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Christmas Carnival

Saturday 13 December 2014

10.00 am - 4.00 pm

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Editors Noticeboard Dear Reader The countdown to Christmas is on! Christmas decorations are hung and holiday tunes are filling the air waves. If these things haven’t put you in the Christmas spirit yet, maybe our jam-packed special Christmas edition will. Enjoy!

We have prepared some fantastic Christmas reading for you.

Some simple tips when shopping for Christmas gifts without going into credit card debt, in Christmas is upon us! (p 6).

How to celebrate an authentic Australian Christmas in Aussie Christmas Tips (p 8). And a yummy Christmas Coconut Ice recipe to make for Santa or a loved one this festive season (p 22).

If you are looking for some ways to entertain your family, we have your local Yarra Plenty Regional Library Christmas inspired events (p 24–25), our December what’s on in Banyule & Nillumbik page (p 29) and in our Kids Corner we have a fun Christmas word search (p 28).

Organising some new activities for the kids in the new year? Make sure you check out our wonderful advertisers for some great ideas – Sport Programs: Ready Steady Go Kids and Action Indoor Sports Bundoora. Martial Art Classes: Northern Shukokai Karate, Leverage Gracie Jiu Jitsu and ELEV8 MMA. Or for the artistic child: Essentially Ballet, Wendorff Dancing Academy, Tiny Dancer World, Janelle Calisthenics, Claydreamers and Mosaic Creations.

Please remember to support our wonderful advertisers and shop locally, who make it possible for this magazine to be free for families in our local community.

We wish you and your family the very best this Christmas and a Safe and Happy New Year!

Angela Erle, Editor

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Take a step into the enchanting world of Tiny Dancer Exploring movement through ballet and creative dance

YOU can make brilliant, professional cakes and cup cakes – without the hassle!

We provide the KIT you make the CAKE!

Classes for children aged 2 - 8 located in Rosanna

Everything you need is provided – cake mix, icing sugar, shaped pans or patty pans, high quality concentrated colour, edible decorations, piping bags and nozzles, cake board, cake box and candles!

OFFERING FREE TRIAL CLASSES!

Phone 0478 011 772 or email info@tinydancerworld.com.au

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Australia’s largest

multi-sport & exercise program for preschoolers aged 2.5–6 years 5 sports covered per term

• Soccer • Tennis • Hockey • AFL • Cricket • • Athletics • Basketball • Rugby • Golf • T-ball •

1 instructor for every 6 children Your local Ready Steady Go Kids classes are held at:

Bulleen Bundoora Craigieburn Doncaster Essendon Greensborough

Greenvale Heidelberg Lower Plenty North Balwyn South Morang Thornbury

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We do Partys Too!

Karate & Self-Defence for the whole family

Under supervision, Instruction and over 30 years experience of Sensei Remo Angelini (4th Dan)

Classes include: Little Dragons (Under 8 Years) Young Warriors (8 to 15 Years) Anti Bullying, Builds Confidence, Adults (16 Years and above)

Mental Toughness, Concentration

9 Culverlands Street, Heidelberg West

Mobile: 0407 542 953

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Professional facilities and qualified teachers in • Jazz • Tap • Ballet • Kinder Dance • Hiphop • Singing Performance • VCE Dance • VCE VET Dance 4/266 Bolton Street, Eltham

9431 2343

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Mosaic creations LEARN SOMETHING NEW AND EXCITING IN 2015!

MOSAIC ART CLASSES

Fun & casual mosaic workshops for children and adults • Beginners to Advanced welcome

• Children’s mosaic parties also available

• Current adults class: Each Tuesday 7.00–8.15pm • Conveniently located in Diamond Creek/St Helena • Book early as places are limited for 2015!

For more information contact Lyndy on 0400 624 676 or email lyndyb88@gmail.com

Teamwork, ConfidenCe, fiTness and friendship GYmnasTiCs, danCinG, sinGinG

Our Artistic sport is for ages 4yrs and over Costumes from our wardrobe 2 FREE Trial Classes

enquiries 9439 2898 or 0439 692 898

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Classes from 3 years to young adults Classical, jazz, tap & more Where Fun, Learning and Creativity comes together

From the very youngest levels, we make learning to dance a joyful experience. We promote a friendly atmosphere in our studios, creating a shared camaraderie and trust between students and teachers

Sophie’s Doll House Lion Heart Castle * Pictures may vary from actual products

OPEN 7 DAYS Gift vouchers and lay by available – Lay by NOW for Christmas

206 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe

9499 9953

Ph: 9444 7847 Mob: 0412 585 141 Email: linda@eballet.com.au Visit us at www.eballet.com.au Studio: 14 Morwell Ave Watsonia

ENROL NOW 2015 Kindergarten Delta Road Pre-school embraces all children and families, creating learning environments that nurture, inspire, educate and offer a sense of belonging.

2015 vacancies exist in our 3 and 4 year old programs. For more information contact our enrolments officer at: Delta Road Pre-school 15 Delta Road, Watsonia P 9434 1113 E delta.rd.kin@kindergarten. vic.gov.au W www.ecms.org.au

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PLENTY/DIAMOND CREEK 347 Diamond Creek Road

Entry also 14 Yan Yean Road Cnr Yan Yean Road & Diamond Creek Road

SUTHERLAND’S

Child Care & Early Learning Centre We Offer: • Educational Kindergarten programs for 3-4 & 4-5 age groups • Occasional care - casual days

• Separate Nursery Room • Separate Babies Room • Two Toddler Rooms available

Ph 9435 5104

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A Weekly 1 ½ Hours

Multiple Intelligence Program For Children 16 mths to 5 yrs

Think Discover Climb Create Dance

Ready to Read, Letters and Sounds (3 - 5 yrs)

FREE PREVIEW SESSION

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Venue: 3 Feathertop Ave, Lwr Templestowe

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Monday to Friday 7.30am to 4.30pm Saturday & Sunday 8.00am to 2.30pm

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The Competition dish “Warehouse Big Breaky”

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EUROPEAN KIDS SHOES CLEARANCE Hundreds of shoes on display for all seasons and ages

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Diamond Village Shopping Centre, Nepean St Watsonia 9434 4322 Open: Mon – Fri 9.30am–5.00pm, Sat & Sun 9.30am–2.00pm

POTTERY STUDIO ELTHAM SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS AVAILABLE

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ENROL for the 2015 School Year visit: www.nestorascollege.vic.edu.au or contact Nestoras College direct on (03) 8300 0270

Μαμά και Μπαμπά! Θέλω να πάω στο Ελληνικό Σχολείο.

Nestoras Greek College ESTABLISHED 1975

40 YEARS Servicing the Community VCAA (V.C.E.) reg. no 01766 •Kinder •Prep •Primary •Secondary •V.C.E. Extensive Cultural Program •History •Mythology •Religion •Musical Instrument Tuition •Singing •Theatre •Dance Mondays - Thomastown Secondary College 4.45pm - 8.15pm Wednesdays - Doncaster Secondary College 4.45pm - 8.15pm Fridays - Thornbury High School 4.45pm - 8.15pm Advertise in Your Child in Banyule & Nillumbik CALL 9029 0140

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Banyule

Saturday Storytime Christmas Stories

nIlluMBIK

IVanHOe lIBRaRy Phone: 9497 5780 255 upper Heidelberg Rd, Ivanhoe

Saturday 6 December 11.00am–12.00noon Join us for some Christmas tales and craft.

DIaMOnD Valley lIBRaRy Phone: 9434 3809 Civic Drv, Greensborough

Christmas Stories under the Tree Tuesday 9 December 7.00pm–8.00pm Join us for a special storytime under the Christmas tree.

Don’t forget to bring your teddy or special toy.

Santa!

Friday 19 December 10.00am–11.00am Santa will be visiting Ivanhoe library for the last Preschool Storytime of the year.

Bedtime Storytime Christmas Monday 8 December 6.00pm–7.00pm Wear your pyjamas and join us for some Christmas stories, songs and craft.

Christmas Cake Decorating Tuesday 9 December 10.30am–12.30pm Dot Evans from Cake Decorators Association of Victoria will demonstrate how to expertly decorate a Christmas cake. One lucky door prize winner will take home a cake.

ROSanna lIBRaRy Phone: 9459 6171 72 Turnham ave, Rosanna Santa on His Hot Wheels anna the Christmas Fairy Saturday 6 December 11.00am–12.00noon Kick start the festive season with lots of singing and dancing at this interactive show with Anna the Christmas Fairy from Colour Me Music.

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Friday 12 December 10.30am–11.30am Santa returns to the library riding a motorbike through the front door. listen to him read his favourite traditional Christmas tale. Suitable for all ages.

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Papercrafting Tuesday 2 December 1.00pm–2.30pm Join Michelle and Meg from Diamond Valley Papercrafters to make Christmas cards for your loved ones using stamping and other paper-crafting techniques.

Santa Stories Tuesday 9 December Wednesday 10 December 10.30am–11.30am listen to Christmas time stories and make a special Christmas craft.

Decorate Christmas Cupcakes Wednesday 10 December 1.30pm–2.30pm Join in this fun workshop as we learn how to decorate Christmas cupcakes to impress your family and friends.

Just4Kids Christmas Time Wednesday 10 December 4.00pm–5.00pm Make Christmas decorations and cards. Suitable for primary school-aged children.

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Santa Visits the library

Summer Reading Club Paws to Read

Tuesday 16 December 10.30am–11.30am Santa will read us some funny stories and we will sing him some songs.

many other questions will be answered as Carp Productions and Mrs Claus take you on a guided tour of the north Pole.

Meet elves, Reindeer and The Gingerbread Man. Come to the most magical place in the world, where Santa’s secrets are revealed.

Christmas Cake Demonstration Christmas Garden Party Tuesday 16 December 11.30am–12.30pm Come and enjoy a garden party with a special musical performance. enjoy the fruits of our labour in our beautiful community garden.

elTHaM lIBRaRy Phone: 9439 9266 Panther Pl, eltham Make a Chocolate Christmas gift Thursday 4 December 10.30am–12.00noon learn how to make a chocolate salami and wrap it as a pretty bonbon. Tastings included.

Friday 12 December 10.30am–11.30am Irene Williams from the Victorian Cake Decorating Society will show you how to make and decorate a beautiful cake for the festive season. One lucky participant will take home a cake.

Toddler Time Christmas Wednesday 17 December 10.00am –10.30am Santa will visit at this special storytime.

Santa Visit Thursday 18 December 11.00am–12.00noon you’d better watch out!

Santa is coming to the library for some Christmas stories and fun.

Santa’s Christmas secrets Thursday 11 December 11.00am–12.00noon How does Santa know where children live? Or if they’ve been ‘naughty or nice’? These and Advertise in Your Child in Banyule & Nillumbik CALL 9029 0140

Monday 1 December 2014 to Sunday 1 February 2015 Calling all animal lovers and pet keepers! Do you prefer Scarface Claw to Hairy Maclary? Do you know why cat paws are soft but dog paws are rough? Spend your summer discovering the answers to these questions or read as many books as you can about anything you want as part of our Summer Reading Club. all children aged 3–12 can join up and read books to be in the running for an apple iPad Mini and other great prizes. Sign up at any branch or online, grab a reading kit and discover all the activities on offer.

See inside for branch launch events and check out www.yprl.vic.gov.au for more details.

yRead Reading Under the Stars Sunday 1 December 2014 to Sunday 1 February 2015 aged 13–18? This reading and events program at yPRl will get you Reading Under the Stars.

Sign up online from 1 December at yprl.vic.gov.au/yread. Once you’ve read three books, submit your reading list online then you’ll be in the running for a major prize. The more you read the better the chance you have to win.

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Local Police Stations Diamond Creek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9438 8300 Eltham. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9430 4500 Greensborough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9435 1044 Heidelberg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9450 8000 Hurstbridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9718 2111 West Heidelberg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9457 5777

Other Australian Breastfeeding Association Helpline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1800 686 268 Banyule City Council Offices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9490 4222 Nillumbik Shire Council Offices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9433 3111 The Compassionate Friends Victoria. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9888 4944 If you provide a free service to the community and would like your phone number included on this page please call 9029 0140

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Perinatal Psychology provides psychological services to parents, infants, couples and families during the perinatal period – antenatal and postnatal. Medicare rebates available.

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www.imageofyou.com.au Phone: 0400 218 822

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DID YOU KNOW‌ A downloadable version of our monthly Kids Corner activity can be found on our website www.yourchildinbanyuleandnillumbik.com.au

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what’s on December

in Banyule & Nillumbik

Saturday 6th 6.30pm–10.30pm

saturday 13th 6.30pm–9.30pm

Free family-friendly outdoor movie. Children’s activities start at 6.30, movie will commence at dusk from 8.15pm. BYO blanket or deck chair.

Watch as Greensborough Town Square lights up with twinkling candlelight! Be entertained by The Australian Children’s Choir, the Diamond Valley Brass Band, The Kazoos, school choirs and local performers.

Movies on the Move – Rio 2 Ivanhoe Park Lower Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe

saturday 13th 11.30am & 2.30pm

Scooter Competition

Bring your skills down to our very first scooteronly competition at Hurstbridge Skate Park.

Free competition entry, registration on the day plus prizes up for grabs. To enter participants must be 12–25yrs.

Hurstbridge Skate Park 6–8 Arthurs Creek Road, Hurstbridge

Carols by Candlelight

1 Flintoff Street (Opposite WaterMarc), Greensborough

saturday 20th 10.00Am–4.00pm

Ivanhoe Makers Market

Some very talented artists and crafts people exhibiting their beautiful and unique handmade wares. You can find a great gift for any occasion!

Livingstone Community Centre 1 Livingstone Street, Ivanhoe

Do you have a community event or activity happening in Banyule or Nillumbik?

Email your details to: info@yourchildinbanyuleandnillumbik.com.au

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Contents & Index of Advertisers Bicycle Stores Supercycle

Kindergartens 32

Early Childhood Management Services

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Martial Art Classes

Blinds Blinds of Elegance

Business Opportunity

Articles Christmas is upon us!

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Aussie Christmas Tips

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Inspire Young Minds these Holidays

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6 games to play when you don’t want to play anymore!

14–15 Summer Survival

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The worst things to say to your child

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How can sleep help you lose weight?

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Christmas Cooking

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Hire for Baby Inneraid

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Cafés Warehouse 266 Café

Cakes Complete Cake Kits Janelle Calisthenics Eltham College Kids Sutherland’s Child Care Transforming Dolls

Dance Classes

Editors Noticeboard

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Handy Phone Numbers

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Kids Corner

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what’s on in Banyule & Nillumbik

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Creative Minds

Education Ivanhoe Grammar School Nestoras College

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Photographers Image of You Photography

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Play Centres Wriggle It

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Pottery Classes 21

Preschool Programs 17

Psychological Services 27

Rubbish Removals 27

Shopping Centres Bell Street Mall

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Sporting Activities Action Indoor Sports Bundoora Ready Steady Go Kids

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Tutoring

Karate Classes Northern Shukokai Karate

Mosaic Creations

RJR Bin Hire 13 7 9

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Mosaic Art Classes

Perinatal Psychology 13

Essentially Ballet Tiny Dancer Wendorff Dancing Academy

Banyule Massage Therapy Centre

Lively Learning 21

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Massage Centres

Claydreamers 9

Children’s Shoes

Classifieds Regulars

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Children’s Makeup

December & January Events 24–25

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Child Care

Children’s Toys

Business Directory

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Calisthenic Clubs

Brandhiway

@ Your Library

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ELEV8 MMA Leverage Gracie Jiu Jitsu

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Kumon – Eltham

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Our full-day kindergarten program combined with the flexibility of 1-5 days make it even easier for you to give your child the very best care and education.

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We stock everything from balance bikes, to kids bikes with handles, to retro bikes for mum!

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