Sunday, September 9, 2018

Spring sprang to life on Sept 1 with a sensational start to the season and then rapidly deteriorated into a cold, dreary wet week.

Anyway, this morning looks as though Spring has sprung again as we were greeted with glorious sunshine and perfect conditions.

The only thing more radiant than the sunshine was the smile on everyone’s faces.

As they say ‘a picture is worth a thousand words’.

Nothing more needs to be said, it was once again a perfect morning.

Swimmers: 229 plus me.

Newbies: 5

Temp: 15.3

The tragic death of Aretha Franklin has pushed Pancreatic Cancer into the headlines in recent days with a particular focus on how deadly the disease is, but also how common it is. Our own Bold and Beautiful swimmer, Caroline Kelly, lost her husband, Avner in 2008 but not before they started the Avner Pancreatic Cancer Foundation which aims to raise awareness and vital funding for Pancreatic Cancer research.

How can you help? Pull on your walking shoes and join us for a walk along the Manly Board walk next Sunday 9 September 2018 at 10am. The walk starts and finishes on the grass just north of North Steyne Surf Life Saving Club. Registrations are open at https://putyourfootdownsydney2018.gofundraise.com.au/ .

 but wait there’s more 

Monthly Dinner – 11^th September 2018 – Guest Speaker

The next B&B monthly dinner for the year will be held on Tuesday 11th September at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. The guest speaker on the night will be one of our swimmers, Jennifer Mulveny, who will share the benefits of mindfulness during our swims and in our daily lives. Jennifer is a certified yoga instructor and passionate student of mindfulness. She leads the beach yoga sessions on Manly Beach before our swims every Thursday morning, constantly reminding students that mindfulness can be done on and off the yoga mat, before a beautiful sunrise, or just as well sitting in traffic or standing in a queue. The presentation will include some mindfulness practice that can be used during swims or as part of a regular home practice.

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

and more

Come Dance for Streetwork – Keeping our kids safe
Our band: Edith Grove and the Crawdaddies (Stones tragics)
Annual gig: Saturday 15th September
Venue: Manly Bowling Club (Raglan Street)
Charity: Streetwork – the last line of defence for a growing numbers of local kids using streets as their only safe refuge
We desperately need to hire a third counsellor – to work with the growing number of local kids who’re exiting violent, broken or worse settings in homes.
Entry: $35 via link – https://events.humanitix.com.au/streetwork-band-night – or $40 cash on the night
Finger food included – thanks Manly Bowlo – and they aren’t charging us for the venue, so every dollar is going to the cause.
Silent auction: Donations gratefully accepted (Or cash donation rather than attending?). Please see Jim Stackpool or B&B Management
Wear your dancing shoes! We belt out three-chord songs from the 1970s, 80s and even some 90s.
This is a great cause – run by passionate locals. For the most important and vulnerable lives in our community – our youth.
Thanks so much for your great support – any questions – Jim Stackpool 0414 54 1818.”

and even more

2018 Winter Badge Ceremony – Sunday 16^th September

You’ve done the hard yards and got your Summer Badge(s), now come and collect your badges with all the pomp and ceremony the B&B can muster.  Bring along $10 for each badge you have earned (correct money appreciated). The venue is the Royal Far West Children’s Home (opposite the beach) on Sunday 16^th September, straight after the regular swim! Everyone is welcome, family, friends and swimmers alike.

A $5 donation will be payable to the RFW at the gate for hosting this event, and …. RFW will provide a FREE breakfast (sausage sandwich and a coffee/tea). Bookings are essential to ensure there is enough food.  Book here for Badge Ceremony.

All 2018 winter badge qualifiers will be presented with their well-earned badge(s), so whether you are getting one personally or you want to enjoy the celebrations of your fellow swimmers, a great morning is guaranteed, so come along, soak up the atmosphere and get inspired for the upcoming summer badges.

In conjunction with the badge ceremony, Royal Far West will be holding a raffle with great prizes, so don’t forget to bring along extra money for the raffle.