JACKSONS LANDING

JACKSONS LANDING - WHAT’S ON
www.jacksonslanding.net.au
THE DAY THE LIGHTS WENT OUT IN PYRMONT
April 2015
All our technical and social skills were tested when Pyrmont lost power before noon
on Wednesday 4 March. Most of us responded well, although a few abused building
managers or security officers, or demanded to be carried up or down stairs. Some
people could not return to their apartments: only one (a telco technician) was trapped
in a lift. Although mobile phones worked well (except in lifts!) the power cut made
landlines useless – including the Gatehouse phone.
It could have been a lot worse, as our security IT specialist was overseas. The building
managers responded at once to open roller doors manually, open fire stairs and isolate Building managers get down & dirty!
hysterical fire alarms. Once power was restored, the building managers began to re-ignite boilers, hot water
pumps and air-conditioning systems. Hi-tech mechanisms are wonderful - until they fail and must be restarted
manually, so the building managers were here until 9 pm, restoring the most urgent services.
Other serious tasks also demanded attention: hundreds of delayed phone calls from residents, and (false)
alarm switches to be turned off. Although the managers had most of the technical skills required to restore
services, experts had to be called in to restore computer systems.
Many lessons have been learned: the estate’s technology has been tested and weaknesses exposed for
correction; and the value of mobile phones is obvious. We are reminded of the need to know our neighbours
and (where possible) place a spare key in an accessible safe. Equally important: it is not helpful to heap abuse
on the security service or the building managers. Rather we should thank and congratulate them on their
splendid efforts!
FAREWELL NANCY AND JOHN
To my friends in Pyrmont
and the ‘Ladies of the Landing’,
You’ve brought me great joy
Though I DO take some handling...
All my life I’ve always come late,
And on your nerves that surely must grate,
I hope I make amends and bring you good cheer
By making up tunes to tickle your ear!
When I came here in 2006
A stranger I was, lost in the Stix......
But then I went to Gina’s coffee morn,
And a new happy Aussie (me?) was born!
So I went to the pool to have a nice swim
And found the Aqua Belles under the gym!
Along came Mary who heard that I sang,
And into her head those choir notes rang,
And Nancy, who had never conducted,
Found herself into a choir inducted!
Marilyn, now gone, but suffered no fools
Started a bridge club to teach us the rules.
The Sanctuary told me to get into shape,
So to John and the exercise class I did traipse,
I lost several kilos and sweated a lot,
Hated it all but liked what I got!
So now, after nearly nine years,
Nancy is leaving, midst many tears.
How can I repeat what I have had here –
in Jacksons Landing, a place without peer!
Nancy, John, Regina and Colin with Alex
Greenwich MP enjoying their Christmas in
Pyrmont raffle prize - lunch in the
Parliament House dining room
BAYS PRECINCT DISCOVERY DAY
Urban Growth is holding a day Sunday 12 April, 10am to 5pm - for
all Sydneysiders to discover the
extent and potential of the
foreshores of our bays, from White
Bay Power Station, Glebe Island,
White Bay, Rozelle Bay, to Rozelle
Rail Yards and Blackwattle Bay, including the Sydney Fish
Market. Details: www.urbangrowthnsw.com.au/
PYRMONT PARENTS’MARKET DAY
Enjoy our Market and Family Day - 10am2pm on Sunday 12 April, Pyrmont
Community Centre.We will have a Jumping
Castle, BBQ, mini massages, naturopathy,
nutrition advice, postural assessments,
mums and bubs fitness and lots more.
PERSONAL TRAINERS & COACHES
Residents who employ personal trainers, tennis or swimming
coaches using the Community Association facilities – the
Station, Glasshouse gym and pool and the tennis courts –
need to be aware of the Community Association rules jacksonslanding.net.au/facilities.
Residents of Jacksons
Landing are not allowed to make use of these facilities when
working with their own clients, whether residents or otherwise.
And it is the responsibility of residents employing trainers or
coaches to ensure that their trainer or coach carries relevant
professional liability insurance.
WEIGHTS IN THE GYM
Some sets of free weights have gone missing
from the Glasshouse gym. They have not
turned up in gyms in other stratas. Could
whoever took them please return them?
Editor: Leone Huntsman 9518 7929 [email protected]
Events: Mary Mortimer 9518 8681, [email protected] Distribution: Mary 0410 679 204
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CONTACT SECURITY OFFICERS AT THE GATEHOUSE ON 9552 1706
WHAT’S ON
APRIL 2015
When
What
Where
Who to Contact
Thurs 2 April 7pm
Book Club - Discuss Waking Maya by Warren
Goldie
Maybanke, Harris St
Christine 0416 011 007
JL Station
Mary 0410 679 204
Pyrmont Comm Centre
Mary 0410 679 204
Pauline 0409 363 987
Thursday 9 April 7pm
Saturday 11 April
2pm
Sunday 12 April
10am-2pm
Community Association Executive Committee
meeting - all JL residents and owners welcome
Christmas in Pyrmont organising committee
meeting - new members very welcome
Baby & Kids Market Day - buy, sell or swap. Free Pyrmont Community
jumping castle, BBQ. See story over
Centre, Mount St
[email protected]
Bays Discovery Day - See story over
Around the bays
Friday 17 April 10am
Pyrmont History Group - research meeting
JL Station
Cam 0418 409 324
Friday 17 April 6.30pm
PUG Men’s Shed Fundraising Dinner - $45pp
JL Station
[email protected]
Friday 24 April 6-8pm
Pyrmont Community Dinner - all welcome. BYO Pyrmont Community
drink and a donation
Centre, Mount St
Sunday 12 April
10am-5pm
Saturday 25 April
8.30am
Anzac Day service - followed by morning tea at
Bar Tino
Union Square
Mary 0410 679 204
Jen Broere
[email protected]
REGULAR ACTIVITIES
Sun & Weds 8.30am
Sun 1-3pm Thurs 11-1
Sundays 3-5pm
Mondays 11am
Mondays 1pm
Mondays 2.45pm
Landcare - bring bush back to Pyrmont
Women’s Art Group - free, all welcome
JL social tennis – all JL residents welcome
Pyrmont Supports Coffee Hour & chat
Scrabble - tea and coffee available
Fitness and Fun - learn simple dance routines
Around Pyrmont
Mary 0410 679 204
Pyrmont Comm Centre
Centre 9298 3130
JL Tennis Courts
Regina 9518 7235
Zebra Lounge, 1 Harris
Judith 0408 245 321
Maybanke, Harris St
Trish 0415 343 568
Pyrmont Comm Centre
Barbara 0417 923 394
Pyrmont Community
Centre, Mount St
Joseph pyrmonttoastmasters@
gmail.com
Pyrmont Comm Centre
Karen Withers 0408 477 778
JL Glasshouse Pool
Nimira 0424 750 130
Pyrmont Comm Centre
Centre 9298 3130
Tuesday 6.15-7.30pm Pyrmont Sings! choir - all welcome
from 21 April
Pyrmont Comm Centre
Mary 0410 679 204
Wednesdays 9.30am
Pyrmont Walkers - 50 min walk, tea/coffee & chat
Pyrmont Comm Centre
Barbara 0417 923 394
Wed 10.30-11.30am
Meet for coffee and a chat - esp newcomers
Zebra Lounge, 1 Harris
Regina 9518 7235
Thurs 10am-12noon
JL social tennis - all JL residents welcome
JL Tennis Courts
Matt 0407 200 793
Pyrmont Comm Centre
[email protected]
Maybanke, Harris St
Sheila 0452 211 250
The Point Hotel
Regina 9518 7235
Mon - 1st, 3rd, 5th in
month, 6.45 for 7pm
Tues, Thurs 6.35am
Tues, Fri 10-11am
Tues, Thurs 3pm
Thursdays 7.30pm
Fri 10.30am-12.30pm
Fridays 7pm
Pyrmont Toastmasters - learn public speaking,
build your confidence in friendly surroundings
Boot Camp - $12 session. All fitness levels
Aquarobics – free. All JL residents welcome
Table tennis - no skill or experience needed
Pyrmont Players - new members welcome
Stitching circle - sew, knit, chat, make friends
Drinks and get-together – all welcome
FOR KIDS
Some activIties are school terms only. Check with the contact person if you are not sure.
Afternoon sports at Maybanke Courts will run throughout the school holidays.
Mon 3-6pm
Mon 5.15-5.55pm
Tues 8.30, 9.15am
Tues 10-10.40am
Tues 10am
Tues 3-6pm
Wed 10-11.30am
Wed 3.30-5pm
Wed 3-6pm
Thurs 9am-12noon
Thurs 3-6pm
Sat 10am
Free play - all ages
Jazz Dance - 5 years +
Ballet - 2-5 year olds
Music and Movement - 2-5 year olds, $10
Ball Skills - 2-5 year olds
Basketball - all ages
Playgroup - volunteer helpers needed
Munchie Movers - kids’ dance 1-5yrs, $20-$22
Tennis - all ages
Little Kickers - soccer from 18mths to 7yrs
Free play + sausage sizzle - all ages
Basketball - 5-8 yr olds
Maybanke Courts
Centre 9298 3130
Pyrmont Comm Centre
Jacqui 0466 848 267
Pyrmont Comm Centre
Jacqui 0466 848 267
Pyrmont Comm Centre
Julie 0401 101 171
Maybanke Courts
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Maybanke Courts
Centre 9298 3130
Pyrmont Comm Centre
Mandy 0448 266 820
Pyrmont Comm Centre
Jackie 0412 385 933
Maybanke Courts
Centre 9298 3130
Pyrmont Comm Centre
0439 08 33 33
Maybanke Courts
Centre 9298 3130
Maybanke Courts
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Send letters, classified ads, ideas for stories & local events to Leone, [email protected] and Mary, [email protected]
Next issue May 2015 - deadline: 20 April