Sustainable Neighbourhoods News

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Celebrate our community of Sustainable Neighbourhoods!
Join us for a special day to say a huge 'thank you' for all you do for your community and local environment.
Sunday 15 November
Belmont Neighbourhood Centre, 359 Pacific Highway, Belmont North
10.30am - 1.30pm
Here's our schedule for Sunday:

10.30 - 11.00: Sustainable Neighbourhood Alliance AGM
11.00 – 11.15: Alec Roberts from CLEANaS will tell us about their work to drive the uptake of clean energy locally.
11.15 - 12.30: Sustainable Neighbourhoods Show and Tell - An informal opportunity to talk about your recent & upcoming projects, achievements and challenges.
12.30 - 1.00: Enjoy a delicious lunch!
1.00 - 1.30: Garden tour around the Habitat in Harmony garden with local expert Maree McCarthy.

We would love to have you join us to show your support and help shape the future of the Sustainable Neighbourhoods network.
RSVPs essential please by Wednesday 12 November via email or phone 4921 0117.

Hear from Alec Roberts about how CLEANaS is working to increase renewable uptake in our region.
Local green thumb and sustainable gardening expert, Maree McCarthy will be showing us around the Habitat in Harmony community garden.

AGM notice and invitation for Board Member nominations

Members of the Lake Macquarie Sustainable Neighbourhood Alliance are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting.
Sunday 15 November 2015
10.30 – 11.00am
Location: Belmont Neighbourhood Centre, 359 Pacific Highway, Belmont North
RSVPS essential to: Returning Officer, Rachelle McConville by Wednesday 11 November 2015, on 4921 0117 or email.

Put your hand up
We are seeking nominations for Alliance Board Members. We rely on local leaders who can help us plan for the future, manage our organisation, and advocate on behalf of our member groups.

Please get in touch if you are interested. Nominations are due by Wednesday 11 November 2015.

Seeking more scarecrow makers in the Wangi Area
The Wangi Scarecrow Competition is on again, and entries have been extended to 11 November.
Get ready to see many varied, innovative, creative, scary scarecrows all made of recycled materials popping up all over Wangi Wangi, Buttaba, Myuna Bay, Arcadia Vale, Balmoral, Fishing Point and Rathmines!
Scarecrows will be displayed in front gardens for public viewing between 7 - 22 November, and will be in the running to win one of four prize categories.
The competition organisers, Wangi Area Sustainable Neighbourhood Group, hope to raise funds for the Wangi Primary Community Garden Project.
For more information, visit their website or Facebook page.