LANDCARE CHRISTMAS PARTY

         An afternoon of Irish music was the theme for this year’s Hallidays Point Landcare/Tidy Towns Christmas party held at Black Head Surf Club.

Landcare is always looking for volunteers to help maintain our littoral rainforests at Black Head, Red Head, and Diamond Beach. Regular working bees are held, and the end results can been seen in the well preserved reserves and picturesque walking tracks.

Contact the co-ordinator Alan Pursch on 6559 3365 if you would like to lend a hand.

HALLIDAYS POINT SOCIAL TRIATHLON GROUP

                   CARRIER DOMINATES WOMEN’S DIVISION

Natalie Carrier has confirmed her position as the Group’s leading female triathlete, winning the December meeting for the third consecutive month. Her splits of 23:41 (swim), 56:35 (bike) and 26:12 (run), gave her an overall time of 1:46:09.

First home was Scott Davies (pictured with Natalie) in a time of 1:45:38.

Best swim was Trevor Bennett (19:54), with Davies the fastest bike (55:08), and Carrier the best run (26:12).

The next meeting will be on Sunday January 31. Meet at the Black Head pool at 6.45am ready for a 7am start. As this is a social event, there is no entry fee, you can enter one, two, or all three legs, and you enter at your own risk.

Contact the co-ordinator Peter Ryall on 6559-2780 for further details.

F.A.W.N.A. (NSW)

SEA BIRD RESCUE TRAINING

F.A.W.N.A. (NSW) - for Australian Wildlife Needing Assistance is holding a Sea Bird Rescue Training Session.

Where: Black Head Surf Club

When: Friday 8th January 2010

Meet for lunch at 12.00. Training starts 12.30, ends 2.30.

Cost: Free

Call Alana on 6559 2979 to book a place.

HALLIDAYS POINT SOCIAL TRIATHLON GROUP

CROOKSTON AND CARRIER CARRY THE DAY

Jim Crookston and Natalie Carrier ( pictured below with their winners’ T-shirts and caps) have won the mens and womens events at the November meeting of the Hallidays Point Social Triathlon Group.

Jim’s splits of 19:06 (1km ocean swim), 54:36 (20km bike), and 42:11 (8km nature reserve and beach run) gave him an overall time of 1:55:53. Natalie won the women’s division with an overall time of 1:57:57.

Scott Davies won the Special Award with the fastest run leg of 40:08.

The next meeting will be held on Sunday December 20. Meet at the Blackhead pool ready for a 6.30am start. Enter all three legs, or just one or two. All ages and levels of ability are welcome. As this is a social event, there is no entry fee, and particiants enter at their own risk. This meeting will conclude with the Christmas party brunch at Mike Browne’s house at Tallwoods. All enquiries to the co-ordinator Peter Ryall on 6559-2780 or ryalls@bigpond.net.au

LANDCARE CHRISTMAS PARTY

Hallidays Point Landcare Christmas Party.

When?  Sunday December 20 commencing at 2pm.

Where?  Blackhead Surf Club.

Who’s Invited? Landcare members, their families, friends, and anyone interested in finding out more about Landcare.

What to Bring?  A plate to share.

Refreshments?  The Surf Club bar will be open.

Entertainment?  An Irish music session has been organised. Bring an instrument and join in!

RSVP?  Not necessary. Just turn up!

Enquiries?  Alanna Parkins 6559-2979.

Head to Head Ocean Swim

The Hallidays Point community is working together to organise the inaugural ocean swim event to be held on January 3, 2010.

Aptly named the Black Head Head to Head Ocean Swim, the event will consist of two swim distances, both of which will commence in front of the Black Head Surf Club. A 700 metre swim will start at 9am, and it will be followed by the main 1.5km swim at 10am.

The Black Head Head to Head Ocean Swim 2010 is an event organised by the Blackhead Surf Lifesaving Club, with assistance from members of the Hallidays Point Social Triathlon Group. All monies raised will go to the Blackhead Surf Lifesaving Club in its continued mission to make the ocean a safer place to swim and have fun, and to improve and maintain its facilities.

It will be a great day out, even for those who don’t choose to swim. Breakfast on the Balcony will kick off at 7.30am and will include some takeaway meals, followed by a BBQ on the beach during and after the race. The Blackhead Bazaar will be held on the same day.

Preregistration will be available, with prices starting at $20 per swimmer for the 700 metre swim and $25 for the 1.5km swim. Ages 12-15 and 65-74 will be $15 for either distance. Entrants over 75 will be free. A family of 2 adults and school age children will be $60. Fees will be non-refundable. On day registrations will incur an extra fee of $10 per entry.

For further details, email bhhead2head@hotmail.com or contact Vicki Smyth on 0447644470

HALLIDAYS POINT SOCIAL TRIATHLON GROUP

In winning the October meeting of the Hallidays Point Social Triathlon Group, Natalie Carrier has set a new record time of 1:53:30 for the female division.

Her splits of 18:22 for the 1km ocean swim, 55:20 for the 20km mountain bike ride through state forests behind Tallwoods, and 39:48 for the 8km scenic run through Black Head and Red Head nature reserves and along Black Head beach gave her the only time under 2 hours for the event on the day.

First male home, and winner of the Over 65 division, was Mick Doney with a time of 2:00:35.

Events are held on the last Sunday of each month. The next event will be held on Sunday November 29. Entrants can join in all 3 legs, or just 1 or 2.  For those doing the swim leg, meet at the Black Head pool at 6.45am ready for a 7.00am start. Those doing just the bike and/or run should meet at the pool by 7.15am.

As this is a social group, there is no entry fee, but you enter at your own risk. All ages and levels of ability are welcome. Contact the co-ordinator Peter Ryall on 6559-2780 for further details.

The photo shows October winners Natalie Carrier and Mick Doney, and the Special Award winner Mitchell Wilson.

Looking For Norm

Saw a photo of my childhood friend Norman Shapro in your guide. We went to middle school and high school in California. Would it be possible to get him this note and have him reply. It would be great to catch up.
tom@astronomytom.com
Thanks
Tom Carrico

FIRIES IN THE PARK

Demonstrations and Displays by Rainbow Flat and Diamond Beach Rural Fire Brigades

When:  10am to 12 noon Saturday, 26 September 2009

Where:  Wylie Breckenridge Park, Blackhead Road, Blackhead

Highlights:   See firefighters deal with a mock motor vehicle accident and a burning gas cylinder. Learn how to use a fire extinguisher and fire blanket and discover what not to do if the chip pan catches fire. Activities for children include colouring in and word puzzles, and the opportunity to try on a firefighter’s clothes. Find out how to become a volunteer firefighter and help yourself and your commuinity.

Further Information:  Contact Robyn King on 6559-2041

HALLIDAYS POINT SOCIAL TRIATHLON GROUP

GET SET! GO! The 19 starters in the August meeting.

Rhett Pattison and Yvonne Kelly were the winners in the last of the duathlon events for winter held on Sunday August 30.

Full results: (20km bike and 8km run)

MALE: 1. Rhett Pattison (1:10:17); 2. Jon Taylor (1:15:46);

3. Scott Davies (1:29:00) Aeq 4. Ken Oldfield and Alan Pursch (1:35:49); 6. Noel Piercy (1: 37:27); 7. Mick Doney (1:38:19);

8. Steve Kelly (1:44:15); 9. John Basten (2:19:11)

FEMALE 1. Yvonne Kelly (1:36:50); 2. Natalie Carrier (1:38:13); 3. Helen Pursch (1:39:35); 4. Kim Gollan (1:47:00)

Bike Only: Jim Crookston (52:52); Chris Green (55:47); Karen Hosking (59:41); Mitchell Wilson (1:08:21); Nick Davies (1:13:33); Ann Davies (1:13:35).

Winners in September were Jon Taylor and Yvonne Kelly.

The next meeting on Sunday October 25 will be over the full triathlon course with a 1km swim, followed by a 20km mountain bike ride through state forests, and an 8km run through nature reserves and along Black Head Beach. Entrants can join in all 3 legs, or just one or two - the choice is yours! No entry fee and you enter at your own risk. All ages and levels of ability welcome. Meet at the Blackhead pool ready for a 7am start. Join us for breakfast afterwards.

For further details, contact the co-ordinator Peter Ryall on 6559-2780 or see Natalie Carrier at Futures Real Estate opposite Coles, 6559-3230.