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‘3 Shades of Guy’ Pamela Irving wins the main prize at the 2017 Lane Cove Art Awards with her tribute to well-known local artist, Guy Warren. PAGE 34

Make your vote count at the Local Council elections on September 9. PAGE 4 Understanding perfectionism in young people. PAGE 12 FoodFaith hosts bush tucker workshop. PAGE 21

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EDITOR'S NOTE After several years of uncertainty regarding Lane Cove Council’s future with the proposed merger, it’s now onward and forward as locals take to the polls to vote on who will represent their interests for the next four-year term. The Local Government elections are set to take place on September 9th and Lane Cove has 35 candidates who have nominated for positions on Council. See page 4 for information on the candidates and our local polling places. This month’s cover features a painting by local artist Pamela Irving. Entitled ‘3 Shades of Guy’, it is a tribute to well-known local artist Guy Warren. This work was the winner of the main prize at the recent Lane Cove Art Awards and has been acquired by Council for its permanent collection. Turn to page 34 for details of this and other winners. This month has further examples of the spirit

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of our community. On page 11 there is a story about two local boys who recently visited a small village school in Zimbabwe, taking with them over 50 pairs of boots that they collected from donations from Lane Cove Football Club and Newington College. Another example was the level of support for the St Michael’s Parish Monster Garage Sale. This year was the best yet, and over $14,000 was raised for charity. Turn to page 26 for the full story. The start of Spring brings with it much activity. There is the Big Family Fun Ride, the NSW Environmental Education Conference at St Ignatius, a Tapas & Malbec evening at Encasa, organised bushwalks, the upcoming Rotary Fair and much more. See inside for details.

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news & features 04 Make your vote count at the Local Council elections 06 New open space for Mowbray precinct 06 Restoration of Epping Road garden beds 10 Rosenthal project commences September 12th 11 LCFC brothers donate boots to Zimbabwe 12 Understanding perfectionism in young people 21 Learn about bush tucker at FoodFaith workshop 25 Millenials travelling happy! 26 Joy celebrates 100 years 34 Lane Cove Art Award winners announced

regulars 11 Professional Services 12 Health 25 Lifestyle 31 Government 34 Community 2 I THE VILLAGE OBSERVER I NO. 266 I SEPTEMBER 2017

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FEATURE I LOCAL COUNCIL ELECTIONS

Make your With 35 candidates nominating to run in the Local Council elections on Saturday 9th September, campaigning is now in full swing. Candidates come from a range of backgrounds and political interests and include 20 Independents, 9 Liberal and 6 Labor candidates vying to represent Central, East and West wards. Here candidates provide details of their platform.

During this time, I have been committed to delivering high quality facilities and services to our community, working with and listening to residents to ensure that the best possible outcomes are delivered.

Central Ward:

Vote 1 Deborah Hutchens Central Ward on September 9.

KAROLA BRENT INDEPENDENT

Karola has been on Council since 2012, working toward improving amenities and services to our suburb. A firm believer that local decisions should be made outside of party politics, Karola has never been a member of any political party. Karola is standing for election to ensure: • development is sustainable and supported by infrastructure and services; • issues of traffic congestion and insufficient public transport are addressed; • the Rosenthal Project will be completed as planned and with least disruption; • our growing need for childcare and OOSH services is answered;  • Lane Cove attracts and keeps a diverse retail base;  • our bushland and biodiversity is preserved and our community groups have a voice on council. On her ticket stands Jon Johannsen, local architect, urban planner, and former director of Lane Cove ALIVE; and Christine Abel, a well-known local resident with a background in management consulting and education. 4 I THE VILLAGE OBSERVER I NO. 266 I SEPTEMBER 2017

PAUL HARGRAVE INDEPENDENT

I represented Scott Bennison and ran the court case that obtained the KPMG reports that largely stopped the amalgamation of Lane Cove Council. I want Council to address local issues;

• to bring back the vibrant Village feel; with inspiring healthy spaces for kids, and a dedicated dog park so our kids don’t play sport on fields with ‘dog-bombs’; • to enrich our community with ‘outdoor spaces’ for all; • to provide actual solutions to the parking crisis that remains Lane Cove; • to responsibly and conservatively manage the business of Council, your rates money; • to manage development, to preserve our community. Vote 1 Paul Hargrave Central Ward Group A. Contact me on 0417 446 966, Facebook @paulforlanecove

DEBORAH HUTCHENS LIBERAL

I am currently your Mayor and Central Ward Councillor and I am seeking re-election at the September 9 Council elections. I have been a resident of Lane Cove for 28 years and a Councillor since 2012.

Over the last five years I have been striving to make Lane Cove a better place to live and as your representative, I will make sure that we build on this to continually improve and build on the community’s high expectations.

KATHERINE MORRIS INDEPENDENT

Katherine has teamed up with Robyn McElvenny and Christopher pB te 1 Grou BennessVoto represent our community. Kath, RobynMORRIS and Chris are health KATHERINE professionals and educators who are longtime residents in the area, active members of the Christian Church Community and with the skills, values and experience Lane Cove needs.

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Kath is a sonographer at Royal North Shore Hospital and has served in many voluntary roles in the community. Robyn is a retired school principal who now tutors children and young adults. Chris is an Associate Professor at the University of Sydney, practicing gynaecology at Royal Prince Alfred and Mater Hospitals. Kath, Robyn and Chris will work to: • Preserve the character of Lane Cove and prevent over-development; • Increase open space, sporting facilities and well-equipped playgrounds for children; • Provide more recreational space and sporting venues, especially for teenagers; • Improve traffic flow within the Village and make Lane Cove pedestrian and age friendly;

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• Deliver a dedicated performing arts venue; • Increase the number of buses to and from the city for commuters; • Provide more parking, especially near school grounds.

DAVID ROENFELDT LABOUR

The Labor ticket for Central Ward will be led by David Roenfeldt. David works as an Environmental Test Engineer and as a Roadside Assistance Mechanic. He has a Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace Engineering) from RMIT. As Senior Vice President of Lane Cove Labor, David has played an integral part in driving several issue based campaigns. His motivation for contesting the election was “In an age where the rich are getting richer, and the poorest are floundering I want to be able to make a difference in their lives. I want to see working people have a comfortable social circumstance that contributes to them feeling a sense of happiness.” The second Labor candidate is Bronwyn Dean. Bronwyn’s background includes journalism, teaching and psychology. Bronwyn has most recently worked in the non-for-profit and corporate space facilitating leadership programs. Alex Perna is the third Labor candidate and was a candidate for Labor at the 2012 Lane Cove Council election. With a Bachelor of Economics from Macquarie University, David has worked in the fast-moving consumer goods industry and more recently a recycling technology business.

Pre-poll voting is available at the Lane Cove Civic Centre.

West Ward: SCOTT BENNISON LIBERAL

I have been your local representative since 2008, serving as Mayor in 2012. I was born in Wellington NSW and moved to Lane Cove in 1996 with my wife Julia. In my professional capacity, I am a Chartered Accountant, Company Auditor, and Financial Planner and am an owner in a local financial services firm. In West Ward, we have upgraded sports fields and facilities, upgraded bush walks, provided new tennis/basketball courts and community centres. Vote 1 Scott Bennison West Ward on September 9.

DANIEL STRASSBERG INDEPENDENT

Daniel is a current Lane Cove West Councillor and has lived in Lane Cove for 18 years with his family, with children at local public schools. Daniel believes in strong community-focused leadership that represents residents’ concerns and not political parties or commercial interests. Keeping local government local. On Daniel’s team is Deborah Hill and Lyn Du. Deborah is Treasurer of the Stringy Bark Creek Residents Association and President of the Lane Cove Chamber of Commerce. Deborah has lived in Lane Cove since 2005, where she operates

her own Chartered Accountancy firm. Deborah has worked with local businesses, community groups and government to advocate for Lane Cove. Lyn is the President of the Linley Point Neighbourhood Committee, and she petitioned for the new bus services to connect Linley Point to the city via Victoria Road. Lyn has also arranged new BBQ and play equipment for the park, and community social events. Lyn and her family have lived in Lane Cove for 10 years.

ANDREW ZBIK LABOR

The Labor ticket for West Ward will be led by Andrew Zbik. Andrew works as a Senior Financial Planner for a non-aligned wealth advisory group. He has been the President of Lane Cove Labor since 2010 and has led campaigns locally to have more buses assigned, stand up against changes to weaken racial discrimination laws and to develop policies to address the housing affordability issue in Australia. “I believe any level of Government works best when there is a variety of ideas that are shared and considered. I hope that by running as a candidate for Council, I can present a progressive voice for the interests of local residents.” Andrew said. The second Labor candidate is Lyn Nasir. Lyn works at the Federal Court of Australia as an Information and Records Manager. Lyn is passionate about the environment and has actively worked with the Lane Cove Sustainability Action Group to improve the environment of Lane Cove. The third Labor candidate is Wayne Enright. Wayne works in an Arts Administration role in the performing arts sector. Wayne has a keen interest in environmental conservation and wishes to see the green leafy nature of our area preserved. Continued on page 8 > THE VILLAGE OBSERVER I NO. 266 I SEPTEMBER 2017 I 5

NEWS

New open space for Mowbray precinct Council has reached agreement with the NSW Government to acquire six properties in Pinaroo Place, which will allow the expansion of the existing park at the corner of Kullah Parade and Mindarie Street to create a single large park of approximately 6,300sqm.

Bushcare’s Major Day Out Join thousands of people across Australia in caring for your local creek or bushland with a range of special events this September.

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Tennyson Park Planting Day Saturday 9 September, 9:00am – 12:00pm. Meet at the Best Street entrance, Lane Cove West.

Stringybark Creek Walk and Weed Sunday 17 September, 9:00am – 12:00pm. Meet at the park, corner of Kullah Parade and Mindarie Street, Lane Cove.

Woodford Bay History Talk and Walk Sunday 17 September, 1:00pm – 4:00pm. Meet outside 100A Arabella Street, Longueville.

Moore St Weed and Plant Saturday 23 September, 1:00pm – 4:00pm. Meet at the corner of Moore Street and Barwon Road, Lane Cove.

Regeneration X Planting Day Sunday 24 September, 1:00pm – 4:00pm. Meet at the end of Murray Street, Lane Cove.

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This additional open space will cater for the recreational needs of the increased population in the Mowbray precinct. Council first commenced the process to acquire the sites from the NSW Land and Housing Corporation in 2013. Council received advice in August 2017 that the transaction can proceed. The transaction involves a land exchange of (1,332sqm) of park area at Girraween Avenue for an additional area (4,055sqm) of land currently comprising the six single residences at Pinaroo Place. These elements have been negotiated on the basis of like-for-like value and will be the subject of a Deed which allows Council to proceed with construction of the park under a lease arrangement whilst the various elements of the transaction occur. A Planning Proposal will be lodged to rezone and reclassify the existing park on Girraween Avenue from RE1 Public Recreation to R4 High Density with a height limit of 5 storeys.

To partially offset the loss of the Girraween Avenue Pocket Park, it is proposed to create a new Pocket Park at 552 Mowbray Road (697sqm), with a Planning Proposal to rezone this site from R4 High Density to RE1 Public Recreation. Draft designs have been prepared for both the Pinaroo Place and Mowbray Road parks. Community consultation will commence on the designs before a tender process for construction is undertaken. Council will also be seeking name suggestions for the two parks. The draft plan for the Pinaroo Place site includes a small field for ball games, a multicourt, half-court basketball court, and a bicycle / scooter pump track. Passive recreation is accommodated with picnic areas and play equipment. A small amenities building will also be provided for park users. The draft design for the Pocket Park at 552 Mowbray Road includes the proposed relocation of play equipment from Girraween Reserve, together with seating and landscaping to provide a passive recreation space.

Restoration of Epping Road garden beds

Epping Road, Lane Cove, 1972 (courtesy Lane Cove Library).

Council will develop a strategy for restoring and maintaining the Epping Road garden beds. This follows a petition requesting that they be brought back to a similar standard that was present prior to the construction of the Lane Cove Tunnel. Located between Centennial Avenue and Longueville Road, the garden beds formed a

local landmark with their Azalea mass planting and ‘LANE COVE’ floral signage. Whilst the signature Azalea garden remains in the upper section of the garden bed, the area containing the floral signage has been significantly modified, precluding Council from reinstating the letters. The existing azalea species in the upper beds have been there for decades and are now commercially unavailable. Council has started a program of taking cuttings with a view to replanting them. It is proposed to investigate the possibility of providing a design which will best incorporate the historical plants but also provide a floral display over a longer period throughout the year.

DO YOU HAVE A STORY ABOUT YOUR EARLY LIFE IN LANE COVE? If you are over 55 years old and a long-term resident, Council invites you to share your memories about Lane Cove. Can you remember World War II, or tell us why you came to Lane Cove? When did you build here? What was the area like when you arrived? Tell us about your family life, school days, social activities or significant local events. What types of transport, industry and commerce do you remember as part of your day-to-day life? All stories (a maximum length of two pages) will be archived at the Lane Cove Library to share with current and future generations. Some will be published in a ‘Memories of Lane Cove’ book. For more details, including how to submit your story, phone 9911 3591 or download the information package at www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/seniors. Stories will be received up to Tuesday 31st October.

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FEATURE I LOCAL COUNCIL ELECTIONS Continued from page 5

East Ward: DAVID BROOKSHORN LIBERAL

PAM PALMER INDEPENDENT

I have served two terms on Council, including three years as Deputy Mayor. I lead a great team for East Ward, all locals who already have many years of Lane Cove community service to recommend them.

My name is David Brooks-Horn and I am a local councillor, with nine years' experience as a Lane Cove Councillor and two of those as Mayor.

Professionally, I run a software development company; Lynne Spencer is an accountant and MBA graduate; Michael Armati is a landscape architect specialising in children’s playgrounds; and Liz Price is a retired lawyer.

I have lived in Lane Cove all my life, and am heavily invested in the local community. I am a Board Member on Sydney Community Services (formerly Lane Cove & North Side Community Services), Pottery Gardens and the Lane Cove Club, as well as a member of Rotary. I also coordinate the annual Red Shield Door Knock appeal in Lane Cove.

Our interest is to shape the best outcomes for Lane Cove, without party politics. That means:

Vote 1 David Brooks-Horn East Ward on September 9.

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• Sustainable growth in our suburb • Traffic solutions and improved public transport • Protecting and enhancing our local environment. Being Independents, we can work productively with the State Government

(whether Liberal or Labor) but still challenge them on proposals that are not in the best interests of Lane Cove, as we did over the forced amalgamation with Ryde. To my team, “PUTTING COMMUNITY FIRST” means residents really will have a strong voice on Council.

ROD TUDGE INDEPENDENT

Rod served for 29 years on Lane Cove Council, and was Mayor from 1994 to 1996. He has been a director of Lane Cove Community Aid, President and Vice-President of the Greenwich Community Association and is currently on their executive. He is also VicePresident of the Osborne Park Progress Association. Rod stands for preservation of the environment, controlling overdevelopment and sound financial planning and asset management.

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FRANCES VISSEL INDEPENDENT

Frances is a truly independent candidate with a track record of putting needs of the community and local environment first. She served as a Councillor from 1999 to 2004, and has strong leadership skills and experience. She was President of her local Resident Association for a total of 13 years, served as community representative on Council committees and is an active member of various community groups.

There is no absentee voting in Local Government Elections (ie. out of area). However, there are a number of multi-ward polling places at which you can vote in any Ward. Changes in polling places from past elections include the Meeting House in Stokes Street replacing Chatswood South Uniting Church.

Pre-poll voting:

Where to vote:

Pre-poll voting will be available at Lane Cove Civic Centre (Cove Room) from 28th August – 7th September between 8.30am – 5.30pm Monday to Thursday, and from 8.30am - 6.00pm on Friday 8th September.

The following locations will be open on Saturday 9th September, between 8.00am and 6.00pm:

CENTRAL WARD • Lane Cove Public School • Lane Cove Civic Centre • Lane Cove Bowling Club • St Andrews Uniting Church Hall, Longueville • St Michael's Catholic Primary School • Lane Cove West Public School

Pre-poll voting will also be available from 9.00am - 5.00pm on Saturday 2nd September.

Declared Institutions:

Additionally, the following facilities have been appointed as ‘Declared Institutions’, and Polling Officials will visit them between Monday 4th September and 6.00pm Friday 8th September to assist residents of the facilities who wish to vote but are unable to access polling places:

EAST WARD • Greenwich Community Centre • Greenwich Public School • Lane Cove Public School • Lane Cove Civic Centre • St Andrews Uniting Church Hall, Longueville • St Michael's Catholic Primary School

CENTRAL WARD • Kamilaroi Retirement Centre

WEST WARD • • • • • •

• Longueville Private Hospital

Meeting House (Stokes Street) Lane Cove West Public School Lane Cove Civic Centre Lane Cove Public School Lane Cove Bowling Club Mowbray Road Public School

• St Columba's Retirement Centre

EAST WARD • Greenwich Hospital, Hope Healthcare

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Rosenthal Project We’re growing a new car park... T he Rosenthal Project will transfor m the existing Rosenthal Avenue Car Park into a vibrant community space complete with 500 underg round parking spaces.

Construction commencing 12 September The existing 170 surface-level car park site will be redeveloped to include a state of the art public open space including a park, amenities, performance space and BBQ facilities at ground level.

Parking arrangements in the existing car park will change from 12 September as construction begins at the southern end of the car park.

ALDI and Coles will be located underneath the public open space along with 500 car spaces.

northern end of the car park. This will be in place until the end of the year. Find your nearest car park in the village using the map below:

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Did you know? 5 minute drop-off zone now available 7:00am – 9:00am and 5:00pm – 7:00pm on Longueville Road.

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LCFC brothers donate boots to Zimbabwean schoolchildren

Two Lane Cove Football Club players recently visited Zimbabwe, taking 50 pairs of football boots from fellow team members with them to donate. Oscar Tentij (Year 7) and Finn Tentij (Year 10) went to Sizinda Secondary School, a small village school on the outskirts of Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Once there they donated over 50 pairs of boots that they had collected from donations from LCFC and Newington College through a local charity called Their Beautiful Game.

Connected to Zimbabwe by a charity based in Texas called It Starts With Soccer, the brothers gave the boots to the Sizanda boys football team. They had enough to give the entire team exact size boots, with enough left over to equip the girls team too. “We thank you a lot for giving us the boots. We can use (the boots) often in school and we can leave the boots for the next generation that are coming through the school. We thank you a lot,” said Perfect Simbanda. After this joyous event, Oscar and Finn enjoyed a game of football on the sand pitch just outside the school. With an Australian representative on each side, both of whom were tremendously outclassed by the local children, the score ended up at 1-1 (goal scorers were Experience Muchimba

Finn Tentij with students from Sizinda Secondary School in Zimbabwe, all wearing their newly donated football boots.

and Perfect Simbanda), with not even the penalties able to separate the two teams. You may be wondering the point behind giving boots, instead of money or food. Doug Brown, the founder of It Starts With Soccer answered this question through an anecdote: “I met a girl… living in a tiny house who wakes up at 5 o’clock

every morning and walks several hours to school. When she gets back home, it’s dark and she needs to use a torch to study, and she can only do that when batteries are available. Soccer is her one escape.” “It was a pleasure to go out there and to see so many smiling faces,” said Finn Tentij. “It was a time we will never forget."

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HEALTH

Perfectly imperfect… Understanding perfectionism in young people and helping them overcome it.

Does your child worry excessively about their homework or assignments, feeling the need to get things ‘just right’? Perhaps they spend much longer on a task than is really necessary, or find it difficult to get started at all? Even daily tasks such as getting dressed or packing a bag can become a major event. Whilst most parents want their children to be organised and do well at school, some children’s need for perfection can lead to stress, procrastination or paralysis. So what is it that drives perfectionism in young people and how can we help them let go of its menacing grip? Perfectionism can be very alluring because it creates the feeling of being in control. When we feel that things are within our control, our world seems more manageable. The downside is that despite one’s best efforts to do things perfectly, there is always a chance that we may not. Trying to get things right all the time is not only exhausting, it reinforces the belief that everything we do must be right all the time. Children who worry a lot tend to overestimate the likelihood that something bad will happen if they don’t get it ‘right’. As a result, they may become anxious, immobilised or

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that life goes on and the consequences they worry about usually aren’t that bad after all. Here are some statements to teach your child: ● Sometimes I make mistakes or do silly things but I’m still a good person. ● I don’t always have to get things right. ● It’s okay to make mistakes, everybody does and that’s how we learn. ● Just leave it now and see what happens. ● I have done my best and now it’s time to move on.

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Ask your local health professional What is a Compounding Chemist? A customer asked us to explain what a ‘compounding chemist’ does. In short, we can make any medicine that you might need. WHY MIGHT YOU NEED A MEDICINE SPECIALLY MADE FOR YOU?

Pharmacy Phil Wade Wade’s Compounding Chemist and Naturopath Your local family chemist that meets all your pharmacy and naturopathic needs. Tel: 9420 4959 www.international wellnesscentre.info

Often, effective and helpful medicines are no longer imported into Australia because our market is too small, being only around 1.5% of the global economy. Also, many manufactured medicines have restricted ‘one size fits all’ dosing. Examples include thyroid medication and melatonin. Others, like omeprazole for infant reflux, are unstable and need to be prepared freshly due to their short shelf life. As such, we work closely with you to provide these and also offer an advisory interface with your GP. WHAT IS OUR ROLE AS YOUR LOCAL FAMILY CHEMIST? We make protocols that may help to: • C lear up your skin faster. • Reward teenagers with better overall health through painful and tiring growth spurts • Recover from flu quickly with gentlyacting herbs and Vitamin C blends • Reduce your reaction to hay fever

The high price of sugar A recent article published in the International Journal of Dental Research has drawn correlations between the amount of money spent on dental care and the rate of sugar consumption.

Dental Dr Mark Casiglia

Tel: 9420 5050 www.appledental.com.au

The results shouldn’t come as a surprise, as we all know the facts very well. Dental plaque, the bacteria found in the mouth around the teeth and gums, thrives on sugar. It multiplies rapidly, causing gum infection, and produces acid as a result of metabolising sugar, creating tooth decay. The researchers evaluated data from 168 countries for the year 2010. They analysed the rate of tooth decay, gum disease and tooth loss and compared the results to the costs of dental treatment and sugar consumption. The good news is that they didn’t simply document household white sugar consumption, but also hidden sugars consumed in processed foods. These are often the most insidious of all. We expect sugar in soft drink, confectionary and ice cream, but we aren’t often

• I mprove your fertility and healthy pregnancy • Reduce aching knees, hips etc that are often wrongly put down to ‘just old age’. We help the sick and elderly recover and remain comfortable and healthy in independent living rather than submit to institutionalised care.

We also provide complementary medicines to help improve your Wellness Outcomes.™ As your neighbourhood family chemist, we offer a full line of products at competitive prices. And yes - we can price match. For further information, google “Lane Cove Wellness Centre”.

HERE ARE SOME EXAMPLES. CASE STUDY 1: A toddler contracted a diagnosed flu.* She was referred to us after the doctor correctly advised her to ‘ride out’ her ‘whooping’ type cough and heavy congestion without antibiotics. We prepared a homoeopathic treatment and herbal tonic together with our tailor-made immune support (‘Winter Mix’) vitamin C blend. Mum reported an immediate relief of her symptoms. CASE STUDY 2: A builder, aged over 60yo, contracted an immobilising back spasm during an awkward lift. Following a week of physiotherapy, he received a treatment of frequency specific microcurrent** along with herbal anti-inflammatory meds. The next day he was completely out of pain with full mobility.* CASE STUDY 3: A lady, mid-30s, suffered PMS [pain (grade 8), fatigue (7), mood swings (9)]. When we added a Diascorea/ progesterone cream (that a GP prescribed on our referral) to her FSM and herbal/nutritional treatments, she quickly improved to reach grade zero symptoms after years of trying.* * Full details available on request ** Grade 5 evidence available on request

aware of their presence in savoury foods. The study concluded that “for every additional 25gm of sugar consumed per person per day - which amounts to roughly eight sugar cubes or a glass of sweetened lemonade - the costs of dental treatment in high-income countries increase on average by $100 US dollars per person per year.” Sugar consumption to cost of dental treatment in Germany was 90-110gm sugar per person per day (22-28 teaspoons) and $281 US dollars per year in dental treatment. Next were Switzerland, Denmark and the USA. The highest rates of sugarrelated dental disease were found in Mexico, Guatemala and Mauretania. “If the target of 50gm of sugar per person per day set by the World Health

Organisation could be reached, this would result in savings in the cost of treatment within Germany of 150 Euros ($201 US dollars) per person per year. “To be able to reduce the burden of nutrition-related illnesses, a balanced mix of educational work and food-policy initiatives, along with innovative technological solutions, are needed”, said a coauthor of the study. In 2014, Mexico introduced a sugar tax to curb the problem. Within the first year, the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages had decreased by 5%, and by the end of the second year, that number had doubled to over 10%. Keeping the cost of sugar down is as simple as avoiding it. A diet low in sugar and processed foods passes on more than just dental health benefits. The most recent World Health Organisation recommendation is 25g of sugar per day, or 6 teaspoons.

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HEALTH I MEDICAL

Ask your local health professional What is depression and could I have it?

Psychiatrist Dr Dillon Cheah MBBS, FRANZCP Consultant Psychiatrist

2 Greenwich Road, Greenwich, 2064 Ph: 9433 3555 www.northsidegroup.com.au

Feeling sadness is a universal experience, but depression is a medical illness. In some, depression is severe and disabling enough to be considered a mood disorder that can require help from trained professionals. In those with clinical depression, the low mood is sustained for long periods of time, sometimes without a known reason. Other symptoms of clinical depression can include diminished interest in things that would normally bring joy (eg. spending time with friends or loved ones); sleep disturbance; change in appetite and weight; low energy levels; poor concentration; increased anxiety, and thoughts of death or suicide. What causes depression? Although it is sometimes difficult to identify the cause of depression, it doesn’t make the depression any less debilitating. Factors that mean you could be more likely to develop depression include family history of mental illness; drug and alcohol use; medical illnesses (including chronic pain, stroke, heart disease); adverse life events (eg. abuse, divorce, unemployment); as well as other mental

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health conditions, such as severe anxiety. What treatments are available? Treatment for depression is widely available and often very effective. As a first step, it is always useful to consider lifestyle factors, such as ensuring adequate sleep, regular physical activity, a healthy balanced diet and managing stress levels. Beyond these, there are a range of effective treatments available for depression talking to your GP is a good way to start narrowing down which options will work best for you. Psychological treatments are usually conducted one-on-one by a psychologist, psychiatrist or counsellor, though others may benefit from a group setting or online programs. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (or CBT) is an established psychological treatment for depression. Established medical treatments include antidepressant medication

that may be prescribed by GP’s, psychiatrists or other medical practitioners. Many antidepressants recalibrate levels of the brain neurotransmitter serotonin, and there are well over a dozen different antidepressants that are commonly prescribed in the treatment of depression. What is the role of family and friends? The role of family and friends can be pivotal in a person’s recovery. They can offer support, understanding and encouragement, not only at the start but throughout the recovery process. This is especially important as the natural inclination for the depressed person will often be to isolate themselves. A support person may be able to help with problem solving, medication compliance, symptom monitoring and by also helping the depressed person obtain the help they need. Further help www.northside.group.com.au www.beyondblue.org.au www.sane.org

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Winter Mix - A tasty, self-dissolving mix super-charged with abundant natural vitamin C [ascorbic acid and Citrus Bioflavonoids] and so much more. This ‘must-have’ for your medicine cabinet provides a strong base for a healthy immune fight-back against Spring-time hay fever and virus infections. Phil’s Green Smoothi - Wonderful as a cereal supplement for breakfast-on-the-run. Helps start your day with 105 energy-producing dietary nutrients that keep you going for hours. Kids or adults all benefit. Phil’s Supasmoothi Plus - Great as a meal replacement. Just shake it up with water or almond milk and voila! The perfect, tasty solution for busy people and watch your body re-shape too. Phil’s Oils - 50% of your daily fats/ oils should be omega-3 in nature. Taken regularly, this blend of seed and nut oils may trigger fat-burning leptin hormones in your quest to become slim for Christmas. Glowing, smooth skin may be an added bonus! Wades - your family chemist proudly serving Lane Cove for over 30 years. We don’t just deal in sickness – we deal in health too!

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PODIATRY + PHARMACY I HEALTH

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You may have heard the recent advertisements highlighting the benefits of modern physiotherapy in getting Australians of all ages and ability moving freely in work and play. Whether you are an elite athlete, a weekend warrior, a not-so active person, an adult or a child, physiotherapy can make a difference to your quality of life. Many people put up with pain and stiffness, rely on pain-killing medications to get through a day and reduce what they do in life because they are unaware of what help is available from physiotherapy. At Burns Bay Physiotherapy, we are interested in working with you to get the best outcomes possible. Doctors refer more patients to physiotherapists than other health practitioners because they are experts in the assessment and treatment of problems involving muscles, joints, ligaments and nerves. However, you do not require a referral from a doctor to visit a physiotherapist. Physiotherapy helps you maximise your potential and keep you living life to the fullest. We can help you recover from injury, reduce pain and stiffness, increase mobility and help prevent further injury. Physiotherapy is a cost effective way of improving your quality of life.

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BURNS BAY PHYSIOTHERAPY. Ann Ross, Jill Ross, Kirsty Tradell, Dom Russell. 161 Burns Bay Road. Phone 9427 8333. Easy parking. www.burnsbayphysiotherapy.com.au

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HEALTH I MEDICAL

Ask your local health professional

Men’s health Unfortunately, men are generally shy of health care and often too late in coming forward. This month we focus on some health issues specifically relating to men.

Medical Dr Tim David BURNS BAY MEDICAL CENTRE

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

If you have a health or wellbeing question please send it through to editor@ thevillageobserver. com.au.

What is male pattern baldness? It’s a worry for many men and it runs in families, with about 60% of men having significant hair loss by age 50. Professor John Murtagh, my favourite reference, says that about 100 hairs are shed from the scalp daily. The pattern develops as a bald patch on the crown along with a receding frontal hairline. Many men these days choose to shave their scalp to look good. Girls, just love your man through it. What can I do? Going bald is a genetic lottery and basically, it’s incurable. Toupees and hair transplants work for some. Shampoos and ointments generally do not help, despite claims to the contrary. Two prescribable medications - Minoxidil and Finasteride may help and are definitely worth having a go via your doctor. These are pricey and require lifelong treatment if seen to help. Should I be concerned about lumps in the scrotum? Testicular cancer is at the top of the list of concerns. A painless lump has to be investigated, particularly in a man under 50. Sometimes there is a loss of sensation, a heavy feeling or an ache, but not usually so in cancer. A Hydrocele is a soft swelling that can get very large. It is a build-up of clear sterile fluid, sometimes after an injury but usually not. Little boys and older men are more prone to hydrocele. The fluid can be drained via a needle, or for a permanent solution, surgery may be required. A Varicocele is caused by a clump of extra veins in the scrotum. Usually on the left side, it is harmless but may cause

some pain or a dragging feeling. Symptomatic varicoceles can be removed surgically. What should I do? A testicular ultrasound via your GP will define the problem. Regular examination in the shower is recommended for all men. Most lumps are harmless and easily treatable. What other health issues should I be aware of? Foreskin hygiene is important to prevent infection and inflammation. Babies and young boys do not need foreskin care. Once a boy can retract his foreskin - usually by age 6 or 7 - he should be taught the following, as should all uncircumcised males. Failure to do so will end up with smelliness, soreness and possibly more such as infection and penile cancer. Simply retract the foreskin to expose the head of the penis. Wash well with soap and water in the shower. Dry the area well and replace the foreskin. Do this at least weekly. Impotence is a hidden and very embarrassing problem for many men. The stats are that 3 in 10 males at age 45, and 2 in 3 males at age 70, have this problem. Many men find it difficult to talk about, but will find sympathetic information and advice from their doctor. There are multiple possible underlying physical causes including alcohol excess,

diabetes, some medications, ageing, and reduced testosterone hormone production to mention a few. Psychological causes include stress, fatigue, anxiety, depression (and some of the drugs used to treat these), marital disharmony, and sometimes simple ignorance, amongst others. The process of impotence treatment is multi-dimensional and requires a sensitive discussion and investigation by your doctor or specialist. Vasectomy is an option some men take for contraception and one often encouraged by their wives. It is the most common method of sterilisation in men. In this procedure, the vas deferens, the tubes that conduct sperm from the testicle to the storage sacs (called seminal vesicles), are cut and tied off. It is successful with a 1 in 500 failure rate. Men DO NOT lose their virility as a result of vasectomy. The prostate is a male organ that can give lots of trouble. Prostatitis is an infection of the prostate. It can be persistent and recurrent. It requires prolonged treatment with antibiotics along with prostate massage. Prostatism is prostate enlargement, thus squeezing the outlet tube from the bladder and causing reduced urine flow. Very treatable. Sorry no jokes in this month’s article. Men’s health is all way too serious.

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NEWS

Found a lost hearing aid? We can find the owner. CORRECTION

Did you know that all hearing aids have serial numbers and can be tracked back to their owner? If you find a hearing aid, just drop it into WHAT The Hearing Centre or call us on 9420 2300. We will then contact the manufacturer to locate the owner. Technology in hearing aids is constantly improving. The latest miniature hearing aids can connect to an iPhone, so if you lose an aid, the map function on the phone will locate where you first lost it! Your phone also acts as a remote control for the hearing aids, so you can change volume, noise settings and more. Phone calls and music can also be streamed via your phone directly to your hearing aids, so you can make calls ‘hands free’ in both ears.

Contact WHAT The Hearing Centre to find out more about this new technology and whether it can benefit you. Located at 174 Longueville Road, Lane Cove or phone 9420 2300.

In last month's TVO, the Rotary Club of Lane Cove excitedly publicised the gift of Jim and Jean Holmes to the Lane Cove community. Their gift? $50,000 to be used for the purchase of a new community bus, an asset which will benefit so many who might otherwise be unable to remain involved. However, the wrong photo was submitted for publication and so herewith, a beautiful photo of the very generous couple. All of Lane Cove offers our sincere thanks to Jim and Jean.

RIVERVIEW COLLEGE – FOUNDER’S DAY I would like to thank Lane Cove Council for electing Helen Street Reserve for some treatment from a group of students from St Ignatius College in Riverview. As their special local ‘challenge’ for their Founder’s Day, the students worked like crazy to spread tons of bark chips to upgrade our old covers – finishing off with a great sausage sizzle. Well done and thanks from all the people and families who enjoy our Helen Street Reserve so much! From Margaret Radford, Lane Cove North.

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LIFE'S RICH PATTERN

The demise of the queue Shopping, as we know it, is about to altered for good. By Liz Foster. Amazon Go is about to launch in Melbourne and as a market disrupter, it can't be overestimated. Of course, we've already lived through multiple incarnations of retail change. Online shopping, for one, and self-serve checkouts. Today it's commonplace to order everything online, from your groceries, to clothes, homewares and more. Been searching high and low for those purple stilettos with the pink bows? Try visiting Shoes of Prey, a site where you can tailor and order your own shoes down to every part, including heel height, width, material, colour, lining and sole. Desperate for that pair of pizza slice earrings? The Mouse Market offers hand sculpted dollhouse-sized miniature food crafted from polymer clay into tiny but perfect jewellery. But back to Amazon, which was in fact one of the first online shopping sites to launch, way back in 1995 - practically eons ago in digital terms. Building on the success of their online retail environment, Amazon Go is a bricks-and-mortar store. The difference is that you never have to wait in line. You simply swipe in via your app, fill up your basket and walk back out. No lines, no checkouts, no registers. Computer cleverness has been 'weaved into the very fabric of the store' via algorithms and so on, that register your items and charge your credit card accordingly.

Me, I'm not sure I'll be keen to routinely do my shopping there (although I'm looking forward to experimenting with putting things in and out of my basket in a rather juvenile way). The temptation for impulse purchases is bad enough online, but cashless transactions will make it ridiculously easy to overspend. The worst part of it all though is the sad demise of the queue. Queueing is practically a national sport here, whether it's to catch the bus home or to buy gelato in the middle of winter. It gives us something to do when there's time on our hands. This new retail concept means no more mad rush to checkout 3 which has just opened; no more letting someone with one item go in front of your full trolley. No more general chat with the cashier - is it still raining outside, would you like a receipt, have a nice day. No need, in fact, to talk to anyone. But I suppose at least it gets you out of the house, which is more than online shopping does - progress for sure.

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NEWS I SUSTAINABILITY

Lane Cove hosts sustainability conference Well-known food and sustainability speakers will be presenting at the 33rd NSW Environmental Education Conference. Hosted by the Lane Cove Hunters Hill Green Schools Network, the event will be held at St Ignatius' College in Riverview from 27-29th September. The conference will bring together NSW environmental educators from government and community to reflect on their practice so that they can “make change happen”. Make the Change is a framework developed by the Australian Association of Environmental Education NSW, in partnership with NSW Office of Environment and Heritage, to provide a unified approach to sustainability education and engagement across NSW. Keynote speakers will include Costa Georgiadis, AAEE NSW Patron and host of Gardening Australia; Joshua Gilbert, a Worimi Man, Australian Geographic's 2016 Young Conservationist of the Year and Green Globes Award winner; Professor Dennis Foley, a Gadigal Man, Board Member and Consultant with the NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce; Patrick Shirvington, artist/ illustrator and bushland manager; and Build Bangladesh, a local impact investment platform to take Bangladesh forward socially, economically and environmentally. To register or for more information on the conference, see www. nsweeconference.org.au

Workshops and lectures Locals are set to benefit from key events and guest lectures open to the public on Friday 29th September and Saturday 30th September.

BUSH TUCKER WORKSHOP - NARELLE HAPP WHEN: 9am - 10am, Friday 29th September Narelle Happ, horticulturalist from www.agardenforlife.com. au, specialises in native garden and permaculture design. Narelle will be advising locals on bush tucker plants for gardens and balconies.

CROP SWAP AND GUEST LECTURE - OLIVER BROWN WHEN: 9.30am - 11.30am, Saturday 30th September Oliver Brown will discuss his ‘foraging, food swapping and hunting’ experience at a guest lecture at the FoodFaith community garden.

For more information about FoodFaith, the open events or the upcoming conference, see: Food Faith: www.foodfaith.com.au Crop Swap: www.cropswap.sydney/ terms-and-conditions/ Australian Association of Environmental Education: ww.aaee.org.au/ Lane Cove Council: www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/ Environment/Pages/default.aspx 33rd NSW Environmental Education Conference: www.nsweeconference.org.au

At the Crop Swap event, locals can swap garden goodies, learn about bees and hear amazing speaker Oliver Brown talk about ‘foraging, food swapping and hunting – a ‘survivor’s’ year in Sydney’. Oliver spent one year avoiding the supermarket and eating only what he could grow in his backyard, hunt for himself or barter. He lost 15 kilos in the process and now has a deep appreciation for where food comes from.

WHERE: L ane Cove FoodFaith community garden, Hughes Park, 304 - 314 Burns Bay Rd, Lane Cove RSVP: info@foodfaith.com.au

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SUSTAINABILITY I NEWS

Narelle Happ will be presenting a Bush Tucker workshop at the FoodFaith community garden in September. Photo by Lyra Villafana. BELOW: Narelle presenting at one of her workshops. Photo by Lyra Villafana.

Bush Tucker Everything you want to know about planting and cooking. BY LYRA VILLAFANA According to Narelle Happ, a trained horticulturalist, permaculture designer and wellknown educator on bush tucker, many people don’t realise that native plants can be used in all parts of their cooking. “I think people don't know a lot about Indigenous foods,” she says. “They think it's still quite a novelty.” Narelle aims to entice locals with newfound knowledge at a special educational session at the Lane Cove’s FoodFaith community garden in Hughes Park on Friday September 29th. A well-known educator on bush tucker, and chief horticulturist at A Garden for Life, Narelle’s workshops and presentations in preschools, schools and community groups are always popular. The little known Indigenous plant, Lemon Aspen, for example, bears a tart fruit that can be dried and used in a similar way to citric acid or where lemon flavours are needed. Lemon Myrtle, a beautiful shrub that grows in the coastal regions of northern NSW and southern Queensland, is a versatile herb that adds a citrus flavour to fish and dessert recipes. The leaves can also be infused in boiling water to make a highly aromatic tea. The seeds of the ubiquitous wattle are likewise an all-round kitchen ingredient that can be used to season meat, thicken sauces and lend a nutty coffee-like taste

to cakes and desserts. Not all wattle species, however, have edible seeds. Warrigal Greens, one of the first Australian native plants to be cultivated by the European settlers, is great for making pesto. It is typically found in coastal areas but can also flourish in the Brigalow Belt. Narelle travels around Australia running educational sessions and advising homeowners on garden designs. The workshops provide information on where to obtain plants and she shows attendees how to identify edible species as well as how to grow, harvest and cook the plants. Gillian Duggin attended a recent workshop and said she was surprised to learn that it is actually possible to grow native plants for food on a balcony. “I live in an apartment so I don’t have that much space. I always assumed the plants wouldn’t thrive, but Narelle has told me that they will do pretty well.”

5 BUSH TUCKER PLANTS SUITABLE FOR SYDNEY GARDENS Most native plants are easy to grow because they are well suited to the local climate. Narelle says that these plants do well in Sydney:

1. Midyim Berries (Austromyrtus dulcius). Plant them in the sun or shade. These small growing edible berries will thrive either way. 2. Lemon Myrtle (Backhousia citriodora). Who would have thought that this large tree could also be grown in a pot?

3. Warrigal Greens (Tetragonia

tetragonioides). Nothing beats a plant that grows under any conditions.

4. Muntries (Kunzea pomifera). This small shrub bears sweet berries in summer.

5. Finger Lime (Citrus australasica). This has a delicious flavour that goes well with fish and desserts.

TIPS FOR GROWING BUSH TUCKER IN A SMALL SPACE Did you know that you can grow bush food plants even if you live in an apartment? Narelle says you can produce a whole food forest on your balcony and that growing native plants in pots is actually very simple. Here are the key points for cultivating a thriving garden in a small space: 1. Work out your balcony’s aspect. Some plants need plenty of sunlight while others prefer the shade. A lot of native bush foods love the shade which is great for balcony gardens that don't get full sun. 2. Use high quality native soil and potting mix in the pots. 3. Mulch the top of the pots. Keeping the soil well drained and mulching the plants are a must in our variable climate. 4. Consider the wind. You may have to create a wind-break and put some plants behind it if you live in a windy area. THE VILLAGE OBSERVER I NO. 266 I SEPTEMBER 2017 I 21

100 words The garden spade hit something solid. Whatever it was I had damaged it. Splinters of fragile wood, rotted with age and decay, lay at my feet. Someone had obviously buried something. A small box – maybe a beloved pet? No – tarnished bronze, an object too big to be a coin, nestled in fabric that may have once been black velvet. A piece of paper had enshrouded it; only crumbling fragments now, falling from my touch; the writing illegible. It was a memorial, buried when nothing else remained – a private ceremonial gesture of grief and loss. It was a Dead Man’s Penny. Anne Tavares, Lane Cove

He stopped in the middle of flipping nowhere, got out of the jam-packedfor-holiday’s car, and jumped the barbed-wire fence. “Where are you going Dad?!” the 15-year-old yelled, but was left with his long strides and determined nose heading across the desert to a ‘pile of rocks’ in the distance. The car with its doors flung wide would have to wait as she ran to catch up to him. The song cast; invitation accepted, a great privilege was waiting. In cathedral-like hush they were spellbound to witness ancient stories from the First People painted in ochre. Jennie C, Lane Cove

In yesterday's rain, just like a solitary cloud, I wandered. An anonymous entity amidst the faceless crowds; as I attempted futilely to dodge the sea of black umbrellas that pursued my every step. In yesterday's softly-falling rain, with eyes shut and face up to the liquid skies; I beheld your image; radiant; floating up in the air. And, on the gentle moisture-laden wind, there came the whisper of your name. Last night, after yesterday's falling rain, I slept and dreamt a dream in which the great, blind Italian tenor was singing his entire repertoire of love songs... just for you! A Mortley, Lane Cove

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Our 100-word story competition showcases writers we have within the community. Each month we publish a selection of these stories.

“Yes?”, Les answered the call, annoyed at the disturbance and feeling all his 80 years. All he could hear was “… go to…Unwined Bar…now.” Les hung up. His back was out, and now this. That Bar was a mystery to him and seemed to attract a real motley crew. He drove his Volvo, taking no chances. Having no expectation of finding a park, he pulled up illegally and peered inside the Bar. Then, a roar “Happy Birthday Les!”, his family cheered. His son Tim hugged him. “Happy 80th Dad. Told you I’d get you here one day! Fancy a Piccolo?” Anthony Lane, Lane Cove

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She circles the cherub-laden village green, but does not enter. At one of the local cafes nearby, she finds a chair by the side, orders coffee and waits. Watches the mothers play with their little ones. Listens to the baby gurgles and children’s laughter, and the voluminous gossip, wishing she too could be there, in the circle, on the green. Cultivating hope for another turn despite her tenth round of IVF. She swiftly downs her syrupy, black espresso. Done. She weaves her way around the village green one more time, but the sign still shouts ‘Do Not Enter’. Maybe tomorrow. G Martinovich, Lane Cove

The sun’s rays prod me in the back towards the water, promising relief. I am bewildered by the waves smashing across the soft shoreline, their power to pulverise. Body immersed they slap hard, as if to break me in half. Move forward; I need more time. A running charge at my torso and I’m breathless. But I lunge and dive into its arched back and propel onward. You will not conquer me, fierce old man of the sea. I am out of my depth now, but it’s a cool calm. The worst is behind me. I float and look skyward. C Borosh, Hunters Hill

At the pool I noticed three girls cavorting and diving at the deep end. Two left, leaving one who continued to disappear. Then it struck me. She'd been below for at least a minute. I ran, dived and splashed to where she had been. As she surfaced beside me, I put my left arm around her, swimming sidestroke as a lifesaver. Yet surprisingly, she began swimming with both arms. We emerged at the shallow end and I said "I just had to save you." "Oh no," she responded, "I knew you were an old guy needing help. I saved you." Alan Ecob, Lane Cove

Closing my eyes, I listened to Manjit's instruction, "I want you to travel back to the time before you were born and tell me what you see". Sceptical at first, I now found myself hurtling through space, my physical body gone, flying through the pitch blackness...suddenly, a door opens. I'm in a magnificent rose garden, dressed in Tudor finery. As he approaches me I curtsy "your majesty". He takes hold of my hand. I remember him like yesterday. "You're coming back now, into the present". I feel the weight of my soul, my memories of him, across oceans of time. Perihan Bozkurt, Lane Cove

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On the buses On a Friday morning, there is always an air of anticipation here in the Community Centre at Pottery Lane. As the men arrive and greet old and new friends ready for another lovely morning together, it’s the start of another outing for our BOOMers. That is the Bus Outings for Older Men!

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BOOMers started as a joint initiative between us and Lane Cove Council and now we also get a small amount of funding from Department of Health. It’s a program set up to support older men to get out and about and make new friends and to try and break down any barriers of isolation that may come as age increases. Many of our men have been widowed and in many cases their wives were the social secretary. It is all too easy for people to lose touch with old friends and in turn become lonely and cut off. Our program is a simple concept. Go out on a morning bus trip somewhere interesting, have a nice cup of coffee and a cake and sit down and have a chat. From connections made in the group have come lunches, other morning teas and attendance at other community activities. One of the most popular is the Men’s Kitchen (another collaboration between us and Lane Cove Council), where a group of men meet every fortnight, cook a three-course meal together and sit down for lunch and a chat over a glass of wine. One of the most important markers of success for a BOOMers trip is the new friendships made and camaraderie established. However the other most important element of the trip is the quality of the morning tea! Generally a cup of coffee and a nice cake or pastry is more than acceptable. A notable highlight was last month when the first of two trips went to the café at Parramatta Park. There they each had a veritable feast of a round of sandwiches, a cake and a scone! David (age 83) posted a picture on our Facebook page and we had a stampede of men for the next week. If you, or someone you know, would be interested in joining us on Fridays, contact Yvonne on 9427 6425.

TRAVEL

I was young once too… My children might now be 27 and 29, and well past the age at which I should worry about them, yet somehow I still do. And I know I am not alone among parents. How are things at work? Are you eating properly? How’s the love life? (that one guarantees a ‘butt out’ grimace!) Of course, I am always still interested in the holidays they are proposing or have booked. Being Millenials, their primary research is done online or via social media, and not via a boring old travel agent like their mother! Interestingly, Millenials constitute the biggest demographic group among those turning or returning to travel agents to help them make the most of the information that is out there. It seems that they are starting to suffer from information overload and time pressures, so that part of our role is now as interpreter and evaluator of the best options. And we remain happy to oblige. It surprises many a young person that inside this older agent is a once young person who embarked on travel adventures with identical enthusiasm! It also surprises them that we still maintain a vast library of resources especially designed to meet the needs of younger travellers with amazingly diverse interests. Where schoolies trips were once informally arranged, there are now complete programmes and tours both in Australia and overseas to manage the segue from high school to freedom. From there we move into the likes of Contiki and Topdeck, perennial favourites among the early to mid 20-somethings, though they are also open to those in their mid-thirties. There are camping or hostel options, and options that deliver touring by coach or boat, and even hop-on, hop-off buses. By the time they get to their late 20s/early 30s, how this demographic travels seems to be largely determined by marital status. If married, Millenials tend to go off on active holidays as a couple. If unmarried, it is with one or two close friends, or a group of gal pals on something adventurous. Yet again, it tends not to be in the confines of a ‘group’. Until now. Welcome the totally new and exciting U by Uniworld, pitched perfectly to the single or married, be they 25 or 40. How exciting is this product! We agents recognise that ‘younger’ people don’t want to be corralled and herded on holiday, but that they do want the financial and fun benefits that arise from group association. We also know that of all the watery options, river cruising traditionally ranks as “only for olds” (incorrectly as it happens), and way below ocean cruising. What Uniworld has done is to introduce a wholly new concept to keep this demographic travelling happy.

No on the coach at 7.00am each morning to fit in 15 countries in 15 days. Here’s what 24 hours in Paris looks like: 9.00am still sleeping in from the night before; 9.45am a late start breakfast; 10.30am off on some free time sightseeing; 1.30pm a picnic in front of the Eiffel Tower; 3.45pm a trip to the Louvre and then macarons at a top-rated café; 5.00pm back to the ship to get dressed for the dinner and show at the Moulin Rouge followed by some serious clubbing, returning in the wee hours to their riverboat, The B. How sophisticated is this for Millenials who are often well travelled but looking for an original, no care way to see Europe. Onboard there are mixology and chef’s table cooking classes, painting classes, silent disco, yoga, a trendy rooftop lounge, craft beers and more. And of course, FREE WIFI! Off the boat you can paddle in Bamberg, go rock climbing in Swiss Franconia, enjoy a Vintner’s dinner in Durnstein and more. Whether you are a foodie or a culture buff, an adventurer or an explorer, a romantic, a solo

flyer or a night owl, there’s a cruise for all our young people. All at a very affordable price. Can I please do a Benjamin Button and go back?! This is why I love travel. Just when you think you know it all, along comes a product that creatively marries two seemingly impossible concepts – younger people and river cruising. Now I am even more actively interested in what my two do when they go to Europe... this holiday option deserves to succeed and I won’t be slow in suggesting it for your children too!

TRAVEL

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Joy celebrates

100 years Local resident Joy Lenne celebrated a major milestone when she turned 100 years on August 3rd. This amazing lady has lived in Lane Cove Gardens for the past 26 years, after her husband Keith passed away in 1991. She lives independently within the Village. Joy’s daughter Denise Thompson says that her Mum is active, alert, and very well. “We all love her, as she is always engaged in life and her young attitude means that she identifies with all ages. She’s very stylish and loves smart clothes and she also loves entertaining her friends and family for meals, and/or champagne!” In her 70's and 80's, Joy was involved in voluntary work in Lane Cove Gardens, at the Dougherty Centre in Chatswood and at Willoughby Council. “Mum was instrumental in getting the bus shelter built on the corner of Felton Ave and Mowbray Rd. She also worked at the Council for the Aged in the city and received a Premier's Award for her efforts.” Before Joy married in 1942, she worked with a physiotherapist in Melbourne, keeping fit herself. She is vitally interested in health and nutrition, and it has paid off. Joy has three children, six grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren, with another on the way. Her family put on a large party for her at Lane Cove Gardens and the management also put on a wonderful afternoon tea. Joy looks forward to continuing the affection and love she shares with family and friends, and her family are so proud of their Centennial Matriarch!

PET DESIGN

Unprecedented success for St Michael’s Monster Garage Sale This year’s St Michael’s Parish Monster Garage Sale proved to be the most successful to date with over $14,000 raised for the two charities – Caritas and Youth off the Streets. The cake stall was also well supported by both bakers and buyers, raising $1600. So why were this year’s takings over $2000 more than last year? The answer lies in social media. With the advent of Facebook and its myriad of sites - In the Cove and Lower North Shore (Sydney) Free Stuff and Low Waste Living to mention two examples - they were able to reach a wider community than previously and this made all the difference. The question often asked when talking about a garage sale that receives so many donations (with not all of them being saleable) is “What do you do with the left overs?” Readers can be assured that nothing is wasted. Youth off the Streets come with a truck on Monday morning and take most of the leftovers. They stock their regional stores this way. Books go to Lifeline, Exodus takes items for teenage mums in the Rockdale area, Jesuit Mission takes further boxes and more valuable items are sold. The garage sale volunteers would like to sincerely thank all who donated goods and came to buy. It’s always a joyous day and we love seeing so many happy people clutching their bargains. We hope to see you all again next year.

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Volunteers at this year’s very successful St Michael’s Monster Garage Sale.

Experience the difference. Check out our new website, and get in touch to see what we can do for you. "Our goal is to develop a lifelong relationship with you and your pet by providing a friendly, professional and compassionate service. We value our clients, listen to them and we are always careful to address your pet’s individual needs."

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STROKE AWARENESS Please join SCS for an important stroke awareness talk with their Nurse Manager, Michele Neil. This National Stroke Week, the Stroke Foundation is aiming to ensure that every Australian household has someone who knows the signs of stroke and to call 000. Share the F.A.S.T. signs of stroke with your friends, family and colleagues the life you save could be your own. DATE: 10:30-11:15am, September 7th VENUE: Park View Room, Sydney Community Services, 1 Pottery Lane, Lane Cove Free afternoon tea included PLEASE RSVP by Tuesday, September 5th to: reception@sydneycs.org or call 9427 6425

LANE COVE CLUB CONSTRUCTION IS NOW UNDERWAY ON THE NEW LANE COVE CLUB. WE ARE TRADING AS NORMAL DURING THIS TIME.

Melbourne Cup BOOKINGS BEING TAKEN NOW

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PROPERTIES OF THE MONTH

AUCTION

AUCTION 39 River Road West, Lane Cove 3 Bed 2 Bath 2 Car 697sqm (approx.) parcel with a coveted north-to-rear aspect, this centrally located family residence is footsteps to buses and York's Corner shops and minutes from Lane Cove Village. Paul Nees 0432 995 847 Anita Zhang 0451 896 996

Ray White Lane Cove 9428 4100 162 Longueville Road, Lane Cove

5 Zeta Road, Lane Cove 4 Bed 2 Bath 1 Car Set in a tranquil cul-de-sac, this family home is on the market for the first time in 38 years. Located in a highly sought-after pocket of Lane Cove and close to Plaza, parks, schools and cultural amenities. Hazel McNamara 0402 913 537 Vivian Thompson 0478 112 876

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AUCTION 16/09/17 47 Carlotta Street Greenwich 9.45am SOLD AT AUCTION on site

23 Mitchell Street Greenwich SOLD AT AUCTION

AUCTION 23/09/17 9.45am on site

128 Greenwich Road Greenwich SUBURB RECORD FOR A SEMI

53 Osborne Road, Lane Cove 5 bed 3 bath 2 car 4 Warruga Place, Riverview 4 bed 3 bath 3 car • Elegantly renovated home, flexible dual level layout • Open living/dining with high skylight ceiling and fireplace • Formal/casual spaces separated by a winter garden • Living space with dedicated bar opens to entertainers´ deck 32 Northwood Road Lane Cove Crowther Avenue Greenwich 34 Portview Road Greenwich • Open plan kitchen, quality stainless steel gas fittings • Swimming pool 36 and cabana with kitchen facilities RECORD SALE on River Road SOLD PRIOR TO AUCTION SOLD OFF MARKET STREET RECORD James Bennett 0403 504 724 Baxter van heyst 0447 113 025 Simon Harrison 0433 100 150 Jess Goodman 0401 888 555

belle property hunters hill 3/52-56 gladesville road, hunters hill 9817 7729 belle property lane cove 158 longueville road, lane cove 9087 3333 7 Crowther Avenue Greenwich STREET RECORD

FOR LEASE

21 Wallace Street Willoughby SUBURB RECORD IN 2016

59 Stafford Road Artarmon STREET RECORD

2/188 Blues Point Road Greenwich SOLD AT AUCTION

17 Panorama Road Lane Cove SOLD PRIOR TO AUCTION

10 Fleming Street Northwood SOLD IN 10 DAYS

FOR LEASE

74 Carlotta Street, Greenwich 4/5 bed 2.5 bath 2 LUG 141 Greenwich Road, Greenwich Office &/or retail, 120m2+ Open plan retail/showroom/office with wide street frontage. $2,000pw Suburban sanctuary. Remarkable family home, two Convenient location in Village environment. Would suit:Lane * Professionals 12 Anglo Road Greenwich 3 Ronald Avenue Greenwich 8 Mooney Street Cove levels, open plan kitchen and family room leading to covered SOLD OFF MARKET SOLD AT AUCTION AT AUCTION * Tutoring * Personal Training * Martial Arts/YogaSOLD Studio * Gallery (STCA) entertainers deck with sweeping elevated water views. Diane Shipley and Liz Chuck 9966 0543 Diane Shipley and Liz Chuck 9966 0543

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$4.6M-$5M 12 Private Road, Northwood 5 bed 3 bath 2 car • Flowing interiors feature light filled open plan living spaces • Master retreat with sitting room, ensuite and walk-in • Modern gourmet kitchen with stone bench and quality appliances Tavis Standen 0419 000 888 Jacqueline Dodd 0455 993 343

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AUCTION 16/9/2017 at 2.30pm on site

60 Carranya Road, Riverview 5 bed 2 bath 2 car • Naturally sun drenched with north facing elevated position • Open plan living areas with classic features • Boasting substantial accommodation, main with BIR Mark Swift 0415 167 158 Christian Swallow 0402 907 125

Cycling events around Lane Cove Jump on your bike and join us for some fun‑filled rides around the Lane Cove area.

Commuter Cycling Skills Workshop Sunday 17 September, 9:00am – 12:00pm Bookings are essential. Improve your cycling skills and on-road competency with tips about how to approach junctions, route your trip and arrive at your destination safely. All participants must be able to ride a bike and will need to bring a road worthy bike, along with a correctly fitting Australian/NZ Standards helmet.

Rusty Riders: Adult Cycle Skills Workshop Sunday 17 September, 1:00pm – 4:00pm Bookings are essential. This workshop will include a helmet and bike check, basic skills course, safety talk and a short ride on a bike path, if time allows. All participants must be able to ride a bike and will need to bring a road worthy bike, along with a correctly fitting Australian/NZ Standards helmet.

Lane Cove’s Bike Week Breakfast For details on these events in the Lane Cove area, call Lane Cove Council’s Road Safety Officer on 9911 3576.

Thursday 21 September, 6:30am – 9:30am In the car park adjacent to 71 Longueville Road, Lane Cove Come along and enjoy a free healthy breakfast and coffee, meet fellow cyclists, flick through some cycling information and take home some giveaways. A bike mechanic will be on hand to give your bike a free check and tune up.

16–24 September 2017 THE VILLAGE OBSERVER I NO. 266 I SEPTEMBER 2017 I 29 For more information visit transportnsw.info/bikeweek

QUESTION TIME FOR COUNCIL CANDIDATES WRITTEN BY THE EXECUTIVE OF THE LANE COVE BUSHLAND & CONSERVATION SOCIETY

Conservation Society recommends that voters ask the following questions of all candidates:

AMALGAMATION:

For many years, almost all the councillors on lower North Shore councils were independents. Things ran smoothly for Lane Cove, with innovations such as the Plaza, Community Aid and the expansion of care for our bushland.

● Are you a member of a political party? ● Do you live in the Lane Cove Council area? ● Will you commit to rejecting voluntary or forced amalgamation?

Then two elections ago the Liberal party decided to support Liberal party candidates. Lane Cove Council has had six Liberal party councillors and three Independents since then. The Liberals have almost always voted as a bloc, except for Councillors Bennison and Karpin who, thankfully, voted with the three Independents to continue Council’s legal action against forced amalgamation. Four Liberal councillors voted to drop the case, which would have probably resulted in Lane Cove being amalgamated with Hunters Hill and Ryde councils. The Premier backed down on forcing our amalgamation and the Court released its decision in Council’s favour a few days later. However, the Premier and local government Minister Upton still believe in amalgamation and it is still the Liberal/National government’s policy. The current Labor opposition is against forced amalgamations, but we remember the Wran Labor government’s 1979 attempt to amalgamate lower North Shore councils which was abandoned after it was shown that we didn’t want it and that the claimed financial benefits were dodgy. Sound familiar? Sometimes it has been difficult to get people to stand for council. Real work is involved and the pay isn’t very high. But some strange things are happening in the council elections on September 9th. The most ominous thing is the nomination of party candidates. In Lane Cove, the West Ward has three Liberal, three Labor and three Independent candidates. In the East Ward, there are three Liberal candidates and seven Independent candidates. In Central ward, there are three Liberal, three Labor 30 I THE VILLAGE OBSERVER I NO. 266 I SEPTEMBER 2017

● If a political party candidate, will you prioritise the interests of the community over your party’s platform?

GREENSPACE: ● Will you support and/or expand the existing open space/bushland budget and commit to maintaining our green credentials? Bill Henningham, seen here campaigning in 2016, fought amalgamations in 1979 when he was Mayor of Lane Cove.

and the extraordinary number of 10 Independent candidates. For the first time, Hunters Hill has endorsed Liberal party candidates. In Ryde, which has had party councillors for some time, four political parties are jostling for control. Full details of candidates are at: https://candidates. elections.nsw.gov.au What does this mean? Why have the parties and particularly the Liberal party, developed this enthusiasm for local government? The spectre is that Liberal councillors will follow the Party line and move towards voluntary amalgamation. The Party line is strong; Ministers Upton, Toole, and Roberts (the member for Lane Cove), have publically opposed amalgamations but ultimately toed the Party line. Independent councillors can decide what’s best for Lane Cove. The Lane Cove community has shown clearly that it does not want any amalgamation with other councils. Remember, the new councillors will shape Lane Cove’s direction for the next four years. We need the right people who put our community first! With this and other important issues at stake, the Lane Cove Bushland &

● Will you support the introduction of Wildlife Protection Zones in all of our bushland reserves? ● Will you commit to ensuring that any negotiations under the Crown Lands Negotiation Program will retain all Crown Land in Lane Cove in community ownership and not allow any to be sold off?

DEVELOPMENT: ● Will you resist further unit development, given that Lane Cove has already exceeded the previously set Governments targets? ● Will you reject any new Voluntary Planning Agreements that increase a development’s height or size? This applies in particular to the St Leonards and St Leonards South areas. ● Will you reject the Government’s proposal to allow Complying Medium Density Housing throughout all residential areas in Lane Cove and require it to be contained within the R3 zoned areas only? ● Will you allow further community input to the design for the public open space on top of the Rosenthal development rather than leaving it up to the contractor and Council’s staff to finalise the details?

What’s On: Lane Cove SEPTEMBER LANE COVE FESTIVAL 2017 Download the full program of 60+ local events today at www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/festivals. Key upcoming event highlights include: Cameraygal Week: 4-10 September. Celebrate Aboriginal Culture and Heritage with free film screenings, a traditional storytelling event, bush tucker workshop and more! Screen on the Green at Hughes Park: Friday 15 September, 6:30pm – 8:00pm. Enjoy the family friendly flick The Secret Life of Pets (G) in Lane Cove’s newest park. Free event. Judy Bailey’s Jazz Connection Big Band in the Plaza: Saturday 30 September, 10:00am – 12:00pm. Be dazzled by the energy of Big Band music at the finale event for the 2017 Lane Cove Festival. BUSHCARE Insects in your Garden: Thursday 21 September, 6:30pm – 8:00pm, Terrace Function Room, 1 Pottery Lane. Take a close look at live specimens and insects in resin during this interactive talk with expert Dennis Collins. Gain an understanding of your garden ecosystem, why insects are important and how to manage pests. Bookings essential 9911 3583 or www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/bushcareevents. ROAD SAFETY Bike Maintenance Workshop: Thursday 28 September. 6:00pm – 9:00pm. Receive free, practical maintenance advice such as how to maintain and care for the various components of your bike including brakes, tyres, wheels, chains and derailleurs. This workshop is open to Lane Cove residents only. Bookings - 9911 3576. LANE COVE LIBRARY All events are free. Call 9911 3634 to book. History Talk @ Lane Cove Library – Australian Shipwrecks: Thursday 7 September, 6:15pm – 7:30pm. Local historian Graeme Payne will share his love of maritime history while exploring Australian shipwrecks and the mysteries that still intrigue us today.

History Talk @ Lane Cove Library - The Australian Flying Corps 1916-1918: Tuesday 12 September, 6:15pm – 8:00pm. Hear Steve Weingarth discuss the beginnings of the Flying Corps and its local ties to Lane Cove. Author Talk @ Lane Cove Library – Feisty Fabulous & 50+ by Julie Ankers: Thursday 21 September, 6:15pm – 7:30pm. Enjoy an entertaining night as author Julie Ankers shares some candid and compelling stories from her book. Twisted Fairytales Pyjama Storytime @ Lane Cove Library: Monday 25 September, 6:00pm – 7:00pm. A fun night of silly, twisted fairytales while wearing your pyjamas. Presented by the award-winning Murphy’s Puppets. Thursday Tunes @ Lane Cove Library – The Story of Modern Music – The First Forty Years: Thursday 28 September, 10:30am – 12:00pm. Local musician Graham Ball will discuss the triumphs of popular music from the birth of the 7-inch single until its demise. Theatresport @ Lane Cove Library: Thursday 28 & Friday 29 September, 2:00pm – 5:00pm. Learn the basic skills of improv from a Theatresports grand champion! Whether you want to get ready to play in the Theatresports Schools Challenge (involving over 100 primary & high schools) or just want to gain confidence to think on your feet and get an audience laughing; these are the funniest fun-est workshops you’ll ever do. Cost $10, Suitable for ages 11years+. SENIORS NSW Fair Trading My Place Program Seminar: Wednesday 20 September, 10:30am - 12:00noon, Living and Learning Centre, 180 Longueville Road. Find out all you need to know about Retirement Villages including disclosure statements, different types of contracts, entering a contract, leaving the village, fees and charges. To make a booking call 9911 3591 or email agrant@lanecove.nsw.gov.au GARDEN COMPETITION - ENTRIES CLOSE SOON! Get your entries in by Monday 11 September to be part of Lane Cove’s new Garden Competition. Visit www.lanecove. nsw.gov.au/gardencomp for details.

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GOVERNMENT

Councillor Richard Quinn

Mayor of Hunters Hill P: 9817 7599 E: richardquinn@huntershill.nsw.gov.au

Can you spare some time to help someone locally?

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED You can make a big difference in someone’s life. With a team of over 200 volunteers, our Lane Cove office provides a range of services to support over 500 older residents and people living with a disability in our local community. If you are interested in finding out more about our openings, please email: reception@sydneycs.org or call: 9427 6425.

FREE JP SERVICE Visit our office at 1 Pottery Lane, Lane Cove for our new JP service. Available Mondays in September from 2-4pm. Please call in advance to ensure the JP is in that week on 9427 6425.

A big thank you to Shutters Australia from SCS Sydney Community Services’ (formerly Lane Cove & North Side Community Services) beautiful new offices in Pottery Lane are bright and airy with lots of space and glass. However one drawback was that the full-length picture windows overlooking the pool also let in a lot of sun which made the room hot and also a bit too bright for some of the activities. Sydney Community Services contacted Shutters Australia and in no time they were able to measure, make and install fantastic new blinds that disappear into the ceiling and make the room so much more workable. Added to which the people at Shutters Australia gave a huge discount and free fitting because Sydney Community Services is a local charity. Sydney Community Services were very impressed by their speed, professionalism and workmanship and would like to recommend their services to anyone looking for a high-quality product at a good price. Shutters Australia, Unit 5, 9 Packard Avenue, Castle Hill, NSW 2154. Phone 8858 0900 32 I THE VILLAGE OBSERVER I NO. 266 I SEPTEMBER 2017

As this will be my last TVO column as Mayor of Hunters Hill, I would like to acknowledge my fellow Hunters Hill councillors and thank them for their service to our community over the past five or more years. Whilst our debates at Council meetings have at times been robust, there has always been a high standard of mutual respect and due regard for meeting procedure. The political antics and personal attacks that are regularly televised from our State and Federal Parliaments have not been evident in the Hunters Hill Council Chamber in these last five years. Each of our councillors has participated fully and professionally debated the issues that impact on our community, but always in a spirit of mutual respect. I gratefully acknowledge the efforts and support of Councillors Meredith Sheil, Justine McLaughlin and Mark Bennett, who have all served as Deputy Mayor at various times. Clr Sheil, who is not seeking re-election, has generously served our community since her election in 2008, including as Deputy Mayor from 2012 to 2015. She has been a committed and passionate advocate of our community’s ongoing independence. Similarly, Clr Peter Astridge has given 22 years of generous and committed service to the Hunters Hill community since being first elected to Council in 1995 under the ‘No Aircraft Noise’ banner. Peter was subsequently elected as Deputy Mayor in 2002-2003 and 2005-2006. I wish him every blessing and good health in his retirement from local government. Also retiring is Clr Gary Bird, who was elected to Council in 2012 and has been a passionate advocate particularly for the Gladesville area where he helped initiate the Gladesville Flicks ‘n Eats and the Spring Festival. I thank Gary for his commitment and dedication to our community. It has been a great privilege to serve as Mayor of Hunters Hill since 2012 and as a Councillor and Deputy Mayor since 1999. I have had the opportunity to meet and work with many wonderful people in our community over that time, including the dedicated and professional staff at Council, led by our General Manager, Barry Smith. I extend best wishes to Councillors Mark Bennett, Justine McLaughlin and Zac Miles as they each contest the upcoming elections. It is gratifying that our ongoing fight against the NSW Government’s forced mergers has now been vindicated, with the NSW Premier announcing that the forced merger of Hunters Hill Council with Lane Cove Council and the City of Ryde would not proceed. In addition, the legal action taken by the Council was also ultimately successful with the Court of Appeal finding “the proposal made by the Minister for Local Government under Section 218E(1) of the Local Government Act 1993 for the amalgamation of Hunters Hill, Lane Cove and Ryde local government areas is invalid”. The Court also ruled that the NSW Government pay all our legal costs. We now look forward to Council focusing on the core business of providing service to our local community without this ongoing distraction.

GOVERNMENT

Trent Zimmerman, MP

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

NDIS forum Thank you to everyone who attended the recent National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) forum at Norths in Cammeray, particularly to the staff of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) for participating in the forum and for listening to local residents. The scheme is a major social and economic reform which will individualise and improve support for those with a significant disability. Our government is committed to supporting the NDIA’s mission to implement the NDIS experience. The NDIS is reviewing participant and provider pathways to ensure a strong and continuing focus on those receiving and delivering services. The input of the local community is valuable in helping us shape an NDIS that will serve us now and into the future. Lane Cove Fun Run It’s that time of year again! Following on from the success of last year’s inaugural event, the Lane Cove Fun Run is back. This wonderful initiative is organised by the Lane Cove Public School P&C. Proceeds raised from the event contribute to the provision of extra teaching and learning support staff at Lane Cove Public. This year, 10% of the proceeds will be donated to two local women’s and children’s refuges to support victims of domestic violence. It’s a great opportunity to think about fitness, enjoy our community spirit and support some truly deserving causes. I hope to see you all there. Your energy provider The Federal government recently secured a commitment from energy providers to contact all of the customers who are on expired energy discounts to tell them how much they can save on a better deal. Did you know that most households have not reviewed their energy provider in the last five years? I encourage everyone to take a moment to review their bills. In some circumstances, families can save up to $1000 just by shopping around. Stronger Communities Programme Thank you to all of the groups from Lane Cove that submitted applications for round 3 of the Turnbull Government’s Stronger Communities Programme. The programme offers grants of between $2,500 and $20,000 to support projects in our local community. Our office will be in contact with applicants shortly to advise of the outcome. Community Awards Congratulations to all of the residents of Lane Cove who were nominated for my North Sydney Community Awards. The awards recognise the many volunteers and community organisations that work to make our area a better place. It’s heart-warming to know that there are so many people quietly working in our area to help others in need or to support the community. I look forward to seeing all of the nominees at the Awards Ceremony at 10.30am on Friday, 15th September at Norths in Cammeray. Lane Cove Theatre Company In August I had the opportunity to attend the Lane Cove Theatre Company’s moving production of Holding the Man. The production and acting were superb. It’s a great local theatre company and I encourage residents to support the program. You can find out more at www.lanecovetheatrecompany.com

Anthony Roberts, MP

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

IHAP legislation makes planning decisions transparent Ratepayers can have full confidence in planning decisions now that Independent Hearing and Assessment Panels (IHAPs) are mandatory for all councils in Greater Sydney and Wollongong. The Bill passed the NSW Parliament last week. I introduced this legislation and I am extremely proud of it. The NSW Government introduced the Environmental Planning and Assessment and Electoral Legislation Bill as a safeguard against corruption. This is a fantastic outcome for ratepayers, as IHAPs bring transparency, integrity and a high degree of probity to the Development Application (DA) assessment process. These panels, which will consider applications valued at between $5 million and $30 million as well as a range of highrisk development types, will give communities and ratepayers greater certainty about planning decisions. Most importantly, local councils will be able to focus on preparing the strategic plans and development controls that will identify the range and location of development types for their local area. Local councils will also continue to process most applications for individual houses or alterations to existing houses. The Bill sets a standard model for IHAPs, comprising three independent expert members and a community member. The community member will represent the geographical area within the LGA of the proposed development, to provide local perspective. IHAP members will have to be expert in one or more of the following fields: planning, architecture, heritage, the environment, urban design, economics, traffic and transport, law, engineering, tourism, or government and public administration. The chair must also have expertise in law or government and public administration. Property developers and real estate agents will not be able to sit on the panels under the amendments. The panel members themselves will be subject to statutory rules such as a compulsory code of conduct and operational procedures for the panels. Further selection criteria will be outlined in the recruitment process. One question I was asked was whether ratepayers and applicants would be able to attend panel meetings and put their submissions forward. The answer is ‘yes’, just as they could when councils made these decisions. And there will always be a right of appeal through the Land and Environment Court - that has not changed. It is essential that Government has a transparent and accountable process in place when assessing DAs of significant value, when there is a conflict of interest for the council or developer, or when they are of a sensitive nature. Councils will be able to share a panel to improve efficiencies and in the regional parts of the state, panels would remain voluntary. THE VILLAGE OBSERVER I NO. 266 I SEPTEMBER 2017 I 33

COMMUNITY I ART SOCIETY

Let your imagination soar Guy Warren, one of the esteemed founders of the Lane Cove Art Society (LCAS), was the guest presenter for the Society’s July meeting.

Guy Warren with LCAS president Lyn Teal, and Alan and Jan Rees at the Society’s July meeting. Photo by Chrissie Lloyd.

Ann Cape, well known portrait artist, acted as a facilitator on the evening by interviewing Guy and encouraging questions from the audience. Sharing entertaining stories from his rich life experiences uncovered fascinating insights into this artist’s overwhelming passion for mark making. Born in Goulburn in 1921, Guy spent most of his teenage years at various beaches on the Sydney coastline. However it is the rainforest environment that exerted a profound influence on his work. Wartime training at Canungra; actual wartime service in New Guinea during WWII; and the purchase of a small patch of rainforest on the Jamberoo escarpment in the 1980’s, has allowed the mystery of this tangled ecosystem to take centre stage in Guy’s artwork. Guy’s talk centred around a video produced by his son, Paul Warren, for a recent exhibition at the S.H. Ervin gallery titled ‘Genesis of a Painter’. It focused on works from Guy’s earlier years and those from the last decades. In the video, Barry Pearce used the word ‘connectivity’ to describe the body of work that was exhibited in ‘Genesis of a Painter’. This connection between the human figure and the landscape often showed ghostly depictions of figures mysteriously appearing and disappearing across the picture plane – not unlike the mists that swirl around rainforest environments. The rainforest environment offered an artistic lifeline on several occasions in Guy’s journey. In London in the 1950’s Guy found everything too neat in comparison to the untidy Australian bush. He needed inspiration. His memories of New Guinea surfaced and aided by photos from David Attenborough of indigenous people from the Mt Hagen area, Guy produced a body of paintings that were to make up his first exhibition in London. Upon returning to Australia, Guy was unhappy with what he was producing. A friend offered him a house at Mungo Brush for a break. The magic of the surrounding rainforest worked and inspired a series of watercolours that had a very different mark in them. 34 I THE VILLAGE OBSERVER I NO. 266 I SEPTEMBER 2017

Imagination and a sense of wonder have coloured Guy’s artistic journey. He allowed the landscape to draw itself by actually recording the marks produced as a car bumped its way through the landscape. Bodies were covered in canvas and then paint was applied. The outcome gave interesting 2D/ 3D juxtapositions.

Art is about taking risks, as is life. Guy’s career had many interesting twists to it. He initially worked for The Bulletin, but after the war he attended the National Art School. He produced portraits for the new decimal notes in 1966; worked as an art critic for The Australian; was an art editor in London; worked in advertising agencies; taught at Sydney University to architectural students with Lloyd Rees, and spent many years fulfilling academic and teaching roles. Guy’s service to art education saw him officially recognised in 1999 with an OAM, and an AM followed in 2014. As a gentle, elder statesman of the art world, this ‘genius amongst us’, as Barry Pearce remarked, continues to work steadily. Thankyou Guy for spending time with the Society that you founded over 50 years ago. It’s time to let our imagination’s soar.

Lloyd Rees’s palette, with signatures of former art society members, was presented to the Society by Jan and Alan Rees. Photo by Ross Fairbairn.

LCAS would like to extend a warm thank you to Jan and Alan Rees for opening up the house and studio of Lloyd Rees to members on the 26th July. This thoughtful gesture allowed artists to see the humble space that produced magnificent works under the masterly touch of our founder Lloyd. Jan and Alan presented a palette used by Lloyd, inscribed with signatures of previous LCAS members, to the Society as a lasting memento to inspire future generations of artists.

NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the society will be on Tuesday 26th September. Guest Artist Kevin McKay, an urban landscape painter with a long list of awards to his name, will discuss ‘understanding colour’. Meetings of Lane Cove Art Society are held in the downstairs premises of the Lane Cove Community Centre, 166 Longueville Rd. Entry is free and all who have an interest in art, in any shape or form, are most welcome.

Lane Cove Art Society By Margaret Vickers

‘3 Shades of Guy’ by Pamela Irving, winner of the major prize at the Lane Cove Art Awards. Photo by Pat Wilson

NEW EXHIBITIONS

FOR GALLERY LANE COVE ‘VEHICLE’ A SOLO EXHIBITION BY MAX BERRY 24th August – 9th September

Celebrating art in Lane Cove The opening of the 54th Lane Cove Art Award on Friday 11th August celebrated the great diversity of art in Lane Cove. The evening was a spectacular affair, with the Town Crier calling all to come. Gallery Lane Cove was filled with viewers and artists keen to see the tremendous variety of award winning works on display. This year’s judges, Rosa Fedele and Shazia Imran, chose the winners from over 200 entries, with works coming from interstate and locally. Lane Cove Mayor, Clr Deborah Hutchens, opened the exhibition. The Art Society president, Lyn Teal, expressed sincere thanks for the support the Society has always had from Council and the Society’s patron, former mayor Ian Longbottom. In welcoming the many guests, Lyn also thanked Lane Cove Rotary for their support. The entry fee and a percentage of the proceeds of sales go towards Rotary’s community projects. In addition, Lyn thanked sponsors Hyecorp Property Group, The Baytree by Ardency Greenwich, and patron Ian Longbottom. The main prize of $2000 for ‘Aspects of Lane Cove’ was won by local artist Pamela Irving, for her stunning ‘3 Shades of Guy’, a tribute to wellknown local artist Guy Warren. This work has been acquired by Council for its permanent collection. Prizes of $800 were won by Maggie Bullock for Traditional Oils or Acrylics; Hong Zhu Yong for Watercolours; Pamela Irving for Pastels or Drawings; Liz Harriott for Artists' Prints; and Alison Stewart for Contemporary. The Hyecorp Property Group Prize of $1500 was won by Greg Hansell; the Baytree by Ardency Prize of $1250 was won by Diana Hallowes; and the Patron’s Prize of $500 was won by Bernhardine Mueller. Lane Cove Art Society members also received Highly Commended awards (Barbara Goldin and Vivienne McDonald) and a Commended award (John Perkins). The Art Society wishes to thank the judges for their time and expertise; Gallery Lane Cove for their assistance; Art Scene Ryde and Porters Northwood for their generous donations and support; and John Haycraft for donating a raffle painting.

Max Berry, ‘Terminal’, 2017, oil and acrylic on canvas

Max was the 2015 joint winner of the Lloyd Rees Youth Awards. His recent works have focused on painting and photography, particularly in the expression of the Australian landscape. Outdoor expeditions have been key to Max’s studio practice, leading to works that reveal an appreciation for the characteristics of light and atmosphere. Views of hills, paths and towns that feature trees, houses or both make up the majority of his compositions. Each highlights the reduction of forms to their essential shapes so that narratives might form in those in-between places.

WHY IS THERE ME? A SOLO EXHIBITION BY MEGAN JONES 7th – 30th September

Opening drinks, 6th September from 6pm

Megan Jones, ‘is the machine the ghost’, oil on poly cotton

Megan’s latest exhibition of paintings explores consciousness and a sense of self. The two greatest mysteries in all of nature are the mind and the universe. How does our subjective sense of self arise from our material bodies? No-one knows the answer to this ‘hard problem’. But in this exhibition Megan uses a personal pictorial language created by adapting images from the Hubble Space telescope, information processing and neuroscience, to explore and reflect on this fascinating topic. This is the second exhibition of Megan’s work at Gallery Lane Cove, following a previous exhibition ‘Convict mothers of Australia’ in 2015. Further information is available on her website: www.meganjones.com.au Meet Megan for a special artist’s talk on Saturday 23 September from 11am.

WORKSHOPS FOR SEPTEMBER

September 16th, 23rd and 30th

Our very popular life drawing classes for students and artists will be held on the 16, 23 and 30 September from 10am- 12pm. Bookings essential. Morning tea is provided.

September 23rd September: 10am – 3.30pm AN EXPERIENCE IN OILS WITH AWARD-WINNING ARTIST, JOHN PERKINS.

In this workshop, you will have fun working with oils, explore the value of tonal painting and gain maximum impact. Learn how to keep it simple, free up your painting and improve your brushwork and colour mixing. Known for his still life, marine and landscapes, John is a Fellow and President of the Royal Art Society of NSW, Inaugural President of the Combined Art Society of Sydney, and Life Member of Drummoyne Art Society. John is sought after as a demonstrator and art judge and has been tutoring for over 45 years. For more details on all workshops, go to www.centrehouse.org.au or call 9428 4898. Phone: 9428 4898 www.gallerylanecove.com.au

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COMMUNITY I MUSIC + THEATRE

Holding the Man The Lane Cove Theatre Company presented its highly acclaimed production of Holding the Man, by Tommy Murphy, in August.

Five performances totally sold out, and the company ran an extended season which also sold out, making it our most successful non-musical production in the last 23 years! Congratulations to the company of actors and crew for their stellar work on bringing this beautiful Australian production to the stage to rousing applause and outstanding industry reviews. Our thanks also to the members of the community who came along and supported our show. The feedback and support was overwhelming. Community theatre in Lane Cove has never been in greater demand!

“Just want to congratulate the whole cast and director on the most amazing production of Holding the Man. It was such a sensitive portrayal of real love through adversities. Very proud that our community theatre can produce such quality shows and showcase such fine actors. Your tenacity in raising consciousness of important social issues is admirable. Keep this theatre going and keep fighting for the theatre space you deserve. Great work." “Tommy Murphy's adaptation of Tim Conigrave's award-winning memoir Holding the Man is presented with care and simplicity by Lane Cove Theatre Company.

What’s next? A tale as old as time …

Beauty and the Beast

“I had the privilege to see the matinee of Holding the Man today. Congratulations on a truly moving performance. You all were brilliant! I loved it” “Beautiful writing and truthful performances combine in this heartwarming production. The relationship between Brent Dolahenty as Tim, and Wayne Buckley as John, resonates powerfully and touchingly. They ensured that I cared deeply about these two young men and the love they shared.” “I saw the show last night, and I just wanted to say it was beautiful. The cast were phenomenal and my friend and I cried, more than once. Holding The Man was absolutely hilarious and it broke my heart. I urge everybody to go see this show, and thankyou/ congratulations to director and the cast for doing it so much justice.”

LaVoce performs during Festival

A family musical by Sarah Edwards Dates: 10 - 25th November Where: St Aidan’s Performance Space, 1 Christina Street, Longueville Bookings: www.trybooking.com /RGZL Generously supported by Lane Cove Council

Supported by Lane Cove Council

This production is wonderfully presented and unfortunately still holds a relevance beyond a story of a great love because of the political climate where the LGBTIQ community is still fighting for equality. This Australian play about an Australian story with strong links to the Sydney arts community is an important work that everyone should see regardless of gender or sexuality.”

Lane Cove Theatre Company www.lanecovetheatrecompany.com

September is Lane Cove Festival month. Come and join LaVoce, a Lane Cove community choir, on Thursday September 14th when they will be Singing and Swinging in the Cove from 6.30 - 7.30pm in the Lane Cove Library. Share a glass of wine, courtesy of the Library, and sing and swing with the choir. No need to book, just come and enjoy. www.lavocelanecove.com/performances-news

TWINKLE TWINKLE

LITTLE STAR your chance to hear

MOZART PLAYED ON MOZART'S PIANO

With Talented guests from Hunters Hill High School CONCERT 4pm Sunday 10 Sept 2017, Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Macquarie St Sydney Tickets : www.trybooking.com/QGSF A $14 / C $7 Or at the door: A $16 / C $8 36 I THE VILLAGE OBSERVER I NO. 266 I SEPTEMBER 2017

Sunday, 8th October at 5pm St Mark’s Church, Figtree Rd, Hunters Hill It’s your chance to hear Mozart played on his instrument, a replica of the 1795 Anton Walter fortepiano, which he carried with him at all times.

Ivan Foo performs Variations on “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (K265), Fantasie (K397), Rondo (K511) and Sonatas (K282 and 311)

Tickets on day at door: Adults $30 Concession $25 Advance tickets:

https://www.classikon.com/concert/twinkle-twinklelittle-star-hunters-hill-8-oct-2017/ Refreshments provided

SUSTAINABILITY SCRIBES I COMMUNITY

What to do with all that STUFF At a recent visit to my chiropractor, I saw a Thought for the Day written in chalk on their blackboard. It went like this: Happiness is the new Rich Inner Peace is the new Success Health is the new Wealth Kindness is the new Cool.

contact you and arrange pick up. As the name suggests, everything must be free.

Facebook: This one is my favourite

Dorothy the chicken found her new home via Facebook.

I asked if I could add an extra line. I wrote: Less is the new More.

eBay: eBay is great if you would like to sell your item. If you are

Like so many others nowadays, I am in a constant battle to get rid of unwanted clutter. If you think likewise then let me share with you how I do it, because I also hate waste. If something could be used by someone else, I try to find its new owner. Here are three methods I use:

Freecycle: Anyone can use Freecycle. Just go to www.

because you can literally find a new owner for your item in less than a minute! There are several sites for buying, selling and giving away items, but the site I use most often is Lower North Shore (Sydney) Free Stuff and Low Waste Living. It differs from Freecycle in that you must have a Facebook profile. Go to the site and ask to join. Once accepted, you can then offer to ‘Sell Something’ although everything must be free. Include a photo of your item, a description and where pick up is. The first person to want your item writes the comment ‘sold’, after that everyone else writes ‘nil’ – next in line. You then private message each other to arrange pick up. Once the item has been picked up, you delete the post. The photo shows my chicken Dorothy, which I re-homed via this site, with her new owner Veer (she was his first pet). not in a rush to get rid of something or you feel it is too valuable to give away then eBay has its place. The main benefit is that it has a wider audience, with anyone in Australia being able to view and bid on your item. You might be pleasantly surprised how much you actually get for something you’ve wanted to get rid of for years. Right! Clear out that clutter and start listing now!

freecycle.org and select your geographical area. For us in Lane Cove, it’s Willoughby. Register yourself. Then you can either give something away or receive an item. You can choose whether or not to include a photo. The person who wants your item will

Sustainability Scribes

Sustainability Action Group. By Frances de Jong www.lanecovesustainability.org

Reduce your Energy Bill Running costs of appliances are a ‘second price tag’ On average, electrical appliances make up 30% of your home energy bill. With energy and gas retail prices in Sydney facing hikes of up to 16% this financial year, the right product may mean saving hundreds of dollars on annual power bills. Using the energy and water efficiency ratings on an appliance is the best way to estimate how much money the product will cost to run. All dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, computer monitors, televisions, fridges and freezers are required to demonstrate their efficiency through a star rating system.

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All products are measured against the same criteria, making it easy for you, the customer, to compare different models and brands. Choosing products with the highest amount of energy and water efficiency stars will mean that the appliance will consume less energy and water and in turn, be cheaper to run. Upgrading? Ask your retailer if they will recycle your current appliance for you or visit Council’s website to see where to recycle yourself: www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/sortitout For more information visit www.energyrating.gov.au

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FAMILY LAW

Shared parenting isn’t for everyone Following a separation, should children spend equal time with both parents? Until quite recently, shared parenting was uncommon. Up until 2006, only about 4% of parents had equal time with their children. But following 2006, Family Law amendments meant that courts were required to consider equal time in most cases, and the percentage of equal time arrangements shot up to 35%. Not everyone was happy about this: some critics argued that where one parent was violent and domineering, this was contrary to the children's best interests. But then the trend towards shared parenting began reversing. By 2013, the percentage of families opting for equal time had dropped to about 16%. This trend continues today. Why? The big factor seems to be that around the same time the courts came out for shared parenting, the government also put considerable funds towards establishing Family Relationships Centres as a one-stop-shop to assist parents

resolve parenting issues. This meant that parents are now usually required to undergo Family Dispute Resolution prior to going to court. Now the majority of parents, when they get good advice and with the help of Family Dispute Resolution, can work out their own parenting arrangements. And the majority of parents don’t choose equal time. The courts have followed the same trend. Another factor supporting this trend is the rising popularity in Australia of child inclusive mediation, in which children have their own mediator who participates in the mediation process on the children’s behalf. This process, taking into account the children’s wishes, motivates the parents to come to agreements which often don’t involve shared parenting. What seems clear is this. A 50:50 care arrangement is the optimum

arrangement, and many children thrive in such a setting. But it’s not for everyone. To work well it seems to require parents to live in close proximity to each other, be experienced carers, have adequate resources, flexible work arrangements and that the parents are able to communicate and cooperate in their children’s best interests. It often doesn’t work so well when the children are very young or are teenagers. Those who do opt for equal time generally find that a week with one, then a week with the other, works better than pingpong arrangements where the children come and go several times a week. This may disappoint some parents hoping for equal time. Still, more parents are able to spend substantial time with their children than used to be the case. The important thing is that the welfare of the children comes ahead of their parents’ personal wishes. In most instances, but not always, it’s better for their children to spend the majority of nights in one home.

BEGINNERS’ ROUTE: This is 2.3km and mainly downhill on a gentle gradient, following the Epping Road Cycleway, quiet streets and footpaths. This route is recommended for young children on bikes and scooters, accompanied by an adult.

THE BIG FAMILY FUN RIDE IS ON AGAIN! This is the 6th annual Big Family Fun Ride for Lane Cove. It is a great relaxing and friendly outing for families and people of all ages. You don’t need to be an ‘expert’ cyclist to participate and there are three routes to cater for different cycling ability. WHEN: 11.00am - 2.00pm, Sunday 17th September WHERE: Corner Longueville Rd & Epping Rd [Opposite Lane Cove Council building] FOR BOOKINGS: www.big-family-fun-ride.eventbrite.com.au FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.facebook.com/bigfamilyfunride

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INTERMEDIATE ROUTE: This is for riders who are competent to ride 4.9 km. It follows the Longueville Road footpath to the corner of River Road West. It then joins the River Rd West to Penrose St SUP, with deviations to avoid steep hills. ACCOMPLISHED RIDERS' ROUTE: This caters for cyclists who are happy to ride the hills of Lane Cove and also limited off-road terrain. Led by Don Murchison, Chairperson of Lane Cove’s Bicycle Advisory Committee, the 11.6km takes cyclists down the Epping Road Cycleway to St Leonards

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

Station, Gore Hill Cemetery, Morven Gardens and the River Road SUP, where it joins the Intermediate Route at River Road West. All rides finish at Blackman Park where people can enjoy a sausage sizzle, live music, activities, face painting and the kids play area. The sausage sizzle and a drink are included in the entry price. There are no refunds, but tickets can be transferable. You can register as a family or individual. It is not necessary for every family member to be on the same ride, but children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. It is possible to change the ride you are on, on the day, but it's helpful to the organisers to have an indication of anticipated numbers for each ride. The entry price is the same for children and adults, and kept low thanks to the support of the Lane Cove Council.

HAPLAIN

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what lay below me in the deep waters..

Greenwich Hospital addressing breathlessness in clinical trial

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Our time in irst dive, butTwo enriched the knowledge things by Greenwich Hospital of has instituted to assist those with moderate to transit was fast approaching 24 hours. We * from John 10:10 in the Bible very severe breathlessness is: were tired of being on the journey and eager 0 299 751,Ae.BREATHLESSNESS karenlpaull@bigpond.com Supported by Lane Cove -Uniting Church to reach our destination where our friends PROGRAM: including a medical assessment, four weekly two hour small group educational sessions with a physiotherapist, occupational were awaiting us. therapist, psychologist, nutritionist and social worker. If you are interested in this In the context of eternity, our whole program, please ask your local doctor to contact us on 8437 7330 and ask to speak lives can be viewed as being in transit. If our with Terri. life span is memorialised by years lived eg. THE BEAMS STUDY: this multi-site clinical trial is a randomised controlled 1965 - 2045, the ‘-‘ represents our fleeting trial of sustained release morphine, which is an opioid commonly used in pain years. How quickly they go! Even if life feels management, and is currently open for recruitment. Previous research suggests somewhat like our arduous plane trip at that regular, low-dose sustained release morphine capsules taken by mouth may present, we need to utilise our ‘dash’ the have a role in safely reducing the sensation of breathlessness such as difficult, best we can. laboured or uncomfortable breathing. This study will build on previous work of the Rev. Graham Long, CEO of the Wayside collaborative to test the efficacy of different ranges of regular, low dose sustained Chapel, postulated in his recent ‘Loneliness release morphine capsules by mouth, compared with a placebo, in relieving the is killing us’ talk that to be at our best we intensity of breathlessness. are “necessary, significant and not central”. Professor Melanie Lovell is the Chief Investigator for this study at Greenwich He considers that being ‘the expert’ Hospital. If you are experiencing breathlessness doing day-to-day things despite the (central) tends to be a lonely experience. underlying causes being maximally treated, and if you are on stable medications, Engaging with others, in contrast, is often then this study may be suitable for you. a win/win experience. Despite our own For more information, please contact Bronwyn Raymond, Clinical Trial problems and priorities, participating with Coordinator on 8788 3956, or email braymond@hammond.com.au. others can be helpful, particularly when all Alternatively, you can phone the central coordinating office on 08 8275 1926 or are equally valued and seeking to give to the email PaCCSC@uts.edu.au relationship. We have begun Coffee with Friends for anyone to join in and have a meaningful time with others on Thursday afternoons. On Sunday afternoons we have Walk and Wonder to help us be “captured by the awesome” (another Graham Long axiom), with some barbecues planned. Contact me for details if you are interested, or if you’d like to discuss life with me in person. I also derive hope for my life from various promises found in the Bible: Local couple Daniela Penno and Germán Fumis are hosting an For surely I know the plans I have for you, afternoon of Malbec wine tasting paired with Spanish tapas at an says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not event at Encasa restaurant in Lane Cove. for harm, to give you a future with hope. As the owners of Artisan Malbec, a wine club that is dedicated Jeremiah 29:11 (NRSV) to educating Australians about Malbec, Daniela and Germán are passionate about the grape variety that made Argentina famous all around the world. CONTACT DETAILS: “Malbec has a rising and well-deserved global popularity, and is Rev Karen Paull - 0400 299 751 a velvety-textured, richly coloured, fruity and delicious wine,” says lanecovechaplain@gmail.com Daniela. www.lanecovecc.com The event will be held on Sunday 10th September and will www.lanecovecc.com/blog feature Argentine Malbec wines alongside the amazing flavours of 繁體中文翻譯見於:www.lanecovecc.com/blog Spain. Priced at $55 per person, it’s a great Father's Day gift. www.lanecovecc.com/blog 简体中文翻译见於:www.lanecovecc.com/blog

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Bookings: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/tapas-malbecs-tickets-36848232054

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What’s on September 2017 MONDAY

TUESDAY 01

UPCOMING EVENTS

WEDNESDAY 02 Shopping Bus 9am - 11.45am

5 October Spring Fashion Parade BY GOLDEN GIRLS Mah-Jong - 4pm 17 October Bus Trip Rhododendron1.30pm Gardens

THURSDAY 03 Social Bridge Chess/Solo 1 - 3.30pm

FRIDAY 01 Boomers Blue

9.45 - 12.45pm Table Tennis 12.30pm or 2.30pm Coles Phone Shopping 9.00am - 11.30am

05 Greg Dimmock 06 Shopping Bus 07 Social Bridge 'Swag full of 9am - 11.45am Chess/Solo instruments' 1pm - 3.30pm Performance Mah-Jong 2pm $10 1.30pm-4.30pm

08 Boomers Yellow

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

18 Book Club 1.30 - 3.30pm

19 Bus Trip 20 Shopping Bus 9am - 11.45am Archibald Prize $45 Mah-Jong 12 - 4.30pm

21 Social Bridge Chess/Solo 1pm - 3.30pm

28 Shuffleboard

29 Boomers Yellow

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

13 Shopping Bus 9am - 11.45am Mah-Jong 1.30pm - 4.30pm

14 Shuffleboard 9.45am - 11.45am

27 Shopping Bus 9am - 11.45am Mah-Jong 1.30pm - 4.30pm

9.45am - 11.45am

Social Bridge Chess/Solo 1pm - 3.30pm

NO BOOMERS

Table Tennis 12.30pm or 2.30pm Coles Phone Shopping 9.00am - 11.30am

Social Bridge Chess/Solo 1pm - 3.30pm

1.30pm - 4.30pm

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

9.45 - 12.45pm Table Tennis 12.30pm or 2.30pm Coles Phone Shopping 9.00am - 11.30am

Boomers Combined $45 12noon-4.30pm Table Tennis 12.30pm or 2.30pm Coles Phone Shopping 9.00am - 11.30am

9.45 - 12.45pm Table Tennis 12.30pm or 2.30pm Coles Phone Shopping 9.00am - 11.30am

BOOKINGS /ENQUIRIES CONTACT: PHONE: 9427 6425 EMAIL: support@sydneycs.org 1 POTTERY LANE, LANE COVE, 2066 www.sydneycs.org SHUFFLEBOARD: NEW! Join us the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month for this fun, fast paced indoor game! 9.45 -11.45am $5 includes morning tea. ALL WELCOME BUS TRIP: This month we visit the celebrated Archibald Prize! Starting with lunch at the Kirribilli Club followed by exclusive viewing and tour of the Archibald Prize at the Art Gallery of NSW – please contact our office for more information, $45. 12noon. Numbers limited. Bookings Essential. Don’t miss out! PARK VIEW CAFÉ: Join us for a wonderful threecourse meal for just $15 on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month. Bus pick up just $5 return– Bookings essential. PARK VIEW ROOM: Not to be missed… Greg Dimmock presents ‘A Swag full of Instruments’ in the Park View Room at 2pm - $10 includes afternoon tea – Bookings essential. BOOK CLUB: Meets 3rd Monday of the month. Cost $4 includes borrowing the book and afternoon tea. ThisI THE weekVILLAGE reviewing ‘Foreign Affairs’ Alison Lurie. 40 OBSERVER I NO. 266 by I SEPTEMBER 2017

SOCIAL BRIDGE/ CHESS/SOLO: Meets every Thursday afternoon 1pm - 3.30pm, in our Parkview Room at 1 Pottery Lane, Lane Cove. $5 includes afternoon tea. All welcome. Please call Julie for details. 9427 6425 MAH-JONG: Every Wednesday at the Living & Learning Centre, 180 Longueville Road. $5 includes afternoon tea. All welcome. For enquiries please call Vanessa 9428 2972 VILLAGE (SHOPPING) BUS: Weekly door to door service, Wednesday mornings, with 2 hours in Lane Cove Village. Friendly drivers and volunteers bring any shopping up from WOOLWORTHS to the bus and will carry any parcels to the kitchen bench on your return. $7 single or $10 per couple. Bookings essential. PHONE SHOPPING: Weekly service, Fridays 9:00am – 11.30am. Phone our office and speak to our friendly Volunteers, who take down your shopping order on-line to be delivered the following Tuesday (or day of your choosing). There is no charge for the phone-in service; COLES charge a small delivery fee.

TABLE TENNIS: Two sessions every Friday - $5.00 EASY PLAYING - LOTS OF FUN! BOOMERS: An informal social group for older men who are independently mobile; sticks & walkers are welcome. Outings are typically three hours in duration & include destinations such as cafés, parks, galleries, museums, historic houses and other places of interest. Join our outings to Centennial Park ($10) and the Archibald Prize (long day and walking). - Cost $45 includes lunch, tour and transport. F.O.C.A.S : Become a Community Centre volunteer! 1st Monday of the month morning tea is provided. We knit, sew, crochet all sorts of articles and make handmade calico dolls for children in hospitals and the needy. We have four street stalls each year to generate information about our service and fundraising. We look forward to meeting you! Incorporating Lane Cove & Northside Community Services and Hunters Hill Ryde Community Services

Movie Afternoon Movie Afternoon JOIN US FOR

Mindfulness & Relaxation WHEN:

Please join us for a screening of J.M. Barrie’s comedy The Admirable Crichton, starring Diane Cilento and Kenneth More, Wednesday September 27th at Please join us for a screening of J.M. Barrie’s 1:45pm. Presented by Alan Seale, this movie entertainingly mocks British social comedy The Admirable Crichton, starring conventions. Come, sit back and enjoy!

Diane Cilento and Kenneth More.

$5 entry includes afternoon tea. Volunteers of Sydney Community Services are free.

Presented by Alan Seale, this movie entertainingly Venue: Sydney Community Services, 1 Pottery Lane, Lane Cove mocks British social conventions. Come, sit back Please RSVP by Monday August 28th to: reception@sydneycs.org or call 9427 6425. and enjoy! WHEN: Wednesday September 11th at 1.45pm. VENUE: Sydney Community Services, 1 Pottery Lane, Lane Cove COST: $5 entry includes afternoon tea. Volunteers of Sydney Community Services are free. Please RSVP by Monday August 28th to: reception@sydneycs.org or call 9427 6425.

10 - 11am, Wednesday 13th September

WHERE: Sydney Community Services, 1 Pottery Lane, Lane Cove (parking underneath building - entrance on Little Street) Come and explore some easy mindfulness and relaxation techniques to reduce stress and promote relaxation. Free for volunteers of Sydney Community Services, $5 for the community. Includes morning tea. Emily Wilks, our instructor, is a fully qualified yoga teacher with an interest in teaching children and adults mindfulness, relaxation and brain science. To book your place, contact: reception@sydneycs.org or call 9427 6425. Spaces are limited.

CARISBROOK SPRINGTIME GARDEN SEMINAR On September 17th, Carisbrook Historic House is offering an event to delight both gardeners and garden lovers with a full day seminar featuring six horticultural experts over six hours offering hands-on advice.

PRESENTERS WILL INCLUDE: ● Emeritus Professor Dr Margaret Burchett on ornamentals and indoor plants; ● Lou Mayer, Lane Cove's phalaenopsis orchid expert;

● D r Alex Pulkownik, an environmental ecotoxicology expert will talk on growing trees and shrubs;

● M ark Wolff from Lane Cove Council's Bushcare and Community Nursery will provide tips on propagating native plants; ● A ward-winning beekeeper Norm Webb will provide insights into the world of bees and how to attract them, as well as honey from his hives for sale;

● Carisbrook's own Terry Eakin will give demonstrations on clivia propagation. Included in the $45 registration fee is lunch and all-day coffee, tea and biscuits. Carisbrook guides will also be on hand to welcome you to the extraordinary 1880s rooms of the house.

Join us for a lovely, lively day. Download full timetable and speaker information from www.carisbrookhouse.com/events. WHEN: Sunday 17th September. Entry from 10.00am, with Lane Cove Mayor Deborah Hutchens opening proceedings at 10.15am. WHERE: Carisbrook House, 334 Burns Bay Rd BOOKINGS: Online at www.trybooking.com/287243 or email carisbrookhouse@hotmail.com ENQUIRIES: 0418 276 365 THE VILLAGE OBSERVER I NO. 266 I SEPTEMBER 2017 I 41

BITS&PIECES 1ST LANE COVE SCOUT GROUP Joeys 6-8yrs (register interest); Cubs 8-11yrs (Wed 7pm); Scouts 11-15yrs (Fri 7.30pm); Venturers 15-18yrs (Thur 7pm). New hall in Blackman Park, available for hire. www.lanecovescouts.com. e: mail@ lanecovescouts.com ph: 9428 4061 ALL AGE SUNDAY SCHOOL Classes 9am each Sunday. Morning tea provided. Metropolitan Baptist Church, 223 Burns Bay Rd, Lane Cove West. Pastor Mario Schiavone on 0434 432 175 or visit www.metropolitanbaptist.net.au AQUALUNA CHOIR Fun acapella choir seeking singers- pop, gospel, world, sacred music. Wed 7.30pm, St Andrew's church hall, Longueville. Enquiries: Christine on 0411 738 528 or thecowiesfour@gmail.com. BON APPETIT TOASTMASTERS Meet over dinner on second Wednesday evening of each month in a supportive learning environment and great social atmosphere. Info: 0404 049 565, www.batm.org.au BNI BUSINESS EXPRESS LANE COVE BNI is a highly professional business networking organisation whose primary purpose is to exchange qualified business referrals. Contact Dr Sarah McNeil on 9418 9031 or adminlc@chiropracticcentral.com.au CARISBROOK HISTORIC HOUSE Open weekends from 11am - 4pm. See this beautifully restored house and what it was like to live in the 1880's during a time when there were no iPads, phones or TV's. The gardens are also a joy to wander through. Adults $8, Family $20, Concession $6. 334 Burns Bay Road. Parking off Waterview Drive www. carisbrookhouse.com CARER SUPPORT Carer Line is a free telephone information/support service specifically for/about carers providing information, support and referrals. Call 1800 242 636, Mon-Frid, 9-5pm. COMMUNITY CHAPLAIN Offers free activities: Local bush walks, meditation, conversation and coffee groups, chess, family camps, women's retreats, private talk with chaplain Karen. www.lanecovecc.com 0400 299 751 COMMUNITY GARDEN (Permapatch) Behind Chatswood South Uniting Church, cnr Mowbray Rd and Pac Hwy, Lane Cove. Huge, quiet garden. 50 members. Sharing info, workshops, general and private plots. Sun 2pm. Ph Mandy 9436 2891. C3 CHURCH LANE COVE Sunday services 9am (with morning tea after), and 10am for a 10.30am start (morning tea before the service from 10am). Lane Cove Public School Hall. Homebase Youth – 7.15pm Friday nights in school term. Monthly ACEAustralian Contemporary English) conversation evenings 9418 9211 www.c3lanecove.com.au ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLASS Fridays 10am-12 noon. Improve your conversation English with trained facilitators. $3/ week. Info from LCM Church office on 9427 1163 or

PLEASE EM AIL : www.lcmchurches.org.au FOODFAITH COMMUNITY GARDEN Free individual plots for growing your own veggies, fruit and herbs still available. See info@foodfaith.com.au GREENWICH ANGLICAN CHURCH (also known as St Giles Greenwich). Sunday Service, 9am every week. 1st & 3rd Sundays - Morning Prayer. 2nd & 4th Sundays - Holy Communion. Sunday School also available. GREENWICH SAILING CLUB Kids Learn to Sail, September 25. New members of any age are always welcome. Information at https://gsc. org.au/ E: gsc-training@gsc.org.au HALLAM AVENUE TENNIS CLUB 58 Hallam Ave, Lane Cove West. New members welcome. Hire courts from $10 per hour. Call 0424 229 259 or email hatc.hire@gmail.com HEALTHY LIFESTYLE Strength Training - use adjustable free weights and body weight exercises to improve muscle strength, Tuesdays 2.353.35pm. 10 week term, $110/$88 (concession). P:8877 5300. HUMMINGSONG COMMUNITY CHOIRS A network of women’s a cappella choirs. Chatswood choir ‘Alkira' is open to new members and meets on Monday nights in school terms from 7.30pm - 9.30pm at St Paul’s Anglican Church, 1 View Street, Chatswood. For details visit www.hummingsong.com.au HUNTERS HILL BRIDGE CLUB A friendly club offering lessons for beginners, refresher courses, supervised sessions, state and national competitions. For info, visit www.huntershill.bridge-club.org or phone 9879 6803. HUNTERS HILL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Our main gathering is Sundays at 10am and during the week in various homes in our community. Cnr Ferdinand & Alexandra Street. Phone 9817 2282 or www.hhcc.org.au HUNTERS HILL MUSEUM Open Mon to Frid, 10am-12noon at Hunters Hill Town Hall, Alexandra Street. Regular exhibitions and events. www. huntershillmuseum.org.au HUNTERS HILL WOMEN'S BOWLING CLUB We are seeking new members. Tuesday mornings. Free lessons. Come and enjoy the friendship. Phone 0419 258 662 or 0408 110 082. JAZZ BAND Stringybark Jazz rehearses Monday nights in Lane Cove, vacancies available. Plays a diverse range of jazz from Swing, to Blues, Latin, R&B and Funk & performs throughout the year at festivals, community events and private functions. Contact: davidcbraybrook@bigpond.com or (mob) 0410 566 953. LANE COVE BRANCH OF THE COUNTRY WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION Meetings held on second Thursday of month, 10.15am-12.30pm in the Lane Cove Library, Room 1. For info, call Morag on 8407 9582 or email caseyrm@optusnet.com.au LANE COVE BUSH KIDS Nature activities for 2 to 5 years (term time) and 2 to 10 years (school

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e ditor@thevillage obse r ve r.c om.au holidays). Join us for fun and adventure in local bushland. Program details and online bookings at www. lanecove.nsw.gov.au/bushkids. LANE COVE BUSHLAND & CONSERVATION SOCIETY LCBCS Meets 2nd Tuesday each month at 7.30 pm at the Lane Cove Tennis Club, Kenneth St, Longueville. New members welcome. For information: Ron 9427 1125 or Helen 9427 4845. LANE COVE CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY Meets fortnightly at 8.00pm on Thursday evenings. Details 9428 4834 or 9873 6315. LANE COVE CHORISTERS Senior ladies' choir welcomes new members. Rehearsals on Tuesday afternoons at St. Aidan's Church, Longueville. Regular concerts given. For info, contact Bev on 9418 9063. LANE COVE COAL & GAS WATCH Meets first Monday of every month at Lane Cove Library 6.30-8.30pm. New members welcome. For more information, phone 8964 7805. LANE COVE CONCERT BAND Want to join a local, friendly musical organisation? Six ensembles, from beginner to advanced concert bands, 2 jazz bands and a woodwind ensemble. New members welcome. Cameraygal Wind Symphony rehearses 7:45pm Thursday (AMEB grade 5 or higher); Turrumburra Concert Band rehearses 7:45pm Wednesday (grade 3-4); Karingal Concert Band rehearses 7:30pm Tuesday (grade 2-3); Stringybark Jazz rehearses 7.30pm Mondays (grade 5 or higher). Visit www.lccb.org.au or Paul Hummerston on 0407 124 600. LANE COVE HISTORICAL SOCIETY Jill Curtin speaks on the achievements of Lane Cove lass Rose Venn-Brown in WWI. 7pm, Tuesday 26th September, Lane Cove Library. Supper served afterwards. Enquiries 0418 276 376. LANE COVE MASTERS SWIMMING Meets Tuesday 6.30-7.30pm, Lane Cove Aquatic Centre. Swimming coach caters to all levels of swimming ability. LANE COVE RESIDENTS FOR RECONCILIATION A local group of Aboriginal and non- Aboriginal community members. Come along for free public events to celebrate Reconciliation and NAIDOC weeks. Enquiries 9428 1197 /9428 4447 or www.nswreconciliation.org.au LANE COVE SCRABBLE CLUB New in Lane Cove North, meeting fortnightly on Thursdays from 6pm in The Meeting House, 23A Stokes Street. Enquiries; Bob 0400 226 541 or email info@scrabblensw.org.au LANE COVE UNITING CHURCH All are warmly welcome to worship in the chapel, Sundays 9.30am, cnr Figtree St/ Centennial Ave or come for coffee at 10.30am. Weekly activities include Christian Meditation and Mahjong. Phone 9428 2240 or email lanecoveuniting@bigpond.com LANE COVE YOUTH ORCHESTRA Calling young musicians! Have you ever played in a symphony orchestra? Why not come along and try out in

one of our rehearsals. Scholarships offered for selected students. www. lanecoveyouthorchestra.org.au Contact Lyndall 0411 413 335 or mcn114@bigpond.net.au LANE COVE RSL SUB-BRANCH Meets first Thursday of each month at the Lane Cove Club at 10am. Keep up-to-date with RSL matters, DVA and community services. 9906 5934. LANE COVE TOASTMASTERS Become a confident public speaker supported by a friendly group. Meets 1st, 3rd & 5th Wednesday 6:45pm 8:25pm at 23A Stokes Street, Lane Cove. Enquiries: 0403 392 122. www. meetup.com/Speak-Lead-InspireLane-Cove-Toastmasters/ LANE COVE SUSTAINABILITY ACTION GROUP Meets on the third Thursday of every odd month (Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sept, Nov) at the Lane Cove Library, 7-8.30pm. 9428 3553/0421 442 840. LANE COVE WEST TENNIS CLUB Courts for hire day or night at Blackman Park, Lloyd Rees Drive (off Wood St). Amenities and children's playground. Contact Vic on 0417 667 020 or www.lcwtennis.com.au New members welcome. LAUGHTER MELODY YOGA Join one hour laughter yoga sessions to help you feel good, boost health and happiness. All welcome. Coin donation. Enquiries: 0403 392 122. Check sessions at www.meetup.com/ Laughter-Melody-Yoga/ LAVOCE INC. COMMUNITY CHOIR Meets weekly, 6.15-8pm at the Lane Cove Living and Learning Centre, 180 Longueville Rd to sing for fun. No audition necessary, new members welcome. Enquiries: Adrian Lee 9427 5321 or www.lavocelanecove.com/ LONGUEVILLE ST AIDAN'S ANGLICAN CHURCH Sunday morning services 8am & 10am. Friendship Service for the frail aged, 11.30am on 1st Wed of month. Healing service, 6pm on 3rd Sun of month. Youth group, 7pm on Frid during school term. Playgroup for toddlers & carers, 10am Mon & Tues. Craft Circle, 10am on 3rd Frid of month. Cnr Christina & Arabella St. www.staidans.com.au LONGUEVILLE UNITING CHURCH Tuesday 5 September, Mrs Miniver (1942): Remarkably touching wartime melodrama. Winner of 6 Academy awards. Tuesday 10 October, The Help (2011): American period drama set in the 1960s from the African American maid’s point of view. Academy Award winner. For catering please call on 9427 4740 or 9428 4287. BYO drinks. $10. 6.30pm pizza, 7.15pm movie. LCM ANGLICAN CHURCH 19 Rosenthal Ave, Lane Cove. Playtime: Wednesday mornings @ 9.45am - 12 noon (Junior Jivers 10 - 10.30am). Fridays @ 10am - 12 noon. A range of activities for children 0-5 and their carers. LOWER NORTH SHORE MULTIPLE BIRTH ASSOC A club run by volunteer parents of multiples (twins, triplets etc) to support and assist other parents. Weekly playgroup. Email enquiries@lnsmba.amba.org.au

or visit www.lnsmba.amba.org.au MAHJONG Wednesday afternoons from 1.30pm-4pm in the Lane Cove Living and Learning Centre, 180 Longueville Rd. Lessons available April and October. $5 donation. Phone Vanessa 9428 2972/ Sarah 0407 246 666. MEALS ON WHEELS HUNTERS HILL Delivers healthy, affordable meals to client's homes. Friendly volunteers deliver on a daily or weekly basis. Services to Hunters Hill 9817 0101 MEETING HOUSE COMMUNITY CENTRE A not-for-profit organisation with a varied and interesting program of activities catering for people of all ages including playgroups, Community Café, community garden, yoga, craft, seniors outings and shopping trips. Located at 23a Stokes Street, Lane Cove North, 9427 1841. MEETING HOUSE KINDERGARTEN Caters for children aged 3 - 5 yrs, with highly experienced and university qualified staff offering a full preschool program Mon-Thurs 8.30am-3.30pm. 47 Burns Bay Rd (opp Coles), 9008 5549 www.meetinghouse.org.au MEN'S SHED Currently looking for new members. Drop in for a cuppa and a chat. Located in the carpark at St Columba Retirement Centre, 15 Figtree St. Open Mon, Tues and Thurs, 10am-3pm. Call Ted on 0428 024 208 or email lanecove@mensshed.net MINDFULNESS MEDITATION FOR SENIORS Relaxation and simple mindfulness exercises to bring more joy and peace into your life. FREE monthly session with Dr. Ana Brandão at Lane Cove Library. 3rd Monday of the month at 10.30 am. Phone 0428 569 373, email ana@livinginharmony.com.au or visit www.livinginharmony.com.au/ meditation/seniors-meditation NORTH SHORE BRAIN TUMOUR SUPPORT GROUP Provides patients and families with education & emotional support. Meetings are facilitated by health care professionals and held at North Shore Private Hospital. For details, email Allison O’Dea @ snog@snog. org.au or visit www.snog.org.au NORTH SHORE PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Information and support for people impacted by Prostate Cancer. Next FREE meeting Thursday 21st September, 5-7pm in Kolling Building, 5th floor, North Shore Hospital. Special forum with panel members drawn from a wide range of life stages and occupations. Women and partners welcome to attend with their husbands. For info, call Convenor, John Fullagar on 9498 1984 or 0400 420 602 or see www.prostate-cancer-supportsydneynorth.org OSBORNE PARK TENNIS COURT Play tennis in beautiful bush setting with club house. Childrens play area adjacent. Local community-run facility. Very reasonable rates. For permanent daytime bookings, contact Ralph Bertinetti on 9428 2180 or ralphb1@bigpond.com. The Tennis Court is managed by Osborne Park

Progress Association. PROBUS CLUBS Fellowship meetings for retirees. Programs include guest speakers, regular excursions, morning, afternoon tea and lunches. CROWS NEST COMBINED meet at Crows Nest Centre, 2 Ernest Place, Crows Nest, at 10.00am third Thursday monthly. 9439 3455 LANE COVE COMBINED meets at Lane Cove Bowling Club, Burns Bay Road at 10am, second Monday each month. The September speaker will be Ambre Hammond on 'An Unorthodox Life in Music’. The October speaker will be Rosamund Burton on 'Castles, Follies and Four Leaf Clover'. Info: 0407 945 332. LANE COVE LADIES meet at Lane Cove Club at 10am, second Wednesday monthly.9419 5068. WILLOUGHBY COMBINED meet at Chatswood Bowling Club, Gordon Ave, Chatswood at 9.45am, third Tuesday monthly. 9428 3357. HUNTERS HILL COMBINED meet at Hunters Hill Club at 9.30am, first Tuesday monthly. 0407 018 071. HUNTERS HILL LADIES meet at Hunters Hill Club, 12-20 Madeline St at 10am, fourth Monday monthly. 9816 5116. WAVERTON COMBINED meets at Lane Cove Country Club, 180 River Road, Northwood on the third Monday of month at 10.15am. Phone: 9955 5126. ROTARY CLUB OF LANE COVE All welcome at our weekly meeting. 6.15 for 6.45pm until 8.15pm, Tuesdays at the Lane Cove Country Club, 180 River Road. Dinner cost $20/head. www.lanecoverotary.org or phone 0407 216 552. SAHAJA YOGA MEDITATION FREE classes. Discover how to achieve inner balance, peace and deep understanding. No obligation. Lane Cove Library, Thurs 7-8.30pm. For info, call Clare on 0422 798 498. SHINNYO-EN BUDDHIST TEMPLE '17 Tips to Celebrate Lane Cove Living’ - come and spin a wheel of fortune to get your key statement for the day that will be displayed outside the temple during the Lane Cove Festival. Inquiries: 9418 6688, email info@shinnyo.org.au, visit www.shinnyo.org.au SPIRIT OF LIFE UNITARIAN FELLOWSHIP A highlight of our talks this September will be Rex Hunt speaking on 'Celebrating Earth and Wonder in Early Spring’. Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre, Sun. 17th September at 10.30 am, Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre. 9599 1180 www.sydneyunitarians.org ST MARK'S HUNTERS HILL PLAYGROUP Held in St. Mark’s Church Hall, Figtree Road, Hunters Hill on Wednesdays 10 -12 noon during school term. Mums, Dads, Grans and Nannies all welcome. Activities and refreshments for all. Inquiries Pamela 0409 327 087 or Mary 9879 8793. TREBLEMAKERS COMMUNITY CHOIR Anybody who loves to sing is

invited. Performing contemporary and traditional songs, this unique choir will be participating in community events and activities. For more info, Louise on 0452 006 693. U3A UNIVERSITY OF THIRD AGE U3A offers an extensive variety of events and intellectually stimulating daytime courses held in an informal, friendly atmosphere. Ph 9262 2702 or www.sydneyu3a.org WAIG - WOMEN'S ACTION AND INFO GROUP Stimulating speakers, discussions and book reviews for women of all ages. Mondays 10.30am in school terms. Lane Cove

Library, Meeting Rm 1. For info, call Caroline on 0411 016 784, waigwomen@gmail.com or FB: www.facebook.com/waigwomen WOM:NI - WILLOUGHBY OLDER MEN: NEW IDEAS "Meet a friend - Make a friend - Be a friend." For men over 55. Meetings held in Club Willoughby, Crabbes St, Willoughby every 2nd and 4th Wednesday. For info, call Doug on 9417 3715 ZUMBA CLASSES IN LANE COVE Get fit, sweat, make friends and have fun! Classes suitable for everyone www.zumba4u.com.au or call Dianne on 0406 765 827.

WAIG

LANE COVE WOMEN’S ACTION & INFORMATION GROUP TERM 3 - SEPTEMBER 2017 4 SEPTEMBER Discussion Group – Rations and Rookies in World War II. The Home Front in Australia and Britain allowed women to feature in so many new fields, from making do in the kitchen and Land Army to joining new elite units in the Australian front line. Heather Bentley will tell us some revealing, heartwarming, and even funny stories about this period. 11 SEPTEMBER Jessie Street Library lunch – NO WAIG session at the Lane Cove library. 18 SEPTEMBER Discussion Group - Ros Bradley will speak on her book ‘A Matter of Life and Death – 60 voices share their wisdom’. This is Ros’s third anthology and this time it’s about death. We all know that death is normal and inevitable but why is it so hard to deal with and discuss? Sixty contributors from all walks of life share their thoughts and insights. All WAIG sessions are held at the Lane Cove Library, Longueville Rd unless otherwise stated. Cost of Monday sessions: $8 members/$10 non-members per session. For further information, visit our Facebook page, email waigwomen@gmail.com or call 0411 016 784.

SEPTEMBER 2017 ALL WELCOME - $3 Home-made morning tea 10am - 12 noon St Andrew’s Uniting Church Hall, Christina St, Longueville

WED 6 - UNO / SCRABBLE THUR 7 - INTERESTING FACTS FRI 8 - FASHION PARADE WED 13 - SCRABBLE THUR 14 - WHERE WERE YOU WHEN...? WED 20 - SCRABBLE THUR 21 - FAMOUS/ INFAMOUS PARTNERS WED 27 - SCRABBLE THUR 28 - SIMILES

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COMMUNITY I WHAT'S ON

HUNTERS HILL

MUSIC Presents

The Streeton Trio Now recognised here and abroad as Australia’s premiere chamber ensemble. How fortunate we are to enjoy their wonderful playing once again.

2.30 pm Sunday 24th September 2017

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

Visit the ENCHANTED NIGHT GARDEN Leave the ‘concrete jungle’ for a real jungle experience right in the heart of Lane Cove. TIME: Two seasons per night: 5.30 - 7.30pm and 7.30 - 9.30pm DATE: Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd September ADDRESS: Jungle Chalet, 37 Innes Rd, Greenwich. Don Murchison’s Jungle Chalet Watergarden Artscape includes sculptured streams, ponds and waterfalls along with colourful lights, laser, fog effects and atmospherics. Bring the family to discover the Sculptured Rainforest Walk, the Spouting Elephant, Gorilla in the Mist sculpture, voice tube and more. Please wear suitable footwear for a rustic rainforest environment. A small torch is recommended. Young children must be accompanied and supervised by adults. www.comedyspecialists.com.au/art.html and book in advance: www.enchanted-night-garden.eventbrite.com.au

Springtime Garden Seminar Carisbrook Historic House

A full-day of hands-on gardening tips

$45

inc lunch

Sunday 17 September 10.30am - 4.30pm Bookings: 0418 276 365 www.carisbrookhouse.com

6 EXPERTS IN 6 HOURS

Prof Margaret Burchett: Indoor plants Lou Mayer: Orchids Dr Alex Pulkownik: Trees & shrubs Norm Webb: Beekeeping Mark Wolff: Native Plants Terry Eakin: Clivias

Lane Cove Music Concert Alf & Pearl Pollard Memorial Awards For Performance Excellence Held in association with Sydney Eisteddfod

Ten of the most outstanding solo instrumentalists between the age of 11 and 15 will be selected from the 2017 Eisteddfod for these awards. The performances will be followed by an audience vote and the awarding of prizes. WHEN: 7.00pm, TUESDAY 3rd OCTOBER WHERE: LANE COVE-MOWBRAY ANGLICAN CHURCH, 19 ROSENTHAL AVENUE, LANE COVE (behind the Post Office) ADMISSION: $25 at the door, school children free ENQUIRIES: Please phone 9428 4287 or 9427 4651

www.lanecove.fmca.org.au/

Diary date: Final concert for 2017 - Tuesday 28th November at 8.00pm, Coro Innominata Chamber Choir with Musical Director Sally Whitwell.

“In Conversation with Miranda Devine and Adam Creighton" The Liberal Party Lane Cove SEC invites those who would like to engage in informed discussion to “In Conversation with Miranda Devine and Adam Creighton." WHEN: From 7.30pm, Wednesday 11th October WHERE: Lane Cove Country Club COST: $10 per head RSVP:

By 8th October 2017.

EMAIL: anecoveliberals@gmail.com to book a place. Please provide name, suburb and phone number details.

guest speaker

Jill Curtin

speaks on the extraordinary achievements of a 'lane cove lass' in World War I

Rose

VennBrown TUESDAY 26 SEPTEMBER

7pm Lane Cove Library Enquiries 0418 276 365

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY JOB OPPORTUNITIES CENTREHOUSE AND GALLERY LANE COVE ARE LOOKING FOR: 1. Art Teachers for kid’s art classes 2. Experienced part-time gallery installers Please see our website for further details at www.gallerylanecove. com.au or email info@ gallerylanecove.com.au

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

HOTDESKS available

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

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

ACCOUNTANTS

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

ARCHITECTS, BUILDING & DESIGN

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

BAKERIES & PATISSERIE

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

BANKS & FINANCE

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

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

Shop 2, 91 Longueville Rd Enter from Birdwood Lane Carpark

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

BARS & CLUBS

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

CAFES, RESTAURANTS

Coves Restaurant............. 9420 1412 Birdwood Cafe.................. 8090 7940 Caesars Pizza Palace........ 9427 6197 Café Zivelli........................ 9420 1103 Chargrill Charlies.............. 8095 9761 Crust Gourmet Pizza......... 9418 9222 Curry Lane........................ 9428 2922 Delhi Hutt.......................... 9428 5557 Dominos Pizza.................. 8424 4050 Encasa.............................. 9418 8577 Gelatissimo....................... 9418 7465 Greenhouse Asian Salads.8540 0404 Lodge................................ 9420 1629 Fusion Coffee................... 9418 8074 Fourth Fish....................... 9427 4896 Ground Caffe..................... 9420 0410 King of Kebabs................. 9418 9533 La Piazza Pizza................. 9427 6041 La Provence Espresso Bar. 9418 9364 Lane Cove BBQ Kitchen.... 9420 8288 LC Chinese Kitchen........... 9427 0099

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

SUITE 4, 98 LONGUEVILLE ROAD LANE COVE

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

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

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Le Resto............................ 9427 6272 Suzie’s Restaurant............ 9427 6018 Noodle King...................... 9427 0855 Ogalo Portugese Chicken. 9427 1200 Oliver Brown Chocolate Cafe.97482111 One Birdwood................... 9428 5155 The Junction..................... 9418 8005 Patchai............................. 9427 7882 Persian Basement............. 9428 5812 Pho Sam Noodle House.... 9869 0499 Sircus Café....................... 9418 3222 Mowbray Eatery................ 9427 8083 Subway............................. 9418 8355 Super Mix Juicery........ 0410 715 802 Sushi Maru........................ 9418 8222 Unwined Café & Bar.......... 9418 8074 Via Napoli......................... 9428 3297 Wok Passion..................... 9420 9567

CHILD CARE

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

COMMUNITY SERVICES

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

DRY CLEANING AND ALTERATIONS

Blossom Tailoring/Alterations.9427 8817 Lawrence Dry Cleaners..... 9428 4368

WEBSITE DESIGN & MAINTENANCE WEBSITES, ECOMMERCE, GOOGLE MARKETING AND MOBILE APP DEVELOPMENT - Complementary Logo design 17 years in business friendly service

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Minyan Design Tailor........ 9420 8848 New Mayfair Drycleaners.. 9427 5667 Sally's Alterations............. 9428 5675 Triple A Dry Cleaners........ 9427 3402

ELECTRICAL/COMPUTER/ COMMUNICATIONS

Asmarina Consulting Services.9420 4658 Classic Audio.................... 9428 3333 Electronics Central........... 9420 3811 Fastrack Technology........ 9043 5303 Exp. Website Designer.0450 011 336 webwingz.com.au Len Wallis Audio............... 9427 6755 McIntosh Electrical...... 1300 627 727 Raw FM Network.............. 9420 4900 Website Expert............ 0450 011 336

KIDS & TEENS

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

FASHION - MENS

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

FASHION/ACCESSORIES WOMEN Adam Larissa Fashions.... 9427 6291 Baku Swimwear................................. Bella Cove Lingerie........... 9418 6776 Blue Illusion...................... 9456 6041 Fuschia Boutique.............. 9428 3601 Good Will Op Shops.......... 9418 6835 Iris & Lin........................... 9427 1395 Miss V Boutique................ 9418 9333 Running Bare.................... 9420 3025 Stedmans Fine Jewellery.. 9427 3924

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FLORIST

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

FOOTWEAR / SHOE REPAIR

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

FRESH FOOD

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

GROCERIES & LIQUOR

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

HAIR & BEAUTY

A Beauty........................... 9427 2222 Allcare Laser & Cosmetic.. 9420 5577 Art of Beauty.................... 9420 4422 Beauty in the Cove............ 9420 1880 Bellini Hair Hunters Hill.... 9817 4422 Chic Scissors.................... 9427 6164

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

HEALTH / SPORT / FITNESS

A Better Smile Dental....... 9427 3366 Action Plus Physio............ 9837 4440 Anytime Fitness................ 9418 6299 Apple Dental..................... 9420 5050 Ben Ebert Psychologist.0403 197 533 Better Hearing.................. 9394 8465 BlueFit Health Club........... 9418 8888 Bodytone Yoga............ 0423 595 557 Bridget Sheehan Pharmacy.9427 2241 Burns Bay Dentistry.......... 9420 2888 Burns Bay Medical Centre.9427 4855 Burns Bay Physio.............. 9427 8333 Carlisle Swimming............ 9417 2060 Central Avenue Dental Care..9428 4888 Chemist Warehouse..... 1300 367 283 Connect Hearing............... 9420 2300 Cove Dental...................... 8413 1779 Curves............................... 9418 6833 Define Nutrition........... 1800 333 463

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For courses and workshops see our timetable at www.compals.info. LIVING AND LEARNING CENTRE, 180 Longueville Road, Lane Cove. For info phone Sigrid: 9817 0605 or 0411 207 512 Supported by Lane Cove Council

ldaly2@bigpond.net.au

St Vincent de Paul............ 9427 1115 TS14 + Virtu...................... 9418 9844 Zjoosh............................... 8065 0744

Computing for Seniors

Dentocare......................... 9427 1099 Douglas Hanley Moir......... 9427 6340 Dr Abe Mordoc - Dentist... 9428 5170 Dr Vasili Orth. Surgeon..... 9420 1444 Dr Papadimitriouo Orth. Surgeon.9418 9777 Dr Li's TCM Clinic.............. 9418 3778 Emerald Medical Centre.... 9420 0222 Emily Rowe Counselling .0405 003 945 Energy Essence........... 0410 471 557 Eyes on Lane Cove............ 9418 3329 Evolvere Pilates Yoga.... 0403 294 824 Flex Hearing..................... 9879 7776 Gavin Starr Pharmacy....... 9427 1755 Greenwich Pharmacy........ 9436 1675 Health Space............... 1300 364 180 Hypoxi Body Studio.......... 9427 2727 ILS............................... 1300 941 037 Infinite Energies/Wellness.9427 7259 Japanese Yoga............ 0413 136 036 J.Brandt-Sarif Physio....... 9420 8802 Knots in Knead................. 9438 5008 Lane Cove Aquatic Centre.9418 8858 LC Chiropractic Centre...... 9428 4033 LC Family Medical Centre. 9427 7622 Lane Cove Denture Clinic.. 9411 1179 Lane Cove Foot Clinic....... 9428 3000 LC General Practice.......... 9418 9670 Lane Cove Optical............. 9428 5070 Lane Cove Orthodontics... 9427 8088 Lane Cove Radiology........ 9418 9096 Lane Cove Podiatry.......... .9420 4673 LC Speech Pathology........ 9418 3503 LC Therapeutic Massage.. 9427 6628 LC Village Pharmacy......... 9427 0864 Massage Envy .................. 8459 9380 North Shore Gym.............. 9420 2815 Northpoint Psychology.0419 467 794 Nursing Links Universal.... 9427 2252 Pilates Connection....... 0400 012 693

Priceline Pharmacy........... 9418 6426 Rebalance Centre of Health.0400 600 035 Reflexology & Healing... 0433521939 Soulful Fitness.................. 9427 9855 Sydney Therapy & Co... 0449 619 182 Swimming Lessons...... 0411 320 495 Tai Chi Holistic Class........ 9420 9421 Thai Chiva......................... 9420 8082 The Foot Group................. 9428 3000 Top Gum Dental................ 9427 1888 Total Care Hearing ........... 8999 9523 Vanessa Speech Therapy.0449-619-182 Vision PT Personal Training.. 9427 8462 WHAT Hearing................... 9420 2300 Yogabowl...................... 0411 155 165 Zumba classes 4u......... 0406 765 827

HOME & HOMEWARES

Blind Inspiration.......... 1300 925 463 Declutter Service......... 0404 025 280 DKOR Interiors.................. 8084 5803 Eco Downunder............ 0411 612 632 Found Gifts &Homewares. 0411 427 670 Hot Dollar......................... 9418 6044 Iris & Lin........................... 9427 1395 Smart Bargains ........... 0413 381 021 Smart Gutter solutions..... 8676 2247 The Hunted.................. 0498 222 130

HOME MAINTENANCE

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

LEGAL

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

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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Family Military

HISTORY Ever wondered what your relative did or where he/she served during WW1 or WW2? By researching and interpreting official and family records we can provide the answer. E: familymilitaryhistory

@iinet.net.au INTERNET:

www.familymilitaryhistory. com.au

NEWSAGENCY, BOOKS, MOVIES

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

PRINTING/ FRAMING/ PHOTOGRAPHY/FILM

Copy Express.................... 8084 0152 Final Finish Framing......... 9816 2304 IQ Printing........................ 9418 7177 Lovely Photo Centre.......... 9418 9066 MBE Business Service...... 9418 8450 Motifex Audio Productions.8065 5207 Photo Audio/Video Conversions 0429 709 951

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PATRICK GRIMES & CO. SOLICITORS

Emma Grimes and Michael Fitzgerald Now in our 40th year in Lane Cove WILL ACCEPT INSTRUCTION IN: Conveyancing. Commercial Law. Criminal Law. Wills and Probate. Traffic Matters. Litigation (all Courts) Telephone for an appointment:

9428 1577

1st Floor, 139 Longueville Rd. Lane Cove

Stuart Leal Photographer.0414 551 956

REAL ESTATE AGENTS/ PROPERTY DEVELOPERS

Allen Estate Agents.......... 9410 2277 Australian Domain............ 9960 1535 Belle Property................... 9087 3333 Blunts Real Estate............ 9427 5800 Bresic Whitney ................ 9816 8888 Cobden Hayson ............... 8318 7888 First National Holgates..... 9427 4355 Harbourline....................... 9966 0543 Hamilton & Co Special Projects..9420 2066 LJ Hooker......................... 9428 1877 McGrath Real Estate......... 9417 9600

Ray White......................... 9428 4100 Riverview Realty...................9420 0083 RUN Property.................... 9941 2255 Sotheby’s Int.Realty ......... 9499 2780 Standen Estate Agents..... 8556 7565 Stone Real Estate............. 9427 7466

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

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

SERVICES

HOBBIES, PETS TUITION

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

TRAVEL

Flight Centre................ 1300 534 318 helloworld Lane Cove........ 9418 6866 Travel Crafters.................. 8964 4221 Trendsetter Travel............. 9427 6666 Australia Post...................... 13 13 18 C3 Church......................... 9418 9211 Lane Cove Council............ 9911 3555 TAB...................................... 13 33 90 LCM Churches................... 9427 1163

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

Business Directory Display Ads can be booked on a monthly basis and are available in a range of sizes. (Larger sizes also available.) ■ 1 Block : 41mm (w) X 27mm (h) = $60 per issue ■ 2 Block : 41mm (w) X 61mm (h) = $120 per issue ■ 3 Block : 41mm (w) X 94mm (h) = $160 per issue ■ Single Line : Business name and number = $19 per issue THE VILLAGE OBSERVER I NO. 266 I SEPTEMBER 2017 I 47

Paul Nees M 0432 995 847 E paul.nees@raywhite.com

14/299 BURNS BAY RD SOLD ABOVE RESERVE

9/6 TAYLORS DR SOLD AT AUCTION

Call Paul today to discuss your property in detail

52 FINLAYSON ST SOLD ABOVE RESERVE

35 WALKERS DR SOLD PRIOR TO AUCTION

52 HALLAM AVE SOLD ABOVE RESERVE

Ray White Lane Cove have had success with their recent sales. Spring is here and if you are thinking of selling, now is the perfect time. Call Paul today on 0432 995 847 for a confidential discussion about your home or investment property.

Ray White Lane Cove T 02 9428 4100 162 Longueville Road, Lane Cove raywhitelanecove.com.au