Eastern Suburbs Mums

What’s On in Waverley during Sydney WorldPride 2023

10/02/2023

Waverley Council is presenting a diverse program of events, exhibitions, workshops and activities during Sydney WorldPride – 17 February to 5 March 2023. WorldPride aims to promote and advocate for LGBTQIA+ and human rights around the world, and the waverly council is thrilled to be an official Festival and Venue Partner of this global celebration. Join in the festivities by attending one of the fantastic cabaret performances from Paul Capsis or Reuben Kaye or the night of comedy at the Bondi Pavilion theatre, check out never-before seen photographs from Australian gay artist and activist David McDiarmid at the Bondi Pavilion…

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Events, Inspiration, Parks & Playgrounds

Summerama 2023

10/02/2023

Looking for some summer magic? Bring your friends and family and join Summerama for a fun day of free activities and live music. From Treasure Hunts to Clothes Swaps and learning how to help the ocean. Get ready for a Summerama like no other! From free activities, live musicp, photography competitions and creative workshops through to treasure hunts, nature walks and beach clean ups, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! These community led and Council events will help you get out and about, take action and appreciate our gorgeous local environment. Join these Summerama activities to celebrate our beautiful environment and…

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Events

Randwick Pride and Coogee Beach

09/02/2023

Presented as part of Sydney WorldPride Pride Amplified and Rainbow City 2023 Join the Randwick community on the 18th February for a fantastic afternoon of live music and entertainment by Kaleidoscope Dream. Featuring some fabulous drag queen performances, come down to the Coogee Rainbow for a chance to take a photo with a drag queen and a grab a free scoop of ice cream! The event will be hosted by Julie McCrossin AM, with speeches to be held at 2.30pm and feature a Welcome to Country from the La Perouse Local Aboriginal Land Council, speeches from Cr Dylan Parker the…

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Parks & Playgrounds

Installation of new BBQs at Bronte Beach

09/02/2023

New barbecues will be installed in Bronte Park from Monday 20 February 2023 and work is expected to take three weeks to complete (weather permitting). During this time, power to existing barbecues will be cut to facilitate works. Council has engaged DA Christie to complete these works and work hours will be from 7am-5pm Monday to Friday and 8am-1pm Saturdays (if required). If you have any questions please email majorprojects@waverley.nsw.gov.au Locations where barbecues will be installed. Barbecues are shown in red and these locations were confirmed following consultation with the community in 2022. Click image to enlarge. For more information www.waverley.nsw.gov.au

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Inspiration, Kids

Fambo Queer Arts for Kids and Families

08/02/2023

This event is resented by Waverley Council as part of Pride Amplified. Join with LGBTQIA+ artists and creatives for a fun day of art activities for ALL KINDS of kids and families. Visit the Rainbow Wall installation and add your own colourful self-portrait of your present, future or dream self. Make your own unique Pride flag or pronoun badge, or get lost in a book in our queer story reading corner! In addition to Fambo’s great offerings, you can have a rainbow painted on your face and come together with other kids and families to celebrate the festivities of WorldPride!…

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Health & Wellbeing, Parks & Playgrounds

New female changerooms at Trumper Oval to encourage more local girls to play sport

08/02/2023

Mayor Susan Wynne was overjoyed to join NSW Sports Minister Alister Henskens, local members Alex Greenwich and Gabrielle Upton, and representatives of the AFL to announce the new female changeroom facilities at Trumper Oval last week. Easts Bulldogs Junior AFL Club has received a $310,000 grant from NSW Office of Sport for the changeroom upgrade. Council has contributed an additional $40,000 and AFL NSW another $37,000. The upgrade will include a complete renewal of the changerooms, toilets (including a new accessible public toilet), showers and umpiring areas to improve accessibility and safety for female members, those with a disability as…

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Food

Keep it Fresh !

08/02/2023

Oxygen, moisture and heat are the main reasons bacteria or fungi reproduce, causing food to go off. Clever kitchen appliances, containers, utensils and tools can help you to store your food wisely and keep it fresher for longer. Storage hacks Airtight containers with snug-fitting lids are perfect for storing items in the fridge, freezer or cupboard. Using the right size is essential; it reduces oxygen in the container Airtight jars – Airtight jars are great for storing flour, rice and couscous in the cupboard, as well as storing leftover liquids like salad dressing in the fridge Paper towels – Some…

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Food, Inspiration, Kids, What to do

Grow It Local awards

07/02/2023

Grow It Local – your local grow community – is proud to announce the third annual Grow It Local Awards, a community-minded celebration of creativity & fun in homegrown culture. We invite Australian veggie gardeners to share what’s growing on in your patch — for the chance to win a host of excellent prizes! This year, we’re searching for winners in eight key categories: Biggest Vegetable Award Wonkiest Vegetable / Vegetable That Most Looks Like… The ‘Why I Love My Patch’ Award – because only a grower knows the feeling Australia’s Best Chicken Name Award Homegrown Hero – community champion…

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Fashion

Why Is Melbourne The Fashion Capital Of Australia?

07/02/2023

Melbourne is heralded as Australia’s most creative capital, which is why it should come as no surprise that this vibrant city is also often referred to as the fashion capital of Australia. In other words, if Milan is to Italy, then Melbourne is to Australia. Sure, it may sound like a bold claim to make — especially if you’re Sydneysider (sorry!), but more than just a pretty face, history shows that Melbourne has led the fashion pack from the very get go. In fact, the country’s top fashion designers, dressmakers and studios were originally established in this fine cite, which…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s local mum, Tara Scully-Power

06/02/2023

Hi, my name is Tara Scully-Power and I am a mum to three boys under 4. The boys keep me pretty busy, but in my spare time I work on our two family businesses: ThreadX and Bright Build Constructions. I have recently opened a mid-high end consignment boutique in Bellevue Hill called ThreadX. I have a passion for both fashion and the planet. I wanted to create a space where other like-minded people can access beautiful pieces without the price tag. At ThreadX, the aim is to give back to the community sustainably, by giving preloved fashion a second home….

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What’s On in Waverley during Sydney WorldPride 2023

Summerama 2023

Randwick Pride and Coogee Beach

Installation of new BBQs at Bronte Beach

Fambo Queer Arts for Kids and Families

New female changerooms at Trumper Oval to encourage more local girls to play sport

Keep it Fresh !

Grow It Local awards

Why Is Melbourne The Fashion Capital Of Australia?

Monday’s local mum, Tara Scully-Power

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