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Seniors to be rewarded with gift packs for taking part in NSW governmentbacked dementia health initiative
Adults over 65 are being encouraged to participate in a Macquarie University “Brain Bootcamp” initiative to determine their dementia literacy, with the first 1000 people receiving a free Bootcamp gift box.
Dr Joyce Siette has been funded by the NSW Government to create the Brain Bootcamp public health initiative.
Supported by the Australian Institute of Health Innovation at Macquarie University, the aim is to increase seniors’ awareness of dementia risk factors and initiate lifestyle changes to maximise brain health for free.
Research on the prevention of dementia has identified risk factors “that we have the power to change” says Dr Siette.
These are known as modifiable risk factors and together make up 40% of dementia cases.
Dr Siette gathered a team of experts from around the world to create Brain Bootcamp – a vision that shows when seniors make small lifestyle changes they can instigate better brain health.
Seniors are asked to log onto www.brainbootcamp. com.au to fill out some surveys that will create their own personalised brain health profiles. The profile will be included in a free Bootcamp package that will include strategies and complementary items to kickstart better brain health. There are 1000 gift boxes available. The initiative started on January 11th 2021, so best to get in quick.
Lane Cove Ferry saved
Just before Christmas, it was revealed that the Captain Cook-operated Lane Cove Ferry Service would be discontinued, however, thanks to community pressure and discussions between local MP Hon. Anthony Roberts and the Minister for Transport, the ferry has been saved.
“Transport for NSW has reviewed community and stakeholder feedback and can confirm the Captain Cook Lane Cove Ferry Service will continue in 2021. The proposed alternative school bus services due to commence from term 1 2021 will not be introduced in 2021, and the ferry service will continue.”
The ferry runs from Lane Cove into the city on weekday mornings and makes the return journey to Lane Cove in the afternoons. The ferry stops at Longueville Wharf; Northwood Wharf; Greenwich – Bay Street Wharf and Greenwich Point Wharf.
Half a million-dollar boost for HH works program
Hunters Hill local roads and infrastructure works will receive a half a million-dollar boost under a Federal Government grant program.
Hunter’s Hill Council resolved to utilise the $455,733 from the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program Extension to fund a range of eligible projects.
These include: a new pedestrian refuge island on Manning Road; a street tree planting program; footpath reconstruction; stormwater drainage inspections; relining of failed pipelines and road resurfacing. The works are expected to be completed by 30 June 2021.
Lane Cove local broadens social network among over 50s on Stitch
Anne-Marie Johnstone Nine Stitch members, a mix of men and women, gathered at the Longueville Pub in Lane Cove.
Stitch offers a wide range of activities and events for the over 50s designed to bring like-minded people together.
It also offers a platform for online discussions with other members around the world, group travel events and the opportunity for members to create their own activities for others to join.
“I joined Stitch four years ago because I wanted to make new friends of both sexes,” says Lane Cove local, Anne-Marie Johnstone (pictured). “It is unique in that it focuses on helping over 50s stay connected socially and find the company they need.”
It has changed my life so much. I have not only made new friends with people that live near me in Lane Cove, but I’ve also made great new connections with people from all over Sydney.”
Nine Stitch members, a mix of men and women, gathered at the Longueville Pub in Lane Cove recently (all adhering to Covid-safe practices) to enjoy food, wine and good conversation.
Andrew Dowling who developed Stitch in 2014 has a social enterprise background. He recognised that there was a need for a very different kind of companionship site to help older people connect socially and make new friends.
“Our grand vision when we developed Stitch was to help improve the lives of people over 50 in every country around the world, and provide an answer to the social isolation and loneliness that everyone ultimately faces at some point in their lives,” he says. Stitch offers its users different options with activities planned all over Sydney. “You can play cards, have a picnic, go for a walk, take a trip on the harbour, see a show, even find traveling companions and everything is popular and well attended,” Anne-Marie adds.
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Happy New Year from the Rotary Club of Lane Cove
The raffle was drawn 12 December at the Lane Cove Aquatic Centre by local Sydney Swans Legend Jude Bolton, and filmed for streaming by Jacky Barker from In The Cove.
• The major prize – a Fisher & Paykel Quad Door
Refrigerator donated by Fisher & Paykel – was won by a local from our sister city Gunnedah. The winner was quoted as saying: “It was easy to buy tickets for the Lane Cove rotary Raffle as we (in Gunnedah) are so appreciative of what you in Lane Cove have done for us.” How lovely.
Please refer to the website lanecoverotaryfair.org for full results. And more happy news. The Rotary Club of Lane Cove made a successful application for a Hyecorp Community Grant and will use these funds for three recycled plastic benches to be positioned in Lane Cove wherever they’re most needed for members of the community to rest on when out and about.
HH Council moves to spark restoration of The Priory
HH Council has resolved to grant a licence to facilitate the lodging of a development application for the proposed restoration of The Priory and its potential future use as a restaurant and café, with associated community uses.
The Priory is a heritage-listed former farm, mental health facility, convent and homestead and now vacant building at Manning Road, Gladesville. A classic Emma Grimes, Michael Fitzgerald & Peter Louridas A family business, now in our 48th year in Lane Cove sandstone building, it was constructed from 1847–1874 originally for the Marist Fathers of Australia.
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Hyecorp opens applications for community grants Community groups are invited to applyfor one What Hearing launches home delivery Lane Cove Bush Kids (2 to 5 years old) FEBRUARY DATES Hyecorp opens applications for community grants Community groups are invited to applyfor one What Hearing launches home delivery of six 2020 Hyecorp Community Grants. Each worth $2000, there will be two available in each of the Lane Beetle Mania Discover beetles on a bush walk and of six 2020 Hyecorp Community Grants. Each worth $2000, there will be two available in each of the Lane What Hearing has launched a new hearing aid delivery service to saveyoutravelling to the Tiny Tadpole Tadpoles are secretive creatures that are What Hearing has launched a new hearing aid delivery service to saveyoutravelling to the Cove, Willoughby and Ku-ring-gaiareas. make a colourful beetle of your own. Cove, Willoughby and Ku-ring-gaiareas. hearing centre for hearing aid cleaning and fun to spot. Go on a bush walk along hearing centre for hearing aid cleaning and Applications close 30 November 2020 with judging • Wed 3, Fri 5, Wed 17 Feb Applications close 30 November 2020 with judging repairs. The service is especially important in Stringybark Creek and keep a look out for repairs. The service is especially important in taking place in early December and cheques given to 9:45am –11:15am taking place in early December and cheques given to the current climate but is also great for those tadpoles. the current climate but is also great for those the winning community groups prior to Christmas. • Meet at Tambourine Bay Park, the winning community groups prior to Christmas. whohave trouble travelling or leaving their • Thurs 11, Tues 16, Fri 19 March whohave trouble travelling or leaving their Hyecorp have been giving back to the local Tambourine Bay Rd, Riverview Hyecorp have been giving back to the local home. It also minimizes human contact at this 9:45am – 11:00am home. It also minimizes human contact at this community formanyyears through community grants, donations, sponsorships, andvolunteering. It has supported more than 35 different community organisations across Lane Cove, Greenwich, Willoughby, andRyde. community formanyyears through community grants, donations, sponsorships, andvolunteering. It has supported more than 35 different community organisations across Lane Cove, Greenwich, Willoughby, andRyde. time for the frail and elderly. The hearing aids will be collected from your home and arrive at the office. The hearing aids will then be cleaned and/or repaired to get them upand running again. What Hearing will arrangefor the hearing aids to be delivered back • Stringybark Reserve, Murray St, Lane Cove North time for the frail and elderly. The hearing aids will be collected from your home and arrive at the office. The hearing aids will then be cleaned and/or repaired to get them upand running again. What Hearing will arrangefor the hearing aids to be delivered back Hyecorp commenced the Community Grants Hyecorp commenced the Community Grants to your home. No packaging is required althoughto your home. No packaging is required although initiative in 2012 andgrants have supported the initiative in 2012 andgrants have supported the your name and a zip loc bag is ideal. your name and a zip loc bag is ideal. Lane Cove Youth Orchestra, Lane Cove Historical Society, Lane Cove West Public School, Greenwich Sailing Club, Willoughby Badminton Association, North Sydney Junior Baseball Club andmany other community groups. It is also a major sponsor of both the Lane Cove Football Club and the Lane Cove Municipal Art Award since 2012. More information can be found here: www.hyecorp.com.au/ourcommunity Call 9420 2300 for more information. www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/bushkids www.facebook.com/lanecovebushkids Beautiful Butterflies Sometimes elusive, you will be taken on a bushwalk to try and spot butterflies, learn about their life cycle and make one of your own to take home. • Tues 23, Thurs 25 Feb & Wed 3 March 9:45am – 11:15am • Meet at Blackman Park, far end of Lloyd Rees Dr, past the playground, My Five Senses Spend time in nature and use your senses to experience the sights, sounds and textures on a bush walk. • Thurs 11, Fri 19 Feb 9:45am – 11:15am • Meet at Blackman Park, far end of Lloyd Rees Dr, past the playground, Lane Cove Youth Orchestra, Lane Cove Historical Society, Lane Cove West Public School, Greenwich Sailing Club, Willoughby Badminton Association, North Sydney Junior Baseball Club andmany other community groups. It is also a major sponsor of both the Lane Cove Football Club and the Lane Cove Municipal Art Award since 2012. More information can be found here: www.hyecorp.com.au/ourcommunity Call 9420 2300 for more information.
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SARAH LICHAA (AGED 8) AT THE HAPPY HENS GARDEN IN HENLEY
Sarah lives in Gladesville and is a member of the Hunters Hill scouts group. She draws inspiration from Aunty Barb Simms-Keeley, a Bidjigal/ Gweagal Elder of La Perouse, and wants to drum up support in our community for the protection of the koala’s natural habitat. Sarah recently wrote to Hon. Rob Stokes MP calling for better protection for koalas and asks that you may do the same by writing to local MP, Hon. Anthony Roberts.
