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Happy Mother’s Day Volume 3

May 2014

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Hello and Welcome to our May Issue.

It’s our 2nd Birthday this month, how time has flown by.

We’ve compile some interesting articles for you this month for Mother’s Day. Read page 16 for a touching article by a local writer Jacky Neal, you can download her free book Survivor Guide for Sole Parents, it’s a great resource for services in the Northern Beaches.

Don’t forget to collect your FREE tickets on page 12 to the Parenting Babies & Children’s Expo this year.

Thank you to all our local writers that have contributed such great articles you’ve helped so many readers with your wisdom and inspiration. Much gratitude to our local businesses, many have become great friends along the way thank you for advertising with us each month. To our distribution partners thank you for accepting our magazines in your establishments. We are grateful for your all your support, and we couldn’t do it without you.

Stay safe and see you next month.

Warmest Regards

Jane Collins

We LOVE local contributors Article deadline are 5th of the month prior June Issue to publication Artwork deadline email us for a copy of our new 20th May 2014 Article Guidelines

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Sunday 15th June 2014 The largest range of quality pre-loved baby & kids goods, plus handpicked local designers featuring their unique and stylish new goods From prams to cots, toys, books clothes, shoes and more, this market has it all!

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Cruise around Scotland Island and the western foreshores.

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Local Library Program for Kids (during school terms only)

Babies into Books Free babies program A lapsit sessions with mums & bubs.

Belrose: Mon 11am.

9452 3211 Dee Why: Mon & Fri 11am.

9942 2449 Forestville: Wed 10:30am.

9452 5706 Warringah Mall: Tues 11am.

9942 7999 Manly: Baby Bounce & Rhyme 9976 1720 1st Wed of the month 10:30am & 1pm Mona Vale: Book Babes.

To register contact Catherine on 9970 1605 or catherine_buddin@pittwater.nsw.gov.au.

Toddler Time Free toddler program Dee Why: Wed 10:15am Warringah Mall: Tues 10am Manly: Mon 10:30am

Pre-School Storytime Free preschool program Belrose: Tues & Wed Dee Why: Tues & Thurs Forestville: Mon & Tues Warringah Mall: Mon & Wed Avalon: Wed 10:30am (9918 3013) Manly: Tues & Thurs 11am Mona Vale: Tues, Wed & Thurs 10am-11am

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The Wednesday Club at Manly Library on every wed 4-5pm join craft, games etc Green & Groovy Kids. on 3rd Wed 4-5pm.

Recycled Art Workshops for kids aged 8-12 yrs.

Enquiries : 9976 1747 For more info: wednesdayclubmanly.blogspot.com

Lets play LEGO & DUPLO Belrose: (4th Tue / month 4-5pm) Dee Why: (3rd Thu / month 4-5pm) Forestville: (2nd Thu / month 4-5pm) Warringah Mall: (4th Thu / month 4-5pm) Mona Vale: (1st Sun/month 2-4pm) 9970 1622 Children’s Chess at the library. Bookings req.

Warringah: (1st Thu/month@4pm) 9942 7999 Forestville: (3rd Thu/month@4pm) 9452 5706

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“Children should love this show and also really enjoy the sculpture exhibition, where solar and wind energy is transformed into art and everything is viewed at night.�

La Lune: Energy Producing Art Opening Night, Saturday 10 May, 5-9 pm Long Reef Headland - FREE The 2km outdoor gallery walk starts from behind the Long Reef Beach Surf Club leading to the top of the headland and back. Parking at Long Reef Surf Club, off Pittwater Road.

Skateboard Deck Artists Wanted The workshops will be held with experienced artists and the cost is $30 which includes the deck, inclusion in the exhibition ArtDecko and an invitation to the opening night. All participants will be able to exhibit and take their deck home after the exhibition.

Skate Deck Workshops 16 and 23 May Warringah Creative Space 105 Abbott Rd, North Curl Curl ArtDecko exhibition 29 May - 9 June Warringah Creative Space 105 Abbott Rd, North Curl Curl Spaces are limited and bookings are essential. For more information phone 9942 2401 or email youth@warringah.nsw.gov.au.

CERAMIC DISHES serve up a rich feast of childhood memory and sentiment.

Respected artist Christine Ball conducts the viewer on a nostalgic journey through her Northern Beaches childhood covering the period from 1952 until her final school year in 1970 using images mapped onto small ceramic dishes in an exhibition titled '501 Little Dishes: A Childhood Memoir' to be hosted by Manly Art Gallery & Museum from 2 May to 8 June 2014. Manly Art Gallery & Museum is at West Esplanade, Manly NSW 2095

image from www.manlyaustralia.com.au

15 - 21 May 2014 Families Australia encourages everyone to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the International Year of the Family either by organising, or participating in, a National Families Week event between 15 and 21 May 2014.

For further information www.familiesaustralia.org.au

'Building Resilience in Your Kids' workshop for National Families Week. The one-hour workshop will take place at Manly Library, Market Lane, Manly from 11.00am to 12.00midday, Monday 19 May 2014.

FREE, however bookings are essential call 9976 1747 or email library@manly.nsw.gov.au

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EMERGENCY NUMBERS

HOSPITALS

CRISIS CENTRES

Child Protection Helpline (24hrs/7days)...................132 111 Domestic Violence Line (24hours)............................1800 65 64 63 Health Direct Australia (Registered Nurse available 24hrs / 7days)......1800 022 222 Parent Line (Free Professional Help 24/7).................................1300 1300 52 Pregnancy, Birth & Baby ........................................1800 882 436 Gp2home (after-hours bulk billed medical care in your home)................1800 472 4663 (1800 GP2 HOME)

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