LAPEROUSE

History Week 2010: September 4th at 2pm - Bowen Library, Level Three Auditorium at 669 Anzac Pde Maroubra. Faces in the Street: Many Faces of Macquarie Watchtower, La Perouse. Randwick & District Historical Society’s project team which has been working the history of Macquarie Watchtower will present the results of their research followed by afternoon tea. Gold coin donation.  Link to Randwick and District Historical Society emailrdhs@operamail.com

(Photos - Watchtower as it was in June.  As it has been since July - compliments of National Parks)

Join Randwick City Council’s bushland staff for a FREE bush walk and a spot of botanising in Botany Bay National Park.  The route traverses Botany Bay National Park, through areas of the endangered Eastern Suburbs Banksia Scrub taking in stunning bay and ocean views. You will see colourful wildflowers in full bloom and learn about the local fauna and flora. The walk will be easy grade and provide lots of opportunities to stop along the way. Participants should bring water and morning tea to enjoy at Henry Head lighthouse. Wear a hat, closed walking shoes and comfortable clothes. Places are limited, so please book early.
Meeting point: Entrance to Botany Bay National Park, Anzac Parade car park; just south of the intersection with Grose Street, La Perouse   Bookings: Call Cian on 9399 0708 or email cian.sarkis@randwick.nsw.gov.au

CLIMATE ACTION SYDNEY EASTERN SUBURBS (CASES) E-BULLETIN AUGUST 2010

Next CASES meeting, Wednesday 25^th August

At the last CASES meeting, we heard from Erland Howden of Greenpeace about a new Greenpeace campaign that will be launched after the election looking at the financing of fossil fuels.  The idea is to stop new coal-fired power stations by targeting the banks that finance them, through a variety of strategies such as awareness raising, customer engagement with their banks, actions at bank branches, and shareholder activism.  This is a complementary campaign to the grass roots “100% renewable energy” and “no new coal” campaigns that we already support.  CASES agreed on in-principle support for the campaign.  At the next meeting we will be firming up our involvement in the Randwick Eco-Living Fair, and developing our campaign activities.  The meeting will be on Wednesday 25^th August, 7pm – 9pm.  Location TBA – we will send out a separate email soon advising of the location.   All are welcome.  If you have any questions about the meeting, please contact Miriam on m_d_pepper@yahoo.com.au.

 Go Solar and Save!

Save up to $700 on your energy bill with solar hot water or earn more than $1,000 each year from generating solar power through Go Solar!  Randwick, Waverley and Woollahra Councils are working together and have found you the best deals for switching to solar and help accessing NSW and Australian Government rebates and credits.  The councils have done the research for you and teamed up with local solar hot water and solar power suppliers that offer reliable products and services with special discounted prices for our residents and businesses.  To find out about solar power and how to take advantage of rebates and exclusive discounts:

·         Attend the FREE Go Solar workshop, 6:30pm – 8:30pm, Thursday 26 August, Waverley Council Library, 32-48 Denison St, Bondi Junction. Workshop bookings essential via www.reduceyourfootprint.com.au/gosolar or call the Go Solar Project Officer on (02) 9399 0865

·         Register for an information pack or your FREE site inspection and quote for reliable, discounted solar hot water and solar power systems, visit www.reduceyourfootprint.com.au/gosolar  or call 1300 88 22 71 (solar power) or 02 8507 2207 (solar hot water)

Exhibition: 15 July 2010-16 January 2011
Open 10am–4pm Thursday to Sunday
Laperouse Museum - End of Anzac Parade, La Perouse, Sydney  For further information

(painting of L’Astrolabe and La Boussole by Robert Carter)

    At the Exhibition opening on July 13: L-R Delivering Speech- Alistair Henchman, Director Sydney, National Parks & Wildlife Service; Tom Peters, William Peters,  Joshua Jones with Bob Carr and Vic Simms.

The Port Botany Amateur Athletic Club will conduct its 51st annual road race consisting of 30 participants on Sunday, 1 August, 2010. The 8.8 km race will commence at the State Transit Authority’s Port Botany bus depot at 11.00am and travel along the following route: Bumborah Point Road, Botany Road, Bunnerong Road, Military Road, Prince of Wales Drive (both directions) and, return via Bumborah Point Road, to finish at the bus depot at approximately 12.30pm. The event is a Level 4 event under the RTA’s Special Events Guidelines and there will a temporary road closure.

The Coast Seniors Inaugural Arts and Crafts Fair will be held Sunday 20th June 11-3pm and Monday 21st June 10am to 2pm   Link to details

2010 National Trust Heritage Festival
 ‘The Making of Our Nation’
9 – 24 April

“… our future is not as a penal colony … but a free settlement …”
 Gov. Lachlan Macquarie

The Friends of the Laperouse Museum will lead a walk around the Macquarie Watchtower and interpret nearby sites.  Refreshments will be served on the verandah of the Museum afterwards.

10.15am on 18th April- free but bookings essential: Telephone:   92527262

Link to full program of National Trust Events

Saturday 17 April 2010 2 pm to 4 pm
Maiden Theatre, Royal Botanic Gardens
Mrs Macquaries Road Sydney. Enter via Woolloomooloo Gate
$15 per person (Friends of The Gardens $13)
Includes refreshments
Bookings: 9231 8304 / 9231 8134
Royal Botanic Gardens Talk & Walk Series

Sir Joseph Banks was one of the most influential naturalists of his
time and during this walk through the Gardens you will discover his
contribution to the botanic world. Viewing of images from the
Royal Botanic Gardens’ edition of the Banks’ Florilegium included.

As part of Randwick City Council’s Summer Activities free Entry to Laperouse Museum during this period.

The La Perouse Precinct meets the first Monday of each month at 7pm at Prince Henry Community Centre -  except in January when there is no meeting and October when the meeting is shifted to the second Monday because of the Public Holiday.  The final meeting for the year is the Precinct Christmas Party.

Dates for 2010 are as follows:

Feb 1, March 1, April 12, May 3, June 7, July 5, August 2, September 6, October 11, November 1, December 6

Full Details about the Precinct