Inspiration Archives

Autumn School Holiday Activities, Woollahra

March 31, 2022

There are so many fun events happening during the Autumn school break. From drumming and dance to jungle craft and Dungeons and Dragons! We have activities to suit children of all ages these school holidays. School Holiday events at the Library: 11-22 April Come along and enjoy our exciting jungle-themed events at Woollahra, Paddington and Watsons Bay libraries, where you can get involved in jungle craft, African drumming and African dance workshops; and for older children zentangle drawing and Dungeons and Dragons events. Find out more and book. Some library activity highlights include: Jungle Craft (5-8yrs) Come and make some…

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Inspiration, Kids

EMPOWERING OUR NEXT GENERATION TO TURN THE TIDE ON PLASTIC POLLUTION

March 27, 2022

Little Pago by Lauren Briggs Little Pago, a children’s picture book for 2-5 year old’s, is inspiring a new generation of ocean and animal advocates to eliminate single use plastics. Illustrator, storyteller, mother of four and Eastern Suburbs local, Lauren Briggs, is on a mission to change the way our younger generations think about plastic pollution. The energetic and beautifully illustrated book follows the journey of a vulnerable, baby sea turtle in an inspiring story about friendship, perseverance and how our choices impact fragile marine animals. Little Pago Lauren designed the book to use visual literacy and an emotive narrative…

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Business & Career, Inspiration

Covid heroes honoured at Coogee

March 20, 2022

Street banners honouring some of the pandemic’s unsung heroes including supermarket and outdoor workers are flying high in Coogee. The banners feature brightly coloured original artworks titled ‘The Fabric of Society’ created by local artist Sandra Cipriotti and are funded as part of Randwick City Council’s Community Creative Investment Program. Also featured on the banners are images depicting other COVID related occupations such as doctors, nurses, paramedics, police, health care workers, cleaners and the humble council worker. Mayor Dylan Parker said the artworks mark the tremendous efforts of all those who have worked throughout the COVID pandemic. “These banners are…

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Inspiration

St Patrick’s Day for kids – how to explain and easy craft tips.

March 17, 2022

What is Saint Patrick’s Day? Saint Patrick’s Day is a big party for everything to do with the country, Ireland – it’s people, art, religion and all the things Irish people like to do. Ireland is a large island in the British Isles. In Ireland, everybody has the day off work and school on St Patrick’s Day. Saint Patrick’s Day happens every year on March 17, which marks the date when Saint Patrick died Who was Saint Patrick? Saint Patrick was born a long time ago, about 385 AD in the United Kingdom. When he was 16 years old, he was kidnapped by…

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Inspiration, Kids, School holidays, What to do

Kids’ Autumn School Holiday Events at the Randwick Library

March 16, 2022

The Randwick City Council Library has plenty of events this autumn school holiday. Checkout this great range of engaging activities for kids these school holidays, including art, craft, book clubs and more! Bookings are required for all events. Undercover Book Club (for school years K-2) – Join in a book discussion and meet the world’s laziest pug in Pig the Blob, by Aaron Blabey. Can anything make him put down the snacks and get off the couch? Come and find out. Free. Digital Illustration Workshop (for school years 4-8) – Bring your imagination to life in vivid detail while developing your…

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Events, Inspiration

Documenting community art created during lockdown

March 14, 2022

Documenting community art created during lockdown. A new photo book showcases the artworks of hundreds of Paddington residents that transformed local shop windows into a community art exhibition during Sydney’s second lockdown. The long weeks of lockdown in 2021 will be remembered in Paddington for the community art initiative #paddolockdownart that offered the opportunity for anyone to share and exhibit their art created during lockdown. More than 400 Paddington residents — school children, art teachers and local artists — created 590 artworks which were exhibited in the windows of more than 30 businesses including shops, pubs, cafes, galleries, law firms,…

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Health & Wellbeing, Inspiration, Parks & Playgrounds

Five of the best local dog walks

March 13, 2022

Dogs living in the Woollahra Council area are lucky pooches. Our four-legged fur babies (along with their owners of course) are welcome to explore some of the most stunning beaches, parklands and coastline in Sydney. While there are some paw-fect spots where dogs can enjoy energetic off-leash play, dog carers love taking their pups for on-leash strolls in our beautiful local area. Here are some favourite local dog walks in the Woollahra area and surrounds. Rose Bay Beach and Promenade Rose Bay is a pooch paradise. Rose Bay Foreshore (between Dumaresq Reserveand Percival Park) is pure doggy delight as hounds…

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For Mums, Inspiration

Fleur Du Luxe

March 13, 2022

Beautiful flowers that last over a year. “Originally a lawyer, Bakulia was busy climbing the corporate ladder, working in-house in a private investment fund when she realised that her entrepreneurial and creative sides needed an outlet. Her desire to own her own business as well as her obsession with fresh flowers resulted in what seemed like an endless search for the perfect blooms that can last through Australian heat. “There really is no wrong occasion to give someone flowers,” she says. “Flowers create an amazing atmosphere and inspire positive emotions that we should treat each other with more often.” Taking…

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Inspiration

How you can help flood-affected communities

March 9, 2022

We’ve all been saddened to see how recent weather events have devastated communities across NSW and QLD. If you want to provide support, we suggest you donate through GIVIT. website www.givit.org.au GIVIT is working with the NSW and Queensland governments. Together they are managing donations of items, services and funds, and working with charities to assess and advise what critical and immediate support is needed. Australians are incredibly generous, but we know from past disasters that unrequested and uncoordinated donations hinder recovery efforts. It’s important to not overwhelm charities on the ground. The GIVIT website captures all donations online. It matches…

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Inspiration, Kids

Toys 4 All

March 4, 2022

Toys4All is Sydney’s BIGGEST Independently Run Toy Store. We are locally owned and run by people who grew up in Sydney’s East. Located conveniently close to the Eastern Suburbs, we have free all-day parking without the hassle and fuss of visiting a busy shopping centre. We have over 7000 unique toys in store for all ages of kids, bubs, plus goodies for mum and dad too! We pride ourselves on our service and shop presentation. We happily price match ANY other retailer and can special order in items if need be. Our owner Nick, started in the toy industry over…

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