Don’t go chasing waterfalls…
Unless you’re Friends of Freshwater! Huge thanks to Peter Harley and a wonderful team of volunteers, working tirelessly to remove the years of weeds and non-native overgrowth at the south end of Freshwater Beach, and unleashing cascading pools to create a watery oasis. If you’re a Freshie local or interested in helping out to ensure the natural environment and amenity of Freshwater’s coastal reserves are maintained in pristine condition, become a member of Friends of Freshwater. Visit freshie.org.au for all the details.
Welcome to Pipeline!
North Narrabeen’s goofy-footing, Hawaiian-charging Jordy Lawler got the phone call of a lifetime moments before the 2022 Pipeline Masters were set to kick off, scoring a last-minute wildcard. No better way to make your Championship Tour debut! Jordy was unable to advance beyond the early rounds but committed full throttle on heaving waves that sent the crowd on the beach and around the world into conniptions. Acclaimed anti-vaxxer and Supreme Surf Lord Kelly Slater won the event, days before his 50th birthday, proving once and for all that he is indeed not human.
Seniors’ chance to bee social
The National Seniors Northern Beaches Branch are resuming their monthly meetings – Au revoir Covid – so, if you’re over 50, keen to catch up with other allegedly wise souls in possession of five decades or more of earthly exuberance, pop along to the next meeting at Harbord Bowling Club at 10am on Thursday 24 March. The speakers for this occasion will be Norm and Sandra Webb, covering the subject of “Bees”, sure to be a very honey and entertaining event that could sting a little. For enquiries, contact Joan Andrews on 9451 4254.
Want to be a radio presenter?
Radio Northern Beaches, the Peninsula’s own community radio station, is running one-day radio skills workshops on Saturday March 5 and April 2. Limited to 10 students to guarantee your golden tonsils are given the devoted aural attention they deserve, the workshops run from 9am to 4pm at RNB’s studios in Terrey Hills and will equip you with all the skills needed for a Kyle Sandilands or Wendy Harmer future. $140 for the day. Email training@rnb.org.au for more info.
14 rockpools in one day!
Congratulations to Mick Harrold and his committed Budgy Smuggling bandits of 22 blokes who formed the Ocean Rockpool Tour, taking on the epic challenge on Saturday 15 January to swim every single Northern Beaches rock pool from Fairy Bower to Palmy in a single day. Raising funds and awareness for mental health, the Ocean Rockpool touring party had a cracking day with swells raging, pulses racing and saltwater flowing. Supported by 7th Day Brewery, Sale Pepe Pizzeria and, of course, Budgy Smugglers, money raised was donated to Lifeline and Vinnies.
To get involved in future rockpool tours, visit www.oceanrockpooltour.com
Colormaker celebrates two years of Solar
“We’re delighted to be able to say that there’s a little bit of Australian sunshine in every drop we make,” said David Stuart, owner of Northern Beaches’ last surviving paint manufacturer, Colormaker Industries. The Brookvale business has already saved well over 300tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions since installing 100kW of solar panels on its factory. David continued, “Our planet is very fragile. We haven’t a moment to lose. Sustainability is something that we care deeply about.”