Inspiration Archives

Inspiration, School holidays, What to do

Why enrol in a class at your local art school

04/09/2023

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

03/09/2023

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

30/08/2023

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

30/08/2023

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

26/08/2023

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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Events, Inspiration, School holidays

Jurassic World: The Exhibition roars into Sydney on 22 September ready for the School Holidays

23/08/2023

The award-winning Jurassic World: The Exhibition is roaring into Sydney this Spring – just in time for the school holidays! Following its recent record-breaking engagements in cities around the world, this enormous and immersive experience celebrates 30 years of the franchise that began with the ground-breaking Jurassic Park film from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment. Jurassic World: The Exhibition is a family-friendly exhibit of massive proportions based on one of the biggest blockbuster franchises in cinema history. Visitors walk through the iconic “Jurassic World” gates, explore richly themed environments, encounter a life-sized brachiosaurus, velociraptors, and the most fearsome dinosaur of…

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Inspiration, Parks & Playgrounds

The best picnic spots in the city of Sydney area

22/08/2023

13 parks, gardens and reserves to explore during warmer weather. Shake things up a little for your next feast and explore one of these great parks and outdoor areas. Before you choose a spot, check out these 6 steps for a waste-free picnic. Barangaroo Reserve. Photo: Katherine Griffiths / City of Sydney Barangaroo Reserve, Barangaroo Expect lookouts, idyllic coves, picnic spots and stunning harbour views. The closest train stations are Circular Quay and Wynyard. There is also an underground car park on-site. Public toilets are available. Blackwattle Bay Park. Photo: City of Sydney Blackwattle Bay Park,…

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Inspiration, What to do

National manga event to take over local QBD Books store this September

18/08/2023

National retailer QBD Books is bringing its inaugural Mini-Con to Bondi, showcasing the booming ‘manga’ genre of books, comics and graphic novels, which has surged in popularity in the last five years. Mini-Con is a free event that draws inspiration from the popular Oz Comic-Con and Supanova conventions – which centre on manga, anime, cosplay, and video games – and aims to bring a convention feel to regional consumers, who may not always be able to access these predominantly city-based events. Running in special pop-up locations in Westfield Bondi Junction from Thursday 7 September to Sunday 10 September, Mini-Con will…

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Events, Inspiration, What to do

Recycle it Saturday

17/08/2023

The Waverly Council, City of Sydney and Woollahra Council are organising a problem waste drop-off on recycle it Saturday Recycle a range of household items for free at problem waste drop-off events throughout the year. Problem wastes cannot be recycled through standard facilities and often require specific machines or processes to recycle them. Only certain materials are accepted at these events, so please have a look at the list of materials below. The next Recycle it Saturday event is open to residents of Waverley Council, City of Sydney, and Woollahra Council and is scheduled for: Saturday 26 August 2023 at the Alexandra Canal…

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Inspiration

See you at McKeon St Plaza

17/08/2023

The McKeon Street Plaza project 6-month trial was funded by the State Government’s Streets of Shared Spaces program. The trial ended on 31 March and Council at its meeting 28 March resolved to extend the project to allow for the finalization of consultation and the exploration of options for the space. For the duration of the project there was an onsite QR Code survey with 262 responses, that demonstrated strong community support for the Plaza to be made permanent with 90% of respondents believing the Plaza should be a permanent space. 7% said “No” and 3% not sure. There was…

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