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There’s that point at 3:00pm each day when the sun has clawed its way to its highest peak and suddenly the three layers you put on in the morning must be discarded quicker than an actor does a costume change in front of a live theatre audience.
There is a way around this. Forget the multiple layers, just stay inside until approximately 2:00pm, as the sun finally gets a wriggle on.
We have some ideas how you might do that.
First up, there is a new library in St Leonards which opens mere days before this issue of TVO hits the streets. Then, you could get in touch with Safe Harbour Ryde and maybe assist them to get everything ready for an incoming refugee family, or drive over to West Ryde to check out a wonderful new mural from the warmth of your car, or sit and fill in the liveability census, and finally, read TVO cover to cover, where you will learn all about these things.
One last thing – you could always give ‘100 Words’ a shot on page 30 and send them to editor@thevillageobserver.com.au.
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NICOLA RICHES EDITOR editor@thevillageobserver.com.auLocal volunteering group Safe Harbour Ryde is launching a new, local initative to support refugee families who have finally been granted an Australian visa after several years of trauma and displacement.
The initiative, led by local Jennifer McCoy and others, is based on a pilot program coordinated by Community Refugee Sponsorship Australia (CRSA) called the Community Refugee Integration and Settlement Pilot (CRISP).
CRISP connects a refugee family with a community and their families,
who, in the lead up to their arrival would have been planning to make their introduction into Australian life as easy as possible. For example, the group will have organised a temporary home, will pick them up from the airport, help them to buy food and new clothes, enrol the family in government services, sign them up to English lessons and show them around the local area.
“We’ll be supporting the family practically, emotionally, and financially over the course of the year,” says Jennifer. “Right now, we’re trying to raise around $20,000 and
Back in 2021, the Australian Liveability Census ranked Lane Cove among the highest suburbs in the country with a score of 74 out of 100. 30,000 people took part in the census that measured ease of travel, sustainable design, access to amenities and social aspects, such as cafes, restaurants, bars and clubs.
After a hiatus last year, the census is back again for 2023 and there is still one month to take part.
The results from the 2021 census are now being used by councils, state governments and property developers to help guide future investments and ultimately provide public spaces and infrastructure which aligns with the community’s priorities. Just search Liveability Census online for more info.
are very keen to hear from anyone who can donate household goods or provide short-term, discounted (or free) rent for a few months.”
People who want to help Safe Harbour Ryde welcome its first family can contact the group at safeharbourryde@gmail.com.
Hunter’s Hill Council has re-elected Councillor Elizabeth Krassoi as its Deputy Mayor. Clr Krassoi will serve in the role until the September 2024 local government elections. The term is Clr Krassoi’s second, having previously served as Deputy Mayor since January 2022.
“It has been my privilege to serve in this role since the start of this term and I appreciate the confidence and support of my fellow Councillors,” Clr Krassoi said.
Sue McLeod Beere, the Gladesville artist, whose work ‘Stranger at the Door – The Virus 2020’ graced our front cover in August 2021, was delighted when a prominent American revealed himself to be the owner of her oil painting, 'Moonlit Bridge, Sydney Harbour.’ Sue held an open studio some months back and a gentleman purchased some of her greeting cards. On his return home he ordered the painting and asked for it to be signed.
The gentleman it transpired is Dr Charles Edel, Senior Advisor and the inaugural Australia Chair at the Centre of Strategic and International Studies; and Senior Fellow at the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney. The painting now graces his office in America (see photo).
Edel told Sue that one of his visitors will soon be the new Australian Ambassador to the United States - Kevin Rudd.
TVO has always admired Sue’s work and was thrilled she got in touch to share her story.
Hunters Hill Theatre, fresh from its successful run of ‘The Dog Logs’ in March and April, has gone into rehearsal for its second offering for the 2023 season – When Dad Married Fury. Written by David Williamson (who isn’t addicted to David Williamson plays?), here’s a short synopsis to whet your appetite.
70 year-old Dad is worth a cool $100 million. His beneficiaries were his two sons…until Dad married Fury, an American beauty queen half his age. There is no pre-nup.
Family greed, jealousy and recriminations bob around in a sea of verbal hydrochloric acid in true David Williamson style, but in the end, money is not what connects the family, but committed relationships. Find out more at huntershilltheatre. com.au
Animals of the Dreaming is coming back to Lane Cove once again. Run by Taronga Zoo with Brewarrina Aboriginal Elder Col Hardy OAM, it is described as an opportunity to meet native animals, each with their own special character, and hear stories and songs about native animals and the Dreamtime.
Col Hardy is the recipient of the Order of Australia for recognition of his contribution to the community over many years. Col has also been recognised for his musical talent through the Tamworth Country Music Festival’s ‘Golden Guitar’ award. This year, Animals of the Dreaming will be in the Lane Cove Plaza on Saturday 24 June, 10:00 am – 11:00 am. It’s a free event. Take some photos and send them into us: editor@thevillageobserver.com.au
Lindsay Mar, a dedicated member and presenter of community radio station 2RRR has won a Volunteer of the Year award, presented by City of Ryde Council.
Lindsay is the presenter of Chicken Hot Rod, a show that plays new and past favourite bluegrass tunes each Sunday morning. The banjo, fiddle, mandolin, and upright bass are plentiful in Lindsay’s careful curation of fascinating and uplifting bluegrass tracks.
Lindsay is a committed local volunteer, having spent many years working for community radio station 2RRR, the local Neighbourhood Watch, and the Granny Smith Festival. A significant feature of Lindsay's community work is the breadth of connections he provides by being so actively involved in each of the groups.
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The Voice Referendum will allow every Australian to have their say on whether they believe the Constitution should be amended to recognize First Nations people as the first inhabitants of this land, and to provide them with a constitutionally enshrined “Voice to Parliament”.
To support fair, balanced and wellinformed conversations in North Sydney, Kylea Tink MP, Bridget Cama, Andrew Gee MP, and Federal Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus KC MP will be hosting a panel discussion and Q&A on Tuesday 27 June at Norths Leagues Club Cammeray
Doors open at 6:00pm for a 6:30pm start.
If you are heading over to West Ryde look out for the spectacular mural of a giant rainbow lorikeet that has taken up residence on Ryedale Road, thrilling residents, commuters, and visitors with its gloriously coloured plumage. The dinosaur-sized native bird is not an escapee from Jurassic Park, but rather the creation of the talented team from Blackbook Ink who recently painted the mural on the side of 59A Ryedale Road, as part of City of Ryde’s Graffiti Management Project.
The process for selecting the eye-catching design was fully inclusive, with Council, the building owner, Blackbook Ink, and the community all involved.
On a recent trip to Woollies, with a weekly shop-laden trolley, it seemed to take longer than usual to find the checkouts. I’m easily confused, though to be fair, eggs have been moved three times in the past few weeks. But where were the checkouts?
It wasn’t my imagination. The store had undergone a secret checkout expansion program which was tacked on to their recent refurb. There are now has just four (yes FOUR) staff assisted checkouts. And sixteen self-checks. I gloomily joined the long queues along with everyone else pushing their own full trolleys.
For most of us, grocery self-checking is either a helpful convenience or a malfunctioning irritant that takes jobs away from actual humans and puts the onus back on the shopper, without the reward of a pay packet.
We get it, of course. So much more efficient (read: cost effective) for there to only be four checkouts, i.e., four checkout staff – maximum. Spare a thought for the solitary Woollies worker in high vis, flat out shuttling up and down the expanded self-check area, rectifying unexplained items in the bagging area and confirming shoppers aren’t nicking things thanks to the eagle-eyed AI technology.
Of course, self-check is fab in many ways. If you’re only grabbing a few things and you don’t have time to queue there’s almost always one free, or at least a short wait. But it’s oh so bad if you’re doing a big shop. You can’t use cash - many pensioners prefer to pay this way - or if you do it’s fiddly and awkward; you can’t take cash out; you can’t swap your SodaStream cannisters; you can’t do part card/ part cash payments; there’s not enough physical space for your trolley, causing you to ram your neighbour; you can only scan one item at a time which takes forever to load them in and out. And since space is at a premium, there’s only room for one bag at a time.
Supermarkets are also laying themselves wide open to social media rants, which funnily enough side with the grumpy shopper rather than a seamless stress-free process. Stores directing staff to check receipts (because the AI tech has spotted your handbag in the trolley) are walking on thin ice. ‘You can either trust me to self-check, untrained, or put your own cashiers back to do their jobs… don’t audit me for a position you’ve stopped employing,’ tweeted one furious shopper.
Coles have a better idea. As well as a large self-check area
they’ve got actual self-check checkouts, where you can unload all your goods onto the conveyor, scan and pack your bags arrayed along handy hooks, thereby not mixing the bleach with the fresh fish, or piling your tinned tomatoes on top of the grapes. Or there’s the Scan ‘n’ Go system currently operating in selected Woollies stores (not Lane Cove unfortunately). You scan the items using a special app and load them in the trolley, giving you a running tally and the ability to pay online at the end. Better still would be the UK based Aldi system, which automatically scans your items as you load them, monitoring your every move and billing you once you leave. There are sadly no plans to roll it out in Oz, but we’re more liable to forgive Aldi for an edgy shopping experience because of the cost savings.
With smartphone penetration at 90% in Australia, harnessing technology is definitely the way forward. But what about the way back? Those of us currently living on Planet Earth for whom this is not convenient? People who are vision impaired, or prefer using cash to manage their budget, or don’t have smart phones, or do have smart phones but don’t trust mobile banking, or are just not confident using the selfcheck? The new wave of technology is supposed to ‘open up options for shoppers, providing an additional option to checkout service, home delivery and direct to boot.’ But the reality is it’s leaving many (loyal, long term) shoppers behind. I reckon there’s a place for going back to basics – having a human checking out your groceries, another bagging them and a third taking them to your car. It might be more expensive but it’s all down to consumer choice.
Liz Foster is a local writer. You can find her at lizfoster.com.au and www.facebook.com/lizfosterauthor, or email her at liz@lizfoster.com.au
Who: Local violinist Madeleine Easton Where: Westminster Abbey
When: Saturday 6 May 2023
Whaaat?: Madeleine performed at the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort, by personal invitation of His Majesty The King. This is Madeleine on her way in.
What led you to launch your own fashion brand?
It has been a dream of mine since I was 11 years old. I remember designing my first outfit for the school dance: an off the shoulder top, black tights and hot pink skirt. After studying at the Fashion Business Institute, I worked in the industry, starting as an intern at a fashion magazine to a position at a large department store, via a pitstop in London. I had a secure career mapped out in front of me, but when I went on a trip to Italy and was so inspired by the beauty, fashion, and culture, I felt compelled to start my own label –all at the naïve age of 26!
Friends suggested I use my own name, Katie Perry, like so many fashion designers. More on the name later. So, very organically, I launched my label, ‘Katie Perry’ at the famous Paddington Markets.
It started as a small collection of loungewear, before loungewear was a staple. I remember people asking me if I made things for lounges, which still makes me laugh. The ethos behind the brand was a lot more thought through than any business plan I had back then. For years I had witnessed women, me included, be critical of their bodies and feel ‘less than’. I wanted this range to be clothes that women could put on their bodies and feel MORE; more comfortable, more stylish and more at ease.
Can you remember when you started to show an interest in fashion, and what was the spark that lit this passion?
It’s in my DNA. My great grandfather was a wool merchant, and my mum opened the first Benetton store in London. She has always been entrepreneurial and one of my biggest cheerleaders. I grew up hearing about the negative impacts synthetic fabrics had on my great grandfather’s business.
You have a strong ethic and ethos in your approach to fashion. Can you explain that to us?
From the very start back in 2006, I knew I wanted my entire collection to be made in Australia. Of course, it would be cheaper to make my collection offshore but there is so much more to making it here in Sydney. I can visit my production house daily or weekly if I want; it’s only 10km from my office. This means my business has a low carbon footprint, and it supports a circular economy, meaning that, for every item made and sold, the money goes back into Australia. We can create small collections and make more of what sells well. I use digital patterns so that we can make the most of the fabric and I have also created a range of zero waste styles. Every item is sent out in bio-degradable bag, by a carbon neutral postage.
It’s been a tough time for you in one respect: your ongoing trademark battle with pop singer Katy Perry, but we know now that you’ve just had an amazingly successful outcome. Tell us what happened, and how you won that David vs Goliath battle….
It’s been a LONG battle that started back in 2009. Rewind back to that time, I had just launched my first showroom in Mosman. Surrounded by empty champagne glasses, I opened a very thick envelope. It was a letter from lawyers representing the US singer, Katy Perry. They stated that I should immediately stop trading under this name, withdraw all my clothes and sign a document drafted by them to say that, from then on, I would never trade under this name ever again. I burst into tears, thinking I would lose everything I had worked so hard for.
I had applied to register my name as the trademark for my business – a logical next step. I had no knowledge of the singer at the time. It came as such a shock to receive such threatening letters when I had only done what I was told to do when setting up a business.
It was a battle that I was determined to fight. The singer eventually gave up trying to get hold of my Australian trademark rights and instead chose to simply disregard them. Katy Perry clothing and other infringing articles have been sold in Target, Myer and online across a variety of sites, to name a few. But what was I to do?
As a mother of two young children, and having only a small business, I did not have the financial resources for expensive legal proceedings.
After sharing my story at a Creative Mamas event, one of the members came up to me. She had her own fashion label and knew how tough the industry is. She had a family connection to a trademark lawyer, and she put me in touch.
He told me about litigation fund managers. So, with the support of LCM (Litigation Capital Management Limited), a global litigation funder, it became possible for me to take action against the singer and her companies. It wasn’t smooth sailing. My kids were only three months and three years old when it all started up again in 2019. What I was unprepared for was the overseas trolling on my social media channels. I had never experienced trolls so had no idea I could set-up filters on words, turn off comments on posts and so on. These trolls came after me, my family and friends. I have since learned how to take better control of my social media channels.
As any mum with a newborn baby would tell you, emotions are already quite high at this time, so it all became quite a struggle.
It felt like a battle both inside the court room and out. I had to spend hundreds of hours away from my family and also time away from my small business preparing for the case. Then I withstood a brutal cross examination in the Federal Court in 2021 where I was faced with verbal gymnastics and had to deal with intimidation tactics and more.
Throughout it all I kept reminding myself of why I was fighting this David and Goliath battle. Then in late April, the verdict came out and I won. I withstood an attack on my reputation, my character, and my trademark.
On a personal level, we imagine this was quite draining to say the least – what kept you going?
At my core I knew I was standing up to my values of truth and justice. I also wanted to be a role model for my kids
and others to show how it’s important to stand up for what you believe in.
This is a win for small business. We matter, and Australian laws matter.
You’re a local girl. How long have you lived here and what brought you to the local area?
We moved over from Paddington four years ago. My daughter was two at the time and we were looking for a place with a garden, access to playgrounds, cafes and good daycares and schools. We only knew one person when we moved here. I remember when we first moved in walking our dog and people greeting me with a good morning and a smile. I wasn’t used to that.
Can you tell us what keeps you here?
The community. We have a great school, cafes and community that looks out for each other. When it was our neighbour’s 90th birthday, the street came out with gifts and celebrated her. Community is very important to me and I love how we rally around to help each other.
Imagine – it’s Sunday and you want to stay local (and you don’t want to cook, either) – where do you go for quiet time and where do you go to eat?
For a morning coffee it is always Unwritten Cafe at Boronia Park. For a Sunday dinner with kids, my new favourite is the Diddy. Kids can kick a soccer ball around whilst we can eat dinner and relax. For a Saturday date night it’s Boronia Kitchen - their prawn toast is amazing!
To own a bookplate by a famous artist for the books in your private library was all the rage in jazz-age Sydney between the Wars. And now, 100 years later, the New Australian Bookplate Society, with its headquarters in Lane Cove, is on a mission to bring bookplates back into prominence in Australia.
What is a bookplate? It is simply a label made to be pasted into the front of a book to say that it is YOUR book. English theatre designer and bookplate artist Gordon Craig said that a bookplate is to a book what a collar is to a dog, that is it says who is the dog’s – or book’s – owner. Bookplates can be owned by individuals, institutions or organisations; those belonging to the old lending libraries are also revealing because some reflect past pandemics in their focus on hygienic practices.
Bookplates are a Western invention, although plaques and other devices to identify the owners of papyrus scrolls or incised clay tablets served this function back to ancient civilisations. The first bookplates (also called ex libris, Latin for ‘from the books’) appeared in Germany after Gutenberg
invented printing from moveable type. Printed books became valuable and portable property whose owners –usually members of the nobility and clergy - wanted them clearly identified as belonging to them.
For more than four hundred years after the invention of printing, bookplates consisted of the printed coat of arms of the owner. These were times when the vast majority of the population were illiterate, and the coat of arms, whether placed on your books, dinnerware, silver or coach doors, were widely recognised and identified with a particular person or family.
During this period, only the wealthy could afford to have a library and to commission a bookplate, usually in the form of a coat of arms with appropriate decoration beautifully
(and expensively) engraved on copper and printed from the copper plate. These designs utilised long-established principles of heraldry and are referred to as armorials.
Toward the end of the nineteenth century a bookplate revolution occurred: emerging artists took up the idea of drawing pictorial bookplate designs and of using recently developed photographic reproduction techniques to print multiple copies at any local printery at much more affordable prices. In this way the making of pictorial bookplates largely cast off the elitism and snobbery of the engraved armorial bookplate
The hobby of collecting bookplates started gradually in England in the early nineteenth century, but suddenly in the 1890s a tipping point was reached. In Britain, and Europe more generally, societies of bookplate (ex libris) collectors sprang up in almost every country, and numerous books appeared on the topic. In London the Ex Libris Society was formed in 1891 and flourished until 1908 when it collapsed because of the embezzlement of its funds by one of its officers! In the meantime, collecting became such a passion that letters were written to the London Times newspaper complaining that perfectly good books were being destroyed in collectors’ misguided attempts to remove the bookplates from them.
A handful of Australian collectors had joined the Ex Libris Society, including Percy Neville Barnett, famous later for
his elaborate and gorgeous limited edition books about bookplates and Japanese woodcuts, and John Lane Mullins, a well-connected solicitor and Catholic layman who was at various times a City of Sydney alderman and a member of the New South Wales Legislative Council. I have called Lane Mullins ‘the father of the Australian bookplate movement’ because of his key role in encouraging the production and collecting of bookplates. Converted to the idea of the pictorial bookplate promoted in the pages of the Ex Libris Society’s Journal and by the internationally influential London art magazine The Studio, he commissioned the first Australian pictorial bookplate from artist PFS Spence. It features a drawing of Lane Mullins seated in his book-lined study, but also gives a nod to bookplate history by including a small drawing of his family’s coat of arms.
The period lasting from the 1890s to the First World War marked the first flowering of bookplates in Australia. In these early years, artists Norman Lindsay, DH Souter, Tom Roberts, Thea Proctor, Syd Long and Eirene Mort began to draw bookplates, at least in part as a way of supplementing their income from larger art endeavours. Lane Mullins enthusiastically commissioned Australian artists such as Lindsay and Roberts to design bookplates for himself, his wife and children, and wrote and lectured about them at every opportunity.
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With continuing endeavour by Lane Mullins, Barnett and others, momentum began to gather and in May 1923 a major exhibition of Australian and English bookplates took place in Sydney at Tyrrell’s Galleries which was opened –no doubt through Lane Mullins’s connections – by Dame Margaret Davidson, wife of the New South Wales Governor. Only three months later, in August 1923, a meeting was convened to form the Australian Ex Libris Society and Lane Mullins was voted president, a position he held until his death in 1939.
Suddenly, it became fashionable to own a bookplate, whether drawn, etched or cut in lino or wood, by one of the increasingly sought-after Australian artists. Prominent were the Lindsays, Norman and Lionel; Adrian Feint with over 220 etched or wood engraved designs; George D Perrottet a remarkably talented, self-taught ‘amateur’ who had a local connection at one time as manager of a Lane Cove theatre (cinema) and famous for his multicoloured linocut bookplates; Harold Byrne; Ella Dwyer; Gayfield Shaw and many others.
Whilst these activities had a Sydney focus, branches of the Society were formed in the other State capitals, and a fruitful spin off was the formation in 1930 of the New Zealand Ex Libris Society, still going after 93 years as the Auckland Ex Libris Society. In the midst of the Great Depression, a breakaway group wanting to provide more financial security to artists formed the NSW Bookplate Club, which issued some publications, held a bookplate competition characterised by the Smith’s Weekly newspaper with the facetious headline as ‘New South Wales Bookplate Club lifts Depression with £41’ and faded away after only two or three years.
After the death of Lane Mullins in 1939 and the demise of the Australian Ex Libris Society, Melbourne enthusiasts led by fine printer John Gartner formed the Australian Bookplate Club, but the early ninteen forties was not the right time for such ‘frivolous’ activities. Despite continued efforts by Barnett in Sydney, Gartner in Melbourne and bookman Harry Muir in Adelaide, the postWar years showed no signs of organised bookplate activity.
Some decades ago now, once again two enthusiasts began to raise interest in bookplates in Australia. In Sydney, philanthropist and art patron Pat Corrigan began to commission prominent artists – those such as Brett Whitely and James Willebrandt to name a few - to execute bookplates for himself and members of his family. He also built up large collections of Australian and European bookplates, which have since been subject to a major donation to the Research Library at the Art Gallery of New Suoth Wales, whilst smaller donations were made to a variety of regional art galleries. Corrigan continues to
support emerging artists by bookplate commissions and in recent years has directed this form of support to a number of Indigenous artists.
In Melbourne, publisher Robert Littlewood took a different approach and has been responsible for writing and publishing a number of books on the bookplates of Australian artists, beginning in 1977 with Sir Lionel Lindsay ex libris, an important reference to this artist’s work. In recent years, Littlewood and fellow collector Edwin Jewell formed the Keith Wingrove Memorial Trust, the income from which is used to conduct biennial bookplate design awards, and the Trust is now helping to fund internation bookplate competitions.
In 2006, gallerist Elisabeth Bastian and I took the plunge and formed the New Australian Bookplate Society, with the aim of raising awareness of and interest in bookplates, both historical and contemporary. The Society has a webpage at www.bookplatesociety. org.au as well as an active presence on Facebook, Instagram and Flickr using the handle newaustralianbookplates. In 2018 the Society was gifted the bookplate collection of Eirene Mort, a pioneer Australian woman artist whose oevre spanned a large part of the twentieth century; we are currently completing the scanning of the collection and the uploading of approximately 1000 images to our Flickr page.
The full-colour Newsletter is published each quarter in hard copy and electronically. We recently started a booklet publication program with the aim of bringing to light the art of unknown or forgotten Australian designers; so far we have issued The bookplates of Graham Cox (2021) and The bookplates of Ola Cohn (2023). Many of our members are artists, several of whom have designed in excess of fifty bookplates, so there is little question that there is interest in bookplates among artists and booklovers.
In August this year the Society will be celebrating a ‘Centenary of boookplate collecting in Australia’, as it will mark 100 years since the formation in Sydney of the original Australian Ex Libris Society. Exhibitions and special publications are in the planning stages and we will also launch the Digital Eirene Mort Bookplate Collection with a function at the Art Gallery of New South Wales Research Library.
If you are interested in learning more about bookplates or are thinking of joining the New Australian Bookplate Society, you are welsome to contact the author at newaustralianbookplatesociety@gmail.com or visit the website www.bookplatesociety.org.au
Dr Mark J Ferson is President of the New Australian Bookplate Society and he is based in Riverview
Post-pandemic life is very interesting. Only two years ago, we extolled the virtues of working from home, staying in smaller hotels, flying less, eating outdoors … all to minimise the chance of catching Covid. Cruises were shunned. Group tours not 'de rigeur'. However, now opinions have changed.
By Adrienne WittemanIt seems that we humans rely on connectedness more than we realise and while cocooning might initially seem an appropriate response, it’s not a long-term solution for our emotional and mental wellbeing. At some stage, we must get back out there meeting people and socialising together or we risk becoming hikkomori – people who end up withdrawing totally from society and spend life alone, at home. Loneliness and isolation are killers.
Of course, this is the complete antithesis of travel, which constantly jolts us from our comfort zone, sometimes forces us to confront unexpected situations and tests us in new ways. To travel is to see how others live, to taste what others eat, to see something through different eyes. Even better if you somehow live like a local.
I consider the year I spent living independently in Japan when I was a mere slip of a girl (okay, 21) as one of the best years ever of my life. It taught me to stand on my own two feet, and to face real and imagined difficulties alone – emails hadn’t yet been invented and by the time my parents responded by mail to my heartache, a full two weeks had gone by and I wondered why I was so needy!
My own experience has understandably coloured my support for international travel. So long as you return having learnt something, either about yourself or others, then you are the better person for it.
That said, I appreciate the practicalities of travel currently do not make it easy. Travel has changed and there’s now an app for everything it seems, documentation is almost always digital (print it yourself if you want/so they say!!!) and while once you took special care of your passport and traveller’s cheques, the critical item in your luggage is now your phone. Woe betide you if said phone should be lost or stolen…
I think the stress and difficulty of travelling independently is one reason why we’ve seen an increase in the popularity of group tours and cruising, the best of which promote a convivial atmosphere, easy conversations, companionable dinner mates and a sense of shared wonderment as you experience and explore. Someone else does all the hard work – your only commitment is to at least attempt to enjoy yourself, to join in, to contribute to the overall group pleasure. It’s a small ask.
Fortunately, at Trendsetter, we have a wealth of group experience to satisfy your wishes. While our own group cruise tours are golf-focussed, we can and do welcome non-golfers looking to enjoy daytime shore excursions and dinnertime company plus the financial benefits of travelling under our group umbrella. With three cruises in the Western Med from September to November 2023, river cruises in Portugal and France plus an Alaskan beauty and more Europe in 2024, the Nile and Japan in 2025 Trendsetter groups have a lot to offer. Look after you, spare yourself stressful effort and check out what we can offer you.
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This spectacular home takes in breathtaking views out to Cockatoo Island and the Lane Cove River. Aptly named, gaze out to the picturesque vista on your sundrenched balcony with a glass of champagne in hand as you watch yachts and boats sail by – a unique and spectacular position, which sets this incredible residence apart.
Part of the exclusive Akoya development offering world class amenities and exclusive to those over 55. ‘The Sails Residence’ presents a once in a lifetime opportunity – there will never be a place to call home like this again.
3 BED | 2 BATH | 1 CAR $2,995,000
Discover more about ‘The Sails Residence’ akoyaresidences.com.au/sails
An events season is kicking off in Hunters Hill with a series of exciting events and activities to be staged over the coming months.
From Hunters Hill’s premier community festival, Moocooboola, to events promoting environmental awareness, and all things art, there is something for everyone this event season in Hunters Hill.
Hunter’s Hill Council is set to deliver a series of events in partnership with its community, featuring new billings and the return of traditional favourites.
Saturday 17 June, 10am – 3pm
Hunters Hill Town Hall precinct
New to this year’s events calendar, Waste Wise will feature hands-on demonstrations and workshops, market stalls and information sharing on how to avoid and reduce waste and live more sustainably.
Festival visitors will have an opportunity to explore the Hunters Hill Town Hall Precinct and neighbouring sites between 10am and 3pm to learn tips and tricks on how to be waste wise at home and in the community, through educational workshops, giveaways and practical demonstrations.
There will also be kids’ activities, toy and clothes swaps, bike repairs, and plenty more to get everyone involved in recycling and reducing waste and to inspire a more sustainable future. Go to www.huntershill.nsw.gov.au/ events to view the line-up and secure a spot for activities that require bookings.
Judging in Spring
Throughout the Hunters Hill local government area
Hunters Hill now has an event to celebrate its standing as Australia’s oldest garden suburb.
The Rotary Club of Hunters Hill in partnership with Hunter’s Hill Council is hosting an inaugural Spring Garden Competition in the municipality this year.
The competition celebrates public and private spaces and aims to raise funds for the maintenance of the historic Hillman Orchard, located beside Vienna Cottage in Alexandra Street, Hunters Hill. Entries are free to residents living in the Hunters Hill local government area.
Online registrations will open from 1 July on the Council’s website, with judging and prize presentations to take place during Spring, giving participants plenty of time to perfect their plots.
The competition will feature categories including:
• Overall best garden
• Best small balcony and courtyard garden
• Best native inspired ‘habitat-friendly’ garden
• Best streetscape garden
• Best beautified or maintained public space
So, put your gloves on and start planting from now to be in the running! For more information on the event and registrations, go to: www.huntershill.nsw.gov.au/garden.
Sunday 6 August 10am – 4pm
Boronia
Moocooboola Festival is a decadeslong traditional favourite in Hunters Hill that brings thousands of community members together each year for a day of fun, food and entertainment.
This year, Hunter’s Hill Council looks forward to staging this premier community festival back at Boronia Park Ovals on Sunday 6 August from 10am to 4pm.
Returning to Boronia this year will allow the Council to stage the Moocooboola Festival that the community knows and loves; with greater representation from community groups and local stallholders and performers.
The temporary relocation to the Town Hall precinct last year - where the festival first started several decades ago – was organised in order to ensure the festival could continue after severe weather conditions affected the use of the Boronia Park Ovals, and also allowed a staged return to this major event following the COVID pandemic.
This year at Boronia, expect to find all the festival's crowd favourites including rides, games, entertainment, displays, activities, workshops, food stalls and the market bazaar.
There will be something for everyone at the 2023 Moocooboola Festival.
13 – 22 October
Hunters Hill Town Hall
Hunters Hill Art Exhibition is a long-running exhibition, attracting thousands of visitors annually and showcasing some of the best work from regional and local established artists, as well as emerging talent. The exhibition showcases various artworks including paintings, sculptures, watercolour, printmaking, photography, pottery, craft and mixed media.
It’s a deeply inspiring and remarkable event for artists and art lovers.
Opening night for the Hunters Hill Art Exhibition is set for Friday 13 October at Hunters Hill Town Hall.
A general exhibition of finalists' works will follow from Saturday 14 October to Sunday 22 October.
Stay up-to-date with all thing’s art including further exhibition news, tickets and entry details and prizes via the Council’s website and social media channels.
9 – 12 November
Hunters Hill Town Hall
The annual Young in Art show will also be returning in 2023 to Hunters Hill Town Hall.
Young in Art is a combined exhibition and competition with an impressive showing of artworks by local school students from Kindergarten to Year 12. It’s a special celebration of the passion, skills and hard work of students and art teachers across Hunters Hill primary and high schools.
Sunday 3 December
From 5pm
Boronia Park Ovals
Carols in the Park is a perennial favourite and a staple in the community calendar, marking the start of the festive season in Hunters Hill.
This year, Carols in the Park will be held at Boronia Park Ovals from 5pm on Sunday, 3 December.
It’s a great opportunity to catch up with friends and family and enjoy activities, entertainment and market stalls.
A visit from Santa is always a crowdpleaser
Stay tuned to the Hunter’s Hill Council website and social media channels for updates on coming events.
Margo brought light and joy into the lives of all who knew her and will be deeply missed. Her radiant smile and kind-hearted nature touched the hearts of many in our community and has left a lasting impact on those closest to her.
Born in 1946 to Tom and Phyllis Bannister, Margo was a true inspiration. She grew up in Tamworth, attended Tamworth Secondary School, then SCEGGS Darlinghurst and ‘Calrossy’ Tamworth, studying piano and classical ballet for many years. She approached life with unwavering optimism and a zest for adventure. Her vibrant spirit and love for exploration led her on countless journeys, both near and far. Margo had a natural gift for connecting with people from all walks of life and had a knack for making everyone feel valued and appreciated.
After four years studying at Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Margo taught Music, English, Art and Drama in both State and Private Schools. She worked as Head Teacher of Music at Sydney Metropolitan High School and Head Teacher of Art at Loreto Kirribilli Junior School. In 1971 she married James Easton, pianist and composer and they had three children together - Rachael, Madeline and Edward. Margo was an active member of the Lane Cove Public School P&C Association, working tirelessly for the development of the music tuition, orchestral and drama programs. In 1998 she and James co-wrote, designed, produced and choreographed the original children’s opera Gondwana for the Lane Cove Public School Bicentenary celebrations. Gondwana was re-staged by the Lane Cove Theatre Company in 2001 as part of the Centenary of Federation celebrations in Lane Cove.
Her passion for art and creativity shone through in everything she did. As a talented painter, sculptor, dancer and performer, she effortlessly captured the beauty of the world around her, creating an inspirational impression on those that were fortunate enough to view her work. Her art was an expression of her soul and will forever serve as a testament to her incredible talent.
In addition to her artistic pursuits, Margo was deeply committed to making a positive impact on her community. She volunteered tirelessly and dedicated her time and energy to helping the creative community of Lane Cove. In 1994 she became the Dramatic Arts Convenor for the Lane Cove Music and Cultural Association and in 1995 founded the Lane Cove Theatre School (now Cameraygal School of Performing Arts) and the Lane Cove Theatre Company. Both are still thriving. From 1999 she became the Secretary and then President of the Lane Cove Music and Cultural Association. She was also the inaugural Chairperson on Lane Cove Council’s Cultural Advisory Committee, the first in New South Wales and fought tirelessly for a dedicated performing arts space in Lane Cove. Lane Cove Council awarded Margo three Lane Cove Citizenship Awards in 1995, 2000 and 2008 for her many contributions to community life.
Margo also authored the books About James Easton, The Life and Times of P.G Smith – King of Tamworth, The Life and Times of Bill Gleeson – Prince of Tamworth and The Adventures of Rosie Pearl.
Her selflessness and unwavering passion made a tangible difference to the cultural fabric of Lane Cove, leaving an indelible mark and inspiring the next generation of cultural arts leaders within the community. Her spirit will continue to inspire us to embrace life’s adventures, spread love and kindness and pursue our creative passions with unwavering determination.
Rest in peace dear Margo. You are remembered fondly and missed deeply.
Africa beckons, ready to captivate your family with epic wildlife encounters, safe adventures, and unique experiences. Whether travelling with little ones or as part of a multi-generational family, as honeymooners, a couple or with friends this remarkable continent offers the ultimate holiday.
Africa is a gateway to actionpacked adventure and unforgettable memories. The sweeping savannahs, majestic mountains, and dense jungles set the stage for extraordinary exploration. The beauty of travelling in Africa is there is something for every travel style with not only safari adventure but luxury relax and unwind experiences and everything in between.
Beyond wildlife, Africa presents a world of thrilling possibilities. From exhilarating quad biking rides to soaring hot-air balloons and immersive walking safaris, there's something to suit every family member's sense of adventure. In addition, select camps and lodges go so far as to coordinate kids' clubs with engaging activities and educational experiences and "warrior schools" for cultural immersion. These programs foster wildlife appreciation and cultural understanding and create lasting childhood memories, expanding their horizons and love for nature. Immersing your children in diverse cultures during your African odyssey nurtures empathy, understanding, and respect. Engaging with local communities and embracing the warm hospitality of the African people impart invaluable life lessons that extend far beyond the classroom.
Travelling to Africa with kids is a transformative journey that sparks curiosity, fosters a deep appreciation for nature, and weaves lasting bonds within your family. So, embrace the adventure, where each moment becomes a cherished
chapter in your family's story. Africa awaits, ready to unlock the magic and create memories that will last a lifetime.
When planning your family safari, it's essential to consider your children's ages and individual preferences. The experienced team at Helloworld Lane Cove along with the Africa experts, Bench Africa, can assist in tailoring the perfect African adventure for your family. Debbi and Courtney from Helloworld Lane Cove, have had multiple safari experiences from game drives, to trekking with the gorillas, staying at unique Giraffe Manor and discovering Cape Town’s wine and coastal region, having both travelled to Africa twice.
In terms of traveling with your family, each camp has its own rules regarding minimum age, however it is typically advised to start at eight years old and above. This is because children can engage with the locals by this age and create lasting memories of their first safari experience. Additionally, older children behave better on game drives, ensuring a more relaxed experience for both parents and fellow travellers. The key is to book your safari with a trusted safari specialist and travel agency who can advise on specific requirements, including visa considerations, health precautions, and camps catering specifically to your travel groups requirements.
With Debbi planning her third trip to Africa in 2024, the consultants at Helloworld Lane Cove supported by the experienced specialists at Bench Africa are the ideal team to craft your personalised African holiday Africa is a destination best booked in advance due to some accommodation options having limited capacity, so be sure to contact the team at Helloworld Lane Cove to make an appointment and start planning today!
9418 6866 lanecove@helloworld.com.au
Having battled through heats and semi-finals, six individual finalists in the 2023 NSW Secondary Schools Concerto competition and the Multiples Section winners will perform their selected concerto with KPO in this prestigious annual event on Sunday 25 June.
They’re competing for significant awards – including $10,000 in cash prizes – as well as keenly sought professional development opportunities.
2023 is the 39th year the Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra (KPO) has organised the NSW Secondary Schools Concerto Competition.
It is open to secondary school pupils in years 7-12 at schools throughout NSW and the ACT, with this year’s program attracting over 100 entrants.
MC for the night is charming, urbane ABC presenter Damien Beaumont.
The finalists will perform concerti with Ku-ring-gai
Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Artistic Director, Paul Terracini – in front of eminent adjudicators from the Australian music world, including eminent former SSO principal horn Robert Johnson and Australian international violin star (and previous KPO soloist) Emily Sun.
The junior finalists are: Clara Moloney of Leichhardt (Fort Street High) playing Elgar’s Cello Concerto in E Minor, Opus 85 Sharon Zhao of Cherrybrook (Meriden Girls School) playing Sibelius’ Violin Concerto in D min, Opus 47
Senior finalists are: Hayley Lau of Willoughby (Wenona) playing Paganini’s Sonata per la grand viola; Titan Sclavenitis of Surry Hills (Conservatorium High) playing Strauss’ Horn Concerto no.1; Sean Weatherley of Wollstonecraft (Sydney Grammar) playing Chasson’s Poeme Op 25 for violin; Teresa Yang of Strathfield (Meriden) playing Korngold’s Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35
Multiples duo (winners): Isabelle Teo of Roseville (Queenwood) & Nicole Wang of Mosman (Wenona) playing Bottesini’s Gran Duo Concertante.
Councillor Andrew Zbik, Mayor of Lane Cove
P 0411 894 788
JUNE 2023
E azbik@lanecove.nsw.gov.au
After years of careful planning, design and construction, the new library at St Leonards is open! Many people have already visited the shiny new space, which is right near Coles in the new building at 88 Christie Street. With the best tech, flexible study spaces, bookable meeting rooms and dedicated children’s reading area, it’s a fantastic new community hub for St Leonards. And soon you’ll be able to enjoy the new park – Wadanggari Park - right next door as we put the finishing touches on the playground and open space. It opens in July.
Some good news on the sport and recreation precinct proposed for 180 River Rd. The Sydney North Planning Panel, which is the independent planning panel that considers major development applications, has given the green light for Council to start construction. But before that, we'll look closely at the tenders. Check the website for our updated Q&As.
Keep your eyes peeled for red flags on sports fields. Following a successful trial, red flags will be displayed at sports fields to help dog owners know when their dogs are allowed on the oval. No flags mean dogs can use the oval off leash. A red flag means that dogs are not allowed on the field. This will keep athletes, Council staff and dogs safe. In addition to Kingsford Smith Oval where the flags have been in place since 2020, flags will be used at:
• Blackman Park
• Burns Bay Reserve
• Bob Campbell Oval
• Pottery Green
• Tantallon Oval
How good is our hood?
Is Lane Cove’s outstanding result in the 2021 Australian Liveability Census to be repeated? Here’s your chance to find out – by participating in the 2023 survey that closes 30 June. It's your chance to have your say on lifestyle, facilities and factors that impact quality of life. Lane Cove’s score was the equal highest score across the nation and well above the average.
Fill in the survey by scanning the QR Code.
We installed a Canopee at Mindarie Park. Not The Canopy with great restaurants and a stage, but a different kind of canopy. This one will provide shade and re-establish urban biodiversity. We are planting a beautiful yellow native guinea flower vine to grow over the top, with a solarpowered irrigation system.
Council will plant 158 new trees before the end of June. This includes Sydney Red Gum along Burns Bay Road and adjoining roads and 16 trees slated for College Road South.
For more information and to book, please visit www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/events
First Fridays: World Environment Day
Friday 2 June, 3:15pm – 4:30pm, Lane Cove Plaza
Join Scienza Viva in Lane Cove Plaza as they take you through some amazing science experiments in celebration of World Environment Day on Monday 5 June.
English Conversation Classes
Tuesday 6 June – 27 June, 10:00am – 2:45pm, Lane Cove Library
Join a free, small and friendly English class.
• 10:00am – 11:30am Beginner
English class – suitable for absolute beginners
• 12:30pm – 1:30pm Elementary Conversation – some spoken English required
• 1:30pm – 2:45pm Intermediate Conversation – suitable for more confident speakers.
Held Tuesday during school term. No booking required.
World Ocean's Day
Thursday 8 June, 10:00am, Tambourine Bay Park
This event will see us clean up creeks, parks, mangroves and bushland, all while enjoying a beautiful bushwalk. We’ll start at Tambourine Bay Park and progress around the foreshore and bushland surroundings before returning to our starting location.
Book online:
www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/events
Saturday Sounds: Majazzter Duo
Saturday 10 June, 10:00am – 12:00pm, Lane Cove Plaza
Grab your dancing shoes and swing on down to Lane Cove Plaza and join the Majazzter Duo as they serenade you with fun dance tunes and Italian classics.
Crafternoon Tea
Tuesday 13 June, 2:30pm – 3:30pm, Greenwich Library
Enjoy afternoon tea while working on your latest craft project or knitting squares for Wrap with Love. This is a drop-in session. No booking required.
Aunty Time
Tuesday 13 June and Tuesday 20 June, 4:00pm - 5:30pm, Synergy Youth Centre
Join Aunty Suzie and Aunty Caroline for a series of wellbeing and creative workshops at Synergy Youth Centre. Workshops include weaving, rock painting, and clay sculptures. For ages 11 – 17.
Book online: www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/events
Military History Talk – Doughboys and Aussies together in WWI: A Mistake or Enduring Partnership?
Tuesday 13 June, 6:15pm – 7:45pm, Lane Cove Library
Hear Lieutenant Colonel David Deasey OAM RFD discuss the role of American soldiers serving with Australian military during World War I, and the implications it would have for future conflicts.
Book online:
www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/events
Child Car Seat Safety Checking Clinic
Saturday 17 June, 9:00am – 1:00pm, Lane Cove Council Car Park
The clinic offers parents/carers the opportunity to get their child car seat checked, adjusted or fully fitted for free by an Authorised Restraint Fitter. Any parts will cost extra.
To book, call 9911 3536 or email roadsafety@lanecove.nsw.gov.au
Growing Ferns and Groundcovers
Saturday 17 June, 9:00am - 12:00pm, Lane Cove Community Nursery
Become familiar with a range of native ferns and groundcovers and gain tips on how to propagate them.
Book online: www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/events
Woodford Bay Nature Day
Sunday 18 June, 1:00pm - 3:00pm, Longueville
Plant native seedlings and enjoy a guided nature walk along the peaceful foreshore of Woodford Bay. All welcome to this fun, family-friendly afternoon, a great way to spend time in nature whilst caring for your environment. Tools and refreshments provided.
Book online: www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/events
For more information and to book, please visit www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/events
Moments in Music – Verdi and Puccini
Wednesday 28 June, 10:00am – 12:00pm, Lane Cove Library
Join local musician Graham Ball as he reflects on the lives, and music, of two great opera composers, Giuseppe Verdi and Giacomo Puccini.
In Conversation with Sarah Martin – 'Dear Psychosis'
Tuesday 20 June, 6:15pm –7:30pm, Lane Cove Library
Hear local author Sarah Martin share her confronting, dramatic, no-holds-barred account of her family's experience following their daughter's first-ever psychotic episode in Istanbul. Book online: www.lanecove. nsw.gov.au/events
Ben's Book Club: 'Echo Lake' – Joan Sauers
Tuesday 27 June, 7:30pm – 8:30pm, online
Join best-selling author Ben Hobson in conversation with international screenwriter and producer Joan Sauers. In the sleepy, scenic Southern Highlands of New South Wales, a beautiful young woman goes missing. Six years later, recently divorced historian Rose McHugh leaves the city to start a new life there. Rose stumbles across some buried film, opening up a Pandora's Box, and realises there is a killer at large. The villages and forests are a perfect setting for this atmospheric and haunting novel. Book online: www.lanecove. nsw.gov.au/events
Book online:
www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/events
Writer in Residence Group
Thursday 29 June, 6:00pm – 7:30pm, Lane Cove Library
Join our Lane Cove Writers in Residence group who meet monthly to share stories, discuss creative writing ideas and writing methods. No booking required.
3D Printing Design: Stencil Art
Friday 30 June, 2:30pm – 4:30pm, Lane Cove Library
Join us as we explore how to incorporate 3D printing into art and craft. We will learn some basics of 3D printing design and then use a 3D printed stencil to create a beautiful piece of wall art. For adults. Cost $5.00 plus booking fee.
Book online:
www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/events
Animals of the Dreaming
Saturday 24 June, 10:00am – 11:00am, Lane Cove Plaza
Meet amazing native animals, each with their own special character, and hear stories and songs about these animals and the Dreamtime as told by Brewarrina Aboriginal Elder Col Hardy OAM. No booking required.
Poets in Residence Group
Monday 26 June, 6:00pm – 7:30pm, Lane Cove Library
Interested in writing poetry? Join our Lane Cove Poets in Residence group to discuss your writing and share poetry. No booking required.
Storytime
Ages 3-6
Mondays, 11:00am – 11:30am, Greenwich Library
Fridays, 11:00am – 11:30am, St Leonards Library
Held weekly during school term. No booking required.
Baby Bounce
Ages 0-3
Tuesdays, 11:00am – 11:30am, Lane Cove Library
Fridays, 10:00am – 10:30am, St Leonards Library
Held weekly during school term. No booking required.
Preschool Storytime
Ages 3-6
Thursdays, 11:00am – 11:30am, Lane Cove Library. Held weekly all year. No booking required.
From 26 May – 9 July, we celebrate First Nations Peoples’ culture and heritage in the Northern Sydney region through the Gai-mariagal Festival.
JOIN US FOR:
• Children's Voices for Reconciliation
• Aunty Time at Synergy Youth Centre
• Shared Voices: Walk and Yarning Circle
• Animals of the Dreaming
• Lane Cove Bush Kids – River Wander
• Aunty Time at Lane Cove Library
• First Fridays with Koori Kinnections
FIND OUT MORE:
www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/festivals
The Lane Cove Festival supports community groups with free listings in the annual Festival Program. The 2023 Festival will be held 1-30 September with a program launch event on Friday 25 August.
We invite you to submit your events for the 2023 Lane Cove Festival program. We are looking to include events that reflect the theme ‘Celebrate Lane Cove’. If you’re a local community group or organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
VISIT:
www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/festivals
before Wednesday 14 June 2023.
Lane Cove Festival is organised by a community-based Festival committee and is administered by Lane Cove Council.
This month we’re talking restorative dentistry with Dr Andrew See who combines passion, artistic flare and extensive knowledge of dentistry to answer any questions you may have. He has advanced training in aesthetic and implant dentistry.
Reader’s question:
“I have short teeth when I smile and gaps between my teeth. Can anything be done to make them look better?”
Dr See says: The physical components which make up the sense of beauty and attractiveness comes down to balance and proportion. This natural law of beauty is known as the Golden Proportion. The Golden Proportions is used to make art, architecture, the human face and teeth look more visually pleasing.
When I analyse, plan and design a smile, the front teeth must be in Golden Proportions (Ratio). We naturally prefer this proportion without even realising it and when teeth are incongruous to these measurements, we subconsciously think the teeth look too short or too long.
Gaps between front teeth is something that is a common aesthetic concern. This is because the eye is instantly attracted to a negative space or dark areas in a smile. Have you ever seen someone with broccoli stuck between their teeth – it’s so obvious! Your next choice is whether to let them know or not? It follows, the biggest negative space that you can have, besides a missing tooth, is a space between your front two teeth.
Let’s look at a similar case we completed recently. Paula was referred to us to improve the size of her front teeth and make them look longer, she also disliked the gap between her front teeth. We used specalised instruments to precisely analyse the proportions of her teeth and help us decide which treatment was appropriate for her.
To achieve the ideal result that was harmonious with her facial aesthetics, we recontoured the gum and the underlying bone through crown lengthening.
THE PROBLEMS:
• Short front teeth
• Gummy smile
• Tooth wear
• Gap between front two teeth
THE SOLUTION:
• Recontouring the gums with crown lengthening
• 10 x porcelain veneers
Paula’s smile is now more balanced and harmonious. Advanced qualifications and experience ensured we achieved the results that Paula wanted.
Any surgical or invasive procedure caries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
9816 4885 dr.andrewsee advanceddentistrysydney.com.au
DR ANDREW SEE BDS Hons (Syd), FRACDS, MSc(Lond), PGDipDentImplantology, FCGDENT(UK), FICOI, MFDS RCSEng
Dr Andrew See has dedicated the last 20 years to Aesthetic Dentistry and has unique qualifications in cosmetic dentistry and rehabilitation.
This includes a three year Masters in Aesthetic Dentistry from the prestigious King’s College London and a Postgraduate Diploma in Dental Implantology.
Dr See completed his Fellowship by primary and secondary examinations for The Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (FRACDS).
FRACDS is the mark of professional achievement in dentistry and demonstrates attainment of an advanced level and skill in Dentistry.
If you have any questions you have always wanted to know about aesthetic or implant dentistry write to us at:
info@advanceddentistry sydney.com.au
WORDS: DR CARL WONG
Supporting a wife going through the future uncertainties of a divorce; managing a diabetic patient at risk of serious complications if doesn’t become more compliant with their treatment regime; encouraging a man to reduce his alcohol intake due to impacts on his physical health and employment; trying to find an adolescent psychiatrist within a timely period for the desperate parents of a teenager who has been self-harming because of gender identity crisis; providing first aid to a man who presents with a suspected heart attack.
All these scenarios are typical things that your local GP sees. Maybe not every single day but all of these things are just a tip of the iceberg of the complex, myriad issues that affect everyday people and which can walk through my door on any one day. But the ability of GP practices to provide high quality universal primary health care solely through Medicare rebates (‘bulk billing’) is in severe crisis and therefore the health of all Australian citizens is at risk. That is why many practices now, including my own, have introduced mixed billing patient payments to survive.
More than 60 general practices have been forced to close nationwide over the past four years, particularly in rural areas. Research has suggested that the closures have been due to inadequate Medicare rebates paid to GP practices and the related inability to recruit more GPs into a profession that many doctors-in-training are shunning due to poor remuneration compared to other specialities. The RACGP, the GP peak body organisation, has identified that years of government neglect to be the root cause. Despite some overdue welcome relief in the recent Federal Budget announcements, it does not address the real issues, and is ‘too little-too late’ for many practices now.
Since 1984, Medicare has been Australia’s universal health care system and covers some of the costs of attending GPs, other medical specialists and allied health professionals such as physiotherapists and psychologists. It is an essential way how Australians are able to access healthcare and our model is the envy of many other countries worldwide. In 2013, the Australian government introduced a ‘Medicare freeze’ where there would be no increase in the rebates to GPs for their services provided. That only ended in 2018 and since then the thaw has been slow. Medicare rebates to General Practice has not kept up with inflation and cost-of-living expenses.
Government funding to general practices has fallen by 35-50% in real terms over the past ten years. Can you think of any small business sector that can survive with those numbers? Medicare rebates which have only risen by 0.5% per annum over the past ten years against health inflation costs of approximately 5% per annum. Many of the government payments are not indexed to inflation and are capped. But whilst revenue income has been falling, GP practice costs have been rising.
As we know, power prices are rising for everyone. Medical supplies costs have increased by at least 10% over the past few years. Receptionist and nurse wages have increased especially since the pandemic, though are still far behind their counterparts in the public hospital sector, thus making retention of good quality staff to be challenging. There are greater cost demands because of the COVID pandemic –protective equipment, specialised cleaning products, and physical barriers. The list goes on.
Because of the flawed Medicare rebate structure, GPs are not supported nor rewarded for spending quality time with their patients. The only way a bulk-billing practice can function and survive is to provide ‘fast-food six-minute medicine’ for each patient (a time challenge when for example if breaking a new cancer diagnosis). These high turnovers are outright dangerous for patients, and because most doctors find this also morally and ethically wrong, they still spend the time with their patients but at financial loss. Hence many practices eventually go broke and close down, or are forced to introduce patient co-payments to make practice ends meet.
So where does that leave my situation? Many of my patients have expressed their empathy on the heavy decision that my practice has made by introducing mixed billing, and are accepting of the new patient fees. They understand by saying they already pay elsewhere with other specialists, their psychologists, their hairdresser, their plumber, and therefore accept this as the reality of the current times. Other patients may move change practices to find a different practice that can continue to offer ‘free’/bulk-billing service. That’s okay too. I am sadly unable to please all people, but it does mean that I can now continue to provide a health service quality that my patients deserve, whilst still working in a GP practice health care system that is financially challenging to remain viable.
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Nick Russoniello and the Golden Age Quartet will recreate traditions of the silent film era with a live screening of Charlie Chaplin’s The Immigrant, a silent film regarded as one of the best in its genre.
Quartet: Jane Stanley – Violin. Leo Kram – Violin. Neil Thompson – Viola. Emily Palethorpe – Cello.
Original music composed by Nick will animate the background film and the artists will be playing on 1920s instruments. Also screening is Australia’s earliest film Patineur Grotesque (1896) accompanied by a freshly improvised piano solo. A concert with a difference!
Tuesday 20th June 2023, at 7.30pm.
Accent Strings is delighted to present a program beginning with some wonderful music from the Baroque and Classical periods including works of Bach, Vivaldi and Mozart, followed by a selection of contemporary pieces which will get your feet tapping. These will include popular numbers by the Beatles, Leonard Cohen, Cyndi Lauper, Elton John and other millennial favourites.
LCM St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, 19 Rosenthal Avenue, Lane Cove behind the Post Office.
Tuesday 9th May 2023 at 7.30pm.
LCM Anglican Church (St. Andrew’s), 19 Rosenthal Avenue, Lane Cove, behind the Post Office. Free parking opposite at The Canopy
• Bookings with TryBooking, accessed via our website from: Tuesday 30th May 2023: www.lanecovemusic.org.au
• Limited admission at the door on the night, cash only, online bookings preferred.
Bookings with TryBooking, accessed via our website from:
Tuesday 18th April 2023: www.lanecovemusic.org.au
• Adults $30, Students $10 - enquiries are welcome at 9428 4287.
Limited admission (cash only) at the door on the night, online bookings preferred.
Future 2023 Concerts, all Tuesdays at 7.30pm: 8th August, 10th October, 28th November.
Adults $30, Students $10 - enquiries are welcome at 9428 4287.
Future 2023 Concerts, all Tuesdays at 7.30pm: 20th June, 8th August, 10th October, 28th November.
If that is you or a loved one, it’s time to request our FREE report. We have detailed what could be the real solution to your pain that you have been looking for - a solution that could help you or a loved one keep active, maintain independence and avoid having to take painkillers. In this report we detail:
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Harrison Brown James BecerraTVO would like to extend a massive thank you to Lane Cove’s Perihan Bozkurt for sending these in each month. They never fail to make us smile. Why don’t you try and nab a spot from Perihan? All submissions to editor@thevillageobserver.com.au
My grandfather Henry returned home one evening, in an unusually upbeat mood. Over dinner, we learned more.
That morning, he arrived at Jersey City, where he worked as a trucking foreman to discover his work site had been transformed into a film set. Somehow, he scored a lunch invite with the cast and crew and wound up sitting next to Barbara Streisand. They struck up a lively conversation and she gifted him a Klieg light from the set.
Henry wasn’t impressed by celebrities, but he described Barbara as, “beautiful, absolutely delightful” and he always treasured her unique gift to him.
Elric, an oafish Serf, staggered towards the Sarsen stones after a night at the village tavern, drowning his sorrows in tankards of ale.
At dawn, on the Summer solstice, the sun rose behind the heel stone, beaming its rays into the heart of Stonehenge, bestowing blessings upon the first person it illuminated. Elric, tired of toiling his life away growing barley for the landowner, wouldn’t miss this opportunity. Later, ploughing the fields, he noticed something glistening in the mud. Further excavation revealed a magnificent hoard of Double Leopards, bearing King Edward the Third’s image - Medieval England’s most valuable gold coin.
St Leonards Library will have been open a mere few days when TVO hits the streets this month. Just imagine: sparkly new shelves, comfy chairs and brand new rows of books to delve into.
The new library is in the Lane Cove LGA and is located at 88 Christie Street, St Leonards, close to the brand new Coles and the Mastercard building, which you can’t miss because its logo is brandished across the top level.
The library has two hours of free parking. Entry to the car park is via Lithgow Street. The library includes a children’s reading area, study spaces, community meeting rooms, a film and sound studio and more. If anyone wants to share their thoughts about the new library, get in touch!
Editor@thevillageobserver.com.au
It comes as no surprise how much more quickly time seems to pass as we grow older. As I join you, the community chaplaincy is approaching its ninth year.
I’ve been welcomed with open arms at tables long and wide as I begin my time with you as Community Chaplain. Days of celebration have inevitably given way to the task at hand… and no two days seem the same. How wonderful!
There is a true community spirit in Lane Cove, where people watch out for each other. This is something my predecessor Karen Paull was keen to cultivate at the community chaplaincy and I in turn am committed to continuing. Thanks to a committed group of volunteers, my time is freed up to walk alongside others as much as lead them and this creates space to explore new possibilities in a spirit of service.
There are many groups the community chaplaincy hosts – including bushwalking groups, a meditation group which meets on Zoom and an outdoor Sacred Space gathering. There’s also a Book Club, and we hold a weekly coffee group at Two Brothers Café which offers a point of connection for many. These activities give my time some structure, but with people and their lives as my main focus, flexibility is needed.
We recently marked Volunteer Week – a celebration of volunteers and acts of service to others. According to the 2021 National Church Life Survey Some 46 per cent of Australian church attenders (across 20+ denominations) participate in community groups that aren’t connected with their churches. Of those, involvement in community service, care or welfare groups form the majority.
Whatever your motivation we add our thanks to all those who volunteer in various ways from day to day. What a difference a day makes, indeed…when the difference is you.
Being the Community Chaplain keeps me busy but there’s always time for acts of service. Perhaps you have some thoughts of your own? I’d love to hear them. And do say ‘Hello’ when you see me out and about.
Liam McKenna - Lane Cove Community Chaplain
P: 0404 596 592
E: lanecovechaplain@gmail.com
www.lanecovecc.com
Supported by Lane Cove Uniting Church
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Throughout the month, Stephen Miller has encountered several shows that touch upon mental health topics. Despite the serious nature of these themes, he has found them all to be not only thought-provoking but also highly entertaining.
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story is a self-contained series that lies somewhere between a prequel and a spinoff. The show explores the early life of the enigmatic Queen Charlotte, played by Golda Rosheuvel and her mentally unstable husband, King George III. With meticulous attention to detail and superior production values, the show offers a fascinating insight into the world of 18th-century England. ★★★★
Why you should watch it: This a mustwatch for fans of the original series and newcomers alike.
Shrinking delves into psychotherapy and grief by portraying a therapist who goes against the traditional approach and speaks his mind to his patients. The show balances a heartfelt tone with an exploration of the darker aspects of the human psyche, providing depth to the storyline. The standout performances by Jason Segel and Harrison Ford bring the characters to life, and the sharp writing takes the audience on a journey filled with humour and emotion.
★★★★½
Why you should watch it: This show is thought-provoking and highly entertaining.
Drops of God tells the story of a woman who inherits a remarkable wine collection from her late father, but to receive her inheritance, she must go head-to-head with a gifted young winemaker. Despite the somewhat contrived central premise, the show is a real palate-pleaser and slips down smoothly. Whether you’re a wine connoisseur, or barely know a Cabernet from a Chardonnay, Drops of God offers an enthralling viewing experience.
★★★★½
Why you should watch it: A tale of fierce rivalry infused with delicate notes of calculated intellect.
In this ambitious Australian dark comedy, Vivian (Thomasin McKenzie) inherits a cliffside property that is a suicide site, and she is tasked with becoming its guardian, rescuing lost souls on the brink. Through a sharp sense of humour, eccentric characters, and an authentic portrayal of emotional distress, the show fearlessly explores the root causes of suicide, taking the audience on a thought-provoking journey. The compelling narrative, provides a good balance of humour and seriousness.
★★★½
Why you should watch it: Totally Completely Fine is a ride that will entertain and enlighten you.
The Great, the raunchiest historical drama on television, returns with a bang, diving straight into its whimsical retelling of the legendary Russian royal pair. With Elle Fanning portraying Catherine and Nicholas Hoult as Peter, the show proves once again that the ‘occasionally true story’ of Catherine the Great is nothing short of a delight. The third series has taken an already impressive show to new heights, making a great show even greater.
★★★★½
Why you should watch it: Hilarious, exasperating, and profoundly, exquisitely strange.
Based on Laura Dave's novel released in 2021, The Last Thing He Told Me is a faithful adaptation that, although not flawless, concludes with a satisfying ending. The plot gains momentum with skilful twists that captivate the audience until the end. Though it may not receive critical acclaim, this mystery-thriller is a well-crafted production that warrants a watch. While some parts do drag, Jennifer Garner and Angourie Rice’s impeccable acting maintains viewers’ attention throughout.
★★★½
Why you should watch it: Australian actress, Angourie Rice, is a rising star in the industry.
That Bligh Girl by Sue
Williams
Following on from ‘Elizabeth and Elizabeth’, Sue Williams returns to the untold stories of the women of colonial Sydney with another fascinating and meticulously researched historical novel – this time about Mary Bligh.
Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane
An all-consuming tale of revenge, love, festering hate and insidious power, set against one of the most tumultuous episodes in Boston’s history.
Heartbake A Bittersweet Memoir by Charlotte Ree
Part memoir and part recipe book, Charlotte Ree takes us on her journey of learning to love cooking again in the wake of a divorce that turned her world upside down.
Leeva at Last by Sara Pennypacker
What are people for? Leeva sets off to discover her own answer – setting of a chain of events that will change her town for ever. – perfect for fans of Matilda.
REVIEW BY: ELIZABETH ALLENThis novel is a tender and moving depiction of the span of one man’s life. It is beautifully written and deceptively simple in style. The novel follows Ned as a child one summer during the Second World War as he hunts for rabbits and sells their pelts so that he might fulfill his dream of owning his own boat. His two brothers are away fighting in the war and his father and older sister live with him on the family orchard, Limberlost, in a Tasmanian river valley.
The novel telescopes back and forth in time so the action of this formative summer is interspersed with scenes from Ned’s later life as he works around Australia, falls in love, has children, tends his own orchard, and transitions into old age. As the story progresses we come to realise that choices Ned makes during this childhood summer impact the course of the years to come and the fate of himself and his family.
This is Robbie Arnott’s third novel. He also wrote Flames and The Rain Heron – both of which met with critical acclaim. He reminds me of a Tasmanian version of Tim Winton. He has the same skill with writing about place and the natural environment as well as the ability to deftly convey character and (often supressed) emotion with an economy of language.
On one level this novel is a riveting yarn and coming of age story. I found myself rooting for Ned on his quest to reach open water. On another it is also an interesting study of masculinity, violence, death, and the blood ties and love that make us human. The novel has a stunning and poetic conclusion that may leave you reaching for the tissues.
I agree with the quote from Thomas Keneally on the book’s front cover describing it as “mythic and legendary”, especially in the way it depicts characters’ relationships with land and water and fauna. Intertwined with Ned’s life is that of a wild quoll he holds captive and the narrative keeps returning to a symbolically resonant night time encounter with a whale at the river mouth.
Arnott will be appearing at the Sydney Writers Festival this week alongside Fiona McFarlane whose new book I reviewed last month. I can’t wait to hear them both talk about their work in person!
Are you knee-high in your kids' artworks? Does your child constantly bring home masterpieces from school, daycare or preschool? Do you love their art, want to foster creativity but don’t know what to do with all their creations?
I’ve put together some tips to help you, including what I do with my own children's artworks plus a few extra ideas I've come across in my journey as the owner and art teacher for the Art With Ros school holiday art program.
Tip #1
Continue to encourage your child artistically. Art and creativity is absolutely invaluable to the development and wellbeing of a child. If you're after either an online art program or a school holiday art program, search for Art With Ros on Google.
Tip #2
Choose the best artworks and deal with the rest. Start by sorting into ‘absolute keepers’ and ‘other.’ Absolute keepers might be ones that spark joy or remind you of a great day you had together or a milestone of some sort.
Tip #3
For the ‘absolute keepers’, consider how you will store them. A clear sleeve display folder kept in darkness is ideal for preservation. Your little one may be the next O’Keeffe or Picasso and how amazing would it be if you kept their first artwork in prime condition!
Tip #4
Leave it a week or so and look again at the ‘other’ pile. Sort it into three sections: ‘keepers’ and ‘repurpose’ and ‘discard’. Secretly and quickly throw away the items in the ‘discard’ pile. Digitally scan the ‘keepers’ then add them physically to the ‘repurpose’ pile. Keep the scanned files on a device or in the cloud or print them out as little albums.
I love a golden syrup dumpling at this time of year.
But there are the dumplings that no-one talks about these days. After the loss of love for carbohydrates, along with global warming, the season for stodge in Sydney can be fleeting.
If you are a pasta family, then dumplings are for you.
Not often enough, winter dinners while I was growing up included a casserole with a dumpling topping.
Savoury. incredibly rich and satisfying, perhaps also because Mum would include a chocolate pudding or baked crumble after a cold damp grey Melbourne day.
If you have spent some kitchen time slowly cooking a casserole, stew or tagine, however fancy you want to imagine, here is your crowning glory to add.
A scone dough. That's it. And if that still sounds like too much work, this tip will make your dinner a dream.
Pre-making your dumping mix - all dry ingredients, can be premade and stored in the freezer or fridge, just needing liquid and a quick mix in the bowl, ready to dollop over your hot pot.
Self raising flour and butter, a ratio of 4 to 1. 400 grams of self raising flour to 100 grams of butter. Pulverized to a sandy crumb in a food processor, or hands in a bowl, rubbing the butter into the flour if you have time and love the feeling of cold flour. Add a half teaspoon of salt, and 100 grams of milk powder (optional, read further for more) mix together and either store in an airtight container in the fridge, or this mix is ready to use, just adding enough water to bring it to a soft dough. 1/2 a cup of water - or milk if you haven't added milk powder, Mixed to a rough dough, this is ready.
Dumplings can be cooked over most soupy savoury dishes. A chicken and leek casserole would love sour cream dumplings - just swap the milk for sour cream or plain yogurt. a mushroom and barley thick soup, add parmesan or cheddar to your mix, and for beef, add some mustard and chopped parsley to the dough mix.
Tip #5
Talk to your child about the ‘repurpose’ collection. Discuss that people would love their artworks as framed gifts, wrapping paper or greeting cards. Then go ahead and do just that!
Once you've got your hot dish ready - it makes sense if your casserole/ braise/stew is hot and almost finished cooking. It's as straightforward as either spoonfuls of mixture, or rolling gold ball sized dough balls to sit on the top of your hot pot, popping it back into the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, covered or uncovered, depending on whether you prefer soft steamed dumplings, or fluffier with a golden crust. www.rosgervayart.com
It’s time to celebrate one of our favourite event on the Rotary calendar when we celebrate and honour community members who have gone above and beyond with a Pride of Workmanship Award. Who will receive this prestigious award in 2023? See TVO next month to find out.
@ Longueville UC Hall, 47A Kenneth St, Longueville TIME : 6.30pm Pizza; 7.15pm Movie
Tuesday 6 June : Jane Eyre (2011) – starring Mia Wasikowska, Michael Fassbender and Judi Dench.
Tuesday 4 July : The Lavender Hill Mob (1951) – British comedy Starring Alec Guiness, Stanley Holloway and Sid JameS. Bookings essential on 9428 4287 or 9427 4740. Cost : $10 – the best value pizza/movie combo anywhere BYO drinks
Time4U - Wednesday 10am
Friendly and fun mornings with home-made morning tea in St Andrew’s UC Hall, 47A Kenneth St, Longueville. After chatting over morning tea, we continue with the fascinating ABC series “Backroads”.. Enquiries : Frank on 9427 3215. Cost $5.00
ANC golf established 1955 are looking for new members.
Demographic 50+ WHERE: games are played at 6 different courses - Lower North Shore.
WHEN: every second Sunday. Feb - Nov.
COST: $50 pa ( to cover cost of prizes) plus prevailing green fee.
REQUIREMENTS: no handicap necessary. Understanding the basic rules and etiquette of the game required. CONTACT: robertharrington141@gmail.com or petersmith55@aapt.net.au
THE ROLE
Sydney Community Services provides specialised episodic support in continence advisory services to frail, older people living at home, their families, and carers to manage their specialised needs. Services are delivered at home in the Lane Cove, Willoughby, North Sydney, Hunters Hill and Ryde areas with our main aim to keep people living at home for as long as possible.
DAY-TO-DAY ACTIVITIES
• Carrying out comprehensive clinical continence assessments
• Continence care planning and treatment
• Liaison with allied health
• Providing continence product advice for consumers
• Assisting with CAPS claiming complete section – Instructions for Health Professional.
• Post Graduate qualification in Continence.
• Adaptability, empathy and resourcefulness and be able to live Sydney Community Services’ everyday values of being compassionate, respectful and inclusive
• National Police Check
• Reference checks
• APHRA registration checks
• Other pre-employment screenings
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Up to $40.53 p/h + an additional 25% + super and tax benefits
• Permanent part-time and casual work with flexible hours to suit you.
• Opportunity to work for a local aged care provider.
WHAT IS REQUIRED
• Minimum Qualification requirement Registered Nurse (Division 1), with current AHPRA registration.
FIND OUT MORE
We would love to hear from you. Please contact Annette Allen, Nursing Manager: P (02) 9427 6425
E aallen@sydneycs.org
The internet is a fabulous place to navigate and explore, and it can easily help you do a lot of things. To avoid some risks, we will show you simple strategies to help you stay safe online.
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Worldwide the Covid pandemic has had a debilitating effect on our mental well-being. After lockdowns, workplace restrictions, school closures and the anxiety of masked shopping, Australian research suggests that we're now suffering 'burn out'. Community volunteering in all fields has also encountered set-backs since the pandemic began. The Friends of Carisbrook is just one such group which is now crying out for volunteers. Whatever your interests and talents you'll find it's fun to play in a house museum with many opportunities for a satisfying, enjoyable and friendly volunteer experience.
The Friends was set up over twenty years ago to be the primary volunteer body that would carry out the work around curating Carisbrook Historic House, an 1880s sandstone house built by a Lane Cove family. In celebration of its 75th anniversary in 1969 the Lane Cove Council bought Carisbrook for the community and set the Lane Cove Historical Society Inc (LCHS) a charter to curate the house as a museum. Strategic planning and liaison with the Lane Cove Council is managed by the LCHS Committee, but the acquisition, care and presentation of the art, antique furniture, and the many other vintage artefacts that go into authentic room interpretation are managed by the Friends of Carisbrook. Over the years the house has been transformed into a fascinating timecapsule of life in 1880s Sydney.
Our aim is to present the visitor with an immersive experience of being in a Victorian era house. The challenge is to be creative within the strict confines of what the 1880s actually looked like. This takes historical research mixed with practical knowhow involving anything from furniture restoration to hand-sewing tassels. So you can see that there is a job waiting for a myriad of talents.
It is imperative that we remain relevant and ensure the preservation of Carisbrook in order for the house to stand as an educational example of what it was like to live in the 1880s. Visitors to Carisbrook are often intrigued how early residents
met their daily needs without the aid of electricity or water supplies, telephones or digital technology; where roads were dirt tracks.
There are always challenges to keep up with public expectations of what this type of heritage attraction should offer. Those with an eye on IT can get creative with technology in presenting exhibitions or tinkering with special effects in the rooms of the house. There's plenty to do with the upkeep of digital tour construction and social media.
Our interaction with the public and community involves opening the house one weekend per month offering guided or self-guided tours of the house and refreshments in the courtyard. It's a wonderful opportunity to mix socially with the community and visitors to Carisbrook. Volunteering in the kiosk involves lots
of Devonshire teas, cakes, cappuccini and conversation. During the week specially booked group tours require Carisbrook guides to take visitors through the house. The training to familiarise yourself with the Victorian era, the furnishings and the story of the house, is not arduous and every guide is free to bring personality to the fore in their guiding duties.
Carisbrook holds several outdoor events during each year and this presents an opportunity for the Friends of Carisbrook to work together. These events need volunteers to take care of the planning, promotion, catering, attendee and talent management and guiding on the day. We all come together on the day and host Carisbrook's guests.
We have smaller special task groups to handle the research, acquisition (a job for born-shoppers!), care and presentation of antiques and household items. Both men and women are most welcome to assist this group in small general maintenance jobs as well. This group usually meets once a month on the third Wednesday.
Other special groups take on marketing and promotion as well as the production of grapic art for print and social media. You don't have to be an Andy Warhol or Bill Gates: if you have any interest in computer graphics we would love to hear from you. The generation and use of email contact lists, press contacts, social media and even telephone marketing is all within the job description.
Considerable expertise has gone into the interpretation and presentation of Carisbrook's interiors and it has mostly been accomplished by The Friends of Carisbrook. Volunteering with the Friends offers a unique opportunity to take on projects that exercise the imagination as well as craft skills because curating this museum is a progressive and everevolving process. There is a great deal of satisfaction in this voluntary work. Something happens when you devote some time to looking after an historic house—you become very attached to it.
Become a member of the Friends of Carisbrook and bring your expertise to this historic house. Contact: Kate on 0418 276 365 or email carisbrookhouse@hotmail.com
Who are we, what we are and why you might enjoy volunteering with us.
May 14 2023 marked the launch of Guy Hallowes’ highly-anticipated new book, "Glimpses of Another World," an enthralling collection of anecdotes that spans his life and work in Africa. This captivating collection of anecdotes spans over 40 years of Hallowes' life and work in Africa. With each page turn, readers are transported to vast plains, remote roads, and vibrant cultures, embarking on an enlightening and enthralling journey through the continent.
Hallowes' extraordinary experiences, from growing up on a Kenya farm, lost in the Mau Mau insurgencies of the 1950s, and confrontations with dangerous native wildlife to perilous situations across Botswana, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Angola, and Mozambique, all unfold within the pages of "Glimpses of Another World." However, this book goes beyond being a mere memoir. It is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of African people in the face of monumental social, political and economic change and institutional corruption, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the triumphs and challenges that have shaped African life over the last 75 years.
With nine books under his belt, Hallowes' wealth of experience and knowledge shines through in every page of "Glimpses of Another World."
His writing reflects a deep connection to the land and its people, forged through a lifetime of traversing the globe. From rescuing a financially distressed brewery in Botswana to overseeing key international aspects of renowned publishers Mills & Boon, Hallowes has traversed diverse paths, blending his keen business acumen with an unwavering passion for storytelling.
Through his writings, Hallowes showcases the resilience and adaptability of African people in the face of significant change. As readers immerse themselves in Hallowes' captivating narratives, they are drawn into a world brimming with misadventures, courage, and the indomitable spirit of Africa. Whether you're a fan of travel writing or memoirs, "Glimpses of Another World" is a mustread. Not only will the book engage and enlighten readers, it will inspire them to read the rest of Hallowes’ African-based books, including ‘Joe’, ‘Rough Diamonds’ and the recently released ‘What a Tangled Web’ and ‘Winds of Change’ trilogy. Join Guy Hallowes on this extraordinary expedition through Africa, that will leave you inspired, enlightened, and forever transformed, which is available now, in both print and kindle formats.
For more information about Guy and his works, please visit www.guyhallowes.com.
1976. The height of some of the more fatuous rules governing the Apartheid regime in South Africa. The SABC has just started TV broadcasts.
To accommodate our growing family Diana and I decided to make alterations to our home in Jo’burg. The local brickworks managed to match the bricks originally used to build the house some thirty years earlier. Three thousand face bricks were delivered on the median strip, making our intentions obvious. We had the appropriate planning permission.
We engaged two highly recommended Zulu builders, Peter and Abraham, who lived, illegally, in a downstairs flat on the property, during the duration of the job.
Within days of the arrival of the bricks, Diana had a visit from a very intimidating looking gentlemen, at six foot six, who was a wide as he was tall and with stomach and buttocks to match,
‘More mevrou (good morning ma’am).’ He removed his hat. ‘I see you are having some building work done.’
‘Yes of course.’
‘Who are your builders, mevrou?’
‘Well, meneer, there they are, you can see them through the dust. They are just doing a bit of demolition to start with.’
‘Ag, I see mevrou. The k… (he was going to use the K word, but thought better of it). The blacks are Ok with demolition work- they are very good at breaking things.’ He smiled at his own humour, but engendering no response from Diana, continued. ‘Ya, and they can lay stock bricks, mevrou, that’s the inside bricks, but mevrou they don’t have the skills to lay face bricks. The Government has decided this.’
‘They seem perfectly ok to me. They have a very good reputation.’
‘Ag mevrou, you don’t understand. You have to have a registered builder to lay face bricks.’
‘Registered builder?’
‘Ya, mevrou. Blacks cannot be a registered builder in a white area. They don’t have the required skills.’
He handed Diana a card; Stompie van Rensburg, it said. ‘These people will tell you how to get a registered builder.’ There was an address and a phone number on the card. He left hurriedly.
The following day I phoned the number on the card explaining that we were proposing to make alterations to our home and that we were hoping to engage an African builder for the job. No mention was made of Stompie’s visit, or the delivery of facebricks.
‘Tell me meneer, Is this a big job?
‘No not really.’
‘How much is the cost?’
‘Maybe five thousand Rand (about five thousand US $ at the time).’ It was actually three times that.
‘Ag, meneer, tell me is the building at the front of the house or the back of the house.’
‘It’s at the back.’
‘Ag, meneer, you should have a registered builder but with a small job at the back of the house.’ He hesitated. ‘Just take a chance, meneer, if I was you I’d just take a chance.’
In the end we decided we had better abide by the job reservation rules, however silly they were otherwise we risked a fine and Peter and Abraham would also have got into trouble had we not complied. So I paid a visit to the office mentioned on Stompie’s card where I was given a list of a few builders. We eventually engaged an Indian builder (Whites, Indians and Coloureds were permitted to be registered builders in so called white areas). It became obvious within a few days that all they were interested in was some sort of a payout. So, we paid the registered builder one thousand rand and were left completely alone with our pleasant, competent Peter and Abraham. A friend of theirs joined them also living in the flat; someone who had also fallen foul of another Apartheid inspired regulation. The gardener joined in on Wednesdays.
The building work was done beautifully and competently. I suppose the regime got their pound of flesh…
All these anecdotes from Guy that we have been featuring here in The Village Observer will shortly be published in a book: ‘Glimpses of Another World’.
Sydney Community Services has been in Lane Cove and Hunters Hill for over 60 years (at times under different names). Our services support the community as a whole and specifically seniors, people living with a disability, and families with young children.
We aim to improve the quality of life of people living in the local community and support them to remain living independently in their own homes for as long as they wish or for as long as possible. By getting involved, either via volunteering or by making a donation, you are helping us deliver high quality programs and services that are respectful of individuals’ abilities and empowers our clients through inspiration, encouragement, adventure, and creativity.
There are a lot of reasons why people donate to particular charities. So if you are unable to give your time and volunteer, there are many ways to donate as we approach the end of the financial year.
People choose to give for a variety of reasons, including to align with values and cultural identity, for personal satisfaction and caring about doing the right thing, and ‘giving back’.
(McGregor-Lowndes
et al. 2017)Five reasons why donating to charities leads to gratification:
1. Makes you happier: Giving to charities – whether monetary or donated goods, helps to boost your mood. Helping those in need can make you feel more content and fulfilled.
2. Strengthens personal values: Social conscience is a commonly given reason why people donate to charities. Many individuals when questioned, said they felt a moral duty to help others when they could.
3. Introduces your children to the importance of generosity: Educating your children about donating teaches them about the importance of helping others. You can demonstrate that they can make a positive impact in the world no matter the size of the help or donation.
4. Inspires those around you to take part: Your actions can encourage those around you to take part and also donate to charities. Family giving strengthens relationships through a shared goal and collectively raises more money. Working with family and friends can increase the positive impact.
5. Tax Deductable: Donating to charities can help lower your taxable income.
‘Giving is not just about making a donation. It is about making a difference.’ Kathy Calvin, Former President of the United Nations Foundation. As we approach the end of this financial year, Sydney Community Services values every donation, large or small, as they all make a difference in our local community. There are several ways to donate:
• You can make a one-off, one-time donation.
• Set up a recurring donation. They can be automated, repeated donations that are given daily, weekly, biweekly, monthly, quarterly, or annually.
• Planned giving is also called legacy giving and refers to major gifts. Donors usually plan for these gifts as part of their overall financial or estate planning and they may include:
a. Bequests of money or property,
b. Charitable trust payments,
c. Life insurance payments,
d. Retirement payments, and more.
• Tribute or memorial donations: People often make donations in honour or in memory of a loved one. They may also want to honour special days like birthdays.
We aim is to improve the quality of life of people living in the local community and support them to remain living independently in their own homes
www.sydneycs.org
• In-kind donations include anything donated other than cash or property but are just as important as cash donations. Some examples of in-kind donations are:
a. Office supplies.
b. Consultation from a professional.
c. Beverages for the next fundraising event.
d. New equipment for staff
e. Pantry items for a foodbank.
Consider supporting Sydney Community Services as your charity of choice. Your donations will help us strive to achieve our mission of:
Enhancing the quality of life of all persons living in the local community by providing a range of comprehensive and holistic community and health services.
As a registered charity we have obtained Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status, and this means donors can claim income tax deductions for gifts to Sydney Community Services of $2 or more in Australia in their income tax returns.
It is extremely easy to support us. You can donate by:
• Phoning us at 02 9427 6425
• Visiting us and making an in-person donation at 1 Pottery Lane, Lane Cove
• On our website: https://www.sydneycs.org/donate/
Supporting your local Lane Cove Community Hub
We know there are many choices when it comes to making a donation, and we are extremely grateful if you decide to donate to Sydney Community Services.
WHEN: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9.30am to 11.30am
WHERE: At the Meeting House Hub, 23a Stokes St, Lane Cove North
WHEN: Tuesdays and Thursday, 9.30am to 11.30am
WHERE: At the Meeting House Hub, 23a Stokes St., Lane Cove North
ENQUIRIES :
• Sydney Community Services
TERM COSTS
• P: 9003 1399
• E: support@sydneycs.org
Arts, Craft, Music and Story Playgroups
Meet local parents & children of a similar age
Meet local parents and children of a similar age
Tuesdays ALL INGREDIENTS INCLUDED
$10 per casual visit
Meeting House Playgroups are supported by Lane Cove Council and Department of Communities and Justice
All playgroups run during term time only.
$60 per term for session per week
- $10 per casual visit
0 - 5 years
9.30am to 11.30am
- $60 per term for one session per week
- $100 per term for multiple sessions
Supported by Early Ed Fortnightly
Thursdays
www.sydneycs.org
$100 per term multiple sessions
Early Ed is an early intervention service for young children with disabilities and delays in their developments. For more information please visit: www.earlyed.com.au
Sydney Community Services
Arts, Craft, Music and Story Playgroups
0 - 5 years
Phone: 9003 1399
Email: support@sydneycs.org
SCS announces the launch of their Social Tennis Group!
Lane Cove Hub Activities
HEAD OFFICE
1 Pottery Lane, Lane Cove 9427 6425
Join us on Thursday 8 June at Lane Cove Tennis Club, Central Park, Kenneth St, Longueville. Cost $5. Every Thursday 9 -11am
Whether you’re an experienced player or just starting out, this is your opportunity to be part of a vibrant tennis community! All players must register prior to playing – please call Julie 9427 6425. We look forward to seeing you on the court!
Seniors Hub
Book Club
Monday 19 June. 1.30-2.30pm
Cost: $5 inc book and afternoon tea
Movement Matters
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Accepting expressions of interest for Term 3. Contact us for more details.
Mah Jong
Wednesdays 1.00-3.45pm
Cost: $5 inc afternoon tea
Accepting beginner players for October commencement. Call to register.
Thursdays 12.30-3.30pm
Cost: $5 inc afternoon tea
Scrabble
Thursdays 1, 15 and 29 June 10am - 12noon
Cost: $5 inc morning tea
Table Tennis
Fridays, 12.00-4.00pm
Cost: $5
The Velveteens
Hunters Hill-Ryde Hub Activities
46 Gladesville Road, Hunters Hill 8598 7051
All-day tailored program for seniors, from Monday to Friday. Includes excursions, picnics, and wellness activities. Door-to-door transport and nutritious meals and snacks catering for all dietary requirements are included. This month you can visit the Japanese Gardens, Sing along with Leyla, or have lunch at Bondi Icebergs, to name just a few outings. Cost: $35
Contact us for a monthly program. E: rliu@sydneycs.org
Room available for Hire
@ The Meeting House Hub
23a Stokes St Lane Cove
Meeting House Hub Activities
23a Stokes Street, Lane Cove North 9003 1399
Large double room. Outside area
Plus kitchen. Cost: $55 ph incl GST
For pricing and info contact:
P: 9003 1399
E: support@sydneycs.org
Seniors Shopping Bus
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Return trip from your home to Lane Cove shops. Cost: $12
P: 9003 1399
E: jvenn@sydneycs.org
For Afghan, Chinese, Iranian, Italian, and Spanish seniors
Each group is supported by bilingual staff and volunteers to meet and share their cultural heritage and interests. Social inclusion activities such as excursions, cultural celebrations, English language conversation classes, wellness activities and information sessions are offered to all CALD communities in the Greater Sydney area.
Contact us for a monthly program
E: tliu@sydneycs.org
Seniors Social Bus Outings
Mondays and Wednesdays
Contact us for details
Movie and Morning Tea
• Monday 26 June
• 10am - 1pm
'A Man Called Otto'
Cost: $30
P: 9003 1399
E: jvenn@sydneycs.org
2nd Monday each month
10am – 4pm
Join us for morning tea before heading off to a different venue each month.
If you are over 65, registered with My Aged Care, have a referral code for Social Support Group and are totally independent then contact us for more information.
Cost: $20 (does not include lunch/beverages)
E: rliu@sydneycs.org
Seniors Hub
every Friday
Centre Based Service for over 65 year olds.
Providing a safe, warm and engaging environment for people who would like to spend more time with other seniors. The hub offers a tailored program providing a break for family carers. For more details contact Rosemary
P: 9427 6425
E: rliu@sydneycs.org
BOOMers for senior independently mobile men who enjoy an opportunity to socialise and visit interesting places in the company of other men. This month have lunch at Palm Beach or maybe a BBQ at Rodd Point.
When: Fridays
Departs: 10.00am from Lane Cove Hub, Pottery Lane
Returns: 2.00pm
Cost: $20 including morning tea and lunch
E: hheggie@sydneycs.org
Exercise Class
Tuesdays
Strength and balance exercise
Time: 10.00 am – 11.00 am
Cost: $12.00
E: ccampion@sydneycs.org
Tuesdays and Fridays
Weekly, full and half-day trips, Door-to-door transport. Visiting places of interest and beauty, around Sydney and its surrounds.
E: hheggie@sydneycs.org
- Playgroups
Cost: $10 casual visit, or $60 one session per term, or $100 per term for multiple sessions.
Tuesday Playgroup
All inclusive, ages 0-5, with arts, craft, music and storytime. Free play: educational equipment. Session: 9.30-11.30am
Thursday Playgroups
Ages 0-5 with arts, craft, music and storytime. Session: 9.30-11.30am
E: jvenn@sydneycs.org
Group community access activities from Monday – Friday in centres and community.
Activities include drama ensemble, creative movement, full and halfday excursions, Sailablity, art groups and virtual meetups.
Cost: based on the NDIS pricing schedule. Individual support, including transport, daily living activities and community access available on request.
E: gstarkey@sydneycs.org or ccampion@sydneycs.org
P:
Enjoy
The annual Archibald Prize is eagerly anticipated by artists and audiences alike and is Australia’s favourite and most significant art award.
• Wednesday 21 June
• 9.30am-3.30pm. Limited transport pickups available. Call for more details.
P: 9003 1399
P: 9817 4757
E: lanecove@parliament.nsw.gov.au
P: 9952 8222
E: mayor@ryde.nsw.gov.au
Thank you once again for entrusting me to serve as the Member of Parliament for Lane Cove. It is deeply humbling to have been elected for the 6th time by the people of Lane Cove.
City of Ryde is celebrating the official start of winter with some great events in June and there’s plenty of opportunity to get outside and enjoy those crisp, slightly chillier days.
you once again for entrusting me to serve as the Member of Parliament for Lane Cove. It is humbling to have been elected for the 6th time by the people of Lane Cove.
I want to thank my opposition at the election, competition is always healthy and engaging for our democracy. I also would like to congratulate Premier Minns on forming Government, an immense privilege and responsibility.
There is both fun and education on offer at our annual Sustainability Festival, an event that promotes sustainability, resilience, and environmental awareness.
to thank my opposition at the election, competition is always healthy and engaging for our democracy. I also would like to congratulate Premier Minns on forming Government, an immense privilege and responsibility.
My team and I are well and truly back on the grindstone following the election as we work hard towards delivering on the mandate the community gave us at the election:
This year's festival will be held on Sunday 4 June from 10.00am - 2.00pm at Ryde Park and will feature activities to help you learn how to reduce food waste, save water, and improve your physical activity.
team and I are well and truly back on the grindstone following the election as we work hard towards delivering on the mandate the community gave us at the election:
• improving local infrastructure
improving local infrastructure easing cost of living pressures preserving our local environment supporting community and sporting groups.
• easing cost of living pressures
• preserving our local environment
• supporting community and sporting groups.
Kids can join the scavenger hunt, learn the joys of getting outside and grubby, and use up any excess energy on the jumping castle.
There will be a variety of interesting stalls to browse, some fascinating workshops, and plenty of delicious food available for when those hunger pangs strike.
For more information visit: ryde.events/SF
Cove truly is the best place to live, work and raise a family, and I’m looking forward to working keep it that way.
Lane Cove truly is the best place to live, work and raise a family, and I’m looking forward to working hard to keep it that way.
A key issue emerging both locally and across the state has been the future role of Government in supporting local sporting groups and extra-curricular groups.
issue emerging both locally and across the state has been the future role of Government in supporting local sporting groups and extra-curricular groups.
We are holding events for National Reconciliation Week (NRW) until Sunday 4 June, and it gives all Australians a chance to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
Providing premier facilities for our Sporting and Community Groups has been a central focus of mine was first elected, and I am proud to say that this focus has reaped major rewards for the community.
Providing premier facilities for our Sporting and Community Groups has been a central focus of mine since I was first elected, and I am proud to say that this focus has reaped major rewards for the community.
However, we want the community to use these facilities.
However, we want the community to use these facilities.
City of Ryde’s events include Aboriginal History Talks in English, Mandarin, and Korean, as well as a Traditional Aboriginal Games event, and a chance to learn about our local Indigenous history with a walk along the Wulaba Track through Glades Bay.
For more information visit: www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/NRW
why the Labor Government’s announcement that ‘Active Kids Vouchers’ might be on the chopping block is of great concern.
This is why the Labor Government’s announcement that ‘Active Kids Vouchers’ might be on the chopping block is of great concern.
The cancellation of Active Kids will leave families $200 worse off per child.
cancellation of Active Kids will leave families $200 worse off per child. office has been flooded with concerns from constituents about this possibility. Families are worried that this decision may mean their children will miss out not only on Sport but Drama, Guides, and a myriad of other programs.
Towards the end of the month, Refugee Week, running from 18 June to 24 June, gives us the opportunity to celebrate the many positive contributions made by refugees to Australian society.
This is particularly important in a vibrant cultural melting pot like Ryde, where 72 different languages are spoken in our households, with many of our residents coming from a refugee background.
benefits of Sports are endless, and no child in Lane Cove should have to face the possibility of out.
My office has been flooded with concerns from constituents about this possibility. Families are worried that this decision may mean their children will miss out not only on Sport but Drama, Scouts, Guides, and a myriad of other programs. The benefits of Sports are endless, and no child in Lane Cove should have to face the possibility of missing out.
Scan this QR Code to Save Active Kids Vouchers
Council is hosting series of events, including a Community Expo on 20 June at North Ryde School of Arts Community Centre, and a free craft activity at Shepherds Bay Community Centre on 22 June based around this year’s Refugee Week theme, Finding Freedom.
For more information visit: www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/refugeeweek
And when you’re not attending any of our great events, you can enjoy some of our other special community activities, like a day trip to Koreatown in Eastwood for some shopping and a mouth-watering Korean BBQ. It’s the perfect way to beat those winter chills!
P: 9879 9400
E: mayor@huntershill.nsw.gov.au
With Spring just around the corner, it’s time for local garden lovers and green thumbs to put their gardening gloves on and start preparing for the 2023 Hunters Hill Spring Garden Competition, jointly presented by our Council and the Rotary Club of Hunters Hill.
The competition will celebrate our public and private spaces and help to raise funds for the maintenance of the historic Hillman Orchard, located beside Vienna Cottage in Alexandra Street in Hunters Hill.
Entries will open on 1 July and close on 30 September, ahead of the judging and prize presentations taking place in Spring, giving participants plenty of time to perfect their plots.
Entry will be free to residents living in the Hunters Hill local government area.
For more information about the competition and the registrations, visit www.huntershill.nsw.gov.au/garden.
Hunters Hill Council is committed to bolstering the community’s knowledge, management and appreciation of our local environment to help to preserve the things that make our corner of the world so special.
Council actively seeks new services and programs to support residents to take simple actions in their daily lives to improve recycling habits and promote sustainability in our community.
Whether recycling with our partners at RecycleSmart or disposing of your plastic water bottles in the Return and Earn vending machine at the Henley Community Centre, taking small, practical steps is an easy way to be a part of the solution; and this makes a big difference to our environment here in Hunters Hill.
Next month is Plastic Free July, a global movement aimed to take action to reduce plastic waste in our streets, oceans and green spaces.
Learn tips and tricks to reduce the use of plastics and to manage your waste sustainably in the lead up to Plastic Free July at our new event, 'Waste Wise', a festival of sustainability, on Saturday 17 June.
The event will be held in the Hunters Hill Town Hall Precinct and neighbouring sites, from 10am to 3pm, and will include a range of workshops, giveaways and practical demonstrations.
See our website and social media channels for more details about the event.
While I commend the government for extending the Single Parent Payment to those with children over the age of eight, the 2023 Budget was otherwise uninspiring. Labor delivered some reprieve for the most vulnerable in our community but it otherwise patched, rather than solved, serious structural issues in the economy.
The provision of additional funding to enable those with children under 16, or on pension or concession cards, to be bulk billed for medical appointments is welcome but this measure will only work if there are GPs with the capacity to take those patients on. As with many professions, resources are stretched to almost breaking point, we cannot fix all issues by just throwing money at them.
The same can be said for increasing awards for Aged Care workers, 15% sounds a lot, but it will translate to $5,000 a year at best, which in a market soaring rents and mortgage stress, will be minimal.
It is also true that Budget measures can be both “good” and “bad”. Based on feedback from across Nth Sydney, this is the case with changes to pharmacy dispensing . Pharmacists provide pillar services in the community and often go beyond during times of crisis. They say this reform will result in them having to reduce staff or services.
From my perspective the Budget should show greater spending restraint, but also greater ambition and more imagination. Transformation will come from challenging how revenue is gathered and generated.
Frustratingly, we will continue to invest more than twice as much in fossil fuel subsidies (nearly $10B) than is invested in either supporting the transition to renewable energies (just on $2B) or the Medicare bump (cited as $5B).
Ironically, the Government will make more money off those addicted to nicotine (tobacco tax $3.3 billion over 4 years) than off those extracting our limited gas resources (PRRT $2.4 billion).
We used to have an economy built on the back of the wool industry but as it currently stands we have one built on the back of hardworking, rapidly tiring and ageing Australians. In this context it seems our economic addiction to gas is something that will continue to be on our radar indefinitely.
Australians are looking for a courageous government with a vision for a prosperous and equitable Australia. The government that is prepared to step up to this ambition, will be rewarded.
CHURCH FAIR Corner Kenneth & Christina Streets, Longueville SATURDAY 5th AUGUST 2023
8.OOam – 12 Noon
COVID-19 SAFE & SOCIALLY DISTANCED Plastic Bag Free Event - Bring Your Own Bag
STALLS INCLUDE:
Cakes, Fresh Flowers, Quality Corner, BBQ, Books, Morning Teas, Hamper, Jams and Pickles, Children's Toys & Games, White Elephant, Home Made Sausage Rolls, CDs and DVDs. Everyone gets a bargain
Certain of the monies from the market morning will be used to assist the homeless of Sydney through Exodus.
ENQUIRIES: VIRGINIA KNOWLES P: 94273215
SOLD PRIOR TO AUCTION
• Dazzling open plan design living/kitchen zone with wide tiled flooring
• Flow to a covered entertaining terrace, alfresco kitchen and level lawns
• Generous bedrooms, engineered timber floors and seamless built-in robes
Michael Gallina 0402 320 265 E: michael.gallina@belleproperty.com
Cameron Brown 0438 594 708 E: cameron.brown@belleproperty.com
SOLD AT AUCTION
• Grand open plan living/dining zone offers a marble edged eco fireplace
• Beautiful bedrooms, herringbone timber floors, all built-in/walk-in robes
• Venetian plaster walls in living area, ducted air, natural cedar cladding
Michael Gallina 0402 320 265 E: michael.gallina@belleproperty.com
Cameron Brown 0438 594 708 E: cameron.brown@belleproperty.com
SOLD AT AUCTION $2,610,000
• Sunlit living/dining zones, for mal sitting room with outdoor flow
• Covered terrace ideal for year-round alfresco dining and entertaining
• Soaring ceilings, timber floorboards throughout, character fireplace
Patrick Lang 0434 990 307 E: patrick.lang@belleproperty.com
Monica Carollo 0491 001 539 E: monica.carollo@belleproperty.com
SOLD PRIOR TO AUCTION
• Formal and casual living/dining rooms with hardwood floors
• Seamless flow to a fabulous entertainers' terrace and outdoor kitchen
• Serene bedrooms, built-in robes, French doors to charming lower deck
Simon Harrison 0433 100 150 E: simon.harrison@belleproperty.com
Kim Walters 0499 014 886 E: kim.walters@belleproperty.com
Belle Property Hunters Hill 3/52-56 Gladesville Road, Hunters Hill 9817 7729 Belle Property Lane Cove 162 Longueville Road, Lane Cove 9087 3333
WHEN: Two Sessions, Thursday, 9.30am – 12.30pm, & 1.00pm – 4.00pm
WHERE: 184A Pittwater Road, Gladesville
21 seat Toyota Coaster Buses x2
18 seat Toyota Coaster Bus x1 - with wheelchair hoist
12 seat Toyota HiAce Vans x4
WHEN: Two Sessions, Thursday, 9.30am – 12.30pm, & 1.00pm – 4.00pm
Come and join us for various mix media combinations using: water colours, acrylics, pastels, pencils and crayons.
WHERE: 184A Pittwater Road, Gladesville
Our vehicles are fully maintained, sanitised, COVID-19 safe and available seven days a week. We have safe accredited drivers also available for hire.
Self-expression and engagement.
Empowerment as an artist, with independence and skills developed.
P: 0437 041 811
For all bookings and enquiries please contact:
Sydney Community Services
Come and join us for various mix media combinations using: water colours, acrylics, pastels, pencils and crayons.
Pricing and info please contact:
The venue is a peaceful and comfortable community room, with individual tables. Staff offer support with your choice and expression encouraged.
Gaynor Starkey, Disability Services Coordinator:
Phone: 0437 041 811
E: gstarkey@sydneycs,org
SCS is a registered NDIS provider, and will support you with
P: 8598 7051
E: support@sydneycs.org
Email: GStarkey@sydneycs.org
Creativity that stimulates & energises the mind
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