The Steyne Hotel is sponsoring the Manly Women's Shelter by providing a Melbourne Cup lunch. They are donating food, drinks and the venue.
An MC will be there to arrange a sweep, we will have a raffle and lots of fun. Why don't you bring along some friends and make it a fun day.
When: Tuesday 1st November 2011
Where: Steyne Hotel, Manly
Time: 12:30pm Champagne Welcome, 4pm finish
Buffett lunch and drinks provided. MC, Sweep and Raffle.
TICKETS $100 men & women (cheques welcome).
Numbers limited please phone Ellie for bookings
M. 0409 900 616
Wednesday 12 October 2011
Film Screening and ‘Hypothetical’
On Wednesday October 12 at 7pm come and join
Costa Georgiadis, Presenter of SBS’s Costa’s Garden Odyssey
Jean Hay, Mayor of Manly
Nici Andronicus, Owner of Organicus, Manly
Helena Norberg-Hodge, Producer / Director, The Economics of Happiness.
Simon Kennedy, Comedian and commentator Sunrise program on Channel 7 and
Jaden Harris, Australian Youth Climate Coalition
for a screening of “the Economics of Happiness’ and panel ‘Hypothetical’ jostling over what it means to live local, live sustainably and grow a gnarly community garden.
Half the money raised will go to the Film’s Producer, the other half will go to the local school Kitchen Garden project.
8 - 11 September 2011
International Conference of Eco Ideas
As part of our commitment to the community who have supported the Manly Environment Centre over the past 20 years we would like to offer you the opportunity to attend the 20th birthday celebratory event the ‘International Conference of Eco Ideas’ September 8 – 11, 2011.
Pay $50 (a saving of $70) for one day ($100 for 2 days) – Thursday 8th & Friday 9th.
This offer includes registration, morning & afternoon tea and lunch.
Fill in the registration & payment details. This offer closes Monday 5th.
Join in and share innovative ideas on driving environmental change in the community.
Keynote speakers include:
Polly Higgins (UK) International Environmental Barrister for the planet and award winning author of ‘Eradicating Ecocide’
Professor Janet Richardson (UK)professor of Health and Transition Towns Advocate
Dr Brian Walker Stockholm Resilience Centre, CSIRO
George Malawken (Kenya) Eastern Africa Environmental Network
Environmental advocates from Europe, Africa, Australia & New Zealand
Also meet ‘Artists in Residence’
There is also the opportunity to attend two special events:
Welcome BBQ at Le Kiosk Shelley Beach, Thursday 8th of September
The Manly Environment Centre 20th Birthday & Conference Dinner at the iconic International College on Management Sydney (ICMS) on Friday 9th September.
The Manly-Manado Walk is supporting 50 mothers and babies at a Compassion Child Survival Project in Manado, Indonesia. Everyday 22,000 children under the age of five die from mostly preventable causes. The Child Survival Program is designed to help pregnant women, at-risk babies, and their mothers and caregivers to overcome these preventable diseases, empowering them to survive and thrive into the future.
By walking for one of these mothers and babies your fundraising suport will have a vital and lasting impact on the lives of mothers and little children in Manado and will also support Millenium Development Goals 4 (reduce child mortality) and 5 (improve maternal health).
Manly Friends of Oecusse (MFOO) present the Wheeze and Suck Band
Help support the work of MFOO who have partnered with local community groups in Oecusse, Timor Leste, to work on improving agricultural practices, water quality and health through education and skills development in the villages.
Come along for a great night of music with the Wheeze and Suck Band performing in Fairlight and feel good as the money raised is going to a great cause!
7-10pm on Saturday 9 July at William St Studios, 3 William Street, Fairlight.
Entry is $20 including cocktail food, children under 16 free, BYO - glasses provided.
For more information on the work of the Manly Friends of Oecusse, go to www.mfoo.org.au.
Friday 1 July 2011
Manly Marlin's annual Tatts before Rats lunch - He may have attended Sydney University but there is no doubting where NSW Treasurer Mike Baird’s rugby allegiances lie these days.
The Manly MP lives within a drop goal or two of Manly Oval and is now a Marlins man through and through.
He will take time out from fixing the state’s finances to line up as one of the guest speakers at Manly’s annual Tatts before Rats lunch on July 1.
Booking details on manlyrugby.com.au, via email at
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or on 9977 8269 during business hours.
Ongoing
Corporate Volunteering - If you are keen to give back to the community, get in touch with Northside Community Connect, which arranges corporate volunteers to help not-for-profits in the Manly, Warringah, Pittwater area. Click HERE for more information or call Vesna on 9931 7777.
Saturday 30 April 2011
Royal Flying Doctor Service fundraiser - Come down to North Curl Curl Surf Club on Saturday 30 April at 6pm to help raise money for the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Hosted by Channel Nine's Peter Overton and live music by Kate Lush, tickets are $50. Click HERE for more information or call Carl Seaver on 0414 907 470.
Sunday 22 May 2011
Manly Scenic Fun Run! - This annual race is held on the third Sunday in May. The event is organised by the Rotary Club of Manly Sunrise to raise money for local charities. There is a 10km run, 5km run and 5km & 8km walks, along with a 2km run/walk. The scenic route starts at 8am from North Steyne surf club. It is a terrific community event so log on to www.manlyfunrun.org for more information!
March & April 2011
March & April 2011 -Rotary Bowelscan is now underway! This massive annual public health campaign is about encouraging people to undergo a simple test for bowel cancer. Look out for Rotary Bowelscan kits in participating pharmacies before 2 April. Kits must be returned by 16 April.
One in 12 Australians will develop bowel cancer by the age of 85. The risk begins at age 40, doubling every 5 years until age 60 and even more rapidly as the person gets older.
The Rotary Bowelscan kits are easy to use, and ensure that all results are returned to the patient for just $10. For more information visit www.bowelscan.org.au
