Mayor's Weekly Message

Congratulations to The 2014 Hurley Australian Open of Surfing

21 Feb 2014

Let me express my congratulations to those who organized, participated in and supported the nine-day 2014 Hurley Australian Open of Surfing, celebrating the best of Australian and international action sports and music!

Despite poor weather, the Hurley AOS attracted 180,000 people over the nine days. It also showcased youth culture that included art, music and skating.

I would especially like to thank the tens of thousands  of  locals  and  visitors  of  all  ages,  whose  fun-loving  yet  responsible  behaviour  ensured  the  Australian  Open  of  Surfing  was  fun for all.

My congratulations go to Hurley,  the event organizers,  the competition  management  team, Police, The Manly Daily and Manly  Council staff whose  close  cooperation  ensured  the  event  was  an  outstanding  success.

Let’s ‘Swim for Oecusse, Timor Leste’

If you are a swimmer and you love a challenge, join us to ‘Swim for Oecusse, Timor Leste’!

The Manly Masters Swimming Club, Manly Friends of Oecusse and Manly Council are organising a special swimming event at Manly Andrew ‘Boy’ Charlton Swim Centre to raise money for clean water, Topu Honis Orphanage and sustainable farming methods for the people of Oecusse, the poorest province in Timor Leste (East Timor).

‘Swim for Oecusse’ kicks off from midday to 7.00pm, tomorrow Sunday 23 February 2014.

To register, go to this link.

Registration is $25 for adults and $15 for children, with free entry into the pool! Feel free to join us to swim on the day if preferred!

Manly Wharf Bridge to Beach paddling event 

Also on tomorrow is the tenth anniversary Manly Wharf Bridge to Beach paddling event to help raise awareness and much needed funds for families affected by Fragile X Syndrome.

Fragile X Syndrome is the most common known cause of inherited intellectual disability and single gene cause of autism.

The event kicks off at Lavender Bay, North Sydney at 8:00am and I will presenting prizes at the Bavarian Bier Cafe at the conclusion of the event.

For more information about the event and to register online visit this link.

International Women’s Day event will assist young people at risk

The founder and CEO of the award-winning youth mentoring organisation, the Raise Foundation, Ms. Vicki Condon, will be our special guest speaker for the 2014 Manly Council International Women’s Day breakfast fund-raiser to be held on Friday 7 March 2014 at Manly Golf Club function rooms.

All proceeds from the event are to go to the Raise Foundation which provides school and community based mentoring programs and personal development workshops for young people who are facing profound challenges in their lives, including mental health, substance abuse, and sexual health issues.

Tickets to the Manly Council International Women’s Day breakfast are only $35

A donation to the Raise Foundation is included in the ticket price and a raffle with many exciting prizes will also be on offer.

 

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