Eastern Suburbs Mums

The Barangaroo Artisan Market is back this May,

April 14, 2024

The annual Barangaroo Artisan Market is back and bigger than ever, with over 60 stallholders taking over the streets on Saturday 11th of May, for a fun-filled day of shopping, live music, entertainment and gourmet treats. Taking place on the Saturday of the Mothers’ Day weekend, The Streets of Barangaroo will come alive with an array of creative folk including artisans, designers, musicians and more. Market-goers can peruse aisles of ceramics and homewares, meet and chat with local artists, and shop hand-crafted jewellery and locally designed textiles, whilst enjoying free live music and delicious eats along Sydney’s waterfront. Stallholders include:…

by jay

Parenting

5 Tips for Parents on Working, Studying and Teaching from Home

April 13, 2024

With the spread of COVID-19 worldwide, families everywhere face an entirely new reality: work, study, and home life have increasingly blurred together. Parents facing this transition have engaged in an intricate balancing act between professional obligations, academic pursuits, and their new role as educators for their children – all within their home environment. Also look at this page for Best Student Travel Destinations in 2024. Transitioning to remote work, study, and teaching has presented unique obstacles, from understanding virtual meetings and coursework online to the intricacies of homeschooling and distance learning. As parents seek to navigate an uncharted landscape, the…

by jay

Parks & Playgrounds

Upgraded playground opens to public in Randwick’s Alison Park

April 12, 2024

Randwick City Council has reopened the popular Alison Park Playground, unveiling an exciting, colourful and novel new playground for children of all ages and abilities. “We’re so excited to open this beautiful new playground to the public. It’s brighter, safer, more engaging and inclusive for children of all ages and abilities. By all reports, it is also a lot more fun!”, said Randwick Mayor Philipa Veitch. “It’s the latest of eight playgrounds that Randwick Council has upgraded in the last five years, part of our ongoing commitment to improving open spaces and to the wellbeing of children and their families.”….

by jay

School holidays, What to do

Young eyes, big stories: Kids invited to Little Sydney Lives photography contest

April 11, 2024

Fantastical, botanical, sibling-rivalrous, splashy or routine – the city of Sydney is looking for stirring images that reveal what our young residents find intriguing. Celebrating the unique viewpoint of Sydney’s young people, Little Sydney Lives ends with a large-format gallery displaying the works of 20 junior photographers from 1 August to 25 August. The prizes Entries will be judged in a single category. The grand prize winner and runner up will each receive an OM System E-M10 Mark IV Camera and 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ Lens valued at more than $1,200 each. Winners will be announced on the opening night of…

by jay

Events, School holidays, What to do

Perry Park Recreation Centre free open day

April 11, 2024

Perry Park Recreation Centre is turning 5! Come along and celebrate with us at our first open day. Join a free casual sports session, with plenty of sports to choose from including basketball, pickle ball, roller skating, netball, badminton, volleyball and futsal. All sessions open to everyone unless stated otherwise. There’ll be free coffee all day and free gelato from 11am to 2pm. Session times 10am to 12pm: Pickleball Roller skating (10-11am 14 years and under, 11am-12pm adults) Netball Basketball (18 years and under) 12:30pm to 2:30pm: Badminton Volleyball Futsal Basketball There are no official reservations, however, please register your…

by jay

School holidays

NSW Youth Week 2024 – Annual celebration of youth

April 11, 2024

National Youth Week 2024 will be celebrated in New South Wales from 11-21 April, with a number of exciting events taking place across Randwick City. This year’s Youth Week theme is Express. Empower. Get Loud. It’s an opportunity to have fun and share ideas. Maroubra local and Gomeroi man Kobie Dee will be bringing his musical talent and love for his community to the South East Block Party at Coral Sea Park to celebrate National Youth Week on Wednesday April 24th from 3pm to 7pm. Randwick City Council is partnering with Weave Youth & Community Services again this year to bring…

by jay

Inspiration

Nectar No-Nos: Why Sharing Is Not Always Caring for Lorikeets

April 10, 2024

How cool are rainbow lorikeets? You can find them all around our local area, in trees and on balconies. Learn more about this ‘hairy’ tongue bird and what you can do to help keep them healthy and happy. What do lorikeets eat? Lorikeets are fairly unique in the parrot world in that they are primarily nectivorous – feeding on nectar, pollen and flowers and sometimes soft fruits. They use their brush-like tip of their tongue to effectively capture nectar and pollen. They will eat seeds and other hard foods, but too much will hurt the soft bristles on their tongues….

by jay

Events, School holidays

22 FREE School Holidays Activities in Darling Harbour

April 9, 2024

GROOVE INTO THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS WITH FREE KIDS ACTIVITIES AT DARLING HARBOUR. Move, Dance, Jump & Learn: 22 school holiday workshops to keep the kids entertained, ft. Zindzi & the Zillionaires, The Wiggles, K-pop dance workshops, kids yoga and more! School’s out! This Autumn school holidays, Darling Harbour is hosting a range of free events designed to get the kids active and out of the house. From epic K-Pop workshops and The Wiggles Groove Tour, to a school (holiday) disco, headlined by Zindzi & the Zillionaires, check out the line up of unmissable events for kids of all ages and abilities…

by jay

Events

Charing Cross to Bronte House Local History Walking Tour

April 9, 2024

Join the local community for a fascinating journey through time as we explore the rich history of the Charing Cross to Bronte House area. This in-person walking tour will take place on Sun May 05 2024 at 11:00 AMstarting from Charing Cross. Discover the stories behind the historic buildings, landmarks, and hidden gems that make this neighborhood so special. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to learn more about the local history and culture of Bronte House. See you there! Tour Outline 11am – 12:30pm Anne gives group local history tour visiting the following sites; 1. View St and…

by jay

Parenting

How to Help Your Kid Develop Creativity and Writing Skills

April 8, 2024

Creativity and writing abilities are invaluable gifts that enable children to express themselves, think critically, and communicate clearly. Fostering these capabilities in children is crucial for both academic achievement and personal growth; in this article, we present effective strategies for nurturing creativity and writing abilities in kids – providing practical tips to facilitate their growth and development. 1. Exploration and Curiosity Fostering children’s creativity needs them to explore their interests and follow their curiosity, giving them opportunities for activities like drawing, painting, storytelling, and imaginative play. A supportive environment in which mistakes are seen as opportunities for growth is necessary,…

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Supa School Holiday Fun!

Bondi Firelight Returns: Bonfires, Music and Marshmallows by the Sea

Bushrangers – Shelter Challenge + April School Holiday Activities at Centennial Park

Family friendly films under the stars at Movies in the Park

Splash Test Dummies: A Hilarious Circus Adventure Hits Bondi Pavilion

Bluey And Bingo Are Coming To Supa Centa Moore Park

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The Barangaroo Artisan Market is back this May,

5 Tips for Parents on Working, Studying and Teaching from Home

Upgraded playground opens to public in Randwick’s Alison Park

Young eyes, big stories: Kids invited to Little Sydney Lives photography contest

Perry Park Recreation Centre free open day

NSW Youth Week 2024 – Annual celebration of youth

Nectar No-Nos: Why Sharing Is Not Always Caring for Lorikeets

22 FREE School Holidays Activities in Darling Harbour

Charing Cross to Bronte House Local History Walking Tour

How to Help Your Kid Develop Creativity and Writing Skills

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