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on’t be fooled – the man in this picture is no criminal. It’s John Pearce, the parish priest at St Brigid’s Catholic Church in Marrickville, who plans to voluntarily imprison himself in a plastic cell to raise money for a good cause. Father Pearce is one of 10 local figures who have agreed to take part in the mock incarceration for the Marrickville PCYC fundraiser next weekend. He’ll be joined in a cell by Mayor, Morris Hanna, and Independent Councillor, Dimitrios Thanos, to name just a few. “I was asked by a parishioner if I’d be kind enough to do it,” he explained. “I think it’s a great idea for a community event.” Father Pearce isn’t concerned about spending a few hours in a cramped cell with up to nine others – he is more worried about being late for a wedding he is officiating at his church later that afternoon. Claire Currey, from the Marrickville PCYC, said the annual event is a fun way to raise funds for youth programs to keep kids off the streets and away from crime. “People can come down, bring their cash to donate or write a cheque. Th ere’ll also be a BBQ sausage sizzle on the day, so there’s plenty going on,” she said. Time 4 Kids is on Saturday, April 21 from 11am at the Marrickville PCYC.
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an association with stop a fi ght these days given the one time I did so, it resulted in an ambulance being called for me. Despite my injuries, I amazingly remember the whole brutal episode. I was driving that night and literally hadn’t consumed a drop of alcohol – with me were my brother and sister. At about 11pm we were heading towards a bar when a clearly intoxicated guy walked straight into my brother. My brother’s response was to give this bloke some not so friendly advice – the next thing I knew, my brother was in a headlock. My involvement was simple and brief… I went in to pull the pair apart, but before I could even get there I was hit from behind and out for the count. I couldn’t move a muscle, yet I could hear everything going on around me – most notably the shrieks of my sister urging me to wake up. When I fi nally came to, I was dazed and had blood coming from my nose, plus one eye completely
closed over. Needless to say when you’re a TV reporter, such a look is not ideal and I ended up off work for two weeks. To be honest though, I’m probably lucky that was all that I had to worry about. You need only watch the news to see how often these kind of incidents result in someone being seriously injured, or killed. And all for what? Because someone spilled your drink? The question of how we fi x these flawed attitudes is a tough one though. For starters I think every high school student should go to one of the repatriation hospitals that helps the victims of such stupid assaults, and see just what goes on. But there are so many other ramifications they should consider before a fi ght – is fi ve years in jail worth it? And what about the effect on your victim’s family? God knows I’d never want to hear a scream like my sister’s again.
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A group of local women have raised $16,000 for sufferers of Multiple Sclerosis, simply by creating a calendar BY LOUISE BOURKE
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emember the Calendar Girls from the Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre? Th is was the group of women with two big ambitions – to have fun producing a glamour calendar and to raise money to help sufferers of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Th rough their hard work, the Marrickville Calendar Girls, along with Marrickville Councillors Emanuel Tsardoulias and Victor Macri, were able to present a $16,000 cheque to MS Australia last month. “It was a terrifi c effort, not just from those involved in the actual production of the calendar, but from those who worked behind the scenes to promote and sell so many copies,” said Chrissie Whitlock, who came up with the idea. “We also owe many thanks to all the local businesses and community groups who helped make the production cost of the calendars, 100 per cent self-funded. It enabled us to give all of the profits from sales to MS Australia.” Cr Emanuel Tsardoulias, who is also President of Marrickville Rotary, said the Marrickville Calendar Girls worked extremely hard with the support of the community and Rotary to raise the money in a short period. Copies of the calendar are now hanging in homes as far afi eld as New Zealand, the UK, South Africa, Tokyo, Bolivia, Brazil, Norway and the United States. For information on where funds have been directed, visit www.msaustralia.org.au.
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challenges young people’s perceptions of poetry to inspire them to take up the often sidelined genre. Contemporary poet, Lindsay Tuggle, was on hand to help students craft their work and believes the day was a great way for established poets to help introduce poetry to students. “I like to bring the medium of poetry alive for young people [by] allowing them to play with language
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P O LI CE SNAP SH OT Fence climber: Man charged in Newtown
On Tuesday afternoon, Newtown Police arrested a 32-year-old man from Pennant Hills after police allege he had climbed over fences into the backyards of three houses in the vicinity of King Street. The man was taken to Newtown Police Station where he was charged with entering enclosed land without lawful excuse. He was granted bail to appear at Newtown Local Court on May 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Council staff will inform the community of new anti-graffiti measures at a meeting next week.
Exercise over graffiti Council plans to install exercise equipment in graffiti prone local areas
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arrickville Council will hold community meetings at Camperdown Oval and Camperdown Memorial Rest Park next week to address residents’ questions about a proposal to install outdoor exercise equipment and ping pong tables to help prevent graffi ti. It’s part of Council’s multipronged approach to dealing with graffiti in the area, in addition to the Graffi ti Stoppers graffi ti removal team. Marrickville Mayor, Morris
Hanna, urged all local residents to attend the meetings and learn about the proposed measures. “I think the local Camperdown and Newtown communities will be highly pleased with what they hear at the meetings,” Cr Hanna said. “I’m really excited about the trialling of these highly innovative measures to reduce illegal graffi ti and tagging… It will give the locals an opportunity to increase personal fitness and encourages the active use of our public spaces.”
Council received a $218,300 grant to fund the trial from the Department of Attorney General & Justice as part of the Graffi ti Hotspot Crime Prevention program. The community meetings will be held at Camperdown Oval (behind the Grandstand) on Th ursday, April 19 at 6.30am and Saturday, April 21 at 10am. Meetings will be held at Camperdown Memorial Rest Park (near Lennox Street) on Th ursday, April 19 at 10.30am and Saturday, April 21 at 2pm.
Taxi theft: Passenger steals a taxi
At about 1am on Sunday, April 8, a 23-year-old Tempe man was one of a number of passengers in a taxi in the Newtown area when it was involved in a minor traffi c accident. Police will allege that when the driver of the taxi left the vehicle to exchange details with the other driver, the man got behind the wheel while intoxicated and sped off without the legitimate driver of the vehicle. The taxi was abandoned in Roseberry and the man was apprehended by police soon after with help from the public. He was later charged with taking and driving a conveyance without permission of the owner,
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Hot stuff: Stolen goods found in possession
A 25-year-old man was arrested and charged with having goods suspected of being stolen in his possession last Wednesday, April 4. At about 2.30pm, Marrickville plain clothes officers stopped the man on Illawarra Road due to his demeanour and suspicious behaviour. Police searched the man and located items believed to have been stolen in his possession. The man was arrested and charged with goods in custody. He will appear at Newtown Local Court on April 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drug bust: Local police crack down on drugs
Marrickville Police were involved in a local operation targeting drugs last Wednesday, April 4. Officers from Marrickville Police, with the assistance of the dog squad officer and a police dog, targeted several locations in the local area for drug offences including drug possession and supply. As a result of the operation, several people were searched and six people were charged.
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Gathering seat Aboriginal elders unveil a new seat at Kendrick Park
Plans for the new Marrickville Library are moving forward following a Council meeting this week.
Design chosen
Councillors vote for smaller and cheaper library development BY LOUISE BOURKE
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he new Marrickville Library will go ahead, though it will be smaller in scale and residents won’t be slugged with a rate rise to fund it. Th is was the result of fourand-a-half hours of debate at a Marrickville Council meeting on Tuesday night, when a revised Labor and Independent-backed motion
was carried 7-5. “The motion that passed tonight will ensure we get a better library without a rate increase and with double the open space,” said Labor Councillor, Emanuel Tsardoulias. A design, known only as ‘Option 2’ at this stage, was chosen by Councillors and the architectural firm behind the design will be requested to report back to Council with alternate lower cost options.
While the Greens Councillors voted against the motion, Cr Max Phillips said he was ultimately happy that an architectural fi rm was on board. He added that the Greens were happy to look at all options in terms of funding and were particularly interested in what the Labor and Independent Councillors plan to do with the open space on the corner of Marrickville and Livingstone Roads.
Aunty Jenny Thomsen at the unveiling of the new seating platform at Kendrick Park.
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new seating platform at Kendrick Park in Tempe that refl ects Aboriginal culture has been officially unveiled at a special ceremony. A joint project by Marrickville Council and the Marrickville Aboriginal Consultative Committee, the seating arrangement was opened by Aboriginal elders last month. It is a circular design that encourages anyone to
come and meet together, representing the idea of ‘gathering’. “To me, it’s a place to sit and reflect, to meditate and connect with the land there,” said elder, Aunty Jenny Thomsen. “It says about us, yes, we belong here, we’re here. “We live in a very builtup area here, so it’s a place where you can see further than a brick wall, you can see a long way.”
Marrickville Mayor, Morris Hanna, said the new seating reflects the close bonds Aboriginal people had with the Cooks River environment. The design includes images of sand goannas, shellfi sh, baskets and fi sh traps to highlight how Aboriginal people used their knowledge, skills and resources to hunt and gather food on the Cooks River and surrounding lands.
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Residents cleaning bottles from the Cooks River on Clean Up Australia Day.
Recycling solution Locals are urged to collect bottles and cans for a cash refund BY LOUISE BOURKE
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ocals are being urged to collect plastic bottles and aluminium cans to take down to Steel Park on Saturday, April 28 in exchange for a 10 cent cash refund. The Demonstration Recycling Project will show how such an approach could provide a solution to the glut of bottles clogging the river, organisers say. “Come along, bring your friends
and your bottles for a cash refund and help us send a message to environment ministers around Australia,” said Gayle Adams, spokesperson for the Cooks River Valley Association. Environment ministers from the various states will soon decide on nationwide packaging regulation for recyclable materials, including the possible introduction of a nationwide container deposit scheme. “Th is is a fantastic opportunity to show support for a compulsory
refund on plastic soft drink bottles in NSW and nationally,” Ms Adams said. Organisers of next Saturday’s event hope to add what they collect to a bevy of bottles and cans that will go to Canberra for a rally at Parliament House in May. Besides the cash refund, which will continue until funds run out, a number of activities are planned for the Saturday including a competition for the best model boat made from plastic bottles.
➤ Marrickville homeowners and developers can learn more about Council’s development application (DA) process, and the importance of sustainable design, at a free information night on Monday, April 30 from 6pm-8pm. Guest speaker Anthony Nolan from Kennedy Associates Architects will discuss the importance of creating an energy efficient home, while Council staff will talk about the new Development Advisory and Lodgement Services. Staff will also speak about Council’s new Local Environmental Plan and how to take a property’s heritage considerations when submitting a DA, while experts from Archicentre, a non-profit provider of design, advice and inspection services, will be available for one-on-one consultations. Th e free information night will be held at Council’s Administration Centre at 2-14 Fisher Street, Petersham. To RSVP or to book an Archicentre consultation, please call 9335 2222. NB: Council staff will be happy to provide information on the Development Assessment process, but will not be able to give specific development advice or approval on the night. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ➤ Expressions of interest are now open for regular venue hire of council’s halls and facilities for the period July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013. Whether you are looking for a large hall for a concert, wedding or party, or just need a room to hold a regular community group meeting, Council has a range of facilities available for residents’ use. Head to the Council’s website to view hall details or make a booking. Enquiries regarding the booking of a community facility should be directed to Council's Citizen’s Service Centre on 9335 2222 or by emailing council@marrickville.nsw.gov.au. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ➤ Council is reminding residents that the four local libraries in Marrickville, Dulwich Hill, Stanmore and St Peters provide valuable services free to residents and non-residents alike. To access the book and DVD loans, free magazines, children’s activities, interlibrary loans, journal articles, purchase requests, computer access, free Internet, free wi-fi, and e-mail classes, drop in to one of the four libraries at your convenience. Th e libraries also host regular community events including Social Media Classes for Seniors, English Conversation Classes and Preschool Storytime.
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Get excited for all the fun and action associated with the Sydney Royal Easter Show.
Country meets city for great show Last Thursday, we packed up the desks early and headed to Homebush for the fun and excitment of the Easter Show BY LOUISE BOURKE
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ydney’s Royal Easter Show is one of this city’s most-loved annual events, a sentimental favourite with kids and adults alike. But did you know that the show, which pumps $500 million into the state’s economy, is one of the top 10 of its kind in the world and attracts thousands of international visitors each year, many from China and South East Asia? Our reporter, Louise Bourke, was given the difficult task of heading to this year’s show,
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touted as the biggest and best yet, to see what’s on offer. Rides Gentle, fast, headache-inducing or just plain fun – there are rides for everyone at this year’s show. But really, you haven’t done the rides properly if you don’t feel wretchedly sick afterwards – and there are plenty to help you achieve this. The grand old lady of rides – the Super Slide – is back with a number of improvements including a moving walkway and new, comfi er mats (older showgoers, such as this reporter, will remember the old brown hessian sacks of
yesteryear). Promised to us as the “speediest, slipperiest fun you’ve had all year” by ride officials, the improved Super Slide is not far off. Th is year you can also ride the slide at night while grooving to a disco light show. Animals The animal pavilions are the beating heart of the agricultural show. Th ousands of sheep, horses, cattle, dogs and alpacas are in residence with their owners in the hope of winning a coveted blue ribbon. The big Hereford bulls and Clydesdale horses are worth a stop-in, and for the cuteness factor take a walk over to the domestic
animals. For those who like their animal experience in the form of clothing and accessories, the fashion pavilion showcases the best in Australian wool, alpaca and other fl eece clothing including scarves, jumpers, jackets and the ubiquitous sheepskin ugg boots. The Park The Park is a new place to chill-out and is bursting with free activities and entertainment for all ages. Th ose wanting to sit and relax in between events can take in a range of performances and events. Nearby, little ones can get involved with Ashton Circus Skills Workshops, which runs
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There's rides, animals and more at the Easter Show this year.
several times daily, where they can learn to juggle and swing a hula hoop and get rid of some of their excess energy. Food and wine Dagwood dogs and hot chips, those enduring show favourites, are still readily available, although this year showgoers have the option of dining at the Food and Wine Garden where vendors are serving up some of NSW’s best produce and award-winning wines. If you’d rather fi ne dining on the run, check out the Oyster Bar in the Woolworths Fresh Food Dome. For an afternoon pick-me-up, we can recommend the scones and tea at the Country
Women’s Association tent – it’ll also give you a chance to salivate over the incredible cake decorating competition fi nalists. Events The woodchop has become synonymous with the Easter Show, as it’s the only show in Australia that hosts the world championship events. At the woodchop arena, you’ll be treated to a high-class display of machismo and brute strength as competitors from around the world vie for titles in Underhand, Standing Block, Single-Handed Sawing and Treefelling categories. Over in the main stage, where there’s an
abundance of action throughout the day and into the night, watch (if you can) the daring MotoX motorbike crew with their highflying stunts, or cheer for those tough as guts cowboys in the Sydney Royal Rodeo series. A fi reworks display as part of the Colours of the Outback Pyromusical is worth sticking around for. Showbags Showbags are a uniquely Australian invention and don’t we just love them. There are more than 100 diff erent bags to choose from this year. Along with traditional favourites like Bertie Beetle and Hubba Bubba, this year
you can pick up a Glee!, Dora the Explorer or MasterChef showbag, depending on your taste in entertainment. A word of caution: don’t make the mistake of thinking you can quickly pick up your bags on the way out. We found you’ll be battling tired children and even more tired parents at the end of the day. Grab them around lunchtime instead to ensure you leave with your favourite bags and your sanity intact. The Sydney Royal Easter Show runs until April 18. For more information, including transport and tickets, visit www.eastershow. com.au.
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Fiery Mars is situated in the financial section of your chart giving you the opportunity to make a little extra cash on the side. In fact, there could be one or two golden opportunities that are just too good to turn down at this point in time. Try not to get into any arguments with loved ones about financial issues. If a large expense has been worrying you, it is important not to get yourself into a state about it – funds will more than likely be available!
virgo
August 24 to September 23
With Mars firmly situated in your sign, you will demand a lot of freedom at this time and you won’t be in the mood to be tied down. This could be a testing time for an existing relationship as you may have the wanderlust bug and a strong desire to stray. Just remember what happens to the moth when it’s drawn to the flame. Keep this in mind and you’ll know what the consequences of your actions are likely to be!
Mars In Virgo Opposes Neptune; April 15th - July 3rd.
Francis A Bevan libra
September 24 to Oct 23
Mars continues to travel through your 12th house, which means that you will have to watch your behaviour and attitude or you could end up doing something that you later regret. Be scrupulously honest in your dealings with others and make sure that they return the favour. If there are any brooding resentments between yourself and a certain someone, it may take a little longer than usual to get right down to the bottom of the situation!
scorpio
October 24 to Nov 22
You’re certainly ready to stand up for yourself and be counted – you’ll be more than willing to fight for anything that you passionately believe in. You might even join a group of like-minded people and enjoy sharing your thoughts and ideas with kindred spirits. This is going to be a very busy time for you with your friends and acquaintances, as there will be lots of social activities and important events to go to, so make sure you keep your diary up to date!
sagittarius
Nov 23 to Dec 21
Mars will be in Virgo until July 3, and that’s the area of your chart devoted to career and ambition. You’ll love to be ‘King of the Castle’ at this time, but it is important to be careful that your self-confidence isn’t interpreted as pure arrogance. Watch out, too, for a tendency to be overbearing and inflexible. You’ll also be fiercely competitive during the next few weeks, especially if you have something wonderful to strive for, so keep that in mind!
capricorn
Dec 22 to January 20
aquarius
January 21 to Feb 19
Mars has moved into the area of your chart associated with foreign affairs, as well as your beliefs and ideals. It’s important that you adopt a practical approach to any new projects that you’re developing, otherwise they simply won’t come to fruition. Start as you mean to go on and everything should fall into place very nicely. You will have a strong thirst for adventure and long distance travel. So why not plan a trip to somewhere special!
Mars is moving through the section of your chart devoted to big business and shared finances. Don’t forget that this means mortgages and credit card debts, but it could also mean you make a brilliant money-saving discovery if you scour the business pages of the Sunday newspapers. Your physical relationships will get a huge boost at the moment, so don’t allow fears and insecurities to stand in the way of your happiness!
pisces
February 20 to March 20
Mars is moving through Virgo, your opposite sign, until July 3, so this will intensify your desire and heighten your need for emotional and physical intimacy. It’s also entirely possible that a partner – whether it be new or old – is feeling insatiable at the moment. Not that you’ll complain about this, it will be quite the opposite in fact. All your business affairs go up a notch as well, especially if you’re organising a special event!
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Not quite feeling it in the bedroom? Q. I have noticed a slump in my libido lately. I’ve been quite stressed, and a bit rundown, could that be why? Defi nitely. Stress is a real passion killer. And being run down means your body is focusing on survival rather than procreation, which is what your libido is for. Actually there are lots of reasons why your libido can drop off. Here are a few others: Zinc deficiency: You know the old joke about oysters being an aphrodisiac? Well it’s true. It’s because oysters are full of zinc – and zinc is the number one mineral when it comes to fertility. A zinc deficiency causes low sperm count in men, and a distinct lack of mojo in both men and women. But where do you get zinc apart from oysters? Well, that’s quite tricky in Australia as our soils and therefore our foods are quite low in zinc compared with other countries such as the US or Europe.
My advice is to get yourself a good quality zinc supplement. Being on the contraceptive pill: Many women report low sex drive on the pill and this is because it flattens out all the female hormones and women don’t get that surge of feeling “in the mood” around ovulation time. Problems in your relationship: A drop in sexual attraction to your partner can sometimes be a sign of other problems in your relationship. How’s your communication? Are you taking the time to talk and connect with each other? Perhaps some counselling would be helpful. If you’ve addressed all of the above but are still struggling, there are some wonderful herbs that have been used for centuries to boost libido – Damiana, Tribulus and the aptly named Horny Goat Weed. If you need help with your libido, make an appointment with Naturopath Susan Garrad from Women’s Health Naturally, Summer Hill. Phone 9798 9322 or visit www. womenshealthnaturally.com.au.
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Keeping Fit David Stein Wow! Great to see we got a lot of feedback from last week’s column. Agreeable or not it’s good to see so many people are passionate enough about health to make a call. Some people are sure cholesterol will kill you. I guess when even just one statin drug like Lipitor makes about $130 billion, and a chunk of that money gets put back into promotions, the argument for and against gets a little one sided. And not just through advertisements. Google ‘Jesse Polansky lawsuit’, and a CBS news report says “the suit raises some interesting allegations about how Pfi zer (the world’s biggest drugmaker) influences health officials whose job it is to encourage us all to lower our cholesterol. In 2003, according to the suit, Pfi zer funded the National Lipid Education Council, a continuing medical education group whose job was to educate doctors on cholesterol issues”. So it’s not surprising studies such as the SEAS – which showed little benefit to using statin but actually a significant increase in cancer rates – are not well known. It’s pretty
simple marketing. Th e more people who think total cholesterol is bad, the more will take a drug to lower it. Did you know they do a kid friendly chewable form of Lipitor? Good doctors do more research than what the drug rep hands them. Dr Ross Walker said on his 2UE show on March 3 that statins are being overprescribed too much. Check out websites like thincs. org or go to mercola.com and type in statins or cholesterol. Even Dr Walter Willett, Chairman of Nutrition at Harvard, formerly a leading low fat stalwart, has recently said “fat is not the problem” – diet changes such as cutting out refined sugar and
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IDEAS TO KEEP YOU ENTERTAINED ARTEXPRESS: The eighth annual ARTEXPRESS at the Armory is currently on display showcasing more than 530 individual pieces of art created by 69 students from schools across NSW. A free Curator Talk will be held this Sunday from noon, as well as a range of kids’ workshops at the Armory Gallery. Visit www. sydneyolympicpark.com.au for extra details.
Slice of history As part of the 2012 National Trust Heritage Festival, Marrickville Council will hold a forum exploring Marrickville’s built heritage, migration history and social history. The free event is on Saturday, April 14 from 10am-1pm at the Herbert Greedy Hall, Petersham Road, Marrickville. RSVP is essential on 9335 2138.
Dog day out Are you the proud owner of a dachshund? Bring your pooch to Carriageworks on Saturday, April 14 at 2pm to fi nd out how they can become a ‘national delegate’ in artist Bennett Miller’s Dachshund U.N. performance piece. There’ll be a sausage sizzle for your pooch’s trouble. Head to www.carriageworks.com.au for more information.
Mama Kin: WA soulstress Mama Kin is a force to be reckoned with. With her unique blend of New Orleans foot-stomping soul and heart-wrenching ballads, Mama Kin is part raconteur and all-out entertainer. Brimming with new songs and stories for all to share, Mama Kin hits Marrickville’s Camelot Lounge on Saturday fresh from an appearance at Byron Bay Bluesfest. Tickets are $20 and she hits the stage at 7.30pm.
Marrickville Markets Mosey on down to the Marrickville Markets this Sunday and take advantage of the range of local produce and products on offer at Sydney’s most popular eclectic markets. Bring a picnic rug and watch your kids play or educate them on the joys of ‘real’ food shopping. The markets open at 8.30am at the Addison Road Community Centre.
Titanic exhibition 100 years ago this Sunday, the world’s greatest ocean liner, the Titanic, sunk on its maiden voyage. Check out the new exhibit commemorating the anniversary at the Maritime Museum. Visit the website for details: www.anmm.gov.au.
Why not wifi? Can’t pry your mum/dad/son/daughter/ sibling from the family computer? Head down to one of the local libraries at Marrickville, Dulwich Hill, St Peters or Stanmore and use the wifi services for free. Access is unlimited for all Library members.
Balmain Open Mic Night Do you play, sing, dance or make jokes? If the answer is yes, get yourself down to Balmain Open Mic night at 7pm on the fi rst and third Tuesday of every month at the Gladstone Park Bowling Club, Darvall Street. Give Dan a call on 0449 772 985.
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IDEAS TO KEEP YOU ENTERTAINED SideTracked Fiasco: The SideTracked Fiasco are a Sydney based band known for their original and infectious blend of funk, punk, hip-hop, reggae, ska, progressive and straight up heavy rock. SideTracked Fiasco have already performed at many iconic Sydney venues such as The Metro Theatre, and they come to Newtown’s Town Hall Hotel on Friday from 8pm.
The Wiggles: Celebrating the return of the original yellow Wiggle, Greg Page, The Wiggles are hitting the road for a hits loaded show in theatres and venues around the country, including our very own Enmore Theatre. They are back with the big hits such as ‘Hot Potato’, ‘Fruit Salad’, ‘Rock A Bye Your Bear’ and ‘Toot Toot, Chugga Chugga’ and more. Visit www. enmoretheatre.com.au for extra details.
Youth Week Next week is Youth Week and local kids will be encouraged to imagine, create and inspire with a huge variety of events and activities planned for the Marrickville area. See what our young artists are creating, or take part in a local Amazing Race to test your scavenging skills. For a full list of events and how to get involved, visit marrickville.nsw.gov.au.
Sydneyvision Are you itching to perform a song about Sydney in the timeless style of Eurovision? Newtown Neighbourhood Centre and the Dendy are giving you the chance. They’re calling for entries of original songs to the Sydneyvision Song Contest 2012, with great cash prizes and a slot at the Newtown Festival up for grabs. Visit the facebook page for details.
Baby care workshop The Green Living Centre – formerly the Watershed – is holding a Natural Baby Care workshop on Saturday, April 14 for new and expecting parents to discover better ways to be more sustainable when caring for a newborn. Visit the Green Living Centre facebook page for details.
Catch The Break Young local musicians will get a chance to break into the music industry by performing at free live event, The Break, at Tillman Park, Tempe on Sunday, April 15. Support our homegrown talent and enjoy the activities and events planned. Festivities kick off at 12pm.
Shoot with the Kings The entire Sydney Kings squad will be on hand to teach kids basketball skills and tactics at a school holiday basketball clinic on Wednesday, April 18. It’s open to children between 5-14 years of age with tickets starting at $60. Email info@ allsortsindoorsports.com.au for more information or to register your kids.
Tigers are coming home Tickets are now on sale for the Tigers next home ground match at Leichhardt Oval on Friday, May 18 when they’ll take on the NZ Warriors. It’s one of only four games at the oval for Wests this year, so don’t miss out on seeing the boys play at home. Head to www. proticket.com.au.
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TIGER RUMBLINGS Do or die for the Tigers?
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Get on your bike Cycling is the sport of the month at Marrickville Council 30 minutes (5 kilometres) to Tempe Reserve. A light lunch will be provided at the end of the ride. Both rides will be led by Bike Marrickville volunteers, a local cycling support group that provides information, advice and rides for members of the local community and local schools. Before the bike rides begin, Glow Worm Bicycles and Domestique Cycling Projects will be holding short
information sessions on bike safety, bike maintenance and riding with children. Riders should meet at The Waterplay Park car park at Steel Park in Marrickville for registration at 9.00am. Participants are asked to bring their own bikes in good, roadworthy condition, a helmet and water bottle. Contact 9335 2191, complete the registration form and hand it in on the day.
Well done to the NRL who this week banned former Tigers player Robert Lui for the rest of the season. Th e Cowboys player pleaded guilty to assaulting his partner after a Tigers mad Monday celebration.
Making your debut is a brilliant thing but even coach Tim Sheens knows that at the moment, it’s tough for any youngster being brought into the side to help the Tigers injury crisis. “It’s not always easy to step up given the pressure we are under with a one and five start,” he said. With the number of injuries the Tigers have, Sheens will continue to rely on youth and inexperience in the coming weeks and possibly months.
Frank Pritchard, Ben Smith, David Simmons, Kevin Kingston, Fetuli Talanoa, Anthony Tupou, James Tedesco, Cameron King and Mose Masoe were among the NRL stars bringing the fun and excitement of the Telstra Premiership to Sydney’s Royal Easter Show yesterday. Rugby League Reads, Backyard League clinics, autograph sessions and cheerleading routines were among the activities. One Community Ambassadors including Andrew Ryan, Michael Vella, Rhys Wesser and Mark Riddell also joined in the fun ahead of an exciting round of Telstra Premiership action.
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“If the effort wasn’t there I’d be worried... things aren’t going our way”. Th e words of skipper Robbie Farah following the loss last weekend. Tickets are now on sale for the game against the Warriors at Leichhardt Oval next month.
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It’s not far to drive down the M4 to Penrith on Sunday. Let’s get out there and really support the Tigers. It’s a beautiful ground out at Penrith and Sunday afternoon footy is where the Tigers truly shine.
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The Tigers will very much miss Matt Groat and Chris Heighington this weekend. They’re two tough men and would have run all over the Panthers if given a chance.
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