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2012 20th Birthday Celebrations
Pittwater Council celebrates its 20th birthday in May 2012. We are celebrating with the following events:
20th Birthday Events
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Pittwater Now and Then |
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Pittwater Food and Wine Fair - Sunday 6 May - 10am to 4pm Delicious food including Mexican, BBQ, German and Thai, plus wine-tasting with nine wineries and the Four Pines brewery. Wineries include Mt Pleasant, Winwood Estate, Petersons Wines and Champagnes, Cooks Lot, Peppertree and First Creek. Plenty for the kids including amusement rides, face-painting and street theatre-style entertainment. Or bring a picnic rug, relax and chill out to live music. Parking is available in the grounds of Pittwater High School for a gold coin donation. Venue: Winnererremy Bay Reserve, Mona Street Mona Vale from 10am to 4pm |
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Launch of the Virtual Memory Wall To celebrate 20 years of achievement, we invite you to share your memories...but this virtual memory wall is not just for photos! We want to know what you think makes Pittwater unique... The beautiful beaches, waterways and our enviroment? The people and our fabulous community organisations? Or perhaps you remember a special experience or event? We invite you to upload your photos and share your memories at www.pittwater.nsw.gov.au/ilovepittwater |
Community survey results
Over the last few months we have been canvassing a number of ideas with residents on how to celebrate the birthday, with the survey results now in.
Some of the proposed suggestions showing a high level of interest include a ‘before and after’ photo display of Pittwater, an open day with sausage sizzle and kids entertainment, a ceremonial tree planting and a photo/video or writing competition called ‘My Pittwater’.
Here is a snapshot of community comments:
- "Something that caters for all sectors of the community. An event that attracts people from all ages and walks of life."
- "A community day, somewhere a bit more central like Winn Bay or Bilarong Reserve, with jumping castle for the children, a roving entertainer, face painting and food stalls and have photos there."
- "A big street party...or a family fun day on the beach with stalls, competitions, races, food etc."
- "I think an open day sounds lovely, however I wonder how easily accessible Currawong would be for the elderly/disabled?"
- "An event that allows for lots of people to gather and celebrate - Currawong is too far away and slightly inaccessible."
- "Write about and have photos of achievements of Pittwater Council in the last 20 years."
- "Have an oral history recording memories from those involved in the effort to achieve the new council."
- "All great ideas, how big is your budget???"
'Pittwater Rising' - The Making of Pittwater Council
Pittwater Rising is a tale of commitment, vigorous campaigning, colourful Councillors and compromise. To read the birth of Pittwater Council and the first ten years is to read of challenge upon challenge - to the landscape, to self-government, and to maintaining a peaceful life in a fast-paced city.
More information & enquiries
Please call Lisa Trewin - Pittwater Council Community Relations on 9970 1114 or email lisa_trewin@pittwater.nsw.gov.au
Updated: 26 Apr 2012