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Christmas 2024, Free, School holidays

Your Guide to the Best Christmas Lights in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs 2024

December 16, 2024

Always one of our most popular local guides is where are the best  streets in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney for amazing Christmas Lights? A favourite ritual of many families every Christmas is to head out into the local streets in the eveninng and enjoy some very festive and well decorated homes.  The Eastern Suburbs of Sydney has some fantastic contributions to this tradition and we’ve provided you with a list of where to go to see the best lights in what streets ! The kids will love it and there is nothing better when you see their faces literally…

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Christmas 2024, Events, Free

Bondi, Carols by the Sea 2024 where music meets the ocean!

November 16, 2024

Kick off the festive season with the perfect blend of music, community, and ocean views at Bondi’s much-loved Carols by the Sea. Held right by the iconic Bondi Pavilion, this event promises an evening of holiday magic, complete with festive tunes, children’s activities, and delicious treats from local food vendors. A Family-Friendly Festivity Carols by the Sea is the ideal setting for families to relax and get into the holiday spirit. Bring along your picnic blankets, cozy up with your loved ones, and settle in for an evening of music under the stars. From classic carols to contemporary holiday favorites,…

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Community, Inspiration

FESTIVE LIGHTS COMPETITION 2024

November 2, 2024

It’s time to light up, Waverley! Waverley Council invites residents, schools, and businesses to get festive this holiday season by entering our Light Up Waverley competition for 2024. Decorate your outdoor spaces with festive lights and decorations and enter your masterpiece into our competition. There are 6 $500 Westfield vouchers up for grabs for the winners of our 2024 competition, spread over the following categories: Best House Display Best Balcony/Unit Display Best Business Display Best School Classroom Display Best sustainable Display People’s Choice Prize Visit our Light Up Waverley page to submit your display into the competition and to view…

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Inspiration, What to do

Best Christmas Lights in the Eastern Suburbs 2023!

December 10, 2023

A favourite ritual of many families every Christmas is to head out into the local streets and enjoy the wonder some very festive and well decorated homes.  The Eastern Suburbs of Sydney has some fantastic contributions to this tradion and we’ve provided you with a list of where to go to see the best lights in what streets ! The kids will love it and there is nothing better when you see their faces literally light up with the magic creations so many have done. Here is our 2023 Local Eastern Suburbs guide to the best Christmas lights in Sydney’s…

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Inspiration

Clovelly Community Bank Giving Tree for Project Kindness, Bayside Women’s Shelter, Caring KidsCharity & The Deli Women and Children’s Centre.

December 7, 2023

Christmas is coming and we would like to encourage our community to give back to families doing it tough and those who can’t afford essentials or Christmas presents for their children. We invite our community to support the Community Bank Clovelly Christmas present drive with their local charities – ProjectKindness, Bayside Women’s Shelter, Caring Kids Charity and The Deli Women & Children’s Centre.   PROJECT KINDNESS Many of these individuals are often living with disabilities or mental illness in less favourable or economic circumstances. Presents not wrapped would be of preference, however a card included would be valued hugely. This…

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Events, Kids, What to do

Randwick Christmas Festival – Twilight

November 30, 2023

Celebrate at our Christmas Festival The popular Christmas Festival meeting is back with FREE entry for everyone. Get into the swing of the festive season and bring the family with plenty of activities to keep the kids entertained. There is plenty of free entertainment and rides featuring amusement rides such as Fantasy Cups, inflatables including Winter Wonderland Jumping Castle and inflatable maze. There’s also face painting, pony rides, petting zoo, Christmas craft activities, a carol performance from the Australian Girls Choir and a special visit from Santa and friends. Don’t miss your chance to take a photo with Santa at…

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Health & Wellbeing

How to deal with difficult people at Christmas gatherings

November 19, 2023

Navigating festive challenges with expert insights from Niki Saks Christmas is the time of the year when family, friends and work colleagues get together to enjoy festive gatherings. The thing is that many people in the same room don’t get along, in fact, they may even dislike each other immensely. How do you manage a situation like this? According to Niki Saks, leading health and wellness expert and author of the bestselling book, ‘Hiding in the Open: Living Sensitively’, the festive season is often not so festive a season because people lose their cool and patience having to socialise with…

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Inspiration

The QVB Unveils Their Christmas Programming for the 2023 Festive Season

November 10, 2023

Sydney: The QVB (Queen Victoria Building) in Sydney’s CBD will deliver the magic of Christmas with a unique and exciting new schedule of music programming within the centre for this year’s holiday season. The music programming will include an unmatched schedule of entertainment from choirs including the Barayagal Choir, Australian Girls’ Choir, The Honeybees, Bel A Capella and Circular Key Chorus from mid-November to the end of the year. Performances will take place on Thursday evenings from 4pm and 6pm and Saturdays from 11am to 2pm with additional selected school choirs showcasing their voices and repertoire throughout the month too….

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Health & Wellbeing

Christmas can increases stress and anxiety – Top tips on how to cope

November 3, 2023

Discover expert strategies to cope with festive season anxiety from a leading health and wellness authority For many, the festive season is a fun-filled season of merry-making and catching up with friends and family. Celebrating another year of hard work while looking forward to the fresh start that the new year brings. For those living with mental illness, or anxiety or facing a difficult Christmas due to loss or other emotional challenges, the festive season can be the exact opposite. As we inch closer to December, the dread can start to set in. According to Niki Saks, leading health and…

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Inspiration

What Christmas left behind: a guide to what you can and can’t recycle

December 27, 2022

From shiny wrapping paper to old trees, avoid waste with our expert tips on tidying up after the festive season. The Christmas season can bring lots of happiness – and waste. Local households create and throw out close to 400 tonnes of extra waste at Christmas.  City of Sydney waste avoidance officer Katherine O’Sullivan has provided her tips on what can and can’t be recycled, and how to help us keep things out of landfill.If you’re planning your festive season, view our guide on how to have a sustainable Christmas. Gift wrapping Carefully unwrap your gifts. You can save the…

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