Pittwater Life October 2017 Issue

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Vol 27 No 3
Celebrating 26 years
The Local Voice Since 1991
BILL & ‘ALFRED’
FUN WITH CARS +
SAILBOATS AS THE
RPAYC TURNS 150
SECRET MEN’S
BUSINESS?
MEET AVALON’S
‘BLOKES BOOK CLUB’
EYES IN THE SKY
DRONES BOLSTERING
WATERWAYS SECURITY
OCTOBER 2017
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ELECTION
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How Pittwater will
set the tone for
our new NB Council
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COVER: The new Northern Beaches Council has been
sworn in – who are our representatives, what are their
priorities and what does the future hold for Pittwater
(p6)? We update the ongoing squabble over the new
B-Line bus service (p12); read how drone technology
is making our waterfront a safer place (p14); the Royal
Prince Alfred Yacht Club turns 150 this month – we talk
to 40-year member Bill Buckle (p28); and don’t miss our
simple tips for spring cleaning your home (p34).
COVER IMAGE: Little Penguin / Chuck Bradley.
also this month
Editorial 3
Pittwater Local News 6-27
Life Stories: RPAYC turns 150 28-29
Art Life 30-31
Boating Life 33
Home Special: Clean & De-clutter 34-37
Surfing Life 38-39
Health & Wellbeing; Hair & Beauty 40-47
Money & Finance 48-52
Law: Mutual Wills 54-55
Trades & Services 56-58
Food: Marvellous mince recipes! 64-66
Gardening Life 68-70
Travel Life 72-74
the goodlife
Restaurants, food, gigs, travel and gardening.
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art, local history, our guide to trades and services, money,
law and our essential maps.
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