Bally Barker Blog

An important subject to all residents on the Northern Beaches - the Beaches Link and Gore Hill Freeway Connection was presented by representatives of Transport for NSW; Madelin McIvor, Steven Andrew and Jack McGovern. Steven Andrew, President Lindy Myers, Jack McGovern and Madelin McIvor   They outlined the current situation (one which we only know too well): long and unreliable connections by only 3 corridors – Spit Bridge, Roseville Bridge or Warringah Road, and projected population increase will only exacerbate this.  The current situations for road users on the Northern Beaches What solution is proposed The road project would be located within the North Sydney, Willoughby, Mosman and Northern Beaches local government areas, connecting Cammeray in the south with Killarney Heights, Frenchs Forest and Balgowlah in the north. The project would also connect to both the Gore Hill Freeway and Reserve Road in Artarmon in the west. Commencing at the Warringah Freeway

Youth Night. Students and parents attended our club meeting held on Tuesday 4 th may at TOTEM club in Balgowlah. Four Mackellar students who were supported by our club talked about their experiences and impressions of the RYPEN 2021 program/journey and gave very interesting and impressive speeches. The four students (and parents) were: ·       Ella Hudson-McEwan (accompanied by parents Jennifer Hudson and Angus McEwan) ·       Olive Anderson (with Cristina Anderson) ·       Cora Campbell (with Emma Campbell) ·       Siena Rowland (with Jan Rowland) They were accompanied by two teachers from Mackellar; Antwanet Karadonis and Jenny Maconachie. Olive, Ella, Cora, Siena with President Lindy Myers   Youth Director, Ian Grayburn explained that RYPEN is the Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment and uses theory and practice along with experimental learning, reflection and goal setting to maximise their application and attendees leave with a tool kit of re

The day had finally arrived. It was a beautiful sunny day was and players were eager to tee off.   The 31 st Balgowlah Rotary Golf Day was a very enjoyable and successful event and all who played or took part were most complementary.   Bev selling guessing comp tickets Helen, Rhonda and Pauline at the Rego desk Paul and Judy at the payments desk                                     Despite being originally postponed from last October due to Covid19 restrictions in force, then due to poor weather in late March; the Golf Day was a great success due to the great work of many volunteers and organisers – especially Lindy Myers and Pauline Barnard.  Pauline and Lindy -they look so relaxed!                   Winners and Grinners   Overall Winners:   1 st Prize – Jordan Richards, Scott Richards, Stephen Force & Ethan Force     2 nd Prize – Doug Parsons, Andy Elysee, Glen Watson & Adam Frost   3 rd Prize – Indy Singh & Shree Singh, Sam H