Welcome to the latest issue of the Pottsville Joint Newsletter.
This bi-monthly update shares news and activities from community groups and organisations across Pottsville. If you would like to be featured in the next issue, please email us at togetherpottsville@gmail.com.
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Together Pottsville | togetherpottsville@gmail.com | - Designing a better future together workshop share-back: Imagine Northern Rivers and Flood to Flourish hosted a workshop back in April to envision a regenerative future for the Tweed Shire. They are offering to share their findings to interested Pottsville groups/residents in the near future. We invite all local groups and residents to attend this session to help shape our collective future. If you are interested, please email us and we’ll organise a session.
- Seeking radio operators: We’re putting together a plan for our resilience network to communicate when there is no telco/power available in town. We’re seeking anyone with radio experience who can provide advice and help us do some testing.
- Bag swap stations: We're giving the bag swap stations at IGA and Foodworks a glow-up with brand-new, clearer signs. Stay tuned for the big reveal!
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Pottsville Beach Sports Club | functions@pottsvillebeachsports.com | - More than a Sports Club: We're a vibrant community hub where everyone is welcome.
- More perks, more value: Members enjoy exclusive offers on food, drinks, promotions and more.
- More to experience: From live entertainment and family fun to exciting events and activities, there's something for everyone.
- Chinese now open 6 days - Tues - Sun. Club open from 10am daily.
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Pottsville Mens Shed | secretary@padms.org | Pottsville Village Market Stall June 21: - The Pottsville Mens Shed will have a stall at the Pottsville Village markets on Sunday, June 21st.
- We will have shed premade items for sale - garden beds, planter boxes, bird boxes, native bee hive, bread boards and much more.
- We are also happy to take forward orders for items of a specific size or our christmas offerings - reindeer (various sizes) and christmas trees.
Come and say hello, we are a friendly bunch of old blokes.
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Dolphin Research Australia | info@dolphinresearchaustralia.org | - Caldera Environment Festival: We will have our Ocean conservation stall at the festival in Murwillumbah on 7th June
- Byron-Tweed Hope Spot Ocean Champion Program: We have launched our Byron-Tweed Hope Spot Ocean Champion Program with great opportunities for individuals, community groups and schools to get involved in grass-roots oceans conservation actions. More information HERE (business incentives to follow)
- Upcoming events in coming months (dates TBC): marine debris surveys, water quality & seagrass surveys in Mooball Creek (& Cudgen + Cudgera Creeks) as part of our Byron-Tweed Hope Spot Ocean Champion Program.
- Help us monitor dolphins & whales: Anyone wanting to help monitor dolphins & whales as a citizen scientist can get involved with our ongoing East Coast Dolphin Watch citizen science program – more info HERE
- Volunteer hub: We also have an environment & citizen science volunteer hub set up on our website for anyone interested HERE – this list will continually be updated and grow
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Pottsville Beach Community Hall | pbch2489@gmail.com | - Seeking volunteers to join our committee: Pottsville Beach Community Hall is looking to fill two volunteer committee positions! We’re looking for proactive, team players who have capacity to assist with admin tasks, hall bookings and secretary tasks. If you’re interested please contact the hall via our email.
- The Pottsville Beach Community Hall is turning 40!: To celebrate we are holding a free community celebration on Saturday 4 July, featuring music, food and family fun! More details coming soon! SAVE THE DATE!
- Casual volunteers needed: We are also looking for casual volunteers to help run community events and also the upcoming birthday celebrations - reach out if you have hands that are keen to help.
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Pottsville Beach Public School P&C Association | pandc.pottsville@gmail.com | We are Pottsville Beach Public School P&C Association. We connect with families, strengthen our school community, and support important school initiatives through fundraising and volunteering. - Bunnings Sausage Sizzle: The P&C have organised a Bunnings Sausage Sizzle for Sunday, 2 August! Come help raise funds for our school! We will be there from 8am to 4pm at Bunnings in Tweed. We would love you to come down and support our School!
- Thank you Pottsville Bowls Club: We also want to give a shout out to the team at Pottsville Bowls Club for their ongoing support, especially with our Swim Intensive Program, School Choir and Band. Your generosity is deeply appreciated by our entire school community and helps us provide these wonderful opportunities for our students.
- Tools needed: Our Eco Warrior Garden Club is still in need of donations! We are in need of a shovel, and hand tools in good condition. If anyone can donate these items, please email us to arrange a collection.
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Koala Beach Wildlife Habitat Management Committee | koalabeachctee@gmail.com | - Seeking new committee member: A vacancy has come up on the Koala Beach Wildlife and Habitat Management Committee. If you are a resident or land owner in Koala Beach, and would like to be involved in the committee, please register an interest on the committee's email address.
- Stay updated on our activities: To stay informed about Koala Beach activities, subscribe to Tweed Shire Council’s Koala Beach Wildlife and Habitat Newsletter at tweed.nsw.gov.au/subscribe, and the Facebook page Koala Beach and Pottsville Environment and Wildlife Matters.
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Pottsville Community Association | secretary@pottsvillecommunityassociation.org | - Oval fence damage: After the damage to the Pottsville Oval Fence the Tweed Shire Council moved the mobile CCTV from Banora to between the tennis courts and the oval. This is for a six month trial period, however we are hoping that the trial period will be extended.
- Report issues to police: Residents are reminded to report all unruly behaviour, graffiti and e-bike problems to the police – 131 444. Only reports made directly to Police are counted, recorded and acted upon.
- Current projects: We are working to get Fairy Lights in the trees, Artistic painting of power poles and Energex boxes, and getting more CCTV cameras along Coronation Avenue, Philip Street and Elizabeth Street.
- PCA Monthly Meetings: last Tuesday of the month – 6.30 pm at St Marks Anglican Church. Join and get meeting minutes emailed to you. Ph: 0407 889 168 or email us.
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