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JACKSONS LANDING - WHAT’S ON www.jacksonslanding.net.au October 2017

BUT ME NO BUTTS

Some residents are concerned that our surroundings are not as clean as they could be.

LET’S KEEP IT CLEAN...On 10 September the consecration and dedication of St Bede’s Church was celebrated by the Archbishop of Sydney, Anthony Fisher at a special Mass

SPARE VACUUM CLEANER?

A reader comments that while some do the right thing, a number of residents allow their dog to foul grass and gardens on common property without clearing it up.

WLPA (World League for the Protection of Animals) badly need vacuum cleaners for their Gladesville cat sanctuary. If you have a functioning machine please contact Karin on 0405347048 who will gladly pick it up. And if you want to

CONSECRATION OF ST BEDE’S

Zarala is offering free Zumba and Barre (pilates & yoga) classes at the Station every Wednesday of October, from 10.30 to 11.30am. It’s for all ages - bring your own mat. Enquiries Zarala - zturrillas@gmail.com

ACUPUNCTURE ANYONE?Kaitlyn Edin is an experienced, registered acupuncturist working from The Cooperage. She treats a range of acute and chronic conditions. To find out more visit www.edenacumoxa.com

DOG POO - EEWW!

‘Hot spots’ noted are in front of McCafferys Mews, behind McCafferys tower, opposite the entrance to the Quarry, and atop the Knoll – seemingly away from their own home for their dog to foul. (Supporting this observation, your editor cleaned up 9 or 10 small piles of dog faeces from the pocket park at the corner of John and Jones Street yesterday.)

attended by many past and present parishioners and guests. It was 150 years ago, in September 1867, that the first Catholic Archbishop of Sydney, John Bede Polding, blessed the new Pyrmont Church of St Bede’s.

Here are two more ways to keep usable goods out of landfill. Read on if you have a computer or a vacuum cleaner in working order.

adopt or foster a cat or kitten, please phone WLPA on 98174892 or 0409741414. Karin Hickman, StonecuttersOLD PC STILL WORKING?WorkVentures is Australia’s oldest not-for-profit IT social enterprise helping people into work for over 35 years. You can donate your old computer, and they will refurbish it for someone who needs it, or resell it with free technical support. And lots more! Check them out - workventures.com.au

Smokers enjoy a break on a park bench. So do the rest of us!PLEASE take your butt with you when you leave?

City Rangers can issue on-the-spot fines of up to $300 for not picking up your dog‘s waste. Remember too where it is OK for dogs to be off-leash: Dogs are allowed off-leash at all times in Giba Park in Point Street and Waterfront Park in Bowman Street.Dogs must be on-leash at all times in Pirrama Park, Cadi Park and Refinery Square.

WHAT’S ON

Send letters, classified ads, ideas for stories & local events to Leone, bobleone@tpg.com.au and Mary, mary.mortimer@bigpond.comNext issue November 2017 - deadline: 20 October 2017

REGULAR ACTIVITIESSun & Weds 8.30am Landcare - bring bush back to Pyrmont Around Pyrmont Mary 0410 679 204Sun 11-1, Thurs 11-1 Women’s Art Group - free, all welcome Pyrmont Comm Centre Centre 9298 3130Sundays 3-5pm JL social tennis – all JL residents welcome JL Tennis Courts Regina 9518 7235Mon, Fridays 9am Yoga - $15 per class Pyrmont Comm Centre Paula 0406 575 586Mondays 11am Pyrmont Supports Coffee Hour & chat Zebra Lounge, 1 Harris Judith 0408 245 321Mondays 1pm Scrabble - tea and coffee available Pyrmont Comm Centre Trish 0415 343 568Mondays 2.30pm Fitness and Fun - learn simple dance routines Pyrmont Comm Centre Jean 0419 900 069 1st, 3rd, 5th Mon 7pm Pyrmont Toastmasters - learn public speaking JL Station pyrmonttoastmasters@gmail.comMon 6pm, Tues 1 & 7.30pm Pilates Mat Classes with Fiona Pyrmont Comm Centre Fiona 0407 439 713Tues, Thurs 6.35am Boot camp - all ages and fitness levels Pyrmont Comm Centre Karen 0408 477 778Tues, Fri 10-11am Aquarobics - free. All JL residents welcome JL Glasshouse Pool Lorraine 0419 021 309Tues, Thurs 2-3pm Over 55s fitness class Pyrmont Comm Centre Centre 9298 3130Tues, Thurs, Sat 3pm Table tennis - no skill or experience needed Pyrmont Comm Centre Centre 9298 3130Tuesday 4-5pm Pyrmont Ukulele Players (PUPS) - all welcome Pyrmont Comm Centre Centre 9298 3130Tues 6.15-7.30pm Pyrmont Sings! choir - all welcome Pyrmont Comm Centre Mary 0410 679 204Wed betw 9 & 9.30am Pyrmont Walkers - varied morning walks Pyrmont Comm Centre Sue 0423 717 237 Wed 10.30-11.30am Meet for coffee and a chat - esp newcomers Zebra Lounge, 1 Harris Regina 9518 7235Wed 10.30-11.30am Zumba & Barre class - free in October JL Station zturrillas@gmail.comThurs 9.30am-12noon JL social tennis - all JL residents welcome JL Tennis Courts Ferdinand 0414 566 6443rd Thursday 7pm Pyrmont Photography - all welcome Pyrmont Comm Centre pyrmontphotography@gmail.comThursdays 7.30pm Pyrmont Players - new members welcome Pyrmont Comm Centre mikehannard@gmail.comFri 10.30am-12.30pm Stitching circle - sew, knit, chat, make friends Pyrmont Comm Centre Jillian 0418 899 441Fridays 7pm Drinks and get-together - all welcome Contact Regina Regina 9518 7235

When What Where Who to Contact

Friday 29 Sept 6-8pm Opening - Pyrmont Photo & Art Exhibition - Pyrmont Sings! Free drinks and niblbles. Exhibition will be on display Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm. Vote for People’s Choice prize

Pyrmont Comm Centre Trish 0415 343 568

Saturday 30 September 9am

Knit Squares for Wrap With Love - bring 25cm woollen squares, or just come and say hi

JL Station Mary 0410 679 204

Thursday 5 October 7pm

Book Club - Discuss Black Rock White City by A.S Patric

Pyrmont Comm Centre Christine 0416 011 007

Saturday 7 Oct 2pm Christmas in Pyrmont Committee meeting Pyrmont Comm Centre Mary 0410 679 204Wednesday 11 October 7pm

Community Association AGM - all JL owners welcome

JL Station Colin 0418 535 885

Sunday 15 October 5pm

History Films: Pyrmont Sandstone - free, drinks and nibbles

JL Station Donald 0429 679 204

Friday 20 Oct 10am Pyrmont History Group - new members welcome JL Station Cam 0418 409 324Friday 20 Oct 7pm Sat 21 Oct 2pm

Pyrmont Players - Over My Dead Body - a comedy. Gold coin entry

Pyrmont Comm Centre Mandy 0448 266 820

Friday 27 October 6-8pm

Pyrmont Community Dinner - BYO drink and donation, bring friends and neighbours. All welcome

Pyrmont Comm Centre Centre 9298 3130

Saturday 28 October 7.30am-12noon

Pyrmont Growers Market - unique gourmet produce and top quality fresh food

Pyrmont Bay Park pyrmontgrowersmarket.com.au/

Saturday 28 October 10.30am-5pm

UPTown Festival - multicultural arts, music, entertainment and food extravaganza

Quarry Green Ultimo www.facebook.com/uptownfestival/

FOR KIDSSome children’s activities may change, or may not run in the shcool holidays. Check with the contact person.

OCTOBER 2017

Mon 10am, Tues 8.40am Ballet - 2-5 year olds Pyrmont Comm Centre Jacqui 0466 848 267Monday 4pm Ballet - 5-12 year olds Pyrmont Comm Centre Jacqui 0466 848 267Tues 9.45-10.40am Music and Movement - 2-5 year olds, $10 Pyrmont Comm Centre Julie 0401 101 171Mon-Fri 3-6pm After school sports/activities - all ages Maybanke Comm Centre Details-contact Centre 9298 3130Wed 10-11.30am Playgroup Pyrmont Comm Centre Mandy 0448 266 820Thurs 9am-12noon Little Kickers - soccer from 18mths to 7yrs Pyrmont Comm Centre 0439 08 33 33