Homepage Latest News Archives - Page 12 of 12

All-New Northern Beaches Edition Monopoly Now Available at Manly!

International game company Winning Moves has just released an all-new version of Hasbro’s Monopoly featuring Sydney’s Northern Beaches, and among the 23 hotspots chosen to be represented on the board, Manly is one of them.

According to Winning Moves, thousands of locals and businesses in Sydney have been consulted to better portray the region, creating a faithful Northern Beaches experience. Following the safety measures and guidelines brought about by the pandemic, board games have become a household staple in staving off boredom and monotony.

With Northern Beaches Edition Monopoly, residents from the region can see some of their favorite Northern Beaches hotspots on the board of one of their favorite games. After garnering enough feedback from Sydney residents, Winning Moves narrowed down their choices, which are as follows:

Colour	Northern Beaches Places
Brown	North Head and Manly Dam
Light Blue	Barrenjoey Lighthouse, Pilu and Church Point
Pink	The Collaroy Centre, Manly Oval and Brookvale Oval
Orange	Taste of Manly, Brookvale Show, Beach to Beach Fun Run
Red	The Strand, Manly Corso, Westfields Warringah Mall
Yellow	Curl Curl Beach, Narrabeen, Freshwater Beach
Green	Halbord Diggers, The Steyne and Dee Why RSL
Dark Blue	Manly and Palm Beach

Hasbro’s Monopoly has been around since 1935, serving as one of the most iconic board games in history. It is a competitive game that revolves around two or more players to avoid bankruptcy by buying and trading properties, rolling dice to determine which properties they land on, and drawing cards that either help or hinder themselves or other players.

Manly residents interested in the Northern Beaches Edition Monopoly can purchase a board from The Steyne at 75 The Corso, Manly NSW 2095 for the price of $69.95. Games can also be ordered online from Dee Why RSL’s website.

Manly Beach Sets Trials for Popular Pink Rescue Buoys for Saving Lives

Members of Surf Life Saving NSW (SLSNSW) recently conducted safety trials for the use of a popular pink rescue buoy at Manly Beach.

The tests were done to determine whether such a rescue device, which was developed by South Africa’s National Sea Rescue Institute, would be useful for beachgoers during emergencies when there are no lifeguards patroling the waters.

Thus, lifeguards were not asked to conduct the trials. Instead, regular beachgoers and swimmers from the surf club were enjoined to participate for two days.

A study from James Cook University revealed that about five Australians a year accidentally die when trying to save someone in the water. Authorities at Manly Beaches want to ensure that beachgoers remain safe even as they try to help drowning swimmers.

“The pink rescue buoy programme was rolled out by the NSRI in November 2017,” prevention manager Andrew Ingram told the press.

“Since then 424 buoys have been placed between Port Nolloth and Richards Bay (South Africa),” Mr Ingram added. “These buoys have already assisted 43 people in danger of drowning, 15 of them were people who went in to save others.”

Apart from the pink rescue buoys, SLSNSW members also tested four other safety devices for its viability.

The trial was conducted with the help of NSW’s Water Safety Blackspot and Surf Live Saving Australia (SLSA). After an evaluation, these agencies will be rolling out the safety devices across the beaches in New South Wales.

Where to Dine and What to See at the 2019 Taste of Manly Festival

The biggest foodie event in Sydney is happening once again as Taste of Manly returns this May. This year will be the 33rd annual celebration of great food and beer, as well as good music at the Manly Beaches.

Set for the 25th and the 26th of May 2019, Taste of Manly’s main events will take place at the pedestrian mall strip The Corso and the Manly Beach Front. Surrounding restaurants will also be participating in the festival with their appetizing and flavoursome dishes and invigorating drinks.

The Northern Beaches Council, which hosts this annual festival, estimates that there will be 80,000 people scouring Manly Beaches for the best food and drinks. You can check the full list of participating restaurants, bars and cafes, as provided by the Northern Beaches Council.

*Photo Credit:* *The Artisan Cheese Room/Facebook*

*Photo Credit:* *The Hotdog Man/Facebook*

*Photo Credit:* *Sweet Rendez-vous Patisserie/Facebook*

Four stages will be set up to showcase live performers and entertainment from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. These stages will be at the Beach Front, North Steyne, The Greener Communities and the Back Street Beats. The full list of performers and their schedules are also on the Council’s official site.

As with previous Taste of Manly festivals, pop up stores and takeaways will be serving food and drinks in sustainable utensils. Guests may purchase a re-usable glass at this plastic-free event.

Plan your visit to the Taste of Manly festival carefully as you won’t want to miss out on the specials at the food stalls. Some roads will also be closed to traffic for this two-day foodie festival. Visitors are encouraged to bring their bikes and park at North Steyne, where there will be a bike valet.

Manly Inflatable Boat Race Takes Over Shelly Beach this March

The much awaited Manly Inflatable Boat Race is back!

Now on its 15th year, the Manly Inflatable Boat Race 2019 is going to be bigger, better, and wilder than before!

The event is happening at the Shelly Beach on the 17th of March 2019, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. The race kicks off at exactly 10:30 a.m. and followed by an awarding ceremony and post-race gathering at the Hotel Steyne Manly.

The Manly Inflatable Boat Race is iconic, and it is greatly enjoyed by both Manly locals and visitors. Its main highlight are the contestants themselves who are all expected to come up with their most creative and wacky inflatable boats and matching costumes.

Just imagine a sea full of colourful inflatable boats and competitive racegoers on their vibrant costumes battling against the Shelly beach waves as they paddle all the way up to the finish line. It sure sounds fun and exciting, right?

Given its splashin’ success over the years, this year’s race is expecting more than 800 participants and spectators combined. It is definitely going to be a fun-packed day at the beach for young and old.

Race for a Cause

Underneath all the fun and memorable experiences, another reason for you to join the Manly Inflatable Boat Race is the opportunity to help a worthy cause. All proceeds for this event will proceed to Tour de Cure— Riding to Cure Cancer.

Tour de Cure is a non-profit organization that provides funding for different cancer projects that help cure and prevent cancer. Over $ 220,000 have been raised by the Manly Inflatable Boat Raise for the charity ever since it started.

Register Now

Are you interested in joining this year’s Manly Inflatable Boat Race? Here is a list of entrance fees:

Adult
Early Bird	$ 45
Standard	$ 55
On the Day	$ 60
High School Students (12 years or older)
Early Bird	$ 25
Standard	$ 30
On the Day	$ 35

Onsite registrations before the race will be held from 8:30 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. at the Tour de Cure tent, located at the South Steyne near Manly Life Saving Club.

You may book your tickets online here.

Fore more information about the event, please visit Manly Inflatable Boat Race’s official Facebook page.

Mural Hunting in Manly

Check out the murals displayed all over the artsy streets of Manly!

Aside from the popular surfing beaches found in Manly, locals and tourists will marvel at the great number of culturally significant artworks which have been gloriously displayed in various public locations. These artworks not only embellish and beautify the area, they also give it a unique character. Serving as an inspiration to others of like-minded artistry, they showcase and express the uniqueness of Manly, its history, and its environmental heritage.

Among the eye-catching public art displays in Manly are the public murals found in cafes, restaurants, hotels, and on Market Lane and Manly Corso.

Manly Mural — Mural placed outside a cafe at Manly
Photo credit: rainamalazarte/ thingdoer.com

Still want to see more? Head on over to Market Lane to see Ruth Downes’ impressive mural featuring headlines of various events and issues of the community over past 80 years from The Manly Daily.

This mural was set up in order to revitalise Market Lane’s neglected laneway. It also cleverly disguises the patchwork of facades with panels of rich and vibrant colours that are highlighted from the black vertical and horizontal bars.

Manly Market Lane Mural — *Photo credit: https://izi.travel/*

Right across the lane is another set of mural from the Manly Market Lane Project. Painted on a giant canvas by different local artists, this mural is set to be changed every after few weeks. People are free to watch when new artists come in to paint in open air for this street mural. The mural is painted and styled uniquely every set-up and people are always look forward to seeing its final outcome revealed.

In November 2018, the Manly Corso mural was set on a temporary display to cover hoardings during the reconstruction process of a particular retail building that is adjacent to St Matthew’s Church. The mural was created to provide an aesthetic Corso whilst the redevelopment is ongoing. This was also an opportunity for the Manly’s local artists to expound on their artistic expression in creating a mural that is in line with the spirit of Manly.

Who wouldn’t want to take snaps of these beautiful and creative murals? It can be hard to resist given its bright and vibrant colours set out on display. Don’t wait. Discover the different murals of Manly today!