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Is there anywhere in Lane Cove that would make a good spot for a Hollywood-style “walk of fame”?

Perhaps in the Plaza, or Birdwood Lane?

There seem to be so many shining stars in our midst that it would make for a lovely addition.

This month, there are a flood of shows (drama, music and comedy) staring superstars from Lane Cove and we’ve written all about them on pages 16-18. Try and catch one their performances if you can.

Another date for your diary is Moocooboola. This year the festival is returning to its roots – it will be staged in its original home in the Hunters Hill Town Hall precinct and surrounds (to avoid cancellation/postponement brought about by unpredictable weather). You can read all about that on pages 20-21. It’s a great way to support local businesses and your local community.

In news, we cast our eyes over the first instalment of the census data, which shows the LC LGA becoming more and more multicultural with each passing year- something for everyone to be proud of.

Elsewhere, with the help of Dr Carl Wong, we collated some information to show you where all the defibrillators are in the suburb, and why it’s essential for us all to be aware of simple first aid.

Happy reading everyone!

Nicola and Sharon

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news Census stats - update number one for 2021 - for Lane Cove You are one of almost 40,000 people living in Lane Cove and the most recent census results paint a varied picture of who your neighbours are.

In the 2021 Census, there were The median age of people in the 39,438 people in Lane Cove LGA. Of Lane Cove LGA is 37 years. Children these, 49.2% were male and 50.8% aged 0 – 14 years make up 18.2% of were female. Aboriginal and/or Torres the population and people aged 65 Strait Islander people made up 0.3% years and over make up 14.3% of the of the population. population.

22,905 were born in Australia Of people in Lane Cove aged 18 (barely changed since 2006 when years and over, 41.5% were married there were 19,212), meaning that and 7.9% were either divorced or the suburb is attracting more firstseparated. generation immigrants, and therefore Just over one third of people had becoming more multicultural (as both parents born in Australia, while evidenced too by the local businesses almost a half had both parents born Emma Michael Fitzgerald & Peter Louridas and cafes that have sprung upGrimes, over overseas.

A family business, now in our 48th year in Lane Cove recent times).

The total occupied private dwellings is 15,420. Of those, 8,750 are units. 27.8% are owned outright, 32.6% are owned with a mortgage and 30.5% are rented.

The stats above are the first of three census data releases.

In October, the ABS will release information about education and employment and travel to work.

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The Canopy picks up international architecture award The mirrored ‘periscope’ ceiling at The Canopy, designed by leading Sydney architecture firm supermanoeuvre and Scott Carver, has won two awards at the prestigious International Architizer A+Awards.

Deemed best ceiling in the world for 2022, it was honoured in both the jury-selected and popular choice categories having faced competition from entries from 100 countries.

The Architizer A+Awards is the largest awards program focused on promoting and celebrating the year’s best architecture and spaces from across the world. The Canopy Periscope was one of only two Australian entries to receive multiple accolades in the global awards.

Australian firms were wellrepresented in the 2022 Architizer A+ Awards with 16 practices recognised for their achievements alongside international stars such as Zaha Hadid Architects, Kengo Kuma,

NADAAA and Bjarke Engels Group (BIG).

Judges said the Periscope Canopy, is a “prime example of how built form and landscape design can create synergy and seamless design outcomes through a collaborative approach.”

“With Periscope Canopy, we wanted to achieve a unique landmark that amplified the vitality of Lane Cove and created a memorable and enduring experience for the community.

“The project derives its name from more than 2,000 mirrored shingles that adorn its underside and in concert with the canopy’s sweeping form, the roof quite literally

allows people to see around corners and from below to above.

“Periscope Canopy serves as an experiential amplifier that increases the vitality of everyday life and the drama of our movements, spanning the pragmatic to the poetic,” said supermanoeuvre director Dave Pigram.

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Lane Cove Art Award Lane Cove Art Society is delighted to announce the opening of the Lane Cove Art Award exhibition on Friday 26th August, at the beginning of the annual Spring Fair.

• Free to all who are interested, the opening is at 6pm at Gallery Lane Cove, 164 Longueville Road.

• There will be more than 200 paintings on display in a wide variety of styles and mediums, and the exhibition will continue until 10th September.

• All paintings are for sale.

Back in jolly old 2019, the Town Crier welcomed guests to the Lane Cove Art Awards on opening night. Here he is with Lyn Teal, then President of the Lane Cove Art Society.

Photo by Ross Fairburn

The Lane Cove History Prize for 2022 Calling all local historians!

Sponsored by the Lane Cove Historical Society, the competition is open to all with an interest in Lane Cove and its past.

A successful entry must document aspects of the lives of people in Lane Cove and its environs, including beyond modern Lane Cove, which covered a broader area in the past. Research subjects can be individuals or families, early settlers or ethnic groups in the region, local roads and transport systems, private or public buildings, or the histories of community groups such as sporting teams, bush care groups or local churches.

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and its achievements recognized and celebrated.

Research subjects can be individuals or families, early settlers or ethnic groups in the region, local roads and transport systems, private or public buildings, or the histories of community groups such as sporting teams, bush care groups or local churches.

Submissions can be written essays, oral histories or DVDs. Entries must be received by 31st August 2022. Detailed information about terms and conditions and criteria for submissions can be obtained at the website. www.lanecovehistoricalsociety.com.au/ lane-cove-history-prize

You could win $1,000!

Submissions may be ¬ a video doco of 7-15 minutes ¬ an essay 5,000-7,000 words ¬ an oral history of 30-45 minutes on video or audio recording, plus written transcription and short written rationale and summary

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A new benchmark of luxury living has arrived in Lane Cove.

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Born from craftsmanship and innovation, this masterful collection of residences provides curated luxury finishes, generous outdoor spaces, and premium resort style amenity, set against a striking backdrop of Lane Cove parklands Elena Penthouses Residences is an address of enduring quality in an unparalleled location.

This Elena Penthouses Residence offers: • Each residence presents with breathtaking views and privacy with soaring ceilings creating an incredible sense of space.

• Expansive open plan living & dining with full-width sliding doors seamlessly flowing to the outdoor terrace with inbuilt BBQ area for entertaining.

• Three bedrooms, all with bespoke built in wardrobes and with direct balcony access to wraparound terrace.

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LIFE'S RICH PATTERN

Tales of the Unexpected

by Liz Foster

Now the world is open again, I can resume one of my favourite past times – people watching. More specifically, story crafting whilst people watching.

And what better time to suss out other travellers’ tales than now, when stuck at Heathrow awaiting a delayed flight.

Let’s start with the slight lady sitting opposite me, with intense dark eyes and several ear and nose piercings.

She too has her laptop open, but she’s not doing anything as regular as writing a column for TVO. She’s trading crypto currency. Millions – nay, billions, at a time, piling it up, mining transaction blocks and bitcoin like there’s no tomorrow. It’s funding her current trip to Azerbaijan, where she’s hosting a series of how-to seminars with selected billionaires, in return for unlimited access to their superyachts and chocolate fountains in every cabin.

The tall young man in the hi-vis vest and tracksuit is off to a soccer trial with Real Madrid. He plays for England Under Eighteens and the Spanish club has their eye on him. The bulges in his bag are in fact juggling balls, which is a side hustle he plans to ply on the Madrid streets to give him something to fall back on if the soccer thing doesn’t work out.

Two magnificent ladies dressed in flowing coloured robes, scarves wrapped high on their heads, are really royal princesses from a remote East African tribe.

They’re hoping to secure a spot on Britain’s Got Talent showcasing their ventriloquist skills, away from the prying eyes of their village and the Tribal Queen (their gogo/ grandmother), who normally frowns upon such frivolity.

A stooped grey man in a threadbare tweed suit and wellworn brown shoes is enroute to his twin brother’s farm in Utah. He plans to pick up tips on community barn raising to inject some new life into his village. If he gets lucky, he might even find a soul mate. His brother’s community is short of men after all. He and his betrothed can come home together via Vegas to complete the nuptials and have a flutter at the same time.

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Illustration by Grace Kopsiaftis

The young mother in the layered long skirt and sandals, with a baby clinging to one hip and a loaded backpack on the other, looks like she’s got her work cut out for her. But don’t be fooled. The baby’s nappy is in fact lined with plutonium, undetectable by security scanners, allowing them to time travel, but only while airborne. The only dilemma is how far forwards she should go – just the plane journey, or all the way until bedtime, once the baby’s asleep and she can finally relax and catch up on reruns of Suits when Megan Markel was still in it.

The apple cheeked couple, both with braided cornrow hair and waists wider than their hips, have just competed in the British Annual Cheese Rolling Championships, with their own entry of a giant round of cheddar they shipped over specially from their dairy in Iceland. Alas, the cooler Icelandic temperatures suit their profession better and their cheese round disintegrated at the first hillock. Not to worry though, less time competing means more time eating, at least, it does back home in Reykjavik, where food standard laws are more relaxed than in the UK. My plane’s finally been called and I’m almost disappointed.

Here’s hoping none of these people are on my flight. I’d only be disappointed to discover their true stories. Though I’m fairly sure I’ve seen the tall farmer guy at the local growers markets, so you never know.

Liz Foster is a local writer and author. You can find more Life’s Rich Pattern features and more at

www.lizfosterwriter.com

ASPECTS

Where: the ice rink at the Canopy

When: July

There are some upsides to the grey skies and the chilly winds and one of those is wrapping up warm, fastening some skates and trying not to fall over. Followed by a warming cup of hot choc at any of the Lane Cove cafes, and winter can most certainly be a special time.

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INTERVIEW

interview: Michelle Casiglia Michelle has been the President of the Lane Cove Concert Band since 2017, having been a graduate herself of the band’s 2011 beginner program, Learn to Play Music. This year she was awarded Lane Cove Citizen of the Year.

 How did you end up living in Lane Cove?

My husband and I moved to Lane Cove in 1994 when he purchased a small dental practice on Longueville Rd (where Belle Property is now), before that we lived in Abbotsford.  In 2011, you joined Lane Cove Concert Band’s beginner program - what inspired you to join?

I joined the Lane Cove Beginner Band program in 2011 because I had always wanted to learn an instrument and had never had the opportunity. When I heard about the program (on the Saturday before it started) I was determined to join, when I enquired there were only flutes and clarinets left to hire so I picked flute. I picked my instrument up that weekend and went to my first lesson, and then rehearsal, on the Tuesday following.  Had you played an instrument before?

I had never learnt music before the beginner program, I showed up to my first rehearsal not knowing how to read music, make a sound or play in an ensemble. I barely knew how to put the flute together. I often joke with our music director at the time, Phil Arnold, that the sounds coming out of the band must have been horrendous, but he just smiled like it was all fine - it was a very safe space to start alongside other adult beginners who also had no idea what they were doing.  What has being in the band brought to your life?

Being in the band has brought me a lot of personal satisfaction and a great sense of achievement as I’ve progressed on the flute. Most importantly I have made many new friends and connected with our local community in a meaningful way.  You’re now the President of the band. What’s involved in that, and what makes the role special?

I have been president of the band since 2016 when I took over from Richard Palmer. Being president is mostly about making sure the organisation is running smoothly.

I coordinate six ensembles and work with a fabulous committee and music directors to provide our bands with performance and workshop opportunities. The last couple of years I’ve been working to get some new adult beginners into the program, it’s a great joy to see people discovering music for the first time, or re-discovering it after a long break.

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 As a working parent, how have you managed to free up time for the band?

When I started as a beginner, I had three children under eight, it was a great way to make time for myself and have something outside of my family to concentrate on. Back then I was a stay-at-home mum so it was refreshing to have something just for me. I’ve started back in paid work just in the last 18 months and still find that it’s just as important to put time aside for myself, having to practice and having a non-negotiable Wednesday night out each week gives me that opportunity.  Tell us about the LC Public School band and the program you were able to put in place there?

The Lane Cove Public School music program has been running for many years and I was very proud and happy to take on the volunteer position of music convenor in 2011 when Jackie Brighton stepped down as her daughter had left the school. The reputation of the LCPS program was very strong and it was important to me that I maintained that legacy. The program had recorder groups, string ensembles, concert and stage bands and we offered onsite tutoring for our students. It was a pleasure working with the LCPS committee and the music tutors and directors there to give students the opportunity to start their musical journey.  What is special to you about Lane Cove?

I love that Lane Cove is such a tight-knit community, I love that you can go into Lane Cove and you’ll inevitably bump into someone you know. I also think that Lane Cove has some amazing performing arts community groups youth orchestras, theatre companies, choirs, dance and drama schools and LCCB of course! There are so many opportunities available to us all right on our doorstep.

 If we were to spot you and your family in your spare time, what would you be doing?

In our spare time my family would most likely be found at one of the many cafes in Lane Cove (especially around breakfast time!). We might also be playing sport (AFL/netball), playing an instrument, watching a music performance or be at a Swans match.

CONCERT Presented by the Wollemi Quintet Isabeau Hansen – Flute Miriam Cooney – Oboe Robert Mackay – Clarinet Hayden Burge – Bassoon Bryn Arnold – Horn

 You were honoured as LC Citizen of the Year this year. What does that mean to you?

Winning the Citizen of the Year award was a great shock to me, but an enormous honour.

I was very emotional when they called my name, it’s certainly not something I ever thought I would achieve. It means the world to me that my friends at LCCB nominated me for the citizenship awards, they have been very supportive in my role as president and are a joy to work with. I very much appreciate being recognised for the work I’ve been doing with LCCB as well as the opportunity to further promote our organisation and the performing arts in the local area. I am very proud to be seen as someone that has made a significant contribution to our area and cannot recommend highly enough the benefits of getting involved in any of our local community groups and contributing back to society if you can, it’s very rewarding when you do.

..a vibrant, creative and engaging wind ensemble formed in 2020, each member currently studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. A variety of enjoyable music programmed for you includes works by Danzi, Taffanel, Ibert, Rossini, Mozart, Grainger, Gershwin, Arnold and Ligeti.

Tuesday 9th August 2022 at 7.30pm.

Venue: LCM Anglican Church, 19 Rosenthal Avenue, Lane Cove.

Please visit our website www.lanecovemusic.org.au where bookings will open Tuesday 19th July 2022.

Limited ticket sales at the door: $25 for adults, $15 for pensioners receiving benefits.

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Why Do I Sing?

WORDS: ADRIAN LEE

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fter I retired there was suddenly more time in my life.

So, when a friend at the gym said she was a member of a Lane Cove choir and suggested I come along, I said, “Oh No, I haven’t sung in 20 years” But then I thought “Why not?” I remembered how much I had enjoyed being part of the Simpsonics, a community choir in Turramurra.

Work was highly pressured, but I would arrive at the Hall on a Monday night for rehearsals exhausted from a day of meetings. After just one bar of music, I was relaxed, calm and enjoying myself. I remembered the excitement of getting ready for a concert and performances. Then I stopped it. I had been promoted, even more meetings and felt I just could not afford the time. Big mistake and I have regretted it ever since.

So, there I was, a part of LaVoce a Lane Cove community choir started in 2011 by Carol Sinclair and Sarah de Jong.

In those early days there were about 25 members with around 17 coming to rehearse. Currently there are about 48 members with 30+ coming to rehearsals either live or on Zoom. We love it! This got me thinking why and how do we attract even more members so we can give grand concerts on the Canopy stage! I just know there are many Lane Cove residents out there that would get enormous pleasure singing with us each week.

So why do I sing.? Firstly, there is good scientific evidence that singing is good for health. Sarah trains us to breath correctly and singing increases lung capacity, its aerobic and so we have better circulation, endorphins make us happier. But what is becoming increasingly clear, is that singing has an incredibly powerful effect on the human brain. Belting out the popular songs we sing activates numerous areas of the brain that control speech,

movement cognition memory and emotion. Given this, I could argue that health benefits alone should tempt you to come along to the Living & Learning Centre every Tuesday evening.

But that is not my major selling point. We do it because it is fun and we enjoy being part of a community. Because of COVID, we were on Zoom for 2 years each week. As well as singing we would have breakout discussion in groups of 4-5 reflecting on trigger questions such “What do you like about living in Lane Cove?” etc. This got us to know each other better and now we have a break in each rehearsal to have a chat rather than singing all the time as we used to.

For those who cannot make it we also have Zoom open.

This is a community who love to meet each week and sing a wide variety of songs such as Space Oddity, Imagine, Bohemian Rhapsody, Hallelujah, Send in the Clowns and Make Your Own Kind of Music. Come join us. No audition, most of us do not read music. We just like singing.

Contact me at adrianlee2@mac.com or 0424507321 Or come hear us in the Lane Cove Library when we are singing a concert as part of the Lane Cove Festival at 6.30 pm on Thursday 22 September.

“The only thing better than singing is more singing!” - ELLA FITZGERALD

Cilla Davis– Flamingo Pink

57th LANE COVE ART AWARD 26 AUGUST - 10 SEPTEMBER 2022 Gallery Lane Cove, 164 Longueville Road 14 TVO

Ooh la la, Paris Oh Paris, I didn’t realise how much I had missed you these last couple of years. 24 hours in and I am in love all over again. You may not be perfect but you’re bringing me out of the insular Covid cave, adding more interest to my life, and encouraging me to look afresh at the old and the new. By Adrienne Witteman.

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acre Coeur, the Louvre, the Arc de Triomphe, La Tour d’Eiffel and the monuments we know so well still impressively grand.

small hotels with rooms too small for one suitcase. Hotel lifts in historic buildings with barely enough room for two people and two suitcases.

Familiar names – the Champs Elysees, Boulevard Haussmann, Saint-Germaindes-Pres, Pont Neuf, Le Jardin du Luxembourg, Gare du Nord …. So many places that I must revisit but will lack the time to do so.

Elegant department stores, their windows polished, the space within showcasing fashion or underwear or makeup so attractively that I am in danger of impulse purchasing. I must be content to Lecher la vitrine, literally, “lick the window” and window shop.

Bikes weaving in and out of traffic.

Busy roads with drivers unafraid to use their horn. Ambulances, sirens blaring, looking for a way through the mayhem.

Pretty young girls, carefree and chic in impossibly high heels and breezy summer fashion juxtaposed with tourists, dressed for comfort not for show. Middle Eastern women in headto-toe black showing nothing but their faces standing next to skimpily glad youth.

Old men, long time smokers, still puffing away to add yet more creases to their faces. Young people too, feigning cool, still smoking at outdoor tables.

Impractically tiny café tables for two, squeezed cheek to cheek and facing out to the street, denying secrecy for other than closely whispered conversations.

Listening to the cadence of French as it is spoken expressing astonishment and disbelief, admiration, gentle sweet

The come-hither attraction of SOLDE signs.

nothings. Often accompanied by complementary gesticulation. Gallic waitstaff, spruced up, smiling, and delighted to be serving once more.

Light-as-a-feather croissants which would have you believe they are calorie free. Chewy baguettes and unctuous cheeses. Pouilly Fume and Champagne. Bottled water.

Grand hotels with rooms too small for two oyster suitcases. Any inconvenience though is trumped by beauty or quaintness. Cute, private

While it’s early days still, my trip to France is reminding me that I need to look forward. To shift my main focus away from Covid and its negativities. I wasn’t excited when I boarded the plane but reimmersing myself in once familiar streetscapes I do feel re-invigorated. Some of the wonderment of my first big overseas trip 45 years ago has returned and it is a magical feeling indeed.

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Let me entertain you!

Celebrity-Theatresports

Lane Cove may as well replace its pavements with red carpet, such is the number of topnotch performers who call it home. This month, they are out treading the boards and dazzling audiences in an array of theatre shows, comedy extravaganzas and music festivals. Meet Ewan C Campbell, Isaac Downey, Caitlyn Cabrié, Tommy James Green, John Milce and Dimitri Armatas – the local superstars lining up to entertain you.

COMPILED BY NICOLA RICHES

Lane Cove Theatre performers Caitlyn Cabrié and Tommy James Green bring twoperson play, Constellations, to the stage, directed by local Isaac Downey.

Constellations, the award-winning play by British writer Nick Payne (Incognito, Wanderlust, The Art of Dying), which has delighted West End and Broadway audiences, is the latest production of Lane Cove Theatre Company. It comes to the Performance Space at St Aidan’s, Longueville from 19 to 28 August.

Isaac Downey directs Caitlyn and Tommy James in this teasing, brilliant, romantic play.

Downey says he knew Constellations was ‘something special’ the moment he read it.

“This is a play filled with humour, heart, bees and quantum mechanics… and I couldn’t get enough of it!

The auditions were filled with people just as passionate and what I noticed is that everyone found a different aspect that resonated with them. Constellations is a rarity of a play that allows the actor to go almost anywhere with their choices – and then change it all over again in the next scene.

Audiences get to experience the charm, awkwardness and frustrations of this couple’s relationship from first meeting to break-up to reunion across different times and space. We get a glimpse into their lives and the chance to assess our own with the eternal question: what if?”

Tommy James Green is an award-winning actor, writer, director, comedian and improviser with multiple credits at Short+Sweet and Scare Scriptless to his name. He appeared most recently for LCTC in Violet. Caitlyn Cabrié

Local superstars lining up to entertain you

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Constellations

Dimitri Armatas

recently relocated to Sydney from Melbourne and has since appeared in the short film White Knuckle Territory, is in preproduction for The Dreamer and the feature film, Sandbox Neon starring as Lucy. She has also worked on the Netflix series Wellmania and Year Of. Isaac Downey has a slew of credits in companies around Sydney as both actor and director, appearing most recently for LCTC in Holding The Man and Violet and directing Bare.

on wartime, human behaviour and family frailties. In so doing, Miller created a theatrical masterpiece relevant to this very day.

Directed by Jan Mahoney, who has a slew of credits to her name in companies in Sydney and beyond, this show comes off the back of an acclaimed season of The Cripple of Inishmaan. She also has a powerful connection with this story: Jan’s grandfather was an airforce mechanic during WWII stationed in the same area in the South Pacific where the 21 pilots lots their lives.

ane Cove Theatre Company presents L Constellations by Nick Payne Lane Cove actor, playwright and novelist Dimitri Armatas is to star in the Arthur Miller play All My Sons with the Castle Hill Players.

Dimitri has been active both as an actor and writer for over 10 years. After graduating from ACTT in 2011, he staged his first written work, Errors, which was met well with critics and audiences.

He has written two other works: Haus, which he produced in 2013 and once again performed in, in 2014.

Also, a novel called In This Life, the true memoirs of a sufferer of MS. In acting, his roles include the title role in Frankenstein for the Genesian Theatre company as well as roles Jonothan Harker in Dracula and Mr. Elton in Emma. This is his third time performing at the Pavilion after playing Johnnypateenmike in The Cripple of Inishmaan and both title roles in the 2020 production of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

All My Sons is a much-loved classic that shines a light

Castle Hill Players present All My Sons

by Arthur Miller Huntleys Cove’s John Milce, leader of the band Traditional Graffiti is to perform at the Sydney Folk Festival (19-21 Aug).

The Traditional Graffiti Band (aka ‘The Trads’) has risen, phoenix-like out of the ashes of the Wheeze & Suck Band.

Aside from John on percussion, the band comprises Ian ‘The Pump’ Macintosh (slide, acoustic and electric guitars, melodeon, vocals), Nigel ‘Muddy’ Walters (cello mandolin, mandolin, mouth organ, vocals) and Rhonda ‘Harmony’ Mawer (vocals, finger cymbals, guitar, whistle, mandolin).

The Trads play a mix of English traditional and contemporary folk music, (including some favourites from the Wheezers repertoire), and American roots / blues music, including a number of self-penned compositions.

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traditions old and new from our own backyard to those from across the world.

- www.sydneyfolkfestival.com.au Long-time Lane Cove resident Ewan C Campbell is to appear at Celeb Theatresports - an annual gala charity event at the Enmore taking place on August 21.

Celeb Theatresports is night of fun and laughs, where Celebrities and Theatresports Champions team up to improvise their butts off to see who wins the Theatresports Celebrity Challenge Cup. This year it will be MC’d by Andrew Denton.

The show is an annual fundraising event for Impro Australia Inc, a not-for-profit association of performers dedicated to the promotion of improvisational theatre in all media. The monster raffle proceeds, and a percentage of the door, also goes to support CanTeen - the only organisation in Australia dedicated to providing tailored support for young people impacted by cancer.

Ewan C Campbell has been involved in improv since starting Theatresports in 1986. He has graced the stage of many theatres in Sydney and beyond including Belvoir St and the Enmore Theatre. He is considered the number one TV audience warm-up performer, and has also won the prestigious Cranston cup five times. Campbell has performed in shows such as Hamlet Improvised, the long running Lost in Space, Blondes have more fun and the Unspeakable Mockbeth.

- www.ticketek.com Lane Cove Theatre Company presents Constellations

by Nick Payne - St Aidan’s Performance Space, 1 Christina St Longueville - August 19, 20 at 7.30pm; 21 at 2pm then 26, 27 at 7.30pm and 28 at 2pm - www.lanecovetheatrecompany.com Castle Hill Players present All My Sons

by Arthur Miller - 29th July –20 August, Wed, Fri, Sat 8pm; Sun 4pm - The Pavilion Theatre, Castle Hill - Tickets available at paviliontheatre.org.au or 02 9634 2929

Traditional Graffitti and John Milce

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WALK AND WONDER ‘Look at these tiny diamonds!’ Primed to notice beauty in our natural surroundings, we shared our delight in the glittering raindrops dispersed along the spiny needles of the Sheoak trees. We’d passed these Sheoaks every week, but the recent rain and sunshine had transformed them. As we walked amongst them, we wondered why the droplets stayed on those drooping needles, apparently defying gravity? And why were they so evenly spaced? A closer look showed the needles were notched along their length; and now we knew why! Each Wednesday, we walk familiar routes, but with the changing conditions, we continue to delight in new discoveries.

Child-like wonder stimulates joy and helps us to focus away from our problems in a healthy way. Sharing our observations with others lifts them too, connecting us positively. We utilise our senses to engage appreciatively with our surroundings. What do we see, hear, smell, touch and occasionally, taste, that brings delight? Appreciating our natural environment motivates us to care for it too.

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Walking is great exercise and especially in nature. Even the effect of the greens and blues found there, cause us to relax. When busy minds relax, creativity returns. The air we breathe is fresh and oxygen-rich. The interdependent life around us inspires us to gain perspective on the crucial role of healthy, supportive relationships.

We encourage relationships of care. When a large group of varying abilities walks together, the distance between the leader and the last walkers increases. Hence, we pay attention to those behind us, watching they don’t miss the turns. We help each other through difficult areas. We accompany people so they don’t walk alone for long stretches, especially newcomers, unless that is their preference. We find that people who walk regularly in nature tend to be considerate people anyway. Maybe this isn’t a coincidence, but the result of becoming more in tune with nature, others and ourselves?

Lane Cove Community Chaplaincy offers three different walking groups, to encourage people to participate at their level and time availability. We’ve been offering walks for over seven years now and many people enjoy them. We warmly welcome newcomers, so check out the options on our website if you are interested. Alternatively, there is an excellent resource for local trails called Bushwalks around Lane Cove which will help you get started with family and friends. Plan to enjoy the many benefits of walking and wondering soon.

Wander often. Wonder always.

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The homecoming After a two-year hiatus, Hunter’s Hill Council is bringing traditional favourites back to the events calendar.

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sk a Hunters Hill resident what the Moocooboola Festival means to them and many will have a fond story or memory to share.

Whether it was the rite of passage of being a kid taken to watch the street procession in the days of the grand parade; or in later years taking their own families to enjoy a day of rides, stalls and performances, it’s an experience many locals share.

The event’s history spans more than four decades, with a break in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID pandemic.

Now, Moocooboola is back!

And in 2022, the festival is returning to its roots – it will be staged in its original home in the Hunters Hill Town Hall precinct and surrounds.

Hunter’s Hill Council is working with its community to stage the event on Saturday 20 August.

Moocooboola Festival 2022 will have a strong focus on local vendors and attractions.

Both free and ticketed entertainment and activities will be on offer and local musicians and acts will perform across several entertainment precincts in and around Town Hall and nearby sites.

Food trucks will line D’Aram Street and market stalls will be spread across themed festival areas.

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The event’s history spans more than four decades

“We can’t wait to bring Moocooboola back this year,” Mayor Zac Miles said.

“It’s an institution in Hunters Hill and a highlight on our events calendar.

“We know people are eager to get back to these types of festival-style events after missing out for two years due to the COVID pandemic.”

“We are looking forward to announcing the full lineup and locations in the lead-up to the event, but we can guarantee plenty of fun for all ages.”

The festival will feature a wide range of entertainment options including live music, rides, games, stalls, displays, activities, and workshops.

Local community groups and services will showcase crafts, wares and activities through market stalls.

Food trucks and dining spots will provide an abundance of options for foodies and families alike.

The Moocooboola Festival began more than 40 years ago and the name is inspired by the land on which it is held.

Pittwater Road to Onions Point, at the convergence of the Lane Cove and Parramatta rivers. The Indigenous name for the land is Moocooboola, meaning meeting of waters.

The Wallumedegal people are the traditional custodians

of the land and form part of the wider Eora Nation.

The Moocooboola Festival was first staged at Town Hall before moving to Hunters Hill High School, then Boronia Park ovals.

“While most of us associate Moocooboola with Boronia Park ovals, the unrelenting rain and severe weather events of recent months has meant that we’ve had to consider alternatives this year,” Clr Miles said.

“We want to do everything we can to avoid any chance of having cancellations, which would be a risk if we were to plan the event for Boronia Park ovals.

“Unfortunately, many of our ovals and fields have had weather-related closures this year.

“So, Town Hall and the surrounding precinct gives us more options in response to weather conditions, given there are more indoor, undercover and hard surface options.

“It’s also a great way to work with our neighbours.

“Several of the community and service-based organisations located in buildings and grounds nearby are on-board to help stage Moocooboola this year.”

“We can’t wait to bring this great event back to our community.”

For more information on the 2022 Moocooboola Festival, go to huntershill.nsw.gov.au/moocooboola.

Art lives here Hunter’s Hill Council has announced dates for two of its signature art events, coming to Town Hall in October and November.

The Hunters Hill Art Exhibition is scheduled for 12 to 20 November.

The exhibition has been running for about 65 years and during COVID was presented as a locally-focused event called ‘CommunARTy’.

Throughout its history, the Hunters Hill Art Exhibition has received regional and national recognition, with notable artists and judges involved throughout its many decades-long run.

Prior to the November show, young artists will have a chance to shine through the Young in Art exhibition.

Another local favourite, it features artworks from students of schools in the Hunters Hill local government area.

Dates for the Young in Art showcase are 20 to 23 October.

For details on both events, go to huntershill.nsw.gov.au/art.

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The Daffodil Garden

– so much more than flowers Eden Gardens has worked with Cancer Council NSW since opening in 2004 to promote sun awareness and cancer prevention to Australians. They have joined together to create a beautiful Daffodil Garden with the Wall of Recognition and Wall of Memory as a place of thanks, remembrance and hope.

Daffodils are the international symbol of hope for people touched by cancer.

With one in three people diagnosed with cancer at some time in their life it is something close to all of us.

Thanks to those who donate to Cancer Council for research, education and patient support; remembrance of those we have lost to cancer and hope for a cancer free future.

Throughout the year the Daffodil Garden provides a special place for many people. In July the daffodils push through the soil on their annual ascent and begin to bud. There is hope in planting and the symbolisms of daffodils make it a perfect partnership. The wall with loved one’s names engraved is a place to sit and remember your loved ones.

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According to Caroline Lord from the Cancer Council, the daffodil garden at Eden Gardens brings healing to the families of so many touched by cancer. “There is so much meaning to the family to actually plant a bulb and come back on Daffodil Day and see it bloom. It helps part of the grieving process.”

This year Eden will be having an installation as part of Eden Unearthed: Art in the Gardens called Bouquet for Anne, by artists Ro Murray and Mandy Burgess, who say, “The open gesture of the bouquet symbolises the joy of living, a celebration of the present moment.” The branches, fallen from drought and fire effected areas, are bandaged in recycled fabric in an act of care.

To take part in this installation, visit Eden Gardens on August 24 to help bandage and paint some branches in a quiet celebration of the ephemerality of life.

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Need help? Our Online Services are Surprisingly Simple As part of Council’s ongoing commitment to make it surprisingly simple to access our services, a range of Council services are now available online.

When you visit www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/onlineservices you will discover more than 30 different services have been made available through our integrated system. This allows you to complete applications, payments, request assistance and report issues related to your property or the wider community. You can access the Online Services page 24/7 and should you submit a request, Council will keep you updated on the progress and final outcome.

If you’ve yet to use a Council Online Service, here is an overview of the types of online services on offer: Trees, Parks and Open Space • Request a private tree inspection • Report overgrown vegetation and mowing • Request street and park tree maintenance • Report a streetlight fault • Apply for an assisted nature strip mowing service • Report a stormwater issue • Report a footpath issue, including: - Damaged kerb and gutter - Damaged footpaths - Unsafe footpaths/hazards • Report a road issue, including: - Potholes - Kerb and gutter - Damaged roads - Unsafe roads/hazards Waste & Recycling • Request a missed bin pickup • Book a household clean-up • Report illegal dumping • Find out when your bin is due for collection Vehicles and Parking Permits • Report an abandoned vehicle • Report a faulty parking meter • Apply for a parking permit, including: - New resident parking permit - Renew or replace resident parking permit - Visitor parking permit (for residents) - Seniors parking permit - Business parking permit • Report an illegally parked vehicle • Report boat trailers parked in a street

Development and Compliance • Track a Development Application • Report unauthorised work • Request graffiti removal from Council property • Report noise pollution, including: - Air conditioner/pool pump - Barking dog - Construction - Industrial/commercial - Neighbourhood Certificates, Payments and Rates • Order Conveyancing Certificates, including: - Rating Certificates - Planning Certificates • Pay for your inspections, including: - Fire Safety Inspection - Pool Safety Inspection • Access Rates Online Services, including: - Request a copy of rates notice - Update rates postal address - Rates pensioner rebate - Rates transaction history - Hardship Facilities • Hire a Venue In addition, there is also a General Enquiries form to assist you in getting in touch should the above services not address your enquiry.

Your information and transactions are completed through a secure connection, which is integrated with our customer service software.

If you have feedback on how we can improve our services, please email service@lanecove.nsw.gov.au.

We'd love your feedback on the Draft Sustainability Action Plan 2022-2025 We know that sustainability is important to our community and we would like to hear from you regarding the goals and actions in the Draft Sustainability Action Plan.

Visit www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/haveyoursay to view the Plan and provide feedback.

Submissions close on Sunday 7 August.

LANE COVE COUNCIL PRESENTS

CELEB RATE 30 YEARS OF LANE COVE FESTIVAL Celebrate with a month-long program of more than 50 exciting community and Council run events this September.

Lane Cove Festival Launch and Lane Cove Art Award Opening Friday 26 August 2022 Festival Launch: Lane Cove Plaza, 3:00pm – 6:00pm Lane Cove Art Award: Gallery Lane Cove, from 6:00pm

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Download your program today at www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/festivals Premier Sponsor: Platinum Plus Sponsor: Proudly presented by

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I recently visited Carisbrook Historic House Museum to see the progress of a range of works being undertaken on this Council-owned asset which showcases life in the 1880s.

Works have recently been completed to reinstall the scullery here which includes a copper and showcases how a laundry would have worked some 140 years ago. The works were made possible thanks to joint funding between Council and the Federal Government.

With those works completed, we’ve recently started on replacement of the slate roofing which includes rebuilding a chimney. This will take another month or so depending on the weather and has been made possible thanks to joint funding by the NSW Government and Council.

While the works currently mean that the Museum is temporarily closed, I would encourage you to come along once it reopens this Spring. The Lane Cove Historical Society has curated a wonderful vision of what life was like for a middle-class family in the 1880s. The Museum is usually open to the public for tours on the third weekend of the month with tours also available on request.

Latest News International Award Win for The Canopy: T ​ he mirrored 'periscope' ceiling at The Canopy has recently won two Awards at the prestigious International Architizer A+Awards.

The Canopy ceiling took out both the Juried and Popular Choice 2022 in the Architecture +Ceilings category which means it was deemed Best 'Ceiling' in the world 2022 It was also one of the Top 5 designs in the Architecture +Metal category in the same Awards.The Architizer A+Awards is the largest awards program focused on promoting and celebrating the year's best architecture and spaces from across the world. The Canopy Periscope was one of only two Australian entries to receive multiple accolades in the global awards.

In 2022 there were more than 5,000 entries from over 100 countries in a wide selection of categories with finalists and winners recognised as the year’s most influential visionaries.

These Awards add to the six other industry Awards received since The Canopy opened two years ago.

You can find out more at www.thecanopylanecove.com.au

New Toy Library: Council is currently seeking Expressions of Interest for an operator for the new Toy Library service which will operate out of the facility at 47 Burns Bay Road. Details for interested parties can be found on Council’s website www.lanecove.nsw. gov.au/suppliers The new service is one of several exciting projects in Council’s 2022/23 Operational Plan.

Another project starting this financial year is a new cycleway that connects to Linley Point. The first stage of the works will run from View Street to Figtree Bridge.

Valuing our Trees: This month Council will be collecting data on the perspective residents have regarding trees on private land and any negative perceptions toward them.

On Saturday 6 August staff will be in the Plaza between 9:00am – 11:00am and Kingsford Smith Oval between 1:00pm and 3:00pm.

These workshops will be interactive including ‘dotmocracy boards’ and visual presentation panels to enable meaningful engagement and hopefully collect data from residents who would not normally participate in surveys.

We hope you can drop by and share your thoughts as part of this ongoing project.

Did you know?

Council has started the process of removing abandoned watercraft from our foreshore and bushland areas. Council runs a free watercraft registration process and with users having plenty of time to register their kayaks, dinghies, SUPs etc. we are now working to remove those unregistered items from sensitive shorelines. If you need more information on this program please contact Council on 9911 3555 or visit www.lanecove.nsw. gov.au/boating.

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What’s on Lane Cove August 2022 For more information and to book, please visit www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/events  First Fridays: Circus Skills Friday 5 August, 3:30pm – 5:00pm, Lane Cove Plaza Kids can learn fun circus skills at this free First Fridays workshop in the Plaza. No bookings required.  Community Engagement Sessions – Trees on Private Land Saturday 6 August, 9:00am – 11:00am, Lane Cove Plaza Saturday 6 August, 1:00pm – 3:00pm, Kingsford Smith Oval Council, in collaboration with landscape architects Gallagher Studio, are seeking your opinions on trees in your neighbourhood. We invite locals to visit our street stall on Saturday 6 August for refreshments and a chat with the team. No bookings required.  Military History Talk: Cowra Breakout – Origins and Aftermath Tuesday 9 August, 6:15pm – 7:45pm, Lane Cove Library

By August 1944 there were more than 2,000 Japanese prisoners of war being held in Australia, a little over 1,100 of these were held in a prisoner of war camp near Cowra. On 5 August 1944 at about 2:00am several hundred Japanese prisoners set fire to their huts and attacked the perimeter, throwing blankets and jackets over the wire to aid their escape. Hear author Graham Apthorpe discuss the breakout and the tragic consequences for both Australian and Japanese troops. His book ‘The Man Inside’, detailing the story of one Japanese Officer, will be for sale on the night.

Book online: www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/events  Meet Mike Carlton: ‘The Scrap Iron Flotilla’ Wednesday 10 August, 6:15pm – 7:30pm, Lane Cove Library Hear Mike Carlton, OAM, discuss his latest novel ‘The Scrap Iron Flotilla’. Mike has an illustrious, awardwinning career in TV and radio, and this is his sixth book.

When the Second World War broke out in September 1939, the British asked Australia for help. HMAS Vendetta, Vampire, Voyager, Stuart and Waterhen were old ships, with small worn-out engines. Nazi propaganda minister Goebbels called them a load of scrap iron. However, by 1940, the destroyers were valiantly escorting troop and supply convoys, 26 TVO

successfully hunting submarines and indefatigably bombarding enemy coasts. In late 1941 the ships staggered back to Australia, proud to be dubbed The Scrap Iron Flotilla in defiance of Goebbels’ sneer. Books will be available from Burns Bay Bookery.

Book online: www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/events  Live Music in the Village Thursday 11 August, 6:00pm – 8:00pm, The Canopy Saturday 13 August, 10:00am – 12:00pm, Lane Cove Plaza Sunday 28 August, 2:00pm – 4:00pm, The Canopy We’re heating up the village with a dynamic program of free live music in The Plaza and The Canopy performed by a host of talented local artists. No bookings required.  Chess Day Saturday 13 August, 10:00am – 3:00pm, The Canopy Calling all kings and queens – come and test your chess skills and play on our giant chessboard. No bookings required – first come, first serve.  Tech Savvy Seniors: Introduction to Smart Phones Tuesday 16 August, 2:00pm – 4:00pm, Lane Cove Library If you would like to learn about what your smart phone can do (including playing music, taking photos, using social media and more), join us for this hands-on workshop! You are welcome to bring your own smart phone.

Book online: www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/events  National Science Week STEM activity Wednesday 17 August, 3:30pm – 4:30pm, Lane Cove Library Explore fun games and robotics from the Shorelink Makerspace and Discovery Collection this National Science Week. Try out different technologies, including Spec drums, MaKey MaKeys, Ozobots, OSMO, and more! Free event for ages 7 to 13.

Book online: www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/events  Helping Learner Drivers Become Safer Drivers - Online Workshop Thursday 25 August, 6:00pm – 7:15pm, online via Microsoft Teams This session will offer practical

advice about current driving rules and requirements for L and P platers, how learners benefit from supervised on-road driving and how you can help make learning to drive a safe and positive experience. Learner drivers are also invited to attend.

Book online: www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/events  Living with Brush-turkeys Thursday 25 August, 7:00pm – 8:15pm, online via Zoom Join Dr Ann Goeth, author of ‘Mound Builders’, for a closer look at the unique life of the Australian Brushturkey. Discover useful facts about their foraging habits, breeding strategies and why they build such large mounds. Get practical tips on how to live harmoniously with this fascinating bird. A Q&A session will follow the presentation, where you will have time to ask all your turkey questions.

Book online: www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/events  Lane Cove Festival Launch Friday 26 August, 3:00pm – 6:00pm, Lane Cove Plaza Celebrate the launch of the 30th year of the Lane Cove Festival with an afternoon of fun and excitement in Lane Cove Plaza. This family-friendly event, co-presented by Council and Hyecorp Property Group, welcomes the community to the heart of Lane Cove with children’s activities including a craft workshop and some magical performances. Bring the family down to the Lane Cove Plaza to experience a spectacular children’s magician, a DJ, and talented young performers.  Lane Cove Art Award Opening Friday 26 August, 6:00pm, Gallery Lane Cove, 164 Longueville Road Join in the official opening of the 57th Lane Cove Art Award. Free entry, refreshments provided. For more details visit www.lanecoveartsociety.com.au  Moments in Music – The Musical Theatre Wednesday 31 August, 10:00am – 12:00pm, Lane Cove Library Local musician Graham Ball will showcase musical theatre as a celebration and entertainment. This talk will highlight the ability of musicals to transport audiences by using bold music and song.

Book online: www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/events

Talking Dentistry This month we’re talking restorative dentistry with Dr Andrew See who combines passion, artistic flare and extensive knowledge of dentistry to answer any questions you may have. He has advanced training in aesthetic and implant dentistry.

DR ANDREW SEE

Reader’s question: “I’ve heard that teeth

get shaved down to ‘cones’ when getting veneers, is this true?”

Dr See says: This is a big one. I get asked about teeth getting shaved down to cones for veneers all the time! To answer this question properly, it is critical to explore what veneers are and the modern techniques and materials we have.

Put simply, veneers are tooth-like materials placed over teeth to mask what is underneath in order to improve function, appearance and protect from tooth wear. It is very similar to house rendering and cladding. Once a rarity, adding render and cladding to your home is now the new normal to transform the appearance, increase curb appeal and protect your home from the elements. In the same way, the results we hope from veneering teeth.

A fundamental difference is that our veneers are attached to a human being instead of an inanimate object. And with that, I personally take an approach that is now being used in general surgery where old conventional open surgery using large incisions has shifted towards advanced minimally invasive approaches using smaller incisions and specialised instruments. Consequently, this comes with a caveat as these techniques are not easy, are more time consuming and requires additional advanced training – but worth the effort for myself, my team and my patients.

At Advanced Dentistry Sydney, with years of experience and with specialised techniques, we perform only conservative and minimally invasive techniques in our aesthetic and surgical procedures.

Let’s look at a case that we completed using conservative techniques for veneers.

Sofia came to see us because her teeth were crooked and gradually over the last few years, she noticed her teeth becoming discoloured and it impacted her because she never smiled in photographs. We used specialised techniques to analyse precisely her bite and facial aesthetics to help us decide which treatment was appropriate for her.

To achieve the ideal result that was harmonious with her bite and facial aesthetics, we placed porcelain veneers.

THE PROBLEMS: • Crooked teeth •D ark discolouration caused from caries and old restorations • Never smiles in photographs

BDS Hons (Syd), FRACDS, MSc(Lond), PGDipDentImplantology, FCGDENT(UK), FICOI, MFDS RCSEng

HOW ARE WE DIFFERENT? Dr Andrew See has dedicated the last 19 years to Aesthetic Dentistry and has unique qualifications in cosmetic dentistry and rehabilitation.

This includes a three year Masters in Aesthetic Dentistry from the prestigious King’s College London and a Postgraduate Diploma in Dental Implantology.

Dr See completed his Fellowship by primary and secondary examinations for The Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (FRACDS).

FRACDS is the mark of professional achievement in dentistry and demonstrates attainment of an advanced level and skill in Dentistry.

THE SOLUTION: •P orcelain veneers, veneerlays and crowns

Sofia’s bite and smile now is more stable and harmonious. Advanced qualifications and experience ensured we achieved the results that Sofia wanted. ** Any surgical or invasive procedure caries risk. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner **

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Facts about a Stroke WORDS: DR CARL WONG DR CARL WONG IS A LANE COVE-BASED GP AND SITS ON THE BOARD OF SYDNEY COMMUNITY SERVICES

‘It is impossible to cure a severe attack of apoplexy and difficult to cure a mild one’ – Hippocrates, Greek physician whom many consider the forefather of modern medicine, c2500 years ago.

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poplexy loosely translates as ‘being struck down by a deadly blow’. Over time, this word and its proposed meaning has been refined and since the 1970s is simply now known as stroke. Put simply, a stroke occurs when there is a catastrophic problem with the blood vessels in the brain. This month of August highlights National Stoke Awareness week. Here’s what you need to know.

According to the Stroke Foundation of Australia and the Australian Institute of Health and Wellbeing (2020): • On average, one Australian will have a stroke every 19 minutes.

• Stroke is one of our biggest killers. It kills more women than breast cancer and more men than prostate cancer.

• Almost one in four strokes occurred in people aged 54 years and under.

• Stroke remains the leading cause of acquired disability in adults.

• The estimated cost of stroke is $26 billion in mortality and lost wellbeing • Disability following strokes are decreasing but remains high (35%). More than half of primary carers spend 40 hours or more each week in their caring role.

• Prevention and death rates have been declining. Over the last thirty years, the incidence of stroke has declined by 42% and the death rates have declined by 70%, due to many new developments and breakthroughs in identifying risk factors and advanced treatments.

There are many stroke risk factors. ‘Overall, age is probably the most important. For every 10 years we live, we double our risk’ says neurologist Associate Professor Martin Krause who heads the Stroke and TIA Rapid Access Unit at Royal North Shore Hospital, ‘if you have an affected first-degree relative, your own risk is nearly twice as high. Males have a slightly higher risk than females. Of the modifiable risk factors, high blood pressure and a sedentary lifestyle are the most important. If we could cure high blood pressure, we could prevent around 70% of all strokes. Other factors include high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking and high alcohol consumption’.

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a blocked blood vessel causes oxygen starvation to a particular part of the brain. The blockage can originate at the blood vessel site or can occur from elsewhere and travel to the brain. A common example of the latter is in those people with a heart irregularity called atrial fibrillation, which causes the blood to thicken and clot. The other common stroke type is a haemorrhagic stroke (15%) which is a direct bleed in the brain. Ultimately the location of the problem largely determines the symptoms and the potential serious consequences and level of disability - different areas of the brain will affect your speech and language (both the ability to understand and express words), vision, memory, swallowing, and ability to feel and move your arms and legs.

When a stroke strikes, up to 2 MILLION brain cells die per minute. Stroke treatment is successful but can only save those brain cells that have not yet died. ‘Time is critical’ warns Professor Krause, ‘there is not a single minute to waste to come to a hospital for treatment. After six hours of symptoms, treatment cannot improve the outcome in the majority of cases’.

So if you think you or someone is having a stroke, you need to act F.A.S.T! F.A.S.T. stands for: • Face: Has one side of their face/mouth drooped?

• Arm: Can they lift both arms?

• Speech: Is their speech slurred? Can they understand you?

• Time is critical. If you see any of these signs, call 000 ambulance straight away!

F.A.S.T. is only a rough guide. Other important signs include vision difficulties, incoordination, any sudden onset of painless weakness/numbness in the face, arms or legs, sudden double vision or loss of (or parts of) vision, problems with swallow, sudden unsteadiness or difficulties with tasks that require dexterity that one could have done with ease in the past.

A subset of strokes are called TIAs (transient ischaemic attacks). Often called ‘mini-strokes’ this is just a fancy term for someone who develops temporary stroke symptoms which disappear usually after a few minutes but up to 24 hours later (an arbitrary time definition) and has no tell-tale

The news though is that from heart signsencouraging of a stroke on a brain CT or MRI deaths scan. Having a TIA disease have been decreasing over 10 years. is a major early warning sign. ‘10% of the TIAlast sufferers will This is due atomajor a number ofwithin factorsthe including identification suffer stroke next seven days. 25%(and will have a follow-on or risk heart attackand within three modification) of heartstroke disease factors ongoing months’ warns Professor ‘theand good news though advancements in cardiac Krause, treatments care. is that urgent assessment and treatment can reduce the Non-modifiable risk factors include: a family history of risk by up to 80%’. coronary artery disease (especially if you have affected firstAlso remember a TIA or being degree relativesthat lessyou thanmust agenot 60 drive years),after being male, for private driver licence youethnicities, have a astroke, post-menopausal woman, and holders, of certainuntil racial clearanceSouth-East by your doctor according to the currentHeartRMS including Asians, and Middle Eastern. rules. Further apply for commercial driving. related eventsrules and death in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders occur on average about 10 to 20 years earlier So what are the biggest stroke prevention tips? compared to non-indigenous Australians. I advise these Common-sense things: patients there is nothing we can do about these risk factors, Treat blood pressure (see your forisadvice and but wehigh need to be extra careful.

But GP what more important management) is concentrating on the modifiable risk factors.

• Exercise least 30 minutes per day.

The Heart at Foundation of Australia succinctly explains this in 5 simple steps that reduces your risk of heart disease: • Maintain a healthy body weight 1. Having a healthy diet: by eating more fruit and • Minimise daily salt intake vegetables, wholegrain cereals and less saturated • Stop smoking alcohol intake fats.

Using herbsand andminimise spices as a salt-substitute (salt increases your blood pressure). Eating less processed foods (up to 35 percent of the current Australian diet is Preventing and treating strokes been made up of highly-processed foods – cakes,has biscuits, lollies, potato chips, sugary drinks).

Watch portion sizes one of the true medical success stories and food group proportions – the average meal size has over the past 50 years. Here’s hoping that increased significantly compared to back in the day of our further success over the next 50 years grandparents!

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2. more exercise.

Current evidence indicates that two thirds of the Australian population are obese and

that 80 percent don’t do enough exercise. Aim for 30-60 O M M U N I T Yactivity CON E C walking) TIONS minutes ofCmoderate-intensity (egNbrisk at least 5 days a week. Choose activities that you enjoy.

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BREATHE: The Spinal cord injury, Mind and HeART (SMART) Study

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ow we breathe influences many aspects of health and wellbeing. Ancient traditions such as yoga and qi gong use regulated breathing techniques to achieve tranquillity of the mind. We now know that the way we breathe can regulate our nervous system. But how does regulated breathing affect people with a disrupted nervous system, like those living with spinal cord injury? To explore this issue, researchers at The University of Sydney have set up the SMART (Spinal cord injury, Mind and HeART) study to train people with spinal cord injury to regulate their breathing and assess how this influences issues like blood pressure regulation, chronic pain, mood dysregulation, and fatigue.

Participation in this study is free of charge. Participants will be randomly allocated into one of the two treatment groups. Group 1 will receive a 10-week specialised program and Group 2 will continue to receive their usual care in the community.

The specialised program comprises four online and six faceto-face sessions for people with a spinal cord injury. The program will be delivered at Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards. The small group sessions will involve an individually guided breathing technique using computer feedback technology, helped by psychological strategies like mindfulness and visualisation techniques.

The SMART study will determine whether regulated breathing practice can improve the functioning of the nervous system in the long-term. These health outcomes will naturally require practise, similar to any exercise program. For example, the more you practise building up strength in your arm muscles, the stronger and easier it is to lift a particular weight. By practising regulated breathing, you are exercising the receptors of the heart and balancing that part of the nervous system, called the autonomic nervous system, that help us regulate blood pressure and recover from stress and postural change. This may lead to less fatigue and dizziness, increased endurance, and performance. The SMART study team would also like to assess if regulated breathing improves outcomes of other interventions like transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation on autonomic nervous system functioning.

Each participant in Group 1 will receive a chest strap that measures heart rate which they can use at home. The strap pairs with your mobile device and use cutting edge technology to provide feedback on how your breathing practice is influencing your heart rate variability; a good indicator of autonomic nervous system functioning.

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If you are over 18 years of age with a spinal cord injury more than 12 months and are interested in being a participant in this study, or would like to know more, please contact the team: EMAIL: smart.trial@sydney.edu.au MOBILE: 0420 378 157 Barcode: scan from your smart phone, fill a 30 second form and we will contact you.

First Aid/CPR There is a person unconscious on the street.

Bystanders are milling around watching, not doing anything meaningful.

Someone calls out ‘DOES ANYONE HERE KNOW CPR?!’

Long silence….

Would you know what to do?

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hankfully Amanda, a local Lane Cove resident did know. She administered CPR to a young boy found drowning and unconscious in a public swimming pool a few years ago. He only survived because of what Amanda did that day.

Amanda had just completed a CPR first aid course just one week before saving that boy’s life.

According to NSW Health, 8500 people experience an outof-hospital cardiac arrest in NSW each year. Only 12% will survive.

Early cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) saves lives.

‘CPR is the cornerstone of all resuscitation by maintaining oxygenation to the brain and heart. Basic life support will improve life survival by at least three-fold. For every oneminute delay at the early stage of an arrest, survival drops by 10%’ says Professor Hugh Gratham, National Convenor of the Basic Life Support, for the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC).

Here is a quick cheat guide to provide first aid to an unconscious patient: DRs-ABC-D D = Danger: Are you and the unconscious person in a safe location? Is the person on a road? If so, they need to be carefully moved out of harm’s way.

R = Response: Speak loudly close to their ear ‘Can you hear me?!’, ‘Open your eyes!’, ’Squeeze my hand’.

S = Send for help; Ask someone to call 000 straight away.

A = Airway. Are they breathing? Look (for movement of the chest/abdomen), Listen for air escaping from nose/mouth, Feel for air coming out of their mouth/nose. If needed, remove any obvious oral foreign material (eg food, vomit, blood) by turning their body (carefully) on their side to allow to drain.

B = Breathing. Provide two quick breaths mouth-to-mouth if you feel comfortable to do this. Current ARC guidelines state that the risk of catching COVID from this is extremely low with our current vaccination rates and low levels of community infectivity.

C = Compressions. Administer 100-120 compressions per minute over the central chest bone. After 30 compressions and if willing and able, provide 2 quick breaths and then start the cycle again. Count your compression frequency along with the beats of the classic Bee Gee’s song Stayin’ alive. A common mistake is not pushing hard, deep or fast enough. Don’t be scared about pushing too hard and breaking ribs. Professor Gratham agrees ‘Go hard, fast and vigorous. Occasionally a rib will fracture, but its better for someone to be alive and complaining of a fractured rib than the alternative.’

D = defibrillation. This provides THE biggest chance of survival if done as quickly and as early as possible, by providing a controlled electric shock to ‘jumpstart the heart’.

Cardiac defibrillators are publicly located everywhere (please see below for a list for Lane Cove). They are free to use. They are fully automated and all you need to do is place the two pads directly on the chest on hairless areas around the heart (picture guides included). Voice commands will prompt you to shock the person if it appropriate. If not shockable, always continue CPR until more professional help arrives!

Importantly and for those who are concerned about doing harm or being legally liable after proving First Aid, the Good Samaritans Act protects people who step forward to provide emergency medical assistance and are not held legally liable for their actions, provided they acted in good faith.

So, the take-home message: CPR saves lives. Do a CPR (or refresher) course. Amanda wholeheartedly agrees ‘(Because I had done the course) I had the confidence to do what I did. You’ll regret not doing CPR if it was ever needed, but you will never regret attempting to do it. Don’t be afraid.

Do what you can. Doing something is better than doing nothing. It is the best thing I’ve done in my life’

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What I watched on TV… Time to set the table as we serve up a spread of the gourmet dishes TV critic Stephen Miller polished off recently.

Das Boot Series 1, 2 & 3 (SBS OnDemand)

This small screen version of Das Boot maintains the atmospheric pressure of its cinematic forebear, making for a riveting international quality production.

Das Boot is a WWII yarn, a thriller and love story all at once, and served up using a twin story narrative. I took a deep dive into all three series in July and surfaced much the better for it. If, like me, you’ll watch anything WWII, then this is a doozy.

If this were a meal, it would be: Nürnberger rostbratwurst with mustard and sauerkraut.

Only Murders In The Building (Disney+)

Three strangers share an obsession with true crime and suddenly find themselves caught up in one. Following a gory death inside their exclusive Upper West Side apartment building, the trio suspects foul play and so employ their knowledge of true crime to investigate the truth. If you’re looking for something new and refreshing, this may be the show for you. Classic comedy from the duo of Steve Martin and Martin Short while Selena Gomez is less good but effortlessly goes along for the ride.

If this were a meal, it would be: A large hand-tossed, thin crust, Neapolitan-style pizza.

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Everything I Know About Love (Stan)

This TV adaptation of Dolly Alderton’s 2018 memoir Everything I Know About Love follows the lives of two best friends navigating their early 20s in a London share house. It captures well the high octane pace of people this age enjoy. For those of us over 50— oh all right, 60, I did feel 45 minutes episodes were a tad long—30 minutes might have been less exhausting. While occasionally frivolous, it’s an absolute blast—I not only got it, I also really enjoyed it.

The Witchfinder (ABC iView)

A 17th-century witchfinder and his suspect (who just won’t shut up), find themselves on a hellish road trip through drunken cavaliers, religious fanatics, con-men and beekeepers. If you’re open to it, then this is actually quite a funny show. If not, you’ll probably hate it. Had it taken a more ‘Blackadderish’ direction, it would have been more universally funny. Instead, however, it plods along doggedly in the more forlorn farce of quiet reserve championed by the excellent The Detectorists.

If this were a meal, it would be: Vodka Cruisers.

If this were a meal, it would be: Two-day-old pottage (akin to a modern day stew).

The Split Series 1, 2 & 3 (Stan Series 1 & 2 – ABC iView Series 3)

The Pier (SBS OnDemand)

A BBC production, the series introduces the Defoes, a family of female divorce lawyers known for their ruthless domination of the fast-paced London divorce law circuit. It’s an authentic and interesting look at how four very different women attempt to hold their ground in all areas of their lives—from relationships to their careers. It’s highly addictive. The third series is available on ABC iView, but series 1 and 2 are available to stream on Stan.

If this were a meal, it would be: An Eton Mess with a dollop of clotted cream.

This Spanish drama is tense, unexpected, and highly engaging. If you liked Money Heist, then you’ll probably like this too. A high-profile architect faces her worst nightmare after getting a call from the police advising her husband’s body has been found on a pier in the beautiful Albufera landscape outside Valencia. Suicide? Seems unlikely, as they had been making plans for their future only hours ago? Worse news, though, is to follow.

If this were a meal, it would be: A seafood paella served with an endive and pomegranate salad.

Dreaming of that long awaited overseas holiday?

Don’t leave it until the last minute to organise yourself and the family for a Christmas break or even a 2023 getaway. With a peak in interest in overseas travel, now is the time to talk to your local trusted travel agent about your next adventure.

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erhaps a European ski experience has been on your bucket list for some time, or you want to make the ultimate Disney holiday dream come true?

Whatever or wherever you fancy the team at Helloworld Lane Cove have the knowledge and experience to craft the perfect escape for you.

If it is somewhere warm and relaxing you are looking for over the Christmas break, Thailand and Hawaii are wonderful destinations to consider. Or if you are after an alpine venture, why not ski Aspen or Whistler?

Looking further ahead into 2023 warm up with a European escape.

Better yet join Helloworld Lane Cove agency Owner and Manager, Debbi Ashes and her husband Rob on a once in a lifetime experience, onboard the luxury superyacht Emerald Azzura in August. With only 50 cabins and a maximum of 100

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guests, why not cruise the coast of Croatia and Italy in style? From Venice to Rome, explore sensational coastline whilst visiting iconic locations like Amalfi and Dubrovnik as well as new destinations such as Krk and Crotone.

With a wealth of personal and professional travel experience, located in Lane Cove for over 25 years, Debbi and her team are equipped to help you plan your perfect holiday.

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review TOP 4 BOOKS TO READ THIS MONTH

A BOOK LOVER’S REVIEW

BY JACQUI SERAFIM

Putin His Life and Times by Philip Short A new monumental and meticulous biography of one the the Twentieth Century’s most influential leaders.

“It is readable, judicious, critical but balanced, and focused on Putin the person, rather than on the Putin regime” The Independent

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The 6:20 Man by David Baldacci He’s done it again!

Baldacci’s explosive new thriller is here. “A mile a minute read that proves, once again why David Baldacci has readers the world over flocking for more” Jane Harper Cook The Only Book You Need in the Kitchen.

Acclaimed chef Karen Martini shares a lifetime of cooking, eating and learning about food.

This wonderful new collection features more than 1000 recipes, from old favourites to brilliant new dishes. It is due for release on 8th August, so pre-order now and get a very cool tote bag!

A Job for Kingsley by Gabriel Evans Following on from one of our favourite picture books ‘A Human for Kingsley’, comes the equally adorable ‘A Job For Kinglsey’. This sweet and funny picture book is about friendship and belonging, and about finding that perfect job!

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by Hayley Scrivenor

On Friday afternoon, twelve-year-old Esther Bianchi heads home on foot from the local primary school in the rural town of Durton. She never arrives home. Overnight, her disappearance devastates the community and destroys the illusion of small town safety. Initially, the community immediately pulls together to search for the missing child and support the devastated family. But, as time passes with Esther still missing, and the city detectives asking probing questions about relationships, the rise of suspicions starts to fracture the town’s sense of security. As the investigation proceeds, exposing long hidden secrets and lies, the fabric of the community is weakened and torn, impacting relationships and friendships forever.

Scrivenor’s novel is not just a typical whodunnit murder mystery. As the title would suggest, it is as much about the small rural town, aptly nicknamed “Dirt Town” by the residents, with all its secrets, lies and interrelationships, as it is about the circumstances of the murder. The narrative is written from a range of switching perspectives, predominantly characters closest to the missing child: her devastated mother, Constance and her two best friends, Ronnie and Lewis. There is also the perspective of the lead investigating police detective, Sarah, an outsider and city dweller specialising in crimes involving missing children. Her expert observations about the unfolding evidence in the context of her experience provide an interesting contrast to the emotional journey of Esther’s friends and family.

Scrivenor also includes an unusual narrative perspective entitled “We”.

This is an interesting choice modelled on the idea of a group perspective representing the children of the town. It emulates the idea of a Chorus - a theatrical tradition commonly used in Greek tragedy. The Chorus in Greek tragedy is a group of people who represent the opinions, hopes, fears, and sorrows of the city. Scrivenor draws on this idea to show what the children of the town think and feel about the unfolding tragedy of their missing classmate and it also communicates their broader observations about their families and the town.

Dirt Town is an enthralling murder mystery and an exquisite depiction of a small rural Australian town. Scrivenor’s apt description allows you to feel the heat and the dry red dust in the back of your throat, and see the weathered houses, scrappy foliage and muddy, evaporated creek beds.

Equally, you can picture the sweaty, working men of the town, their casual misogyny and controlling behaviour with regard to the wives and children, and the stoic acceptance of the women, condemned to a restrictive existence with little relief from their domestic drudgery and few friendships to support them.

As the evidence unfolds and reveals the circumstances of Esther’s death, the town’s secrets are exposed, changing the community forever.

Hayley Scrivener is a new and exciting voice in Australian crime fiction.

Dirt Town is Hayley Scrivenor’s debut novel. An earlier version of the book was shortlisted for the Penguin Literary Prize and won the Kill Your Darlings Unpublished Manuscript Award.

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Where are you on the scale of mushroom love?

WHAT MADE THE MUSHROOM FARMER A GOOD PERSON? HE HAD REALLY GOOD MORELS. Spending the time preparing mushrooms well makes all the difference. Raw and sliced in summer is all fine and dandy, but learning how to make your mushrooms really shine will get them to a number 10 on your flavour scale.

Mushrooms, the perfect winter fare, are so versatile. Tossed through pasta with spinach and parmesan; in a risotto with pancetta and toasted almond flakes. On your favourite toast with your favourite cheese - try Fontina, fresh ricotta or washed rind for a perfect Sunday supper. Added to a ramen broth; into dumplings with pork mince; mixed into a chicken casserole. Brilliant alongside a thick juicy steak, drizzled with garlic butter. And the classic Boeuf Bourguignon.

Having a container of prepped and cooked mushrooms can make meal planning so easy, as well as bringing a huge boost of flavour along with vitamins and nutrition.

In chef training, we are taught about Mushroom Duxelle: a slowly cooked mixture of mushrooms, shallots, olive oil and thyme, sauteed ‘til golden brown. It can be used as a condiment, added to a sauce for most meat dishes, necessary in Beef Wellington, a flavour booster that is all natural, and can incorporate more flavours such as pork fat, garlic, tarragon and parsley.

Using the same method, here’s your mushroom cheat sheet: Most mushrooms are relatively clean these days, so really, a visual check for any dirt clumps is enough, and while slicing you’ll be able to spot those anyway.

DON’T WASH THEM. This only clogs the gills underneath and will make them stew. Glug olive oil into a frying pan and when hot, add your sliced mushrooms. Stir with a wooden spoon. Gently toss to make sure they brown evenly. Once the juices have evaporated, it starts to get interesting.

Add another glug of olive oil and keep moving the mushrooms around to get a lovely brown gleam. At this time, you can add freshly chopped garlic, shallots and/or butter. Keep cooking on high ‘til they really sizzle. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add miso, fresh tarragon, sage or thyme, lemon zest, red wine vinegar or even mustard. Try either one or a variety of mushrooms - portobello, wild field, oyster, king, button, swiss browns, shiitake. There are so many to choose from, as long as there is enough room, mushroom.

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Volunteering with the linen service is more than just changing bedding, she explains. Often these volunteers are able to keep an eye on the clients, referring them for other services if required. Michelle recounts a scenario where a client had a fall and thanks to the linen team being on hand, the person was given extra support.

OMMUNITY SNAPSHOT: C MICHELLE FORDE Michelle has been a resident of Lane Cove for 24 years, albeit with a two-year break in the middle when her husband’s work took the Forde family to London for two years.

Lane Cove is where Michelle and husband decided to raise their children. Hannah was 2.5 years when they arrived in this pocket of Sydney, while Oliver was a baby. The kids later went on to attend Loreto and Riverview, although being in their mid20s now they have flown the nest.

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forming ties to the community here,” she said.

Back when Sydney Community Services was Lane Cove Community Aid, Michelle worked on both meals on wheels and the linen service. Now she gives one day per week, servicing three or four clients, for the linen service, while also working in the local Red Cross shop and for the charity WEAVE in Newtown that supports lowincome families.

She also recalls a special bond she formed with one client who visited Austria each year. Michelle had also spent time in Austria and they were able to share photographs and talk about their experiences together.

Ultimately for Michelle, Lane Cove is home, despite being an ex-pat (she was born in NZ) and being widely travelled. “The Canopy has been a wonderful addition with the grass area,” she said. “We’ve seen Lane Cove go through this growth, but it’s bought with it positives.”

100 Words

There is a moment when reality splits. Sometimes the edges are ragged, frayed until they can no longer hold on to each other, desperate to stay, desperate to go. Those you can’t put back, only patch over. It’s the clean tears, quickly gone and quickly fixed with steady hands and careful eyes that are the worst. Life comes together with each little moment sewn neatly into place until you can’t see, can’t remember there was ever a seam. Gone for want of a second look.

When you left, each second became an excruciating hour. What was the world now, without you in it? What was the point, without you?

How many threads have I left, lost without ever knowing they could be found?

On this particular day, when I looked at your photo, my throat didn’t tighten, and my vision didn’t fill with tears. I just closed my eyes and remembered you – as you were.

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I kept your memorial photo beside me. The dates inscribed above were a constant unwanted reminder that I would one day grow older than you.

The weight of the grief felt too much to carry. That was, until one summer day, two years later.

Kayla Katsambiris – Lane Cove

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Carisbrook Historic House closed to get a new roof Not exciting?

Well, just consider this: In the rain of the last few months, if most of us were fortunate enough to keep out the water at ground level, it’s probable that not all were able to keep it from dripping from the ceiling with a roof leak. And we don’t think much about roofs until then.

Carisbrook’s slate roof has certainly stood the test of time. In its 140 years it has had minimal leaks. For the first time since 1884, it is slated to have its roof replaced as soon as it stops raining (sorry, couldn’t resist the pun). Lane Cove Council is funding the project through its 2022/3 budget and also through a NSW Community Building Partnership grant.

Why slate? Why not a roof of modern Colorbond steel?

Apart from the heritage guidelines for our local NSW State Heritage listed house, the original choice of slate by the owners tells a story of the suburban development and the social classes of Sydney.

In 1884, the newly finished house could boast its pedigree with a slate roof. Carisbrook’s builders could have chosen galvanised corrugated iron from John Lysaght’s newly established factory in Australia. Or, with all the casuarina timber available on their Linley Point land, shingle cutters could have expertly swung their axes at very little cost.

Houses of the ‘lesser classes’ were generally roofed in sheet iron or shingles (still, a step above crude bark roofing).

Before the importation of terra cotta Marseilles tiles by Ernest Wunderlich in the late 1890s, the only prestige roofing material was slate.

Slate is formed from shale sediment whose colour is determined by the presence of iron, volcanic clay or vegetable material, cemented and compacted to form

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rock in the Cambrian period around 590 million years ago.

There are slate quarries in Australia, but Carisbrook’s roof came from one of the quarries of Carnarvonshire such as Penryhn, Bangor or Bethesda in north-west Wales. Slate imports provided the ballast in the sail and steam ships that plied the sea routes between Britain and Australia. Importing slate (and later Marseilles tiles) to Sydney would probably have been cheaper than transporting slate overland from Australia’s quarries.

The slate on Carisbrook is a plain purplish grey fashionable in the 1880s, but you can still see the patterns of red and brown in the roofs of later Federation houses (especially in Haberfield).

While the slates are being removed other research will be initiated with a extensive photograph record of the inside of the roof space. Here we hope to solve some of the mysteries of the house. For example, where were the water tanks feeding the kitchen, scullery and bathroom? Did the house have an inside flushing lavatory? A good look inside the roof for pipes will show the way for future heritage restoration and interpretation.

The work should be finished by September and the LCHS plans to re-open to visitors for tours and Devonshire teas in October. Keep an eye on our website for information: www. carisbrookhouse.com.

A roof that’s weatherproof, fire proof and beautiful – what more could you ask for? Well we’re hoping for at least another one hundred years of no ceiling leaks. © KAY LEIPER, LANE COVE HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC.

A message from our CEO, Gill Batt

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ell, I have come back refreshed from seven weeks in Europe where the weather was incredibly hot - even the UK was bathed in sunshine. Then, I arrive back here and it has been grey and wet ever since. Things like the weather are changing so fast, around the world, that it is a relief to know that some things remain consistent.

Our staff and volunteers are committed to helping and supporting our local community in whatever ways they can. Volunteers take meals to isolated residents in Hunters Hill and Lane Cove and we have volunteer gardeners, bus drivers, activity supporters and people helping to do weekly online shopping.

Then, there are a group of volunteers who play an incredibly important role in our Organisation as our Board Directors. The Directors regularly give many hours of their time to provide strategic leadership; setting the strategic direction; and, providing governance oversight for Sydney Community Services They all attend monthly Board meetings; sit on one of our four Committees that require more hours assessing the reports and giving advice; attending training and education sessions; and,

are always available for any ad hoc advice The Committees oversee our Finances; Risk Assessment; Clinical Governance; Policy; Strategy and Marketing; and, Fundraising.

The Directors are all local people recruited and appointed for their skills, qualifications and, local knowledge. By accepting an appointment as a Board Member, the Directors are legally responsible for the governance, legal and financial decisions of the Organisation.

According to the ‘Australian Charities and Not for Profit Commission’ (ACNC) Charities are required to take reasonable steps to make sure that the following duties apply to Directors (whom they refer to as ‘Responsible People’) and that they follow those duties.

The duties can be summarised as follows: • to act with reasonable care and diligence • to act honestly and fairly in the best interests of the Charity and for its charitable purposes

• to disclose any conflicts of interest • to ensure that the financial affairs of the Charity are managed responsibly, and • not to allow the Charity to operate whilst it is insolvent.

Failure to comply with the legislation that covers Charities and Not for Profits can result in Directors being held financially responsible and they can face prosecution for any breaches.

Directors are volunteers and receive no remuneration. Without the generous donation of their time and expertise, Sydney Community Services would not be the high quality, compassionate and responsive Organisation that we are today.

The current Directors of the Sydney Community Services Board are: John Devine (Chair), Warren Bell (Vice-Chair), David Brooks-Horn, Rod Cooke, Deborah Hill, Ian Longbottom, Alexandra Meldrum, James Shevlin and Dr Carl Wong.

• not to misuse their position or information that they gain as a ‘Responsible Person’

WE NEED YOU! Gardening Volunteers Wanted

If you would like to be part of a friendly team of volunteers, spending a few hours weekly in private gardens assisting senior Australians, we would love to hear from you.

For specific hours and more details please contact Yvonne: e: yhughes@sydneycs.org p: 9427 6425

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WHAT’S ON AUGUST Lane Cove Hub

Meeting House Hub

Enquiries and bookings P: 9427 6425 E: support@sydneycs.org

Hunters Hill-Ryde Hub

ACTIVITIES

AUGUST BUS TRIPS

AUGUST BUS TRIPS

Table Tennis

Monday 1

Cost: $35-CHSP $15-HCP Lunch: $10-$25 Pickup: 9.00-10.00am Return: 3.00-4.00pm

Fridays 12.00-4.00pm. $5

Book Club

Monday: 18 July 1.30-2.30pm. $5 Includes afternoon tea and loan of book.

Social Bridge/Solo/ Rummikub Thursdays 12.30-3.30pm. $5 Includes afternoon tea

Scrabble

Thursdays: 1st + 11 August 10.00-12.00 noon. $5 Includes morning tea.

Mah Jong

Wednesdays 1.00-3.45pm. $5 Includes afternoon tea NEW PLAYERS: please call prior for registration

Birkenhead Point Cost: $25 Time: 9.30am-1.00pm

Wednesday 17

Central Coast Adventure Cost: $60 Time 9.00am-3.30pm

Monday 22

Local Museum and morning tea Cost: $35 Time 9.30am-12.30pm

Monday 29

Trivia and lunch Cost: $30 Time 10.30am-1.30pm

Wednesday 31

PLAYGROUPS

SCS Village Bus

Wednesday weekly, door-to-door 9.00-12pm. $10pp We collect you from home and drop you in the village. Enjoy coffee with a friend, attend appointments, or go to the hairdresser. If you shop at Woolies, we have a friendly volunteer to help you with your bags.

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Bicentennial Parklands picnic

Club Forestville lunch Cliff top tour

night at the Pub Cost: $35 Time: 5.30am-9.00pm

Mindfulness

SERVICES

Wednesday 3 Wednesday 3

Movement Matters Mondays 10.00-11.00am. $5 Call for details

Tuesday 23

Plane spotting, Botany Bay and Ramsgagte RSL

Tuesday 23

Flower Power Terrey Hills morning tea Cost: $35 Time 9.30am-1.30pm

Tuesdays + Wednesdays

Tuesday 9

Lake Parramatta picnic lunch

Cost: $10 casual visit, or $60 one session per term, or $100 per term for multiple sessions.

Tuesday Playgroups

Ages 0-5 with arts, craft, music and storytime.

Session: 9.30-11.30am

Thursday Possiblities Playgroup

All inclusive, ages 0-5, with arts, craft, music and storytime.

Plus free play with educational equipment.

Session: 9.30-11.30am

North Sydney Tour, lunch at Cammeray Club

Wednesday 31 Thursday 11

Explore Balmain and Inner West, lunch Five Dock RSL

Thursday 18

Winter Wrap Up, roast lunch afternoon drive

Thursday 25

Picnic lunch with Skippy Kur-Ring-Gai

Friday 5, 12, 19, 26

Meeting House Combined activities COST: $30 Contact us for our weekly centre based activities

Supported by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care

WHAT’S ON AUGUST Hunters Hill-Ryde Hub SOCIAL BUS OUTINGS Cost: $25 bus and morning tea Lunch: at your own expense Pickup: 9.00-10.00am Return: 3.00-4.00pm

Enquiries and bookings P: 9427 6425 E: support@sydneycs.org

Hunters Hill-Ryde Hub

WOMEN'S WELLNESS GROUP

Cost: $12 per class Time: 10.00-11.00am Tuesday weekly

Umina Beach

About the Program Our aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of our members.

The classes are open to all older women who are interested in improving their health and wellbeing in pleasant company.

Tuesday 9 Middle Head Café

P: 9427 6425 E: ccampion@sydneycs.org

Tuesday 2 Margarita Daze Mosman

Tuesday 16 Archibald HotelKurrajong Heights

Tuesday 23 Long Reef Golf

Club , Long Reef

Tuesday 30 The Diggers Club

The Entrance

BOOMERS MENS GROUP LANE COVE Departs: 10.00am from SCS office.

Returns 2.00pm Cost:$20.00 includes morning tea and BBQ lunch

Friday 5 BBQ BiCentennial Park Sydney Olympic Park

Friday 12 BBQ Clontarf Reserve Clontarf Beach

Hunters Hill-Ryde Hub

CALD AUGUST PROGRAM CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY DIVERSE

Thursday and Friday outings and meetings - Hispanic Group - Italian Group - Iranian Women's Group - Afghan/Iranian Group - Chinese Group P: 9427 6425 E: tliu@sydneycs.org

Invitation to join our Different Degrees Drama Ensemble

Different Degrees is an all abilities theatre group

Friday 19 Cockattoo Island ,

Café Lunch and self guided tour

Friday 26 BBQ, Como Pleasure Grounds, Como P: 9427 6425 E: hheggie@sydneycs.org

Bookings and enquiries for all activities please contact P: 9427 6425 E: support@sydneycs.org

We’re looking for new members to join our experienced and supportive group. Our weekly sessions include creative play, improvisations, physical and vocal exercises and performance making.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Gaynor Starkey Disability Services Coordinator: P: 9427 6425 E: gstarkey@sydneycs.org Supported by Sydney Community Services and Lane Cove Council TVO 43

ZAC MILES MAYOR OF HUNTERS HILL

ANTHONY ROBERTS MP

P: 9879 9400 E: mayor@huntershill.nsw.gov.au

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

Green vision for Figtree Park

Master Planning for the Community

Project planning to revitalise Figtree Park is making progress as we prepare to enhance opportunities for our community to enjoy this unique space. An assessment is underway for a development application for preparation works, following the close of the public exhibition period. The application proposes removal of some trees and bushes that will be replaced by extra plantings around the park and will improve sight lines and functionality. Many mature trees already exist on site and special consideration has been taken to retain as many as possible under the proposed plans for the park’s revitalisation. The application will be independently determined by the Hunters Hill Local Planning Panel.

On the 20th of July I partnered with Jacky Barker from In the Cove to host a Lane Cove Roads Forum at the Diddy to tackle the Roads issues within the Lane Cove area. We were incredibly lucky to have two staff members from Minister Natalie Ward’s Office and Officials from Transport for New South Wales on the Panel.

A planting strategy featured in concept designs aim to ensure that any trees proposed for removal would be supplemented by extra plantings.The plans also include an inclusive playspace designed in the centre of the parkwith nature play being a unique feature along with improved access, connectivity, and appropriate lighting.

A proposed amenities block is also situated with consideration to trees on site and building materials will produce aesthetics appropriate for the surrounding park.

The broader Figtree Park project is being funded with a $4.75 million grant under the NSW Government’s Public Spaces Legacy Program, and we thank the state government for the support that they have given the project thus far. Concept plans were developed following extensive community consultation and we look forward to delivering on this vision. Keep an eye on our website for updates: huntershill.nsw.gov.au/figtree.

PAWGUST

Hunters Hill is well-known for its love of furry friends and dog owners have plenty of great spaces to enjoy with their companion animals, from the beautiful streets that are ideal for walking, to our parks with designated spaces to let dogs off leash.

So, a ‘PAWGUST’ fundraiser with dogs at heart is a great way for our residents to get active with their pups and support the charity Guide Dogs Australia.

Guide Dogs Australia collaborates with its state and territorybased organisations to deliver essential services to people of all ages who are blind or have low vision.This month during ‘PAWGUST’ people are encouraged to walk or run at least 30 minutes every day– with or without a dog. Information from Guide Dogs Australia shows it costs about $50,000 to breed, raise and train a single guide dog or assistance dog.

With hundreds of guide dogs being trained each year, the PAWGUST fundraiser makes a huge difference in supporting people living with blindness or low vision to live independently.

PAWGUST began in August 2018 and has run yearly since.

To find out more about PAWGUST go to: pawgust.com.au.

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There was a broad range of issues discussed and both the Department Officials and Ministerial Staff did a tremendous job in providing background on the issues and more importantly potential solutions.

During this meeting we did expand on the broader strategies that the NSW Government are implementing in this space.

Firstly, this Government is prioritising the safety of our motorists over efficiency. I want to ensure that everyone is returning home safe to their loved ones, and it was great to have Minister Ward’s Office expand on the progress that is being made to reach the Government’s target of zero road deaths by 2050.

Additionally, this Government is exploring ways at making community spaces, such as Lane Cove Plaza, safer for pedestrian use. This is one of the reasons that a no right turn has been instituted at the Burns Bay Road/Tambourine Bay Road intersection.

Making the plaza more user friendly is not just about increasing pedestrian safety but planning the space to maximise resident use, only recently this Government has provided $500,000 to create more outdoor dining space to locals. More broadly, maximising space usage is a key focus of mine as Minister for Planning, and it is why I have extended the Alfresco Dining Program, which is designed to further encourage the utilisation of outdoor dining space, until the end of 2023.

I am looking forward to building on the discussions we had at this forum and continuing to deliver outcomes for the Lane Cove community

KYLEA TINK MP E: info@kyleatink.com.au

From the AEC declaration of my appointment as the new Independent MP for North Sydney, through to moving into our electorate office at Level 10, 2 Elizabeth Plaza in North Sydney, and attending what is affectionately called “Pollie School” in Canberra, my first month as your local Member has been incredible.

Our new Electorate Office team has hit the ground running and is already helping hundreds of locals with issues as diverse as visa assistance to passport follow-up to housing issues. They’ve also been focused on setting up systems and processes to enable us to do the work we need to as, if you can believe it, there is actually no formal handover process from one local Member to another when there is change.

Meanwhile, I’ve been meeting with other parliamentarians (both State and Federal), local mayors and their council teams, and leaders in the industry and community space all to ensure I have a clear understanding of the most pressing issues facing our community. My intent is simple: to ensure we work together for the best outcomes for the people North of Sydney.

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Importantly, I’ve actively participated in initial discussions around several high-profile legislative reforms proposed by the new federal Government: from the establishment of a National Anti-Corruption Commission, through to the shape and form of a Code of Conduct for MPs; the expected shape and form of the Government’s Climate and Energy policy position; and, thinking around the importance of universal access to early childhood education and care. All things our community made abundantly clear were priorities during the last election.

In the next month, watch out for Parliament’s first sitting weeks (from July 26th) which should see the tabling of the draft Climate legislation. There will then also be work around integrity in politics and the commencement of our own local initiatives including action around the Western Harbour Tunnel and Northern Beaches Link and our Housing Summit.

I am humbled by the opportunity to represent this incredible community at the federal level so thank you.

Together we can be the change we wish to see.

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PROPERTIES OF THE MONTH

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4 bed 2 bath 3 car

6 Crowther Avenue, Greenwich 4 bed 2 bath 2 car

AUCTION SATURDAY 6 AUGUST AT 2.15PM ON SITE

AUCTION SATURDAY 6 AUGUST AT 12.45PM ON SITE

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• I dyllic family haven offers privacy, sunlight and space • Move-in ready option for families seeking a low maintenance lifestyle • Practical layout reveals open living zones with seamless outdoor flow

• I nviting interiors reveal open living area with floor-to-ceiling glass • Covered alfresco entertaining area, ample lawn, manicured gardens • Modern kitchen features Siemens appliances and induction cooktop

James Bennett 0403 504 724 E: james.bennett@belleproperty.com Tim Holgate 0400 802 888 E: tim.holgate@belleproperty.com

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50 Moore Street, Lane Cove

3 bed 3 bath 3 car

13 Miramont Avenue, Riverview

3 bed 2 bath 1 car

AUCTION SATURDAY 6 AUGUST AT 9.00AM ON SITE

AUCTION SATURDAY 13 AUGUST AT 9.45AM ON SITE

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• S tylishly appointed interiors reveal elevated bush outlook • Level access to outdoor setting with gas fireplace and lawn • Modern kitchen equipped with gas cooktop, Caesarstone benches

•B eautiful haven with a flowing single level layout and lush gardens • Elegant formal living and dining rooms, sun drenched family room • Charming paved terrace for alfresco dining, cosy sitting area in the garden

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Belle Property Hunters Hill 3/52-56 Gladesville Road, Hunters Hill 9817 7729 Belle Property Lane Cove 162 Longueville Road, Lane Cove 9087 3333

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AUCTION: SATURDAY 13TH AUGUST AT 12PM

AUCTION: SATURDAY 20TH AUGUST AT 9:00AM

VIEW: AS ADVERTISED ONLINE 621 Mowbray Road, Lane Cove 3 bed 1 bath This freestanding circa 1930’s full brick home is a rare gem with private garden sanctuary nestled on a prime north-to-rear level parcel just footsteps from Mowbray Public School, it delivers a remarkable live-in or lease-out opportunity within premier parkland setting.

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VIEW: AS ADVERTISED ONLINE 9/21-23 Station Street, Naremburn 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Tucked peacefully at the end of whisper quiet lane framed by magnificent easterly district vistas, this contemporary two-storey townhouse basked in a sought-after parkside pocket in Naremburn is arguably one of the best in this boutique development of nine.

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VIEW: AS ADVERTISED ONLINE 29 Manns Avenue, Greenwich 5 Bed 3 Bath 2 Car This grand sanctuary positioned on the Greenwich Point is certain to delight with its magnificent characters surrounding with stunning garden outlooks and harbour glimpses.

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VIEW: AS ADVERTISED ONLINE 107 Johnson Crescent, Lane Cove 5 bed 4 Bath 2 Car Cherished by one family for almost four decades, beautifully presented and immersed in pristine native bushland panoramas, providing a relaxed atmosphere for a growing household.

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