Justice of the Peace ALF (Noddy) FRIPP JP 12 Kerferd St, Watson

HOLY CROSS
ANGLICAN PARISH
Hackett
HOLY CROSS TUCKERBOX
Newsletter of the Watson Community Association Inc.
Opens every Saturday, 2pm to 4pm.
Number 78
The Tuckerbox aims to help anyone struggling to balance their budget. The
Tuckerbox has bread and groceries. Milk, fruit and vegetables when available.
Those who are on a pension, low income families or unemployed may find this
service very helpful.
The Tuckerbox is a not-for-profit service. As a contribution, we ask a small
service fee. The majority of food is provided by Foodbank NSW. The food may
be excess stock, seconds, damaged or the Best Before date approaching or has
passed.
Our regular Church service times are
Sunday 9:00 am, Wednesday 10:00 am
www.holycrosshackett.anglicancg.org.au
Is a community toy library run
as a non profit venture with
the support of St Margaret’s
Church.
Tel 6248 7467 during
opening hours only:
Wed 10am—12pm
Sat 2pm—4pm
This edition:
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Events
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Rejuvenation at shops
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Summernats survey
Welcome to this edition with notices on upcoming events and articles. We officially celebrate
the 100th birthday of Canberra and the 50th
Anniversary of the suburb of Watson.
WCA Contacts
Important dates for your diary:
Party at the Shops
Tuesday 12 March 2013
Watson Shops
3:00pm to 8:00pm
Featuring: Local Canberra artists and audience
participation
Chair
Julie Smith
watsoncommunityassociationt666@gmail.com
Deputy Chair & Woodlands Convenor
Richard Larson
02 6241 3024
An inclusive Anglican Community celebrating Christian life
MEG’S TOY BOX
Autumn 2013
Secretary
Gillian Helyar 02 6255 0238
Justice of the Peace
Treasurer
Jon Real 02 6255 4046
ALF (Noddy)
FRIPP JP
12 Kerferd St,
Watson ACT 2602
Editors
Position vacant—opportunity
awaiting !
Richard Larson
02 6241 3024
Woodland and EPIC contact
02 6241 3024
Watson Oval Contact
6241 6050
50th Anniversary Contact
carriew@grapevine.net.au
Summernats Contact
6255 0238
WCA AGM
Youth with a Mission
Thursday May 16 2013
7:30 to 9:30
Please take main entrance off Zelling Street and follow signs to venue and parking.
We have been offered a talk and tour of the building . Light refreshments provided.
Watson Woodlands Open Day
Sunday 21 April 2013
Justice Robert Hope Park
Antill Street gate west: just north of Ted Noffs
9:00am to 12:00 noon
Featuring: Reptiles Inc and guided walks
WCA AGM
Thursday 16 May 2013 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Youth with a Mission, entrance off Zelling Street
Editor anyone?
We are still on the lookout for an enthusiastic
volunteer or volunteers to edit the newsletter. It
is a good opportunity to learn new skills and become involved in your local community. The
WCA committee will do everything possible to
make this an enjoyable experience, not just a
chore!
The WCA particularly thanks the Australian Catholic University (ACU),
Signadou Campus in Watson, for printing this Newsletter as a community service.
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Watson Pharmacy
Owner operated by Grace Kang
for over 12 years, the business
offers friendly advice and needs
including:
 Free blood pressure checks
 Free consultations with a
pharmacist to help understand your medications
 Free blood glucose check
 PBS approval for scripts
 Free pick up and delivery of
scripts
 Trial of the circulation booster
Pharmacy hours:
Mon to Fri 8:30am–6:00pm
Sat: 8:30am -12:30pm
Licensed Post Office, and
Sub-newsagency
The post office has a selection
of affordable gifts, greeting
cards and stationery items. Gift
wrapping is available.
PIANO LESSONS
WATSON
Over 10 years experience in
successfully teaching piano playing and
theory
 All ages welcome, from beginners to
experienced
 Preparation of all levels of practical
and theory exams
 Teaching from Classical to Modern
styles
 For students wanting to learn for fun,
AMEB or other exams, performance or
for school are welcome
 $30 per ½ hour lesson
Supabarn Express
SUPERMARKET
EFTPOS is available,
with no
minimum expenditure required
Free home delivery services
are also available.
Come in and experience
the
service for yourself.
Please contact Diane on 0414788380
Phone 6255 6800
Open 7 days
NEED A PLUMBER?
NOW!
Post Office hours:
Mon to Fri 8:30am–5:00pm
For friendly, efficient
Customer Service
Duncan’s licensed
Plumbing Service
Pty Ltd
Ph: 6241 1506
Emergency Repairs
Drain Cleaning
Ducted heating
To contact ACT government
services call
Canberra Connect : 132281
Gas Fitting
Hot Water Systems
PH 6254 5678
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Party at the Watson Shops
Notices & Local Services
for one and all
Tuesday March 12
3:00—8:00 or until we drop
IMPORTANT CONTACT DETAILS
Neighbourhood Watch Website
AFP Website
CRIME STOPPERS
SCAM PROTECTION
AMBULANCE/FIRE
POISON INFORMATION
POLICE ATTENDANCE
UNWANTED CALLS
STRAY DOGS
CANBERRA CONNECT
Come to our North
Canberra Breastfeeding Association Group
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The local shops is the one place all of us frequent. As part of the Canberra Centenary
Celebration, the ACT Government is sponsoring and encouraging communities to
put on their own Party at the Shops. These events are a celebration of what makes
our communities unique.
http://www.nhwact.com.au
http://www.afp.gov.au
1800-333-000
or http://www.act.crimestoppers.com.au
1300-302-502
or http://www.scamwatch.gov.au
000
131-126
131-444
1800-805-996
6207-2424
132281
Breastfeeding Counselor (s) on hand to
answer your questions
All mums, dads, children and mums-to-be
welcome, and you don’t need to be a
member to join in
To check venues and for further information
email: abanorthcanberra@hotmail.com
Hearing of this grand opportunity a group of us Watsonites have got together to put
on a fabulous party at the Watson Shops to celebrate all that is weird, wacky and
wonderful about Watson!
Come down to hear musicians who live down our streets, see the children from our
local schools perform and dance with your neighbours!
Also planned is a community feast where you are encouraged to bring home-grown
produce cooked up into scrumptious and tantalizing meals to enjoy and share. Here’s
your chance to show off green fingers matched with culinary skills.
NEIGHBOURHOOD
WATCH
To get involved email partiesatthewatsonshops@gmail.com. Our party needs helpers to set up. We are on the lookout for extra artists, performers and interesting
things to bring to our event.
To receive a monthly newsletter via email register your
interest at
watson@nhwact.com.au
Community groups based in Watson are also encouraged to get in touch and set up
a table at the party to increase their prominence among new Watsonites. So don’t
delay—get involved and get in contact!. Link for Facebook users:
www.facebook.com/events/605147896169327/?ref=22
WWW.NHWACT.COM.AU
Or contact Claire,
mobile
0419 767 211
If you have a question about breastfeeding, call
the free 7-day
National Breastfeeding Helpline,
1800 686 268
Or go to
www.breastfeeding.asn.au.
If you have an item for the next newsletter, contact us before the end of
April 2013 (see WCA contacts on front page of this newsletter).
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Summernats Survey 2013
Sale of Block 2 Section 111
We give our sincerest appreciation to the many residents who took the time
to respond to the questions in the survey. There was a wide spectrum of respondents and views. Several of them included detailed comments which
would have taken some time to write. The data is presently being collated
into a large spreadsheet. After doing some statistical and qualitative analysis
we will write a report which will include a set of key recommendations to take
to the Summernats organising committee and the ACT Government. The
Summernats organising committee is interested to hear what residents have
to report.
Corner of Aspinall Street and Negus Crescent
Watson
The Economic Development Directorate wrote a letter to the Association requesting consultation on the sale of this block of land which is listed in the
Land Release Program for 2013-14. We were asked to present our views on
potential land uses to which it could be put. The zoning for this is currently
Residential 1 (RZ1). The WCA made the following recommendations:
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WCA would like this block of land rezoned from RZ1 suburban to CFZ1
to facilitate the long term provision of community facilities in north Watson.
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WCA would prefer that a child care centre, community activity centre, education establishment, or residential care accommodation be erected on
the site.
Please stay tuned for the next edition of the Watzon for the results.
Watson Medical Centre
Renovation—Refurbishment
Watson Woodlands Special Open Day
The practice is still operating at the Downer Business Park. Entry is opposite house #30 Frencham Street in Downer. Please contact 62487005 to
make enquiries or book an appointment.
Sunday April 21 2013
9:00—12:00
WCA and its Woodlands Working Group will be holding a woodlands open
day as part of its Watson 50th anniversary and to celebrate our very special
bushland in Watson.
The practice is looking forward to be back in its Watson premises. They are
hoping to finalise the extension and refurbishment towards the end of February if possible.
We have booked Reptiles Inc to keep children and children-at-heart suitably
entertained. Our resident botanist and local expert on the woodland, John
Briggs, has kindly offered to take groups on a walk through the woodland
pointing out the various species of eucalypts and understorey plants and
talking about the work we have been doing with our restoration efforts. And if
we are lucky, a couple of local didgeridoo players will be on hand to set the
atmosphere!
Watson Shops
Renovation
Shops including Satis, My Friend, Coco’s and Beautiful You will be undergoing renovation shortly as per the development application which was notified
at the shops recently. This should involve extensions to the back, front and
northern sides, along with new roofing which will increase the gross floor
area of these shops by around 30%.
Please check with these businesses for any closing times during this renovation period.
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Reptiles Inc will be bringing out an enclosure containing bearded dragons,
blue tongue lizards, shingle back lizards, long-necked turtles and a python to
admire. All of the lizards are found in the woodland and some breed there.
If you are driving, please park on the road verge near the main gate into Justice Robert Hope Park. The gate is between the Ted Noffs facility and the
Channel 7 studio west ot Antill Street. We will be setting up close by, probably under one of the large eucalypts to provide shelter. Please wear long
clothing and study footwear. Bring hat and sunscreen if needed. We will be
providing light refreshments throughout the morning.
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