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On Sunday, 6 March, fetch your fur-friend and head to Bradfield Park to celebrate our canine community.
From 10am join us for a pawfect day of food, entertainment, music and activities including street performers, Insta-dog and pawsie opportunities at the photo booth, owner and dog look-a-like competitions and dog-themed face painting.
Program highlights include a series of good dog, clever dog displays. The Manly and District Kennel and Dog Training Club will perform obedience and agility demonstrations, while K9 Nose Time will
show dogs doing Treibball and K9 Nose Work® incorporating search and alert skills used by detection dogs. Professional animal trainer Peta Clarke, from Animal Training Solutions, and her pack will perform dog tricks.
Charity partner Sydney Dogs and Cats Home – Council’s pound and the only not-for-profit pound in Sydney – will host an Adopt Don’t Shop area where people can make friends with dogs looking for a new home. Trained staff will be on hand to help match those looking to adopt a dog with a canine companion that will suit their home and lifestyle.
Don’t miss the Bradfield Bark Mutt Market where you can shop for everything to make your dog’s dreams come true. You’ll also be able to chat to dog trainers and other experts for tips on doggie diet, health and training.
Bradfield Bark will have an off-leash play area for dogs, while children can enjoy craft activities and a jumping castle – a giant dog-shaped one of course!
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Bradfield Barka Pawfec t dog’s day out
Our thanks to our gorgeous Bradfield Bark ambassadors and their owners: Hudson (main photo), Zen (left)and Willis
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My phone ran hot when the hoarding on the new Alexander St carpark started to come down in January. With half the hoarding still in place it was a little like watching a beautiful butterfly emerge from a chrysalis. The design obviously captured the imagination of many people who took the time to tell me how much they appreciated the colour and style of the new façade.
I’ve had similar feedback about the traffic signal boxes that we have been painting across the area. We’ve now got more than 20 of these beautiful works of art. While the boxes are all quite different in character, reflecting the different styles of the artists, they are all vibrant and eye-catching.
They are also a refreshing change from the dull if functional green boxes that were there before. If you haven’t noticed the signal boxes, pop online to Council’s website and view the interactive map on the Colouring our Habitat project page. You’ll see artworks by Karen Atkins, Jessica Birk and Tina Fox, to name a few.
Both these projects have reminded me of the importance of art in wellbeing. So much of our urban environment has been created in cost-effective materials like concrete and steel that come in the ever functional grey. Around the turn of this century, steel became the material of choice in architecture and public domain works, bringing 50 shades of grey (no pun intended and no, I haven’t read the book) to our landscapes.
From my perspective, architecture that adds colour and movement to the streetscape is infinitely preferable. When we started the Happiness Works Here marketing campaign in the North Sydney CBD we painted the seats in Brett Whiteley Place in the campaign colours of pink, purple, orange and blue. I was interested to see how many people liked the new
seats – some even thought it was the upgrade of the plaza that we are planning. It’s amazing how much impact a little colour can have!
I’d like to see all functional buildings and structures incorporate art in some way. For example, at Council we recently turned a drab access walkway in the Chambers into a mini art gallery which now hosts regular community art exhibitions.
On another note, you will be aware that the State Government is proposing to amalgamate North Sydney Council with Willoughby City Council. The Government has also announced a separate public inquiry into the Council. Both these are political matters and it is inappropriate for me to comment on them here. Please follow Council’s website for information on both matters.
I would like to reassure you that for the core services of Council it is business as usual. The staff will continue to deliver the quality services which are rated so highly in each customer satisfaction survey.
from the mayor
M ayor Jilly Gibson m: 0437 454 523 [email protected]
creMorne ward Stephen Barbour m: 0411 105 760 [email protected]
tunk s wardMaryAnn Beregi m: 0411 829 995 [email protected]
Véronique Marchandeau m: 0414 683 185 [email protected]
V ic toria ward
Virginia Bevan m: 0416 221 484 [email protected]
Tony Carr m: 0451 182 180 [email protected]
Michel Reymond h: 9955 4330 [email protected]
wolls tonecraf t ward
Zoë Baker m: 0438 857 547 [email protected]
Melissa Clare m: 0414 335 328 [email protected]
Jeff Morris [email protected]
Some of our beautiful signal boxs. The artists are (from left):
Karen Atkins Rebecca Pierce Jessica Birk Michele Morcos Tina Fox Rebecca Pierce
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By the end of March, historic North Sydney Oval will have new portable drop-in cricket wicket, new irrigation lines and improved lighting.
This work is the first phase of a comprehensive upgrade to the Oval which will bring it into line with the requirements for top tier sporting fixtures.
Oval Manager Jennie Devlin said the drop-in wicket would allow the Oval to host various sporting codes throughout the year.
“North Sydney Oval is a beautiful ground and very popular with players from different sporting codes. Unfortunately, it no longer meets all the requirements for top tier sporting fixtures, which now require specialised facilities such as medical and media rooms.
“The works included in this first phase will allow the Oval to be more widely used and provide lighting that meets the standard for night matches. In recent years we’ve
had some great sporting events including the Classic Wallabies rugby event, the Matador BBQ one day cricket series and A-League soccer matches that have been well attended by local residents and the wider community.”
Future works
Council has adopted a five-year business plan for the Oval which allows for renewal of existing infrastructure and the addition of extra facilities.
Phase 2
•newpubliccateringandbarfacilities
•upgradechangeroomsforplayersandofficials
•upgradeDuncanThompsonStandand corporate facilities
•constructamedicalroomandmedia conference space
Phase 3
•refurbishmediabroadcastingfacilities
•installanoutdoorvideo/TVscreen
•improvethepublicannouncementsystem
•reviewandimprovegrandstandseating
Pitch Perfect
Behind the award winning Oval is a dedicated team who are passionate about the care and maintenance of the ground. Assistant Grounds Manger and ex-cricketer David Somerville has worked at North Sydney Oval since 1989.
“Our staff have such a good working rapport. We all have an interest in what we do and work very hard to ensure the Oval is maintained to the highest standard,” he said.
A former first grade cricketer, David now coaches his son’s cricket team. His experience and knowledge mean that he can relate to professional sporting teams and their requirements. “Our grounds team know what surfaces are required and what needs doing,” he said.
“The next 10 years will be very exciting for the Oval. I’m looking forward to seeing the ground’s new profile. This current work will change the structure of the field so
the te aM Behind the field
it is suitable for a variety of sports. A lot of research has gone into this project to make sure we are getting the best technology available.”
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What makes it hard for you to get around the North Sydney area? How should Council manage the increased demand for parking that comes with new developments? Is there an issue about traffic in your street that you would love to get off your chest?
In the next few months Council will be talking to people across the area about transport matters great and small. We are working on three important plans – an overarching transport strategy, a parking strategy and detailed action plans for works in each of our seven Traffic and Parking Area Scheme (TAPAS) zones.
While the strategies are all separate, the concepts overlap. So rather than asking you to comment three separate times on similar subjects, we’re undertaking one comprehensive consultation process.
The consultation begins in mid February and will continue through to mid April. At the time of writing, the details of the consultation were still being finalised but there will be a number of ways you can contribute.
Council officers will be taking an information stall out to markets and into the village centres. If you see a stall, please stop by to learn more about the project and how you can have your say. There will also be two drop-in sessions, manned by our transport and traffic staff, where you can ask questions or give feedback (see dates below).
If you have the time, please complete the survey on Council’s website – look for it in the Have Your Say section on the home page. Or if you’d prefer, make a submission by email: [email protected] or send us a letter: PO Box 12, North Sydney NSW 2059.
Council will also be holding workshops in each TAPAS zone (see below). We’ll letterbox each area with the exact dates and locations when they are confirmed. Please note: you will need to register to attend.
work shoP s in e ach taPa s zone
Zone Suburbs/locality Timing2 St Leonards, Crows Nest, Cammeray, North Sydney mid February
6 Neutral Bay & Cremorne - south of Military Rd late February
5 Neutral Bay & Cremorne - north of Military Rd early March
3 North Sydney, McMahons Point, Lavender Bay, Milsons Point mid March
4 Cammeray late March
1 Wollstonecraft, Waverton early April
7 Kirribilli mid April
droP - in sessions - Ros Crichton Pavilion, Civic Park, North Sydney Wednesday 9 March, 5pm to 7pm and Wednesday 27 April, 10am to 12pm.
about the strategiesTransport Strategy – will provide a holistic framework for transport management and decision making and will draw together the transport strategies that currently appear in the different directions in the community strategic plan.Parking Strategy – will address both on-street and off-street parking issues, including Council’s resident parking scheme.TAPAS Action Plans – will identify appropriate changes to parking and traffic management in each of the seven zones and set priorities for works projects in the coming years.
new Plans for Parking, traffic and transPort
have your say
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hiddengem preserved
The future of Wendy Whiteley’s Secret Garden has been secured for the next 30 years. In October last year, the Minister for Transport and Infrastructure announced that Council’s five-year lease on the unused railway land would be extended to 30 years, with the option of an additional 30 years.
Ms Whiteley has spent the past 20 years transforming the site from an overgrown and unofficial dumping ground to a beautiful sanctuary in the heart of Lavender Bay. The garden has been a labour of love, with Ms Whiteley not only contributing her own time, but plants, materials and the cost of two full-time gardeners. A number of volunteers also regularly assist in maintaining the garden.
Director of Open Space and Environmental Services Rob Emerson said he was delighted that the NSW Government had agreed to a long-term lease. “The garden is a work of art and an amazing gift from Wendy to the people of Sydney. This fantastic news means the garden can be admired and explored for years to come.”
The history of the garden is documented in a new book Wendy Whiteley and the Secret Garden by award-winning author Janet Hawley. The magical land is enjoyed by visitors far and wide and is rated on Tripadvisor as the number one thing to do when visiting North Sydney.
Calling all creative talentsYoung writers are urged to get their creative juices flowing for the Nan Manefield Young Writers’ Award which opens on 1 March 2016. Now in its 27th year, the award recognises the writing and creative talents of local high school students aged between 11 and 18. Young writers are asked to submit a short story or a poem under 750 words.
This year, in addition to the total prize value, worth more than $2000, all winners and place getters will have the opportunity to take part in a young writers’ masterclass conducted by a published children’s author.
Past judges of the award include North Sydney Council’s writer in residence Yvette Poshoglian, Ursula Dubosarsky, and local award-winning author Ceridwen Dovey.
Winning entries will be published on Council website and on exhibition at Stanton Library. Entry forms are available at northsydney.nsw.gov.au or from Stanton Library. Entries close Friday 13 May, 2016.
For more information phone the Children’s and Youth Librarians on 9936 8400 or email [email protected]
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Students and teachers at Redlands House Cremorne Pre-school have been enjoying their own edible garden, thanks to a $3000 grant from Council as part of our greeNSchools program.
The unique garden consists of a vegetable and herb garden as well as an Indigenous-inspired relaxation forest. The area, designed by a landscape architect, is used to educate students on recycling, gardening, composting and water savings strategies. The students are learning how to grow their own food, with plans for staff and students to harvest and cook their produce.
Council’s native nursery supplied more than 50 native plants and a Bushcare and community gardening team offered technical advice. The next round of greeNSchool grants open 1 March. Go towww.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/greeNSchoolsformoredetails.
Grant to grow
Gardening has become a favourite family pastime for North Sydney resident Bianca Barboza and her two-year old daughter Catarina.
“Catarina loves helping me water the plants and has learnt how to treat them and most of their names,” said Bianca. “She knows exactly what she can eat from the garden and what she can only smell. She loves chewing on lemon balm leaves! She also is able to relate what we are eating to what we have grown because she has been a part of the entire process.”
Bianca was one of 20 people selected to participate in the 2015 Harvest North Sydney program run by Council. The award-
winning program equips participants with the knowledge and experience to grow their own food and increases their understanding of sustainable food.
Each year, people are selected based on their commitment to build food gardens and become community champions.
“I have also setup a garden box at my daughter’s childcare centre,” said Bianca. “The aim is for the kids to interact and learn how to take care of the plants, take them home to eat, and learn their names.”
If you would like to learn how to set up your own food garden, then apply now for Harvest North Sydney 2016. The program begins in August and will run over seven weeks. To register your interest,visitnorthsydney.nsw.gov.au/harvestby1July.
Photo: Maurício Castro
hoMe harVest
Photo: The official opening of the garden which included a smoking ceremony by an Aboriginal elder.
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council serVes high teaThey may be listed as a noxious weed by the State Government, but African Olive trees are the food of choice for Taronga Zoo’s giraffes. So when an employee from Taronga Zoo saw a tree removal notice on an African Olive tree in Cremorne they were quick to ask if they could have it.
Since then Council has dropped off seven truck loads of branch waste from a variety of trees including Fig, Olive and Bottlebrush, as well as nearly 40 cubic metres of mulch.
The Zoo needs to source suitable foliage for giraffes and Council has to pay to dispose of tree waste, so the arrangement is a win for all.
Banners to bags Council street banners that are no longer being used have been given a new lease on life. Rather than contributing to landfill, the polyester materials are washed and repurposed into a range of fashionable tote bags (for swimming, flippers, goggles, shopping and vegetables) and door snakes. There is also a drawstring bag available.
The recycled banner bags are available to purchase from the North Sydney Olympic Pool shop, Stanton Library
and Council’s Customer Service Centre. The large pool/swim drawstring bagswithagoggle/sunglassesbagattached are $15 each or two for $25. There are two styles of tote bags, priced at $10 each or two for $15.
See northsydney.nsw. gov.au/bannerbagsformoreinformation.
switch on saVingsJoin the My Green Apartment program and make the switch to more efficient and appropriate lighting in common areas. The program:
•helpsreduceenergybills•providesfreestep-by-stepsupport
from an independent lighting expert
•improvesthequalityoflightinginyour building
•protectsyourbuildingagainstfuture electricity price rises
Previous participants in the My Green Apartment program achieved an estimated total energy savings of 59
per cent and a payback of three years or less.
If you are interested in participating in the 2016 program, please attend our information seminar on 2 March. All strata owners and managers in North Sydney are invited to attend.
Date: Wednesday 2 March 2016
Time: 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Venue: Hutley Hall, Council Chambers, 200 Miller St, North Sydney
RSVP: surveymonkey.com/r/mygreenapartment
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news in brief
Plans for Business growthA strategy to guide economic activity in the North Sydney area for the coming years is currently being prepared for Council by consultants SGS Economics and Planning. North Sydney is already one of the most economically productive business districts in NSW, generating $16.4 billion in 2014, and the strategy is being developed to ensure that it stays that way.
Community consultation was held late last year to help identify the needs of big and small business and to explore the issues for both our large commercial districts and village centres. The Economic Development Strategy will consolidate Council’s vision for commercial areas into one document. The strategy is expected to be placed on public exhibition early this year and finalised around June 2016.
new Metro stations announcedNorth Sydney is to get two new railway stations as part of the new Sydney Metro line. The State Government has announced itsintentiontobuildstationsatCrowsNestandVictoriaCrossinNorth Sydney. Both stations will be built underground.
Council will work with Transport for NSW to encourage good urban design and to manage construction in the busy areas. Transport for NSW is expecting to start construction in 2017 and have the new line operating by 2024.
The proposed Victoria Cross Station will be accessed via theeastern side of Miller Street between Berry Street and Mount Street. The proposed Crows Nest Station will be accessed via the corner of Clarke Street and Hume Street, as well as the corner of Pacific Highway and Oxley Street.
To keep up-to-date with the project visit sydneymetro.info
North Sydney Olympic Pool is celebrating its 80th birthday this year with an open day on Monday 4 April. There will be free entry to the pool throughout the day and a cake to celebrate.
Opened in 1936, the pool hosted the 1938 Empire Games and was home to 86 world records during the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s. The pool has remained in the international eye, regularly being named in overseas publications and travel websites as one
of the top 10 outdoor pools in the world.
The 50m pool is now nearing the end of its life and plans are underway to ensure it can be enjoyed for another 80 years. Six conceptual options were put on public exhibition in August and September last year, ranging in value from $16 million to $72 million.
Extensive community consultation was undertaken, with more than 1700 surveys
and 100 submissions received. Thank you to everyone who took the time to have a say.
The community feedback was reported to Council in November and a design is currently being developed that takes into consideration the preferences expressed through the consultation. A new design will be presented to Council early in the year.
Our pool is turning
Shopping complex unveiledThe new $40 million Woolworths and Alexander Street carpark redevelopment is almost complete. At the time of writing, the hoarding had just come down on the new shopping complex, revealing a striking façade of powder-coated steel blades in contemporary colours. The exterior of the carpark at ground level has a green wall to soften the structure and add street appeal.
Although wet weather has delayed construction along the way, the new retail complex is on track to be opened by mid 2016. The project has doubled the number of parking spaces in the carpark, and adds five new specialty retail stores and fully accessible toilet facilities. For more information visit northsydney.nsw.gov.au/alexander_carpark
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a sign of the tiMesA piece of heritage is returning to North Sydney! The original Alfred Street archway and sign constructed in 1935 for the opening of Luna Park is being reinstated this year, ready to welcome everyone to the area once again.
The new archway and existing sign structure will be reconstructed using reinforced concrete columns. It will also receive a steel framed sign with LED illuminated wording and landscaping around the base. The overall design will be representative of the 1980s design and style, when the last major upgrade to the structure was undertaken.
The archway was removed in July 2004, after it was found the internal steel truss was corroded. The two pylons have remained in situ ever since. In 2013, the archway was listed as a Local Heritage item and a development application was prepared in 2014 to reinstate a replica.
Restoration works have begun on the sandstone shelters in Bradfield Park. Due to their harbourside location, the two shelters have been exposed to a salt rich environment and harsh wind conditions and are in need of remedial work to preserve their structural integrity.
Now used as shelter sheds, the structures were built in late 1937 to support flood lights that illuminated the northern side of the Harbour Bridge during the sesquicentenary of colonisation celebrations.
C’est si BonThe change rooms and toilets in the Cunningham Pavilion at the Bon Andrews Oval in St Leonards Park are currently being upgraded. The works include the demolition of the existing toilet block, the construction of a single storey player toilet, shower and storage facilities, and accessible public toilets. A new canteen, referee room and player change rooms will also be accommodated within the existing building.
Portable change room and shower facilities are being provided during construction to minimise the inconvenience to Bon Andrews Oval hirers. The upgrade is expected to be completed in June 2016.
lanewayS lightupTwo of Neutral Bay’s popular eat streets are being upgraded. Starting mid-year, Young Street and Ben Boyd Lane will receive laneway treatment including new pavement, furniture, seating, lighting and bins. Both areas are currently shared zone areas with a speed limit of 40km per hour. The upgrade will create better access to and from Grosvenor Street for both pedestrians and cars.
Longer term plans for Grosvenor Lane and Young Street are at the approval and redesign stage and will be rolled out as funding becomes available.
The plans aim to give priority to pedestrians while still maintaining car access and onstreet parking. The current shared zone will be paved and the entire length of the lane widened.
Other key improvements include levelling both streets, widening the footpath, installing car and motorcycle parking bays, bollards to define the travel path and an alfresco dining area. Young Street will also receive a new pedestrian crossing and additional trees. The works are part of a comprehensive plan for the Neutral Bay public domain and are funded by the Neutral Bay Mainstreet Levy.
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through your lens in 2015We thought we would share some of our favourite pics posted using the hashtags #NorthSydney and #NthSyd. Thank you to everyone who shared their photos. We look forward to seeing more great images this year.
@spectacularnz_
@patricia_mckelvey
@insurryhills @eugeniekelly @littleninjamomo
@danielpantelas@pekishcafe
@bejay1977
@brooklana
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coMMunit y e Vents5 MarchIn Conversation: Creative Women, North Sydney Community Centre, 9.30am
6 MarchBradfield Bark Bradfield Park, Milsons Point 10am-3pm
13 MarchKirribilli Art, Design and Fashion Market, Burton Street Tunnel, Milsons Point 8.30am-3pm
22 MarchGet Creative @ Stanton Creative Colouring for Adults 6pm-8pm Bookings essential
26 March Free Child Restraint Checking Days, Council carpark, North Sydney 9am
Kirribilli General Market, Burton Street Tunnel, Milsons Point, 8.30am-3pm
29 MarchBook to Movies Club @ Stanton, Far from the Madding Crowd, 10.30am
4 – 8 AprilSeniors Week @ Stanton Library, various talks and workshops
8 AprilSeniors Dance Night North Sydney Community Centre, 6.30pm
10 AprilKirribilli Art, Design and Fashion Market, Burton Street Tunnel, Milsons Point 8.30am-3pm
23 AprilKirribilli General Market, Burton Street Tunnel, Milsons Point, 8.30am-3pm
26 AprilBook to Movies Club @ Stanton Library, Winter’s Tale 10.30am
2 MayFilm Night: Love & Mercy North Sydney Community Centre, 6.30pm
8 MayKirribilli Art, Design and Fashion Market, Burton Street Tunnel, Milsons Point 8.30am-3pm
28 MayKirribilli General Market, Burton Street Tunnel, Milsons Point, 8.30am-3pm
31 MayBook to Movies Club @ Stanton Library, Revolutionary Road, 10.30am
19 JuneHouse of Welcome Pop-up Dinner, North Sydney Community Centre, 6pm
writers@stanton events are held at 1pm, Level 1, stanton Library. for information about visiting authors and dates visit northsydney.nsw.gov.au/was
sunset cineMaThe IMB Bank Sunset Cinema is now in full swing at North Sydney Oval. The season runs four nights a week until 19 March. Enjoy recently released and classic movies under the stars. Gates open at 7pm and movies start at dusk. For more information and to buy ticketsvisitsunsetcinema.com.au/northsydney
t wilight food fairDon’t miss Celebrate Disco night at the Twilight Food Fair on 18 March when flares, platform shoes and bell bottom trousers will be making an appearance. Along with some great international cuisine, we’ll be serving up some of the biggest disco hits of the ‘70s with retro band Boogie Fever. Twilight operates in Civic Park, North Sydney every Friday evening from 5.30pm to 9.30pm. The season closes on 18 March.
There will be plenty to celebrate at the Coal Loader Artisans Market on 28 February. Not only is it the 12th market, but it is fast becoming one of the most popular craft markets in Sydney.
Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability Coordinator Michelle Johnston said location, quality stalls and closure of other handmade markets had all contributed to the Artisan Market’s success.
At the February markets, visitors will enjoy plant giveaways and more than 70 stalls offering original handmade products including art, ceramics, fashion and food.
The markets are held four times a year, on the last Sunday of every season, and operate from 9am to 3pm at the Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability, 2 Balls Head Road, Waverton.
a dozen good reasons
The mix of stalls makes our markets unique and inspiring to attend. We select stallholders that meet our sustainable philosophy, who are innovative and whose products are high quality,” said Michelle.
“The harbourside location and the atmosphere are great, so people really relax and enjoy themselves.
“With Eveleigh markets and other handmade markets closing down across Sydney, our markets have become very popular. Our stalls book out and we have a waiting list of local artisans eager to participate.
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eco e Vents and work shoP s27 FebruaryWormfarming, 11am-1pm
5 MarchComposting, 11am-1pm
12 MarchFermenting, 10.30am-12.30pm
17 MarchSmart Homes: Energy Efficiency, 7pm-9pm
18 MarchLoving Leftovers, 6pm-8pm
19 MarchEarth Hour celebration 6pm-9.30pm
2 AprilNo Dig Garden, 11am-1pm
9 AprilOrganic Pest & Disease Control, 10.30am-12.30pm
16 AprilSeasonal Gardening, 10.30am-12.30pm
Winter Energy Hacks & Pelmet Making Workshop, 2pm-4pm
23 AprilWaterwise Gardening 10.30am-12.30pm
30 AprilShady Space Gardening 10.30am-12.30pm
7 MayLiving With Less 11am-1pm
14 MayRepair Café (Timber Furniture) 11am-2pm
28 MayNatural Cleaning 10.30am-12.30pm
4 JuneBalcony Gardening 10.30am-12.30pm
11 JuneHerb Spiral, 11am-1pm
18 JunePreserving, 10.30am-12.30pm
All workshops are free and are held at the Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability unless otherwise stated. Bookings essential: 9936 8100 or northsydney.nsw.gov.au
gumnut Babies exhibition‘Some people see them…’ A century of May Gibbs’ Gumnut Babies
It’s 100 years since the publication of May Gibbs’ first Gumnut Babies book. These whimsical characters have entertained generations of children and continue to capture imaginations today. To mark the centenary, the Stanton Library historical services team has prepared a fascinating exhibition featuring original artwork, rare books, archival material, costume and pottery. Entitled Some people see them… A century ofMay Gibbs’ Gumnut Babies, the exhibition explores the place of the Gumnut Babies in Australian culture.
Open during library hours until 30 June 2016.
CeLebrate earth hourwith a BYO twilight picnic at the Coal Loader Centre
for Sustainability. Activities include an outdoor movie, a microbat walk and talk,
African drumming and fire dancing.
Saturday 19 March from 6pm2 Balls Head Drive,
Waverton.
