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Artist, UNICEF
Australia ambassador and northsider, Ken Done
The kids ask Ken...
To mark World Children’s Day on the 20 November, we asked six local youngsters to quiz UNICEF Australia ambassador and long-time northsider Ken Done about all things art….
Iconic Aussie artist Ken Done steps away from his latest work, Thinking About Spring, to ready himself for a grilling from our intrepid team of junior interviewers.
“As you get older, I think you get better at editing your work,” he tells northsider, reflecting on the piece-inprogress. “You’re harder to please...if I could do this painting with the brains of a five-year-old, I’d be thrilled. I’d just go for it!”
For almost 35 years, Mosman resident Ken has been an ambassador for UNICEF Australia, a global charity with a mission to ensure every child has water, food, health care, education and a safe place to grow up.
The partnership began in 1988 when Ken designed the A-U-S-T-R-A-L-I-A sign at the Brisbane World Expo. Seeing his bright, vibrant style, the charity asked if he’d also design the UNICEF pavilion.
“I already knew what an amazing organisation this was so I said yes straight away,” Ken, 81, remembers. “Every day you see images of children in other parts of the world, and even here in Australia, who are in very bad situations. No food, medical care, fresh water...UNICEF has always been involved in the care of children.”
Over the past three decades, Ken has travelled to some of the world’s most troubled areas, experiencing first-hand the work the charity does with kids.
“Art will always show parents what children feel about the world,” he says.
“IF I COULD DO THIS PAINTING WITH THE BRAINS OF A FIVE-YEAR-OLD, I’D BE THRILLED!”
“It’s the simplest form of communication. Children make optimistic paintings of things like the sun, flowers, the beach…But if you go to refugee camps, kids make frightening pictures. Art is communication for them. It’s very important and allows them to express themselves and gives them an outlet for those feelings.”
“I do what I can to help and hopefully I can convince other people to do their bit to help too. There’s kind, rich people who can donate on a big scale but 50 cents out of your pocket money every now and then is a great help too. It doesn’t matter what you do, as long as you can try to help a little bit.”
With that, it’s time to prise Ken away from his easel and put him on the spot for his Q&A with our local art lovers…
“IT DOESN’T MATTER WHAT YOU DO, AS LONG AS YOU CAN TRY TO HELP A LITTLE BIT”
Anti-clockwise from top left; Ken in Zimbabwe with UNICEF Australia; Postcard June, 2007, inspired by the harbour; Ken’s poster for the 1994 UNICEF Year Of The Family Concert; Birds In The Garden, 2022, limited edition print. See more of Ken’s work at kendone.com.au
Skye four, Waverton
Q: What’s your favourite colour? Mine’s green.
A: “Well Skye, I think all colours are lovely! I guess if I really had to choose one, I’d choose yellow because it’s a very bright, happy, optimistic colour. But once you say one colour, you have to choose another colour, because they all link together!”
Matthew five, Cammeray
Q: Do you ever paint in the dark or with your eyes closed?
A: “That’s a very good question! I don’t paint with my eyes closed, but sometimes, I do paint very fast, so I’m not really thinking about what I’m doing. I’m just enjoying it. Painting’s always about that feeling.”
Q: And what’s your favourite painting?
A: “I often say it’s the next one! I’m working on three or four artworks at the moment and I hope that I can do something that pleases me. I should like it before I show it to other people.”
Q: When did your love of art start?
A: “The earliest thing I can remember is how lovely it is to look at things like flowers and parrots and fish. Art is about seeing and enjoying things. I lived in the country and am an only child, so was on my own a lot and used to paint and draw. I lived beside a river and drew fishing boats, the river itself, things on the edge of the river and things in the river like big clumps of bushes or flowers. The first art book I bought as a little boy with my own money was about Vincent Van Gogh. I think you can learn lots from him.”
Q: Where do you get your inspiration?
Sarafina
ten, North Sydney
A: “Inspiration can come from anywhere Sarafina. At the moment I’m in my studio overlooking Chinaman’s Beach and overlooking a garden. I’m trying to do a painting that’s called Thinking About Spring. Spring isn’t quite here yet, but I’m thinking about it. Think about the things you love. It might be your family or flowers or butterflies. Be inspired to do some paintings or drawings about them.”
Lily nine, Neutral Bay
Matisse
eight, North Sydney
Q: Why did you become an artist?
A: “All kids like to draw and colour in. Some people continue through their whole life, other people can be plumbers or doctors, lots of other things. It’s important to do something that you love and art is the thing I enjoyed the most. If you love art, work with art. If you love mowing lawns, mowing lawns is for you. It’s lovely to work at something that you love and the more you do it, the better you’ll become. If someone says they don’t think you’re very good at art, don’t listen to them. The main person you’ve got to please is yourself.”
Q: Is everything art?
Jasmine
six, Neutral Bay
A: “Well what a good question! Some people say that anything can be art. I think it depends on what you think as a viewer, Jasmine. A tree can be absolutely beautiful, so can a rock, or the sea or a cake that your Mum makes for you. They all could be thought of as art by you.”
With all the children’s questions answered, it’s back to the brushes for Ken.
“I’m going to try and fix up that painting I’m working on,” he says. “Clean it off, give it another try…the kids have inspired me...” ● For more information about UNICEF Australia, World Children’s Day 2022, and what you can do to support the charity’s work, head to unicef.org.au
Ken’s northside
“I’ve lived on the north shore for over 65 years. There’s been lot of changes but the great thing is you can’t change the harbour. All of the natural things that need to be looked after, have been looked after. I love it and think it’s one of the most beautiful places in the world. We are very lucky, and this area is to be loved and cherished and enjoyed.”
PHOTO OF KEN DONE: KELLIE LECZINSKA
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BEYOND THE grave
Discover spooktacular local tales of the unexplained this Halloween…
It’s a sunny afternoon when northsider meets history expert and Sydney Ghost Tours founder, Daniel Phillips, at St Thomas Rest Park, the site of the oldest European cemetery on the north shore. But pretty soon there’s a chill in the air as Cammeray local Daniel recounts some of the spine-tingling stories of ghostly goings-on in North Sydney.
From the tales of a haunted mansion, where furniture moves in the middle of the night, to the home renovation that unearthed 11 skeletons from a suburban backyard and the apparition of a ghostly nurse conducting an eternal ward round...
“The story goes that she fell asleep on her shift and accidentally smothered a baby,” Daniel explains. “There’s been reports of modern day medical staff feeling an icy tap on the shoulder if they nod off during their break and a ghostly figure in an old fashioned nurses’ uniform is said to have been spotted too.”
Daniel first started Sydney Ghost Tours almost 15 years ago after his interest in the
“I COULDN’T BELIEVE NO ONE WAS TELLING THESE STORIES”
history of the neighbourhood was sparked on his way to work.
“I’d walk to the office through St Thomas Rest,” Daniel says. “I recognised some of the names on the graves and I started to wonder who these people were, what they did, what their stories were.”
Daniel started researching and was surprised by what he found out. “I discovered all sorts of incredible things!” he continues. “And I couldn’t believe no one was telling these stories.”
Working with schools to supplement their history curriculum, Daniel realised there were a lot of the stories more suited to a more mature audience due to their chilling nature.
Stories such as the one about the famous politician who killed his wife so he could marry the maid or the local sandstone cottage that was once a mortuary.
“We live with the consequences of history every day,” Daniel says. “The further you go back, the more interconnected things become. The more I looked into it, the weirder I realised real life actually is! On my tours, I tell the stories and let people connect the dots.”
“Locals leave the tour with eyes like saucers,” he continues. “They tell me they can’t look at the area in the same way ever again!”
Sydney Ghost Tours visit local sites in small groups and Daniel is holding some special tours for Halloween, including one which runs over midnight - the witching hour.
“There’s definitely things that have happened on tours which I can’t explain,” he concludes. “There’s times when you feel like you’re being watched, or that someone’s walking behind you. That’s one of the reasons I have Hera, my German Shepherd and ghost guard dog, with me. With her night vision, sense of smell and hearing range, she’d see or hear something coming long before I did!” ● Find more out about Sydney Ghost Tours, and book your spot at sydneyghosttour.com
Halloween originates from Scotland and Ireland, where it was marked as the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. This event saw people wear disguises and light bonfires to ward off spirits that were able to transport themselves to the world of the living on what was the last day of Summer in the northern hemisphere. Scots arrived in Australia on the First Fleet and Halloween is first reported to have been marked at the Castlemaine Select Scottish Ball in Victoria in 1858.
Halloween in Australia Trick or treat!
Belinda
Marsh from Fancy That Costumes in Crows Nest is predicting a monster Halloween for 2022.
“Enduring favourites for Halloween are light up masks from the film The Purge, robber jumpsuits and masks from TV show Money Heist and of course your classic Vampires with cloaks, fangs and blood,” she says. Special FX make-up and Netflix shows Squid Game and Stranger Things are also expected to be popular for spooky fancy dress this year.
Daniel Phillips with German Shepherds Hera, left, and Tad in St Thomas Rest Park
Changing the way you TRADIE
Struggling to nd reliable tradies for those home improvements or repair jobs? One Click Tradies is here to help!
Waverton local and tech entrepreneur
Jonty White is on a mission to change the way Australians find and book tradies. His brand new website, One Click Tradies, aims to provide a one-stop platform for both tradies looking for work and homeowners looking to get work done. Comprising of a comprehensive directory of trades, the easy to use webapp also includes a reviews section to ensure quality workmanship and a secure payment process for peace of mind.
The website has an easy to use job posting page which allows homeowners to provide details and photos of the work they need completed. The extensive directory of tradies can then provide online quotes for the work.
“Quality of workmanship and reliability are very important,” Jonty continues.
To ensure customer confidence, he has incorporated a ratings and reviews system.
“We’ll restrict a user if they do not meet our high review standards,” he explains. “And for peace of mind, we provide a secure payment process where we hold the funds until the job is complete and both parties are happy.”
“I’ve worked in the construction industry since I finished school,” Jonty, a carpenter by trade, tells northsider. “I’ve experienced the difficulties of finding and booking tradies first hand from both perspectives and I wanted to create a place for people to post jobs in the easiest way possible for everyone involved.”
“My aim with One Click Tradies is to make it easier and quicker to find and book quality tradies,” he continues.
One Click Tradies is free for homeowners, with tradies paying a small service fee.
With 45 different trades currently active on the site and more being added, Jonty is on track to truly change the way we tradie for good. Head to 1clicktradies.com.au for more info and get started today. ●
A FOODIE
Breakfast in Paris LOULOU, MILSONS POINT
Now open for breakfast, weekends only from 8am, bookings highly recommended Bask on the sunny terrace and treat yourself to brekkie with added je ne sais quoi. A Panier de Viennoiseries comes laden with housemade flaky croissants and pastries of joy as well as fresh baguette. The zingy salad of citrus and fennel is Spring on a plate, the
Croque Loulou is butter soft brioche packed with Comté and leg ham, topped with a runny poached egg. A plate of Eggs Florentine comes stacked high with iron rich spinach and enrobed in buttery Hollandaise. There’s also a crab soufflé omelet sure to become légendaire...Add a little kick to proceedings with a Bloody Marie, inspired by Marie Antoinette herself and given extra zing with a rich and spicy roasted tomato juice.
Lowkey, North Sydney
RAFI, North Sydney
Bar Quattro, Waverton
Let your tastebuds travel the world with the newest northside dining experiences!
Tea break in the bush
LOWKEY, NORTH SYDNEY
Open Mon-Fri, 7am-2pm
Tucked in a sunny corner on Elizabeth Plaza you’ll find freshly baked brekkie goodies and lunchtime sangas with a native twist. Think fluffy brioche donuts with strawberry gum and wattleseed crème pât, vegan focaccia with Warrigal greens chimichurri, a slow cooked kangaroo reuben sandwich with lemon myrtle mustard and all the trimmings and a wattleseed chai latte...oh, and don’t forget the Davidson plum brownies...Looking for Lowkey vibes on the weekend? Head to sister café BTB Kirribilli.
Lunch with a South American touch RAFI, NORTH SYDNEY
Opens late September
Discover sustainably sourced seafood with a South American touch at RAFI North Sydney. Executive Head Chef Matias Cilloniz comes to Sydney via Peru and is leading the kitchen at this new 300 seat eatery. Expect to mix and match small plates of seafood and veges which have been cooked to perfection over charcoal.
Aperitivo time in Rome
BAR QUATTRO, WAVERTON
Every day 3pm-10pm
This new neighbourhood gem on Bay Road will have you feeling like you’re kicking back en Italia and saying saluti to early evening Aperols, juicy olives and generous charcuterie. Looking for a more substantial slice of la dolce vita? Try g&ts and decadent Italian seafood at Fitzroy’s, the recent food offering at The Sailor Bar, Northbridge.
Experience the Greek Islands and Poland on the same dinner plate
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Mon-Sat, 6.30am-3pm, Sunday, 8am-2pm, and dinner 6-8pm Mon, Tues Thurs
Set sail on a Greek odyssey that takes in the flavours of Poland. Let Anna transport your palate to new places every Thursday night with dishes such as pierogi (Polish dumplings) with sauerkraut and basil and lamb souvlakia with a borscht beet and a Greek salad. Head back on Monday for a Greek tapas night and sample the lobster lasagna. BYO, so don’t forget the Duty Free!
Modern Asian in Milsons MANI, MILSONS POINT
Opening soon!
New modern Asian restaurant, Mani, is set to open very soon. Run by the legends behind the Sidando café just a few doors down, the new venue promises to deliver the same gold standard of food and service.
Recharge on Sunday!
CHARLIE & FRANKS, ST LEONARDS
Mon-Fri, 6am-3pm, Sat 6am-2pm, Sun 7am-2pm
It’s been a tough journey travelling the world to sample delicious dishes, so recharge your tastebuds at this bright and airy northside fave that’s now open on Sundays. Freshen up at arrivals with a Greens Bowl packed with broccoli, baby cos, green peas, avocado, kale, parsley, mint and a lemon dressing and sip on a Recharge Smoothie of banana, oats, honey, almonds, yoghurt, almond milk and cinnamon. l
ART AND LOTS MORE!
FREE COFFEE ON THE DECK!
The harbourside deck at The Flying Bear in Kirribilli has reopened in time for Spring. And to celebrate your first coffee is on the house! To claim your free coffee voucher* simply head to the back cover of this issue of northsider and scan the QR code for all the info. The deck is open from 7am-3pm every day with sunset sessions on the horizon for Summer. For more info go to birdandbear.com.au
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SEPTEMBER
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MAGIC MEN LIVE AT THE ORPHEUM
For one night only, Australia's best male dance group is appearing at The Orphuem in Cremorne for a dazzling adults-only performance like no other. 50% of ticket sales are going to help kids and young adults with autism. Certain to sell out! orpheum.com.au
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Celebrate North Sydney Community Centre's 50th Birthday with a full day of FREE family friendly fun. Italian celebrity chef, Luca Ciano, will be hosting a cooking demonstration, the much loved Sentosa Trio and Mighty Bullfrogs will be providing free live music and pop-up classes and workshops will be taking place at the Centre. Children will love meeting the Rainbow Fairy, can bounce their hearts out on the jumping castle and have their faces painted. The all-day party runs from 10am-4pm. North Sydney Community Centre, Ted Mack Civic Park, 200 Miller Street, North Sydney northsydneycentre.com.au
8TH RUOK DAY
Every day is the day to ask, “Are you OK?” and help support each other. Head to ruok.org.au for all the info.
FULL BLOOM AT GREENWOOD
Spend $100 or more at any fashion store between 1-17 Sept and you’ll receive a $20 gift card PLUS you’ll go into the draw to win a $5,000 shopping spree! Head to greenwoodplaza.com. au/spring for all the details on how to enter.
9TH SEPT - 9TH OCT 142ND ANNUAL SPRING EXHIBITION Visit the Royal Art Society of NSW in Lavender Bay for their unmissable annual exhibition featuring the Medal of Distinction Award. For more info head to royalart.com.au
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STORYTIME WITH MRS KOOKABURRA AT MAY GIBB'S NUTCOTE
Mrs Kookaburra is making a special visit to Nutcote! Join May Gibb's beloved character for a morning of family storytime followed by a meet and greet. Refreshments provided by the Bib and Bub Tearoom and museum admission included in price. Head to maygibbs.com.au to secure your tickets.
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VEGAN CHOCOLATE WORKSHOP
Join local chocolatier, Rebecca Knights at Sydney Chocolate School's vegan, allergy-friendly choc workshop. Learn to make lollypops and freckles using vegan dark chocolate and beetroot, spirulina and turmeric. Head to sydneychocolateschool.com.au for info.
OCTOBER
PLAYSCHOOL IN CONCERT
See the classic songs and stories of Play School come to life at Norths Cammeray. No age restrictions! All tickets are $22 and children under 12 months go free. Book now at norths.com.au
4TH JAZZ AT THE ROWERS
Sit on the waters edge, sip on a martini and jazz your way through the midweek hump on the first Tuesday of each month. mosmanrowers.com.au
THURSDAYS MEAT RAFFLE AT THE BLUES POINT
10 meat trays and a cash jackpot every Thursday from 6.30pm supporting the Blues Point Yacht Club.
15TH FREE 'CHECK IN & TUNE UP' FOR YOUR BIKE at Northside Produce Market, 8am til midday. Ted Mack Civic Park, 200 Miller Street, North Sydney
SPRING FITNESS OFFER!
18TH OCT-19TH
NOV THE CARETAKER AT ENSEMBLE THEATRE This absurdist comedy explores the relationship between two brothers and a homeless man. A fresh take on Harold Pinter's classic play. Tickets are available at ensemble.com.au
START OF DAYLIGHT SAVING Don't forget to put your clocks forward by one hour at 2am.
CROWS NEST FEST 2022
Head on down to Willoughby Street for the Crows Nest Festival. Expect family friendly entertainment, live music and over 200 stalls. For more information, head to crows-nest.com.au
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21ST-31ST
HALLOWSCREAM X AT LUNA PARK
Hallowscream is BACK! Celebrate 10 years of fear with interactive thrills, three horror mazes and nine new rides. This 11-day event is not for the faint hearted. Head to halloween.sydney to secure your tickets.
NOVEMBER
SCRABBLE AND SCONES
Head to the Kirribilli Centre for Scones and Scrabble each Tuesday from 10am to 1pm. A great way to meet people, have fun and enjoy a lovely scone or two! Grab a friend or come by yourself. The centre will provide the Scrabble boards and the scones! FREE! Bookings essential on 9922 4428
5TH BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR
A free tour to meet the makers and growers at the Northside Produce Market. Bookings essential! northsydneycentre.com.au
JACARANDA SEASON
Spring in North Sydney means it’s jacaranda time! Head out early in the morning to McDougall Street, Kirribilli to catch the luminous blooms at their best before the crowds. Bag yourself a front row seat at dog-friendly café The Flying Bear for coffee and brunch or head up to Foys for a delicious lunch harbourside on the balcony. Stunning displays can also be found in Neutral Bay, Cremorne Reserve and McMahons Point.
WEBSITE: www.anchorrestaurant.com.au
BOOKINGS: 9922 2996
ADDRESS: 4/118 Alfred Street South, Milsons Point - North SYDNEY 2061
26TH KIRRIBILLI GENERAL AND FASHION MARKETS
Packed with stylish stalls and artisan-made products. From 8.30am-3pm, Burton Street Tunnel, Milsons Point.
SALON DE REFUSE AT THE COAL LOADER
Find some unique, pre-loved artwork at the Coal Loader. Hang some recycled art of your own, take something home or simply go and take a look at the exhibition! 7-13 November. Free event. See northsydney.nsw.gov.au for more info.
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AT GREENWOOD
Celebrating YOU this Spring at Greenwood Plaza…
Bloom this Spring!
Get ready to feel blooming wonderful this September, all thanks to Greenwood Plaza’s inspiring Full Bloom Festival. Spring into Spring with a busy schedule of events and activations all aiming to celebrate body positivity and encourage everyone to become their most authentic, confident self.
Body positivity partners
The Full Bloom Festival sees Greenwood Plaza team up with body-postive fashion app, Mys Tyler, which delivers body-relevant fashion inspiration, and The Embrace Hub, who provide free, evidence-based resources to help inspire and empower body confidence in children. As well as complimentary 1:1 personal styling sessions with Mys Tyler stylists, there’s chances to win prizes and inspiring info sessions to look forward to.
Fashion & Flat Whites
The main event of the Full Bloom Festival is Fashion & Flat Whites, a weekly series of interactive sessions with professional stylists. These engaging and information packed events aim to bring people together to learn about different aspects of fashion.
Join a Mys Tyler stylist on the 1st September for an engaging discussion about post-covid corporate dressing; learn how to build your personal style with Lis Young on the 7th September and discover what business casual actually means with Sonya Choi la Rosa on the 15th September. The hour-long sessions start at 8am and bookings are essential. Want to know more and reserve your spot? Simply head to greenwoodplaza. com.au to make sure you don’t miss out. Tickets are $5, which includes a coffee, and all proceeds go to The Body Confident Collective to power The Embrace Hub. ●
Spend $100 or more at any fashion store between 1-17 Sept and you’ll receive a $20 gift card PLUS you’ll go into the draw to win a $5,000 shopping spree! Head to greenwoodplaza.com.au/spring for all the details on how to enter!
SALAD days…
Local
foodie, TV presenter and cookbook
author
Will
Stewart freshens up the menu for Spring
Bright, zesty and delicious, this dish says Spring all over! You can use pretty much any combination of seasonal greens depending on what’s available weather-wise (and in budget of course!)
I’ve blanched these vegies, which means cooking them in boiling water for a very short time and then straining and cooling them immediately, ideally in iced water. This technique brings out the crispness and the colour of the veg and helps these glorious ingredients really pop with freshness. Charring the lemons also gives an added sweetness to the dressing. Perfect as a side salad or a light lunch as the days get longer and the temperature begins to rise. Let me know if you make it! Enjoy.
Got a cooking question, local recommendation or idea you’d like to see me rustle up in the northsider kitchen?
Drop me a line at hello@northsider. com.au!
SPRING GREENS WITH CHARRED LEMON & MINT
SERVES: 3-4
TAKES: 15 MINUTES
DRESSING:
2 lemons
3/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper
SALAD:
125g of snow peas
1/2 cup of frozen baby peas
2 bunches of asparagus, trimmed and cut in half lengthways
1 baby cos lettuce, leaves separated
50g goats chèvre
Handful of fresh mint leaves
Salt and pepper
METHOD:
• Begin by making the dressing. Start by zesting the lemons while they’re whole and set the zest aside. Cut the lemons in half and heat a frying pan over a medium to high heat. Place the lemon halves in the pan face down and cook them until they begin to char and caramelise. Remove the pan from the heat.
• Squeeze the charred lemons into a bowl. Pour in the extra virgin olive oil and half of the lemon zest then whisk vigorously until combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
• To make the salad, begin by blanching the asparagus, peas and snow peas in boiling water for 30 seconds. Remove from the hot water and chill immediately in iced water and set aside.
• In a large bowl, using your hands gently toss the vegetables and lettuce leaves together with half of the dressing until everything is coated. (Make sure you re-whisk the dressing to emulsify it if it has separated)
• Arrange the salad on a large platter, garnish with fresh mint leaves, the remaining lemon zest and goats chèvre. Drizzle over some more dressing, then serve immediately.
ClubGRANTS is a community grants program funded by Registered Clubs who work closely with their Local Council to distribute much needed funds back into the community. Norths collective, as a profit for purpose organisation are passionate about our commitment and responsibility to giving back through sport as well as social and sustainability initiatives, allowing people to live more meaningful lives within our community.
Norths Cammeray and The Alcott Lane Cove contributed a total of $124,500 to the surrounding local communities across the 2021-2022 period.
We are humbled to have the opportunity to assist our greater community through our partnerships with nineteen organisations.
Norths Collective are proud to assist these organisations to deliver a range of services to our community, including:
• Providing alternates to government housing
• supporting local women in need, through perinatal care and domestic violence shelters
• offering integral support services to local youth by providing fundamental accommodation
• increasing accessibility of education
to those in need in the local community
• contributing funds to projects, tasked to improve community services and facilities.
• Taking actions to inform and empower our senior residents
• Subsidising day care to support local families
• Creating products and services customised to the needs of children and adults with disabilities
• Spreading awareness and creating understanding of health disorders using critical research
We would like to say a final thank you to the recipients for the fundamental work they’ve done in bettering and supporting our local community in the last year. We look forward to announcing the upcoming 2022/2023 ClubGRANTS recipients in the coming weeks.
THROUGH THE
glasshouse
Introducing the northside venue where they don’t just serve food, they grow it too!
Next time you head to Home HQ in Artarmon, take a look outside. You might be surprised to discover an urban oasis right next door that’s serving up delicious farm to table dishes and is packed with lush plants, fruit trees and productive indoor and outdoor gardens.
Formally Acre, the lower north shore offshoot of the popular Melbourne venue of the same name, the newly minted Glasshouse is now under the stewardship of
the Norths Collective, the popular north shore club and venue group which includes the iconic Norths Cammeray, The Greens North Sydney, The Alcott Lane Cove and The Verandah Beecroft.
The bright and airy space celebrates the farm to table experience and is perfectly placed for a before-browsing bite to eat or an after-shopping pizza and aperitivo.
While there’s a new menu, the venue’s commitment to sustainability and ethically
Not just your average avo on toast at The Glasshouse Artarmon
sourced ingredients remains the same. Fruit and veg comes from chemical-free farms and seafood and animal-proteins are from a mix of carbon neutral and ethically sourced producers and suppliers. The family friendly venue’s menus are even on recycled paper.
Each dish serves up the exceptional value northsiders expect from Norths Collective.
For breakfast, the avocado on sourdough comes as a thick wedge of toast piled high with green goodness, including guacamole, broad beans, grilled green tomatoes and pickled zucchini, topped off with a free range poached egg. A sprinkle of zingy chilli crunch super charges the tastebuds.
The epic veggie breakfast is loaded with roast sweet potato, grilled Dutch carrots, wild mushrooms, kale, hummus, guac and a roast chickpea dukkah. Delicious!
THE BRIGHT, AIRY SPACE CELEBRATES THE FARM TO TABLE EXPERIENCE
An urban oasis
Clockwise from top left:
Sweet tooths rejoice at the sourdough waffles with fluffy mascarpone and tart blueberries; the greenery surrounds the seating; pizzas from the woodfire oven are available for dinner on Thursdays and Fridays; fresh, garden inspired cocktails are perfect for private events and parties.
Meat eaters will love a big brekkie with substantial serves of bacon and sausages as well as a breakfast burger with a chorizo sausage patty, fried egg and hot sauce.
The lunch menu sees a selection of small plates, such as Italian meatballs with marinara sauce, ricotta, and garlic buttered sourdough, as well as more substantial meals including the grass fed strip loin served with heritage grilled tomatoes, shishito peppers and caper berries and grilled heritage breed chicken, which comes with celeriac, spring onions and Basquaise sauce.
The Glasshouse’s hours extend to dinner on a Thursday and Friday, with a range of pizzas from the in-house woodfire oven. Think grilled artichoke with confit garlic, cavolo nero and mozzarella or Italian pepperoni with caramelised onion, basil and mozzarella. And if you’ve worked up a thirst at the shops, you can even treat yourself to a cold schooner, a classic cocktail or a chilled glass of vino. Cheers to that! l
The Glasshouse is open from 7.30am-4pm everyday, with dinner served until 9pm on Thursday and Friday.
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PHOTO: BELINDA SPILLANE
PUZZLES with Quizmaster Clay
The Village Quiz
1. Which of these celebrities once worked as a rigger on the Sydney Harbour Bridge? Karl Stefanovic, Paul Hogan or Donald Bradman?
2. In which year was Kirribilli House first used as the Prime Minister’s residence? 1956, 1957 or 1962?
3. Toni Colette was born in North Sydney. True or false?
4. What is the Aboriginal name for Neutral Bay?
5. Which suburb was once home to a private zoo? Kirribilli, Lavender Bay or Northbridge?
6. In what year was May Gibb’s Snugglepot and Cuddlepie first published?
7. What is the name of the ferry-accessible beach in Neutral Bay?
8. What is the oldest ride in Luna Park? The Wild Mouse, The Rotor or the Ferris Wheel?
9. In which decade was the Hayden Orpheum built? For a bonus point, in which decade was it restored?
10. What animal does the Cammeraygal engraving situated near The Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability depict?
SUDOKU Slot the numbers 1 to 9 into every horizontal line, vertical row and 3 x 3 square.
SANDRA BLACKBURNE
OPEN SPACES
An exhibition of landscape paintings exploring Country Australia
September 14 to October 2
Incinerator Art Space 2 Small Street, Willoughby Wednesday to Sunday 10am-4pm
Talking Dentistry
This spring Dr Andrew See talks veneers. He combines passion, artistic flair and extensive knowledge of dentistry to answer any questions you may have and has advanced training in aesthetic and implant dentistry.
Patient question: “I’ve heard that teeth get shaved down to ‘cones’ when getting veneers, is this true?”
Dr See says: This is a big one. I get asked about teeth getting shaved down to cones for veneers all the time! To answer this question properly, it is critical to explore what veneers are and the modern techniques and materials we have.
Put simply, veneers are tooth-like materials placed over teeth to mask what is underneath in order to improve function, appearance and protect from tooth wear. It is very similar to house rendering and cladding. Once a rarity, adding render and cladding to your home is now the new normal to transform the appearance, increase curb appeal and protect your home from the elements. In the same way, the results we hope from veneering teeth.
A fundamental difference is that our veneers are attached to a human being instead of an inanimate object. And with that, I personally take an approach that is now being used in general surgery where old conventional open surgery using large incisions has shifted towards advanced minimally invasive approaches using
smaller incisions and specialised instruments. Consequently, this comes with a caveat as these techniques are not easy, are more time consuming and requires additional advanced training – but worth the effort for myself, my team and my patients.
At Advanced Dentistry Sydney, with years of experience and with specialised techniques, we perform only conservative and minimally invasive techniques in our aesthetic and surgical procedures.
Let’s look at a case that we completed using conservative techniques for veneers.
Sofia came to see us because her teeth were crooked and gradually over the last few years, she noticed her teeth becoming discoloured and it impacted her because she never smiled in photographs. We used specialised techniques to analyse precisely her bite and facial aesthetics to help us decide which treatment was appropriate for her. To achieve the ideal result that was harmonious with her bite and facial aesthetics, we placed porcelain veneers.
THE PROBLEMS
• Crooked teeth
• Dark discolouration caused from caries and old restorations
• Never smiles in photographs
THE SOLUTION
• Porcelain veneers, veneerlays and crowns
Sofia’s bite and smile now is more stable and harmonious. Advanced qualifications and experience ensured we achieved the results that Sofia wanted. Visit www.advanced dentistrysydney. com.au for more information.
DR ANDREW SEE
BDS Hons (Syd), FRACDS, MSc(Lond), PGDipDentImplantology, FCGDENT(UK), FICOI, MFDS RCSEng
HOW ARE WE DIFFERENT?
Dr Andrew See has dedicated the last 19 years to Aesthetic Dentistry and has unique qualifications in cosmetic dentistry and rehabilitation. This includes a 3-year Masters in Aesthetic Dentistry from the prestigious King’s College London and a Postgraduate Diploma in Dental Implantology.
Dr See completed his Fellowship by primary and secondary examinations for The Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (FRACDS). FRACDS is the mark of professional achievement in dentistry and demonstrates attainment of an advanced level and skill in Dentistry.
Ted the Puggle chats to northside good boys, Utah, 17 months, and Wookie, four months, labradors training to work for Guide Dogs NSW/ACT
Superheroes IN TRAINING
TED: What an amazing job you have! What training do you have to do?
Wookie: Every week I go to school with Lisa, my Puppy Development Advisor, to learn how to sit, stay, come, drop, play nicely with dogs and pay attention to our mum, Meredith. I learn to go to the toilet whenever she asks and walk nice and straight on the left when I have a lead on.
Utah: Because I’m big now, I only have to go to school once a fortnight. I’m very good at all the things Wookie is learning so I’m helping Mum teach him at home. I make sure Mum stops at every curb to check for cars before crossing and stops at the top of stairs too.
T: What else do you learn about?
U: Besides how to be an excellent dog, we have to learn to be calm and listen to Mum in scary situations. We go to noisy shops and busy roads to make sure I can remember my commands when there’s lots of distractions.
Sometimes dogs want to play with me when I’m concentrating and it’s hard to ignore them. I feel a bit rude when people want to pat me or chat when I have my jacket on but I’m really not allowed to talk to them when I’m practicing. One day, if I become a real Guide Dog, it’s important people don’t interrupt me. My mum can see, but my next Handler will most likely have low vision or blindness.
W: Utah is sooo clever. I want to be just like him when I grow up! Mum says I’m doing really well but she hasn’t taken me to scary places yet.
T: What do you like best about your training?
Both: WE GET LOTS OF TREATS!
T: Tell us a bit about your Puppy Raiser, Meredith. How does she help you?
U: I’ll live with Mum for just over a year. She loves us very much and she makes sure we know what to do and that we’re learning all the time. I have to do my exams in September to see what career path I will be chosen for, and then I’ll get to go home for a bit before my next job. I might be a Guide Dog or a Therapy Dog or a Court Companion Dog, or even a Breeding Dog.
W: What are you talking about? What exams?!
T: What do you do in your time off?
W: I sleep a lot. I’m still only little.
U: I just have to be with Mum. I follow her everywhere and sit at her feet. Even when she’s in the bathroom!
Us with Mum’s other doggo, Demi the Ridgeback
Wookie with Mum, Guide Dogs NSW/ACT Puppy Raiser Meredith
Wookie, left, and Utah are in training to be the best boys
U: We like to play together a lot and if Demi is in a good mood, she’ll play with us too.
W: I have to pick my times when I can play with Demi. She thinks I’m annoying...
T: Why are you so good at helping people?
U: Mum had a dog before me called Eric and he’s now a working Guide Dog. Eric was very kind when I was a puppy and let me chew his ears. I’m trying to be like him and teach Wookie how to play nice and he copies me too. Since I was a pup I’ve been told how special and important I am so I want to make sure I live up to that and become a Guide Dog to help a person with low vision or blindness one day.
T: If someone wanted to help train puppies, what would they need to do?
U: We aren’t allowed to be left alone for a long time so they’d need to work from home or have a really nice boss like Mum’s boss, Leanne. She loves us coming to the office. They’ll need to take us to school and spend time doing our homework. They should know they’ll cry a lot when they say goodbye when we leave for our formal Guide Dog training.
W: They have to be patient and not get cross when we make mistakes or have accidents.
U: Anyone considering becoming a Puppy Raiser can visit the Guide Dogs NSW/ACT website for more info. Mum says it’s an absolute joy and she’s going to do it forever.
Animal MATTERS
with Pet Medical Milsons Point’s Dr Cate Plummer BVSC, BSc (Vet) (Hons) I believe strongly that we gain so much benefit from a close bond with our animal partners, and caring veterinary support is an integral part of this.
All about eye injuries
Any eye injury can potentially be serious and left untreated can risk your pet’s vision. Seek veterinary attention if you notice your pet squinting or protecting an eye, any suspected trauma to the eye, abnormal appearance of the eyeball, excessive redness to the white of the eye or any abnormal discharge from the eye. Conditions like trauma, glaucoma, perforation of the cornea (the clear membrane in the front of the eye), infections, foreign bodies and autoimmune diseases can all affect your pet’s eye and may need medical care.
✔ If an eye has been dislocated from the socket, or the lids can’t close, keep the eyeball moist with contact lens solution, K-Y Jelly or saline solution.
✔ If an irritating chemical or product accidentally gets into the eye, flush with running water, contact lens saline or a homemade saline solution, squeezed from a sponge, for a minimum of 15 mins. To make saline, dissolve two teaspoons of table salt in one litre of water.
✘ NEVER attempt to remove a foreign object yourself.
✘ Don’t try to push a dislodged eyeball back into the socket.
Visit petmedicalmilsonspoint.com.au or call 8203 4390 or at 28 Alfred St, Milsons Point (Opp. Bradfield Park).
✘ Don’t use previously dispensed medication or medication for another animal ● @petmedicalmilsonspoint
A centre for all
As well as meeting room hire and a cosy library, there’s lots going on at neighbourhood hub, The Kirribilli Centre...
Ready to party!
Did you know that The Kirribilli Centre has rooms for hire that are perfect for your next party or celebration? Whether it’s a small group gathering, an indoor picnic, an intimate wedding or an art exhibition, they will have a suitable space. It’s also an ideal venue for children’s parties, with a fabulously stocked toy shed, shaded outdoor area and party packages are available.
Had enough of working from home?
If you’re in need of a meeting room or some space to work with colleagues that’s easy to get to and doesn’t cost the earth, you can swap the front room for some space in The Kirribilli Centre. A heritage building in the heart of the suburb, two of the rooms offer the latest in video conferencing equipment with a large
65 inch top-of-the-range television - perfect for Zoom calls and connecting those who can’t meet in person. It’s play time
Treat the littlies to a trip to the centre’s covered outdoor play area, complete with cubby house and toy shed of goodies! Head to thekirribillicentre.org for info
THE KIRRIBILLI CENTRE
“The landscape always northsider explores Open Spaces with McMahons Point
artist Sandra Blackburne
From the dams, wildflowers and broken fences of the Hunter Valley to the vast, sweeping stretches of the Western Plains and the whimsical historical charm of old gold town, Hill End, Australia’s dramatic and expansive landscapes are a constant source of inspiration for local artist Sandra Blackburne. Her latest exhibition, Open Spaces, is a love letter to fresh air and expansiveness.
“THE AREA WAS, AND STILL IS, SUCH A HUB FOR ARTISTS”
Comprising of at least 25 works, all created over the past three years, the show celebrates freedom and escape, and is the Blues Point painter’s response to the confines of lockdown.
“I’ve always loved the outdoors and I always get a special feeling when I leave the main highways and get onto the country roads,” Sandra says. “The skies become bigger, the land opens up…people disappear…you regain a sense of freedom. This is true for me at least.”
Derived from plein air sketches drawn during Sandra’s travels through NSW, the exhibition showcases her passion for light
Artist Sandra Blackburne in Waverton
The great outdoors
always shines”
and its ever-changing effects on the varied landscapes that surround us.
“The effects of light is a key focus for me,” Sandra explains. “I’m always drawn to it, to see the effects of it at different times of the day. Morning light is softer, and in the afternoon, you have a golden glow. The colours can be so different and you end up with completely different paintings of the same thing.”
Sandra, who’s lived and worked in McMahons Point for over 30 years, became a professional fine artist following a highly successful career as an advertising creative.
“The area was, and still is, such a hub for artists,” she says. “Over the years it’s really retained a feeling of creativity.”
“When you’re out painting or sketching, you’re in a zone where no one can touch you. You don’t think about anything else, you’re just focussed on what you’re trying to achieve. Nature is very meditative and the country has an awesome energy which is beyond our ability to control. For me, it’s the landscape that always shines.” l
Open Spaces, an exhibition of work by Sandra Blackburne, takes place from the 14 Sept-2 Oct 2022 at the Incinerator Art Space, 2 Small Street, Willoughby. Fellow McMahons Point resident, author and journalist, Michael Pascoe, will be opening the exhibition on the 16 September and you can join Sandra for a talk about her work from 10am-12pm on the 17 September.
A selection of Sandra’s beautiful oil on canvas landscape works from her latest exhibition. Clockwise from above; Fields Of Summer Hunter Valley, Scotch Thistles Kelton Plains and The Bees are Buzzing in The Hunter Valley
Art of fun
Aboriginal potter Thancoupie worked with kids to produce the mural mounted outside the Centre’s front door.
Many musical shows have taken place in the park
The Centre’s adventure playground has evolved over the years!
Summer fun at the after school club in the 80s
Community learning
From learning how to bake to becoming fluent in Japanese or basket weaving, the NSCC’s selection of adult classes continues to expand every year! More recent additions include special In Conversation events.
For everyone
The independent, notfor-profit organisation continues to be driven by a voluntary committee of local residents, along with a director and small team of admin staff. As well as playgroup and after school care, the NSCC runs over 80 adult learning classes each term, ranging from languages to music, art and health and wellbeing.
Moments in time
It’s many happy returns to the North Sydney Community Centre, which is celebrating half a century of supporting and encouraging locals young and old. The NSCC began in 1972, when a group of women and children formed on Ridge Street to provide creative after school activities. After lobbying North Sydney Council, the group was offered a new premises and children attended for 20 cents.
The NSCC remained in this building until 2005 when it was demolished and the current centre built in its place. “For 50 years the Centre has been a valued space for parents, children, students, teachers, artists and musicians,” NSCC Director, Michelle Worthley says. “We’re proud that the Centre continues to encourage life-long learning, social connection and wellbeing for people of all ages.” ●
The Northside Produce Market is an important fundraiser for the NSCC, with musical entertainment as well as farm fresh produce and other surprises!
Local’s last word.
Julia lives in Wollstonecraft and works in insurance in North Sydney. She’s a content creator on Instagram @blondeasian_
My favourite places for coffee are…Bourke St Bakery and Kingswood, both in North Sydney, and MsChief in Crows Nest. I’ll have an oat milk cappuccino or an iced latte and an almond croissant from Bourke St Bakery. It’s the best almond croissant in North Sydney, with quick service and the friendliest staff.
The best meals I’ve had in the area were at…MsChief in Crows Nest, where I order the Cafe de Paris eggs on toast with salmon, chilli fritters and
their delicious Basque cake. I also love Glorietta in North Sydney, where I’ll order their burrata woodfire pizza.
The thing about living in this area I love the most is…that it’s the friendliest area! It’s a really supportive community with amazing restaurants and cafes.
If I want to have a drink… I go to The Stoned Crow or The Hayberry in Crows Nest. I’ll have a G&T or a cider.
My fave local takeaway is… Ciao Ciao Pizza for the pepperoni or chicken peri peri, or Bo Thai, Crows Nest, for pad Thai, massaman curry, rice and curry puffs. Yum!
My favourite local walk is… Kirribilli to Lavender Bay. The secret spots I love to go to are…the gorgeous quiet picnic spots around the harbour. I love finding spots in Lavender Bay, McMahons Point and Kirribilli.
The three words I’d use to describe this area are... beautiful, friendly, delicious!
Special Guest Judge Opener Paul McDonald Smith OAM FVAS FRSA
Opening night
Friday 9th September, 6–8pm Exhibition continues until Sunday 9th October, 3pm
Ngurrungurrudjba by Mellisa Read Devine FRAS
THE FLYING BEAR DECK RE-OPENS!
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