The Village Observer October 2022

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Lane Cove made the press this month because of the burst water main on Epping Road that created sheer havoc for three days.

Was it water off a duck’s back? Possibly. Perhaps after some frazzled nerves and the borrowing of showers in other suburbs…

Perhaps because, elsewhere, it had been a stellar of a month in Lane Cove, and that positivity is overflowing into this month too (hopefully the water won’t be overflowing though).

One real highlight was the Lane Cove Fun Run that attracted 2000 registrations for running, dashing and walking and raised thousands for Lane Cove Public School and Sydney Community Services (owner of The Village Observer). What a huge success it was!

At the same time, Lane Cove Festival has been in full swing and this month that will continue with the Lane Cove Rotary Fair and Sustainability Lane.

You can read about the Fun Run, the Fair and all things sustainable in these very pages.

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Proving what an active bunch the local residents are, another story caught our eye this month: the St Michael’s women’s over-35s soccer team – a fearless and fierce bunch of self-confessed middle aged ladies who have come together to play a game which many had no experience in at all. Team member Carmel Sparke writes about their story and background on p14. Prepare to be inspired.

Go get those bodies moving in the Cove, people!

Nicola and Sharon

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Water crisis hits Lane

Nothing quite made the news this month like the burst water main that caused havoc and deprived residents of water for three days.

Up to 2,000 business and residents in Artarmon, Chatswood, Cremorne, Greenwich, Lane Cove, Lane Cove West, Neutral Bay, North Sydney, Waverton and Wollstonecraft were affected, with little news or confirmation of what was happening by Sydney Water.

The problem first started at around 6:45 am on Saturday, 10 September 2022.

Residents reported an explosion, and water started gushing from a burst main onto Epping Road. Traffic on Epping Road, which is busy at the best of times, was virtually gridlocked.

By this stage, with no information coming from Sydney Water, hundreds of residents started to get in touch with

family

In The Cove, and used its social media pages, to find out what was happening.

Sydney Water crews finally isolated and repaired the water main break on the morning of Tuesday 13 September.

Sydney Water’s Managing Director, Roch Cheroux, has since explained that it was not an ordinary water main break.

“Crews have told me it’s one of the largest blow-outs they’ve ever seen and that the impact of the break was so powerful, it created a 12 metre long, seven-metre deep and 10-metre wide excavation site,” he said.

Residents praised In The Cove for helping to unearth and deliver information quickly and Mayor Andrew Zbik, who worked around the clock to make sure Lane Cove Council could assist locals, particularly the elderly and the vulnerable.

Lane Cove Council staff also door knocked to check people were okay.

Grimes, Michael Fitzgerald & Peter Louridas

Meanwhile, State MP Anthony Roberts and his team were thanked by residents for their round-the-clock efforts to drop cans of water to residents to ensure they had drinking water and put pressure on Sydney Water to keep lines of communication and information open.

in Lane Cove

Get your ‘Keep Cup’ from the Lane Cove Sustainability Action team at the Fair

WORDS: SJIRK BANGMA (LCSAG)

Australia can boast some of the best coffee in the world. This was not always the case.

In the wake of World War II, Italian immigrants introduced espresso coffee machines to Australia. Our coffee has been refined and perfected ever since, but it was not really until the 1980s, and the decades following, that we have become recognized for delivering some of the best brews in the world.

We take our coffee very seriously. A common remark from those returning from overseas is, “I can’t wait to have a decent coffee”.

Coffee shops, mostly independent, are commonplace all over Australia and Lane Cove, with its 40+ cafes is no exception.

Although having a coffee was once considered a time to sit down and sometimes have a chat, nowadays coffee "on the run" is big business.

These habits of convenience come with a massive waste component.

Presently, 1.8 billion disposable coffee cups and lids end up in landfill or littering the environment every year.

Only a very small percentage of cups are recycled as the process is technically problematic due to the plastic liner in disposable coffee cups.

The Lane Cove Sustainability Action team has been actively encouraging residents to opt for a

Funds donated to local Rotary Club

During COVID restrictions, fundraising became an unprecedented challenge for schools, clubs and not-for-profit organisations. Many would rely on galas, auctions and other fundraising events to bring in a large portion of their annual budget. With all in-person gatherings being cancelled during the lockdown period, local resident and real estate agent, Hazel McNamara decided that she would like to give back to the community. Following a call from a local family who were thinking about selling their home, Hazel happened to ask where they got her details from, and their response was ‘Phil and Jan Wade from Wades Wellness Pharmacy’. In the real estate industry, referrals are extremely valued so from this particular phone call, an idea came about as to how to say ‘thank you’.

Phil, an active member of the Rotary Club of Lane Cove, who generously supports a number of local groups as well as several international projects, was delighted when Hazel offered to made a donation to the club as a way of thanking him and Jan for recommending her.

While COVID restrictions have now eased and fundraising events are back on the calendar, Hazel is happy to support any club or school in a similar manner. Simply call or email Hazel for more information.

reusable cup. We have distributed over 2000 Keep Cups in the local area over the past five years.

To make a real dent in the coffee cup waste we need to rethink our relationship with single use products nationwide.

We invite you to join the Reuse Revolution by purchasing a discounted Keep Cup at our stall at the Lane Cove Sustainability Lane event in October.

OUR MOTTO IS:

“If you love the taste why wrap it in waste”.

HAZEL McNAMARA

Senior Sales Agent

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If you are thinking of selling or looking for updated market appraisal for your home, call Hazel today.

Hazel McNamara, Phil and Jan Wade with Past-President Lalitha Warren

Lane Cove Author Eda Utku to promote new book at Lane Cove Library talk

Local memoir writer Eda Utku is launching her book Live the Gift with a talk at Lane Cove library on November 2.

Live the Gift comprises real-life stories of fellow Lane Covians who, says Eda, “take great joy in creating and seeing life as an artform.”

The book features independent councillor, jewellery designer, avid gardener (Sydney Garden Trails), and founder of Sydney’s Library of Things Bridget Kennedy, stand-up comic and author of 9/11 and the Art of Happiness: An Australian Story Simon Kennedy, and hip hop dancer, choreographer and artist Nacho Pop.

After writing her mother's biography We All Have Wings for her two young daughters and her own memoir The Wisdom of Gifts to familiarize herself with her own style of living, writing and creating, Eda founded WritePublishGrow to write memoirs for other people.

Live the Gift will be available to buy at Eda’s library talk on Wednesday November 2 from 6:15-7:30pm, as part of its Author Talk series.

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2022 Summer

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Greetings TVO readers from the northern hemisphere

To those of you feeling diffident about overseas travel, don’t be fearful, don’t be shy, you can do it.…

By Adrienne Witteman.

Seriously, the media does delight in banging on about piles of suitcases in a London warehouse, their owners frantically seeking reunification. Or how so many flights are being cancelled or amended. Yes, it is happening but not to everyone. Of the 78 clients in three groups that we’ve escorted on a French river cruise, a Baltic/Northern Europe and now a Mississippi cruise only eight have been inconvenienced by travel issues. That’s 70 who haven’t, so think positive.

Speaking of positive, what about Covid I imagine you asking? Yes, it is still with us. On our first cruise, there were no cases, on our second a maximum of six passengers and four crew at any one time with a mild infection (that was 1% of the onboard population). Again, if you have been vaxxed and boosted, you are certainly not immune but your chance of contracting is severely reduced and you should feel comfortable to give it a go. The small risk is definitely not inhibiting our clients’ enjoyment of their cruise experience.

In fact, far from it. Being on a ship, or a plane, these days is cause for celebration. That sense of going somewhere after two years of lockdown, the excitement of meeting others from around the world, the deliciousness of other cuisines … I even found myself looking forward to airplane food!

So where have I been? Our first cruise was onboard a Tauck river

cruise, travelling from Lyon to the Mediterranean and enjoying an experience that embraced regional food and wine, geography, culture, art and music, history. We golfed, we rode bikes, we sat on the top deck in the fading light and marvelled at how wonderful it all was – those pretty flowers, that magnificent church, the vineyards clambering up the hillsides.

The second cruise was a leap of faith for our clients. The itinerary was originally focussed around a three days stay in St Petersburg but the Ukraine war soon put paid to that and instead we visited Latvia, Lithuania and Gdansk on an amended itinerary. They say that for every negative, there is a positive force and never was this truer. The little we saw on our one day visit to each port was enchanting – and the port cities were equally thrilled to have a ship in town. I might never have visited here otherwise and now I am keen to return.

So I do encourage you to crawl out from under your Covid blanket and start to see the world again. The door is very much ajar, and will soon be wide open. Take a risk and once more indulge in fun and exploration. You won’t regret it.

LIFE'S RICH PATTERN

The Worm that Turned

by Liz Foster

Australians have gone green with alacrity in recent months. Environmentalism has finally evolved from a sort of underground movement, a smoky bar filled with eco warriors furtively discussing electric car brands, to the poster boy of the twenty first century.

Illustrations by Grace Kopsiaftis

There was only an article in the paper last week featuring a father/son couple who couldn’t afford petrol, so they run their battered old ute on used oil from the local chippie. The oil’s free of course since the chippie would only chuck it out. When I suggested to my husband what a genius solution this was to all the world’s problems, he pointed out the chippie probably only makes enough oil to run a handful of cars.

Even so. I might not be able to recycle our cooking oil, but I am finally inspired to worm up. Our household kitchen waste is embarrassingly high and while we separate all the recycling and soft plastics, food waste is another matter.

After careful study of the worm farm range at Bunnings I select a drum shaped device. Lucky I read the instructions before purchasing as it appeared you had to buy the worms separately. This is a trap for young players, which I was happily wise to. (A bit like the days when mechanical toys came without batteries, a mistake made only one Christmas amongst all others). There were two brands of composting worms on offer, if worms could be considered brandable. One of them was vacuum packed, which whilst a handy space saving option felt unnecessarily cruel to the worms. Also, it was impossible to tell if they were even alive. I picked a larger box still claiming to hold one thousand worms and threw in some worm conditioner for good measure, banishing the absurd image of a stylish invertebrate with silky conditioned hair from my head. Back home, things start off well. I set up the farm, expand the hemp block in water and sprinkle my worms into the receptacle. There surely doesn’t seem like a thousand worms, not that I can count them, and at five cents a pop, every worm has a job to do. Plus they are all different shapes and sizes. Google reveals there are over twenty thousand species of worm, including one that grows to thirty metres - about the same length as three family cars.

I sincerely hope there are none of those beasts in my kit (there certainly can’t be a thousand of them) and let them settle in for a couple of days as per instruction. Then, into the farm go my kitchen scraps, along with compostable baking paper and the bag itself, also compostable. Hooray!

A week later another bucket of scraps has been collected. But the old scraps don’t seem to have gone down. Not one bit. There’s a film of fluffy mould forming and not a lot of decomposition happening.

Hasty consultation with neighbours reveals I’ve been far too optimistic. Anything remotely of a size (all the paper, avocado skins, banana peel) has no chance in a worm farm. For best results, scraps need to be shredded before adding them, and eggshells pre crushed. I gloomily fish the big bits back out and take stock. (Side note – my neighbours are all super green - half of them have chickens and keep bees. And have stickers on their bins declaring ‘I’m On A No Food Waste Diet Thanks!’)

Time has passed, and I’m cautiously optimistic. My worms seem to have stepped up. There was much wriggling action last time I lifted the blanket, and the scraps were definitely diminished. But maybe the day will come when cars will be able to run on kitchen scraps, like Doc Brown’s DeLorean at the end of Back to the Future. Now that would be worth buying into.

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

ASPECTS

When: 17 Sep 2022 Where: Epping Road, Lane Cove North Spring has arrived in Lane Cove - it is always a pleasure to see the azaleas in full bloom.

Photo by Miki Oka

INTERVIEW

interview:

Ros Gervay local artist

 The Museum of Contemporary Art gives you a big exhibition space - what do you do with it?

After doing the world’s biggest happy dance, I’d get to organising an immersive art experience. Something along the lines of the Van Gogh Alive exhibition but featuring an interactive art project where viewers can take part in the art making process. I love to share with the world not only my art but my enthusiasm for art - the process, the outcome, the personal journey. To be granted a big space in order to evoke that passion in others would be incredibly exciting.

 If you had told your parents that you wanted to be an artist when you grew up, what would their reaction have been?

It’s funny you raise this. When I was a child, I adored Visual Arts. In Year 12, I took three art units and created two major works, one of which was shortlisted for Art Express. I’m not certain if it was simply because of how I was raised, or if it was due to general societal beliefs, but art was not presented as a career option. Whilst my single mum studied Fine Arts when I was young, she didn’t encourage art as a career. Still to this day, she speaks of art as being a hard industry to succeed in. I guess it comes down to your definition of success and also what lights you up enough to persist through the rollercoaster of artist life. This is something I chat a lot about on my podcast Paint Rest Repeat.

 Tell us how you ended up an artist...

I ended up studying Design at the College of Fine Arts and later Teaching at the University of Western Sydney. But it was about four years ago now that I came back to painting specifically. And once that brush was in my hand, there was no looking back. I describe it as coming home. While I believe that all people are born to create in some form or other, some people are innately artistic. They are not themselves unless they are creating. That was me and I am sure many of your readers can relate. Once I stood at that easel, my future was set. Now I am a full-time artist and artist mentor and adore my job. And, yes, you can turn your passion into a job. It is OK to make money from something you love.

 Why Lane Cove?

We did the classic north shore parent thing, and started by searching for schools with good academic results.

Lane Cove West PS came up nicely and we loved the connectivity with the city as my family lives on the “other side.” But what only became apparent once we moved to the area was the beautiful sense of community and the Lane Cove Council’s appreciation and support for the Arts. Being a part of the 2022 Lane Cove Festival was such an honour. We love our suburb.

 Any ideas how we're going to cope with a third La Nina?

One of the good things about being an artist is always having an exciting project on the go, no matter the weather. At the moment I am working on modern botanical artworks for Art To Art Gallery and The Interiors Assembly in Victoria as well as The Toowoomba Gallery in Queensland, so a spot of rain would not do me any harm.

 You're out in Lane Cove by yourself - where do you go for a moment's serenity?

There is a beautiful spot by the Lane Cove river where I like to sit and breathe. I’m pretty sure other locals think it is “their” spot but if you could please publicly correct them, that would be greatly appreciated ; )

 You're out in Lane Cove for dinner - don't give it too much thought - where do you go?

Sugar Lane for sure! Their food and service is divine. Oh and their cocktails have the seal of approval too.

 You're given three months to live in any city around the world, where is it?

Florence, Italy! I lived there for one month about 15 years ago and I’m certain I left part of my heart behind. The architecture, the culture, the language, the art history just speaks to my soul.

 What's the perfect night in?

I recently caught myself dreaming about watching some of the old movies like Dirty Dancing, Strictly Ballroom and Ghost. The perfect night-in would involve being home alone with old movies, a glass of rose and a cheese platter courtesy of Harris Farm. That would be heaven!

 Give us a snapshot of the artworks on your walls at home…

It may not come as a surprise, but I love supporting my artist friends, so I have works by Rachel Moodie, Isabell Salce, Laura Day, Margaret Westcott, my mum (Elizabeth Gervay)

plus a large original by Aboriginal Australian artist Selina Kamprina Numina and a selection of my own pieces. I also have a range of original illustrations from the books of my aunt and award-winning author Susanne Gervay.

 You need cheering up. What do you do?

Go for a walk with a friend and dream up elaborate art plans like interviewing other artists on my YouTube channel, painting live at the Lane Cove Makers Market or starting a Lane Cove Art Trail. Actually, on that, do you want to help me? (Ed – absolutely!)

Never too late: soccer and champagne for local ladies over 35

Whena bunch of Lane Cove mums and friends decided to play football together, most had never kicked a ball before, let alone understood the offside rule.

But more than a decade later, members of that inaugural St Michael’s Football Club over-35s women’s football team have just completed their 12th season together.

Kids who used to hang out on the sideline have long since moved on - finishing primary school, high school and even university - but the women have kept up with their football buddies.

At first it was to do with fitness, fun and the chance to learn a new skill, but over the years it’s become about much more than that, says St Michael’s Football Club Cats team manager Annie Macken.

“The sense of camaraderie is unique. Deep friendships have grown and remain, which is the best thing about the team, and why year after year we return,” Annie says.

“When we started out, football for women wasn’t as popular as it is now.

“We also wanted to show our girls that they could do anything they wanted, that they could be fierce, fearless, and have fun in middle age.”

It started with three friends, Jane McNamara, Leanne Almond and Jen Royle who wanted to go to the Torino 2013 World Masters Games in Italy after playing netball in the Sydney masters games.

They began recruiting for players to take part in a North Shore’s over-35s women’s comp, to develop skills and fitness ahead of the games in Italy.

With kids at St Michael’s Primary School, the women joined the school’s football club, forming its first women’s team in 2010.

St Michael’s player and husband Mike Almond took on the task of turning netballers and novices into footballers, coaching the 18 women on basic skills.

“Some of us were well over 35, but we all wanted to experience a new challenge, learn new skills, and incorporate some fitness into our busy lives,” Annie says.

After their first season, the school’s club had enough player interest to field two women’s teams, the original Cougars and a new team the Cubs.

Now known as the St Michael’s Cats, the founding team has played in numerous divisions over the years in the main winter competition.

This involves 13 rounds, played on Sunday afternoons at either a local pitch or an away field somewhere on the North Shore.

Games start with a warm up and plenty of pre-match nerves, Dencorub and strapping. They end with champagne, salt and vinegar chips and a post-match debrief.

“Everyone on the team gives it their all for that 90 minutes, whether they’re defending, in goal or up front,” Annie says.

“We’ve won some and we’ve lost some, but so long as we walk off uninjured, we stay positive and focus on what we achieved and what we are grateful for.”

Sideline supporters have been a constant, with husbands, partners, parents, friends and kids turning up to cheer on the team, offering tips and ice for injuries.

Coaches have included St Michael’s players, Peter King and Richard Clarke who have seen the team through mixed fortunes and divisions.

A highlight was winning the 2020 Division 4 league title after an undefeated season.

Some of the team also travelled together to Italy, New Zealand and the Gold Coast to take part in Masters competitions.

“We’ve played in hail, sleet, rain, and slipped and slid in mud, and even under rainbows,” Annie says.

Players have come and gone, and now seven of the original members remain in the Cats.

Others have retired, moved interstate or gone to different clubs, while some players have had time off because of injury or family commitments.

“Friendships forged on the field have seen us through best and worst times together,” Annie says.

“We’ve supported each other through loss of parents,

‘We wanted to show our girls you could be fierce, fearless and have fun in middle age’

WORDS: CARMEL SPARKE

partners and children, we’ve celebrated the births of new babies - sometimes our own kids and sometimes grandkids.

“We’ve been through cancer and illness, separation and divorces, renovations and moving, HSC parenting and empty nesting.

“This is why 12 years on, we Dencorub our pulled thigh muscles, magnesium spray our calves, strap up our knees, add our podiatry inserts to our soccer boots, and keep running out on the field week after week, year after year.

“The sense of community is undeniable and addictive.”

Playing for St Michael’s Women’s Over-35s

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The winter season typically runs from early April until mid/late August – with games on Sunday afternoons; and training at Pottery Green on Wednesday evenings.

• St Michael’s Football club has teams that cater for all ability levels from U6 up to O45 in both men’s and women’s competition.

• If you want to know more and are interested in joining in the fun for the 2023 season – reach out to Annie Mackin, manager –0433131844. New players are always welcome.

• The 2022 team included Annie Mackin, Barb DeRoover, Carmel Sparke, Caroline Pittorino, Cath Piper, Cathy Miletta, Emma Sacre, Esther Salman, Fiona Levins, Gita Mathur, Jacqui Du Toit, Jacqui Franchi, Julia Wright, Kate McGovern, Margot Phelps and Michelle McCoy.

• For more information see St Michael’s Football Club website https://stmfc.org.au/

More than just a Fun Run….

Lane Cove enjoyed another successful Lane Cove Fun run in September with the race director thanking both the community and the weather who she called the “stars of the day”.

WORDS: NICOLA RICHES

2km start

After

a two year Covid-imposed hiatus, the event was back with more registrations than ever and the staging of ‘Showcase,’ the brainchild of race director Lara Wehby, that turned Kingsford Smith Oval into a minifestival for everyone; not just the race participants.

Two races were run on the day: a 5K race for the serious joggers and the 2K LONGueville Family Dash.

Organised on behalf of Lane Cove Public School P&C by Lara, head of sponsorships Renee Maxwell and community relations manager Caleb Taylor, this year’s event was billed as “More than just a fun run.”

It takes more than a village…

Wehby, who was at the helm for the first time this year, said that its huge success was owed to the army of 52 volunteers; the assistance of The Timing Guys (who ran the actual races), JDP Electrical, North Shore Running and Fitness and Active Digital, who created and managed a new website from scratch.

The support also came from large organisations. This was the fifth year that Lane Cove Council has backed the Fun Run and was on hand to organise the traffic management plan, waste and helped back the team with some online and social media promotion.

Traffic Logistics executed traffic management at a discounted price in order to support the event.

2km Start Nina, Renee, Caleb, Anthony Roberts and Lara

Greenwich Public School and Victor Tan LCPS Principal

Lara was keen to say a huge thank you to the Longueville community for supporting the road closures during the morning.

Sydney Water provided three taps at the Oval and in doing so, saved at least six kilograms of plastic, created by the use of plastic bottles, from landfill. Its involvement meant that organisers also saved $1000 from purchasing bottled water.

Donations and sponsors

$27,650 was raised via the support of local of sponsors. This year’s gold sponsor was Raine and Horne, the silver sponsors included The Foot Group, JBS Physio and Anthony Roberts MP, while the bronze sponsors were Boujee Boards, Four Frogs, Bloomingtails, Vision Personal Training, Studio Pilates, Lane Cove Orthodontics, Tier 1 Plumbing, Masala and Well Run.

A mini-festival

The Showcase provided a stage for activity groups to perform and show the community what they can do. It provided a much-needed boost for participants who until recently have met behind closed doors because of Covid. Showcasing what they do best, were: Lane Cove Public School's Wakakirri Group, Burns Bay Dance Studio, Drama Spot, Zumba For You, Dance Alley Performing Arts, Ju Jitsi and Lane Cove Theatre Company.

THE WINNERS

5K Zbynek Hanys (16:27)

Bradley Chan (17:23)

Georgia Winkcup (17:35)

2K Alec Simpson (7:06)

Harry Arnold (7:23)

Hudson Savage (7:38)

• Lara’s son Vinny picked up first place in the Under-8 race!

• Greenwich Public School won the inter-school cup for both the 2K and 5K races.

Bluey and the Kids

Warm up with NSR and Coach Andy

Painting with Kaboo

LCPS Waikakiri

Congratulations to all participants, but especially the winners

5km start

The Showcase also came alive thanks to all the community partners and businesses that created the mini festival.

Food providers included OMG Donuts, Copper Drop Coffee, We Bowl'n, Boujee Boards and Four Frogs.

Giving

10% of the profit will be given to TVO owner Sydney Community Services, and SCS would like to say a huge thank you.

The remainder will go to the Lane Cove Publics School P&C to be used for Lane Cove Public School.

‘Walking Together in Cameraygal Country on Sydney’s Lower North Shore’ lanecovereconciliation@gmail.com www.reconciliationnsw.org.au

Lane Cove Cats did a wonderful job on the sausage sizzle and games in the no dogs zone, Lane Cove Swim Club (who organised sprints in the cricket nets), Breast Cancer Foundation, Lane Cove Rotary, Sustainability Action Group, INSPIRE & Co, Tipsy Jam, Mums Going Strong and Harris Farm also took part and lent a hand where they could.

Thanks to Kaboo Studios, attendees were asked to contribute some paint splatter to a massive canvas artwork that was later donated to LCPS – a wonderful memento of the day and the combined efforts of everyone involved.

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Lara Wehby said it was a privilege to take what was created in 2016 to continue to bring the community together.

“I have felt so supported all the way through from family, friends, neighbours, the school, and the wider community. This really is a great village. And a huge thank you on the day goes to the Sydney weather,” she said.

*Winner: Victorian Premier’s History Award

*AWGIE Award: Best Documentary and Script

‘Walking Together in Cameraygal Country on Sydney’s Lower North Shore’ lanecovereconciliation@gmail.com www.reconciliationnsw.org.au

*ATOM Awards: Best Indigenous Film; Best Documentary Social and Political Issues

*Shortlisted: Betty Roland Prize for Script, NSW Premier’s Literary Awards

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*Winner: Victorian Premier’s

‘Walking Together in Cameraygal Country on Sydney’s Lower North Shore’ lanecovereconciliation@gmail.com www.reconciliationnsw.org.au

‘Walking Together in Cameraygal Country on Sydney’s Lower North Shore’ lanecovereconciliation@gmail.com www.reconciliationnsw.org.au

‘Walking Together in Cameraygal Country on Sydney’s Lower lanecovereconciliation@gmail.com www.reconciliationnsw.org.au

A powerful, personal portrait of the first Aboriginal filmmaker – Yorta Yorta man, Bill Onus, a strong campaigner for Aboriginal rights. A 70 year old silent film made by Bill was recently discovered inside a vault and has been incorporated in this film.

*AWGIE Award:

*ATOM Awards: Best Indigenous Film;

*Shortlisted: Betty Roland

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ABLAZE

Co-directed and co-written by Alec Morgan and Tiriki Onus (grandson of Bill Onus) www.ablazethefilm.com

*Winner: Victorian Premier’s History Award

*AWGIE Award: Best Documentary and Script

*ATOM Awards: Best Indigenous Film; Best Documentary Social and Political Issues

*Date: Thursday, 27th October, 2022

*Shortlisted: Betty Roland Prize for Script, NSW Premier’s Literary Awards

*Winner: Victorian Premier’s History Award

*AWGIE Award: Best Documentary and Script

*ATOM Awards: Best Indigenous Film; Best Documentary Social and Political Issues

*Winner: Victorian Premier’s

*AWGIE Award: Best Documentary

*ATOM Awards: Best Indigenous Best Documentary Social and *Shortlisted: Betty Roland Prize NSW Premier’s Literary Awards

‘Walking Together in Cameraygal Country on Sydney’s Lower North Shore’ lanecovereconciliation@gmail.com www.reconciliationnsw.org.au

*Time: 6.15pm for 6.30pm start – 8.45pm (Library closes at 9pm)

*Venue: ‘The Meeting Room’, Lane Cove Library Library Walk, 139a Longueville Rd, Lane Cove

A powerful, personal portrait of the first Aboriginal filmmaker – Yorta Yorta man, Bill Onus, a strong campaigner for Aboriginal rights. A 70 year old silent film made by Bill was recently discovered inside a vault and has been incorporated in this film.

*Shortlisted: Betty Roland Prize for Script, NSW Premier’s Literary Awards

*Parking: Council ‘Market Square’/Woolworths Carpark (Beneath Library via Austin St) (Entry before 6pm Free 3 hours / Entry after 6pm Free unlimited hours)

Co-directed and co-written by Alec Morgan and Tiriki Onus (grandson of Bill Onus)

Free Street parking; Buses to/from Lane Cove Interchange

www.ablazethefilm.com

*Cost: Free / DONATIONS APPRECIATED ☺ THANK YOU LCRR is a voluntary and unfunded Local Reconciliation Group, registered with Reconciliation NSW and with Lane Cove Council

Dr Alec Morgan will introduce the film and host the Q&A after the screening

*Date: Thursday, 27th October, 2022

*Time: 6.15pm for 6.30pm start – 8.45pm (Library closes at 9pm)

*Cost:

ABLAZE

*Winner: Victorian Premier’s History Award

Carpark (Beneath Library via Austin St)

*AWGIE Award: Best Documentary and Script

*ATOM Awards: Best Indigenous Film; Best Documentary Social and Political Issues

A powerful, personal portrait of the first Aboriginal filmmaker Bill Onus, a strong campaigner for Aboriginal rights. A 70 year by Bill was recently discovered inside a vault and has been incorporated Co-directed and co-written by Alec Morgan and Tiriki Onus (grandson www.ablazethefilm.com

DONATIONS APPRECIATED

*Shortlisted: Betty Roland Prize for Script, NSW Premier’s Literary Awards

THANK YOU

Dr Alec Morgan will introduce the film and host the Q&A after

PUBLIC EVENT : REFRESHMENTS : ALL WELCOME

A powerful, personal portrait of the first Aboriginal filmmaker – Yorta Yorta man, Bill Onus, a strong campaigner for Aboriginal rights. A 70 year old silent film made by Bill was recently discovered inside a vault and has been incorporated in this film. Co-directed and co-written by Alec Morgan and Tiriki Onus (grandson of Bill Onus).

*Date: Thursday, 27th October, 2022

www.ablazethefilm.com

PUBLIC EVENT : REFRESHMENTS : ALL WELCOME

*Venue: ‘The Meeting Room’, Lane Cove Library Library Walk, 139a Longueville Rd, Lane Cove

*Time: 6.15pm for 6.30pm start – 8.45pm (Library closes at 9pm)

Dr Alec Morgan will introduce the film and host the Q&A after the screening.

A powerful, personal portrait of the first Aboriginal filmmaker – Yorta Yorta man, Bill Onus, a strong campaigner for Aboriginal rights. A 70 year old silent film made by Bill was recently discovered inside a vault and has been incorporated in this film.

*Parking: Council ‘Market Square’/Woolworths Carpark (Beneath Library via Austin St)

*Date: Thursday, 27th October, 2022

(Entry before 6pm Free 3 hours / Entry after 6pm Free unlimited hours)

*Venue: ‘The Meeting Room’, Lane Cove Library Library Walk, 139a Longueville Rd, Lane Cove

Co-directed and co-written by Alec Morgan and Tiriki Onus (grandson of Bill Onus)

*Parking: Council ‘Market Square’/Woolworths Carpark (Beneath

www.ablazethefilm.com

100 Words

"The Autumn Sunset turned the sky to burnt orange, casting an eerie glow over the cornfields. The scarecrow had stood there throughout the seasons, protecting the crops from crows and ravens, enduring howling winds, thunderstorms and blizzards, waiting patiently for October…for Halloween season.

Tonight, he would collect payment for his services.

As the last trick or treaters headed home, the criminal gangs emerged from the shadows, to commit their nefarious deeds. Occasionally, a thug would stray from the others, wander deep into the cornfields and disappear without a trace and only the sound of straw, rustling in the wind".

Perihan Bozkurt, Lane Cove

It was half ten when the skin around Peggy’s eyes wrinkled, adjusting to the light. As she reached for the door handle, she let out an exasperated sigh. A wall of night air quicky carved goosebumps into her skin.

In front of her stood a dark figure. Its arms were gangly and hung lifelessly by its sides. Peggy couldn’t move...or think. It slowly lifted its arms to reveal long, sharp claws.

Peggy’s heart was pounding. Her palms were coated in sweat. Blood rushed through her body with such force that she failed to hear the words, “trick or treat.”

Kayla Katsambiris - Lane Cove

PREGNANT PAUSES

The Soul Care Conference was all go! From John Brogden’s powerful, opening story, to electives interspersed with more great speakers, to catching up with colleagues over refreshments, it was very rich indeed. On the final day, Sally Longley’s ‘Spirituality for Busy People’, based on her book, Conversations with Silence, struck a chord with my own life and practice of contemplative spirituality.

Longley explains the importance of the musical term, the fermata, as a ‘grand pause’. Claude Debussy emphasises ‘the music is not in the notes, but in the silences in between’ (p102-3). Those pauses give richness and emphasis to the notes around them and allow space for our own interpretation. These short silences add grace, majesty and expectation to the whole piece.

Taking reflective pauses in life also adds richness and clarity. They help us identify how we have changed, what emotional burdens we are carrying and the opportunity to respond. Although taking many forms, a silent time of introspection is involved, achievable in big and small bites.

I value short, daily, quiet times in a set place and time. That place soon begins to feel peaceful, becoming associated with reflective rest, and for me, communion with God. Our weekly, silent, 20-minute mantra group meditation, promotes inner stillness. A 15-second pause to take in a ‘snapshot’ of beauty, and lodge it in our memory, is one of our contemplative walking practices. Our monthly group, Sacred Space, offers time to quietly explore our spirituality together, amidst natural beauty. You are welcome to any of these – see the links below.

A longer retreat allows withdrawal from the pressures of daily life, in exchange for restful introspection. We emerge refreshed and energised. If they are currently impossible, we must find the momentary pauses life offers us instead. Even pauses in conversation are a gift of reflection and part of listening well.

To pause in the midst of the demands of our lives may feel like a waste of time. It’s not – it’s a rich gift to ourselves and to those around us. The pregnant pause beckons new life in us, as we rediscover our value base. It helps push away the loud, demanding voices that threaten to overwhelm us. Start small and be gentle with yourself – it takes a little practice. Sally Longley’s widely-researched book, describes her courageous journey to deep inside of her Australian soul, making it a helpful guide.

“You will be delivered by returning and resting; your strength will lie in quiet confidence.”

THE BIBLE, ISAIAH 30:15(HCSB)

Rev Karen Paull 0400 299 751

lanecovechaplain@gmail.com

www.lanecovecc.com

Lane Cove Community Chaplaincy

Supported by Lane Cove Uniting Church

Take a walk in Hunters Hill

Withextensive areas of open space, urban bushland and historic villages - all within a boundary of just six square kilometres - Hunters Hill is a great place to explore on foot.

Works to upgrade and promote popular walking trails in the area is creating renewed recreational and cultural opportunities for residents and visitors alike.

Hunter’s Hill Council has recently completed work on a popular urban trail at Kelly’s Bush.

The project included the installation of fibreglass panels on sandstone footings and sandstone steps, to restore and upgrade the main track at Kelly’s Bush and to increase the safety for a range of walkers.

The project was undertaken using Council and Federal funding.

Hunters Hill Mayor Zac Miles said the work aimed to make the popular recreation area more accessible and safer for users.

It was also about conservation.

“The path holds a huge historical significance, and it’s important to Council to protect the integrity of the area for generations to come,” he said.

“As well as making great headway on upgrading the

pathways in Kelly’s Bush, there are more works to come that will enhance the nearby Clarkes Point pathways and ensure better access to the foreshore for all to enjoy.”

Kelly’s Bush is an area of heritage-listed bushland located on the on the southern foreshore of the Woolwich Peninsula, along the Parramatta River.

The area is part of the ancestral lands of the Wallumedegal clan of the Eora nation, the Indigenous people of this area of the Sydney basin.

In 1971, it became the site of the world’s first green ban, after it was famously saved from incoming development by dedicated conservationists.

Since 1995, dedicated Bushcare volunteers have carried on the legacy of the Kelly’s Bush Battlers who worked so hard to preserve this vital site for future generations.

The conservationists’ hard work has paid off in spades. Contemporary visitors to Kelly’s Bush will find lush greenery, thick enough to cover the sky in parts, making for excellent shade cover. As if transported from Sydney city, walking through the trail has a feeling closer to a national park than that of its suburban location.

The track starts from Weil Park and winds its way down to the waterfront in Woolwich. When the sun is out, the harbour glimmers in the light. The deep blue, framed

Whether it’s nature tracks, heritage trails or village strolls that you’re seeking, Hunters Hill has something to offer.

Hunters Hill is a great place to explore on foot

Buffalo Creek boardwalk Kelly's Bush

by foliage, makes for a spectacular, yet calming, natural image.

The Kelly’s Bush track is part of the Great North Walk – the whole Great North Walk spans 260 kilometres, from Sydney to Newcastle. The Hunters Hill link takes about three hours, with some difficult sections; it starts at Woolwich Wharf and ends at Buffalo Creek Reserve.

The leafy sandstone area of Hunters Hill has no shortage of walks; just around the corner from Kelly’s Bush is Clarkes Point, with another walking track and park with more harbour views.

This and other trails are captured in “Walks in Hunters Hill” a compact map and brochure, published as a community project in association with Hunter’s Hill Council, released in 2009 and still sought after. It can be found on the Council’s website.

Highlights include a two-and-a-half hour Woolwich Village and Foreshore Walk. The trail passes by many old houses and cottages in the village, and challenges walkers with a steep set of stairs to Woolwich Baths.

A Gladesville Hospital Walk offers a family-friendly adventure with plenty of space to have a picnic across the historic site, including in the Bedlam Bay Regional Park. Plus, visitors can take a look at Banjo Patterson Cottage.

A waterfall may be spotted on the Boronia Park Walk, a two-hour trail that is part of the Great North Walk. Winding through Boronia Park Reserve, walkers will find the

Tipperary Falls and the Geoff Grace Wetlands. The 12-metre high waterfall is best visited after a decent amount of rain. Well-frequented walks in Hunters Hill also take in scenic streetscapes and built heritage.

Hunters Hill Historical Society has captured these journeys of discovery through Australia’s oldest garden suburb in its publication “Hunters Hill Heritage Walks”, available at Hunters Hill Museum and on the Museum’s website.

The booklet covers six historical walks in total - Woolwich, Jeanneret, Garibaldi, Figtree, Missionary, and Henley –and many notable buildings and structures of yesteryear.

The walks cover the whole local government area, from the end of the Woolwich peninsula to the Municipality boundary at Pittwater Road.

Hunters Hill Historical Society President Chris Schofield said the walks provided an opportunity to discover the wealth of history in the area.

“Walks take people through the ages. There’s so much to see and learn about the many famous people who have graced Hunters Hill.”

For more information about walks in Hunters Hill, go to : www.huntershill.nsw.gov.au/bushwalks.

“Walks take people through the ages. There’s so much to see and learn about the many famous people who have graced Hunters Hill.”

Great north walk signage

Garibaldi square

Kelly's Bush

Greenwich Village Arts Trail celebrates 10 years

A decade of delivering art and beauty to these suburbs and beyond is something to be celebrated. The Trail is back on the weekend of November 4 and 5, so pop along and prepare to wonder at the works produced in the open studios. The organisers recount its beginnings…

In early 2005, local residents Gulcin Seven and ex-Lord Mayor John May noticed the amazing number of artists active in Greenwich and decided to approach them about putting on a group exhibition.

John canvased friends while Gulcin broached the subject with customers in her newsagency.

Ten artists agreed to join, and in early October, they lugged their easels, screens, lights and plinths up the stairs of the local sailing club to set up the inaugural Greenwich Art Show.

The group consisted of Lyn Burns, Amanda Harrison, Pamela Irving, Magie Maule, John May, MaryAnne Parry, Susan Rothwell, Gulcin Seven, Kaan Seven and Louella Woodham.

Opening night (October 7 2005) was a huge success, with friends, relatives and local residents filling the spectacular top floor of the Greenwich Sailing Club. The harbour sparkled from all sides of the room and the artists sparkled inside, thoroughly enjoying the unique opportunity to showcase their work.

Another two successful shows, in 2007 and 2010, saw the group grow to 14 artists, by which time space in the hired room was becoming tight. Combined with the onerous logistics and physical difficulties of hiring and manhandling the screens, plinths and lights up two flights of stairs, let alone all the artworks, it was time for a rethink.

At the traditional post-show de-brief, Dana Dion suggested changing the format to an open studio trail, like similar events in the Eastern Suburbs and Willoughby. Under this

regime, artists would be responsible for their own individual show and administration, without the space and light restrictions, or the need for transporting artworks. There was unanimous and enthusiastic agreement.

Dana Dion and Amanda Harrison took up the reigns to corral a diverse collection of artists into a show spread across various sites around Greenwich.

Most of the guidelines were established at this stage, including for the Arts Trail to be walking friendly, which meant a keeping strictly within the Greenwich suburb boundary line. In later years, this has also included a council-sponsored bus for the lessable-bodied walkers.

Another of the guiding principals was around art education, for the Trail to provide an opportunity to see into the back room and learn about the processes behind the creations that artists bring to life in their studios.

Strict presentation requirements were set down, to ensure the best visitor experience possible - the artwork was to be presented as professionally as

possible, no seconds, and all studios had to be open for the days and hours specified in the advertising.

The first Greenwich Village Arts Trail (GVAT) opened on the weekend of 8 & 9 October 2012 with 14 artists nervously opening their doors at 10 different sites - Lyn Burns, Dana Dion, Amanda Harrison, Cathy Jager, Melissa McElhone, John May, Kerin Moorehead, MaryAnne Parry, Sally Rossi-Ford, Susan Rothwell, Gulcin Seven, Petrina Slaytor, Peter Staveley, and Louella Woodham. It attracted over 250 visitors from the local area and proved to be a wonderful community event - and a big success for the artists.

The GVAT has now grown to attract over 900 art-lovers from all over Sydney - and beyond. Cemented into the calendar on the first weekend of November, the streets of the beautiful harbourside suburb fill with art-lovers who meet with friends, walk in groups, and view art in over 30 sites, speaking with the artists, learning about the creative processes, and purchasing fabulous artworks to take home to enrich their homes and lives.

Marianne Urth #3

Amanda Harrison Tea & Sympathy

Dana Dion January Delight

Nicola Hart pink vase

Love where you live

New Green Space takes shape

A major 12-month milestone in the St Leonards New Green Space project has been reached with the final Super-T girder installed in this ambitious project.

It was September last year when Lane Cove Council began early works on Canberra Avenue in preparation for the construction of the St Leonards New Green Space.

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Once completed next year, this project will deliver a park and playground over the rail corridor connecting the community to a new library, commercial and retail space, and a new car park.

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With over 92% of the plaza base now constructed, only one girder remains to be installed. The final girder is delivered in three pieces which will be stitched together on site before being rotated and lowered into place.

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This girder weighs a massive 170 tonnes (the size of a Blue Whale!) and will require two cranes to lift it into place. A second crane will be mobilised in the north eastern corner of the deck for two days to help with this massive install.

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Council’s Head Contractor, Arenco, will begin dismantling the crane on Canberra Avenue when the work is complete.

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In November, work on the access ramp and landscaping begins.

Proudly bought to you by Lane Cove Council

The rail corridor at St Leonards, March, 2022

The plaza base for the new park and playground is almost complete, September 2022

Councillor Andrew Zbik, Mayor of Lane Cove

2022

I was one of many Lane Cove residents to pause and reflect on the remarkable reign of Queen Elizabeth II. The flags in The Canopy were flown at half-mast from her death until the funeral and we invited residents to lay flowers and sign the condolence book at The Canopy on the public holiday. We displayed books and resources in the library of the Queen’s life and featured images of the 1954 royal visit to Lane Cove on our social media. Thanks to everyone who shared their stories online, signed the condolence book and left flowers. It’s the end of an era and the start of an exciting new one.

Sport & Recreation Centre

Our community workshop to help design the new 8 court facility at 180 River Road was a great success. I thank the participants for their fantastic ideas and enthusiasm. The feedback was considered by council at the 29 September meeting and we’re pushing ahead with a sustainable and practical design that will meet community needs now and into the future. I’ll keep you updated.

Our streets as shared spaces

The Royal car passing the Lane Cove Post Office, in Burns Bay Road, during the Royal Visit, 5 February 1954. Courtesy G. Cochrane/ Halliday/Lane Cove Library

You may have noticed Longueville Road’s facelift is starting to take shape, with new pavers and street dining space. Funded by council and the state government, it will improve pedestrian access and create parklets for a more welcoming and versatile village centre. It will completed in sections for minimal impact on businesses and customers.

See www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/ sharedspaces for details.

Tantallon Oval Pavilion

Outstanding sustainability features including solar panels, batteries and efficient water use are the hallmarks of the new pavilion at Tantallon Oval. Officially opened 17 September, the pavilion supports sporting teams and maximises use of the oval. Funded by Council, state and federal grants, plus funding from the sporting clubs (Lane Cove Junior Rugby Union, Lane Cove Tigers Junior Rugby League, Lane Cove Cricket Club), it’s been a real team effort.

Did you know?

Lane Cove Library has a free app for members! Simply search ‘Lane Cove Libraries’ in the Apple or Google Play app stores and download it to your phone or tablet to search the catalogue and reserve items; find and book Library events; and check your Library account. You can also scan the ISBN of any book and check to see if it is held in the Library. Simply sign in by scanning your Library card barcode or type in your member number beginning with X020. Your pin is the password for your online account.

What’s on Lane Cove October 2022

For more information and to book, please visit www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/events

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Live Music in the Village:

- James Lyon: Saturday 8 October, 10:00am – 12:00pm, Lane Cove Plaza

- Phonic Duo: Sunday 30 October, 2:00pm – 4:00pm, The Canopy

 Sustainability Lane

Sunday 9 October, 9:00am – 4:00pm, The Canopy Drop by Sustainability Lane to chat with electric vehicle owners and find out why they love driving their cars; ride your bike and drop it off for a free tune up; receive independent advice on how to lower your emissions through renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades and ask Council staff about trees, sustainability, resilience, recycling and waste. Find out more: www.lanecove.nsw. gov.au/sustainabilitylane

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Waterbug Blitz

Saturday 8 October, 9:00am – 11:00am, Lane Cove

Community Nursery, Lane Cove West Grab a dip net and magnifying glass and join in the Water Bug Blitz to discover which aquatic creatures are living in our creeks! A great Citizen Science program for all the family to be involved with!

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

Small Fish, Big Pond: Managing the high school transition

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Thursday 13 October, 6:30pm – 7:30pm, online via Zoom

Join Ryan Usher from Headspace and Nick Kenny from KYDS Youth Development Service as they present and share their information on the transition from primary school to high school.

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

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Passivehaus Online Talk and Tour

Thursday 13 October, 7:00pm – 8:00pm, online via Zoom

Join Chris Nunn, sustainability advocate and professional, as he shows us around his local family home which is incredibly both Passivehaus and green star certified - and the first of its kind in the world.

The webinar is presented in collaboration with Ku-ring-gai, Lane Cove, Mosman, North Sydney, City of Ryde and Willoughby City Councils.

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

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Community Engagement Sessions – Trees on Private Land

- Saturday 15 October, 9:00am – 11:00am, Lane Cove Plaza

- Saturday 15 October, 1:00pm – 3:00pm, Kingsford Smith Oval, Longueville

Council is hosting two community engagement sessions to hear your opinions on trees in your neighbourhood. No bookings required.

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Pool Safety and Drowning Prevention Workshop

Tuesday 18 October, 9:30am - 12:30pm, Lane Cove Council Civic Centre

Join us to learn strategies to increase pool safety this summer. This workshop includes a presentation by Lane Cove Council's Compliance Team and Royal Life Saving NSW as well as a hands-on CPR Awareness Training by ReVIVA First Aid

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

What’s on Lane Cove October 2022

For more information and to book, please visit www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/events

 Beach Volleyball

Saturday 29 October, 1:30pm – 3:30pm, The Canopy

Enjoy a sunny Saturday by playing blow-up beach volleyball with your friends at The Canopy. No booking required, first come, first serve.

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Senior Drivers Workshop

Wednesday 19 October, 10:00am – 1:00pm, Lane Cove Library

This free workshop will include specific risk factors for Senior Drivers, low risk driving strategies, what you need to know about new car technology, road rule refreshers, and understanding the NSW Older Driver Assessment.

Contact Council's Road Safety Officer on 9911 3576 or email vstamper@lanecove.nsw.gov.au to book.

 Screen on the Green: Spooky Spectacular

Friday 28 October, 5:00pm – 8:30pm, The Canopy

Celebrate the Spooky Season with two free, fun family movies in The Canopy. Bring a blanket, purchase dinner from a local business and settle in for a spooky night with family and friends.

- Monsters vs Aliens (PG) – 5:00pm

- Wallace and Gromit: Curse of the Were-Rabbit (PG) – 7:00pm No bookings required.

 Confident Commuter Rider Course

Sunday 30 October, 9:30am – 1:30pm, Cameraygal Park, 69 Longueville Road, Lane Cove

Overwhelmed by the thought of using your bike to start commuting? Come and learn about route selection, urban cycling tips, multi-modal transport options, and your rights and responsibilities.

Ride with us from Lane Cove to Milsons Point before catching a train back to Artarmon.

Contact Council's Road Safety Officer on 9911 3576 or email vstamper@lanecove.nsw.gov.au to book.

 Humanity's Movement: A Climate Scientist's Case for Hope

Wednesday 19 October, 6:30pm – 8:00pm, online via Zoom

In this webinar, climate scientist Joëlle Gergis and author of ‘Humanity’s Movement’ will take us through the science in the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Sixth Assessment

Report report with clear-eyed honesty, explaining what it means for our future, while sharing her personal reflections on bearing witness to the heartbreak of the climate emergency unfolding in real time.

This webinar is run in partnership with Ku-ring-gai Council, Lane Cove Council, Mosman Council, North Sydney Council and Willoughby Council.

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

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Silly Spooky Evening Storytime

Wednesday 26 October, 5:00pm –6:00pm, Lane Cove Library

Come dressed as your Halloween best for our Silly Spooky Evening Storytime, including themed songs and stories, plus a take-home craft pack! Free event for children aged 3-8 years.

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

Save the date:

Festival by the River 1 – 13 November

Celebrate life on the river with a range of activities, self-guided walks, art exhibitions, live music, and film screenings.

Discover what’s on by visiting www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/ festivals.

Loneliness and Social Isolation

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

Conditions that affect one’s life expectancy will rank as a high priority in many of our health agendas. Importantly though there are conditions that won’t have a life expectancy issue attached, but nonetheless can have a significant impact – often on one’s everyday life. Some of these conditions are often considering embarrassing to the person, and can severely impact one’s social and work lives, leading to social isolation, embarrassment, and depression. This month’s article will attempt to highlight four of these so-called ‘embarrassing conditions’.

Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) is common. It can cause distress due to feeling physical discomfort, depression, social awkwardness, and impact on work performance and social activities. When it affects the whole body, there may not be an underlying reason but often is due to a separate medical condition eg certain medications, menopause, diabetes and thyroid disorders are common causes. Other causes include certain infections, heart disease and cancers. Those above 50 years age, should be investigated further by your GP. Treatment of generalised sweating includes treatment of the usual underlying cause.

Those who are affected in only one body area (eg palms/ feet/armpits) are commonly younger than 25 years, and will often have the condition run also in the family. The most common cause is usually no cause found. In other cases, it can also be caused by eating, chewing, anxiety and temperature changes. Importantly the sweating should disappear at night-time. If there is night sweating, this must be further investigated to exclude serious underlying causes.

Treatment firstly should trial over-the-counter antiperspirants containing aluminium. Efficacy can be affected by local skin irritation. Other options for severe cases include iontophoresis - (a small (and safe!) electrical current is introduced into the skin, and botox injections. Oral medications can be used.

Burping and passing wind (gas)

I’ve lumped these two problems together. Did you know that our intestines produce up to 25 litres of natural gases every day?! Most of these are reabsorbed back in our body, and we only release about 1-2 litres each day.

Burping is usually related to reflux disease (heartburn). Heartburn is traditionally associated with a burning sensation under the breastbone/sternum, often radiating to the mouth, where sufferers can sometimes taste an acid feeling in the mouth. Importantly, the burping may be the only symptom of heartburn. Reducing meal portion sizes, eating slowly and reducing spicy food intake can help, as

can antacid medications from the pharmacy. If this is still problematic, see your GP for further treatment options.

Breaking wind (flatus) is another embarrassing problem for many. The volume and aroma released has no medical significance though can be a very socially awkward issue. The amount (volume) is usually affected by diet. The aroma is affected by the types of good bacterial in our intestines, with 40% of the population having the ‘right mix’ for this! Previous pregnancy, abdominal surgery and general ageing affects one moreso due to reduced pelvic muscle control. Treatment includes dietary changes of reducing intake of fibre, poorly-digestible starch and preservatives intake.

Itchy bottom (pruritus ani) affects 5% of the population, with males affected four times as more than females, particularly in those aged 40-60 years. Often there is a persistent and incredible urge to scratch which can cause distress and embarrassment. The most common causes are due to irritation from faecal soiling and dietary factors. In many cases though, no cause is found. Diarrhoea including from medication side effects, and food intolerances can lead to irritation of the local anal skin, as can excess sweating. Caffeine, alcohol, chocolate, tomatoes, spices and citrus fruit can all exacerbate due to affecting muscle control of our bottoms. It is often associated in those with haemorrhoids, and those with chronic skin conditions such as eczema. The skin area may be infected by bacteria or fungus which may need appropriate treatment. Often attempts to wash the area with soap products can worsen the problem due to causing contact dermatitis. Less commonly the symptoms can be caused by other serious conditions which should be carefully excluded by a doctor.

Treatment involves making sure the person’s stools are as ‘perfect’ as possible! Ie stool that is formed and smooth which barely requires the use of toilet paper. A good fibre diet and good water intake helps with this. Also it is important to not be excessive with bottom-wiping or scrubbing clean after a bowel motion, which can make things worse. Using a wet cloth, non-scented baby wipes (dispose of properly though, not in the toilet) and patting dry can all help. Make sure all moisture after showering is gone by placing tissues between the bottom cheeks can help. Use soap-free cleansers only for bathing. And finally – avoid scratching! I know this seems obvious but it is hard to do. The itch-scratch cycle (similar to the coughing reflex) is hard to break but needs to be addressed as it makes things worse.

These are just a handful of the many health conditions that can cause sufferers a lot of embarrassment. Please don’t be embarrassed and don’t feel you need to suffer alone and in silence! Seek medical assistance as a lot can be done for a great many of these treatable problems.

Talking Dentistry

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

Reader’s question:

“I’ve been told there’s not much I can do about a discoloured front tooth crown?”

Dr See says: Wonderful question. Minor discrepancies in gum and tooth shape, size and colour can only be noticed by dental professionals.

Whereas dark areas in the aesthetic zone is noticed by everyone young and old. Hence, a discoloured front tooth is one of the most common motivations for patients to seek aesthetic treatment.

There are many reasons to why a tooth appears discoloured. To get started, discolouration of teeth can be divided into 2 categories – external and internal. External staining is usually from diet related issues or bacterial plaque accumulation. This is easier to correct with improved oral hygiene and active maintenance with a dental professional with or without bleaching.

On the contrary internal discolouration is more difficult to treat. The major issue stems from the source of discolouration often orginates from inside the tooth which can’t be accessed and removed as easily. This can be due to trauma, a dead or dying tooth, medication taken during tooth development stages or from metal containing restorations.

The crux of the matter is that we have a dark substructure that needs to be masked and this is difficult. Despite this, there are advanced minimally invasive approaches using specialised techniques and materials that can correct internal discolouration and results in predictable outcomes.

Let’s look at a case that we completed to treat dark front teeth with old crowns and internal discolouration. Janet saw us because she had noticed for a while that there was a dark line near the gum line when she smiled. This impacted her because she didn’t want to smile in photographs. We used advanced techniques and specialised materials for treating the internal discolouration to help achieve a stable result.

THE PROBLEMS:

• Dark internal discolouration

• Old existing crowns with root canal treatment

THE SOLUTION:

• 10 x porcelain veneers and crowns

** Any surgical or invasive procedure caries risk. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner **

9816 4885 dr.andrewsee advanceddentistrysydney.com.au

HOW ARE WE DIFFERENT?

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

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

Dr See completed his Fellowship by primary and secondary examinations for The Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (FRACDS). FRACDS is the mark of professional achievement in dentistry and demonstrates attainment of an advanced level and skill in Dentistry.

If you have any questions you have always wanted to know about aesthetic or implant dentistry write to us at: info@ advanceddentistrysydney. com.au

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

Imagine what you could do if you had less knee pain?

It’s important for you to know…knee pain is not something you have to “live with.” Take a moment, close your eyes and imagine what else you could do today…if you didn’t fear your knee hurting or limiting you.

ARE YOU FINDING IT HARD TO:

• Walk without pain? • Go up or down steps?

• Bend your knee? • Get up out of a chair?

If you’d like to know more about living with much less knee pain, then this FREE special report is perfect for you. It details solutions to help avoid surgery, maintain independence and get back to moving pain free.

FOR EXAMPLE:

• How to ease your throbbing knee pain

• Discover the little-known way to exercise - without increased knee pain.

• A simple remedy for easing knee pain that will cost you nothing - perfect to stay active and mobile

• The one thing that you can change today to dramatically improve your knee pain

Request your FREE copy of “How to stop knee pain

5 simple secrets without having to take pain killers or see the GP” by calling 9427 8333

OR EMAIL: lanecove@weareswitch.com.au

• The safest and most effective movements to ease your knee pain

There are many options out there to treat knee pain. But, many of them require you to take pills, take dangerous injections to your knee and WORSE end up with surgery!!

If you have had enough of your knee pain and want to take control of your health and you want to get back to playing golf, walking with friends or get down to the local shops without pain, then contact us for your FREE copy of “How to stop knee pain - 5 simple secrets without having to take pain killers or see the GP”.

Burns Bay Physiotherapy 9427 8333

161 Burns Bay Rd, Lane Cove E: info@burnsbayphysiotherapy.com.au www.burnsbayphysiotherapy.com.au

BUYING -

SELLING - Made the important

"What a great experience! We can honestly say that Anna made our journey of purchasing our home easy and stress free from start to finish. We were always a priority, she always kept us informed and maintained exceptional service every step of the way. We cannot thank you enough for helping us making our dream into a reality". ELLY AND IAN

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Eden Unearthed

2022It’s so exciting to see some sneak peaks from artists as they create their works for Eden Unearthed 2022.

During our Daffodil Day activities we had two artists come and start on their works. Ro Murray and Mandy Burgess have been wrapping branches with love and yellow bandages to create their Bouquet for Anne and visited Eden Gardens for a performance prelude piece as they worked on some of the bushfire damaged stems. Another artist taking learnings from the bush fires of 2019 is Aaron Marsden. He visited Eden Gardens and is seen here with a model of his work Regenerate explaining it to Eden Gardens owner and philanthropist Simon Ainsworth.

Andy Totman has also been inspired by the garden, and his work Garden Treasures in well underway. Andy is not only creating this work but will also be running a printing workshop at Eden, which we are thrilled about.

Jan Cleveringa has been Listening to Trees again and is outside under the canopies creating these works in collaboration with the trees themselves. Another artist who has immersed herself with nature is Clare James. She has been using plants from her garden to create a flowery masterpiece called I Made This For You from natural inks and dyes. This full-scale piece will be hung in the garden and gradually decay, returning once again to the garden from which it sprung.

Alison Thompson is saying Thankyou! to the earth for caring; the flowers for calm, the air we breathe and for the sense of wellbeing it fosters. She is seen here with a bunch of Billy Buttons she has made from pompoms and passion. Can’t wait to see the rest of the bunch come together.

Local artist Basilios Papaioannou popped into Eden Gardens with some of his incredible Ibis installation. Known affectionately as ‘bin chickens’ these birds are made from rubbish: recycled coat hangers, piano components and other bibs and bobs. These will ultimately end up placed

down in the garden along the creek in there ‘natural habitat’, but a few are pictured here with Basilios, who will also be creating another work titled Butterfly Banquet located on the corner of Lane Cove Road and the M2, like his previous dragonfly and cicada installations.

We are also thrilled to have the opportunity to display a new work by Nicole De Mestre called Stem the Tide. This examination of plant stems under the microscope has been crafted from flotsam and other debris Nicole gathers and will be displayed vertically in a giant grid on the wall. Nicole

will be running mini basket making workshops for Eden Unearthed too. Of course, there are 35 installations in this coming exhibition, and these are just a few of the ideas as they evolve.

To book your ticket to the launch with Costa Georgiadis (on October 30), or to any of the workshops, head to Eden Unearthed– Eden Gardens. Tickets start at $20 and include drinks and nibbles.

The exhibition itself runs for 6 months from November 1 and is free.

Treat yourself with a luxury cruise through Italy and Croatia with the ultimate Emerald Cruises experience

What makes the 26 August 2023 departure on board the Emerald Sakara even more enticing is the chance to travel alongside Helloworld Lane Cove’s Owner and Manager of over 26 years, Debbi Ashes, along with her husband Rob.

Whether you are a seasoned cruise buff or you have never considered luxury cruising as the style of travel for you, Emerald cruises are bringing a range of newly built super yachts to the European cruising market. With an intimate capacity of only 100 guests and 68 on board crew, Emerald Cruises pride themselves on ‘world-class service and generous inclusions on board, where modern luxury on the ocean invites you to dine, unwind and explore’.

Commencing in Venice, this 15-day/14-night itinerary visits several iconic coastal locations across the Italian and Croatian coasts. Discover destinations such as Split, Dubrovnik, Amalfi and Sorrento and experience the less-

known locations like Sibinek, Otranto and Crotone. Take advantage of the stunning scenery with all suites and staterooms equipped with an allweather balcony or terrace.

The beauty of the Emerald Cruise experience is once your day is done exploring the local destination you can relax and unwind in the onboard Spa Pool or Aqua Pool. Visit the onboard wellness centre for a relaxing massage or work out in the wellequipped gym.

Your adventure awaits! Be sure to contact the experienced and knowledgeable team at Helloworld Lane Cove for more information about the Emerald Sakara August 2023 cruise and for any of your travel needs.

HELLOWORLD LANE COVE

02 9418 6866

lanecove@helloworld.com.au

Aqualuna Singers

Cappella

Time 4U - Every Wednesday @ 10am . Friendly and fun mornings with home made morning tea in St Andrew’s Uniting Church Hall, 47A Christina Street, Longueville. We are currently re-visiting rural towns with the fascinating ABC series “Backroads”, 10am to noon. Cost $5. Enquiries 9427 3215

 PIZZA + MOVIE NIGHTS - Cost $10

@ Longueville UC Hall, 47A Kenneth St, Longueville

- 6.30pm Tues 4 October - Dead Poets Society (1989) American drama set in 1959 at a fictional elite boarding school where the English teacher inspires his students through poetry. Starring Robin Williams

- 6.30pm Tuesday 1 November - The Emperor’s Club (2002) American drama set in a boys’ boarding school where a passionate classics teacher attempts to impart wisdom and a sense of honour to his students. Starring Kevin Kline. Bookings: 9427 4740/9428 4287

What I watched on TV…

Romantic and family relationships, friendships or acquaintanceships always come with complex challenges. TV critic Stephen Miller goes rustling around in other people’s baggage via some excellent relationships-based telly programs.

Marriage (ABC iView)

Marriage soon reveals that this will be far from a comfortable ride. It explores the highs and lows of the long-term marital relationship rollercoaster.

Episodes are an hour long and very well done but frustratingly hard to sit through at times. But that’s the point. Whether it’s feelings of inadequacy, uncertainty or self-pity, Marriage shows how perfectly normal these things are for us all.

★★★★½

Why you should watch it: Despite the dithering and challenging conversations, it’s an exceptionally made drama.

The Dry (SBS OnDemand)

Not to be confused with the Eric Bana movie of the same name, this Irish comedy-drama sees family chaos, put trying to stay sober, to the ultimate test. Described by The Guardian as ‘like an Irish Fleabag’, The Dry sees Shiv (Roisin Gallagher) return from years of partying in London to her family home in Dublin in the hope of a fresh start. The Dry has no weak parts; the script, acting, casting and production are superb.

★★★★½

Why you should watch it: I enjoyed this more than the excellent aforementioned Fleabag

Bad Sisters (Apple TV+)

Bad Sisters is a dark Irish comedy thriller set in Dublin. If you don’t know the Belgian series Clan on which it’s based, think Big Little Lies with Irish humour. The story is about a family trying to save one of their own from a monstrous husband. Some may find it too dark, others too comedic, given that at its core is domestic violence. Bad Sisters, though, often finds reasons to make its viewers laugh which is a testament to how well it’s written.

★★★★½

Why you should watch it: The superb Sharon Horgan is on top form, both as the writer and actor.

My Brilliant Friend Series 3 (SBS OnDemand)

My Brilliant Friend is based on the four-book Neapolitan series from one of Italy’s most acclaimed authors, Elena Ferrante. Immersive and moreish, this exquisitely made Italian series follows two friends, Elena and Lila, from childhood to adulthood. They navigate education, work, and marriage while maintaining their complex but loyal friendship. Series four finale is currently in production, so expect that to release in early 2023.

★★★★★

Why you should watch it: Start from season one if you haven’t tried it yet. It’s sublime television.

The Bridge Australia (Paramount+)

The Bridge Australia is a reality show where 12 strangers from diverse backgrounds come together in the Tasmanian wilderness to build a bridge. They can only use what lies around them for construction to get to $250,000 sitting on an island 330 metres away. They only have 17 days to reach their goal; like most things in life, it won’t be straightforward. The producers will constantly put temptation and problems in their way. Think Survivor meets Lego Masters.

★★★½

Why you should watch it: You enjoy these risk and reward competition shows.

The Great Pottery Throw Down (Series 5 on Binge) (Series 1–4 on Britbox)

A reality show where amateur potters compete against one another in a pottery competition doesn’t immediately sound fascinating—but it’s enthralling! I’ve watched all five series and have enjoyed learning about the many technical processes and how varied results are obtained using different clays and firing methods. Think Masterchef for pottery. One of the hosts, Keith, is a lovely man passionate about his craft.

★★★★½

Why you should watch it: This is what reality shows should be about—inspiring people to develop their skills, not 15 minutes of fame.

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It’s time to consider the traditions and classics that feature on plenty of Christmas tables. Cakes, pudding and tarts all love the boozed dried fruit medley. If it’s on your list, now is the time to get prepping.

The tradition of dried fruit treats at Christmas means you’re using the the polarizing mixed peel. So, let's talk about mixed peel.

You know the stuff: halfway along the cooking aisle, next to the apricots and flaked almonds. Seeing that it’s listed in the recipe means we need it right? Well, all dried fruits are dried, to preserve them, for a longer shelf life, and luckily for us, they create a whole new flavour dimension as well. But, I understand this mixed peel debate. The mass-produced version can be horrible. Machinery and accountants don't care about the amount of bitter pith included, not to mention being dried so much that it's more like bullets of diced lemon pucks that need plenty of soaking to make it at least palatable. Those shriveled citrus pellets can be avoided, and everyone can munch on their happy way.

Let’s say you are making mince tart filling - including tart granny smith apples offers a mild balance with the spice, brown sugar and fat raisins to bring in the acid, along with freshly zested oranges and lemons like the bells of St Clements, means it will become much more fragrant.

I’m also a marmalade fan, and love a surprise bag of Seville oranges to fall on my doorstep (hint hint) for a

magnificent batch of golden sweet spread. I make so much that it makes sense to use in cooking as well, and I have over the years included the marmalades into the fruit mince.

First, I warm the marmalade and sieve it to remove some of the clear fruit syrup to use to glaze Christmas cakes after baking, and the rest of the marmalade goes into the cake batter, or the mince tart filling. The peel is always thin, because I have hand peeled that fruit, and it’s been tenderized through the method of cooking, with all the flavour included, and no mouth puckering lemon bullet pieces would dare compete.

If you truly can't bear mixed peel, cranberries and dried pineapple have a delicious tang and make for a special yours only tradition for baking and gift making.

The navel oranges are still around and good value, I’m still picking lemons from my tree, so if your October has space, get your brandy to plump up the sultanas, currants and more. Look for large golden sultanas, and Australian dried fruit if you can get it. Your tastebuds will thank you along

with the Australian producers, from the farmers, the pickers, the packers and retailers. If we all win, then we all win.

FRUIT MINCE FILLING

• 280 grams dark brown sugar

• 200 grams raisins

• 200 grams of golden sultanas

• 2 Granny Smith apples, coarsely grated peel included

• 100 grams butter, melted

• 100 ml brandy or the oldest bottle of fortified wine that needs using up

• 100 grams each currants and dried sour cherries

• 100 grams each cranberries & apricots, finely chopped

• Finely grated rind and juice of 1 orange and 1 lemon

• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

• 1 teaspoon each of finely grated nutmeg, ground cloves and ground ginger

Combine ingredients in a large bowl, mix well to combine, transfer to a sterile container and refrigerate for at least 24 hours and up to 8 weeks.

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The Passenger Cormac McCarthy

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The Seven Skins of Esther Wilding Holly Ringland

The last time Esther Wilding's beloved older sister Aura was seen, she was walking along the shore towards the sea. In the wake of Aura's disappearance, Esther's family struggles to live with their loss.

The Book of Roads and Kingdoms

Richard Fidler

When Fidler came across the account of Ibn Fadlan - a tenthcentury Arab diplomat - he was struck by how modern his voice was, like that of a 21st century time-traveller dropped into a medieval wilderness.

Not a Happy Family by Shari Lapena

Not a Happy Family is the latest domestic thriller and yet another pageturner from the pen of the Shari Lapena, author of the bestseller and award-winning mystery The Couple Next Door. Not a Happy Family follows the story of the Mertons: a wealthy, dysfunctional family. Fred and Sheila Merton live in a beautiful mansion in the affluent suburb of Brecken Hill in upstate New York. On Easter Sunday, they host a family dinner for their three adult children and their partners. At the dinner, Fred baits each of the children, a shocking announcement is made and tempers flare. The dinner winds up quickly and early as the guests leave in anger. The next morning Fred and Sheila are both found dead, brutally murdered during the night.

At first glance this looks like a robbery – the house has been searched, and cash and jewellery are missing but the investigating detectives are suspicious. Despite their apparent united front as a close family with no serious conflict, there are indications that the family is not as happy as they would like to imply. Fred is a cruel and manipulative father and weakwilled Sheila has done nothing to protect her children from his abuse over the years. The murder is unusually brutal for a robbery gone wrong, there are no signs of forced entry and someone has interfered with the crime scene. There is a significant inheritance to be divided between the three children and the focus of the investigation turns to each of the three children.

Catherine, a successful dermatologist, is doing well financially but has always dreamed of inheriting the family home. Dan is in financial trouble after his father sold the family robotics company leaving him unemployed. Jenna, the free-spirited artist who lives off her allowance, is under threat of having it cut off. Each of them has a motive and each of them lies to police but why? And there are other suspects. Irena, the long term domestic employee of the Merton’s, first nanny to the children and then cleaner of the family home, is socially invisible and taken for granted. There’s Fred’s sister, Audrey, spiteful and jealous, who has long coveted her brother’s wealth and knows all his secrets. As the investigation heats up and the cracks in their defences are exposed, the children begin to turn on each other.

Diper Overlode (Diary of a Wimpy Kid 17)

Jeff Kinney

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This is a fast-paced whodunnit which frequently switches perspective and takes the reader through the twists and turns of the thought processes of the police, the suspects and the witnesses. As each piece of evidence is discovered and each suspect investigated and questioned, the reader is led through a narrative maze. Lapena takes quite a clinical approach to the narrative focussing only on the murder investigation rather than wider themes. The characters are believable, if somewhat archetypal. Not a Happy Family is a good crime novel – specifically, a domestic thriller, and a great holiday read!

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Rhipsalis planting and care

Rhipsalis are a group of graceful hanging plants made up of 35 different varieties. They are nicknamed ‘Jungle cactus’ as they originated in the canopy of rainforest trees in Central and South America.

Rhipsalis are able to tolerate monsoonal conditions (long periods of drought & also periods of being drenched with rain). This means that they are very resilient and can handle even the most extreme of watering routines! Sydney has similar climatic conditions to this plant’s origins, thus they grow well here and make a spectacular edition to any garden!

Rhipsalis varieties have three distinct leaf shapes... "stringy," "flat" and “fury!” The "stringy" varieties, (such as Rhipsalis bacifera) tend to grow well in part sun/shade. The plants with flat leaf shapes (eg Rhipsalis Robusta) can tolerate less light and will grow inside. Those with "fury" leaves (eg Rhipsalis Pilocarpa) prefer full sun. Thus there is a variety for every situation!

Every Spring multiple stems of new growth will appear on each of last years stems. These plants form a draping curtain of green and suit

being planted in a situation where they can hang ie: garden boxes, tall urns, hanging baskets, balconies or wherever it has room to hang downwards. As they are an epiphite (grows on other plants for support), they can grow well in small containers or nooks and crannies of the garden. In Spring, the plant develops a mass of small flowers mostly cream. yellow and red in colour. Following these flowers a spectacular mass of pretty berries form (around 1cm in size) Their colours ranging from white, yellow to red.

Rhipsalis Campo-portoana & R bacifera are two very popular varieties. They have very fine green stems that hang like a wig of hair (looks great in head planter). They are an absolute show stealer when laden with flowers or fruit!

These plants are available in most nurseries throughout Sydney

WITH

~ CONCERT ~

Cantorion Sydney Male Voice Choir with David Watson, Conductor Accompanist Mavis Wang

Tuesday 29th November 2022 at 7.30pm.

venue

Lane Cove-Mowbray Anglican Church, 19 Rosenthal Avenue, Lane Cove behind the Post Office.

Cantorion Sydney is a 35 strong male voice choir in the Welsh Tradition presenting a delightful repertoire of familiar, uplifting and often moving songs ranging from Classical to Traditional to Opera Choruses to Sacred and Christmas Music with supporting soloists.

Please visit our website www.lanecovemusic.org.au where bookings open on Tuesday 8th November at 9.00a.m.

Limited admission at the door on the night, online bookings preferred.

Adults $25, Students $10. Enquiries are welcome at 9428 4287.

ALF & PEARL POLLARD MEMORIAL AWARDS FOR PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE HELD IN ASSOCIATION WITH SYDNEY EISTEDDFOD

TUESDAY 11 OCTOBER 2022 at 7.30 p.m.

Venue: LCM ANGLICAN CHURCH 19 ROSENTHAL AVENUE, LANE COVE (behind the Post Office)

Ten of the most outstanding solo instrumentalists between the age of 13 and 15 will be selected from the 2022 Eisteddfod for these awards. The performances will be followed by an audience vote and the awarding of prizes.

Come along and be inspired by the musical talent of these young people!

Please visit our website www.lanecovemusic.org.au where bookings open Tuesday 20th September. Limited admission at the door on the night, online bookings preferred. Adults $25, Students $10. Enquiries welcome at 9428 4287

House in Lane Cove North

Attendees can expect a fun packed day of socialising and participating in activities. Morning tea and food will be provided. Those who are over the age of 65 and already registered with My Aged Care are eligible for this program. Bookings are essential, contact us for more info.

Stokes Street,

North

info@sydneymcs.org.au

Transporting you from here to there ...

Lane Cove Mens Shed

Tantallon Oval

LANE COVE WEST

• Blackman Park

• Lower Field

– Blackman Park

LINLEY POINT

LANE COVE NORTH

LANE COVE RIVERVIEW NORTHWOOD LONGUEVILLE

Lane Cove Plaza Living and Learning Centre Pottery Green Oval Lane Cove Council Civic Centre Lane Cove Library Kindy Cove The Canopy Sydney Community Services Lane Cove Aquatic Centre Woolworths Lane Cove

GREENWICH

Hughes Park

Burns Bay Reserve

Kingsford Smith Oval

The Diddy River Road, West Longueville

40 TVO Defibrillators in Lane Cove

Bob Campbell Oval (Gore Creek)

Greenwich Baths

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MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO, GILL BATT

Atthe end of September I was asked to speak at the Lane Cove Council Citizenship Ceremony, specifically about opportunities for volunteering in the local community.

This is what I said:

“Before I begin I just wanted to share with you the fact that 18 years ago my family and I took the same decision as all of you and became Australian.

I think it is very special when you make that decision to move to another country to live and bring up your family and take on a new nationality. Unlike those who are Australian as an accident of birth we have chosen to be Australian and that makes it even more important.

Sydney Community Services has been in Lane Cove and Hunters Hill (under different names) for over 60 years.

Most of our services are designed for seniors and people living with disability.

Our key aim is to improve the quality of the life of people living in the community and to support them to remain living independently in their own homes for as long as they wish.

We have nurses to help people when they come out of hospital and personal carers to help people shower and get dressed.

We have group trips out and lots of fun things from exercise classes to playing card games or Mahjong or Scrabble.

But we need volunteers like you to do some of the work.

Volunteers deliver meals to people unable to cook for themselves, A Volunteer visits them and hands over the meal and makes sure they are ok, Over time they get to know each other and for some people that might be the only time they get to talk to someone face to face.

We send in teams of volunteers (led by a qualified gardener) to tidy and make safe gardens

Our volunteers go out every other week and change the sheets, pillows and towels of people who simply cant handle the washing machine

Volunteers drive our buses and take people shopping or to medical appointments.

Everyday is different and everyday we know we making a difference to someone’s lives.

If you have time to spare and want to do something in the Lane Cove Community consider becoming a volunteer, either with us or with one of the other organisations in the area.”

As I was speaking I reflected on whether being English first and then Australian made a difference to the loss I felt when the Queen died. Seeing the pictures from London, and especially the lying in State in Westminster Hall, reminded me of the time in my mid-twenties when I worked as a Private Secretary to a Health Minister and would regularly arrange meetings in the committee rooms off Westminster Hall. I used to run up and down the main impressive staircase four or five times a day and never really paid much attention to how magnificent it is!

People here have asked me if I would have been in that long queue to see the Queen.

My answer? Of course!

SPOTLIGHT - VOLUNTEERING

Join our wonderful volunteers in the following areas:

Gardening volunteers – We are looking for volunteers to provide gardening assistance to help those in need. Work in a team of volunteers alongside a supportive staff member – no experience required.

Linen Volunteers – join our group of dedicated linen volunteers – meet fortnightly on a Monday morning to change bed linen and towels for members of our community

Volunteer home visiting – visit a person in our community and help to improve the social isolation felt by many community members.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

PLEASE CONTACT:

Yvonne Hughes

E: yhughes@sydneycs.org

M: 9427 6425

02 9427

general@sydneycs.org

Lane Cove Hub HEAD OFFICE

1 Pottery Lane, Lane Cove

Hunters Hill-Ryde Hub 46 Gladesville Road, Hunters Hill

Meeting House Hub 23a Strokes Street Lane Cove North

WHAT’S ON OCTOBER

Table Tennis

Fridays 12.00-4.00pm. $5

Lane Cove Hub Activities

HEAD OFFICE

1 Pottery Lane, Lane Cove

P: 9427 6425

Book Club

Monday: 17 October 1.30-2.30pm. $5

Includes afternoon tea and loan of book.

Social Bridge/Solo/ Rummikub

Thursdays 12.30-3.30pm $5

Includes afternoon tea

Hunters Hill Seniors Hub

Hunters Hill-Ryde Hub Activities

46 Gladesville Road, Hunters Hill

P: 8598 7051

All-day tailored program for seniors, from Monday to Friday. The program includes excursions, picnics, and wellness activities. Door-to-door transport and nutritious meals and snacks catering for all dietary requirements are included.

Cost: $35.00

Contact us for a monthly program.

E: rliu@sydneycs.org

Scrabble

Thursdays: 6 + 20 October 10.00-12.00 noon. $5 Includes morning tea.

Mah Jong

Wednesdays 1.00-3.45pm. $5 Includes afternoon tea

NEW PLAYERS: please call prior for registration

Movement Matters

Tuesdays + Wednesdays

Term 4 expressions of interest welcome

Meeting House Hub

Activities

23a Strokes Street Lane Cove North

P: 9003 1399

Senior Services

Seniors Social Bus Outings

Mondays and Wednesdays

Monthly Trivia and lunch at the Meeting House Hub

Cost: $30

E: jvenn@sydneycs.org

Seniors Social Support: For Afghan, Chinese, Iranian, Italian, and Spanish seniors

Each group is supported by bilingual staff and volunteers to meet and share their cultural heritage and interests. Social inclusion activities such as excursions, cultural celebrations, English language conversation classes, wellness activities and information sessions are offered at: City of Ryde, Hunters Hill, and Parramatta LGA venues.

E: tliu@sydneycs.org

Day Trips for Seniors

Tuesdays and Fridays

Weekly, full and half-day trips, including door-todoor transport. Visiting places of interest and beauty, around Sydney and its surrounds.

Contact us for a monthly program.

E: hheggie@ sydneycs.org

Seniors Shopping Bus Tuesdays and Thursdays

Return trip from your home to Lane Cove shops. Cost: $12

E: jvenn@sydneycs.org

Seniors Hub every Friday

Centre Based Service for over 65 year olds.

Providing a safe, warm and engaging environment for people who would like to spend more time with other seniors. The hub offers a tailored program providing a break for family carers.

For more details contact Rosemary

E: rliu@sydneycs.org

www.sydneycs.org

Contact us for a monthly bus program or more information regarding any of our services

9427 6425 support@sydneycs.org

Join in the Fun

SCS Village Bus

Wednesday weekly, door-to-door 9.00-12pm $10pp

We collect you from home and drop you in the village. Enjoy coffee with a friend, attend appointments, or go to the hairdresser. If you shop at Woolies, we have a friendly volunteer to help you with your bags.

BOOMers Mens Group

BOOMers is for senior independently mobile men who enjoy an opportunity to socialise and visit interesting places in the company of other men.

When: Fridays

Departs: 10.00am from Lane Cove Hub, Pottery Lane Returns: 2.00pm

Cost: $20 including morning tea and lunch

E: hheggie@ sydneycs.org

Older Women

Exercise Class

Tuesdays

Strength and balance exercise every Tuesday

Time: 10.00 am – 11.00 am Cost: $12.00

E: ccampion@ sydneycs.org

Disability Supports

Group community access activities from Monday – Friday in centres and community. The activities include drama ensemble, creative movement, full and half-day excursions, Sailablity, art groups and virtual meetups.

Cost: based on the NDIS pricing schedule.

Individual support, including transport, daily living activities and community access available on request.

E: gstarkey@sydneycs.org or ccampion@sydneycs.org

Children’s Services - Playgroups

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

Tuesday Playgroups

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

Session: 9.30-11.30am

Thursday Possiblities Playgroup

All inclusive, ages 0-5, with arts, craft, music and storytime. Plus free play with educational equipment.

Session: 9.30-11.30am

E: jvenn@sydneycs.org

www.sydneycs.org

Join us for a fun afternoon celebrating the Melbourne Cup

• Wide Screen TV

• Trivia and Sweeps

• Fabulous Finger Food

• Complimentary glass of bubbles

BRING A FRIEND

WHERE: Parkview Room, 1 Pottery Lane, Lane Cove

WHEN: Tuesday 1 November TIME: 2pm - 4pm

BOOK NOW !

Save the Date

NOVEMBER 28 MONDAY Christmas Feast with all the trimmings at the Parkview Cafe More details to come

Monthly Trivia and lunch

Monday 31 October

Trivia Morning Tea and Lunch $30

Come along and get your brain cells working. Enjoy the fun, company and light lunch.

WHERE: Meeting House Hub 23a Stokes st Lane Cove

PHONE: 99031399 to book COST: $30

BOOK NOW !

ZAC MILES MAYOR OF HUNTERS HILL

P: 9879 9400

E: mayor@huntershill.nsw.gov.au

Young in Art

Our Council is excited to once again showcase schoolaged artists at one of our annual art exhibitions, Young in Art. The exhibition features works from Kindergarten up to Year 12 students from schools within the Hunters Hill area, with both solo artworks and group projects.

This year, Young in Art is on from 10am – 4pm, Thursday 20 October to Sunday 23 October. The art exhibition is returning to its traditional in-person experience at Town Hall after moving online in 2021 due to COVID restrictions.

Throughout the exhibition period, teachers, students, families and the general public are encouraged to attend and show their support for our young artists.

Young in Art 2022, as with previous years, is a fantastic opportunity for students to showcase their creativity in public displays of their artworks.

There will also be prizes given: Overall Winners and Runner-Ups from Primary and Secondary sections, plus Highly Commended and Commended winners for each sub-section. For our Secondary students, there will be the added categories for Sculptures and Photo/Digital Media artworks.

With up to 360 entries from our local primary schools, and up to 240 entries from our secondary schools, the judges have their work cut out for them.

However, it’s lucky for those of us whose only job is viewing: we have a wealth of amazing art to pore over and appreciate.

Good luck to all our students with works submitted for Young in Art, and I encourage you all to come and view the talent.

Nora Heysen’s sculpture at Town Hall

The sculpture of famous local artist, the late Nora Heysen, has been relocated to its permanent and prominent new home in front of the Hunters Hill Museum at the Town Hall Forecourt.

As part of celebrations for our Council’s premier carnival event, Moocooboola Festival, I had the great pleasure of unveiling the sculpture along with President of the Hunters Hill Historical Society Chris Schofield.

The piece was sculpted by Susan Muranty and donated by the Swain family back in 2011, and was previously situated at Garibaldi Village. The sculpture commemorates the Centenary of Nora Heysen– born in 1911 – a project for the Sesquicentenary of Hunter’s Hill Council with Hunters Hill Historical Society.

Heysen’s many accomplishments include being the first female artist to win the coveted Archibald Prize, in 1938, and the first commissioned female war artist, in 1943. Her Hunters Hill home, ‘The Chalet’, is a prominent heritagelisted property where she lived and worked in her later years.

ANTHONY ROBERTS

MP

P: 9817 4757

E: lanecove@parliament.nsw.gov.au

A Month of Milestones

I want to begin by paying tribute to our late Monarch, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

The Queen was such a stabilising force throughout all our lives, in fact 90% of people alive today were born during her reign. Throughout this reign she saw some of the most turbulent times in world history and she proved time and time again to be a calming presence on the world stage.

Her devotion to duty, family, and faith will never be forgotten, may she rest in peace.

The last few weeks have been full of milestones and ribbon cutting for the Lane Cove Community.

I was pleased to join Mayor Andrew Zbik and Kylea Tink MP for the opening of the state-of-the-art Sports Pavilion at Tantallon Oval. Funded by the Local, State and Federal Governments with contributions from Sporting Groups we have been able to create a generational piece of infrastructure that will serve the community for decades to come.

The building has been designed with environmental and energy sustainability as a central tenet and it was great to chat to Professor Veena Sahajwalla about her award-winning work in turning old clothing and textile products into building materials, which have been incorporated into this Pavilion.

This Pavilion has set the benchmark for community infrastructure and I’m looking forward to working closely with all levels of Government and our local Community groups as we look to deliver more world class facilities for the Electorate of Lane Cove.

Sunday the 18th also saw many hundreds of locals come together to celebrate the Centenary of St Michaels. Since it was first established in what is now known as the Dorritt Street Hall, St Michaels has grown into a thriving Parish. The centenary saw many reflect not only on the history of the Parish but also the history of the Suburb, the two being so closely intertwined.

I want to thank both Her Excellency the Governor and His Grace the Archbishop for joining the parish on such an auspicious occasion, both with their own personal connections to the area it was inspiring to hear how His Grace’s early years as a parishioner at St Michaels formed his faith.

I must also mention the water outage that saw thousands of residents without water for over 72 hours. Whilst there will be plenty of time to reflect on the shortcomings of Sydney Water throughout this outage, I would like to highlight how our community pulled together to lend each other a hand.

Many residents were offering showers and drinking water, checking on elderly neighbours and doing their best to instil a sense of normality during a very difficult time. I’m sure we can all agree that this sense of togetherness was spearheaded by the wonderful Jacky Barker from In the Cove, who worked with us day and night to keep the community in the know about what was occurring.

All of us in Lane Cove are better off for the service that Jacky provides with In the Cove and this only highlighted that. Thank you Jacky for all your wonderful work.

The recent National Citizenship Day was an important opportunity for many of us to stop and reflect on what it means to be Australian.

As Australians, we are bound by our shared values, and the privileges and responsibilities that come with them. Values like democracy, individual freedom, the rule of law, and a fair go for all, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ability or race.

Ours is a vibrant and diverse society that combines over 60,000 years of Indigenous history with cultures and traditions from across the world. Across the country, almost one in three Australians are born overseas. Our North Sydney community is proudly multicultural and particularly diverse, with almost half of us born overseas, and over a third speaking a language other than English at home.

From the high rises of Chatswood, St Leonards and North Sydney, ¬¬¬to our cafe strips, sports fields, harbourside baths and nature reserves: the North Sydney area draws in people from all backgrounds and ages.

This year, I had the honour of spending National Citizenship

Day at Hunters Hill Council’s Citizenship Ceremony, where we welcomed some of Australia’s newest citizens into our community. With Mayor Zac Miles and his team, I was pleased to meet men and women from India, Slovakia, South Africa, Columbia and the UK who, in taking up Australian citizenship, pledged themselves to our country, our laws and our democracy.

Some saw their swearing-in as a happy formality, having already lived among us in North Sydney for some time. But I have also heard from other people who have felt a little less certain of their place in our community.

So this month, in contemplation of Citizenship Day, I urge you not only to reflect on your experiences as an Australian but also to consider your relationships with the people around you so as to ensure North Sydney is an inclusive and respectful place for all.

Whether we are citizens by birth or by choice, all of us contribute so much to the evolving Australian story. I look forward to working together, as a community, towards our shared future.

KYLEA

PROPERTIES OF THE MONTH

AUCTION 15 OCTOBER AT 2.15PM ON SITE

VIEW SATURDAY & WEDNESDAY 1.00PM – 1.30PM

• Fluid open plan living/dining

Gorgeous infinity edge pool

Gour met stone

Study,

James Bennett

AUCTION 8 OCTOBER AT 11.15AM ON SITE

VIEW SATURDAY & WEDNESDAY 2.30PM – 3.00PM

• Open plan living/dining zone plus separate reception room

• Five bedrooms, with ensuites, master with Sydney water vista

• Sleek kitchen with pool view and 900mm gas stove, wall oven

• Four-car garage, two car spaces, vast storage, poolside shower

• Low maintenance approx. 608sqm block

Simon Harrison 0433 100 150 E: simon.harrison@belleproperty.com

Nicola Farrell 0488 027 701 E: nicola.farrell@belleproperty.com

AUCTION 15 OCTOBER AT 1.30PM ON SITE

VIEW SATURDAY & WEDNESDAY 12.45PM – 1.15PM

• Elegant skylit foyer, formal living room and charming study

• Gourmet Caesarstone kitchen, island bench, butlers' pantry

• New carpet, paintwork, ducted heating and split air conditioning

Patrick Lang 0434 990 307 E: patrick.lang@belleproperty.com

Monica Carollo 0491 001 539 E: monica.carollo@belleproperty.com

Lane Cove’s Canopy and Market Place, Boronia Park’s Harris Farms, Gladesville Shopping Village, Garibaldi Square on the Hunters Hill peninsula, Crows Nest Woolworths, various newsagents and the head office of Sydney Community Services at 1 Pottery Lane, Lane Cove.

51 Wisdom Road, Greenwich

AUCTION: SATURDAY 22ND OCTOBER AT 9.00AM

VIEW: AS ADVERTISED ONLINE

4/9 Fox Street, Lane Cove 3 Bed 2 Bath 2 Car Villa Nestled in a quiet tree-lined street a short stroll from Lane Cove village, this delightful villa is a rare offering set across two impeccably presented levels in one of four private residences. Mary-Anne Fitzgerald 0418 648 654 maf@lns.rh.com.au

AUCTION: SATURDAY 15TH OCTOBER AT 9.00AM

VIEW: AS ADVERTISED ONLINE

61 Bridge Street, Lane Cove Residential Land - 651sqm

Rarely does a parcel of land such as this come to the market. A high side setting in the heart of Lane Cove, this prime 651sqm nearlevel landholding is ready to build your dream home (STCA).

Rebecca Mitchell 0412 257 625 rebeccam@lns.rh.com.au

FOR SALE

VIEW: AS ADVERTISED ONLINE

9/20 Dalgety Road, Millers Point 3 Bed 2 Bath 2 Car

On the fringe of historic Millers Point and the exclusive Barangaroo harbour-front precinct, this architect designed apartment, delivers a world-class Sydney lifestyle.

Hazel McNamara 0402 913 537 E: hazelm@ lns.rh.com.au

AUCTION: SATURDAY 8TH OCTOBER AT 3.00PM

VIEW: AS ADVERTISED ONLINE 27 Barwon Road, Lane Cove 3 Bed 2 Bath 1 Car Beautifully re-imagined for flawless indoor/outdoor living, this singlelevel home has undergone an extensive renovation to provide an idyllic lifestyle sanctuary perfect for young families or downsizers. Hazel McNamara 0402 913 537 E: hazelm@ lns.rh.com.au

An interesting way to make a difference

www.carisbrookhouse.com/society www.lanecovehistoricalsociety.com.au 0418 276 365

www.carisbrookhouse.com/society www.lanecovehistoricalsociety.com.au 0418 276 365

Diana 0406 765827 zumbaforyou@live.com

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If you are looking for expert property advice, contact the team at Raine & Horne today.

0418 648 654 maf@lns.rh.com.au

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Vendor in Greenwich

Alex Banning 0434 131 903 alexb@lns.rh.com.au

Testimonial

Alex has a great reputation in Lane Cove, so we had high expectations going in - and he did not disappoint. We're very happy with the outcome, and can highly recommend Alex for his dedication and professionalism in achieving the best outcome.

Vendor in Lane Cove

Hazel McNamara 0402 913 537 hazelm@lns.rh.com.au

Testimonial

Hazel brings a wealth of experience in the Lane Cove and lower north shore market. She made the process of going to auction smooth and was helpful with signing documents as she is also a JP.

Vendor in Lane Cove

Lane Cove

85 Longueville Road, Lane Cove 02 8318 7888

Willoughby Terrace 3, 183-191 High Street, Willoughby 02 8318 7888

Mosman

145 Middle Head Road, Mosman 02 9960 3144

Mary-Anne Fitzgerald