- TUESDAY 29TH JUNE, 10AM GENERIC MEDICINES-AT THE WORKERS CLUB
- THURSDAY 1ST JULY,10AM-4PM MARKET DAY FOR TORONTO
- THURSDAY 15TH JULY ,9.30-12.30 TORONTO GARDEN CLUB AT THE SCOUT HALL
- MONDAY 19TH JULY,4-6PM TRANSITION TOWN STEERING GROUP MEETING AT PROGRESS HALL
- THURSDAY 22ND JULY GARDEN CLUB DAY OUT.
- SATURDAY 24TH JULY-ART & CRAFT SHOW MEETING AT HALL
- MONDAY 2ND AUGUST- MONTHLY MEETING OF THE PROGRESS ASSOCIATION
- SATURDAY 14TH AUGUST TRANSITION FILM FESTIVAL , NOON-5PM IN TRANSITION- THE MOVIE, ESCAPE FROM SUBURBIA AND A CRUDE AWAKENING
- 26TH -28TH NOVEMBER-ART & CRAFT SHOW AT PROGRESS HALL
LANDCARE- SUNDAY 1ST AUGUST-NATIONAL TREE DAY AT CAREY BAY WETLANDS
- THURSDAY AUGUST 5TH - LAYCOCK ST SOUTH (HOPEFULLY KILIBINBIN SOME DAY)
- THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 2ND - STANSFIELD RIDGE
- THURSDAY OCTOBER 15TH - YARUL/ AMBROSE ST
- THURSDAY DECEMBER 9TH - GURRANBA
BUSINESS SKILLS BOOTCAMP 7.30-9.30AM AT HYPE- TUESDAY 20TH JULY-SIX STEPS TO A BETTER BUSINESS
- TUESDAY 17TH AUGUST IT & COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS
- TUESDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER SALES, GOALS & YOU
- TUESDAY 19TH OCTOBER FOLLOW UP AND MOVING FORWARD
The issue of footpaths in our area is one which the Progress Association has been trying to address for many years. In 1996 the CPPA surveyed the local community on the issues of footpaths, reserves, The Ridge and environmental issues (erosion and sedimentation). There were 444 responses to the hand delivered and collected surveys.
There was overwhelming agreement that the current state of footpaving in our area was inadequate (89%). It was not surprising therefore that 93% felt something should be done about it. The suggestion that footpaths unite the community was supported by 66% of the respondents, who also agreed that footpaths were a basic right of rate payers (87%)
The local community forum held in June to identify the current issues and discuss a way forward was a productive session. The issues were grouped into Safety, Equity and Responsibility.
Safety
- The population is ageing, attempts to exercise and keep active are compromised by uneven footing on ill defined tracks.
- The safety of active members of the community with bikes, prams or dogs is compromised by having to use the narrow roads and at night the poor lighting creates an additional hazard.
- The narrow verges that can provide some pedestrian options are often compromised by parking of vehicles and vegetation interferes with sight lines and accessibility in some areas.
Responsibility- LMCC.
- Opinions were expressed about Council holding the legal responsibility to ensure community safety, especially given recent promotion “Walk Safely To School Day”.
Equity amongst ratepayer for community services.
- Considering the significant number of lots that have been subdivided over recent years, the rateable income from this community is considerable for the number of people living here, with some subdivided lots generating almost $5000/annum. There appears to be a lack of improvement in services for rates contributed by this area.
As with all good discussions there were some actions suggested which ranged from seeking legal, RTA and council advice to one way traffic, civil disobedience and boycotting rates.
One agreed upon goal is to get a whole of community petition signed and presented to the local Councillors at a public meeting. The petition would state “We the undersigned request urgent implementation of action to address pedestrian accessibility and safety issues resulting from lack of footpaths and around Coal Point peninsular."
Information gathering was also needed to prioritise identification of lengths of road where no footpaths exist and where footpaths could be designated and investigate new community walking routes.
Pedestrian accessibility around our community is one issue which will only get worse over time as the quest for increased health through activity is compromised by increased subdivisions generating increased population and the resultant traffic increase.
If you have expertise and an interest in joining a small group of progress people to pursue this issue please contact one of the committee or email coalpointprogress@gmail.com.
coalpointprogress@gmail.com
The Progress Association has a history of achieving great community outcomes. Following are excerpts from the early meetings of the foundation members reflecting their quest to have a community Hall and equity of services for the community.
- The meeting was held at “Treetops” Coal Point. 2/- Annual Membership Fee + 2/- Entrance Fee. Meetings First Sunday Monthly @3PM.
- 10/03/1946 Meeting commenced @3PM. HW Morgan convenor.
- 7/4/1946 Mr Morgan suggested a site selection Committee be formed to inspect possible locations to build a hall.
- 2/6/1946 Then President brought forward the question of the lack of fish in the Lake & the possible reasons, some of which being the use of illegal methods. Mr Warren moved that greater facilities be provided for the policing of the Lake to stop netting & trapping- restricted areas. MOTION LOST.
- 7/7/1946 Ladies Auxiliary met.
- CENSUS 1946: Permanent residences-143, Part-time -77,Adults-297, Pre-school children- 41, School aged-54
- 16/8/1947 An offer of Mrs Shelling for sale of allotment in Skye Point Road, partly fenced with a small building erected on the site for £180 – Objection as no land available for tennis court.
- 30/8/1947 Mr Winchester offered to provide the amount required- to be repaid when raised: Bank Account Opened. Trustees Mr Winchester, Mr Burns, Miss Dawkins. 2 tables @ £3each 12
- 2/11/1947 Valuation if had 1.11-6 half fee, Funds £26, 24-29 at meeting. Ham Raffle, Garden Party
- April 1948 Agitation has not diminished about repairs to roads but the local council have constantly pleaded lack of funds. Cash £16, Suggested that a building be obtained from the Defence Commission
- 4/4/1948 Rates £1.1.11 Garden Fete raised £113.2.2 New Members Mr & Mrs Limb.
- 2/5/1948 Mr T Williams M.H.R be requested to obtain price of 2 Building Commission suitable for use as a hall.
- 6/6/1948 Letter for Disposals Commission Advising No Buildings for Sale. New building price resolved that Mr Stronach be approached for advice relative to plans for a building 60’ x 30’.
- 5/9/1948 Quote for Hall far beyond the means of the association.
National Tree Day this year on Sunday 1st August from 9.30am to noon.
As with the previous few years it will be held at the Carey Bay Wetlands, expanding the Melaleuca Swamp complex. This area has been growing great gums over the past few years, cleaning the waterways and providing habitat for our feathered and furry friends.
There’ll be a Green Team day with the local landcarers in July to prepare the site for the planting pleasure.
In the last few weeks we have planted 150 Allocasuarina-Forest Oak, Casuarina-She-oak and Westringia-Coastal Rosemary (on the Gurranba foreshore) and Wattles (at Burnage) as well as Lomandra-Mat Rush and Dianella-Blue Flax Lily into perfect starting conditions of rain and continuing warmth. These replace and hopefully discourage weeds removed which fortunately now aren’t enjoying the conditions.
We have removed the flowers from a vivid outbreak of our latest exotic weed Golden Rod from North America. We are gaining a reputation for the unusual range of invasive weeds that appear on our peninsular.
We have also removed a large quantity of what I think of as “European midden” material because of the depth where it occurs – mainly glass, plastic and metal. It shows up as holes are prepared for planting.
Fifty more plants will go in the ground before preparation starts for National Tree Day planting at Carey Bay Wetlands on Sunday August 1st , which should complete the 6 year planting programme to replace the Blackberry, Lantana, Wild Rose, Camphor Laurel and Broadleaf Privet area near the Scout Hall. Despite some grass and weed understory the plantings are doing very well and will slowly take over from the weeds.
Landcaring occurs every Thursday (and other days as well) somewhere around Coal Point. Every month extra support is garnered from the Landcare Resource Office, thanks to their volunteers that rove around the city.
The days with additional hands are
- August 5th - Laycock St South (hopefully Kilibinbin some day)
- September 2nd - Stansfield Ridge
- October 15th - Yarul/ Ambrose St
- December 9th - Gurranba
Feel free to contact me, for a chat about what happens at the local Landcare sessions, we’re a very sociable crew ph 4959 1507.-Robyn Gill Landcare Coordinator
Contact the Landcare Office on 4921 0392 if you would like to attend these events.
- Sun 4 July Friends of Belmont Wetlands Field Day 9am-12pm-Join us for this informative field day and visit the various ecosystems in the Belmont State Park
- Sat 17 July LM Landcare Team Leader Training 1pm-4pm-Why not update your Team Leader skills or encourage your team members to acquire theirs?
The Art & Craft show is back again this year. This awesome, inspiring and social occasion will provide lots of opportunities to find that special something for that special someone, channel your creativity for pre-Christmas cheer and open your eyes to the breadth and depth of local artistic talent.
If you’re interested in the process and want to be on the planning team or you have talent and want to share your wares either come along to the 1st planning meeting on July 24th at the Hall, contact Barbara on 4959 1259 or email coalpointprogress@gmail.com
What they are and how they can save you and the Health System money.
Local Pharmacist Sam Zoghbi will be presenting information on generic medicines and their place in our community. He’ll discuss what they are, how they work and how generic medicines can save you and the government money.
When: Tuesday June 29th
Time: 10am
Where: Toronto Workers Club
The meeting at the Scout hall, Excelsior Pde on July 15 will be a quick annual meeting and 2nd Anniversary celebration!
The speaker will be horticulturalist Michelle Garvey on winter plantings for all gardens.
The visit on July 22 will be to the protea flower farm and wholesale nursery at Brandy Hill when the flowers will be out this time. From 10am. BYO everything for morning tea and a chair.
The August hall meeting speaker is still to be confirmed, while the August 26 visit will be to the Macadamia Farm at Medowie when they will be harvesting and husking under shelter. There’s a cafe on site for morning tea.
The Toronto Chamber of Commerce is running a Better Business Congress over 4 months at Hype Fitness 7.30am-9.30am.
It will cover the 6 steps to better business, IT & Communication Systems, Sales Goals and You and Follow-up and Moving Forward. www.toronto.com.au has all the details, including cost and registration.
The Toronto fun committee has met and are happy to advise the first Thursday of each month starting July 1st, 10am – 4pm, will be market day. All the local businesses are being encouraged to take part, so if you only go shopping infrequently and you like the total entertaining shopping experience, the 1st Thursday of each month will come around pretty quick.
Entertainment has been organised, but they’re looking for more buskers. If you have talent or know of someone contact Brenda Hartmire, LE Computers the fun-committee, entertainment coordinator on 4959 6055
There’ll also be Jumping Castle at Toronto Town Square courtesy of Hype Fitness & Racquet Club.
If you had already put aside July16th as your big night out for the month, you’ll have to seek out alternative entertainment as the film showing for Friday 16th 6-9pm has been postponed.
It was felt that a combination of a mid-winter night in a hall and school holidays may be deterrents to getting people out to the films.
There will be other screenings, and they will be notified in the Chronicle.
