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“Farmer and Son” Markets, McKeon Street Plaza Maroubra

03/11/2022

Starting on Sunday 6th November 2022 on a fortnightly basis from 8am to 1pm Bringing fresh produce to McKeon Street Plaza, Farmer & Son is family owned and operated by the Duffell family, who have been farming in the Riverina since 1920. James Duffell has been selling his family’s produce at Farmers’ Markets in Sydney since 2015 and has since expanded the business to include wholesaling to some of Sydney’s best restaurants, as well as retail home-delivery services and more. Farmer & Son now sells not just their own peaches, apricots, oranges, grapes and sugar plums from their own orchards,…

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Events, School holidays, What to do

Coogee Carols is back

03/11/2022

Christmas spirit will be alive and well in Randwick City this year as we celebrate the return of the Coogee Carols after a two-year break on Sunday 18 December. “The Coogee Carols is a signature Randwick city Council event that has been sorely missed for the past two years. We’re looking forward to getting back out there to celebrate the season and enjoy the amazing community in which we live,” said Dylan Parker, Mayor of Randwick. This free event is a community favourite that is now in its 21st year, drawing locals as well as visitors from all around Sydney…

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Events, Inspiration, School holidays, What to do

The QVB Christmas Tree

03/11/2022

This year, the QVB showcases a truly unique Christmas tree, shining a light on the importance of Aboriginal culture within Australia. The Australian native Wollemi Pine-inspired Christmas tree ushers in the next chapter of its artistic overlay, with a collaboration of First Nations artists from Boomalli Aboriginal Artists Co-operative. Situated on the ground floor of the QVB, Dr Bronwyn Bancroft’s interactive art installation wraps around a lustrous vision of bush and rainforest. It is embedded with tools and utensils of which are emblematic of the ingenious innovation of Aboriginal people. As well as the beauty of Indigenous art, intelligence, systems,…

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Events, School holidays, What to do

QUAY QUARTER LANES MARKETS

01/11/2022

A new gourmet produce market will bring farm-fresh food to the Sydney CBD when Quay Quarter Lanes Markets launches on Wednesday November 9, 2022. The 40-stall market will connect Sydney’s best producers, farmers, bakers, makers, cooks, picklers, roasters, growers and gourmet retailers with city workers and urban dwellers once a month in an activation that will bring the laneways of Quay Quarter, on Loftus Lane, to life. The market is a new event from Cambridge Markets Sydney in collaboration with Quay Quarter Lanes and City of Sydney. It will feature local retailers including Zini Gelato, Adora Chocolates and Bubble Nini…

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Events, What to do

Rockpool discovery

31/10/2022

Join marine biologist and educator Will Jones, to learn how to safely explore the rock pools and discover amazing creatures the tide leaves behind. This practical session will include: What is an intertidal zone and who lives there? Identifying common animals and plants you will find on the rock platforms of Sydney such as, sea snails and sea urchins The changing habitat of the rockpools and food webs What is an intertidal protection zone and where are they in our area How to plan a safe rockpool tour or how to book one Suitable for educators of all age students…

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Inspiration, What to do

Eastern Suburbs Mums Halloween 2023 Guide

30/10/2022

We’ve done a round up of the spookily great streets to celebrate Halloween 2023 style in the Eastern Suburbs.  Even though Halloween officially falls on a Tuesday 31st October there are loads of local events if you can’t do anything to celebrate it on a school night! We also encourage that children are supervised when out in the street, respect neighbourhoods in terms of noise and have fun but be good locals! Our other tip is be a good neighbour and purchase some bags of lollies if you are walking out with the kids, this is to help replenish the…

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Parks & Playgrounds

Woomera Reserve Playground Upgrade, have your say

26/10/2022

Randwick City Council is upgrading the playground in Woomera Reserve, Little Bay and building a new path connecting Esperance Close with the playground. The playground upgrade is one of many we are undertaking over the coming years, in response to the community’s request to see play spaces in Randwick City upgraded to include more exciting and adventurous equipment suitable for a range of ages and abilities*. Council aims to maintain a very high community satisfaction rating for our open spaces, coastal walkways and playgrounds. The Woomera Reserve play equipment was last upgraded in 2005. The upgrade will include new play…

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Events, Kids

Eastern Suburbs Mums Halloween Guide

21/10/2022

We’ve done a round up of the spookily great events and streets to celebrate Halloween this year in the eastern suburbs. The past two years have made Halloween a bit hit and miss but this year it’s expected to revive with loads of  fun! At Eastern Suburbs Mums we also encourage that children are supervised when out in the street, respect neighbourhoods in terms of noise and have fun but be good locals! Best Streets for Trick and Treating  Botany William Street is renowned for its Halloween enthusiasm! Randwick Gumara Road, Hendy Avenue, Rainbow Avenue, Ellen Street, and Dangar Street…

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Events, Inspiration

SCULPTURE BY THE SEA IS BACK IN BONDI

20/10/2022

Sculpture by the Sea will return to the Bondi to Tamarama Beach coastal walk as the world’s largest free to the public sculpture exhibition. The spectacular coastal walk will be transformed into a 2km long sculpture park over three weeks featuring 100 sculptures by artists from Australia and across the world. With over 100 artworks by Australian and international sculptors, the world’s largest free-to-the-public outdoor sculpture exhibition will surprise and delight for its 24th year, with approximately 450,000 visitors expected to attend over the three-week exhibition. Supported by Principal Sponsor Aqualand, the Federal Government’s Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE)…

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Events, Parenting

Effective parenting for teens and family wellbeing

13/10/2022

About this event Practical communication and healthy relationship strategies for parents/ carers of young people aged 10 – 17 years. This seminar is designed for parents and carers of tweens and teens (aged 10 – 17) who want practical information and strategies for effective communication and healthy relationships, and to better understand and manage adolescent behaviour. The seminar will be led by clinical psychologist Dr Terr Said, CEO of WAYS Youth & Family and WAYS Secondary Principal, who will cover topics including: Understanding adolescent development and brain function Effective communication, managing conflict and challenging behaviours When and where Date and…

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