Eastern Suburbs Mums

Mel shares 5 kitchen hacks that your Mum never taught you.

22/09/2022

1: Sharpen your knives and ALWAYS put a wet cloth under your chopping board ALWAYS put a cloth under your chopping board when doing prep, not only will this stop the board from moving BUT it will make it much safer and less stressful. I hate to watch people battle their way through prep with the board moving all over the place. Also, sharpening your knives will change your life. You can get a mobile knife sharpener to come to your house, it’s not that expensive and you will be surprised at what a difference it makes. A sharp knife…

by jay

Events, School holidays, What to do

Bondi Pavilion, What’s on

22/09/2022

OPENING WEEKEND The Pav is back! Celebrate with us all weekend, 23–25 Sep. Every corner of the Pavilion will be filled with art, music, film, tours and workshops for you to explore. Bliss out to a vibrant selection of local voices. Hear roaring stories from local surf legends in the Yalagang Room, then attend a Dharawal language workshop for families and kids. Book in for a guided architecture tour or wander through the Waverley Art Prize exhibition. With over 40 events across 3 weeks, there is something for everyone at the Pav. Everyone’s invited so make sure you check out…

by jay

Jobs and Employment Services

Do you have a phd in working with children from the university of life?

20/09/2022

What we do and why we do it Our mission is to build stronger, more connected communities. We want to be the name you think of when you’re feeling alone, or need extra support or a listening ear. Our why, in essence, is you. More information is available on our website:www.secc.sydney South Eastern Community Connect is your local non-profit in the heart of Mascot NSW. Every year we reduce social isolation further through innovative, engaging physical and online programs. We promote wellbeing via quality services and programs for families, seniors and the wider community. We remind people they are never…

by jay

School holidays, What to do

Share Our Space, Local schools open gates to the community these school holidays

20/09/2022

Share Our Space is a program that reflects our commitment to ensuring that everyone has access to quality outdoor facilities during school holidays. Our schools are designed to be welcoming and inclusive and the Share Our Space program helps us go even further in ensuring that everyone can benefit from these facilities. The program provides an opportunity for community members to use our school’s outdoor facilities during holidays for a wide range of activities, from sports and recreation to cultural events and celebrations. In addition, the program helps to build stronger ties between our schools and the broader community. By…

by jay

Events, School holidays, What to do

Spring awakening: Eat, shop and play at Sydney Streets

20/09/2022

7 local neighbourhoods transformed into traffic-free destinations. Across 7 Saturdays this spring, you’re invited to get outdoors and celebrate Sydney’s unique neighbourhoods. For 1 day only, we’re stopping the traffic in Surry Hills, Pyrmont, East Sydney, Redfern, Haymarket, Glebe and Potts Point. These neighbourhoods will transform into traffic-free areas to walk, shop and dine. Acoustic musicians and roving entertainers will perform throughout the day. zoom_in Summer Streets on Harris Street in February 2022 After a successful pilot earlier this year with Summer Streets, the program is back to get you out and about and enjoy what Sydney’s fantastic…

by jay

Events

SPRING CYCLE, SPRINGS BACK AFTER TWO-YEAR HIATUS

20/09/2022

Let’s Ride Sydney The only time you get to ride on the Sydney Harbour Bridge main deck! The 37th annual Spring Cycle, founded by Bicycle NSW is returning to Sydney after two years of cancellations and lockdowns due to COVID-19. Taking place on Sunday 16th October, the event offers participants of all levels and ages the opportunity to cycle through Sydney streets and take in the city’s most iconic sites, including the world famous Sydney Harbour Bridge. And guess what? You get to cycle across the Sydney Harbour Bridge traffic free. This cycling course is for anyone, any age, any…

by jay

Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum, Cindy Kavanagh

19/09/2022

My name is Cindy Kavanagh, I’m a photographer from New Zealand. My husband Richard (Kavanagh) and I arrived into Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs from New Zealand, 11 years ago, with a then 5 (now 16) and 3 (now 14) year old, to broaden our wings on an adventure we thought was a stepping stone to NYC, but we couldn’t leave! After a career in fashion, film and the arts, I’ve turned my camera onto everyday women and teen girls with The Modern Muse. I now create empowering portraits for everyday women and girls. Where and how long have you lived in…

by jay

Kids, Parenting

Which tutoring programme is right for my child?

18/09/2022

How is my child really doing in school? As a parent, these are the two most critical questions at the forefront of their mind. Often a parent wants to know more about how their child has progressed from the last meeting. If they have improved or not. Most comments about a child’s performance do not include specific detail, and that’s where the improvement lies. Ultimately a parent wants to know that their child is happy, doing well in school and developing. But sometimes trying to acquire more detail is difficult. Some of the best places to find out more about…

by jay

Parks & Playgrounds

Have Your Say about our furry friends at Barracluff Park

17/09/2022

Waverley Council is inviting the community to have its say about providing safe spaces to exercise dogs in Barracluff Park, North Bondi. Bondi is a densely populated suburb with limited green space but has a high number of young families and people with pets who enjoy the park, including the Council’s new playground at Barracluff Park and the green spaces for exercising dogs on-leash. The feedback received during consultation about how the Council can better manage dogs in the park will help inform Council’s approach to achieving a balance between the needs of dog owners, local sporting clubs and other…

by jay

Parks & Playgrounds, What to do

Top things to do in Woollahra this Spring

14/09/2022

Spring is one of the best seasons in Woollahra. The temperature is just right, the crowds haven’t arrived yet and the flowers and trees are blooming. Here are our suggestions for what to do in our local area during this glorious time of year. Admire our jacarandas Our local area is even more beautiful at this time of year as jacarandas paint the streets purple. An iconic part of our landscape, these beauties bloom for only a few weeks each year – so get your cameras out before they are gone again! Read more about the best spots in our…

by jay

Festival of the Winds Returns to Bondi Beach This September

Calling All Tiny Trainspotters: Thomas Is Coming to the NSW Rail Museum

Step Inside Bondi's Most Nostalgic New Photobooth

Monday's Local Mum, Kerry McCarthy

Best Kids Bike Parks in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs (Plus Alexandria, Mascot, Surry Hills & CBD)

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Mel shares 5 kitchen hacks that your Mum never taught you.

Bondi Pavilion, What’s on

Do you have a phd in working with children from the university of life?

Share Our Space, Local schools open gates to the community these school holidays

Spring awakening: Eat, shop and play at Sydney Streets

SPRING CYCLE, SPRINGS BACK AFTER TWO-YEAR HIATUS

Monday’s Local Mum, Cindy Kavanagh

Which tutoring programme is right for my child?

Have Your Say about our furry friends at Barracluff Park

Top things to do in Woollahra this Spring

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