Pittwater Life April 2017 Issue
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News Go bush and help regenerate Here’s your opportunity to enjoy a weekend “away” in one of the area’s hidden gems – for only $20. The Pittwater YHA Hostel is holding its annual bush regeneration weekend where in return for two mornings’ work you will receive two nights’ accommodation, evening meals, lunches and morning teas plus the afternoons and evenings free to explore, paddle the peaceful waterways or simply kick back and relax. Nestled on the hillside of Morning Bay in Ku-ring-gai National Park, the hostel was originally a 1920s family home donated to the YHA 50 years ago. Reached by ferry ride from Church Point, the hostel serves as a popular retreat for local groups-in-the-know and travellers from around the globe. Retired physiotherapist Robyn Hughes of Avalon has volunteered in the Pittwater YHA bush regeneration weekends since they began nine years ago. “I just love the place, being out in the bush and spending the time in that natural setting,” she said. Up to 50 people may volunteer for the weekend, which typically draws a diverse bunch from seasoned bushcarers to couples and groups of mums wanting a quick break and international travellers and young people from the inner city. For first timers, Robyn advises accommodation is clean and basic and meals are tasty and generous. “Be prepared for a 15-minute walk uphill on the bush track to the hostel; don’t carry more than you need, a back pack is a good idea,” she said. Also if you like your wine, cheese and chocolate, treats are more than welcome! Reserve your place now. Bookings essential: $50 nonrefundable booking fee with a $30 refund on arrival. Contact Michael on 9999 5748 or pittwater@yha.com.au This activity is in partnership with Pittwater Natural Heritage Association, the National Parks and Wildlife Service, NB Council & supported by the Greater Sydney Local Land Service with funding from the Australian Government and The NSW Government Programs. – Lisa Offord 18 APRIL 2017 Celebrating 25 Years
6THINGS THIS MONTH Rain check. A couple events set down for March were rescheduled due to the weather. Australasian Bat Night at Warriewood Wetlands is now on Fri 7 and Swim Around The Bends – Newport to Avalon – now on Sun 9. Get twitching. Spend the morning with our feathered friends on Sun 9 on a guided walk in North Narrabeen to learn more about local birdlife. Call 1300 000 232. Rust’s Easter sale. Avalon’s iconic emporium of unique imported furniture, original art, handpicked homewares, fashion and gifts Rust is holding its traditional long weekend sale (April 14-17) when customers in the know snap up the items they have been keeping an eye on at bargain prices. Check out what’s in store at 45A Avalon Pde (next to the Post Office) or www.rustonline.com.au. Support your hospital. The Mona Vale Hospital Auxiliary will be selling an assortment of bric-a-brac, baking, craft, books and handmade knits to raise funds to purchase equipment for Mona Vale Hospital on Fri 21 from 9am- 3pm in the hospital foyer. For more info call 9979 5115. Car boot sale. Pick up a treasure at the Avalon car boot sale at Dunbar Park from 8am-2pm on Sat 29 where you will find great quality pre-loved clothing and household items for sale or trade. Wicked pleasure. Don’t be the only one to miss the smash comedy hit The Play That Goes Wrong playing at the Roslyn Packer Theatre, Walsh Bay this month with final tickets released until April 23. Winner of Best New Comedy at London’s 2015 Olivier Awards and playing to packed audiences around the world, the play centres on The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society production of a 1920s murder mystery where, as you have probably already guessed, everything that can go wrong... does! See page 10 for booking details. What a narly record! Barrenjoey High School not only smashed a world record last month – it also raised a whopping $5,500 for disabled surfers. Exactly 880 surfboards were laid down end to end around the Avalon Beach school grounds to break the previous record set in Long Beach New York, by 195 boards. Students, parents, teachers and local businesses contributed boards to help set the new mark which will be made official after evidence is submitted to Guinness World Records. Principal Ian Bowsher explained this type of event, which took more than nine months to organise, gave the students a communityminded focus while fostering pride in their school. “We needed to lay over 685 boards end to end around the school – the call went out to ‘bring more boards’ and the community responded,” he said. As part of the attempt, the school community sold raffle tickets to raise both funds and awareness for the Disabled Surfers Association, established in 1986 by Gary Blaschke. “We received strong support from local businesses in the form of providing prizes for our fundraising efforts,” Mr Bowsher said. “This fundraising helps to germinate in the minds of students a focus away from themselves and into the greater community in a fun and interesting way that directly relates to the environment we live in.” – Lisa Offord News Celebrating 25 Years APRIL 2017 19
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News<br />
Go bush and help regenerate<br />
Here’s your opportunity to<br />
enjoy a weekend “away”<br />
in one of the area’s hidden<br />
gems – for only $20.<br />
The <strong>Pittwater</strong> YHA Hostel<br />
is holding its annual bush regeneration<br />
weekend where in<br />
return for two mornings’ work<br />
you will receive two nights’ accommodation,<br />
evening meals,<br />
lunches and morning teas plus<br />
the afternoons and evenings<br />
free to explore, paddle the<br />
peaceful waterways or simply<br />
kick back and relax.<br />
Nestled on the hillside of<br />
Morning Bay in Ku-ring-gai<br />
National Park, the hostel was<br />
originally a 1920s family<br />
home donated to the YHA 50<br />
years ago.<br />
Reached by ferry ride from<br />
Church Point, the hostel serves<br />
as a popular retreat for local<br />
groups-in-the-know and travellers<br />
from around the globe.<br />
Retired physiotherapist Robyn<br />
Hughes of Avalon has volunteered<br />
in the <strong>Pittwater</strong> YHA<br />
bush regeneration weekends<br />
since they began nine years ago.<br />
“I just love the place, being<br />
out in the bush and spending<br />
the time in that natural setting,”<br />
she said.<br />
Up to 50 people may volunteer<br />
for the weekend, which<br />
typically draws a diverse<br />
bunch from seasoned bushcarers<br />
to couples and groups<br />
of mums wanting a quick<br />
break and international travellers<br />
and young people from<br />
the inner city.<br />
For first timers, Robyn advises<br />
accommodation is clean<br />
and basic and meals are tasty<br />
and generous.<br />
“Be prepared for a 15-minute<br />
walk uphill on the bush<br />
track to the hostel; don’t carry<br />
more than you need, a back<br />
pack is a good idea,” she said.<br />
Also if you like your wine,<br />
cheese and chocolate, treats<br />
are more than welcome!<br />
Reserve your place now.<br />
Bookings essential: $50 nonrefundable<br />
booking fee with a<br />
$30 refund on arrival.<br />
Contact Michael on 9999<br />
5748 or pittwater@yha.com.au<br />
This activity is in partnership<br />
with <strong>Pittwater</strong> Natural<br />
Heritage Association, the<br />
National Parks and Wildlife<br />
Service, NB Council & supported<br />
by the Greater Sydney<br />
Local Land Service with<br />
funding from the Australian<br />
Government and The NSW<br />
Government Programs.<br />
– Lisa Offord<br />
18 APRIL <strong>2017</strong><br />
Celebrating 25 Years
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