Inspiration Archives

Festival of the Winds 2023 v2

September 9, 2023

Come along and help us celebrate one of Sydney’s most colourful festivals Who would have known back in 1978, when a group of wind energy champions decided to run a kite festival on Bondi Beach, that the Festival of the Winds would be born and end up as one of the biggest and most loved kites flying festivals in the world! In 1978, Glebe local and Sydney University student, John Silk’s interest in wind energy led to his fascination and love of kite making and flying. John, along with several of his friends, decided that it would be great to…

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Events, Inspiration, What to do

Festival of the Winds 2023

September 8, 2023

Come along and help us celebrate one of Sydney’s most colourful festivals Who would have known back in 1978, when a group of wind energy champions decided to run a kite festival on Bondi Beach, that the Festival of the Winds would be born and end up as one of the biggest and most loved kites flying festivals in the world! In 1978, Glebe local and Sydney University student, John Silk’s interest in wind energy led to his fascination and love of kite making and flying. John, along with several of his friends, decided that it would be great to…

by jay

Events, Inspiration

CAMBRIDGE MARKETS TO HOST MEGA MARKET AT WATSONS BAY ON SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 17

September 8, 2023

One of Sydney’s favourite annual events is on again, with Cambridge Markets holding its annual Watsons Bay Spring Market on September 17, from 10am – 3pm. Held at Robertson Park, more than 150 stallholders will gather on the Sydney harbour foreshore for one of the best events the Eastern Suburbs has to offer. This year’s event will be as much fun as ever, with an amazing selection of stallholders including food, fashion, art, craft, jewellery, photography, toys, pet treats and pet accessories, homewares, plants, eco stalls and plenty more. World food has become a big part of the market, with…

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Events, Inspiration

Sanfilippo Children’s Foundation

September 7, 2023

Ten years ago, Sydney mum Megan Maack’s world fell apart after she was told both her young children, then aged two and four, had a rare terminal illness. A disease with no known cure that would progressively take away their words, mobility, learnt skills and ability to communicate and most likely end their lives as teenagers. She was told to ‘go home and love your children’. Sanfilippo syndrome is a type of childhood dementia causing fatal brain damage. One in 169 people carry the faulty gene that causes children to be born missing an enzyme that clears waste from their…

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Inspiration

Cianna and Olivia at the Watchtower!

September 7, 2023

Join Cianna and Olivia in Randwick’s best microvenue, and enjoy this iconic duo’s breathtaking performance inside the heritage Macquarie Watchtower! Cianna and Olivia are exceptional young Indigenous women, both currently studying at the University of Sydney and have performed with the likes of Guy Sebastian, Christine Anu and Dami Im! Musician Cianna Walker, a Gumbaynggirr and Yuin woman, studies a Bachelor Of Music at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and specialises in music production and songwriting. Olivia Coe Fox, a proud Wiradjuri woman, is an aspiring teacher, studying a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Primary Education and Indigenous Education Studies. Cianna and Olivia…

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Inspiration, School holidays, What to do

Why enrol in a class at your local art school

September 4, 2023

One need not be the next Picasso or Da Vinci to feel at home at Bondi’s home of creativity, Waverley Woollahra Art School. Open to artists of all ages, children as young as 6 to retirees, come to escape the humdrum of modern life and get in touch with their creativity. With smiles on their faces as they enter their new found creative home, the student’s smiles grow wider as the hours progress and the trials and tribulations of life outside the walls of this old building melt away to make room for growth, ideas and inspiration. Since 1968, Waverley…

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Inspiration

Summer Reads

September 3, 2023

December and January Releases Welcome to our special edition: Summer Release Highlights! Just in time for the warm weather, we’ve got the perfect reads for school holidays! Including a wonderful new Jackie Hosking picture book, An Amazing Australian Road Trip, a beautiful and warm contemporary YA novel, Seven Days and so much more! If you’d like to share reviews with us or request an older title you can still find us at publicitywba@walkerbooks.com.au Happy browsing, Walker Books Australia publicity team An Amazing Australian Camping Trip From renowned children’s author, Jackie Hosking and with brilliant illustrations from Lesley Vamos comes a new story…

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Events, Inspiration

A special invitation to celebrate International Literacy Day in Paddington

August 30, 2023

Eastern Suburbs Mums are being invited to join SeeBeyondBorders at their International Literacy Day event on September 7th to raise awareness and funds for children in Cambodia. What do SeeBeyondBorders do? We mentor and train teachers, introduce technology, work with local communities and run maths and literacy programs to keep children engaged and in school. Across our programs for grades 1-3 students, we see an average increase from 37% to 72% in maths and literacy achievement standards. We are urgently trying to reach new schools in Siem Reap Province, where quality education is needed most. Did you know? Currently, just…

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Food, Inspiration

Tips to start an edible garden

August 30, 2023

You don’t need a lot of space, equipment or experience to grow your own food. Growing your own flowers, herbs, seeds, berries and plants can give you a great source of healthy food. Not only does it make you feel good and helps you save money, it also reduces waste and contributes to a greener city. Kick start your edible garden by booking into one of our Edible gardens for renters workshops. This 2½ hour workshop is perfect for balcony, courtyard and small space growing. Or here are some simple tips for edible gardening in the inner city from Belinda…

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Events, Inspiration

Eco Living 2023 @ Randwick Sustainability Hub

August 26, 2023

Eco Living 2023 is held at the Randwick Community Centre and Sustainability Hub located at 27 Munda Street, Randwick. Access to the Randwick Community Centre and Sustainability Hub is via Bundock Street, Hendy Avenue and into Munda Street. There’s plenty on offer for kids… Fun Hula Hoop Games Storybook Reading Make a paper chatterbox Calm Down Corner – with Randwick Library Spark in the Park team. ….. and an endless list of fun activities and learning experiences with Adamama Jnr: Recycle Station Play – have fun sorting and learning how to recycle Kindness Rocks – decorate and take home your…

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