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YOUR TEENAGER - A WORK IN PROGRESS. PAGE 12

LLOYD REES BANDSTAND CARBUNCLE OR ICON? PAGE 22

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EDITOR'S NOTE

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It never ceases to amaze me the range of talented people who make up our community. People doing incredible work and who make significant contributions to the betterment of not only our community, but also society as a whole. This month we talk to one such person. Professor Gordon Parker, a long-time local resident and eminent psychiatrist, founded the Black Dog Institute in 2002. Gordon has dedicated his career to researching and treating people with mood disorders - particularly depression and bipolar. He has recently unleashed his more creative side and this month has released a new novel ‘In Two Minds’. Turn to page 4 to find out more about Gordon, his work and his new book. The International Women’s Day forum showcased more local people doing great things. A large audience gathered to hear Moo Baulch, Emma Bird, Kerry Chikarovski, Kellie Rigney, Sabrina Saldana and Karen Smith speak on the night.

Local GP Dr Sabrina Saldanha gave a particularly touching account of her arrival in Australia in 1960 together with her parents and young brother. Sabrina talked about the kindness that was extended to her family by a lady who overheard their plight on a Melbourne tram as her parents struggled to find accommodation in a new country where they knew no-one and with only $10 in their wallet. One woman’s kindness changed their whole desperate situation. It was a reminder for us all to extend the hand of friendship beyond the people within our immediate circle, as one small act can sometimes change lives. Thank you Sabrina for sharing your story. Artists around the area are busily putting the final touches on their artworks with two major exhibitions coming up. Lane Cove’s artXtra and the Hunters Hill Art Exhibition both take place in May, so if you have a spare wall, it’s the perfect time to treat yourself with a new piece of art by a local artist. See pages 16 and 30 for details.

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FEATURE I LOCAL AUTHOR

In Two Minds Long-time Northwood resident, Professor Gordon Parker, describes his life working as a psychiatrist as being like a ‘pig in mud’. But his path could have been very different, grappling at an early age with the dilemma of whether to choose a medical or writing career. By Jocelyn Biddle.

Doctor Martin Homer has a naturally sunny disposition. Honourable, attentive and trusted by all of his patients, he has only ever loved one woman – his wife, Sarah. When his mother dies suddenly, Martin’s life is thrown into complete disarray. His profound grief sinks him into a state of black dog depression, before he is propelled to new heights in a frenzied, manic high.

In between riding his new skateboard around the streets and skating on thin ice personally and professionally, the now self-entitled Martin crosses paths with Bella, a beautiful and sensual young woman profoundly damaged by trauma of her own.

Professor Gordon Parker AO is the founder and former Executive Director of the Black Dog Institute. Currently Scientia Professor of Psychiatry at the University of New South Wales, he was, for nearly two decades, Head of the School of Psychiatry at UNSW and Director of the Division of Psychiatry at Prince of Wales and Prince Henry Hospitals. His first novel was published in 1966, and he has written for The Mavis Bramston Show and OZ Magazine. He was an ABC Science broadcaster and a book reviewer for the Sydney Morning Herald and The Australian. His play, Personality Games, was staged in 2004 while his autobiography, A Piece of My Mind: A Psychiatrist on the Couch, was published in 2012.

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‘I can more or less guarantee that you know someone for whom this book will be important and inspiring. There’s a very strong chance that person will be you.’

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t was medicine that ultimately won out and in the past 50 years, Gordon has established himself as an internationally recognised psychiatrist specialising in mood disorders. He has also written prolifically on the topic, producing hundreds of research papers and books. Gordon has more recently indulged his creative side with the release of his second fiction novel – some five decades after the first. Having spent his career writing technical books and papers on mental illness, he was keen to step out of his comfort zone. “When I wrote my first novel in 1966, I’d sit down and type in the evening and all of a sudden it would be 3am. I was keen to test if I could ‘capture the muse again’ by experiencing the novel’s characters taking on a life of their own.” The result is a novel that has seen two of Gordon’s passions - psychiatry and writing coincide. In Two Minds, which was released on April 1st, follows the story of Martin, a Sydneybased GP. Martin is a high achiever who is popular amongst his friends, patients and colleagues. However the death of his mother triggers an episode of melancholic depression, later followed by a manic state, that sees him being lead astray by the alluring, yet manipulative Bella. The situation is completely out of character for Martin, who is a loyal and devoted husband to his long-standing wife Sarah - who happens to be away on a business trip at the time. What unravels is a series of events that sees Martin, Bella and Sarah struggling with the fallout of his actions, representative of the risk-taking behaviours often seen when someone is in the grip of a psychotic episode. The insights that Gordon has gleaned from years of clinical practice listening to the narrative of people with mental health issues brings an insightful perspective to the novel. Cover illustration: Aura Parker

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“I believe Australia is ahead of the world in destigmatizing depression. There is still a way to go – and thus a secondary aim for my novel.”

By writing In Two Minds, Gordon was not only able to quell his writer’s itch, but it also provides an opportunity to raise awareness of mood disorders - particularly bipolar disorder. Gordon is a passionate advocate for identifying two mood conditions - melancholia and bipolar disorder. He established the Mood Disorders Unit at Prince Henry Hospital in 1985 in order to improve their diagnosis and management. “My raison d’être has been to provide the right diagnosis with the right management. If you do that, people can get their life back and you obviate suicide risk. “At the end of one hour with a patient, I want to be able to provide them with a diagnosis, treatment options and plenty of information so that they can make an informed decision as to the best path forward.” With a long list of career highlights, the pinnacle for Gordon was founding the Black Dog Institute in 2002. “We established the Black Dog Institute to expand clinical services and drive research in order to better understand, prevent and treat the mood disorders, and to help create a world where mental illness is treated with the same level of concern, immediacy and seriousness as physical illness.” The Institute now has over 100 staff who conduct research, offer clinical services, and provide health professional training and community education programs. Sophisticated information is presented on the Institute’s website, together with online questionnaires that people can use to test themselves for depression (which affects about one in four women and one in six men over their lifetime), bipolar or anxiety. Each month, around 60 thousand people undertake the bipolar test alone. “In Australia we have managed to destigmatize mood disorders better than any other country in the world, helped in

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Northwood resident, psychiatrist and founder of the Black Dog Institute, Professor Gordon Parker, has just released a new novel that unveils the complexities of mental illness with wit and warmth.

large part by high-profile members of our community coming forward to talk about their own experiences with mental illness. “This has led to more people seeking help than ever before, and I believe Australia is ahead of the world in destigmatizing depression. There is still a way to go – and thus a secondary aim for this novel. “Clinical depression is impairing - you can’t get to work or function properly and you see no future. It’s not a matter of just ‘pulling your socks up’ - it can completely bring you to your knees.” As the Executive Director of the Black Dog Institute up until 2012, Gordon was also Head of the School of Psychiatry at the University of NSW and Director of the Division of Psychiatry at Prince of Wales and Prince Henry Hospitals for nearly two decades. Gordon is currently Scientia Professor of Psychiatry at the University of New South Wales. He continues to research, teach and lecture at the university and is a prolific writer of academic books and research articles on the topic of mood disorders. It is the experiences from a career spent diagnosing and treating thousands of patients that provides readers of In Two Minds with such a fascinating insight into the world of mental illness - from both a patient and clinician perspective. Entering the main character’s world, readers can better understand the debilitating impact that depression and psychosis can have, and their capacity to turn lives upside down.

The insights that Gordon has gleaned from years of clinical practice listening to the narrative of people with mental health issues brings an insightful perspective to his new novel ‘In Two Minds’.

Author talk: Professor Gordon Parker will be discussing his new novel 'In Two Minds’ and his work as a psychiatrist at the Lane Cove Library. TO REGISTER, PHONE 9911 3634. WHEN:

6.15 - 7.30pm Thursday 29th June

In the novel, central character Martin switches from a depressive state into a manic psychosis, enabling Gordon to show readers the two ends of the spectrum often experienced by bipolar sufferers. “Bipolar can take people from clinical depression, where they can’t get out of bed to move their car, through to a psychotic episode where they are on an absolute high and undertake risky behaviours. They go from ‘parking’ fines to ‘speeding’ fines.” Which is exactly what happens with Martin. Through his character, Gordon shows how patients can become delusional and lose all inhibitions while in a manic state. “Terrible things can happen when people move into the highs of bipolar as they experience massive changes in their extra sensory perception, libido, levels of selfishness and entitlement.” Although Gordon says that 80% of his book is based on imagination, it is informed by his clinical practice and what patients have explained about their own experiences in living with a mood disorder. “A main complication in treating people with a bipolar disorder is that sufferers love the highs so much that they have to be persuaded to stay on medication in order to manage their condition. “Really creative people are 3-4 times more likely to have a bipolar disorder. When they’re on a high, they perform well and are on top of the world. They worry that medication may take away their creativity, although research does not support such a concern, and many choose to stay off it.” According to Gordon, sometimes people need to ‘crash’ 3-6 times before they learn the high price of not managing their illness with medication - whether it is through damage to themselves or the people around them. Gordon explores this with his character Martin and the reader is left hanging as to whether the thrills associated with his manic high could cause him to further jeopardise the one relationship he holds most dear. Gordon’s daughter-in-law and fellow local Lane Cove resident, Aura Parker, illustrated the striking front cover, which carries a highly praised quote by Stephen Fry endorsing the novel. In Two Minds has been released nationally and is now available at Dymocks and Burns Bay Bookery in Lane Cove.

WHERE: Lane Cove Library

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NEWS

Council to consider impounding boat trailers

Housing targets for Lane Cove too high

Council is applying to the Office of Local Government to declare its interest in implementing the Impounding Amendment (Unattended Boat Trailers) Act 2015. This Act allows Councils to take action where a boat trailer has been in the same on street location for more than 28 days. In 2016, Council received on average of four complaints per month in relation to boat trailers. The complaints generally related to loss of amenity in terms of local streetscape or concerns about non-residents parking their trailers in their street. The legislation attempts to regulate the parking of boat trailers on public roads. It prescribes that boat trailers are to be moved at least every 28 days. Should a regulatory officer observe a trailer not having been moved within the previous 28 days, they must give 15 days’ notice to the owner to move the trailer so as to avoid impounding. If Council does not receive any correspondence from the owner after the 15 days’ notice period, Council would instruct its service provider to remove the trailer. The trailer would be then held for a further 28 days at Council’s impounding yard. The trailer would then be sold through an auction process if the trailer is not claimed within the specified time frame. Council intends to consult with community and neighbouring councils regarding its intention to implement the legislation.

The draft District Plans released by the Greater Sydney Commission (GSC) provide a 20-year vision that sets targets for housing, economic hubs, transport infrastructure, natural landscapes and heritage. For Lane Cove, targets have been set to include an additional 1,900 dwellings over the next five years (2016-2021). The Plan also provides a population target, which would see Lane Cove increase by 14,900 people to 50,859 people. To date, the development in Lane Cove over the past five years has already exceeded the growth targets set by the State Government. Whereas 3900 new dwellings were required by 2031, Council has approved 3919 additional dwellings since 2010. This together with a current DA at St Leonards for 458 apartments, would if approved, see it increase to 4377 dwellings. In 2010 there were 12,606 rateable residential properties, so a 4377 dwelling increase would equate to approximately 35% additional dwellings. Further planning for St Leonards South will deliver an additional 2200+ dwellings, and a planning proposal in St Leonards will deliver 450 units, equating to a 55% increase. Given that Lane Cove is already well ahead of current growth targets, Council considers it important that the Commission’s projections in the final plan acknowledge the limited capacity for further dwellings in the Lane Cove LGA. The Commission’s plan also lacks detail on the infrastructure required to accommodate such population growth including primary/secondary schools; more open space and the changing need/ opportunities this creates (synthetic grass etc); and the need for connection between/among communities. Council intends to support the Draft North Plan in principle, but will highlight these and other concerns.

Petition against proposed floodlights on Mowbray Oval Willoughby Council are proposing floodlights for Mowbray Oval. Presently the oval is used for school use 7 days per week all year round, for school and sport. Residents in Ulm Street, Lane Cove are concerned about the proposed extended hours of use due to the direct and ongoing environmental impact to their homes. CONCERNS INCLUDE: Parking: with no off street parking, Ulm and surrounding streets are already full when sports matches or training is on. Curfew: once the lights are installed, there is a concern Council could extend the proposed curfew beyond 9pm. Light: the glow from the oval lights will illuminate the backyards on the south side of the street impacting residents with young families, or elderly residents disturbed by light. Local parkland: extended sporting hours of use until after dark, summer and winter, could restrict community access. Noise: increasing hours of play effectively means an extended curfew for noise associated with sporting matches every evening. An online petition against the floodlights can be found at www.change.org/p/mowbray-oval-objection-to-18m-floodlights.

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LOCAL BUSINESS

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Play, learn, thrive

Mayor Deborah Hutchens opening the new playground areas at Birrahlee Preschool with the assistance of a willing helper and Director Kate Damo.

During a Welcome BBQ on Saturday 18th March, existing families at Birrahlee Preschool were on hand to witness the official opening of the new playground areas by Mayor Councillor Deborah Hutchens. Designed by Edible Kids Gardens, the redevelopment was made possible with the addition of a $2300 grant from Lane Cove Council, and has significantly enhanced the outdoor space available for

the children to play, learn and thrive. Birrahlee set out to create a fun, natural environment which is dynamic, ever-changing and enticing for children to explore and stimulate their imagination. The play space needed to engage all the senses through careful selection of textural, colourful and scented plants, foliage and fruits which change through the seasons. Linking the healthy food policy at Birrahlee, the addition of edible plants and a veggie patch helps to connect the children to the food they eat - how their fruit and veggies grow; how soils, air, water, food, animals and waste are so intimately linked; and how each of us has a role to play in contributing to and shaping these systems. The construction of bridges, pathways and tunnels aim to guide and entice the children through the space while also promoting balance and gross motor skills. Birrahlee Director, Kate Damo, has been delighted with the positive feedback on the new upgrades, from both parents and children alike.

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“Unstructured outdoor play is such an integral part of our day here at Birrahlee. It’s wonderful to see the children forming friendships and using their imagination within the new play areas. From baking ‘mud pies’ to leading expeditions in search of bugs and lizards, the children have really embraced the changes, and are looking after the new gardens with fascination and pride.” Birrahlee Preschool has been providing quality preschool education to the Lane Cove community since 1958. As a community-based not-for-profit organisation, they aim to provide valuable initial experiences and guidance to pre-school children aged 3 – 5 in a safe, friendly and happy environment. Having recently been rated as ‘Exceeding’ the National Quality Standards by the NSW Department of Education and Communities, Birrahlee’s high quality two and three day program is tailored to each child’s strengths, interests, and unique qualities. For more information visit www. birrahlee.com or contact Kate Damo on 9427 5900.

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100 words Alice Street is where my heart flies when I think of my beautiful brothers, parents and wonderful grandmother. Now ghosts who I can conjure up, my throat tightens as I reminisce. It was there I played in the security of family. Happy innocent days, my imagination was boundless, I was Tarzan. Sixty years ago we played under the home of my Nan. I’m now her age and realise the powerful truths that she showed me. One day, when my grand daughter is still young enough to imagine but old enough to appreciate, I will take her to see Alice Street.

Graham Jones, Greenwich

He sits curled up on the cold hard pavement as piercing westerly winds swirl around him. How did he get here? Married, 2 kids, a house in the suburbs, in a flash it was all gone. Bored with life he tried recreational drugs, it wasn’t enough, next came heroin. He hasn’t seen his family for 2 years and misses them terribly. He hasn’t shot up for a few weeks now, no money! A helping hand offers a steaming cup of coffee, a warm bed for the night and tomorrow, assistance to turn his life around and get his family back!

Patricia Clarey (Pat), Greenwich

The brush turkey was an unwelcome visitor. With powerful, sinewy legs and sharp, clawed feet it destroyed the beautifully tended garden as it explored, sweeping up the carefully laid out mulch into nesting mounds with no regard for the work of the gardener who had created a wonderful sanctuary. Distraught, the gardener took advice how to discourage this wilful beast. Many methods were employed and eventually the turkey sought refuge elsewhere. But it was only a pyrrhic victory for the garden’s owner. Nature had worked a miracle and this week a healthy, fluffy baby chick emerged. The rhythm of life!

Jill Curtin, Northwood

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Our new 100-word story competition showcases writers we have within the community. Each month we will publish a selection of these stories. We hope that our readers get as much enjoyment from reading them, as our contributors have had in writing them.

It’s so late it’s early when I rub the cleanser into skin: the smoky light of winter dawn diffuses through the window and brushes across pale, fleshy stomach swelling over the sides of dark jeans. Nobody except for me is awake but I pull my jeans up anyway: inhale – tight! – and exhale carefully. That’s when I catch my eyes in the mirror, staring sorrowfully from their sunken, sleepless self-pity. They are cast against a face stripped of mineral powder, a face that suddenly stings and I splash water, reach blindly for a towel. The cleanser bleaches it between my hands.

Blood. Gushing, spurting, pooling before my eyes. It must have hit an artery. I felt sick; nauseous. I closed my eyes. Deep breaths. In through the nose, out through the mouth. Come on, you can do this. I forced them open, taking in the ghastly scene. He was trying to stem the blood flow with his hands, the red seeping through his fingers. My vision was going fuzzy – my brain trying to save me. I couldn’t do this. Picking up the remote, I hit fast forward and sighed bitterly. I was never going to be ready for Game of Thrones.

Kari Leigh, Lane Cove

Sophie Serafim, Longueville

TO ENTER: Email your story with your name, address and phone number to editor@thevillageobserver.com.au.

CONDITIONS: Stories must be exactly 100 words and can be about any subject and in any writing style. They must be original and unpublished. There is no limit to the number of stories that you contribute during the year. Each month, selected entries will be published in TVO. At the end of the year, all entries will be judged based on their originality and creativity. THREE WINNERS WILL BE SELECTED TO RECEIVE A $50 BURNS BAY BOOKERY VOUCHER.

“You always could look right inside me darling, and tell me what’s on my mind.” I'm thinking of a neat hole, soon to be covered with titanium. Parts of me that never saw sunlight are being stirred by puffs of air. There are no nerves where she's gone, into the core of me. The me of me. “Good one,” she says, preoccupied. “No bright flashes? Odd sensations?” “No. Ooh!” “What?” “I need you like I need a...” There’s a groan. “Brain surgery patients. All comedians.” I should’ve vetted my surgeon for her ability to appreciate a pun. “Doing well. Nearly finished.”

Kylie Webber, Lane Cove

Needing milk, I'd gone to Coles in my worn tradie gear - khaki shorts, short-sleeved shirt and sandshoes and on return was carrying a fabric bag with my needs plus an impulse purchase of frying pan and saucepan. I was ten metres short of my door next to the hotel when the girl spoke to me. "It's raining, isn't it." "Yes it is," I agreed. Wonder what brought that on? I thought as I walked past. Four steps further on, she called after me "Have you got a home?" The answer was clear. As a vagrant, I needed help.

Alan Ecob, Lane Cove

What excitement. Bess heavily swollen with calf on the line with the Flyer due. Gramps riding bareback up the track waving his red shirt. With the Flyer stopped metres from Bess, nine bush kids invited aboard. The open mouth wonder of it all. Sampling the nectar of the gods called lemonade, the cold pathway down the gut and the burp that followed. Heaven sent. Overwhelming delight to be introduced to Anne of Green Gables, to fall in love with Gilbert and begin correspondence with Lucy Maud Montgomery, who wrote how delighted she was to find a reader so far away. Margaret Hartnett, St Leonards

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WELLNESS WITHIN

Your teenager… a work in progress Understanding teenagers and young adults... Like all great works of art, time and care are required in helping your child through adolescence. This stage is all about creating an identity, an image. It is a time for recognising one’s strengths, weaknesses and roles within the family and extended peer group. The teenage years are characterised by disengagement from parents and an intense emotional life. There can be an associated period of grief and loss at the reality of losing one’s childhood which, combined with puberty and its considerable biological changes, has the potential to produce significant changes in behaviour. Add to that academic expectations, peer group pressure and the natural pursuit of fun and risk taking and the scene is set for some individuals in this age group to become vulnerable to unhelpful coping strategies. In their search for an identity that fits, young people will find creative ways to satisfy their feelings of inferiority and their need to belong. Sometimes however the creative means are not healthy and can lead to social, emotional, and physical problems. Teenagers need at least one caring adult to help them negotiate the challenges in their lives and to understand their behaviour without judgment. The adult’s goal is to raise self-esteem and provide guidance for good decision-making. Expectations of conduct should be communicated clearly, whilst allowing for mistakes and set-backs. They need to know that failure is a normal part of life and has nothing to do with their self-worth or identity. Expect challenging behaviour from your adolescent - it’s a normal part of their development. Listen carefully and try not to interrupt, even if what they 12 I THE VILLAGE OBSERVER I NO. 261 I APRIL 2017

are telling you feels uncomfortable. Ask non-direct, general questions creating an environment devoid of judgment or blame so that the young person feels safe to make mistakes. Choice and negotiation are very important to this age group, along with mutual respect and a sense of control over their own decisions. Use an approach of curiosity “help me understand…” or “explain that to me…” and treat the young person as the expert in their own life. Be aware of your own attitudes, upbringing and beliefs and maintain appropriate boundaries ensuring that there is consistency, flexibility and fairness in your approach. Parents can cope with their teenager’s push for independence and identity if they recognise that adolescence is a ten to fifteen-year transitional period in the journey towards adulthood. It is not an overnight accomplishment.

Understanding teenagers and young adults - a learning and support group for parents Come along and be empowered with knowledge and understanding so that you may improve your interpersonal relationships and your ability to help those you care for. Offering parents both theory and personalised, hands-on learning in a supportive, counselling environment, this forum (maximum 4 participants) is as much about parents’ wellbeing as it is about gaining a deeper understanding of the young person in your life and enhancing harmony within the family home. Some of the topics explored will include communication, coping and defence mechanisms, mental health issues (anxiety, depression and anger) and self-care.

WHEN:

9.30 - 11.30am, Friday 12th, 19th and 26th May (participants need to be available for all three sessions)

WHERE:

Awareness Institute, Suite 1, 20 Clarke St, Crows Nest

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$240 per person, includes three sessions, reading materials and telephone support between sessions if required.

THE FACILITATOR:

Narelle Gillies Psychotherapist 0431 594 141 www.perspectivetherapies.com

Narelle Gillies is an experienced, fully qualified psychotherapist and counsellor specialising in the health and wellbeing of teenagers, young adults and their parents. Narelle is passionate about helping others gain self-awareness along with strategies for improved emotional wellbeing, better relationships and inner peace.

Narelle Gillies • Masters in Counselling and Applied Psychotherapy • BEc Social Sciences (Hons) • Cert Holistic Counselling • Member Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) • Youth Mentor Program Counsellor

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Welcome Dom We are pleased to introduce our newest team member Dom Russell. For all of you who have said to us over time that it can be hard to get appointments, help is at hand. Dom has spent the last month with us in the practice observing and training. He has now started taking on a full case load. Dom grew up locally and recently graduated from Australian Catholic University with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy. Whilst studying, he volunteered as a physiotherapist at various sporting events including the City to Surf, GPS Basketball and state and local netball. He has also worked as a volunteer physiotherapist with disabled children in Vietnam, and with local intellectually disabled members of our community helping them to integrate into the community. Dom brings with him first-hand experience in a variety of sports including surfing, running (half marathons), rugby, touch football, swimming and tennis. This also means he has had experience of being a patient at physiotherapy practices. Being an injured athlete gives great insight into what it feels like to be on the receiving end of treatment. BURNS BAY PHYSIOTHERAPY. Ann Ross, Jill Ross, Kirsty Tradell. P: 9427 83331 www.burnsbayphysiotherapy.com.au

Mortgage Choices Fixed rates gaining popularity. New data has revealed that over 20% of borrowers are choosing to fix their home loan. According to the latest national home loan approval data from Mortgage Choice, fixed rate home loans accounted for 22% of all loans written in February. Mortgage Choice Lane Cove Principal, Stephanie Cook, says “traditionally Australians prefer variable rate loans for the flexibility they offer, however, given that so many lenders have raised their interest rates over the past few weeks, I am not surprised to see 1 in 5 borrowers opting for a fixed rate mortgage.” Looking ahead, Stephanie said “I wouldn’t be surprised to see even more borrowers choosing to fix part or all of their mortgage, as lenders continue to lift their interest rates out of cycle with the Reserve Bank of Australia. “In recent weeks, the RBA’s Governor, Philip Lowe, has made it clear that future rate cuts are now more unlikely than likely. With this in mind, it would appear the only way for rates to go is up. “As more lenders start to lift their rates, we may see more borrowers choosing to fix their mortgage in a bid to avoid further rate hikes and provide themselves with some certainty around their regular mortgage repayments.” As your local mortgage professional with 20 years industry experience, Stephanie says “the main benefit of using our service comes down to saving you time, money and effort. Best of all, Mortgage Choice does not charge you for this service.” Please feel free to contact us on 9420 3052, visit 15/43-45 Burns Bay Rd, Lane Cove or email stephanie.cook@mortgagechoice.com.au Mortgage Choice Limited ACN 009 161 979. LicenceCredit 382869. Mortgage Choice Australian Limited ACN 009Credit 161 979. Australian Licence 382869.

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HEALTH I DOCTOR

Ask your local health professional More of a problem for big men than small women, Obstructive Sleep Apnoea - OSA - can significantly impact on your quality of life. Q:

Medical Dr Tim David

BURNS BAY MEDICAL CENTRE

Tel: 9427 4855 www.burnsbaymedical centre.com.au

If you have a health or wellbeing question you would like to have answered by Dr David, please send it through to editor@ thevillageobserver. com.au. You may be doing a great service to others too shy to ask!

How do I know if I have OSA?

The key symptom is being tired and unrefreshed in the morning after a night’s sleep. Afternoon sleepiness and a certain dullness or fogginess of memory and concentration often also occurs. According to the Mayo Clinic, you or others may notice any number of the following. These symptoms can be low grade and subtle in the early stages of OSA. • Loud snoring: If your wife or husband has left the marital bed, get checked for OSA asap! Snoring is a big turnoff for marital relationships. • Observed episodes by your beloved of stopped breathing or choking at night, particularly whilst sleeping on your back. • Morning headaches and a sore or dry throat. • Sudden waking overnight with gasping and/ or choking episodes. • Mood changes such as depression, nighttime sweating and decreased libido.

Can children have OSA?

Yes. This is usually related to huge tonsils and/ or adenoids blocking their airways. Such children need to see an ENT surgeon for removal of their tonsils and/ or adenoids. For those parents anxious about the loss of their child’s tonsils (which are a first-line immune defence organ), they may elect to have the tonsils

debulked (a relatively new procedure) so as to open up the child’s airway.

Q: When should I see a Doctor? Any collection of symptoms that is significantly affecting your life really needs to be investigated. Not having OSA is one thing, but missing it altogether is a disaster waiting to happen. Do mention OSA as a possibility to your doctor if you are experiencing loss of energy, get up and go, quickness of thought, alertness, sleep satisfaction, concentration or the inability to have easy follow through of tasks or projects later in the day without sleepiness. Also keep in mind the other subtle symptoms mentioned above.

What causes OSA?

The Mayo Clinic writes the following with simple diagrams – it’s well worth a visit if you’re worried about OSA. When the muscles at the back of your throat relax so much that they narrow and interfere with the normal airway, then OSA may develop. When muscle tone relaxes, collapse occurs and so obstruction develops. Your brain notices the reduced oxygen flow and so rouses you from your sleep to take a decent breath to open

your airway. You wake up briefly and take a few breaths to restore the oxygen level to the brain. This is when you may gasp or choke, even briefly. This pattern may occur up to 30 times a minute in severe cases. You never get down to deep, satisfying and restoring grade 5 sleep where the brain reorganises itself in ways we do not fully understand.

What are the risk factors in OSA? Excess weight; an anatomically narrowed airway; chronic nasal congestion either anatomically or from hay fever; smoking; diabetes; being male; having a family history of OSA, and asthma are all associated with an increased risk of OSA.

Q: What are the outcomes of untreated OSA? Some disasters such as Chernobyl have been attributed in part to OSA. Many car accidents involve drivers falling asleep at the wheel, some likely from OSA (2-5 times more likely, according to the Woolcock Institute). Closer to home there are associations between OSA and coronary artery disease, heart attacks and high blood pressure. Diabetes, glaucoma and stroke are associated too. All are good reasons to be checked if you suspect OSA.

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DENTAL + PHARMACY I HEALTH

Should I be using a mouthwash? Mouthwash can be useful in many instances, but actually detrimental in others. Let me attempt to explain that statement.

Mouthwash pros

Dental Dr Mark Casiglia

Tel: 9420 5050 www.appledental.com.au

If we have a specific condition we are trying to treat, mouthwash can be of great assistance. For example, according to countless studies, patients with a particular tendency towards tooth decay benefit greatly from regular use of fluoridecontaining rinses. Also, patients with acute or chronic gum infections have a much easier time recovering and achieving resolution if they use a mouthwash that contains antibacterial agents such as chlorhexidine. Similarly, patients who have had oral surgery have an easier time avoiding post-operative infections if they use an antiseptic mouthwash in the first few days after their procedure.

Are you getting enough Omega 3?

Pharmacy & Nutrition Diana Boot

Phone : 9436 1675 www.greenwichpharmacy .com.au

Most people know that we need to increase the amount of fatty fish we eat. The Heart Foundation recommends that we eat three serves per week of oily fish, which gives us up to 500mg per day of Omega-3 fatty acids. But this raises questions. Is eating fish sufficient or do we need to take supplements? Are the cells in our bodies actually getting the benefit of the fish oil? How do we know if we are getting enough?

Some mouthwashes contain anti-inflammatory ingredients. If you have mouth ulcers, these can help reduce pain and speed up healing.

Mouthwash cons As I have just outlined, mouthwashes are very useful to treat specific conditions. However, for patients who don’t fall into any of these categories, my strong recommendation is to forget using them. There are two main reasons:

1. When using a mouthwash as part of a normal daily routine, the temptation to underdo or completely skip regular brushing and flossing altogether is far too great. Because mouthwash leaves our mouths feeling so fresh and clean, we trick ourselves into thinking this is enough. However, it does absolutely nothing to shift plaque from

Omega-3 levels in the blood can now be measured by using a simple tool called the Omega-3 Index test. It measures the percentage concentration of omega 3 levels in red blood cells. The benefits of using red blood cells are that they are easy to measure, they have a similar fatty acid content to other tissues in the body and the fatty acid levels in them are relatively stable. A low Omega-3 Index carries with it a high risk for high blood pressure, heart disease, poor brain function, depression and other health issues. This is shown in studies where patient groups with these diseases have a lower Omega-3 Index than healthy controls. In Japan, where there is a high intake of Omega-3 fatty acids and a low risk of heart

teeth and therefore should never be considered as even a partial substitute for proper brushing and flossing.

Many mouthwashes leave stains on teeth. Because most people don’t realise this, they get themselves into a vicious cycle of using more mouthwash to try to shift the stain, unknowingly making the problem worse. Mouthwash manufacturers will have us believe that their products are a cure-all for every possible oral health condition. But as we know, if it’s too good to be true…it probably isn’t! The formula for good oral health is simple - a healthy, very low sugar diet; avoid smoking; brush and floss effectively, and see your dentist or hygienist for regular maintenance. If you do all this, your chances of tooth decay and gum disease will be low…without the need to buy and use mouthwash.

disease, the average Omega-3 Index is 10%. In western countries it is thought to be <5%. Clinical trials have been performed where the Omega-3 Index has risen after increasing the dietary or supplementary intake of essential fatty acids. There is also an improvement in markers of inflammation and heart disease. The important point with this test is that we can also measure the effect that increasing the intake of essential fatty acids has on your own personal Omega-3 levels and therefore the risk of developing the associated diseases. We can now know if you are getting enough. Please ask us in the pharmacy if you would like more information or to buy a test kit.

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The ACCC targets hearing aid centres

Enter now for the Hunters Hill Art Exhibition

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With over $27,000 in prizes, the annual Hunters Hill Art Exhibition attracts both emerging and established artists. A constant feature on the Sydney Art calendar since 1955, the exhibition bringing together a diverse array of artists and styles and features an extensive selection of original Australian artworks. Over 350 finalists are meticulously curated across three historic venues, including the Hunters Hill Town Hall, Vienna Cottage and Hunters Hill Congregational Church. Entry forms are due by Friday 14th April and the major award has prize money of $8000, open to a painting, drawing or sculpture in any medium. Other categories include the Regional Art Prize, Sculpture Prize, Water Colour Prize, Smaller Works Prize, Nora Heysen Award, People's Choice and Kids' Choice. Winners are announced at the opening night on Friday May 12th. The exhibition will then run from Saturday 13th until Sunday 21st May. All artwork is for sale. The exhibition program will also include the Festival of Art Weekend, Art|History Tours, Pop Up galleries more. For more Pop UpandGalleries • information, Festivalsee Weekend www.huntershillart.com

Choosing a hearing centre to get a hearing test and hearing aids is often a confusing affair. The ACCC recently reported on hearing centres and chains that are owned by manufacturers, where clinicians work on commissions and try and push the most expensive hearing aids. Some clients were charged up to $15,000 for a pair of hearing aids! Some hearing centres also only fit one brand and limit the choices that are available to clients. The very elderly were seen as particularly vulnerable. When choosing a hearing centre, WHAT The Hearing Centre recommends an independent clinic with a well-experienced Audiologist. "Make sure they don't work on commissions and that they listen to your needs and budget. There are plenty of good quality hearing aids at lower prices that meet the needs of most people. There are also free Silence by Antuanelle services for pensioners and DVA gold card holders (and their dependents)," says Audiologist Damian O'Connor. Ask lots of questions and even bring a friend or family member in to the appointment. Many doctors refer to WHAT The Hearing Centre in Lane Cove. The centre provides professional independent advice regarding your hearing, and can recommend any of the major brands of hearing aids and prices based on your requirements.

ters Hill Art Exhibition 12 - 21 May 2017

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Life's rich pattern... Are you confused about all the food options on offer? Every single lifestyle choice is at our fingertips. There’s literally nothing that you can’t buy, make or order. By Liz Foster However, as someone with several food intolerances I do find the whole business of shopping and meal preparation bewildering at best. Constant cross-referencing of ingredient lists, all mysteriously printed in illegible 4-point light grey font, renders every trip to the shops impossible without super-strength eye glasses. Once I’ve worked out what’s in the packet, I’m only slightly better informed. Claims such as ‘organic’, ‘free range’ or ‘sustainably sourced’ really don’t mean a thing unless you’re prepared to spend hours researching the ingredient progenies on your phone (see earlier glasses reference). Everyone’s got their food thing, but mine is due to my digestion not behaving as it should rather than conscious choice. I’m allergic to the protein in chicken’s eggs, but can eat quails’ eggs. They’re tiny and come packed in plastic cartons, which

don’t seem as friendly to the planet as the recycled cardboard ones. Plus they’re not easy to find, creating the fresh dilemma of increased emissions when I’m forced to drive all over town to source them. Not to mention the added layer of guilt when I forget my recyclable bags. Then there’s dairy substitutes. After years retraining my taste buds I’ve finally found a combo of milks and yoghurts that’s actually tasty and sustainably sourced, and doesn’t turn to Clag overnight. Tick. But then I found out pre-made coconut yoghurt contains some other nasty we should all be avoiding. So you should make your own. I tried that for a while, just by adding chia seeds to a tin of coconut milk. But my naturopath told me to avoid using tinned coconut milk. Apparently its plastic lining absorbs the fat and then gets reabsorbed back into the milk. Another no-no. Making my own kale smoothies

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seemed a no-brainer until I was informed I needed to pre-soak the kale. It turned into a thick green rotted-smelling sludge, but at least my smoothie was chemicalfree. Seeds and nuts are a great protein substitute when you don’t do dairy, but it turns out mine aren’t activated. Oops. The mental image of a cartoon cashew doing push-ups springs to mind. The only safe thing seems to be to farm my own coconuts, kale and quails. I’d have to send my dog away lest he eat the quails, tramples the kale and fertilises the palm tree in his own way, but at least my carbon footprint would improve.

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COMMUNITY SERVICES

A Message from LCNSCS General Manager

Gillian Batt

P: 9427 6425 www.lanecovenorthside.com

New office brings new activities Where is the year going? April already! We feel like we’ve been in our new office forever, but in reality it’s only a month. 1 Pottery Lane is turning out to be a very popular place – with many new visitors being enticed in on their way to the pool (or on their way from the pool). We put together some March diary dates full of new and different things for people to try and we have been blown away by their success. We had two mornings where we hosted a mindfulness meditation session and all were left calm and reenergised by the experience. It is something we plan to arrange as a regular event. African drumming was also a ‘hit’ with people getting moved and excited by the rhythms and the great feeling of being part of a group making music together – the whole office was moving to the beat. We were also treated to amazing Indian Dancing from Hunar e Punjab, (Talent of Punjab); food from the East, and a specialist henna decorator who left us all with beautiful orange designs on our arms and hands.

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Our final event was launching our new regular sport of Shuffleboard. We were delighted to be introduced to both the fun and the rules by Australian Shuffleboard's promoter and League legend Steve Mortimer. Please come along and see what all the fuss is about – it’s quite addictive and can be played by all ages and abilities. Our discussions with Hunters Hill Ryde Community Services are going well and we hope to be able to announce our plans and new opportunities in the next month or so. In the meantime, please feel free to pop in and see us. We’re on the ground floor above Little Street carpark, or you can find us by using the lift in the small shopping mall opposite Vinnies.

Rocking the boat with

music cruises There’s plenty of options if you’d like a cruise where the entertainment will rock you ‘til the wee small hours…

Are you a cruiser? Or not yet? We are nearly at the end of ‘wave season’ in Sydney and I always feel the harbour looks so much sorrier without the constant parade of gorgeous ships. Okay, I’m prepared to concede that not all ships are gorgeous, but the non-classic ‘ugly ducklings’ are usually stunning on the inside. And it's what goes on inside that really counts. A ship is hardware and of course it makes a difference if the ship is new or old, tired or refurbed, spacious or a rabbit warren. However in my experience, clients are prepared to forgive shortcomings if they’ve been given the good and bad oil prior - and the crew, the food and the entertainment exceed expectations. So it is with the Cruiseco music cruises that happen onboard Radiance of the Seas each October. The ship is not one of Royal Caribbean’s most deluxe vessels, but it is extremely comfortable and fit for purpose and has quickly become a favourite among repeaters. All because of the music. Now those of you who haven’t cruised on a music cruise will wonder what all the fuss is about and why they are so popular. For starters, where else can you expect to eat breakfast alongside John Williamson or Troy Cassar-Daley or James Blundell? On our ‘Cruisin’ Country’ cruise, that’s where! With over 40 country artists including Gina Jeffreys, Amber Lawrence and Tania Kernaghan, these guys and gals will have you tapping your toes and bootscooting for all eight days. Fancy yourself as more of a groover? Then ‘Cruise and Groove’ is just perfect for you. KC & The Sunshine Band, Boney M, Marcia Hines, Paul Young and the sensational Tina Turner Show featuring Rebecca O’Connor will have

you cruising back. Singalongs allowed! For hardcore rockers, we have Jon Stevens and Angry Anderson, Status Quo, Baby Animals and The Radiators ready to hammer your eardrums on our ‘Rock the Boat’ cruise. I’m not sure you’ll see these acts at breakfast… they’re more likely to be beside the pool at lunchtime wearing dark glasses, as will be the passengers destined to rock the night away. Myself, I’m more of a classical girl, so I fancy our ‘Bravo! Cruise of the Performing Arts’ sailing. Barbara in our Lane Cove office has done this and swears it is magic. In 2017, Jose Carreras will headline a superb cast of artists including David Hobson and Marina Prior, Guy Noble, the Cellists of TMO, the Femme Fatales and Emma Pask. You may only recognise a few of these performers now, but join the cruise, hosted by the inimitable Ray Martin, and you’ll be agog at the talent we’ve amassed. One of the most charming aspects of this cruise is the choir, comprising volunteers from among the passengers who will do anything to get up on a stage to perform. Jonathan Welch, famous for his work with the Choir of Hard Knocks, tells the story of how some who missed out in the original audition formed their own choir, practised their hearts out and then demanded a place in the programme. He was seriously impressed and a good time was had by all. However the cruise I’m saving myself

for is the ‘ELVIS Meets the Legends’ cruise that is happening in 2018. OMG, this is going to be serious fun. Better than anything! We’ve got the six best ETA’s (that stands for ‘Elvis Tribute Artist’ not ‘Estimated Time of Arrival’) from Vegas, together with Scott ‘Buddy’ Cameron, Johnny Cash The Concert, The Roy Orbison Show, plus over 25 rock ‘n roll bands! WOW. The ‘parties’ are fabulous. There will be the ‘Viva Las Vegas Glitz & Glamour’ theme party and a ‘Blue Hawaii Luau’ theme party. Seal your union with another kiss at the ‘Vegas Renewal of Vows’ ceremony and sing the hymns with gusto at ‘Elvis the Gospel Years’ concert. Fancy yourself as an up and coming Elvis? Then how about entering the ‘Young Elvis’ Rising Star concert, or the Elvis and Priscilla look-a-like contests! There will be Elvis trivia for true diehards, and an Elvis cooking show (fried chicken anyone?). If it’s all too much, then chill at the Elvis poolside movie cinema. And just when you thought it was over, make sure you are captured in the Elvis ‘Super-Fans’ group photo. Now who said that cruises were for the nearly dead or newly wed? Not on these cruises, where the entertainment will rock you ‘til the wee hours. Exclusive to Trendsetter in this area, be quick or you’ll miss the boat (ship actually)! TRAVEL

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LIFESTYLE I VET TALK

Keeping a Happy Budgie Healthy budgies usually have a life span of 6-10 years. Like cats and dogs, they should have an annual health check once a year, need a proper balanced diet together with clean and appropriate housing. So how can you keep your budgie happy and healthy? Housing Generally the larger the cage, the happier the bird. An absolute minimum size would be 30 x 30 x 60cm for one bird. Cages that are longer than higher are preferable, so the bird can exercise within the cage. The width of the bars should be no wider than 0.5 inches to avoid the head getting stuck. Many cages come with perches that are too small. This causes the foot to wrap around the perch leading to arthritis in the long term. It is preferable to find natural wood perches that are wide enough so that the majority of the foot can sit on top. Never use sandpaper on perches or on the floor of the cage as this can cause painful skin problems. It is also not a substitute for nail trimming. Square shaped cages feel more secure for your budgie than round ones. It should be above ground level with a tray to catch the droppings and needs to be cleaned every 3-4 days with hot, soapy water. Cages should be made from stainless steel or BHP polymer covered wire to avoid heavy metal poisoning, which is very common. Also avoid placing metallic objects inside. A water feeder and either a water bowl or enclosed water bath allows the budgie to drink and bathe. Some budgies prefer to be sprayed with a mist of water.

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NATIVE TO AUSTRALIA, BUDGERIGARS CAN MAKE GREAT PETS. At nighttime, cover the cage if it is located in a place that is likely to drop in temperature. This also encourages your budgie to settle down for the night.

Diet A well-balanced diet helps to avoid health problems and should include pellets, vegetables, sprouts and seeds. It is vital that your budgie is not fed just one type of seed. Seed mixes marketed for budgies are not balanced and complete. Bird pellets or crumble should be available ad lib together with a selection of fresh vegetables daily, with a small amount of seed offered in the evenings. Vegetables can include parsley, spinach, beans, alfalfa, broccoli, silverbeet, sweet potato, and baby carrots with the greenery still attached. Gum leaves and grass can also be added. Some budgies will occasionally eat fruit, such as rockmelon and apple. Cooked rice, pasta, seeded bread and mashed potato is also suitable from

time-to-time. If your budgie is currently fed a seed only diet, converting to pellets or crumble is time consuming. However, it is healthier for the bird in the long term. Always throw out the old food rather than putting fresh food on top, as mould can be dangerous for birds. Water should be changed daily and be placed to avoid the bird’s droppings contaminating the water bowl. Avocado, coffee and chocolate are toxic to birds so never feed these items. There is no need to add grit to the diet of your budgie.

Entertainment In the wild, budgies forage for food for the majority of the day. When we provide easy access to food, birds can sometimes develop abnormal behaviours such as feather picking. Providing your bird with a variety of bird-safe toys such as bells, swings, chew toys, mirrors and ladders can keep their minds and bodies active and prevent boredom. Each week change the toys to provide environmental enrichment. Be careful not to overcrowd the cage and avoid having a swing right in the middle of the cage that makes flying difficult. Budgies shouldn't be kept in their cages all day. They need to spread their wings, so wing clipping is generally not recommended as it will affect their ability to properly exercise. Always supervise cage free time. A solitary bird will need more attention than a pair or a group of budgies living together. This should be taken into consideration when you decide whether to get one or two budgies. Dr Gretta Howard. Veterinarian Twitter: @ DrGrettaVet

COMMUNITY

Madeleine returns from Europe to establish Bach ensemble After 16 years in Europe performing all over the globe with some of the world’s most famous ensembles, violinist Madeleine Easton is now back in Australia and has formed a dedicated Bach ensemble called Bach Akademie Australia. Born and raised in Lane Cove, Madeleine attended Lane Cove Public School where her early musical training consisted of playing in the school orchestra under the inspiring baton of Ian Evans, who she credits with providing her with invaluable knowledge and inspiration for taking the career of a musician seriously. Madeleine considers a Bach ensemble to be “an essential musical part of any country that takes itself seriously as a cultural entity.” Well known for being one of the most prolific composers of all time, there is more than enough repertoire to explore for many life times, let alone just one. Bach Akademie Australia’s raison d’etre is to create a natural extension of Madeleine’s work over the last 16 years in Europe. During this time, she worked

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closely with some of the world's greatest Bach exponents such as Sir John Eliot Gardiner from whom she has learnt and absorbed an enormous amount. “The very name itself, ‘Bach Akademie’, is intended to resemble as European an ensemble as possible, thereby bringing the great musical tradition of Europe to Australia,” says Madeleine. “It is an ensemble of the highest standard designed to put Australia on the map as a place of excellence in the performance of J.S Bach.” Close links are being forged with academic institutions around Australia to establish an atmosphere of learning and education around the ensemble. Every international soloist performing with the Akademie shall give masterclasses, individual lessons and lectures to impart their learning and performance skills whilst here. Madeleine is extremely fortunate to have the support of Sir John Eliot Gardiner, who is the patron of Bach Akademie Australia.

Bach Akademie Australia launches their 2017 concert season in April with a program of three wonderful cantatas and the magnificent Oboe and Violin concerto featuring Madeleine Easton herself. WHEN: 8pm, Saturday 29April 2017 WHERE: Garrison Church, 60 Lower Fort St, Millers Point TICKETS: $45 - $90 phone 0411 144 402, or visit www. bachakademieaustralia.com.au/ concerts

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LIFESTYLE I URBAN PLANNING

The case of the icon misnomer In this uneasy time of 'post truth' and 'alternative facts', there are many daily events and media generated opinions that are testing our capacity to make judgments, creating uncertainty about what to believe - what is real, what is perhaps a 'little white lie', and what is just plain wrong.

Lloyd Rees in front of the Bandstand.

The fabric of our society is being bombarded by information overload, and tested by an excess of disproportional influence by loud minorities with vested interests in questionable outcomes – and I expect that some readers might label me in that category! Recently the fabric of the so-called Lloyd Rees Bandstand in Lane Cove Plaza was in need of repair, and questions were asked by In The Cove about its heritage status based on facts that need to be clarified or questioned. 'The Lloyd Rees Bandstand or Rotunda is a Lane Cove icon. You may or may not be aware that the heritage status and location with the Lane Cove Plaza has been hotly debated over the years. This leads to the question – why is the bandstand not on the Lane Cove Heritage List? In 2008 there was an outcry when the bandstand was not included in the Lane Cove Plaza redevelopment plans. In 2009 the Lane Cove Council tabled a Heritage Report prepared by Dickson Rothschild Heritage Report (May 2009) which noted that the bandstand is regarded as historically, aesthetically and socially significant for Lane Cove.' IN THE COVE - JAN 30, 2017

Ripped fabric on the current Lloyd Rees Bandstand.

'If you describe something or someone as an icon, you mean (that it or) they are important as a symbol of a particular thing' (Collins Dictionary definition). The late Lloyd Rees is an iconic figure of Australian art who made a financial contribution towards a water feature to be part of the original Lane Cove Plaza plans designed by the late Harry Howard, an iconic landscape architect. His intention was for this to be created by the late Robert Woodward, an iconic Australian sculptor who designed many splendid water features (El Alamein fountain and Darling Harbour spiral among them). Unfortunately the Council of the day canned the idea as a public safety risk and so the Lloyd Rees funds were redirected to the Harry Howard conceived 'bandstand' (with some design input from another local architect). Lloyd Rees Bandstand has, I believe, received the iconic label by default. Many in the Lane Cove community (myself included) regard this structure as more of a carbuncle than icon! The bandstand is significantly altered from its original concept, has very poor acoustic qualities, has dated and clunky construction

details with fragile fabric, and has been unfortunately raised by some to what many would see as an undeserving status of heritage significance. The time has come, approaching the 50th anniversary of Lane Cove Plaza in 2023, to replace the dated and languishing bandstand. A new ‘iconic’ performance structure should incorporate updated technology and materials in a form that is less demanding of maintenance, is more complementary to the current Lane Cove Plaza context and performance needs, and more visually appealing - and perhaps better suited for occasional kids’ play that happens in the predominant periods between events. I am confident that Lloyd Rees would be very supportive of having his name and legacy realigned with such an iconic gesture, and would expect that there are many readers who would agree. Jon Johannsen is Founding Principal of Architects Johannsen & Associates, and a Lane Cove resident.

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PROPERTIES OF THE MONTH

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What’s the story behind your favourite recipe? A new initiative from FoodFaith, who manages the community garden in Hughes Park, aims to celebrate cultural and faith diversity through gathering and sharing special recipes and their stories. This month another two Lane Cove locals - Lincoln Gomes and Carol Selva Rajah - share a recipe with TVO readers and describe what it means to them. These recipes will also be included as part of FoodFaith’s initiative called Recipes: Re-discovering Our Roots and will be posted on its website at www.foodfaith.com.au So why not get inspired and try out a new recipe from a different faith and culture in April!

LINCOLN GOMES is a FoodFaith community gardener who treasures this recipe from his Grandmother.

Bread and butter pudding INGREDIENTS • • • • • • • • •

550ml of room temperature full cream milk ½ cup of sugar 3 eggs ½ cup sultanas, soaked in very hot water for 30 minutes 1 ½ tsp vanilla essence 2 slices wholemeal or white bread, buttered on both sides 2 tbsp whole fruit strawberry jam ½ tsp nutmeg ½ tsp cinnamon

Tau Yew Bak

(or Pork in Soy Sauce)

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tbspn rice bran oil • 1 kg pork ribs and 1kg pork neck, sliced and cubed The Village • 6 cloves garlic, chopped Observer is on the • 2 tbspn black bean paste • ¼ cup sweet caramelised soy sauce lookout for local chefs • 2 tbspn chilli paste to contribute to our • 2 cm ginger, sliced monthly food column, • 2 star anise, pounded or broken into pieces so this is a great chance • 1 tbspn Chinese black vinegar or red wine vinegar for you to be • 2 to 3 cups stock from bacon bones • 2 tbspn shaved palm sugar or 1 tbspn raw sugar discovered! • Salt and pepper to taste

METHOD

Pre-heat oven to 180 degrees. Mix milk, sugar and eggs with a beater and add vanilla essence. Butter both sides and spread jam on the top of wholemeal or white bread. Pour off the hot water from the sultanas and lay them in the bottom of a small, rectangular ovenproof dish (just large enough to accommodate the two slices of bread). Place the bread on top, cutting a corner of one piece. To the side with the missing edge, gently pour in milk and egg mixture, allowing the bread to rise above the mixture. Add nutmeg and cinnamon to the top and bake for 50 minutes, surrounding the small oven dish in a larger one filled with water, to about half way up the outside.

THE RECIPE’S ROOTS

CAROL SELVA RAJAH is a food writer and Asian chef who has been educating Australians for two decades through her cookbooks, school and courses.

“When I was a kid, we used to eat this pudding at most family gatherings, but I didn't learn to cook it until after my Grandmother had passed away. “Growing up, my Grandmother would cook most things from scratch, the old fashioned way. From memory, we only ate it on special occasions. “The taste is hard to describe, since it's meshed with old memories and other smells that I recall when I eat it, but suffice to say, if you gave it to me in a blind tasting, I'd be able to tell which was my Grandmother's.”

METHOD

Blanch cubed meat in boiling water to remove the strong meaty flavours. Drain well, then rub with some soy sauce. Heat oil, sauté garlic and black bean paste until aromatic. Add pork ribs and fry on medium heat until golden brown - do not allow meat to stick to the pot. Add stock and cook for at least 20 minutes on low heat. Add soy sauce, chilli paste, ginger, star anise, wine vinegar and stock. Cook on medium heat to simmer until pork is almost falling off the bone. Add palm sugar and balance with salt and pepper and/or chilli paste and ginger and sugar. The meat can be reduced down to a thick flavourful dish. It should taste hot, sweet, sour and salty.Serve hot with steamed white rice and crisp slices of cucumber.

THE RECIPE’S ROOTS

"I learnt this recipe from my Chinese nanny who cooked for the household. She brought the recipe from China, but her version was simply cooked in water - no chilli and not cooked for as long. Once in Malaysia, the nanny started using Malaysian ingredients like chilli and wine vinegar with a clearer oil and better meat. This dish is cooked at Chinese New Year and for altar worship of the people long gone. If there is a family altar, a tiny dish of the pork is also added so the Gods may ingest the food in spirit. I often ate this dish with my family, especially at Chinese New Year. I am not Chinese, but in a multicultural country one is invited to each of the festivals and food is always laid out for guests. " THE VILLAGE OBSERVER I NO. 261 I APRIL 2017 I 25

GOVERNMENT

A Message from the Mayor of Lane Cove

Councillor Deborah Hutchens With the Easter break just around the corner, I would like to take the opportunity to wish those who are going on holidays a safe journey. For those who will be around Lane Cove, may you enjoy a restful time with family and friends, hopefully with some sunshine after such a wet and wild March. I would like to thank those in our community who have helped during the unprecedented weather we had last month. In particular our local emergency services and their volunteers - on behalf of Lane Cove, we thank you.

ANZAC Day I encourage you to join us on Tuesday 25 April at the ANZAC Day Service hosted by Council and the Lane Cove RSL Sub Branch. Please arrive by 7:25am for a 7:30am start. Those members of the community who would like to participate in a short march at the beginning of the ceremony are asked to congregate in Birdwood Lane by 7:10am. The service will conclude around 8:30am.

Neighbour Day Congratulations to the community groups involved in putting together a fantastic Neighbour Day event at Hughes Park last month. Lane Cove Community Chaplaincy, the Rotary Club of Lane Cove and Foodfaith led the way for other community-minded organisations to put on a free event for the local community. We are fortunate to have such an active group of organisations supporting the Lane Cove community.

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refurbished playground and garden plots. Council contributed towards the newly established garden plots through a Sustainability Small Grant. This new garden will greatly benefit children’s appreciation and learning for planting, nurturing and harvesting vegetables and flowers and will benefit students now and into the future. A magician and sausage sizzle complemented the celebration.

International Women’s Day Thank you to Moo Baulch, Emma Bird, Kerry Chikarovski, Kellie Rigney, Dr Sabrina Saldanha and Karen Smith who shared their story with us at a very successful International Women’s Day event last month. Everyone was intrigued by the different journeys of each speaker and a wonderful evening was had by all.

Playground upgrade at Lane Cove Occasional Care It was my pleasure to officially open the upgraded playground at Lane Cove Occasional Care last month. The rain did not dampen the excitement as children and their families celebrated the new layout and equipment which was made possible through funding from Council and the centre’s own fundraising efforts.

Electronic waste collection Council’s next e-waste collection day is Saturday 22 April. From 8:00am – 4:30pm residents from Lane Cove

M: 0422 174 730 E: dhutchens@lanecove.nsw.gov.au

and Hunter’s Hill councils can drop off items at St Ignatius’ College, Regis Campus, 29 Riverview Street, Riverview. Proof of address via rate notice or driver’s licence is required. For a full list of acceptable items visit www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/ewaste.

Disability Inclusion Action Plan As mentioned last month, Council is seeking feedback to help put together its first local Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) which will identify actions to assist people with disability to participate more fully in community life. A community survey is now available on Council’s website along with other ways to have your say. Visit www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/haveyoursay for details.

Captured Photography Entries will be open from 10th April for Lane Cove’s annual Captured Photography competition. This year’s theme Love Where You Play, encourages you to capture what it is you enjoy doing out and about in Lane Cove. Full details of the competition, entries and prizes can be found at www.lanecove. nsw.gov.au/captured. Entries close 21 May 2017.

Seniors Safety Program Council and Lane Cove & North Side Community Services have partnered to help improve the safety of our local senior residents. This includes access to support services and small funding to assist with physical improvements to help make homes safer. This is a wonderful opportunity to make our community safer for seniors and I encourage those interested in finding out more to contact Lane Cove & North Side Community Services.

Council merger update Council is due in the Supreme Court in early April where it is likely we will learn the outcome of our merger appeal. The latest information will be updated on Council’s website homepage.

What’s On: Lane Cove APRIL Library Book Sale: Wednesday 5 April, 10:00am start Tablet Club @ Your Library: Wednesday 12 April, 10:00am – 12:00pm. Drop in with your tablet, ask the Library staff questions or talk with other tablet users. History Talk @ Lane Cove Library - Discover Your World War I Australian Soldier: Saturday 22 April, 1:00pm – 3:00pm & Saturday 6 May, 1:00pm – 3:00pm. Come along to this small, hands-on workshop to learn how to trace your Australian World War I serviceman or woman. You will learn how to use TROVE, archive and genealogy websites,

did during World War I. Bookings - 9911 3634. ANZAC Day Service: Tuesday 25 April, 7:30am – 8:30am, Lane Cove Plaza. Join the Lane Cove RSL Sub branch and Council from 7:25am for a prompt 7:30am start. Those members of the community who would like to march with the medals of family members are asked to arrive no later than 7:10am. Family representatives should wear the medals on the right side of the chest and congregate in Birdwood Lane (off Lane Cove Plaza on the way to Rosenthal Avenue Car Park). Digital Discoveries @ Lane Cove Library: Wednesday 26 April, 10:00am – 12:00pm. Book a 30-minute one-on-one session with a staff member who can help with downloading eBooks and eMagazines, the Library online catalogue, online supermarket shopping or trouble-shooting your tablet or other device. Bookings - 9911 3634. Thursday Tunes @ Lane Cove Library – Music that helped to win the war: Thursday 27 April, 10:30am – 12:00pm. Local musician Graham Ball presents this musical celebration of the diggers’ spirit. Bookings - 9911 3634. Poets in Residence Group: Thursday 27 April, 6:00pm – 7:30pm. Come along to share poetry and discuss your writing. Bookings - 9911 3634.

Cheralyn Darcey will be discussing her latest book, Expertly written with easy-to-understand insights, Cheralyn shares balance, calm or healing in our lives, homes and gardens. Bookings - 9911 3634. Bush-friendly Dogs: Sunday 30 April, 2:00pm - 4:00pm. Learn and practice teaching your dog simple commands during this interactive session with local dog trainer Mary Lumsden. Discover why it’s important to leash up when walking in bushland. Includes a short bushwalk - limted spaces available. Bookings essential, phone 9911 3583 or visit www. lanecove.nsw.gov.au/bushcareevents Are You Ready? Workshops: No one likes to think about end of life planning, but it’s essential to get your priorities down in black and white. To help guide your decisions we have three free workshops facilitated by industry experts: Wednesday 5 April: Have a say in your end of life care Wednesday 12 April: Celebrating your Life – Funerals and all that Jazz Wednesday 19 April: Where there is a Will – There is a Way Each workshop runs from 10:00am - 12:30pm at the Living and Learning Centre, 180 Longueville Road. Bookings are essential call 9911 3591 or email agrant@lanecove.nsw. gov.au. Light lunch included. SAVE THE DATE: Growing Plants for Microbats: Saturday 6 May, 9:00am - 12:00pm. Help propagate a variety of native plants to support Eastern Bent-wing Bats and other microbat populations found in Lane Cove. Bookings essential, phone 9911 3583 or visit www.lanecove.nsw.gov. au/bushcareevents

Author Talk @ Lane Cove Library – Cheralyn Darcey: Thursday 27 April, 6:15pm – 7:30pm. Lane Cove Library

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GOVERNMENT

Trent Zimmerman, MP

P: 9929 9822 E: trent.zimmerman.mp@aph.gov.au

Recent Mobile Office in Lane Cove - Recently I brought my mobile office to Lane Cove Plaza on what seemed to be a rare sunny day to speak with residents about local matters that are important to them. I enjoyed some great discussions on issues ranging from the importance of energy security to the need for better local infrastructure, particularly parking. My mobile office is designed to make it easier for residents to raise issues and ideas with me when I am not in Canberra. If you see me out and about, don't hesitate to get something off your chest.

Are you a local sporting champion? - The Government is pleased to be able to support local sporting champions who are required to travel to compete. There are grants of $500 available for participants between the ages of 12 and 18 who are required to travel more than 125km to participate in a number of relevant state and national championships. The next round of applications opened on March 1st and will close on June 30th. I would encourage our fantastic local sporting participants to visit www.ausport.gov.au/ participating/local_sporting_champions to find out if you are eligible.

Celebrating our ANZAC Heroes - April 25 will see us taking a moment to honour the sacrifice made by so many in the defence of our country. This year we continue the commemoration of the Centenary of ANZAC and I encourage you to attend one of the many ANZAC Day services that will be taking place throughout our local area, including the ceremony being held in Lane Cove. You may not know, but the Federal Government is able to provide recognition of service certificates for those who have served in the defence force. These are issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs. If you have a family member that you believe deserves recognition, I would encourage you to contact my office so that the appropriate arrangements can be made.

Make sure you’re ready for school holidays - It’s approaching that time again where the family packs up the car and heads off somewhere for a great escape – at least for a short time! If you’re going on a driving holiday, make sure you remember to stop, revive, survive. If you’re lucky enough to be heading overseas, you may want to take advantage of the Smart Traveller services provided by the Federal Government. The website at www.smarttraveller.gov.au is a great resource for travellers, with advice for each country on how to make sure you have a fantastic trip. You can also register your travels, which helps the Government help you should any problems arise.

Happy Easter to all - Finally, I hope that you and your family have a safe, peaceful and chocolate-filled (in moderation) Easter break. The holiday means many things to many people, and I encourage you to celebrate with your friends and family. As always, if my office can assist with any matter relating to the Federal Government, please feel free to call me on 9929 9822. 28 I THE VILLAGE OBSERVER I NO. 261 I APRIL 2017

Anthony Roberts, MP

P: 9817 4757 E: lanecove@parliament.nsw.gov.au

As the Member for Lane Cove, I am proud to nominate Jacky Barker as my local ‘Woman of the Year’ for 2017. Jacky is a standout, fun lady - a real character. In a packed yet evolving life, this woman has Anthony Roberts with ‘In the been a property legal manager, Cove’ founder Jacky Barker, at professional support manager, the NSW Women of the Year Awards held in March. director and social media consultant. She has not only mastered social media, she has nailed it. Jacky Barker describes herself as a "mysterious person" but one who is "always up for a chat". She has combined her love of a chat and her mastery of social media through her social blog In the Cove. For me, it is compulsory reading. If someone has an idea, Jacky puts it before the community through In the Cove. If the power has gone down or there is too much noise, Jacky is on the case. I could probably add historian to her admirable achievements because, through her blogging, Jacky produces a modern-day slant on the history of Lane Cove today. Jacky's passion for her community is reflected in every post. She uses her digital noticeboard to promote a neighbourly conversation on all things Lane Cove. Local community organisations can advertise their events, free of charge. Jacky will first investigate, and then inform Lane Cove residents on issues that impact their day to day lives. Through In the Cove, she encourages people to be local, shop local, eat out local and drink local. Then there is the incredible community work that Jacky achieves through her blog. For example, Jacky uses In the Cove to work with the Delvena Women's Refuge to assist them in sourcing donations. Jacky has raised funds for Delvena, as well as Lane Cove & North Side Community Services. She has undertaken a road safety campaign and advocated for better signage at wellknown dangerous intersections. I have had the opportunity to confront the Transport Minister with issues about buses in Lane Cove, thanks to Jacky. She has assisted me in helping to create more bus services and I am sure we will continue this work. Jacky has raised awareness of recycling options and helps promote the good work of the Lane Cove Bushland Society. She regularly reunites owners with their lost pets. Numerous small business start-ups in Lane Cove have welcomed the free promotion Jacky has facilitated. I would suggest that someone could learn more about Lane Cove from Jacky than from just about any other source. To quote her - with some acknowledgement to television's Maxwell Smart - "Use your information for good and not evil". As the local member who has served my community for nearly 20 years, I thank God that Jacky Barker lives and breathes Lane Cove. I am very proud to have nominated Jacky Barker as my local Woman of the Year for 2017.

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Three goats have to cross a bridge to get to the fiesta, but there is a hungry French troll with his own show called My Kitchen Reeks! blocking their way. Only a magic trick performed by the youngest goat, involving an orange, can bamboozle the troll and save their skins. This was the storyline of an opera performed for LCWPS students. Opera Australia has been sending opera singers and musicians into schools for the last 20 years to foster a love of the performing arts in children. The operas are designed to be very accessible and are performed in English. The music is supplied by a talented pianist who is an integral cast member and usually last for 50 minutes, with an opportunity to ask questions at the end. In previous years we have seen amazing productions of The Magic Flute by Mozart and Cinderella by Rossini. El Kid is a new show set to the passionate music of Bizet’s opera Carmen. The four performers use a specially designed set, props and colourful costumes to showcase this special art form, which incorporates music, singing and drama. The children were drawn into another world visually, aurally and emotionally to experience the human voice as an incredibly powerful instrument. Prior to the shows, performing arts teachers familiarised the students with the music and conventions of opera, along with the history of this complex performing art form. After seeing the show, the students understood that El Kid is also about developing self-respect and courage as we grow up, so we can overcome the obstacles of life. Introducing primary school aged children to the performing arts is a vital part of the curriculum, where they explore and gain skills, whilst developing an understanding of the importance of the arts as a form of personal and cultural communication. Opera Australia invests time and money into developing entertaining new versions of such classics. They give the next generation the opportunity to enjoy the drama, creativity and delight of a professional artistic experience with fine young operatic singers performing close up!

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COMMUNITY I ART SOCIETY

The secret behind a good portrait For their first meeting of the year, Lane Cove Art Society members were lucky to have renowned portraitist Ann Cape as their guest artist. Ann is winner of many awards, including the People’s Choice at the Portia Geach Prize.

Ann Cape demonstrates how to create the structure of the head in a portrait. Photo by Deb Morgan.

In her presentation, Ann spoke about the structure of the head in preparation for drawing and painting a portrait, with a brief look into her development as an artist. Although her mother was a graduate from the National Art School in Sydney, Ann’s father was of the opinion that she should have “a good steady job”. As a result she took on secretarial work before travelling to London to work and expand her interest in the visual arts in her spare time. In the 70's, Ann went to the National Art School, where she was in contact with many different and varied artists and built up a network of like-minded friends and associates. Around this time she met and married her husband Bill and over time had four children. Ann’s daughter Sophie, has now become a full-time artist. Sophie graduated from the National Art School, as her mother and grandmother had done before her. Together Ann and Sophie recently held a combined exhibition at the Mosman Art Gallery in which they movingly depicted their personal experience of Alzheimer's disease, with which Ann's husband Bill is now struggling. In Ann’s demonstration she explained that together with the aid of 30 I THE VILLAGE OBSERVER I NO. 261 I APRIL 2017

her model skull, a good knowledge of the skeletal and muscular structure of the head will help in producing a far more realistic portrait. Once the artist has established a well-drawn base, finding the different planes on the face will establish where to place the lights and darks so as to produce a threedimensional artwork. Ann demonstrated the differences in technique when drawing a model front on, in profile, or with the head tilted at different angles, all of which will help an artist to produce a superior portrait. At this point Ann started to draw a portrait of Paul McCarthy with willow charcoal and an eraser on smooth paper. Ann's first step was to loosely draw in the shape of the head and shoulders and establish the centre line, the angle of the eyes in the orbit and the placement of the nose, mouth and ears. After plotting in, Ann uses her charcoal to produce the darks across the facial features before using the end of her charcoal to draw in the prominent facial features with a variety of different strokes, all the while softening with her fingers to blend and accentuate the tone and the effects of lights and darks. To finish off the portrait, Ann took out some lights with an eraser and put in some stronger charcoal lines. In a mere 40 minutes Ann had produced a masterly portrait. NEXT MEETING: 8pm on Tuesday April 2, Lane Cove Community Centre, 166 Longueville Rd. FREE. John Haycraft will give a demonstration in watercolour. John has been a professional artist and illustrator since 1971; principal of architectural illustration firm Haycraft Deloy; lecturer; exhibitor, and author of three books of paintings and drawings. John currently teaches at his own studio in Lilyfield. Lane Cove Art Society By Deb Morgan

‘Dancing with the Ocean’ by Bernhardine Mueller, winner of the 2016 Small Works Prize.

Come and see the best local art at artXtra! Now in its 52nd year, the Lane Cove Art Society is showcasing the best of local art with its coming artXtra! exhibition, with works ranging from traditional to contemporary and in all mediums. Closing date is fast approaching and the cut-off date for entry forms is April 13th. Total prize money on offer is $4,800 and member artists may enter up to four works. Opening Night is Friday 5th May from 6pm at Gallery Lane Cove. The exhibition will run from Saturday 6th - 13th May, 10am 4.30pm daily with early closing 4pm on Saturday 13th May. Well-known artist Susie Devonport, FRAS, will be judging the entries. The main prizes – the Lloyd Rees Prize and the Guy Warren Prize, each worth $1,250 - will be awarded to the two most outstanding works. A further five awards of $400 each will be presented for the best oils or acrylics; watercolours; mixed media; pastels or drawings; and artists’ prints. There will also be a small works prize of $300 and a Viewers’ Choice award. An original painting by award-winning artist John Perkins will be the raffle prize. Entry is free and everyone is welcome to enjoy the art spectacle. All works will be for sale. For more information, contact Diana Hallowes on 9428 5354 or 0458 198 700.

LOCAL HISTORY I COMMUNITY

He was only 19... Richard Henry Hallams - ‘Killed in action’ during World War One.

ne hundred years ago in April 1917, Private Richard Henry Hallams, service number 5345, was killed in action in France. Born at Redfern in 1898, Hallams worked as a grocer. He was just nineteen when he enlisted in the Australian Imperial Forces in January 1916. Both his parents, William and Jane Hallams signed his consent form because he was under twenty-one years of age. By 1913 the family had moved to Keighley, a house on Gordon Road (now Pacific Highway) not far from the Chatswood South Methodist Church (now Chatswood South Uniting Church). Richard attended the church and was later remembered as a Sunday school scholar. With three and a half years previous experience as a senior cadet, Richard was initially attached to D Company, 45th Battalion and sent to training at Bathurst. He was transferred to the Liverpool camp in April 1916, joining the 14th reinforcement of the 19th Battalion. He embarked for the Western Front on HMAT A18 Wiltshire on 22 August 1916 landing at Plymouth, England in October. After further training at Folkestone, UK, he joined his battalion on the Western Front in France on 23 December 1916. The 19th Battalion had fought in the atrocious conditions at the Battle of Flers during November 1916 and was in need of the reinforcements. During 1917 the Battalion would follow up the German forces in their retreat to the Hindenburg Line. Private Hallams was ‘killed in action’ on 17 April, 1917. Like many men who died on the Western Front, Hallams has no known grave but his name is remembered with honour on the

ABOVE: Studio portrait of Private Richard Henry Hallams, 19th Battalion of Artarmon (courtesy of the Australian War Memorial). TOP LEFT: Richard Hallams’ entry in the Chatswood South Uniting Church Book of Remembrance (courtesy of the Chatswood South Uniting Church).

Australian National Memorial at VillersBretonneaux, France. His official service record notes no further information regarding his death, but the Chatswood South Methodist Church – Book of Remembrance (recently donated to Lane Cove Library Archives) records…’After service in the front line the battalion was relieved and marched

to a Rest Camp, and here Dick was killed by a long-distance shell on 17 April, 1917. Buried at Noreuil, France.’ Hallams’ name is also recorded on two local honour rolls - the Longueville (now Lane Cove) Public School Roll of Honour for the Great War, which listed local citizens as well as students, and the Lane Cove World War One Honour Roll. Originally located in the School of Arts, it has recently been restored and relocated to the foyer of the Lane Cove Council Civic Centre. Following the war, Richard’s parents and sister Edith continued to live in the Lane Cove area. Their 1919 Sydney Morning Herald ‘In Memoriam’ notice stated Richard was ‘deeply mourned by his loving father and mother and sister’. Edith married Clifford Hopkins in 1925 and they lived in Helen Street. Four new Lane Cove streets were constructed when the No.2 subdivision of Parklands Estate was offered for sale in September 1919. The streets were named in memory of four local lads killed in World War One. Garling, Munro and Gentle Streets along with Hallam Avenue were formed in a triangle of land between Moore Street (now Epping Road) and Centennial Avenue. The advertising of the day described the land as suitable for ‘splendid building sites’. By 1941 Hallam Avenue, Lane Cove West had been extended westward from its original subdivision plan. A road originally named as Pasadena Avenue in the Austral Estate subdivision of 1928 and in existence during the 1930s also had its name changed to Hallam Avenue, linking it across Barwon Road to Cullen Street. Pasadena Avenue continued to be named in some street directories in the 1950s.

Lane Cove Library actively collects stories, documents and photographs about people and places within the municipality of Lane Cove. If you have some memories to share, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact Local Studies on 9911 3637 or visit the Library catalogue www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/library to contribute to the Lane Cove: On the Street Where You Live! database.

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COMMUNITY I MUSIC + THEATRE

LANE COVE THEATRE COMPANY

NOW SHOWING DATES Thursday 6 April, 7.30pm Friday 7th April, 7.30pm Saturday 8th April, 2.00pm Saturday 8th April, 7.30pm Sunday 9th April, 2.00pm VENUE O'Kelly Drama Theatre, St Ignatius College, RIVERVIEW. BOOKINGS Trybooking.com TICKETS $28, concessions $23

MUSIC NOTES Mowbray Public School Strings and Band Ensembles commenced Term 1 on a high note as they took part in a half-day ‘Kickstart’ music camp. The students enjoyed small intensive tutorial groups to workshop new pieces that promoted rapid music progression. The ensembles then showcased their work with a wonderful performance in the School Hall.

LANE COVE YOUTH ORCHESTRA

Anacrusis will be a concert that heralds a great start to the New Year and the promise of much more to follow. Featuring guests from Greenwich Public School, with director Shaun Warden. LCYO will be showcasing some exciting works including Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4 in Bflat Major and Rossini’s The Thieving Magpie. They will also present the high-spirited Fandango and Alborada by Rimsky-Korsakov and the Lord of the Dance by Ronan Hardiman. When: Monday 3 April, 7pm, Lane Cove Public School hall. Tickets: At door. Adults $12, concession $6, with refreshments. Info: 0411 413 335 or email mcn114@bigpond.net.au

LANE COVE MUSIC AND CULTURAL CENTRE

Cast of ‘COSI’ in rehearsal. Dawn Pugh Photography

For more information go to: www.lanecovetheatrecompany.com or follow us on Facebook

WORLD PREMIERE TWO PERFORMANCES ONLY! DATES Friday 5 May, 7.30pm Saturday 6 May, 7.30pm

VENUE St Aidans Performance Space, 1 Christina Street, LONGUEVILLE. BOOKINGS Trybooking.com TICKETS $25 concessions, $20 A very funny, melodic, and entertaining tale of four survivors of a nuclear attack – a poet (Michelle); her partner, a painter (John); a scientist (Val); and her creation – a robot (Vicki). They ‘discuss’ art, science, logic, love, lust, feelings, reason, and yes, nuclear bombs during their weeks of zany, serious and amusing living together in a nuclear fallout shelter.

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The Lane Cove Music and Cultural Centre (LCMCC) has recently relocated to 1 Pottery Lane (opposite the Lane Cove Pool). After 22 wonderful years in the old ladies bowling club at 266 Longueville Road, they have moved to a new purpose built facility. Lane Cove Council generously provided a beautiful new space which contains six spacious, air-conditioned, acoustically treated music rehearsal rooms/studios; a small central area which can be used for small group performances and early childhood classes; kitchen; storeroom and new office spaces. Adjoining this is the Terrace Function Room, complete with outdoor terrace and a new commercial kitchen that can be used for bigger events. According to President Robyn Mah, these new community facilities are a credit to Council’s years of planning. “We would like to pay tribute to Council for delivering this project to the community. “Our 15 staff members and 180 enrollees have been busy learning about this new site, underground car parking and lifts which is a new experience compared to the humble cottage at 266 Longueville Road. As a thriving community group and with continued and support from the local community, we look forward to developing some new programs in 2017/2018. “Recently we introduced Suzuki Early childhood classes on Wednesday and Friday mornings and a Suzuki Cello program. Four grand pianos and six new uprights are working overtime and our 22 year long student concert series recommences next term.” The Centre is open 7 days a week for music tuition, studio hire and rehearsals.

JOIN LCMCC FOR THEIR OPEN DAY!

When: 1 - 5pm, Sunday 7th May Where: Lower Ground Floor, 1 Pottery Lane, Lane Cove Come along to enjoy individual student performances, early childhood demonstrations, Suzuki cello, violin groups, local choral groups, jazz groups and a flute choir. There will be short breaks in the performances to enjoy the community atmosphere and to view the wonderful new community facilities. The official opening will take place at 3pm with Mayor Deborah Hutchens in the Terrace Function room. Enquiries 9427 8027 or email lcmcc266@tpg.com.au Music Notes

This event is proudly supported by

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E-WASTE

COLLECTION For Lane Cove and Hunter’s Hill Council Residents Only

WHEN: Saturday 22 April 2017 8:00am – 4:30pm WHERE: St Ignatius’ College, Regis Campus, 29 Riverview Street, Riverview Please ensure you bring your rates notice or driver’s licence. For a list of acceptable electronic items and more information, please visit Lane Cove Council’s website at www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/e-waste or call 9911 3555.

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Consultation for Disability Inclusion Action Plan How often do people throw out stuff like cooler bags and backpacks because there is a rip or the zippers don’t work? We all know the answer is plenty of times, as these are cheap and easy to replace! The sewing team at the Repair Café rescued two such items recently. From our volunteer Sarah: “One repair I really liked was patching a cooler bag. So many of these probably end up in landfill, so it was great to put a patch over a rip and repair the zip seam to prolong its life.” From our volunteer Tracy: “Daisy’s backpack had come apart at the top. Since it was nylon, I could use a lighter to stop the lining fraying further and then stitch it in place.”

Come and listen to live music in April On April 2nd, Sarah is playing the harp, along with two other wonderful musicians. On April 9th, the lovely Janet returns with her fantastic band of ukulele friends to fill the café with music! DATE: Sunday April 2nd and 9th (first and second Sundays of the month). TIME: 1 - 3pm PLACE: Chatswood South Uniting Church Hall, corner Mowbray Road and Pacific Hwy INFO: Call Wendy 9420 4884 or 0410 280 912, email repaircafesydneynorth@ gmail.com or visit www.repaircafesydneynorth.wordpress.com Make sure you also take time to visit the magnificent Permapatch Community Garden. Just a stone’s throw away, marvel at its lush edible crops!

Council is currently seeking input from the community on its first Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP), designed to identify actions to assist people with a disability to participate more fully in community life. The plan will address four key areas that have been nominated by people with disability as being of primary importance in creating an inclusive community: • Developing positive community attitudes and behaviours • Creating liveable communities • Supporting access to meaningful employment • Improving access to services through better systems and processes

How to get involved Council is inviting people who live with disability, their carers, family members, friends and the general community to provide input into this plan by: • Participating in a community survey during March and April, where all members of the community can have their say about disability inclusion. The survey is also available in paper form at key Council facilities. • Attending a focus group for people with disability, their carers and their families. • Having a one-on-one conversation with consultants if you are not comfortable in a group situation or need extra support. • Arranging or requesting a Meeting in a Box Toolkit. This is a mini consultation that can be used by groups, families or friends to run their own meeting using standardised procedures and questions. To register your interest in taking part, please phone 9911 3953 or email rjacka@lanecove.nsw.gov.au

Lane Cove History Prize The Lane Cove Historical Society is running its History Prize again in 2017. With a $2000 winner's prize, generously supported by the Hyecorp Property Group, entries can be in essay form or as an oral history project and need to include historical research into any aspect of the history of Lane Cove and its environs. Last year's inaugural competition gave some outstanding histories featuring local identities and localities. These essays are currently being published in a special edition of the LCHS Journal and will be archived in the Local Studies Unit of the Lane Cove Library. Research topics could be the lives of interesting Lane Cove individuals or families; early settlers or ethnic groups who came to live in Lane Cove; the evolution of local roads and transport systems, houses or public buildings; or the histories of bush care, local churches or sporting teams. The term 'Lane Cove and its environs' refers to the modern Municipality of Lane Cove. However in the past, 'Lane Cove' covered a much broader geographical area, including parts of modern Hunters Hill, Woolwich, North Sydney, Chatswood and suburbs north to Gordon. Submissions that deal with a historical period in which these areas constituted 'Lane Cove' will be accepted. For instance, the first Lane Cove school, initiated by Governor Macquarie in 1816, was in Gordon, as was the Lane Cove Post Office until 1879. Another initiative of the LCHS is the Primary Schools History Awards, which is a programme to encourage primary students in the study of history. 34 I THE VILLAGE OBSERVER I NO. 261 I APRIL 2017

Once again, LCHS Committee member Emeritus Professor Dr Frances Christie, will supervise both history prize programmes. Details, including guidelines and criteria for submission of entries, can be downloaded from the Carisbrook Historic House website at www.carisbrookhouse.com.

For enquiries, email carisbrookhouse@hotmail.com or phone 9420 4010.

The Lane Cove Historical Society

LANE COVE HISTORY PRIZE Supported by HYECORP Property Group

Enquiries www.carisbrookhouse.com — click on 'Society' carisbrookhouse@hotmail.com Phone: 9420 4010

SUSTAINABILITY SCRIBES I COMMUNITY

Local clean up unearths 410 kilos of rubbish Over 90 amazing volunteers of all ages, working in muddy and wet conditions along Stringybark Creek Reserve in Lane Cove North, retrieved an incredible 49 bags of rubbish and recycling. The Clean up Australia Day event was hosted by Stringybark Creek Residents Association and supported by Lane Cove Sustainability Action Group. Although the area looked relatively clean to a casual observer, 775 bottles and cans were collected, 15kg of broken glass, 140 coffee cup lids plus hundreds of plastic bags. This was a wonderful community action, but why do we need to do this? Hopefully the long-awaited container deposit scheme and a ban on single-use plastic bags will help. The new local recycling facility is also a welcome addition to the recycling options in our area.

KeepCup stall Our recent stall in Lane Cove Plaza was a huge success. The growing awareness of the Responsible Cafes campaign (encouraging reusable coffee cups through discounts at participating cafes) and the huge number of reusable KeepCup purchases was really encouraging. Another stall with new stock will be held in April for those who missed us last time. When: Saturday 8th April, 10am to 12pm Where: Lane Cove Plaza

Responsible Cafes

New recycling facility

– 14 participating local cafes

A new Community Recycling Centre has opened at 8 Waltham Street in Artarmon. This modern, accessible facility is a free service for local residents.

Help solve our growing waste problem by bringing your own cup to any of these local cafes and enjoy a small discount too! • Ground Caffe • La Provence • Lodge • Oliver Brown • The Junction • Fourth Fish • Artisan Brooklyn • Gelatissimo • Riverview Deli • Bella Bacio • Sweet Temptation • Nibu • Unwined • Zivelli

DIARY DATE: Thursday 25th May TIME: 6.00pm to 8.30pm

WHERE: Lane Cove Library

Household quantities of the following items are accepted: Paint, oils, batteries, smoke detectors, fluoro globes and tubes, gas bottles and fire extinguishers, mobile phones, computers and televisions, electronic waste. Opening times: • Friday, Monday and Tuesday 8am to 2pm • Saturday and Sunday 8am to 4pm • Wednesday and Thursday Closed

What: ‘Microplastics in the Ocean’ A talk by Dr Mark Browne, ecologist and researcher with a special interest in marine debris. Mark is an engaging speaker and this is guaranteed to be an interesting and informative evening. To register for this event visit the LCSAG website at www.lanecovesustainability.org or phone 0421 442 840.

Sustainability Scribes

Sustainability Action Group Rosalind Noone - 0412 411 161 www.lanecovesustainability.org

Getting Rid Of Your Old Mattress? Don’t lose sleep: Booked mattress collections are recycled Each year in Australia over 1.6 million mattresses end up in landfill and here in Lane Cove they are one of the most common items to be illegally dumped. Did you know that a mattress is made up of six different materials including steel, quilting, foam, timber, textiles and husk? This combination of materials leads to difficulties in landfill as some items take longer to break down than others. This is further complicated by how bulky mattresses are. Lane Cove residents can help reduce the number of mattresses ending up in landfill by letting Council know that you have a mattress when you book your Household Clean Up.

Council can then make sure your mattress doesn’t go to landfill. Instead, up to 90% of materials can be recovered and made into various steel products and carpet underlay. To ensure your mattress is recycled please indicate that you have a mattress when making a booking for a Household Clean Up via the online form or when speaking to a Customer Service member. Book your Household Clean Up:

www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/cleanupbooking Phone: 1300 655 006

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LCNSC gets on board with ‘Shuffleboard’ With a history that goes back over 500 years, shuffleboard has been described as a quicker and more exciting version of bowls, played on an indoor table. Favourites for the upcoming championship is Sydney Sailmakers - both Nick Press and Andrew Hay started their sailing in Sabots at Lane Cove Club.

Come and watch the Australian Sailing Championship over Easter

Andrew Mortimer and Ian Edwards from Australian Shuffleboard with LCNSCS staff.

The game is enormously popular with senior citizens, and is installed in over 100 retirement villages throughout NSW alone. Lane Cove & North Side Community Services, which recently moved into its new premises in Pottery Lane, has also installed a new shuffleboard that is already proving popular. Shuffleboard involves pushing a puck down the table with the objective of landing it on the highest scoring number at the far end of the table. Over 30 people attended the launch of the new LCNSCS shuffleboard at the end of March. Steve Mortimer, Managing Director of Australian Shuffleboard and former CanterburyBankstown Bulldogs legend, gave tutorials on how to play the game before attendees split into teams to play against each other. The Men’s Cooking Group then prepared a noodle box lunch for attendees. “This is a game that anyone can play, regardless of age or ability. Even if you’re on crutches you can still hold a puck in one hand,” Steve said. “Competition and interaction are healthy, no matter how old you are. Shuffleboard involves competing, brings out self esteem and helps you to meet new people and make new friends.” LCNSCS is hoping to establish a weekly shuffleboard competition and invites anyone interested to contact them. Please phone Julie on 9427 6425.

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If you want some excitement this Easter, get yourself down to the Lane Cove Sailing Club. The Kitchen Maker is sponsoring the 82nd Australian Open 12ft Sailing Championship, which will be run out of the club. Visitors and spectators are welcome at the clubhouse located at Longueville Wharf, Stuart Street, Longueville both before and after racing. Races start at 2pm on Friday and Monday and 1.30pm Saturday and Sunday. Food and drinks and a program will be available from the club canteen. A great vantage point to watch what is predicted to be hotly contested races is from Clarkes Point at Woolwich. Favourites are defending champions Sydney Sailmakers sailed by Nick Press and Andrew Hay representing Lane Cove Club, Geotherm sailed by Brett Hobson and Bill Lusty for the Sydney Flying Squadron, and Ghetto Sled sailed by Richard Billet and Ben Cross from Brisbane 18 Footers Sailing Club. Your Move Conveyancing has sponsored the ferry Royale on Easter Monday for spectators to view the racing from the water. It will leave Longueville Wharf at 1.30pm. Tickets are free but you will need to pick them up from the club canteen before boarding. It is suggested you get there before 1pm. Lane Cove 12ft Sailing Skiff Club invites you to come along and join in this event. For further details, visit www.lc12ftssc.org.au

LCSAG offers assistance with e-Waste The Lane Cove Sustainability Action Group (LCSAG) is offering assistance to residents who are unable to take their e-waste to the free collection point at St Ignatius College on Saturday 22 April. Lane Cove residents without transport or who are unable to lift their e-waste into their vehicle can contact LCSAG on 0413 606 366. Members of LCSAG will then collect the items for delivery to the collection point. Please ring prior to April 22 to arrange.

SAFETY FOR SENIORS PROGRAM AND SECURITY IMPROVEMENT SCHEME The Safety for Seniors Program and Security Improvement Scheme are designed to assist seniors feel and be more connected to the community and to be safer in their own homes. Lane Cove Council runs both the program and scheme in conjunction with Lane Cove & North Side Community Services.

Safety for Seniors Program:

This free program supports the more vulnerable and isolated seniors within our community. It offers the opportunity to:

● connect with a friendly volunteer by phone at least once a month for a chat; ● receive a free Crime Prevention through Environmental Design checklist to help identify areas on property that could improve safety;

● receive updates about crime prevention ideas and things to do; ● receive a copy of the seniors newsletter, the Lane Cove Connection; ● join the Next of Kin program with the NSW Police Force; ● receive invitations to talks and safety programs. Eligibility

This program is for people who: ● live alone or with a fully dependent spouse; ● have no or minimal contact with family; ● feel socially isolated from the community; ● are aged 65+; ● want to receive a monthly phone call from a Lane Cove & North Side Community Services volunteer.

Security Improvement Scheme:

Funding for this scheme is available twice a year, in the months of April and November. It will contribute a maximum of $100 towards the cost of purchasing and installing low cost measures to increase the safety of older people. This can include items such as:

● a key lock box so that people who are given the code can have access to the premises in an emergency; ● fluorescent or reflective house numbers to help locate the house at night in case of emergency; ● a door viewer so the resident can see who is at the front door; ● smoke detectors; ● a key chain for the front door; ● sensor lights; ● timber dowel window chocks.

If you are interested in the program or scheme, or for more information, please contact Lane Cove & North Side Community Services on 9427 6425.

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FAMILY LAW

The impact of separation on children Many parents involved in a divorce or separation worry about its impact on their children. Have they done the right thing? How can they best help their children? In most cases, they need not worry so much. In fact, experts tend to agree it is a myth that children are necessarily better off if their parents stay together. Although divorce is stressful, research indicates the great majority of children from divorced families are emotionally well adjusted. Following a separation, children tend to be resilient and resourceful; about 80% of children from separating families do adjust well. However, it is the degree of conflict in the family, and the extent that the

children are drawn into any conflict, that makes all the difference. Children from divorced, but conflict-free homes, do significantly better than children remaining in conflicted marriages. If parents keep their negative thoughts and conflicts to themselves, and don’t involve their children in their disputes, their children are less impacted. The essential factor is the parents’ ability to separate

their ‘couple’ role from their ‘parental’ role. Of course, separation can be stressful for parents as well as children. Major disruptions to their housing and locality and loss of living standards can affect them. About 20% of children of divorce do fare significantly worse than other children when it comes to things like educational results, future employment, and the likelihood of psychological problems like depression. But children of separation can be protected from these things to a large extent. If at least one (and preferably both) parents provide good quality, ongoing family relationships and demonstrate authoritative, loving and appropriate parenting and provide for their children’s expenses, the children will tend to thrive. Experts also generally agree that, following a separation, fathers are just as important as mothers. Children with close relationships with their fathers do significantly better after a divorce than children who don’t when it comes to things like higher academic achievement, self-esteem and a host of other positive

factors. However, mothers are often the gatekeepers of their children’s relationships with their father. So it’s in children’s interests for mothers to use this responsibility wisely, supporting and encouraging the child’s relationship with the father. There are exceptions where it is necessary, and in a child’s best interests, to greatly restrict or even terminate a parent’s involvement with their child, for reasons of the child’s safety or if there is a serious parenting incapacity. But such cases are in the minority. Children of joint shared parenting arrangements, and arrangements where the children spend substantial time with each parent, do significantly better than children who don’t often see the other parent. It’s also what the majority of children want. But the success of joint parenting arrangements depends upon an absence of major conflict. If both parents avoid conflict with each other and focus on the needs of the children, then a successful outcome for the children is likely.

FAMILY LAW SPECIALIST Andrew Corish. Corish & Co Specialist Family Lawyers, North Sydney.

Lane Cove West FC seeks recruits LCFC celebrated a win over Blue Mountains FC in the Westfield FFA Cup played in March.

Lane Cove FC breaks drought in FFA Cup In just its second year in the Westfield FFA Cup, Lane Cove broke its drought with a win over Blue Mountains FC. A goal in each half from Jamie Morriss, with his trusty left foot, ensured a reasonably comfortable 2-0 passage into the fourth round. For a side that has basically been re-built in the last couple of months under new coach Jason Barnes, this was an encouraging start to the season. A crowd of around 200 was there to enjoy the atmosphere generated by this national knockout cup, which now features over 600 clubs from around Australia. The next round to be played at Blackman Park will be on either Tuesday 4th April or Thursday 6th April (see www.lcfc.com.au) and will be played against the winner of Albion Park White Eagles from the Wollongong Association or Peakhurst United from the St George Association. The Club is hoping another good crowd will be there to cheer the team on. 38 I THE VILLAGE OBSERVER I NO. 261 I APRIL 2017

Lane Cove West Football Club is a small football (soccer) team that has been playing in the area for over 40 years. They are currently looking for recruits for their All Age and O35s teams. The O35s having been promoted to Division 1 this season. Goalkeepers are in demand for all teams. With teams in Men’s All Age Division 5 and in Men’s O35s and O45s divisions of the Northern Suburbs Football Association leagues, games are mostly played on Saturday afternoons. The season kicks off on Saturday 31st March and training takes place on Wednesday evenings. If anyone is interested in becoming a referee, the club can arrange for attendance at a training course. Referees are paid $60 a game - it’s tax free! Please email Ivan Colhoun at president@ lcwfc.com.au to express an interest or for further information.

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Friday 30 June 9:30am – 10:45am Meet at Gore Creek Reserve, at playground far end of oval, Northwood

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by Lane Cove Church THE Supported VILLAGE OBSERVER I NO. Uniting 261 I APRIL 2017 I 39 by Lane Cove Church THE Supported VILLAGE OBSERVER I NO. Uniting 261 I APRIL 2017 I 39

In January, 9-year old Elin Ladmore attended the Cuboree at Cataract Scout Park. Elin wanted to share her great adventures with the public and the following is part of her diary.

The Cuboree Day 1: Going to the Cuboree was a hard moment for me and some other cubs because we didn’t want to leave our family behind. This was going to be a hard time for me. I had actually never been away from my family for this long. EVER. As soon as we arrived I started cheering up because the scout park looked amazing with all the gateways. My gateway for pack B506 was a Medusa head. The theme was Myths And Legends. It was really awesome! My pack went for a walk about the camp. When we got back we had some dinner and then we went to the opening ceremony. It was a very long walk from our camp to the jaw-droppingly awesome stage. It was really funny and I enjoyed it a lot. When we got back we had some hot milo and some tasty biscuits. Then we all went to bed.

Day 2: I woke up and immediately started getting ready for the tent inspection. Today’s activities were Celtic and Living the Dreaming. Celtic is Irish and Living the Dreaming is Aboriginal. At Celtic we did archery and this weird bubble fighting thingy. Then after lunch

we went to Living the Dreaming. I threw sponges at my mates and then they threw them at me! Then I made a cuboree thingy, a rainmaker and a sandpaper drawing. Then we did the bungee cord and tried to jump off. When we finished we went back to the camp and got out our bags for the showers.

Day 3: Today’s activities were Greek Mythology and Avalon (medieval times). At Avalon we watched a circus and then they taught us their tricks. First it was plate-spinning. NAILED IT. Then it was juggling. UH OH. After that we had tennis balls in stockings and swung them around in a cool way. Then we did some ‘horse training’ and other stuff like an obstacle course and shooting stuff.

Day 4: Today’s activities were Aztec Mountain and Viking. We did some rock climbing and then went down a MASSIVE zipline!! I screamed my head off because I have a fear of 1ST LANE COVE SCOUT GROUP

Elin with friends at the Cuboree in January.

heights! We also went cave exploring. After lunch we went to Viking where I got really muddy and did lots of climbing. After that it was our turn on the rapids.

Day 5: Today we had to wake up early to get ready to leave. Our coach left at 7.30am. On the coach, I could NOT wait to get back and see my mum and dad!! When we arrived, I ran out of the coach and gave my mum a big hug. Then I got a little present from my leaders. It was a silver camping cup with the cuboree sign engraved on it.

• Joeys 6-8yrs (register interest) • Cubs 8-11yrs (Wed 7pm) • Scouts 11-15yrs (Fri 7:30pm) • Venturers 15-18yrs (Thu 7pm) Come and see our new hall in Blackman Park, available for hire. For more information, visit - www.lanecovescouts.com, email - mail@lanecovescouts.com or phone - 9428 4061. 40 I THE VILLAGE OBSERVER I NO. 261 I APRIL 2017

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If I were God I’d put an end to cancer If I were God I’d put an end to cancer If I were God I’d do away with religion If I were God I’d do away with religion If I were God I’d accept all people If I were God I’d accept all people

Easter Easter IfServices Services I were God I’d do away with evil If I were God I’d do away with evil If I were God we’d live forever If I were God we’d live forever

SundayGood 9am Friday (9am) 9am Easter Day HolySunday Trinity Mowbray Holy Trinity Mowbray 46 Beaconsfield Road 46 Beaconsfield Road 9am Chastwood Sundays Chastwood Holy Trinity Mowbray 46 Beaconsfield Road Chastwood

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Sunday and 6pm If I were God I’d do 8am, away10am with evil 8am, 10am Stlive Andrews Lane and Cove6pm If I were God Sunday we’d forever

2017 Exhibition Lane Cove Art Society Gallery Lane Cove. 164 Longueville Road

Official Opening - Friday 5 May 6pm free entry and light refreshments

St Andrews LaneAve Cove 19 Rosenthal

19 Rosenthal Lane CoveAve Sundays 8am, 10am and 5pm Lane Cove St Andrews Lane Cove 19 Rosenthal Ave Lane Cove

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Autumn Plant Sale

It’s time for another Huge Plant Sale raising funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. When: 10am to 3pm, Sunday 9th April Where: 45 Parklands Avenue, Lane Cove North Keith and Maureene have been busy propagating beautiful plants. It is becoming a community effort with some wonderful donations – one resident gave over 60 beautiful Birds Nest Ferns; another kind person gave ceramic pots and plants as she was downsizing, and a generous wholesale nurseryman gave trays of Mandevillieas, Salvias, Euphorbias, Impatiens and Gerneras. So come along on Sunday 9th, find a beautiful plant or three and help a wonderful cause.

For info: www.thepropagatinggardener.com.au or email kazim11@optusnet.com.au

A delicious day at Carisbrook! National Trust Heritage Festival

Sunday 30 April 3-5pm Campfire tucker Damper & golden syrup Jazz and bush poetry

Lane featu ring Cove's L Steve W ane C and elsh o v Golden Ja e Stringy zz B and Bark Days

334 Burns Bay Road Lane Cove www.carisbrookhouse.com Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/267536 or phone 0418 276 365

Open Sat 6 May to Sat 13 May

Free entry - 10am to 4.30pm with early closing 4pm on Sat 13 May

HUNTERS HILL

MUSIC Presents

John Field - Musical Innovator “Inventing the Nocturne”

John Field, c. 1820

Richard O’Connor, wit and authority on John Field, entertaining us with Tamara-Anna Cislowska providing stunning musical excerpts.

2.30 pm Sunday 23rd April 2017

Hunters Hill Town Hall Alexandra St Hunters Hill Tickets: $35 - Children under 12 FREE Bookings: 02 9817 6803 or 02 9816 4078

Lane Cove Music Concert ‘THREE PIECE SUITE’ Chamber Music Trio Rachel Westwood - Violin Valmai Coggins - Viola Deborah Coogan - Violoncello Tuesday 9th May at 8.00pm Varied programme includes English Country Dances by John Playford; a Trio by Haydn; two Scott Joplin melodies; Fritz Kreisler, plus a mystery tango or two…

Lane Cove-Mowbray Anglican Church, 19 Rosenthal Avenue Lane Cove (behind the PO). Admission $25 at the door, school children free. Enquiries on 9428 4287 or 9427 4651. www.lanecove.fmca.org.au DIARY DATE: TUESDAY 20TH JUNE, WIND TRIO PLUS PIANO.

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BITS&PIECES 1ST LANE COVE SCOUT GROUP Joeys 6-8yrs (register interest); Cubs 8-11yrs (Wed 7pm); Scouts 11-15yrs (Fri 7.30pm); Venturers 15-18yrs (Thur 7pm). New hall in Blackman Park, available for hire. www.lanecovescouts.com. e: mail@ lanecovescouts.com ph: 9428 4061 ALL AGE SUNDAY SCHOOL Classes 9am each Sunday. Morning tea provided. Metropolitan Baptist Church, 223 Burns Bay Rd, Lane Cove West. Pastor Mario Schiavone on 0434 432 175 or visit www.metropolitanbaptist.net.au AQUALUNA CHOIR Fun acapella choir seeking singerspop, gospel, world, sacred music. Wed 7.30pm, St Andrew's church hall, Longueville. Enquiries: Christine on 0411 738 528 or thecowiesfour@gmail.com. BON APPETIT TOASTMASTERS Meet over dinner on second Wednesday evening of each month in a supportive learning environment and great social atmosphere. For info, contact Margaret on 0404 049 565, www.batm.org.au BNI BUSINESS EXPRESS LANE COVE BNI is a highly professional business networking organisation whose primary purpose is to exchange qualified business referrals. Contact Jim Ellis on 9420 1895 or email jellis@smartline.com.au CARER SUPPORT Carer Line is a free telephone information/support service specifically for/about carers providing information, support and referrals. Call 1800 242 636, Mon-Frid, 9-5pm. COMMUNITY CHAPLAIN Offering free activities: Sunday Walking group, Christian Meditation, The Mums Network. Karen offers community connection and a holistic Christian perspective on life. Visit: www.lanecovecc.com or phone 0400 299 751 COMMUNITY GARDEN (Permapatch) Behind Chatswood South Uniting Church, cnr Mowbray Rd and Pac Hwy, Lane Cove. Huge, quiet garden. 50 members. Sharing info, workshops, general and private plots. Sun 2pm. Ph Mandy 9436 2891. C3 CHURCH LANE COVE Sunday services, 10am, Lane Cove Public School Hall. Homebase Youth – 7.15pm Friday nights in school term. Monthly ACEAustralian Contemporary English) conversation evenings. Phone 9418 9211. www.c3lanecove.com.au ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLASS Fridays 10am-12 noon. Improve your conversation English with trained facilitators. $3/ week. Info from LCM Church office on 9427 1163 or www.lcmchurches.org.au FOODFAITH COMMUNITY GARDEN Free individual plots for growing your own veggies, fruit and herbs still available. See info@foodfaith.com.au HALLAM AVENUE TENNIS CLUB 58 Hallam Ave, Lane Cove West. New members welcome. Hire courts from

PLEASE EM AIL : $10 per hour. Call 0424 229 259 or email hatc.hire@gmail.com HEALTHY LIFESTYLE Strength Training - use adjustable free weights and body weight exercises to improve muscle strength, Tuesdays 2.35-3.35pm. 10 week term, $110/$88 (concession). P:8877 5300. HUMMINGSONG COMMUNITY CHOIRS Open to new members. Meets on Monday nights in school terms, 7.30-9.30pm at LCM Church, cnr Beaconsfield Rd and Dalrymple Ave. Call Anna 0433 024 354 or www.hummingsong.com.au HUNTERS HILL BRIDGE CLUB A friendly club offering lessons for beginners, refresher courses, supervised sessions, state and national competitions. For info, visit www.huntershill.bridge-club.org or phone 9879 6803. HUNTERS HILL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Our main gathering is Sundays at 10am and during the week in various homes in our community. Cnr Ferdinand & Alexandra Street. Phone 9817 2282 or www.hhcc.org.au HUNTERS HILL MUSEUM Open Mon to Frid, 10am-12noon at Hunters Hill Town Hall, Alexandra Street. Regular exhibitions and events. www.huntershillmuseum.org.au HUNTERS HILL WOMEN'S BOWLING CLUB We are seeking new members. Tuesday mornings. Free lessons. Come and enjoy the friendship. Phone 0419 258 662 or 0408 110 082. JAZZ BAND Stringybark Jazz rehearses Monday nights in Lane Cove, has vacancies available. The band plays a diverse range of jazz from Swing, to Blues, Latin, R&B and Funk & performs throughout the year at festivals, community events and private functions. Contact: davidcbraybrook@bigpond.com or (mob) 0410 566 953. LANE COVE BRANCH OF THE COUNTRY WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION Meetings held on second Thursday of month, 10.15am-12.30pm in the Lane Cove Library, Room 1. For info, call Morag on 8407 9582 or email caseyrm@optusnet.com.au LANE COVE BUSH KIDS Nature activities for 2 to 5 years (term time) and 2 to 10 years (school holidays). Join us for fun and adventure in local bushland. Program details and online bookings at www. lanecove.nsw.gov.au/bushkids. LANE COVE BUSHLAND & CONSERVATION SOCIETY New office bearers are President Margaret Bergomi and Secretary Shauna Forrest, long-term members, who are keeping the Society running on well-oiled wheels, aided by all supportive others. Involved in opposing the proposed council amalgamation, wanting to preserve the LOCAL in Local Government. Having been successful with Council's vote to continue its action opposing amalgamation, we expect the outcome this month! LCB&CS meets second Tuesday monthly at Lane Cove Tennis Club, Kenneth St,

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e ditor@thevillage obse r ve r.c om.au Longueville. Next meeting 11April. Info Ron 9427 1125/Helen 94274845 LANE COVE CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY Meets fortnightly at 8.00pm on Thursday evenings. Details 9428 4834 or 9873 6315. LANE COVE CHORISTERS Senior ladies' choir welcomes new members. Rehearsals on Tuesday afternoons at St. Aidan's Church, Longueville. Regular concerts given. For information, contact Bev on 9418 9063. LANE COVE COAL & GAS WATCH Meets first Monday of every month at Lane Cove Library 6.30-8.30pm. New members welcome. For more information, phone 8964 7805. LANE COVE CONCERT BAND Want to join a local, friendly musical organisation? Six ensembles, from beginner to advanced concert bands, 2 jazz bands and a woodwind ensemble. New members welcome. Cameraygal Wind Symphony rehearses 7:45pm Thursday (AMEB grade 5 or higher); Turrumburra Concert Band rehearses 7:45pm Wednesday (grade 3-4); Karingal Concert Band rehearses 7:30pm Tuesday (grade 2-3); Stringybark Jazz rehearses 7.30pm Mondays (grade 5 or higher). Visit www.lccb.org.au or Paul Hummerston on 0407 124 600. LANE COVE HISTORICAL SOCIETY No speaker in April due to ANZAC day. Will reconvene in May, Lane Cove Library. Supper served afterwards. Enquiries 0418 276 376. LANE COVE RESIDENTS FOR RECONCILIATION A local group of Aboriginal and nonAboriginal community members. Come along for free public events to celebrate Reconciliation and NAIDOC weeks. Enquiries 9428 1197 or 9428 4447 or www.nswreconciliation.org.au LANE COVE SCRABBLE CLUB New in Lane Cove North, meeting fortnightly on Thursdays from 6pm in The Meeting House, 23A Stokes Street. Enquiries to Bob on 0400 226 541 or email info@scrabblensw.org.au LANE COVE UNITING CHURCH All are warmly welcome to worship in the chapel, Sundays 9.30am, cnr Figtree St/ Centennial Ave or come for coffee at 10.30am. Weekly activities include Christian Meditation and Mahjong. Phone 9428 2240 or email lanecoveuniting@bigpond.com LANE COVE YOUTH ORCHESTRA Calling young musicians! Have you ever played in a symphony orchestra? Why not come along and try out in one of our rehearsals. Scholarships offered for selected students. www. lanecoveyouthorchestra.org.au Contact Lyndall 0411 413 335 or mcn114@bigpond.net.au LANE COVE RSL SUB-BRANCH Meets first Thursday of each month at the Lane Cove Club at 10am. Keep up-to-date with RSL matters, DVA and community services. 9906 5934. LANE COVE TOASTMASTERS Become a confident public speaker

supported by a friendly group. Meets 1st, 3rd & 5th Wednesday 6:45pm 8:25pm at 23A Stokes Street, Lane Cove. Enquiries: 0403 392 122. www. meetup.com/Speak-Lead-InspireLane-Cove-Toastmasters/ LANE COVE SUSTAINABILITY ACTION GROUP Meets on the third Thursday of every odd month (Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sept, Nov) at the Lane Cove Library, 7-8.30pm. 9428 3553 or 0421 442 840. LANE COVE WEST TENNIS CLUB Courts for hire day or night at Blackman Park, Lloyd Rees Drive (off Wood St). Amenities and children's playground. Contact Vic on 0417 667 020 or www.lcwtennis.com.au LAUGHTER MELODY YOGA Join one hour laughter yoga sessions to help you feel good, boost health and happiness. All welcome. Coin donation. Enquiries: 0403 392 122. Check sessions at www.meetup.com/ Laughter-Melody-Yoga/ LAVOCE INC. COMMUNITY CHOIR Meets weekly, 6.15-8pm at the Lane Cove Living and Learning Centre, 180 Longueville Rd to sing for fun. No audition necessary, new members welcome. Enquiries: Adrian Lee 9427 5321 or www.lavocelanecove.com/ LONGUEVILLE ST AIDAN'S ANGLICAN CHURCH Sunday morning services 8am & 10am. Friendship Service for the frail aged, 11.30am on 1st Wed of month. Healing service, 6pm on 3rd Sun of month. Youth group, 7pm on Frid during school term. Playgroup for toddlers & carers, 10am Mon & Tues. Craft Circle, 10am on 3rd Frid of month. Cnr Christina & Arabella St. www.staidans.com.au LONGUEVILLE UNITING CHURCH Pizza & Movie Nights. Tuesday 4 April: The Ladykillers (1955) - Classic English comedy starring Alec Guinness, Peter Sellers & Frankie Howard. Tuesday 2 May: Sabrina (1954) - Oscar-winning American romantic comedy starring Audrey Hepburn, William Holden, Humphrey Bogart. For catering please call on 9427 4740 or 9428 4287. BYO drinks. $10. 6.30pm pizza, 7.15pm movie. LCM ANGLICAN CHURCH 19 Rosenthal Ave, Lane Cove. Playtime: Wednesday mornings @ 9.45am - 12 noon (Junior Jivers 10 10.30am). Fridays @ 10am - 12 noon. A range of activities for children 0-5 and their carers. LOWER NORTH SHORE MULTIPLE BIRTH ASSOC A club run by volunteer parents of multiples (twins, triplets etc) to support and assist other parents. Weekly playgroup. Email enquiries@lnsmba.amba.org.au or visit www.lnsmba.amba.org.au MAHJONG Wednesday afternoons from 1.30pm4pm in the Lane Cove Living and Learning Centre, 180 Longueville Rd. Lessons available April and October. $5 donation. Phone Nelly 9427 1208 or Vanessa 9428 2972. MEALS ON WHEELS HUNTERS HILL Delivers healthy, affordable meals to

client's homes. Friendly volunteers deliver on a daily or weekly basis. For services to Hunters Hill, call 9817 0101. MEETING HOUSE COMMUNITY CENTRE A not-for-profit organisation with a varied and interesting program of activities catering for people of all ages including playgroups, Community Café, community garden, yoga, craft, seniors outings and shopping trips. Located at 23a Stokes Street, Lane Cove North, ph 9427 1841. The Meeting House Kindergarten caters for children aged 3 - 5 yrs, with highly experienced and university qualified staff offering a full preschool program Mon to Thurs 9am to 3pm. Located at 47 Burns Bay Rd (opp Coles), ph 9008 5549. www.meetinghouse.org.au MEN'S SHED Currently looking for new members. Drop in for a cuppa and a chat. Located in the carpark at St Columba Retirement Centre, 15 Figtree St. Open Mon, Tues and Thurs, 10am-3pm. Call Ted on 0428 024 208 or email lanecove@mensshed.net MINDFULNESS MEDITATION FOR SENIORS Relaxation and simple mindfulness exercises to bring more joy and peace into your life. FREE monthly session with Dr. Ana Brandão at Lane Cove Library. 3rd Monday of the month at 10.30 am. Phone 0428 569 373, email ana@livinginharmony.com.au or visit www.livinginharmony.com.au/ meditation/seniors-meditation NORTH SHORE BRAIN TUMOUR SUPPORT GROUP Provides patients and families with education & emotional support. Meetings are facilitated by health care professionals and held at North Shore Private Hospital. For details, email Allison O’Dea @ snog@snog. org.au or visit www.snog.org.au NORTH SHORE PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Information and support for people impacted by Prostate Cancer. Note a lot of women attend with their husbands. Venue is Kolling Building, 5th floor, North Shore Hospital. For info, contact John Fullagar, 9498 1984 or 0400 420 602 or visit www.prostate-cancer-supportsydneynorth.org PROBUS CLUBS Fellowship meetings for retirees. Programs include guest speakers, regular excursions, morning, afternoon tea and lunches. CROWS NEST COMBINED meet at Crows Nest Centre, 2 Ernest Place, Crows Nest, at 10.00am third Thursday monthly. 9439 3455 LANE COVE COMBINED meets at Lane Cove Bowling Club, Burns Bay Road at 10am, second Monday each month. April speaker is Michael Meade on Fiji and Vanuatu. May speaker is Faye Yarroll on Cochlear implant awareness. Information: 0414 978 596 LANE COVE LADIES meet at Lane Cove Club at 10am, second Wednesday monthly.9419 5068. WILLOUGHBY COMBINED meet at

Chatswood Bowling Club, Gordon Ave, Chatswood at 9.45am, third Tuesday monthly. 9428 3357. HUNTERS HILL COMBINED meet at Hunters Hill Club at 9.30am, first Tuesday monthly. 9879 3725. HUNTERS HILL LADIES meet at Hunters Hill Club, 12-20 Madeline St at 10am, fourth Monday monthly. 9816 5116. WAVERTON COMBINED meets at Lane Cove Country Club, 180 River Road, Northwood on the third Monday of month at 10.15am. Phone: 9955 5126. ROTARY CLUB OF LANE COVE All welcome at our weekly meeting. 6.15 for 6.45pm until 8.15pm, Tuesdays at the Lane Cove Country Club, 180 River Road. Dinner cost $20/head. www.lanecoverotary.org or phone 0407 216 552. SAHAJA YOGA MEDITATION FREE classes. Discover how to achieve inner balance, peace and deep understanding. No obligation. Lane Cove Library, Thurs 7-8.30pm. For info, call Clare on 0422 798 498. SHINNYO-EN BUDDHIST TEMPLE ANZAC Day Remembrance Service at Shinnyo-en Buddhist Temple. Join us in extending our respect and prayers to the foundation of Australia. Family service. All welcome. April 25 @2pm3pm Inquiries: 9418 6688, email info@shinnyo.org.au SPIRIT OF LIFE UNITARIAN FELLOWSHIP A highlight for April will be Jan Tendys speaking on 'The Sensible Centre. Is that Us?'. Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre, 10.30am, Sun. 23rd April. Inquiries: 9599 1180 www.sydneyunitarians.org TREBLEMAKERS COMMUNITY CHOIR Anybody who loves to sing is invited. Performing contemporary and traditional songs, this unique choir will be participating in community events and activities. For more info, Louise on 0452 006 693. U3A UNIVERSITY OF THIRD AGE Whatever your interest, U3A offers an extensive variety of events and intellectually stimulating daytime courses held in an informal, friendly atmosphere. Ph 9262 2702 or www.sydneyu3a.org WAIG - WOMEN'S ACTION AND INFO GROUP Stimulating speakers, discussions and book reviews for women of all ages. Mondays 10.30am in school terms. Lane Cove Library, Meeting Rm 1. For info, call Caroline on 0411 016 784, waigwomen@gmail.com or Facebook www.facebook.com/ waigwomen WOM:NI - WILLOUGHBY OLDER MEN: NEW IDEAS "Meet a friend - Make a friend - Be a friend." For men over 55. Meetings held in Club Willoughby, Crabbes St, Willoughby every 2nd and 4th Wednesday. For info, call Doug on 9417 3715 ZUMBA CLASSES IN LANE COVE Get fit, sweat, make friends and have fun! Classes suitable for everyone www.zumba4u.com.au or call Dianne on 0406 765 827.

Can you spare some time to help someone locally?

Volunteer drivers needed

YOU CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE IN SOMEONE’S LIFE. We are currently looking for volunteer drivers for our Medical Transport Service to take older people to their medical appointments. With a team of over 200 volunteers, Lane Cove & North Side Community Services provides a range of services to support over 500 older residents and people living with a disability living in our local community.

If you are interested in finding out more, please email: general@lanecovenorthside.com.au or call: 9427 6425 THE VILLAGE OBSERVER I NO. 261 I APRIL 2017 I 43

APRIL 2017 MONDAY

TUESDAY

F.O.C.A.S. GROUP 9:30am

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

SHOPPING BUS 9am - 11:45am MAH-JONG 1:30pm - 4:30pm

COMMUNITY CAFE 3 Course Meal $15 12noon

EASTER MONDAY Public Holiday No book club

No outing due to Public Holiday

COMMUNITY CAFE 3 Course Meal $15 12noon

27 What's coming up in 12noon May...

COMMUNITY CAFE 3 Course Meal $15

SOCIAL BRIDGE/ CHESS/SOLO 1pm - 3:30pm COLES Phone Shopping

SHOPPING BUS 9am - 11.45am MAH-JONG 1:30pm - 4:30pm

PATRICK BRADY 29

2nd May 2017at 10.30am VILLAGE BUS

Formerly of the “Irish Drovers” 9amwill - 11.45am present his “Ireland over Here” show. Join us for morning tea andMAH-JONG a show. Cost $10 * Bookings Essential* 1:30pm - 4:30pm

BOOMERS COMBINED 9:30 - 12:30pm

TABLE TENNIS

12:30pm OR 2:30pm

COLES

Phone Shopping 9:00am - 12noon

SHOPPING BUS 9am - 11.45am MAH-JONG 1:30pm - 4:30pm

ANZAC DAY Public Holiday

SOCIAL BRIDGE/ CHESS/SOLO 1pm - 3:30pm

FRIDAY

9:00am - 12noon

SOCIAL BRIDGE/ CHESS/SOLO 1pm - 3:30pm

14 GOOD FRIDAY Public Holiday

BOOMERS BLUE 9:45 - 12:45pm

TABLE TENNIS

12:30pm OR 2:30pm COLES Phone Shopping 9:00am - 12noon

BOOMERS YELLOW 9:45 - 12:45pm

TABLE TENNIS

12:30pm OR 2:30pm COLES Phone Shopping 9:00am - 12noon

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LINE SHUFFLEBOARD11th May 2017 atON 10am Phone Shopping Meet League legend will- 11.45am present 9.15am Steve Mortimer The “Golden Girls” TABLERange. TENNIS 10am-11am their autumn fashion 12:30pm OR 2:30pm MENS COOKING GROUP Afterwards enjoy a luscious 12:30pm morning tea. Cost $10

FOR ALL BOOKINGS AND ENQUIRIES CONTACT US:

1 Pottery Lane, Lane Cove, 2066 l Phone: 9427 6425 l Email: general@lanecovenorthside.com.au BUS TRIP: There will be no outing this month due to Easter Holidays. Outings esume for May 2017 COMMUNITY CAFÉ: Provides a wonderful threecourse meal plus tea and coffee for just $15 on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month. Bus pick up just $5 return– Bookings essential. BOOK CLUB: Meets 3rd Monday of the month. NB: There will be no meetings this month due to the Easter Holiday. SOCIAL BRIDGE/GAMES CLUB: Meets in our Community Room downstairs at 1 Pottery Lane Road, Lane Cove. $4 includes afternoon tea. All welcome. Please call Julie for details. 9427 6425 MAH-JONG: Every Wednesday at the Living & Learning Centre, 180 Longueville Road. $5 includes afternoon tea. All welcome. For enquiries please call Nellie 9427 1208 or Vanessa 9428 2972 VILLAGE (SHOPPING) BUS: Weekly door to door service, Wednesday mornings, with 2 hours in Lane Cove Village. Friendly drivers and volunteers bring any shopping up from WOOLWORTHS to the bus 44 I THE VILLAGE OBSERVER I NO. 261 I APRIL 2017

and will carry any parcels to the kitchen bench on your return. $7 single or $10 per couple. Bookings essential. PHONE SHOPPING: Weekly service, Fridays 9:15am – 11:45am. Phone our office and speak to our friendly Volunteers, who take down your shopping order. There will be a delivery charge. NB: As there will be no service on Good Friday, we will offer the service on Thursday 13th April. TABLE TENNIS: Two sessions every Friday. A small donation for afternoon tea is appreciated. EASY PLAYING - LOTS OF FUN! BOOMERS: An informal social group for older men who are independently mobile; sticks & walkers are welcome. Outings are typically three hours in duration & include destinations such as cafés, parks, galleries, museums, historic houses and other places of interest. This month we visit the Garden Island RAN Heritage Centre $10 includes outing, morning tea & transport; and we will have a visit by guest speaker from the Garvan Institute.

(Topic to be advised) Morning tea provided at the 1 Pottery Lane, Lane Cove. FOCAS GROUP: Become a Community Centre volunteer. 1st Monday of the month Morning tea is provided. We knit, sew, crochet all sorts of articles and make handmade calico dolls for children in hospitals and the needy. We have four street stalls each year to generate information about our service and fundraising. We look forward to meeting you!

SPECIAL EVENT 2nd MAY, 2017 The Ireland over Here Show featuring Patrick Brady. The world class entertainer with a dash of Irish Charm. Formerly of the “Irish Drovers” he will be Singing and playing guitar, tin whistle and harmonica. Guaranteed to make your toes tap. Come and join us 10.30am at 1 Pottery Lane for a scrumptious morning tea followed by performance at 11am to 12pm. Cost $10. Bookings essential as numbers are limited.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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Complete Lock & Electronic Security Solutions for your Home and Office Keys Locks Safes Remotes SUITE 38, 2 CHAPLIN DRIVE LANE COVE 9418 9277 www.alertlocksmiths.com.au

ACCOUNTANTS

Brian A Scott C. Acct........ 9418 6669 Deborah Hill...................... 9420 4660 Fodera & Co...................... 9418 9418 Harry V Turner and Co...... 9427 0599 H& R Block Accountants.. 9427 9335 Infinity Financial............... 9420 9558 Kingston Financial............ 8117 2900 MAM Advisory Group........ 9428 6000 Travis & Travis C.Acct....... 9427 6555

ARCHITECTS, BUILDING & DESIGN

Architects Johannsen.. 0412 122 599 Archizone Interior Design. 9428 2857 Buildscape Complete B.S..9428 3055 Carpenter - Michael..... 0419 861 545 Cant Dibden...................... 9418 8633 D. Hall Building Appraisals.9418 7750 ECR International.............. 9418 3318 Garage Door Repairs......... 9427 8383 Handyman - John........ 0420 201 256 LJ Boland.......................... 9427 1511 Martin Wesley Builder.. 0411 856 492 PMB Plumbing.................. 9428 4041 Reliance Roof Restoration.1300 300 748 Sissons Neves Architects.. 9420 8855 Sunteca Blinds/ Awnings.. 1300 853 518 www.awnings.com.au

BAKERIES & PATISSERIE

Bakers Delight.................. 9418 3849 La Provence...................... 9418 9364 Pottery Green Bakers........ 9420 4793 The Cake Man................... 8021 6195

BANKS & FINANCE

ANZ Bank..................... 1800 033 844 Aussie............................... 8084 9733 Commonwealth Bank............ 132 221 Infinity Wealth.................. 9420 9558

LANE COVE SERVICED OFFICES Suite 7, 43-45 Burns Bay Road, Lane Cove

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in the heart of Lane Cove Fully furnished in executive suite PHONE : 9418 6056 / 0419 485 492

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ZUMBA

Zumba® GOLD in Lane Cove Perfect for active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba®class at a lower-intensity. Check the class schedule on:

Avo Kupelian 0407 746 857 avo_kupelian@yahoo.com.au

www.zumba4u.com.au or Call Diana 0406765827

Juliard Finanical Services.1300 302 188 Kingston Financial............ 8117 2900 MLC Advice Centre............ 8035 7650 Mortgage Choice.............. 9420 3052 NAB...................................... 132 265 Net International Finance.9420 2939 Smartline Home Loans..... 9420 1895 St George Bank..................... 133 330 Suncorp Bank....................... 131 175 Westpac Bank................... 8962 4388

Le Simpatico..................... 9427 6018 L'Italiano........................... 9420 1101 Noodle King...................... 9427 0855 Ogalo Portugese Chicken. 9427 1200 Oliver Brown Chocolate Cafe.97482111 One Birdwood................... 9428 5155 The Junction..................... 9418 8005 Patchai............................. 9427 7882 Persian Basement............. 9428 5812 Pho Sam Noodle House.... 9869 0499 Sircus Café....................... 9418 3222 Stain Cafe......................... 9427 8083 Subway............................. 9418 8355 Super Mix Juicery........ 0410 715 802 Sushi Maru........................ 9418 8222 The Lawns........................ 9427 2210 Unwined Café & Bar.......... 9418 8074 Via Napoli......................... 9428 3297 Wok Passion..................... 9420 9567 Zest Café and Gelateria.... 9428 2039

Lane Cove Bowling Club... 9420 5793 Lane Cove Club................. 9428 5155 Lane Cove Country Club.... 9427 6631 Longueville Hotel.............. 9427 2021 Unwined Café & Bar.......... 9418 8074

CAFES, RESTAURANTS

Artisan Brooklyn................................ Caesars Pizza Palace........ 9427 6197 Café Zivelli........................ 9420 1103 Chargrill Charlies.............. 8095 9761 Crust Gourmet Pizza......... 9418 9222 Curry Lane........................ 9428 2922 Delhi Hutt.......................... 9428 5557 Dominos Pizza.................. 8424 4050 Gelatissimo....................... 9418 7465 Greenhouse Asian Salads.8540 0404 Lodge................................ 9420 1629 Fusion Coffee................... 9418 8074 Fourth Fish....................... 9427 4896 Ground Caffe..................... 9420 0410 Hayworth Restaurant... 0429 471 555 King of Kebabs................. 9418 9533 La Piazza Pizza................. 9427 6041 Lane Cove BBQ Kitchen.... 9420 8288 LC Chinese Kitchen........... 9427 0099 Laughing Ganesha............ 9420 3876 Le Resto............................ 9427 6272

HG ACCOUNTING & TAXATION SERVICES • 9427 8774 • 0425 238 510

SUITE 4, 98 LONGUEVILLE ROAD LANE COVE

www.hgats.com.au

Carpenter, Renovation, Bathrooms, Kitchens, Shop Fitting, Antique Furniture Restore and Repairs25 years experience. Lane Cove local

BARS & CLUBS

■ Business ■ Trust & SMSF

CHILD CARE

Birrahlee Kindergarten...... 9427 5900 Burns Bay Cottage............ 9418 6188 Greenwood Early Education.1300 947 336 LC Occasional Care........... 9428 2324 Meeting House ................. 9427 1841 Stringybark Day Care Centre.94273584

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Centrehouse ..................... 9428 4898 C3 Church......................... 9418 9211 Gallery Lane Cove............. 9428 4898 LC&NS Community Services.9427 6425 Lane Cove Council............ 9911 3555 Lane Cove Library............. 9911 3634 Lane Cove Seniors Centre.9911 3555 Susan's Welcome Home Help.9428 4494

www.balletstuff.com.au Affordable Dancewear Lane Cove

Jazz, tap, ballet, gymnastics, costumes Ballet shoes $17, Leotards $12

Shop 2, 91 Longueville Rd Enter from Birdwood Lane Carpark

DRY CLEANING AND ALTERATIONS

Blossom Tailoring/Alterations.9427 8817 Lawrence Dry Cleaners..... 9428 4368 Minyan Design Tailor........ 9420 8848 New Mayfair Drycleaners.. 9427 5667 Sally's Alterations............. 9428 5675 Triple A Dry Cleaners........ 9427 3402

ELECTRICAL/COMPUTER/ COMMUNICATIONS

Asmarina Consulting Services.9420 4658 Classic Audio.................... 9428 3333 Electronics Central........... 9420 3811 Fastrack Technology........ 9043 5303 Len Wallis Audio............... 9427 6755 McIntosh Electrical...... 1300 627 727 Raw FM Network.............. 9420 4900

KIDS & TEENS

Ballet Stuff....................... 9428 4404 Burns Bay Dance Studio..0402 779 330 Crayons........................ 1300 232 111 Kidstuff............................. 9427 4333 Imagination Dance......... 458 333 063 LC Dance Academy........... 9418 7338

FASHION - MENS

Gazman............................ 9427 3095 Good Will Op Shops.......... 9418 6835 St Vincent de Paul............ 9427 1115

FASHION/ACCESSORIES WOMEN

Adam Larissa Fashions.... 9427 6291 Baku Swimwear................................. Bella Cove Lingerie........... 9418 6776 Blue Illusion...................... 9456 6041 Fuschia Boutique.............. 9428 3601 Good Will Op Shops.......... 9418 6835 Iris & Lin........................... 9427 1395 Miss V Boutique................ 9418 9333 Running Bare.................... 9420 3025

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Don't lose your precious memories PHOTO AUDIO AND VIDEO CONVERSIONS: Convert your VHS Videos, Slides, Paper Photos, records and Audio Cassettes to DVD,CD or Memory Stick. Also basic (single camera) event filming. 12/153 Burns Bay Rd, Lane Cove 0429 709 951 ldaly2@bigpond.net.au

APRIL 2017

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Stedmans Fine Jewellery.. 9427 3924 St Vincent de Paul............ 9427 1115 TS14 + Virtu...................... 9418 9844 Zjoosh............................... 8065 0744

FLORIST

Spotted Orchid.................. 9418 6770 Lane Cove Flower Lady..... 9420 0105 Pure Flowers..................... 9427 8214

FOOTWEAR / SHOE REPAIR

Lane Cove Shoe Repairs... 9428 2619 LC Village Shoe Repairs.... 9427 3376

FRESH FOOD

About Life.................... 1300 434 154 Agora of LC....................... 9427 2275 Big Barra Seafood............. 9427 0077 Figtree Greengrocers........ 9420 2111 Hudson Meats.................. 9427 9000 LC Village Fruit market..... 9428 1733 Lime Leaf Fruit & Veg....... 9420 0102 Riverview Meats............... 9427 2108 Thomas Dux...................... 9420 4833

GROCERIES & LIQUOR

BWS Liquor....................... 9427 2058 Cellarbrations................... 9427 6222 Chambers Cellars.............. 9427 3922 Coles................................. 9427 0199 Lucky 7 Convenience Store..9420 0888 Go Vita Health Foods........ 9427 4420 Mori Mart.......................... 9427 7631 Spices of Asia................... 9418 8684 The Source Bulk Foods..... 9420 5055 Woolworths...................... 9420 0134

HAIR & BEAUTY

A Beauty........................... 9427 2222 Allcare Laser & Cosmetic.. 9420 5577 Art of Beauty.................... 9420 4422 Beauty in the Cove............ 9420 1880 Bellini Hair Hunters Hill.... 9817 4422

Wed 5 UNO/ Scrabble Thurs 6 Galapagos Islands Wed 12 Scrabble/ UNO Thurs 13 Ray’s Music Wed 19 UNO/ Scrabble Thurs 20 A A Milne Wed 26 Scrabble/ UNO Thurs 27 Games If you need transport or have any questions, please call Frank on 9427 3215 or Marg on 9428 2277

Chic Scissors.................... 9427 6164 Cleopatras Beauty Clinic... 9428 2196 Cutting at the Cove........... 9428 2149 Elan Hair........................... 9418 8171 Elizabeth's Beauty Clinic... 9428 5049 Elysium Hair Design.......... 9427 0733 Gai's Salon........................ 9420 0554 Gambino Hair.................... 9427 6062 Hair by Erika..................... 9427 5088 Hair Suite.......................... 9428 5522 James Duffy..................... 9420 3387 Jason Villa for Hair........... 9428 4327 Natural Nails Design......... 9428 3381 New York Nails................. 9420 8187 Sloans Hair Boutique........ 9420 4880 The Clever Cut.................. 9428 2237 Toni & Guy........................ 9427 3213 Tres Jolie.......................... 9420 0700 Zara Skin Care Clinic......... 9420 9777

HEALTH / SPORT / FITNESS

A Better Smile Dental....... 9427 3366 Action Plus Physio............ 9837 4440 Anytime Fitness................ 9418 6299 Apple Dental..................... 9420 5050 Ben Ebert Psychologist.0403 197 533 Better Hearing.................. 9394 8465 Bikram Yoga..................... 9420 4300 BlueFit Health Club........... 9418 8888 Bodytone Yoga............ 0423 595 557 Bridget Sheehan Pharmacy.9427 2241 Burns Bay Dentistry.......... 9420 2888 Burns Bay Medical Centre.9427 4855 Burns Bay Physio.............. 9427 8333 Carlisle Swimming............ 9417 2060 Central Avenue Dental Care..9428 4888 Chemist Warehouse..... 1300 367 283 Connect Hearing............... 9420 2300 Cove Dental...................... 8413 1779

46 I THE VILLAGE OBSERVER I NO. 261 I APRIL 2017

Olympus Medical Centre (Lane Cove) Pty Ltd wishes to announce that Dr Salie Greengarten a longstanding member of the Lane Cove Medical Centre, has left the practice. We wish him well in his future endeavors. www.olympushealthgroup.com.au

THE VILLAGE OBSERVER KEEPING OUR COMMUNITY CONNECTED Curves............................... 9418 6833 Define Nutrition........... 1800 333 463 Dentocare......................... 9427 1099 Douglas Hanley Moir......... 9427 6340 Dr Abe Mordoc - Dentist... 9428 5170 Dr Vasili Orth. Surgeon..... 9420 1444 Dr Papadimitriouo Orth. Surgeon.9418 9777 Dr Li's TCM Clinic.............. 9418 3778 Emerald Medical Centre.... 9420 0222 Emily Rowe Counselling ..... 0405 003 945 Energy Essence.... 0410 471 557 Eyes on Lane Cove............ 9418 3329 Flex Hearing..................... 9879 7776 Gavin Starr Pharmacy....... 9427 1755 Greenwich Pharmacy........ 9436 1675 Health Space............... 1300 364 180 Hypoxi Body Studio.......... 9427 2727 ILS............................... 1300 941 037 Massage Envy .................. 8459 9380 Infinite Energies/Wellness.9427 7259 Japanese Yoga............ 0413 136 036 J.Brandt-Sarif Physio....... 9420 8802 Knots in Knead................. 9438 5008 Lane Cove Aquatic Centre.9418 8858 LC Chiropractic Centre...... 9428 4033 LC Family Medical Centre. 9427 7622 Lane Cove Denture Clinic.. 9411 1179 Lane Cove Foot Clinic....... 9428 3000 LC General Practice.......... 9418 9670 Lane Cove Optical............. 9428 5070 Lane Cove Orthodontics... 9427 8088 Lane Cove Radiology........ 9418 9096 Lane Cove Podiatry.......... .9420 4673 LC Speech Pathology........ 9418 3503 LC Therapeutic Massage.. 9427 6628 LC Village Pharmacy......... 9427 0864 North Shore Gym.............. 9420 2815 Northpoint Psychology.0419 467 794 Nursing Links Universal.... 9427 2252

Pilates Connection....... 0400 012 693 Priceline Pharmacy........... 9418 6426 Rebalance Centre of Health.0400 600 035 Reflexology & Healing... 0433521939 Swimming Lessons...... 0411 320 495 Tai Chi Holistic Class........ 9420 9421 Thai Chiva......................... 9420 8082 The Foot Group................. 9428 3000 Top Gum Dental................ 9427 1888 Total Care Hearing ........... 8999 9523 Vision PT Personal Training.. 9427 8462 WHAT Hearing................... 9420 2300 Yogabowl...................... 0411 155 165 Zumba classes 4u......... 0406 765 827

HOME & HOMEWARES

Declutter Service.......... 0404 025 280 DKOR Interiors.................. 8084 5803 Eco Downunder............. 0411 612 632 Found Gifts &Homewares. 0411 427 670 Hot Dollar......................... 9418 6044 Iris & Lin........................... 9427 1395 Smart Bargains ........... 0413 381 021 The Hunted.................. 0498 222 130

HOME MAINTENANCE

Alert Locks & Security...... 9418 9277 Rubbish removal.......... 0409 041 617 www.rubbishrescue.com.au

LEGAL

Courtenay & Co................. 9420 1622 Integroe Partners......... 0408 675 310 Leslie Hargraeve Lawyers.9420 8871 O'Connors Property Reports. 9420 9011 Paul Denny Conveyancing.9429 0000 Select Conveyancing........ 9420 1252 Patrick Grimes.................. 9428 1577

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Dymocks........................... 9418 6500 The Burns Bay Bookery..... 9427 4218 Lane Cove Newsagency.... 9427 0636

PRINTING/ FRAMING/ PHOTOGRAPHY/FILM

Ange Photography......... 0478401080 Copy Express.................... 8084 0152 Final Finish Framing......... 9816 2304 IQ Printing........................ 9418 7177 Lovely Photo Centre.......... 9418 9077 MBE Business Service...... 9418 8450 Motifex Audio Productions.8065 5207 Photo Audio/Video Conversions 0429 709 951

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REAL ESTATE AGENTS/ PROPERTY DEVELOPERS

Allen Estate Agents.......... 9410 2277 Australian Domain Real Estate ...9436 1556 Belle Property................... 9087 3333 Blunts Real Estate............ 9427 5800 Bresic Whitney ................ 9816 8888 Cobden Hayson ............... 8318 7888 First National Holgates..... 9427 4355 Harbourline....................... 9966 0543 Hamilton & Co Special Projects..9420 2066 LJ Hooker......................... 9428 1877

McGrath Real Estate......... 9417 9600 Ray White......................... 9428 4100 Riverview Realty...................9420 0083 RUN Property.................... 9941 2255 Standen Estate Agents..... 8556 7565 Stone Real Estate............. 9427 7466

HOBBIES, PETS

Furever Pets..................... 9427 5739

TUITION

Driving Lessons................ 9420 8440 Flute Connections............. 9420 4499 G4 Guitar School.......... 0416 425 242 Learning with Confidence. 9816 5959

Soundhub.................... 0450 045 753 Vikki's Mandarin.......... 0433 031 556

TRAVEL

Flight Centre................ 1300 534 318 helloworld Lane Cove........ 9418 6866 Trendsetter Travel............. 9427 6666

SERVICES

Australia Post...................... 13 13 18 C3 Church......................... 9418 9211 Lane Cove Council............ 9911 3555 TAB...................................... 13 33 90 LCM Churches................... 9427 1163

A D V E R T I S I N G R AT E S F O R T H E B U S I N E S S D I R E C T O R Y The Business Directory section of The Village Observer gives businesses the opportunity to cost effectively advertise to a very targeted local readership on an ongoing basis. To secure your line or display ad spot within TVO’s Business Directory section, please contact: Mariano Massa on 0408 813 154 during office hours or email advertising@thevillageobserver.com.au

Business Directory Display Ads can be booked on a monthly basis and are available in a range of sizes. (Larger sizes also available.) ■ 1 Block : 41mm (w) X 27mm (h) = $60 per issue ■ 2 Block : 41mm (w) X 61mm (h) = $120 per issue ■ 3 Block : 41mm (w) X 94mm (h) = $160 per issue ■ Single Line : Business name and number = $19 per issue THE VILLAGE OBSERVER I NO. 261 I APRIL 2017 I 47

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