Mayor's Weekly Message

Dedicated volunteer wins ‘Manly Environment Centre Eco-Award’

9 Mar 2014

I am delighted to announce that Eira Battaglia, a dedicated environmental campaigner with more than ten years’ commitment to conserving Manly’s marine and bushland ecosystems, has won the Manly Environment Centre’s 2014 Eco-Award. 

Manly LSC NSW Age Champions

Congratulations to the Manly Life Saving Club juniors who won their fifth lifesaving title in a row last Sunday at Umina.  The 2014 NSW Age Championships were well contested and this young team beat their nearest rivals by 43 points - well done to all involved, including those parents and trainers who put in the hours of work to prepare our champions.

Smile Like Drake – and help prevent drowning deaths

I am sure many readers will recall the tragic death of Christopher Drake who was swept out to sea on 16 March last year while selflessly assisting others to safety when a series of waves unexpectedly engulfed the North Curl Curl ocean side pool.

In his memory, Chris’s family established the Smile Like Drake Foundation to raise funds to develop a number of water safety devices.

To commemorate Chris’s life, up to 2,000 surfers will participate in the World’s Biggest Paddle Out off Manly and Shelly Beaches at 8.30am on Sunday, 16 March.

All proceeds raised will go to the Smile Like Drake Water Safety Charity.

Registrations are now open at this link. 

Student exchange visit to Japan

Manly Council’s Sister Cities Committee is inviting students to apply for the 2014 Student Exchange Program with Odawara City in Japan from 3 July – 15 July.

Applicants must live or attend a school in the Manly area; be at least 14 years of age at the date of application; study Japanese; and hold or be eligible to obtain an Australian passport.

Students contribute $2,000 to cover their return air fare and costs and should be capable of hosting Japanese students from 25 July to 4 August 2014 on a reciprocal visit.

Applications are available on the Manly Council website and must be received by Wednesday 26 March. 

Telephone 9976 1438 for details.

 

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