- February 2002 -
Newsletter of the Scotland Island Residents Association Volume 3, Issue 25; February 2002
Editorial:
Wanted: a bit more input from you, the reader. It is a truism to say that a newsletter is only as good as the contributions. Nevertheless I am struggling a tad to keep fresh news in your inbox. If you are having an island function (theatre, deck sale, classes, music, boat for sale, service to offer, please feel free to send me the copy and it will be in the next newsletter. My email address is at the bottom of this edition. Thanks! (p.s: This edition is a little early due to the number of upcoming events) - Paul (Ed)
In this Issue:
Safeguard your PC
The latest in a string of wonderful productions from the Scotland Island Players is to be performed on February 22nd and 23rd 2002 in the community hall. Dinner and the play for $20! Amazing value. Tickets: 9997-4568 or 0418840411. Starts at 7:30pm sharp. Not to be missed.
The SI Rural Fire Brigade
wants YOU!
Are you interested in becoming part of the Scotland Island Rural Fire Brigade? Learn new skills, meet many interesting people and at the same time provide a wonderful service to the community. More than 40% of all Australians volunteer for community services. Are you willing to give just a little time each month to support yourself and your neighbours?
More information by ringing 9999-4404. And while we have your attention, why not buy a copy of the 2002 calendar that is creating such interest both here and overseas. Just $10 and available from the fire shed.
News from the Island Pre School
The Island pre school is held in the community hall each Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 2pm till 5pm. If you have a child who fits the age group and you would like some more information, please call 9979-7856.
The Guringai open water rowing club is always looking for more members. If this seems to be you, or you would simply like some more information, please call Adrian on 9999-0837
The West Pittwater Bush Fire Brigade invites you to a great fund raising event - the Gumboot Ball on Saturday 2nd March 2002 in Elvina Bay Park. Kid's races start 1t 5:30pm and the adult's dinner at 7pm. Cost: Adults: $25 Children $8 and families $60.
Alcohol and drinks are for sale (BYO cutlery/plates/rugs. Raffles for best dressed and best dancing couple!
Tickets from Jackie 9979-7845, $5 of the ticket price is not refundable if cancelled due to rain. Very limited numbers of tickets are available and all tickets must be prepaid.
Scotland Island Next
General Cleanup
Week
Commencing 8 APRIL 2002
Clean up material should be placed kerbside prior to 6am on the above date. Only those properties receiving a private wharf waste collection service may place materials out onto their private wharves.
NOTE: Please do not place out material prior to 6th April 2002.
All material will be cleared within one week of this date. However the event of rough seas may cause the collection to be delayed.
ACCEPTABLE ITEMS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
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General Household Items eg, bikes, prams, TV’s, cupboards, wetsuits,
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Furniture, doors, cabinets, drawers,
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Mattresses, foam, disused toys
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White goods and appliances
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Paint tins provided that the tops are removed and the paint is in a non-liquid form.
Please remove any moving or loose parts eg doors that may cause injury.
Quantity is restricted to 3 cubic metres per household.
UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS THAT WILL NOT BE COLLECTED AT THE GENERAL CLEAN-UP. THESE INCLUDE:
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Gas Bottles * Asbestos of any kind
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Glass including windows / doors * Soiled wrappings
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Soil / Earth / Fill * Batteries
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Bricks * Recyclable materials
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Any Building Materials * Car / Motor / Boat parts
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Vegetation * Water tanks
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Tyres * Fire fighting equipment
If you wish to have materials that will not be accepted in the General Clean Up removed from Scotland Island you may make arrangements to pay for the cost of removal and disposal by contacting the contractors office (United Resources Management – URM) on 9450-1577 with any queries.
PITTWATER CLASSIC SWIM
The Pittwater Classic Swim is being run to raise money to help send Pittwater Sailability’s team to the Paralympics in Athens 2004. It is a swim across Pittwater from Mackerel Beach to Snapperman Beach (next to the Ferry Wharf) – about 1.5km. We are holding the swim early in the morning on Sunday Feb 24th 2002. It will be a patrolled swim. The entry fee is $20 per person, and that includes a fare on the ferry to get across to Mackerel Beach for the start. The swim takes about 30 minutes in fair weather and about 40 minutes if it’s windy. We’re hoping for a sunny day and about 200 swimmers altogether, so that about $4,000 can be raised for Pittwater Sailability’s Athens 2004 Paralympics Campaign. Swimmers are to register next to the Palm Beach Wharf from 7:30am. Registrations will be accepted up until 8:15am. Please note that the ferry leaves Palm Beach Wharf at 8.30 a.m. precisely, for the start at Mackerel Beach.
As our
newsletter continues to grow (nearly 500 readers) we are including
some links to other nearby organisations and events that may be of interest.
If you would like to contribute, please send a message to the editor by
clicking here.
Local Real Estate Agents:
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Government Organisations:
- Local Pittwater Council, or email them at pittwater_council@pittwater.nsw.gov.au or by clicking here.
- State: John Brogden, Member for Pittwater, or email him at jbrogden@nswcoalition.com or by clicking here
- Federal: Bronwyn Bishop, Member for Mackellar, or email her at Bronwyn.Bishop.MP@aph.gov.au or by clicking here
Local Transport:
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The island vehicle is currently off the road. So what's new! |
Airlines,
Buses and Railways
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Sydney Airport: Arrivals and Departures |
Qantas Information |
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Ansett Information |
Virgin Blue Information |
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NSW Railway Timetables and Information. |
Sydney Buses information. |
Tides for this week and month for Scotland Island: Flinders University
Join the Scotland Island Residents Association
You can now join SIRA by clicking here. Please print the page you see and return the completed form to SIRA at this address: The Treasurer, SIRA, PO Box 70, Church Point 2105. Please NO CASH. If you must pay in cash, contact the treasurer, Shirley Page on (02) 9997-1875 to arrange collection/delivery.
A complete
set of all past electronic newsletters can be found and read at
Spread the Word:
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Great Internet Sites to Visit:
 Planning
a trip in Australia and feel like staying at other than the local motel?
If you are like me you will enjoy the option of staying at B&B
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If
you have friends in the restaurant business you will appreciate the dry
wit of this fun site. Most of what you read is utterly useless, but then
isn't just about everything you read electronically pretty silly? |
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The
ultimate fun online game - Pictionary. I admit to being a little addicted
to this site (not more than 20 minutes a day, well maybe 40) and you will
be too. Well designed, easy to use and good clean fun. A rare ***** 5 star
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Finally:
If you would like to contribute to this newsletter it's easy!. Send an e-mail to the editor by clicking here. Type your short contribution (100 words would be fine) and assuming it is of general interest to the community, does not include matter of a political nature and is not offensive to your neighbours, it will appear next month.
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