Mayor's Weekly Message

Too good to waste

22 Aug 2014

Did you know that the four SHOROC Councils collect about 117,000 tonnes of waste and recyclables from 109,000 households each year – the equivalent to 11,700 full garbage trucks?

And that this is expected to increase by 24 percent by 2021? 

‘Too Good to Waste: A Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy’ is a regional waste strategy developed by SHOROC in consultation with Manly, Mosman, Pittwater and Warringah councils.

SHOROC would like to know what you think about the regional strategy. Comments relating to the strategy will be received up until 12 September 2014.

To find out more or about Too Good to Waste go to shoroc.com.  

‘Cooking Basics’ for Mature Aged Men

A new cooking course emphasing ‘the basics’ is also serving up fun and friendship for older men at the Manly Seniors Centre, 275 Pittwater Road from 11.00am every Monday for six weeks beginning Monday 25 August 2014.

The course aims to give older men who have taken on a carer’s role, an opportunity to learn culinary skills. Bookings can be made on 9976 1469 or by email to mow@manly.nsw.gov.au

Cost is $5 per session. 

NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards

I am impressed by the contribution that volunteers make to all aspects of our community life.

The NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards are organised by The Centre for Volunteering, the peak body for volunteering in NSW. There are five main categories for nomination.

Nominate your dedicated volunteers or volunteer team online or download a nomination form to complete at this link!

Jean Hay AM

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