Naremburn Matters \ July 2024 Volume 22 No. 2 Page 12 Community Activities Naremburn Community Centre 7 Central St, Naremburn Ph: 9967 2917 willpark@willoughby.nsw.gov.au Contact the centre for room availability. Willoughby Community Pre-school Ph: (02) 9427 4260 director@wcp.org.au Monday to Friday 8am–4pm Naremburn Progress Association Our meeting dates for 2024 are 15 August and 17 October. To stay up to date and support our work, please join as a member. Please check our website for details at www.naremburnprogress.org.au or contact secretary@naremburnprogress.org.au. Volunteers urgently needed! Naremburn Community Playgroup Volunteers needed to help us get the Naremburn Community Playgroup up and running again. We are looking for parents or carers willing to form the committee to run the playgroup, otherwise we may need to close this valuable community group. Please contact Pam at pamour@playgroupnsw.org.au Bushcare Bicentennial Reserve Bushcare: Meet on the 2nd Sunday of each month 9am-12pm. Sue: (02) 9958 2122 The Drive (Flat Rock Gully) Bushcare: Meet on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month. Heidi: 0405 454 300 To join a group, please fill out Willoughby Council’s Bushcare Volunteer Application Form at: bushcare@willoughby.nsw.gov.au Willoughby Community Men’s Shed Warners Park, The Outpost, Northbridge Monday-Friday, 10am-3pm (Women attend on Wednesday) If you just want a chat, you can ring Neville, the shed coordinator, on 0408 204 805. For other inquiries, email the shed at information@willoughbymensshed.com. Naremburn Community Gardens Bongalong Street 9am-11am Sundays Station Street 9am-12pm Sundays Marks Street – coming soon CONTINUED FROM COVER STORY New Connections for Naremburn When operational, around 10,000 passengers are expected to pass through the Crows Nest station during the morning peak period, and experience fast commute times under the Harbour to Barangaroo in five minutes and to Martin Place in seven minutes. Metro brings fast, modern, trains to Sydney. While waiting for the train, passengers and objects are kept clear of the track by platform screen doors. The trains themselves are open from end-to-end, enhancing accessibility and safety. Dedicated multi-use areas are set aside for wheelchairs, prams, and bicycles. There is no need to consult a timetable – the services will be fast and frequent, so you won’t be waiting long for the next train Train operation is automated. There is no driver onboard! Passengers can sit right at the front of the train and see the view through the front window. The metro network is operated from a control centre at Tallawong in Sydney’s north-west. Importantly, this new service won’t replace existing modes of transport, but it will provide a convenient new alternative and take some pressure off roads and buses. Keep an eye on the media for the announcement of the opening date in the coming weeks. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY NAREMBURN MATTERS EDITOR We are seeking the services of a volunteer editor who can coordinate four issues of Naremburn Matters per year. The role involves: • Liaising with contributors and managing deadlines • Working with the NPA President and Committee to further the goals of the progress association • Checking and editing detail • Coordinating with the designer and printer to ensure timely delivery This is an excellent volunteer role for anyone wanting to gain experience in publishing or who has experience in the area and is wanting to give back to the community. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY NPA SECRETARY As a key member of the Executive Committee, the Secretary plays an important role in supporting the efficient operation of the NPA. Specific areas of responsibility include: • Receiving and issuing correspondence on behalf of NPA • Issuing notices of meeting and agendas • Recording and issuing minutes of meetings • Posting relevant documents on the NPA website • Maintaining the member database in association with the Membership Convenor NPA is urgently seeking a volunteer to fill this role. It would suit a local resident who can commit a few hours each week to NPA. The role could also be shared between two people. A detailed Position Description is available. If you can assist with these roles, please reach out to the Executive Committee, either in person with one of the committee members, or via email at secretary@naremburnprogress.org.au.
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