Eastern Suburbs Mums

Building a thriving arts scene: Join Randwick Council’s Arts Listing

09/08/2023

Randwick Council is calling out to local creatives to join the Randwick Arts Listing, an online platform spotlighting local talent. The Randwick Arts Listing is an initiative aimed at fostering creativity, providing support to local artists, and enriching the cultural landscape of the community. “Council is delighted to invite all local performers, artists, writers, designers, filmmakers, and other creative practitioners to join this exciting initiative, which recognises their valuable contribution to our community,” said Randwick Mayor Dylan Parker. The online platform gives local creatives the opportunity to list their profile on a public directory on Council’s website, to share valuable…

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Events, What to do

National Science Week 2023: check out these events

07/08/2023

National Science Week is a yearly celebration of science and technology. From 12 to 20 August, you can get involved in online and in-person events, workshops, virtual tours and more. Here are some events taking place that all the family can enjoy. Science of nature community open day Learn about urban ecology with free activities for all ages at Sydney City Farm. Biodiversity experts will introduce you to local wildlife and demonstrate how to support biodiversity in the city. You can sample bush foods, make a native bee habitat, plant flower seeds, take part in a seasonal scavenger hunt and…

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Health & Wellbeing, Kids

A safer walk to school means less traffic and healthier kids

06/08/2023

Heavy traffic congestion around schools at drop off and pick up times is a frustrating reality for many families but a new plan by Waverley Council aims to address that headache – and improve health for children. The Safer Walking Routes to School program will make getting to school without the car safer and easier, and encourage parents and children to choose walking, scootering or riding to school. It’s the brainchild of Waverley Mayor Paula Masselos and will mean installing crossings and improving footpaths, lighting and other infrastructure and safety upgrades within a 1km radius of each local school. Mayor…

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Events, Parks & Playgrounds

Celebrate National Science Week at Centennial Park with Science in the Swamp!

05/08/2023

Once again, Sydney kids and their families are invited to immerse themselves in a FREE scientific discovery as Science in the Swamp returns to Centennial Park. The day is jam-packed with interactive stalls, live shows and hands-on experiments carefully curated by parklands educational team. This year’s event will feature more than 30 activity stations, the chance to learn from real-life scientists as well as a NEW and exciting addition to the event, the Ask A.I. Science Show, an interactive experience designed to spark young imaginations and explore the future of scientific discovery. Ginger, the incredible life-sized roaming dinosaur. A pop-up…

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For Mums

McIver’s Ladies Baths HERSTORY: While We Live, We Swim

04/08/2023

The McIver’s Ladies Baths HERSTORY: While We Live, We Swim exhibition showcases the untold stories of women who dedicated their lives to building a community. These women were committed to establishing a swimming club and a thriving community that has existed for over a century. They were all volunteers, from the founders (Rose McIver, Mina Wylie, Vivienne McCredie, Miley Sisters, Lorna Mobbs, Edna Ireland and Doris Hyde) to the present day. Through children’s swimming classes, champion swimming teams, repeated vandalism at the Clubhouse and constant fundraising to keep the beautiful and safe Baths open, these women and their families have…

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Inspiration

New Life for Old Bikes

03/08/2023

Have you got an unwanted bike you would like to recycle or donate to someone? Would you ride your bike more if someone checked it for you? If you are a Randwick Council resident and you answered yes to either question, bring your bike along to Randwick Sustainability Hub at 27 Munda Street Randwick between the hours of 9am and 1pm on 19 August 2023. Randwick Council is offering to: take your unwanted bike away to save it from landfill reuse, recycle or donate for others to use check and tune* your bike – just book in to one of the 12 minute sessions…

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Inspiration

ECOVACS Raises The Bar In Home Cleaning Robotics With New DEEBOT T20 OMNI

02/08/2023

ECOVACS ROBOTICS, the world’s leading service robotics brand and Australian market leader, has today announced the launch of its latest home cleaning innovation, the DEEBOT T20 OMNI. The new addition to ECOVACS’ dual vacuuming and mopping line up raises the bar in home cleaning by combining new and flagship features such as Auto-Mop Lifting and Hot-Water Mop Washing for the ultimate All-in-One DEEBOT that is cleaner, smarter, and more user-friendly than ever before. In addition to the new Hot Water Mop Washing and the intuitive Auto-Lifting Mop functionality, the DEEBOT T20 OMNI also boasts a mix of other flagship-quality inclusions….

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Parks & Playgrounds

Construction begins to make McKeon Street Plaza permanent

01/08/2023

Construction is underway at Maroubra Beach to transform a temporary public space into a new plaza providing a permanent space for people to gather and meet, Randwick Mayor Dylan Parker announced today. A section of McKeon Street was closed to cars in October 2022 to trial a temporary public space, supporting nearby businesses and activated with programmed activities such as farmer markets, live music and outdoor movie screenings. “We received overwhelming positive feedback throughout the trial and I’m very pleased we are now making the McKeon Street Plaza permanent, creating more space for people to gather, walk and play,” said…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s LocalMum, Elizabeth Simpkin

31/07/2023

Hi, Im Liz, I have 2 beautiful boys aged 9 & 4. I used to work in real estate as a Senior property manager for 22 years, i recently left the industry in Dec 2022 to start my own cleaning business. I love having my own business and watching it grow each week. I am extremely close with my family, my parents are in Maroubra and my brother, sister in law and nephew Live around the corner from them. We have a gorgeous and naughty golden retriever puppy named Chase. Where and how long have you lived in Sydney’s east? I have lived in the Eastern suburbs…

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Babies, For Mums, Inspiration

Breastfeeding and returning to work

30/07/2023

Breastfeeding has been going well: your baby is thriving and happy. But now you are returning to work and feel sad at the prospect of weaning your baby. Take heart, returning to paid work doesn’t mean you have to stop breastfeeding: your baby can enjoy the health, immunity and nutritional benefits and you will still have that unique connection through the one thing that only you can do for your baby – snuggling him close as he drinks your milk. As well as keeping your baby healthy so you won’t be using your sick leave to care for her, one very important…

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Building a thriving arts scene: Join Randwick Council’s Arts Listing

National Science Week 2023: check out these events

A safer walk to school means less traffic and healthier kids

Celebrate National Science Week at Centennial Park with Science in the Swamp!

McIver’s Ladies Baths HERSTORY: While We Live, We Swim

New Life for Old Bikes

ECOVACS Raises The Bar In Home Cleaning Robotics With New DEEBOT T20 OMNI

Construction begins to make McKeon Street Plaza permanent

Monday’s LocalMum, Elizabeth Simpkin

Breastfeeding and returning to work

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