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The best BBQ spots in Randwick City

23/11/2022

On a beautiful sunny day, is there anything better than getting together with friends and family for a good old-fashioned barbecue? There are 26 public barbecue units in Randwick City provide by the Randwick city Council, all are free to use, and all are timed to operate from 8am to 8pm every day of the year, with a daily cleaning schedule. Follow these handy tips to make sure you get the best out of your barbecuing experience this summer! Share the space Randwick City barbecues cannot be booked and operate on a ‘first come first served’ basis, so it’s important…

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Inspiration, School holidays

City of Sydney set for a cracker Christmas

19/11/2022

From concerts, trees and choirs to markets, decorations and Santa, we’ve got Christmas all wrapped up.For the last 2 years, the City of Sydney scaled back festivities because of the pandemic – but this year we’re bringing Christmas back with a bang.Kicking off celebrations will be our new-look Christmas in the City event. Over Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 November, the heart of Sydney will be transformed into a festive wonderland with Martin Place hosting new Christmas markets, roving performers and choirs.  zoom_in Choirs will mark the Christmas season   The focus of Saturday’s festivities will be the Martin Place…

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Events, What to do

Plants at the Pavilion Bondi

17/11/2022

In the lead up to the Waverley Garden Awards, Bondi Pavilion has curated a week of free talks, demonstrations and activities to celebrate the power of plants. We have something for everyone in our impressive weeklong Plants at the Pav program. Learn about tips and tricks for houseplant care 101, terrariums for mindfulness, pollinator pest control in your garden, composting to help grow your own veggies and more! Don’t miss our exciting line up of speakers including Alan Chan of Plant Jungle, Dr Tanya Latty, associate professor of entomology (insect science) and Renee Ferster Levy, BirdLife Australia educator. PROGRAM Monday…

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Events, Inspiration, What to do

CELEBRATING 21 YEARS OF MARKETS AT THE ENTERTAINMENT QUARTER

17/11/2022

2022 marks 21 years of markets at the Entertainment Quarter.   In an amazing feat of endurance, the twice-weekly market, now run by Cambridge  Markets, has survived social change, recession, floods, storms and even a  pandemic.  Market coordinator Madelienne Anderson said she wanted to pay homage to the  hundreds, if not thousands, of stallholders who have made the pilgrimage to the  Entertainment Quarter over the past two decades to be a part of the market.    “It is an amazing achievement to celebrate a milestone like 21 years,” Anderson  said. “We are so grateful to have had the support of so…

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Events

Coogee Island Challenge

16/11/2022

The Coogee Island Challenge is an annual ocean swim at Coogee Beach which navigates around Wedding Cake Island. For over 20 years now, Coogee Surf Life Saving Club has run the Coogee Island Challenge. ​This is an ocean swim event that navigates around Wedding Cake Island with the Spring Challenge in November and the Autumn Challenge in April every year. The Coogee Island Challenge continues to increase in popularity and is a vital part of the fund raising activities of the Club, where entry fees contribute to the purchase of vital lifesaving equipment required during the ​warmer seasons. Our registrations…

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Events, School holidays

WHERE TO GET THE BEST VIEWS OF THE DARLING HARBOUR FIREWORKS

15/11/2022

One of the best things to do in Sydney on the weekend is grabbing a bite to eat or drink whilst sipping in the spectacular views of the Darling Harbour Fireworks. Find out all the places where you can get a front row seat… Fireworks will be going ahead subject to weather conditions. Follow updates  on Facebook and Instagram Grab a front row seat at one of Darling Harbour’s best waterfront restaurants and bars at Harbourside Shopping Centre or Cockle Bay Wharf and enjoy the show with a drink in hand or while you feast on a delicous meal. It’s one of the best…

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Events, Inspiration, School holidays

A BRAND NEW CHRISTMAS MARKET FOR MARTIN PLACE LAUNCHES ON NOVEMBER 26

12/11/2022

The centre of Sydney will come alive with festive cheer this year when the Martin Place Christmas Markets launch on November 26. The markets, supported by City of Sydney and operated by Cambridge Markets, will run until Christmas Eve in the pedestrian boulevard of Martin Place in Sydney’s central business district. It will be a mixed market offering all manner of goods from fashion, food, gifts, homewares, candles, festive products and plenty more. The markets will run on the Saturday and Sunday of November 26-27, then every Thursday, Friday and Saturday in December until Christmas Eve, from 11am-8pm. “This market…

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Food, School holidays

The Curated Catering Co

10/11/2022

We’re bringing back the luxury of entertaining at home. At The Curated Catering Co, food is our thing; and we really believe in the power of a good meal. To nourish, to delight, to bring people together. As a mother-daughter duo, we’ve been cooking together for years and revel in all things food and entertainment. In our post-pandemic world, we recognise the frustration that comes with restaurant bookings. Between credit card down payments, timed seating and a lack of staff, dining out now has an element of stress that detracts from the overall experience. As a result, we’ve heard from…

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Events, Food

Summer in Maroubra just got better with the re-opening of Mad Mex.

09/11/2022

To celebrate, amigos will be offered two for one burritos! Making it easy to enjoy authentic and delicious Mexican food by the beach this summer, Mad Mex has announced the re-opening of its Maroubra restaurant and an event on Saturday 12th November to celebrate a fresh new look.   Hosting a VIP event to mark the occasion, Cr Dylan Parker, the Mayor of Randwick, will be in  attendance to show his support to the local restaurant which will once again be serving fresh and  healthy food to the local community.   With the re-opening the beach shack inspired Maroubra restaurant will offer…

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School holidays, What to do

Maker and creator workshops for kids aged 8 to 12

08/11/2022

Kids will get to play and create with the latest makerspace kits and electronic gadgets in these free sessions in the Darling Square Library makerspace. They’ll enjoy different activities each fortnight designed to help build digital and making skills. Kids can get hands-on with makerspace kits, including Spheros, mBots, or battle it out with our Edison robots. They’ll also get to make things that fly in our wind tube and light up LEDs using conductive tape. Our activities are appropriate for children aged 8 years and above. We think carefully about the suggested age range for our activities. Parents and…

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