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2515 CONTENTS NEWS 04 Shining Bird Austi band set for Yours & Owls 06 Circus class Healthy risk-taking for teens 10 St Michaels School celebrates its 75th birthday LIFESTYLE 08 Cover feature Wild Rumpus classes for everyone 12 Gardening Your guide to bushtucker 14 Dr Rip Revealed: there are sharks in the sea!

15 Seal deal Coledale’s most photographed visitor 16 Scarborough Art

show Major P&C fundraiser 17 Award winner KU Wombarra Preschool 18 Real Food New series!

With whole food muffins 20 What’s On Coal Coast Mums Club and more 21 Beat goes On Concert raises funds for NIU3A BUSINESS 22 Business Directory Find a local supplier SPORT 26 Tides 28 BMX Local champ Kai Sakakibara back on home soil

Cover image by Unicor n Studios; unicor nstudios.com.au

MEET OUR CONTRIBUTORS STEPHANIE MEADES NICKY WAY

is the founder of Life Wellness Co., an exercise physiologist, nutritionist, rehabilitation consultant, wellness coach and food writer. She is a happily married, mother of two, Thirroul resident, who is actively engaged in local activities including volunteering at the food co-op, running wellness workshops and delivering real food inspiration to the community through a variety of written mediums.

She is passionate about creating a happier and healthier community. Get her muffin recipe on page 19.

Dr Rob Brander

– aka ‘Dr Rip’ – is a coastal geomorphologist and Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales in Sydney. A resident of Stanwell Park, he’s been studying beaches for 25 years, starting in Canada where water temperatures convinced him to come to Australia to do his PhD. He is an international expert on rip currents and runs a beach safety education program called The Science of the Surf (www.scienceofthesurf. com). He wrote Dr Rip’s Essential Beach Book. Read his column on page 14.

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is a freelance writer, blogger and social media organiser. With 40 moves in 40 years she is passionate about discovery and connecting and writes about it over on her blog nickywaywrites when she is pursuing her other interest for social media. She lives in the northern Illawarra where she is outnumbered four to one by her boys and a dog named Goliath. Find her on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and at nickywaywrites.com. Read her report about St Michael’s 75th celebrations on page 10.

LEIGH HEALEY

is president of the Scarborough Primary School P&C, art show committee member, a marriage celebrant and studying primary education. Having a student and future student of Scarborough Primary school I prioritise having an active role in the school community as I am passionate about being a positive influence in my childrens education. Our school represents the thriving and commited community in which we love to live.

Read her article on the 2015 Scarborough Art Show on page 16.

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2515 MUSIC

SHINING BIRD From left: Ricci Quirke (drums), Alastair Webster (guitar, songwriter), James Kates (percussion), Russell Webster (keyboards, songwriter), Nathan Stratton (bass), and Dane Taylor (vocals, songwriter).

Austinmer band Shining Bird are wowing crowds everywhere. See them perform at the Yours and Owls Festival on October 2. 2515 reports.

Shining Bird – Russell Webster, Alastair Webster, Ricci Quirke, James Kates, Nathan Stratton and Dane Taylor – are busy putting the finishing touches to their next album.

Lead singer Dane had a chat with 2515.

How long have you guys been together?

Since 2012. We started with just me and Russell, he’s the keyboard player. We started making demos in 2012 and we put out a little EP called Shade of the Sea, independently.

It got a bit of buzz so we decided to work on a full-length album and to do that we got Russell’s younger brother, Alastair, who is a guitarist, to help out with writing and put that together over about a year and a half and released Leisure Coast [in September 2013].

What sort of music do you play?

It’s kind of like dreamy Australian pop music.

We call it Valium pop because … it’s a bit more

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slowed down, a bit more chilled out; not medicated [laughs], not literally.

What can people expect at one of your gigs?

A good mix of summery pop songs with perhaps some more serious undertones … just a good experimental, dreamy experience.

So, it’s a good time?

Yeah, for sure. It’s a good way to let go and just [enjoy it]. n The Yours and Owls Festival will be held from Friday, October 2 to Sunday, October 4 at Stuart Park, North Wollongong Beach.

Shining Bird will perform on October 2. 2515

New single!

Shining Bird’s new single, Rivermouth, will be released digitally as a single in September via Spunk/Caroline with artwork by Paul Ryan, who also painted the cover of the band’s debut album, Leisure Coast.

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2515 NEWS

join the circus

It’s a great way to take risks with a positive pay-off – teenagers love it.

2515 reports.

Charlotte Truscott, better known as Charlie, ran away from her performing arts degree in Wollongong to join the circus at age 21.

She’s since worked with Circus Wow, Circus Monoxide and studied clowning at the International Del Arte School Charlie Truscott. of Physical Theatre in California. None of it – despite what her grandmother thinks – has involved elephants.

Contemporary circus centres on human feats; Charlie talks of aerials, cloud swinging, pitching and the Spanish web (spinning on a rope).

Charlie recently moved to the Outlook, an artists’ residency in Austinmer, to take up a new role: circus co-ordinator at Helensburgh Fitness Centre. Her children’s class has been very popular, attracting 18 youngsters.

“The kids in the area – they climb trees, they are so connected to their surroundings, circus is a wonderful outlet for them,” she says.

Circus is particularly good for teenagers, Charlie believes. “You’re in that time when you want to break boundaries and you want to take risks, and circus is a really great way to take healthy risks, for a positive pay-off.

“I actually wrote a circus program for the detention centre in Lidcombe, for the young females there. Some of these girls are 13, with babies, their babies are in foster care, and they have these bodies of teenage girls but they have the emotional capacity of a six-year-old. I would just see by them engaging in circus and stepping into their bodies – like, because they are risk takers, they would fly with it. There was no hesitance, they would climb to the top of that pyramid, they would chuck a trick.

“I really believe in the power of positive risk-taking behaviour.”

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Circus students Jacinta (left) and Iris (right) in their Frenchinspired outfits on Marcel the Trapeze.

Circus is for boys too. In Charlie’s experience, the boys really love unicycling. “It’s a good challenge. It’s very cool and they want to do it.

“You can really start being in the air from your first day of circus. At the markets at Bulli yesterday, I had a three-year-old boy on the trapeze. He just listened to me and did it.”

Helensburgh Fitness Centre is an ideal venue for circus class, Charlie says. “It has the most amazing infrastructure to support aerials. It’s got 10-tonne beams supporting the roof all the way through it – you can basically rig your car off them. You don’t come across buildings with exposed beams like that very often.”

As a teenager, Charlie was a gymnast. “But I had an injury – I fractured my spine when I was 17. “I got scared in a trick and I didn’t commit – lesson learnt. I fell.” Her neurosurgeon said she’d never do gymnastics again. “And he also you’ll never be able to teach ... but I kind of didn’t listen to him,” she says, laughing.

See circus tricks in action: Charlie and students will perform at 1pm at Helensburgh Fitness Centre’s open day on September 12. Her teenage students plan to perform at Spring Into Corrimal on Sunday, September 13. 2515

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2515 REPORT cover feature

rumpus starters Caitlin Marshall and Lizzie Rose are the creative duo behind The Wild Rumpus skills-sharing enterprise. 2515 reports.

Caitlin Marshall and Lizzie Rose founded Wild Rumpus, a local skills-sharing social enterprise, in 2013.

They hold winter and summer markets, plus classes covering everything from lace making to sour dough baking to using power tools. Local media outlets love to feature them in wacky poses. But for our cover shoot at Lizzie’s home in Thirroul, they wish for a “straight” photo.

“They’ve had us jumping out of suitcases, holding giant pumpkins, you name it,” Caitlin says.

“Difficult,” we nod, sympathetically.

And then, of course, we set them up on a crate and ask them to juggle lemons. Because nothing says “learning is fun!” like two good sports in action.

Caitlin and Lizzie even found time to answer some questions.

How did the Wild Rumpus start?

Caitlin: We had been friends for a number of years and played together, reigniting our schooldays love of lino-printing, plus singing in a backshed choir with other friends. Both of us have worked for years in community development and sustainability education and kept talking about all the untapped skills in our community. We really believe that everyone has something they want to learn, everyone has knowledge they can teach and share.

Who is the Maurice Sendak fan?

Caitlin: We both love this book. We both read it to our kids all the time and howl like wild things when we do. It is such an important ode to childhood … The Wild Rumpus is a time or a place where we can all cut loose and play like children again. It’s really important for our creativity, health and wellbeing.

What do classes cover?

Lizzie: Our criteria is if it comes under the category of creative, sustainable or DIY, then we’ll run it.

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Power Tools for Women was a really popular class, we get a couple of inquiries a month about that to re-run it. That was a great class, because we had people from age 18 to 83.

Caitlin: Oh yeah, we had an 83-year-old woman wielding a jigsaw for the first time. We had to like wrestle it away from her, it’s time to go home!

Classes sound like fun. Is there lots of laughter?

Lizzie: Yes, it’s a great feeling. There’s no pressure and the venues are really informal: in a cafe, someone’s backyard, community gardens.

Caitlin: We talk about the magic that happens at classes. At the end you see people have connected, they’ve learnt something. Often they start going, “I’m not creative, I can’t do this.”

By the end they’ve macramed something and are going, “Wow, I’m really impressed with myself.”

Do you make things yourselves?

Lizzie: We dabbled in print making.

Caitlin: We used to – don’t have time any more!

Who comes to the classes?

Caitlin: Everyone. We’ve had classes with uni students, corporate high flyers, stay at home parents. It’s for everyone, not just this target group. Because high-flying professionals are often missing play, they’re too busy to play.

Lizzie: Also for us – aside from being empowered and learning a new skill – it’s about making a community connection again; getting out of your house and hanging out with like-minded people, meeting people in your community.

How do you keep classes affordable?

Caitlin: We started out really wanting the price to be low enough that people didn’t dwell too long on it, it was the same as going out, going to the movies. And the teachers have not necessarily taught a class before, so it’s not a

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2515 REPORT masterclass. Often venues donate their space for free. The classes are designed to be a neutral exercise financially, not to make us loads of money.

So, you’re a registered not for profit?

Caitlin: We are. So the other things that we do, the idea is that they create the income to subsidise the program.

We’ve also worked with Council to run some classes for new and start-up social entrepreneurs … unemployment is this town’s biggest challenge, so if you can create your job instead of taking a job, that’s only going to support our economy. And social enterprises generally on average create five jobs.

Our latest news is we’ve kicked off a monthly social meet-up for those in the social enterprise

and creative micro business space – it’s very casual, you won’t be asked for your CV at the door! Facebook: ‘Social Enterprise Illawarra’.

What classes would you still like to hold?

Caitlin: Outdoor stuff – someone is running a beach fishing class, identifying wildflower classes, we’ve had two bush tucker classes that have been really good. And technology-based classes, using Photoshop.

Lizzie: Yeah, like how to use your iPhone properly, how to set up a stereo system.

Caitlin: There’s a gap where the market is flooded with all these products and people are not empowered about them. We’ve just got all this technology that’s meant to make life easier but it’s actually quite overwhelming for a lot of people. And are we slaves to it, or can we master it? 2515

5 TOP WORKSHOPS CHEESE 9am-3pm, September 5, $100, Coledale Community Hall. Learn how to make your own fetta, ricotta and sour cream from scratch.

BEACH FISHING 2pm, September 12, $55, Woonona Beach.

Learn how to find fresh bait, set up your rod and decide on the best spot. Rods supplied.

HOME BREW BASICS 2pm, September 13, $40, The Project Port Kembla. Learn about the equipment and ingredients needed to brew beer. Do some bottling, tasting and take home two longnecks.

POWER TOOLS & PALLET STOOLS 1-3pm, September 13, $40, Fusion Training Solutions, North Wollongong. Repurpose milk crates and wooden pallets to create something new! With basic tips on using power tools.

DIY TREE HOUSE 1-5.30pm, October 11, $75, Brett’s Place, Coledale. You’ll get to work as a team on a basic hexagonal platform, then sketch a tree-house of your own.

The next Wild Rumpus Makers Market is on Sunday, November 29. See wildrumpus.com.au

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Message for the future … current students with the 75th Anniversary time capsule.

Photo: St Michael’s Parish Primary

st Michael’s turns 75 St Michael’s Parish Primary School is celebrating its 75th birthday, reports Nicky Way. In 1940, St Michael’s started lessons in the Thirroul Catholic Church with 34 students and two Josephite Nuns. Today, St Michael’s Parish Primary School and its 250 students and teachers are marking its 75th anniversary.

From August 3 to 8, the school celebrated with a week of activities, starting with Grandparents Day and ending with an anniversary dinner for 350 people at the Thirroul Bowls Club.

Today’s students and teachers also took a trip back in time, dressing in 1940s and ‘50s gear. But returning to a stricter era of teaching wasn’t all about marching and saying ’Yes, Sir’ – students also had a go at knuckles, marbles and other olden-day games.

School Principal Danny Sykes said the celebrations had been well received by

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everyone associated with St Michael’s.

“Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the week and the children really gained an appreciation of how much education has changed.”

Mr Sykes said a highlight was the Mary MacKillop outdoor mass.

“In the beautiful sunny weather, with the Sisters of St Joseph celebrating with the current students, our mass held on the eve of St Mary MacKillop’s Feast Day was so special,” he said.

“Around 200 people joined our 250 students to celebrate not only the origins of the school, but to also pay tribute to Australia’s only saint, Mary MacKillop.”

There is more fun in store – for the students of the future, at least. To help St Michael’s celebrate its 100th birthday, the school has created a 75th anniversary time capsule, to be opened in 2040.

Nicky Way is a freelance writer and blogger. Read more of her work at nickywaywrites.com 2515

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2515 FASHION

vintage delight Our roving personal stylist Sammy Mahler finds retro heaven in Thirroul.

No need to go to the hustle and bustle of Newtown (although I do love it), vintage retro styles are right here on our doorstep.

The Little Garage (1/2a Raymond Road, Thirroul) is the most delightful retro boutique I have seen in a long time. This treasure trove contains vintage-inspired dresses, retro fashion, kitsch accessories, and even a little home decor!

I totally crushed on their selection of 1950s-inspired “fit and flare” dresses. The store has divine styles with a mix of delightful colours, sweet prints and quirky one-off patterns.

My stand-out fav was the Vanessa Tong dress “Semira Sundress” ($89) and petticoat ($45). This is truly a perfect fit, a ‘50s-inspired shape that suits all body types. I teamed it back with a kitsch red pump by Shoe Envy ($99), Savage

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Sunglasses ($29.95), bold red lips, retro straw sun hat and the look was complete!

Sammy is a personal stylist who visits a local fashion store each month. See littlemissboo.com. 2515

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2515 OUTDOORS

Dig in to bushtucker

By A Garden for Life’s Narelle Happ If you’ve ever wanted to create a snack trail for your children in the garden with plants that you know they can safely eat and share with their friends, then a native bushtucker garden is the way to go. Correct identification is essential, so make sure to buy plants or eat from plants that you know are the edible species.

Bushtucker species are perennial, love full sun and shady positions in the garden and are easy to grow. Some of my favourites are:

Austromyrtus dulcis, Midyim Berry. A small shrub approx. 50cm in height and width that provides an abundant crop of berries, similar to blueberries, over summer. It loves a semi-shaded position but can also grow well in sun or deep shade.

Dianella caerulea, Blue Flax Lily.

Strappy grass that grows to 50cm in height and width. The blue fruits are eaten raw and become nutty when chewed. They can also be cooked into jams and preserves. The roots can also be eaten by pounding and roasting. It loves a part shade to full sun position.

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Melastoma affine, Blue Tongue, is a hit with the kids as when you eat the fruit it stains your tongue blue. It too likes a semi shaded position and grows to approximately 80cm in height. It has purple/mauve blooms in summer followed by the sweet edible fruit.

Menthe satureioides, native mint. Groundcover bush mint that can be used in the same way as common mint. It has tiny white flowers that are attractive to bees and cover the plant from spring through to autumn. The leaves are highly fragrant and great used along a path to brush past and release the fragrance. It also aids in repelling insects that affect cabbages and tomatoes.

Primary schools particularly are realising the educational value of a bushtucker garden. The restaurant industry has also seen a huge surge in chefs using bush-tucker produce, with Kylie Kwong and Clayton J Donovan, who is a hatted indigenous chef, being two of them. 2515 Narelle is running three workshops this month: n Introduction to Permaculture Design, Sept 5 in Thirroul. www.trybooking.com/145788 n Organic Gardening Basics: Sept 19, www.milkwood.net/course/organic-gardeningbasics-150919/ n Bush Tucker Gardening: Sept 20, www.milkwood.net/course/bush-tuckergardening-150920/

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a helping hand This is the first in a new series of columns

By Emily Messieh, of Thirroul Neighbourhood Centre

Thirroul Neighbourhood Centre (TNC) has been helping the community since the 1980s. People who have been in financial crisis have been able to access help for food or chemist or overdue utility bills.

With recent Federal Government cutbacks to welfare spending, our service has been defunded and we are now only able to help people with non-perishable food items and hygiene items. We are able to do this because

these items are generously donated by the local community.

Some might wonder why the community has to carry this burden when the Federal Government won’t! The fact that our community cares for those who are doing it tough is a true indication of how generous people are.

Many individuals in the 2515 area donate food and hygiene products to TNC; some direct debit $10 a month into TNC’s bank account.

Many businesses in the area help us. Bevans Real Estate is our platinum sponsor and they have shown outstanding commitment to the centre; they have even hosted two fashion parades, including Fashion@Twilight.

Other sponsors include Flemings Cakes, who are always ready with a helping hand. IGA Thirroul, which has been a generous supporter of TNC for three years with the Food Campaign 2515, have set up a system where people can donate their bonus points to TNC. TNC exists to enhance community connectedness and wellbeing. We will keep our doors open and we will achieve this for the community, by the community. 2515

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2515 COLUMN Great white shark photo by Hermanus Backpackers, South Africa.

Dr Rip’s Science of the Surf There are sharks in the ocean! Rob Brander alerts the media.

I was an impressionable 10 years old when the movie Jaws came out and my parents did a smart thing.

They wouldn’t let me see it. So unlike most of my Canadian friends, who are still terrified of going in the ocean, I don’t worry about sharks much. However, like most people, I’m not particularly keen about getting eaten by one.

With recent shark “attacks” and sightings along the NSW coast and scary footage of Mick Fanning being harassed, sharks are again headline news and our primal fear and fascination with them is high. We’re all scared of sharks, but should we be? Are they really a problem?

Some serious perspective is needed. Records on Australian shark attacks have been documented since 1791 and just over 1000 incidents have occurred, of which 25 per cent have been fatal. However, since shark nets were introduced about 50 years ago, there’s been about one death per year. Sure, the last few years have seen an increase in shark incidents and human fatalities around Australia, but it’s worth remembering that between 2002-2012, there was only one fatal shark “attack” in NSW. So what has changed? Are shark numbers increasing? Given that it’s impossible for shark populations to change dramatically in just three years, probably not. It could just be that the last few years are a statistical anomaly. Or it’s because more people are using the ocean and better wetsuits let us stay in longer. Or we’re just seeing more sharks thanks to more cameras around and increasing use of social media.

Is shark behaviour changing? Who knows,

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Did you know?

There’ve been only

but there’s no 232 fatal shark malevolent, “rogue”, attacks since man-eating sharks out 1791. there, just big fish looking for a quick meal. And we’re potential food.

Yep, hard to believe, but sharks live in the ocean. It’s their domain and to think anything otherwise is foolish. Should we cull sharks and increase airborne shark spotting patrols?

Culling is misguided, a waste of money and doesn’t guarantee anything. If shark spotters go up every day, they’ll probably see sharks every day. So what do we do? Close beaches permanently because there are sharks in the ocean? We don’t close beaches when someone drowns in a rip, which happens about 30 more times each year than a shark fatality, and rips are on our beaches most of the time.

Although it’s of little solace to those affected by tragic incidents, shark attacks are still rare and typically result in very minor injuries (if any). Most of the shark hype is media driven – sharks sell papers. If you’re worried about sharks, please remember that the odds are really in your favour, but please also don’t forget that the decision to go in the ocean is entirely ours. 2515 Ask Dr Rip a question – go to scienceofthesurf.com

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Hello, coledale

Last month, the most photographed visitor at Sharkeys Beach was a seal. Lynne Tuck reports.

A seal on Sharkeys Beach? It’s not as rare as you would think. Beaches in the Illawarra and even Sydney quite often get seals visiting their beaches at this time of year. They are usually juveniles or older seals pushed out of their area by dominant males. The closest breeding colony of Australian and New Zealand Fur Seals is Montague Island just off Narooma, about 250km south of Wollongong.

On the 4th of August during a walk with the dog we came across this seal on Sharkeys Beach here in Coledale. I believe it was a juvenile New Zealand Fur Seal (very similar to Australian Fur Seals but their noses are a bit longer and more up turned). It was in good condition except for an injury on its fore flipper that could have been from a Cookie Cutter Shark. Cookie Cutter Sharks are small sharks that take a circular section of flesh from larger animals by latching on, and spinning their body.

We were able to get some great photos. The Organisation for the Research and Rescue of Cetaceans in Australia (ORRCA) had a

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Here all day, ladies and gentlemen ‌ the seal at Sharkeys.

volunteer watching out for the seal. Apparently the seal had been on the beach the whole day.

Seals can be very aggressive on land and it is best to keep your distance. If you see a seal that is injured or tangled in nets, contact ORRCA or National Parks and Wildlife.

This seal just wanted to be left alone to have a rest, it did take off into the water when a dog got too close, but it was out grooming and sunning itself in no time. It was gone the next day, no doubt hanging out somewhere else along our coast.

Photos of the injury were seen by experts and they decided it did not need assistance. 2515

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support our art show!

Scarborough Public School children have been hard at work making art. Photos

by Bianca Shaw

By Scarborough Public School P&C president Leigh Healey

As the opening verse of the school song – “On a cliff above the ocean, our school welcomes us each day” – echoes down the hallways, the 2015 Scarborough Art Show preparations are well underway.

The 17th annual fundraiser for Scarborough Primary School will attract more than 150 exhibiting artists and craft people, from beginners to professionals who have been finalists for the Archibald and Wynne prizes.

Last year was a record fundraiser. And this year is shaping up to be an even bigger event.

Expect to see works by Paul Ryan, Ashley Frost, Tanya Stubbles, John Bokor, Brita Hammel and Katherine Simms.

The children are always our focus, as all funds raised go to enhancing their school. This year the P&C was able to help fund classroom technology, including upgrading all laptops and buying 20 additional iPads.

The i-create workshops are held throughout the school, as part of an arts program run by teachers and volunteer parents. The children are encouraged to explore their creativity and work collaboratively, to create works that will be exhibited at the show. Each class will provide a piece for auction on the Sunday.

The Artspark competition for young artists is also on again. This year’s theme is ‘Light’, in recognition of the international year of light.

It’s open to all primary school children in the Northern Illawarra; Beachart will judge and award prizes. Entry forms are on our website.

We invite you all to spend the weekend with us. As the children’s song comes to an end, we agree that they truly are … “Happy days above the waves, at Scarborough Public School.” n Opening night is on Friday, October 2 (tickets at scarboroughartshow.com). On Saturday and Sunday, October 3-4, the show goes from 10am-4pm. For more information, see the website or phone Shane Adams (0466 968 876) or Leigh Healey (0432 586 672). 2515

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Course leaders: Aileen Harland and Rick Thompson.

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PRESCHOOL WINS AWARD

Well done to KU Wombarra! On August 12, the preschool won the The Australian College of Educators’ 2015 Award for Outstanding Achievement in Education.

KU Wombarra was honoured for its “outstanding commitment to connecting with the community, mentoring early childhood education students and educating children about sustainable living”.

Led by Fiona Harris, the preschool runs a sustainability program to teach children about the effects of pollution and rubbish on marine life. Children visit the beach to learn and clean up rubbish – they’re working with the Environmental Protection Authority and Take 3 to make a short film about this.

From left, Judy Daunt (UOW), Sallyann Bevilacqua (uni mentor student), Lorraine Russell, Patricia Burgess, Maria Roman and Fiona Harris, director of KU Wombarra.

KU’s kids have eagerly been following 2515’s tales of Portia, the crested Port Jackson shark, and last month our columnist Lynne Tuck gave a talk about the shark rescue and release. n KU Children’s Services turns 120 this month and KU Wombarra is inviting past and present families to a party on September 4, from 4-6pm. RSVP to ku.wombarra@ku.com.au. 2515

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Real food with Steph Meet our new columnist Stephanie Meades, Thirroul mum and ‘real food’ foodie.

Let me introduce myself. First and foremost, I am a wife and I am a mother to two little rascals. I am also an exercise physiologist, rehabilitation consultant, nutritionist, health coach, food writer and community food co-op volunteer.

I have also been referred to as a ‘Real Food’ Foodie. I love that – it sums me up perfectly. I love food. I love to create recipes, I love to use local, organic, unprocessed ingredients, and I love to share easy and simple whole food ideas with anyone and everyone. Now, I realise that sounds like I have a lot on my plate (pardon the pun), and yes, I am busy, but I love what I do, and I am honoured to be able to share some fresh, easy and creative recipes with you on a regular basis to spread the love further across our local community.

Why? Because I have experienced first-hand how much of an impact our food and lifestyle choices have on our overall life experience. I have seen how small changes to diet can have a significant effect on our moods, behaviours, and overall enjoyment of life.

My first born was a difficult child from day one. He would cry incessantly, wouldn’t sleep and meal times were a misery. It turns out he was suffering from silent reflux. After he was diagnosed he was placed on copious amounts of medication to assist his digestion, but rather than help they actually made his behaviour worse. He became a ticking time-bomb, ready to explode at the drop of a hat.

So with the help of Wollongong Hospital Dietetics Department I set about working out what foods triggered his behaviour and what foods were ‘safe’. With a few modifications to his diet, including the removal of sulphites and

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Wholesome goodness … Steph’s plum muffins.

avoidance of other preservatives he became a different child. His reflux cleared and his behaviour improved to no end. He went from being an anxious, angry little boy to a calm and content toddler. I couldn’t believe the difference such small dietary changes could make. My son was happy for the first time in his life.

Since then I have become much more in tune with what my two sons are eating and what hidden nasties lie in so many commercially available foods. I have reclaimed my kitchen, preferring to make my own treats and meals to avoid these nasties, and I would like to encourage you to do the same by sharing some of my ‘real food’ creations with you.

I want you to get back into the kitchen and prepare meals and snacks using whole food ingredients, free from additives and preservatives and all the other nasties, so you and your family can start living the best life possible, just as mine have.

So who is up for it? Let’s start a real food revolution right here in the Northern Suburbs.

What better way to start than by a delicious, simple whole food muffin recipe that will be enjoyed by young and old. n For more whole food inspired recipes and to view Steph’s whole food journey, visit realfoodbites.wordpress.com. Stephanie is also running Wholefood Workshops at the local Co-op on a monthly basis. For more information, visit www.lifewellnessco.com

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Mix dry ingredients in one bowl.

Beat eggs in another medium sized bowl.

Add syrup/honey and vanilla. Beat well to combine. Add coconut oil (but make sure it is not too hot as it will scramble your eggs) and mix until combined.

Add wet ingredients to dry mixture and mix well.

Then mix in your favourite ‘add-in’

combination. For example: 1-2 small bananas mashed with 2 tbsp chia seeds, or ½ cup frozen blueberries (plus extra for topping) with ½ cup fine desiccated coconut, or 1 finely diced apple with ¼ cup dried mulberries or walnuts – you choose. The options are endless.

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Boho Chic owner Wendy Roche is throwing a Grand Opening with sales and champers on Saturday, September 19, to celebrate the expansion of her Stanwell Park store. The new Boho Emporium, next to Palms Cafe, has Fair Trade clothing for kids and is also a one-stop Father’s Day shop. Does sir require hemp clothing, moustache balm, a sawdust-scented man candle, a Banksy T-shirt or a genuine Panama hat that rolls up into a cigar box? It’s all here, dads. 2515

Beyond Books: Your Libraries’ Next Chapter

Thirroul Library hosted Council’s launch of “Beyond Books: Your Libraries’ Next Chapter” last month. The public were asked to imagine their ideal library and give feedback. Will they be quiet places, event venues or even, as one child suggested, hoverboard charging stations?

“I am a great champion of libraries,” said Deputy Mayor Councillor Chris Connor, pictured with Jenny Thompson, Manager of Libraries and Community Services, and (at right) Helen Fulton, Thirroul Library Co-ordinator.

Bondi has a pop-up library on the beach, Cr Connor said. “One of the things that I know we

what’s on NEED A FEED’S THIRD ANNUAL BENEFIT NIGHT 7pm, September 4 at Wollongong’s City Beach Function Centre ($150pp, trybooking.com/142977).

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RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP DAY Council will host a day of talks and displays on September 8 at Thirroul Reserve, Cliff Parade.

Pensioners, fulltime students and low-income earners can get their pets microchipped for free.

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are going to consider, with the revitalisation of the city centre, is a pop-up library in the mall.

Lounge chairs, carpet down, people can sit there and read at a lunchtime.”

For more chances to give your feedback, follow Wollongong City Libraries on Facebook.

WORK STARTS ON Thirroul Beach Kiosk and Pavilion

Thirroul Beach Kiosk and Pavilion, largely unchanged since opening in 1940, now needs its floor relaid, roof replaced, toilets renovated and new storm drainage installed, among other things. Council has begun the building works, expected to be complete in autumn 2016. 2515 COAL COAST MUMS CLUB The second CCMC lunch event is on September 10, 11am-2pm, at Coledale Community Hall. Tickets $35 at eventbrite.com.au. The theme is ‘Dressing Up’ – wear fabulous high heels for a chance to win.

Guest speaker is Amanda Fisher from Bachhara.

ART 4 REFUGEES From September 25-27 at The Illawarra Grammar School’s (TIGS) auditorium, this annual charity exhibition supports the work of SCARF, a non-profit organisation that aims to support and empower refugees as they start their new lives in the Illawarra. More info: art4refugees.org.au 2515

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the beat goes on

By Northern Illawarra University of the 3rd Age publicity officer Janice Creenaune.

Drumming is often seen as a young man’s game. Not so in the Illawarra.

The Older Women’s Network recently shared their skills while entertaining the community at the successful Spice of Life Concert held as a fundraiser for the Northern Illawarra University of the 3rd Age (NIU3A). With all the energy of a much younger group, the drummers opened the performances to the great enjoyment of the Illawarra audience.

Fran Thompson, an enthusiastic member of both the Older Women’s Network (OWN) as well as the Northern Illawarra University of 3rd Age (NIU3A), said: “I am so pleased to be able to spend my time in the company of such wonderful women. We have so much fun and learn and practise a great skill. It is really physical so we get a great workout as well.’

Margaret Stratton, organiser of the Spice of Life concert held at the Bulli Uniting Church

the right thing to do?

By dog behaviour therapist Philip Comans

Some dog owners say they want their pets to have one litter of pups before they are de-sexed. They think it’s allowing the dog to fully experience being a dog. This is too much thinking!

Dogs are simple (and loving) creatures and they will not feel they’ve missed out if they don’t breed.

Responsible pet ownership looks like this: having your male or female dog neutered.

Why? Let me ask you this: do you want your male dog to go glassy eyed every time he senses a bitch on heat in your neighbourhood? Do you

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Community Hall said the concert was a huge success. “We had a very large crowd and they all walked away very satisfied with the great local entertainment which was on show. Our next fundraiser will be at Thirroul Bowling Club on the 3rd September at 7pm.”

A good fun Trivia night with tables of eight, maximum; and $10 each. Everyone is welcome.

Phone Margaret Stratton on 0411 526 899. 2515 want him wandering far and wide, escaping from your yard, and fighting other dogs? Do you want him marking (weeing) constantly? Do you like him mounting legs and cushions? For the female, the questions are: do you want her looking for male dogs twice a year when in heat? Do you want her harassed by these motley wide-eyed wouldbe suitors? Do you want her to develop breast cancer? Neutering almost eliminates the risk.

But the most important reason to de-sex your dogs is this: to prevent unwanted pregnancies and pups that end up on death row. Thousands of dogs are born every year from fairly random matings.

Too many end up being stray or put down.

So please do the right thing and ask your vet when you should have your dog neutered. I assure you he or she won’t notice a thing.

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2515 NEWS

get ready!

On September 12 and 13, NSW Rural Fire Service will highlight the importance of preparing for bush fire season.

The awareness campaign is aimed at helping you prepare for the summer bush fire season.

Volunteers from the Austinmer and Bulli Brigades will be available to chat about some simple and easy ways you can prepare for the bush fire season.

No one wants a repeat of the devastation caused by the 2001 fires, so come along and find out how you can make your family safer and minimise damage to your property and your neighbours’.

Austinmer Brigade will be at Austinmer Beach from 11am to 2pm on Saturday, September 12, with their trucks, equipment and activities for the kids. At 3pm a street meeting will be held for residents in Balfour Rd, Austinmer, to discuss preparations prior

Come along on September 12 and 13 and have a chat with a RFS volunteer.

to the bush fire season and to offer advice on completing Bush Fire Survival Plans.

Bulli Brigade will be IGA in Bulli from 9am to noon on Saturday, September 12 and they will attend Spring into Corrimal from 9am to 4pm on Sunday, September 13. Free Bush Fire Survival Plans will be available at both events.

Keep an eye on Austinmer Rural Fire Brigade & NSW Rural Fire Service Illawarra Community Safety Brigade for more details closer to the weekend.

Remember: PREPARE.ACT.SURVIVE. 2515

PHOTO COMP ENTRY!

“This photo was taken from rocks north of Coledale Beach,” writes 2515 reader Kerry Morrison. “The concrete pylons carried the sewage pipes into the sea from the sanitary depot in the gully below Coledale hospital in the days of when sanitary cans were collected from the dunny out the back of each home.” n Email your old photos to editor@2515mag. com.au

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Kai back in oz BMX champ Kai Sakakibara reports on his comp tour of Europe.

I recently returned from a month-long trip in Europe, hitting two major races: the 2015 World Championships, and the third stop of the Supercross World Cup circuit.

At the World Championships, I finished a very pleasing 31st in the 91-man field in the Time Trials. Severe weather warnings threw the following day’s race schedule into turmoil. The UCI was forced to alter the race schedule at the last minute, and we rushed to the track for the re-scheduled warm-up, and got straight into racing. Qualification rounds were reduced from three to one, and a collision with another rider in my 1/8 final took me out of the rest of the day’s racing. I was disappointed my World Championships were over so quickly.

The following weeks were spent in Austria, and then in Sweden, where I practiced on the track where the World Cup round was to be held. Although the World Championships didn’t quite go to plan, I was still in a positive mindset and happy that I had another event racing against the same top riders.

There was some beautiful European summer weather leading up to the World Cup round,

butchers have impressed The Thirroul side played well in the lead-up to the finals.

On Saturday, August 22, Thirroul Butchers defeated Collegians with ease, 34-4. The Butchers’ arch-rivals, Helensburgh Tigers,

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Kai Sakakibara doing it Euro style. Photo: Teruhiro Chishima

but the weekend of racing brought some of the strongest winds in World Cup history. Constant 30km/h winds with near 50km/h gusts hit the track, making the already technical track extremely difficult to safely manoeuvre. Airtime and safe racing were impossible in these terrible conditions. I adapted my riding to the wind, and got through the qualifiers on Saturday with a 31st place finish. Although my riding was on point, in the 1/8 finals I lacked the ability to get out in front at the start. I was unable to gain enough points to qualify for the quarter-finals.

Although the results from the two events weren’t what I was hoping for, I was very pleased with my riding, and know that I am in the mix of the best Elite riders at the International level. I know where work needs to be done, and I will work hard to reach my goals at these events. 2515

coal league draw Final – September 6 – TBC Grand Final – September 13 – TBC

thumped Dapto 44-6 in that round.

The first grade minor semi – Thirroul vs Dapto – was scheduled for August 29 at Parrish Park, as this issue went to press.

All hopes were on a Butchers’ victory to get them through to the finals. 2515

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