Monday 12th February 2018 – Farewell Claire, Happy BD JP.

Checkout the important notices at the bottom of the blog about:

1. Tomorrow’s B&B dinner.

2. Random logon prizes.

3. Charity film screenings at Manly Art Gallery.

4. Volunteers wanted for Royal Far West.

5. Next 10k swim 24 Feb.

 

The 5:45 crew.

 

 

6:30 crew.

 

Classic bags on the wall.

 

 

Garth & Lauren here for their second swim.

 

 

Mel who was here for her third swim is a Physio at Manly Hospital.

 

 

Claire’s first swim but last day at the Point Cafe, farewell to our favourite barrista.

 

 

Happy birthday JP, born at Manly Hospital 44 years ago today. Thanks for today’s “Let’s go”.

 

 

Sue’s protea are in full bloom.

 

Stats:

swimmers 200+, a few newbies, water temp a warm 22+ degrees.

 

47 newbies Yesterday – Ian says thanks to the volunteers who have agreed to do the extra data entry.

Have a great week ahead

Simon

 

first babychino for my youngest granddaughter Tara💕

 

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Monthly Dinner – 13^th February 2018 – Guest Speakers

 

The first B&B monthly dinner for the year will be held on Tuesday 13th February at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. The guest speakers on the night will be Dr Ezequiel “Ziggy” Marzinelli and Dr Adriana Verges from the Sydney Institute of Marine Science (SIMS). SIMS, in partnership with Dorset Sutton and Jenny Lim Sutton and the Manly community, propose to undertake Operation Crayweed Manly, a project to restore lost underwater forests in Manly, in particular a type of seaweed called Crayweed, which provides critical habitat for crayfish (Eastern Rock Lobster) and abalone. Ideally the restoration would take place in Cabbage Tree Bay, as an iconic and beloved place under the watchful gaze of a community of custodians who care and love this exceptional marine environment. However this will depend on gaining community support and approval from NSW Department of Primary Industries (Fisheries) due to Cabbage Tree Bay’s status as an Aquatic Reserve. The project team are keen to talk with the B&B community, as people who love and use Cabbage Tree Bay, to hear your thoughts and seek your support for this project.

The cost of the dinner is great value at only $25 a head, which includes shared entrees, and a selection of mains to choose from (including a vegetarian option). Glasses of beer or wine and desserts are also available at the special price of only $5 each. Numbers are limited, so bookings are essential:  To avoid disappointment and secure your spot please book HERE.

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Libby said come and meet the movie star artists:

Support your local community – Manly Art Gallery Society presents BRILLIANT ARTISTS Film Series 2018 – 4 brilliant films in 4 months…including WHITELEY, ARCHIBALD PRIZE…Bookings through Eventbrite (search ‘Brilliant Artists’)

Wine and cheese.

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Royal Far West

Royal Far West were delighted last year with the response of B&B swimmers to their request for assistance with their activity programs. This year RFW is looking for volunteers to help with their beach games onWednesday afternoon 3.30-5 pm They run beach volleyball, sand play, volleyball, cricket and soccer. Children are of all ages and abilities, and love the help and positive attention. If you can assist with this very rewarding program, please contact Anna Bowden at  annab@royalfarwest.org.au.

 

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Please place in the blog for the next few days…..thanks for blogging.

RANDOM MONTHLY SWIMMER PRIZES STARTING IN FEBRUARY !!

Thanks to an amazing new partnership, B&B will be awarding random monthly prizes just for swimming !!!!

What’s the catch… you MUST LOG YOUR SWIMS TO BE IN THE DRAW !!!  To learn more about how to log your swims if you aren’t already, please find details further down in this newsletter

As of 1st February, every time you swim with B&B and log your swim as such, on our daily attendance software, you will automatically be entered into the monthly lucky swim prize !!!

Yep, each time you swim with B&B and log your swim that equals an entry into the random prize draw !!!

Prize draw will be completed at the end of each calendar month and completed by the computer software.

And there’s more… THERE WILL BE AN EVEN BIGGER PRIZE FOR RANDOM SWIMMER OF THE YEAR !

And there’s still more…. there will be a surprise event with maybe even more prizes… launching this relationship and the details of the prizes one weekend in February.  I guess you’ll have to swim to be lucky enough to be there 🙂

*Conditions apply:

You must swim with B&B in the mornings to be eligible to log your swim.

Completing your own swims later in the day, whilst that is awesome, it isn’t eligible for logging.

You must complete your log for the morning swim on the morning of your swim.

All swims, as always, are completed at your own risk, as per general B&B disclaimer.

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