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eastern suburbs mums

Events, School holidays

Spotlight Prowl for Families 2024

Dusk is a wonderful time to spot animals in Centennial Parklands. The Park is home to a variety of nocturnal creatures, from brushtail possums, microbats, and tawny frogmouths to one of Sydney’s largest colonies of grey-headed flying-foxes. Join our experienced Rangers for a fascinating and surprising spotlight walk to see how the Park transforms when the sun goes down. Meeting point: Robertson Road Gates What to bring: Enclosed & comfortable shoes Warm clothing – it gets cold after dark! Torch Camera (no flash) Waterproof clothing in case of wet conditions, the walks run rain or shine A sense of adventure PLEASE…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum, Barbara Halket

Hey, I’m Barbara Halket, I am a mum to two gorgeous busy boys, I’m a wife and a fur mum to a beautiful rescue dog and an interior designer. I was born and raised in Belgium, but while 9 years ago, I was supposed to stay for a 3month trip, I fell in love with Australia and a few years after I became Australian.  After the birth of my first son, I’ve decided to create my own business as an interior designer. I focus on helping families to upgrade their interior and help them to find functional solutions for their…

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Inspiration, What to do

Best Christmas Lights in the Eastern Suburbs 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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Events, Kids, School holidays

Dog Man the musical, at Sydney Opera House

Best buddies George and Harold have been creating comics for years, but now that they’re in 5th grade, they figure it’s time to level up and write a musical based on their favourite character, Dog Man, the crime-biting sensation who is part dog, part man, and ALL HERO!! How hard could it be…? With the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, Dog Man loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture. But while trying his best to be a good boy, can he save the city from Flippy the cyborg fish and his army of…

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Health & Wellbeing, Inspiration, School holidays

Spring into the outdoors!

Randwick City is a haven for anyone seeking to immerse themselves in nature’s beauty and engage in a bit of recreation too. From coastal walks and outdoor gyms to charming playgrounds, there are lots of ways you can spring into the outdoors! Here’s a roundup of some of the best outdoor activities on offer. SHAKE UP YOUR WORKOUT For fitness enthusiasts looking to shake up their workout routine – why not try an outdoor gym? There are so many spaces to exercise in Randwick City but the new outdoor gyms at Snape Park and Barwon Park are the perfect places…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum, Victoria MacKinlay

I’m a children’s author whose books have been shortlisted in CBCA and Speech Pathology Awards and featured on the TODAY show and The Guardian. One of my books was illustrated by Beth Harvey, who’s the animation director on Bluey. My most well-known book is the tale of my grandfather who grew up with a pet lion. Last Thursday 7th September, to celebrate International Literacy Day, I was invited by SeeBeyondBorders to be on an author panel to raise awareness of the importance of children’s literacy and raise funds for children in Cambodia. If you’re in a position to donate to…

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Events, Inspiration

CAMBRIDGE MARKETS TO HOST MEGA MARKET AT WATSONS BAY ON SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 17

One of Sydney’s favourite annual events is on again, with Cambridge Markets holding its annual Watsons Bay Spring Market on September 17, from 10am – 3pm. Held at Robertson Park, more than 150 stallholders will gather on the Sydney harbour foreshore for one of the best events the Eastern Suburbs has to offer. This year’s event will be as much fun as ever, with an amazing selection of stallholders including food, fashion, art, craft, jewellery, photography, toys, pet treats and pet accessories, homewares, plants, eco stalls and plenty more. World food has become a big part of the market, with…

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For Mums, Kids, Playgroups

CC’s Play Place: Where Learning and Fun Unite for Your Little Ones

In the heart of Randwick lies a haven of imagination, creativity, and exploration for young minds aged 8 months to 5 years – CC’s Play Place. More than just a play area, CC’s Play Place is a treasure trove of joyful activities, learning opportunities, and growth experiences designed to foster children’s development while they have the time of their lives. A World of Imagination and Learning CC’s Play Place is where education meets excitement. From sensory exploration to music and movement, ballet classes to circus adventures, every session is carefully curated to cater to your child’s holistic growth. Each activity…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s local mum, Tara Scully-Power

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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Food, Inspiration

Free Online Multicultural Cooking Classes

Each culinary class will be dedicated to one of the world cuisines such as Azerbaijani, Georgian, Russian and many others. When and where: Fri., 9 December 2022, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm AEDT  location: online This event is free Welcome to a real culinary extravaganza – a fun and hands on cooking class. If you live in Sydney, you are spoiled for choice with the wide variety of cuisines available at restaurants. Our culinary classes provide an opportunity to try something different. Each class will be dedicated to one of the world cuisines such as Azerbaijani, Georgian, Russian and many…

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