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NEWS & FEATURES 06 Planning commences on new outdoor pool 06 Council opposes multidwelling housing in R2 Zone 08 Do your own ‘personal stocktake’ for 2019 09 Business profile – Scott Sloan 10 Gallery Lane Cove hosts major exhibition 16 Embracing a ‘low tox’ lifestyle 22 Empowering women through self defence 23 Local planning forum addresses growth issues 24 LCPS students helping to save the planet
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Now in its 26th year, The Village Observer looks forward to continuing to bring news, events and information to you about what’s happening in our neck of the woods in 2019. It was lovely to meet with some of our newest residents at the Citizenship Ceremony held in the Plaza this Australia Day. 73 people were presented with their citizenship certificates at the local ceremony.. One such couple is Newsha and Hooman, both originally from Iran, who describe the locals, café scene and village atmosphere as just some of the aspects they enjoy about living here. See page 5. Lane Cove Public School students recently banded together to help support the War on Waste with a project that had them converting old t-shirts into reusable shopping bags. Donations received from selling the bags is helping to raise money to purchase recycling bins for their school. See page 24 for more details. Do you know someone who has either made a significant contribution to the community or excelled in their chosen field? If so, you may like to consider nominating them in this year’s Citizenship awards. See page 28 for details. We kickstart 2019 with Sunset in the Village and the Seniors Festival, both taking place in February. See pages 2 and 27 for further details.
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Lane Cove Girl Guides Ada and Emily Jefferies helped out at the Citizenship Ceremony on Australia Day by handing out plants to new citizens. They are pictured here taking a break, joining in the Aussie spirit with a lamington.
ASPECTS OF LANE COVE
Date: Saturday 26th January
Place: Lane Cove Plaza
Newsha Khomami became an Australian citizen at the ceremony held in the Lane Cove Plaza this Australia Day. Newsha, originally from Iran, has been living in Sydney for 4 years and is pictured here with her partner Hooman Pour. The couple have lived in Lane Cove for the past few years. Every picture tells a story…We’d love our readers to contribute to our new ‘Aspects of Lane Cove’ segment by sending in photos that capture everyday moments around our area. Photos could show people, places, animals, events – anything that you feel represents our community. One photo will be selected and published each issue. To participate, please email your high res photo, including a short description together with details of the time, date and place that it was taken, to editor@thevillageobserver.com.au TVO FEBRUARY 2019 5
Planning commences for new 50m outdoor pool
Council opposes MultiDwelling Housing in R2
Save Our Recycling campaign
Construction of a new 50 metre outdoor pool is expected to commence in mid 2019. This follows the existing pool being declared unsafe to use, leading to its closure prior to Christmas.
Lane Cove Council is proposing to prohibit multi-dwelling housing in its R2 Low Density Residential Zone (R2 Zone).
Local councils are requesting for the State Government to re-invest the entire $727 million it collects from the waste levy each year into waste management and recycling.
Council had been preparing for the closure of the pool in 2019, however pool experts and engineers observed a rapid decline which led to its closure being brought forward. Adverse weather conditions including drought and heavy rains had accelerated the pool’s decline with changes moving from weekly to daily occurrences. Pool experts, structural engineers, Council staff and the Aquatic Centre itself agreed that public safety is a top priority, leading to all events and activities at the pool being cancelled.
This follows the State Government’s proposed new Medium Density Housing Code, which would override Council's planning controls by permitting terraces/ townhouses in the R2 zone. The Code would allow multi-dwelling housing to a height of 8.5 metres (or two storeys), overriding Council's current height control of 5 metres, and it also seeks to remove all supporting height and floor space ratio controls relating to multidwelling housing.
A Project Architect has since been appointed and they are currently working on plans for the replacement pool and grandstand.
The proposed Code is not consistent with Council's approach to only permit low-scale single dwelling or single storey villas in the R2 Low Density Residential Zone. In order to prohibit multi-dwelling occupancies in the R2 Zone, Council is proposing to remove this as a permissible land use.
To input into future plans for the pool, visit the Have Your Say section of Lane Cove Council's website.
To comment on this proposal, visit the Have Your Say section of Lane Cove Council’s website by 13th February.
Mindarie Park Inclusive Playspace official opening Celebrate the opening of Lane Cove’s newest playspace! Enjoy free kid’s activities, complimentary coffee and be amongst the first to use the new playspace equipment. DATE:
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The Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (POEO Act) requires certain licensed waste facilities in NSW to pay a contribution to the NSW Government for each tonne of waste received. Referred to as the 'waste levy', the contribution aims to reduce the amount of waste being landfilled and promote recycling and resource recovery. Local Government NSW’s Save Our Recycling campaign supports reinvesting 100% of this levy for waste and resource recovery infrastructure, to develop markets and innovative solutions, and to undertake initiatives that encourage reuse and recycling for the benefit of communities across NSW. In 2016/17, the NSW Government collected $726 million from local government, community, businesses and industry via the waste levy, but only committed to use 10% of this on waste minimisation and recycling. In support of the Save Our Recycling campaign, Lane Cove Council resolved at its December meeting to make representation to the Hon. Anthony Roberts; write to State Government MP’s seeking bipartisan support for the initiative; and to promote the campaign locally.
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Forget New Year’s resolutions. Why not try a Personal Stock Take? At this time of year, many of us are setting goals, planning changes and anticipating the New Year with energy and enthusiasm. Whilst New Year’s resolutions are a great idea, they are often limited to one area or aspect of our life. As our busy routines resume, we can stray from our goals. Thinking more holistically and exploring the full range of our current commitments can give us valuable insight into the areas of our life we are happy with and the areas that may need our attention. As a first step, it can be useful to remind ourselves of what’s important to us. For some it will be career and financial pursuits, for others it may be health and wellbeing, or perhaps family and relationships. Regardless of where your priorities lay, it’s the perfect time for a ‘Personal Stock Take’. Start by making a list of the key areas in your life, limiting your list to a maximum of 10. Here are some ideas: • Family • Health • Work • Study or school • Mental/emotional wellbeing • Friendships and social life • Money and finances • Fun and relaxation • Community
HERE’S AN EXAMPLE OF HOW THIS MIGHT LOOK:
Level of Importance
Level of Satisfaction
Family relationships
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Physical health
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Work, study or school
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Mental/emotional wellbeing
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Friendships/social life
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Money/finances
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Fun and relaxation
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Volunteering/community 7/10 7/10
Are you surprised by your answers? Can you see any discrepancies or gaps where you may need to focus your attention? In the example above, the two items that stand out are Physical Health and Fun/Relaxation. Both of these are ranked high in terms of importance, but low in current level of satisfaction, which gives valuable insight into where more time and energy needs to be spent. The final part of the exercise is to list 3 strengths or qualities that you already possess that could help you make any necessary changes in those areas that need your attention. You haven’t come this far without developing selfawareness and helpful living skills. What do you know about yourself; your values, beliefs, skills and resources that can help you make changes? Now draw on these qualities to move you in your preferred direction. Perhaps share your ideas with a trusted friend or family member. Invite them to do the list too and together you can check in this time next year and see what has changed. Good luck!
Can you think of any others? Once complete, look at your list and on a scale of 1-10, rate each item in terms of how important this is to you (1 = not important at all and 10 = extremely important). Repeat the rating exercise, but this time answer in terms of how satisfied you are right now in that particular area of your life.
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What do you love about your work? I love being behind the chair, cutting hair. I love my clients and how you’re allowed into their lives as you build a relationship with them over the years. I also love that my work is instant – in 45 minutes you can give someone a complete makeover. It’s a powerful thing to be able to change a person’s mood through the work that you do. What makes Sloans different? Any salon can cut, colour and highlight hair, but it’s the level of service and the relationships that we have with our clients that set us apart. A large portion of my clients have been with me for over 20 years. We’re a busy salon and I have very high expectations of my staff – we go over and above with training and they all attend classes constantly. I never ask them to do anything that I wouldn’t do I still struggle to view myself as the ‘boss’ and for many years I was the second youngest member on staff! I have trained 9 apprentices from beginning to end over the years, and many more have started with me. It is so inspiring to pass on skills to an apprentice and to help set them up with a great career and future.
Fast forward 27 years, Scott is now an internationally recognised hairdresser and salon owner who has taken out numerous awards for his work. He has operated Sloans Hair Salon in Lane Cove for 19 years, employing 21 staff from his salon on Longueville Road, as well as a further 7 staff from his North Sydney salon. Apart from managing his extensive client base and running these busy salons, Scott is also the National and International Ambassador for L’Oreal Professionnel. Passionate about education, Scott now travels the world training young hairdressers on techniques and trends to raise their skill levels. Scott has taken out Australian Salon of the Year, Australian Business of the Year and NSW Hairdresser of the Year several times. He is also passionate about raising money for the Starlight Children’s Foundation, with his salon team visiting hospitals to provide mini-makeovers to terminally ill children. What first attracted you to Lane Cove? Back in 2000 when I was looking to start up my own salon, I came across ‘Cost Cutters Budget Hair Design Centre’ for sale, which was located at the end of Lane Cove Arcade. I could afford it, plus I really liked the small community vibe of the area. As a young 24-year old with a naïve “I can do anything approach” and little comprehension of the stress of running your own business, I bought it, closed it down, redecorated it and then launched it as Sloans Hair Salon. It was perhaps more good luck than anything, but I certainly found the sense of community that I was seeking in abundance.
How would you describe the current business environment? We’re lucky in that we’re a destination business with a strong re-booking culture, so people lock in their appointments 6-12 weeks out and make sure they get here regardless of any difficulties around finding a park. With so many new apartments, we’re also attracting plenty of new clients, so the growth in the area has been a real positive for our business. Despite what people say about the lack of parking in Lane Cove, there are still lots of people out and about and we’ve found that the Little Street carpark has really assisted. What 4 words would you use to describe Lane Cove? 1. Community focussed 2. Loyal 3. Evolving 4. Progressive TVO FEBRUARY 2019 9
Tseng Ying-Tung’s World of Energies Every so often, we encounter art that draws us into its dimension. Tainan based artist Tseng Ying-Tung’s works operate on such a level. In its first ever exhibition by an overseas artist, Gallery Lane Cove is proud to be showcasing works by Tseng. Entitled Sprout: The Conservation of Energy, the exhibition seeks to re-imagine the world from the perspectives of strength, transformation and energy; with the ethos of love as an intangible asset and counterpoint to materialism and money.
Curator Hsu Yuan-ta describes Tseng as a practitioner of “volatile aesthetics”. His mixed media paintings appear at once gritty, solid, heavy yet ephemeral, and evoke experiences of tranquility. Juxtapositions are typical in Tseng’s artworks. Rachel Kiang, Manager & Curator of Gallery Lane Cove, interviewed Tseng about his creative processes, the impetus for this new body of work and his expanded practice that incorporates art in the public realm.
2. What inspired your latest body of work featured in the exhibition Sprout: The Conservation of Energy? How does this new work differ from your previous series? I was inspired by the relationship between humanity and nature. I constantly reflect on how a balance between humanity and their surroundings could be reached. In recent years, energy has been at the forefront of my creative thinking. This has since developed into an emphasis on the exchange, circulation and flow of energies in my paintings. As of early 2018, I have been creating a series of works about the way energy courses through various life forms and objects. This new exhibition Sprout: The Conservation of Energy features tropical oceans, islands and focuses on the issue of environmental sustainability. It is all about harmony and harmonious co-existence.
1. What drives you to create artworks? How would you describe your artistic process?
3. Taoist philosophy appears to be quite central to your art. Could you please explain how it translates into your paintings?
As a child, I enjoyed the process of painting. Since graduating from college, my works have been evolving, from the early series of ‘Ocean’, ‘The Wetlands’, ‘Islands’ through to the recent series ‘Energy’ and ‘Harmony between Heaven and Earth’. This progressive course is not deliberate, but rather organic and natural. It comes from being open to learning and a continuous observation of life and nature.
One of the fundamental ideas of Taoism is to follow the unplanned rhythms of the universe. When I draw, the strokes, choice of colours and how the colours interact with each other are not predetermined. Instead, they sprout and grow like organisms without extra effort on my part. I believe in the simplicity and spontaneity of Tao and this is the guiding principle in my creative endeavours.
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Five Loaves of Bread and Two Fish by Tseng Ying-Tung.
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Experience Tseng YingTung’s world of energies Visit Tseng Ying-Tung’s first major Australian solo exhibition at Gallery Lane Cove. Featuring a rich new oeuvre with no less than 13 series and 53 artworks. Dates: 31 January till 2 March Gold and Silver Mountains by Tseng Ying-Tung.
4. Would you say there is something distinctively Tainan about your art? If so, what are some of the characteristics? As the first developed city in Taiwan, Tainan (south of Taiwan), is culturally resplendent and abounds with heritage and history. The texture of my works resembles that of ancient town walls and implies the slow pace of life led by Tainan residents. The vibrant colors I use reflect the invariably great weather in Tainan and the layers of colour allude to Tainan’s history and cultural heritage. 5. You have an alias ‘Ganle A-She’, which is also the Chinese name of the private art museum you founded. What is the significance of this name in the context of your art practice?
6. What is the overlap and connection between your public art practice and mixed media paintings? Public art practice needs to reflect local spirit and characteristics special to the area. Nevertheless, for both public art and paintings, I express their concepts from the angle of energy. From an artistic perspective I always incorporate my visual language, eg. symbols of corals, mountains and shapes of hearts, to strengthen the concept of public art projects. Viewers can therefore perceive endless energy, either from the works of public art or paintings, and be encouraged to embrace positive energetic exchanges like love.
‘Ganle’ means “sweet and delightful” in Chinese and “spinning top” in Taiwanese (the local Taiwanese Min-nan dialect). ‘A-She’ refers to “affluent men who splurge” in Taiwanese. I am diligent when it comes to art. I wake up at 4am to paint, like a nonstop spinning top, with my heart full of joy.
Panel discussion with artist: 11am, Saturday 2nd February To RSVP and for further details, visit www.gallerylanecove.com. au/upcomingexhibitions
About Tseng Ying-Tung A prominent artist in Taiwan and mainland China, Tseng is known for his mixed-media paintings and public artworks. His mixed media art is favoured amongst collectors. Based in Tainan (a city south of Taiwan), Tseng was one of the early exponents of the Southern Taiwan art style in the 1980s.
I am not rich, but mentally wealthy. Through my artworks, I share positive energy with viewers. The everlasting energy enables me to ‘squander’ my passion like an ‘A-She’, but in a good way.
Tseng founded the (Ganle A-She) Asir Art Museum in 2015. This private art museum features his artworks year round and is a platform for international art exchanges. Torrential Water and Fierce Flame by Tseng Ying-Tung. TVO FEBRUARY 2019 11
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Peter Temple A TRIBUTE RICH PATTERN
Friends Forever Welcome to the new year, where resolutions abound: eat better, get fit, change jobs, paint the house, take up Tai Chi, catch up with Bob and Jenny. By Liz Foster. It’s hard to change your behaviour though, especially when the feelgood outcome varies. (Come to think of it, Bob and Jenny are such energy drainers and there’s always an issue with the bill...) If you do take the moral high ground and catch up with them, you’ll feel better about it. But in a smug, that’s a relief, kind of way. (‘Phew! That’s over for another year or so!’) Versus the gnawing guilt of not catching up with them. And then over compensating when you bump into them (‘Haven’t seen you in ages! We’ve been so busy!’) The third option is to tell them straight you don’t want to be friends any more. I’d love to know if anyone has actually done this. The closest I heard of was a friend and her husband who were invited to a dinner party, then called back by the flustered hostess who said she’d made a mistake with the numbers and would they mind very much not coming after all? However much someone makes your heart sink when they ring, or you instinctively duck into a doorway when you spot them, openly dumping them as mates seems harsh indeed. Across an average lifetime we’re likely to meet around 80,000 people, if we remember everyone after the age of five. That’s more or less the population of Rockhampton. Right now I’m picturing everyone from my kindergarten teacher through to Crazy Boss Lady and my sister’s next-door neighbour, all living cheek-by-jowl in far north Queensland. But you can’t stay in touch with everyone. So I don’t see why you can’t dump your friends. After all, you need to create space to make new ones, unless you’re living under a rock. Facebook - more virtual love-bombing than meaningful connection - allows you to ‘un-follow’ people clogging your social stream, which they can’t see, rather than un-friending them, which they can. If you feel your friendship dance card is overflowing, you can always share friends. I’ve been doing this for a while and it works brilliantly. A close pal of mine invites her myriad of buddies from all parts of her life to everything. Over time we’ve all got to know and like each other, and look forward to our catch ups. But we’ve never actually become friends ourselves. You get all the social fun without any of the commitment. And no need to feel guilty for not talking to Bob and Jenny. 14 TVO FEBRUARY 2019
Earlier last year, I realized it had been a long time since I had read a book by one of my favourite writers, Peter Temple. I googled him to see if there were any recent publications and was devastated to find that he had passed away from cancer, aged 71. Review by Jacqui Serafim. Peter Temple was one of Australia’s finest writers whose works have won multiple awards. He published a total of 9 novels – his Jack Irish series of 4 books which has been made into a TV series by the ABC starring Guy Pearce; plus 5 other separate novels – most notably The Broken Shore (2005) which won the British Crime Writers’ Association major award the Gold Dagger; and Truth (2009) which won the Miles Franklin Award. All Temple’s works are compelling stories with complex characters and haunting depictions of the tougher side of Australian life. My personal favourites are The Broken Shore and Truth. In The Broken Shore, detective Joe Cashin has returned to his hometown in rural Victoria where the Great Ocean Road is a jagged shoreline broken in more ways than one. When the tourists have left, Port Munro’s citizens are described as “..the unemployable, the drunk and doped, the old-age pensioners, people on all kinds of welfare, the halt, the lame”. Cashin has returned home to restore his family’s abandoned home while recovering from a recent mental and physical trauma. But the murder of a local dignitary, where three local aboriginal boys are implicated, sees Cashin drawn into the investigation. The authorities are quick to assign blame and wrap up the case but Cashin’s instincts and observations tell him to look deeper, gradually uncovering a complex crime and cover-up that goes back generations. Though this novel is clearly crime fiction and adheres to the conventions of the genre, it is also so much more. This is a literary novel with complex characters and family relationships which addresses the challenges of rural Australian life, employment, indigenous marginalisation and local corruption. His last published novel, Truth, also addresses corruption – both personal and institutional. Truth is a loose sequel in that the central character, Inspector Stephen Villani, is a minor character in The Broken Shore. It is set in Melbourne, where Villani is head of a homicide squad. When a woman is murdered in an apartment block and three drug dealers are found dead, Villani’s investigation is thwarted at every turn by the powerful friends of the owner of the apartment block. The media, politicians and even members of the police work against the investigation. This is a novel about pervasive corruption and it is unclear whether Villani, flawed character that he is, will prevail against the pressure or act in selfpreservation. Peter Temple wrote great crime fiction novels which are also great Australian literature. This is sophisticated writing and the extra effort involved in following the complex plots and poetic, uniquely Australian language is well worth it.
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With every step she took, the dress moved around graciously showing her legs on charmed display. The rocks by the sea, where she walked daily at sunset, were craggy and dangerous, but she never lost her balance nor did she bend to avoid falling. She had her fortieth birthday a few years before, but her shape was still harmonious. Her elegance and distinction contrasted with the swimmers' careless look. She was a swan around clumsy ducks. Never spoke to anyone, only exchanged a few shy smiles. Whatever she was thinking was shared with the waves that crashed against the rocks. Conchita GarSantiago, Castle Hil
It was May 1980. I was a 24-year old Kiwi girl on an exciting 3-month group overland trip from Kathmandu to London. We were visiting Ghandi’s mausoleum and it was a stinking hot 40+ degrees. I had never experienced such heat. I saw a sprinkler spraying water onto the beautifully lush lawns and decided that would be the perfect way to cool down. I walked over and happily stood under what I knew would be fresh cooling water. As I stood there I sniffed. What made the grass so luxuriant was not just water. It was foul-smelling sewerage! Frances de Jong, Longueville
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Scaling scorching steel fences in this heat was painful, but wriggling and writhing I quickly scrambled over. The sanctuary of my home was north as the crow flies and with innate bearings locked in, I headed straight for it despite the searing shortcuts. As my body hit the dirt, a scream spat saliva across the parched ground. Adrenalin soared through veins. Instinctively, I rose up. Cold metal struck me back down to earth. Reeling backwards, my spine arced up in agony as she screamed again and severed my spinal cord. "The only good snake is a dead snake", she snarled.
When it is raining the sky above looks white. However it was a bright sunny day as we lifted off. We climbed steadily to 8000 feet and noticed a faint mist below. We jumped and immediately realised it was raining. Looking down from above, the earth looked dark. The raindrops were racing up like silver bullets. They were quite painful and I was becoming soaked. In desperation I opened the parachute and was now falling much slower than the raindrops. It was strange to look out to the side and see the raindrops falling ever so slowly beside the parachute. Grahame Wilson, Riverview
“Before I knew his name, I referred to him as “the little puppy” but now I know him as “Biggie”, possibly the most patted dog in all of Lane Cove. I often see him on my way to yoga, soaking up the warm sunshine, curled up on his trampoline bed outside The Code Fitness Studio. His tail starts wagging as I catch his eye. I stop to pet him, and he basks in the affection. Dashing off to class, I give him a final hug for the day. I glance back and he’s happily chewing away on a squeaky toy. Perihan Bozkurt, Lane Cove
Kim Hollingsworth, Drummoyne
The art teacher babbled on… Kath, frozen, stared at blank white and bright colours. “It’s been half a century.” She picked up a brush. Kath remembered her best work, now long disintegrated rubbish. She’d been proud of it. The teacher’s words rose up, a monster in her mind, “… perfect example how you don’t paint”. Fear gripped Kath’s psyche. “Your 65, you’ll never be an artist,” Inner Critic needled Kath. “This could be a new chapter in your life!” said Positive Self. Inner Critic battled with Positive Self, “… hopeless … doesn’t matter… waste of time…” Kath dipped her brush. Anne Tavares, Lane Cove
Clambering up the accommodation ladder, kit bag in tow, the quarter deck comes into view. Salute. Then down the ‘Burma Road’, to the mess deck, my new home. Earlier, the Queen’s presence had initiated the time-honoured tradition of ‘splicing the mainbrace’, a double rum ration for all hands. Avoiding sleeping sailors, I find the leading hand who allocates a hammock space, directly above an open hatch. We sailed that night. Slinging a hammock for the first time whilst perched on the raised edges of an open hatch, we headed forward into the rolling Hebridean seas, a unique baptism in self-sufficiency.
FOR SALE: Baby Shoes. Never worn. Not because of anything untoward, mind. The baby is fine. I’m horrified you’d even think that. No, the shoes were simply the wrong size. Do you know how difficult it is to accurately judge the size of a baby’s foot? And then you have to deal with the ludicrous discrepancies between different brands and different countries. So, the shoes I bought were too small. Plus they have high heels, which seems odd now that I think about it. Actually, in hindsight they might be... oh. Correction: FOR SALE: Doll Shoes. Never worn. My bad. Troy Graham, Lane Cove
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YOUR HEALTH
Living lightly
HERE ARE SOME TIPS TO GET YOU STARTED: 1. Ditch anything with ‘fake’ fragrance. The chemicals that make smells ‘stay’ in products are known as Phthalates. They are an endocrine disruptor, which means they mimic hormones. They are known to have adverse effects and are linked to the increase in many conditions and illnesses. They’re in a long list of products commonly found in homes, but a good place to start is to find a natural alternative for your air fresheners, perfumes, scented candles and fabric softener. Phthalates generally appear on labels as ‘fragrance’ or ‘parfum’. Unless it has an asterisk and says ‘from essential oils’, you are dealing with fake fragrance. 2. When it comes to food, buy produce not products. Buy organic/pesticide free where possible. Google the Dirty Dozen/Clean 15 - a guide to pesticides in produce to help you know where to start.
Going ‘low tox’ means making everyday choices to reduce the toxic chemicals in your home and in your body. In turn, you live more lightly in a healthier environment and your body can function more efficiently. As people increasingly realise that the products we are using and how we are living affects our biology, any change at all that moves you towards a more natural lifestyle is beneficial. The low tox way of life is all encompassing. Self-care and time out are incredibly important in the busy world we live in. Get out into the sunshine, move your body, eat real food, ensure great quality sleep. Breathe, deep and long! Connect with friends and family. Reflect on the way you are living your life. Create change where you need to.
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3. Be curious about product labels and consider what those long words and numbers actually mean. What is in your home cleaning products, body and hair care products and your makeup? What could those ingredients be doing to your system? Ditch and switch to more natural products. 4. Turn your Wi-Fi off when it is not in use to reduce your EMF (Electro Magnetic Frequency) exposure. Keep your phone out of your bedroom. If you really must have it for the alarm, use the flight mode function. This technology is relatively new in the grand scheme of things and we still don’t know the full effect of it on our systems, however research is showing that it can be harmful. 5. Ensure that you are not being exposed to mould in your home. If you find it, consult a professional for remediation works. There is growing evidence that mould can cause chronic inflammation and respiratory illnesses. A healthier body and a healthier home in turn contributes to a healthier environment. There’s no better time to start than now!
Ditch and switch to more natural products
YOUR HEALTH
OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNOEA Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a condition whereby the tongue and the soft palate collapse onto the back of the throat during sleep, causing obstruction to the airway and either restricted or completely impeded airflow for more than 10 seconds at a time. In severe cases, people may stop breathing for as much as 40 seconds and over 60 times an hour. Patients often wake up to 500 times per night. The resulting low oxygen levels, constant stress response involved in gasping for air and lack of quality regenerative sleep causes various negative effects.
OSA is very common, but because it occurs during sleep, patients are often unaware that it is happening. Left untreated, sleep apnoea can contribute to various chronic illnesses such as high blood pressure, immune deficiency, depression, memory impairment, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, heart attack and stroke. The rate of heart disease is 33% higher in OSA patients. Sleep apnoea has also recently been linked with a higher rate of cancer death.
Am I at risk? Being overweight is a major contributor to OSA, as fat deposits in the neck make it easier for the airways to become obstructed. Males over 40 are also at increased risk. Since it is a physical condition, OSA can however affect anybody, at any age, or in any weight range.
Signs and symptoms
What is the management?
The signs and symptoms of OSA include snoring, waking unrefreshed, daytime sleepiness, depression, regular morning headaches, frequent waking for a drink or the toilet, bags under the eyes, reflux, worn and damaged teeth from teeth grinding and poor memory retention.
If you suspect you may have OSA based on the signs and symptoms, the best course of action is to arrange a sleep study. At Apple Dental, we refer patients to a specialist sleep medicine facility where patients are consulted and given a sleep study. This can either
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
it is correct, but in order to address the deficiency, the calcium must be delivered in a balanced way. It is a given that there is too little calcium in our diets - food and water supply – and this is substantiated within the Survey. So, we may need to add calcium from sources such as supplements to make up for these dietary deficiencies. If you supplement with calcium the correct way, this can prevent osteoporosis. However, if you add calcium the wrong way, it can cause joint calcification. It’s therefore important to find the right way. The right way is to combine calcium and vitamin D with other minerals in specific proportions that aid its absorption. As there is nothing on the market with all the required elements in it, we have developed Wade’s Mineral Capsules. OK, unoriginal name, but it does the job. All its elements are listed on our website, together with why I added them. By the way, it is also wrong to say that old people cannot develop strong bones. If you are alive, then your bonebuilding cells (osteoblasts) are still active so you can still renew bone growth. Oh, and the other element is protein. Protein comes in different grades and is also a major dietary deficiency. On average, a woman needs around 100120gms of protein daily and a man
While a varying percentage of chronic illnesses have a genetic predisposition, most can be helped, even prevented, by removing environmental toxins and supplanting with abundant cell nutrients. Why? Because your body has a built-in self-healing capacity, called a homeostatic response, that we can and should exploit to the full. Over the next few issues, I will be discussing various degenerative or chronic diseases which can be prevented or assisted through diet and supplements.
Osteoporosis According to the Australian Health Survey, up to 80% of osteoporosis may be solved using a sensible supplement method. The Survey points out that the number one cause of osteoporosis is calcium deficiency. And yet we are told that too much calcium causes joint calcium buildup. Is this right or wrong? Unsurprisingly
be a home test or a lab test. Once the results are interpreted by a specialist sleep physician, appropriate treatment is recommended. In the case of severe OSA, patients are usually given a CPAP machine to wear through the night. This pushes air through the nasal cavity and stops the airway from closing. Surgery is also possible in severe cases to modify the shape of the soft palate or even the tongue. In mild to moderate cases, treatment can be effective using an MAS (mandibular advancement splint) device. This is an oral appliance which is designed to posture the lower jaw forward during sleep, thereby opening the airway by reducing the possibility of the tongue and soft palate collapsing against the throat. At Apple Dental, we have routinely provided patients with the SomnoDent appliance and this has produced excellent, life-changing results. .
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needs around 140-160gms (depending on body weight). It’s all the better if the protein is 100% utilisable, as protein comes in different ‘grades’. Just ask Kirsty or myself and we can explain the difference and guide you to – ahem – ‘protein perfection’.
Joint replacements By acting early, treating with the correct supplements and a few microcurrent treatments, and following an easy regime, the good news is that up to 80% of all joint replacements may be avoided.
Scheuermann’s Disease Even a genetic trait like Scheuermann's Disease can be improved. We have one case study where symptoms regressed from grade 10 pain (including recent fracture of vertebrae) to grade 0 after a single microcurrent treatment. The follow-up included dietary changes to low reactive foods, additions of Wade's Mineral Capsules, Supasmoothi plus, Phil's Oils and Wade's Winter Mix, with a modicum of natural pain relief.
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CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION How about learning the algorithm DRSABCD?
Remember DRSABCD
As far as I’m concerned, every primary school child should chant this with their classmates on their sports day once a week. Just like chanting the times tables, it should stick in the memory and become automatic. High schools should teach these lifesaving basics in their curriculum. It’s not rocket science, just common sense with a few specific manoeuvres.
What is the history of CPR?
Do you know how to do CPR? Seriously - have you seen how simple it is on YouTube? Have you done a course? Do you know the acronym for a CPR emergency? So what does DRSABCD stand for? For you, is it gobbledegook or a message for saving life?
What if someone dropped in front of you clutching their chest? Then looked up at you with terror in their eyes and gasped EEEEHHH before conking out? Could you act with some knowledge? Would you run away or would you jump into action? Or would you just stand there, frozen.
How hard is CPR? CPR is easier than falling off a log, as my Irish Mum used to say. Even a young child can jump up and down on an adult chest until help comes. Breaking ribs is OK if it saves a life. At a pinch, even an older person could use one foot for chest compressions.
Where can I learn CPR? Looking through Google for courses there are plenty available nearby from as little as $55 for four hours. The Red Cross, Surf Lifesaving Australia and several private first aid organisations provide these. Organisations, clubs and interest groups can arrange for their members to be taught the basics. Online, there are viewable demonstrations on YouTube. Of the American websites, the Mayo Clinic CPR viewable version is excellent. 18 TVO FEBRUARY 2019
D stands for Danger. Look for it - petrol, electricity, falling materials and the like.
CPR’s modern beginnings were in 1956, however the earliest known organisation began in Amsterdam in 1767 and was named the Society for the Recovery of Drowned Persons. Their protocol was to apply warmth; drain water by lifting the legs above the level of the head; put pressure on the abdomen; give mouth-to-mouth breathing; tickle the throat with feathers; stimulate the oral and rectal openings with smoke; and of course, bloodletting. They did get some things right!
R stands for a Response from the victim. Are you awake or not?
Here’s a challenge
What does DRSABCD stand for?
S stands for Send for help, as in call 000 for an ambulance. Ask two people to do this or call for help twice to make sure the message goes out.
A is for check the Airway. Clogged with vomit or debris? Breathing or not? Clear as best you can, head to the side.
If CPR is so simple (and really it is), perhaps local schools, clubs, community groups and organisations could band together to provide CPR training right here in Lane Cove. We have wonderful resources with local ambulance and Royal North Shore to back us up. What about it? You might just save a life.
B stands for Breathing. With irregular or no breathing, start 2 breaths per 30 compressions protocol. C stands for Compressions to the chest wall at around 100 per minute. Try the rhythm to ’Happy Birthday’ or the Bee Gees hit ‘Staying Alive’ from Saturday Night Fever. Just the right rate. Use locked elbows, stiff arms and upper body weight or you’ll tire quickly. Site your compressions at 2/3rds the way down the breastbone.
D stands for Defibrillator. Don’t be afraid to use one! You simply cannot go wrong and the instructions are in the box. Cut off the chest clothes, slap on the pads as pictured, shuffle away as instructed by the machine voice, press the button and the machine does the rest.
Words by Dr Tim David Burns Bay Medical Centre I 9427 4855 www.burnsbaymedicalcentre.com.au
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Wade's Wellness Chemist LOOKING FOR ANSWERS TO HELP PREVENT SPINE AND JOINT PROBLEMS? • H ave our naturopath test your absorption ability using our fast, non-invasive ‘Leaky Gut’ test. • L et us review your food intake/balance with a simple diet diary. • A llow us to show you a list of enjoyable foods that you will love and will love you back. You will be pleasantly surprised how easy it is to embark on a cost effective and rewarding Wellness Journey.
Phil and Kirsty will be delighted to steer you and your children on a healthy pathway to life. WADE'S WE DON’T JUST DEAL IN SICKNESS, WE DEAL IN HEALTH TOO!
BURNS BAY PHYSIOTHERAPY
OSTEOARTHRITIS It is estimated that osteoarthritis costs the Australian community approximately $23 billion per year. With an aging population, the number of people with arthritis and the associated costs are expected to increase. The good news is that help is at hand. Current guidelines say that exercise is the best strategy to deal with osteoarthritis, with surgery and opioid medication being discouraged. Interestingly, a 10-20% reduction in body weight significantly reduces the inflammatory markers in your blood and reduces the pain of arthritis. Reducing weight also physically reduces the load on your joints. As Physiotherapists, we understand the pain and stiffness of osteoarthritis. We play an important role in reducing pain, working with you to assist with the best exercises that can either keep you active or get you active again. We know that if you are in pain due to arthritis, or for another reason, it is often not easy to exercise without help. We can assist. At Burns Bay Physiotherapy we understand pain and movement. We use a systematic whole-body assessment to efficiently find and treat the cause of your pain as well as teach you how to manage yourself for the long term.
Wade’s Wellness Chemist and CLinic 152 Burns Bay Road, Lane Cove. Tel: 9420 4959 www.internationalwellnesscentre.info
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Emotional Wellbeing Program for expectant and new parents North Shore Private Hospital is offering a new service to provide support to expectant and new parents who experience perinatal depression and anxiety. The arrival of this service allows couples to access free psychological counselling sessions through a GP referral. The service will be provided from Gidget House, located on-site at North Shore Private Hospital, which will operate 6 days per week subject to demand.
concerns regarding the potential for postnatal depression and anxiety.
The Gidget Foundation’s Emotional Wellbeing Program is a screening program that enables women to take part in an antenatal emotional health check. Where required, expectant mums will then participate in a one-onone appointment with one of the 15 trained Gidget midwives to explore their emotional wellbeing and discuss their
North Shore Private also provides every private maternity patient with a collection of the Gidget Foundation’s Bunny Books. These are a box set of four baby books, beautifully illustrated and thoughtfully written for baby story time, while also including proven psychological strategies for parents.
Each book aims to help parents address a particular challenge they may face, with a powerful psychological exercise designed to positively transform their state of mind.
For further information, contact North Shore Private Hospital on 8425 3000 or visit www.northshoreprivate.com.au
Celebrate Lunar New Year
At this special 2019 Lunar New Year celebration, Lane Cove will bring in the Year of the Pig. The event will include live entertainment, workshops, kids activities and a spectacular lion dance by Pak Hok Kung Fu. Friday 8 February, 3:30pm – 6:00pm Lane Cove Plaza Free event Event Sponsor:
This event is part of Council’s Sunset in the Village program. For more details visit www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/festivals
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YOUR LIFESTYLE
Empowering women through self defence Scores of newspaper articles come up in searches about girls and women who have learned a martial art and successfully fought off attackers. Statistics show that women who fight back are 86% more likely to avoid rape or sustain further injury. Despite this, only 5% of women ever learn self defence. Self defence helps women and girls feel strong and confident and it gives them mastery over their own bodies. It also teaches skills for them to develop healthy emotional and physical boundaries and totally changes the way they feel about themselves. There are so many places advertising martial arts, but few that run just for the love of it. Philotimo Freestyle Jujitsu operates classes from the community centre on Gladesville Road in Hunters Hill and has a strong philosophy around empowering women through the learning of self-defence. At Philotimo Jujitsu, all mothers can train for free for the duration of the time their children are training, at absolutely no extra cost. Mothers can attend classes with their children twice a week, as well as attend separate specially designed adult classes. According to Martial Arts instructor Rose Smith, this provides not only a
special way to bond with your kids, but it’s a nurturing thing to do for yourself. “Educating women helps to change things for the next generation. Our programs remain low cost, and most importantly, female centred to ensure that our message is getting to our target audience. “There are more than enough martial arts that cater to men and boys, but we believe that by educating girls and women about personal safety and self defence, we can begin to make a change as girls grow up to be parents themselves with different expectations and greater abilities to avoid violence and make choices based on expecting equality and not second best.” Local mother Melinda says that it's a very supportive school with wonderful instructors.
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Until the end of February, Mums and kids can attend as many classes as they like over a week for free! Because the whole family can benefit from learning about personal safety, respect, discipline and community building, Dads are also included in this special trial offer. “It’s a bonus for me that my girls and I get to train with amazing female teachers. I love getting fit and setting a great example for my daughters too." Philotimo Freestyle Jujitsu wants to encourage Mums to come and try a class so they can discover not just the benefits, but also the fun of learning a new skill that challenges and makes you safer. Don't leave it too late - come and discover Jujitsu for yourself. Phone 0444 577 608 to book your place. Alternatively, visit www.modernwarriors.com.au for timetable, pricing and all other queries.
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Planning Control vs Population Growth
In the game of ping pong between Planning Control and Population Growth, there is a small ball that gets a lot of punishment. These two issues were certainly bounced around at a pre-election planning forum organised by the Lane Cove Planning Alliance at the end of October 2018. The meeting was well attended by the local community, who heard from Hon. Anthony Roberts, MP for Lane Cove and NSW Planning Minister; Andrew Zbik, Lane Cove Labour nominee; Pam Palmer, Mayor of Lane Cove; David Shoebridge, MLC Greens spokesperson for planning; together with representatives of the Greater Sydney Commission and Department of Planning. The event certainly flushed out local concerns on the big issues - and a few hitches in terms of development responsibilities in the political hierarchy! Lane Cove Council had requested a moratorium on the new medium-density planning proposals, and to extend the submissions period for St Leonards and Crows Nest Draft 2036 Plan (now agreed). While Anthony Roberts indicated the ultimate responsibility for these decisions was not in his department, feedback during the forum from the Acting CEO of the Greater Sydney Commission suggested it might be – and a fact checking exercise might be in order. Mayor Pam Palmer gave an overview on local planning in our ‘hood; the deferral of that medium density code; an update of the LEP to reflect provision for an extra 3,900 units by 2021; and the St Leonards South masterplan for 2036 that envisaged further significant population increase. Traffic issues, shortfall in infrastructure and public transport were all emphasised as critical areas needing to be addressed by all levels of government to overcome growing community anxiety about living in Sydney. Labour candidate Andrew Zbik expressed concern on how gateway process has eroded public confidence in the planning system; local community has lost control over the process; and proposed a cessation of changes to controls until infrastructure catches up. On immigration policy he spoke also of the disconnect between national and state strategies, and how affordable housing for key workers and local bushland character were always vulnerable when the development lobby pulled strings. Planning confusion was also picked up by the Greens’ David Shoebridge, and that this worked to the benefit of developers with frequent appeals on adverse decisions and zoning,
and minimal pretention of community consultation. With the ‘gateway’ process taking away Council’s role in planning consents, the need for design review panels and maintaining the urban tree canopy were other critical issues raised. Anthony Roberts acknowledged that Sydney planning had been reactive rather than proactive, but stated community consultation was now enshrined in the EPA. This would hopefully enable input on future visions overseen by the Greater Sydney Commission to ‘enhance and preserve what makes our community so great’. But while the Sydney North Regional Plan has provision for community input to character and infrastructure in this process, the concern is it may be too little and too late – and still have push back from the property industry. Property Council of Australia CEO Ken Morrison recently stated both Australian residents and migrants would "continue to be overwhelmingly attracted to the opportunities presented by our biggest cities, so we need positive plans for these cities as well as our other major cities. It’s not their size that matters; it’s how well they’ve been planned.” “A growing population is an overwhelming economic and social benefit for Australia and we should be ambitious in our planning for it.” 2019 certainly looks packed with more fireworks and agendas that will be of interest to us all, and we can only hope that looming elections might deliver a more balanced outcome between population and planning issues!
Words by
J on Johannsen
Lane Cove resident, architect and urban designer.
A pre-election planning forum organised by the Lane Cove Planning Alliance was well attended by the local community, with traffic issues, the
shortfall in infrastructure and public transport emphasised as key areas needing to be addressed.
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LCPS students saving the planet – one step at a time Lane Cove Public School (LCPS) students worked on a special STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Maths) project last term, creating their own reusable bag company called ‘Tag I.T. Lane Cove’.
Year 3 and 4 students at Lane Cove Public School welcomed members of the community to a workshop to make their own reusable shopping bags and help raise money to purchase recycling bins for the school.
Students proudly showing off their reusable bags, made from old t-shirts.
After watching an episode of the ABC's War on Waste, students from classes 3KD, 3JC and 4SS felt they needed to take action, particularly after discovering that every 10 minutes, 6000kg of clothing around Australia is dumped into landfill and that by 2020, scientists predict that there will be more plastic bags in the sea than marine animals. As a first step, students decided to embark on a mission to get recycling bins for their school playground, as all their waste was previously going to landfill. Students initially approached Lane Cove Council, who were unable to provide the recycling bins. Students then decided to create their own company in order to raise money to purchase the bins.
to make bags from t-shirts. It’s been lots of fun making and reusing t-shirts that would otherwise get thrown out. “The donations we have received from selling the bags is also helping to buy bins that we will use to recycle paper and plastic at our school.”
The school was a hive of activity, with students sewing their own recycled bags as part of the Tag I.T Lane Cove workshop held in late November.
As part of the project, students also contacted the local Woolworths and organised to have special boxes to collect t-shirts and distribute the reusable bags.
Tag I.T Lane Cove was developed as a reusable t-shirt bag business, helping minimise both the amount of clothing and plastic bags that become landfill. Students researched how to make bags from old t-shirts and then started selling these for a gold coin donation.
Students ran a couple of workshops late last year, inviting members of the school and the wider community to bring in old t-shirts so that they could demonstrate how to turn these into reusable shopping bags.
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An augmented reality tag was added to each bag. These tags contained an environmental message based around the concept ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’, which can be revealed using the HP Reveal App. The messages are aimed at getting the local community thinking about how they can make a difference.
reduce, reuse, recycle’ LCPS Year 4 students Eleanor Ginnie of Riverview and James Willemsen of Lane Cove with their reusable shopping bags.
YOUR TRAVEL
It's a new year and my mind turns to... No sooner had I seen in the New Year in 2017 and 2018, than it was time to disappear on a cruise around NZ with a golf group. This year however, I was at home. But while I thought there’d be lots of time to just chill, somehow my desk was like a magnet. I was drawn in to catch up on outstanding matters, deal with a significant client problem and strategise for 2019. It is shaping up to be a very busy year. I’m also prone to examining our raison d’etre, why we still exist, what it is we do well and what needs improvement. Not infrequently, I am asked how it is that travel agents still exist? Well if you never use one, or have never had a serious problem when travelling, then it may be hard to fathom - ultimately we all like a varying degree of DIY. Why do we still exist? I personally think that the wealth of choice is now making it more difficult for travellers to sort good from better from best: why one airline might suit YOU better than another; the differences in seating within a class (not all economy/premium/business/ first seats are created equal); why that China for $998 including flights/ accommodation/sightseeing/meals is so cheap; how you should manage your frequent flyer redemptions for maximum value; safe minimum connecting times - and the list goes on. Put plainly, travel is our profession and while some might view us as simple booking clerks, we are all the time synthesising the knowledge we have or referencing those who might assist us better in order to create the best trip for you. At Trendsetter, our newest recruit is a relative baby with 12 years in the industry, while the rest of us proudly boast 20-30+ years of doing what we love. This experience means we can move quickly to solve issues such as happened to my clients just recently.
Despite a 2-day buffer prior to departure of their ex-Miami luxury cruise, bad weather and the already strained Christmas holiday loadings meant that their revised connect flight Dallas to Miami would arrive too late for the cruise. In a queue behind a thousand other passengers, my desperate clients called me to sort out the issue. I found them a suitable hotel nearby for 2 nights, rebooked their Miami accommodation, grabbed the last seats on a subsequent flight to meet the cruise 2 days later, organised the new embarkation date and tied it all up in a new itinerary. It took me around 3 hours with everything at my fingertips - much more quickly and efficiently than they could ever have done. And they didn’t need to queue - in person or on the phone. I’m happy they’re now happy! You don’t know what you don’t know. A multitude of ‘deals’ arrive daily, and I diligently sort the wheat from the chaff. Some such as the Seabourn offer below are not inexpensive, but provide extraordinary value for this product category. We get solo deals, last minute cruise deals, special short-term airfare deals. And our Virtuoso relationship provides you, our loyal client, with VIP acknowledgement, a free upgrade, breakfast and a USD100 food and beverage credit at over 1000 hotels worldwide, a USD300 onboard credit on over 800 cruises a year, and much more.
Why wouldn’t you consult an expert to ensure the best travel experience? My team – Judy, Andrea, Barbara, Greg, Tanja – and I wish you all happy travels in 2019. Please stop by to see how we can help you! .
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A MESSAGE FROM THE CEO GILLIAN BATT
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Living with Dementia I have no evidence (so don’t quote me), but now that people are talking about mental health, dementia has become the illness that we’ve all become just a little bit frightened about. Whether it’s because we just don’t understand what causes it, or because there’s no cure, or because if we achieve our dream for living a very long life we have a greater risk of getting it. Let’s face it, we as a nation are living longer. The longer we live, the more likelihood there is of us getting dementia. In fact, at the moment 436,366 Australians are living with dementia. That means 250 people are diagnosed each day. It is the second leading cause of death in Australia. Three in ten people over the age of 85, and almost one in ten over 65, are living with dementia. Given the facts, we need to do something to alleviate the fear and make the life of those diagnosed with
dementia and those who care for them easier. In discussions with Lane Cove Council we are suggesting that Lane Cove (and hopefully the rest of the Sydney) becomes a dementia-friendly community. According to Dementia Australia, a dementia-friendly community is a place where people living with dementia are supported to live a high quality of life with meaning, purpose and value. Often people feel socially isolated and wish they had more opportunities to interact with people in the community and to participate in social or other activities. With the support of their employer, community, local businesses and organisations, neighbours, friends and family members, people with dementia can continue to do many of the things they did before they received a diagnosis.
In a dementia-friendly community: • People are aware of and understand dementia • People with dementia continue to be active participants in their own lives • Businesses provide accessible services to people with dementia, including having staff who understand dementia and know how to communicate effectively • The physical environment enables people with dementia to get out and about safely • Social groups and organisations are welcoming and inclusive of members with dementia. So what is the call for action? Go to www.dementiafriendly.org.au and log into the site and the online module. This will give you a better understanding of what dementia is and how we can all make life easier for those living with dementia.
Keep your pet rabbit safe Owners of pet rabbits are encouraged to either vaccinate them, or take action to keep them safe, with a regional feral rabbit control program commencing in February.
Teaching someone to drive can be a happy experience. You can learn all the simple steps on how to teach a learner driver at a FREE two hour workshop. The next workshop in your area will be held: TIME & DATE: VENUE: 6.30pm – 8.30pm, Meeting Rooms Wednesday 1 & 2, 27 February 2019 Lane Cove Library, Library Walk, Lane Cove
Helping learner drivers become safe drivers
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BOOK NOW: Council’s Road Safety Officer on 9911 3576
The aim of the program is to reduce feral rabbit numbers and their impacts. Rabbits are declared a pest animal in NSW as they degrade Australian native animals, plants and endangered ecological communities. They are also causing public nuisance and significant damage to playing fields, public parks and private property in northern Sydney. The program will use Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Virus (RHDV1- K5), which is not harmful to native animals or other domestic pets (it is species-specific). However pet rabbits can be infected by contact with wild rabbits and biting insects. Since last year, a new strain of RHDV1, the K5-strain, has been earmarked for release due to its improved suitability to Australian conditions, in particular the cool-wet regions of Sydney where previous strains were less effective. Rabbit owners are encouraged to contact their vet to discuss vaccination as well as additional protection measures including alternate housing in mosquito-proof enclosures away from contact with wild rabbits. The release is scheduled to take place in selected reserves and open space in northern Sydney from mid-February to the end of March, dependent on weather conditions.
Try something new in Seniors’ Month FEBRUARY 2019
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Yoga ‘taster’ for seniors
Gladesville Community Hall, 44 Gladesville Road Hunters Hill
Wednesday February 6 11-12 noon
FREE bookings essential
One-hour session of standing and sitting poses guided by professional instructor, Shweta. Depending on interest, there could be monthly sessions (at cost).
Sound of Music singalong movie
Park View Room Lane Cove Community Hub 1 Pottery Lane
Wednesday February 6 1-4pm
FREE bookings essential
Join us for Rodgers and Hammerstein’s iconic movie ‘The Sound of Music’ - the singalong edition - on the large screen! Movie, music, singing, popcorn, choc tops and other movie fare.
Park View Café celebrates friends old and new
Park View Room Lane Cove Community Hub 1 Pottery Lane
Monday February 11 Lunch 12-2pm
$15 per person Bookings essential
A lunch to celebrate seniors and where seniors celebrate friends old and new. Bubbly on arrival, lucky door prizes, three-course lunch plus your favourites - singer-guitarist Cap’n Rick takes requests.
Women’s Wellness Tai Chi & Cool Cats Chat
Gladesville Community Hall 44 Gladesville Road Hunters Hill
Tuesday February 12 10-12 noon
FREE bookings essential
Tea, coffee, cats to cuddle plus feline chat by World League for Protection of Animals (WLPA) about famous cats, WPLA’s work with cats, and other animals. Tai Chi classes weekly at cost.
Silent disco: move and groove
Gladesville Community Centre 44 Gladesville Road, Hunters Hil
Wednesday February 13 11-12 noon
FREE bookings essential
Guided music, exercise and dance classes designed for people with dementia and carers to enjoy wearing wireless headphones. Possible ongoing sessions, at cost, depending on interest.
Fit, Feisty and Fun: Try out our new exercise kit & your fitness
Terrace Room Lower Ground Level Lane Cove Community Hub 1 Pottery Lane
Wednesday February 13 9.30-11.30am
FREE bookings essential
9.30-10.30am: learn about your balance and strength, areas for improvement, how to use equipment. 10.30-11am: A mini-exercise class of fun/movement/ music; morning tea then get the low-down on Movement Matters sessions starting in March.
Ballroom Buffet Showcase
Hunters Hill Town Hall 22 Alexandra Street Hunters Hill
Wednesday February 20 10-12 noon
FREE bookings essential
Join the dance or just appreciate the performance 10-11am - followed by morning tea 11-12 noon.
Interactive Drumming with ‘Soul Drummer’
Park View Room Lane Cove Community Hub 1 Pottery Lane
Friday February 22 11.00am-12 noon
FREE bookings essential
A new experience: the positive spirit of West African music. With ‘djembe’ hand drums for everyone, you’ll love the infectious joy of drumming, and perhaps some singing and dancing too.
Lane Cove Choristers
Park View Room Lane Cove Community Hub 1 Pottery Lane
Tuesday February 26 10.30-noon
FREE but donations welcome!
10.30 morning tea followed by an hour’s choral performance from 11am.
Sound Relaxation Bath - meditation
Park View Room Lane Cove Community Hub 1 Pottery lane
Tuesday February 26 1.30-2.30pm
FREE bookings essential
Experience deep relaxation and stress relief through meditation, immersed in calming sounds from percussion instruments including Tibetan healing bowls. Meditation led by mindfulness teachers is followed by light refreshments.
Bookings - 9427 6425
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Calling all community minded people
Speakers announced for local International Women's Day event Another interesting selection of speakers will present at this year’s International Women’s Day event in Lane Cove.
Remember how wonderful it was to share at Christmas? You can enjoy that inner warmth and bless the community with your kindness by becoming a Rotarian, or friend of Rotary, in our local Lane Cove community. We do much more than sausage sizzling, but more hands make lighter work! We’d love you to join us. We’re also very much equal opportunity - unlike days of old - and the previous requirement to attend weekly is gone (though still encouraged to support a strong club!) Young people too! As this edition goes to print, there is a meeting of several interested local youth who are keen to form a Rotaract Club where the emphasis is on service and fun. For all enquiries please email jmaylc@yahoo. com.au or phone 0407 216 552. See www.lanecoverotary.org or our Facebook page.
Guest speakers have been selected based on their success in their chosen field. They will each provide an insight into their personal journeys through life, and the events and the people that have shaped their successes. Speakers include: Patricia Amphlett – ‘Little Pattie’ was a 14-year old Sydney schoolgirl when she topped the music charts in 1963. Still performing, she has been inducted into the Aria Hall of Fame and has been awarded an OAM medal. Alice Cheok is a counsellor working with the Ku-ring-gai Youth Development Service. She is an accomplished speaker and workshop presenter. Dr Carla Harris has a PhD in environmental science, has worked in gender equality and recently launched her own tech start-up. Kasia Jacquot is a Lane Cove local. Polish born, Kasia is a folk artist, teacher and designer of patterns. Alexandra Long is the Executive Officer of the Multicultural Youth Affairs Network (MYAN) NSW. Her experience spans the youth, settlement and education sectors in Australia and overseas WHEN: 6 - 8.30pm, Thursday 14 March WHERE: Terrace Function Room, 1 Pottery Lane, Lane Cove COST: $5 (includes finger food and refreshments) BOOKINGS: www.lanecoveinternationalwomensday.eventbrite.com or phone 9911 3591. The event is being organised and hosted by Lane Cove Council in conjunction with WAIG (Women’s Action and Information Group).
Nominate a Lane Cove local today Do you know someone in Lane Cove worthy of recognition? Lane Cove Citizenship Awards
Neighbour Awards
Nominations are now open for the Lane Cove Citizenship Awards. The 12 categories cover a range of areas in which someone may have made a significant contribution to the community or excelled in their chosen field.
In the lead up to Neighbour Day next month, Council is seeking nominations for someone you think deserves recognition for their contribution as a neighbour.
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Citizen Blue links with St Ignatius Many organisations across Lane Cove, including St Ignatius’ College, have chosen to be known as ‘sustainable’. But what does this mean? Sustainability is a complex notion, with wicked problems to solve, but it is often about creating an organisational culture. The late Ray Anderson, CEO of Interface Carpets, provided some great advice around creating a sustainability culture within an organisation. He advised that “it is not so much what you do, but about the thinking and reflecting on what you do before you do it.” St Ignatius College has been working towards become a sustainable school since 2006 when the first environment committee was formed. The journey towards sustainability is different for every organisation and the school has had many bumps and twists along the way. This is made so much easier if you can work with and share the learnings from other organisations. Having a ‘green school’s’ network in Lane Cove has been very helpful as schools can learn from each other. In 2018, many organisations assisted St Ignatius with the sustainability
journey. For example, the Greater Sydney Landcare Network organised a corporate work day with Landcare Australia. Being able to work on the biodiverse Riverview foreshore allowed for some much-needed bush regeneration. The year 9 boarders also have a Landcare group operating twice a term. This is a wonderful service opportunity for the boys and ramping up the numbers working on the foreshore sees bush being restored. Another organisation assisting the school on the sustainability journey is Citizen Blue. Citizen Blue formed out of the Boomerang Alliance group of organisations including the Total Environment Centre (TEC). Citizen Blue are helping the school with the collection of cans and other drink containers that are part of the Return & Earn scheme. Citizen Blue have collection bins across the school and help with transporting bins to the depot. Funds stay with Citizen Blue as they work to make our oceans free of waste.
The 2019 environmental leadership team: Thomas Sheridan, Thomas Kennedy, Milo Stewart and Luke Kenderres.
The boys researched the need to have a collection scheme across the school as part of the House Sustainability Challenge. This challenge is an opportunity for students in each of the 16 houses to reflect and find some sustainable solutions. St Ignatius continues to work with the TEC as the AusMap Microplastic trailer (a project of the TEC) is housed at the school. It’s a great example of two organisations helping each other on the sustainability journey.
Words by
Sue Martin
Sustainability Centre Coordinator, St Ignatius College, Riverview
HOW TO LIVE A LOW TOX LIFE WITH ALEXX STUART Join other Lane Cove locals at this free event and discover how you can live a low tox life with educator, activist, change agent and author Alexx Stuart.
LEARN HOW TO MAKE • Coffee Body Scrub • Natural Air Freshener • Low Tox Dry Shampoo
Wednesday 20 February 6:00pm – 8:00pm Terrace Function Room, Lane Cove Community Hub, 1 Pottery Lane, Lane Cove RSVP: lanecove.nsw.gov.au/greenevents
Purchas e Low Tox Life at our eve nt and have it signed by Alex x.
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What’s On: Lane Cove FEBRUARY PLAZA EVENTS Sunset Sounds - Romancing the Plaza: Thursday 14 February, 6:00pm - 8:00pm Enjoy a seductive set of laidback, romantic tunes with someone special in Lane Cove Plaza this Valentine’s Day evening. Sunset Artists’ Market: Friday 22 February, 5:00pm 8:00pm This popular annual market will feature a broad range of talented artists and makers selling their wares accompanied by exquisite live music and a kids workshop. BUSHCARE Bookings essential: www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/ bushcareevents or 9911 3579. HarbourCare Kayak: Saturday 16 February, 9:30am 12:30pm. Search the bays of the Lane Cove River and collect rubbish before it is forever lost to the ocean. Bushcare Walk: Saturday 23 February, 1:00pm - 4:00pm, Moore Street, Lane Cove West. Join us for a bushwalk to see the plant and bird life of an urban creekline followed by a delightful afternoon tea. LANE COVE LIBRARY All events are free. Call 9911 3634 or visit www.lanecove. nsw.gov.au/library to book. Toy Swap: Saturday 2 February, 9:30am – 1:00pm. Are your children’s toys lying around gathering dust or have they simply outgrown them? Why not exchange them for something new! Check in at 9:30am – 10:30am; Swap 11:00am – 1:00pm Seniors Poetry Slam writing sessions: Tuesday 5, 12, 19 February, 10:00am – 12:00pm. Be mentored by a professional spoken word artist, to write your own poems and take your poetry to another level. Poets will perform their pieces at the Seniors Poetry Slam on 28 February. Library Book Sale: Wednesday 6 February, 9:30am start. Technical Demonstration of Visual Aids: Wednesday 13 February, 10:30am - 3:00pm. An interactive demonstration for people who are blind or have low vision. Try Orcam, Iris Vision, audio books and electronic video magnifiers.
Library Lovers Day Craft Session: Thursday 14 February, 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Make a date with the Library and discover a new love of all things creative. History Talk– The Armistice of 1918: An Armistice without Peace: Tuesday 19 February, 6:15pm – 7:30pm. Hear military historian Lieutenant Colonel Rowan Tracey LLB BA discuss this pivotal time in history. Ozobot Races for Seniors: Thursday 21 February, 10:30am – 11:30am Use colour coding to design a 100 centimetre track, then line up to race your Ozobot (materials provided). Film Screening – The Book Club (PG): Tuesday 26 February, 2:00pm – 4:00pm Thursday Tunes - The history of early music: Thursday 28 February, 10:15am – 12:00pm Local musician Graham Ball will discuss the development of western classical music in Europe from the Dark Ages until the end of the 19th century. SENIORS Improving your Photography Workshop: Wednesday 20 February, 10:00am – 12:30pm, Living and Learning Centre This session describes making improvements to your photos, whether using a phone, point and shoot or the more expensive through the lens camera. Free – bookings essential: www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/seniors Raunchy Romance Storytime: Monday 25 February, 6:30pm – 8:00pm, Lane Cove Library Take one romance book lover, let her loose with a line-up of Australian actors and performers and get a night of the raunchiest, naughtiest, funniest, swooniest stories around. Tickets $5 – www. romancestorytime.eventbrite.com SUSTAINABILITY Visy Materials Recycling Facility Bus Trip: Tuesday 12 February, 9:00am – 11:30am. Visit the Smithfield Visy Materials Recycling Facility and find out what happens to your recycling once it’s in your bin. Details: www.lanecove.nsw. gov.au/greenevents
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YOUR GOVERNMENT
FEBRUARY 2019
Councillor Pam Palmer, Mayor P: 0431 959 980
FEBRUARY E: mayor@lanecove.nsw.gov.au
Did you know that close to a quarter of the Lane Cove community is made up of a wonderful group of Seniors aged 55 years+?
This February we celebrate our Seniors with a month-long program of local events for everyone in Lane Cove to enjoy. From taking up new hobbies to meeting new people and exploring new parts of Lane Cove, this year’s program features poetry slams, walks, dancing, drumming, sewing, robotics (!), a local food tour and a performance by Keystrokes Choir. In fact, I think all the events sound so inspiring I recommend that you check on the full program available from Lane Cove Library, Lane Cove Civic Centre or online at www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/seniors. With the summer heat still with us, I realise many people are interested to know what is happening at the Lane Cove Aquatic Centre. In my last column I mentioned upcoming works to the outdoor 50m pool and grandstand. Since then Council has appointed project architects to oversee the planning and construction. The finalisation of the plans will take on board the feedback provided by the community and the construction is anticipated to start mid-year. All the latest information is available at www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/poolandgrandstand.
Following a successful debut last year, I am pleased to say that Council will again be presenting Neighbour Day Awards at its annual Citizenship Awards evening. If you know a local who is deserving of recognition for their contribution to your street, neighbourhood or beyond, please visit www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/lovewhereyoulive for nomination details.
Local News & Information
Funding for local community groups
New play equipment almost ready
Each year Council provides funding to a range of organisations that help the Lane Cove community. Applications are currently open for funding for the following programs:
The first stage of Mindarie Park will soon be completed with the inclusive playspace due to be open by the end of Summer. Finer details of the timing and official opening will be made available online shortly: www. lanecove.nsw.gov.au/mindariepark Field upgrade now complete
Financial Assistance Funding for 2019/2020 - closes Monday 4 March.
Cultural Venue Hire Subsidy for 2019/2020 - closes Monday 4 March.
Out & About in Lane Cove
Council has successfully upgraded playing fields B3 & B4 at Blackman Park. It provides the opportunity for a full length AFL field and two new fullsize cricket wickets. Work can now commence on the new fenced dog park due to open in Autumn 2019.
Move More in March
Nature Strip Planting
Are you looking for motivation to move more in 2019? Lane Cove’s own Move More in March could be the perfect excuse for you to get active, one step at a time. Now is the time to register as an individual or group and take part for a few weeks, weekends or the whole month of March. For details visit www.movemoreinmarch.com.au
Council’s Bushland Team has been working with local residents in Johnston Crescent to plant their nature strip with indigenous plants from Council’s Community Nursery.
Sustainability Small Grants (first of two rounds) - closes Friday 15 March. For details of these opportunities please visit Council’s website www. lanecove.nsw.gov.au
Keep your pets safe
Do you own a pet rabbit? A regional feral rabbit control program gets underway in northern Sydney this month. Chat to your vet to discuss vaccination and other measures.
The project was developed in conjunction with Council’s Bush Friends program which aims to help those living in close proximity to bushland to undertake regeneration works.
By using bush regeneration techniques residents can help curb the encroachment of weeds from private property onto public land.
Did you know? A new defibrillator is now in place at the eastern end of Lane Cove Plaza (near the NAB). This is one of 13 lifesaving defibrillators installed in the local area by Council. If you notice a defibrillator in need of service, please call Council on 9911 3555.
It was was my pleasure to attend the Bushcare It Bushcare ChristmasParty Party in in December. AAbig Christmas bigthank thank you to our local volunteers who contributed more than than 4,100 4,100 hours hours of of service service in more in 2018. 2018.
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A new footpath was completed near the Linley Point bus stop (western side) An extra Gross Pollutant Trap (GPT) has been installed near Mindarie Park to help capture debris before it enters the stormwater system
A new footpath has been installed on the approach to Mindarie Park
New electronic parking pods are now in place in timed parking spaces throughout the Village CBD TVO FEBRUARY 2019 31
YOUR GOVERNMENT
Councillor Mark A. Bennett
Anthony Roberts, MP
MAYOR OF HUNTERS HILL
MEMBER FOR LANE COVE
P: 9879 9415 E: markbennett@huntershill.nsw.gov.au
P: 9817 4757 E: lanecove@parliament.nsw.gov.au
My first official duty for 2019 was the Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony held in the Hunters Hill Town Hall on Australia Day. It was my honour to present awards to those members of our community who were selected for their outstanding service to the Municipality, and also to present Australian Citizenship Certificates to seven members of the Municipality from the nations of Britain, China, Hungary, New Zealand and Iran. The event began with Welcome to Country from David Bird and an indigenous performance by Alfred Cool Well; followed by a riveting address from our Australia Day Ambassador, awardwinning journalist Michael Tomalaris. Michael has covered the Tour de France for SBS since 1996 and is known for his supreme knowledge of cycling. The 2019 Hunters Hill Citizen of the Year is Mr Peter Astridge. Peter, a retired SAS Commando, served continuously as an Independent Councillor on Hunter’s Hill Council for 22 years, receiving the Local Government Medal for his dedicated service to local government and the community. Peter has been a longstanding member of Gladesville RSL Sub Branch and Gladesville RSL, looking after the welfare of veterans and their families and ensuring generations to come are informed about the sacrifices and service of Australians in all wars. Young Citizen of the Year is Miss Sylvie Stannage. Sylvie has excelled in the field of sailing, becoming Australian Youth Sailing Champion in the Laser 4.7 Class and achieving impressive results in regattas and championships. Sylvie was awarded 2016/17 Youth Sailor of the Year and is currently Youth Captain for the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron. Sylvie has made an incredible contribution to the Hunters Hill community by working as a volunteer and instructor at the Hunters Hill Sailing Club in learn-to-sail programs, mentoring future generations of Hunters Hill sailors. Sportsperson of the Year, Mr Vincent Creagh, was recognised for his outstanding achievements and leadership in Australian Schoolboys Rugby and service to the wider Hunters Hill Community. Vincent has been Captain of the First XV Rugby Team at St Joseph’s College, who won the AAGPS premiership for the first time in 11 years. Vincent was then selected as Captain of the NSW II Schoolboys Rugby team and the Australian Barbarians Schoolboy team. Vincent’s great sportsmanship was rewarded with the NSW Parliament Award for Goodwill and Leadership. Community Event/Project of the Year was the inaugural A Festival of Wellbeing held at Bedlam Bay Oval in the old Gladesville Hospital grounds. There was live music, art therapy, craft, yoga and gardening activities to name a few. This free event was organised by The Happy Hens Social Enterprise Inc. in an effort to destigmatise mental health issues so prevalent in our society, and to build community connections between individuals, service providers and local businesses. We are looking forward to 2019 with our new General Manager, Lisa Miscamble, at the helm.
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Welcome to 2019! I hope that everyone in our community had a wonderful holiday experience, enjoyed family and goodwill and spent the holy season safely and in good health. And for those of us who were fortunate enough to do so, I would like to sincerely thank our front line workers, first responders and volunteers who worked to keep us safe and healthy over the Christmas and New Year period. I thank our police, firefighters (full time and volunteers), doctors, nurses, paramedics and State Emergency Service volunteers. Your dedication to the community is invaluable and I am certain you have the admiration of us all.
I am extremely proud of what the community and I have been able to achieve for the Lane Cove electorate and I intend to keep this momentum going. About $60 million worth of funding has gone to upgrading local infrastructure - schools, roads, public transport, parks and open spaces, to mention a few. And last year alone, the Lane Cove electorate has greatly benefited from funding for numerous local projects including: • $1 million for a massive upgrade of Boronia Park • $1 million to make Mindarie Park an inclusive play space • $50,000 for an off-leash dog facility at Blackman Park • $107,000 for repairs to Greendale Scout Hall • $180,000 for Longueville Sporting Club • $100,000 for Kingsford Smith Oval • $105,000 for improved boating access • $450,000 for Tantallon Oval • More than $70,000 for Putney Tennyson Bowling and Community Club • $150,000 for planting azaleas on Epping Rd • Almost $31,000 for the upgrade of Carisbrook House I am excited to say that there will soon be many hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of other announcements – upgrades to community facilities and grants to community groups - for the benefit of our community. As we enter another momentous year, I would like to wish you the very best of everything. I wish you all a healthy and prosperous New Year and I look forward to continuing to represent you to the best of my ability.
YOUR GOVERNMENT
Trent Zimmerman, MP P: 9929 9822 E: trent.zimmerman.mp@aph.gov.au
Trent Zimmerman MP, Anthony Roberts MP and Councillor Scott Bennison welcoming some of our newest citizens at Lane Cove’s Australia Day ceremony.
Temporary storage is now in place at the Lane Cove Sailing Club.
The New Year is always a time of renewed energy and new beginnings. As this is the first edition of the Village Observer for 2019, I want to take this opportunity to wish you and your family every success for the year. Most of us celebrated the New Year over a month ago. For Australians with Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean heritage, the Lunar New Year has been in full swing over the last week or so. The Lunar New Year is now a vibrant celebration across Australia, and in 2019 it has ushered in the year of the pig. To all those celebrating the Lunar New Year, I wish you prosperity and happiness in the year ahead.
Australia Day
Stronger Community Grants
Congratulations to our local Councils and community organisations that organised our local celebration of Australia Day. It is an important occasion, and I know it is very special for those newest citizens who became Australians at ceremonies on the day.
The Federal Government funds an important program which helps build stronger communities by supporting local organisations making a difference in neighbourhoods across Australia. I have been working with the community and Councils to deliver funds to local groups and I have been pleased to see some very positive outcomes.
Federal funding to help Lane Cove 12ft Sailing Club In 2018 the Lane Cove Sailing Club suffered an extraordinary loss when its storage sheds, and the boats they contained, were destroyed in a fire. Many of the lost boats had been handmade and also passed down from one generation of sailors to the next. I have been working with Lane Cove Council to support the Club so it can rise from the ashes – literally. It will take some time for permanent new storage facilities to go through the planning process, but as an interim measure I was pleased to be able to secure $10,500 in funding to help the Club build temporary storage on site.
In the most recent round, funding has been provided to: ● Hunters Hill Preschool for improvements to its playgrounds ● The Lane Cove Youth Orchestra for musical equipment ● A local Women’s Refuge for improvements to its facilities he Lane Cove Historical Society to support their important ● T work at historic Carisbrook House ● Gallery Lane Cove for new kilns ● Several local scout groups to support their work There are so many wonderful community organisations in our area and assisting them is always one of my priorities.
I know the Club has a bright future and will continue to inspire future generations of keen sailors.
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Nothing mundane about this life journey…. The Lane Cove Art Society’s last meeting for 2018 held a pleasant surprise, when guest speaker Jan Latta regaled the audience with tales of adventure in Africa, India, Sri Lanka, China, Borneo and Costa Rica. An experienced author, wildlife photographer and prolific book publisher, Jan is committed to raising awareness about the plight of endangered animals. More than that she aims to educate young people about this issue. Through her wildlife photography and talks, Jan has spent the past 25 years educating people about the statistics on endangered species. To date, she has written and self-published 16 books where the animal is actually “talking” to the reader, making it more user friendly. Accompanying videos amplify the message of protecting endangered animals. Jan with her latest book “Sleepy the Sloth”.
Jan spoke to the LCAS about her extensive travelling adventures, which often sees her in remote locations. How many people have felt the pulse of a cheetah, washed a wild elephant in its natural habitat or fallen asleep in a tent listening to the sounds of a pride of nearby lions? Sometimes the mundane nature of one’s life is thrown into stark relief! Jan has recently returned from China, where she presented 21 shows in six days. This fact alone displays a keen commitment to achieving her goal. As Jan spoke of her first-hand experiences with wildlife, one could not help but be impressed with the passion and bravery she has shown for her cause. So what set Jan on this life journey? Many years ago, Jan came face-to-face with a magnificent mountain gorilla. It was an epiphany for her. When she discovered that only 600 of these animals were left on the planet, she felt a need to do something. She was motivated to educate people not only on the plight of mountain gorillas, but also cheetahs, tigers, elephants, sloths and more. Surprisingly, she is rarely fearful of where she finds herself and is quite happy to be protected by local village people. She recounted the time she needed to be escorted back to her tent as lions were prowling nearby. Two Masai people swinging torches provided an escort to her tent where she had no trouble sleeping. Jan presented videos showcasing the plight of various animals including the sloth, the mountain gorilla, African and Indian elephants and the tiger. Her love of wildlife photography was very obvious, but her passion to do something positive for these animals was also very apparent. Thankyou Jan for sharing your amazing adventures with the Lane Cove Art Society. It makes one question their own rather ho-hum path!
Words by
M argaret Vickers Lane Cove Art Society 0402 813 404 I www.lanecoveartsociety.com.au
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Jan Latta was guest presenter at the LCAS November meeting.
First meeting for 2019 Date: Tuesday 26th February at 7.30pm Venue: Living and Learning Centre, 180 Longueville Rd. Anyone interested in art is welcome. Guest artist Chan Dissanayake is an outstanding watercolour painter and popular teacher. A multi award-winning artist, Chan lives in Canberra and is both a highly regarded tutor and exhibition judge. His mastery of a medium that thrives in spontaneous response and free expression is manifested by the varying subject matter that he tackles from rural landscapes to city scenes to coastal seascapes. A generous and insightful tutor, Chan conducts workshops throughout the country and leads overseas tours.
YOUR COMMUNITY
Current Exhibition
February workshops EXPERIMENTAL MONO PRINT AND COLLAGE with Janet Parker-Smith
DATES: Saturday 9th & 16th February TIMES: 10.00am – 4.00pm COST: $300 Learn how to create original mono prints using natural and man-made materials with the use of an etching press. These prints can be viewed as original artworks or used within the creation of collage artworks. Janet Parker-Smith teaches printing, cutting and pasting methods, and shows you how to fuse glues, wire and threads to attach images and small objects to your collage works. She introduces you to a range of printing methods and inspires you to make your own unique prints and collages to create completed artworks. No prior printing knowledge would be required but it would be an advantage.
SPROUT:
The Conservation of Energy
MAKE YOUR OWN …
DATE: 31st January – 2nd March
Custom Artist’s Journal with leather or vegan option cover (adults)
OPENING NIGHT: 6 -8pm, Wednesday 30th January
DATE: Saturday 23rd February
This is the first Australian solo exhibition by celebrated Taiwanese artist Tseng Ying Tung. Well known for his textural Papier-mâché works in Taiwan and China and popular with collectors in the region, Tseng has created 13 new series with a total of 53 artworks for this exhibition.
COST: $132
Tseng, whose mixed media art is on permanent exhibit at a private museum in Taiwan, will introduce Australian audiences to his interpretation of energy and the symbiosis of human and nature through a new body of work. He has exhibited in Europe and America and has a significant public art practice in Taiwan. This exhibition is part of Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios’ Lunar New Year program.
PUBLIC PROGRAM DATE: 11.00am, Saturday 2nd February Gallery Lane Cove will be hosting a panel discussion with artist Tseng Ying Tung on his new body of work featured in Sprout: The Conservation of Energy.
TIME: 10.00am – 4.00pm Have you ever wanted an artist’s journal or sketchbook that was uniquely yours? A visual diary with your favourite paper inside? A travel diary with its own character? Here is a chance to make your own. We are using a simple binding so absolute beginners are very welcome.
PRIVATE ART EVENTS Want to create pottery with your family and friends? Learn watercolour? Schedule a life drawing class? Let us help you plan something original, creative, and fun at Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios.
We can tailor your party to your desires, but here is a list of sample art projects: • Lessons in drawing • Lessons in watercolor and oil painting • Lessons in jewellery making (beading and silver jewellery casting) • Pottery glass painting • Abstract art • Macrame and textiles
Cost determined by the chosen party project. Contact us for further details at info@gallerylanecove.com.au.
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LANE COVE THEATRE COMPANY
The Female of the Species by Joanna Murray-Smith. DIRECTED BY JESS DAVIS. Dates: 8th - 23rd February Venue: Performance Space @ St Aidan’s, 1 Christina Street, Longueville Tickets: Book online at www.trybooking.com/ZEAB Thirty years ago Margot Mason, pioneer of the 1970s Women's Liberation movement and fearless academic, wrote her groundbreaking work and numerous best-sellers followed. But now she has writer's block. Molly, an unannounced visitor and committed fan of Margot and her work, offers a potential solution - until Molly produces a gun and calmly informs Margot that she intends to kill her because she blames her for warping her mother's mind and ruining her life with her hit book The Cerebral Vagina. Joanna Murray-Smith's deliciously wicked comedy deftly walks the tightrope between satire and farce proving the female of the species is not only deadlier, but funnier than the male. This latest gem from the pen of one of Australia's most outstanding playwrights was inspired by Germaine Greer's experience of being held captive in her country house in Essex in 2000. According to Director Jess Davis, “In some ways, I see this play as a stark opposite to the plays of lauded male Australian playwrights; David Williamson, Louis Nowra et al. The women in The Female of the Species carry the action with thought and input, whereas the men (although played beautifully by Jock Lehman, Tauseef Sheikh Ahmed and John Grinston) exist as plot devices and incidental to their women. This is by no means a way to create gender parity, by writing out sensitive and well-rounded men, but it is interesting to note the acceptance of underwritten female characters in a large amount of Australian writing. Murray-Smith’s place within the canon of Australian writing, and in particular Australian female writing, is undeniable and iconic. Her other works such as Honour and Bombshells are internationally acclaimed, and I feel very privileged to be working on this play and bringing her words to life with a wonderful cast.” The cast includes Margaret Olive, Lib Campbell, Zoe Crawford, Jock Lehman, Taufeeq Ahmed Sheikh and John Grinston. THE FEMALE OF THE SPECIES WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE COMMUNITY OVER EIGHT PERFORMANCES FROM 8TH TO 23RD FEBRUARY.
The Cameraygal School of Performing Arts is now enrolling for Semester 1. Providing weekly theatre tuition for primary and high school aged children including Junior classes (K-Year 2), Intermediate classes (Years 3-6) and Senior classes (high school students). Our aim is to assist the youth in the community to find, foster and develop their own personal creative expression. These classes will help students to become more confident, to express their ideas more clearly and above all, to develop their social and performance skills. Weekly classes are led by industry professionals and experienced primary and secondary teaching staff. Classes coincide with school term dates with a performance evening to showcase the work the students have been working on at the end of each semester. Enrolments are now being taken. Further details can be found at www.cameraygal.com or by emailing cameraygal@outlook.com 36 TVO FEBRUARY 2019
Rachel joins LCMCC as Flute Teacher Rachel Howie is an accomplished performer and experienced flute teacher who has just commenced teaching at LCMCC. Rachel has performed with the Sydney Symphony, Tasmanian Symphony and Queensland Symphony orchestras. She has been principal flute of the Australian Youth Orchestra and the Canberra Youth Orchestra and has performed as a concerto soloist. A passionate teacher, Rachel currently tutors at Ascham school. Her students have received high distinctions and distinctions in AMEB exams. Having studied with some of the world’s leading flute teachers, Rachel has a wealth of knowledge to draw on. She has completed a Masters in Music at Sydney Conservatorium and a Bachelor of Music (First Class Honours). She has also participated in masterclasses with renowned teachers in the UK, the Netherlands, Austria and Canada. Rachel teaches at LCMCC every Wednesday and enjoys helping students work towards their full potential, but above all aims to foster a life-long love of music. For more information, phone LCMCC on 9427 8027 or email busybusystopstop@gmail.com
TRIBUTE
NIC CORISH 1989 - 2018
WRITTEN BY ANDREW CORISH
The fifth tee is the most picturesque part of Lane Cove Golf Club Course. It is there we have constructed a bubbler, to honour the memory of our wonderful son Nic, who died in May 2018 in London aged 28. Many people in the Lane Cove area will have known Nic. He went to Lane Cove Primary and then Marist College in North Sydney. He was an enthusiastic member of Lane Cove Soccer and Cricket Clubs growing up and an avid tennis player. He worked at Telstra Westfield at Chatswood whilst studying and completing his Masters degree, and was seconded to head office at Telstra upon graduating. Nic loved Lane Cove and had many friends here. We lived across the road from the golf course and we played together most Saturdays, including interclub competitions with great success. There are few bonds you form closer with your children than playing sport with them, particularly team sports. Nic seemed to have the world at his feet. He was living in London and enjoying himself - or so we thought. But something was wrong. And on 7th May 2018 we received the telephone call all parents dread most.
Memorial bubbler built on Lane Cove golf course We are grateful to Lane Cove Council for allowing us to build a lovely new bubbler in tribute to Nic on the golf course, accessed off Phoenix Street. There is a dog watering dish as well. Council contributed and assisted generously, and the public should feel welcome and make use of the bubbler and the seat we are putting there. Even if you’re not a golfer, it is wonderful to walk mornings and evenings, particularly if you stick to the edges of the course and surrounding bush paths. It is a community treasure for everyone to use and enjoy.
We have been grateful for the love and support we have received from friends and family, but also from the very caring Lane Cove community. This included from the Lane Cove Uniting Church, the community chaplain Karen Paull and from Lane Cove Golf Club.
Nic was kind, wise and thoughtful. He particularly loved his music and movies. His mother chose the inscription “Carpe Diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary,” on his memorial stone next to the bubbler. This was said by Robin Williams in ‘Dead Poets Society’ in 1989 - the year of Nic’s birth. It was one of his favourite movies and its themes are peculiarly applicable to him. For most of his life, that is how he lived.
Why Nicholas couldn’t reach out to us or anyone, we will never know. He somehow felt of little value. How strange when he was of inestimable value to us, his family and to others.
We have sponsored a championship event at the Golf Club - the Nic Corish Memorial Trophy - with a special prize for any two family members playing together of any gender or relationship.
I have also opened a Beyond Blue Tribute Page to support programs for young people, mental health and suicide prevention and have raised over $4,000 in a month. See https://beyondblue-in-memoriam.everydayhero.com/ au/nicholas-corish-memorial-fundgolfers-supporting-beyond-blue The main reason I want to support Beyond Blue is because if Nic had sought help from anyone, it may have been from them. They are a wonderful anonymous resource of caring people who help those who reach out. The lesson from Nicholas is that not everyone does reach out, or shows signs of anxiety, depression and a loss of hope. Some are suffering secretly - and the last thing they want is for their family or friends to know. I encourage parents and friends to keep this in mind as Nic was not an obvious candidate for this at all. Ask your young people; are you really OK? You do know that you can tell me anything and we could deal with any problem together? You know you could always come home or ask for help? We talked often. But not about those things or questions. I don’t know if it would have made any difference. Perhaps it would have led him to rethink and reach out to someone - perhaps Beyond Blue. My hope is that parents and others reach out to their loved ones and ask them such questions - and that young people know there is plenty of help out there, if they will only ask and talk about it. TVO FEBRUARY 2019 37
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Lane Cove Council TERM 1 PROGRAM: Term FEBRUARY - MARCH 3 program, July - September
OUTKookaburra OF NOWHERE 2 to 5 years Kapers
What am I?
Let you and your child’s imagination visit the land of bunyips. They’re imaginary creatures from Come along Aboriginal to listen to rhymes about Aussie to discover who they are and what they do. legend. We’ll read a story, go on ouranimals own walk and We’ll go onbunyip a bushwalk, explore and make a ‘What am I?’ animal. go home with a special egg. Tuesday 10 July, 9.45 - 11am. Meet at Blackman Friday 13 July, 9.45 – 11.00am. Meet at Park, endThursday of Lloyd Rees 7 Dr February (far end of playground), 9:45am – 11:00am. Creek TambourineGore Bay Reserve, end of Tambourine Bay Lane Cove West Rd, Riverview Reserve, St Vincents Rd, Greenwich (far end of oval) School Holiday Activity 2 to 10 years
School Holiday Activity 2 to 10 years
Join us to discover how these birds live in family groups, go on a bushwalk and get creative with craft. We’ll have a laugh!
WHOSE FEET? 2 to 5 years
Echidnatheir Anticsfootprints in the bush? What do animal Who leaves footprints look like? Discover the footprints of the bush with story. make our own footprint. Come along for a a fun activity We’ll to learn also about these unusual animals, try bark rubbing and go for a bushwalk. We’ll even what echidnas really – 11:00am. Blackman Park, Friday 22discover February 9:45am like to eat! end of Lloyd Rees Dr, past playground, Lane Cove West School Holiday Activity 2 to 10 years
Thursday 19 July, 9.45 – 11.00am. Meet at Penrose Street playground, end of Penrose St, Lane Cove West
Local adult swim school takes out national award
BOB THE BUILDER 2 to 10 years
Love them or hate them, bush turkeys are a part of our urban landscape. Get to know these characters of the bush with story, game and bushwalk. Busha Treasures Nature Time Wednesday 20 March 9:45am – 11:00am. Stringybark 2 to 5 years 2 to 5 years Reserve, Murray St,bush Lane Cove North Lots of animals and insects live in the and they Join Valerie to spend some screen–free time,
A local swim teacher has just become the recipient of the National Award for Swim Teacher of Adults, after winning the NSW State Award earlier in 2018.
Petrina Liyanage, founder of Swim with a Smile has been running discreet lessons for adults in the local area for over 5 sometimes leave us bush treasures to find – perhaps where the only things you’ll be downloading are the years. Established in 2013, Petrina offers one-on-one adult a feather, nest or even a scat (poo!). We’ll have a sights, smells and sounds of the bush. chance to explore for some treasures and even GRANDPARENT’S DAY – 2 to 5 & 60+years swimming lessons in completely private indoor heated pools. collect some of our own. Tuesday 7 August, 9.45 – 11.00am. Meet at
An opportunity for grandparents toBlackman spendPark, time their endwith of Lloyd Rees Dr (far end of "It takes courage and humility to decide to learn or improve playground), Lane Cove West grandchild on a bushwalk and explore. This activity is for swimming as an adult, as it's perceived as a basic skill like grandparents and grandchildren only, please. reading and writing that you're expected to know from Friday 8 February 9:45am – 11:00am. Tambourine Bay an early age" says Petrina. "Most people assume that my students are children, but I specialise in adults – the oldest so Reserve, Tambourine Bay Rd, Riverview
Wednesday 1 August, 9.45 – 11.00am. Meet at Gore Creek Reserve, St Vincents Rd, Greenwich (far end of oval)
far being in her 80s."
BEETLE MANIA 2 to 5 years
There are 300,000 known species of beetles in the world! We’ll be learning, exploring and looking for beetles on a bushwalk. We’ll also get creative and make our own beetle craft. Tuesday 5 March 9:45am – 11:00am. Tambourine Bay Reserve, Tambourine Bay Rd, Riverview BOOKINGS: • Bookings are essential for all activities book at www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/bushkids. Only book if you are sure you can attend. • Activities are for 2 - 5 years term time, 2 - 10 years school holidays. • Children must be accompanied by an adult. • Most activities are NOT completely stroller friendly. • Lane Cove Council reserves the right to alter or cancel activities. • Safety on all our activities is always considered, however participants attend activities at their own risk. • FURTHER INFORMATION – www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/bushkids www.facebook.com/lanecovebushkids
According to the Royal Life Saving National Drowning Report 2018, 249 people drowned in Australian waterways last year, of which a staggering 88% were adults. “It’s important to remember that as an adult, there’s no shame in admitting you don’t feel confident in the water. It’s never too late - knowing how to swim and survive could save your life one day,” says Petrina. Some of the most common reasons adults haven’t learnt how to swim is that they’ve suffered a water related trauma or had a fear of the water instilled in them by their parents. Others may have learnt to swim as a kid but have since forgotten and want to brush up on their skills. Regardless of the reason, the process is all about building confidence in the water. “Lessons are naturally tailored to individual’s abilities and goals, however the two areas that are most in demand to master are breath control and treading water.” With over 240 AUSTSWIM Teacher Award nominations across Australia and New Zealand, Petrina has been recognised amongst the nation’s best. “I left the rat race to combine my passion for swimming with the ambition to empower others with an important life skill. I love the work I do, so to win this award really has been a dream come true. It’s an amazing feeling to be given this kind of credibility and endorsement by AUSTSWIM.” Petrina can be contacted on 0478 011 808 or via her website www.swimwithasmile.com.
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Insight would like to hear your story SBS’s Insight is planning to televise a program early this year which will cover the topic of loneliness.
Karen Paull COMMUNITY CHAPLAIN
SBS Insight Producer Milena Dambelli contacted Lane Cove Community Chaplain, Karen Paull, to find out more about the programs which are being run in Lane Cove to offer social connections.
Family and Friends
With research showing that 1 in 4 Australians experience loneliness more than three times a week, it is an area that is generating significant interest.
The Christmas season heralded a return to our Adelaide family and friends. Although we keep contact throughout the year using various technologies, Christmas is a special time to soak in some relationships we hold dear. Only extended time together brings back the true reality of who we are as family. For better and for worse, we love these times, even though the details may not be exciting to anyone else.
“We are certainly not the only one offering such connections, but we do have a particular interest in helping people overcome the all too common problem of loneliness,” said Karen. “It's a privilege to be invited to address this complex epidemic of loneliness, which has reached most parts of the world. De-stigmatising the term is a helpful action, which programs like Insight do well. If you have a hopeful story to tell, please share it with Milena so that others may be inspired to find their own way out of loneliness.” As part of research for its upcoming Insight program, SBS would like to hear from people across the country – speaking informally and over the phone – about what has helped them to build connections, find meaningful relationships and ultimately, overcome loneliness. All chats are confidential to begin with! FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE EMAIL milenad@sbs.com.au or phone 9430 3688.
Make a Difference to Someone’s Life! Support your local community by purchasing a raffle ticket and go into the draw to win one of these great prizes.
PRIZE 1: PANASONIC 55” OLED 4K TV VALUE $3,599 DONATED BY LEN WALLIS AUDIO TICKETS PRIZE 2: TRAVEL VALUE $3,000 1 FOR $5 DONATED BY TRENDSETTER
5 FOR $20 10 FOR $35
TRAVEL & CRUISE CENTRE
PRIZE 3: BEAUTY PRODUCTS VALUE $500 DONATED BY ESTĒE LAUDER
More prizes will be added over the coming months and will be advertised in The Village Observer and on the Sydney Community Services website and Facebook page. Launched at Lane Cove Rotary Fair Sunday 14th October, the raffle will be drawn at LOGO theVARIATIONS Hunters Hill Food and Wine Festival at 4pm on Sunday 5th SECONDARY (STACKED) May 2019, at Boronia Park Oval Hunters Hill. Prize winners will be contacted by phone within 48 hours and a list of the prize winners will be published in The Village Observer.
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The love of these relatives renders an observation by a number of those in our Community Chaplaincy groups particularly sweet. ‘It feels like family’ is a comment that has been made to me on a number of occasions. I am so pleased! Like so many in Lane Cove, David and I left our own families to come here, so the need for close companionship - warts and all - is something we understand. The importance of human connection in ordinary and deeper ways should not be underestimated. Much of what Lane Cove Community Chaplaincy seeks to do is provide opportunities to foster relationships of warmth and trust between people. This no longer ‘just happens’ given the increased mobility of people and jobs, not to mention the isolating effect of technology and older age. Recent studies show that one in four Australians are lonely, and half of us are lonely for at least one day a week! Loneliness has significant negative impacts on our physical and mental health. Hence, actively addressing our need to connect with others is more crucial than ever. It takes some discomfort and courage to make the first step to engage with new people. But think of the benefits for you and others in making that move. Why not resolve to do so this month? If you would like to know more, please contact me. I can send you a list of ideas to connect with others or recommend some local groups to try. Our website (see below) lists many activities where you will be welcomed like one of the family!
CONTACT DETAILS: • Rev Karen Paull - 0400 299 751 • lanecovechaplain@gmail.com • www.lanecovecc.com www.lanecovecc.com/blog 繁體中文翻譯見於:www.lanecovecc.com/blog 简体中文翻译见於:www.lanecovecc.com/blog www.lanecovecc.com/blog
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BOOKINGS /ENQUIRIES CONTACT: PHONE: 9427 6425 EMAIL: support@sydneycs.org 1 Pottery Lane, Lane Cove, 2066 www.sydneycs.org 40 TVO FEBRUARY 2019
PARK VIEW CAFÉ: Join us for a wonderful three-course meal for just $15. Special performance on Monday 11th! Bus pick up just $5 return– Bookings essential. SHUFFLEBOARD: Join us the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month for this fun, fast paced indoor game! 9.45 – 11.45am $5 includes morning tea. Guaranteed fun!!!! BOOK CLUB: Meets 3rd Monday of the month. Cost $4 includes borrowing the book and afternoon tea. BUS TRIP: No bus trip in February.
SOCIAL BRIDGE/ CHESS/SOLO: Meets every Thursday afternoon 1pm - 3.30pm, in our Parkview Room at 1 Pottery Lane, Lane Cove. $5 includes afternoon tea. All welcome. Please call Julie for details. 9427 6425
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Can you spare a few hours to relieve the isolation of a local resident? You can make a big difference in someone’s life. With a team of nearly 400 volunteers, Sydney Community Services provides a range of services to support over 500 older residents and people living with a disability living in our local community.
We are currently looking for volunteers in the following areas:
MAH-JONG: Every Wednesday now at the Seniors Hub, 1 Pottery Lane in the Park View Room. $5 includes afternoon tea. All welcome. For enquiries please call Vanessa 9428 2972 or Julie 9427 6425 SCRABBLE: Fortnightly on Fridays – see calendar for dates. $5 includes morning tea VILLAGE (SHOPPING) BUS: Weekly door to door service, Wednesday mornings, with 2 hours in Lane Cove Village. Friendly drivers and volunteers bring any shopping up from WOOLWORTHS to the bus and will carry any parcels to the kitchen bench on your return. $7 single or $10 per couple. Bookings essential 9427 6425 PHONE SHOPPING: Weekly service, Fridays 9:15am – 11.30am. Phone our office and speak to our friendly Volunteers, who take down your shopping order on-line to be delivered a day of your choosing). There is no charge for the phone-in service; COLES charge a small delivery fee. TABLE TENNIS: Two sessions every Friday. 12.30 or 2.30pm - $5.00. BOOMERS: An informal social group for older men who are independently mobile; sticks & walkers are welcome. Outings are typically three hours in duration & include destinations such as cafés, parks, galleries, museums, historic houses and other places of interest. Join our outings in February to The Boathouse, Shelly Beach and Museum of Contemporary Art cafe ($15 per person) Bookings essential 9427 6425 F.O.C.A.S : 1st Monday of the month, morning tea is provided. We knit, sew, crochet all sorts of articles and make handmade calico dolls for children in hospital and the needy. We have 4 street stalls each year to generate info and fundraising. We look forward to meeting you at 1 Pottery Lane, Lane cove – Park View room 9.30am-12noon.
LINEN SERVICE VOLUNTEERS WANTED You can make a big difference in someone’s life. Can you spare a couple of hours once a fortnight to assist with our Linen Service? Each fortnight on a Monday morning, our amazing volunteers change the sheets and replace the towels for members of our community. Please help us to help them. Join us if you can, make new friends and enjoy the feeling of being involved in a worthy cause, supporting your own community.
DO YOU LIKE TO DRIVE? We are looking for friendly and capable volunteer drivers to drive our larger (from 20 seater) community bus on day trips. A Light or Medium Rigid Licence would be required. We are also looking for friendly and capable volunteer drivers to drive our smaller 12 seater community bus. No special bus licence is required for this one, just a medical clearance letter from GP.
VOLUNTEER GARDENER: Join our morning gardening team and have fun working outdoors and helping in the community at the same time.
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YOUR LOCAL WHAT'S ON DIRECTORY Keep in touch with what's going on in your local area with a variety of local community groups. If you wish to advertise your group please email editor@thevillageobserver.com.au Please note: listings to be approx 20 words per group.
1ST LANE COVE SCOUT GROUP Joeys 6-8yrs (register interest); Cubs 8-11yrs (Wed 7pm); Scouts 11-15yrs (Fri 7.30pm); Venturers 15-18yrs (Thur 7pm). 9428 4061 www.lanecovescouts.com. ALL AGE SUNDAY SCHOOL Classes 9am Sunday, morning tea provided. Metropolitan Baptist Church, 223 Burns Bay Rd, Lane Cove West. 0434 432 175 www.metropolitanbaptist.net.au ANC MIXED SOCIAL GOLF CLUB Looking for new members to join social golf club, playing alternate Sundays on the North Shore. 0411 559 909. AQUALUNA CHOIR Fun SATB acapella; pop, gospel, world, sacred music. Wed 7.30pm, St Andrews Church Hall, Longueville. Contact: 0402 839 499 or paula@lul.com.au. BON APPETIT TOASTMASTERS Meet over dinner on 2nd Wednesday evening monthly, in a supportive and social environment. 0404 049 565 / www.batm.org.au BNI BUSINESS EXPRESS LANE COVE A highly professional business networking organisation whose primary purpose is to exchange qualified business referrals. Contact: 9418 9031 or adminlc@ chiropracticcentral.com.au CARISBROOK HISTORIC HOUSE Open weekends from 11am - 4pm. Beautifully restored 1880's house and gardens are a joy to wander through. www.carisbrookhouse.com CARER SUPPORT Free telephone information/support service specifically for/about carers providing information, support and referrals. 1800 242 636, M-F, 9-5pm. CLAN MACLEOD PIPE BAND Always wanted to learn to play bagpipes or drums? Monday nights, St Leonards Park, North Sydney. www.clanmacleodpipeband.com COMMUNITY CHAPLAIN Free activities, local bush walks, meditation, conversation/coffee groups, chess, family camps, women's retreats. 0400 299 751 www.lanecovecc.com COMMUNITY GARDEN (Permapatch) Huge quiet garden, workshops, general and private plots. Sun 2pm, cnr Mowbray Rd and Pac Hwy, Lane Cove. P: 9436 2891. COVE INVESTORS Monthly evening meeting at Lane Cove Library, discuss and broaden investment skills. Contact Julian julianradom31@hotmail.com C3 CHURCH LANE COVE Sunday services at 9am and 10am. Lane Cove Public School Hall. Homebase Youth 7.15pm Friday nights. Monthly 42 TVO FEBRUARY 2019
ACE conversation evenings. Contact: 9418 9211 www.c3lanecove.com.au ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLASS Fridays 10am-12 noon. Improve your conversation English with trained facilitators. $3/ week. Contact: 9427 1163 or www.lcmchurches.org.au FOODFAITH COMMUNITY GARDEN Free individual plots for growing your own veggies, fruit and herbs still available. info@foodfaith.com.au FRIENDS OF LANE COVE NATIONAL PARK Bush care volunteers needed for bush regeneration at Point Reserve, Lane Cove National Park, Mon 8.30-11.30am and 2nd and 4th Sat. 9 - 11am. Contact: Mike mam11739@tpg.com. au or 0456 062 637. See www. friendsoflanecovenationalpark.org.au GREENWICH ANGLICAN CHURCH Sunday Service, 9am every week. 1st & 3rd Sundays - Morning Prayer. 2nd & 4th Sundays - Holy Communion. Sunday School also available. GREENWICH SAILING CLUB Kids Learn to Sail. New members of any age are always welcome. Web: gsc.org.au Email: gsc-training@gsc.org.au GREENWICH TENNIS CLUB INC Friendly local tennis club. New members welcome. Social competition Sat & Sun. Contact: www.greenwichtennis.com.au or admin@greenwichtennis.com.au HALLAM AVENUE TENNIS CLUB 58 Hallam Ave, Lane Cove West. New members welcome. Hire courts from $10 per hour. Call 0424 229 259 or email hatc.hire@gmail.com HEALTHY LIFESTYLE Strength Training - weights and body weight exercises to improve muscle strength. Tuesdays 2.35 - 3.35pm. $110/$88 (concession). 8877 5300. HUMMINGSONG COMMUNITY CHOIRS A network of women’s a cappella choirs. Chatswood choir ‘Alkira' is open to new members. Meets Monday nights in school terms from 7.30pm - 9.30pm. www.hummingsong.com.au HUNTERS HILL BRIDGE CLUB Keep mentally fit, have fun and make friends? Hunters Hill Bridge Club, Crown St, Henley. 0438 619 780 or sheldrakecarol@gmail.com HUNTERS HILL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Our main gathering is Sundays at 10am and weekly in various homes in our community. Cnr Ferdinand & Alexandra Street. 9817 2282 or www.hhcc.org.au HUNTERS HILL MUSEUM Open Tues to Frid, 10am - 12 noon at Hunters Hill Town Hall, Alexandra Street.
Regular exhibitions and events. www.huntershillmuseum.org.au HUNTERS HILL WOMEN'S BOWLING CLUB Seeking new members. Tuesday mornings. Free lessons. Enjoy the friendship. 0419 258 662 or 0408 110 082. HUNTERS HILL SENIORS’ CHESS GROUP Join weekly social games – no expertise needed. Every Wed 2-5pm, Ironwood Company Coffee House, 102 Woolwich Rd, Woolwich. Register: Sydney Community Services 9817 0101 or ssmall@sydneycs.org HUNTERS HILL SAILING CLUB Kids, tweens, teens and adult learn to sail programs, coaching, racing weekly at the 2018 NSW Sailing Club of the Year. All welcome! Email info@ huntershillsailingclub.org.au or www. huntershillsailingclub.org.au JAZZ BAND Rehearses Monday nights, vacancies available. Jazz, Swing, Blues, Latin, R&B and Funk. Performs throughout the year at festivals and functions. davidcbraybrook@bigpond.com or (mob) 0410 566 953. LANE COVE BOWLING CLUB Play lawn bowls. Social or competition. Fun and exercise. Free coaching. 151 Burns Bay Road. Call 9428 4325, 9420 5793 or info@ lawnbowls.com.au LANE COVE BRANCH OF THE COUNTRY WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION Meetings held on second Thursday of month, 10.15am-12.30pm, Lane Cove Library, Room 1. Contact: 8407 9582 or email caseyrm@optusnet.com.au LANE COVE BUSH KIDS Nature activities for 2 to 5 years (term time) and 2 to 10 years (school holidays). www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/bushkids. LANE COVE BUSHLAND & CONSERVATION SOCIETY Meets on 2nd Tuesday monthly at the Lane Cove Tennis Club, Kenneth St, Longueville. Newcomers welcome. 9427 1125 / 9427 4845. LANE COVE CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY Meets fortnightly at 8.00pm on Thursday evenings. Contact: 9428 4834 / 9873 6315. LANE COVE CHORISTERS Senior ladies' choir welcomes new members. Rehearsals on Tuesday afternoons at St. Aidan's Church, Longueville. Contact: 9418 9063. LANE COVE CONCERT BAND Want to join a local, friendly musical organisation? Six ensembles from beginner to advanced concert bands, two jazz bands and a woodwind ensemble. Contact 0407 124 600 www.lccb.org.au LANE COVE HISTORICAL SOCIETY Next meeting is February 2019 at Lane Cove Library. Supper afterwards. Enquiries 0418 276 365.. LANE COVE MASTERS SWIMMING Meets Tuesday 6.30-7.30pm, Lane Cove Aquatic Centre. Swimming Coach caters to all levels of swimming ability. LANE COVE MUSIC AND CULTURAL CENTRE Not-for-profit organisation offering music tuition for children and adult learners. Suzuki and traditional methods. 9427 8027.
LANE COVE RESIDENTS FOR RECONCILIATION (LCRR) Local group of Aboriginal/nonAboriginal community members working together to advance the process of Reconciliation. Contact: 9428 1197 / 9428 1201 www. nswreconciliation.org.au LANE COVE SCRABBLE CLUB Meeting fortnightly on Thursdays from 6pm in The Meeting House, 23A Stokes Street. Contact: 0400 226 541 or info@scrabblensw.org.au LANE COVE UNITING CHURCH Worship in the chapel, Sundays 9.30am, cnr Figtree St/ Centennial Ave. Weekly Christian Meditation and Mahjong. 9428 2240 or lanecoveuniting@bigpond.com LANE COVE YOUTH ORCHESTRA Calling young musicians! Have you ever played in a symphony orchestra? Come and try out in our rehearsals. Scholarships offered. 0411 413 335 mcn114@bigpond.net.au www. lanecoveyouthorchestra.org.au LANE COVE RSL SUB-BRANCH Meets first Thursday of each month at the Lane Cove Club at 10am. Keep up-to-date with RSL matters, DVA and community services. 9906 5934. LANE COVE TOASTMASTERS Become a confident public speaker supported by a friendly group. Meets 23A Stokes Street, Lane Cove. 0403 392 122. www.meetup.com/SpeakLead-Inspire-Lane-Cove-Toastmasters/ LANE COVE SUSTAINABILITY ACTION GROUP Meets on third Thursday of every odd month (Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sept, Nov) at the Lane Cove Library, 7-8.30pm. 9428 3553/0421 442 840. LANE COVE WEST TENNIS CLUB Courts for hire day or night at Blackman Park, Lloyd Rees Drive. Amenities and children's playground. Contact: 0417 667 020 or www.lcwtennis.com.au LAUGHTER MELODY YOGA Join one hour laughter yoga sessions to help you feel good, boost health and happiness. 0403 392 122. www. meetup.com/Laughter-Melody-Yoga/ LAVOCE INC. COMMUNITY CHOIR Meets Tuesday, 6.15-8pm at the Lane Cove Living and Learning Centre, 180 Longueville Rd to sing for fun. 0424 507 321, adrianlee2@mac.com www.lavocelanecove.com/ LONGUEVILLE ST AIDAN'S ANGLICAN CHURCH Upcoming Christmas service to remember lost family and loved ones, Sun 9th December at 6pm. Sunday morning services. Friendship Services. Healing services. Youth group. Playgroup for toddlers & carers. Craft Circle. Corner Christina/Arabella St. www.staidans.com.au LONGUEVILLE UNITING CHURCH Tues 5 Feb: Citizen Kane. Tues 5 March: On Golden Pond BYO drinks. $10. 6.30pm pizza, 7.15pm movie. Catering: 9427 4740 / 9428 4287.. LCM ANGLICAN CHURCH Playtime: Wednesday mornings @ 9.45am - 12 noon (Junior Jivers 10 - 10.30am). A range of activities for children 0-5 and their carers. 19 Rosenthal Ave, Lane Cove. LOWER NORTH SHORE MULTIPLE BIRTH ASSOC Volunteer parents of multiples (twins, triplets etc)
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supporting and assisting other parents. Enquiries@lnsmba.amba. org.au or www.lnsmba.amba.org.au MAHJONG Wednesday afternoons from 1 - 4pm at Sydney Community Services, 1 Pottery Lane. Lessons available in April and October.. 9428 2972 or 0407 246 666. MEALS ON WHEELS HUNTERS HILL Delivers healthy, affordable meals to client's homes. Friendly volunteers deliver on a daily or weekly basis. Contact 9817 0101 MEETING HOUSE COMMUNITY CENTRE A not-for-profit organisation for people of all ages; playgroups, Community Café, community garden, yoga, craft, seniors outings and shopping trips. 23a Stokes Street, Lane Cove North, 9427 1841. MEETING HOUSE KINDERGARTEN Children aged 3 - 5 yrs. Experienced and university qualified staff offering a preschool program Mon-Fri 8.30am-3.30pm. 47 Burns Bay Rd, 9008 5549 www.meetinghouse.org.au MEN'S SHED Looking for new members, drop in for a cuppa and a chat. St Columba Retirement Centre, 15 Figtree St. Mon, Tues and Thurs, 10am-3pm. Contact: 0428 024 208 or email lanecove@mensshed.net MINDFULNESS MEDITATION FOR SENIORS Bringing peace and joy into your life. 178 Longueville Rd, on 3rd Sunday of month, 11am-12pm. livinginharmony.com.au/meditation or call Ana 0428 569 373. NORTH SHORE BRAIN TUMOUR SUPPORT GROUP Provides patients and families with education and emotional support. Facilitated by health care professionals. North Shore Private Hospital. Contact: snog@snog.org.au or www.snog.org.au NORTH SHORE PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Information and support for people impacted by Prostate Cancer. First meeting for 2019 will be held 5-7pm, Thurs 21st Feb. Speaker will be Prof Andrew Kneebone, a Radiation Oncologist for Prostate Cancer. Kolling Building, 5th floor, North Shore Hospital. Contact 9498 1984, 0400 420 602 or www.prostate-cancer-supportsydneynorth.org OSBORNE PARK TENNIS COURT Play tennis in beautiful bush setting with club house. Childrens play area adjacent. Local communityrun facility. Very reasonable rates. Contact 9428 2180 or ralphb1@bigpond.com. PROBUS CLUBS Fellowship meetings for retirees. Guest speakers, excursions, refreshments and lunches. Crows Nest Combined Crows Nest Centre, 2 Ernest Place, Crows Nest, 10.00am third Thursday monthly. 9439 3455 Lane Cove Combined Lane Cove Bowling Club, Burns Bay Road 10am, second Monday monthly. Lane Cove Ladies Lane Cove Library at 10am, second Wednesday monthly. 9427 5891. Willoughby Combined Chatswood Bowling Club, Gordon Ave,
Chatswood at 9.45am, third Tuesday monthly. 9428 3357. Hunters Hill Combined Hunters Hill Club at 9.30am, first Tuesday monthly. 9816 2374. Hunters Hill Ladies Probus Club Inc meet at Hunters Hill Club, 12-20 Madeline St at 10am, fourth Monday monthly. 9816 5116. Waverton Combined Lane Cove Country Club, 180 River Road, Northwood 10.15am , third Monday 9955 5126. ROTARY CLUB OF LANE COVE All welcome.Weekly meeting. 6.15 - 8.15pm, Tuesdays, Lane Cove Country Club, 180 River Rd. Dinner $20/head. Contact 0407 216 552. www.lanecoverotary.org SAHAJA YOGA MEDITATION Experience meditation and state of thoughtless awareness. Awaken the innate energy which is inside everyone to experience a sense of inner peace, balance and wellbeing. No obligation. Lane Cove Library, Tues 7-8.30pm. 0422 798 498. SHINNYO-EN BUDDHIST TEMPLE Feast of Nirvana. Friday 15th February, 12.30pm & 6.30pm. Join us to commemorate the Buddha’s passing into the state of Nirvana. Contact: 9418 6688 or www.shinnyo.org.au SPIRIT OF LIFE UNITARIAN FELLOWSHIP Dr Max Lawson speaking on "Wordsworth's poetry as a Spiritual Inspiration." Sun 3rd Feb,10.30am, Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre ST MARK'S HUNTERS HILL PLAYGROUP St. Mark’s Church Hall, Figtree Road, Hunters Hill, Wednesdays 10 -12 noon during school term. All welcome, activities and refreshments. Contact: 0409 327 087/9879 8793. THE LOCAL VOCALS’ COMMUNITY CHOIR Performing contemporary and traditional songs, this unique choir will be participating in community events and activities. Contact: 0452 006 693. U3A UNIVERSITY OF THIRD AGE U3A offers an extensive variety of events and intellectually stimulating daytime courses held in an informal, friendly atmosphere. Ph 9262 2702 or www.sydneyu3a.org WAIG - WOMEN'S ACTION AND INFO GROUP Stimulating speakers, discussions and book reviews for women. Monday 10.30am-12.30pm at Lane Cove Library. $8 m/$10 nm per session. Contact: email waigwomen@gmail.com facebook. com/waigwomen/ WALKING WELL Gentle movement class, 11am-1pm first Sunday monthly, Lane Cove Bowls Club, 151 Burns Bay Rd. 0416 820 252 or www.movingintune.com/walking-well WOM:NI - WILLOUGHBY OLDER MEN: NEW IDEAS "Meet a friend Make a friend - Be a friend." For men over 55. Club Willoughby, Crabbes St, Willoughby every 2nd and 4th Wednesday. Contact: 9417 3715 ZUMBA CLASSES IN LANE COVE Get fit, sweat, make friends and have fun! Classes suitable for everyone Contact: Dianne on 0406 765 827 www.zumba4u.com.au
2019 CONCERT DATES 12th March: Nick Russoniello with the Golden Age Quartet ‘From Gershwin to Charlie Chaplin’. 7th May: Rumsey & Friends ‘Anecdotes & Soliloquies’. 25th June: Chanterelle String Quartet, with artists from the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. 13th August: Mark Walton on clarinet & saxophone. 15th October: Pollard Awards held in conjunction with Sydney Eisteddfod. 26th November: Soulfood a Capella Choir with Christmas music to enthral. ALL CONCERTS COMMENCE AT 7.30PM, EXCEPT 15TH OCTOBER CONCERT AT 7.00PM. Venue: Lane Cove-Mowbray Anglican Church, 19 Rosenthal Avenue, Lane Cove (behind the Post Office). Annual subscription $70 or pay at the door. Includes supper at interval. Enquiries to Christine (9428 4287) or Rosalie (9427 4651).
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The Business Directory section of The Village Observer gives businesses the opportunity to cost effectively advertise to a very targeted local readership on an ongoing basis. Enquiries, please contact: Mariano Massa on 0408 813 154 during office hours or email advertising@ thevillageobserver.com.au Ads can be booked on a monthly basis and are available in a range of sizes. (Larger sizes also available.) 1 BLOCK: $60 per issue 42mm (w) X 27mm (h) 2 BLOCK: $120 per issue 42mm (w) X 61mm (h) 3 BLOCK: $160 per issue 42mm (w) X 94mm (h) SINGLE LINE: $19 per issue Business name / number ACCOUNTANTS Brian A Scott C. Acct.................. 9418 6669 Deborah Hill................................. 9420 4660 Fodera & Co................................. 9418 9418 Harry V Turner and Co............... 9427 0599 H& R Block Accountants........... 9427 9335 Infinity Financial......................... 9420 9558 Kingston Financial..................... 8117 2900 MAM Advisory Group................. 9428 6000 Travis & Travis C.Acct................ 9427 6555 ARCHITECTS, BUILDING & DESIGN Architects Johannsen...........0412 122 599 Archizone Interior Design.......... 9428 2857 Buildscape Complete B.S.......... 9428 3055 Carpenter - Michael...............0419 861 545 Cant Dibden................................. 9418 8633 Designing Green................... 0412 494 341 D. Hall Building Appraisals........ 9418 7750 ECR International....................... 9418 3318 Garage Door Repairs.................. 9427 8383 Handyman - John..................0420 201 256 LJ Boland..................................... 9427 1511 Martin Wesley Builder...........0411 856 492 PMB Plumbing............................ 9428 4041 Reliance Roof Restoration...1300 300 748 Sissons Neves Architects.......... 9420 8855 Sunteca Blinds/ Awnings......1300 853 518 www.awnings.com.au BAKERIES & PATISSERIE Bakers Delight............................. 9418 3849 La Provence................................. 9418 9364 Pottery Green Bakers................. 9420 4793 The Cake Man............................. 8021 6195 BANKS & FINANCE ANZ Bank................................1800 033 844 Aussie........................................... 8084 9733 Commonwealth Bank.....................132 221 Infinity Wealth............................. 9420 9558 Juliard Finanical Services....1300 302 188 Kingston Financial..................... 8117 2900 MLC Advice Centre..................... 8035 7650 Mortgage Choice........................ 9420 3052 NAB...................................................132 265 Net International Finance......... 9420 2939 Smartline Home Loans.............. 9420 1895 St George Bank................................133 330 Westpac Bank............................. 8962 4388 BARS & CLUBS The Alcott.................................... 9428 5155 Lane Cove Bowling Club............ 9420 5793 Lane Cove Country Club............ 9427 6631 Longueville Hotel........................ 9427 2021 Unwined Café & Bar................... 9418 8074 CAFES, RESTAURANTS Bella Bacio Café.......................... 94208088 Birdwood Cafe............................. 8090 7940 Caesars Pizza Palace................. 9427 6197 44 TVO FEBRUARY 2019
Café Zivelli................................... 9420 1103 Chargrill Charlies........................ 8095 9761 Crust Gourmet Pizza.................. 9418 9222 Curry Lane................................... 9428 2922 Delhi Hutt..................................... 9428 5557 Dominos Pizza............................ 8424 4050 Encasa......................................... 9418 8577 Gelatissimo................................. 9418 7465 Greenhouse Asian Salads......... 8540 0404 Foogoo......................................... 7900 7081 Four Frogs Creperie................... 9420 3944 Fourth Fish.................................. 9427 4896 Fusion Coffee.............................. 9418 8074 Ground Caffe............................... 9420 0410 Guzman Gomez.......................... 8004 5318 Kasina Korean............................. 8041 3307 King of Kebabs............................ 9418 9533 La Piazza Pizza........................... 9427 6041 La Provence Espresso Bar........ 9418 9364 Lane Cove BBQ Kitchen............. 9420 8288 LC Chinese Kitchen.................... 9427 0099 Le Resto....................................... 9427 6272 Little Red Robin.......................... 9418 9529 Lil Lane Eatery............................ 9418 9708 Ogalo Portugese Chicken.......... 9427 1200 Oliver Brown Chocolate Cafe.... 9090 2596 The Junction............................... 9418 8005 Patchai......................................... 9427 7882 Persian Basement...................... 9428 5812 Pho Sam Noodle House............ 9869 0499 Mowbray Eatery.......................... 9427 8083 Nibu Cafe........................................9418 322 Shorties Bar & Dining................. 9418 9780 Subway........................................ 9418 8355 Super Mix Juicery..................0410 715 802 Sushi Maru.................................. 9418 8222 Unwined Café & Bar................... 9418 8074 Via Napoli.................................... 9428 3297 Wok Passion................................ 9420 9567 CHILD CARE Birrahlee Kindergarten............... 9427 5900 Burns Bay Cottage..................... 9418 6188 Greenwood Early Education.. 1300 947 336 LC Occasional Care.................... 9428 2324 Meeting House ........................... 9427 1841 Stringybark Day Care Centre...... 94273584 COMMUNITY SERVICES Centrehouse ............................... 9428 4898 C3 Church.................................... 9418 9211 Gallery Lane Cove....................... 9428 4898 Sydney Community Services.... 9427 6425 Lane Cove Council...................... 9911 3555 Lane Cove Library....................... 9911 3634 Lane Cove Seniors Centre......... 9911 3555 Susan's Welcome Home Help.. 9428 4494 DRY CLEANING / ALTERATIONS Blossom Tailoring/Alterations.. 9427 8817 Lawrence Dry Cleaners.............. 9428 4368 Minyan Design Tailor................. 9420 8848 New Mayfair Drycleaners.......... 9427 5667 Sally's Alterations....................... 9428 5675 Triple A Dry Cleaners.................. 9427 3402 ELECTRICIAN Captain Cook Electrical............ 0488 843 546 McIntosh Electrical...............1300 627 727 ELECTRICAL/COMPUTER/ COMMUNICATIONS Asmarina Consulting Services......9420 4658 Classic Audio............................... 9428 3333 Electronics Central..................... 9420 3811 Fastrack Technology................. 9043 5303 Exp. Website Designer..........0450 011 336 webwingz.com.au Len Wallis Audio......................... 9427 6755 Raw FM Network........................ 9420 4900 FASHION - MENS D’S Damat................................... 9418 6782 Gazman........................................ 9427 3095 Good Will Op Shops................... 9418 6835 St Vincent de Paul...................... 9427 1115 FASHION/ACCESSORIES WOMEN Adam Larissa Fashions............. 9427 6291 Baku Swimwear............................................. Bella Cove Lingerie..................... 9418 6776 Blue Illusion................................. 9456 6041 Found Gifts & Homewares...0411 731 009 Fuschia Boutique....................... 9428 3601 Good Will Op Shops................... 9418 6835 Iris & Lin....................................... 9427 1395 Miss V Boutique.......................... 9418 9333 Running Bare.............................. 9420 3025 Stedmans Fine Jewellery.......... 9427 3924 St Vincent de Paul...................... 9427 1115 TS14 + Virtu................................ 9418 9844 Zjoosh.......................................... 8065 0744 FLORIST
Spotted Orchid............................ 9418 6770 Lane Cove Flower Lady............. 9420 0105 Pure Flowers............................... 9427 8214 FOOTWEAR / SHOE REPAIR Lane Cove Shoe Repairs........... 9428 2619 LC Village Shoe Repairs............. 9427 3376 FRESH FOOD Agora IGA X-Press...................... 9427 2275 Big Barra Seafood...................... 9427 0077 Figtree Greengrocers................. 9420 2111 Flannerys................................1300 434 154 Hummerston Meats................... 9427 1983 LC Village Fruit market.............. 9428 1733 Lime Leaf Fruit & Veg................ 9420 0102 Thomas Dux................................ 9420 4833 KIDS & TEENS Ballet Stuff................................... 9428 4404 Burns Bay Dance Studio.......0402 779 330 Crayons...................................1300 232 111 Kidstuff........................................ 9427 4333 Imagination Dance.................. 458 333 063 LC Dance Academy.................... 9418 7338 GROCERIES & LIQUOR BWS Liquor.................................. 9427 2058 Cellarbrations.............................. 9427 6222 Chambers Cellars....................... 9427 3922 Coles............................................. 9427 0199 Lucky 7 Convenience Store....... 9420 0888 Go Vita Health Foods................. 9427 4420 Mori Mart..................................... 9427 7631 Spices of Asia............................. 9418 8684 The Source Bulk Foods............. 9420 5055 Woolworths................................. 9420 0134 HAIR & BEAUTY A Beauty....................................... 9427 2222 Allcare Laser & Cosmetic.......... 9420 5577 Flair for Beauty........................... 9420 4422 Beauty in the Cove..................... 9420 1880 Bellini Hair Hunters Hill.............. 9817 4422 Chic Scissors............................... 9427 6164 Cleopatras Beauty Clinic........... 9428 2196 Cutting at the Cove..................... 9428 2149 Elan Hair...................................... 9418 8171 Elizabeth's Beauty Clinic............ 9428 5049 Elysium Hair Design................... 9427 0733 Gai's Salon................................... 9420 0554 Gambino Hair.............................. 9427 6062 Hair by Erika................................ 9427 5088 Hair Suite..................................... 9428 5522 James Duffy................................ 9420 3387 Jason Villa for Hair..................... 9428 4327 Natural Nails Design.................. 9428 3381 New York Nails............................ 9420 8187 Sloans Hair Boutique................. 9420 4880 The Clever Cut............................. 9428 2237 Toni & Guy................................... 9427 3213 Tres Jolie..................................... 9420 0700 Zara Skin Care Clinic.................. 9420 9777 HEALTH / SPORT / FITNESS A Better Smile Dental................. 9427 3366 Action Plus Physio..................... 9837 4440 Anytime Fitness.......................... 9418 6299 Apple Dental................................ 9420 5050 Ben Ebert Psychologist........0403 197 533 Better Hearing............................. 9394 8465 BlueFit Health Club.................... 9418 8888 Bodytone Yoga.......................0423 595 557 Bridget Sheehan Pharmacy...... 9427 2241 Burns Bay Dentistry................... 9420 2888 Burns Bay Medical Centre......... 9427 4855 Burns Bay Physio....................... 9427 8333 Carlisle Swimming..................... 9417 2060 Central Avenue Dental Care...... 9428 4888 Chemist Warehouse..............1300 367 283 Connect Hearing......................... 9420 2300 Cove Dental................................. 8413 1779 Define Nutrition......................1800 333 463 Dentocare.................................... 9427 1099 Douglas Hanley Moir.................. 9427 6340 Dr Vasili Orth. Surgeon.............. 9420 1444 Dr Papadimitriouo Orth. Surgeon... 9418 9777 Dr Li's TCM Clinic........................ 9418 3778 Emerald Medical Centre............ 9420 0222 Emily Rowe Counselling ......0405 003 945 Energy Essence.....................0410 471 557 Eyes on Lane Cove..................... 9418 3329 Evolvere Pilates Yoga............0403 294 824 Flex Hearing................................ 9879 7776 Gavin Starr Pharmacy............... 9427 1755 Greenwich Pharmacy................ 9436 1675 Health Space..........................1300 364 180 Hypoxi Body Studio.................... 9427 2727 ILS............................................1300 941 037 Infinite Energies/Wellness........ 9427 7259 Japanese Yoga......................0413 136 036 J.Brandt-Sarif Physio................. 9420 8802
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BRIDGE LESSONS The Wollstonecraft Club welcomes new members, with a new Bridge course for beginners followed by supervised sessions and intermediate lessons to introduce players to this fascinating game. Time: 10.00am Fridays Date: 6-week course commences Friday 1st March Venue: Wollstonecraft Club, 7 Russell St, Wollstonecraft Cost: $50, which includes the textbook Bookings: Phone 9436 2191. www.wollstonecraftclub.com.au.
TIME 4 YOU FEBRUARY 2019 - ALL WELCOME - $3 10am-12 noon - with home-made morning tea ST ANDREW’S UNITING CHURCH HALL, CHRISTINA STREET, LONGUEVILLE.
WED 6 - SCRABBLE/ UNO THUR 7 - YEAR OF THE PIG WED 13 - SCRABBLE THUR 14 - GAMES WED 20 - SCRABBLE THUR 21 - DISCOVER ENGLAND VIDEO WED 27 - SCRABBLE THUR 28 - UNUSUAL ORNAMENTS If you need transport or have any questions, please call Frank 9427 3215 or Chris 9428 4287
LANE COVE WOMEN’S ACTION & INFORMATION GROUP 4 FEBRUARY - General session talking about books by women authors we have read. 11 FEBRUARY - Felicity Davis will talk about Pittwater Knitting Nannas, which seeks to raise awareness of the danger of mining fossil fuels. 18 FEBRUARY - Dr Carmel Bendon, an academic specialist in Medieval Mystics, talks about her new novel Grasping at Water which blends the mysterious ways of past and present. 25 FEBRUARY - Lily Partridge will talk about working with social entrepreneur ventures at Project Everest. All WAIG sessions are held at the Lane Cove Library, Longueville Rd unless otherwise stated. Cost of Monday sessions: $8 members/$10 non-members per session. For further information, visit our Facebook page, email waigwomen@gmail.com or call 0411 016 784. 46 TVO FEBRUARY 2019
Join us to create music. Be prepared to sing, create rhythm and make harmony – or just listen and enjoy the music. WHEN: Tuesday 26th February. 10.30am for morning tea, 11am for concert WHERE: The Park View Room, Ground Level, Lane Cove Community Hub, 1 Pottery Lane, Lane Cove COST: By donation CONTACT: For bookings call 9427 6425. www.sydneycs.org Accessible and Hearing Loop
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FIND YOUR INNER SONG! Seniors’ Festival Concert with LANE COVE CHORISTERS
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This popular annual sunset market will feature talented artists and makers selling their wares, accompanied by live music and a kids workshop. Time: 5 - 8pm Date: Friday 22nd February Venue: Lane Cove Plaza Cost: Free For enquiries, email cultural@lanecove.nsw.gov.au
NORTHSIDE FORUM Northside Forum is a community-run discussion group based in Lane Cove and North Sydney. Our next meeting will discuss the topic ‘Artificial Intelligence: What are the possibilities and the social impact?’ The main speaker is Toby Walsh, a professor of AI at the University of New South Wales. Time: 12-2pm Date: Saturday 9th February Venue: The Union Hotel, 271 Pacific Highway, North Sydney. For further information, go to www.northsideforum.org.au/
PROPERTIES OF THE MONTH
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33 King William Street Greenwich 5 bed 3 bath 2 car Renovated and tastefully presented double brick period family home located in a sought after street on Greenwich peninsula. Walk to Bay Street ferry wharf, Greenwich Village, Primary School and a short stroll to Wollstonecraft station. Bernadette Hayes 0431 558 505 Vincent McGrath 0438 900 546
4/9 Arkland Street Cammeray 1 bed 1 bath 1 car A great investment or first home, located on a picturesque treelined street in a well maintained block. Whisper quiet location, yet conveniently located close to Cammeray Village, transport, golf course and Tunks Park. Bernadette Hayes 0431 558 505 Vincent McGrath 0438 900 546
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112 Arabella St, Longueville 5 bed 3 bath 2 car View: Sat 12.30pm - 1.00pm & Wed 5.00pm - 5.30pm • Architect designed luxury home, custom built for easy living • Bright open plan interiors, soaring ceilings and generous glass • Landscaped gardens, alfresco entertaining and pool Simon Harrison 0433 100 150 Kim Walters 0499 014 886
8 Balfour Street, Greenwich 4 bed 2.5 bath 2 car View: Sat & Wed 11.30am - 12.00pm • Classic family home on wide level block (approx. 961sqm) • Formal lounge and dining, second living area, expansive kitchen • Established level lawns and gardens, in-ground swimming pool James Bennett 0403 504 724 Baxter van Heyst 0447 113 025
belle property hunters hill 3/52-56 gladesville road, hunters hill 9817 7729 belle property lane cove 158 longueville road, lane cove 9087 3333
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3/300B Burns Bay Road, Lane Cove 2 bed 1 bath 1 car
16 Merinda Street, Lane Cove 3 bed 1 bath
Set in the sought-after 'Parkway' complex, this sizeable apartment delivers unrivalled luxury. Recently renovated with in/outdoor flow with open living and leafy water views from its private balcony. Paul Nees 0432 995 847 Greg Nazarian 0402 551 213
Perfectly positioned, this newly renovated single-level family home is moments from the tranquil expanse of Batten Reserve yet just footsteps from all the conveniences this bustling area has to offer. Paul Nees 0432 995 847
Ray White Lane Cove 9428 4100 lanecove.nsw@raywhite.com 162 Longueville Road, Lane Cove
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Recent Recent Harbourline Harbourline Sales Sales 46 George Street Greenwich 46 George Street Greenwich
10 Wallace Street Greenwich Sales Recent Harbourline 10 Wallace Street Greenwich
46 37 George Street Greenwich
26 Wisdom Road Greenwich 26 Wisdom Road Greenwich 26 Wisdom Road Greenwich
6 Robert Street Greenwich 6 Robert Street Greenwich 6 Robert Street Greenwich
10 Street Greenwich 50 Wallace Ronald Avenue Greenwich
7/120 Burns Bay Road Lane Cove 7/120 Burns Bay Road Lane Cove 7/120 Burns Bay Road Lane Cove
47 Carlotta Street Greenwich SOLD AT AUCTION 47 Carlotta Street Greenwich Street SOLD Crows Nest AT AUCTION
1/92 Burlington 1/92 StreetCrows CrowsNest Nest 1/92Burlington Burlington Street
27 Chisholm Street Greenwich 27 Chisholm Street Greenwich 27 Chisholm Street Greenwich
46 Carlotta Street Greenwich 46 Carlotta Street Greenwich 46 Carlotta Street Greenwich
23 Mitchell Street Greenwich SOLD AT AUCTION 23 Mitchell Street Greenwich 4SOLD Manns Avenue AT AUCTION
128 Greenwich Road Green SUBURB RECORD FOR A SE 128 Greenwich Road Greenw SUBURB RECORD FOR A SEM
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4 Manns Avenue Greenwich 4 Manns Avenue Greenwich
32 Northwood Road Lane Cove RECORD SALE on River Road 32 Northwood Road Lane Cove RECORD SALE on River Road
36 Crowther Avenue Greenwich SOLD PRIOR TO AUCTION 36 Crowther Avenue Greenwich SOLD PRIOR TO AUCTION
7 Crowther Avenue Greenwich STREETAvenue RECORDGreenwich 7 Crowther STREET RECORD
59 Stafford Road Artarmon STREET Road RECORD 59 Stafford Artarmon STREET RECORD
34 Portview Road Greenw SOLD OFF MARKET STREET REC 34 Portview Road Greenwic SOLD OFF MARKET STREET RECO
2/188 Blues Point Road Gree SOLDPoint AT AUCTION 2/188 Blues Road Green SOLD AT AUCTION
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