Pittwater Life June 2023 Issue

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Loomes said he anticipated
that the book would include
several chapters which would
document the evolution of
the Club,. Unfortunately
records and memorabilia
were destroyed by fire in
2021, so the Club is asking
past members and friends to
participate in this project by
writing their own anecdotes
which will be collated and
included. To contribute, email
nlschistory@myyahoo.com
New facilities for
Porter Reserve
A new amenities building
and kiosk has opened at
Porter Reserve in Newport –
with the aim of supporting
an increase in female
participation in sport. Home
to Newport Breakers Rugby
Club and Newport Junior
Rugby Club the Reserve is
used heavily during Winter
for rugby training, games
and gala days. The focus of
the new amenities building
is a female change room with
toilets and showers, which
complements the existing
change rooms, a first aid
room, accessible amenities,
canteen and balcony area
and seating. At the official
opening on 28 April, the club
were joined by Rugby royalty
with the Australian Women’s
7’s team attending. Newport
Junior Rugby Club President
Josh Griggs said: “These great
new facilities will support the
enjoyment, accessibility and
solidify our commitment to
inclusive rugby for all.” The
build took eight months to
complete and cost $1.1 million.
Scotland Island
takes to the stage
A new historical fiction
play based on two women
important to the history of
Scotland Island will premiere
at the island community
hall in June. Written by
Jasper Marlow and featuring
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Finding ability through creativity
Local Northern Beaches
community access and
social program, Explore
Social has spent the past 18
months building a strong
platform in bringing together
young adults from all
abilities to be more confident
and learn new skills
and passions.
Co-founder, Jess Summerfield
praised the local
community in supporting
their cause.
“Explore Social is all about
being supportive and the
community has been so supportive
of us which has been
awesome, it’s helped our clients
discover so many new
things about themselves,”
said Jess.
One key area of success
has been creative-based
activities which have opened
the door for clients to explore
their creative side and
develop a strong sense of
pride and ownership.
Moving into 2023 and
beyond Explore Social plans
to grow their initiative of
building pride through art
in developing dedicated art
classes for people of all ages
and abilities.
“We’re finding that art
just breaks all boundaries,
it doesn’t matter your age
or ability you can create
something and the positive
results we’re seeing now it’s
exciting to expand into the
dedicated classes,” said Jess.
*To view the works visit
exploresocial.com.au
30 JUNE 2023
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