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NEWS & FEATURES 06 Community comes out to support Skiff Club 06 Council continues to pursue legal costs 08 Register for free business breakfast 09 Business profile – Stedman's Fine Jewellery 10 How our food habits are impacting the environment 14 Book Review – Mrs M by Luke Slattery 18 Defusing from negative thoughts 22 Performing arts groups seek permanent home 29 Planning Alliance to hold forum 33 KU Osborne Park celebrates 50 years

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According to Danielle Di-Masi, there are very few businesses that can flourish without a digital marketing presence. But for a small business owner, this may be just another thing sitting on your ‘to do list’ waiting to be implemented. To demystify social media and how it can be used effectively in your business, Lane Cove Council are hosting a breakfast in which Danielle, a digital behaviour expert, will help you identify your audience and your customers so that you will be equipped to develop your own digital communications strategy. To learn more about Danielle and what will be covered at the seminar, turn to page 8. In this month’s Business Profile segment, we meet with Michael Stedman. Michael has owned and operated Stedman’s Fine Jewellery in Lane Cove for the past 25 years. Turn to page 9 to learn more about Michael and his work. Our feature discusses a really important issue that we can all be doing something about. Australians throw out $8 billion worth of edible food every year which is having a huge impact on our environment. Purchasing and preparing food more responsibly is key. To find out more, turn to page 10-11. Until next time,

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Time: 8.30am Date: Sunday 9th September, 2018 Place: Lucretia Street, Longueville Running buddies get into the spirit of the Lane Cove Fun Run. Photo by John Lavery.

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YOUR NEWS

COMMUNITY COMES OUT TO SUPPORT SKIFF CLUB

Council continues to pursue legal costs

The Lane Cove 12ft Sailing Skiff Club (LC12ftSSC) had a fantastic turnout on the water just one week after a fire burnt down its storage shed housing 46 boats.

Although Lane Cove Council is owed $382,254 in legal fees, it agreed to accept $320 thousand from the State Government. In response, the State Government made a counter offer of $220 thousand, which was rejected by Council.

The fire, which started around 3.15am on Sunday 16th September, destroyed the boats across four classes including Sabots, Flying 11’s, Cherubs and Lasers. All the boats were privately owned by members ranging in age from 8 to 80 years.

Council is continuing to negotiate with the State Government in relation to the refund of legal costs associated with the failed forced amalgamation process.

Council will now proceed to have the costs assessed by a Court accredited costs assessor, which will be then filed with the Court. If the Court is satisfied, they will give an Order as to quantum, which will be due and payable.

New Deputy Mayor Councillor Scott Bennison has been voted in as Lane Cove Council’s new Deputy Mayor, replacing Councillor Karola Brent. Two nominations were received for the Deputy Mayor position. At Council’s September meeting Clr Bennison was voted in with 5 votes, against Clr Frances Vissel who received 3 votes.

The fire destroyed the storage shed and 46 boats at LC12ftSSC.

Commodore Max Gundy said that they estimate around 80% of the boats were insured.

Section 231 of the Local Government Act 1993 (the Act) provides that Councillors may elect a Deputy Mayor for the mayoral term ie. two years or a shorter term. Further to this, Council resolved at an Extraordinary Council Meeting in September 2017 that “the term for the election of the Deputy Mayor be twelve months.”

“The fundraising, messages of support and offers of assistance from both the sailing and local community to help us rebuild the Club has been incredible,” said Max. The storage shed was owned by Roads & Maritime Services and leased to Council for use by LC12ftSSC. As an interim measure, Council has given the Club permission to put three, 20 foot containers on site to store boats until the shed can be replaced. Max said that the Club had already engaged a draftsperson to look at the design of a new shed, and will use it as an opportunity to offer better disabled and beach access. Over 200 members turned up on the weekend after the fire in a show of support for the Club. “We managed to get most of our fleet back out on the water with either replacement or loan boats in what was a very successful day. We certainly don't want this event to lessen anyone's enthusiasm for our sport,” said Max.

RETURN AND EARN NEEDS A HOME Council has been looking for sites to host the NSW Government’s Return and Earn vending machines. To date, the sites identified by Council and the contractor have not been suitable given the size of the machine, noise, pedestrian/ vehicle access and safety. The machines are the size of five car spaces with three additional spaces required for circulation and storage of additional waste bins. Generally the bins are located at least 20 metres from residential properties, however Council considers the noise impacts on a case-by-case basis. Waste trucks service the machines up to two times per day so need to be able to manoeuvre safely in and out of the area.

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BUSINESS BREAKFAST

Digital Marketing – Everyone’s Business In a business breakfast being hosted by Lane Cove Council, digital behaviour specialist Danielle Di-Masi will be explaining how to take the task of creating a social media presence off your ‘to do’ list and into your business. Danielle has a simple message for businesses that are looking to either start or increase their digital marketing presence. “It’s so easy – like breathing air. It isn’t a big scary monster – rather it’s about working through a process to come up with the strategy that’s right for your business.” However, Danielle cautions that with so much information and so many platforms available, you need to go about it smartly by understanding your audience and your customers.

so much information being thrown at us, it’s your responsibility to promote your brand’s value and worth. Customers are unlikely to go and find this information out for themselves.” Without a clear strategy, Danielle likens it to ‘throwing spaghetti at a wall.’ “If you try to use every social media channel, often nothing sticks. It’s a noisy space and it’s important to avoid a reactionary, scattergun approach which will just waste valuable business time and resources.

During her session in October, Danielle will ask questions that will enable attendees to develop their own sophisticated communications strategy that fits their specific business requirements.

“Instead, you need a strong, targeted approach that directly targets your customers. You need to understand which social media platforms they use if they’re not on Twitter or Pinterest for example, there’s no point in including these within your social media strategy.”

“You will go away from the session understanding what your business offers and the appropriate social media platforms to use as part of your digital communications.”

Once your communication channels are established, Danielle says that ongoing management can be made simple using scheduling tools.

Danielle says only a very small percentage of businesses can flourish without an effective social media profile. “If your customers are online, you need to be online. It’s a brilliant way to market your business as it enables you to control the narrative of who you are. An expert in the art of seamless communications in the electronic age, Danielle has been speaking to audiences in Australia and overseas for the past eight years about how to manage their brand – whether personal or business – in an online world. Danielle started her career as an investment banker. It was during this time that she noticed colleagues who were doing great work but who were not being recognised either within the organisation or by their clients – largely as they weren’t effectively promoting themselves or what they were achieving. “It doesn’t matter how good you are – you have to communicate these benefits to your target audience. With 8 TVO OCTOBER 2018

“It might be as easy as going on once per week to make an update and a few tweaks.” Danielle says that the weight of expectation surrounding developing a digital marketing strategy can seem overwhelming for businesses, so that they end up postponing it. “If you don’t market your business, you won’t survive. It doesn’t matter how good you are - you have to communicate the benefits effectively to the end user.” 

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BUSINESS PROFILE

Michael Stedman STEDMAN’S FINE JEWELLERY FROM HIS SMALL SHOP IN THE HEART OF LANE COVE, MICHAEL STEDMAN HAS BEEN CREATING BEAUTIFUL HANDMADE JEWELLERY FOR THE PAST 25 YEARS.

which I feel are the best methods to produce a superior piece of jewellery. It may take longer, but it definitely produces the best job. We really pride ourselves on the quality of our work. We ask customers to come in during the making of a piece, so any modifications can be attended to prior to final pick-up. This service can only be offered when it’s actually being made on site. What attracted you to Lane Cove? After completing my apprenticeship almost 40 years ago, I did additional study in gemmology, diamond technology and valuations. I established a manufacturing business in the city, initially making jewellery for other retailers. As I started to get more private work, I decided it was time to start my own business. Whenever I used to drive through Lane Cove, it always seemed busy. The shop where I’m located used to be owned by a jeweller – when it came up for sale in 1993 I decided to buy it. What do you love about your work? I’m the perfect example of the saying “Love what you do and you will never work a day in your life.” For me, the line between work and relaxation is somewhat blurred. Sometimes to ‘chill out’, I select a beautiful coloured gemstone, and make an exquisite piece of jewellery. I personally love working with fine quality, coloured stones surrounding them with diamonds to enhance them. I’ve worked on some really interesting pieces, including earrings owned by Elizabeth Taylor that a client bought at auction, and a Cartier necklace which I remade. How would you describe the style of jewellery you create?

In this time, Michael has established a loyal clientele not only locally, but across Sydney. He is now serving up to three generations of the same family including mothers, daughters and granddaughters. What makes Stedman’s Fine Jewellery different? From design through to completion, all our jewellery is handmade on the premises. Working together with Janine Matthei (who has worked with me for the past 25 years), we liaise closely with our customers, ensuring we have correctly created the vision they have in their dreams. Although compact, the number of high quality pieces of jewellery which we make or repair in our small workshop space is amazing. We are still using the same tools and soldering techniques from the 20th Century and earlier,

I specialise in creating classic, timeless jewellery. We have a discerning clientele and we don’t tend to focus on trends. We do a lot of remodelling and remaking, and clients often bring in pieces that they would like to add to or contemporise. Rings and earrings continue to be the most popular items of jewellery. How would you describe the current business environment? Rather than relying on passing traffic, we are more of a destination business, so the impact of the Rosenthal building works has been manageable for us, particularly considering its longer-term benefits. It’s going to be wonderful addition to the area and I think Lane Cove has a really bright future ahead. What 4 words would you use to describe Lane Cove? 1. Safe 2. Welcoming 3. Vibrant 4. Evolving

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Food for thought Lane Cove local Dinh Tran has two passions - food and the environment. This has led her to create a global campaign called the ‘Save Food Movement.’ Words by Jocelyn Biddle.

Dinh Tran says that we have a responsibility to purchase and prepare food more responsibly.

The campaign is aimed at making a difference by encouraging people to consciously reduce food waste to protect our environment. “The ‘Save Food Movement’ is about inspiring people to realise that we can all make a difference,” says Dinh. “And we need to act now – not later. “For every new enduring food saving habit that we adopt, there will be an amazing positive knock-on effect for our environment.” Dinh emphasises that we all have a responsibility to purchase and prepare food more responsibly to reduce how much is being thrown out. “As food breaks down in landfill, it produces methane, which is 25 times more lethal than carbon pollution. This is having devastating effects on the environment and the sad truth is that with a bit of planning, this is largely preventable.” A food and travel expert, Dinh is also the founder of www.eattheglobe.com.au - an online community where users can discover and share interesting food stories from around the world. Dinh said current trends highlight the extent of the food waste issue, both in Australia and globally: • A staggering one third of all food produced around the world is wasted which is equivalent to 1.3 billion tonnes. If only 25% of this waste was saved globally, the chronically hungry (870 million people) could be fed. (The Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO), 2011) • A ustralians throw out $8 billion worth of edible food every year, which is equivalent to 4 million tonnes. 33% of this is fresh food. (foodwise.com.au) 10 TVO OCTOBER 2018

Judy Friedlander says that before we buy food, we need to think about its impact on our planet.

OZ HARVEST, Australia’s leading food rescue organisation, has started a community awareness program aimed at reducing food waste with a simple 4 step process. 1. LOOK at what you already have in your fridge, pantry and freezer before shopping. 2. BUY what you need to save money, reduce food waste and help the planet. Write a shopping list and don’t be tempted by offers and deals so you only purchase what you need. 3. STORE food correctly to make it last longer. 4. COOK with what you have and apply the ‘use it up’ approach to make food waste a thing of the past in your home. Source: www.ozharvest.org

As food breaks down in landfill, it produces methane, which is 25 times more lethal than carbon pollution.

• A ustralians throw up to 20% of the food they purchase, which equates to over $1,000 worth of food per household every year. (Mintel 2017; foodwise.com.au) • T he biggest food wasters are typically 1824 year olds; households with more than $100,000 annual income; and families with children. (foodwise.com.au) • T hrowing out food also throws away all the resources used to produce that food. For example, throwing out 1kg of beef wastes the 50,000 litres of water it took to produce that meat. (CSIRO data) Judy Friedlander is the founder of FoodFaith, which runs multi-cultural food events and operates a community garden at Hughes Park in Lane Cove. Judy is also a post-graduate researcher at the Institute for Sustainable Futures at University of Technology Sydney. She says that there is so much that we can all do to help our environment through our food choices. “Before we buy food, we need to think about its impact on our planet. For example, if we consider the ‘food kilometres’ involved in buying fruit or veges out of season, they are likely to have been flown in - sometimes from overseas - which contributes to greenhouse gases. This is significantly reduced if we choose seasonal produce grown locally.” Judy explains that meat, particularly beef, has the greatest environmental impact of all food groups. “Compared to plant based foods, meat production uses a great deal of water and phosphorous, which is a finite resource. Cattle also produce methane, which contributes significantly to greenhouse gases.” Judy says that reducing the amount of meat we consume is not only one of the most significant steps that we can take to reduce our environmental footprint, but

it also has associated health and animal welfare benefits. “From an environmental and health point of view, it’s not about removing meat entirely, but eating less of it, and paying more for the meat that we are consuming.” Judy was involved in the Meat Free Week campaign, founded in 2013, which is designed to get people thinking and talking about meat consumption and production. This awareness campaign motivates action by challenging participants to give up meat for seven days whilst raising funds for Bowel Cancer Australia. By going meat free for one week, the campaign helps people think about how much meat they eat and the impact that eating too much can have. Judy says small steps can make a big impact when it comes to playing our part with environmentally friendly food choices. For example: • Make a shopping list. Buy local. • H ave a few meat free days each week and replace with plant based proteins. • E ach time you purchase fresh food, think about how you can use it not just once, but two or three times. • Freeze your leftovers. • R evisit your mother’s or grandmother’s recipes which were often more sustainable, incorporating leftovers and different cuts of meat (nose-to-tail). • Grow your own herbs. • U se vegetable scraps for composting or in a worm farm. For more information, see www.foodfaith.com.au According to research by The Australian Institute, food wastage will take significant government action and all Australians participating before we can turn around this massive issue. In fact, according to current trends, food wastage volumes are likely to further increase based on two key factors – rising incomes and declining household sizes. At the same time, projections of significant population growth will further exacerbate the problem. “Food consumption generally goes through five stages - Planning, Buying, Storage, Preparation and Usage,” says Dinh. “For every stage, we can all develop new food saving habits and hence save our precious planet.” Dinh is hopeful that once consumers become more aware of the huge impact that throwing out food has on our environment, these new habits will flow through to cafes and restaurants too, as people only order what they can eat, thereby reducing food waste from within the hospitality industry. To find out more about the ‘Save Food Movement’ and for tips and tricks that you can implement at home, visit www.eattheglobe.com/sfm 

5 STEPS FOR REDUCING FOOD WASTE: 1. PLANNING - 30-50% of food waste occurs at the household level and is the result of poor planning and over-buying. Learning how to create a weekly menu plan and planning ahead is crucial. 2. BUYING - Over-buying is the number one reason why food loss and waste occurs. Most of us buy food we had no intention to purchase before going to the shops. A good tip is to stick to a shopping list. 3. STORAGE - Only buy what you can properly store. Check your fridge and freezer to make sure you have enough space to avoid overcrowding. 4. PREPARATION - How you prepare your food will help minimise food waste. Be aware of correct portion sizes to avoid cooking too much. Be sure you use leftovers promptly to avoid food waste. 5. USE OF FOOD - The last step is the most important. Did you consume the food you purchased or did it become food waste? To help you ensure you eat as much of your purchased food as possible, implement the FIFO (First In, First Out) principle. Place foods closest to expiry at the front of your fridge and pantry.

Food waste is having a devastating impact on the environment. The sad truth is that with a bit of planning, this is largely preventable.

How can you reduce the amount of food you throw out? Come along to hear Dinh Tran, founder of the Save Food Movement, for her top tips on reducing food waste in your kitchen. Where: FoodFaith Community Garden, Hughes Park, Waterview Drive, Lane Cove When: 9.30 - 11.30am, Sunday 4th November Cost: Free. Bring along any salad ingredients and bread from your fridge As a practical step towards reducing food waste, produce will be harvested from the FoodFaith community garden and all the ingredients gathered from everyone will be combined into a tasty salad, so participants can enjoy a salad sandwich for brunch. Healthy, tasty and satisfying!

For more details, go to: http://bit.ly/savefoodevent

To encourage local residents to reduce food waste, The Village Observer has partnered with the Save Food Movement so that readers can receive a $20 coupon from Woolworths online to use for their next grocery shop.* SEND AN EMAIL TO: info@eattheglobe.com and include a photo that shows you doing something to save food or reduce food waste. For example, it might be a photo that shows you using up your leftover veges in a recipe, or perhaps your shopping list which is helping you to only buy what you need. *Vouchers valid till 1st Feb 2019. Full terms/details of coupon will be sent via email.

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YOUR NEWS

Volunteers needed for Rotary Fair Rotary’s biggest fundraiser of the year, the Lane Cove Fair, is happening on Sunday 14th October. They need people keen to help with the BBQ – preparing the rolls, cooking and serving. Or maybe you can help with another task. As little as an hour of your time will be a huge help.

Please sign up at www.lanecovefair.com.au or call Adrienne on 9428 5900.

SIGNALISED PEDESTRIAN CROSSING UNDER REVIEW In response to ongoing complaints regarding traffic delays as a result of the constant stream of pedestrians accessing the crossing between the Westpac Bank and Lane Cove Plaza on Longueville Road, Council is undertaking further reviews. Surveys to measure vehicle queue lengths were commissioned in June and July 2018. Council will now undertake additional surveys to measure vehicular delays, which will take place over two weeks during the non-holiday period. The queue length survey showed that the impact of pedestrian traffic on vehicular traffic is generally minimal. Morning surveys (on Wednesday and Saturday) showed an average maximum queue length from three to four vehicles. The afternoon surveys show that the average queue length varied from one to five vehicles. In a heavily pedestrianised area such as the Plaza, a queue of three vehicles is generally considered acceptable. Council has discussed the installation of traffic signals at this crossing with Roads and Maritime Services (RMS). RMS has a concern that this location, if signalised, would show lack of compliance with people weaving in and out of the cars instead of waiting for the lights to change. RMS also advised that before installing traffic signals, the site must meet the RMS Traffic Signal Design warrants, so further pedestrian and vehicular counts are required. At the Rosenthal end of the Plaza, Council is continuing to investigate how to improve turning of longer vehicles, potentially by widening the road on the western side. This will involve significant service relocation and design, which Council will investigate in order to improve vehicular safety and access.

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A BOOK LOVER’S REVIEW

Mrs M BY LUKE SLATTERY

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A walk down Recipe Lane Like most people, I’ve collected some recipe favourites over time, all faithfully jammed into a plastic slide-in folder, spine broken and entombed with sticky tape. By Liz Foster. Recently I was struck at how much of my life it reflected. But I’m not talking about the recipes. It’s the other details that yank me back. My favourite handout from the Easy Asian Cookery course I did is in there (July 1997), back when I thought learning to cook might make me like it more. It’s the general rule regarding proportions of rice and liquid for a perfect cook each time. I now have a rice cooker, but can’t part with the sheet. Hand-written notes can’t be disposed of either. The handwriting of a much beloved friend lost to cancer some years back is preserved forever between the plastic pages. Her recipe for Chicken Liver Pate includes the bracketed line ‘I soak the livers in brandy just before I start’. I’m watching her pottering in her kitchen when I read this. My mum’s favourite staples recycled over and over are also captured – not discovered until after her death, bless her, but typed neatly in Word with a front page titled ‘Recipes from Mum to the Girls with my love xx’. I’ll never cook them, but clearly they’re staying. There’s my schoolfriend Rosie’s distinctive writing detailing her banana cake, taking me back to laborious note-taking during interminable history lessons. My long passed elderly neighbour’s spidery cursive script, immortalised for all time on yellowing paper via her ‘Simplicity Chocolate Cake.’ My sister’s handwritten Chilli recipe (Chilli à la Pete), all the way from England and still a family favourite. It’s not just the recipes. On one page I’ve used an old kindergarten homework sheet from my daughter, which makes my heart swell. Another is printed on scrap I’ve brought home from work, picturing a now defunct product campaign I was working on. There’s stuff in there by my husband as well, scribbled out after calls to his mother for that Greek classic he grew up on (and which his wife is unable to deliver). His version of Pastitsio is preserved in pink biro on the Kris Kringle Shopping List pad I got one year from the weird guy in Accounts. There are also emails I’ve printed from friends with personal notations – ‘let me know how you go! Hope to see you in the New Year! The girls are growing up fast!’ The folder’s been full for years, but when something new catches my eye I still squeeze it in somewhere. I might never cook half of what’s in there, but I’ll never part with it.  14 TVO OCTOBER 2018

Mrs M is a compelling historical novel about the lives and dreams of Governor Macquarie and his wife, Elizabeth. Review by Jacqui Serafim. It was during Governor Macquarie’s term, and under his auspices, that the iconic buildings and parks of Sydney were designed and built including Hyde Park Barracks; St James Church; the Botanical Gardens and The Domain; and, of course, Mrs Macquarie’s Chair. Mrs M elucidates this fascinating period in Australia’s history while providing the reader with an ‘imagined history’ of their life together. The novel opens as Elizabeth, back in her husband’s home on the Island of Mull, struggles through the night to write an epitaph for her husband that transcends the ‘calamity’ and ‘indignity’ of their return from Sydney after Macquarie is dismissed as Governor. Elizabeth tells the story of their work to transform Sydney from a dumping ground for Britain’s criminal outcasts to a grand city based on the ideals of equality and freedom. Elizabeth is a fascinating character: strong, purposeful and idealist but dignified and intelligent. Governor Macquarie is quite a revolutionary for his time – his dream is to build a civilisation through beautiful architecture, streetscapes, parks and gardens, and to create a society with the opportunity for freedom and social mobility. Macquarie recognised the potential and skills of many of the convicts such as builders, artisans and farmers and provided emancipation and a new life to hundreds of prisoners left to rot in the penal colony. It is through the reforming zeal of Macquarie that we meet The Architect, convicted and transported for forgery. His brilliant mind and architectural talent is soon recognised by Governor Macquarie and so begins a partnership to transform the face of Sydney. Here Luke Slattery weaves his fiction through the history as the romance develops between Elizabeth and The Architect. Slattery never names The Architect as Francis Greenway and in this way, manages to portray an invented, but convincing relationship which grows between a passionate young woman married to a man 20 years her senior and a young, brilliant man as all three work together. Slattery shows how shared passion for an idea can transcend the boundaries of the project to become a romantic obsession. I loved the way the relationships were drawn between the three central characters. Slattery portrays the complexity of the romantic triangle with sensitivity and depth. Like many Australians, I knew about the Macquaries and Francis Greenway, but the sympathetic depictions of their characters - their dreams and their disgrace - touched me deeply. The fictionalised romance added depth to the characters and piquancy to the story against a backdrop of beautifully drawn Australian landscapes. But it is the legacy of the Macquaries – their architectural vision and egalitarian ideals - which is an integral part of Australia’s history and is at the heart of this book. Luke Slattery is a world-renowned Sydney-based journalist. Mrs M is his fifth book, and his first novel. 

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It was a quiet morning and I decided on a quick swim. I eased myself off the pontoon, slipped underwater then began making my way towards a group of yachts nearby. All I could see ahead was mud with a few starfish. I came up at the stern of a yacht and was face-to-face with an old man who had been watching my bubbles. “G'day mate. Having a look around?” I nodded. “While you’re down there, can you have a look for my false teef?” I quickly went down, but nothing. “When did you drop them?” “Oh, about two years ago”. Grahame Wilson, Riverview

My grandmother, Anne, never forgot her ex fiancé and she made sure to remind my grandfather, Henry, of it anytime she wanted his attention. ‘Rod Crowley’ was the name of her former flame, an Irishman who showered her with expensive gifts like the diamond and sapphire watch hidden away in an antique box. But in my heart, I knew that what she had was priceless; a devoted husband who was compassionate, generous, handsome and funny. Deep down, I think she knew it too. When he unexpectedly left this world, she realised she loved him unconditionally and he was her soulmate.

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Kat watched the dawn light up the Sydney skyline. On the balcony all seemed peaceful, and a fine haze veiled the sky after the night’s revelry. The penthouse party had petered out after 3am. She looked at the students scattered over chairs, lounge and floor with disgust. Tim wasn’t there. Probably on the bed next door with another conquest. Why had I been so stupid? Kat’s phone pinged – a Happy New Year message. She thought she had no more tears until she saw the familiar profile. "Mum..." Kat suppressed a sob, "I'm coming home... first plane I can get..."

Mum loved to surf. At 90 and a little wobbly on her feet, I took her elbow. Beachgoers watched as the little old lady tottered to the shore. Imagine their surprise when Mum took a couple of tentative steps into the water then dived like an arrow through the first breaker. Catching the first wave, she body-surfed like a pro. After a wave, Mum preferred to float face down a for a moment until the water stilled. But precisely then a young boy knocked her with his boogie board. Thinking he’d killed her, the lad ran screaming from the water. Trish Sara, Lane Cove

I wake up in fright as I look over at my alarm clock. It reads 8:16am. My flight’s at 9am and I have barely even started packing. I pack my things and race out the door, Missy’s leash in my grasp. I arrive at the airport feeling tense and grab my bags in a hurry. I run into the building with seven minutes to spare. I drop Missy off in her little cage to be loaded onto the plane. I get held up with luggage, now I’m running to my flight. I arrive but it’s gone, along with my dog. Sofia Jury

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“I’ve got chills, they’re multiplying, and I’m looooosin’ control…” sang Danny. The blonde woman standing opposite him looked at him for a moment, staring deeply into his eyes. “Would she reply,” he wondered. “What was she even thinking?” His heart was racing and he began to sweat profusely. He could hardly wait to hear her response, so when her lips parted he leaned forward so as not to miss a word. “You have influenza,” said the doctor. “The singing is a sign of delirium. the chills, sweats and loss of control are pretty standard. Go home and get some rest.” Troy Graham, Lane Cove

Ermine stumbled into the hallway. Streaks of light peeking through the boarded windows. Her lips trembled and her eyes burned as she tried to hold her tears. The residence had been the site of the accident and her recurring nightmares. Her fingers ran across the old photographs bursting with smiles and laughter. Clutching each other like it was their last day on earth. "Look at me", she whimpered "It's time to get over them". The flame flickered over the old pages, mocking them. The remnants of her past collapsed. She destroyed memories of her old companions as she walked away. Indigo Devlin

One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen, sixteen, seventeen, eighteen, nineteen, twenty, twenty-one, twenty-two, twenty-three, twenty-four, twenty-five, twenty-six, twenty-seven, twenty-eight, twenty-nine, thirty, thirtyone, thirty-two, thirty-three, thirtyfour, thirty-five, thirty-six, thirty-seven, thirty-eight. You might have thought that this story would have ended with the words ‘one hundred’. However, with ‘one hundred’ being two words that would have made it ‘one hundred and one’ words. So now, if I have counted correctly, the total of the words that I have already written and the ones I am still writing should be exactly: ‘One Hundred Words…’ Geoff Lyons, Lane Cove

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WHO WILL MAKE YOUR HEALTH DECISIONS WHEN YOU’RE NOT ABLE TO? The role of an enduring guardian When we talk to clients about their estate planning needs, many assume that they don’t need to appoint an enduring guardian if they already have an enduring power of attorney. It’s actually important to have both appointments in place as they do different things. An enduring power of attorney enables another person to act on your behalf in relation to financial matters in the case of emergency, mental incapacity or disability. A person appointed as an enduring guardian can make lifestyle and health decisions on your behalf in the case of your mental incapacity. Such decisions include where you should live, what health care you’ll receive, what kind of personal services you’ll receive and consent for medical and dental treatment. Can’t my next of kin do that? The term ‘next of kin’ has no legal status in Australia, but there is a process for substitute decision making that applies

to all adults in NSW if an appointment of enduring guardian is not in place. If the person does not have a spouse or de facto spouse, an unpaid carer becomes responsible, but if there is no unpaid carer, then a close friend or relative becomes responsible. What if you don’t want your spouse to make decisions on your behalf, or you have very specific wishes about how you’d like to be cared for, or you have a close friend that you want to make health and lifestyle decisions on your behalf? You should set your wishes out in an Appointment of Enduring Guardian so there can be no arguments or concerns about how you should be cared for. This document will trump any potential decision-making by others, including your partner.

in an accident or developed dementia, he wouldn’t want his sisters making health and lifestyle decisions on his behalf, but he is confident that Cameron understands his needs, wishes, values and beliefs. He should appoint Cameron as his enduring guardian so that there is no question about who has the legal authority to make decisions on his behalf. If you’re unable to make your own decisions because of a temporary or permanent loss of capacity, you can’t always be sure that your informal support networks or people important to you will be able to make significant decisions on your behalf. Adults at all stages of life should have both an enduring power of attorney and an appointment of enduring guardian in place. It can be tempting to put these off until a later time, but unexpected events happen and it’s best to be prepared by taking control of your future needs, as best you can. 

Make your wishes known Consider the example of Robert. He is in his late 50’s and is divorced. He has no children and his parents have both died. Robert does not get on with his two sisters but he is very close to his adult nephew, Cameron. If Robert was

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YOUR HEALTH

Defusing from negative thoughts It is estimated that an average brain has between 25,000 and 50,000 thoughts a day – which means that our minds are constantly ticking over a huge range of neutral, positive and negative thoughts. listened to every negative thing our mind tells us, it’s likely we would never leave the couch!

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When we fuse with our thoughts, this implies that we have listened to what our mind is telling us: that we have indulged in the thought, entertained the thought, struggled with the thought etc. Fusing with a thought is not a problem if the thought is helpful or motivating, eg. “Mary seemed to like her birthday present” or “I think I might apply for that job”. These thoughts help us to move our lives in a meaningful direction. However, fusing with an unhelpful or negative thought can have the opposite effect. For example, “No one at the party liked me” tends to elicit a range of uncomfortable emotions which often lead to behaviours such as avoidance, withdrawal and isolation; and if we

This is where defusion comes in… The process of defusion is all about changing the relationship you have with your thoughts. The goal is to work towards seeing your thoughts as ‘just thoughts’, rather than a commanding force, fact or rule which must be obeyed. The idea is to eventually get to the point where you think about your thoughts as a stream of sentences in your mind – which may or may not be true. The first step on your path to defusion is simply labelling your negative or unhelpful thoughts as thoughts, eg. “I am having the thought that no one at the party liked me” (rather than telling yourself “no one at the party liked me”). Reminding yourself that it is just ‘a thought’ creates distance and allows you to think about it with curiosity, rather than hearing it as fact.

SOME OTHER STRATEGIES YOU MIGHT LIKE TO TRY INCLUDE: • R eminding yourself “I’m mistaking a thought for a fact”; • Labelling recurring themes, for example “There goes the ‘I’m not good enough’ story again”; • W riting your thoughts down on a piece of paper; • T elling somebody else what your mind is telling you; or • Singing your thought to the tune of happy birthday. Remember that defusion is not about getting rid of your unhelpful thoughts, but reducing the power that these thoughts have over you and your behaviour. The next and essential step after defusing from a thought is to choose a helpful or meaningful behaviour to engage in (such as going for a walk outside, writing a thank you note to a friend, or cooking a nutritious meal) and to refocus your attention on engaging as fully as possible in that activity.  Adapted from “The Happiness Trap: stop struggling, start living” by Russ Harris (2007)

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What are they? Porcelain veneers are one of the most popular and durable cosmetic treatments. They are thin (as low as 0.3mm) ceramic facings that are custom-made and bonded over the natural enamel of teeth. They can either be made by a dental ceramist, or chairside using a CAD/CAM system such as our CEREC. Why have porcelain veneers? Often people view their smiles as less than ideal due to either colour, shape, being heavily filled or being chipped and worn. There are many options to rectify an unsatisfactory appearance to a smile and I always explore every alternative with my patients, with a full and detailed discussion of the various pros and cons, from orthodontics to whitening and composite resin bonding. Patients often end up choosing porcelain veneers in order to make significant shape and positional

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changes to the teeth, also being able to select the whiteness that they desire with an instant result. To maintain control of the final outcome and aesthetic result, I make the porcelain veneers myself using CEREC technology. Patients have their treatment started and finished within the course of a single day. Are there any drawbacks? One of the main disadvantages is that the teeth need to be shaved back by at least the thickness of the intended porcelain in order to prevent the final result looking bulky and unnatural. Also, the veneers will have a finite lifespan. I usually tell my patients that they should expect around 20 years before they will need to be redone. Some need

As a dental restorative material, nothing beats the aesthetics of porcelain. Added to that, when bonded to enamel, the result is extremely strong and durable. Porcelain veneers do not discolour over time as natural teeth do, and modern porcelains are engineered to wear at the same rate as natural teeth. One of the greatest advantages however is psychological. When you love your smile, your confidence naturally increases. Patients often report that their entire personality has been transformed after getting their new smile. 

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Cancers of the lymphatic system My classic experience of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma was right at the end of a consultation. As my patient was about to leave he asked: “Hey Doc, what’s this?” And there they were - a rubbery node above the left collarbone with another smaller one beside it. No symptoms. Just a lump. He is alive today. Treatment nowadays is mostly very successful. New medications are coming along all the time. Sufferers have a lot of hope for a full recovery, as with my patient. Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (which used to be called Hodgkin’s disease) and NonHodgkin’s Lymphoma are both cancers of the lymphatic system. What is Hodgkin’s Lymphoma? We have over 900 bean shaped lymph nodes in the body. There are four types of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and some of these have variations – though we’ll stay with the big picture. Nobody really knows what causes Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, but it begins when an infection fighting lymphocyte - one of the five kinds of white cell in the blood develops a genetic mutation. The mutant cells are unleashed from replication control and are ‘told’ by the mutation to grow fast, which they go on to do. These lymphocytes look large and abnormal under the microscope, with variations in the mutant cells determining the subtype of the lymphoma. What are the symptoms of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma? • Painless swelling of the lymph nodes

where they come to the surface in the neck, the armpits and the groin. Classically these are firm with a rubbery feel to them. • Fatigue and malaise – a vague sick and unwell feeling. • Fevers coming and going. • Sweats, often drenching, classically at night. • Unexplained weight loss. • Severe itching all over. • Increased sensitivity to alcohol – which may make lymph nodes painful. Who gets Hodgkin’s Lymphoma? Hodgkin’s Lymphoma can appear at any age, but it’s statistically greater between the ages of 20 - 40 years, or over 55 years, and in males more so than females. What are the risk factors for Hodgkin’s Lymphoma? • Age group as above. • A family history increases your risk. • A history of Glandular fever, the EpsteinBarr virus, also increases your risk. What is Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma? Again, this is a cancer that develops in the lymphatic system. The cancers develop from lymphocytes, one of the five types of white cell in the blood. There are many different subtypes of Non-Hodgkin’s, with variations in the activity and site of the abnormal lymphocytes. What causes Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma? Nobody really knows. If the immune system is weakened, Non-Hodgkin’s is more likely to occur. Too many abnormal lymphocytes appear in the blood and lymph glands. Instead of dying, as they are supposed to in their life cycle, the lymphocytes stay alive, proliferate and conquer the immune system. What are B and T lymphocytes? Normal B cell lymphocytes produce antibodies that fight and kill foreign

invaders. It’s like the 100 years war. It is waged 24 hours a day, every day for all of your life. Most subtypes of Non-Hodgkin’s involve B cell rogues. Normal T cell lymphocytes attack foreign invaders directly. T cells have fewer NonHodgkin’s forms of lymphoma. What are the symptoms of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma? Symptoms are similar to Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, but without the rubbery glands. Tests distinguish the two and their subtypes and so determine the treatment protocols to be applied. Risks for Non-Hodgkin’s include: • Immune suppressing medications used for other diseases. • Epstein Barr and HIV viruses may predispose, as can Helicobacter bacteria that can cause stomach ulcers. • Chemicals used in agriculture have been implicated. • Non-Hodgkin’s is more prevalent in over 60 year olds. Who was Dr Hodgkin? Dr Thomas Hodgkin was a British physician and prominent pathologist of his time, born in 1798. He was notable for many innovations and discoveries. According to his biography in ‘Very Well Health’ on the internet, he was the first to use a stethoscope while working at Guy’s Hospital. Apparently, Dr Hodgkin performed over 600 autopsies and was the first to describe appendicitis and also aortic valve insufficiency, today called aortic valve disease, which can lead to heart failure. 

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responses to innocent pollens and foods. This in turn leads to mild or severe events like sneezing, rashes, welts and wheezing (anaphylaxis).

Hay fever does not need to be your worst enemy this Spring. The good news is that it just might be possible for you to enjoy this time of year in relative comfort.

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Have you thought about why this annoying illness keeps recurring? And what choices are available other than antihistamines? Is it possible to actually overcome the condition? If so, how? And how much better would life be if you can succeed in achieving that?

Seasonal allergy may be beaten. You just have to know how.

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Firstly, let’s look at the origins of allergy. Pollens from flowering plants can make you sneeze occasionally. But why not all the pollens all the time? Well, your Immune System (I.S.) sometimes mistakes ‘friend’ from ‘foe’. You may not be living in harmony with your environment, causing certain aspects of modern living to falsely alert your I.S. to danger. They include a toxic cocktail of synthetic, hormonedisrupting chemicals; symbiotic microbiota-destroying preservatives and pesticides; food allergies, and undernutrition.

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YOUR COMMUNITY

PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY AWAITS ITS OWN HOME The Lane Cove performing arts community is anxiously awaiting to hear whether redevelopment of the Coles site on Burns Bay Road will include provision for a dedicated performance space. Representatives from a range of groups spoke at Council’s September meeting in support of a space that could be shared by local bands, orchestras, choirs, theatre and dance groups. The Coles site is considered to be an ideal location. In the heart of Lane Cove, people attending concerts and performances could access parking, plus support local restaurants and businesses before and after shows. As the site is going to be completely redeveloped, it would enable a space to be designed and purpose built to accommodate staging, lighting and equipment. The Coles building was purchased by Sun Property Pty Ltd in November 2017. Sun Property proposes entering into a Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) with Council, which would enable them to construct and dedicate community space (approximately 1085 sqm) and parking in exchange for Council’s land at the rear of the site. The proposed mixed-use development is to comprise commercial (mini-major retail and specialty retail) and residential apartments in return for community space that would sit below street level, with a foyer on Burns Bay Road providing street access. According to Jackie Brighton, of the Lane Cove Concert Band organisation, the Coles site seems a perfect place for a performance space. “The sloping site would lend itself to a theatre with raked seating, a good-sized stage, and adequate parking. It is close to the heart of Lane Cove and would greatly improve the cultural facilities of our wonderful community for future generations." For the past 25 years, local cultural groups have had to hire

church halls or venues out of area to stage concerts and performances, which can cost $2-3 thousand per night. Lochie Beh, President of the Lane Cove Theatre Company, says that LCTC currently spends the vast majority of its shoestring budget on the rental of space. Staging four productions per year, LCTC shares facilities at St Aidan’s Church Hall in Longueville, which requires them to set up and pack down for every show. Lyndall McNally is the President of the Lane Cove Youth Orchestra. She says they recently performed at the Conservatorium of Music as there is no venue available locally that can accommodate their group. "A venue in the hub of Lane Cove makes so much sense as parents would be able to drop their kids for rehearsals and go out for dinner or a drink before or after a show. It would also be an efficient use of carparks that are normally empty at night.” A further attraction of the Coles site is that it can be designed to accommodate specific requirements to suit performances, including adequate ceiling height for lighting and acoustics. As a multi-purpose venue, it would ideally have a stage area that is at least 15m deep and 20m wide; raked seating; green rooms; disabled access; storage and change rooms. In the past 25 years, a number of potential sites have been mooted for a dedicated performance space including the site at 266 Longueville Road; the new Rosenthal development; and the Centrehouse building at 178 Longueville Road. None of these have been deemed suitable by Council. 

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I can’t get no satisfaction I’m fascinated by others’ perceptions and experiences. I love that people want to share their finds, but am less enamoured with misguided rants. My two favourite sections in any travel papers, particularly the weekend edition of the SMH and the Sun Herald, are the readers’ letters and the airline and hotel reviews. The letters often provide extremely useful and up-to-the minute salient advice that I can use personally, or professionally. While I find Trip Advisor useful when trying to evaluate a hotel that is of interest but unknown to me, I much prefer the reviews of travel writers. What I am looking for is a general feel. I like to think that I am personally quite even-handed in my assessments because I spend so much time selling hotels and receiving client feedback, as well as staying in plenty myself. Ditto a travel journalist. Of necessity I must take multiple factors into consideration, not least of which is how well does this hotel meet this particular client’s needs and idiosyncrasies? Hence I find it useful when the reviewer establishes a likely target client eg. couples or families. An airplane review offers a similarly short snapshot appraisal. The SMH reviewers have an established list of key benchmarks by which they can rank a flight - the comfort and pitch of the seat, the service, the quality and taste of the meal, the ontime departure and arrival, and the inflight entertainment programme. However, I’d like to see a few more added in, particularly in so far as economy class is reviewed.

For example, how frequently are the bathrooms cleaned? Do the attendants walk regularly through the plane offering water and keeping a check on things, or do they disappear the minute dinner is served? How quick is the response to the call button? How well does the team work together? Are staff sincerely respectful or simply perfunctory? These are not matters you consider when buying a ticket, but do become extremely relevant once you are captive for 24 hours and the lack thereof is quite noticeable. I recently flew long haul economy class to Europe on a carrier I’ve not flown before and was genuinely looking forward to the prospect. OK, I’ll admit it was the airline not the class that excited me. And once seated, my anticipation was quickly muted. Sadly, the experience was so far below its main competitor through the Middle East that I wondered if I was being overly critical? Too fussy perhaps? Did it matter that there was no menu and the flight attendants had no idea that the ‘lamb meal’ was in fact lamb korma, and meals were being handed back opened, and therefore now wasted, by those who don’t eat curry. (It was actually very tasty by the way.) Did it matter that my travelling companion was admonished for turning on the call button again because there had been no action after 10 minutes?

There was much more that just didn’t work and while I know it is a ‘first world problem’ and unimportant in the scheme of things, especially if you start from the premise that a plane is simply a glorified sky bus, there was a definite mismatch between what the carrier promised and what was delivered. Particularly in economy class, where the majority of passengers were flying. I’m sure they all would like to have their basic needs better met to compensate for shortcomings in comfort. I discussed it later with colleagues over dinner and we all felt that product delivery is so very important. It is hard to match perception with reality, to meet (and exceed) expectations. And that is why it is so hard to achieve a 100% satisfaction score. But that doesn’t mean we should stop trying. You matter to us at Trendsetter. Your opinions matter too. It is important that we treat you with respect and match our promise to provide you with good service. I can’t promise that we get it right all the time, but we certainly try. Equally, I welcome your feedback - good and bad - so that we can constantly keep improving our offering to you and score a great review! 

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YOUR HISTORY

POST CODE

Captain J.W. Richardson

2066

LIEUTENANT, CAPTAIN AND LANE COVE SON

At 24 years of age, John William Richardson was an upstanding young local man when he enlisted for the Great War in February 1916. Less than two years later he was dead, killed in action at Passchendale, the third battle of Ypres. The Lane Cove community renamed a street to memorialise the tragic loss. His father, John (Senior) had married Sophy Dickens during 1890, and they settled in Northwood Road, Longueville. In the following years, eight children were born - John William (b. 1891); Edith Violet (b. 1893); Arthur C. (b. 1895); Elsie May (b. 1896); Ruby Mabel (b. 1899); Henry C. (b. 1901); Nellie Francis (b. 1905); and Eric Charles (b. 1908). The 1893 Sydney Sands Directory lists John Snr as a fuel merchant at Northwood Road. By 1902 John Snr had commenced a horse drawn bus service (described as more like a wagonette) running between Lane Cove West and the Gore Hill tram terminus. In 1909 the service petered out due to the extension of the tram service into Lane Cove. In the years following, John Snr’s occupation was listed as a quarryman. The Richardson children attended the local school, Longueville Public School (which was renamed Lane Cove Public School in 1921), and the family were active members of the nearby Longueville Congregational Church (now part of Kamilaroi Retirement Centre). Others were members of the local Longueville Band. John William, the eldest child, was employed locally as a leather beltmaker at Radke’s Tannery when he enlisted with the Australian Imperial Forces in February 1916. He had the rank of Lieutenant, gained from his six years previous experience with the local militia (C.M.F.). John William embarked from Sydney aboard the HMAT A20 Hororata in May 1916 with A Company, 34th Battalion for Plymouth, England. Arriving in late June, they spent the

next five months training before crossing to France in November 1916. The 1916-17 winter conditions in the trenches on the Western Front must have been a shock for these Aussie lads. In April 1917, John William Richardson was promoted to Captain. After operations switched to Belgium, the 34th Battalion took part in its first major battle at Messines in June 1917. Their next major conflict would be on 12th October around Passchendale in the Ypres sector. The rain soaked battlefields, thick with mud, slowed the troops and fouled their weapons. The 34th lost over 50 per cent in casualties and the battle was a disastrous defeat for the Allies. John William Richardson was mentioned in despatches for ‘conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty’. The Battalion’s unit diaries record ‘Captain Richardson succeeded in re-organising the battalion and took them forward towards the blue line, where he was killed.’ Official correspondence would later confirm John’s death and that his body was left in No Man’s land or the German lines and it had been ‘impossible to conduct a burial’. A month later, in November 1917, the identity disc for Lieut. J. W. Richardson was handed over to the Red Cross in Frankfurt, with the message he had been found dead by the Germans. This was later forwarded to his parents, along with other personal effects including a card case, bible, wristwatch and diary. With no burial site, Commonwealth War Graves recorded John’s name on the Menin Gate at Ypres. At the meeting of the Lane Cove Council on 26 November 1917, it was resolved that ‘Christine Road be renamed Richardson Street in honor of

Plaque for John Richardson outside Kamilaroi, Longueville Road, Lane Cove.

a Longueville resident who lost his life on Active Service Abroad’. A letter from John’s father thanking Council for altering the name in commemoration of his son was also noted at the Council meeting of 14 January 1918. The Lane Cove World War I Honour Roll and the Longueville (Lane Cove) Public School Honour Roll also include John’s name. John’s father built the stone fence at Lane Cove Congregational Church (now Kamilaroi Retirement Centre, 155 Longueville Road). Inserted in the gatepost is a small marble plaque with the simple words ‘In the memory of Captain J.W. Richardson killed in France 1917’. John William Richardson’s death is also recorded on his parents’ headstone in the Congregational section of Macquarie Park Cemetery. 

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

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Last week one of our dearest clients died at the grand old age of 101. He was much loved by the many volunteers and staff who had come to know him through his regular Meals on Wheels deliveries, together with visits from the gardening team volunteers. Graeme Herbert Spike was a lovely elegant gentleman. In fact, we hosted his 100th birthday party in our offices almost two years ago. So when his niece asked if they could hold the celebration of his life here after the funeral, of course we said yes. It was attended by many staff and volunteers, past and present. It demonstrated once more that we really are more than just a place with services to support people to stay in their own homes. We are a caring organisation and one where clients, staff and volunteers get to know each other within the local community. We really matter and make a difference to people’s lives. Dorothy lives alone with her cat. She was a well-respected academic, but now has complications from diabetes and is very forgetful.

When I started here almost four years ago, Dorothy was still coming to our regular lunches and going on the bus outings. Over time, she depended on the nurses to help get her up and dressed and to travel with them to our lunches. Dorothy can’t come with us anymore as it’s too hard for her to leave her house. She is much loved and the nurses see her every day, and ring her every evening to make sure she checks her blood sugars and takes her medication. We get her shopping delivered to the offices and the nurses take it out to her along with some meals from the kitchen. As part of her care plan, we catch and take her cat to the vet to board whenever she has to go into hospital. She is part of our Sydney Community Services family. Obviously not all of our clients need the same amount of care and attention as

Graeme and Dorothy, but we always try to go that extra mile to keep them safe and well at home. One husband wrote to thank me for the attention the nurses were able to give to his wife. In his 90s, he had been managing quite well until a fall meant his wife had wounds and sores that needed constant attention. With our help, she was able to stay at home and died just a few hours after one of our nurses oversaw her final admission to hospital. In a letter he wrote “we both fell in love with Lisa – she was with us right to the end, arranging the emergency hospital admission in those dark and sad hours.”

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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. 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.

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Launched at Lane Cove Rotary Fair Sunday 14th October, the raffle will be drawn at the Hunters Hill Food and Wine Festival at 4pm on Sunday 5th 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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A joint initiative of Sydney Community Services and Hunters Hill Food and Wine Festival.

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YOUR COMMUNITY

MENTAL HEALTH MONTH AT RNSH

DINAH LEE STILL ROCKIN’ IN 2018

In October, Royal North Shore Hospital is hosting a mental health display as part of Mental Health Month.

The Women’s Action & Information Group (WAIG) recently enjoyed the company of New Zealand pop star Dinah Lee.

Mental health clinical nurse consultant and organiser Suzy Russell said it was a chance for people to ask questions and learn about the services on offer. “Nearly half of all Australians, around 45 per cent, will experience some form of mental illness during their lifetime. Those that don’t will most likely know someone that does,” she said. “There’s still a lot of stigma and confusion around the topic and that’s where learning and growing comes in.” Each day will focus on a different service, with each stall operating from 10am to 2pm in the main foyer at Royal North Shore Hospital. Topics and dates include: • Older Persons Mental Health Services - Monday 22nd October. • Child and Youth Mental Health Services - Tuesday 23rd October • Community Mental Health Services - Wednesday 24th October. • Drug and Alcohol Services - Thursday 25th October • Inpatient Services - Friday 26th October. “It’s important to make sure that as many people as possible know what mental illness looks like and what can be done to treat it,” Suzy said. Mental Health Month runs for the whole of October, and this year’s theme is ‘share the journey’.

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Dinah was WAIG’s guest speaker and she regaled her audience with stories of life in the entertainment business, with tales about her meteoric rise to the top of the pop charts in NZ and Australia in the 1960’s.

Dinah Lee with WAIG convenor Linda Christian.

Dinah’s new fashioned ‘mod’ look and feisty strutting on the stage, so unlike other women singers at the time, made her a powerful female presence in the music industry with hit songs such as ‘Reet Petite’ and ‘Don’t You Know Yockomo.’ Dinah travelled to the US and England where she met with such famous (and infamous) people as Robert Mitchum, John Wayne and Glen Campbell (with whom she sang a duet on the ‘Shindig’ show, the American equivalent of Australia’s ‘Bandstand.) In London Dinah performed alongside a very young mod called David Jones, who later changed his surname to Bowie. “He was a beautiful boy” she commented wistfully. Dinah also did three tours to Vietnam during 1966 and 1967, entertaining the troops from stages constructed from oil drums and from the backs of trucks. She remembers being stranded with a breakdown between Da Nang and Saigon, spending the night watching mortars streaking overhead. Now a member of the Vietnam Veterans Association, she has her own leather jacket with the VVA emblem on the back. These days, Dinah is still working, voice as strong as ever. “I can still move across a stage” she says, “I’m just a bit slower.” She has just completed a video clip featuring one of her new songs ‘Cathedral Square’ which is on YouTube and also available on iTunes. WAIG hopes to invite Dinah back for another visit, discussing the book she plans to publish, which will be an autobiographical and pictorial account of her life in the pop world in the 60’s and 70’s.

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VOLUNTEERING AT THE REPAIR CAFÉ - A LANE COVE LOCAL’S STORY “I’ve always been interested in working with my hands, making things, repairing. I do this for a living. I also used to LOVE buying things for my home and family, particularly when they were on sale and a ‘bargain’.

Words by

Bridget Kennedy

However, I hadn’t really thought about the REAL cost of things until I saw a video a while back titled ‘The story of stuff’. It showed the full life cycle of everything we buy. From the cost in extracting raw materials; the pollution created in product manufacture; the social and health cost of cheap overseas labour; the people who grow richer and the people who become poorer; and the average time that we actually use these objects (generally not long!) before they’re chucked into landfill creating methane gas and more headaches for both humans and the planet. I began to realize what a huge responsibility it was to bring something

new into my home. So, I started to fix things when they broke. At first I tried to ring around and find repair places. It was hard. Most people looked at me like I was mad and the general response was “love, it’s much cheaper just to get a new one”. I realized that they were just thinking about the small ‘dollar cost’ at the point of sale, and not the total cost of having another toaster in landfill, or the environmental cost of digging out more finite resources to make me a new toaster. I started to pull the items apart myself. Most of the time, what had broken was a small plastic part, or a bit of wiring had come loose. I couldn’t believe how rewarding it was to fix these things and buck the system that I’d been ‘sold’ as the ideal of a ‘successful’ life. The incredibly supportive and generous community of the Repair Café Sydney North has allowed me to introduce this passion for repairing to others. You can

find me there on the first Sunday of most months doing jewellery repairs. I still occasionally do buy new things, but now it’s with an understanding of the REAL cost - not just the dollars that I personally fork out at my point in the conveyor belt of consumption. My first choice is to support small, local and handmade.” REPAIR CAFÉ 2-4pm, 1st and 2nd Sundays of the month. Living and Learning Centre, Longueville Road, Lane Cove. www.repaircafesydneynorth.org

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YOUR COMMUNITY

Putting good architecture in place There has been a huge change in interest in the design of our urban environment over the past few years, and the role that architecture now plays in defining a sense of place and improving our living environment. A great corner park at Botanic apartments

In the interest of local vigilance, it would be good to get photo feedback from TVO readers on what they regard as good and bad design – because in those immortal words from Joni Mitcell’s ‘Big Yellow Taxi’…. Don’t it always seem to go That you don’t know what you’ve got ‘Til it’s gone They paved paradise And they put up a parking lot!

Q uality design and streetscape spaces at Quartet apartments

U nfortunate design outcomes where more thoughtful early review would have helped.

The Roman architect Vitruvius defined the fundamentals for good architecture as ‘firmness, commodity and delight’. But a vital ingredient that was missing was ‘genius loci’ - how fitful design should be cognisant of its surroundings, together with local influences that can generate character that is recognisable as ‘the protective spirit of a place.’ Lane Cove has many examples of undistinguished buildings that do not have character beyond the developer aesthetic of the ‘dumb box’. However, there are also some examples that show how both residential and commercial developments - and the spaces between them - can create quality living environments with a distinctive ‘spirit of place’. These should become the benchmarks for changing planning policies that raise design standards, and in the process help address concerns raised in ‘There goes the neighbourhood’ (see TVO August 18) that complying development under the Low Rise Medium Density Code would continue to favour the development industry, and consequently lead to more inferior outcomes that fuel community angst.

Another key issue was to see improved recognition of how local character can help contribute to architectural expression that is more than the ubiquitous ‘dumb block’ forms. Sydney has just experienced its biggest development boom in recent memory, but much of the residential unit component has evolved as buildings on sites rather than architecture in a place. With the current slowdown in property investment, there is now great opportunity for us to get in place the recipes for that ‘genius loci’ in the future. The office of the Government Architect NSW is promoting such benefits in its Better Placed publication (www.governmentarchitect.nsw.gov. au/policies/better-placed). This aims to influence design intent early in the development process when most value can be added, advocating for strategies to procure better design and places, and providing ongoing evaluation and feedback to establish examples of best practice and ongoing improvement.

In July I was pleased to be a delegate at the Lord Mayor’s Design Summit at the City of Parramatta, where I am a member of their Design Excellence Advisory Panel.

The Department of Planning and Environment is also exploring what is important to local character in the planning process, and many local communities have recently participated in workshops to establish what might contribute to strategic and detailed planning for their areas.

The importance of professional panels to undertake design quality review early in the development cycle was one of the more significant points of agreement.

It is critical that this process is also an opportunity for local community input to the policies such as the Low Rise Medium Density Code. If handled in

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the right way, this can help reduce impacts of increased higher density development, and give architectural character at street level to create that sense of place with ‘genius loci’. In November 2017, the Greater Sydney Commission held community workshops to get feedback about impacts of growth on urban amenity and infrastructure requirements. Responses in the Northern Region emphasised the importance of planning for liveable and healthy urban environments as density increases, and the need to retain local character and heritage – certainly issues on the local radar! 

“Lane Cove has many examples of undistinguished buildings that do not have character beyond the developer aesthetic of the ‘dumb box’.”

Words by

Jon Johannsen Founding Principal of Architects Johannsen & Associates

YOUR COMMUNITY

FORUM TO DISCUSS DEVELOPMENT IN LANE COVE The Lane Cove Planning Alliance is a group currently comprising ten local community groups (mostly resident associations) in the Lane Cove Council area, that are concerned about poorly planned housing developments.

The Lane Cove Planning Alliance is currently advocating for: 1. A long-term commitment to the number of new dwellings required in Lane Cove by a fixed future date. 2. The provision of infrastructure (schools, roads, public transport, utilities, recreational facilities etc) prior to any new construction, to accommodate the proposed increases in population. 3. The retention of current open space, public lands and vegetation. 

COMMUNITY FORUM October 2011: View facing east from the corner of Gordon Crescent and Girraween Avenue, Lane Cove

September 2018: View facing east from the corner of Gordon Crescent and Girraween Avenue, Lane Cove

The rapid and pervasive construction of a large number of units since 2011 is evident everywhere, with no commensurate increase in infrastructure.

the increase in ‘residents’ in Lane Cove will be 4200 by 2036. Meanwhile the Greater Sydney Commission requires a further 1900 ‘dwellings’ to be provided in Lane Cove by 2021, and another 7000 by 2026.

The Mowbray Precinct development is a disaster (in the words of Anthony Roberts, Member for Lane Cove and Minister for Planning: ‘there was no planning in the Mowbray Precinct’). The same is happening in the St Leonards/ Greenwich area. It is impossible to find out where this development is headed. There is disagreement and confusion between planning authorities on the number of new dwellings planned and the base year from which this increase will be measured. Lane Cove Council has planned to provide an additional 5629 ‘dwellings’ from 2010. This figure does not correspond with the NSW Department of Planning, which has asserted that

Recently, the NSW Government introduced its new Medium Density Complying Development legislation, allowing multi-occupancy dwellings on many residential properties in Lane Cove. There is no consideration to the effect this additional development will have on neighbours. Construction commencement requires one week’s notice. There is no right of appeal and Council is excluded from the process. Most significantly, neither the NSW Department of Planning nor any other government agency has commented on infrastructure plans to accommodate the additional development resulting from this legislation.

The Lane Cove Planning Alliance invites all residents to a forum to discuss these issues. When: 7.30pm, Tuesday 30th October Where: Terrace Room, Lane Cove Community Hub, 1 Pottery Lane, Lane Cove RSVP: Go to www.facebook.com/ LaneCovePlanningAlliance/ Mayor and Councillor Pam Palmer, Councillor Andrew Zbik and Mr David Shoebridge (NSW Greens Spokesperson for Planning) have accepted invitations to speak at this Forum. Hon. Anthony Roberts, MP for Lane Cove and NSW Minister for Planning, has been invited but is yet to confirm his attendance. The forum will be chaired by Jacky Barker of In The Cove.

Words by Sky Hugman on behalf of the Lane Cove Planning Alliance

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First Fridays: Lost Bird Found Origami Workshop Friday 5 October, 3:30pm - 5:00pm. As part of Mental Health Month, create origami birds with artist and art therapist Sayoko Burton to contribute to the Lost Bird Found Project.

All events are free. Call 9911 3634 to book.

Saturday Sounds: Jack Thompson Twins: Saturday 13 October, 10:00am – 12:00pm. Screen on the Green: Spooky Spectacular: Wednesday 31 October. Join us for a very spooky free screening of two classic films that the whole family will enjoy. Make sure you dress up for the occasion as the best dressed ghoul will win a special prize. Casper (PG): 4:00pm – 5:45pm Addams Family Values (PG): 6:00pm – 7:45pm BUSHCARE EVENTS Event bookings: www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/bushcareevents Native Bee Hive Split: Friday 26 October, 12:00pm 1:00pm. Join Council staff and Nursery volunteers for a close look inside a native bee hive. David Harris from Indigo Native Nursery will demonstrate how to split a hive of Tetragonula native stingless bees. Bird-watching Walk: Saturday 27 October, 7:30am 9:30am. Discover how bush regeneration is benefiting the threatened species and birds which call Batten Reserve home. Pick up bird watching tips from an experienced bird watcher and help complete a survey for the Aussie Backyard Bird Count! Save the Date - Propagating for Butterflies: Saturday 3 November, 9:00am - 12:00pm. Discover which plants attract butterflies and practice techniques for growing these plants. SENIORS Free Safer Driving for Seniors Workshop: Thursday 1 November, 10:30am – 12:30pm Lane Cove Library. The workshop will include the latest information on updated road rules; seating position and internal vehicle safety; disability parking; Older Driver Assessment; and using Public Transport. Bookings - 9911 3576.

History Talk - The Australian Light Horse in 1918: Tuesday 9 October, 6:15pm – 8:00pm. The Light Horse was Australia’s quintessential mounted-horse unit during World War I. Hear Rod Cooke, a member of the Lane Cove R.S.L. Sub-Branch who served 16 years in the Australian Army and graduated from Duntroon. HSC Study Night Friday 12 October, 5:00pm – 8:00pm. Join other students at a study night where you have exclusive use of the Library. Thursday Tunes – Music from the Movies: Thursday 25 October, 10:30am – 12:00pm. Local musician Graham Ball will discuss the major trends in film music from the silent era to the present day. Digital Discoveries Friday 26 October, 10:00am – 12:00pm. Book a 30-minute one-on-one session with a staff member who can help with downloading eBooks and eMagazines, the Library online catalogue, online supermarket shopping or trouble-shooting your tablet or other device. Sydney Indie Film Festival Event 2018: Friday 26 October, 11:00am – 4:30pm. Enjoy documentaries by Australian filmmakers including Fish out of water - 11:00am, Dog’s best friend - 1:00pm, True North Project – 3:00pm and On the move – 4:00pm. Movie: The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Society (2018): Tuesday 30 October, 2:00pm – 4:00pm. In the aftermath of World War II, a writer forms an unexpected bond with the residents of Guernsey Island when she decides to write a book about their experiences during the war. Rated M. Author Talk – A Coveted Possession by Michael Atherton: Wednesday 31 October, 6:15pm – 7:30pm. Local resident & Emeritus Professor Michael Atherton (AM) is a composer and performer across several instruments, and several genres and styles of music. His book A Coveted Possession is the story of Australia’s intimate and powerful relationship with the piano.

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YOUR GOVERNMENT

Councillor Pam Palmer, Mayor P: 0431 959 980

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E: mayor@lanecove.nsw.gov.au

This time last year saw the first meeting of your new Council, nine people who took on the incredible responsibility of This time last year saw the first meeting of the yourprogress new Council, nine people who took on the incredible responsibility of serving our community. I am pleased with we have made. serving our community. I am pleased with the progress we have made. An amazing program of events and festivals throughout the year helps to build community connection and inclusiveness. amazing of events festivals throughout the year helps toinvolvement build community and inclusiveness. IAn enjoyed theprogram Lane Cove Festivaland in September with an incredible level of from connection our community in hosting I enjoyed Lane Cove Festival in September anprogram, incredible level of involvement our acommunity in hosting events andthe participating. Continuing with our with events this October Council isfrom running series of Health and events and participating. Continuing with our events program, this October Council is running a series of Health and Wellbeing events in recognition of Mental Health Month, Carers Week and Grandparents Day. Wellbeing events in recognition of Mental Health Month, Carers Week and Grandparents Day. Our bushcare programs and Community Nursery evidence our commitment to a sustainable community. The new $100 Our bushcare programs and Community Nursery evidence our commitment to a sustainable The new $100 million waste processing facility at the Woodlawn Eco-precinct in southern NSW has allowedcommunity. us to achieve a landfill million waste processing facility at the Woodlawn Eco-precinct in southern NSW has allowed us to achieve a landfill diversion rate of 66% for the very first time. diversion rate of 66% for the very first time. The Rosenthal Project is proceeding with excavation now largely complete and more than half the concrete slab on the The Rosenthal is proceeding with excavation now largely complete half the Park concrete slab onthe the lowest car parkProject level already laid. Construction has also commenced on theand firstmore stagethan of Mindarie to provide lowest car park level already laid. Construction has also commenced on the first stage of Mindarie Park to provide the Lane Cove North community with an amazing place to come together. And we now have a fabulous new creative precinct Lane Cove North community with anofamazing place to come together. established with the refurbishment the lower floors of Gallery Lane And Cove.we now have a fabulous new creative precinct established with the refurbishment of the lower floors of Gallery Lane Cove. Stop Press: It was tragic news to learn that some of the boatsheds at Lane Cove 12ft Skiff Sailing Club have burnt down. Stopthe Press: It wasoftragic news towas learn that some of the as boatsheds at friends Lane Cove Skiff Sailing Club burnt down. But strength community once again evident members, and12ft neighbours rallied to have support each other But the strength of community was once again evident as members, friends and neighbours rallied to support each other as we plan for the re-build. There is so much to be proud of in Lane Cove. as we plan for the re-build. There is so much to be proud of in Lane Cove. Did you know? Did you know? Lane Cove Library offers a free Home Blackman Park Upgrade Single-Use Plastics Lane Cove Library offers a free Home Library Service. Blackman Park Upgrade Single-Use Plastics Last month Council commenced a Council has made a commitment Library Service. This service is available to residents Last month Council a to Council hasthe made major renovation of commenced ovals B3 & B4 to remove use aofcommitment any single-use This are service is available to residents who unable to visit the Library major renovation of ovals B3 & B4 to to remove theatuse of any single-use improve the long-term usability of the plastic items Council-run events . whoto are unable to visit the Library due age, illness, disability or lack of improve the long-term usability of the Balloons plastic items at Council-run events . grounds. It will also allow for a full are also not to be distributed due to age, illness, or lack mobility. Carers aredisability also welcome toof grounds. It field will also for afull-size full Balloons are also not toWe be are distributed length AFL and allow two new at Council-run events. also mobility.for Carers are also welcome to register deliveries. length AFL fieldthat andwill tworeplace new full-size at Council-run events. are also cricket wickets the looking into options forWe a plastic register for deliveries. For information contact Lane Cove cricket wickets looking into options for a to plastic existing one. that will replace the straw reduction program be run in For information Library on 9911 contact 3634. Lane Cove existing one. straw reduction to be run in conjunction withprogram local businesses. During this time there will be no access Library on 9911 3634. conjunction withMonth local businesses. Small Business During this time will be nets no access to the lower ovalsthere and cricket – Small Business Month to the lower cricket nets – access to theovals path and playgrounds Council is hosting a free Small access the path and will be to maintained. Theplaygrounds upgrade Council isBreakfast hosting afor freelocal Small Business will be maintained. The upgrade is anticipated to be completed by Business Breakfast for local businesses on 23 October. For more is anticipated belatest completed by January 2019. to The information is details businesses onbook 23 October. For more and to your place, January 2019. The latest information is visit available at www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/ details and to book your place, www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/ available at www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/ lovewhereyoushop blackmanpark. visit www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/ blackmanpark. lovewhereyoushop Council recently launched the Natural Council recently thebook. Natural Council recently launched the Natural Environment of launched Lane Cove Author Environment of Cove book. Author Environment ofLane Lane Cove book. Author New Toilets - Helen Street Reserve Lost Bird Found Project Lynne McLoughlin joined me to unveil the Lynne McLoughlin joined me unveil thethe New Toilets - Helen Street Reserve Lost Bird Found Project Lynne McLoughlin joined metoto unveil new book at the special event last month. Two new toilets will be installed at Keep your eyes peeled this month new book book at new at the thespecial specialevent eventlast lastmonth. month. Two new toilets will be Keep your eyesbirds peeled this month Helen Street Reserve in installed Lane Coveat for hand-made that will be

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Helen ahead Street of Reserve in Lane Cove North the popular Christmas North ahead of December. the popular Christmas Carols event in Carols event in December. Aussie Backyard Bird Count Aussie Backyard Bird Count Discover how bush regeneration is Discover how regeneration benefiting the bush threatened speciesis benefiting the threatened and birds which call Battenspecies Reserve and birds callBird-Watching Batten Reserve home withwhich a a free homeon with a a free27 Bird-Watching Walk Saturday October. Pick Walk on Saturdaytips 27 October. Pick up bird-watching while helping upcomplete bird-watching tipsfor while to a survey the helping Aussie to complete a survey the Aussie Backyard Bird Count. for Visit www. Backyard Bird Count. Visit www. lanecove.nsw.gov.au/bushcareevents lanecove.nsw.gov.au/bushcareevents to book your place. to book your place.

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Trent Zimmerman, MP

Anthony Roberts, MP

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

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

Drought relief fundraiser and afternoon tea

Delhi Road widening eases inconvenience

The Lane Cove community has always demonstrated a selfless willingness to help others. Saturday 8th September was no exception, with the community coming together at St Michael's Catholic Primary School to raise money for those in the country experiencing the devastating drought. With an incredible spread that would have done the CWA proud, 150 people helped raise $22,000 for Drought Angels. I would like to thank Roslyn Carberry, Sarah Martin and their team for their time and effort to arrange the fundraiser, as well as St Michael's for making their school facilities available. Donations can still be made at www.droughtangels.org.au/.

It has been long overdue, but thanks to funding provided by the NSW Government to upgrade Delhi Road, commuters can now enjoy an easier journey through North Ryde due to the completed widening of Delhi Road between the Hills M2 and Lane Cove National Park. The Delhi Road upgrade has been completed ahead of bus services commencing. This is part of Transport for NSW’s temporary closure of the Epping to Chatswood rail line, which has already begun. The Delhi Road works, undertaken by Landcom on behalf of Roads and Maritime Services, formed part of the Government’s $17 million commitment to provide traffic upgrades in the area. To improve traffic flow, an additional eastbound lane was constructed along a 950 metre section of the road. Other works included putting existing overhead electrical and telecommunication lines underground, repositioning bus stops, traffic signal upgrades, and new footpaths. Landscaping was also undertaken, including bush regeneration in Lane Cove National Park. With the temporary closure of the rail line between Epping and Chatswood to cater for the Metro Northwest, we have committed to keeping commuters moving with high-frequency Station Link bus services replacing trains in and around the Macquarie Park precinct, providing more than a thousand extra services a day. The Epping to Chatswood line needs to be converted to Metro standards ahead of Sydney Metro Northwest, which opens to customers in the first half of 2019. Any temporary inconvenience will be well worth it when the Metro line is complete, as travellers will get a train every four minutes at peak times in each direction – that’s almost four times as many as now. Epping, Macquarie University, Macquarie Park, North Ryde and Chatswood stations will have screen doors along the full length of the metro platforms to keep people and objects like prams away from the tracks, improving customer safety and allowing trains to get in and out of stations much faster. There will also be changes made to train and bus services as a result of the conversion that will continue to meet customer demand and complement Station Link services. High frequency Station Link services will keep customers moving while the rail line between Epping and Chatswood is upgraded for around seven months ahead of the Sydney Metro opening in 2019. Key features of Station Link include: • High frequency services to stations between Epping and Chatswood at least every six minutes during the peak. • More than 110 services per hour in the busiest parts of the day. • A dedicated high frequency service to Macquarie University Campus from Epping Station. • A loop service running at least every 10 minutes, 7 days a week to all stations between Epping and Chatswood. See www.sydneymetro.info/station/epping-chatswood

Lane Cove Fun Run It was great to see a record number of participants set off on the Lane Cove Fun Run on Sunday 9th September. Two thousand people participated this year and raised $30,000 for Lane Cove Public School plus two children's charities - KYDS and The Pyjama Foundation. This is an incredible achievement. Special thanks to the race director, Katie Sykes, and the entire team of volunteers who supported the fun run. For everyone organising and participating over the weekend, thank you for your contribution and for nurturing the vibrant and generous heart of the Lane Cove community.

School Leaver’s Guide 2018 Many of our year 12’s are commencing their HSC exams. While this will be a big relief for these hard-working young people (and their occasionally equally stressed parents), they still have a number of important choices about their future before them. To help school leavers understand their options and what government support they may be eligible to receive, my office has prepared the School Leaver’s Guide 2018. If you, or someone you know would like a copy, please contact my office either by emailing Flynn.mcdermott@aph.gov.au or calling 9929 9822.

North Sydney eSafety Forum Staying up-to-date with world best practice approaches on eSafety is an essential part of being a parent or carer of a young person in the digital age. To help inform parents, I have invited Julie InmanGrant, Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, to present at the North Sydney eSafety Forum on Tuesday 30th October at 6:30pm. If you would like to attend the forum, please contact my office by emailing Flynn.mcdermott@aph.gov.au or call 9929 9822.

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Councillor Mark A. Bennett MAYOR OF HUNTERS HILL P: 9879 9415 E: markbennett@huntershill.nsw.gov.au

Farewell and welcome I am happy to welcome Ms Lisa Miscamble to her new position at Hunter’s Hill Council. Lisa has replaced Mr Barry Smith, who is retiring after 22 years as Council’s General Manager. I feel sure Lisa will add a significant contribution to the solid foundation of our community and I sincerely thank Barry for his commitment to the Municipality, to the Council and to Local Government.

Dance for our farmers The Rotary Club of Hunters Hill, with support from Council, hosted a ‘Rock the Hall’ 60s, 70s & 80s dance at the Hunters Hill Town Hall to raise funds for drought relief for farmers in the bush. This fantastic event was a great success.

Local Strategic Planning Statements Recent changes to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 require councils to prepare Local Strategic Planning Statements for their local government areas by 2019. These statements are to provide for a 20-year vision for land use in the local area, special characteristics which contribute to local identity, shared community values to be maintained and enhanced, and how growth and change will be managed into the future. Community consultation will form an important aspect of the statement.

Building and Development Certifiers Bill 2018 The NSW Government has asked for feedback on reforms to strengthen and simplify the building and certification system in NSW by replacing the Building Professionals Act 2005 (BP Act) with the Draft Building and Development Certifiers Bill 2018.

KU Osborne Park celebrates 50 years KU Osborne Park Preschool recently celebrated their 50th anniversary with a community event that was attended by Mayor and Councillor Pam Palmer; KU Children’s Services CEO, Christine Legg; as well as children, families and staff. “We are very proud of the positive impact our preschool has had on the lives of young children and their families over the last 50 years and we are looking forward to continuing to provide the best possible start in life for children for another 50 years” said KU Osborne Park Director, Lisa Milham. The celebrations included the launch of the preschool’s Street Library, activities for the children, face painting, a Kindi Farm, speeches and an afternoon tea. KU Osborne Park provides quality early childhood education for children aged 3 - 5 years and is currently taking enrolments. For more information, contact the Director, Lisa Milham, on 9427 5653.

The Draft Bill aims to clarify certifier roles and responsibilities; improve independence of certifiers; tighten licensee probity requirements; and improve licensing administration, complaint handling and disciplinary measures.

Get ready for the Invictus Games

Council provided a submission on the Draft Bill which is available on Council’s website. The submission outlines the ongoing difficulties Council experiences with private certification and why the system requires improvement.

The Returned Services League NSW is proud to be a Founding Partner of the Invictus Games Sydney 2018 and is looking forward to celebrating the achievements of veterans from Australia and around the world.

The Romantics Art Exhibition

Graeme Davis, Senior Vice President of the Lane Cove RSL Sub Branch, will be volunteering at the Games.

Bringing art to the people, this exhibition was a wonderful success and raised $5,750 for the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse. Local artists Ian Hansen, Werner Filipich, James Hough, Max Mannix, Ramon Ward-Thompson and their staunch team of supporters hold this annual event at the Hunters Hill Town Hall and have, over the past nine years, raised over $65,000 for the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse to help provide much needed funds for cancer research.

100 years of Rovering The Rover section of Scouts Australia has just celebrated its 100th anniversary. Rovers continues to be a vital and active part of Scouting with 18-25 year old young men and women undertaking a vast array of activities that contribute to their personal development, as well as being committed to giving service to the community.

“The Invictus Games are a great opportunity for Australians to be proud of our veterans, their families and the service they have given as they compete and share the experience of the Games," said Graeme. The key theme of the Games is ‘Stronger Together Down Under’, which is all about veterans helping other veterans, highlighting the importance of reaching out for help from family, friends and support networks. To be held from 20 – 27th October, the event will bring together 500 competitors from 18 different nations. The Australian team has 72 members, with 16 from NSW. Athletes will compete in sports which include wheelchair tennis; wheelchair rugby; wheelchair basketball; archery; sitting volleyball; swimming, cycling; indoor rowing; powerlifting, athletics and sailing. TICKETS: www.invictusgames2018.org/the-games/tickets/ TVO OCTOBER 2018 33

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Headphones, music and action… ABSTRACTION IS PAMELA HONEYFIELD’S FORTE. IT IS A VERY ARRESTING AND PERPLEXING ARTWORLD, REMOVED FROM REALITY, YET RICHLY FED BY FLEETING IMPRESSIONS OF PLACE. Artwork by Pamela Honeyfield. Photo by the Lane Cove Art Society

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Margaret Vickers Lane Cove Art Society I 0402 813 404 www.lanecoveartsociety.com.au

When abstract painter Pamela Honeyfield addressed the August meeting of the Lane Cove Art Society, she demonstrated her special way of conveying ideas and impressions of the landscape. Trained at the National Art School, then completing a Masters of Art Therapy at the Western University of Sydney, Pamela has since worked full time as an art therapist at Giant Steps, liaising with autistic children. The creative pulse of each person needs an outlet and art can provide a platform for emotions to be vented freely. Pamela has won many art awards. When one views her website, it is understandable why she is finding it hard to keep up with the demand for her work. It is an enviable position for an artist to be in. Pamela has a studio at One Plus Two in Lilyfield where she ‘hibernates’ from the real world. Donning headphones allows her to enter another world - that of Led Zeppelin at full blast. Here we see the creative output of a musical legend feeding the creative pulse of another artist – an abstract oil painter. Dance, music and movement are essential to the mark making of Pamela Honeyfield. 34 TVO OCTOBER 2018

Artistic influences abound from the luminaries in the abstract artworld. Pamela loves the work of Cy Twombly, Mark Rothko, Willem de Kooning, Tony Tuckson and Elisabeth Cummins. The Macquarie Dictionary defines abstraction as being characterized by “dynamic qualities of spontaneity and improvisation”. When Pamela used oil sticks on a prepared canvas, her movement and marks were certainly free. “My best work happens when I lose myself in my canvas,” Pamela remarked. She has a relationship with her canvas. All relationships need input. Not all inputs work as one had hoped, but the secret is to keep working the canvas until the tonal qualities hum together. On a practical note, Pamela showed the audience the green ‘easy to get off’ tape she uses (available at Bunnings) to attain a clean edge to her canvas. It seems appropriate that even time has an abstracted quality in Pamela’s world. Interestingly, when she draws, time can become a different reality where the past, the present and the future all coexist. In her world time does not always have a uni-dimensional path. Abstraction removes us from reality as we know it. It is enriching to have artists who are true adventurers on a quest to uncover artistic destinations that they themselves have no knowledge of, yet they are committed to the journey of discovery.

Our visual world is greatly enriched as a result of their endeavours and our social interaction is massaged as art discussions are fostered. Pamela, thank you for sharing your abstracted artworld with us.

NEXT MEETING 23 OCT Guest artist will be Garry Foye, a Sydney artist and a finalist in numerous art awards such as the Adelaide Perry Drawing Prize, Dobell Drawing Prize, Kedumba Acquisitive Drawing Award, Doug Moran Portrait Prize and the Archibald Drawing Prize. Garry’s work relates to landscape, not in the usual sense of copying nature, but the landscape our society creates. The subject ranges from redundant mining areas, such as the old shale mine at Glenn Davis in the Capertee Valley or the goldfields of Hill End, through to the weathered terrace houses in inner Sydney suburbs such as Balmain. Their layers of over-painting suggest a nostalgia for a time gone, but not forgotten. Living and Learning Centre, 180 Longueville Road, fourth Tuesday of every month at 7.30pm. Everyone who is interested in art is welcome.

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AKVAA Coexistence of Minimalism and Maximalism

Sydney Craft Week

DATES: 3rd - 27th October OPENING NIGHT: 6pm, Wednesday 3rd October Established in 1985, the Junghwa Ko, Flower Association of Korean Visual garden, acrylic on canvas Artists in Australia (AKVAA) acts as a platform and voice of Korean artists practicing in Sydney. This annual exhibition will showcase contemporary styles ranging from minimalist to maximalist.

Upcycled Rose Brooches 15-18yrs RHONDA PRYOR 6 October 10.00am - 1.00pm Cost: $77.00 (Includes materials) Adults Introduction to ceramics 18yrs and up LILO BLYTON 6 October 2.00-5.00pm Cost: $82.50 (includes materials)

DIANNE CRAIG Elemental

Botanical Patterning: Introduction to designing for textiles - 18 yrs and up EMMA PETERS 6 & 13 October 9.30am - 12.30pm Cost: $228.00 (includes $60 materials)

DATES: 3rd - 27th October OPENING NIGHT: 6pm, Wednesday 3rd October Dianne Craig is an artist from rural NSW and this exhibition explores a variety of themes such as cultural identity, memory and spirituality through modern and traditional art forms.

Bonding La Familia - Create a Garden Bird Bath (for parents and children 5-12 yrs SOL CONTARDO 5 October 9.30am - 12. 30pm Cost: $130 for parent +child (includes materials)

Dianne Craig, Flow to woe, carved and painted gourd with brass wire

Dianne was the winner of the Outback Arts Prize in 2017. As a partner and sponsor of Outback Arts, one winner is selected to present their work at Gallery Lane Cove the following year, as part of our commitment to and engagement with regional artists.

‘PEACE OF MIND’ DATES: 23rd - 28th October To coincide with Mental Health Month, this pop-up will exhibit work from emerging Sydney artists whose works loosely reflect on mental health and lived experiences. Curated by interns Jennifer Brady and Yanchen Li, this group exhibition will see the balcony at Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios activated into a space for social engagement and contemporary art. The space will host performance, installation and participatory art and will be a space of positivity and reflection.

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM Children aged 5-7yrs and 8-12yrs The Spring holiday program for Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios is out now. Exciting new additions to our popular school holiday program including cartooning, dry point intaglio printmaking and t-shirt printing. Our popular ceramic, textile and drawing and making workshops return also, offering you a wonderful variety of creative options.

Bookings 9428 4898 or online at www.gallerylanecove.com.au

Stitch Play -Linen runner 18yrs and up RHONDA PRYOR 10 October 10.00am - 4.00pm Cost: $45.00 supported by Lane Cove Council, a mental health month program A Creature of Fantasy -Ceramics 18 yrs and up KARA PRYOR 11 & 12 October 6.30 -9.30pm Cost: $165.00 (Includes materials) Textile Printing techniques by hand 18yrs and up VIVIEN HALEY 12 October 10.00am -4.00pm Cost: $198.00 (Includes materials) The Proof is in the print -Making a Collagraph- Adults BERNHARDINE MUELLER & ANNA WARREN 12 October 10.00am -4.00pm Cost: $181.50 (excluding materials) Slow Stitched Tote 15-18yrs RHONDA PRYOR 13 October 10.00am - 1.00pm Cost: $155.00 (Includes materials)

DATES: Friday 5th - Sunday 14th October Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios will be the site of some crafty action, with textiles and ceramics workshops led by Emma Peters, Rhonda Pryor, Vivien Haley, Kara Pryor, and Sol Contardo. It is an honour to have such experienced textiles artists and teachers running the workshops. This includes academic and textiles artist Emma Peters, who has over 10 years of industry experience. Vivien Haley is a respected artist and designer who specialises in hand printing on textiles, and teaches at Hazelhurst Regional Gallery.

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LANE COVE CONCERT BAND CELEBRATES

Musicians celebrating 10 years of the LCCB adult beginner instrumental program.

Lane Cove Concert Band is celebrating the tenth anniversary of its highly successful Adult Beginner Instrumental Program, which has extended instrumental music to over 150 adult beginners. On this anniversary, it’s worth remembering how it all began. In February 2008, over 50 adults gathered excitedly to hear about the band’s proposed new adult beginner program. Ranging in age, they came from far and wide - though many were Lane Cove residents. They all had one thing in common: the desire to realise an untilthen thwarted ambition of learning a musical instrument. At the time, Lane Cove Concert Band was a single ensemble with a 44-year history, but it was finding it difficult to attract new members. Various strategies had been employed with little success until the idea of an adult beginner program was suggested. The band’s musical director, Phil Arnold, had directed a similar successful program in Perth, and there were also successful examples closer to home. And so the band launched what it hoped might be, at the very least, a way of attracting new members. Jackie Brighton, a band committee member and, at that time, coordinator of the Lane Cove Public School instrumental program, took charge of the recruitment drive. Word soon spread, and by the time the information night arrived it was difficult to find space in the band’s rehearsal room for those wanting to find out more. In the weeks that followed commitments were made, instruments chosen, tuition arranged, and beginner band books purchased. Several months later, some 50 adult beginner musicians came together for their first rehearsal. The 36 TVO OCTOBER 2018

sounds were excruciating, the resultant laughter contagious, but, by the end of that rehearsal, most were convinced that learning an instrument was much more than a pipe dream. That first band became the Turrumburra Concert Band (Turrumburra being the indigenous name for the Lane Cove River.) A second adult beginner band, established with equal enthusiasm two years later, became the Karingal Concert Band (Karingal being the indigenous word for happy camp). Both have developed into fine community bands in their own right. Together with the original Lane Cove Concert Band (now re-named the Cameraygal Wind Symphony), they provide for all playing levels of prospective new members. Two subsequent programs have encouraged over 40 more adult beginners to join existing bands within the organisation. Ten years on, with most of the original members of the program still pursuing their dream, Lane Cove Concert Band Inc is in a celebratory mood. An anniversary dinner is being held at Lane Cove’s recently renovated club, The Alcott, for current players and past beginner program members and their families and friends. On Sunday 28th October at 3pm, both Turrumburra and Karingal bands will be joined by the Burns Bay Big Band - one of the organisation’s two jazz bands - for a special anniversary concert at the Willoughby Uniting Church in Clanwilliam St, Willoughby. Details: www.lccb.org.au. Tickets for the anniversary concert can be purchased from www. trybooking.comXZVP. INFO: Jackie Brighton - 9427 5529.

Successful concert for La Voce LaVoce’s choir of 27 enthusiastic singers sang a program of favourites under the title Making Whoopee in Lane Cove as part of the Lane Cove Festival. Well known artist Heidi Hereth, who was in the audience, not only enjoyed the concert but produced some wonderful sketches of choir members singing their hearts out. Interested readers who would like to join the choir can contact Adrian Lee at adrianlee2@mac.com or 0424 507 321 or see ww.lavocelanecove.com/

HORNS PLUS TO SW Locally-based swing jazz outfit Horns Plus Big Band will be bringing their big sound to this year’s Lane Cove Village Fair and are sure to get your feet tapping with a colourful mixture of swing, jazz, soul, latin and pop numbers. WHEN: 2.00 - 3.00pm, Sunday 14th October WHERE: Lloyd Rees Bandstand, Lane Cove Plaza Horns Plus will be directed by renowned trumpet player (and Lane Cove resident) Bob Coassin, who has been working with the band over the past 18 months. Bob has had a long career in the US, Europe

NEW TEACHERS FOR Two new teachers will commence in term 4 at the Lane Cove Music and Cultural Centre.

ANDREW WILSON PGRNCM (Violoncello), BSc (Geophysics), DipMus (Violoncello), LTCL (Performance), LMusA (Distinction Medal), AMusA (Distinction) Andrew is a highly regarded cello teacher using both Traditional and Suzuki methods and has 22 years of teaching experience. He has over 12 years of performance experience as a former orchestral musician in the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Opera Australia Orchestra (‘AOBO’), BBC Philharmonic, Boston Symphony and the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra. Andrew can teach both the AMEB syllabus system, preparing students for examination and eisteddfods, and is also delighted to nurture younger students under the Suzuki method. Andrew has teaching availability on Mondays.

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SEUSSICAL JR.

WING LANE COVE and Australia, playing with some of the biggest names in music including Ray Charles, Buddy Rich, James Last, John Farnham and James Morrison.

"Oh, the thinks you can think” when Dr Seuss’ best loved characters collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper!

Performing with the band will be dynamic young vocalist Leah Berry. Currently a student at Killara High School, Leah has had a wide range of musical experience as both a singer and instrumentalist, and is a featured vocal artist for the 2018 Schools Spectacular.

Horton the Elephant finds himself faced with a double challenge - not only must he protect his tiny friend Jojo (and all the invisible Who’s) from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left to his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him, the only one who recognises "his kind and his powerful heart." Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant, in a story that will make you laugh and cry.

The 19-piece band performs for a variety of public and private functions, community events and jazz festivals. See www.hornsplus.com.au

LCMCC CECILIA YEUNG BMus/Bed, Kodály Cert. of Professional Practice (BKA) Cecilia is a piano and flute teacher with 10 years teaching experience. She graduated with a Bachelor of Music (Performance) and Music Education at the University of New South Wales and a Diploma in Kodály Concept of Music Education with Piano Pedagogy Specialisation and Musicianship from the Kodály Institute in Kecskemét in Hungary. Her experience involves working with students from elementary to advanced levels and also preparing eager students for practical and theory examinations. Cecilia speaks fluent Mandarin and Cantonese and has teaching availability on Tuesdays. INFO: phone 9427 8027 or visit www.lanecovemusicand culturalcentre.com

Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favourite Dr Seuss characters spring to life in a fantastical musical extravaganza from Tonywinners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. This family production is a must-see for adults and children alike! Directed by Trent Gardiner, the cast includes Josie Segal, Jeremy Segal, Leah Francis, Madeleine Biddle, Hugo Allen, Alexei Belchenko, Haydon Ashley, Arnav Kapoor, Benjamin Walsh, Harry McMahon, Owen Emeleus, Holly Miller, Valeria Gonzalez-Lopez, Charlotte Pugh, Eve Emeleus, Piper Kup-Ferroth, Rodney Stewart, Daniel Timmins, Grace Patterson, Zara Gurney, Isobel Dias, Eloise Cardew, Daniel Rees, Scarlett O’Connor, Natalie Shaw and Samantha Beregei. Seussical runs for eight performances from Friday 16th November to Saturday 1st December at the Performance Space @ St Aidan’s, 1 Christina Street, Longueville. BOOKINGS NOW OPEN. BOOK EARLY TO AVOID MISSING OUT. Tickets are available online at www.trybooking.com/VCMH

CARISBROOK STORYTELLING EVENT Sunday 21st October at 2.00pm The cast of Seussical will be engaging audiences with a live story-telling event at Lane Cove’s Historic Carisbrook House. Every year the Lane Cove Theatre Company puts on a performance for children and children at heart. Last year it was 'Beauty and the Beast'. This year it is an adaptation of the magical and quirky world of Dr Seuss. All your favourite characters will come to life. Be prepared to be entertained and challenged. Tickets are $5 and include the character performance and some sweet treats for the children. Children aged 3 years and under are free! Tickets available online at www.trybooking.com/426276

Are you interested in becoming a member of the Lane Cove Theatre Company? Are you interested in joining an active social group? Keen to audition for one of our productions or assist back-stage? The company would love to hear from you.

Enquiries lanecovetheatre@ hotmail.com or join our group or page on Facebook. GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED BY LANE COVE COUNCIL.

Words by Lane Cove Theatre Company 0403 626 563 www.lanecovetheatrecompany.com

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QUIZ: SPOT THE DIFFERENCE Can you spot the 10 differences in the bottom picture?

GREENWICH VILLAGE ART TRAIL SHOWCASES LOCAL TALENT The Greenwich Village Art Trail is on again this year, with artists based in Greenwich opening their home studios for the public to view. The trail has grown over the years and now attracts visitors from all over Sydney who are able to see inside creative workspaces to gain an insight into the artistic process. Collectively the trail includes painting, pottery, sculpture, jewellery, photography, textiles, illustration and more. “There is a lot of talent within walking distance of each other in this suburb,” says Aura Parker, an exciting new voice in kid’s books who will be showcasing sketches and giclee prints of her little bug characters for children as part of this year's Art Trail.

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“Everyone has a story to tell and on the trail you get to meet the artists themselves.” TWIG, Aura’s first picture book as writer and illustrator, is about a stick insect on her first day at Bug School. It has been hugely successful and is now published internationally. It has been a lifelong dream of Aura’s to make children’s books. “I have always written stories and compulsively made art since I was a kid. It is a great time to be involved in books - they are thriving. It is a highly competitive field, but I went for my dream anyway.” Aura illustrates her picture books in watercolour, gouache, pen and coloured pencil with digital enhancements. In 2012, Aura co-founded Studio Bonnie, a collaboration with her sister-in-law and interior designer Marena Von Behr, designing screen printed art and textiles inspired by the local natural environment. This will also be on display at the same address. WHAT: Greenwich Village Art Trail WHEN: 10am – 4pm, 3rd & 4th November FOR INFO: www.greenwichvillageartstrail.com.au for a map. FREE bus service available, also accessible by ferry. Instagram @greenwich_village_arts_trail

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'GAMES IN THE PARK' WHEN: 2.30 - 4.30pm, Sunday 28th October (event finishes at 5pm) WHERE: Helen Street Reserve, Lane Cove North Come along to the beautiful Helen Street Reserve, grab a coffee from the coffee van and join in some fun activities too. Whether it be table tennis, volleyball, bowls/boules, giant chess, face painting, or kids craft, this is a great opportunity to mix with friends and neighbours. There will also be stalls from local business and not-for-profits. FOR INFO: www.lanecovecc.com 38 TVO OCTOBER 2018

LCFC HOSTS PRESENTATION EVENING Lane Cove Football Club recently held their annual Senior Presentation Night at The Alcott, with over 125 members celebrating the successes of the 2018 football season.

Karen Paull

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I Wish Matt Hanna, LCFC Player of the Year 2018 (MAA Premier League)

Player of the Year 2018 was awarded to Matt Hanna (MAA Premier League); Golden Boot of the Year 2018 was awarded to Ben Murphy (MAA Division 3); and the Golden Glove of the Year 2018 was awarded to Carmen Kollermann (WAA Division 3). Apart from celebrating with the award winners, Club President Steve Prescott announced several sponsors for their 2018/19 season and beyond. The Club’s association with Hyecorp Property Group as the Principal sponsor goes back to 2011, and this has been renewed until the end of the 2021 football season. Hyecorp’s new logo will continue to be featured on the front of all LCFC playing shirts. Steve was also delighted to welcome Lane Cove Orthodontics as a new major sponsor. Lane Cove Orthodontics will have their logo proudly featured on the back of all LCFC playing shirts. In addition, The Alcott was announced as a new sleeve sponsor.

Ben Murphy, LCFC Golden Boot of the Year 2018 (MAA Division 3)

It was special because it is so rarely this way. Usually someone is going through a rough patch or the harmony between us is not so strong. Life is like that, a constant series of ups and downs. What we do with this rhythm is so important. We have tried to help our children be resilient, to accept what life throws at them and learn from it, integrating that wisdom into their lives for the future. I saw a heartening glimpse of that reality on this occasion. One ‘child’ enquired what aspirations I had for them as they grew up. Whereas my expectations have adjusted over time, the basics remain consistent: • T o find out who they are and be true to that. (Career-wise we have an electrician, a farm manager and a youth/aid worker!) • To change the world in positive ways. • T o love one another and those around them. • To love God and follow their calling.

Carmen Kollermann, LCFC Golden Glove of the Year 2018 (WAA Division 3)

DISHING THE DIRT: LEARNING ABOUT SOILS WHEN: 9 - 10.30am, Sunday 7th October WHERE: FoodFaith community garden off Waterview Drive, Burns Bay Road, Lane Cove.) Come along to learn all about the key ingredient in creating a healthy garden as you find out how to create your own potting mix, or improve the soil in your garden. Balu Moothedath of Zero Budget Gardening, will dish the dirt and take you through the techniques of creating and maintaining healthy soil. He will also take you through soil structure and texture and explain the chemistry behind the science. Balu says: “As a ‘zero budget gardener’, I have never bought any soil, fertilizer or pesticides and still maintain a healthy garden. Healthy soil means healthy plants and a healthy you.” FOR INFO: www.info@foodfaith.com.au

Our immediate family gathered around a seaside table enjoying good food, beautiful sunshine and each other’s company. It was an ordinary, but special moment to treasure. Everyone was doing well, hopeful for their future, generous and kind with each other. I smiled inside – I felt proud of our young adult children - and revelled in their current satisfaction with life, as mothers do.

• To be satisfied with their lives. As a Community Chaplain, I now extend my heart to all those who seek nurture, especially in tough times. I go easy on the God factor, although I believe this is foundational to integrating life well. Creating groups where people can meet and foster ongoing friendships is now a key focus. Kindness, respect and inclusion are core values of these diverse groups. You are invited to come along, or encourage someone else who may benefit from a little kindness in their lives. Call me to enquire, or follow the links below to find out more details.

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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What's on in October 2018 MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

F.O.C.A.S. Group Meeting 9.30-12noon

Shopping Bus 9am-11.45am Mah Jong 1pm-4pm

Summer Fashion Parade 10-12pm

Boomers BLUE 9.45am-12.45pm

Social Bridge Chess / Solo 1pm-3.30pm

Coles Phone Shopping 9am-11.30am

PUBLIC HOLIDAY

Table Tennis 12.30 or 2.30pm

Parkview Cafe 3 course meal $15 12noon-1.45pm

Mindfulness 1.15-2.15pm

Shopping Bus 9am-11.45am Mah Jong 1pm-4pm

Shuffleboard 9.45am-11.45am Social Bridge Chess / Solo 1pm-3.30pm

Boomers YELLOW 9.45am-12.45pm Table Tennis 12.30 or 2.30pm Coles Phone Shopping 9am-11.30am Scrabble 10-12noon

F.O.C.A.S. Group Meeting 9.30-12noon Book Club 1.30-3pm Reviewing The Alchemist Paul Coelho

Bus Trip Featherdale Wildlife Park $45

Shopping Bus 9am-11.45am Mah Jong 1pm-4pm

Social Bridge Chess / Solo 1pm-3.30pm

Boomers BLUE 9.45am-12.45pm

Parkview Cafe 3 course meal $15 12noon-1.45pm SPECIAL LIVE PERFORMANCE

Mindfulness 1.15-2.15pm

Shopping Bus 9am-11.45am Mah Jong 1pm-4pm

Shuffleboard 9.45am-11.45am Social Bridge Chess / Solo 1pm-3.30pm

Boomers YELLOW 9.45am-12.45pm

Table Tennis 12.30 or 2.30pm Coles Phone Shopping 9am-11.30am

Table Tennis 12.30 or 2.30pm Coles Phone Shopping 9am-11.30am Scrabble 10-12noon

Parkview Cafe 3 course meal $15 12noon-1.45pm

Mindfulness $5 (volunteers free) 1.15-2.15pm

Shopping Bus 9am-11.45am Mah Jong 1pm-4pm Movie Afternoon 1.45pm

30 31 BOOK NOW:

Table Tennis Social Bridge Park View Oct or 2.30pm Chess / Solo Cafe - 2212.30 1pm-3.30pm Melbourne Cup High TeaPhone - 6 Nov Coles Shopping

Christmas Bus Trip -9am-11.30am 20 November Scrabble Christmas Park View Lunch 10-12noon - 26 Nov

CALL FOR DETAILS

BOOKINGS /ENQUIRIES CONTACT: PHONE: 9427 6425 EMAIL: support@sydneycs.org 1 Pottery Lane, Lane Cove, 2066 www.sydneycs.org 40 TVO OCTOBER 2018

BUS TRIP: Featherdale Wildlife Park. Discover native Australian animals including friendly kangaroos, cuddly koalas and fascinating reptiles.Set in a natural location its a great venue for interacting with a wide range of Australian wildlife. Morning tea included, with a buffet lunch at Blacktown Workers. Numbers limited. Bookings Essential. Don’t miss out – 9427 6425. PARK VIEW CAFÉ: A wonderful threecourse meal for just $15 on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month. Bus pick up just $5 return– Bookings essential. NOTE: Monday 22nd October we will have a live performance by Cap’n Rick singing all your favourites! Book now! SUMMER FASHION PARADE – Don’t miss our Summer Fashion parade presented by Golden Girls! Thursday October 4th in the Terrace Room, LG 1 Pottery Lane. $10, inc morning tea. Lucky Door prizes and fabulous fashions! Bring a friend. Booking – 9427 6425. 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. This month discussing The Alchemist – Paul Coelho. 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. Phone Julie for details. 9427 6425 MAH-JONG: Every Wednesday now at the Seniors Hub, 1 Pottery Lane in the Park View Room. $5 includes afternoon tea. All welcome. 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 Village. Friendly drivers and volunteers bring shopping up from WOOLWORTHS to the bus and carry parcels to the kitchen bench on your return. $7 single or $10 per couple. Bookings essential. PHONE SHOPPING: Weekly service, Fridays 9:00am – 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: Informal social group for older men who are independently mobile; sticks & walkers are welcome. Join our outings in October to the Boathouse at Balmoral, Long Reef Golf Club and Sculptures by the sea Bookings essential 9427 6425 F.O.C.A.S : Become a Community Centre volunteer! Meetings are the 1st Monday of the month, morning tea is provided. We knit, sew, crochet all sorts of articles and make handmade calico dolls for children in hospitals and the needy. Please join us at 1 Pottery Lane, Lane Cove in the Park View Room 9.30am -12noon. NOTE: OCTOBER MEET IS MONDAY 15TH. MOVIE AFTERNOON: 1 Pottery Lane, Lane Cove. Volunteers free or $5 entry – includes afternoon tea. Bookings essential 9427 6425. MINDFULNESS: 1 Pottery Lane, Lane Cove. Volunteers free or $5 entry, includes afternoon tea. Bookings essential 9427 6425.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

MOVIE AFTERNOON

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: 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.

Please join us as Alan Seale presents the 1953 movie How to Marry a Millionaire, starring Marilyn Monroe, Betty Grable and Lauren Bacall. Three women are on a mission: to marry a millionaire. To accomplish this task, they move into a fancy New York city apartment and begin courting the city’s elite. WHEN: Wednesday 31 Oct - 1.45pm. VENUE: Sydney Community Services, 1 Pottery Lane, Lane Cove COST: $5 entry includes afternoon tea. Volunteers of SCS are free. RSVP MONDAY 29 OCT TO: reception@sydneycs.org or call 9427 6425.

VOLUNTEER GARDENER: Join our morning gardening team and have fun working outdoors and helping in the community at the same time.

GAMES ROOM ASSISTANT:

JOIN US FOR

To look after our ‘Games’ group on a Thursday afternoon. This involves setting up chairs/tables, preparing an afternoon tea for approximately 14 – 20 people and cleaning up on completion.

Mindfulness & Relaxation

COMMUNITY VISITOR VOLUNTEERS:

WHERE: Sydney Community Services, 1 Pottery Lane, Lane Cove (parking underneath building - entrance on Little Street)

Can you spare a few hours to relieve the isolation of a local resident? We are looking for volunteers to visit residents in aged care and also in their own home. We also have many more vacancies in gardening, phone shopping, home visiting, event assistance and outings, and many more.

For further information on volunteering, please contact Yvonne, the volunteer coordinator, Sydney Community Services on 02 9427 6425 or email: yhughes@sydneycs.org

WHEN: 1.15 - 2.15pm (note new time) Tuesday 9 & 23 October, 2018

Come and explore some easy mindfulness and relaxation techniques to reduce stress and promote relaxation. Free for volunteers of Sydney Community Services, $5 for the community. Includes afternoon tea. Emily Wilks, our instructor, is a fully qualified yoga teacher with an interest in teaching children and adult's mindfulness, relaxation and brain science.

To book your place, contact: reception@sydneycs.org or call 9427 6425. Spaces are limited.

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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. Contact: Mandy 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 42 TVO OCTOBER 2018

Cove Public School Hall. Homebase Youth 7.15pm Friday nights. Monthly 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, September 25. 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 Chatswood. 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 Mon to Frid, 10am-12noon at Hunters Hill Town Hall, Alexandra Street. Regular exhibitions and events. www.huntershillmuseum.org.au HUNTERS HILL WOMEN'S BOWLING CLUB Seeking new members. Tuesday mornings. Free lessons. Enjoy the friendship. 0419 258 662 or 0408 110 082. 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). Contact: 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 TUESDAY 23 OCTOBER LCHS HISTORY PRIZE AWARD NIGHT: Join us for drinks and nibbles at 7pm with the award presentation from 7.30pm. Lane Cove Library. 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/ Speak-Lead-Inspire-Lane-CoveToastmasters/ 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. Contact: 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. Contact: 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 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 Tuesday 9th Oct: Erin Brockovich. 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.

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LOWER NORTH SHORE MULTIPLE BIRTH ASSOC Volunteer parents of multiples (twins, triplets etc) 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-Thurs 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. Next speaker 5-7pm, Thurs 18th Oct is Dr Lisa Coe on Pathology and Prostate Cancer. Kolling Building, 5th floor, North Shore Hospital. Contact 9498 1984, 0400 420 602 or www.prostatecancer-support-sydneynorth.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 FREE classes. Discover how to achieve inner balance, peace and deep understanding. No obligation. Lane Cove Library, Tues 7-8.30pm. Contact: 0422 798 498. SHINNYO-EN BUDDHIST TEMPLE Shinchoji Grand Homa Service. Shinnyo-en Buddhist Temple. Saturday 6th Oct, 11.30am - 1pm. Experience a traditional authentic buddhist service for modern age. 9418 6688 or www.shinnyo.org.au SPIRIT OF LIFE UNITARIAN FELLOWSHIP Rev. Geoff Usher speaking on "Toilet Paper and Tolerance." Sun 21st Oct,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 on the first Sunday monthly, Lane Cove Bowls Club, 151 Burns Bay Rd. Contact: 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

Grandparents Day Out Lane Cove Bush Kids is providing an opportunity for grandparents to spend a morning outdoors with their grandchild. Tune out of modern day life and tune into the natural rhythms of nature with a bush walk and nature games. Grandparents will also get a chance to get creative with their grandchild with a nature craft activity. This activity is for grandparents and children only – no parents please. When: 9:45 – 11:00am, Wednesday 24th October Where: Meet at Tambourine Bay Reserve, end of Tambourine Bay Road, Riverview Cost: $5 per child INFO: www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/bushkids

TRENDSETTER TRAVEL & CRUISE

Where your individual holiday needs are our focus Call us today to discuss your travel options: LANE COVE MARKET SQUARE 9427 6666 LONGUEVILLE 9428 5900

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Emma Grimes, Michael Fitzgerald & Peter Louridas A family business, now in our 48th year in Lane Cove CONVEYANCING | WILLS & ESTATES | COMMERCIAL LEASING COMMERCIAL LAW | DEBT RECOVERY | GENERAL MATTERS

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ADVERTISING RATES 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. For advertising enquiries, please contact: Adrian Black 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 and 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 44 TVO OCTOBER 2018

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 Birdwood Cafe........................... 8090 7940 Caesars Pizza Palace................9427 6197 Café Zivelli................................. 9420 1103 Chargrill Charlies.......................8095 9761 Crust Gourmet Pizza.................9418 9222 Curry Lane..................................9428 2922 Delhi Hutt....................................9428 5557 Dominos Pizza.......................... 8424 4050 Encasa........................................9418 8577 Gelatissimo................................9418 7465 Greenhouse Asian Salads....... 8540 0404 Fusion Coffee.............................9418 8074 Fourth Fish.................................9427 4896 Ground Caffe............................. 9420 0410 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 Ogalo Portugese Chicken........ 9427 1200 Oliver Brown Chocolate Cafe.. 9090 2596 One Birdwood.............................9428 5155 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 of LC.................................9427 2275 Big Barra Seafood.................... 9427 0077 Figtree Greengrocers................9420 2111 Flannerys..............................1300 434 154 Hudson Meats........................... 9427 9000 LC Village Fruit market.............9428 1733 Lime Leaf Fruit & Veg.............. 9420 0102 Riverview Meats........................9427 2108 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 Art of 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 Knots in Knead.......................... 9438 5008 Lane Cove Aquatic Centre........9418 8858 LC Chiropractic Centre..............9428 4033 LC Family Medical Centre.........9427 7622 Lane Cove Denture Clinic.........9411 1179 Lane Cove Foot Clinic.............. 9428 3000 LC General Practice...................9418 9670 Lane Cove Optical..................... 9428 5070 Lane Cove Orthodontics...........9427 8088 Lane Cove Radiology................9418 9096 Lane Cove Podiatry...................9420 4673 LC Speech Pathology................9418 3503 LC Therapeutic Massage..........9427 6628 LC Village Pharmacy.................9427 0864 Massage Envy ...........................8459 9380 North Shore Gym.......................9420 2815 Northpoint Psychology.......0419 467 794 Nursing Links Universal............9427 2252 Pilates Connection..............0400 012 693 Priceline Pharmacy...................9418 6426 Rebalance Centre Health....0400 600 035 Reflexology & Healing...........0433521939 Soulful Fitness...........................9427 9855 Sydney Therapy & Co..........0449 619 182 Swimming Lessons.............0411 320 495 Tai Chi Holistic Class.................9420 9421 Thai Chiva.................................. 9420 8082 The Foot Group......................... 9428 3000 Top Gum Dental.........................9427 1888 Total Care Hearing ....................8999 9523 Vanessa Speech Therapy...0449-619-182 Vision PT Personal Training.....9427 8462 WHAT Hearing.......................... 9420 2300 Yogabowl..............................0411 155 165 Zumba classes 4u...............0406 765 827 HOME & HOMEWARES Eco Downunder...................0411 612 632 Found Gifts &Homewares. 0411 427 670 Hot Dollar....................................9418 6044 Iris & Lin......................................9427 1395 Smart Bargains ...................0413 381 021 The Hunted...........................0498 222 130 HOME MAINTENANCE Declutter Service.................0404 025 280 Rubbish removal..................0409 041 617 www.rubbishrescue.com.au Smart Gutter solutions.............8676 2247

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HOBBIES, PETS Furever Pets...............................9427 5739 LEGAL Courtenay & Co..........................9420 1622 Integroe Partners................0408 675 310 Leslie Hargraeve Lawyers........9420 8871 O'Connors Property Reports... 9420 9011 Paul Denny Conveyancing...... 9429 0000 Select Conveyancing................9420 1252 SRM Lawyers.............................9188 9631 Patrick Grimes...........................9428 1577 NEWSAGENCY, BOOKS, MOVIES Dymocks.................................... 9418 6500 The Burns Bay Bookery............9427 4218 Lane Cove Newsagency...........9427 0636 PRINTING/ FRAMING/ PHOTOGRAPHY/FILM Copy Express............................ 8084 0152 Final Finish Framing.................9816 2304 IQ Printing...................................9418 7177 Lovely Photo Centre..................9418 9066 MBE Business Service..............9418 8450 Motifex Audio Productions..... 8065 5207 Stuart Leal Photographer...0414 551 956 REAL ESTATE AGENTS/ PROPERTY DEVELOPERS Allen Estate Agents...................9410 2277 Belle Property.............................9087 3333 Blunts Real Estate.................... 9427 5800 Bresic Whitney .........................9816 8888 Cobden Hayson .......................8318 7888 Harbourline.................................9966 0543 Hamilton & Co Special Projects.9420 2066 LJ Hooker...................................9428 1877 McGrath Real Estate................ 9417 9600 Ray White.................................. 9428 4100 Riverview Realty...................9420 0083 RUN Property.............................9941 2255 Standen Estate Agents.............8556 7565 Stone Real Estate......................9427 7466 TUITION Driving Lessons........................ 9420 8440 English Tutor........................0402 065 575 Flute Connections.....................9420 4499 G4 Guitar School.................0416 425 242 Learning with Confidence........9816 5959 Soundhub.............................0450 045 753 TrebleMakers/Musicianship..0423 981 671 Vikki's Mandarin...................0433 031 556 TRAVEL Flight Centre.........................1300 534 318 helloworld Lane Cove................9418 6866 Travel Crafters............................8964 4221 Trendsetter Travel.....................9427 6666 SERVICES Australia Post................................13 13 18 C3 Church...................................9418 9211 Lane Cove Council.....................9911 3555 TAB.................................................13 33 90 LCM Churches............................9427 1163 WINDOW COVERINGS Blind Inspiration...................1300 925 463

SAFETY RAILS - Rails 2U

Supply/install custom or standard rails in steel or timber, internal or external. NDIS APPROVED PROVIDER.

Les 0439 967 102 email: lestoemoe@gmail.com

graphic design 0450 370 575

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GUTTER GUARD SPECIALISTS Location and convenience GUTTER GUARD SPECIALISTS LANE COVE SERVICED OFFICES

Suite 7, 43-45 Burns Bay Road, Lane Cove

WEBSITE coming soon

in the heart of Lane Cove FULLY FURNISHED EXECUTIVE SUITES.

PHONE : 9418 6056 / 0419 485 492 e: baoffice@tpg.com.au

Ѯ Prevent leaves from clogging gutters Ѯ No more dangerous gutter cleaning Ѯ Effectively screens out birds and other pests Ѯ Improves tank water Ѯ Fits to most roof types Ѯ 15 year warranty Call now for an obligation free quote 02 8678 2247 or 0413 894 971 www.smartguttersolutions.com.au smartguttersolutions@gmail.com

smartguttersolutions.com.au

Computers - Need Help? NO CALLOUT FEE • PC Repairs • Sales/Upgrades • Email and Internet • Virus removal • Networking including wireless • Home & Small Business

KEN FOSTER

0414 256 535 METRO 1

COMPUTER SERVICES

Shutters • Curtains Blinds • Awnings Home Automation

Call for an obligation free quote

02 8678 2247 or 0413 894 971 smartguttersolutions@gmail.com

Spring into TAI CHI HOLISTIC Thursdays, 10am -1 1am Lane Cove Bowling Club 151 Burns Bay Rd. SUITABLE FOR OVER 50's For Balance, Relaxation and Health. Pay per class. ENROL AT CLUB OR CALL

LYNETTE 9420 9421

L YOUR LOCA INDS CALL TODAY

1300 925 463 www.blindinspiration.com.au

BURNS BAY PHYSIOTHERAPY 9427 8333

161 Burns Bay Rd, Lane Cove burnsbayphysiotherapy.com.au

Glass repairs, showerscreens, mirrors and more... CALL OR EMAIL NOW 9882 3648 sales@willoughbyglass.com.au

RETURNS Business Trust & SMSF

HG Accounting & Taxation Services 9427 8774 0425 238 510 SUITE 4, 98 LONGUEVILLE ROAD

www.hgats.com.au Local Lane Cove

Electrician

$ 0 CALL OUT FEE

• Small family owned/run business • Seniors discount

100%

GUARANTEED

0488 843 546

FREE DESIGN CONSULTATION

SHOWROOM BY APPOINTMENT

Affordable Dancewear Jazz, tap, ballet, gymnastics, costumes Ballet shoes $20, Leotards $14 Shop 2, 91 Longueville Rd Enter from Birdwood Lane Carpark

CALL BLAKE ON

SHUTTERS & BL

4/6 Chaplin Dr Lane Cove West

www.balletstuff.com.au

Don't lose your precious memories PHOTO, AUDIO AND VIDEO CONVERSIONS: Convert your VHS Videos, Slides, Paper Photos, records and Audio Cassettes to DVD, CD or Memory Stick. Also basic (single camera) event filming.

0429 709 951 ldaly2@bigpond.net.au

ZUMBA

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

www.zumba4u.com.au or Call Diana 0406765827

NOW OPEN 6 DAYS AND 2 NIGHTS

9420 5050

1 Finlayson St, Lane Cove appledental.com.au

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TIME 4 YOU

LANE COVE WOMEN’S ACTION & INFORMATION GROUP

OCTOBER 2018 - ALL WELCOME - $3 10am-12 noon - with home-made morning tea ST ANDREW’S UNITING CHURCH HALL, CHRISTINA STREET, LONGUEVILLE.

WED 3 - SCRABBLE/ UNO THUR 4 - GLASGOW WED 10 - SCRABBLE THUR 11 - FLOWERS WED 17 - SCRABBLE THUR 18 - GAMES WED 24 - SCRABBLE THUR 25 - EARLY PRIME MINISTERS WED 31 - SCRABBLE If you need transport or have any questions, please call Frank 9427 3215 or Chris 9428 4287

DON’T MISS THE HUGE PLANT SALE!

The recent welcome rain and the advent of some warmer weather has meant a surge in growth just in time for the bi-annual Huge Plant Sale.

Sunday 21 October The Lane Cove Theatre Co

Children's Day at Carisbrook

www.carisbrookhouse.com

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Join us for drinks and nibbles as we announce the winner of the $2000 Lane Cove Historical Society History Prize

VOLUNTEER NOW

Carisbrook Historic House

WHEN: 10am, Saturday 7th October

MORE INFO: www. thepropagatinggardener.com.au HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

WANT TO LEARN TO PLAY BRIDGE? Looking for a way to keep mentally fit, have fun and meet new friends? Then join us and learn to play Bridge. Beginner lessons start Monday 15th October @ 7.15 – 9.15pm WHERE: Hunters Hill Bridge Club, Crown St, Henley. COST: $120 for 6 lessons. Includes workbook and light refreshments. CONTACT: Carol Sheldrake on 0438 619 780 or csheldrake@bigpond.com or Kathie De Palo on 9817 5131.

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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.

Celebrate with us!

Come along and help support the National Breast Cancer Foundation and bring a little joy into your life with some new plants. There will be the usual large variety with new and old favourites. WHERE: 45 Parklands Avenue, Lane Cove North

15 OCTOBER - Regular session, talking about books by women authors. 22 OCTOBER - Angela Arena talks about Destiny Rescue, a non-profit organisation dedicated to rescuing children trapped in the sex trade, the trials and tribulations it faces, the raids/ rescues conducted by the rescue team and the hope and restoration provided to the children in its care. 29 OCTOBER - Maggie Joel is the author of four novels, including the award-winning The SecondLast Woman in England, and its follow-up, Half the World in Winter. Maggie will talk about her most recent book, The Safest Place in London.

An interesting way to make a difference

7pm 23 October ❖ Lane Cove Library Supported by Hyecorp Property Group

www.carisbrookhouse.com/society 0418 276 365

Small Business Breakfast ‘DIGITAL MARKETING – EVERYONE’S BUSINESS.” Come along to learn about the power of digital marketing for your business and how to create and manage your online presence. Free for local businesses. Breakfast included. WHEN: 7.15 – 8.30am, Tuesday 23rd October WHERE: Terrace Function room, Lane Cove Community Hub, 1 Pottery Lane. RSVP: By 17th October. VISIT: www.lanecovebusiness breakfast.floktu.com

PROPERTIES OF THE MONTH

AUCTION SATURDAY 13 OCTOBER

FOR LEASE $1150 per week

46/252 Willoughby Road Naremburn 2 Bed 2 bath 1Car Positioned at the rear of the stylish 'Meridian' complex, this generously sized 2-bedroom apartment boasts relaxed contemporary living. Featuring immaculate modern interiors, desirable floor plan, a large covered balcony with leafy outlook and secure parking. Positioned for convenience, foot steps from Naremburn village shops / cafes. Bernadette Hayes 0431 558 505 Vincent McGrath 0438 900 546

10 Ulm Street Lane Cove North 4 Bed 2 Bath 2 Car Renovated home in picturesque and quiet locale, yet close enough to the busy town centres of Chatswood and Lane Cove. Recently renovated with polished timber floors and fresh paint throughout. This is a spacious and light filled family home with a beautiful garden to enjoy. Diane Shipley 9966 0543

harbourline.com.au

02 9966 0543 I 0431 558 505 I admin@harbourline.com.au

AUCTION: SATURDAY 13 OCTOBER AT 9.45AM ON SITE

AUCTION: SATURDAY 13 OCTOBER AT 2.15PM ON SITE

12 Beta Road, Lane Cove 5 bed 5 bath 3 car space • Private alfresco terrace and pool set amid manicured gardens • Ground level bedrooms offer potential for guest accom • European kitchen, rumpus, study, ensuites and air conditioning Open Sat 12.30 - 1.00pm. Wed 12.30 - 1.00pm Simon Harrison 0433 100 150 Jess Goodman 0401 888 555

18 Avian Crescent, Lane Cove North 3 bed 3 bath 2 car View Saturday 1.00pm - 1.30pm & Wednesday 1.00pm - 1.30pm • Flowing living and dining areas with modern eat-in kitchen • Saltwater pool, alfresco terrace and easycare gardens • 3 upper level bedrooms, master suite with walk-in robe Debbie Jepson 0420 455 441

belle property hunters hill 3/52-56 gladesville road, hunters hill 9817 7729 belle property lane cove 158 longueville road, lane cove 9087 3333

FOR SALE

43 Kimberley Avenue, Lane Cove 4 Bed 2 Bath 2 Car Enjoying a whisper-quiet position, just a leisurely stroll from the area's thriving cosmopolitan village hub, this ultra-modern new build delivers an exceptional lifestyle opportunity for growing families. Hazel McNamara 0402 913 537

119 Centennial Avenue, Lane Cove 4 Bed 2 Bath 2 Car Framed by lush tropical gardens and sundrenched in-ground pool, this charming character residence surprises at every turn. Tucked away on a 550sqm approx private parcel with perfect northerly rear aspect, it provides a comfortable lifestyle opportunity within an ultra-convenient location. Greg Nazarian 0402 551 213 Paul Nees 0432 995 847

Ray White Lane Cove 9428 4100 lanecove.nsw@raywhite.com 162 Longueville Road, Lane Cove

raywhitelanecove.com.au

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HARBOURLINE

2016 AND 2017 NORTH SHORE OUTSTANDING REAL ESTATE AGENCY WINNER

Award Winning Results

47 Carlotta Street Greenwich SOLD AT AUCTION 47 Carlotta Street Greenwich SOLD AT AUCTION

23 Mitchell Street Greenwich SOLD AT AUCTION 23 Mitchell Street Greenwich SOLD AT AUCTION

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 RECORD 7 Crowther Greenwich STREET RECORD

59 Stafford Road Artarmon STREET Road RECORD 59 Stafford Artarmon STREET RECORD

21 Wallace Street Willoughby 21 Wallace StreetIN Willoughby SUBURB RECORD 2016 SUBURB RECORD IN 2016

17 Panorama Road Lane Cove 17 Panorama Road Lane Cove SOLD PRIOR TO AUCTION SOLD PRIOR TO AUCTION

128 Greenwich Road Green SUBURB RECORD FOR A SE 128 Greenwich Road Greenw SUBURB RECORD FOR A SEM

34 Portview Road Greenw SOLD OFF MARKET STREET REC 34 Portview Road Greenwic SOLD OFF MARKET STREET RECO

2/188 Blues Point Road Gree SOLD AT AUCTION 2/188 Blues Point Road Green SOLD AT AUCTION

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Principal

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Senior Sales Agent

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0438 900 546 1212 Anglo Road Greenwich Anglo Road Greenwich SOLD OFF MARKET SOLD OFF MARKET

0404 028 520 33Ronald Avenue Greenwich Ronald Avenue Greenwich SOLD AT AUCTION SOLD AT AUCTION

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10 Fleming Street Northw 10 Fleming SOLDStreet IN 10Northwo DAYS SOLD IN 10 DAYS

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8 Mooney Street Lane Co 8 Mooney Street Lane Cov SOLD AT AUCTION SOLD AT AUCTION