Issuu

JOHN DEAN PHOTOGRAPHY

+ PUZZLES, BUSINESS DIRECTORY AND MORE

smashing telco stereotypes

For business phones and internet, we are locally based in the shire, ready to help and keep you connected Call us on 919 44 111 to discuss your requirements

HISTORY

Cronulla History, Part 1

COVER FEATURE

Meet John Dean - Local Photographer

HFROM THE EDITOR

HI CRONULLA and welcome to the first edition of Neighbourhood Media Magazine for your postcode, 2230 We are excited to be here in your beautiful beach-side hub.

Cover image: John Dean

Each quarterly issue we plan to bring you news and content showcasing your local superstars and highlighting places to see, dine and enjoy. This includes inspiration and ideas for around the house and with the kids. With such a vibrant waterside community in 2230 we are sure there is plenty to share.

To launch our first issue, our cover features the stunning work of John Dean, a local photographer, who has taken his passion to the next-level and is now commercialising his work. John spends many an hour on the Cronulla foreshore with his drone, photographing spectacular 360 degree views of this beautiful beachside community.

If you don’t already know them, we also caught up with a few other locals who told us the tales of their lives and businesses, including the co-founder of the Cronulla Surfing Academy, longboard enthusiasts from the Southside Malibu Club, and the Jellybean Minstrels.

Our Humans of 2230 Feature

FEATURE COMMUNITY

The Legend Friendships formed over a Daily Dip

FEATURE

Southside Malibu Club

HOME

Having a Whale of Time - Watching

HEALTH

The Sasy n Savy Way

FOOD

There’s Something New Brewing in the Shire

This Winter we hope you enjoy the comfort of home, warmth from the fire, time to catch up with friends and your Neighbourhood 2230 issue.

Be sure to connect with us online and say hello using the #neighbourhoodmedia hashtag. Don’t forget to drop us a line if you have something interesting to share, or would like to be featured!

Lisa G

PUBLISHER - Neighbourhood Media

EDITOR - Lisa Goodhand

DESIGNER - Robert Everett

12 16 20 23 24 25 10

CONTRIBUTORS - Alec Smart, Carla Grossetti, Lisa Goodhand & Max-Rainer Staerk & Rita Bratovich

ADVERTISING - Georgie Pengelly - 0416 972 081

Pets of Cronulla

PETS CROSSWORD

Test your local 2230 knowledge!

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Find a local business

HISTORY

CRONULLA HISTORY PART 1: THE GWEAGAL

By Alec Smart

PIn the first installation of our Cronulla History feature, we look at the Indigenous Gweagal people who lived on the southern shores of Kamay/Botany Bay, the first Aboriginals to encounter European invaders.

PRIOR to Captain Cook’s confirmation in April 1770 that the fabled terra australis (‘great southern land’) existed, and before the establishment of NSW as an experimental penal colony in 1788, the Sydney region was occupied by an estimated 29 clan groups of Aboriginal peoples.

COMMUNICATION

Two main languages were spoken, Dharug and Dharawal, which diversified into multiple dialects, depending on the clans and the areas they inhabited.

Dharug speakers inhabited the regions north of the western shores of Botany Bay, inland along the rivers Goolay’yari (‘pelicans’, aka Cooks River) and Burramatta (‘place of eels’, aka Parramatta), west along the edge of the Blue Mountains and within approximate northern boundaries marked by the Yandhai (Hawkesbury/Nepean River).

Dharawal speakers’ territory began with the Gweagal clan, which inhabited the southern shores of Kamay (Botany Bay) and south to Jervis Bay, and inland along the southern banks of the Tucoerah (Georges River) where the Norongerragal clan inhabited presentday Menai region.

effectively with their neighbours.

This included the Dharug-speaking Kamaygal, resident on the north and west banks of Botany Bay, who also fished from nuwi (bark canoes) and gathered seafood like bithinga (oysters) and yaxa (crabs) along the shoreline.

LIFESTYLES

The Gweagal reportedly matted their hair into long thin clumps with tree gum that resembled a mop - now known as ‘dreadlocks’ and associated with Rastafarians – which they decorated with shells and souvenirs like kangaroo teeth.

Gweagal were guardians of the white clay pits spread throughout their country, considered sacred. Traded with neighbouring clans, clay was used to shape tablets on which to light fires in the base of canoes, so fish could be cooked after they were hauled fresh from the water.

Although a few Europeans had set foot on the Australian continent since Dutch navigator Willem Janzoon made landfall at the Pennefather River in north Queensland in Feb 1606, the Gweagal were the first to encounter the invading pale-skinned Britons.

The Dharawal-speaking Wodi Wodi people ranged through the Illawarra (‘white clay mountains near the sea’) from Wollongong (‘seas of the south’) south to Shoalhaven/Nowra (‘black cockatoo’) district, where they shared resources with the Jerrinja and Walbanga peoples along the Shoalhaven River.

The Gweagal clans around present-day Cronulla (‘place of pink shells’), Kurnell (‘place of wild carrots’) and Deeban (Port Hacking), although Dharawal-speakers, would almost certainly have understood Dharug to communicate with neighbouring clans.

Like, say, Belgium in Europe, where most of the population speak the languages of their two larger neighbours, French to the south, Dutch to the north, the Gweagal would have needed to be reasonably proficient in dual languages to communicate

Clay was also used to decorate the body in corroborees and ritual dances, often dyed with berries, and eaten as an antacid medicine.

Clan interactions typically involved inter-marriage, kinship and initiation rituals, although a trade in tools, such as flaked stone used for clubs and cutters, and fishing equipment including barbed spears, hooks and bark canoes, was reportedly undertaken along established routes via intermediaries.

As an example of important ritual ceremonies, the Eora peoples around Sydney practiced yira badjang (‘tooth hurting’) at a dedicated place called Yoolang on the shore of Wogganmagully (Farm Cove in Sydney Harbour). Here they knocked out the front left incisor of teenaged boys to initiate them into manhood.

At Warumbul, opposite Lilli Pilli, Gweagal often joined neighbouring clans to socialise or feast, sometimes on dolphin or whale meat if the cetaceans were driven into Port Hacking by orcas – the Gweagal’s totem animal – where they could be intercepted and butchered.

BRITISH INVASION

This started with Captain Cook in April 1770, who, prior to claiming their land for Great Britain, attempted, unsuccessfully, to communicate and trade after anchoring his ship The Endeavour alongside Kurnell peninsula.

18 years later, the Gweagal were the first to witness the arrival of the First Fleet into Botany Bay on 18 January 1788, .

After felling trees and preparing a campsite, the Britons abandoned Milgurrung (Silver Beach) a week later due to the poor trickle of the freshwater creek - unsustainable for a garrison of marines, settlers and 732 convicts - which Captain Cook had described as “ample fresh water”.

On 25 January the arrivals relocated to the next harbour north, Cadi (Port Jackson). There they found a more reliable water supply in Warrane (Sydney Cove) from where the colony of New South Wales began.

GWEAGAL LEGACY

Although the majority of the Dharawal-speaking people were driven from their traditional hunting and fishing territories, and many succumbed to the deadly 1789 smallpox epidemic, their legacy is still with us in the form of petroglyphs (rock carvings), cave stencils and several words we use for native flora, fauna and familiar objects. Examples of the latter include boomerang,

wombat, woomera (spear thrower).

From Dharawal words, Britons named the following suburbs: Kirawee (‘sulphur-crested cockatoo’); Cabramatta (from ‘cabra’, an edible water-grub); Kogarah (‘place of reeds’); Illawong (‘between two waters’, ie: Georges and Woronora Rivers); Janalli (‘moonrise’); and Gymea (a type of lily).

The sand dunes of Gunamatta (‘sand hills’), which the present-day town of Cronulla occupies, was given to the adjacent bay.

In the former Gweagal territory, there is a wealth of petroglyphs, charcoal and ochre paintings and hand stencils, as well as countless rock overhangs and caves that were once used as Aboriginal dwellings.

At Jibbon Head, on the south side of the entrance to Port Hacking, near Bundeena, there is a collection of ancient petroglyphs carved into a large sandstone rock. Featuring kangaroos, killer whales, stingrays, turtles, and a figure with a large appendage who may represent Baiame the ‘sky father’, they can be seen from a viewing platform.

Exploring Gweagal country: Aboriginal heritage sites around Cronulla visitsydneyaustralia.com.au/sites-s visitsydneyaustralia.com.au/sites-rnp

Esplanade Events

FEATURE

By Lisa Goodhand

J

If you happen to be in Cronulla, strolling along the foreshore and hear a buzzing above, it’s likely there’s a man with a remote control nearby operating a drone. That man is John Dean, and he is the master behind the stunning image we have on the front of this edition of 2230 magazine.

JOHN grew up in the Southern suburbs of Sydney and knows the area well, despite confessing that, like many locals, he is not a surfer. He does, however, spend many a morning down at the beach chasing the waves and those that inhabit them as a drone photographer. If you’re up early enough on a nice morning you’re likely to see him.

John’s interest in photography goes back to when he was in high school and learnt the basics in the darkroom. He picked it up again as a hobby after finishing a Communications degree at university. But it’s really been during the past five years that he started to pursue it in earnest.

His transition to drone photography came about when consumer drones first hit the market, but it wasn’t until more portable models were released that he decided to invest in a DJI Mavic Pro, the same drone he flies today. And it wasn’t until COVID, that John took his passion to the next level, commercialisation!

In John’s words, “Losing my media job due to the pandemic allowed me to take stock of what I wanted to do next. Photography was always something I was doing on the side, but hadn’t really promoted or pushed. Having that extra free time gave me the chance to shoot more often, start up my online print shop and give it a crack.

“It’s certainly a business that has its up and downs in terms of busy and quiet periods, but it’s rewarding knowing that your work resonates with people, and they find value in it.

“I’m still learning myself, and I’ve actually just found a new full time job, but my advice would be try and diversify what you shoot and offer, even within a particular niche of photography.

“My next challenge is juggling a little photography business with full time work.”

So,according to John, what does it take to get the perfect shot?

Losing my media job due to the pandemic allowed me to take stock of what I wanted to do next. Photography was always something I was doing on the side, but hadn’t really promoted or pushed. Having that extra free time gave me the chance to shoot more often, start up my online print shop and give it a crack.

“I love sunrises and sunsets, along with Golden Hour – the period after or before [them]. Many people ask me how I get my surfing shots, and it was something I came upon by chance early on. I usually take those an hour or two after sunrise when the sun lights up the water but it’s not too harsh.”

John’s work is well recognised, and he has a huge following on Instagram with over 32,000 followers. You can check out a selection of his shots on his website johndean.com.au, where you can also purchase prints. If you want to see more, jump on to his Instagram @johndean_ where he uploads new photos each week.

COMMUNITY

BLAKE JOHNSTON CO-FOUNDER OF CRONULLA SURFING ACADEMY

HHOW long have you lived in Cronulla?

My whole life – 38 years.

Describe your childhood growing up in the Shire?

I was fortunate enough to have parents that grew up here in the Sutherland Shire. My dad was a core surfer in the ‘60s and ‘70s having grown up in Wyanbah Road, just over the hill from the beach. He was a brickie, then a builder, so we moved around a lot doing renovations, always within five mins from the beach.

My most vivid memories are living on Elouera Road and walking over the hill at Wanda with Dad and my two older brothers, surfing until we couldn’t move.

How old were you when you started surfing?

I was dragged along with Dad and my brothers when I was six, but by eight I was frothing … and I still am!

What does a day in the life of Blake Johnston look like?

I wake up at 4am and run along The Esplanade from Oak Park to Greenhills and back, with a swim off the rocks to finish. I then head for a coffee with the old surf lords at Grind. By 6am I’m down at the surf school coaching.

After the first session, I’ll go see my boys off to school. I sneak in brekkie before checking in on the 9.30 am class or coaching the ‘mother frothers’ classes.

I then head up for a healthy lunch at Heart + Soul, Pilgrims, Press or DBowls. After that, I’m back at the beach as the schools arrive for surfing. I’m either in the water or organising the masses. Then it’s on to after-school sessions, where I love driving the bus.

I let the kids DJ and froth them out before they have a quick snack and hit the waves for their session. I’ll surf between sessions and a few times a week go SUP-ing or mountain-bike riding.

You were a pro surfer in the early 2000s. How far did you climb through the ranks and what were some of the highlights from being on the circuit?

I did really well as a grom, winning state titles and multiple events. I had solid sponsorship support from 14 years old right through to the pro juniors until about 22. I got to go on a lot of international surf trips and received a tonne of editorial coverage, which kept the sponsors happy but my WQS ranking wasn’t where I could have been.

I was hard on myself and really struggled with not having the success I had as a junior. I had a fixed mindset and it wasn’t helping. I got in the top 100 a couple of times but when I got the opportunity to take on Cronulla Surfing Academy my focus shifted to helping others enjoy what I love.

My highlights from being a pro were the places I got to go. I filled up a passport with stamps from all corners of the world and I’m so grateful for that. That is what still sparks my sense of adventure. Being 15 on the other side of the world while your mates are at school was pretty cool. That travelling was my education for life.

What do you love about living and working in the area?

What’s not to love? There are amazing waves, a beautiful coastline, national parks at our doorstep, beautiful rivers, a core surf community. We have so many amazing people here making this such a great place to live.

You are one of the most recognised faces in the local area due to being the founder of Cronulla Surfing Academy. What is the best thing about your job?

I get to share what I love and make people happy and stoked for a living. I’m also outdoors in my special place. I’m fortunate to work with awesome people who share the same passion.

Locals who walk The Esplanade most days would have seen you running along it lately, rather than swimming in the water at dawn. What are you training for?

Good Question. I’m honestly training for life and the idea of what is possible! I am a busy dad who values time with my family and the importance of being the best version of myself. I get up at 4 am and it’s my time, while Lauren and the kids are asleep. I can’t surf in the dark so I run.

I plan to test myself in the future and see what I’m capable of. I have some pretty gnarly endurance adventures ahead but will also enter some races that allow me to see parts of the world I wouldn’t otherwise venture to.

Lastly, what do you love most about the community of Cronulla where you call home?

I love the diversity of people that Cronulla attracts. I have amazing individuals around me. The local surfing community is still so core and the young families we have met since the boys started school have brought together an eclectic crew from all walks of life.

They include a Polynesian doctor, an entrepreneur, Aussie tradies, a Siberian sherpa … and all of us appreciate the beautiful people and place we call home.

THE LEGEND FRIENDSHIPS FORMED OVER A DAILY DIP

By Carla Grossetti

TTHE pair, who have been swimming in the sea pool and braving the rain, swell and chill for the past 35 years or so, say they are addicted to the thrill of the sunrise swim and have attracted a group of like-minded individuals who share their enthusiasm for the morning ritual.

“It’s magical this pool,” says Noelene. “I love how it can change so dramatically, each day, in everything from its depth and colour, from calm and glassy to huge waves crashing over the back of the pool.

“One day, we even had a shark in the pool, which Carol’s daughter Mel rescued. She made the news all around the world!”

Huff and puff along the well-trodden Cronulla Esplanade and you will see Noelene and Carol and a group of male and female swimmers sporting colourful caps and bobbing around in the sea pool at the southern end of the South Cronulla peninsula.

They are the Jellybeans.

And it’s those neon-bright swim caps that earned them the moniker “Jellybeans” after a bloke walking past saw them in the pool and yelled “You look like a bunch of jellybeans!”

JELLYBEAN MINSTRELS

The Jellybeans morphed into the Jellybean Minstrels when Noelene, who plays piano at the South Cronulla Bowlo, started singing in the pool about two decades or so ago.

Every morning, the dynamic 78-year-old starts making gestures in the air in tempo to Oh what a Beautiful Morning as if she’s conducting the Sydney Philharmonic Orchestra.

“We like to laugh and sing. It’s a beautiful way to start the day,”

says Carol. “It’s a magic pool. It has healing powers. We even swim in winter and we come out feeling invigorated even on the coldest, most inclement days.”

While the morning swimmers, whose numbers rise and fall like the tides, cherish their daily dips, it’s the companionship and friendships they’ve gained that brings them back each day.

Oak Park Pool is one of a number of sea pools dotted along the NSW coastline which were built as part of a post-war employment scheme designed to protect swimmers from the swell and large surf.

See visitSutherlandshire.com.au to read up about all the sea pools in the Shire where you can take the plunge.

Carla Grossetti is an award-winning travel writer who lives in the Sutherland Shire. Follow Carla on Instagram @food.travel.stories

We are your local organic & wellness stores, servicing Sydney’s southern region with our in store Naturopaths and Wellness experts.

We believe that a healthy body and mind are the key to lifelong wellness.

We have over 10,000 products to help improve your overall health and we cater for all dietary needs.

We look forward to welcoming you and your family into store soon. NourishOrganicMarketplace

FEATURE

HAPPINESS COMES IN WAVES AT THIS SURF CLUB

By Rita Bratovich

OThe Southside Malibu Club has been bringing lovers of longboarding together on the waves of Wanda Beach since 1984. Neighbourhood Media spoke with club president, Joe Glendinning, about the joy of riding super-sized surfboards, hanging ten, and hanging out with like-minded surfers.

ON the first Sunday of every month, in the crisp early morning air, a large group of longboard enthusiasts from the Southside Malibu Club can be found surfing the long breaks of Wanda Beach in friendly competition.

The surfers range in age and ability, from spritely grommets to those who are a little longer in the tooth; from wobbly beginners to those who compete on the World Surf League Longboard Tour.

“When I joined the club, I couldn’t even surf and I didn’t even know anyone in the club!” says president, Joe Glendinning. “Club members welcomed me, gave me tips on how to surf, and always found a way to make me laugh. I’ve made some amazing friends in the club, and that is really what the club is all about.”

Longboards harken back to earlier surfboard designs, around the 1950s and ‘60s. Balsa wood Malibu surfboards were introduced to Australia in 1956 by Greg “Da Bull” Noll, who pioneered big wave surfing on the North Shore of Hawaii and is one of the best longboard shapers ever.

Greg stayed at the Cronulla Surf Lifesaving Club upon his arrival to Australia and surfed his balsa malibu board at Cronulla Point. From that point on, surfing in Australia was changed forever!

Greg Noll came back to Cronulla in 1956 as part of the Surfing Sutherland Shire and Cronulla Surfrider Foundation branch’s celebration of 60 years of modern surfing in Australia.

Southside Malibu Club started up a Southside Logger’s division last year, which requires competitors to use traditional 1960s logging style boards over 9ft in length and with a single fin only.

Southside Lady Longboarders was also initiated last year.

“We have lots of women surfing with the club, and we welcome more to come out,” says Joe. Each month, Pilgrim’s Vegetarian Café, Cronulla, provides two random lucky Lady Longboarders with a $30 meal voucher.

Apart from the club comp, Southside Malibu members take part in a number of other events.

“For the past 30 plus years we have also run the Willett Partners’ Spring Classic event, which is supported by our local MP Mark Speakman and the NSW Government this year,” says Joe.

The club will also engage in friendly competition with Mollymook Longboarders Club at Golfcourse Reef this year.

Southside Malibu members regularly compete in events throughout Australia and globally, including the Noosa Festival of Surfing, Mollymook Charity Classic, the CJ “Snowy” McAlister Winter Surfing Festival, and events in California and Hawaii.

It’s not all surf, surf, surf, though. The social calendar has a bit of swell behind it too.

“We do a lot outside of our monthly club rounds,” Joe reveals, “thanks in large part to the Cronulla RSL, which has been supporting us and hosting most of our events for the past three years.

“Planned events this year are: South Coast NSW weekend trip to Ulladulla; social night at the Cronulla RSL, which will include trivia, stand-up comedy, and surf videos; Lawn bowling vs. the Cronulla Point Boardriders at the Cronulla RSL; and a super fun Christmas party / end of the year presentation at the Cronulla RSL.”

If you’d like to know more or join up, please visit:

southsidemalibuclub.com.au or you can find the club on Instagram and Facebook.

MAKING A GRAMMAR EDUCATION POSSIBLE

Scholarships and fee-assisted places available

Is your boy an independent, creative thinker? Then Grammar may be the ideal school for him. There is no waiting list and entry is based on merit alone. If families are worried about the fees, please note that Grammar offers a very extensive fee-assistance programme to help boys attend our School.

Our next Open Day will be held on Thursday 19th August. Please come along if you would like to learn more about us, meet current boys and staff and see our campus. We also host an Information Evening on our scholarships and fee-assistance programme, which this year is scheduled for Wednesday 10th November For bookings or more information, please visit www.sydgram.nsw.edu.au, or contact Tara Rennie on 9332 5805 or email admissions@sydgram.nsw.edu.au.

FEATURE

ABy Alec Smart

As winter cools the Southern Hemisphere, and ice extends over the Antarctic, whales move northwards to warmer waters, providing excellent opportunities to watch them migrate along the Australian coast.

ACCORDING to the Australian Government Dept of Agriculture, Water and Environment, “at least 45 species of whales, dolphins and porpoises are found in Australian waters including 10 large whales, 20 smaller whales, 14 dolphins and one porpoise.”

Whales, dolphins and porpoises are collectively known as cetaceans, from the scientific order of cetacea. The word was derived from the Latin ‘cetus’ which was adapted from Ancient Greek ‘ketus’, meaning ‘monster-sized fish’, although they are not fish but warm-blooded air breathing mammals. Divided into 86 species, cetaceans are exclusively marine-dwelling carnivores that give birth to live young.

Between May to November every year, several species of cetaceans pass Sydney during their north and southbound migrations along the east coast.

These include the baleen (their ‘teeth’ thin plates of strainers with frayed ends through which they filter plankton and small fish) and toothed whales (that eat mainly fish and squid, although some prey on other cetaceans and seals).

The whales are often accompanied by dolphins. Although most species of dolphins move between different feeding grounds, only a few migrate to follow the seasonal movement of their prey, and not the vast distances covered by some of the whales. By mid-August, the last of the northbound whales head up the coast, while the first of the southbound return down to cooler waters, and they often pause to socialise as they pass one another. Around this time, whale-watching crews report that the whales get more curious about their vessels and often swim close to investigate, a phenomenon known as ‘mugging’.

During October-November, the tail end of the annual southward

cetacean migration, the majority of whales are mothers and calves. They swim closer to shore to avoid predators, like orca, and because the calves are slower swimmers that need guidance.

HUMPBACK WHALES

The most common whale off Australia’s east coast is the humpback, moving back and forth between summer feeding waters in the Antarctic and their northern breeding grounds in the Coral Sea and mid-Pacific Ocean.

Along with grey whales, humpbacks are the furthest travelled of whales - some swim an annual round trip of 10,000km! During the northern migration, a lot of males ‘breach’ (leap out of) the ocean in displays of strength intended to impress the females.

With characteristic very long and bumpy fins (the bumps, up to 11, are called ‘tubercles’ and reduce drag in the water) and flutes (grooves) below their chin that enable better gulping of prey, humpbacks are typically covered in a mixture of hitchhikers - acorn and goose barnacles. These crusty arthropod often cause scarring on the skins of other whales as the huge creatures glide against each other.

There are approximately 80,000 humpback whales worldwide, the species now recovered from intensive slaughtering by humans that brought them to the edge of extinction until a 1966 moratorium on whaling. An estimated 30,000 of them travel up and down the east coast of Australia every year.

The eastern humpbacks that pass Sydney are a separate and distinct collection from those that migrate along Australia’s west coast every year (apart from a few females that exchanged pods), and the males have their own distinguishable group ‘song’ that they call to the females.

HOW LONG CAN A WHALE HOLD ITS BREATH?

Whales’ lung-to-body ratio is actually smaller than humans, but they have a significantly more efficient respiratory system that enables them to absorb as much as 90 percent of the oxygen in each intake of air – compared to around 5 percent for humans.

Whilst descending, whales slow their heartbeat down significantly and blood can be diverted to vital organs from less important ones, facilitating longer, deeper dives.

The deepest divers are sperm whales, which regularly travel to depths of over 1000 metres to prey upon giant squid, requiring them to hold their breath for up to 90 minutes.

Humpbacks have been recorded remaining underwater for an hour, although usually they surface every five minutes for gulps of air.

Orcas seldom remain underwater over 15 minutes and need frequent breaths when hunting.

Whales and dolphins can’t breathe while they’re asleep, but they’re adept at snoozing parts of their brain while an active part enables them to stay afloat, breathe and watch for predators.

HERDING FISH IN BUBBLES

Some whales, known as ‘herders’, employ group tactics to catch prey, with one diving below a school of fish and enshrouding them in ‘nets’ of spiralling bubbles released from its blowhole. Another whale will emit a loud noise below that panics the bubble-caught fish that causes them to swim upwards to escape. The group of whales will then form a circle and follow their prey, mouths agape, and swallow the now-trapped fish near the surface.

ABOUT DOLPHINS

Dolphins are amongst the most intelligent creatures on Earth, with large brains capable of learning and remembering complicated tasks and the ability to plan ahead. They’re self-aware enough to recognise themselves in reflective surfaces, and experience happiness and grief whilst empathising with others. They develop complex social networks, communicate with their own sophisticated ‘language’ and cooperate in hunting, raising their young and defending themselves.

Dolphins are arguably the most athletic of marine creatures, capable of high leaps from the water utilising complicated twists and flips. These are done for a number of reasons - including having fun! – and sometimes performed in synchronicity as a group.

Whale Watching boat cruises around Sydney: www.whalewatchingsydney.com.au www.gowhalewatchingsydney.com.au

www.captaincook.com.au/sydney-harbour-cruises/explore/whalewatching

www.fantasea.com.au/whale-watching www.cronullawhalewatching.com.au

ARTS

RAY BEADLE BLUES MASTER COMING TO CRONULLA

By Alec Smart

2230 magazine caught up with guitarist Ray Beadle, one of the foremost attractions at the 2021 Cronulla Jazz & Blues Festival in June.

BBLUES guitar virtuoso Ray Beadle is performing two consecutive shows at Brass Monkey in Cronulla on 5 June, with a talented combo featuring Jonathan Swartz, Andrew Dickeson, Clayton Doley and Jade MacRae.

Ray has enjoyed a varied career, with several collaborative recordings, six studio and three live albums to his name, including his latest, The 301 Live Session, released July 2020, after he returned from Memphis, USA, where he placed top 8 in the prestigious International Blues Challenge.

Is it true that a song of yours, Temptation, featured in the soundtrack of 2014 American paranormal romance film In Your Eyes by writer-director Joss Whedon (Toy Story, Justice League, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, etc.)?

“Yes, that happened. Quite a buzz for me!”

Ray credits his mum’s diverse music tastes, which included Robert Craig, AC/DC and Dolly Parton, as a primary influence on his music appreciation. ”That non-biased prejudice towards any style of music from my parents really opened me up to be able to play and listen to whatever I wanted, and that’s still with me today..” he told Guitar Heroes in 2011.

She is also a Maori - has this influenced your musical output?

“I feel like the Maori spirit of the joy of music is something that has stayed with me always.”

Ray was given his first instrument on his 9th birthday. What sort of guitar was it and could you already play before then?

“I came home from school and it was in my bedroom on a guitar stand. It was a Stratocaster copy, a Cort. I still have it actually! Yeah, I was already playing a bit just on my dad’s acoustic.”

Ray told Guitar Heroes in 2011, “I still remember it like it was yesterday, coming home from school and the guitar is sitting in my bedroom. I lost it completely! I loved it, took it to school with me every day. I was obsessed with it for about 6 years… All my friends at [Smithfield} school used to sit around at lunchtime and play guitar.. When I was about 16 my mum passed away and I moved to Marrickville from Fairfield and just started gigging straight away..”

How long did it take you to master the instrument whereby you could play chords and scales?

“Well, I am nowhere near mastering the guitar! I’m still learning and still have a lot to learn. I remember something clicking at around age 14 when It all began to make sense and I could genuinely express emotion.”

Ray first began playing live (to audiences other than jamming with school friends) after he moved to Marrickville, at the age of 16. How did you start, was it street busking or jamming with other musicians in music venues?

“Jam nights were the places to go. I met so many like-minded people. It was great. Sydney Blues Society had the best jams.”

Soon Ray met Ron and Jeff King from the Foreday Riders, Australia’s longest-running Blues band (founded 1967 and still performing today) who have played with many Blues legends, including B.B. King and Hound Dog Taylor. Influenced by big hitters Ray Charles, Lightning Hopkins, The Rolling Stones, The Yardbirds, Memphis Minnie, Willie Dixon and Manfred Mann, they have also been the backing band for touring musicians such as Bo Diddley and Junior Wells.

How did you come to the attention of the King brothers?

“A good friend of mine, Peter Ghossein, took me to one of their shows at The Royal Hotel in Ryde and asked them if I could sit in (I was too shy) and they said yes. That was the beginning of years of great memories!”

Ray revealed the King brothers, Ron on harmonica, Jeff on guitar, “really helped me out a lot in booking gigs and stuff… They taught me a lot. From when I was 16 to 22 I was playing with them. I got really inside the Blues with those guys – they’ve got years and years of experience over me!”

Was Foreday Riders your first professional band experience?

“No, I had a gig as a guitar player in a blues band of friends that I had met through the jam nights mentioned earlier.”

What other bands did you join as a regular member?

“The Hippos, Whose Muddy Shoes, George Washingmachine and the Deadwringers.”

Who have been some of your favourite artists to perform on stage with?

Ray Beadle (with guest musicians) will be performing twice at Brass Monkey on Saturday 5 June 2021. EARLY SHOW: doors open 5.30pm for a 6.15pm show LATE SHOW: doors open 8.30pm for a 9.30pm show

“Jeff Lang, Chris Finnen, Chris Cain, Little Jimmy King, James Muller, Diesel, Renee Geyer, Kevin Borich, Geoff Achison, John Morrison’s Swing City, and Jackie Orzascky.”

Details: http://brassmonkey.com.au/breaking-news/cronulla-jazz-blues-festivalpresents-ray-beadle-jonathan-swartz-andrew-dickeson-clayton-doleywith-jade-macrae-early-late-show/

Ray’s latest album, The 301 Live Session, features a mix of his original songs and covers of Blues legends, including Robert Johnson, Louis Jordan and Muddy Waters.

Brass Monkey, 115a Cronulla St, Cronulla, 9544 3844 raybeadle.com.au @ray.beadle

Cronulla Jazz & Blues Festival, 4-6 June 2021

Website:

www.cronullajazzandbluesfestival.com/ Facebook page: www.facebook.com/CronullaJazzAndBlues Facebook events: www.facebook.com/events/cronulla-st-cronulla-nsw-2230-australia/ cronulla-jazz-blues-festival-2021/951394702068902/

ARTS THEATRE CRONULLA

I– POTTED HISTORY

IN SEPTEMBER 1946, at the Annual General Meeting of the Cronulla School of Arts, the incoming President “expressed the opinion that this institution should be more than just a library.” He called for members to form clubs within the School of Arts.

One member, Beryl Austin, organised a dramatic club, which became known as the Cronulla School of Arts Dramatic Society. The group presented their first production in 1947.

In 1958 the name was changed to the Cronulla School of Arts Theatre Group, and a stage was built in the hall of the School of Arts building in Surf Rd. The opening of the Arts Theatre Cronulla as a community theatre and a licensed public performance space took place on 30th November 1963.

The theatre’s first entry in the Sydney Drama Festival, The Shifting Heart in 1965, gained the trophy for best production of an Australian play!

In 2018 the theatre used its accumulated funds to reinvest in the heritage building, with major renovations completed in line with the Art Deco period in which it was built.

Now, almost 60 years on, Cronulla School of Arts Theatre Group is still staffed by volunteers and is a thriving local gem. It is patronised by an audience from all parts of Sydney with almost all productions sold out.

Apart from four major productions each year, the theatre’s activities include ‘Bareboards’, a sub-group providing short-term productions in between the main plays; writing and directing workshops; structured youth and adult drama classes; and

WThe 2021 annual Cronulla Jazz & Blues Festival takes place over three days from 4th to 6th of June. Featuring over 100 free performances + ticketed events, artists appear on 12 stages on and around the Cronulla seafront.

WITH music ranging from delta blues to swing jazz, bush folk to post-punk, jazz groove to traditional blues, with fusions from Latino, ska, psychedelia, country, folk and reggae, there is an incredible array of talent on display.

Artists include: guitar virtuoso Ray Beadle (see our interview with him here); ‘powerhouse’ vocalist Mahalia Barnes; LatinAmerican solo superstar Victor Martinez; soul songstress Jade MacRae; The infamous Mombassa brothers in Dog Trumpet; trumpeter Nick Garbett and his band Garfish; all-star band The Pinks; jazz creatives The Vampires; The Backsliders’ shuffle-king guitarist Dom Turner; and ‘University of Blues’ veterans (featuring the legendary King brothers!) The Foreday Riders.

Venues include Monro Park, the Brass Monkey, Cronulla RSL, Croydon Lane Wine Bar, Baker Lane, El Sol Restaurant, CC Babcoq, Rydges Hotel, Nulla Nulla Café, Dunningham Park and the Mall Amphitheatre.

Crash Test Drama, an annual 10-minute play competition that feeds into the Sydney Short+Sweet festival.

The current NSW Attorney General, Mark Speakman, is a local resident and he regularly attends our shows. Mr Speakman officiated at the 2018 re-opening and commended the theatre in a parliamentary notice that is recorded in Hansard on 17 May 2018.

HEALTH

TSasy n Savy skincare range uses native Australian ingredients and 100% pure essential oils in their natural skincare products.

THIS year buying Australian-made products has become more important in our way of thinking than ever before. Thankfully, there’s one savvy lady we know in the Shire who’s championing the way for Australia-made, sourced and manufactured organic skin care products, and that’s Samea Maakrun.

Sasy n Savy Pty Ltd is the brainchild of Samea and is an Australian owned and operated organic skincare manufacturer. The name is derived from sassy, ‘meaning lively, bold and full of spirit’, and savvy, ‘making good judgement to achieve what you want out of life.’

Established 2003 in Sydney, Sasy n Savy produces a luxurious range of skin care solutions that capture the essence of Australian botanicals. These include: Kakadu plum extractthe highest source of vitamin C in the world; Bearberry leaf - a strong antioxidant; and Wild Rosella Flower - high in natural protein and nutrients.

In Samea’s view, to stimulate skin cell growth and collagen production, and to hydrate, firm and tone your skin, you need the best Australia has to offer, while caring for yourself and your environment.

Sasy n Savy has been recognized as a dynamic company for innovation, creativity and excellence and received numerous business awards over the last few years. They not only supply the local Australian market but export to 42 markets around the world.

To ensure her customers at home receive the same amazing experience and appreciate the importance of provenance, Samea set up a showroom in her factory in Miranda. The design was based on an Apothecary concept – where you can shop in a garden environment, buying organic skincare and aromatherapy products, while, through a large window, you can watch and learn about the manufacturing process. Lighting, sound and aromas play a large part in the sensory experience.

Samea gave us her tips on the top 3 essentials for skincare from her Sasy n Savy range:

• A good facial cleanser is a must. If you have oily skin the Spearmint and Lavender Sea Salt Foaming Cleanser has a deep cleansing and firming effect to improve skin elasticity. Whilst Spearmint and Lavender cleanser is ideal for normal to oily skin, our Pure Crème Rose Geranium Cleanser is ideal for normal to dry skin, which also improves skin elasticity. Both of these products make the skin look radiant and smooth.

• Secondly, apply our Anti-Wrinkle Luxury Crème, which contains high doses of Vitamin C, E, A and Rosehip oil to help your skin feel smooth, relaxed, hydrated and feeling radiant.

• And finally, use a Vitamin Enrich Rejuvenation Serum enriched in vitamin A,B,C , E & antioxidants, which prevents UV damage & age spots. The Vitamin Enrich Rejuvenation Serum stimulates collagen and skin cell growth, firms, tones and brightens your skin, and minimises fine lines and wrinkles, to promote a healthylooking appearance.

Visit Sasy n Savy’s website for information on their diverse range of skincare products made with 100 per cent Australian natural and ethical ingredients.

To visit the Sasy n Savy showroom, you can make an appointment Monday to Friday – 8.30 am to 4.30pm.

Bbrings people together quite like an Aussie barbeque. This year Cure Cancer are asking the nation to get together with their loved ones and host a BarbeCURE to raise funds for lifesaving cancer research.

BARBECURE, a national awareness and fundraising campaign, inspires Australians to come together and host a barbecue to raise money for vital cancer research. In the last four years the campaign has raised over $870,000 to fund over 17,000 hours of research. This year, Cure Cancer aims to hit their $1million target where funds will support another early-career cancer researcher with their life saving work.

A modern twist on an Australian classic, BarbeCURE can be enjoyed by Australians from any background and with any dietary requirements – because a true Australian barbecue doesn’t exclude anyone - so why not invite the whole Neighbourhood?

HEALTH

WE HAVE all begrudgingly heard the old ‘calories in, calories out’ adage when it comes to weight loss, and let’s face it, nothing beats a healthy diet and some hardcore sweat sessions. But, there are other avenues available to help you reach your body goals - and body sculpting is one that offers impressive results.

WWe caught up with Andrea Smith, a certified Integrative Holistic Nutrition & Wellness Coach, Reiki practitioner and the manager of Body Catalyst Cronulla. Andrea loves the fact she can combine a more holistic approach alongside the medical-grade technologies/practices offered at the clinic. These treatments aren’t just about moving stubborn fat, it’s about transforming lives from the inside out.

There is no one-size-fits-all with body sculpting and Body Catalyst works with each client individually to create the ideal treatment plan. Whatever your concerns or situation might be, there is a solution available: shaping your body, and shape-shifting your life.

We asked Andrea:

What do you love most about the Body Catalyst brand?

I love that we are all about empowering people, helping them to celebrate their bodies. There’s a beautiful transformation that occurs when a client goes on a journey with us – not just a physical change, but an emotional one too. They start to move away from seeing their bodies as the enemy, and commence celebrat-

ing their bodies.

Which treatment offers the fastest results?

One of our most common concerns is the removal of stubborn fat pockets - we use ultrasound energy to shatter and release fat cells to be naturally metabolised by the body. The result is immediate centimetres lost from the first treatment!

What is another popular treatment?

Definitely HIFU and Radio Frequency treatments, which stimulate collagen and elastin production. This treatment turns back time, erasing fine lines, wrinkles and loose skin. There is a noticeable difference post treatment - skin is smoother and glowingwith results improving over time as the skin regenerates!

Andrea and her team are happy to answer any questions you may have about this and any other treatments. Their professional clinic is conveniently located in Cronulla Central, where you can drop in and find out more or book your next appointment.

Indoor plants are all the rage and they are not only adding beautiful green highlights to your décor, but also health benefits to your city living.

WWHEN it comes to interior decorating there’s no easier way to liven up a room and add colour, texture, and style than by putting a few well-chosen plants around the place. Contrary to common misgivings, most indoor plants are quite easy to keep and they don’t always need to be in a sunny, airy location: some thrive in the bathroom; others are perfectly content in a cool, dim, hallway. The sheer variety of indoor plants available makes them extremely versatile as decorative items. From palms that can fan out to fill a cavernous corner, to vines that can be trained across a stark archway, to small cacti that can add humour and interest to a bare windowsill, there’s a plant that will suit every situation.

Yet plants also have benefits beyond the aesthetic. Studies have suggested that having plants inside a home or workspace will increase positive mood and lead to better productivity and harmony. Plants are an organic filtering machine that suck in carbon dioxide and release it as oxygen. Many houseplants act as air purifiers, actually absorbing toxins including benzene, formaldehyde, xylene and toluene.

Having said all this, there are some plants you should steer clear of if you have pets or young children - they may cause adverse reactions in humans and can even be fatal to cats and dogs.

The best thing to do, always, is speak to an expert who can guide you on the best choice of plants for your circumstances. Go to a local nursery. They’ll be familiar with the climate and soil in the area, as well as any pests or diseases. Get to know them and you’ll be able to pop in any time for advice or to add to your plant family.

OUR BODIES ARE OUR BUSINESS.

BODY SHAPING + WELLNESS

THERE’S SOMETHING NEW BREWING IN THE SHIRE FOOD

By Rita Bratovich

Take the germ of an idea, throw it into a copper vat with some hops, add passion and dedication, then keep improving it until it’s just right and what you get is a golden, local brew called Cronulla Beer.

IIT ALL began in December 2019, when good mates Adam Goode and Daniel Wagstaff wanted to capture the freshness of the ocean and joy of beach life in a can. So they founded Cronulla Beer Co.

“Breweries are the happiest places on earth! We all love beer,” declares Adam, “and we love our home town and feel it deserves an experiential location to showcase handcrafted beer that our community can be proud of.”

When the swell of their idea started cresting, the two founders called in more mates - Chad Townsend from the Cronulla Sharks and Tim Frawley (Head Brewer) - to help out.

Within ten months they had set up a backyard brewery and had their flagship tinny ready to go. Next Level XPA made its debut in October 2020.

“It’s a refreshing and flavoursome easy drinker, perfect for any occasion,” says Adam, describing the new beer. “Light in colour but not in taste. Low in bitterness but not in character. Built from a simple but satisfying malt bill and topped off with a treble of tasty hops.”

The locals have given it two thumbs up, with many venues, retailers and outlets in the area stocking it on shelves and on-tap.

“From what is known as, largely, pretty classic domestic lagerdrinking territory, we’ve really begun to open many people’s eyes to the world of hand-made beer that’s brewed with passion,” says Adam.

“Our aim is to brew beer for everyone to enjoy. We want to always make beer that we love to drink, but feel it’s equally important to make something to fit everyone’s taste buds.

“A lager, a mid-strength and a classic pale ale are all on their way.”

The beer comes in a can with an eye-catching design that will definitely help fast-track brand awareness.

Adam came up with the original concept but the whole team pitched in with ideas.

Good mate and local sign-writer, Jake Savas of Savvy Sign Co, custom-made the original Cronulla Beer Co logo text, taking inspiration from traditional Aussie shop signage.

Head brewer, Tim, brought everything together and the result is a distinctive looking can with a retro aesthetic.

“From the start we had agreed on a really simple and almost vintage-looking colour pallet to represent that relaxed coastal lifestyle. The prominent colour being the sand of our beaches and the light blue zinc colour of the wave.

Text highlights will inter-change as we introduce more products into our core range,” explains Adam.

Tinnies are cost effective, which is why the team chose cans. Every little bit helps when you’re a start-up trying to crack the craft beer market.

“From licensing, recipe development, packaging, marketing and building the relationships to enable us the opportunity to be stocked across many local venues, it has been pretty full on,” says Adam. “Especially as we are all new to the beer industry. But it has been so much fun! And we are very grateful for the support and encouragement we have been shown by other icons in the industry.”

Currently, Cronulla Beer is being produced at a site in Alexandria. The goal is to have their own site in the Shire.

“We can envisage a brewery and tap room in Taren Point. A friendly and inclusive place to bring the whole family, meet friends, listen to live music, eat tasty food and, of course, drink incredible beer,” says Adam. “Somewhere our community can really resonate with and be proud of, and an attraction for people to visit from around the country.”

We’ll drink to that!

Where to get Cronulla Beer. Fresh to drink on-site: The Prince Hotel, Taren Point Hotel, Highfield Caringbah.

Next Door, Sealevel, Yalla Sawa, Brass Monkey, Low and Lofty’s, Rydges, Zinc Bar, Woolooware Golf Club, Cronulla Golf Club. Take-away to drink at home: Loftus Liquor, Bottle O’Briens,Yowie Bay Cellars, Mr.Liquor Cronulla, The Liquor Emporium (St. Peters and Alexandria), and 25 BWS and Dan Murphy locations. See website for full stockist list. You can also order cases online and buy some really cool merch. cronullabeerco.com.au

STELLA AND ALFIE

STELLA AND ALFIE , the Mini Lops - Four year old brother and sister and the best of friends! They are obsessed with each other and do everything together; sleeping, playing, eating and even drinking from the same bowl at the same time!

Stella is a hilarious, sassy diva and crazy about treats. Alfie is the sweetest little boy, and loves blueberries and giving Stella lots of kisses. Both love bananas, endless head scratches, running around the living room and chewing cardboard. After moving to Cronulla from Mascot two years ago, Stella and Alfie - or Stelfie, as they are collectively known - have really adapted to the beach life, and you can often finding them catching rays in the early morning sun filtering through the windows of their roomyes, they have their own bunny room, of course!

Is

your pet a star? Submit your photos to our Facebook page

BRONTE AND BANKS

BRONTE AND BANKS , the Berners - Bronte is 4 years old, and Banks is the newest edition to the family and is not 18 months old. Original Bernese Mountain Dogs were bred as all-round farm dogs, used to protect the farm, herd the cattle and even pull milk carts to local dairies! They are big, strong dogs (classified as a Giant Breed) - but also have very loving, loyal and gentle personalities. Bronte epitomises the breed with a quiet demeanour and love for cuddles. While Banks is the family clown, always making everyone laugh with his antics. Both love swimming, going to the park - and of course, walking through Cronulla where they are the self-proclaimed stars of the show given the amount of pats they get!

CROSSWORD

How does surfer Blake Johnson, cofounder of Cronulla Surfing Academy, run along the beachfront?

Name of the Indigenous clan that lived around present-day Cronulla and south of Botany Bay?

What body part did Eora peoples of Sydney remove to initiate boys into manhood?

What do some whales use to trap and confuse fish when hunting?

Where is the Sutherland Shire’s home of live music?

From which tropical part of Australia does skincare makers Sasy n Savy’s vitamin C plum extract originate?

What is drone photographer John Deans’ favourite time to take aerial photos?

Name of the song that Aussie Blues guitarist Ray Beadle contributed to 2014 Hollywood film ‘In Your Eyes’?

What does Mumm Harbour Bar’s champagne taste better with?

The Whale Watching season has officially begun, which month does it wrap up?

What is the most common type of whale seen off Australia’s East Coast?

What natural material were the original Malibu longboards madefrom?

6. What body part did Eora peoples of Sydney remove to initiate boys into manhood?

How does surfer Blake Johnson, co-founder of Cronulla Surfing Academy, run along the beachfront?

Name of the Indigenous clan that lived around present-day Cronulla and south of Botany Bay?

What is drone photographer John Deans' favourite time aerial photos?

Name of the song that Aussie Blues guitarist Ray Beadle to 2014 Hollywood film 'In Your Eyes'?

What does Mumm Harbour Bar's champagne taste bette

The Whale Watching season has officially begun, which

HEALTH/WELLNESS

BODY CATALYST

Australia’s largest and leading body shaping and wellness company, combining a holistic approach with non-invasive, medical-grade technology. Body Catalyst stands for more than body shaping treatments, they believe the best thing anyone can have is a positive self-image, especially about their body. Body Catalyst offers fat freezing, fat cavitation, cellulite reduction, non-surgical facelifts, skin tightening, skin rejuvenation, muscle defining and pelvic floor strengthening treatments.

9544 2802

Shop 2/38-60 Croydon St, Cronulla

BIOMECHANICS HEALTH CARE

An allied healthcare clinic in Cronulla specialising in wellness, complementary therapies for women, office workers, tradies, sports people, children and the elderly. Offering a huge range of services including Osteopath, Massage Therapy, Acupuncturist, Physiotherapist, Dry Needling Practitioner, Yoga Therapy, Meditation and Mindfulness Teachings.

9527 3322

2/23 Cronulla St, Cronulla

IN BALANCE

Created to help the everyday person achieve true health and wellness in our busy modern lifestyle. We have designed a holistic urban sanctuary to connect your body and mind, and truly transform your life. Offering high quality and consistent Massage Therapies, Yoga, Mat Pilates and Meditation. We ensure your experience is indelible by indulging you in elegance and excellence with essential oils, warm towels and pillows, soothing music, reflection space and complimentary organic herbal teas.

9542 7450

15/22-30 Northumberland Rd, Caringbah

LA CURE

A unique health and wellness spa that utilises innovative therapies to enhance mental and physical health. We combine the most cutting-edge technologies in a soothing environment that promotes wellness through relaxation, restoration, and rejuvenation. It’s where science meets wellness. It’s your wellness haven. Offering premium therapies such as whole body and local cryotherapy, infrared sauna and intravenous therapy.

9524 1957

493 Port Hacking Road, Caringbah South

BAYSIDE CHIROPRACTIC

A family oriented practice and offers both relief and wellness care. Many Cronulla patients begin care at Bayside Chiropractic with a specific health concern and then realise that chiropractic is all about optimal health. How to get well faster and stay well longer. We have been delivering quality chiropractic care to the community for 31 years, incorporating different modalities and approaches that best suit your particular issue. The primary objective is getting you well as quickly as possible.

9523 9940

Suite 209, The Kingsway, Cronulla

Anytime Fitness Dee Why -

A 24 hour gym where you will find amazing amenities--including the best fitness equipment available - meaning you can fit a gym session into the busiest of schedules! Anytime Fitness Dee prides itself on being convenient, affordable, and friendly.

43 Cronulla St, Cronulla NSW 2230 Hours:

Open 24 hours (02) 4211 4225 clubwise.com.au

HOME

GRANITE TRANSFORMATIONS

Exclusive distributors of engineered stone surfaces, designed to be laid directly over existing worktops or installed as part of a new kitchen, bathroom or laundry. Specialising in No Demolition Makeovers. 22 Years in the Shire.

9531 2004

181 Taren Point Rd Taren Point gtss.com.au

THE SHIRE HANDYMAN

Providing superior quality solutions that keep residential, commercial and industrial properties looking their absolute best. The quality of our workmanship speaks for itself. Whether it’s a small plaster repair, or building an entire deck, our eye for detail ensures you get the best possible finish on time, every time, and for the best price available. With more than 20 years experience, why call anyone else?

Call 0403 469 757

HOME ctn’d

CRONULLA POOLS

A family owned and operated business passionate about making your pool perfect. At Cronulla Pools, we’re determined to give you the ultimate pool-building experience. We’re a small business with big business capabilities and we have the experience and business acumen to deliver your vision on time, with zero fuss. We specialise in concrete pools. Concrete provides a greater level of flexibility and durability than other materials. It also allows us to maximise every bit of space to deliver a functional and beautiful pool.

1300 373 706

Hello@cronullapools.com

All Burns Roofing

Specialize in metal roofing, wall cladding, installing skylights, wall paneling, guttering and downpipes, storm damage and asbestos removal. At All Burns Roofing we pride ourselves on providing exceptional service. The All Burns Roofing team have over 16 years experience in the industry and are professional, fully qualified, licensed and insured.

Call 0438 256 308

SERVICES

SUTHERLAND SHIRE COUNCIL

CRONULLA LIBRARY

A vibrant community space offering a great range of reading and audiovisual materials and much more! There’s Rhymetime and Storytime programs for pre-schoolers, lively study spaces, and free Wi-Fi and computer access. If you can’t make it to the library due to age or disability, just call our friendly Home Library Service on 9710 0459. 9523 4980 Cronulla Central, Croydon Street

CRONULLA REMOVALS

A family run business based in the Sutherland Shire that has been providing removal and storage services to homes and businesses across Sydney for over 45 years. No matter what your relocation requirements, Cronulla Removals can provide the right expertise to make sure your next move is completely stress free.

Unit 16, 5 Clerke Place, Kurnell525 5222

SOUTHERN WATERS LEGAL

Southern Waters Legal is a boutique law firm based in Cronulla that is dedicated to providing expert legal advice to its valued clients.We are a client focused law firm and every one of our clients is important to us. We are proud of the relationships we have developed with our clients and believe the number of referrals we receive is a testament to our level of service. With leaders in the fields of Family Law and Estate Incapacity & Succession Planning we pride ourselves on providing innovative, practical advice, service and cost effective solutions.

9523 5535

1/2 Kingsway, Cronulla

WILLOW AND BEAR

Cronulla’s leading Florist bringing premium, quality flowers to The Shire. WIll and Bear offer luxurious and contemporary arrangements for every occasion. Same day delivery available or visit the team in-store. Celebrating an occasion? These guys also specialise in styling events from Weddings & Corporate functions to Christenings, Baby Showers and more!

Open Wednesday - Saturday 142a Cronulla St, Cronulla 0414 654 263

CONCEPT FINANCIAL SERVICES

Concept Financial Services provides complete financial planning services to individuals, families, professionals and businesses. We assist our Clients achieve their lifetime personal and business financial goals and objectives.

Concept’s business success is continually supported by introductions from our valued Clients to their families, friends and acquaintances whenever assistance with financial and investment planning, retirement planning, superannuation and insurance may be required.

4/33-39 Croydon St, Cronulla 9523 1288

ROB EVERETT DESIGN

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Specialising in design for print including: Logos/Business Cards/Signage/Leaflets/Flyers/Bespoke illustrations/Menu design/Posters/Banners as well as design for eye-catching social media promotional posts. Fast, affordable and professional service, for a quote contact;

Robert on info@robeverettdesign.com.au 0415 272 411

if you want your business listed - email Info@neighbourhoodmedia.com.au

HOYTS

Treat yourself to a movie experience like no other at the recently refurbished Cronulla Hoyts! Featuring comfortable, powered reclining seats, a licensed bar and lounge where you can enjoy a drink, light meal and a chat pre movie. Jump onto hoyts.com.au/cinemas/cronulla for the latest screening times!

9003 3930

2 Cronulla St, Cronulla

ESPRESSONET

Your local and committed, Shire-based internet service provider! EspressoNet is run by a local, for the local community.

As an Espressonet customer, whether you need support, trouble-shooting or to book a consultation - you will always be connected to a real human that can solve your internet problems. No chatbots, or long waits on hold, you will always have the support you need, when you need it. Espressonet can also provide enhanced service levels backed by NBN - supporting local businesses to compete at a global level.

Call 1300 692 789

SOUTHERN WATERS LEGAL

9523 5535

1/2 Kingsway, Cronulla

THE CUTE CANINE

Dog and Cat Grooming - Affordable & friendly dog grooming salon with over 17 years experience. We offer weekly, fortnightly, & monthly dog grooming which includes shampoo & conditioner. All breeds are welcome.

90B Carrawa Rd, Caringbah traceycawsey@gmail.com

if you want your business listed - email Info@neighbourhoodmedia.com.au

CRONULLA VET CLINIC

Our warm and friendly family practice has been part of the Sutherland Shire Community since 1980, and since its early beginnings, we have always been dedicated to providing the best care and service to you and your fur-babies, all over the Shire and beyond. At our Award Winning Hospital, we have on site the best veterinary equipment to support our wonderful team in keeping your furry family members in the best possible health. You can trust us to look after all stages of your furry family member’s life, from early babyhood through to their senior years!

41 Kingsway, Cronulla 9527 2604

PET CARE 2000 WAREHOUSE

Home to some of the largest pet stores in Sydney - you can find a Pet Care Warehouse in Caringbah! No pet is the same, and Pet Care Warehouse will work with you to find the perfect solutions for your pet - whether you need food, toys, medical products or training assistance!

240 Taren Point Road, Caringbah 9542 7473

THE DOG BRIGADE

We understand that every dog is different and they all have different learning capabilities. Private consultations are a service that is designed specifically to help solve behavioural problems you may be having with your dog in a safe and comfortable environment. There is no such thing as one size fits all. This helps lower the stress when trying to teach your dog either new behaviours or conditioning a new more positive association with something they are unsure of, e.g vacuum, lawn mower, e.t.c. The advantages of a one on one training session, is the entire focus is on you and your furry family member. One on one Puppy training/One on one, basic obedience/One on one Good manners training/Behavioural Modification training Puppy Class/Training classes: (on hold for the moment) 0426 568 998

Training Enquiry: info@thedogbrigade.com.au www.thedogbrigade.com.au

SCRUB A DOG

The Sutherland Shire’s very own mobile dog washing service! Scrub-a-dog will ensure your dog is in the best hands with expert washing and drying, nail trims and hair cuts if requested. Pricing is very competitive depending on the size of your dog and it’s current condition.

Submit an enquiry online scrubadog.com.au

SUTHERLAND SHIRE COUNCIL

CHILD CARE - Inclusion is at the heart of all Council childcare services. We offer fun, safe, nurturing and educational environments for infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers. Our play-based curriculums are diverse and engaging. Our services are smaller in scale where we meet every child’s needs, and we form strong partnerships with parents to collaborate on their child’s development.

Local services:

Waratah Street Early Education Centre (28 Waratah Street, Cronulla)

Franklin Road Early Education Centre (41 Franklin Road, Woolooware)

Family Day Care services

9710 0466 - sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/childcare

KIDS FOOD

HENRY’S

Set under the hot Cronulla sun, Henrys is South Sydney’s go-to spot for cool, contemporary dining with delicious food and a laid back atmosphere. With modern interiors for cosying up inside as well as plenty of outdoor seating for people watching, Henrys is the perfect spot to relax after a day at the beach or the ideal way to begin a night out. The Henrys food philosophy centres around high quality ingredients accentuated by on-point seasoning. Our Japanese-inspired dishes are designed to be shared which means zero food envy and a completely enjoyable food experience. Henrys is perfect for romantic date nights but equally as good for dinners with the family or long lunches with the ladies.

1 Ocean Grove Avenue, Cronulla 9058 2839

NOURISH ORGANIC

Your local organic and wholefood destination, servicing the community through a wide range of vitamins, supplements and health food products. We know health and wellness is incredibly important to all of us and that it plays an integral part in our quality of life. Our team are extremely passionate about what we do and we firmly believe our role here is to help you, whether that is through the products we sell or through our expert advice from our knowledgeable team and qualified wellness advisors ranging from Naturopaths, Nutritionist and Herbalists.

53 Cronulla Mall, Cronulla - 9544 0323 86 Gymea Bay Road, Gymea - 9525 4704

if you want your business listed - email Info@neighbourhoodmedia.com.au

Scrub A Doggrooming

BAKER LANE COCKTAILS

MILKY

LANE

Juicy burgers and over-the-top desserts meet amazing cocktails in a one-of-akind iconic institution. Milky Lane’s been shaking up the burger scene since 2016, and won a legion of fans for our take on good times. The only thing as big as our passion for great food is our love of hiphop. That’s why every one of our stores has a strong urban vibe, with showstopping artwork and local DJs keeping the beats going until late.

Shop 7, 8-20 Gerrale St, Cronulla 8502 9160

MARVELICIOUS

A Café by day, Dessert Haven by night. Marvelicious specialises in classic desserts with a contemporary twist and dessert inspired cocktails. Marvelicious is not only the perfect place to satisfy your post-dinner cravings, but it’s a great location to enjoy a savoury meal too.

8539 3410

22 Cronulla Street, Cronulla

CRONULLA RSL

Watergrill Bar - Watergrill combines great casual dining, the freshest quality product and simply stunning water views all year round. There’s plenty of space in the restaurant as well as the adjoining Sunroom and Deck, so walk-ins are more than welcome. Bookings accepted for 8 or more people. Food is able to be purchased from Watergrill and taken to anywhere in the club.

9523 6833

38 Gerrale St, Cronulla

Located in the heart of Cronulla in the Sutherland Shire, Baker Lane Cocktails serves delicious tapas and exquisite cocktails in a friendly, sophisticated space. We combine traditional preparations with local ingredients for dishes that are authentic to both their Spanish origins and our beachside setting. In addition, we offer craft and premium beers, a selection of wines, a full bar and a variety of delightful nonalcoholic options.

84 Cronulla St, Cronulla bookings@bakerlanecocktails.com

PILGRIMS

Originally founded in Milton, on the south coast of NSW in 1980. We are a whole foods vegetarian café and strive to cater for everyone’s tastes and needs, using only the freshest, locally sourced produce. Open 7 days for breakfast & lunch we offer wholesome all-day breakfast plates, Pilgrims signature burgers, wraps, salads, smoothies, a separate vegan menu, freshly squeezed juices, smoothies and Pablo & Rusty’s coffee. Thursday to Saturday nights offer a Mexican inspired menu along with selected burgers and a fully licensed bar offering cocktails, beer, wine & house-made sangria.

97 Gerrale St, Cronulla 9523 7580

BLACKWOOD PANTRY

The brainchild of 3 local shire boys, Blackwood Pantry combines good times and casual dining with a twist. At Blackwood, staff treat you like best mates and the kitchen team are always creating something special. You only need to check out their Instagram to know you’re in for a treat!

9544 4857

5/33 Surf Lane, Cronulla

CROULLA RSL BITES BY THE BAY

Located on The Bay, featuring all of your cafe favourites. Enjoy cake & coffee while overlooking the scenic views of Bate Bay. Watch the waves roll in and the yachts sail past. Where else would you rather be?

9523 6833

38 Gerrale St, Cronulla

C.C. BABCOQ

A rotisserie chicken shop & bar, focusing on making contemporary comfort food. Simple but amazing, every time you come in. The menu focuses on simple, hearty dishes that are designed to be shared. The takeaway shop is open lunch and dinner 7 days 11:00am–8:30pm

0420 955 844

Shop 4/66-70 Cronulla St