rodgers and Beth Hart, he has performed at every major festival in the world from The North Sea Jazz and Montreaux Jazz festivals to W.O.M.A.D and the East Coast Blues & Roots festival and has worked in some of the worlds great theatres and arena stages.

On Sun Jan 4 at the Co-Op Club, Rick will sing and play piano with his great band, introducing us to their version of Soulful blues & country in the style of the late great Ray Charles and other legendary artists.

...”Perfect Nicky Hopkins blues piano stylings…” - John Hardaker – Liveguide.com.au ...”

Sun Jan 11: Shane Flew & band :

Featuring Shane on guitar with Clare O’Meara on keys, violin & vocals, Dan Johnson slide guitar & Dave Armstrong on percussion will perform songs from Shane’s 2002 debut solo release ‘7,000 Miles’ and his second album ‘Shaking the Mystery’ when they perform for the first time at the Co-Op Club on Sun Jan 11.

Shane’s music is a mixture of roots, rock Americana and folk music..

...”A song-craftsman & original entertainer for the heartlands of the world stage…” – United Artists USA

Sun Jan 18: Anna Salleh – Brazil & Beyond Trio! :

With her reputation as one of Sydney’s finest exponents of Brazilian jazz and other crossover music styles, come and hear her honey-smooth bossa and ballads, irrepressible samba, playful swing, cool jazz and enchanting choro at the Co-Op Club. To this enchanting mix Anna will also include surprise favourites.

Be prepared for a slow-burning brew of beauty, sorrow, irreverence and joy.

...” What a gorgeous concert. Top shelf band. Beautiful singing. Engaging lyrics and melodies. Thanks Anna and her band…” Nic Dalton – Half a Cow Records

Sun Jan 25: Sweet Lil Rider :

Sweet Lil Rider infuse Delta Blues, voodoo swamp, rock n roll, sweet harmonies and crunchie steel guitar. They are Jim Hilbun who was a long serving member of The Angels and has worked with The Divinyls, Diesel, Pete Wells & Jimmy Barnes among many others & Johnny Cass who has equally good credentials, having played lead guitar with The Widowbirds between 2010-2011 and has opened for Paul Weller, Tony Joe White, Jeff Lang, The Backsliders, Wendy Matthews & Chris Wilson.

We are so excited to have them at the Co-Op Club on Sun Jan 25.

1860 Pittwater Rd Church Point – bookings 9999 2793
www.facebook.com/thecoopclubchurchpoint
www.waterfrontstore.com.au

Artspot 2015

3rd - 11th January 2015, open daily 10am - 6pm

Avalon Recreation Centre

Artspot is an exhibiting group of professional artists from Sydney's Northern Beaches and beyond.
We are a volunteer organising committee of dedicated artists and experienced professionals, formed to support professional artists through the establishment of high quality well branded exhibitions.

Our inaugural show at the Avalon Recreation Centre in January 2013 was a smash success with record art sales.
It was widely acknowledged as "one of the most professionally presented exhibitions ever held in Pittwater".
(Katherine Roberts, Senior Curator, Manly Art Gallery & Museum)

In Artspot 2015 we are bringing together 28 artists, presenting a high-calibre mix of works including painting, print-making, ceramics, video art, photography and sculpture.

This year's selection panel and curators are Susan Milne (Eramboo Artist Environment) and Katherine Roberts (Manly Art Gallery & Museum).

WOW Update

Hi Everyone

HANDS UP for a new WOW convenor for 2015 to organize 3 x venues and topics for the year and the 4 th @ a restaurant.

for the last 18 months i have convened WOW with the assistance of Robbie Hand and enjoyed the friendship and topics.

a big thank you to Robbie Hand for assisting and Susie Boyd ,Carolyn Milani and Angela Cooney for providing
their homes and interesting topics for discussion.

We had a lovely Christmas lunch @ Church Point Cafe and we decided that Jenny Frazer was the best
point of contact for the new convenor 2015 , so please feel free to contact Jenny

Email: jenny_frazer@hotmail.com

Jenny has worked very hard as Community Liason Officer and she is also a town planner by training and has
been employed by Pittwater Council.

SEASONS GREETINGS TO ALL

Best wishes
Antonia & Robbie

Cottage for Rent or Sale

Two bedroom cottage in Elvina Bay for sale or rent.
Hidden away, rainforest aspect, wrap around north-east facing deck.

Call 0488 218 512

Free Ink Cartridges

I have about 40 boxes of ink cartridges, various colours, for an Epson Photo Stylus 2100 printer that I would love to give to someone.

These inks are very expensive and it seems a shame to throw them out just because I can't use them.

Contact Linda 0407 020 110.

Jacket Found

I have a short grey jacket, found on the barge after the Christmas carols last Thursday.
It is called "The North Face" and inside on the label is written JON.

Please contact me on 0405085686.
Gill Croft, Little Lovett Bay

Available - Water Access Office Space to Rent

WANTED: Interesting people in small business to share our office (and our view).

This is our office (on the left), which hangs over Pittwater in Gibson Marina just past Mona Vale Golf Course. We have an airy open plan office for 6 and we currently have between 1 and 4 desk spaces available for a suitable small business.

We work in climate change, what about you?

Email Karl: karl@climaterisk.com.au or call Jackie: 0433 807 812

The Local Guide

Community Information

Scotland Island Web Site

www.scotlandisland.org.au

What's On Event Calendar

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) - http://www.wpca.org.au

Scotland Island Emergency Water
Complete details on website inc.

General Information, Map & Contacts

Emergency Water Guidelines September 2014

Agreement For Sale Of Water Updated 2013

SIRA Membership Application 2014-2015

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: http://www.scotlandisland.org.au/community/community-hall/

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 - 9999 4092

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 www.yha.com.au/hostels/details.cfm?hostelid=31

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

@ Nathalie's Table - Cooking Classes - Nathalie - 9999 4449

Dru Yoga - Tuesday 9.00 to 10.30 Tuesday morning - Phone Katya on 0414 187 916

Dynamic Yoga - Tuesday PM. & Saturday AM. Phone Nadine 0402 752465 nadineomara@gmail.com

Tai Chi & Qi Gong classes – Friday 10-11 am. Chris 0416221040 or chris@syntivityaustralia.com

Groups

Gurdjieff / The Fourth Way - Call John on 9979 5584, Marion on 9979 3993 or Anne on 9999 3478

Green Group For Catherine Park - Run by SIOCS - Emmie Collins on 0405 330 781

WOW - Women on Water - meets 4 times a year - Jenny Frazer 0410533728 / 99994460.

Parents & Kids Groups Playgroup - Run by SIOCS - email Emma trysemz@tpg.com.au

Scotland Island Players - contact Bob or Kez on 9999 4092

Catherine Park Bush Care Group, 2nd Sunday @ 9.30am, Sharon Kinnison @ 9997 6017

Elizabeth Park Bush Care Group, 1st Saturday @ 9 am, Bob Bolton @ 9999 4092

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
Sydney Buses: Information.	Sydney Ferries: Information	City Rail: Timetables & Information.	Country Link Rail: Timetable

Weather

Scotland 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
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 SIRA

You can now join the Scotland Island Residents Association by clicking here.
Look for the membership form link on the page. Return the completed form to SIRA at this address:

The Treasurer, SIRA, PO Box 70, Church Point 2105.
Please NO CASH.
Contact the Treasurer attreasurer@sira.org.au

Join WPCA

To join the Western Pittwater Community Association www.wpca.org.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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January 1, 2015

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