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October/November 2013

It's on again - your chance to tackle Saddle-

back. The aim is to put Kiama on the map

for a fitness event, to challenge participants

physically and mentally, and to help raise

much needed funds for Kiama Rotary Club.

The race record was set in 2011 by David

Mainwaring who ran the 6km uphill course

in 27 minutes and 4 seconds, and the profile

of the event in the wider running community

is increasing each year.

The 600 metre uphill climb starts at Kiama

High School before continuing the rest of the

way to the summit (and we all know the

steepest bit is right at the end!). Participants

range from elite runners to joggers and walk-

ers. Anyone who makes it up there deserves

congratulations in my book!

Dave from Oxygen Fitness has been running

free training sessions for people taking advan-

tage of the early bird registration discount, so

some people are taking getting a personal best

very seriously. Definitely more character

building than Sydney’s Heartbreak Hill...

Details: Sun 13th Oct, 8am start from

Kiama High School, Saddleback Mountain Rd.

Free Shuttle buses back down.

Rego fee: Adults - $50, Kids Under 16 - $30

For more details or to register online go to

www.saddlebacksmash.com.au Free coffee

with meal if you come in with your vest!

Join in the Saddleback Smash:

Australia's Toughest Fun Run

Last

dinners

of the

year

for your

diary

If you’ve been meaning to come to dinner this

year, you have two last chances.

25 October – South African I’ve been assured by our many South African customers there is some amazing fusion food to showcase, and been promised some great

recipes. Should be a great, if noisy, night.

22 November – Fifty Mile Dinner Our yearly homage to the wonderful produce

of our region. Who needs 100 miles?

$45 for three courses and coffee. Bookings essential.

Out & about Open gardens in Robertson Forgot to order the bacon from the butcher at

Burrawang the other week, so had the excuse

to enjoy an early morning trip up there. Such

a beautiful drive in Spring.

I noticed signs for an Open Garden weekend

on 12 and 13 October that I thought could be

of interest. Eight beautiful gardens, ranging

from smaller town gardens to larger country

gardens, will be open from 9.30 to 4.30.

Details: t 4885 1368 yarrawa@westnet.com.au

or www.robertsonopengardens.weebly.com

Help shape the future To assist in its formulation of the Illawarra

Regional Growth Plan, the state government is

holding one of its community feedback events

in Kiama. It is an opportunity for you to give

your opinion on how the Illawarra should

change for the better over the next 20 years.

Details: Weds 16 Oct, 6.30 - 8.30pm,

Kiama Leagues Club. p 9228 6254 or register

online at planning.nsw.gov.au/illawarra

Blues Bash at the Kiama Bowlo Help the Kiama Jazz Club raise some money for

next year's Kiama Jazz & Blues Festival while

having a great night out. Enjoy the music of

Dr Goodvibe, The Jacky Howellers and Hog

Squeal for the cost of a gold coin (if you can

resist the other fund raising activities).

I'm advised they would like you to come and

shake your tail feather!

Details: Sat Oct 26, from 7.30pm

Kiama Bowling Club

Library website upgrade Check out Kiama Library's new website

www.library.kiama.nsw.gov.au Spend a bit

of time there as there’s lots to see and link to.

It is a great community resource you can enjoy

at home.

Preserving our heritage It past me by when

it happened, but one

of our Boys' Club

(and member of the

Kiama Historical

Society) alerted me

to the news an area

of Pheasant Point

has received National

Trust listing.

According to the

Trust, the Pheasant

Point Heritage Pre-

cinct at Minnamurra, Devonshire and Fitzroy

streets has historic significance as its houses

and their streetscapes provide important

physical evidence of Kiama’s 19th century

history, particularly the Basalt Boom. They

are the only complete collection of quarry

workers' houses where there has been no

demolition or unsympathetic infill.

The precinct is part of the original lease of

farming land to William Gard, and its sub-

division in the 1870s. The picture above

shows 12 Fitzroy St, which differs from the

timber workers' cottages as it is an amalgam

of the original Gard buildings (including the

remains of the Figtree Inn in its grounds).

The Kiama Historical Society is based at the

Pilot's Cottage at Blowhole Point, and is keen

to welcome new members.

Freddie takes a bow

It is over 60 years since the

iconic Fred Addison opened

his garage, but he has only

recently hung up his over-

alls and retired. His move

to the country marks the

end of an era for genera-

tions of Kiama drivers.

If you’ve ever wondered

what was in his shed have

a look at this lovely video:

http://vimeo.com/14635724

Find out more about living sustainably Last year's Future Fest Illawarra & Sustainable Living

Expo event was attended by around 3,000 people

keen to find out more about sustainable living

practices and green business products.

This year’s speakers will include the ABC's John

Gabriele talking about growing backyard vegetables,

local biodiversity expert Michael Fox speaking on

the importance of frogs in the urban environment,

and Tass Schmidt from Jamberoo Valley Farm talking

about producing and accessing local, sustainably

grown produce. Masterchef's Dalvinder Dhami will also run a cooking demonstration using home

grown produce.

There will be free plants for Kiama Council ratepayers, information stalls on waste, energy and

biodiversity, children's activities, lucky door prizes and free show bags.

The only way I seem to get to go to these things is by working there, so we are again operating the

canteen (featuring local produce, of course). See you there!

Details: Sunday 20 Oct, 10 – 3, Kiama Pavilion.

Entry by gold coin donation, with all proceeds to Lions.

Space is big, really big If you haven't taken the opportunity to visit Bundanon,

Arthur Boyd's extraordinary gift to the nation on the banks

of the Shoalhaven, then the yearly SITEWORKS open day

is a marvellously inspiring way to do so.

Now in its fifth year, SITEWORKS brings together inter-

disciplinary artists, scholars, activists, scientists and

environmental specialists to focus on a theme (in a similar

way to TEDex). Last year the focus was on the future of

food, this year it's the big one - space.

Think astronomy, star gazing, campfires, moon cycles, nocturnal animals, Indigenous cosmology

and UFOs. There will be talks and presentations about stars and emerging galaxies by leading

Australian astronomers, art performances, and the spectacular Celestial Radio, a yacht covered

with 60,000 mirrored tiles. It will sparkle on the river while broadcasting a soundscape created

especially for the event, with a special performance by Jeff Duff. And it is all for free.

This is the first year camping has been allowed, to make the most of the night theme. Look out for

our daughter Margot if you manage to get one of the last camp spots.

Details: 4pm to midnight, with astronomy talks starting at 7pm.

Camping spots $25/tent (must be booked ahead of time)

Follow the signs to Bundanon from the traffic lights just north of the Nowra Bridge.

Please note: While we try to get everything right, we are only human and cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions.

Choirs rule, OK

As part of its centenary program, the Sydney

Male Choir returns to Kiama in October,

this time with acclaimed Wollongong singer,

Rohan Herring as special guest. Rohan

reached the semifinal of the World Champion-

ships of the Performing Arts in America in

2012 and recently performed on X-Factor.

In November, the Wollongong Gospel Choir,

featuring Kiama's own intermezzo Angela

Quinn, will launch the new performance

space at Christ Church Point Ministry Centre.

Details:

Male Choir - Sun 13 Oct, 2.30pm, The Pavilion

Gospel Choir - Sat 16 Nov, 2.30pm

Tickets for either: $28 or $25 concession,

available from the Visitors Centre

4232 3322 or at the door.

Christmas on the horizon We've already taken bookings for Christmas

events, so if you or your group require

catering or a venue for your festive get-

together give us a call soon to avoid disap-

pointment. As is our tradition, we will be

making puddings and cakes again this year,

as well as taking orders for hams from

Maugers Meats at Burrawang. Get planning!

Monochromania Cafe regular (and cover girl of our flyer),

Paula Schiller Gowans, has an exhibition

of her work in an art bar in Wollongong

throughout October. The fascinating mono-

chrome works are inspired by old photos.

Details: Alibi, 76 Crown St, Wollongong.

Tues to Sat 4pm til midnight.

Noticeboard Check out the Salon on facebook

Roz at the Salon on Tingira has got with the

program and set up a facebook page to share

her ideas and success stories with you.

Just search for The Salon on Tingira and like

the page to keep in touch. You might even

feature as a model when you get a new do.

The Salon is open Monday to Friday, and on

Saturday morning. If it appears closed, check

the door for a note, as she might have just

popped up to see us. To make a booking,

call 4232 3918