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THE RUN CLUB AT THE ROCKS

February 11, 2024

Train and get fit while exploring The Rocks. It’s a win-win! Are you an experienced runner looking for some extra oomph? Or are you completely new to running and wanting to improve your fitness? We are proud to introduce the The Run Club at The Rocks: a free weekly running and activity session designed to improve your fitness, no matter your level. Presented in conjunction with Active Live, experienced trainers will deliver a challenging and exciting fitness program for all levels, absolutely free! FAQs Is The Run Club at The Rocks free? Yes, The Run Club at The Rocks is a free event….

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Food, Inspiration

Drumstick has launched two new flavours and is giving them away in exchange for rubbish collected from your neighbourhood!

February 8, 2024

Peters Drumstick is proud to announce it is once again teaming up with Clean Up Australia for its ‘Let’s Clean Up Our Backyard’ initiative to take on the challenge of protecting Aussie summer moments. Building on the success of last year’s ‘Let’s Clean Up Our Summer’ campaign, which saw over 5,000 pieces of rubbish exchanged for the new Drumstick flavours by cleaning up our beaches, parks and rivers, Drumstick is stepping up its efforts to target waste in our urban and suburban neighbourhoods, preventing it from going downstream and reaching our natural environments. To get fellow Aussies involved in the…

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Kids, What to do

‘Swiftie’ Friendship-Bracelet Making

February 7, 2024

Swiftie’ Friendship-Bracelet Making (ages 8-18 years) @ Maroubra Be concert-ready and join us at the library to make your friendship bracelets customised with all your favourite song titles. Colourful and fun, these bracelets are fun to make and are a must-have this February to celebrate Taylor-mania. When: TUE 20 FEB 2024 4 pm – 5 pm Location: Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra 669-673 Anzac Parade Maroubra Cost: Free. Bookings essential online. More Information: For ages 8-18 only. Kids in school years 3-6 must be signed in and out by a parent/carer. Parental supervision is not required. Subject to terms and conditions…

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Events

Bondi Latin Fiesta

February 1, 2024

Celebrate Latin culture through art, food, music, dance and film. Get ready for a multitude of authentic music experiences featuring an award-winning band and artists. The upbeat and exciting Latino rhythm will keep you dancing all day long. Immerse yourself in a vibrant world of Latin music styles. The day will include a special screening of the film, Buena Vista Social Club followed by live music in the courtyard, Latin dance workshop and artmaking. Get ready to soak up some solid tunes and great vibes! Where: Bondi Pavilion Garu Courtyard (northern end) when:11 February 2024 at 11:00am For more information:…

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Events

Fashion on the Promenade

January 25, 2024

Thread your way through Bondi’s fashionable past with Margot Riley, curator and cultural historian from the State Library of NSW. Join us for a refereshing exploration of Bondi’s beachside history, where the water wasn’t the only thing making waves! Learn about Bondi’s place in the evolution of Australian swimwear and the role played by the beach as a hot spot for sartorial promenade. Growing up in the eastern suburbs, Margot Riley has worked in Sydney’s cultural sector for decades. With special interests in art, popular culture, photography and dress, she has written and lectured extensively and curated numerous exhibitions and…

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Events, School holidays

Unruly Seagulls and hot chips

January 4, 2024

Hot chips. Items of clothing. Even the kids. Nothing is too big or small for an unruly seagull. Snuff Puppets’ giant Seagulls descend in a noisy quarrelsome pack. These unruly scavengers devour everything in their path. You might lose your hat as they fight each other for the finest spoils. Based in Naarm/Melbourne, the always anarchic Snuff Puppets have built an international reputation for puppetry that breaks down all barriers between performer and audience. Seagulls is classic Snuff: out and about, in your face and in this case, likely to be rooting around in your shopping bag, flying off with your…

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School holidays, What to do

Kids’ Summer School Holidays: Summertime Slime (school years K-6)

January 3, 2024

Summertime slime-making these school holidays is bigger and better than ever, with more slime, more dates and more fun. Summertime slime will be stretchy, fluffy, sandy—you get to choose. Best of all, you get to take your super summertime slime home with you for hours of stretchy, slimey fun. For kids in school years K-6 only. Parental supervision required for children K-2. Cost: Free. Bookings essential online (open 4 December 9.30am). Subject to terms and conditions listed at the bottom of the page. Bookings: Summertime Slime is one of our most popular school holiday events. We are holding super slime-making…

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Kids, School holidays

Art, nature and play collide at a new children’s festival at the Art Gallery of New South Wales

January 3, 2024

This summer school holidays, children and families are invited to explore a world of art, nature and play at the new Hive Festival. Part of Sydney Festival 2024, Hive Festival is created in partnership with the Art Gallery and Blacktown Arts in collaboration with creative producer Claudia Chidiac. Presented over two weekends, at the Art Gallery of New South Wales on 13 & 14 January 2024 and then The Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre on 19 & 20 January 2024, the free event will see both venues buzzing with interactive artworks, hands-on workshops, performances, storytelling and more. A centrepiece of the…

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Health & Wellbeing, What to do

Yoga Walks

December 29, 2023

Proudly supported by Woollahra Council. Yoga Walks bring together the multi-dimensional benefits of being in nature, walking, gentle movement, breathwork and mindfulness. This is a chance to connect with nature and to yourself, in a small group of up to 10, led by experienced yoga teachers. Enjoy a guided walk integrated with standing and seated yoga poses and incorporating breath and mindfulness practices. Invite silent contemplation and reflection. Learn more about First Nations’ connection to Country and “junga- ngarraanga miinggi” (hearing, listening, learning, feeling, thinking, understanding). Yoga Walks are 60 minutes in duration, suitable for all and ideal for seniors….

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Health & Wellbeing, What to do

5 Free outdoor Workouts in the Woollahra Council area

December 28, 2023

If your New Year’s resolution is to get fit, why not make the most of our beautiful local environment and take your workout outdoors. You don’t need a gym membership, most activities are free and they’re right at your doorstep. Here are five suggestions to get you motivated. 1. Try an outdoor gym Try a workout with a view at one of our outdoor gyms. You’ll find exercise equipment at Christison Park, Rushcutters Bay Park and Yarranabbe Park. The exercise equipment is different in each park, ranging from simple static equipment ideal for chin-ups, sit-ups and step-ups, to new interactive…

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