Eastern Suburbs Mums

A Spot of history

09/04/2023

Every March our attentions turns to The Spot in Randwick as we celebrate The Spot Festival. It’s the spot to be, but just why is it called The Spot? Our Local Studies Librarian Georgina Keep found out the answer is not straightforward. One of the most asked questions about our local history is “How did ‘The Spot’ gets its name?”. The answer is not that straightforward. Post European arrival, The Spot locality at Randwick was settled in the early 1850s by two families of Irish and Scottish ancestry. It was known as Irishtown with a settlement known as Struggletown located…

by jay

Food

Growing edible flowers workshop

09/04/2023

Flowers attract bees and beneficial insects to the garden, but do you know which flowers are also edible? Discover flowers which will flourish in pots and small spaces. Learn how to add delicate flavours and fragrance to your meals with homegrown petals and blooms. You’ll learn: Edible flowers suitable for planting this season Edible flowers suited to a range of growing conditions How to grow, maintain and harvest your flowers What you’ll get: Hands on skills propagating flowers from cuttings and seeds Detailed notes Six plants to take home There are two sessions available 10am to 11am Saturday 22 April…

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Events, School holidays

ROFL (Rolling on the Floor Laughing) with the Listies!

08/04/2023

Hilarious, ridiculous fun for your kids that will have the whole family in stitches. ROFL sees The Listies tackle the most terrifyingly tortuous family situation of all: BEDTIME. Rich, the exhausted parental proxy, is trying to get an early night while his hapless, hopeless housemate, Matt, deploys every trick in the book to stay up late. Featuring toilet paper cannons, a real life Cowasaurus, lullabies of doom, detachable legs, a panoply of puns, and possibly too many Aldi gags. Rich, the exhausted parental proxy, is trying to get an early night while his hapless, hopeless housemate, Matt, deploys every trick in the…

by jay

Kids, Parks & Playgrounds, School holidays, What to do

School holidays program in Centennial Parklands

07/04/2023

The weather is getting cooler, leaves are starting to turn colour, and the animals are preparing for the colder seasons. Autumn is the perfect season to swap screen time for green time, so get the kids back outside and into nature at Centennial Parklands! Our education experts have developed a diverse range of School Holiday Programs that are fun, nature-connected and have a splash of education for children aged up to 12 years. Led by our skilled and knowledgeable Education Rangers, children will be able to explore and discover the marvellous natural environment in the heart of Centennial Park and enjoy unique…

by jay

Inspiration

Better Home Removals successfully moves a client from a 5-bedroom Bellevue Hill home to a new location in Coogee

06/04/2023

Moving into a new home can be a stressful experience, especially when it involves a large five-bedroom property with limited access for trucks. Booking with an experienced team of removalists who are experts in planning large, full service moves makes the process seamless and stress-free. With our full-service white glove move, we successfully moved a client from Bellevue Hill to Coogee, Sydney. What makes Better Home Removals a 5-star moving company? When Better Home Removals was asked to quote on a large five-bedroom home in Bellevue Hill, we performed an in-person assessment of the move. Our comprehensive assessment provides our…

by jay

Events, For Mums, Inspiration, School holidays

Mum Jokes: Jessica Rowe in conversation with Lara Mulcahy

06/04/2023

Journalist, author and mental health advocate Jessica Rowe shares her new book Mum Jokes. The ultimate antidote for the stresses of modern family. Proving once and for all that mothers can be funny, Jessica Rowe’s new book Mum Jokes is a collection of family-friendly witticisms that are much smarter and genuinely far funnier than Dad jokes! Join Jessica Rowe for a night of light-hearted conversation and laughter as she talks to entertainer Lara Mulcahy about motherhood, embarrassing your kids and the supreme value of comic relief. A great night our with your mum, parent friends and anyone needing a good…

by jay

Events, School holidays

Easter weekend program in Centennial parklands

05/04/2023

Easter in Australia – the weather is getting cooler, leaves are starting to turn colour, and the animals are preparing for the colder seasons. This long weekend, Centennial Parklands invites families to celebrate Australia’s native plants and animals in this fun-filled and educational program for kids aged between 4 and 10 years. Together with parents, children will be introduced to our local flora and fauna through stories, nature based games, and art projects. Together with our experienced education team, children will roam through the park, follow trail maps, meet some of our wild inhabitants and connect with the natural world. This 1-hour program…

by jay

Events, Kids, School holidays

Shoot for the stars with Sydney Comets

04/04/2023

Free school holiday fun! Join the stars of the Sydney Comets basketball team for the ultimate shoot-out competition. Be here to meet your favourite players as they coach you through the free throw line. Everyone is a winner with giveaways, and prizes. Your coaches will include; Archie Woodhill – Sydney Kings NBL Champion Shyla Heal – WNBL Champion Anthony Kleine Edward Finlayson Jada Crawshaw Hannah Griffin Archer Woodhill Matthew Wacher Alexandra Kayrouz Johnny Crnogorac Ilisia Washington About Sydney Comets The City of Sydney Basketball Association is a non for-profit community organisation focused on developing the game of basketball…

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Events, School holidays, What to do

HOP INTO THE EASTER HOLIDAYS AT THE ROCKS, BARANGAROO & DARLING HARBOUR

04/04/2023

Get ready for egg-citing egg hunts and keep the kids entertained throughout Autumn school holidays with candy workshops, kids yoga and hot cross bun feasts in The Rocks, Barangaroo and Darling Harbour! Get ready to hop into the Autumn school holidays (Friday 7 April – Sunday 23 April) with a delightful dose of chocolate bunnies and Easter festivities. This year, kids and parents can indulge in a fantastic array of events at Darling Harbour, The Rocks and Barangaroo. From epic egg hunts to a Dessert Lab Workshop, Kids Yoga classes, Aboriginal Cultural Tours and historic fun at The Rocks Discovery…

by jay

Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum, Georgie Russell

03/04/2023

Hi, I’m Georgie! I’m a remedial massage therapist and founder of the Deep Unwind, a boutique remedial massage practice in Woollahra. I am also the mother of two teenagers. We regularly escape Sydney to go camping down the South Coast — I love being in nature with my children. I am also a meditator, swimmer and weightlifter. Health and wellness and the mind-body connection is a lifelong obsession. I came to massage over 14 years ago when my kids were little. In my twenties I worked as a pastry chef in some of Sydney’s most demanding, stressful kitchens (such as Neil Perry’s Rockpool) and opened my own cafe…

by jay

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All about life as a mum in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs.

Eastern Suburbs Mums was created for mums and their families to connect with what is going on in Sydney’s east.

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A Spot of history

Growing edible flowers workshop

ROFL (Rolling on the Floor Laughing) with the Listies!

School holidays program in Centennial Parklands

Better Home Removals successfully moves a client from a 5-bedroom Bellevue Hill home to a new location in Coogee

Mum Jokes: Jessica Rowe in conversation with Lara Mulcahy

Easter weekend program in Centennial parklands

Shoot for the stars with Sydney Comets

HOP INTO THE EASTER HOLIDAYS AT THE ROCKS, BARANGAROO & DARLING HARBOUR

Monday’s Local Mum, Georgie Russell

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