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FROM THE EDITOR

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WELCOME to the inaugural issue of 2075 Magazine and the very first publication for Neighbourhood Media. We hope you feel as excited and proud as we do.

The demise of local media outlets around the country due to their apparent un-sustainability has certainly created a challenging environment in which to launch a new venture; and yet, it makes it imperative.

These days, it feels like we know more about what’s going on in London or Moscow than we do about our own suburbs. The response Neighbourhood Media received upon announcing our new venture proves that there is a hunger for locally based content within the community.

St Ives was a wonderful choice for our first magazine. It has a rich and melodic history that has indelibly imprinted itself on every street, building, and park, and in the memories of those whose lives have overlapped the past.

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There are many delightful personalities who call St Ives home; and many warm, generous souls who make it feel like home.

St Ives brings together the best of so many worlds: the wild, natural beauty of the Australian bush; the yellowed edges of not too distant heritage; the comfort of modern society; and the genuine joy of a bonded community.

We hope you enjoy leafing through these pages as much as we enjoyed creating them.

Rita Bratovich Editor We’d love to hear your feedback. Please send comments, compliments, complaints or suggestions to info@neighbourhoodmedia.com.au

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HISTORY Arthur Gillot transport

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THERE are few people living in St Ives who would have the sort of atyour-fingertip knowledge of its history that Bev Ogle has. She shares facts and anecdotes as readily as if she was sharing a bag of mixed lollies.

Bev wasn’t actually born in St Ives, but she arrived as a young girl in the early 1960s. Back then the leafy suburb was a remote oasis, untouched Library of Australia http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article222896188 by over-zealous National developers.

“It used to be all five acre lots….well, not all that’s an exaggeration, but it used to be full of market gardens,” says Bev. Most of those were owned by Italian immigrants and some were owned by Germans.

A handful of markets still remain in Rosedale Road.

Nobody fenced off their properties in the 1960s and ‘70s; their borders merged and it created a strong communal feel. Everyone knew each other; kids played in the front yards; people proudly cultivated their own gardens.

Horses were almost as common as dogs and Pony Club was at the very centre of the community. There would have been over 30 kids in the club back then.

“Pony Club was always active…everybody was out every afternoon exercising horses and screaming up and down bush tracks,” says Bev. 04

St Ives has the kind of history that lends itself to compelling narratives - especially when they're shared by such a joyful storyteller.

When streets such as Banool Ave were first built, the bulldozers left high, broad hills of dirt and clay which were terrifying to ride down but fun to climb on horseback.

“There were a lot of active parents too, who did a lot of work at Pony Club itself, you know, like building the club house and the stables and things like that,” says Bev. “A couple of times we had Olympic people come out and spend the day there and give kids a bit of a boost: ’This is where you can go if you’re good enough and your horse is good enough.’”

Bev kept horses on what used to be the old dairy at the junction of Warrimoo Ave and Collins Rd. Every two years she bred a new foal.

For a long time there was only one small school in St Ives - St Ives Central which opened in 1889 on the corner of Mona Vale Rd and Rosedale Rd. Bev taught there briefly, before the population in the district flourished.

“I taught at St Ives Central School and we had 120 kids one year and we thought we were overcrowded!”

The dual historic buildings that formed the school and the principal’s residence eventually gave way to a growing population and a new, larger school elsewhere. The buildings now function as The Old School Trattoria restaurant and gallery.

Corpus Christi Catholic School was established in 1954, also beginning as a humble little schoolhouse, but, according to Bev, “it’s grown and grown and grown…because the population’s grown.”

The predecessor of the modern looking Christ Church building on the corner of Cowan Rd and Mona Vale Rd was an old fibro and timber structure. It was built around 1909 and sat prominently on a raised section of town.

“It was said it had the best bell in the belfry of any church because it had to be the loudest bell possible to get the people to go to church,” laughs Bev. Garigal National Park has only been an official reserve for around 30 years. Prior to 1991 the whole area was generally referred to as Davidson Park and it was much more freely accessible.

“The boys used to like to walk down the water pipe at weekends and camp for the weekend and catch fish (though they took sausages as well),” says Bev. It was disappointing for a lot of locals who couldn’t use the trails through the park anymore.

“On horseback, every week, we all used to ride to French’s Forest and back, through the bush. And when French’s Forest show was held each year, all the locals just rode out there because by the time you’d gone along the bush track, all the horses had settled down and you had a peaceful day,” laments Bev. There were orchards along the route. When the orchard owners saw riders go by, they would often leave half a bucket of apples or oranges for the riders on their return. Famous novelist, Morris West, was among the many generous fruit givers.

Village Green was originally a flower market that sloped down from Cowan Rd to Memorial Ave. The owner bequeathed it to the people of St Ives in his will and council later levelled it to create playing fields.

Isolation has tested us all and revealed how important the ties that bind us together really are.

A message from the Mayor On behalf of Ku-ringgai Council and our community, I offer my congratulations and best wishes to the team at Neighbourhood Media.

Council facilities are gradually reopening, with the prevailing public health advice top of mind.

Neighbourhood Media is providing a publication for St Ives residents on things of interest to the local community and as a way for local businesses to promote themselves.

As our community gradually emerges from the COVID-19 lockdown, the need for community connection has never been greater.

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One of the most prestigious and influential St Ives personalities was Eben Gowrie Waterhouse OBE CMG (1881–1977). Among his many talents was his impeccable green thumb and he was renowned worldwide for his contribution to the study and propagation of camellias. He established the Camellia Grove Nursery in 1939 which used to have “orchids like you couldn’t imagine. They really were spectacular,” says Bev. The nursery still operates today. The original Waterhouse home with its spectacular garden - Eryldene in Gordon - is now a living museum.

Another significant figure in St Ives’ history is Arthur H Gillott who started a road haulage and bus company in 1935. It continued as a wholly family owned business until 1998 and was pivotal in the infrastructure development of St Ives. Bev recalls Gillott owned bulldozers and trucks excavating the earth for Cassandra Ave, Grevillea Ave, and Melaleuca Drive and using the soil to help build playing fields at St Ives High.

Being within bird-call distance of vast areas of bushland is one of the blessings of living in St Ives - but also one of its curses. Every summer brings the threat of bushfires. One of the worst to hit St Ives was in 1994 and it remains vivid in Bev’s memory. Fuelled by accumulated undergrowth and fanned by gusty winds, flames coursed through the valley and crossed the perimeter of the parklands. Bev recalls emergency services using Barra Brui oval as a base. Rescue vehicles convened there and helicopters even landed.

Yet, despite the horrors of fire, Bev says her favourite thing about St Ives is living in the bush.

“I mean I look across the road and I look straight down into a valley of trees.”

It’s also a very supportive community. And on New Year’s Eve people gather in the street to watch the fireworks over the harbour. So there’s really no need to go anywhere else.

In July we welcome back communitybased sport to our fields, classes and workshops at our community centres and borrowers and students to our libraries.

The Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden visitors centre and nursery in Mona Vale Road St Ives have reopened.

The Garden’s nursery is continuing to offer a contactless purchasing and collection service for plants.

For those who are still cautious about venturing out, our Life Online portal at kmc.nsw.nsw.gov.au/lifeonline offers you the ability to do business with the Council, get free entertainment, events and other support - all at the click of a mouse.

Alternatively contact our helpful customer service team on 9424 0000 if you have something you need assistance with.

I hope you enjoy reading this first issue of Neighbourhood Media.

Jennifer Anderson,

Mayor of Ku-ring-gai mayor@kmc.nsw.gov.au • 9424 0709 facebook.com/kcmayor

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“MY MIND works differently to many others, I tend to see things that people that aren’t on the spectrum don’t see, although, it’s impossible for me to explain…”

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THE stunning photo on our cover is of The Milky Way. It was taken by young photographer/astronomer and St Ives prodigy, Luke Vadekar. Locals will often spot Luke standing patiently beside his tripod, telescopic lens pointed up towards a dark clear sky or out across a serene landscape. The results are devastatingly beautiful images of shimmering galaxies or liquidglass waterways.

The 17-year has been a keen photographer from an early age.

“I first became interested in photography in early primary school using a small digital camera and phone. I was taking photos of nature like trees, flowers, insects and birds. I also took photos of the sky, like rainbows, clouds, sunsets,” says Luke.

Mostly self-taught, Luke hones his craft by watching tutorial videos and studying other people’s photographs to help him get ideas on how to compose his next shot. However, as his commitment grows more serious, he is seeking to formalise his training.

“Just this year I registered into an online photography course that will help me achieve a diploma in photography so that I can pursue a career in this field…I would love to pursue a profession relating to my passion in photography and astronomy. As you can imagine, photography equipment can be very expensive. I definitely need to find a way to make a living out of my passion.”

To that end, Luke is seeking op“ portunities to earn money now from his photography and is extending his "It does take skillset to include events, portraits, a lot of time, and real estate photography. practice, The skies, however, remain his persistence, first love, and with that comes the patience, and need for specialised equipment. dedication to keep “To start off, I need an equatorial mount which follows the rotation of improving my work.” the earth in order to keep the stars from drifting in the photo. I’ve also got a telescope that my camera can be attached to and take photos of celestial objects that can be magnified by the telescope,” explains Luke. “My main setup is a solid tripod and a mirrorless camera, for which I have multiple lenses.”

Like any good artist, Luke can still work magic with much more basic equipment and he has taken some incredible images using his phone.

“My mobile phone is a Huawei Mate 20 Pro and runs on Android. I use the built in camera. I don’t use anything else to capture photos using my mobile phone other than a tripod.”

Ultimately, though, it’s not expensive equipment and high tech gadgetry that make a good photographer - it’s commitment; and there’s no doubt Luke has plenty of that.

“It does take a lot of time, practice, persistence, patience, and dedication to keep improving my work. I spend a lot of time going out to places where I can compose a photo that I have had in mind. While I do day time photos, I am very passionate about night photography because it challenges me to use various photography techniques such as long exposures, changing camera settings.”

And that’s just the time out in the field. Luke then has to follow it up in the digital lab.

“I spend a lot of time on post production using Adobe Lightroom and occasionally Adobe Photoshop. I also use specialised apps for image stacking of my astro photos.”

It’s not all work and no play, though.

“I occasionally go to the skate park to get some exercise on my scooter and also see some of my friends.”

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COVER FEATURE A YOUNG MAN WITH HIS HEAD IN THE CLOUDS You can see more of Luke’s work on Instagram @ qualitypicsfromteeno and on his website: lukevadekar.com

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NATURE TAKING THE STING OUT OF BEE-KEEPING

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THE KU-RING-GAI Council has been running its Native Bee Hive program for 14 years, fostering out over 1000 hives in that period. Dr Alex Austin, Ku-ring-gai Council’s Environmental Programs Officer, who runs the program, says the role bees play in the natural environment is crucial

“Bees are a major group of pollinators for both native flora and many of death by individual bees. our most important food crops. We rely on them more than we know.

“When another colony attempts to invade, the defending bees lock Bees are also very diverse and different bees pollinate different plants, so mandibles with their attackers, plummeting to the ground in a deadly emnot only are bees generally important but maintaining a diverse bee combrace. Both combatants will never release each other and will perish in munity is equally so.” mortal combat. Though this sounds distressing, a hive rarely perishes The types of bees fostered out - tetragonula carbonaria - are stingfrom such conflicts.” less and are native to the region. Australia has a high population of enAnyone can foster a hive as long as they satisfy the simple criteria. demic bee species owing to its broad diversity in climate and ecology.

“The most important is having a suitable spot where the hive can reThe fact that they are stingless makes T. carbonaria suitable for families ceive sunshine. In the winter especially, the hive needs to get as much to keep. People can safely interact with the bees, although they are forbidsun on it as possible, especially in the morning, as we are at the southern den from actually opening the hives as this endangers the bees. edge of the bees’ range in Sydney. Also, it is important that during the “Some residents have them somewhere secluded summer the hive is able to get some shade, as very “ in their garden, happy in the knowledge that they are high temperatures (very high 30s to 40 degrees) can busy pollinating the local flora,” says Dr Austin. “Others also cause the hive to overheat,” advises Dr Austin.

Bees are a major group like to have the hive somewhere where they can sit and It may require a bit of improvising, but Dr Austin of pollinators for both watch the bees. As the bees are stingless there is no says Council will help residents find the right location native flora and many harm or worry needed if the bees land on you (which or move the hive during different seasons if required. they often will!) so you really can get up close and per“As of yet, I have not been to a resident’s property of our most important sonal with them.” and not been able to find a suitable spot in their garfood crops.

They may not have stings but these bees are not den,” assures Dr Austin.

We rely on them more defenceless. They have guards meaner than nightclub It’s a bit trickier for people in apartments, but it than we know. bouncers who defend the internal entrance tube of the has be done before. One of the key issues is allowing hive. access for Council staff who need to check on the “The guards can use their mandibles to deter and hives periodically. remove those trying to get in who shouldn’t be. Also, when defending “As for providing flowers, I always encourage those who host a hive to against certain pests, the bees can apply blobs of resin to them, ultimately help by planting native flora. However, it is not essential as the bees will mummifying the invaders. They’re also capable of temporarily sealing their forage up to 500m from their hive and here in Ku-ring-gai, where we are hive entrance, essentially waiting out a threat,” explains Dr Austin. lucky enough to have a lot of remnant bushland, the bees should always Stingless bees have some natural predators, the worst among them be able to find food.” being hive-invaders such as hive syrphid fly, hive phorid fly, and the small hive beetle.

“The larvae of these pests eat the hive contents and destroy its strucIf you’re interested in fostering a hive, ture and can result in hive mortality. The bees can defend themselves against these pests, and the stronger the hive the better their defences. you can put your name on the waiting list or get more Invasion by these pests is often more successful when the hive has alinformation at; www.kmc.nsw.gov.au( ready been weakened, for example, by an extreme weather event,” says search Native Beehive Program).

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ditional facilities such as overhead projector, CD and DVD players, THE KU-RING-GAI Wildflower Garden is one of St Ives’ proudest microphone, whiteboards and more, the pavilion is perfect for workshowpieces, occupying 123 hectares of sprawling sandstone bushland shops, training, and similar group events. alongside Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. It was officially opened in There are loads of activities for kids at the Wildflower Garden - from 1968 by the then Governor, Sir Roden Cutler, with only 15 hectares seedlings to saplings! The range of programs are fun and informative, originally being allocated by the council. The plants and flowers are teaching kids what they need to know to help preserve, understand 100% native, naturally attracting Australian wildlife to the area. Its statand fully appreciate our beautiful bushland. ed purpose was ‘the growing of plants from all parts “ One of the true highlights of any visit is the native of Australia for preservation and public display, and flower display in the Visitor’s Centre. Each week a by these means the attraction of tourists and visitors volunteer from Australian Plants Society takes a cutto the Ku-ring-gai Municipality’.

The plants and ting of a common wildflower from the garden and It has adhered faithfully to that purpose, attracting flowers are 100% native, displays it with full description. It’s one of the only thousands of visitors each year who enjoy the many naturally attracting places in Australia where you can come and see a diverse offerings available.

Australian wildlife collection of actual specimens of what’s flowering at The best thing is to get up close and fully immerse to the area. any point in time. yourself in the surroundings. There are several walks The Wildflower Garden has so much more than and tracks you can take, all easily doable in a day we’ve mentioned here. It’s a veritable wonderland on (varying from 5 minutes to 2 hours long). Some are a your doorstep. Visit it soon. leisurely stroll, others require a bit more oomph and stamina, and some are even bike-friendly.

After your walk you can settle into one of three picnic areas: Dampier’s Clearing, Bidwill’s Clearing, and Lambert’s Clearing. All have bar[NB: COVID-19 restrictions may affect access becues, seating, and toilets and some level of parking and disabled access. These areas are also all available for function hire for a truly to some areas or activities. Please check unique celebration. the website before you visit.]

If you want something slightly more formal for your event, Caley’s www.kmc.nsw.gov.au (see Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Pavilion offers modern amenities in a wild and natural setting. Very Garden) 9424 0353 popular as a wedding venue, the pavilion features a fully equipped kitchen, sound system, and seating for up to 100 guests. With ad420 Mona Vale Road, St Ives

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WELLNESS

HOW TO SNACK RIGHT

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WE all love to snack, and when done right, it’s a healthy way to control satiety levels throughout the day. But snacking is often the make or break of successful nutrition and lifestyle goals, so it’s important to get it right. Snacking should be regulated in tune with your training schedule, body composition goals and hunger levels. The goal is to use snacking to break up long periods without eating or drinking - this has been associated with overeating in the long run.

Eating to pass time when you’re not hungry, or simply for the sake of it, isn’t snacking, it’s grazing, and it can cause you to exceed the daily calories needed to maintain your body composition or energy deficit.

However, it can be very easily mitigated.

Control your environment: Keep healthy snacks like fruit, yogurt, nuts/ seeds, and whole grain crackers available.

Optimize your choices: Consuming high GI foods will only spike blood sugar levels and you will be hungry again very shortly after.

Backtrack to the previous main meals: Were they nutritionally complete enough to sustain your energy levels? Have you been eating to align with your health and body composition goals?

Practice mindful eating exercises and get in touch with your hunger cues.

The components of a healthy snack are: protein, carbohydrate, healthy fats and colour. The ratio of these components can change depending on health goals.

For maintenance, you are consuming the same number of calories as you’re burning; for weight loss, you’re burning more than you’re eating; and for weight gain you’re eating more than you’re burning. Remember, training days require higher carbohydrates than light/non-training days.

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LET’S MAKE SOME HEALTHY SNACKS! FRUIT + YOGURT: • MAINTENANCE: ¾ cup Greek yogurt, ¾ cup frozen berries, 1/3 cup oats, 1tbsp chia seeds/seed of choice.

• LOSS: ¾ cup Greek yogurt, ½ cup frozen berries, ¼ cup oats (heavy training days only – omit on rest days), ½ tbsp. seed of choice.

• GAIN: 1 cup Greek yogurt, ¾ cup frozen berries, ½ cup oats, ½ handful of crushed almonds or cashews, 1tbsp seed of choice. ** Yogurt (protein and small carbohydrate), berries (color), oats (slow-release carbohydrate), seeds/nuts (healthy fats).

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POWER CRACKERS: • MAINTENANCE: 4x whole grain crackers, 1/4x small avocado, 1x tin tuna spring water, 4x cherry tomatoes.

• LOSS: 3x whole grain crackers, 1/6x small avocado, 3x cherry tomatoes, 1x tin tuna spring water.

• GAIN: 6x whole grain crackers, 1/2x small avocado, 1x tin tuna oil + brine, 6x cherry tomatoes. **Tuna (protein + healthy fats), whole grain crackers (slow-release carbohydrate), cherry tomatoes (colour), avocado (colour + healthy fats).

SEEING A WAY CLEAR TO BETTER EYESIGHT

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BEFORE a certain virus took centre stage, 2020 was supposed to be a year for focusing on eye health and vision. Instead, COVID-19 has led to many people spending much more time on close work tasks: using a computer and other devices, reading, binge watching TV - all very bad for eye health.

“Eye strain today is a problem for adults and children, especially when working from home,” says Sindy Lowinger, an optometrist and true St Ives local. She offers the following advice to help combat eye strain: “Don’t forget the 20/20 rule. Twenty minutes work/screen time and then a 20 second rest break. Stand up, stretch the legs and stretch the eyes, look far away and relax for 20 seconds before continuing.”

In normal times, Sindy is a mobile optometrist and visits schools to conduct screenings and full assessments. She is also a supervisor optometrist through UNSW at Guide Dogs low vision clinic as well as running her own clinic.

“I run a very family focussed practice. I see adults and children for holistic eye tests, who have come seeking answers regarding their vision as not just a 20/20 measure but rather a combination of eye sight and brain processing. It helps to check if their visual skills are impacting upon their reading and learning skills,” says Sindy, who gives particular attention to children’s vision.

“My greatest joy is when a child comes back for their review and thanks to their training, glasses and eye exercises, their vision has improved and they can read and learn more comfortably from a vision perspective.”

After COVID hit Sindy joined the local practice of Arn Bresler in St Ives and now sees patients locally.

Sindy was born, raised, and schooled in St Ives. She played local netball as a kid and was more recently in a ladies indoor soccer league.

“I love bringing up my own family here now. I have four daughters and we love nothing better than to go for walks in our neighbourhood and greet all the locals doing the same.”

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300g Gluten Free self-raising flour Xanthan Gum (1 teaspoon) Ground Ginger (optional)

BUTTER and line a 20cm round loosebottomed cake tin.

Melt the butter, honey and suger over a low heat in a saucepan.

Increase the heat and bubble for at least 1 minute, then leave to cool slightly (this bit’s important!).

While your honey mixture is cooling whisk the eggs and then beat into the melted honey mixture using a wooden spoon.

Sift the flour and xanthan (and a teaspoon of ground ginger - worth it!) into a large bowl and pour in the egg and honey mixture, beating until smooth, it should be quite a runny batter.

Pour the mixture into the tin and bake for 50 minutes-1 hour until the cake is well-risen, golden brown and springs back when pressed. A skewer pushed into the centre of the cake should come out clean.

Warm 2 tbsp honey, a blob of butter and a spoon full if sugar in a small pan and stir until melted; brush over the top of the cake to give a sticky glaze, then leave to cool.

Cut yourself a giant slice and dollop on some (clotted) cream or your favourite icecream.

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WELLNESS Tight skin, rough knuckles, chapped lips? Say hello to winter, it is definitely the antidote to happy skin. So, what to do? Read on and discover some tidbits of information and pieces of advice that can help you achieve that happy, hydrated skin you’re after.

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Limit your shower time and temperature. Yes, soaking in a beautiful hot shower is divine, but not for your skin. It strips it of its natural oils. So, make sure you lower the temperatures (I’m not saying cold showers - that will be another article all together) and shorten your shower time.

2 Immediately after your not-so-hot shower, apply a thick moisturiser to your skin which will seal the moisture in. Don’t wait too long or your chance to seal is gone.

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Wear sunscreen (even on the grey, overcast days). While there is less UVB around in winter, levels of UVA (or UV-ageing as it is known in the dermatology world) are still significant enough to age our skin.

I don’t like ageing my skin unnecessarily.

4 If you’ve been wondering when the best time to start professional

skin treatments is, it’s NOW! With sun exposure before or after such procedures there is a higher risk of unwanted post-inflammatory hyper-pigmentation. As well, you want to be as pale as you naturally can be for IPL hair removal treatments, no fake tan on either until afterwards. The treatments will be fewer (so cheaper) and more effective than treating you with your summer glowing skin. If you are keen to remove pigmentation and broken capillaries, again the treatment will be more effective the paler you are. Plus, you can cover up in clothing (unless treatment is face, then make-up) so no one will see the healing skin - just the amazing results in summer.

Autumn and winter therefore represent opportunities for many IPL and laser treatments and chemical peels. Call your salon!!

5 Rosehip oil, rosehip oil, rosehip oil. EVERYONE needs it.

• Dry, dehydrated skin? Rosehip oil • Acne prone skin? Rosehip oil (Not only will it help fight scarring but will balance oil production and DOES NOT CLOG PORES) • Freckly and/or age spots you want reduced? Rosehip oil (Even for hyperpigmentation) • Want to boost collagen? (Who doesn’t?) That’s right, your trusty Rosehip oil wins again.

It’s literally the oil for all. Go get some now. NOW!

6 Lastly, cleansers. You must use the right one for your skin because

the wrong one can be quite detrimental, despite your good intentions. For example, if your skin feels tight after cleansing, this indicates you’re missing some oils and water after that cleanse. You are not using the right cleanser.

• Dry skin – try cream or oil-based cleansers • Oily skin – foaming and liquid cleansers are better for you • Acne prone skin – a cleanser with an antibacterial wash in it Your skin should feel amazing after a cleanse, not dry, oily or still with remnants of makeup. So, if you experience anything like the aforementioned, you need to rethink your cleanser.

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YOUR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING ARE NOT IN LOCKDOWN

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WITHOUT getting into all the tired clichés - it’s been a very tough few months. Being confined to quarters has caused many of us to completely alter our routine and change our thinking patterns. For some, that has meant less formal work clothes (trackpants, pyjamas… admit it) and less fuss about make-up and grooming.

Those things can be put on hold without causing much damage.

However, it’s important that you don’t start getting too casual about any pains or ailments, or your health in general.

While COVID-19 restrictions are still in place, most medical practices are open and are offering work-arounds such as Telehealth, phone triage, and distancing arrangements on premises.

If you have serious concerns about any symptoms, ongoing issues, or are generally not feeling well, you should, in the first instance, call your local GP and get advice on what to do next.

St Ives Medical and Cosmetic Centre has been serving the St Ives community since 2004. They offer a range of services including podiatry, travel vaccinations, skin care, and pathology.

The specialists in the skin cancer clinic can diagnose and treat skin cancers. They can perform biopsies and minor surgeries, and conduct thorough examinations to ensure that any suspect moles or other marks are caught early and dealt with.

They’re open 7 days, are available after hours, and have male and female doctors on staff.

Complementing the medical practice is the Glow Anti Aging Clinic which offers a wide range of non-surgical skin treatments including laser machines and cosmetic injectables for skin tightening and skin rejuvenation.

www.stivesmedicalcentre.com.au. www.glow-antiaging.com.au (02) 9440 5050

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HOME LIVING Winter proof for the cooler months with these sensory interior styling tips Natasha Lindsay from North Shore Interior Design gives some expert advice on how to take the edge off the winter gloom.

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WE ARE all spending more time indoors these days and winter is the perfect time to disconnect and indulge the senses in the comfort of your home. If a complete overhaul is out of the question, there are many ways to refresh your living space with a few well-placed furnishings for the cooler months.

TOUCH – Luxurious Layers. Warm up your interiors with layers of tactile soft furnishings like rugs, cushions and throws. Keep it contemporary by sticking to similar tones that ooze comfort. Mix up your textiles and play with natural organic fibres like handcrafted wool knits, cosy alpaca blankets and sustainably acquired furs. Bouclé is popular in decorating right now with its cloud-like appearance and natural woollen weave of looped or curled ply. Drape a chunky knitted throw over the sofa and foot of the bed. Layer up your floor rugs by adding a smaller feature rug or sheepskin over your summer sisal for added winter warmth.

SIGHT – Create an atmospheric sense of warmth and comfort through the simple and inexpensive use of lighting. Add a statement lamp with a rich glow to a dark corner, or substitute your cooler globes with warmer bulbs. Warm colours in tones of amber, gold and lemon create a sense of optimism and bliss. A fresh injection of greenery with an indoor plant or two provides an instant burst of life to your interior space. Winter is the perfect time to take on an indoor project, create a feature wall with Grasscloth wallpaper or paint a deep cinnamon or rusty terracotta wall. Some of my favourites are Porters Grasscloth in Maple, Dulux Sassy SO9G6 and Dulux Warmth SO9G9.

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SCENT – The mood of your space is greatly determined by scent.

Introduce mellow fragrances such as ginger, pine and sandalwood scented candles to create an emotive environment on cold winter days. Placing your candles into lanterns that glow will add drama to the cosy aesthetic. Make the most out of your terrace and backyard with an outdoor firepit, the ultimate in winter entertaining.

North Shore Interior Design is a full-service interior design and decorating studio that designs interiors from concept through to completion. www.northshoreid.com.au

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WHEN 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 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.

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PROPERTY CHADWICK EXPERTISE

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SYDNEY was the strongest property market at the end of 2019. Since bottoming out in May 2019, prices have recovered most of the losses sustained in previous years and were heading for a new peak in the 2nd quarter of 2020. Then came the GVC (Great Virus Crisis). All those forecasts of double-digit growth for Sydney property have fallen by the wayside.

Or have they?

When we look at the cycles, we know that when interest rates are lower, house prices are higher, and we have recently seen interest rates fall to the lowest levels ever and stay that way for a record period. With less interest to pay on loans, buyers have been able to pay more for the actual property.

But an unprecedented period of low interest rates has had an interesting effect on the market. One of the negative factors in the marketplace has been the expectation that interest rates will rise again which can act as a negative for buyer and seller sentiment. The line of thought is that what goes down must come up, which, if it happens, will see buyers paying more interest and sellers’ properties losing value.

But the reality is far removed from the media and market speculation and cutting through the noise is an important skill for those who seek to understand the property market and play it well.

The Reserve Bank has stated that there is no prospect of an interest rate increase in the foreseeable future and there are now more than a few economists tipping yet another rate cut this year. In fact we’re starting to see banks move back into the marketplace looking for business and cutting interest rates. Even those banks who raised rates out of cycle, even

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by a little bit, have begun to cut rates again.

Understanding interest rates and their effect on the market is perhaps the most important consideration for any property buyer or seller.

Transaction levels are likely to be significantly impacted over the next few months given the restrictions that are in place but this does not mean prices will plummet. So, while property values may fall a little in the next few months, suppressed transaction activity means we can expect to see a build-up of latent demand and the markets will rebound in the second half of the year.

It is understandable that many Australians expect the property markets to behave like they did during previous economic downturns such as the GFC in 2008. However unlike previous downturns that were essentially financially lead, this is a medical problem that morphed into an economic issue because of a short-term shut down of our economy.

Based on the predicted pace of post-recession recovery, we expect the pandemic to have a more limited and shorter-lived impact on house prices than either the early-1990’s recession or the GFC. On the upside, households and property investors whose incomes remain stable and secure will be able to take full advantage of historically low interest rates which should underpin a return to stronger levels of growth in the medium term.

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SYDNEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL is an independent selective boys’ school and one of Australia’s oldest schools, officially founded in 1854.

Exactly 100 years later St Ives Preparatory School was established on the site of a former orchard - some of the original pear trees can be found on the grounds. The cottage style building held 85 students.

Today, the expanded and modernised school enrols over 400 boys each year, educating them from pre-school to Year 6, priming them for transition to the high school in College Street, Sydney.

“Our school is suited to curious boys who love learning, enjoy asking questions and thinking deeply,” says “ current Headmaster, Ian Stephens.

“Grammar boys love being busy "We understand that and seek engagement and conneca Grammar education All our learning is done within will give them enormous tion. the context of a relationship.” opportunities in life, and Ian has been headmaster of St we want them to make Ives for almost nine years. Prior to a positive difference in that he was headmaster at the other prep school in Edgecliff for 10 years. the world they will “It is a privilege to spend my day grow up into” with these extraordinary boys and I honestly never tire of their hunger to learn, their capacity to do amazing things, their unquenchable and sometimes exhausting energy, and their humour.”

The school puts strong focus on reading, music, and sport, enforcing ideals of collaboration, self-discipline and curiosity.

“We prioritise attitude and effort over performance because we believe that the process of learning is just as important as the product. We emphasise learning in collaboration because social skills are essential for a

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happy and productive life,” explains Mr Stephens.

“We are very interested in what sort of men our boys will grow up to be and are mindful of the influence we can have in their formative years. The values we instil and modelling from the key adults in their lives play a crucial role in their development. We understand that a Grammar education will give them enormous opportunities in life, and we want them to make a positive difference in the world they will grow up into.”

Mr Stephens shares his own love of reading (Tolkien is a favourite), shark diving (personal videos are essential), classical music (the school has a full symphony orchestra of over 100 boys) and sport (you can love reading and science and display excellence in sport!)

He is both a dedicated and grateful headmaster.

“SGS is an extraordinary place and I am still pinching myself that I am part of this family after all these years.”

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Bella tells us why she loves working at NumberWorks’nWords and what drives her passion to teach.

What made you apply as a tutor to NumberWorks’nWords St Ives?

After leaving school, I came across the NumberWorks’nWords job application by chance and thought it would be an incredible opportunity to combine my passion for English with my work. I believed it would be a great fit while I studied full-time, as I was looking for something flexible with my university schedule.

What were your first impressions working in the centre?

I was so impressed by the amount of energy and enthusiasm in the centre when I started working at NumberWorks’nWords. All of the tutors are passionate about their roles and do an excellent job making sure the students are eager about getting involved.

Can you describe what the atmosphere is like in the centre when the students are there?

Walking into work every shift always puts me in a positive mood because the atmosphere in the centre is so vibrant. For some kids, tutoring is the highlight of their day and that energy is infectious. Students are always being celebrated for their achievements and that optimism is shared between the kids and tutors alike.

How do you find working with students of the different ages?

Working with students of different ages is one of my favourite parts of the job. Watching as kids grow and develop is very fulfilling and being able to see that across a wide range of ages is such a privilege. I enjoy that it allows me to utilise a variety of my skills, from teaching children how to read the alphabet through to complex tasks such as thesis development or essay building. I feel as though it has helped me personally develop my

own tutoring abilities to a much higher standard.

What do you like about all the fun elements that are part of the NW program?

The program is structured in such a way that the kids are almost constantly engaged with their work and continually rewarded for participation with fun mini-games between the educational elements of the program. It is highly effective in keeping them focused and ensures they don’t feel overworked.

The holiday programs similarly allow kids to keep up with their learning in the school break, with an emphasis on having fun while learning.

Can you describe a rewarding teaching moment that you had with a particular student?

The most rewarding moments I’ve experienced have been seeing students crippled with self-doubt finally starting to become not only confident in their work, but proud of it as well. Enabling a student to

realise their potential is paramount in ensuring they can perform to the best of their abilities; more importantly, it helps to strengthen their confidence in all areas beyond schooling as well. Watching a child change from one afraid to put pen to paper into one who proudly holds their work up with a smile is one of the best parts of my job.

What skills and memories do think you will take with you into your future career after working for NW St Ives?

Interacting with children and parents has strengthened my interpersonal skills, and my organisation and time-management skills have profited immensely.

I have no doubt these skills will continue to serve me throughout my professional life. Beyond this, working with children has given me a new outlook on the importance of compassion, empathy and patience. I feel that through this role, I have definitely grown as a person.

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MASADA COLLEGE has been a part of the St Ives community for nearly 60 years. The College began in 1962 as a Jewish kindergarten and has now grown to a thriving Preschool to Year 12 campus. Students from all backgrounds are welcome to the College, which prides itself on inclusivity.

“Masada College is a wonderful community where teachers, parents and students all support each other to create this amazing educational environment,” says College Principal, Martin Tait.

“Our College offers a unique learning environment because we embrace cultural diversity in our programs as well as share the rich Jewish ethos and values with all our students.”

The College has outstanding “ academic results, ranking 35th in the NSW HSC last year. It has "Masada College pioneered programs such as Steis a wonderful phen Covey’s The Leader in Me, community where in which educators empower teachers, parents students to take responsibility for and students all their own learning as well as their engagement with their lives and support others. The model, introduced each other” more than seven years ago, gives students values and tools to communicate and manage conflict - tools they can use in the classroom, playground and at home.

Masada College has an educational mission to raise responsible, individual thinkers with a strong sense of social justice. It instils in students principles of inclusiveness, diversity, equity and human rights with initiatives that include: volunteering at a donkey rescue and rehabilitation shelter; learning about children’s rights with Save The Children; and running their own fundraising for ‘Pink Week’ as part of an ongoing College commitment to the McGrath Foundation “Part of what makes Masada so special is our individual support and care for all students,” says Mr Tait. “We understand that each student has varying needs - from academic support to emotional well-being - and here at Masada we have the capability to individualise student support.”

“Masada aims to ensure all students have a positive and successful experience at school, where they feel part of an environment that fosters positive relationships and student well-being,” he said.

Masada College currently offers virtual tours of the College. For more information email enrolments@staff. masada.nsw.edu.au.

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KRISTIN BAYLEY believes that with a little bit of scientific method and an abundance of love, every child, no matter how challenged, can aspire to a better quality of life.

“I started To The Moon and Back because there are a lot of kids who have difficulties either with their communications or their social skills and may struggle to access therapy because they have additional challenges,” explains Kristin.

Born and raised in New York, Kristin qualified and worked as a behaviour analyst and speech pathologist, using concepts not much practised elsewhere in the world.

“In my particular field, it is not very well known here [Australia]. What I do is very well known in the States as a very effective evidence based practice for kids with autism.”

After leaving New York, Kristin lived in London for 5 years where she introduced many of these new concepts in early childhood intervention to the industry there. She also met and married an Englishman who introduced her to the concept of moving to Australia.

After testing out several suburbs, they eventually settled in St Ives and have so far spent 8 years relishing their decision.

“The community is just so beautiful […] We’ve made a lot of connections: my husband coaches the rugby team, the kids do all the sport, so it’s just been a really lovely connection for us. We’ve got a lovely big garden; we’re able to have pets and just go for bike rides and go for walks. It’s a really, really lovely community.”

To The Moon and Back offers a broad range of programs including social skills groups, play groups, parent training (parent input strategies to work with their kids), peer play dates to help kids learn how to make friends, escape rooms and scavenger hunts (during school holidays).

They are mobile and can go and visit clients if required, however, Kristin says people seem willing to travel to her from all over Sydney.

“We’re surprisingly well located.”

It’s just one of the reasons she’s happy to have set up her business in St Ives.

“I’m really pleased that I picked St Ives because it’s helped me feel more connected to the community, but also it’s helped the business to feel more connected to the community.

“I want people to know about us and know what we offer because I think what we offer is pretty unusual and, because we have a lot of schools in the area and a lot of pre-schools in the area I think we have a lot to offer parents and children.”

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LEROY is a foxy-cross-poodle-cross-unknown (Mum was a bit of a rogue). He’s a fluffy bitsa with loads of personality. He’s very wellknown in our neighbourhood for enthusiastically greeting anyone who dares walk past the house. He’s also known at the dog park as the little guy who teases all the big guys into a massive chase. They haven’t caught him yet.

We always wanted to start a community library (our whole family loves books and we have many to share), but Leroy was such a deterrent. Then we hit on the idea of making him part of the fun, and now he is the world’s loudest librarian.

It makes us so happy to hear people greeting him when they go to get books from his library. He, of course, just barks extra furiously.

The library is a huge hit and we are loving helping Leroy tend it. He enjoys selecting books to restock the shelves with, and gets quite irate when people leave copies of Dan Brown’s The DaVinci Code.

Leroy has standards.

It’s a true delight when someone leaves a treat for Leroy in the library. It makes us feel like part of something extra good. It also feels like people forgive him for his overly-militant guard dog ways...

Bron Maxabella ATLAS is a 10 year old Warmblood x Thoroughbred horse who has been a St Ives resident for the past 2 years. He was rescued at 8 years old as a scarred bag of bones and lovingly rehabilitated over the past few years.

When he’s not strutting his stuff at the Avondale Arena local arena or around the streets of St Ives, he loves lazing under the bamboo forest in his paddock and has recently established a bit of a fan club who he loves visiting up at his fence.

ONE of St Ives newer residents, Echo is a 16 week old purebred Border Collie. He came from a breeder in Orange and now resides in Gillott Way with his mum, Jess, and two feline siblings, Zlatan and Luna.

When he’s not digging holes or chewing up palm fronds in the garden, he loves hanging out with his neighbour, Chewie. He’s just had his third round of vaccinations so is just discovering the excitement of going out for walks - which is sure to be a new favourite!

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ONE thing that has made confinement to our homes a little easier is having a pet (or several) around. While it’s hard to get work done when the cat insists on sitting on your keyboard or the dog looks at you expectedly after every movement thinking it’s going for yet another walk, there’s no doubt that our fur/feather/scale babies fill the void of lengthy days at home better than any streaming binge can.

Pets are a unique all-in-one package: they give you complete attention, provide COVID-free cuddles, entertain you, urge you to exercise, and encourage you to relax. Whether it’s a dog, cat, fish, bird, horse, lizard, rabbit, turtle, giant stick-insect, or anything else that can safely live with humans, a pet can be beneficial in so many ways.

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THE I CAN READ SYSTEM “One of our greatest joys is seeing a family welcome a pet into their home. We especially love shar• Over 100 ICR centres across the region ing the journey as they return for advice, products, and a chat.” That’s how the staff feel at The Pet Connection.

• Developed by educational psychologists and authors of The family owned business has been in St Ives for 25 years and they "Dealing with Dyslexia and Other Reading never tire of introducing a non-human member to its new family.

Their love and knowledge extends to dogs, cats, fish, birds, rabbits, Difficulties" (Pearson Education). reptiles and they’d be happy to arrange an introduction to any or all of the above. stives@icanreadsystem.com www.icanreadsystem.com “We encourage responsible pet ownership, and ensure people are ready for the commitment a pet requires. We know how important it is to ensure our animals go to loving homes and remain there for life.”

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ST IVES SHOPPING VILLAGE first opened its doors in 1960 with 40 retail stores and a supermarket. By the 1970s it had affirmed itself as the commercial hub of Ku-ring-gai.

This year, the Village turns 60 and is as much a focal point for the community as ever. Now boasting over 110 retailers split over two levels, the compact centre features everything you need including: fashion and accessories, homewares, jewellery and gifts, dining and catering, travel and services, health practitioners, medical centre and pharmacies as well as three majors: Woolworths, Coles and Harris Farm.

“We are the perfect ‘one stop shop’ - big enough but not too big,” says Marketing Manager, Melanie Scarf.

“Many of our retailers are independent, experts in their fields and have personal connections "Like many of our staff with our shoppers. Whilst young members and retailers, families are our growing demographic, many of our loyal cusI love St Ives Shopping tomers have been coming here Village and the critical for many years.” part we play in the To augment the shopping excommunity” perience, The Village presents special events, promotions, workshops and free entertainment for kids and adults (which is looking at resuming at the end of 2020), as well as producing a quarterly publication: Village Life.

The Concierge Service (available during trading hours) offers gift card, information, and a personal shopping service which includes delivery to St Ives and certain suburbs.

“Our point of difference is that we are a community based centre, offering more of an experience to our customers. We have recently conducted a very successful community initiative called Love Local where we gave away Village Hampers to Ku-ring-gai members in need during this time. This is what we are about!” says Melanie, who’s genuine enthusiasm is palpable.

“Like many of our staff members and retailers, I love St Ives Shopping Village and the critical part we play in the community.”

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HEALTH/WELLNESS F45 F45 Training St Ives is a team-based, functional training studio. The 45-minute sessions incorporate functional movements that are designed to target fat loss and help to build and maintain lean muscle mass. The F45 St Ives studio is a community of positive, supportive and friendly members who together, in just 45 min a day, have achieved amazing results, progressed their fitness and made new friends. Led by Chloe Pietersen and her team of vibrant and professional trainers, F45 Training is about innovation, motivation and results.

186 Mona Vale Rd, St Ives 0423 236 486 f45training.com.au/stives ST IVES MASSAGE STUDIO Professional masseuses skilled in oriental treatments, relaxation massage, back stepping and remedial treatments for injury.

Suite 2/219 Mona Vale Road - 0410 722 977 MINDSPACE THERAPY Nestled in a boutique home office in St Ives, MindSpace therapy is a compassionate and non-judgemental safe-space. Hayley Bilski, an accredited mental health worker, specialises in stress management, anxiety, depression, school or friendship issues, family life, gender, and coping with life changes. www.mindspace.com.au - 0411646388 HAIR HOUSE 123 One of St Ives Chase’s hidden gems, Hair House 123, is an exclusive boutique style home salon managed by a fully qualified senior hairdresser, Debbie Lewy. With most clients seen individually, Hair House offers an intimate and personalized experience every time, at an affordable price.

Hair House 123 Call Debbie today - 0411 138 264 VISION PT Specialising in one-on-one training sessions there is a huge focus on correct movement and injury prevention - ensuring you reach your fitness goals safely.

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GLOW ANTI-AGING CLINIC A cosmetic medicine clinic with a wide range of non-surgical skin treatments including laser machines and cosmetic injectables for skin tightening and skin rejuvenation. At GLOW you will find highly qualified practitioners delivering advanced treatments including IPL photofacial, RF skin tightening and resurfacing, microdermabrasion, body contouring, Lips to Love, and more. You can also experience the ground-breaking anti-aging TriBella treatment which is very popular among elite celebrities. It’s a three-step process that simultaneously enhances the tone, tightness, and texture of your skin, giving it a smoother, younger, healthier look. www.glow-antiaging.com.au (02) 9440 5050 Shop 127/166 Mona Vale Rd, St. Ives ST IVES PROFESSIONAL SKIN CARE Offering specialised facials, waxing, tinting, pedicure, spray tans and many other beauty services.

Shop 91, St Ives Village, 166 Mona Vale Road - 9449 4711 SINDY LOWINGER OPTOMETRIST A very highly qualified optometrist who has been practising for 15 years, Sindy is especially interested in children’s vision. Her approach is holistic, using evidence based tests to examine a full range of vision-related abilities such as acuity, tracking, eye-hand coordination and other criteria, to determine how vision is contributing to the general wellbeing of a child. She also works with disabilities and special needs and has trained in Basic KeyWord Signing to help to communicate with non-verbal patients.

Suite 6, 219 Mona Vale Rd, St Ives - www.sindylowinger.com.

0413 054 440 ST IVES MEDICAL CENTRE has been serving the St Ives community since 2004. They offer a range of services including podiatry, travel vaccinations, skin care, and pathology. Their podiatrists can help people out with all aspects of general foot health including nail conditions, sports-related issues, and help with balance, walking and running. The specialists in the skin cancer clinic can diagnose and treat skin cancers. They can perform biopsies and minor surgeries, and conduct thorough examinations to ensure that any suspect moles or other marks are caught early and dealt with.

Shop 127/166 Mona Vale Rd, St. Ives - www.stivesmedicalcentre.com.au - 9440 5050

ST IVES DENTAL A family practice committed to complete dental care for all ages.Offering a range of services from routine cleaning to implants and veneers G3 - St Ives Village, 166 Mona Vale Road - 9983 1166

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Most of our product contains 100% certified organic coconut oil, are vegan in origin, not tested on animals and free of Parabenos and Petrolatos. Our packaging uses only recycled, BPA-free materials.

Order online at arborcosmetics.com.au MCDONALDS PHARMACY The only late-night pharmacy in St Ives, open until 8pm on weekdays and 7pm over the weekend.

225 Mona Vale Road - 9144 5905 THE MADISON MEDICAL PRACTICE Nestled in a row of shops along Mona Vale Rd, Madison Medical pride themselves on providing the best care possible to the St Ives community.

Suite 8-10/169-177 Mona Vale Road - 9440 9411 SIMONE’Z SALON Beauty therapist specialising in manicures, pedicures, waxing & facials all from the comfort of a home based salon Killeaton St - Simone - 0487 808510 SKIN BY LINDSAY This is skin care with a personal touch a warm, friendly environment and attentive service coupled with leading edge, medical grade equipment. Your skin treatment is tailored to your needs and comfort, giving you high-quality results and a pleasant experience. The salon offers skin rejuvenation facials, hair removal, micro-needling, pigmentation/redness/ acne reduction, EyEnvy lashes, LED light therapy facials and spray tanning. Go in for a free consultation and find out how to best treat fine wrinkles, spider veins, scarring, large pores or whatever else concerns you Convenient after hours service and handy location. www.skinbylindsay.com.au 0425 338 227 16 Salerno Place, St Ives Chase

WALK AND TALK THERAPY Focusing on walk/talk (movement) therapy to overcome a range of circumstances.

Suites 13-14, 1714 Pittwater Road Bayview NSW 2104 Jill - 0419 247 640 www.businessnamehere.com.au

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Alexander Hermes Pools can work with any sized space and the most challenging terrain to create a landscaped outdoor pool and entertainment area that is functional, stylish, and in harmony with your house and garden.

Initial water treatment and hand-over demonstration. Streamlined plan approval process; relevant insurances; reports, certificates. www.alexanderhermes.com 1-5 Gow Street, Abbottsford

BLOCKED UP PLUMBING Honest, reliable, and reasonable - everything you want in a plumber (as well as great plumbing skills, of course!)

Specialising in bathroom & laundry renovations, pipe relining, blocked drains & all your plumbing needs.

Thinking about underfloor heating?

Getting stormwater overflow? Toilet not co-operating? Give Blocked Up Plumbing a call. blockedupplumbing@gmail.com. 0416 651 552 facebook.com/blockedupplumbing

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POOLWERX Offering both in-store support and mobile technicians; this is a one-stop shop for both regular and specialized pool maintenance.

351 Mona Vale Rd - 9144 1266

NORTH SHORE INTERIOR DESIGN This boutique, full-service interior design and decorating studio that will take your design from concept to completion. Creating timeless, balanced interiors, both modern and classic, for new developments, extensions and renovations. With knowledge, experience and a fine eye for detail and style, their designer will turn your inspired vision into reality. You will be fully immersed in the process, beginning with 2D and 3D floor plans, through to selecting all the finishes, fixtures, features, and furnishings. www.northshoreid.com.au 0402 570 753 SHED 11 Jemma Wlasichuk and Fanny Clarsen are two sister in-law with a passion for sustainability and design. Together they started Shed 11, specializing in refinishing vintage pieces of furniture to suit the modern home. In addition to simple colour changes, we also bring art techniques to some of our pieces to create feature furniture. Studio visits available by appointment only. https://shedeleven.com.au/ - Jemma: 0431 044 968 - Fanny: 0481 225 411

BRILHO CLEANING Providing outstanding cleaning services across Sydney, with extensive knowledge of the North Shore area. Experience working in both residential and commercial locations.

Call today - 1300 669 181 - enquiries@brilhocleaning.com.au

SERVICES CURNOW DESIGN Kirsty Curnow has worked as a freelance Graphic and Brand Identity Designer for over 20 years, designing for small and large companies across a variety of industries. She has a keen understanding of brand strategy and how to conceptualise the ideals and personality of a business. With experience in website design, modern user interface and social media, she can help businesses find the best way to present themselves, not only through print but also in a unique online presence. kirsty@curnow design.com.au 0404 125 517 www.curnowdesign.com.au 26

RAY WHITE UPPER NORTH SHORE With 19 years of experience, Ray White Upper North Shore provides its clients with unrivalled expertise and service Unit 2/237 Mona Vale Road - 9449 9066

TRAVELBOOKERS A small, boutique travel agency which has served the St Ives Community for over 20 years with many long standing clients.

With over 40 years travel experience, and individual travel consultant, TravelBookers provide a bespoke and thorough experience. They are invested in servicing every individual client and passion for the industry overall is unparalleled. AS regional travel options begin to open up - there is no better time to reach out and organize a domestic getaway! www.travelbookers.com.au debbief@travelbookers.com.au www.businessnamehere.com.au CHADWICK REAL ESTATE They are the largest boutique independent real estate agency on Upper North Shore and they know the entire area intimately.

With over 60 employees all working collaboratively and a broad, inter-office database, Chadwicks has the talent and resources to bring you the best possible service, whether that’s selling, buying, investment, or property management. Their multi awardwinning in-house digital marketing department will optimise promotion. The have an in-house auction facility and offer expert project marketing for developments. The comprehensive concierge service is testament to the level of care and helpfulness that underlies their ethos.chadwickrealestate.com.au 9488 5500 215 Mona Vale Road, St Ives MARSHALL CHAN YAHL Through our innovative marketing, professionalism and highly trained people, MCY Group provide a full-suite of respectable services.

Shop 25D, St Ives Village - 166 Mona Vale Road - 9061 3188 CAR WASH 2 U Providing mobile car washing; full exterior + interior options available.

Call - 0466 419 655 BUTTERCUP LANE CAKES Beautiful cakes for any occasion - specialising in buttercream however able to tailor orders to individuals needs Cassie - 0400 438 712 HEMISPHERE ACCOUNTING Qualified chartered accountants, qualified tax agents and certified advisers in Xero, Quickbooks, and other packages. Being professional comes first and foremost.

Po Box 24 - St Ives - 9056 5078 CHM LEGAL Providing quality legal advice to a range of clients, with a smile and positive attitude, achieving the most successful outcome whilst maintaining a high level of professionalism.

Warrimoo Avenue - Christine - 9144 3621

PETS ST IVES VETERINARY CLINIC Providing modern, professional and affordable health care for your pets, our dedicated staff and leading veterinarians are all passionate about pets and avid animal lovers.

7/351 Mona Vale Road - 9983 9494

HEALING HOUNDS MASSAGE Dog Massage Therapy helps to improve comfort and mobility for dogs with joint and muscle pain & stiffness & with post op recovery.

Not just for sore joints, this relaxing treat boosts general health & well-being, is great for skin & coat health & reduces anxiety.

Call Ayala - 0431 113 859 THE PET CONNECTION Bringing animals and people together in mutually beneficial relationships for 25 years. The staff at The Pet Connection are there because they genuinely love animals and they love what animals can do for people. With great local knowledge on top of their pet expertise, they can advise you on the right pet for your environment. From scales to feathers to fur, they can help you out with information, toys, food, accessories and essentials. And they can help match you up with the purrfect pet. thepetconnection.com.au 9988 0038 St Ives Shopping Village, Shop 25c, 166 Mona Vale Rd, St. Ives

NORTHSIDE EMERGENCY VET (AFTER HOURS) Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. We are a completely modern after hours vet hospital that is run by a cooperative of 29 of Sydney’s leading vets.

335 Mona Vale Road, Terrey Hills - 9452 2933

SMALL PAWS PET BOARDING The only pet boarding facility dedicated to housing and caring exclusively for cats and small breed dogs. Tucked away in the back of Duffys Forest, these guys will treat you little ones as their own.

413 Killawarra Rd, Duffys Forest 9450 1579 MICKIE MAGAN EQUINE HERBALIST With a passion for natural health, Mickie uses a multi-disciplined approach to healing horses and has had great success with ulceration, behavioural issues, laminitis, hormonal issues, toxicity and many other conditions.

Equineherbalist.com.au - 0414 576 603- 9452 2933

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KIDS TO THE MOON AND BACK Offers a broad range of programs including social skills groups, play groups, parent training (parent input strategies to work with their kids), peer play dates to help kids learn how to make friends, escape rooms and scavenger hunts (during school holidays). They are mobile and can go and visit clients if required. Using evidence based methods developed in the US, they treat clients from very young to grown up with diagnosed disabilities, usually with an autism spectrum disorder. www.tothemoonandback.net.au.

0411 427 233 13/177 Mona Vale Rd, St Ives ST IVES PREPARATORY SCHOOL (SYDNEY GRAMMAR) One of the two preparatory schools that readies students for the Sydney Grammar high school in Darlinghurst, St Ives Prep is a secular, boys school with a policy built around ethics and inclusion.

With an emphasis on participation and self-improvement, programmes include Music, Science, Drama, Debating, Visual Arts, Languages, Chess, and Sport. The swimming pool, tennis and basketball courts are in constant use as are the two main ovals for cricket, rugby and football. The school encourages high academic, creative, and personal achievement. www.sydgram.nsw.edu.au/st-ives 8302 5200 Ayres Rd, St Ives NUMBER WORKS N’ WORDS Providing expert tuition in maths and English and targeted tutoring for NAPLAN. The programmes offered at NumberWorks’nWords are closely aligned with the Australian curriculum so that everything your child learns is relevant and can be implemented. Children are individually assessed and their particular needs are specifically catered for in a tailored tutoring plan. Parents are kept updated on their child’s progress throughout tuition.

Take your child in for a free, no-obligation assessment. numberworksnwords.com/au 1300 386 266 164A Mona Vale Rd , St Ives DANCETOTS Offering a range of classes for the little ones in your life! Mums, you can get involved too in the mums + bubs classes. www.dancetots.com.au Sophia - 0412 413 170 Horace Ave, St Ives

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MASADA COLLEGE PRESCHOOL Masada Cottage is an early learning centre (ELC) catering for two to six year olds, nestled in the leafy grounds of Masada College. Its educational programs prioritise the development of the whole child, and age-appropriate concepts are integrated into all aspects of play-based learning. Its proximity to Masada primary school allows it to utilise teachers for specialist lessons in music, sport and Hebrew and prepare young kids for transition into primary school. www.masada.nsw.edu.au/early-learning-centre (02) 9449 3744 9-15 Link Road, St Ives INTEGRICARE CHRIST CHURCH PRESCHOOL Supporting the local community for over 25 years, Christ Church Preschool prides itself on providing a peaceful learning environment with a strong connection to nature. Indoor spaces are bright, clean and well ventilated - with a landscaped outdoor space providing even more learning opportunities.

School readiness is a key focus; preparing your child for prep, kindy and a lifetime of learning Integricare Christ Church St Ives Preschool 02 9144 3067 - 75 Ayres Rd, ST IVES NSW 2075 NORTH SHORE BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION a St Ives based, basketball development program. Offering school-aged children training sessions, competitions and holiday camps since 2013, NSBL is your fun and inclusive local basketball club. www.nsbl.com.au - basketball@nsbl.com.au

MASADA COLLEGE SCHOOL Although it is Australia’s first Jewish international co-educational school, Masada College proudly welcomes students of all backgrounds. Its educational mission is to raise responsible individual thinkers with a strong sense of social justice and confidence in their ability to determine their own future. Educating students from Kindergarten through to Year 12, Masada College emphasises social responsibility, personal achievement, and strong academic performance. www.masada.nsw.edu.au (02) 9449 3744 9-15 Link Road, St Ives CORPUS CHRISTI irst established in 1954 by the Brigidine Sisters, Corpus Christi has always been a central beacon of the St Ives community as it developed. Corpus is part of the wider Catholic CHurch and works hand in hand with their parish. The school harbours an inclusive, family-oriented community which promotes respect for the individual and service to others. Working in partnership with parents to adopt a common vision and high expectations, Corpus Christi enables children to reach their full potential.

17 Link Road, St Ives - 9988 3135 - ccsi@dbb.catholic.edu.au BRIGIDINE COLLEGE a Catholic congregational school dedicated to the education of girls. The College prides itself on providing a holistic education for girls combining the spiritual, academic, physical and cultural dimensions of learning.

325 Mona Vale Road, St Ives - 9988 6200 - office@brigidine.com.au

RETAIL FELLA HAMILTON Stylish women’s clothing aimed for the mature woman Shop 18 - St Ives Village - 166 Mona Vale Rd www.fellahamilton.com.au

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LEISURES SHOES Leisures is an Australian based shoe shop selling the best European shoe brands and styles. At Leisures we love shoes, but we also love complimenting our shoes with the perfect accessories. Enjoy browsing the wide range of footwear and accessories we bring to you each season. Our shoes provide comfort, style, flexibility, durability and lots of orthotic friendly options.

Some of the European shoe brands we stock include Ara, Arche, Hispanitas, Pikolinos, Th!nk & Toni Pons.

166 Mona Vale Rd, St. Ives NSW 2075 1300 659 995

RED BELLY ACTIVE A golf and active wear brand delivering stylish, modern and comfortable sportswear with a unique Aussie look and feel. www.redbellyactive.com CARRIE’S CARDS AND CRAFTS Carrie is our resident craft-expert and available to create personalised + handmade crafts and cards to order. https://www.facebook.com/carriescards WITHMYBOY.COM A fashion brand dedicated to celebrating the unique bond between a Mum and her Son through matching, high-quality apparel. www.withmyboy.com - catherine@withmyboy.com CADEAU AND BLISS A bespoke gifting company using Australian made, organic, reusable, eco-friendly gifts; we specialise in creating beautiful customised gifts for the corporate and property industry. Delivery available Aus Wide. www.cadeauandbliss.com.au caz@cadeauandbliss.com.au - 0413 858455

FOOD CHARGRILL CHARLIE’S a family-run business whose philosophy has always been “if you take care of the customer, everything else will take care of itself.” Our clean cooking techniques have made our shop, the go-to dinner place for busy families since 1989. And our award-winning recipe’s have kept peoples mouths watering for Charlie’s food for over 30 years 213 Mona Vale Road, St Ives - 9988 4292 HARRIS FARM When Harris Farm says “fresh”, they mean it, that is why we (their customers) keep coming back. The produce looks fresh because it is fresh- their buying team is the most experienced there is with over 100 years of collective experience. Harris Farm is run by an Australian family who understands the importance of being able to feed the family with quality, nutritious food. Harris Farm offers a range of weekly specials, discounted ‘imperfect’ ranges and a ‘last chance shelf’ which guarantee your wallet will be happy as well!

Shop 33-37, St Ives Village - 9394 3262

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IGA + LIQUOR This IGA Store is ALL for supporting it’s local community, they were even involved in setting up the St Ives Community FB Page - which now boasts over 10k members! IGA + Liquor strive to provide a personalised shopping experience to all of their local customers, even providing the traditional South African dish, Bunny Chow, every Friday night!

STANLEY ST BUTCHERY Apart from producing the finest quality biltong, boerewors and drywors for over 40 years, it has traditionally been a meeting place for expatriates from all over Southern Africa. Stanley St stocks premium grade meat products, including beef, lamb, venison, buffalo and ostrich, as well of the largest selection South African grocery products in NSW. 15 Stanley St - 1300 BILTONG (1300 2458 664) OSCAR’S CHARGRILL famous for their range of mouth-watering kebabs, but there’s much more on offer! Select from shish platters, rolls and pides, sweets, drinks and much more.

Shop 15, St Ives Village (Outside McDonalds) - 9983 0711 ST IVES GREENGROCER Stocking the highest quality fruit and vegetables from all over NSW, this reasonably new store is a welcome addition to the Mona Vale Road set of shops.

Shop 1/235 Mona Vale Rd - 9144 3784 ROSSO CAVALLINO offering delicious pizza’s as well as traditional Italian Pane, Antipasti, Insalate and Dolce Shop 1/235 229 Mona Vale Rd - 9440 3355

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CROSSWORD 2075 Crossword & PUZZLES 1

ACROSS 2. What fruit was St Ives known for in its early years?

6. There is another St Ives in the world, where is it?

8. What is the name of the local pony club?

10. What is the closest Train Station to St Ives?

11. The St Ives Rugby team goes by what name?

12. Stanley St Butcher is famous for?

DOWN 1. The St Ives Show Ground received a $2.25 million upgrade on their what?

3. Stony Creek Road, one of the first roads built in St Ives is now known as what Road?

4. What is the name of one of the national parks St Ives backs on to?

5. Which well-known musician once called St Ives home?

7. Which Avenue would you find St Ives North Public School on?

9. St Ives is how many KMs away from the Sydney CBD?

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Across 2. What fruit was St Ives known for in it's early years?

6. There is another St SUDOKU Ives in the world, where is it?

8. What is the name of the Pony Club?

10. What is the closest Train Station to St Ives?

11. The St Ives Rugby team goes by what name?

12. Stanley St Butcher is famous for?

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