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Win a Month of Free EV Charging

March 14, 2024

The 3-Councils of Waverley, Woollahra and Randwick operate an electric vehicle (EV) charging network of 25 chargers, which continues to expand as the uptake of EVs in the east doubles year on year. The 3-Councils were the first in NSW to establish public chargers, recognising that the transition to EVs is the single largest change towards achieving net-zero emissions in the Eastern Suburbs. As of January 2024, there were approximately 2,220 charging sessions per month at the Council operated public chargers. Now, THREE lucky users have the opportunity to win a month of free charging! Submissions open 1st of March…

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Events, Parks & Playgrounds

PARKOURSOME

March 14, 2024

Parkour x Awesome = PARKOURSOME! Unleash your child’s adventurous spirit with free parkour classes. Calling all parents seeking an unforgettable adventure for their little daredevils! Get ready for an exhilarating experience as we bring you a FREE kids parkour workshop. Imagine your kids transforming into real-life superheroes – jumping, flipping, and climbing obstacles with the agility of a ninja! Parkour is the art of movement, where kids learn to navigate the urban playground using their bodies as tools. It’s all about creative exploration, building strength, boosting confidence, and having an absolute blast while doing it. Our skilled instructors ensure safety while…

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Kids

Hip hop class in Redfern (8 to 14 years)

February 21, 2024

Come and join this fun after-school dance class in the heart of Redfern. The free 8-week program is open to anyone 8 to14 years and no dance experience is needed. Led by an experienced dance teacher, you’ll get an introduction to hip hop dance and culture. Learn basic steps, grooves, rhythms and freestyle techniques and explore hip hop music and foundations. Each weekly workshop begins with warm up exercises and a recap of techniques and skills learnt in previous weeks. We’ll combine the moves to create a short, choreographed dance by the end of the program. Snacks provided. To register…

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For Mums, Playgroups

Bop 2 Books (24-36 months) – Margaret Martin Library

February 20, 2024

Bop 2 Books is a weekly program for children aged between 24 – 36 months. Featuring rhymes, music and stories for young children and their parents or carers every week of the year on Tuesdays, except school holidays and public holidays. Come along and Bop! when: Every week on Tuesday, until Apr 9, 2024 Where: Margaret Martin Library, Level 1, Royal Randwick Shopping Centre, Belmore Road, Randwick Cost: Free. Bookings essential online (bookings open one week in advance). Subject to terms and conditions listed below. More Information Enquiries: 9093 6400 Note: Please leave your prams at home as space is…

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Events, What to do

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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