Mayor's Weekly Message

Two Brilliant Events

21 Mar 2014

This week I have had the pleasure of attending two brilliant events in support of significant celebrations.

On St Patrick’s Day (Monday 17 March) Bear Cottage officially celebrated its 13th birthday!

Bear Cottage is the only children's hospice in New South Wales and the only one in the world affiliated with a children's hospital.

It is a very special place that is dedicated to caring for children with life-limiting conditions and their families.

You have doubtless heard, too, how Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, will be soon visiting with children and families at Bear Cottage, which is very exciting news.  

Bear Cottage is abuzz with excitement preparing for the Royal visit and I am sure Their Royal Highnesses would agree, however, there is much, much else to celebrate in having Bear Cottage available in Manly to provide care and support for families focusing on spending quality time together and making every moment count. 

In fact, the Duchess is Royal Patron of East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices caring for children in Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk.

Meanwhile, what a wonderful occasion it was on Friday 14 for the 75th Anniversary Gala Concert presented by Music at Manly (formerly Manly Music Club). 

Opera Australia’s Amelia Farrugia and pianist Tamara-Anna Cislowska gave outstanding performances.

Music at Manly is presenting a feast of operatic highlights, musical theatre, chamber music, choral works, virtuoso solo performances and treasured art song performed as part of its 75th anniversary gala series.

For enquiries about tickets or subscriptions for Music at Manly please contact Maureen Collins on 9948 7738 or email tickets@musicatmanly.com

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