Randwick Archives

Parenting with Clarity and Confidence (0-18 years)

August 16, 2023

Learn to reduce parental anxiety and worry with Susanne North. Randwick City Council is hosting this workshop on reducing parental anxiety and worry. Learn to boost your parenting resilience and self-regulation skills, that will benefit the entire family. Susanne North, who is a Family Educator and certified Family Coach based in Sydney. Through her work as a Family Educator for Sydney Catholic Schools over the past ten years, Susanne brings a wealth of experience in the realm of family well-being underpinned by the Positive Psychology framework. Babies are welcome to attend the event. Parking is available on Brook Street and surrounding…

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Inspiration

Building a thriving arts scene: Join Randwick Council’s Arts Listing

August 9, 2023

Randwick Council is calling out to local creatives to join the Randwick Arts Listing, an online platform spotlighting local talent. The Randwick Arts Listing is an initiative aimed at fostering creativity, providing support to local artists, and enriching the cultural landscape of the community. “Council is delighted to invite all local performers, artists, writers, designers, filmmakers, and other creative practitioners to join this exciting initiative, which recognises their valuable contribution to our community,” said Randwick Mayor Dylan Parker. The online platform gives local creatives the opportunity to list their profile on a public directory on Council’s website, to share valuable…

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Inspiration

New Life for Old Bikes

August 3, 2023

Have you got an unwanted bike you would like to recycle or donate to someone? Would you ride your bike more if someone checked it for you? If you are a Randwick Council resident and you answered yes to either question, bring your bike along to Randwick Sustainability Hub at 27 Munda Street Randwick between the hours of 9am and 1pm on 19 August 2023. Randwick Council is offering to: take your unwanted bike away to save it from landfill reuse, recycle or donate for others to use check and tune* your bike – just book in to one of the 12 minute sessions…

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Playgroups

Free venue hire trial in Randwick for community groups

July 26, 2023

From 1 July 2023 Randwick City Council will undertake a trial to waive fees for the use of nominated community centres and halls for eligible local community groups. The trial period will conclude at the end of the 2023-24 financial year, or when the total fees waived reaches $25,000 (whichever occurs first). This trial is to assist community groups to hire Council’s community spaces for events, meetings and community gatherings. Information The waiving of fees for venue hire is: For new bookings only, not existing bookings Up to the value of $2,500.00 per community group. This can be made up…

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Health & Wellbeing

When can I start running again?

June 7, 2023

Love it or hate it, running is an easy, cost-effective way to exercise. We were born to run, right? But when is it safe to start running again after childbirth? Year in, year out, as the temperature starts to drop in Sydney, you start to notice people running EVERYWHERE! And unless you’re new to the area or have been living under a rock, you’ll be well aware of the City2Surf, the iconic fun run that covers 14km of turf starting in the CBD with most of the route going through the Eastern Suburbs, finishing in our own back garden of…

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Events

Films to delight and excite! The Sydney Film Festival 2023 in Randwick

May 26, 2023

Cinema buffs rejoice! The 70th Sydney Film Festival will be held at cinemas across Sydney from 7-18 June 2023. Randwick Council has been a proud supporter of the festival since 2017, when it expanded to include screenings at our very own Ritz Cinema. With nearly 40 different films on offer at the Ritz, this year’s program is set to transport viewers to other worlds, cities, cultures and time periods. If the delicious smell of buttered popcorn or the crunch of biting into a choc-top isn’t enough to get you to the big screen, then the incredible films in this year’s…

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Events

THE CHILDREN’S INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL RETURNS TO RANDWICK RITZ

May 17, 2023

Featuring daring adventures in the Himalayas, a journey through the fascinating world of art, heartwarming friendships, and an exciting blend of live-action and animation, the Children’s International Film Festival (CHIFF) opens soon! Screening in Sydney (Ritz Cinemas, Randwick) from 27 May – 12 June 2023, the CHIFF program features 21 Australian premiere titles and one retrospective feature tailored to young filmgoers aged from 3 years old and up. The 2023 festival line-up includes films in English, as well as a two French films with English subtitles. Festival Director Thomas Caldwell said, “The high quality of contemporary cinema and television for…

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Health & Wellbeing

4 Points CrossFit, We are not your average gym

May 16, 2023

Our coaches are incredible humans, who immerse themselves to make YOU succeed. At 4 points Crossfit we pride ourselves on our premium facility here at 4 Points CrossFit in Randwick. Our delivery and standards are high and this is reflective of the services we provide to build sustainable and lifelong healthy habits. We are about the heart and soul. We are about being the best versions of ourselves. \ If you’re seeking a gym that prioritizes genuine work ethic, exceptional coaching, and a supportive community, look no further than 4 Points CrossFit in Randwick. This high-performance studio stands out from…

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For Mums, Inspiration

12 Tips for Travelling to the Airport with Kids

May 9, 2023

Nothing signals the need for a holiday more than becoming parents. During those sleepless nights with a newborn or getting through endless mountains of laundry, you dream of any kind of getaway that involves a pool and a cocktail. However after booking that trip your mind wanders to the logistics – how will I actually get us out the door and onto that plane? I’ve rounded up our 12 tips for travelling to the airport with kids that Ladies Running Errands have picked up along the way whilst transporting thousands of families to and from the airport. You can find…

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Inspiration

Join the Compost Revolution

April 22, 2023

Did you know as an Eastern Suburbs resident you can received subsidised worm farming and composting equipment delivered straight to your door? The Compost Revolution was founded by Randwick, Woollahra and Waverley Councils in 2010 with the intention to minimise the amount and impact of waste being sent to landfill. Over 10 years on, the program has seen great success with a large uptake amongst locals. Since its inception, several developments have occurred, including recently with the addition of a number of new products now available. These new products include an enclosed worm farming system known as ‘The Cube’ which…

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