A publication of Bay & Basin Community Financial Services Limited (ACN 105 756 063) A Committed Community Centric Company © AboutOur Bay..... & Basin OCTOBER 2019 Vol 16 Issue 9 HOME TryCOOKING some hot and spicy Shoalhaven Libraries Learn, create and have fun! See you all at the FAIRS, FETES, MARKETS AND FESTIVALS Humpback Whale on Jervis Bay - photo by Rohanna Holland Sanctuary Point Districts TWO BENDIGO COMMUNITY BANK ATMs conveniently Community Bank Branch situated at KERRY ST SANCTUARY POINT and bendigocb_sanctuarypoint VINCENTIA MARKETPLACE. A Community Magazine proudly produced as a service to the community by www.aboutbayandbasin.org Sanctuary Point & Districts Community Bank® Branch There’s always plenty on across our two great locations! For more info see our website. www.thecountryclub.com.au OCTOBER 2019 © Vol 16 Issue 9 AboutOur Bay & Basin ..... Featuring in this issue ..... 3 CREDIT CARDS $0 Balance Transfer Humpback Whale on Jervis Bay - photo by Rohanna Holland 5 Spring into Sanctuary 21 Community Noticeboard Point Festival 24 What's On 11 Stat Decs Justice of the Peace advice 30 Monthly Feature The Cup Winners 12 Business Advice 8 Questions to ask yourself 35 Home Cooking Crispy Korean Popcorn Chicken 14 Creative Workshops A way to connect 40 Schools Corner SPPS, StGBPS, VHS 17 Photography Balance 1 Your Community Magazine A publication of Bay & Basin Community Financial Services Limited (ACN 105 756 063) A Committed Community Centric Company CONTACT DETAILS A Word from the Editor Contributions Please submit WELCOME TO OUR OCTOBER your contributions for the EDITION OF THE October issue by 4th September and the Nov Issue by 9th Oct 2019 to MAGAZINE. The Co-ordinator October Facts: [email protected] • The name October PO Box 180 has been derived Sanctuary Point NSW 2540 from the Latin “Octo” which means eight Phone: 0478 607 829 because October was the eighth month of Advertising Enquiries 0478 607 829 the year, according to the Roman calendar. [email protected] It was called Winterfylleth, meaning the “fullness of winter”, by the Anglo-Saxons Distribution Enquiries 0478 607 829 because it had the first full moon of the [email protected] winter season. Printing • Halloween, the spookiest night of the year, magazine is proudly printed and is celebrated in a number of countries on typeset locally by Sanctuary Point Printing, October 31, the eve of All Hallows’ Day. It phone 4443 0014 is believed that on this day the spirits can 10,000 copies carefully distributed by Pinpoint wander the earth freely and children can hop Advertising to homes and business in Wandandian, Bewong, Tomerong, Falls Creek, Basin View, St Georges for treats in the neighbourhood in the guise Basin, Sanctuary Point, Old Erowal Bay, Erowal Bay, of various costumes. Huskisson, Vincentia and Woollamia. We are also supported by many local businesses. • The famous “October Revolution” led by accepts no responsibility for any article, advertisment, notice or letter published. Any article, advertisement, notice the Bolsheviks in Russia in 1917 actually or letter is published at the risk of the contributor, who accepts liability for any intended publication. 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This month’s must reads: • Aw ne contributor Business Enterprise Centre – Page 12, 8 Questions to ask yourself before starting a business. • Le Workshops – Page 14 New Creative Workshops • Life through my lens – Page 17 looking at composition rules • Monthly feature – Page 30 The Cup Winners. Regards and happy reading, Editor 2 Your Community Bank® CREDIT CARDS $0 BALANCE TRANSFER offer now on until 31st October 2019 Bendigo has a special offer for balance transfers onto a new Bendigo Low Rate Credit card. Customers can transfer 80% of their approved limit from an existing credit card THE OFFER: • 0% on Balance Transfers for 18 months. • 2% transfer fee applies on amount/s transferred. • Only available on the Low Rate Mastercard from 1 July to 31 October 2019. • Unpaid Balance reverts to the purchase rate of 11.99% p.a. • Offer is available to new and existing customers. (Bendigo Connect Home Loan customers are not eligible for this offer). FEATURES AND BENEFITS OF LOW RATE CREDIT CARD Minimum credit Limit: $500 Minimum repayments: $10 or 3% per month (which ever is greater) Annual Fee: $45 Interest on purchases: 11.99% Interest on cash advances: 13.99% Interest-free period: Up to 55 days Until next month, Keith Robinson – 4443 9825 3 Community Forums Basin Villages Forum basinvillagesforum.asn.au PO Box 37, St Georges Basin 2540 A fairly well attended August meeting heard their concerns firstly through the Heritage Estate discussions over issues concerning community to link to Naval College Rd and also leading members. Some of those issues were: up Erowal Bay Rd to meet at the junction with The Anson St Planning Proposal (PP023) to Naval College Rd. Discussion was held and reduce the height limits permitted on development it was believed these were not feasible at this blocks in Anson St was unanimously approved point in time but suggestions made for Erowal by Shoalhaven City Councillors on 6th August. Bay residents to work together for actions that The outcome is that the building heights will be could lead to better outcomes for the Erowal amended in the Shoalhaven Local Environment Bay community. Forum as Consultative Body to Plan 2014 to read that 8.5 metres (2 storey) will Council would support when plans were in place. be the permitted height on the stated blocks in Basin Villages Forum was formed to assist local Anson St, St Georges Basin. No time frame people liaise with Council or other Government given but Councils delegation used to arrange agencies over local issues of concern. Issues for PP023 to be notified on the NSW Legislation could be inappropriate development proposals, Web site. clearing of bushland and /or reserves, Council The Land & Environment Court hearing for 14 Policies, road, water, erosion, traffic or parking plus blocks of flats on Anson St is set down for problems, footpath requests, trail bikes etc. late September. Areas include Wrights Beach, Bream Beach, Erowal Bay, Worrowing Heights, Old Erowal Discussion held about Councils proposal to build Bay, Sanctuary Point, St Georges Basin and an overflow car park at the top of Hyams Beach Basin View. While Forum is an independent to cater for the huge influx of tourists arriving body, Council meeting rules are followed and all during holiday times. Due to many constraints minutes go to Council. highlighted by local groups with the land ie old tip site, Aboriginal land, National Park area as Concerns of residents & other issues will be well as being a key biodiversity area. Councillors attended to at the next meeting at Meriton St rescinded a previous decision to utilise the area. Community Centre, St Georges Basin on the 3rd Monday of each month starting at 7.30pm. Erowal Bay residents concerned with lack of foot and bike access in and out of Erowal Bay voiced Enquiries - 0424 100 051. 4 Spring into Sanctuary Point Festival For the 8th year the Spring into Sanctuary Point Festival will be held at the Francis YOU'RE INVITED! Ryan Reserve (behind the shops) at Vincentia Ratepayers Sanctuary Point on & Residents Saturday Association (Community Consultative 19th October Body VRRA–CCB) from 9am to 2pm. NEXT MEETING There will be plenty of stalls and lots to see and do with 17TH OCTOBER 2019. activities for all ages to enjoy: We meet in the Community Hall at the rear of Coles carpark, • 4 Live Bands (arranged by JB Vincentia. All are welcome. For Entertainment) & KC Dancers more information please email • Jumping Castle & children’s activities [email protected] or visit and like • Coffee & food vans us on vrra.ccb for updates. • Community information stalls & Radio One of the current community projects 92.7FM on site is the Plantation Point Park/Reserve • Lucky gate prizes and more. Upgrade. If you would like to be updated The Monster Raffle will be drawn with of the progress or have your say please proceeds going to our community. come along to the meeting. Bring a picnic chair or rug and enjoy Registration & cup of coffee/tea at the music and dancing in comfort. 7.15pm, meeting starts at 7.30pm. 5 6 Community Garden MUCKING IN CLIFTON COMMUNITY FOOD GARDEN Hours: Tues and Sat 9 to 12; Fri 2 to 5pm – Contributed by Colleen McIntyre As most of us are aware, “Not for Profit” groups, like our Community Garden are always struggling foro funds t keep running efficiently so they can provide a service to the community. A huge part of the funding process is the generosity of larger organisations providing grants for various projects.e W would like to say a huge thank you to the The Country Club – St Georges Basin for their welcome donation, which will enable us to net the front garden beds and enclose our orchard jam as the citrus fruit has been prolific this winter, at the rear of the garden. We will now be able to and people have been very generous in giving grow vegies and fruit without the threat of attack us excess fruit.