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British brand Van Peterson Designs lands in Sydney!

Eastern Suburbs mum Shelly Vernon worked at Van Peterson’s boutique shop in Walton Street over twenty years ago where she fell in love with their jewellery. Years later she has partnered with Eric Van Peterson to bring his stunning collection to Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific and Asia.  The Van Peterson’s Story begins in London in the late 1970s with a small stall in Camden Lock Market which then moved to a boutique premises on Walton Street in Chelsea. Taking inspiration from extensive travels around the world, and interest in gemstones and symbolism, Van Peterson’s jewellery designs strike a…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum, Tara Page

Today we are chatting with local mum Tara Page from Maroubra. Where and how long have you lived in Sydney’s east? I have lived in Sydney’s east approx. 28 years Three words that describe what it’s like to live in the eastern suburbs? Busy, fun, accessible How many children? Two (6 and 5) Favourite Park: Heffron Park. Great kids bike track Favourite Beach: Yarra Bay Favourite kid friendly cafe: Crayz Espresso Matraville. Favourite Coffee Spot: Calypso Café & Juice Bar Matraville – Jenny makes the best coffee Favourite date night place: I don’t really have one. But possibly Barmilano Maroubra….

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Health & Wellbeing

6 of the best local stair runs (or walks)

With Summer  around the corner, there a lots good reasons to get out there and work up a sweat outdoors. The local area offers lots of heart-pumping outdoor workouts to try and gorgeous walks to shake off the lockdown blues. But if you’re looking to mix up your exercise routine, step up and check out the best stair runs (or walks) in your neighbourhood. Sydney boasts an eclectic variety of historical steps designed to let people reach ridgelines without going the long way round. Residents still use these conveniently-placed staircases as shortcuts or as a way to clock up the…

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Business & Career, Inspiration

Women’s Art Prize

International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. The United Nations theme for International Women’s Day 2022 is: ‘Break the Bias’. Each year, Randwick City Council hosts an art exhibition in honour of International Women’s Day. The competition is open to female artists who live, work or study in Randwick City. This competition encourages women to showcase their creative talents, recognising the important contribution women make to families, workplaces and communities. Council’s International Women’s Day Art Prize provides a unique platform for local women to celebrate their creative…

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Food

Food Trucks at Heffron Park

Food trucks What would Christmas be without food trucks? Food trucks will be at Heffron Park Netball Courts for our Christmas Eat, Drink & Play event, which will take place from Thursday 16 December to Sunday 19 December. With numerous trucks attending, there will be something for everyone! From pizza, to ice-creams, to hot dogs, Brazilian BBQ, vegan meals, donuts and more! Trucks will be there on Thursday 16 Dec from 4pm – 10pm and from Friday 17 – Sunday 19 from noon to 10pm. Go with friends, take a picnic rug and enjoy the food and atmosphere! More information…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum, Lizzy Walkom

Lizzy Walkom Is the founder and owner of Pretty Little Ballerinas since 2013. first opened in Surry Hills at Surry Neighbourhood Centre, teaching just 2-3 years and 3-5 years ballet classes. Since then Pretty Little Ballerinas has expanded, now offering ballet for children aged 2 years through to graded RAD syllabus, with 7 studios located across Sydney’s Inner City and Eastern Suburbs.   Where and how long have you lived in Sydney’s east? I live in North Bondi, and have lived in Sydney’s East for 15 years. Three words that describe what it’s like to live in the eastern suburbs? Busy, Fun, Friendly. How many children? 1 – He is 10…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday Local Mum, Madeline Mitchell

Madeline Mitchell is a Primary school teacher and is our local mum this week   Where and how long have you lived in Sydney’s east:  12  years How many children: 3 very energetic boys Favourite Park: Mutch Park – skateboards, bikes, scooters! Mumlife of 3 boys!  Favourite Beach:  Maroubra – amazing beach and it also has a skate park… our weekends!!! Favourite kid friendly cafe:  Ek’sentrik Café! The staff make us feel SO welcome and at home! They do really delicious banana smoothies for the kids! Favourite Coffee Spot: Also Ek’sentrik Café in Maroubra Junction – the most delicious coffee,…

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Food

FoodSt Launches Festive Customisable Christmas Menu

Meet Lorraine Lorraine is a mum of two who founded FoodSt 6 years ago to enable home cooks to share their amazing food with people outside of their own networks. Since then the home cooked meal delivery service has grown into a collective of over 35 cooks, serving over 110 different menu items from 26 different cuisines from around the world. Lorraine couldn’t be prouder of the cooks and the beautiful meals they produce. They’ve served thousands of meals to hundreds of satisfied customers, and currently have celebs like Manu and Clarissa Feildel and The Bearded Bakers cooking limited edition meals…

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