Pittwater Life January 2017 Issue

Summer in Pittwater
Special Feature
Model Boat Racing
Pittwater is the home of the
Maritime Model Boat Club of
NSW. They meet every 1st and
3rd Saturday of each month
at Middle Creek in Narrabeen.
Why not make the most of the
summer weather and check out
the miniaturised action on the
water. If you’re lucky someone
might give you a turn at
driving their boat… More info
modelboatclubnsw.com
Skate Park
A predominantly street-style
park with a mini bowl and a
refurbished vert ramp, the
new Mona Vale Skate Park is
huge hit with skateboarders,
bladers and BMX and scooterusers
of all ages and abilities
– and their parents. Situated
in Kitchener Park, the 1800m2
space has features that allow
progression of skill from beginner
to advanced.
On ya bike!
The BMX track at the JJ
Melbourne Hills Memorial
Reserve, Thompson Drive, Terrey
Hills is one of the best in
Sydney, especially for teens. It
has been upgraded and is now
at competition standard. The
Bairne track – starting at West
GLORIOUS FOOD: PB Market.
Head Road, 6.2km from the
junction with McCarrs Creek
Road – is an easy quiet ride
with great views and ideal for
beginners.
THE GREAT INDOORS
See a movie
If the weather has taken a turn
for the worse or you just need
to escape the summer heat,
why not catch a film at a local
cinema. Take your pick between
Avalon Cinema (39 Old
Barrenjoey Rd, Avalon) and
Warriewood Cinema (4 Vuko
Place, Warriewood). unitedcinemas.com.au
Summer Reading Club
Head to your nearest Northern
Beaches Council Library
to pick up a summer reading
guide and discover a wide
range of books to enjoy over
summer. There’s one available
for kids and adults. The
more you read, the better your
chance of winning books and
vouchers! northernbeaches.
nsw.gov.au.
Maritime Model Museum
See over 150 model ships,
including dioramas and working
scale models and maritime
artifacts. One boat was made
from over 12,000 matchsticks.
The museum also provides a
restoration service and they
can build models on commission
there is also a wide range
of memorabilia for sale. 15/20
Bungan St, Mona Vale.
Crazy Science Show
After sold-out performances
in 2016 the entertaining,
educational, quirky and oh so
different Crazy Science which
blends magic with science
returns for another big show
at Dee Why RSL Club on Jan
12 10.30am-12pm. Great value
too with tickets $10 for Adults
and Kids.Bookings 9454 4000.
Chocolate Making Courses
Never run out of chocolate
again! Learn to make your own
creations from the experts
– our local chocolatiers at
Lindsay & Edmunds Handmade
Organic Chocolate in Warriewood.
There are limited spots
available in January. lindsayandedmunds.com.au
MARKET FORCES
Beaches Market
Quality, fresh farmer’s produce,
baked goods, dairy,
fish and deli, jams, spices
and honey, clothes, jewellery
and hot food from around the
world. Every Friday rain, hail
or shine at Pittwater Rugby
Park, Warriewood.
Palm Beach Market
Head to Governor Phillip Park
on Sunday 22 Jan; browse and
buy homewares, fashion and
jewellery and chow down on
some great food. Buy a loaf
of fresh Brickfields bread,
grab some French or local
cheese or take home some
famous Mayfarm flowers;
for sustenance, have an Acai
super-food bowl or smoothie,
a Vietnamese Pho soup or a
great coffee.
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JANUARY 2017