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Councillor Mark A. Bennett
Mayor of Hunters Hill P: 9879 9415 E: markbennett@huntershill.nsw.gov.au
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The Priory update
Plans to turn The Priory into a restaurant through adaptive reuse are underway. A meeting was held on May 8, 2019 with The Priory Consortium architect and heritage advisor and Council’s key planning and heritage staff. The meeting was requested by the Priory Consortium to gain an understanding of any heritage issues and impacts and discuss DA timelines relating to concept plans that were tabled for discussion. The key areas of discussion were: heritage impacts, inclusive access, landscaping and entrance points. The Priory Consortium will take on board advice received and amend their design plans before meeting with Council’s Conservation Advisory Panel in June 2019. The Priory Consortium expects to lodge a DA in July 2019.
65th Hunters Hill Art Exhibition
The 65th Hunters Hill Art Exhibition was a great success, showcasing diverse artworks in the Town Hall, which was beautifully transformed into an art gallery for the nine-day exhibition in mid-May. Thank you to all the sponsors for their support and the volunteers and staff for their contribution to this wonderful exhibition. The artworks can be viewed via www.huntershill.nsw.gov. au
Hunters Hill Food & Wine Festival 2019
The Hunters Hill Food & Wine Festival celebrated its 20th year bringing fine wines, gourmet foods, produce and live entertainment to the large and enthusiastic crowd of locals and visitors who flocked to Boronia Park on Sunday, May 5. This fabulous charity event run by volunteers has raised thousands of dollars in aid of NFP community groups and emergency services since 1999. This month marks the middle of 2019 - a frightening reminder of how little time there is left to achieve all we want to see happen this year!
Winter has come and evenings are cooler however, it’s no excuse to rug up and bunker down. Thanks to $50,000 from the NSW Government and an equal contribution from Lane Cove Council, Lane Cove dogs and their owners will be able to enjoy more in the great outdoors following the opening of an off-leash, fenced dog park in Blackman Park. The upgrades will also see our residents able to enjoy a broader range of activities. This will allow our youth to further chase their dreams or simply their pets!
An upgraded Community Hub re-opened on May 10 at Sydney Community Services’ base at Gladesville Rd, Hunters Hill, thanks to a NSW Government initiative to continually improving access to services for seniors and people with a disAbility.
Government funding of $19,800, in conjunction with Sydney Community Services funds, went to updating and renovating spaces used by SCS clients.
The transformation was guided by research on best practice in dementia care. The money was complemented by donations from local community members including a new TV, artwork, furnishings and many, many hours of volunteer work! This Community Hub enhances the health and well-being of our seniors and people with disAbility by connecting them with their local community. The upgrade has provided a user-friendly space that’s supportive, calming and safe for our clients, especially those with dementia. The NSW Government in the Lane Cove Electorate is committed to supporting seniors, ensuring our oldest and often wisest members can access the best quality support.
Sydney Community Services is a busy centre which runs centre-based services for seniors and people with disAbilities. Several groups of seniors including dementia, men’s and women’s groups come to the Hub on specific days for a program of activities and outings. Also disAbility groups of younger people meet for activities at the Hub before being taken on outings every Monday and Friday. Please get in touch (on 02 9427 6425) if you are interested in further details of these or other services for seniors, people with disAbility and their carers. We live in such a wonderful democracy and election campaigns remind us of the core principle of our system – each person’s views and vote are as important as the next. When we queue at polling places, we do so as equals.
I want to thank the residents of North Sydney for your support. For me, being an MP is about community service and I will continue to work hard every day to represent you in parliament and to assist you with federal issues.
Anthony Roberts, MP
Member for Lane Cove P: 9817 4757 E: lanecove@parliament.nsw.gov.au
Trent Zimmerman, MP
Member for North Sydney P: 9929 9822 E: trent.zimmerman.mp@aph.gov.au
We live in a beautiful part of Sydney surrounded by our harbour and bushland. We are also home to diverse and vibrant communities. My job is to help improve our area and ensure the federal government is playing its part in delivering the services and infrastructure we need.
That’s why I fought so hard to secure funding to rebuild the Lane Cove Pool and secured an election commitment for the iconic North Sydney Pool. We will honour our plans to increase funding for local schools and hospitals and to help reduce traffic congestion across Sydney.
On the national stage, I look forward to being part of the re-elected Morrison government and focusing on building our economy so we can help all Australians fulfil their aspirations. I will continue to be a progressive and practical Liberal voice in the Parliament.
In North Sydney we can be proud of the way in which the election campaign was conducted. All of the candidates argued their case but did so civilly and with respect for each other. Working at prepoll and polling booths was a delight because of the friendly and respectful approach volunteers from all parties took.
So a big thank you to all! I won’t let you down.
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Councillor Pam Palmer, MayorJUNE
P: 0431 959 980 E: mayor@lanecove.nsw.gov.au
JUNE 2019
I’ve just visited the Opening Night of an interesting exhibition at Gallery Lane Cove by former artist-in-residence, Travis de Vries. His work also features in the program for this month’s Gai-mariagal Festival. Hopefully you too can participate in some of the festival’s events (more details below). For our wonderful local creative community, I am excited to announce some changes to the annual Lane Cove Art Show to be held in late August. A ‘best in show’ non-acquisitive prize of $5,000 will be awarded by Council for the first time this year, so I hope this will encourage some wonderful entries. As always, many people have written to me over the past month and I love to receive your feedback. One popular topic concerned proposed changes to the way in which Council’s Meetings are conducted. I am pleased to say that we listened to you - our Meetings will remain largely unchanged and continue to offer an open forum for residents to voice any concerns. I also received a heart-warming letter from the Mayor of our sister city, Gunnedah. The drought has not yet broken but the community is feeling more optimistic. Enough rain has fallen to enable winter crops to be planted. He wrote to sincerely thank the Lane Cove community for their fundraising efforts to assist the area’s drought-affected families.
Local News & Information
Citizenship Awards
Council held its annual Citizenship Awards Presentation on Wednesday 22 May to acknowledge the exceptional contributions and achievements of our local community (pictured right). Council also presented this year’s Neighbour Day Awards to residents making a difference in our local area. Congratulations to Amanda Liddell, Barry King, Bronwen Dalton, Caroline Hodkinson, Charlie and Grace Doran, Dr Frances Christie, Elliott Kliffen, Isabelle Heim Fund, Jeremy Cardew, Katrina Cashman, Len Wallis Audio, Lochie Paul Beh, Mandy Sayyadi, Margaret Burke, Mark Brown, Michael Taylor, Neil Cooper, Phil Arnold, Simone Launt-Peters, Tag I.T Team – Lane Cove Public School, Victoria Caush and our Citizen of the Year, Bridget Kennedy (pictured right).
Congratulations to our new Australian Citizens
In May, Council had the pleasure of welcoming 44 new Australian citizens to the Lane Cove community at our Citizenship Ceremony. Our new citizens have come from over 14 countries.
Out & About in Lane Cove
Gai-mariagal Festival
The Gai-mariagal Festival program is here. The Festival celebrates First Australian culture and heritage and includes workshops, art exhibitions, performances, films and talks. Events include: The Hidden Garden: Saturday 8 June Creative Workshop: Saturday 15 June Aboriginal Heritage BushWalk: Saturday 22 June Animals of the Dreaming - Taronga Zoomobile Visit: Saturday 6 July Discover more: www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/festivals.
Discovery Bike Tour
Would you like to rediscover the joy of bike riding? Join Council for a supervised road ride through Longueville, Riverview and Lane Cove followed by morning tea in the Plaza on Sunday 16 June. Book online: www. lovewhereyouride.eventbrite.com
Business Breakfast
Council is hosting a free breakfast on Wednesday 19 June for local businesses. Hear from our special guest speaker, Nicole Eckels, from Glasshouse Fragrances. Register at www.lanecovebusinessbreakfast. eventbrite.com
Did you know?
If you need to report a missed waste or recycling collection or you have damaged bins in need of repair or replacement, please contact the Waste Solutions Hotline on 1300 655 006. To book a Household Clean-Up Collection, please call 1300 655 006 or visit Council’s website.
Latest Works
• Bill Bryan Playground: The upgrade to the playground at
Kingsford Smith Oval is nearly finished. The installation of the swings, slides, timber edging and soft fall pads is now complete and the turfing, mulching and fencing is expected to be finished in June. • Pool update: The demolition of
Lane Cove’s old 50m pool and grandstand is now complete.
Council has appointed Crystal
Pools to build the new 50m outdoor pool. Construction will start in mid-June and works are expected to take 12 months.
What’s On:
Lane Cove
JUNE
PLAZA EVENTS
World Environment Day: Friday 7 June, 3:30pm - 5:00pm. Bring the family along to celebrate World Environment Day by making art from recycled material and witnessing magician Adam Axford transform trash into treasure. Join us to #BeatPlasticPollution.
Saturday Sounds - Kahuna: Saturday 8 June, 10:00am - 12:00pm. Enjoy live music by John Garrick.
LANE COVE LIBRARY
All events are free. Visit www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/library or call 9911 3634 to book.
BookChat - Bestseller Lists: Tuesday 11 June, 6:00pm - 8:00pm. We’ll be discussing books that live up to their hype and ones not worth reading.
Author Talk: Dr. Tanya Bretherton - The Suicide Bride:
Thursday 13 June, 6:15pm - 7:30pm. Dr. Tanya Bretherton has a PhD in sociology with special interests in narrative life history and social history. Crafternoon Tea: Tuesday 18 June, 2:00pm - 3:30pm, Greenwich Library. Enjoy afternoon tea while working on your latest craft project. No booking required.
History Talk: The South West Pacific 1941-1945 - An
Overview: Tuesday 18 June, 6:15pm - 8:00pm. Hear Lieutenant Colonel Graeme Davis discuss the south-west Pacific campaigns, the role played by Australian and American troops and the implications the campaigns would have on the future of the Pacific Rim.
Author Talk: Adrian Piccoli – 12 Ways Your Child Can
Get The Best Out Of School: Monday 24 June, 6:15pm - 7:30pm. A jargon-free guide to your child’s education and how you can help them thrive at school.
Movie: The Children Act (2018): Tuesday 25 June, 2:00pm - 4:30pm. A judge must decide a case involving a teenage boy who is refusing a blood transfusion on religious principle. Starring Emma Thompson and Stanley Tucci. Rated M. Thursday Tunes - Verdi and Puccini: Thursday 27 June, 10:15am - 12:00pm. Local musician Graham Ball presents the music and lives of Giuseppe Verdi and Giacomo Puccini, true stars of opera in the Romantic era.
Writers in Residence Group: Thursday 27 June, 6:00pm – 7:30pm. A group for writers who meet monthly to share stories, discuss ideas & writing methods. No booking required.
COMMUNITY
IT Workshop: Wednesday 5 & 26 June and 3 July, 10:00am - 12:00pm, Lane Cove Library. Learn how to shop online, book tickets to an event, connect to WiFi and more. Separate workshops for Apple, Windows and Android devices. Bookings essential. Call 9911 3591 to book. Discovery Bike Tour: Sunday 16 June, 9:00am - 12:00pm, Lane Cove Public School. Rediscover the joy of bike riding in this free workshop. Complete a supervised road ride and enjoy morning tea in the Plaza when you return. Book online and find out more: www.lovewhereyouride.eventbrite.com
Fragrances: Wednesday 19 June, 7:15am - 8:30am, Terrace Function Room, Lane Cove Community Hub. A special event for Lane Cove business owners. Hear from Nicole Eckels, co-founder of Glasshouse Fragrances, about her business journey. Book online: www. lanecovebusinessbreakfast. eventbrite.com
Blokes Night Out: Monday 24 June, 7:00pm - 8:00pm, Living and Learning Centre. Join us for a casual and honest discussion about healthy relationships with anyone in your life, including your family, friends and partners. Book online: www.blokesnightout.eventbrite.com
BUSH KIDS
Book online: www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/bushkids. For children aged 2 to 5 years. Hide and Seek: Tuesday 25 June, 9:45am - 11:00am, Tambourine Bay Reserve. Learn about how animals camouflage themselves.
For more details on these events visit www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au or call Lane Cove Council on 9911 3555.
June Workshops
Exhibition
The Hidden Garden – Travis De Vries
The Hidden Garden is a solo exhibition, based on the artist’s Indigenous reinterpretation of the Adam and Eve fable. It comprises a collection of paintings, immersive installation art, video projection and a soundscape, is the outcome of Travis’ artist residency at Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios and the Australian Museum in 2018. There will be a daytime panel and discussion on June 8, including a reading of a short story excerpt and accompanying soundtrack by the artist. The panelists will be Sharni Jones, Manager, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Collections, Australian Museum; Brad Franks, Artist/ Curator & Former Director, Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre; artist Travis De Vries, Exhibiting Artist & 2018 Create NSW Aboriginal Arts Fellow. Moderator - Rachael Kiang, Manager & Curator, Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios. A Gai-mariagal Festival exhibition, supported by Lane Cove Council. EXHIBITION: until June 29 DISCUSSION EVENT: 8 June 2019, 11am-12 pm RSVP: https://the-hidden-gardenpanel-discussion.eventbrite.com.au
Pure Technique
In this workshop, artist Travis de Vries (whose Hidden Garden exhibtion is showing until June 29) takes participants through his techniques to create finished artwork. Using distinctly contrasting methods of oil and medium with washes along with a linear painterly style, the participants will learn Travis’ process of transforming a blank canvas to a finished piece of art. DATE: 2-5pm, Saturday June 1 COST: $65 RSVP: https://www.gallerylanecove. com.au/adultsworkshops
Upcoming FREE workshop
Using a rich source material of Australian Indigenous lore and drawing from the tropes and techniques of comic book, video game and pop culture creators, this workshop will provide a unique insight into the methods Travis de Vries has used to create his work. He will explain how you can employ these strategies to make art and find your artistic voice. This workshop is aimed at those who have a strong knowledge of a painting / drawing technique and who would like to acquire ways to apply these skills to concepts. We will be using various artistic techniques to explore broad narrative concepts with a particular focus on blending the very old with the new. WORKSHOP: Involving Symbolism WHEN: June 15, 2-5pm FREE RSVP: https://involving-symbolism15-june.eventbrite.com.au
Creative studios art projects
We can tailor your party to your desires. A list of sample art projects includes: • Lessons in drawing • Lessons in watercolor and oil painting • Lessons in jewelry-making (beading and silver jewelry casting) • Pottery glass painting • Abstract art • Macrame and textiles FURTHER DETAILS: please email us at info@gallerylanecove.com.au COST: determined by the chosen party project.
Words by Rachel Kiang Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios 9428 4898 I www.gallerylanecove.com.au
