Pittwater Life April 2023 Issue

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theme, ‘Outback Heroes’.
Amateur, aspiring and famed
wordsmiths are invited to put
ink to paper (or log on, as the
case may be) for their chance
to win the $10,000 cash prize.
The competition pays tribute
to Dame Mary Gilmore DBE,
an Australian writer and journalist
who features on the $10
note, known for her prolific
contributions to Australian
literature and the broader
national discourse. The Cloncurry
Prize has a $25 entry
fee and is open to Australian
Citizens, living in Australia
with all entries to be assessed
by a select panel of judges.
Entries close on 1 May. The
winner will be announced at
an awards evening held in
Cloncurry on 23 June. More
info cloncurry.qld.gov.au
Stay-cay with
the kids in April
There’s plenty on the Beaches
to inspire a fantastic ‘stay-cay’
with kids this April school
holidays. From places to picnic
or play tennis, discover coves
and hidden places to swim
and view wildlife or learn
something new at local galleries
and libraries, there’s something
for all ages and interests.
The Coastal Environment
Centre at North Narrabeen is
offering day programs at $70
per child. With a unique theme
for each day, kids will learn
about the natural environment
through a range of fun
and interesting activities. The
holiday program is suitable
for children aged 6 (who have
started school) to 12 years.
Bookings on Council’s website.
There’s also enchanting live
theatre performance for little
ones and a street-style circus
at Glen Street Theatre. Possum
Magic will be presented to
children from 3 years and up
and the 360 Allstars will inspire
patrons of all ages with
a contemporary circus. Plus
there’s life drawing and 3D animation
at Manly Art Gallery
& Museum, as well as creative
writing workshops, robotics
fun, and trivia sessions to join
in, with much of the holiday
program tailored to kids aged
6-12 and more bespoke classes
for teenagers at Manly Art Gallery
& Museum.
Give blood
in Mona Vale
Did you know 1 in 3 people in
Mona Vale will need blood in
future, and they need people
like you to give it. The mobile
blood bank will be in Mona
Vale (Surfview Rd) between
April 10-16. Don’t forget to
pre-book your spot at Lifeblood.com.au,
on the Blood
bank app or on 13 14 95.
Loosely Woven
Avalon concert
Local ensemble of 15 instrumentalists
and singers
Loosely Woven returns to
Avalon Baptist Church on
Sunday 30 April with a brandnew
concert, ‘Bright Blue
Rose’. It will feature songs by
well-known artists including
Aretha Franklin, Chris Isaak,
Enya and Puccini, plus Ronan
Keating, The Seekers, Archie
Roach, and others. Instruments
this time will include
violins, cello, flute, recorder,
clarinet, saxophone, harp,
guitars, keyboard and percussion.
The concert is free, but
contributions to Amnesty
International are appreciated.
Light refreshments served.
Council launches
24/7 libraries
Northern Beaches is one of the
first Councils in Australia to
open its library doors anytime
of the day or night following a
successful trial. The initiative
has been designed to meet the
changing needs of the community,
with Forestville Library
transformed into a modern,
flexible space that is available
to members whenever they
need it. Council said it was a
result of learning about how
people navigate work and
study since the pandemic,
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