Eastern Suburbs Mums

Waverly council School Holiday Programs

08/09/2023

Next School Holiday Dates: Monday 25 September to Friday 6 October 2023 Bookings for the Spring School Holiday Program will open on Monday 28 August 2023. Our programs are super popular so please book early to avoid disappointment. We have a great line-up of fun filled activities, workshops and events coming up for the Spring School Holiday program. Included will be, both free and paid activities facilitated by a combination of Waverley Council specialist staff, artists, industry professionals and partner organisations. The following locations will be offering different programs to suit all ages: Bondi Pavilion Waverley LibraryThis external link will open in a new…

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Events, Inspiration

CAMBRIDGE MARKETS TO HOST MEGA MARKET AT WATSONS BAY ON SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 17

08/09/2023

One of Sydney’s favourite annual events is on again, with Cambridge Markets holding its annual Watsons Bay Spring Market on September 17, from 10am – 3pm. Held at Robertson Park, more than 150 stallholders will gather on the Sydney harbour foreshore for one of the best events the Eastern Suburbs has to offer. This year’s event will be as much fun as ever, with an amazing selection of stallholders including food, fashion, art, craft, jewellery, photography, toys, pet treats and pet accessories, homewares, plants, eco stalls and plenty more. World food has become a big part of the market, with…

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For Mums, Kids, Playgroups

CC’s Play Place: Where Learning and Fun Unite for Your Little Ones

07/09/2023

In the heart of Randwick lies a haven of imagination, creativity, and exploration for young minds aged 8 months to 5 years – CC’s Play Place. More than just a play area, CC’s Play Place is a treasure trove of joyful activities, learning opportunities, and growth experiences designed to foster children’s development while they have the time of their lives. A World of Imagination and Learning CC’s Play Place is where education meets excitement. From sensory exploration to music and movement, ballet classes to circus adventures, every session is carefully curated to cater to your child’s holistic growth. Each activity…

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Events, Inspiration

Sanfilippo Children’s Foundation

07/09/2023

Ten years ago, Sydney mum Megan Maack’s world fell apart after she was told both her young children, then aged two and four, had a rare terminal illness. A disease with no known cure that would progressively take away their words, mobility, learnt skills and ability to communicate and most likely end their lives as teenagers. She was told to ‘go home and love your children’. Sanfilippo syndrome is a type of childhood dementia causing fatal brain damage. One in 169 people carry the faulty gene that causes children to be born missing an enzyme that clears waste from their…

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Inspiration

Cianna and Olivia at the Watchtower!

07/09/2023

Join Cianna and Olivia in Randwick’s best microvenue, and enjoy this iconic duo’s breathtaking performance inside the heritage Macquarie Watchtower! Cianna and Olivia are exceptional young Indigenous women, both currently studying at the University of Sydney and have performed with the likes of Guy Sebastian, Christine Anu and Dami Im! Musician Cianna Walker, a Gumbaynggirr and Yuin woman, studies a Bachelor Of Music at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and specialises in music production and songwriting. Olivia Coe Fox, a proud Wiradjuri woman, is an aspiring teacher, studying a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Primary Education and Indigenous Education Studies. Cianna and Olivia…

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Events, What to do

Ella Reserve Playground Opening

06/09/2023

Ella Reserve Playground Opening When: FRI 22 SEP 2023 3 pm – 4.30 pm Location: Ella Reserve, Malabar Cost: Free Come along to Ella Reserve and celebrate the opening of the brand new playground! Join us for music, bubbles and free ice-cream! Cr Dylan Parker will say a few words and cut the ribbon around 3:30pm. Everyone is welcome! More information: ella-reserve-playground-opening

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Kids, Playgroups

Play Studio Kids, Bondi Junction

05/09/2023

COME AND PLAY WITH US! Our beautiful boutique play space has a lot of options for your kids to get their imaginations and creativity firing. Our studio facilities include dramatic play, role play, water play, sand pit, mud kitchen, arts & crafts and sensory activities. Our learning centers change weekly, creating new and exciting play environments and activities. We work through a 12-week program that covers many topics, special cultural and seasonal events and focuses on various interests. The studio environment is inspired by the Reggio Emilia, Montessori and Steiner methods, and is intentionally welcoming and authentic. Our space provides…

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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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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum, Sophie Morgan

04/09/2023

My name is Sophie Morgan and I moved to Bondi in November 1999. I have volunteered at North bondi surf club since 2001. I finished my 10 years of patrol two days before my second child was born! I taught bronze medallion for 8 years, started the weekly beach biathlon, drove the IRB, organised the parties and competed mainly on the surf ski. It was my community and life outside work and before I had children. Then I had to give up my job as export manager at Running Bare as I couldn’t travel when I had a baby so…

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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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Waverly council School Holiday Programs

CAMBRIDGE MARKETS TO HOST MEGA MARKET AT WATSONS BAY ON SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 17

CC’s Play Place: Where Learning and Fun Unite for Your Little Ones

Sanfilippo Children’s Foundation

Cianna and Olivia at the Watchtower!

Ella Reserve Playground Opening

Play Studio Kids, Bondi Junction

Why enrol in a class at your local art school

Monday’s Local Mum, Sophie Morgan

Summer Reads

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